First LHC anniversary & Pixie-to-Shoulder update with pics :)

[Simone_Fatale]

Hey guys and girls of (T)LHC!

Some of you may know me from desperate rants on every possible thread about growing out a pixie cut and I've been on and off this forum for quite a period of time depending on college exams and available free time, but I'm back now with a new hair update. I can't believe it's already been a year since I've registered here and roughly a year and a half since I decided to grow out my hair. Before I start bombing you with pics I'd just like to thank you all for lots of useful advice and words of support through the crazy awkward stage, especially my fellow super shorties from the super shortie thread! Thanks guys :)

Long hair is a very powerful and important symbol for me, I've always associated it with the power of nature, mystical sensuality and beauty both masculine and feminine. Growing out my hair was a big journey, not only physical but also spiritual as I've rejected all social criticism and frowns, embracing my true nature and gender and decided to transition into a woman I've always been inside. I've yet to start hormone replacement therapy next year because I want to graduate from college first, but the most important step - realizing what I need and I am, coming out and getting support and approval from my loved ones - has already been done. With every inch of hair gained, I went a step closer to the happiness I feel now.

My final hair length goal is somewhere between midback and waist now, but as I progress I may want it even longer.

Anyway, this is what it all started with. A pixie with a flat-ironed fringe and a bleached&shaved side design. January-February 2012.

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/6880/ligr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/ligr.jpg/)


Six months later, in August, I stumbled upon the LHC and instantly fell in love. My hair was already a pain in the butt, not even covering the ears and with bangs to distract from the messy mullety back. A flat iron was religiously needed for styling.

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/2126/n4aw.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/832/n4aw.jpg/)


This is how my hair looks now - exactly a year after registering here & 3 months after giving up my daily flat iron usage.

http://imageshack.us/a/img801/9237/f9r2.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img853/222/s1a6.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img547/2509/z9ey.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img825/5843/ontq.jpg



There is still some flat iron damage I wanna trim, a little bit at a time as I don't wanna lose too much length, but I wanna keep the layers as they work nice with my natural hair texture, IMHO, but generally I'm very happy with the health and look of my hair. I do regret using so much heat on it but I'd probably give up on growing out my hair during the awkward stages if I hadn't had a flat iron to tame it and make it look somewhat groomed. I also stopped using cone-heavy products except an occasional keratin mask treatment, using an organic shampoo and conditioner instead with a touch of olive or coconut oil here and there.

Happy growing everyone! :)

[Miss Maisie]

Please never use a flat iron again. Your natural hair texture is AMAZING. Seriously. Just beautiful!

Also, you are striking, and the longer length suits you. I can't wait to see more pics as your hair grows!

[hellucy]

Congratulations on making it this far :joy:
Your hair looks gorgeous and the longer length suits you beautifully.

[Simone_Fatale]

Please never use a flat iron again. Your natural hair texture is AMAZING. Seriously. Just beautiful!

Also, you are striking, and the longer length suits you. I can't wait to see more pics as your hair grows!
A lot of people made me promise that I'll never touch a flat iron again in my life! I make the same vow to you :) Thank you for your kind words.


Congratulations on making it this far :joy:
Your hair looks gorgeous and the longer length suits you beautifully.
Thank you :)

[leslissocool]

I love your natural texture too!

I got to say, you look stunning in all the pictures, but the 4th on from the top is just striking :thud:. You look really great with long hair, it really suits your features.

[MaryMarx]

Great decision, you look awsome in long hair and I'll be looking forward to more pics. :)

[Simone_Fatale]

I love your natural texture too!

I got to say, you look stunning in all the pictures, but the 4th on from the top is just striking :thud:. You look really great with long hair, it really suits your features.
Thanks, leslissocool :)


Great decision, you look awsome in long hair and I'll be looking forward to more pics. :)
That's very sweet, thank you :) More pics will definitely come as I finally feel my hair is getting long enough to flaunt it. :D

[ebullience]

Your hair is lovely, and I absolutely agree with everyone else that longer hair suits you perfectly! Good luck with your future growth :)

[MaryO]

You and your hair look lovely! I am rather jealous of your good growth, wish I had the same. Good luck with getting to your GL!

[jacqueline101]

Your new long hair is great.

[Dragon]

I love your natural texture, you've made great progress. I also agree that long hair suits you. Happy anniversary :)

[Maybe]

Happy Anniversary, you look great :)

[Kiwiwi]

Wow, you are beautiful!
And your hair is beautiful,too. I love the wavies! And this length looks great on you!

Good for you for figuring out who you are and working to be yourself completely!
I am glad your loved ones support you! Hurray for you!
Again; you are beautiful!

[sarahthegemini]

Wow, your hair looks fantastic. And your face is so striking.

[browneyedsusan]

Long time, no see! :waving:

Your hair looks great! Good job hanging tough through the awkward stages. It really looks gorgeous now!

[Soraya]

I wouldn't have noticed the heat damage at all! Still don't see any, actually. And the length is already really pretty on you!

PS. the black/white picture especially is very passable, if you don't mind me pointing it out :D

[Anabell]

Happy anniversary!
I love your hair texture. Your hair looks beautiful both short and long. Happy growing :)

[Simone_Fatale]

Thank you all, you're all too kind :)


Wow, you are beautiful!
And your hair is beautiful,too. I love the wavies! And this length looks great on you!

Good for you for figuring out who you are and working to be yourself completely!
I am glad your loved ones support you! Hurray for you!
Again; you are beautiful!
It took some time and dealing with stuff but it was totally worth it. Thank you for the support :)


Long time, no see! :waving:

Your hair looks great! Good job hanging tough through the awkward stages. It really looks gorgeous now!
Hey, fellow super shortie! I guess we showed them how growing is done :D You've also made great progress and wow, that color is stunning! :) Thanks :)


I wouldn't have noticed the heat damage at all! Still don't see any, actually. And the length is already really pretty on you!

PS. the black/white picture especially is very passable, if you don't mind me pointing it out :D
Thank you :) I did some make up contouring on the b&w pic so maybe that's why :) I just can't wait to start hormone replacement therapy, that's gonna change everything dramatically.

[SerinaDaith]

Love the hair growth along with the personal growth. I think the sooner people can figure out what they need to be happy the better!

[AnnaB]

amazing progress!!! you've done so well! the shoulder length really suits you too :) cant wait for the next anniversary :)

[Dandelion6]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. You are very beautiful and longer hair clearly suits you. Yes, stay away from flat irons!

[DancingQueen]

Wow, your hair looks amazing! You look gorgeous with shoulder-length hair, and if I may says so, I love picture number 3 & 4 of you. :flower:

[humble_knight]

Long hair is a very powerful and important symbol for me, I've always associated it with the power of nature, mystical sensuality and beauty both masculine and feminine. Growing out my hair was a big journey, not only physical but also spiritual as I've rejected all social criticism and frowns, embracing my true nature and gender and decided to transition into a woman I've always been inside. I've yet to start hormone replacement therapy next year because I want to graduate from college first, but the most important step - realizing what I need and I am, coming out and getting support and approval from my loved ones - has already been done. With every inch of hair gained, I went a step closer to the happiness I feel now.

Good for you that you embraced your true nature and for deciding to transition into a woman! I don't know if I will ever be ready to do that, but I admire every person who does! Good luck with your continued hair-growing journey!

[HumanBean]

You are gorgeous! Happy growing!

[Leeloo]

Happy hairversary! Longer style looks gorgeous on your. Your hair is so pretty!

[Irish Fae]

You have absolutely stunning hair! I love the texture and colour!

[Maktub]

Gorgeous and impressive growth !

[sisi33]

Congratulations! You and your hair are gorgeous!

[McFearless]

You are gorgeous! I love your hair. I remember your presence in the super shorties thread which I've been reading for inspiration. You've come a long way :)

[Skade]

Thanks for sharing all the beautiful photos. You and your hair looks great!

[WilfredAllen]

You and your hair are beautiful. Pixie to shoulder is probably the most awkward, long, painful phase. I'm happy to see through you got through it alive lol (:

ps. I think you're making a good choice to postpone hormone therapy until you're done school

[WilfredAllen]

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[Magalo]

I think I'm in love with you *o*

[Simone_Fatale]

Thank you all for your support and kind words, you really put a smile on my face and I'm glad that my journey has touched you in any way. I hope I inspired all of you to embrace your inner self and express it, not caring what others percieve as right or wrong. Happy growing! :)

[Nesoi]

Congratulations! Your hair looks wonderful and you are so beautiful!

I agree that hair is a huge part of self-expression and self-identification. I have a friend who transitioned FtM and hair was a huge part of it for him too. I'm looking forward to seeing more hair pics from you as it grows! :blossom:

[Yedda]

Very beautiful!

[LoveAngelBeauty]

what is your gender?

[Simone_Fatale]

Congratulations! Your hair looks wonderful and you are so beautiful!

I agree that hair is a huge part of self-expression and self-identification. I have a friend who transitioned FtM and hair was a huge part of it for him too. I'm looking forward to seeing more hair pics from you as it grows! :blossom:
Thanks :) Yeah, I agree that hair is a big piece of our identity and something that can drastically change our appeareance.


Very beautiful!

Thank you :)


what is your gender?
My gender is female, although my current sex status is male, so that would make me a pre-op, pre-hormones transgender female. :)

[Lady Mary]

You are beautiful living proof that people can be born the wrong sex. Your hair looks fantastic by the way! Best wishes.

[nakima]

This look suites you very, well so beautiful!

[Simone_Fatale]

You are beautiful living proof that people can be born the wrong sex. Your hair looks fantastic by the way! Best wishes.
Thanks :) It made me smile that you correctly identified that the sex is wrong in my case, not gender. As there is no single operation or drug in the world that can change how we percieve our gender and make somebody that indentifies as a girl, suddenly identify as a boy. But there are hormones and surgeries that can make our sex match our gender. So thanks again... It feels good to be appreciated and complimented, but even more so to be understood.


This look suites you very, well so beautiful!
Thank you :)

[longNred]

Wow, long hair suits you! Keep growing! Looks amazing so far!!

[Simone_Fatale]

Wow, long hair suits you! Keep growing! Looks amazing so far!!
I most definitely will! Thanks :)

[MintChocChip]

Wow, you are beautiful!
And your hair is beautiful,too. I love the wavies! And this length looks great on you!

Good for you for figuring out who you are and working to be yourself completely!
I am glad your loved ones support you! Hurray for you!
Again; you are beautiful!

I second this, one hundred percent! Very well put! :D

Your hair texture is lovely! Happy anniversary! And enjoy the rest of your growth journey! ^^

[Simone_Fatale]

I second this, one hundred percent! Very well put! :D

Your hair texture is lovely! Happy anniversary! And enjoy the rest of your growth journey! ^^
Thank you :)

[Darkessa]

It looks gorgeous! As you do!
Congrats on the progress!

[Ambystoma]

Congrats on making it through the awful pixie growout phase! Your new length really suits you, you look very pretty with it!
Best of luck with the transition too :cheer:

[Simone_Fatale]

It looks gorgeous! As you do!
Congrats on the progress!


Congrats on making it through the awful pixie growout phase! Your new length really suits you, you look very pretty with it!
Best of luck with the transition too :cheer:

Thanks, gals, I really appreciate it :)

[kallarina]

You and your hair are simply stunning! I know everyone here has already said it, but I just had to say it again. :)
I'm so glad to see such strong support for you, and it makes me so indescribably, unbelievably happy to see you pursue your happiness, despite any obstacles you may have faced. Thank you for sharing your journey so far, and I really hope that you have continuing support and happiness on the rest of your journey.
Much happiness, positive vibes, and blessings be with you!

[blace]

The longer lengths looks great. I can't wait to see more pictures. Your hair looks so healthy and happy!

[Simone_Fatale]

You and your hair are simply stunning! I know everyone here has already said it, but I just had to say it again. :)
I'm so glad to see such strong support for you, and it makes me so indescribably, unbelievably happy to see you pursue your happiness, despite any obstacles you may have faced. Thank you for sharing your journey so far, and I really hope that you have continuing support and happiness on the rest of your journey.
Much happiness, positive vibes, and blessings be with you!
Thank you for your support, I'm glad that my journey has touched you guys :) I didn't expect so many positive comments and words of encouragement.


The longer lengths looks great. I can't wait to see more pictures. Your hair looks so healthy and happy!
Thank you :)