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Selkie-
January 31st, 2014, 04:05 AM
I did a search but couldn't find an exact thread like this - but please direct me if there is one that I missed. :)


I am super-interested in the hair care routines of those of you with hair that is tailbone-length or longer. I would love it if those of you who have reached such lengths could share your habits, favourite products and approach to hair care with the rest of us! Pretty please! :disco:


So -- my questions are:

What is your current length?

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

How often do you wash your hair?

What are your favourite products?

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

What conditioner are you currently using?

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Do you use sulphates?

Do you use cones?

Comb or brush?

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?


Thank you so much!!! :)

bunzfan
January 31st, 2014, 04:32 AM
Eagerly awaiting responses :popcorn:

Johannah
January 31st, 2014, 04:37 AM
Eagerly awaiting responses :popcorn:

Exactly. Haha :D

ladyfey
January 31st, 2014, 06:27 AM
Okay, I'm at ankle length, so I'll answer :) I wash every other day (my scalp needs it) and I use Nature's Plus natural cleansing bar as my shampoo bar, I wash scalp only, then put Earthly Delight conditioner in my hair from the ears down. I clip that up with some hair clips that I keep in the shower while I wash my body. Then I take the conditioner-full hair down and gently comb the conditioner thru. Rinse out and shower is done! I do put coconut oil in the length the night before I wash, I wash in the morning. I let it air dry, I try to leave it down for maybe 1/2 hour so that it has dried some before I put it up, but it is still damp when I put it up on wash days. I sleep with it loose in a sleep cap, which has really helped me with less tangles and damage. In the past I slept with it braided, no sleep cap, and I would end up with tons of damage and tangles.

Selkie-
January 31st, 2014, 06:28 AM
Patiently waiting and munching away --- :popcorn:

Madora
January 31st, 2014, 09:26 AM
What is your current length? Just scraping knee

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) George Michael shampoo (diluted). Rinse. 4 drops MO for detangler

How often do you wash your hair? Once a month

What are your favourite products? George Michael Pink Crème Shampoo...the only shampoo I use (since 1982)

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? see above

What conditioner are you currently using? None.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Never

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Never

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Never

How do you wear your hair on most days? Always up and braided

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes, air drying is best. My dries in 20 minutes outdoors

Do you use sulphates? I have no idea

Do you use cones? No

Comb or brush? Both. I only use a boar bristle brush (no nylon). Brush daily..100 strokes

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Patience! Treat your hair gently. No hot irons/curlers/straightening/bleach. Always detangle with a wide tooth comb. Eat a healthy diet and exercise moderately. Wear your hair UP and either brush or comb it every day. Try and keep stuff off your hair. The less product, the better. Do S and D monthly. Trim when needed. Protect your hair at night by braiding it, or putting it in a sleep cap, or using a silk/satin pillowcase cover. Keep your hair goods clean. Learn new hair styles so you don't become bored. Be careful to use hair friendly toys/elastics.

Measure it once a month if you must, but the most helpful thing is to put it up and forget it.

walterSCAN
January 31st, 2014, 10:09 AM
What is your current length?

Right now I'm a TBL+, edging down toward classic.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

I just do the standard S&C, shampoo only on the scalp and conditioner only from ears down.

How often do you wash your hair?

Once a week. Sunday is my wash day.

What are your favourite products?

90s throwback Herbal Essences shampoo, Kiss My Face Whenever conditioner, Yes to Blueberries conditioner... there are others, but I haven't used/ seen them in a long time, so I can't seem to remember what they were.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

90s throwback Herbal Essences (rose hip scent) and Suave Naturals Rainforest Fresh-- I alternate based on what mood my hair seems to be in.

What conditioner are you currently using?

Yes to Blueberries and Nature's Gate Jojoba-- I alternate these based on whether it seems like my hair is in the mood for protein (which NG is a little heavy on).

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

I use a mix I made of 50/50 coconut oil and aloe gel, with a few drops of rosemary EO as a leave-in after washing sometimes.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Not often, sometimes I'll use my mix on the ends before a wash, but I don't notice a big difference.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Very rarely. I've done 2 SMTs ever, and used a tube of Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment over the course of a few years. I just don't feel a need for it very often.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Usually braided and bunned. If not that, then braided only. Lately I've been doing more non-braided buns to try to avoid breakage around my nape from constant braiding, but it still doesn't happen often because I have a 12 month old. My favorite buns are Lazy Wrap and Shells' Everyday Knot.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yep. I'm way too lazy to bother with blowdrying.

Do you use sulphates?

Yep.

Do you use cones?

Nope. My hair hates 'em.

Comb or brush?

Comb only. I haven't used a brush in nearly a decade. Right now I'm loving the horn comb I got for Christmas-- no static!!

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Patience, patience, and patience. A silk pillowcase has become my best friend. Ignore your hair as much as you can. Also, I wouldn't advise doing too much experimentation-- go slow with it and stick with the things that work. Remember first and foremost: YMMV. Do what works for you, not what should work because someone else loves it. Did I mention patience? ;)

Theobroma
January 31st, 2014, 10:22 AM
What is your current length?
Classic stretched, an inch or two above classic wavy.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Bar soap (the same soap I use on the rest of me) with a vinegar rinse to follow up.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every five or six days.

What are your favourite products?
What are these "products" of which you speak? :D

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
See above.

What conditioner are you currently using?
None.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
EVOO

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bunned.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes.

Do you use sulphates?
No.

Do you use cones?
No.

Comb or brush?
Comb.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Don't keep cutting it off! :D

(And treat it like old lace. No friction, no dye, no bleach, nothing that'll cause added wear and tear on those ends.)

Selkie-
January 31st, 2014, 10:22 AM
Wow - thanks guys! These are great tips and it is so inspiring just to read about your routines.

It's also interesting that those who have posted so far don't seem to do a lot of deep conditioning. Interesting! :)

Hypnotica
January 31st, 2014, 10:34 AM
What is your current length?
Knee.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Schampoo.

How often do you wash your hair?
Twice a week generally.

What are your favourite products?
Water.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Tresemme Naturals.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Tresemme Naturals.


Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I have argan oil in my spritzer which I use every non-wash-night.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
In an updo.


Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes.

Do you use cones?
Yes, after wash.

Comb or brush?
Comb.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Wear up and forget about it.

bunzfan
January 31st, 2014, 10:37 AM
This thread is absolutely fascinating thanks for posting your routines ladies, madora how do you not use conditioner with such thick wavy hair??

neko_kawaii
January 31st, 2014, 10:42 AM
What is your current length? -- Past TBL

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) -- Oil, diluted conditioner mixture, shampoo and conditioner

How often do you wash your hair? -- 1-2 times a week

What are your favourite products? -- nothing favorite, just practical

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? -- Trader Joes Tea Tree (keeps occasional itchy scalp issues in check), Suave Naturals daily clarifying (for occasional clarifying, chosen because it has a less offensive odor than Neutrogena)

What conditioner are you currently using? -- Trader Joes Spa

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? -- coconut for overnight/pre wash, jojoba for post wash. I have other oils, but I mostly use those two.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? -- yes, coconut infused with herbs (I have no idea what I used last time, just whatever "might" be good for hair and I had on hand).

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? -- TJs Spa diluted with honey and aloe added.

How do you wear your hair on most days? -- bunned or braided

Do you only air-dry your hair? -- yes. My hair drys very quickly if left down.

Do you use sulphates? -- no idea

Do you use cones? -- no idea

Comb or brush? -- comb

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? -- patience, protection, and genes. (Patience applies to everyone. My mom's hair appeared terminal at waist length but after she switched from wearing it primarily loose to braided it is now past classic. My aunt is genuinely terminal at about shoulder length.)

Amapola
January 31st, 2014, 10:46 AM
I don't believe this... I still feel like a newbie, but according to your criteria I qualify to answer. How did that happen?? :)

What is your current length?

Just slightly past tailbone.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Shampoo the scalp, conditioner from the ears down.

How often do you wash your hair?

About every 4 days or so.

What are your favourite products?

I like EO products.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

EO Rose and Chamomile shampoo.

What conditioner are you currently using?

EO Rose and Chamomile conditioner.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes. I have some coconut oil which I use relatively often, and EO Smooth Conditioning Serum. (It's really just a blend of oils.)

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

The "serum" I put in the night before a wash.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Nope.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Bun, or braided bun. I try and mix it up and not use the same bun every day.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

I've got bangs and blow dry them... and very cautiously, from a distance, blow dry the length for just a minute, just to get it started. It takes forever for my hair to dry because it's so fine.

Do you use sulphates?

No.

Do you use cones?

This winter I'm experimenting with a spray, leave-in coney conditioner called "Ion".

Comb or brush?

A TT, actually... that and a very soft BBB.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Cut down on the mechanical damage done by chairs, pillowcases, seat belts etc. I use a sleep cap AND a satin pillowcase to cut down on damage to my hair. But the main thing I did to get to this length was start protecting my ends, instead of leaving them out there to the whims of the wiles of the world.

AspenSong
January 31st, 2014, 10:46 AM
What is your current length? I'm a smidgen past Fingertip length.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) Sulfate free shampoo

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week, if it needs a rinse out or "wash" more than that, I CO wash.

What are your favourite products? I love Natures Gate Shampoos and Conditioners. Also LOVE all the L'Oreal EverSleek, etc, Conditioners. Though I use those along with V05 conditioners to stretch them and conserve money.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? Natures Gate Herbal Shampoo (I love this scent and the Awapuhi)

What conditioner are you currently using? V05 Clarifying conditioner and L'Oreal EverSleek Reconstructive

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Jojoba, Coconut, Olive oil....Also use Nightblooming Panacea

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Yes, Coconut or Olive Oil.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? I mix various Oil concoctions up with a creamy conditioner or a bit of honey, sometimes aloe.

How do you wear your hair on most days? In a bun of some sort. Double wrap nautilus or Bee butt bun, 98% of the time.

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes.

Do you use sulphates? No

Do you use cones? Not in my conditioners, but I recently started using a coney serum to see how that did on my hair and I'm liking it a lot. I'm more diligent to clarify, but right now it's really helping with my tangles without giving me stickies or crunchies. My hair is finicky with cones.

Comb or brush? Tangle Teezer

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Patience. Patience not just for waiting for the length to come in, but patience in trying to find what your hair reacts well to if you haven't already to keep it as healthy as it can be, and patience if your hair changes and you have to change your routine. Patience to S&D and keep your ends nice. There can be a lot of waiting involved depending on how much you trim, getting rid of damage or just slow growing hair. Stick to it and you can get there. :)

Marbid
January 31st, 2014, 11:08 AM
Oh i love this thread. I know many of these guyz have been asked before by us admiring commoners what their routine is like. But its good to just group all their personal advice into one thread. That way, other admiring commoners like us can be directed here for tips from the pros. Great idea.

Gumball
January 31st, 2014, 11:17 AM
What is your current length?
Mid-thigh, maybe a bit past, creeping up on knee.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
In the shower. :gabigrin: Usually S&C.

How often do you wash your hair?
Once or twice a week, depending on how my hair and scalp are feeling.

What are your favourite products?
I don't really have any favorite brand products specifically.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
A scalp shampoo by Biolage. My scalp is never happy.

What conditioner are you currently using?
It varies, but right now another one by Biolage because I got it at a great price.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Oh goodness yes, all the time. I use coconut oil, and every now and then a mixture of avocado and coconut oils. Oiling my hair has been so useful.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Nope. I use it as a "Hair, you behave and don't get fussy!" treatment.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Nope.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
I go between a nautilus bun or a braided cinnabun. Nautilus is fast, but a braided cinnabun, while taking a bit longer, saves time in the end as I take it down, replace the loose tie at the end with a scrunchie, and I'm suddenly ready for bed!

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yep.

Do you use sulphates?
The shampoo I have right now contains them, but not a whole lot changes if I don't.

Do you use cones?
Not particularly.

Comb or brush?
Comb all the way. My horn comb is awesome.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
It's been said, but put it up and don't think about it. The less you think about it growing, the more you'll be surprised when you finally notice. That's why I don't measure. Ever now and then I simply notice it may have hit a new body marker.

If you have any questions about my routine/hair, just let me know. :)

lazuliblue
January 31st, 2014, 11:19 AM
Thank you so much to all who have answered the questions....it's wonderful to read about your hair care (and also confirms to me that my new plan of wearing my hair in a bun/braid most of the time is a good idea!)

Misschilly
January 31st, 2014, 11:36 AM
Love to read this! So far, at wl, I can only agree to "keep it up and forget about it"=)

Madora
January 31st, 2014, 12:09 PM
This thread is absolutely fascinating thanks for posting your routines ladies, madora how do you not use conditioner with such thick wavy hair??

Well, it isn't as thick as it once was!:)

I switched from my GM conditioner to using mineral oil at Ktani's suggestion. I use 4 drops and it really works. Maybe not as thoroughly as when my hair was slathered with conditioner but I have a foot problem that limits how much time I can spend in the shower. By the time I'm finished shampooing and rinsing (even though I'm seated through most of it) my foot has had it...the pain is bad. So I stopped using conditioner to save my foot and switched to MO. Great thing about it is that you don't need to rinse it out. Leaves my hair soft and shiny and no scent either. I'm paranoid about putting anything on my hair except my GM shampoo, so this was quite a leap of faith for me.

Also, I shampoo and rinse my hair in a specific manner: I detangle and brush, then center part my hair as if I were going to braid it. One side stays loose, the other is loosely braided. I shampoo one side at a time, and also work in one direction at a time: top to nape, then front to back.

I try and keep each side separate as possible through all this, but do a final cold rinse in the bent at the waist position (or as close as I can approximate it as most of the shampooing/rinsing is done while I'm seated in my bath chair).

Panth
January 31st, 2014, 12:52 PM
What is your current length? Knee / an inch or two before knee (depending if measured wet, dry or in its usual braidwaved state).

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) S&C. Currently experimenting with no sulphates but retaining 'cones (I use cocoamidopropyl betaine-containing shampoo as that removed 'cones despite being sulphate-free). That's for eczema, not hair benefits, though.

How often do you wash your hair? Every 3-4 days.

What are your favourite products? I don't really have 'favourites'. More like lazy default choices. ;) That would be any clear shampoo by Pantene and its associated conditioner. However, as I said, I'm currently looking into other options.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? Boots' Naked shampoo - whichever one has cocoamidopropyl betaine as the primary ingredient.

What conditioner are you currently using? L'Oreal Elvive Full Restore 5 Repairing conditioner (I'm currently experimenting with protein and other patching ingredients in my conditioner and this is a cheap one with lots of those in).

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Occasionally, with coconut oil, but only very occasionally as I'm not sure it does much on my hair and, being blonde and finding it difficult to do light oiling, it just looks awful.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Nope.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Nope.

How do you wear your hair on most days? Low braided cinnabun every day except for special occasions when I generally do a coronet braid (aka faux crown braid).

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yup. First twist up in a regular terry towel for a while, then air dry either loose or in my sleep cap.

Do you use sulphates? Yes, but currently seeing what sulphate-free does for my scalp eczema.

Do you use cones? Most definitely YES!

Comb or brush? Wide-toothed wooden comb.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Updos. At least for me, I can't physically grow my hair past TBL without daily updos (it wears away off the bottom as fast as it grows in as soon as it's long enough to get near being able to be sat upon). Otherwise: patience.

sumidha
January 31st, 2014, 01:20 PM
What is your current length?
Tailbone, with taper... The longest hairs are inching towards classic and the shortest ones are still passing hip. >.<

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Most recently I've been using shampoo bars, but coconut oil shampoo with non-sulfate shampoo also works well for me. I CO once in a while when I feel like I need a really gentle cleansing, but it doesn't work long term for me.

How often do you wash your hair?
Around every seven days.

What are your favourite products?
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle shampoo and conditioner, CV shampoo bars and Suave for SMTs

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
CV shampoo bars, or the tea tree shampoo.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Trader Joe's Tea Tree conditioner, I use it as a leave in after CV bars, or Suave SMT.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Coconut oil almost daily, olive or mineral oil sometimes.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Not often, coconut oil is expensive, and I'd rather apply a teaspoon after my wash than a tablespoon before.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Not regularly. Maybe every two months when I think of it I'll do an SMT with coconut oil and honey.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Up in a bun 99% of the time.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Pretty much, I don't own a blowdryer. If it's super cold and it's evening I'll dry it loose sitting in front of the fire to speed up the process.

Do you use sulphates?
Absolutely not. They irritate the heck out of my scalp.

Do you use cones?
Once in a blue moon I use some super silicone-y leave in, but I don't use it regularly because I'm not sure if my cleansers are strong enough to remove any build up.

Comb or brush?
Tangle Teezer and combs.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Benign neglect and a healthy diet. For me personally because my hair grows slowly, only trimming split ends and allowing my hair to fairytale until I get to my goal length, otherwise I'd be cutting off my growth all the time trying to maintain a full hemline.

I like this thread, it's interesting to see people's routines all laid out like this. :)

ETA: I just read through this after posting and realized I didn't mention acidic rinses anywhere! I do a citric acid rinse after every shampoo, it makes my scalp and my length happy.

Elanadi
January 31st, 2014, 04:03 PM
What is your current length?
Classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Shampoo and conditioner

How often do you wash your hair?

Every day

What are your favourite products?

Shampoo and conditioner only, no other products

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Earthly Delight Shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?

Earthly Delight Conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

No

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Nope

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Nope

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Gibralter bun with a ficcare

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yep

Do you use sulphates?

No

Do you use cones?

No

Comb or brush?

Comb

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Patience. Helps to keep it up all the time and forget about it. :) Minimal trimming, S&D if needed. Basically prevent damage as much as possible. No heat, no chemicals, no dyes. But really, patience and benign neglect. :)

hypersensitive
January 31st, 2014, 06:35 PM
What is your current length?

Classic+

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

S&C

How often do you wash your hair?

Every 3-4 days

What are your favourite products?

Camellia oil

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Victoria's Secret

What conditioner are you currently using?

Dove

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes but not as regularly anymore

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Yes

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Yes. I like to experiment. Currenly using either coconut oil or a coney mask

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Nautilus bun

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Pretty much. I will yield to blowdrying only in the winter when it is overcast and cold.

Do you use sulphates?

Yes but I'd rather not. It dries out my scalp.

Do you use cones?

Yes, generously!

Comb or brush?

Horn comb

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Be patient and try to forget about the current length. It'll do its thing as long as you don't cut it and keep it healthy.

ravenreed
January 31st, 2014, 06:53 PM
What is your current length?

Currently at classic. The longest I have gotten was fingertip.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

I usually CO, but S&C about once a month to every six weeks depending on if my hair feels like it has build up.

How often do you wash your hair?

Every other day.

What are your favourite products?

I don't know that I have favorites other than the S & C listed below. I use ACV and catnip every time I cleanse. My favorite hair dye is Elumen.


What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Suave Wild Cherry.

What conditioner are you currently using?

Suave Wild Cherry.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Very, very rarely, every few months or so. I use argan and/camellia.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

No. I only use it before I CO.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Not often. I am more likely to do an herbal treatment with seaweed, random hair friendly herbs, and what ever else I can think of.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

75% bun, 20% braid, 5% high pony or loose.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Typically, because I am lazy. I will occasionally use a dryer when I am dyeing my hair or for a special occasion.

Do you use sulphates?

I currently only use a sulfate shampoo. Unless I am clarifying near my scalp for hair dye application, I typically shampoo from the ears down because my scalp hates sulfates.

Do you use cones?

Very rarely.

Comb or brush?

Tangle Teezer.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Patience. Listen to your hair. Trim it if it needs it, clean it when it needs it, change your routine when it needs it. Don't be afraid to have some fun with it or you might get bored and be more tempted to cut if off.

Gabriel
January 31st, 2014, 07:12 PM
What is your current length?
-A little more than 45 inches, which is about thumb length (mid-thigh length) on me.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
-I do a full wash once a week, shampooing twice and then condition, followed by a citric acid or lemon/lime rinse.

How often do you wash your hair?
-I full wash once a week and scalp wash every other day.

What are your favorite products?
-Currently my favorites are:
-Black Phoenix’s Frankincense Clove Hair Gloss
-NightBlooming Normal Panacea Salve
-NightBlooming Summer Panacea Salve
-NightBlooming Winter Panacea Salve
-Alterna Bamboo Luminous Shine Mist
-Henna Sooq Red Raj Henna
-Aussie Hair Insurance Leave In-Spray

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
-Pantene Ice Shine Shampoo
-Head & Shoulders 2in1 Damage Rescue
-Aveda Scalp Benefits Balancing Shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?
-Pantene Ice Shine Conditioner
-White Rain Tropical Coconut Hydrating Conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
-NightBlooming Triple Moon Oil
-Argan Oil
-Motions Marula Natural Therapy Hair and Scalp Oil

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
-No.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
-No.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
-I wear my hair up daily. Usually in a bun that is wrapped instead of braided or twisted too much. I use sticks and forks mostly.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
-Yes.

Do you use sulphates?
-Yes.

Do you use cones?
-Yes.

Comb or brush?
-Both. I use a Tangle Teezer and I also use a wooden comb and horn combs and I have some plastic seamless combs for damp detangling.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
-Patience and gentleness.

(current routine link here) (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=119652&page=12&p=3302030&viewfull=1#post3302030)

Ceridwen Iris
January 31st, 2014, 09:26 PM
What is your current length?

Tailbone

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

I wash about every 3-4 days, basically when it feels like it needs it. I use Tresemme low sulphate shampoo but I'm not really fussy and will use whatever is handy. I only shampoo my crown.

How often do you wash your hair?

Around every 3-4 days. Some times more, sometimes less.

What are your favourite products?

I'm not terribly fussed.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Tresseme low sulphate

What conditioner are you currently using?

Herbal Essences Hello Hydration. I also leave it on my hair and don't rinse it.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Only the very ends. I use Organix Hydrating Macadamia Dry Styling Oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

No. But I recently had it hennaed and it has really conditioned and softened it.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

In a braid held with a stick.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

I usually wash a night and it mostly dries overnight. That is only because I can't be bothered to blow dry though. I've been known to dry my hair with a flat iron so I'm not anti heat.

Do you use sulphates?

Yes. My current shampoo is low sulphate though

Do you use cones?

Yep. I don't have an issue with them.

Comb or brush?

Comb when wet, brush when dry.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Appreciate the hair you have and don't hope for hair that is someone else's. I was frustrated with my hair for many years because I just didn't realise it was wavy and it's frizziness drove me mad. Wanting curly hair when you're straight, or thick hair when yours is thin is just going to make you feel bad because you'll focus on what you're not rather than enjoying what you are. I do believe that genetics are going to play a big part of the range of what you can and can't have with respect to hair and if you can find a way to work happily within what nature has given you, you'll be much happier, no matter your length.

Michiru
January 31st, 2014, 10:48 PM
This is a wonderful forum. I hope people keep answering.

Teazel
January 31st, 2014, 11:45 PM
What is your current length?
The bottom of my calves when pulled straight, otherwise a couple of inches below knee.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
S&C. In the shower. :wink: No, seriously, I used to do it in the sink.

How often do you wash your hair?
Scalp wash only every 2 or 3 days; this is more often than I'd like but I have seborrhoeic dermatitis and thorough cleaning keeps the flakes away. Full wash including conditioner when it's needed - somewhere between one and three months.

What are your favourite products?
I like V05's Moisture Milks. Cheap and effective.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
V05 Shea Cashmere, and every now and then a clarifying shampoo (currently using Tresemmé). My hair loves clarifying. "Clarify me! Clarify me!" it squeaks. No, I tell it sternly, it's not good for you to be clarified too often. You have to wait until next week. :silly:

What conditioner are you currently using?
Lush Retread. I've been using it for over a year now and love it!

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Sort of. If the effects of my conditioner start to wear off I'll use a smidgeon of jojoba oil or, more often, a dollop of Hask Argan Oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Not lately, but I used to do an almond oil treatment the night before washing and liked the results.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No. At least, I don't think so. What is deep conditioning? :lol:

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Usually a nautilus bun with a single hairstick. If my hair's too freshly washed and won't behave I'll put it in Harpgal's Pinless Braided Bun. If I'm feeling fancy, a Celtic Knot bun with two hairsticks looks pretty good.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
No. If I'm in a hurry I'll blow-dry my scalp hair (usually do scalp-only washes, remember), but never at full blast and never the length.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes. I haven't found a truly gentle non-sulphate shampoo yet.

Do you use cones?
No. ETA: Oh hang on, I forgot there's dimethiconol in the argan oil. So I'm not completely 'cone-free at the moment, but I don't use it often.

Comb or brush?
Both. Wide-toothed horn combs and boar bristle brushes.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Don't cut it. Seems obvious, but it's surprising how many people don't get that concept.

Selkie-
February 1st, 2014, 01:32 AM
Thanks so much for your wonderful replies! It is so interesting and so helpful. I love this forum. :)

Johannah
February 1st, 2014, 02:14 AM
Interesting to read all of this!

cygnet19
February 1st, 2014, 02:16 AM
Truly inspiring! Its so good to know most pros use minimal products and wear their hair up andforget aboutit.
Thank you for sharing!

ashke50
February 1st, 2014, 05:08 AM
Ooh, I count as in the super long group by those standards! Yay!

What is your current length?
Mid way between TBL and classic.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo on the scalp, then conditioner on the length. I finger comb the conditioner then leave it in a shower cap while I have the rest of my shower, then rinse it off.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every other day.

What are your favourite products?
Tresseme Naturals, Dr Organic, and coconut oil.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Dr Organic Manuka Honey shampoo (it smells lovely)

What conditioner are you currently using?
Dr Organic Manuka Honey conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Sometimes, and I use coconut oil. I put it on the ends every now and then if they seem a bit dry, and I do a full length oiling once every few months. (I use the coconut oil on my hands and feet after every shower though!)

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No. I did an SMT once but it was too much effort compared to the benefit for me.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Up. I have a range of buns I do, usually held with spin pins or a flexi8, although I do use hair sticks sometimes too. My hair is always in an updo, except on occasional days when I'm not going out and leave it just plaited.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes. I squeeze the water out, leave my hair down for a bit and then plait it damp and go to bed.

Do you use sulphates?
I try not to.

Do you use cones?
No, I don't like the way they make my hair feel.

Comb or brush?
Finger comb then BBB.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Wear it up!

butterfly_dream
February 1st, 2014, 05:53 AM
What is your current length?
I am a bit past tailbone.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I CO. I also use Indian herbs occasionally.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every other day…every third day if I'm lazy..

What are your favourite products?
Coconut oil

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I don’t

What conditioner are you currently using?
Pantene Ice Shine :rolleyes:

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I put coconut oil on my braid tassel every day

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I do henna gloss monthly, if this counts.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Usually in a bun.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes. No heat for me.

Do you use sulphates?
No

Do you use cones?
Yes, in abundance. ;)

Comb or brush?
I finger comb mostly. Sometimes I use my MP wide-toothed comb

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer
Put it up and forget about it.

KittyBird
February 1st, 2014, 10:57 AM
Well, I'm nearly at tailbone, just 1-1,5 cm or so away (my recent trim set me back a bit). Hope you don't mind if I answer :)

What is your current length?
The very elegant and classy Butt-Crack Length, or almost Tailbone length.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I wash with shampoo bars from either SweetCreekHerbs or Chagrin Valley, condition with regular cheapo conditioner, and finish with a white vinegar rinse, and a nice splotch of coney conditioner as a leave in.

How often do you wash your hair?
When my scalp starts to get itchy. I typically wash every 3-4 days, but I can go without washing for up to 10 days.

What are your favourite products?
Don't really have any..

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I don't use any shampoo, but if 'poo bars count, I'm currently using the Bergamot bar from SCH.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Cone-free Coop Xtra conditioner as rinse-out, coney First Price conditioner as leave-in.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I don't regularly oil my hair anymore, but if I do, I usually use a small amount of olive oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Sometimes, but not often. It doesn't appear to make any difference.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Up, up and away! It's almost always in a nautilus bun or a disc bun. If I'm working out, I braid it and tie the braid to my brastrap.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
It would take hours to dry my hair completely with a hair-dryer, so I prefer air-drying. That takes many hours too, but it's less annoying and tiresome. :cool:

Do you use sulphates?
No.

Do you use cones?
Yes!

Comb or brush?
Is the Tangle Teezer a brush? If so, I'll answer both! I've used a wide-tooth comb for the last year or so, but I recently fell in love with the TT again.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Benign neglect. Put it up and forget about it most of the time, treat it carefully, and do some s&d every now and then.

meteor
February 2nd, 2014, 03:01 PM
What is your current length?
Tailbone.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
OSCO (heavy pre-poo oil a day before a wash - shampoo (scalp) - conditioner (length) - 2 drops of light oil)

How often do you wash your hair?
Every week or every 2 weeks (in winter).

What are your favourite products?
Oils, wide-tooth combs, silk scarves.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
L'Oreal Professionnel Absolut Repair and Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes. Heavy pre-poo a day or so before the wash (usually including scalp).
Post-wash: only a couple drops to ends when my hair looks/feels dry.
I prefer ayurvedic infused herbal oils, such as brahmi oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Yes, especially in winter, when I experience more dryness on hair and skin.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No. I experiment with it once in a blue moon but never in a consistent way, as I don't usually see impressive results from that and I want to avoid hygral fatigue and the hassle.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Always in a bun. I put it in a braid and wrap it in silk at night.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes. Usually loose, but sometimes damp-bun when I'm pressed for time.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes.

Do you use cones?
Yes.

Comb or brush?
Definitely comb! Ditching my brush was the biggest improvement to my routine, to be honest.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
- Patience - don't cut it if you don't have to (i.e. if you don't have split ends).
- Keeping the routine simple and easy to maintain.
- Treating it as "antique lace", avoiding mechanical, heat and chemical damage whenever possible.
- Healthy scepticism about new miracle products and salon procedures (all those "miraculous" pearl extracts and "nourishing" hair glosses, etc are just marketing gimmicks unless there's good research to support it).

DreamWalker
February 2nd, 2014, 07:07 PM
What is your current length?
A few inches past classic/almost mid-thigh

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo and conditioner, with an final ACV rinse at the end (for me, it makes my hair much easier to detangle, and prevents some of my worst tangles from happening)

How often do you wash your hair?
Twice a week

What are your favourite products?
I don't really have any...

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Dessert Essence Organics Red Raspberry shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?
Dessert Essence Organics Red Raspberry conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I use coconut oil. Usually I use about a pea-sized amount for all of my hair once or twice a week.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Not really.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No

How do you wear your hair on most days?
In a nautilus, or in a braid (it depends on my shirt - if the fabric is smooth, I'll wear a braid, if it's at all catchy, I go with the nautilus).

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes. I plop it for anywhere between fifteen minutes and a couple hours (if I forget) and then let it down to dry until I go to bed.

Do you use sulphates?
No (although I sometimes have to use dandruff shampoo...)

Do you use cones?
No

Comb or brush?
Comb (although I use a BBB after detangling about once a day)

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Patience :) And make sure that if you're using hair sticks that they're smooth, and pointy enough to go through your buns without damaging hair.

ErinLeigh
February 3rd, 2014, 05:30 AM
Well, it isn't as thick as it once was!:)
I switched from my GM conditioner to using mineral oil at Ktani's suggestion. I use 4 drops and it really works. Maybe not as thoroughly as when my hair was slathered with conditioner but I have a foot problem that limits how much time I can spend in the shower. By the time I'm finished shampooing and rinsing (even though I'm seated through most of it) my foot has had it...the pain is bad. So I stopped using conditioner to save my foot and switched to MO. Great thing about it is that you don't need to rinse it out. Leaves my hair soft and shiny and no scent either. I'm paranoid about putting anything on my hair except my GM shampoo, so this was quite a leap of faith for me.

Also, I shampoo and rinse my hair in a specific manner: I detangle and brush, then center part my hair as if I were going to braid it. One side stays loose, the other is loosely braided. I shampoo one side at a time, and also work in one direction at a time: top to nape, then front to back.

I try and keep each side separate as possible through all this, but do a final cold rinse in the bent at the waist position (or as close as I can approximate it as most of the shampooing/rinsing is done while I'm seated in my bath chair).




Madora, Why did Ktani suggest Mineral Oil? Had you mentioned the foot issue or was there another reason?

Eve 322
February 3rd, 2014, 10:12 AM
So interesting! I've learned that the longer lengths don't really "do much" to their hair. Make sense - benign neglect. I feel like waist to hip and BCL, we are just constantly trying out all this crap on our hair. I guess we're in the experiment phase....I'm close to finding a low-maintenance routine that works for me, but I haven't worked out all the kinks yet. For example, the waist to tailbone thread is full of routine tips and product trials and recommendations.....on the classic to knee thread that I stalk, they don't say much except to post length shots. They already seem to know what works for them, and they don't change it much. I hope I get to that point!

Can someone explain the logistics of a scalp-only wash? I feel like I want to try this, but don't really get how I can do it without getting the rest of my hair wet...

Amapola
February 3rd, 2014, 10:38 AM
@Eve322: This is my understanding: you wash your scalp, because the hair on your scalp is closer to your skin and therefore gets oil, sebum etc. on it from your skin. The idea is to wash that off. Your length does not need to be washed, generally speaking, because it does not have that same stuff on it. (It's too dang far away from your scalp for the oil and sebum etc. to travel all that way!) Now, just allowing the water to run over my length as I wash the scalp is normally just fine for my hair. I don't make any kind of effort to stop it getting wet, I simply do not apply shampoo to my length at all. I just apply shampoo from the ears up, so to speak. When I rinse it, it does run down through my length - I guess that would be the reason to do the CWC routine, or a pre-oil, to protect the length from the shampoo. My shampoo is mild enough that I don't see any damage or problems from it running through my length as it rinses away.

This is indeed an interesting thread, and I'll be honest - although I did peruse ingredients and deliberately seek a shampoo/conditioner that was sulphate and cone free, once I had that I chose by scent! I wonder how many others choose by scent as well, all else being equal? :)

Amapola
February 3rd, 2014, 10:39 AM
Aack! Double post - what the heck?? Sorry about that!

Fethenwen
February 3rd, 2014, 10:40 AM
Can someone explain the logistics of a scalp-only wash? I feel like I want to try this, but don't really get how I can do it without getting the rest of my hair wet...
I at least put conditioner first on my length, before I massage shampoo to my scalp. That way the length won't come much into contact with the shampoo.

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Great thread! This reminds me that I should keep my hair up and protected more. I have been very lazy on that department lately, and it shows up in my hair. Jackets, scarves and thick jumpers + flowing hair = dry damaged hair.

Soullurre
February 3rd, 2014, 10:43 AM
What is your current length?
Classic stretched, an inch or two above classic wavy.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Bar soap (the same soap I use on the rest of me) with a vinegar rinse to follow up.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every five or six days.

What are your favourite products?
What are these "products" of which you speak? :D

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
See above.

What conditioner are you currently using?
None.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
EVOO

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bunned.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes.

Do you use sulphates?
No.

Do you use cones?
No.

Comb or brush?
Comb.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Don't keep cutting it off! :D

(And treat it like old lace. No friction, no dye, no bleach, nothing that'll cause added wear and tear on those ends.)

Oh wow, you're my hero! :) I do this and my pixie is growing out real nice except I brush it with BBB every now and then.

Seeshami
February 3rd, 2014, 10:49 AM
What is your current length?
Can I call this classic. Almost there but not quite.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Condition my dye damaged hair, shampoo roots, condition ends.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every two or three days.

What are your favourite products?*
Argan oil, shea, henna on the ends

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Organix argan cream. I am not in love.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Same brand but it is not mind blowing.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes I do. Shea, evo, or argan

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?*
Once a month.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Twice to three times a month right now (winter) suave shea and almond oil I think. I have to go get some so I am not sure Mess drank it all.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
A simple untwisted cinabun

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Squeeze it out with one towel and floof it with another then air dry.

Do you use sulphates?
I do. I don't check the labels because Mess is evil on or off of his drugs.

Do you use cones?
Yes same reason.

Comb or brush?
both. But generally a brush. Mess is to fat to have the time and patience to comb.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Trims are the devil. S&d a necessary evil. Stop measuring and smell the roses.

Siowiel
February 3rd, 2014, 11:09 AM
What is your current length?
Somewhere between tail bone and classic. Not quite half the way down to classic with the longest fairytale-ends.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Prewash conditioner in dry hair, shampoo, conditioner again if needed (not every wash)

How often do you wash your hair?
Sometimes once a week, if I needn't be presentable for the weekend, otherwise two times.

What are your favourite products?
Henna for colour, otherwise I can't say that I've got THAT ONE PRODUCT I'd never do without.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Lush Karma Komba

What conditioner are you currently using?
Lush Jungle, but only recently, before, I was using a conditioner by Lavera. The solid conditioner is easier to use for my prewash-treatments.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
No. Gives me crunchy hair.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?*
No. Unless you count the oils my current conditioner has in it (cocoa butter is one of the main ingredients).

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Usually not. Sometimes, if I want to pamper myself, I'll concoct something in the kitchen from natural ingredients and my usual conditioner, but it's more for my soul than for hairy needs.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
At home in a simple braid, out of the house a cinnamon/braided cinnamon.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes, I don't own a hair dryer at all.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes. My scalp is pretty easy-going, I can basically use any shampoo.

Do you use cones?
No, weighs my thin hair down.

Comb or brush?
Comb for detangling, sometimes BBR for styling and before washing to get rid of those tube-clogging hairs.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
I forgot about my hair and suddenly - tailbone! So no other useful tips to be gotten from me.

Gabriel
February 3rd, 2014, 01:13 PM
So interesting! I've learned that the longer lengths don't really "do much" to their hair. Make sense - benign neglect. I feel like waist to hip and BCL, we are just constantly trying out all this crap on our hair. I guess we're in the experiment phase....I'm close to finding a low-maintenance routine that works for me, but I haven't worked out all the kinks yet. For example, the waist to tailbone thread is full of routine tips and product trials and recommendations.....on the classic to knee thread that I stalk, they don't say much except to post length shots. They already seem to know what works for them, and they don't change it much. I hope I get to that point!

Can someone explain the logistics of a scalp-only wash? I feel like I want to try this, but don't really get how I can do it without getting the rest of my hair wet...

I actually just scalp wash and leave my length dry. I ponytail my hair with a terry cloth scrunchie loosely at the top of my head. Loose enough to be able to get my fingers in between the scrunchie and my scalp without snapping or pulling any hairs. Then I braid the rest and hair friendly band the end off. I clip the end to a shower ring when I get in the shower and use my 2 in one dandruff shampoo or Aveda stuff and just wash my scalp and rinse it out. No conditioner. I can undo the braid and detangle pretty quick, or if I'm being super lazy, just take out the terry cloth scrunchie and let it dry in the very loose braid.

It takes me longer to type it out than actually scalp wash anymore. About the same amount of hair gets wet/washed as when I had an ear length bob. About to shoulder length gets damp-ish while drying but it's not nearly as long a wait time as a full length dry time.

walterSCAN
February 3rd, 2014, 01:34 PM
Just allowing the water to run over my length as I wash the scalp is normally just fine for my hair. I don't make any kind of effort to stop it getting wet, I simply do not apply shampoo to my length at all. I just apply shampoo from the ears up, so to speak. When I rinse it, it does run down through my length.

For the record, this is what I meant by scalp only, also. :)

rags
February 3rd, 2014, 01:44 PM
I'm loving reading everyone's routines!


See, I always thought scalp washes meant like Gabriel does - not getting the length wet. The other is - well, just washing my hair! (I only actively put shampoo through the length when clarifying). I"m debating starting scalp washes as I despise cold wet hair down my back when it's 10 below zero!

And I just realized this was the TB routines thread - sorry! I got my threads mixed up and thought I was in the waist to TB thread! Ignore the shorty! :p

CavySong
February 3rd, 2014, 02:20 PM
What is your current length? When I showered last, it was on my cheeks, below tailbone now! so stoked!

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) S&C but think I'll change, the ends are not looking so good.

How often do you wash your hair? has been 2 a week, stretching it out to 1 time a week now.

What are your favourite products? Still looking for the perfect product

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? Mild diluted George Michael pink creme shampoo (thanks to Madora!)

What conditioner are you currently using? none, just an ACV rinse.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? COCONUT OIL makes me very happy.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? no

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? not usually

How do you wear your hair on most days? up, with a very smooth rosewood hairstick and a couple spin pins, or in a braid in front my left shoulder. Almost long enough for a crown braid!

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes, heat is evil.

Do you use sulphates? Not as a practice, but don't try to avoid them.

Do you use cones? I like how my hair feels initially, when I have, but the build up on my hair, and particularly my shower floor has made me quit using the evil demonspawn goo!

Comb or brush? both

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Patience. Like others have said, treat it like it was antique lace, very gently, and only trim the splits via "dusting" patiently.

Thanks for asking, and gratitude to all of you who have posted replies. :D

Just saw my siggy in the first time in forever, that pic is old, but one of my favorites from when I was new to the forum a few years ago.

Teazel
February 3rd, 2014, 03:19 PM
Can someone explain the logistics of a scalp-only wash? I feel like I want to try this, but don't really get how I can do it without getting the rest of my hair wet...

A scalp-only wash means keeping the length dry, which cuts down on wear and tear on the older, more fragile hair. This is the method I use:

In the shower. Hair in nautilus bun (not secured with anything) with shower cap on. At end of shower, slip shower cap back so it's centred over the bun, and wrap the rest of the cap around the "stem" of hair between bun and head. Hold stem tightly with left hand while applying shampoo and washing with right hand. Rinse under shower. Get out of shower, wrap head with towel with shower cap still on bun. Dry myself, take head towel and cap off, blot hair dry. Put hair up with hairstick. Done.

RapunzelKat
February 3rd, 2014, 08:14 PM
What is your current length?

Just a bit past classic :cool:

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Plain old shampoo, followed by conditioner

How often do you wash your hair?

Twice a week, generally. Anything less frequent makes my scalp miserable :(

What are your favourite products?

Well, my routine is sort of in a state of change right now, but Aussie 3MM is definitely a good friend to my hair

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

At the moment, Clairol Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship, with Suave Daily Clarifying thrown in when I need it

What conditioner are you currently using?

Suave Ocean Breeze alternating with Aussie 3MM (the 3MM is a bit heavy to use very time)

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes, although I'm actually getting away from oiling as I'm finding pre-wash SMTs are giving me better results. I was using mineral oil combined with either a little coconut oil or EVOO. I think my hair needed the heavy stuff for a while as it was in bad shape when I joined, but now the oils are really just too heavy. I'm still using a smidge of mineral oil in between SMTs.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

I've tried it a couple times with decent results, but I'm getting much better results from SMTs

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Yep, I've recently started doing SMTs as mentioned above (can you tell I'm loving them?? :D)

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Generally bunned during the day and in an English braid at night

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Mostly, but I will break out a warm blow dryer if it's really cold or I'm in a hurry. I only use it for a few minutes to speed up the process a bit.

Do you use sulphates?

Yes, I need them to keep my scalp happy.

Do you use cones?

Yes, for the slip they give my fine hair

Comb or brush?

Both :) I detangle with a comb, and generally use comb/tangle Teezer for styling. I BBB a few times a week,

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Patience! :) Learn ways to enjoy your hair the way it is now.
Trim infrequently, but do trim if you need it! My hair actually grows best when I get rid of those nasty Velcro ends every few months. Most probably don't need to trim that often, but for me it's vital both for manageability and also for keeping my growth. I get ridiculous tangles and tangle damage if I don't trim.

Panth
February 4th, 2014, 01:34 AM
So interesting! I've learned that the longer lengths don't really "do much" to their hair. Make sense - benign neglect. I feel like waist to hip and BCL, we are just constantly trying out all this crap on our hair. I guess we're in the experiment phase....I'm close to finding a low-maintenance routine that works for me, but I haven't worked out all the kinks yet. For example, the waist to tailbone thread is full of routine tips and product trials and recommendations.....on the classic to knee thread that I stalk, they don't say much except to post length shots. They already seem to know what works for them, and they don't change it much. I hope I get to that point!

Can someone explain the logistics of a scalp-only wash? I feel like I want to try this, but don't really get how I can do it without getting the rest of my hair wet...

I guess there's two major reasons for the predominance of benign neglect:
1) Longer hair is exponentially more faff to do deep treatments, etc. on than short hair. E.g. doubling the length usually more than doubles the drying time.
2) On super-long hair, it's very difficult to see if a new treatment actually does anything. If it's simple, like resulting in less tangles, then people will quickly adapt to the best thing. But if it's long-term, e.g. 'reduces damage', then unless you used your new product religiously for years you'd not see any benefit. So, it makes it really hard to see if the more subtle stuff actually does anything.

Selkie-
February 4th, 2014, 03:58 AM
Thank you ladies for the replies. :) It is fascinating to read your routines. Going through them all it seems to me the key common practices include:

* Wearing hair up - almost all of you mentioned wearing buns
* Air-drying hair
* Simple routine that works for your hair - nothing fancy for most, many do not do deep conditioning (so interesting)
*The use of coconut oil is pretty popular
* There is repeated mentioning of gentle handling of hair
* Patience!

I found it interesting that some mentioned the use of sleep caps as important for reducing damage & breakage without there being a direct question about it. I have been enabled to order myself one. :)

At the same time reading all the responses convinces me there is no miracle product or routine and that simplifying things is good. So I am strengthened to resist buying any new products for the foreseeable future. :D

Keep the responses coming .... :)

Theobroma
February 4th, 2014, 07:11 AM
Selkie, I think you've drawn all the right conclusions. :)

truepeacenik
February 4th, 2014, 09:33 AM
What is your current length?
Thumb tip, damp.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I mix it up. I have non SLS shampoo, one SLS for clarifying, soap based bars and I will co if needed.
How often do you wash your hair?

What are your favourite products?
Argan oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, nightblooming panacea, SMT, ShiKai shampoo, 365 everyday conditioner, unscented, pamelassoap.com soaps as poo bars. I have used Chandrika soap as 'poo in a pinch, and for scent.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
ShiKai and a pamelassoap bar

What conditioner are you currently using?
365 Everyday Conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes, see product list.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Yes, no pattern.usually coconut.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Oh, another product, Giovanni packets. And SMT.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bun, maybe a braid. Occasional half ups

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes. Unless the car heater counts.;)

Do you use sulphates?
To clarify. I don't seek them, I don't freak, either.

Do you use cones?
I have one conditioner that has cones, Kirkland, and I'm trying to see where it fits. It seems helpful situationally.

Comb or brush?
Both. Wide tooth detangler in shower wile loaded with conditioner, wooden Sierra legacy, TT and a small, gifted BBB.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Don't cut it!

Emanuelle
February 5th, 2014, 08:18 AM
What is your current length?

Tail bone (over 40 inches)

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Sometimes I do the curly girl method which gives amazing curls and definition, but lately that's taking up too much time and money (used almost a full bottle of gel each washing session, said gel cost 5 euros...). So now I rotate between curly girl method and simply sulfate free shampoo + rich conditioner. I try to oil my ends before that.

How often do you wash your hair?

Twice a week

What are your favourite products?

Nature's Gate Chamomile shampoo, EO Keratin conditioner, l'Oreal Studioline invisifix gel, The Body Shop moisture conditioner, Desert Essence raspberry conditioner, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, coconut oil.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Sulfate free: Nature's Gate. With sulfates (only for clarifiying): Nivea Intense Repair

What conditioner are you currently using?

EO Keratin condish mostly, also several others

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes. Avocado and coconut oil to nourish it / make it stronger, and grapeseed oil for sealing.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Yes.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Yes. Usually EO keratin condish or The Body Shop moisture condish, with some extra oils.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Last week mostly up... I wonder if I can keep that up.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Partly, sometimes. I plop. And sometimes I use a softhood attachment from Hairflair for my blowdryer (on cold setting of course), this is amazing, my hair is dry in an hour and it's hands free, so I can just chill at my laptop while my hair is drying swiftly.

Do you use sulphates?

Only for clarifying, so rarely.

Do you use cones?

No.

Comb or brush?

Comb.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Massage scalp, use Jamaican black castor oil on scalp, wear hair up, use silk pillow case or silk sleep bonnet. etc.

picklepie
February 7th, 2014, 12:24 AM
This is a fantastic thread! Very encouraging. I want more! More!

tlover
February 7th, 2014, 12:43 AM
What is your current length? An ich or two below the tailbone

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) when needed with water and conditioner (no conditioner on the scalp) and when really needed homemade schampoo (once a week or less)

How often do you wash your hair? that depends on what I do in the week, but maby everyother day, but with schampoo maby once a week

What are your favourite products? our homemade schampoo

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? same as above

What conditioner are you currently using? Barnängens creme balsam

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? I have tried with oliveoil

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? no

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? no (I don't even know what that is)

How do you wear your hair on most days? up just until reacently in what I call a "tjarv" ("a mess"), not good for the hait, now I wair it up with shortened shopsticks

Do you only air-dry your hair? no towel and air

Do you use sulphates? yes for now (I Think, my English is not so good)

Do you use cones? no idea what that is

Comb or brush? comb for now

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Well I have just not cared about my hair for the last tree years or so, trimmed when needed and wearing it upp in a "tjarv" almost every day, I did just reacently decide to start growing it out again and stop abusing it.

so well don't listen too me to much ;)

nobeltonya
February 7th, 2014, 11:19 AM
What is your current length? 42" [JUST brushing classic again]

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) shampoo and conditioner

How often do you wash your hair? every day

What are your favourite products? Aussie Moist shampoo and conditioner

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? Aussie Moist

What conditioner are you currently using? Aussie Moist

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Generally, but I am *gasp* experimenting again.. I'm not oiling much lately, and I've also ditched leave-in for the most part. Now that I've started using Aussie Moist S/C, I am actually able to comb my hair w/o the leave-in. I think it was drying my hair out anyway.. and it seems to be doing well so far. But when I do oil, I use pure coconut oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Yes, technically. Although rather than applying directly before I wash, I apply the night before.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? No.

How do you wear your hair on most days? I try to vary it as much as possible.. while it's drying in the morning, generally a braid. Sometimes a bun. After a few hours, I leave it loose to dry. If necessary, I throw it up in a basic bun, lazy wrap or nautilus, to get it out of the way.

Do you only air-dry your hair? No, it turns out weird if I do.. I wet braid or bun. No blow fryers.

Do you use sulphates? Yes, have to.

Do you use cones? Yes, have to.

Comb or brush? Wide-tooth comb only. Wavy, can't brush.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Just have patience, and be careful with it.. if you treat it right [I didn't for the longest time], it will grow. Keep it healthy, frequent trims, updos when necessary [cold, hot, might get caught in something], careful detangling, no heat. :disco:

Selkie-
February 8th, 2014, 10:05 AM
I am so enjoying this thread! :popcorn:

RoseofCimarron
February 11th, 2014, 02:39 AM
What is your current length?
Mid-thigh, about 4-5 inches away from knee.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I shampoo my hair twice (the first washing the very roots and the second washing the rest of the hair to about my shoulders) and then let the conditioner sit on my hair for about 7-10 minutes. If I am shampooing the length (once or twice a month) I'll spray on some diluted ACV. It makes my hair feel so soft!

How often do you wash your hair?
Usually twice a week. Wednesday night and Sunday night. I'll get it a little wet when I take a shower every day.

What are your favorite products?
I don't use any products.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Nature's Gate henna shampoo. I'm thinking of switching to another NG shampoo (and conditioner) because this one has turned my hair really red. I have medium brown hair and friends are now starting to ask me if I have dyed my hair! I might also try Shikai.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Nature's Gate henna conditioner.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
After disasters with both coconut oil and olive oil, I now use Desert Essence jojoba oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Nope.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I used to, but after I realized that the DC I was using was just a bunch of chemicals I tossed it in the trash. I really should get back into DC-ing, but I just don't have the time to do it.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Normally I'll wear it in a nautilus bun held with a pair of hairsticks. If I have yoga class I'll wear it in an English braid, take it down after class, French braid it, and wear it as a Jamie Leigh bun (as Torrinpaige calls it).

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes and it takes hours! :)

Do you use sulphates?
No. I avoid them unless I am clarifying my hair.

Do you use cones?
I did for most of my life until I switched to Nature's Gate. My hair has never felt better!

Comb or brush?
Wide-tooth comb. I have been looking into a wooden pin brush by Widu though.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Just be nice to your hair. Find out what works for you, and keep that routine. Also nutrition and stress level maintenance is so important in hair growth.

Teufelchen
February 11th, 2014, 05:05 AM
Well, it isn't as thick as it once was!:)

I switched from my GM conditioner to using mineral oil at Ktani's suggestion. I use 4 drops and it really works. Maybe not as thoroughly as when my hair was slathered with conditioner but I have a foot problem that limits how much time I can spend in the shower. By the time I'm finished shampooing and rinsing (even though I'm seated through most of it) my foot has had it...the pain is bad. So I stopped using conditioner to save my foot and switched to MO. Great thing about it is that you don't need to rinse it out. Leaves my hair soft and shiny and no scent either. I'm paranoid about putting anything on my hair except my GM shampoo, so this was quite a leap of faith for me.

Also, I shampoo and rinse my hair in a specific manner: I detangle and brush, then center part my hair as if I were going to braid it. One side stays loose, the other is loosely braided. I shampoo one side at a time, and also work in one direction at a time: top to nape, then front to back.

I try and keep each side separate as possible through all this, but do a final cold rinse in the bent at the waist position (or as close as I can approximate it as most of the shampooing/rinsing is done while I'm seated in my bath chair).



I have two bad knees and got a shower chair for this. :)

What is your current length?mid thigh
How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)Prewash Treatment, Shampoo, Conditioner once an week and CO twice a week, so 3 times in total, always finished with George Micheal Cream Rinse
How often do you wash your hair?3/week
What are your favourite products? haven' fount them yet
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?Dermasence milkserum shampoo
What conditioner are you currently using?Alva Botanica Cocoa butter
Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?sometimes prewash, and for braiding, whatever body oil I have on hand
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? occacionally
Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?usually once a week, mostly moisture conditioners
How do you wear your hair on most days?up in a bun
Do you only air-dry your hair?I don't even have a hair dryer. So yes, 100% air-dry
Do you use sulphates?no
Do you use cones?yes
Comb or brush?both, I use a comb for detangling and a brush for styling
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?patience, lots of protein in your diet (hair is mainly protein), protective styles

picklepie
February 13th, 2014, 09:21 PM
Thank you all for contributing! Any more accomplished longhairs willing to share?

UP Lisa
February 14th, 2014, 07:49 AM
Would you mind sharing where you found a "soft" BBB? I have one that I've had for years, but I sure could use an extra.


What is your current length?

Just slightly past tailbone.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Shampoo the scalp, conditioner from the ears down.

How often do you wash your hair?

About every 4 days or so.

What are your favourite products?

I like EO products.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

EO Rose and Chamomile shampoo.

What conditioner are you currently using?

EO Rose and Chamomile conditioner.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes. I have some coconut oil which I use relatively often, and EO Smooth Conditioning Serum. (It's really just a blend of oils.)

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

The "serum" I put in the night before a wash.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Nope.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Bun, or braided bun. I try and mix it up and not use the same bun every day.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

I've got bangs and blow dry them... and very cautiously, from a distance, blow dry the length for just a minute, just to get it started. It takes forever for my hair to dry because it's so fine.

Do you use sulphates?

No.

Do you use cones?

This winter I'm experimenting with a spray, leave-in coney conditioner called "Ion".

Comb or brush?

A TT, actually... that and a very soft BBB.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Cut down on the mechanical damage done by chairs, pillowcases, seat belts etc. I use a sleep cap AND a satin pillowcase to cut down on damage to my hair. But the main thing I did to get to this length was start protecting my ends, instead of leaving them out there to the whims of the wiles of the world.[/QUOTE]

UP Lisa
February 14th, 2014, 08:58 AM
I am most interested in the routines of those with Fine hair who have gotten it this long. The longest mine has been is BCL, but I cut it back to Hip due to damage, and my liking a blunt hemline. I have so much trouble with tangling, that it is difficult to keep it from getting damaged. Debating again about keeping it at Waist.

Kimberly
February 14th, 2014, 02:01 PM
What is your current length?
Tailbone when wet or stretched. Dry, different length every day!

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo bar

How often do you wash your hair?
Every four to ten days, depending on whether it seems to need it -- like, do I need to get out the smell of that trip to the donut shop, etc. Usually about once a week.

What are your favourite products?
Chagrin Valley

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
CV Honey, Beer, & Egg shampoo bar

What conditioner are you currently using?
None, but I do use a weak ACV rinse.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I have a big ol jar of the cheapest refined cocoanut oil in the land, and it seems to be bottomless.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
This is how I usually use oil.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Sometimes I purposely don't wash out all of the cocoanut oil pre-wash, if my hair has been really thirsty, and let it soak up the excess.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
I go through phases, but have been in a bun phase for some months. I braid it for sleep.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes.

Do you use sulphates?
No. I have a sensitivity to them.

Do you use cones?
No.

Comb or brush?
Wood comb, BBB, but only when my hair is starting to get some natural oils to spread, or else it puffs up like a frightened cat.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Pick out a few hair toys you like. Not screamingly expensive hair toys that you love and think will be great when you grow into them years from now -- pick out a few that really work for your hair now and look good now. It'll make you feel more like wearing your hair up, which protects it. You can always put things on the swap board later when you outgrow them.

CavySong
February 18th, 2014, 02:49 PM
I forgot a couple things, and learned a couple more from this forum that you might like to know.

I Air dry with the caveat that I use a rayon jersey cloth (Like a tee shirt material) instead of a towel to gently wrap my hair after a shower to soak up excess water, seeing folks scrub their heads with terry towels makes me cringe now :) I ordered some fabric on ebay, cut a piece about 24x70 and zigzagged the edge on my sewing machine. Ta da! really gentle and really inexpensive hair towel!

I found these recommendations from Madora and others here to be super helpful in getting from BSL to TBL in 3 years;

1. A satin pillow case has saved me so much grief with the brush, I can't even begin to say! Usually find a cheap one in the ethnic hair care section of the box store.
2. A good brushing with a 100% boar bristle brush that gets washed 4-7 days a week keeps my hair shiny and clean twice as long as before I started washing my brush. Less frequent shampooing makes my hair happy!
3. My comb from Catherine's George Michael Salon was worth every penny, a wide tooth de-tangling comb that is SMOOTH is less likely to make your hair kink like a curling ribbon on a scissor half...
4. Eat healthy, add a few supplements like biotin and silica if your diet lacks it, keep protein and oils in your diet, they are needed for growth and strengthening the follicles.
5. Keep reading, learning, trying new things. Every head is unique, and there is so much hair wisdom here. Make this forum at least a monthly gift to yourself, you deserve it!

Eskarine
February 20th, 2014, 05:19 PM
What is your current length?
Mid-thigh.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo focusing on the scalp, condition focusing on the length.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every other day or more often in the summer.

What are your favourite products?
The ones I use listed below.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Cheap Suave shampoo in whatever scent I'm currently enjoying. I think right now there's a waterfall on the bottle.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Suave Shea and Almond.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Every once in a while I use coconut oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
That's how I use it, if I use it.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Nope.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Braided and bunned.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I use a hair dryer without heat once or twice a year if I really need to get it dry quickly. Otherwise I let it air-dry.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes.

Do you use cones?
Yes, I think there are cones in the conditioner.

Comb or brush?
Tangle-teezer type brush.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Protect your hair! I always wear my hair in a braid at night (and have done so since it reached a length reasonable to braid) and I almost always have it contained somehow during the day. Be gentle and patient with tangles when they turn up.

BrendaLoan
February 20th, 2014, 06:00 PM
What is your current length?

Tailbone.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Shampoo for the scalp, and conditioner for the lenght

How often do you wash your hair?

Once a week, but I wash my bangs almost every day.

What are your favourite products?

Tresemme products

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Tresseme Moisture Rich Shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?

Tresseme Remoisturize Conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes. I use coconut oil and argan oil

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Yes, I use coconut oil as a pre wash trearment and argan oil as a leave in

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

No

How do you wear your hair on most days?

In buns or braids

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yes, except for my bangs. I have side swept bangs and I need my straightener to style them (guilty as charged :P)

Do you use sulphates?

Yes

Do you use cones?

Yes, my shampoo contains cones

Comb or brush?

Comb

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Be gentle with your hair and avoid mechanical damage (I wear it up in a bun to cook, clean, etc)

swearnsue
February 20th, 2014, 06:08 PM
Noticed a lot of Tresseme users among the longest haired members. I may have to try some as soon as I have room in my shower for another bottle of hair stuff!

Thanks to everyone who has shared their routines and tips.

Kelikea
February 20th, 2014, 06:45 PM
[B]What is your current length? Grazing Classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) sometimes shampoo and conditioner, sometimes CWC

How often do you wash your hair? Right now, twice/wk. As it gets warmer, I'll wash more often, like every other day.

What are your favourite products? shampoo and conditioner

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? VO5 or Suave

What conditioner are you currently using? "]VO5 or Suave
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Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Not usually, but sometimes coconut.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Not usually

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? No

How do you wear your hair on most days? Braided or bunned

Do you only air-dry your hair? Meaning no blow-drier? Yes.

Do you use sulphates? Yes

Do you use cones? Not sure if my current products contain them, but I'm not against them.

Comb or brush? Comb wet, brush dry. I have a wavy wide-tooth plastic comb and a bamboo brush(love it).

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Treat it gently, no heat.

Leslieslsa
February 21st, 2014, 12:34 AM
What is your current length?
One inch shy of tailbone. (I don't know if I belong here yet, but I am super close to tailbone so I thought I'd answer.)

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo, condition, leave-in.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every three or four days. Sometimes I rinse with plain water in between if I come home from the gym.

What are your favourite products?
I am a total product junkie and right now my hair is actually in really good shape. My go to though when in doubt is the Redken All soft line.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I am alternating Tresemme Naturals with Mane N Tail.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Same thing as shampoo.


Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes, I have been adding jojoba oil to my shampoo and conditioner before I apply it to my hair. I also use coconut for a day or so before I wash it sometimes.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Yes, I have a collection of them actually. lol. My favorites are Neutrogena triple moisture and the avocado oil mask.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
I alternate between two braids and a bun mostly.


Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes, sometimes.

Do you use cones?
Yes, I alternate cones with no cones most of the time.

Comb or brush?
Right now, tangle teezer. Best thing ever for my hair.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Keep inspired, sometimes it can be hard and you will want to cut it off, it rarely does happen to me and I just come in this forum and look at pictures of other long hairs to keep me from making any rash decisions. Eat right, exercise regularly, I also take a supplement. But mostly, time and patience.

Bopoluchi
February 23rd, 2014, 10:10 PM
What is your current length?
classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
i most just use an acidic rinse to wash my hair (currently obsessed with diluted coconut vinegar, $2 from Asian grocer), although i also occasionally CO, clarify, or use egg or indian herbs to wash

How often do you wash your hair?
once every week or two

What are your favourite products?
coconut vinegar, castor oil and coconut oil (i use parachute brand from desi grocery shops, its super cheap and good)

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
nope

What conditioner are you currently using?
coconut oil. after washing, i either apply it to wet hair while still in teh shower and rinse off the excess, or i'll apply a smaller amount to damp hair. when i CO i use tresemme naturals

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
coconut oil on length before and after wash, and applied to ends and nape as needed. castor oil blend on scalp pre-poo (castor oil diluted with coconut oil and essential oils of rosemary and patchouli)

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
yep, see above

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
occasionally i'll do a heavy oiling with coconut oil

How do you wear your hair on most days?
bun or braid. i fix my buns with a double-pointed knitting needle and tie my braids with satin ribbons

Do you only air-dry your hair?
after squeezing out excess water, i'll wrap my hair in a soft cotton tshirt and wrap that up in a cotton dupatta (veil). after leaving that in for a while i'll air-dry or damp braid/bun if i need to go out. i'm going to try sitting in front of a floor fan to see if that speeds things up.

Do you use sulphates?
when i clarify

Do you use cones?
never

Comb or brush?
i finger-detangle my length, and brush only my scalp in different directions (side, front, upside down) with a wooden brush for the massage. i do this along with scritching and massage cos it feels awesome, its good for stretching washes, relieving my scalp of tension, and hopefully stimulating growth

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
keep it up. i used to keep my hair almost exclusively in a braid and after a while my ends started to look a bit straggley, i think cos i kept on sitting on it.
alternate your hairstyle. i used to really feel the weight of my hair cos i kept it in the one style all the time (braid). now i switch it around and i also let my hair loose to sleep (on a silk pillowcase or bonnet) and when im just sitting around the house to give my follicles a bit of a rest.
i have fine hair and oils have made a big difference in protecting my hair from damage.
apart from that, its the usual, be gentle, avoid damage, find what works and keep at it.

Bopoluchi
February 23rd, 2014, 10:11 PM
sorry, double post!

Bopoluchi
February 23rd, 2014, 10:28 PM
triple post!!!

long&blonde
February 25th, 2014, 09:35 AM
What is your current length?
About 4 inchs away from Classic.
How do you wash your hair?
Most often co wash with As I Am, Coconut Cowash cleansing conditioner. Yesterday I returned to my old usual shampoo then condition with whatever bottles I have that are large, cheap, And I suspect coney and sulphatie. After s&c with Suave naturals tropical coconut? I looked at my hair this morning and yesterday; have decided to convert to a CO only girl. Huge difference in texture and condition for me with co. My hair is 2c-3a.
How often do you wash your hair?
No more often than once a week; most times once every 14 days.
What are your favorite products?
As I Am Coconut cowash cleansing conditioner, Garnier Fructis Sleek and shine intensely smooth leave in conditioning cream; to be able to comb out after a wash; my waves and curls return as they airdry. Mane 'N Tail Detangler; I either use this spray; called "the knots and tangles solution"Or the last mentioned Garnier Sleek and Shine. Lately the Mane n' Tail detangler spray is my favorite. I step out of shower: towel blot hair; then spray down with this; comb it iut smooth over one shoulder so I can see what I'm doing; then comb all straight back behind both ears to air dry in front of large box fan I have on a dining room table chair set next to my bed.
When dry I rub a pea size amount of drugstore ethnic hair aisle African hot 6 oil, which is a mix of olive, canola, wheat germ, sweet almond, safflower, castor and sesame oils. I rub over bith my hands, then thoroughly over my ends and thru my length. Once down to tinuest redidue left; I lightly touch my scalp too. During the 2 weeks between co washing; I often do this again on my dry hair. Maybe once a month between shampoos I also spray my hair and scalp when dry generously with All Nutrient Nutrutive Hair Proteinizer.Leave in hair strengthener. I brush my hair thoroughly after the African 6 oil ir the hair strengthener spray. My hair is dry when I put either on.
What shampoo are yiu currently using, if you use shampoo?
Today I washed and conditioned with Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut. I plan to return to co only, with As I Am Coconut Co Wash Cleansing conditioner my next and ongoing at this point; wash days.
What conditioner are you currently using?
Today it was Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut. But I plan to go back to As I Am Coconut co wash cleanding conditioner.
Do you oil your hair? If so which oils do you use?
Yes; once weekly between shampoos I rub a pea suzed amount on palms thru my length, lightly on scalp of African Hot 6 oil, which consists of olive, canola, wheat germ, sweet almond, saffliwer, castor, and sesame oils. I get it at the drugstore ethnic haircare aisle.
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No.
Do you deep-condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No. I have done 2 SMT treatments in my life; tho they left my hair super shiny; I did not find them worth the hot honey dripping mess. Lol.
How do you wear your hair most days?
Winter; in the highest I can manage soft scrunchied ponytail.
Spring Summer Fall, up in a bun daily to avoid the heat and humidity. I've never managed to construct the different beautiful buns many are so talented at Lhc do. Any bun I get up that is rock solid; I am happy. I most often bun with a 7 inch Baeries zebrawood hairstick. Often a 4 prong wood fork; also 7 inch; same company. I use a no metal ponytailer elastic as a bun base. When I hit the gym I bun with ponytailer as base and 2 spinpins; no sticks or forks at gym, so I don't have problem laying head back on exercise machines.
I will probably change from washing once every 14 days with the return of summer.
Do you only air dry your hair?
Yes. I only kept my blowdryer to melt my constantly open windows closed in my steam heated apartment in winter.
Do you use sulphates?
Yes, I don't care; before finding my As I Am coconut cleansing condutioner; the only shampoos I consistently hated said "Sulphate Free" on the bottles.
Do you use cones?
Again I don't care; I am betting yes with Fructis garnier sleek and shine and mane & tail detangler spray.
Comb or brush?
Comb after shampoo when wet, otherwise brush, probably 3 times daily I take ponytail down; redo. if in a bun; I might leave ut in 3 days before taking down; brushing out: redoing. One's hair can get into a lot of tangling mischief left in same bun for 3 days. But I still do this.
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Benign neglect. No Heat is my commandment. Stretch washes, once every 7-14 days is way easier to do once tailbone or longer. Shorter I was a daily washer. Prior to lhc I was a apl daily wash, blowdryer, and crimping iron.
About 4-5 inches to classic:cause I have a Lot of territory there to cover: washing every 7-14 days is easy. Will probably wash more often/adjust routine when summer hits; we'll see
I don't trim fir years at a time. I don't s&D Either. I stay away from scissors. I hit salon every 6 weeks to get my snow white roots dyed medium blonde; salon dyes my white brows at same time.
Every salon visit I tell her no thanks when she suggests trim. She frenchbraids it wet for me and I leave; eliminating blowdryer; and I tell her no hairspray.
Benign neglect; no heat; stretch washes; don't cut at all are my tips. Patience!:)

fairylover46
February 25th, 2014, 10:00 AM
I am just past BCL and wash once or twice a week. I use Mane & Tail Extra Moisturizing shampoo and conditioner and Palmer's Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Protein Pack once a week. I put on three shower caps after washing/conditioning and sit under an old fashioned dome hair dryer set on medium or low heat for 20 minutes then rinse it out with cool water. I use different blends of oils such as coconut, olive, and sweet almond as a pretreatment before washes. I air dry only. When dry I apply a dab of the coconut, olive, or sweet almond on the ends. I wear my hair up in braids everyday so when I have braided it, before I put it up, I apply a little bit of petroleum jelly to the whole length and ends then put it in an updo. That way, it is off my collar (which causes damage) with the ends moisturized and protected from wind, sun, rubbing against backs of chairs, and unwanted handling by strangers. The jelly on the braid length adds shine and controls fly away hairs and protects and moisturized the length. In the evening when I take it down, the oils and jelly have virtually been absorbed and I comb it out with a wide toothed comb and braid it into a single sleep braid. And I use a satin pillowcase.

Top tips:
avoid anything that will cause friction on the hair shaft/ends.
Wear it up alot to protect against wind, extreme temperatures, sun, and such.
Keep it moisturized, especially the ends!

fairylover46
February 25th, 2014, 10:04 AM
One more thing!
Variety with different hairstyles is important, too. That way there isn't constant stress on one area of your hair, which can cause damage, and you get to have fun trying different hairstyles so you never get bored with it and get the urge to cut.

Khristopher
February 26th, 2014, 03:07 AM
I was surprised to read so many people skipping or avoiding conditioner/deep threatments here! My last wash was a clarifying one, so I shampooed and did an ACV rinse to see how it was. I must say I was pretty happy with the results! I might keep this routine :)

What is your current length?
In between tailbone and classic (yay!)
How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Conditioner-wash-conditioner with diluted shampoo. (I have to add that I do an ACV rinse on the end, sometimes a beer rinse)
How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week, sometimes I can push it to ten days.
What are your favourite products?
Oils! Oh and honey. And beer.
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I'm using a really cheap one, Plusbelle (it's from my country) diluted except when clarifying.
What conditioner are you currently using?
Plusbelle condish for first c-w-c, L'oreal Elvive for the later
Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes. I use mainly extra virgin olive oil, sometimes coconut oil.
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
I used to, but nowadays I don't do it anymore because I didn't feel any difference.
Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Yes, I switch between SMT's and protein threatments depending on the condition of my hair. I deep condition every two weeks or when I feel like it.
How do you wear your hair on most days?
In a bun, with a stick. Nautilus, lazy wrap and orchid buns are my best friends!
Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes. It's been years since the last time I used a blow-dryer.
Do you use sulphates?
Yes.
Do you use cones?
No.
Comb or brush?
Comb! With a wide toothed comb. Fingers sometimes
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
As many others said, wearing your hair up, oiling the ends, using a silky pillow-case and leaving it alone. When growing this long it's very important to avoid breakage. S&D periodically. I would advice against dying with chemical dyes because it will inevitably bring breakage and split ends (my case). Looking at old pics of your hair is great to realize how much it's grown and an inspiration to keep growing!

Lunnafindel
February 26th, 2014, 08:25 PM
What is your current length?
60" I was recently told that means calf length, though I've always thought of myself as knee.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
CWC

How often do you wash your hair?
once every week or so. Right now I'm at a week and a half because I keep finding better things to do than wash my hair...like writing about washing my hair on LHC :whistle:

What are your favourite products?
desert essence jojoba oil.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Garnier Fructus triple hydration or something. I'm not tied to it (how can I know? I never buy 2 shampoos at the same time so I don't compare them), but it seems to work.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Same. but a heck of a lot more of it!

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
yes. Jojoba oil just after (and if I remember, just before) I wash. It's made a world of difference for keeping my hair shiny

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
yes, when I remember.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
naw too much work.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
mostly a cinnamon bun, sometimes a braid, but on weekends I go crazy and try any style I can manage (ergo the pinterest).

Do you only air-dry your hair?
oh yes. I remember trying to blowdry my hair once and it took 2 hours. TOTALLY not worth it the pain in the arm.

Do you use sulphates?
erm probably. haven't checked.

Do you use cones?
same

Comb or brush?
brush. I know I'm not supposed to, but nothing else detangles my hair. I've tried other things and they're just frustrating, so I end up going back to my plastic brush.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
I actually have the secret to growing very long hair that all of us super-long hairs know, but won't tell you. :magic: It involves a magic word and a special recipe of hair treatment (NOT monistat) but you can't find out until you've reached your goal length. HAH!:wigtongue
but seriously, the best thing you can do is wait. and not worry about it too much. :meditate:

Jessleigh
February 26th, 2014, 08:50 PM
[QUOTE=Lunnafindel;2655080]What is your current length?
60" I was recently told that means calf length, though I've always thought of myself as knee.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
CWC

How often do you wash your hair?
once every week or so. Right now I'm at a week and a half because I keep finding better things to do than wash my hair...like writing about washing my hair on LHC :whistle:

What are your favourite products?
desert essence jojoba oil.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Garnier Fructus triple hydration or something. I'm not tied to it (how can I know? I never buy 2 shampoos at the same time so I don't compare them), but it seems to work.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Same. but a heck of a lot more of it!

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
yes. Jojoba oil just after (and if I remember, just before) I wash. It's made a world of difference for keeping my hair shiny

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
yes, when I remember.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
naw too much work.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
mostly a cinnamon bun, sometimes a braid, but on weekends I go crazy and try any style I can manage (ergo the pinterest).

Do you only air-dry your hair?
oh yes. I remember trying to blowdry my hair once and it took 2 hours. TOTALLY not worth it the pain in the arm.

Do you use sulphates?
erm probably. haven't checked.

Do you use cones?
same

Comb or brush?
brush. I know I'm not supposed to, but nothing else detangles my hair. I've tried other things and they're just frustrating, so I end up going back to my plastic brush.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
I actually have the secret to growing very long hair that all of us super-long hairs know, but won't tell you. :magic: It involves a magic word and a special recipe of hair treatment (NOT monistat) but you can't find out until you've reached your goal length. HAH!:wigtongue
but seriously, the best thing you can do is wait. and not worry about it too much. :meditate:[/QUOTE

Your post has me laughing!! Thank you! I'm enjoying reading through this thread.

chen bao jun
March 5th, 2014, 10:58 AM
bump extra characters

Milui Elenath
March 6th, 2014, 06:09 AM
What is your current length?
A bit past classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Mostly water only but sometimes a tiny bit of shampoo on my scalp followed by conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair?
About once a fortnight or so - I have a very dry scalp / low sebum production.

What are your favourite products?
None.
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
When I use it Organic Care.- 'Normal'

What conditioner are you currently using?
As above

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Ends only a bit of olive oil when they are feeling too dry.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No my hair eats oil up within a day or so.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Up in a bun held by hairstick or hairsticks. At night a braid - makes a big difference to detangling for me.(I get slack and bun it sometimes but regret it)

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes. I gently gently squeeze hair when wet, wrap in a turbie towel (not microfibre just towel) then when that it is wet enough I let it down to dry some more and some more . . . ;)

Do you use sulphates?
No.

Do you use cones?
Yes when I use shampoo and conditioner.

Comb or brush?
I was using combination tangle teezer and wide tooth comb. I've gone back to mostly just comb. Brushes (on my hair) should only be for smoothing not detangling no matter how gentle it appears.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Patience. Gentle detangling - I forget this but really it does break the hair and with the longer lengths you don't always notice at first.

Also I henna my roots about once every three months when the greys become too overwhelming in the mirror. :) Just henna and water and only the roots.

AmyBeth
March 6th, 2014, 10:54 AM
I'm another one who is admiring all the very long hair on this thread and also am very appreciative of all the different methods everyone is using to care for their hair. I read a lot and want to do everything "right". It's taken me a while to realize that what is right for some may not be right for me. I tried going the all natural, no cone, no sulphate route. I tried shampoo bars and ACV. Just didn't work for me, so I went back to sulphates and cones, and my hair has been happy, but I felt like I wasn't really doing the most beneficial things to help my hair grow to its potential. It is very heartening to know that lots of super-long haired people use cones and sulphates (or don't even know or care whether or not they are using them). Thanks to all for sharing your knowledge and inspiration!

nakima
March 6th, 2014, 02:06 PM
Love this thread! very inspirational. I am at hips so I am abt 3 inches from tail bone. After reading all your posts I can say that I believe I'm doing all the right things and so tailbone length should be right around the corner for me. I can't wait! Anyway thank you all so much for shareing your personal journeys.

Selkie-
May 5th, 2014, 05:35 AM
Bumping...

Rosa Harris
May 5th, 2014, 06:16 AM
Answering for my son
he had very thick 3c coarse hair that takes him an hour to wash, condition and detangle.
What is your current length?
mid-thigh
How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
once a month with shampoo unless I get sweaty and get smell in my hair.
How often do you wash your hair?
water de tangle once a day with my shower
What are your favourite products?
Anything by Panteen
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Panteen longer lengths
What conditioner are you currently using?
Panteen longer lengths
Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
never
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
never
Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
never
How do you wear your hair on most days?
down loose or tied back in hair tie
Do you only air-dry your hair?
yes or it would frizz
Do you use sulphates?
yes
Do you use cones?
yes
Comb or brush?
I would never it one through my hair
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Leave it alone. Do as little to it as possible.

Youngjae
May 5th, 2014, 06:17 AM
*Re: Tailbone and longer - please share your hair care routine
What is your current length? A little under half way between tailbone and classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) I wash just my scalp with shampoo then condition twice

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3 times a week (I have a n oily scalp and otherwise it looks yucky!)

What are your favourite products?
Clairol 3 conditioning gloss

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? It changes

What conditioner are you currently using? Clairol 3 conditioning gloss

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Yes, after I wash my hair, I use the Protane (ALDI) argan oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? No

How do you wear your hair on most days? In a braided knot bun. If it is down, it braided

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes

Do you use sulphates? No clue

Do you use cones? No clue

Comb or brush? A bit of both, but I try to comb more than brush

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Be nice to your hair, avoid heat and remember that braids and buns are your friends, I would recommend finding a bunch of
hairstyles that are protective that you like. Also I have the problem of oily scalp, dry ends. Using hair oil really helped me with that more than any amount of conditioner

Singing Bird
May 5th, 2014, 08:16 AM
What is your current length?
Between classic and mid-thigh

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
With shampoo and hairsoap.

How often do you wash your hair?
2 times a week

What are your favourite products?
Leave-ins with cones.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Guhl Kopfhaut Sensitiv (German product)

What conditioner are you currently using?
Balea Beautiful Long (also a German product)

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I use several oils with cones

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Buns with hairsticks or braids

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
Yes

Do you use cones?
Yes, but only in leave-ins

Comb or brush?
Comb - with fingers most of the time.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Patience and "less is more".

Hele
May 5th, 2014, 02:34 PM
I'll play! I think i count as having long hair?

What is your current length?
Classic-ish. I cut it in a V shape and the V is just hitting classic but the rest has to catch up.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
CWC, with a vinegar rinse in between the W and C. I'm about to start playing around with tea rinses, i got one brewing right now!

How often do you wash your hair?
Usually daily, i have angry scalp syndrome and the longer i go the angrier it gets. Plus i swear my hair feels coarser and gets harder to put up the longer i go without washing.

What are your favourite products?
Does oil count as a product? Other than shampoo/conditioner i don't use commercial products.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Nature's Gate tea tree oil shampoo. I put a tiny dollop in a squeeze bottle, fill with water, and apply to roots. A bottle of shampoo lasts me a very long time.

What conditioner are you currently using?
I use Tresemme Naturals nourishing moisture conditioner on the lengths, then diluted shampoo to the roots over top of that, rinse, then a quick vinegar rinse, and then Suave Naturals everlasting sunshine (the happiest smelling conditioner on the planet!) to both the lengths and the back portion of my scalp. It sounds like a lot of steps but it doesn't take long at all.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I was alternating between olive and avocado oil but my hair is currently preferring the olive. It absolutely HATES coconut oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Not specifically, but my hair always has oil in it.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Nope.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Buns with sticks and forks, a braid when i sleep.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
No. I air dry the length but i do take a blow dryer to the roots at the back of my head, my hair is super thick there and it literally never dries otherwise and that exacerbates the previously mentioned angry scalp issues. And yes i use the hot setting.

Do you use sulphates?
No.

Do you use cones?
No, they make my hair drier in the long run.

Comb or brush?
Comb only. I use a wood comb when dry and a cheapo plastic comb when wet.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Patience, and don't obsess over it.

Birchbark
May 7th, 2014, 11:48 AM
What is your current length?
Just past classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo/condition/leave-in

How often do you wash your hair?
twice a week

What are your favourite products?
Oyin honey hemp conditioner. I'm pretty sure that's the only reason I've kept it this long. Also henna.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I alternate between Chagrin Valley shampoo bars and drugstore sulfate shampoo.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose in the shower, Oyin Hair Dew as a leave-in.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Sometimes, these days it's jojoba oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Occasionally.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
SMT when I'm in the mood.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Single braid, although I'm starting to find damage from the elastic and trying to switch over to buns more often.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
Yes

Do you use cones?
Yes, especially when rinsing out my henna.

Comb or brush?
My trusty Body Shop wooden comb that I've had since 2006. Almost nothing else.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
The two-week rule!

dancingrain91
May 12th, 2014, 10:38 PM
I really like how these routines are so simple. I feel like I do so much to my hair and I never know what's really working. Since I just had a laziness induced stint of S&C about every other day though, I feel like my hair was happier with CO and almond oil treatments. I'm iffy with coconut oil. I put it on the ends when I braid but I find my hair to be a bit tangly with it. So I save that more for shortly before a wash. Or every day to keep it from completely soaking in. I know cones are a must right now, so I stick to Luxepiggy approved CO conditioners. But beyond that my routine changes a ton and I never really settle with a routine. Even though I'm at waist now, updos are also a struggle. I have layers and teflon hair and unless I pin it until I have headaches, they don't stay. It ends up french braided a lot.

Stars
December 7th, 2015, 04:26 PM
[QUOTE=Selkie-;2630406]I did a search but couldn't find an exact thread like this - but please direct me if there is one that I missed. :)


I am super-interested in the hair care routines of those of you with hair that is tailbone-length or longer. I would love it if those of you who have reached such lengths could share your habits, favourite products and approach to hair care with the rest of us! Pretty please! :disco:


So -- my questions are:

[B]What is your current length?

*Tailbone/BCL.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

*Typically CO and shampoo only once or twice a month, depending on how much oil or serum I have put in my hair.

How often do you wash your hair?

*No more than once in 7-14 days in fall/winter, and up to 2 times in a week in hot, humid summers (I live in the Southeast, USA).

What are your favourite products?

*Shea Moisture, L'Oreal, Nature's Gate, Joico, Redken, Macadamia Oil, Redken Anti-Snap Leave-In, Pravana, Bain de Terre, Rusk

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

*Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil shampoo. It is very gentle and I love the way it makes my hair shine and my scalp is so happy afterward.

What conditioner are you currently using?

*Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Masque, and Pravana NEVO:60 Deep Treatment

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

*I oil my hair all the time (at least 3 times a week). I usually oil my scalp once my hair has dried after a wash one time in the week. Then, I will apply a little Amla oil or jojoba to the ends...the type of oil I use varies with my mood and what my hair needs. My hair is fine, but quite thick in overall density, and it does not like to go without a little coating of oil, and my scalp loves oil too as my skin and scalp tend to be dry. Main oils I use are coconut oil (virgin organic), EVOO, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, African red palm, and Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO). I mix any number of essential oils from my collection with carrier oils, and apply to my scalp. I have been known to infuse coffee and other herbs into oil and apply that as well to my scalp. (Hint: the caffeine is great for hair growth). Coffee and black tea rinses really cut down on shedding for me. I tend to have periods of increased shedding because I am anemic.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

*Usually...I like to apply coconut oil or one of the many Ayurvedic/Indian oils (most have a coconut oil or sesame oil base) for a couple hours, or if I am not feeling the extra work, I will just apply a good bit of coconut oil or African red palm oil to the ends (ears down) and then wash (S&C) or CO.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

*I only deep condition once every 3-4 months when I do my relaxer touch-up on the roots. Sometimes I go 6 months between touch-ups, but I had to stop because my hair grows rather fast at times and the new growth was too much to manage...I use AlterEgo Shea Butter Relaxer (it is a Dominican brand). I've been natural before, but I retained less length while natural because of constant single strand knots (SSKs) or "fairy knots" and matting. I had a virgin relaxer applied to my natural hair in June 2012 and I was BSL then. I am now BCL as of December 2015.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

*In a chignon using Good Days Hair Pins (plastic, available at Sally Beauty), a satin scrunchie, prong hair pins, hair sticks, a large claw clip, or a hair fork, which is usually made of wood or plastic.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

*I air dry 100% of the time. I don't use hooded dryers unless I am deep conditioning with a plastic cap on (rare, like maybe once in 6 months).

Do you use sulphates?

*Yes, on occasion, when I use Joico Clarifying & Chelating shampoo, or when I use their other shampoos from the Body Luxe and Moisture Recovery lines.

Do you use cones?

*Yes, because I have a variety of products I rotate depending on what my hair needs.

Comb or brush?

*Seamless plastic combs from Hairsense for damp detangling after washing, a Conair shower comb for shower detangling, a soft boar bristle brush (cheap one from the beauty supply store) about once every other week. Horn/bone combs for dry combing.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

*Don't trim it too much, or else you lose all your growth. Contrary to what many stylists say, trims every 6 weeks do not increase growth. LOTS of protective styling, protect the hair from dry heat inside during winter and outside during summer. Nurture the ends and the scalp! Try supplements if you are nutritionally deficient. A high protein, high fat diet (healthy fats like those found in oily fish such as sardines, salmon, tuna, mackerel, halibut) will result in beautiful, strong hair and nails. AVOID salons, as the typical salon is the fastest way to lose inches (if not feet) of hair! They love to cut in most salons, and I went total DIY about 10 years ago. Be careful who you allow to touch your hair or style it. Hair has a spiritual element and people can be very vindictive. I know a lady who lost her whole head of waist length beautiful hair because she let her cousin wash and condition it, and the cousin put some type of solvent in the conditioner to purposely sabotage her hair. It fell out and she had to shave it off. If family can do stuff like that, imagine how total strangers can be.

Indian champi (head massage with oiling) is excellent for the hair, skin, and body.

Stars
December 7th, 2015, 04:39 PM
[QUOTE=Selkie-;2630406]I did a search but couldn't find an exact thread like this - but please direct me if there is one that I missed. :)


I am super-interested in the hair care routines of those of you with hair that is tailbone-length or longer. I would love it if those of you who have reached such lengths could share your habits, favourite products and approach to hair care with the rest of us! Pretty please! :disco:


So -- my questions are: Edited because my old post count was somehow deleted (I've been on here since 2013), so I can't edit my posts the regular way yet)

What is your current length?

*Tailbone/BCL.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

*Typically CO and shampoo only once or twice a month, depending on how much oil or serum I have put in my hair.

How often do you wash your hair?

*No more than once in 7-14 days in fall/winter, and up to 2 times in a week in hot, humid summers (I live in the Southeast, USA).

What are your favourite products?

*Shea Moisture, L'Oreal, Nature's Gate, Joico, Redken, Macadamia Oil, Redken Anti-Snap Leave-In, Pravana, Bain de Terre, Rusk

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

*Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil shampoo. It is very gentle and I love the way it makes my hair shine and my scalp is so happy afterward.

What conditioner are you currently using?

*Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Masque, and Pravana NEVO:60 Deep Treatment

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

*I oil my hair all the time (at least 3 times a week). I usually oil my scalp once my hair has dried after a wash one time in the week. Then, I will apply a little Amla oil or jojoba to the ends...the type of oil I use varies with my mood and what my hair needs. My hair is fine, but quite thick in overall density, and it does not like to go without a little coating of oil, and my scalp loves oil too as my skin and scalp tend to be dry. Main oils I use are coconut oil (virgin organic), EVOO, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, African red palm, and Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO). I mix any number of essential oils from my collection with carrier oils, and apply to my scalp. I have been known to infuse coffee and other herbs into oil and apply that as well to my scalp. (Hint: the caffeine is great for hair growth). Coffee and black tea rinses really cut down on shedding for me. I tend to have periods of increased shedding because I am anemic.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

*Usually...I like to apply coconut oil or one of the many Ayurvedic/Indian oils (most have a coconut oil or sesame oil base) for a couple hours, or if I am not feeling the extra work, I will just apply a good bit of coconut oil or African red palm oil to the ends (ears down) and then wash (S&C) or CO.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

*I only deep condition once every 3-4 months when I do my relaxer touch-up on the roots. Sometimes I go 6 months between touch-ups, but I had to stop because my hair grows rather fast at times and the new growth was too much to manage...I use AlterEgo Shea Butter Relaxer (it is a Dominican brand). I've been natural before, but I retained less length while natural because of constant single strand knots (SSKs) or "fairy knots" and matting. I had a virgin relaxer applied to my natural hair in June 2012 and I was BSL then. I am now BCL as of December 2015.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

*In a chignon using Good Days Hair Pins (plastic, available at Sally Beauty), a satin scrunchie, prong hair pins, hair sticks, a large claw clip, or a hair fork, which is usually made of wood or plastic. [B]Forgot to add: I braid my hair in a single braid for sleep. I tie a 100% silk charmeuse scarf around my head and then put a silk bonnet over the braid. I stopped using satin scarves because they don't allow the scalp to breathe properly (and I had some breakage in the front from them). Satin is just a fancy name for shiny polyester, and polyester always makes me perspire! I also wear my hair in a single braid coiled around into a bun. I get hot easily and wearing my hair down is like having a wool blanket on my back during certain times of the spring and summer here. Plus, I like updos.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

*I air dry 100% of the time. I don't use hooded dryers unless I am deep conditioning with a plastic cap on (rare, like maybe once in 6 months).

Do you use sulphates?

*Yes, on occasion, when I use Joico Clarifying & Chelating shampoo, or when I use their other shampoos from the Body Luxe and Moisture Recovery lines. Edited to add: Alos I use sulphates when I use a neutralizing shampoo after my relaxer touch-ups.

Do you use cones?

*Yes, because I have a variety of products I rotate depending on what my hair needs.

Comb or brush?

*Seamless plastic combs from Hairsense for damp detangling after washing, a Conair shower comb for shower detangling, a soft boar bristle brush (cheap one from the beauty supply store) about once every other week. Horn/bone combs for dry combing.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

*Don't trim it too much, or else you lose all your growth. Contrary to what many stylists say, trims every 6 weeks do not increase growth. LOTS of protective styling, protect the hair from dry heat inside during winter and outside during summer. Nurture the ends and the scalp! Try supplements if you are nutritionally deficient. A high protein, high fat diet (healthy fats like those found in oily fish such as sardines, salmon, tuna, mackerel, halibut) will result in beautiful, strong hair and nails. AVOID salons, as the typical salon is the fastest way to lose inches (if not feet) of hair! They love to cut in most salons, and I went total DIY about 10 years ago. Be careful who you allow to touch your hair or style it. Hair has a spiritual element and people can be very vindictive. I know a lady who lost her whole head of waist length beautiful hair because she let her cousin wash and condition it, and the cousin put some type of solvent in the conditioner to purposely sabotage her hair. It fell out and she had to shave it off. If family can do stuff like that, imagine how total strangers can be.

Indian champi (head massage with oiling) is excellent for the hair, skin, and body.

(Edited to add a few details I forgot about)

Dessi
December 7th, 2015, 10:48 PM
Well, looks like it's time for me to answer these questions. :D

What is your current length?
40 inches, almost Classic length.
How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Just shampoo and conditioner after this.
How often do you wash your hair?
In winter and autumn - once a week, in summer and spring - twice.
What are your favourite products?
Avalon organics
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Avalon Organics Ylang Ylang (It's absolutely my favourite one).
What conditioner are you currently using?
Zoya Organic - Aloe vera and Jojoba conditioner
Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Almost never, only my ends when they feel dry (which happens not more than once a year). I use coconut oil for this.
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No
Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No
How do you wear your hair on most days?
In braids mostly, or in braided buns.
Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes, takes me about 3 hours.
Do you use sulphates?
Yes, but not SLS, I only use Sodium coco sulphate
Do you use cones?
No
Comb or brush?
Comb, took me some time to realise this. I used to say that my hair hates combing but I swtiched from brushing to combing eventually.
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Wearing hair up definitely helps a lot, simply everything that can minimise damage. And of course patience is the key, as others said. Don't obsess much over how much your hair has grown and you will notice the growth easier.

RoseofCimarron
December 8th, 2015, 01:12 AM
Since it has been over a year since I posted my routine, and I have had some changes in my hair, I thought I would post my updated routine! :)

What is your current length?

Hovering around the TB area. Yesterday it was less than an inch from classic, today it is .5 inch above my tailbone :wink:

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Most of the time I do a routine of: Shampoo the top half twice (really work it in the first time, rinse, just kinda smooth the bubbles over the top layer the second time), rinse really well, spray with diluted ACV, let sit for about 1-3 minutes, rinse, condition/put up in a bun with a stick, wait 5-8 minutes, rinse well.

Every once in a while I will use some clarifying shampoo to get my hair a bit cleaner, if it needs it. I just put that shampoo on the areas that need de-gunkifying, and use my normal shampoo on the other areas.

How often do you wash your hair?

Twice a week on Wednesday and Sunday nights. Sometimes I will shake it up and wash it before a big holiday (where I have to interact with family), but I don't like messing with my wash schedule :)

What are your favourite products?

I don't use products on my hair.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Still using Nature's Gate Henna shampoo, and Aubrey Organics Lemon shampoo for clarifying.

What conditioner are you currently using?

Still using Nature's Gate Henna Conditioner and diluted ACV (a 1:1 ratio of organic ACV and distilled water in a small spray bottle)

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Only in the winter now, and I use Jojoba oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Nope.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

I used to, but now I don't.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Most of the time I have my hair up in some sort of bun with sticks (usually a nautilus). For yoga I wear it in an English braid. For sleep I wear it loose, but pulled up above my pillow. Lastly, when it is raining, I have to wear it in a low bun instead of a high bun so that I can fit it under my hood.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yes. I don't like hair dryers, and it is kinda fun to see all of my little curly hairs pop up as they dry.

Do you use sulphates?

I try not to. My shampoos/conditioners all say "no sulfates," but I think the only way to guarantee not using them is to go completely natural with my hair care, and as a busy college student I don't really have time for that! :laugh:

Do you use cones?

Not since I found out I have curly hair(s). I love the way my hair feels without cones though, so it's all good!

Comb or brush?

Definitely comb! I haven't used a brush in ages.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

No heat (I have a friend who has waist-length hair and she keeps having to cut more off because she constantly uses heat on it), find what works for your hair, be gentle with it, and try not to step on it in yoga class!

lapushka
December 8th, 2015, 06:10 AM
What is your current length?

Classic+


How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

WCC is my "method".


How often do you wash your hair?

Once a week, on Sunday.


What are your favourite products?

Herbal Essences Hello Hydration is my Holy Grail conditioner.
Pantene Aqua Light is my Holy Grail shampoo.


What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Pantene Aqua Light, sometimes the Pantene Clarifying one.


What conditioner are you currently using?

Whatever's available as a first C, then my HE Hello Hydration as my second C in WCC.


Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes, I use the rinse-out oil method, and MO (see signature).


Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

No. Never. And certainly not on my scalp (SD).


Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

I condition twice after washing, so do consider that deep conditioning. I use whatever conditioner's available as a first C, and then my HE Hello Hydration as my second C (most times).


How do you wear your hair on most days?

LWB when I'm up, and loose when I'm ready for bed and at night.


Do you only air-dry your hair?

No. I air dry for about 1 to 2 H, then diffuse about 4/5 min.


Do you use sulphates?

Yes!


Do you use cones?

Yes!


Comb or brush?

I don't comb/brush during the week, this to preserve my wave pattern. I only detangle right before a wash, and comb through the hair once it gets out of the towel when freshly washed.


Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Patience! That is key. And learning to care for more length as you go, because it can start to feel different.

Ve
December 15th, 2015, 02:45 PM
I am bumping this because I see several women reaching their tailbone and beyond goals and I would love to read about their routines. Just from this board I have realized a simplified method really works.

So if you would be so generous as to share your routines I am sure many would love to read, especially me.

Thank you

Sarahlabyrinth
December 15th, 2015, 03:05 PM
What is your current length?

2-3 inches away from Classic.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Diluted Pantene Ice Shine shampoo or George Michael shampoo, then a few drops of Mineral Oil, then conditioner (current one is Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner). A final rinse with a dollop of white vinegar in a good quantity of water.

How often do you wash your hair?

Twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

What are your favourite products?

As above.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

As above.

What conditioner are you currently using?

As above.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes, I sometimes stroke a couple of drops of Mineral oil over dry hair to enhance shine. I often do an overnight coconut oiling of the length before wash day. I will also sometimes lightly oil the last 3 or 4 inches of my hair for ends protection. I don't oil every day, but just after washing.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Yes - sometimes.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Mostly SMT's around once a month.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Up, usually in an orchid bun, LWB or infinity bun.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Mostly, yes. Very occasionally in winter I will blow dry it on cool setting, other wise it would take up to 8 hours to dry and wet hair is no fun in a cold house.

Do you use sulphates?

Probably, I don't usually read the ingredients on shampoos (don't they make the writing so small these days, lol)

Do you use cones?

Again, most likely.

Comb or brush?

Both, but mostly just a wide toothed comb. My brush is a Boar Bristle Brush.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Gentleness EVERY time you touch your hair, good diet, enough protein in the diet and plenty of patience - and of course, gentle protective styles. Your hair will thank you the more you protect it.

Ve
December 16th, 2015, 07:47 AM
[B]Sarahlabyrinth[B]Thank you so much.. I see you are the 3rd person on this thread with very long hair that uses Pantene Ice Shine, there must be something good about that product. I have to get it. Is that why your hair is so shiny in the photo and how has it been for cutting down frizz?

May I ask I see photos of you with shorter hair, and now with the longer hair has the weight of your hair made your waves more gentle and stretched out, just wondering if that will be something that will happen to my hair as it grows?

lapushka
December 16th, 2015, 09:05 AM
May I ask I see photos of you with shorter hair, and now with the longer hair has the weight of your hair made your waves more gentle and stretched out, just wondering if that will be something that will happen to my hair as it grows?

That's a question you can easily answer without a picture. Yes, waves will stretch out with length, especially if you're 2a, they will barely show on classic for instance.

Beborani
December 16th, 2015, 09:09 AM
What is your current length?

Classic when stretched (am a curly)

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

CO almost exclusively for nearly three years and never clarified in past couple of years

How often do you wash your hair?

Every 3 days or so

What are your favourite products?

Trader Joe's TTT and Nourish Spa for washing and Loreal in black bottle (repair) for second conditioner.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

None

What conditioner are you currently using?

Answered

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Coconut and sesame as they are easily available and been part of my life since I was born

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Yes but only for short duration--10-30 minutes at most mostly to dislodge dirt, de-knot, and coat hair before wetting

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

No but I always use products post wash that contain conditioning agents (Modified Curly Girl)---this is the only set of products I keep changing once they get over to see if there is anything better out there but all of them contain basic conditioning agents and humectants. So it is almost like deep conditioning after every wash as I slather on generous amounts of leave ins on soaking wet hair. Also, I henna and indigo the roots every 4-6 weeks to cover bits of white hair--may count as deep conditioning as I have conditioner and oils and glycerin in the henna. Sometimes I slather some of the indigo mixture down my length if there is excess left.


How do you wear your hair on most days?

Both down and up depending on weather and days after wash

Do you only air-dry your hair?

No--I use hair dryer on warm and even hot (from a distance) to quickly dry off some days and on days I want my hair to curl well I diffuse slowly. I don't sit around with wet hair. In summers I let it air dry in front of fan as that is quick.

Do you use sulphates?

Not applicable

Do you use cones?

Yes--all kinds indiscriminately. Contrary to popular opinion I don't feel the need to clarify or worry about types of cones.

Comb or brush?

Comb and fingers

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Minimize breakage. This will vary for different hairtypes. As a middle of the road curly, not combing/brushing when dry and using leave in products generously after wash have done wonders to maintain the integrity of my hair strands. I have been able to wear it down until now and grow at reasonable pace because of those curls clumping together. Silk sleep caps are another wonderful invention--I stuff all my hair in loose and wake up without massive tangles

And finally enjoy your hair at every stage so you are not tempted to cut it back or it will never grow.:)

Ve
December 16th, 2015, 09:24 AM
That's a question you can easily answer without a picture. Yes, waves will stretch out with length, especially if you're 2a, they will barely show on classic for instance.

Thank you for the answer and your WCC method + Rinse out oil. Tried it and it seems to work well for my frizzy hair

mira-chan
December 16th, 2015, 09:39 AM
What is your current length?
Classic to fingertip, depending on when I trimmed last.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Sulfate free shampoo, conditioner, then an acid rinse and leave in. Sometimes I leave the conditioner stage in for 30 min.

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week.

What are your favourite products?
I like shea moisture conditioning treatments as a leave in right now. Not super attached to any product really.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Sulfate free shampoo from Bulk apothecary, bought a gallon when they had it. I do use coco betaine, and this has it.

What conditioner are you currently using?
V05 right now, and shea moisture deep conditioner as leave in. As long as it's cone free, I'm not that picky.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Occasionally. I used to do that a lot more a couple years ago. I like coconut oil for summer and sesame (not toasted!), camellia or argan oil. I jsut have argan oil around now.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

I used to oil an hour before wash, but I've not been doing that for two years now and not much change.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Yes, with whatever conditioner I use after shampoo. I just leave it on longer under a shower cap.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Cunnablob, braided bun or log roll.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes. I've never used a hair dryer or it's ilk in my life.

Do you use sulphates?
Nope. They make me itch and bleed.

Do you use cones?
Nope. Some make me itch, others just make my hair feel like bad doll hair.

Comb or brush?
Comb. I have not mastered the art of brushing and my hair generally hates them. I don't even comb much, many times only once a week. I finger comb as needed and even that's not every day.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Don't cut and leave it be.

CurlyCap
December 16th, 2015, 07:55 PM
Just posting to say that my blog documents how I had to change my hair care as my hair got longer. Looking back, it's sort of interesting.

akuamoonmaui
December 17th, 2015, 03:03 PM
What is your current length?
Tailbone.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
'Poo every other day, or when needed (after gardening, exercising, etc.) with a very gentle shampoo, condition the heck out of it daily.

How often do you wash your hair?
See above.

What are your favourite products?
Aussie Moist shampoo, L'Occtaine rose shampoo, home made poo bars, and I recently got my hands of Indian shampoo powder. I can't get it shipped to the US, I'm so bummed!

Wen

Aussie Moist conditioner, Suave Natural essentials (?) The gold bottle and it smells good; VO5, Infusium

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
My home made 'sea salt 'poo bar -


What conditioner are you currently using?
All of the above. I alternate on what I think my hair is needing.[COLOR="#0000CD"]

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
[COLOR="#0000CD"]I have two concoctions: one is coconut oil, mango butter and a bit of avo; the other is red palm oil, coconut oil and olive.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Nope.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No, the oils do that job.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Braid or bun

Do you only air-dry your hair?
YES!!!

Do you use sulphates?
I don't know.

Do you use cones?
I don't know.

Comb or brush?
Very wide toothed comb; the only brush has micro fiber insert thingies between the widely spaced bristles. The brush is for drawing out extra moisture after you wash it. It turns out it is very gentle on your hair.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Lose the scissors after you get a hemline you like. I gave myself dates I could cut my hair. After it reached below shoulder blade, I only "allowed" myself to cut it every 3-4 months. When it got to waist, only 2 times a year. My goal for 2016 is not to cut it at all and see where that gets me. And put it up so you don't obsess over how much it is or isn't growing.

picklepie
December 18th, 2015, 09:08 AM
What is your current length?
1-2" from classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo and conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair?
1-2x/week depending on how many times I get chlorine in my hair swimming.

What are your favourite products?
For the last few years I have used Kirkland (Costco) brand Moisture shampoo/conditioner. It's sulfate-free and leaves a pleasant sandalwood scent.
I also occasionally use a swimmers' shampoo called Malibu C that removes chlorine.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
See above.


What conditioner are you currently using?
See above

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Occasioanlly, when I know I'm braiding my hair for the long haul, I will use several drips of mineral oil. Coconut breaks me out.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
LWB on the top of my head, or Heidi braids held up with tiny claw clips.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes.

Do you use sulphates?
No.

Do you use cones?
Yes, water soluble cones in my conditioner.

Comb or brush?
Wide-tooth comb in the shower, Denman on wetted-down hair other times (I uses spray bottle). I also daily finger-comb to remove shed hairs and any big tangles.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Personally, I have only S&Ded for many years. My hemline is probably inconsistent but I'm a curly and I neve wear it down anyway. My hair is an F, and I do get splits, but it's also virgin in every way. I have never even used a hairdryer, and I cover it in the sun. So I suppose that's why I can "get away" with only S&D. I know if I had been trimming, it would have taken much longer to get here.

Goatcraft
December 18th, 2015, 09:31 AM
What is your current length?
TBL and still growing. I really need a new length shot.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
No specific routine. I water wash mainly, sometimes co-wash, shampoo once a week.

How often do you wash your hair?
Depends on how my hair feels. I guess I fully wash (shampoo and condition) my hair once a week.

What are your favourite products?
Aveda everything. Literally.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Aveda Smooth Infusion.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Aveda Smooth Infusion

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yep. Daily. Coconut oil on my length. For hot oil treatments, I prefer olive.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Yep. I usually do a deep hot oil treatment. Completely drench my hair.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Yep! Aveda Moisturizing Masque.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
A simple bun. I rarely style it or wear it down.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I air dry it most of the time. But I blow it out (medium heat) when I want to wear it straight.

Do you use sulphates?
Honestly, I don't care too much about the whole cones and sulfates. So I don't care if my products contain them.

Do you use cones?
Same as about ^_^

Comb or brush?
Wide tooth comb.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Don't get hung up on trying all sorts of stuff for 'hair growth'. Just keep it in good condition and leave it be. I once had a lady (hair to her ankles) tell me to just stop thinking about it, and to stop purchasing overly priced products for 'long and healthy hair'. I did. My hair was at SL at the time. Now it's at TBL. Best thing you can do is just stop obsessing over it. So long as your hair isn't damaged (or a medical condition), it'll grow as long as it can.

Sarahlabyrinth
December 18th, 2015, 12:04 PM
[B]Sarahlabyrinth[B]Thank you so much.. I see you are the 3rd person on this thread with very long hair that uses Pantene Ice Shine, there must be something good about that product. I have to get it. Is that why your hair is so shiny in the photo and how has it been for cutting down frizz?

May I ask I see photos of you with shorter hair, and now with the longer hair has the weight of your hair made your waves more gentle and stretched out, just wondering if that will be something that will happen to my hair as it grows?

Yes my waves have stretched out considerably since I grew my hair long. And my secret to shine is not shampoo or conditioner, but the Mineral oil... it's a miracle worker. Have you seen my video "Hair in Motion" on You Tube? It shows the shine it gives. My channel there is SarahlabyrinthLHC.

Here is my hair just past shoulder when I first joined LHC:

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh582/Sarahlabyrinth/myhairphotos.jpg

school of fish
December 18th, 2015, 12:13 PM
I really love this thread!

I find it so lovely reading everyone's routines and realizing that all of you who maintain long lengths really seem at ease with your haircare. You all exude a nice confidence that comes from knowing what your hair likes, giving it what it likes and then getting on with your lives ;) And I personally find it liberating to hear the overriding message is just relax, enjoy the hair you have and don't chase your tail looking for *the solution* - the solution is consistency of routine, gentle handling and time :)

Sarahlabyrinth
December 18th, 2015, 12:19 PM
I really love this thread!

I find it so lovely reading everyone's routines and realizing that all of you who maintain long lengths really seem at ease with your haircare. You all exude a nice confidence that comes from knowing what your hair likes, giving it what it likes and then getting on with your lives ;) And I personally find it liberating to hear the overriding message is just relax, enjoy the hair you have and don't chase your tail looking for *the solution* - the solution is consistency of routine, gentle handling and time :)

That's exactly it:)

Phanaferous
December 19th, 2015, 03:13 PM
What is your current length?
A little past tailbone

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo, coconut oil + first conditioner, second conditioner

How often do you wash your hair?
Settled into an every third day routine for now.

What are your favourite products?
Trader Joe's because they have some SLS free stuff and I shop there all the time for other things so it is convenient.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Trader Joe's moisturizing shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?
First conditioner is TJ's tea tree tingle which is cone-free
Second conditioner is TJ's moisturizing which has dimethicone

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes, with coconut oil as part of my wash routine or on dry hair as needed. I want to try others but haven't gotten around to it yet.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Nope.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Nope.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
various buns or braided buns

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
Try not to as they seem to be too drying. Once in a while I'll be tempted by a hotel shampoo because it's free and I like to try new things especially if they smell good.

Do you use cones?
Yes in second conditioner (my hope is that it seals in the coconut oil and moisture from the first conditioner)

Comb or brush?
Sometimes I use a wide tooth comb in the shower to help distribute the conditioners. I use a paddle brush for detangling, and a mixed plastic/ boar bristle brush for smoothing. I have a regular BBB that is good for fixing lumps in crown hair once my bun is in place, but doesn't work well on my length.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
If the rest of your life is crazy busy, you don't have time to get haircuts. One day you notice that you're sitting on your hair, and voila! Classic length. :)

TrapperCreekD
December 22nd, 2015, 01:20 PM
What is your current length?
Fairytale ends flirting with Classic stretched last time I checked.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
CWCC. Cone-free condish on length, shampoo scalp, hold length of the water and lightly rinse shampoo, apply teeniest dab of shampoo to scalp again then rinse both out thoroughly. Apply more cone-free conditioner, let soak for a minute or two, rinse out, gently squeeze out excess water and slather on second, thick coney conditioner; clip up and continue with showerly duties. Afterward, gently detangle, rinse, and add a dollop the same conditioner for leave-in. (Style) LOC with Fox's Shea Conditioning Cream (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=4586) and Kinky Curly Curling Custard.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every four or five days.

What are your favourite products?
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration conditioner, Kinky Curly Curling Custard, Fox's Shea Conditioning Cream (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=4586)

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
V05 Tea Therapy Green Tea. I also like Suave Professionals Almond & Shea and Garnier Pure Clean.

What conditioner are you currently using?
HE Hello Hydration, plus whatever Suave Naturals or VO5 that strikes my fancy.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes, usually with almond oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Yes, though not as much recently. My standard pre-poo is olive oil overnight.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Occasionally, usually with an SMT or Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Up, in a bun or braided bun.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I try to air-dry as much as possible but do supplement with a diffuser in the winter or when I'm in a hurry.

Do you use sulphates?
Yup.

Do you use cones?
Yes. I need all the slip I can get.

Comb or brush?
Comb!!! I used to brush but I put down the brush two years ago and haven't looked back since.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Patience and moisture. By tailbone or longer, the ends are several years older than the new growth and can get tired and thirsty. Especially if you have damage or texture, moisture is essential!

mermaid lullaby
December 22nd, 2015, 06:51 PM
I did a search but couldn't find an exact thread like this - but please direct me if there is one that I missed. :)


I am super-interested in the hair care routines of those of you with hair that is tailbone-length or longer. I would love it if those of you who have reached such lengths could share your habits, favourite products and approach to hair care with the rest of us! Pretty please! :disco:


So -- my questions are:

What is your current length? -tailbone

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) -shampoo and conditioner

How often do you wash your hair? -depends. Summer, every three or four days. Winter, is once a week or when it needs to be washed

What are your favourite products? Neutrogena triple moisture (shampoo, comditioner, and leave-in)

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? Suave coconut

What conditioner are you currently using? None

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Yes, but haven't in a long time. I specifically oil after I comb out tangles with water, and before I put leave-in conditioner.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Neautrogenia triple conditioner and leave-in

How do you wear your hair on most days? Down

Do you only air-dry your hair? Only in the summer. Winter is set on warm

Do you use sulphates? Yes

Do you use cones? No

Comb or brush? Either one

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? S&D only. Don't cut the length unless you want to even the hemline. If you want a thick hem, always maintain when you reach Your goal.


Thank you so much!!! :)

Your welcome!

(note. Not sure how to do like the others did. Answers are within the quote)

LongCurlyTress
December 24th, 2015, 09:15 PM
Just want to say that I am really appreciating all of this wonderful hair care advice! Thank you so much for sharing what works for you. :blossom:

Long_hair_bear
January 6th, 2016, 06:29 PM
What is your current length? 37.5"

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) shampoo

How often do you wash your hair? 1x a week

What are your favourite products? herbal essences hello hydration and shea moisture moisture retention (aleternate weeks)

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? herbal essences hello hydration and shea moisture anti itch (alternate weeks)

What conditioner are you currently using? hello hydration conditioner, shea moisture hair masque (alternate weeks) nightblooming panacea leave in

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? yes, coconut oil

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? yes

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? yes, shea moisture hair masque

How do you wear your hair on most days? up in a stick or down in a braid

Do you only air-dry your hair? yes

Do you use sulphates? yes, on alternate weeks

Do you use cones? yes, my hair likes to tangle

Comb or brush? both, but mainly finger comb

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? patience and coconut oil and wear it up

Teufelchen
January 8th, 2016, 04:19 AM
my updated routine
What is your current length?
mid thigh
How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Oiling hair (3-4 hours prior), toner on scalp ( 1 hour prior), washing with coffein containing conditioner, eliah sahil shampoo, condition the length, occasional tea rinse.
How often do you wash your hair?
2-3/week
What are your favourite products?
Argan oil and Coconut oil for hair, eliah Sahil Shampoo, all others vary
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?#
Eliah Sahil shampoo ( its powder)
What conditioner are you currently using?
Alva Botanica Cocoa butter, Herbal Essence Hello Hydration, various German brands
Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
prewash, and for braiding, whatever body oil I have on hand, but favourites are argan and coconut, for body and hair.
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
almost always
Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
usually once a week, mostly moisture conditioners with honey and aloe vera
How do you wear your hair on most days?
up in a bun ( it is too long for wearing it down it I have to do more than decorative standing)
Do you only air-dry your hair?
I don't even have a hair dryer. So yes, 100% air-dry
Do you use sulphates?
no
Do you use cones?
yes
Comb or brush?
both, I use a comb for detangling and a brush for styling
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
patience, lots of protein in your diet (hair is mainly protein), protective styles

Gabriel
September 26th, 2016, 08:45 AM
I changed a few things in my original post from two years ago (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=119652&page=3&p=2631275&viewfull=1#post2631275) and thought I'd bump this for folks.

What is your current length?
-Knee length plus. I don't measure anymore and I trim a bit every time I henna if I remember and have time and feel like it.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
-Other. I shampoo, shampoo, deep condition when I full wash once a week. Scalp washes (shampoo only) have resumed with the help of the PonyDry, every other day. Full washing once a week if I can get there. Depends on weather, workouts, and stuff.

How often do you wash your hair?
-I full wash once or twice a week and scalp wash every other day.

What are your favorite products?
-Currently my favorites are:
-Moroccanoil Original
-Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
-Pantene Ultimate 10 BB Creme

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
-Pantene Ice Shine Shampoo
-Hask Charcoal Shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?
-Pantene Ice Shine Conditioner
-Hask Charcoal Conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
-Motions Marula Natural Therapy Hair and Scalp Oil

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
-No.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
-Yes. Finishing up -L'Oreal Total Repair 5 Damage-Erasing Balm and Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
-I wear my hair up daily. Usually in single or double buns that are wrapped instead of braided or twisted too much. I use sticks and forks mostly or various hairpins.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
-95% of the time.

Do you use sulphates?
-Yes.

Do you use cones?
-Yes.

Comb or brush?
-Plastic, no-name, wide-tooth, seamless comb from Sally Beauty.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
-Patience and gentleness. Do what works for you! Your budget, lifestyle, and your hair and your "gut". Don't be afraid to try new things but if it's not working for you or your hair or for your life, don't feel like you owe it to anyone to stick to something that's making you miserable. You don't owe anyone anything except yourself.

laceyfairy
September 26th, 2016, 10:01 AM
What is your current length?

Past the pockets on my jeans, above hems of skirts I'm comfortable wearing. So between classic and fingertip (thumb level). I don't know the measurements exactly.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Shampoo and condition

How often do you wash your hair?
1-2 times per week

What are your favourite products?
Coconut oil is one I dearly miss, I didn't bring any to my dorm.
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Herbal Essence Natural Grapefruit Mint something
What conditioner are you currently using?
[/B]Trader Joes Tea Tree Tingle and Aussie 3MM
Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I used jojoba oil and coconut oil but I don't have any with me. I should pick some up though
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Not right now
Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I leave my conditioner in for seven minutes or so, but I don't deep condition regularly.
How do you wear your hair on most days?
Nautilus bun with a flexi-8 mostly. Also french and dutch braids into oval buns.
Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yep
Do you use sulphates?
Yes.
Do you use cones?
I think so
Comb or brush?
Comb and Tangle Teezer
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Wait. Such things take time.

Decoy24601
September 26th, 2016, 01:14 PM
What is your current length?
TBL+ or around 39.5-40"

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Right now, just a regular shampoo and conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair?
Usually every 2-3 days.

What are your favourite products?
The conditioner I listed above and my nightblooming oil blend.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
LiveClean hydrating shampoo and Nature's Gate Hydrating shampoo.

What conditioner are you currently using?
LiveClean Hydrating conditioner.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I use a few drops of my nightblooming custom oil blend (sunflower, avocado, argan, jojoba, rosehip, and essential oils, with some extra light olive oil added by myself later) on my hair for shine and sometimes I use a bit of coconut oil and/or olive oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Coconut oil, it helps with detangling more than any other oil I've tried so far.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I use aloe, honey, and the conditioner I listed above in an SMT every few weeks (basically, when I feel like it am not too lazy).

How do you wear your hair on most days?
In a bun.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes, but I'm looking into getting a blow dryer to help dry my hair on the cool setting.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes, to clarify. I can't use them too often or they will irritate my eczema.

Do you use cones?
No.

Comb or brush?
Seamless comb or a BBB.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Wear your hair up nearly every day :).

Tosca
September 28th, 2016, 12:28 AM
What is your current length?

~1 inch shy of classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Shampoo and conditioner right now, though I am currently experimenting with ways to make my scalp not dry and flaky. Today I applied skin moisturiser to my scalp a few hours before I washed it. I'll find out if it worked when my hair is dry.

How often do you wash your hair?

Usually once a week on the weekend, unless I have used hairspray (very rare) or have not had time to wash.

What are your favourite products?

I don't really use products.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Nature's Organics Fruits shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?

Nature's Organics Fruits conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes, but not very often, maybe every 3 to 6 months. I use olive oil on my length if my hair is uncooperative

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Nope, though today I did try skin moisturiser on my scalp before I washed it. My hair is still wet, so I don't know if it worked yet.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Nope

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Cinnabun or LWB.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yep, I think I tried it once and it wasn't worth the effort. I was at night and let my hair dry loose in my sleep.

Do you use sulphates?

Currently yes

Do you use cones?

Yes.

Comb or brush?

Neither, a crew cut brush/scalp scrubber/scalp revitaliser like this https://www.drbaileyskincare.com/scalp-scrubber

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Put it up and forget about it. If you protect your ends, you won't need to trim split ends off nearly as often, therefore getting your hair to your goal length faster

school of fish
November 18th, 2016, 02:31 PM
Oh this is exciting - I was thinking about this thread today and about how informative and inspirational it was for me, and it occured to me that I now qualify to answer the questions!! :D :D So here goes:

What is your current length?
TBL, which is around 36-1/2" on me. I'm not planning to go any longer than this, very happy here.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Alternating S&C with CO.

How often do you wash your hair?
Daily - one day with shampoo & conditioner, the next day just conditioner, repeat.

What are your favourite products?
I use very few and I consider them all pretty much essential to keeping my hair happy so I'll list them all: shampoo, conditioner, citric acid rinse, henna, wide tooth comb, Tangle Teezer. My favourite (and only) 'extra' is rosewater in a fine mist spritz bottle for smoothing, detangling and curl-setting.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Currently it's Tresemme Perfectly UnDone, previously it was Pantene Ice Shine - love them both.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Same as with the shampoo - Perfectly UnDone and Ice Shine, again love both of them.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
The closest I come to oiling is to sometimes use a couple drops of mineral oil with the rinse-out method on shampoo days - only during the really crispy dry winter months. Otherwise I never oil at all, my hair does NOT like it.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Nope, never.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I've been hennaing over a decade which acts as a great conditioner for my hair - the last year or two I've switched to hennaing just the roots and while the henna's on I slap an SMT on the length.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Down and loose. I only put it up if I'm doing something where it would be dangerous or get dirty keeping it down (like doing reno work on my house).

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Pretty much - my hair dries pretty quickly so long as it's left loose. Sometimes I'll blow-dry it on warm - usually in winter so I don't go out in sub-zero temperatures with wet hair.

Do you use sulphates?
I sure do! My hair builds up extremely quickly so really benefits from regular stripping.

Do you use cones?
With my current conditioner, no - with my previous conditioner, yes. My hair can be happy either way, in my case I feel it's not so much a matter of cones/coneless but more a matter of formulation and specific key ingredients. The shorter the ingredient list, the more likely a shampoo/conditioner is to work well for me.

Comb or brush?
Wide-tooth comb when damp, Tangle Teezer when dry. Frequent detangling throughout the day so tangles don't take hold.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
I feel that really depends on hair type and texture, as well as your ultimate length goals. For my own type and non-extreme goal that means frequent (as in monthly) trimming. Fresh blunt ends actually act as a form of protective styling for me, so I'm far better to trim off half my monthly growth over a year than I am to not trim for a year - with extended no-trim periods I end up losing more length as fairytailing makes my ends much more susceptible to damage. My hair believes in 'united we stand, divided we fall' ;)

triumphator!
November 18th, 2016, 03:01 PM
Aw, I wish I had answered this survey when my hair was TBL! poo.

Alex Lou
November 18th, 2016, 11:52 PM
There are times when women have looked at my long hair and asked "what shampoo do you use?" as if you need a certain shampoo to grow long hair. Truth is, I could follow just about any hair care routine and end up with long hair, save for the routines which involve routinely damaging the hair in severe ways (curling iron at high heat comes to mind).

But anyway:
What is your current length?
Tailbone

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo and condition

How often do you wash your hair?
Every 2 weeks about

What are your favourite products?
Feria Professional color moisturizing treatment, heavy coney serums

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Suave daily clarifying shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?
Feria professional color moisturizing treatment

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I do a deep coconut oiling every few months

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
When I have time

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
My regular conditioner probably qualifies and I leave it in while I shower.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
In a cinnabun secured with a spin pin

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
Yes

Do you use cones?
Yes

Comb or brush?
Metal pin brush

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Neglect it: Don't wash it, don't style it, forget it.

Shiranshoku
November 19th, 2016, 04:12 PM
Wow, it's really weird to think that my hair has reached a length that could be considered inspirational here at the LHC. I still feel like that shorty from 2012 :')

What is your current length? A bit past tailbone.
How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) CWC, kind of. I condition the length - wash - use a leave in + few drops of oil.
How often do you wash your hair? 2 to 3 times a week.
What are your favourite products? My leave-ins. I use Aussie leave in conditioner, and I also have this Polish Delia serum that I love. I got it a discount store of all places. :D
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? Head & Shoulders. Shocking, right? :D It's harsh, but I need sls for my scalp. I only use a quarter size amount, and I hardly ever shampoo the length of my hair.
What conditioner are you currently using? I like switching up conditioners. My husband recently got me a really luxurious one that I love, it's called Macadamia Weightless Moisture Conditioner.
Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Yes, usually before shampooing. I also add a bit postwash, and tend to top up on that if I feel my hair needs it. I also use oil to tame flyaways in my braids, and do an overnight oiling once a month. I use mostly coconut oil, or macadamia oil.
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Yes.
Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Well, I usually take a long bath twice a week. The first thing I do is wet my hair and add conditioner to it, which is in it for at least half an hour to 45 minutes. Does that count? :-) Apart from that, I do an overnight oiling about once a month. And every blue moon I slap something random in my hair like mayonaise just to experiment and have fun with it.
How do you wear your hair on most days? Up. A cinnabun quite often, but I do try to switch it up. I'm also partial to braids.
Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes.
Do you use sulphates? Yes.
Do you use cones? Sometimes, but I don't avoid them or look for them. I don't really notice that much difference.
Comb or brush? A tangle teezer.
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? A silk or satin scarf for sleeping. It's actually a recent change for me to wear one. The difference between my regular roughed up sleeping braid and my pristine braid when wearing a scarf is quite shocking. In fact, I'm quite sure that most of the damage my hair has suffered the last 4 years since I started growing it out and taking care of it, has happened at night.

maborosi
November 20th, 2016, 12:28 AM
What is your current length?
About 41", a bit above classic.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Generally, CO

How often do you wash your hair?
Every other day for scalp washes. 1-2 times a week for full washes.

What are your favourite products?
Aussie Mega Moist line, Aussie 3MM Smooth, Nightblooming Selkie

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Aussie mega moist shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?
I use Suave Naturals Everlasting Sunshine OR Wild Cherry Blossom as my wash conditioner.
I usually follow with Aussie's Mega Moist as a finishing conditioner.
I use 3MM about 1-2 times a week.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Mineral Oil. I also like Henna Sooq's Cocoveda oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Cocoveda, yes

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Absolutely. I first clarify, the , follow with a protein treatment. After that, I use Henna Sooq's sweet honey enriching hair nourisher. I then rinse it out and follow with 3MM to ensure my hair stays soft and smooth.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Braided cinnabun.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes.

Do you use cones?
Yes.

Comb or brush?
Both.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Patience.

FairHairedDane
November 27th, 2016, 08:06 AM
What is your current length?
FL or about 124 cm.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I use shampoo and conditioner and then i wash it all out with tea made from lavender, rosemary, nettles and horsetail mixed with ACV.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every 3-4 days.

What are your favourite products?
Coconut oil

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I use a Russian organic olive oil shampoo that i don't know what's called.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Currently it's OGX with coconut.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes, i use coconut oil, almond oil and peppermint oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Sometimes, it depends on how frail my hair feels.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Yes, i really like the SMT, but i also make my own with honey and oil.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Up in a bun or in crown braids.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Unless I need to go somewhere important, i just let it air-dry

Do you use sulphates?
Nope, to sensitive a scalp for that.

Do you use cones?
Sometimes, but I rather not use it because in the long run ruins my tips.

Comb or brush?
I use both

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Keep your hair up as often as possible.

Iamsiam
November 28th, 2016, 03:16 AM
[B]What is your current length?
Tailbone....

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo, conditioner. Sometimes apple cider vinegar rinse
How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week.
What are your favourite products?
Oils! Sweet almond, castor, coconut...
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Agadir Argan oil with matching conditioner

What conditioner are you currently using?
Agadir

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes, i use a mixture of coconut, castor, sweet almond and occasionally peppermint on the scalp
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Once a month or so. It requires extra shampooing so I don't do it often.
Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No
How do you wear your hair on most days?
5 days a week (at work) it's up in a bun. The two days a week I have off it's usually down or in a very loose pony or braid
Do you only air-dry your hair?
Mainly. If I blow dry I do it on the absolute lowest setting for no longer than two minutes.
Do you use sulphates?
Occasionally. Once every three months
Do you use cones?
Occasionally.
Comb or brush?
My hair breaks combs, so I use a tangle teaser or a boar bristle brush for distributing oil

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Do not use heat straighteners or elastics! You would be surprised how much less damage I have now that I only really use hair sticks and forks

animetor7
August 1st, 2017, 02:17 AM
Bump. I want to see if anyone who has already replied to this thread has changed anything, or if there are new folks around who are at this length and may want to contribute. It's one of my favorite threads even though it gets buried every few months. Thanks everyone!! :)

Garnetgem
August 2nd, 2017, 08:01 AM
What is your current length? Classic but some fairy tail ends now means some are longer.

How do you wash your hair? Just shampoo sometimes i dilute really depends on how greasy it is.

How often do you wash your hair? Every 14 days(sounds gross but it does not get greasy in a week and only starts towards the 14th day).

Whats are your favourite products? Anything by Pantene.

what shampoo are you currently using? Pantene classic clean.

What conditioner are you currently using? Herbal essence silk n shine conditioner(only used after i clarify and that's monthly..my hair seems soft without regular use of conditioner.

do you oil your hair?if yes,which oil/s do you use? Fractionated coconut oil only used every now and again..say every 2 months.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? No

do you deep condition your hair?if yes what do you use? No

How do you wear your hair on most days? English braid or loose.

do you air dry your hair? Yes always and have not used a hair dryer since the past 21 years.

do you use sulphates? Yes.

do you use cones? Yes.

comb or brush? Wide tooth comb not used a brush for the past 28 years.

Your top tip for growing to tail bone or longer?Treat it gently don't use heat and be sure to have a healthy diet.

pili
August 3rd, 2017, 01:33 PM
This is the first time I've seen this thread and it was great to read! It's nice to see that simple seems to be what works best. I've finally learned that this year for my own hair!

school of fish
August 3rd, 2017, 08:50 PM
Bump. I want to see if anyone who has already replied to this thread has changed anything, or if there are new folks around who are at this length and may want to contribute. It's one of my favorite threads even though it gets buried every few months. Thanks everyone!! :)

My routine remains exactly the same as it was back when I answered the questions - the only things that have changed are small details. I still wash daily, I just now use S&C every day instead of alternating S&C with CO. I still deep condition on the same schedule as previously, but my SMT has simplified to just a little honey thrown into conditioner. I've switched my S&C back from Tressemme to one of the Pantenes.

The little changes have had no impact on the effectiveness of my routine - I just like streamlining things to be as low-maintenance as my hair will tolerate :)

school of fish
August 3rd, 2017, 08:53 PM
This is the first time I've seen this thread and it was great to read! It's nice to see that simple seems to be what works best. I've finally learned that this year for my own hair!

I also love this thread! I remember reading through and discovering how uncomplicated so many of the routines are, and I also have found this thread really inspiring and informative :)

mira-chan
August 4th, 2017, 06:17 AM
Routine is the same as when I posted, other than I have a bit more time now to actually do some hair oiling more often. I also trimmed my hair back to tailbone and waiting for the ends to thicken up a bit more.

lapushka
August 4th, 2017, 06:39 AM
For me I still use WCC + LOC, and the occasional oil rinse. Still the very same. I think in years to come nothing much will change in my routine; I love this routine. Only the products are different per wash, sometimes, sometimes not. It depends. I know I have products that I rotate, but they are all things that I love, so... :D

Sarahlabyrinth
August 4th, 2017, 05:17 PM
My routine is still similar, I probably use oil less these days and just do a pre-poo light oiling when I remember to. The benign neglect is becoming more neglectful :p

meteor
August 4th, 2017, 05:42 PM
My routine is still similar, I probably use oil less these days and just do a pre-poo light oiling when I remember to. The benign neglect is becoming more neglectful :p

Same here. :agree:
Oiling way less allows me to stretch washes more. And my hair really seems to thrive on benign neglect. The longer it gets, the more hands-off and "neglectful" my hair seems to want me to be.

Sarahlabyrinth
August 4th, 2017, 05:45 PM
Same here. :agree:
Oiling way less allows me to stretch washes more. And my hair really seems to thrive on benign neglect. The longer it gets, the more hands-off and "neglectful" my hair seems to want me to be.

How long is your hair now, meteor? :)

meteor
August 4th, 2017, 06:20 PM
How long is your hair now, meteor? :)

Same as my stats - still at knee. :)

Sarahlabyrinth
August 4th, 2017, 06:37 PM
Same as my stats - still at knee. :)

Hopefully I will catch up to you soon :)

meteor
August 4th, 2017, 06:46 PM
Hopefully I will catch up to you soon :)

I'm sure you will, and then some :) - you'll probably surpass the knee milestone really soon and way faster than you think, too! ;)

Sarahlabyrinth
August 4th, 2017, 06:54 PM
I'm sure you will, and then some :) - you'll probably surpass the knee milestone really soon and way faster than you think, too! ;)

I think so, it was only last year that I reached classic, and here I am almost knee already, should reach it at the end of the year! The advantage of having short legs :D

meteor
August 4th, 2017, 06:56 PM
:D That's awesome, Sarahlabyrinth! :cheer: Here's to new milestones! :toast:

Sarahlabyrinth
August 4th, 2017, 06:59 PM
:D That's awesome, Sarahlabyrinth! :cheer: Here's to new milestones! :toast:

Yes, indeed! Knee is a really awesome milestone! :happydance:

bparnell75
August 5th, 2017, 12:37 PM
I am a TBL I have never changed my routine from the day I started growing in 2011. I do very rarely oil the ends when they seem dry. I wear hair up every day with hair toys I make. (mostly) and wash 2x weekly. I shampoo scalp and condition from neck down.

I manipulate it a lot, I still like experimenting with different buns. I wear a crown bun or a braid at night.
I did buy some Argon oil shampoo which leaves hair really nice but makes scalp oily quicker. I use a tangle teaser to brush and remove sheds. I save all lost hair and make small rats which I use to make a pouf around my face when I dress up.

I micro-trim about every three months. I am 2 inches from my goal which has no name, but will be reached when I sit and hair touches the seat of the chair I am sitting on. It will be half way between TBL and classic. I should be there by Christmas.

enting
August 20th, 2017, 02:55 PM
I qualify? I qualify!

What is your current length?
I'm just at TBL.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo and vinegar rinse in place of conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair?
Between every other day to twice a week. My hair and scalp are happier with frequent washing.

What are your favourite products?
I'm not sure. When I was stretching washes I loved aloe and sesame oil mixed together on my hair, but with frequent washing my hair doesn't need it.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Pantene Pro-V for dry and damaged hair (the gold label).

What conditioner are you currently using?
N/A, I use vinegar.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I prefer to use sesame oil. If I'm out of that, I will use almond oil. I'm okay with olive or coconut oils as a pre-poo, but I don't like putting them on after washing. Sometimes I'll use castor oil on my scalp, but I have mixed results from it.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Not usually. I was pre-pooing for a while, but I haven't lately.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I'll let various oils and maybe aloe and honey sit in my hair for anywhere between a half hour to two days, but I haven't done that much lately.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
If I'm out of the house, it's almost always bunned. On occasion I'll do a comet bun or a braid. In the house I often keep it down entirely or just braided.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes, I don't own a blow-dryer.

Do you use sulphates?
Yup.

Do you use cones?
Yes.

Comb or brush?
Wide toothed plastic comb and BBB.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
One tip? Can I give more than one?
Keep it protected. Ditch the ball tipped brushes. Keep it in protective styles. Learn to trim your own hair for when/if it needs it.

lapushka
August 20th, 2017, 04:11 PM
Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I'll let various oils and maybe aloe and honey sit in my hair for anywhere between a half hour to two days, but I haven't done that much lately.


I don't mean to pry but... 2 days? It's personally not for me, but if it works for you, by all means. I don't know that many people who do that. :)

enting
August 21st, 2017, 06:05 AM
I would let oils and things sit until my next hairwash, whenever that was. I don't think I ever intended on letting it go for two days, but I would plan for overnight and then sometimes not get the opportunity to wash my hair the next day, so it ended up sitting for two days :) I figured it couldn't hurt?

ETA: It isn't entirely in my routine anymore, but I did this more in the winter when I washed my hair less frequently. I may go back to it when the weather gets cooler again.

Crystawni
August 21st, 2017, 07:28 AM
Oooh, I can do this now, too.

What is your current length?

Virgin TBL.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Mostly CO.

How often do you wash your hair?

2 to 3 times a week.

What are your favourite products?

LEAVE-IN:
*Moroccan Macadamia Oil Extract hair mask (or the Argan Oil version), finger-dab only on damp ends.
*Argan oil serum, Garnier Fructis Miraculous Oil, L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil (ends, dry only).
CLARIFYING and RINSE:
*Redwin tea tree s/poo monthly or less.
*ACV diluted, esp. after using anything with sulphates, to tame the itch.
STYLING:
*Bamboo brush, sandalwood widetoothed comb, Scunci detangler.
*Hairtoys. :)

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Nada. None. Zero.

What conditioner are you currently using?

Australian Native Botanicals Moisturising Replenishing cond. (length), and Everyday Nourishing cond. (scalp)
TRESemmé Botanique Restore and Shine cond. (scalp and length as final wash), and Perfectly (Un)Done cond. (sometimes length and ends)

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Sometimes coconut oil, or almond oil, but only a drop on the length and mainly as a pre-poo on my low-porosity hair as it just sits on top otherwise, making everything stringy and damp-looking. Mineral oil for ROO.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Yes, but not often.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Nope.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

On mah head. Unless it wears me. With the hot local climate, it's up in some do or another unless it's drying, or dripping wet and keeping me cool.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yup. Does that make me an air head?

Do you use sulphates?

My clarifying shampoo has 'em.

Do you use cones?

Sometimes.

Comb or brush?

Both. I use a widetoothed comb for detangling, and widetoothed brush or plastic detangler less often for smoothing and grooming.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Don't be afraid to enjoy your hair at every length. Unless you're going for terminal, damage gets trimmed away eventually, so don't stress the small stuff. Oh, and hairtoys! Variety keeps boredom at bay.

sanguinebread
September 3rd, 2017, 11:38 AM
What is your current length?

Just over TBL, a couple inches short of Classic.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

CO with a single leave in, gel or creamy. I clarify every few months with a small amount of shampoo.

How often do you wash your hair?

Every weekend unless it gets particularly dirty (eg. swimming, gross stuff splashing my head) or I want the curls to look better mid-week for a specific reason. I'm thinking about increasing, though, my scalp's been itchy lately.

What are your favourite products?

I honestly don't have any I really love. I liked Naturally Curly Curl Keeper and Kinky Curly Knot Today when I tried them, but they were both fairly expensive, so I'm still experimenting.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Kinky Curly Come Clean to clarify. No problems with it, but I use shampoo so infrequently faults don't tend to be very obvious.

What conditioner are you currently using?

Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair, which I grabbed because it was one of the cheapest things in the aisle, but I like it so far and I might buy it again.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

No, although I've been thinking about trying it!

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Nope.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Nope, way too lazy.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Usually down or half-up the day after wash day unless it dries very badly or I'm doing something that it would be in the way for (I wash at night), then up or braided the rest of the week.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yes, way too lazy for anything else.

Do you use sulphates?

I don't specifically avoid them, but my shampoo says it doesn't have them and I've had this bottle for the last year, so apparently not.

Do you use cones?

Likewise I don't specifically avoid them but this particular conditioner doesn't have them, and I tend to buy natural hair products that often are cone free.

Comb or brush?

Neither for curly hair. I finger comb only while conditioner coated. I used to use a wide toothed comb - like, 2+ years ago - but found it was breaking up my curl pattern as my hair got longer and the effects of gravity increased.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Don't get stressed out about it, if it's curly don't brush it, and ignore it most of the time. Learn some updos, not necessarily to avoid damage but because there are days when it will drive you insane and being comfortable doing them will help you avoid panicking when it gets long enough to fall in the stove or the toilet.

If you start wanting to cut or bleach it for variety, go look up pictures of people with longer hair than you and stoke your envy. Try new hairstyles frequently. Experimentation with product and routine is for looks and boredom, not length, so if you want to do it go crazy, but if you don't you don't have to.

Also, particularly if you have curly hair, don't be afraid to buy the cheapest thing in the natural hair aisle. Once your hair gets really long you're going to be using massive amounts of product just to wash it, and if you've only ever used $20 conditioners before that it's going to upset you a lot more than if your favorite is under five dollars.

pili
September 3rd, 2017, 11:47 AM
What is your current length?

Just over TBL, a couple inches short of Classic.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

CO with a single leave in, gel or creamy. I clarify every few months with a small amount of shampoo.

How often do you wash your hair?

Every weekend unless it gets particularly dirty (eg. swimming, gross stuff splashing my head) or I want the curls to look better mid-week for a specific reason. I'm thinking about increasing, though, my scalp's been itchy lately.

What are your favourite products?

I honestly don't have any I really love. I liked Naturally Curly Curl Keeper and Kinky Curly Knot Today when I tried them, but they were both fairly expensive, so I'm still experimenting.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Kinky Curly Come Clean to clarify. No problems with it, but I use shampoo so infrequently faults don't tend to be very obvious.

What conditioner are you currently using?

Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair, which I grabbed because it was one of the cheapest things in the aisle, but I like it so far and I might buy it again.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

No, although I've been thinking about trying it!

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Nope.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Nope, way too lazy.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Usually down or half-up the day after wash day unless it dries very badly or I'm doing something that it would be in the way for (I wash at night), then up or braided the rest of the week.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yes, way too lazy for anything else.

Do you use sulphates?

I don't specifically avoid them, but my shampoo says it doesn't have them and I've had this bottle for the last year, so apparently not.

Do you use cones?

Likewise I don't specifically avoid them but this particular conditioner doesn't have them, and I tend to buy natural hair products that often are cone free.

Comb or brush?

Neither for curly hair. I finger comb only while conditioner coated. I used to use a wide toothed comb - like, 2+ years ago - but found it was breaking up my curl pattern as my hair got longer and the effects of gravity increased.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Don't get stressed out about it, if it's curly don't brush it, and ignore it most of the time. Learn some updos, not necessarily to avoid damage but because there are days when it will drive you insane and being comfortable doing them will help you avoid panicking when it gets long enough to fall in the stove or the toilet.

If you start wanting to cut or bleach it for variety, go look up pictures of people with longer hair than you and stoke your envy. Try new hairstyles frequently. Experimentation with product and routine is for looks and boredom, not length, so if you want to do it go crazy, but if you don't you don't have to.

Also, particularly if you have curly hair, don't be afraid to buy the cheapest thing in the natural hair aisle. Once your hair gets really long you're going to be using massive amounts of product just to wash it, and if you've only ever used $20 conditioners before that it's going to upset you a lot more than if your favorite is under five dollars.
Can I ask what products you use? Co wash, leave-in?

EDIT: never mind. You already said. I need to read better. :)

sanguinebread
September 3rd, 2017, 12:05 PM
Can I ask what products you use? Co wash, leave-in?

EDIT: never mind. You already said. I need to read better. :)

No problem, and I don't mind going into more detail! Another conditioner I liked was As I Am CO-wash, and Shea Moisture conditioners worked great for me, I just really hated the smell, and you might not. I forgot to say, I'm currently using Garnier Fructis Curl Scrunch gel as a leave in, which has decent effect for the price, but I've been tangling a lot and I'm not sure whether or not it's responsible. The leave ins I've really liked are the ones I mentioned in the post.

Tassledown
September 3rd, 2017, 12:16 PM
What is your current length?

Currently my longest hairs can be stretched to touch the top smidge of my thighs, so just barely at classic.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

I CO wash with a wash-out conditioner, then use a leave-in and an oil. I shampoo every few months.

How often do you wash your hair?

About once a week, depending on my energy levels, or whenever I need to have my hair looking nice that day or the next.

What are your favourite products?

Whatever I'm not allergic to is my priority. Because of that and my budget, I honestly buy specialty products very very rarely and am heavily brand loyal - so Giovanni and Beautiful Curls are my current go-to's. Giovanni Frizz serum was nice though, I might get that again.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Giovanni "Smooth as Silk" deeper moisture, which I got to match the conditioner. I've quite liked it so far, but as noted use it rarely.

What conditioner are you currently using?

Wash-out conditioner is Giovanni "Smooth as Silk" deeper moisture; leave-in is Beautiful Curls Wavy-to-Curly enhancing leave-in.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

I use Beautiful Curls Wavy-to-Curly Shining Curl Oil. I used to use the Giovanni frizz serum (don't have the bottle on me anymore) similarly, mostly as a small amount to catch my halo and my ends.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

No, way too lazy.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Sometimes I will just use the leave-in conditioner if I'm willing to spend the money and feel like my hair needs it, but otherwise no. I've wanted to, though.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Usually in a cinnabun with pins, a single english or dutch braid, or two english braids pinned into a crown right now. I cycle through these based on how long it's been since I showered, tbh.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yes, I have never been capable of blow-drying.

Do you use sulphates?

No, because most shampoos I'm not allergic to are fancy enough they don't have them.

Do you use cones?

No, because most conditioners I'm not allergic to are fancy enough they don't have them.

Comb or brush?

I have a wide-toothed comb in the shower for detangling while I conditioner on days I feel crappy, but otherwise I only ever finger-comb when detangling for styles.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Forget about it. Really. Stop worrying and just take care of your hair. Try new long-hair styles. Learn different braids. Get that fancy hair oil or gel or so on and see if you enjoy it. Put it up most days and let yourself be surprised by your next wash when you suddenly feel hair on your waist, or on the top of your hips.

Also get the hairtoys you need to DO the styles. I have open hair pins that are a blessing. Hairsticks are good, little elastics, big scrunchies - whatever you need so you don't get frustrated by being unable to do what you wanted because you just didn't have the right thing. Don't wait for it to be perfect; just get something. Your hair will do what it is.

(Also try not to be allergic to your conditioners/shampoos. That sucks.)

pili
September 3rd, 2017, 02:06 PM
My goodness! It's like fate conspired to give me two curlies to follow. Between sanguinebread and Tasseldown, I'm getting a good picture of what TBL+ will look like curly. Thanks!

pandabarrier
February 24th, 2018, 07:51 PM
What is your current length?
Tailbone. 42”. I have long torso and I’m 5’7”.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
CWC followed by ACV rinse. But if my hair is very oily I wash twice, first with Suave Daily Clarifying shampoo, then Nizoral.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every other day if I sweat a lot, or twice a week. Mostly CWC once a week, on the weekend, and scalp wash once or twice during weekdays.

What are your favourite products?
Paul Mitchell Super Charged Moisturizer (it detangles my hair like magic and doesn’t weigh my hair down, but unfortunately it’s pricey so I don’t use it a lot).

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Suave Daily Clarifying shampoo, Nizoral 1%, Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three (for clarifying and chelating)

What conditioner are you currently using?
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration conditioner, Paul Mitchell Super Charged Moisturizer, Paul Mitchell Hair Repair Treatment.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Jojoba oil on ends, very sparingly, to seal moisture on damp hair after a wash.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Sometimes I use babassu oil on lengths, very little amount otherwise it just sits on my hair and doesn’t get absorbed.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Does Ziziphus spina-christi (sedr) count? I did sedr treatment twice so far. Before that I used to do henna gloss.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bunned. It’s very fun to do buns and wear hair toys.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
No, I air-dry then use low heat hair dryer on scalp. My scalp needs to dry otherwise it gets itchy after a day or two.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes.

Do you use cones?
Yes.

Comb or brush?
Fine-toothed comb on bangs, fine-toothed comb to spread shampoo on scalp (very gently!), wide-toothed comb for detangling, baby nylon brush to groom my hair before an updo.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
There are several tips. Patience. Don’t obsess over hair growth neither hemline. Be gentle when handling your hair. Take care of your overall health. Keep scalp clean and happy, watch out for shedding (in my case the shed was triggered by seborrheic dermatitis, scalp oiling and stretching washes - I washed my hair more often and kept oil away from scalp, the shed decreased, keeping the longer hair strands growing is important!).

nowxisxforever
March 24th, 2018, 12:50 AM
I've had long hair for a while, haven't done any major chops since high school.


What is your current length?:
It's currently about mid thigh, inching towards knee. Probably going to trim a few inches soon though, lots of split ends.l

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo, sometimes second shampoo (tar for scalp issues), conditioner, sometimes second conditioner, sometimes leave-in conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair?
Currently every other day, 3 days at the longest.

What are your favourite products?
Nature's Gate herbal conditioner! I just bought a bottle and conditioned with it for the first time in maybe five years. It smells like my early 20s. I also really like Aussie Moist conditioner and Neutrogena T-Gel for my scalp stuff.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Aussie Moist shampoo and Neutrogena T-Gel

What conditioner are you currently using?
Aussie Moist, Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship, Nature's Gate herbal conditioner.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Sometimes, jojoba.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Not usually, I did tonight though.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Sometimes, whatever I'm using normally.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bun. Basically I do a bee butt bun, then take the outermost coil and fit it around the base. Holds really well and distributes weight consistently well. I've been wearing my hair this way for over 12 years.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yup. Don't own hair dryer. Sometimes I wish I did, but my arms get tired holding the thing.

Do you use sulphates?
Yup.

Do you use cones?
Yup.

Comb or brush?
Brush right now, tangle teezer specifically. I like wooden wide toothed combs though.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Patience. If you're not pleased with your hair and want to cut or color, give it a cooling off period. Don't be afraid to let that period be a couple years long, if needed. I fall in and out of love with my hair all the time. Look at my post history. I post here when I'm into my hair. There's nothing wrong with that; practice benign neglect. Shampoo conditioner dry overnight bun. Repeat until you come around again. As you give your hair some long overdue LHC TLC, thank it for waiting for you to be in a better place, and have some fun.

Reyesuela
March 24th, 2018, 02:00 AM
What is your current length?
Tailbone. Hair in recovery.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Medicated shampoo, then conditioner. Trying to figure out scalp washing.

How often do you wash your hair?
Have to wash the scalp daily. Not good for your hair, though.

What are your favourite products?
Minoxidil and Nizoral. Lol.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?[\B]
Nizoral and denorex

[B]What conditioner are you currently using?
Pantene!

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Coconut oil on thr lengths.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Yes

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
If your hair is healthy, nothing should be soaking into it. I use Aphogee 2 step protein every6 weeks to patch any cuticle damage.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Up. Change bun location.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes. Considering cool hairdryer though.

Do you use sulphates?
Don’t know don’t care only wash my scalp.

Do you use cones?
Yes!!!!!

Comb or brush?
Mostly Cricket Friction Free brush.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Treat health problems. Avoid damage.

Remi
July 4th, 2018, 07:31 PM
What is your current length?
Classic



How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

WCC



How often do you wash your hair?

Three or four times per week.



What are your favorite products?

Everything I use is my favorite


.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Aveda



What conditioner are you currently using?

Nexxus



Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes; I prefer Avocado oil.



Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Every time (length only, not scalp) the night before I wash in the morning.



Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Yes.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Always up. I have baby fine hair, fluffy and floaty, like cotton candy(or spiderwebs :)), and wearing it up protects it against tangles and broken hairs. (I don’t have many split ends this way). The only time it is down is when it is drying after washing, and a silk scarf is underneath, worn like a super-hero cape. Or if I wear my silk robe. Braid for sleep with silk sleep cap.



Do you only air-dry your hair?

Absolutely.



Do you use sulphates?

Yes. I have seborrheic dermatitis and use them as necessary for a healthy scalp.



Do you use cones?

Yes, they are necessary with long fine hair; they give it more slip.



Comb or brush?

I use both. I comb with a seamless wide tooth comb, and I have some boar bristle brushes. The natural bristles don’t break and damage my hair like plastic and nylon bristles do. I finger detangle first, then comb, then brush. Always be gentle with your hair.



Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Keep your ends always oiled, always use real silk for your pillowcase and sleeping cap, use seamless smooth wide toothed combs, always wear it up, always finger detangle first before combing and brushing, always deep condition weekly,(or monthly), stay out of direct sunlight for long periods of time without protecting your hair, do some scalp massage for circulation, snip away any split ends, use hair oil, never comb or brush when hair is wet because that is when the hair is most fragile, don’t cut it and it will grow.

~ ~ ~Good habits yield good growth!~ ~ ~

TatsuOni
July 7th, 2018, 03:56 AM
What is your current length?
Two more cm and I'll reach classic :)

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
CO.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every other week or less.

What are your favourite products?
For conditioner I use a Swedish braid called Eilas. For other products I prefer NightBlooming or homemade.

What conditioner are you currently using?
See my previous answer.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Favorite: NightBlooming ravens queen oil. I also use some more of her oils, argan and coconut oil. Coconut oil i mostly when I oils all of my hair and scalp before wash.
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Yes. Mostly my homemade stuff. Sometimes oil (mostly during the winter).

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bunned.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes.

Do you use sulphates?
No.

Do you use cones?
No.

Comb or brush?
First a wide toothed wooden comb (fingers for tangles) and then a BBB.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Have fun and take your time finding out what works for YOUR hair :)

Arciela
July 7th, 2018, 02:03 PM
What is your current length?
Between tailbone and classic. Currently recovering and trimming out bleach.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I am allergic to shampoo, so I cowash.

How often do you wash your hair?
Whenever it needs, I can go at least a week without, or longer, sometimes I wash every day, every other day..etc.

What are your favourite products?
Suave clarifying conditioner for cowash, yes to carrots for the length.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?[\B]
None

[B]What conditioner are you currently using?
Yes to Carrots

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I use vatika oil on the length, and JBCO on my scalp, its great :flower:

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Yup!

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I use Olaplex no 3 sometimes, I do SMT's, I have a marshmallow root/elm bark deep treatment I love too.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Up or down..it just depends how I feel.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yup, I don't own heat tools of any kind anymore.

Do you use sulphates?
Nope, none :)

Do you use cones?
Occasionally, but I tend to avoid them as they build up on my hair. They always look nice the first time I use it..then after that, my hair looks awful.

Comb or brush?
I brush with a tangle teezer and wet brush.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Patience...lots of it, and no bleach, dye or heat! I thought my hair would stay in good condition if I only bleached the length a couple times (did it at a salon) and then only did the roots. Nope! Not only did I lose half my thickness, which took me a year and a half to regrow, but my hair tangles now and looks so tattered. With TBL and longer...less is more.

emilyogini
July 9th, 2018, 05:57 AM
I really love this thread!

Pumpkin3826
September 27th, 2018, 09:54 AM
What is your current length?
A little past tailbone.. going through a bit of a stall. :(

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo and conditioner, Cleansing conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair?
Depends on how much I am wearing my hair down.. Lately I have been Shampoo/Conditioning it on Sundays and then using Cleansing conditioner on Wednesdays.

What are your favorite products?
I just started using Maui Shampoo/Conditioner and so far so good. Then for cleansing condition I use Renpure.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I do daily oiling on my ends with either argan or coconut, then I have Paul Mitchell skinny serum, and Organix morocan/argan oil. Both the Paul Mitchell and Organix oils smell amazing! They do not leave my hair to heavy like coconut so I just put these on the ends when I wear my hair down.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Occasionally if I have my sunday morning free I will completely soak my hair in coconut oil with a little bit of castor oil and let it sit on all day while I do chores then wash it out in the evening.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
I used to wear it in a lazy wrap bun everyday that was for the past year and a half or so.. Lately my scalp has been hurting and not liking it, so I have been wearing it down most days and letting my scalp rest.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes it is to long and thick to blow dry. I do miss how light and smooth it would get from blow drying though, but now I am all to aware of the damage it does.

Do you use sulphates?
Haven't done enough research to figure out what these are..

Do you use cones?
Haven't done enough research to figure out what these are..

Comb or brush?
Both. I have a 2 wooden bushes that I like for when it is dry, and one wide tooth comb for when my hair is wet or tangly.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
I think the best tip is just to be patient. I know I sound like a broken record.. everyone says that. But I think it is true and I am currently still trying to practice this.. I am so soo impatient. It was growing so fast from midback to TBL then I started tracking monthly growth, that was a BIG MISTAKE! I became obsessed and now am so discouraged. So I have stopped taking monthly measurements and am allowing my self to wear my hair down and just have fun with my hair again. Instead of wearing it up all the time and stressing about anything damaging it.

Good luck to everyone on this lovely hair growth journey!

AutobotsAttack
September 28th, 2018, 09:04 AM
What is your current length?
• Tailbone length fully stretched, unstretched, Waist/Hip length
How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
•spray shampoo on scalp and dry roots only, hip in the shower and rinse, then condition rinse
How often do you wash your hair?
•It varies. Sometimes every two to three days, or every 5-6 days
What are your favourite products?
•Ceramide treatments, coney serums, conditioner, almond oil
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
•Clinical Solutions by head and shoulders
What conditioner are you currently using?
•Shea Moisture Curl and Shine conditioner, and PPT ceramide Treatment
Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
•Yes, just the last 4-5 inches. Almond oil.
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
•Not anymore. Causes buildup a lot quicker.
Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
•Yes I deep condition 2-3x a week. Sometimes more. I’m currently Using a Ceramide PPT treatment, but I also use Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Treatment.
How do you wear your hair on most days?
•Bun variations or Bantu Knots
Do you only air-dry your hair?
•Yes, mostly. I also blow dry my hair on low heat until my hair is 80% dry, to speed up drying time.
Do you use sulphates?
•50/50. Sulfate/no sulfate. I use a sulphate shampoo on my scalp only. For a gentle clean I use either no sulfate or no poo shampoo.
Do you use cones?
•Yes. My hair likes cones.
Comb or brush?
•Neither. Finger dentangling and gentle separating
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
•Patience, Consistency, Being Gentle.

Zesty
September 28th, 2018, 09:11 AM
I guess I can join in on this! I don't think I've answered before.


What is your current length?
I called classic yesterday!

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I shampoo twice and condition once or twice. I use the ROO method sometimes as well.

How often do you wash your hair?
1-2 times a week.

What are your favourite products?*
My shampoos are a bit irrelevant because they're to control my scalp condition. Herbal Essences conditioners have been my go-to for a while, though I'm experimenting with other brands. I love Dabur amla oil for dry hair and Vatika coconut oil or almond oil for a pre-poo heavy oiling.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Suave Daily Clarifying + Neutrogena T-Gel

What conditioner are you currently using?
I'm transitioning from Herbal Essences chamomile to Aussie Mega Moist. I switch up my conditioner every once in a while.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes. I use coconut or almond for oiling before a wash, and amla oil (mineral oil based I think) in between washes.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?*
Yes, see above.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Less often than I oil, but sometimes. I'll do a homemade mix like a SMT or use a Vatika garlic DT from the Indian grocery.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
In some sort of bun. I try to switch up the specific style.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I blow dry on cool for a short period of time when my hair comes out of the towel. But my dryer *actually* has a cool setting -- it feels like a fan.

Do you use sulphates?
Yep.

Do you use cones?
Yep.

Comb or brush?
Brush. I find that I get fewer snapped hairs with a brush because brush bristles are flexible, and tines on a comb are not.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Treat your hair gently and wait!

lapushka
September 28th, 2018, 09:14 AM
I guess I can join in on this! I don't think I've answered before.


What is your current length?
I called classic yesterday!

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I shampoo twice and condition once or twice. I use the ROO method sometimes as well.

How often do you wash your hair?
1-2 times a week.

What are your favourite products?*
My shampoos are a bit irrelevant because they're to control my scalp condition. Herbal Essences conditioners have been my go-to for a while, though I'm experimenting with other brands. I love Dabur amla oil for dry hair and Vatika coconut oil or almond oil for a pre-poo heavy oiling.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Suave Daily Clarifying + Neutrogena T-Gel

What conditioner are you currently using?
I'm transitioning from Herbal Essences chamomile to Aussie Mega Moist. I switch up my conditioner every once in a while.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes. I use coconut or almond for oiling before a wash, and amla oil (mineral oil based I think) in between washes.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?*
Yes, see above.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Less often than I oil, but sometimes. I'll do a homemade mix like a SMT or use a Vatika garlic DT from the Indian grocery.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
In some sort of bun. I try to switch up the specific style.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I blow dry on cool for a short period of time when my hair comes out of the towel. But my dryer *actually* has a cool setting -- it feels like a fan.

Do you use sulphates?
Yep.

Do you use cones?
Yep.

Comb or brush?
Brush. I find that I get fewer snapped hairs with a brush because brush bristles are flexible, and tines on a comb are not.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Treat your hair gently and wait!

Yay, I'm glad you called classic. It was awesome reading through your routine! :)

Zesty
September 28th, 2018, 09:26 AM
Yay, I'm glad you called classic. It was awesome reading through your routine! :)

Thank you! :flower: It's not really one I suggest anyone emulate closely, but it's working for me. :)

Dark40
September 28th, 2018, 08:00 PM
I guess I can join in on this! I don't think I've answered before.


What is your current length?
I called classic yesterday!

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I shampoo twice and condition once or twice. I use the ROO method sometimes as well.

How often do you wash your hair?
1-2 times a week.

What are your favourite products?*
My shampoos are a bit irrelevant because they're to control my scalp condition. Herbal Essences conditioners have been my go-to for a while, though I'm experimenting with other brands. I love Dabur amla oil for dry hair and Vatika coconut oil or almond oil for a pre-poo heavy oiling.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Suave Daily Clarifying + Neutrogena T-Gel

What conditioner are you currently using?
I'm transitioning from Herbal Essences chamomile to Aussie Mega Moist. I switch up my conditioner every once in a while.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes. I use coconut or almond for oiling before a wash, and amla oil (mineral oil based I think) in between washes.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?*
Yes, see above.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Less often than I oil, but sometimes. I'll do a homemade mix like a SMT or use a Vatika garlic DT from the Indian grocery.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
In some sort of bun. I try to switch up the specific style.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I blow dry on cool for a short period of time when my hair comes out of the towel. But my dryer *actually* has a cool setting -- it feels like a fan.

Do you use sulphates?
Yep.

Do you use cones?
Yep.

Comb or brush?
Brush. I find that I get fewer snapped hairs with a brush because brush bristles are flexible, and tines on a comb are not.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Treat your hair gently and wait!

Yay! Congratulations on calling classic on yesterday! I am so happy for you! :) My favorite conditioner is also Herbal Essence too! I love the Hello Hydration kind. I also love the Dabur Amla Oil as well! I also love the way it smells too...lol.

Dee94
October 12th, 2018, 02:27 PM
So much to read, don't want to lose thread so I'm going to post in here so I can come back. :)

samanthaa
October 12th, 2018, 02:48 PM
What is your current length?
Until last Friday, I was between TBL and classic. Now I'm back up at hip, but I still feel decently qualified to respond here!

It feels pertinent to mention that my hair is quite thin, very fine and floaty, and straight-ish.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo followed by conditioner. I've experimented with conditioning first, then washing, in the past. Honestly did not see too much of a difference.

If using a shampoo bar, there's an acidic rinse in there somewhere. Probably between S + C. Or C applied overtop the rinse.

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week.

What are your favourite products?
Chagrin Valley shampoo bars. As far as products go, I only use shampoo and conditioner.

I have some oils and some aloe vera gel, neither of which get regular use. I also occasionally use Chagrin Valley's dry shampoo (oof, I've had this one bottle for years now).

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I actually decided to give shampoo bars a break starting back in June (after using them for about 4 years), so it's been 4ish months of using "regular" shampoo, and I'm more or less ready to go back to the shampoo bars. Currently my shampoo is a vegan/cruelty free shampoo by Acure called Curiously Clarifying, but it's not my favorite, as it has some mild surfactants in it (necessitated by the fact that in my search for an HG vegan/cruelty free conditioner I'm currently trying one with a mild cone in it).

What conditioner are you currently using?
I'm using the Lavendar and Biotin conditioner by Andalou Naturals. The search for vegan, cruelty-free conditioner that meets my "natural" standards is hard, y'all. This one's got amodimethicone in it, which I'd prefer not to use. The conditioner is also hecka thick.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Occasionally, but not with any regularity.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Occasionally, but not with any regularity. This year has been a year of benign neglect, although I've done more SMTs in the past month or two than I have earlier in the year.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
SMTs. I use maple syrup in place of honey. Occassionally I add 3-4 drops of oil. I did like the Andalou Naturals conditioner in my last SMT.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Up. For about a year now, my go-to has been a cinnabun secured with a teensy tiny octopus clip.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes. I don't own a blow dryer so I have no choice.

Do you use sulphates?
Not until recently.

Do you use cones?
Not until recently. When I go back to shampoo bars, I'm going back to cone-free. I've not noticed a difference with amodimethicone, and I'm not willing to use a stronger silicone conditioner, because that necessitates a stronger sulfate conditioner, and I'm not putting that stuff on my body.

Comb or brush?
Comb comb comb. But that's a preference because my hair is super fine and super thin.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
As someone who is now back on the journey: enjoy the journey.

MoonRabbit
October 13th, 2018, 12:20 PM
What is your current length?
Slightly past TBL

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Simple shampoo and conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week

What are your favourite products?
Nothing at the moment.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
L'Oreal Ever Pure Moisture Shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?
Tresemme Botanique Nourish and Replenish

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Some times I will apply the smallest amount of coconut oil to my ends, though I am not committed to it and my hair doesn't really seem to like it anyway.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Nope.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Yes usually once a week. I use Shea Moisture Peace Rose

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Down on days 1/2 post wash and up in a bun after that.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I plop for 15/30 minutes then air dry.

Do you use sulphates?
Used to but I am trying a new routine.

Do you use cones?
Not currently.

Comb or brush?
Fingers then brush.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Enjoy the journey and just let it happen. Time will fly before you even realize it.

Danglish
January 9th, 2019, 08:14 AM
Digging this old thread up again, since the answers were so helpful and interesting:) Would love to hear others routines, or if something has changed over the years

lapushka
January 9th, 2019, 08:16 AM
Still the same for me, WCC, ROO & LOC/LCO (see signature). I haven't changed my routine in years; I have become more consistent with ROO over the last year (one year consistently post wash oiling) - awesome for the ends (I only do the ends)!

kikuhoshi
January 9th, 2019, 04:00 PM
What is your current length? Between TBL & classic.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) Shampoo, with a pre-poo oil treatment on my scalp & the LOC method to keep in moisture after I wash.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week.

What are your favourite products? I prefer cheap shampoos and conditioners (Suave, V05), just because I'm cheap. I also love my hair growth oil, which is made by Elle Jae Essentials on Etsy. It's a great scalp oil, & my scalp feels a lot better with it. :)

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? V05 Strawberries and cream.

What conditioner are you currently using? V05 Strawberries and cream.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Yes, I do. I have my hair growth oil that I use on my scalp, which helps keep my hair & scalp healthy. I also use Dabur Amla oil as part of my after-wash LOC routine.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Yes. I try to wear my Elle Jae oil for at least an hour (if I need a quick wash) or overnight (regular).

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Yes, I suppose? I usually use 1/2ish of a packet of a hair mask on my length, because my hair is thin & fine. I like to change it up - last wash, I used a keratin mask, but I have an argon oil mask in waiting for me this week.

How do you wear your hair on most days? Ponytail or braided ponytail (scrunchie top & bottom). I also generally let my hair down once I'm relaxing for the night. Night style is a loose braid/bun or just loose hair under two caps (one cap lets out lots of stragglers).

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes.

Do you use sulphates? Yes. I tried going no -cones, no sulphates, etc., but my hair turned into a complete mess and didn't grow (1a/F/i, for those of you on mobile who can't see the sidebar).

Do you use cones? Yes.

Comb or brush? Brush, but only when 100% dry and finger detangled.I I also use a soft BBB during the spring, summer, and fall to help spread oils (wintertime is super dry, so generally just do a midweek LOC on my dampened ends).

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Be patient. I went through a years-long stall between hip and BCL! I thought about chopping back so many times, but I figured it was just a phase, so I kept at it. Early this past December, I realized I was at TBL - I'm now just a bit beyond it, and hoping to hit classic before Christmas! :D

Luna Starsetta
January 9th, 2019, 04:34 PM
What is your current length?
94cm/ 38"/ TBL unstretched/ middle of butt while stretched

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
CWC i use Maui Moisture vanilla conditioner from ears to ends then use a shea moisture shampoo, detangle with a paddle brush that can't fill up with water i have had for years that doesn't pull out my hair. rinse and follow with a deep conditioner made by myself or a shea moisture hair mask letting that sit on my hair for 20mins while i do the rest of my showerly things.

How often do you wash your hair?
i tend to wash every 5-7 days or when i feel like im past due.

What are your favourite products?
i really like shea moisture there lines really work well with my curls they are very natural and have a wide range of products for all hair types and textures.
they aren't overly expensive either. mid range products.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
shea moisture jbco line

What conditioner are you currently using?
Maui Moisture Vanilla bean my masks are always self made or by shea moisture but i swap them all around. if my hair gets used to a product it stops working. humph stubborn hair. lol

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
yes i do, i use coconut oil because its one of the only oils that can help retain protein already in your hair. Along with Jamaican black castor oil for my scalp to improve hair density and growth.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
i do jbco is very helpful for me when i decide my hair needs extra nutrients and coconut oil on my ends.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
of course i have to keep my curls moisturized, i use my own DIY treatments or i buy a few that are by shea moisture. JBCO; Shea Butter; manuka and honey; Coconut and hibiscus.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
i normally wear it down and loose with my LOC style method. if i don't feel like refreshing ill ponytail it. if im not leaving the house i will pineapple it. if it gets in my way which it rarely does for me since i like my hair down and don't mind it in my face i bun it up.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
yes but i have a specific drying method i use. i plop for about 20 min and then scrunch with a microfiber towel until I am content with the curls and texture.

Do you use sulphates?
no i find them to be stripping of the moisture my hair needs. if i need to deep clean to clear build up i use a no poo concoction of baking soda and warm water with an ACV rinse to finish. i tend to do this once a month.

Do you use cones?
i dont they dont work for my hair at all.

Comb or brush?
brush for distributing product of any kind and a wet brush comb for detangling and curl clumping

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
if your struggling with damaged split ends heat damage or color damage i suggest stopping the heat and deep condition once a week for a wear i saw such an incredible improvement in my hair texture. also S/D is very helpful. in addition it's always good to listen to your hair. if your struggling to find a routine start a hair journal and write down what you do and the results experiment and write down the results do it for about a week and see if anything has improved! hope this helps!!!! it took me a solid 3 months to really learn my hair! what worked what didn't what it liked what it did not react to.

MusicalSpoons
January 9th, 2019, 07:31 PM
I've tweaked my routine a few times since I first read this thread, but I feel things are reasonably stable right now, so:

What is your current length?
Knee

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
C-W-ROO-C using a shampoo brush

How often do you wash your hair?
Full wash ~weekly
Scalp wash (keeping lengths dry) once a week, or every 2 days if I need to look presentable for a few consecutive days.

What are your favourite products?
Hmm. Macadamia Oil conditioner (from £1 shop) is my HG conditioner. Sweet almond oil, and cornstarch for emergency dry shampoo. Otherwise, hair forks! :grin: Oh, and shampoo brush and satin pillowcases.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Erm ... Femfresh (it's not quite a shampoo :p )

What conditioner are you currently using?
Superdrug Extracts macadamia and raspberry, & Macademia oil condish (see above). I also have a stash that might last me the next 3+ yrs :bigeyes: I'm committed to using it up before restocking!

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
ROO (rinse-out oil), using plant or nut oils (sweet almond my favourite so far). Baby oil also works for ROO

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Very occasionally

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Not sure. I do plan to pre-poo condition and let it sit for an hour or so sometimes this year; at the moment I would just use some of my regular conditioner but I may be using some protein conditioner this year to see if it makes any difference. Does that count?

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bunned with a fork

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yup, but overnight which some people would consider to be a heinous crime :grin:

Do you use sulphates?
Generally, no, but I'm still figuring out what my scalp tolerates *and* leaves my hair looking clean. Right now that's product-specific (my scalp tolerates a very mild sulphate-free shampoo, a soapnut shampoo, and Femfresh which contains SLES - though there are signs of my scalp rebelling against that now) but I still only really look for sulphate-free products.

Do you use cones?
Water-soluble cones, only in 1 conditioner. Otherwise no.

Comb or brush?
Comb for detangling, brush for making it look nice (e.g. for length shots).

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Keep the ends protected day and night, and moisturised, preferably up and out of harm's way with hair-friendly tools and accessories; find a decent routine that fits into your life and that you can fall back on if you want to experiment and find things don't go to plan. Gentle detangling, and give your hair however much moisture and/or protein it wants (even if you would actually prefer a very minimalistic routine!) Um, and make sure your hair is happy when you sleep, whatever that looks like for you.
Oh, you said top tip ... Once you've found a good, protective routine (including protective hairstyles) put it up and forget about it. Benign neglect means doing what your hair needs to stay healthy and otherwise not worrying about it :)

AmaryllisRed
January 9th, 2019, 09:27 PM
What is your current length?
Between tailbone and classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo the scalp then condition from neck down

How often do you wash your hair?
Three times a week

What are your favourite products?
Um... hair sticks?

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship

What conditioner are you currently using?
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
No

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No

How do you wear your hair on most days?
A braided bun.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
Yes

Do you use cones?
Yes

Comb or brush?
I use a wide-toothed comb right after washing only. Nothing else.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Put it up and forget about it.

Crystawni
January 23rd, 2019, 12:56 AM
I've tweaked mine a tad since I posted here as a fresh-faced tailboner in 2017 (https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=119652&p=3451255&viewfull=1#post3451255).

What is your current length?

Virgin Classic.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

WCC, with ROO after W sometimes when my ends need that comb-glide-through boost.

How often do you wash your hair?

Twice a week or so.

What are your favourite products?

SHAMPOO:
*John Frieda Sheer Blonde Brilliantly Brighter (nice, light, gives crystal, shiny results).
*Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal (happy scalp, happy hairhead that's not too heavy and not too light).

CONDITIONER:
*TRESemmé Botanique Restore and Shine (moisture, slip and shine; no cones).

LEAVE-IN and OILS:
*Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera 100% gel on damp final inches of length. (HG with my TRESemmé Botanique Conditioner).
*Sunflower oil for pre-poo penetration
*Grape Seed oil for ROO
Less often:
*Moroccan Macadamia Oil Extract hair mask (or the Argan Oil version), finger-dab only on damp ends.
*Argan oil serum, Garnier Fructis Miraculous Oil, L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil (ends, dry only, and only if nothing else is working).

CLARIFYING:
*Redwin tea tree s/poo monthly or less.

STYLING:
*Bamboo brush, sandalwood widetoothed comb, EIA widetoothed comb.
*Hairtoys.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Brilliantly Brighter or Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal, depending on my hair's mood on the day. :p Mainly on my scalp with a squish or two of the suds going through the length and ends.

What conditioner are you currently using?

1st: Australian Native Botanicals Moisturising Replenishing cond. mixed with Everyday Nourishing cond. OR some other conditioner I have on hand.
2nd: TRESemmé Botanique Restore and Shine cond.
As my finies need all the tangle-protection they can get, I use both conditioners on my scalp--a smear of the first, and slightly heavier application of the second with a gentle massage, and heavier still for both on the length (think: seaweed slippery).

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Very rarely, using grape seed oil (good on my skin, too) or sunflower oil (lighter).

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

I have been using sunflower oil when my ends need extra TLC, then ROO with a tiny puddle of grape seed oil after shampooing.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Not unless you count the hair mask I sometimes use as a leave in (but prefer aloe vera gel anyway).

How do you wear your hair on most days?

On mah head. Unless it wears me. With the hot local climate, it's up in some do or another unless it's drying, or dripping wet and keeping me cool.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yup. Does that make me an air head?

Do you use sulphates?

Yup.

Do you use cones?

Sometimes.

Comb or brush?

Both. I use a widetoothed comb for detangling, and widetoothed brush or plastic detangler less often for smoothing and grooming.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Don't be afraid to enjoy your hair at every length. Unless you're going for terminal, damage gets trimmed away eventually, so don't stress the small stuff. Oh, and hairtoys! Variety keeps boredom at bay.

zashin66
January 24th, 2019, 12:00 PM
What is your current length?
Classic+

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
WCC

How often do you wash your hair?
Wash scalp every week to week-and-a-half.
Condition every 3-4 days

What are your favourite products?
Pantene Sleek or knock-off Sleek copycat

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Pantene Sleek or Sleek knock-off

What conditioner are you currently using?
Pantene Sleek or Sleek knock-off

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
No

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Braid half up when off duty and braid half and then bunned with hair fork when working

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
Yes

Do you use cones?
Yes

Comb or brush?
Finger comb or brush/comb

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
No trimming and benign neglect

Makyle
January 24th, 2019, 12:35 PM
Only BSL here, just needed to say FANTASTIC THREAD!!!!, I am watching this one :popcorn:

Dee94
March 1st, 2019, 05:50 PM
I love reading over this thread.

Dark40
March 1st, 2019, 06:14 PM
I'm WL here, I just have to say WONDERFUL THREAD!!!!! I am watching this one too. :)

Knightly
March 1st, 2019, 07:08 PM
What is your current length?
-Tailbone, I don't know exactly what length in centimeters but I'm 1,75mts so you kinda have and idea

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
-Shampoo only

How often do you wash your hair?
-Every day, it's really warm here so I sweat a lot and I hate having a sweaty/dirty scalp

What are your favourite products?
-Sedal raspberry, TresEmmé avocado oil, Hask oil treatments

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
-Elvive purifying clay

What conditioner are you currently using?
-TresEmmé avocado oil

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
-Sweet almond, coconut, argan, moroccan, avocado.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

-No, I use it after

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

-Hmmm cuticle sealer I think

How do you wear your hair on most days?

-A high cinnamon bun or a fishtail braid

Do you only air-dry your hair?

-Yes

Do you use sulphates?

-Yes

Do you use cones?

-Yes

Comb or brush?

-Wooden brush

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

-Consume lots of fish oil, take care of your ends and don't trim

Groovy Granny
March 1st, 2019, 09:42 PM
What is your current length? ~ TBL

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) ~WCC or W/ROO/C

How often do you wash your hair? Every 5-7 days

What are your favourite products? ~ Neutrogena Triple moisture & Biosilk

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? ~ Neutrogena Triple Moisture, Biosilk, and Joico or Neutrogena Clarifying Shampoos

What conditioner are you currently using? ~ Neutrogena Triple Moisture or Biosilk

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? ~ only occasional ROO with coconut oik

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? ~ No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? ~ Neutrogena Triple Moisture Hair Mask and Biosilk Balm

How do you wear your hair on most days? ~ Down in cold weather (half up & ponytails) and up in hot weather (ponytails, twists, and buns)

Do you only air-dry your hair? ~ Mostly; I do a warm/cool scalp blow dry for a few minutes then air dry the rest

Do you use sulphates? ~ Yes

Do you use cones? ~ Yes

Comb or brush? ~ Both : Sandalwood bristle brush and comb to style/Vented Wet Brush/BBB Vented Wet Brush to detangle

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? ~ Enjoy every stage of your hair journey and embrace the beauty of YOUR unique head of hair :cheer:

priinnz
March 2nd, 2019, 12:00 AM
This is such an insightful thread. Most of you beauties with dream lengths have such simple routines. And here I am with all sorts of goop in my hair every wash day.

I only wish the questionnaire included a question about whether or not you Henna.

TatsuOni
March 2nd, 2019, 07:10 AM
This is such an insightful thread. Most of you beauties with dream lengths have such simple routines. And here I am with all sorts of goop in my hair every wash day.

I only wish the questionnaire included a question about whether or not you Henna.

I use henna and indigo (two step method) to dye my hair. Or well, it's mostly roots now. And when I do a full hair touch up I only use indigo in the lengths now.

sophia_
March 2nd, 2019, 09:16 AM
What is your current length?

A little past Classic, I haven't measured exactly.
How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Daily with shampoo, ROO and CWC.
What are your favourite products?

I love the ogx Teatree & Mint Shampoo, mint on the scalp is a great experience lol. I like the shine I get from the ogx dry oil sprays. My absolute favorite hair product is not a hair product, I use and love the Deep Steep Argan Oil body lotion as the cream in my LOC.
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Ogx Teatree & Mint Shampoo, the transparent bottle, not the pearlescent one.
What conditioner are you currently using?

I switch between the Renpure Biotin conditioner and Nexxus Humectress.
Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

I use avocado oil after washing, with a couple drops of lavender essential oil in the bottle.
Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Sometimes I'll use coconut oil, not often, though.
Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

Not really.
How do you wear your hair on most days?
I usually begin with it in a braided nautilus, but switch it up throughout the day as my slippery hair necessitates it.
Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes
Do you use sulphates?
No, but the Ogx shampoo is still pretty intense and leaves my hair squeaky (which I don't have a problem with because my oils will soon replenish themselves).
Do you use cones?
Yes
Comb or brush?
Brush, I use the Wetbrush and a BBB for smoothing buns.
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Trim when needed but no more, and just fully give up heat, any heat at all will damage your hair.

LadyArwen
March 2nd, 2019, 07:46 PM
What is your current length? 39.5 inches

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) shampoo then condition

How often do you wash your hair? every two days

What are your favourite products? my wooden brush, honey scented shampoo, and this super thick conditioner from Sally

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? Garner honey

What conditioner are you currently using? I don't know the brand but its to repair hair

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? sometimes, I have been too busy lately...coconut oil

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? when I have time yes

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? I used to use deep conditioning masks, but I have been short on time lately

How do you wear your hair on most days? I wear it down or up in a flexi clip. I hike a lot so in a hat

Do you only air-dry your hair? usually I air dry...blow drying

Do you use sulphates? yes, is that bad?

Do you use cones? I do not think so

Comb or brush? I comb first then brush after

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? could I offer several? Do not use heat, make peace with your hair as it is, eat lots of green veggies and healthy proteins, stop getting it cut regularly...also live your life and enjoy it...go on adventures...do not focus on hair growth...and let yourself be surprised when it does grow!

Milkchocolate
March 4th, 2019, 09:46 AM
What is your current length?
Mid-thigh

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Double wash with sulfate-free shampoo, occasional clarifying shampoo if needed.
Deep condition for 10 mins plus
Rinse with cool water


How often do you wash your hair?
2x a week, but 1x occasionally. 2x is better to keep my hair more voluminous though

What are your favourite products?
OGX Biotin and collagen shampoo and conditioner, the L’Oréal elvive damage erasing balm, Hask hair oils, OGX water drop detangler spray, and Hask dry shampoos

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Ogx Biotin & collagen

What conditioner are you currently using?
For non-deep conditioning I use the OGX Biotin and collagen or coconut oil conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes but only the ends, I use the Hask Argan oil treatments

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Nope! Much too many product for my hair

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I use the L’Oréal Elvive Damage erasing balm in the tub! The best deep conditioner by far :) so underrated!

How do you wear your hair on most days?
In a high pony or braid a majority of the time

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I NEVER use blow dryers..too drying and damaging. I do love using house fans that blow cool air

Do you use sulphates?
On clarifying days which is only 2x a month

Do you use cones?
Yes my hair loves them. So great for detangling, protection and overall gloss and sheen ❤️

Comb or brush?
Wet brush or tangle teezer

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Wash as little as possible and let your natural oils do it’s thing! Preferably 2x a week. Your scalp oil is like fertilizer so massage in daily :)

Dark40
March 4th, 2019, 11:16 AM
What is your current length?
Mid-thigh

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Double wash with sulfate-free shampoo, occasional clarifying shampoo if needed.
Deep condition for 10 mins plus
Rinse with cool water


How often do you wash your hair?
2x a week, but 1x occasionally. 2x is better to keep my hair more voluminous though

What are your favourite products?
OGX Biotin and collagen shampoo and conditioner, the L’Oréal elvive damage erasing balm, Hask hair oils, OGX water drop detangler spray, and Hask dry shampoos

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Ogx Biotin & collagen

What conditioner are you currently using?
For non-deep conditioning I use the OGX Biotin and collagen or coconut oil conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes but only the ends, I use the Hask Argan oil treatments

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Nope! Much too many product for my hair

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I use the L’Oréal Elvive Damage erasing balm in the tub! The best deep conditioner by far :) so underrated!

How do you wear your hair on most days?
In a high pony or braid a majority of the time

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I NEVER use blow dryers..too drying and damaging. I do love using house fans that blow cool air

Do you use sulphates?
On clarifying days which is only 2x a month

Do you use cones?
Yes my hair loves them. So great for detangling, protection and overall gloss and sheen ❤️

Comb or brush?
Wet brush or tangle teezer

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Wash as little as possible and let your natural oils do it’s thing! Preferably 2x a week. Your scalp oil is like fertilizer so massage in daily :)

I really like your routine for your length of hair! It sounds very simple. Your length is my goal length. I was thinking about giving Loreal EVIVE products a try. I've heard some good reviews out it. I don't pre-poo my hair will oil either. I used to many years ago but I've stopped because of laziness. :) But many years ago it used to help me with growth and keeping my hair well-moisturized. I do agree with the tip on washing less for faster hair growth. I don't use shampoo with sulfates in it everyday. I only shampoo my hair once a week, and the rest of the week I co-wash. I also wear my hair up the majority of the time but I also love wearing it down too, and yes I also use cones on my hair as well. MY hair also loves them too.

meteor
March 4th, 2019, 07:23 PM
What is your current length?
Mid-calf

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Double-shampoo and lots and lots of conditioner. I also do scalp-only washes to tide me over between full washes - while keeping length dry (braided and bunned and covered with a plastic bag).

What are your favourite products?
I don't have any holy grail products, I don't think. tend to like a lot of Garnier products.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I'm rotating through a few products at the moment.

What conditioner are you currently using?
I'm rotating through a few products at the moment.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Only if I have time and can be bothered with the extra washing and lint troubles that tend to follow... I like all sorts of oils.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Rarely now (I used to do this more when my hair was much shorter), mostly with coconut oil or any other penetrating oil.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Not really. But I tend to use "deep conditioners" or "repairing conditioners" as my standard conditioner. The heavier the conditioner the better.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Always a braided bun. Currently, braided L-infinity bun, because the 2 loops on the left and right sides of the base spread the weight quite nicely and keep the structure securely contained.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes.

Do you use cones?
Yes.

Comb or brush?
Wooden wide tooth comb for general detangling and a Tangle Teezer - Thick & Curly edition - for tiny spiderwebby knots on finer strands.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
I'd focus on avoiding cuts that you don't particularly want/need, avoiding/minimizing damaging practices (heat treatments, chemical processing...), preventing damage where possible (immobilizing hair during sports, keeping hair contained and covered in windy/dusty environments, containing length and wearing silky materials to bed, minimizing manipulation and tangling with good quality detangling tools and hairtoys), accepting your hair in its natural state and avoiding impulsive decisions, since growing out long hair is playing the long game.

frostedeyes
March 6th, 2019, 03:41 PM
Hi, I’m new here.

What is your current length?
Tailbone length.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo, conditioner, protein power by Shea Moisture.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every 4-7 days.

What are your favourite products?
Anything by Shea Moisture. R and B from Lush.


What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Shea Moisture Black Caster Oil. (I use anything by their line and alternate between many different kinds of scents.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Same as abo
Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

How do you wear your hair on most days?

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Do you use sulphates?

Do you use cones?

Comb or brush?

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Ylva
April 10th, 2019, 02:59 PM
I thought to bump this thread in case anyone feels like replying. For some reason I just love reading this thread. :)

Pacific
April 11th, 2019, 12:53 AM
What is your current length?
TBL+

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo, Conditioner sometimes ROO

How often do you wash your hair?
Sometimes every day, sometimes once a week

What are your favourite products?
My all time favorite is Mane n Tail Original Conditioner.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Desert Essence Anti Breakage Shampoo, Lush Seanik, Pantene Classic Care

What conditioner are you currently using?
Mane n Tail Original Conditioner, Pantene Classic Care

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Emu Oil, Auromere Hair Oil, Heritage Store Aura Glow

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Yes

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Once or twice a month

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Orchid Bun, Cinnamon Bun, low pony tail.

Do you only air-dry your hair? yes

Do you use sulphates? yes, I alternate with sulphat free

Do you use cones? yes

Comb or brush?
I use a wide toothed comb every day and a brush once or twice a month.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Be patient, don't trim too often, be low on heat styling, chemical dyes, perms, relaxers and wear a protective updo.

gingerninja
April 11th, 2019, 02:13 PM
What is your current length? Tailbone + 1/2 inch

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) Co washing

How often do you wash your hair? Varies between 4 and 12 weeks

What are your favourite products? Superdrug essentials coconut conditioner and Dr organics Argan oil conditioner

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? If i do use shampoo Dr organics Tea tree works best

What conditioner are you currently using? Faith in nature coconut oil

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? I use coconut, argan and shea oil

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Yes before every wash

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? My regular conditioner

How do you wear your hair on most days? Up in an Lwb secured with a stick

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes

Do you use sulphates? Nope

Do you use cones? Nope

Comb or brush? Wide tooth comb

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Patience, frequent updo's and satin caps or pillowcases.

CampFireTiger
April 11th, 2019, 02:46 PM
There are so many things to be learned from this thread, especially when you're like me and are nowhere close to TBL and find this thread to be both a good reminder and educational. Since everyone is different and each routine has to be very individualized from who likes cones and sulfates, who uses what oil, etc, it's a lot for me to take in.
But the things that seem to stay mostly same are keeping your hair up and away from damage as often as possible, no heat, no dye, no bleach, keeping your hair moisturized in some way or another, washing as minimally as possible, and PATIENCE.
It also seems like a lot of people like Nature's Gate, Mane and Tail, and Herbal Essences Products. Now I just have to have the PATIENCE to not go out and buy all those products when I just bought Maui shampoo and conditioner to try...

eresh
April 11th, 2019, 03:02 PM
Oh I see I haven't replyed in this topic yet.
Here it goes:

What is your current length?
Calf

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo and conditioner

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week all my hair and in the middle of the week a scalpwash.

What are your favourite products?
Andrelon products and Inecto Coconut

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Andrelon KokosBoost shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?
Andrelon KokosBoost conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Once a week after a full wash I spray my toweldry hair with coconut oilspray (Andrelon KokosBoost line or Inecto Coconut line)

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bunned. Mostly a braided bun or a discbun, but I like to vary buns and hairtoys

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes, I always wash at night, then braid my hair and sleep on it. The next morning it is still damp, I renew the braid and bun it.
I rarely let my hair airdry with my hair down, my whole back would get wet

Do you use sulphates?
Yes SLES

Do you use cones?
No

Comb or brush?
Brush mostly, I use the TangleTeezer Wet Detangler on my dry and on my wet hair.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Protect it by bunning, but enjoy it down once in a while too.
S&D sometimes, don't trim too often or too much.
Benign neglect ;-)

leayellena
April 14th, 2019, 12:50 AM
What is your current length?
tbl+ or pre-class

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo and conditioner, co, wcc

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week

What are your favourite products?
balea and cien

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
balea oil repair intensive

What conditioner are you currently using?
some biocura shampoo I bought from aldi

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I oil my hair every day with argan or coconut oil

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bunned.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
Yes SLES, but if I go to sm I buy a sls-free poo ;)

Do you use cones?
not right now but then I have oils to make my hair manageable. maybe I will use cones again some day (?)

Comb or brush?
comb

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
buns are great, enjoy them.
S&D sometimes, don't trim too much (aka don't go to a hairdresser).
Benign neglect ;-)[/QUOTE]

hayheadsbird
May 19th, 2019, 07:22 AM
What is your current length? tailbone

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) WCC

How often do you wash your hair? about twice a week just now

What are your favourite products? Faithbin nature atm

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Faith in nature rose and neroli

What conditioner are you currently using? faith in nature rose and neroli/lavendar and geranium and trying out Herbal Essance Hello Hydration

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Ocxasuonallu, avocado or CJD spritz

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? no

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? not for a very long time

How do you wear your hair on most days? buns

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes.

Do you use sulphates? Yes. Was no sulphate's but tfyingbyhemmout again

Do you use cones? Yes. Was come free but trying them out again

Comb or brush? comb only these days

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Be patient. S&D as needed. Wear it up. Enjoy it and relax.

Dee94
July 7th, 2019, 10:06 PM
My favorite thread. :D

AuntyMiki
July 7th, 2019, 10:33 PM
My routine is to brush while dry with a cheap plastic pin brush (works best for me), wash twice, condition, towel dry and air dry once a week. I wear it down and free at night and bunned (spin pins only) during the day. I really need to wash it twice a week for scalp health.

AuntyMiki
July 7th, 2019, 10:47 PM
My hair is 41-1/2" long and I use cones. I wash with cheap shampoo once followed by a cheap knock off brand of Head and Shoulders followed by Tressamé conditioner. My hair seems to really like junk food. No oil. No deep conditioning. Likes sulfates, for some reason. It is coarse and super thick and very wavy/spirally.

Advice: Wear it up and protected 100% OF THE TIME (I take it down at night.)! I only trim 1" once a year because I like a nice clean, straight across hemline.

C_Bookworm
July 8th, 2019, 12:32 AM
What is your current length?
Tailbone

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo and condition

How often do you wash your hair?
Daily

What are your favourite products?
Wet brush
Biosilk silk therapy
Sebastian potion 9 leave-in

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I am currently rotating through all of these:
Auromere tulsi spice shampoo bar
Shea moisture rhassoul clay shampoo bar
Tressemme ultimate hydration
Korres rice and linden
Mane and tail

What conditioner are you currently using?
I randomly rotate through all of these:
Suave sun kissed strawberry
Suave waterfall mist
Herbal Essence smooth collection
Suave rose oil infusion
Matrix biolage ultra hydrasource

Neither my shampoos or conditioners are regular products. I rotate through whatever strikes me when I’m shopping or what happens to be on sale. Scent makes a huge difference to me.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Rarely. I have a couple oils that smell delightful (an amla Gold oil and a nightblooming oil), but I use them so infrequently that I’m not skilled with distributing the correct amount.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Rarely. I currently own Trader Joe’s Shea butter and coconut deep conditioner. I feel a bit like how I feel with face masks. Immediately after using them, I like the effect. I’m just not sure it makes any kind of lasting difference.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Long and loose to start with (I wash in the mornings and let it air dry). Once it’s dry, I usually throw it up in a LWB or a half up with a flexi and stick. Braid or bun for sleeping.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
Yes

Do you use cones?
Yes.

Comb or brush?
Brush. Comb works fine for me, it just takes longer, so I gravitate toward brush.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Have fun with it. Wear perfume. Let it blow in the wind. Whatever brings you joy and patience with the journey.

Ylva
October 3rd, 2019, 03:56 PM
I will bump this thread just for fun because I enjoy reading it. Maybe someone wants to update their answers or hasn’t yet replied.

MusicalSpoons
October 3rd, 2019, 04:22 PM
Updating since my previous post (https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=119652&page=18&p=3633724&viewfull=1#post3633724):

What is your current length?
Knee+

How do you wash your hair?
C-W-ROO-C

How often do you wash your hair? (same as before)
Full wash ~weekly
Scalp wash (keeping lengths dry) once a week, or every 2 days if I need to look presentable for a few consecutive days.

What are your favourite products?
Macadamia Oil conditioner (from £1 shop)
Faith in Nature BB Rose conditioner
Satin pillowcase
Satin bonnet
Hair forks

What shampoo are you currently using?
Dr Organic Aloe Vera shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?
Trying to work through my stash, but each wash I'll usually use the Macademia oil condish or Faith in Nature.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
ROO (rinse-out oil), using plant or nut oils (sweet almond my favourite so far). Baby oil also works for ROO. Babassu as pre-poo - miraculous results that I've not had with any other oil!

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Yes, overnight before a full wash.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
My first C sits for at least an hour before I wash; the results just from that tweak tell me it counts as deep conditioning ;)

[I]Pretty much same as before from here
How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bunned with a fork

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yup, but overnight which some people would consider to be a heinous crime :grin:

Do you use sulphates? (updated)
Nope. [Stupid scalp barely even tolerates sulphate-free, only found one shampoo it *likes*!]

Do you use cones?
Water-soluble cones, only in 1 conditioner. Otherwise no.

Comb or brush?
Comb for detangling, brush for making it look nice (e.g. for length shots).

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Once you've found a good, protective routine (including protective hairstyles) put it up and forget about it. Benign neglect means doing what your hair needs to stay healthy and otherwise not worrying about it :)

Dark40
October 3rd, 2019, 06:12 PM
Can anyone tell me what happened to Selkie? She has some really beautiful hair! I just curious to why she doesn't post on here anymore. Thanks!

AmaryllisRed
October 3rd, 2019, 06:40 PM
What is your current length?
Between tailbone and classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo the scalp then condition from neck down

How often do you wash your hair?
Three times a week

What are your favourite products?
Um... hair sticks?

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship

What conditioner are you currently using?
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
No

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No

How do you wear your hair on most days?
A braided bun.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
Yes

Do you use cones?
Yes

Comb or brush?
I use a wide-toothed comb right after washing only. Nothing else.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Put it up and forget about it.

All that's changed since January is the length-- past classic now. If it ain't broke... :)

Zesty
October 4th, 2019, 09:23 AM
All that's changed since January is the length-- past classic now. If it ain't broke... :)

Amen. I think having a good routine that you stick to is key to getting to longer lengths anyway.

My answers are not radically different. That being said, it's been almost exactly a year since my last answers and I feel like answering again. :)

What is your current length?

Fingertip/45.25"

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

I guess it would be WW(ROO)CC? :lol: I leave out the ROO if I did a heavy pre-poo oiling though.

How often do you wash your hair?

Usually twice a week, sometimes I go as long as a week.

What are your favourite products?

Herbal Essences rose conditioner and Vatika garlic mask come to mind first.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

I use Suave daily clarifying followed by Neutrogena T-Gel every time I wash.

What conditioner are you currently using?

For my first conditioner I use a mask, right now I'm using up my stash of Vatika garlic masks. I also like Shea Moisture masks. For my second I always use HE rose, I've pretty much stopped experimenting in that regard.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes, I use mineral oil-based amla oil for my ROO when I do that. As often as I can I'll do a heavy oiling before washing, and for that I'll use either the Vatika coconut oil, fractionated coconut oil, or sunflower oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Yes, see above.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

It depends on how you define it. I don't do a long one ever, but I do use a mask every wash and let it sit for a few minutes under a shower cap while I do other shower rituals.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

I make a deep side part, French rope braid my "bangs," then coil my hair into a lazy "cinnamon bun" and secure with two claw clips. I've stopped fighting simplicity and repetition in my hairstyles. :lol:

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yes. I own a hair dryer but rarely use it.

Do you use sulphates?

Yes.

Do you use cones?

Yes.

Comb or brush?

Brush. As I said last time I answered, I find that the flexibility of the bristles leads to less breakage than with a comb. Plus a brush makes my hair smoother and softer, and if I'm going to go to the trouble of detangling then I want it to have a nice effect. As an aside, I usually only brush my hair before a wash. It's pretty cooperative with just a little finger combing, even though I've been sleeping with it loose.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

I'll stick to my guns from last time and say: Treat it gently and have patience. But I'll throw in that you should make sure you enjoy your hair, otherwise you'll just end up chopping.

Siv
October 4th, 2019, 09:42 AM
For my first conditioner I use a mask, right now I'm using up my stash of Vatika garlic masks. I also like Shea Moisture masks. For my second I always use HE rose, I've pretty much stopped experimenting in that regard.



I usually do the conditioner first and mask after, and I never thought to try it differently. Have you tried doing the conditioner first and did you notice any difference??

Zesty
October 4th, 2019, 09:48 AM
I usually do the conditioner first and mask after, and I never thought to try it differently. Have you tried doing the conditioner first and did you notice any difference??

I don't remember what all steps I went through to settle on this (I get to the point where I just don't question my past self lol!) but the idea is to use the deep conditioner on freshly washed hair so that it can properly soak in, then use a silicone conditioner as a last step to sort of seal it all. :shrug: That's how I determine the order: non silicone and then silicone.

TatsuOni
October 4th, 2019, 10:21 AM
A few changes since last year.

What is your current length?
Mid thigh.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
CO.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every other week or less.

What are your favourite products?
NightBlooming or homemade. I don't have a favorite conditioner at the moment...

What conditioner are you currently using?
I'm both in the search of a new one and trying to make my own. The ones that I've found that my hair likes, are in so small packages that they only lasts two washes and are on the expensive side.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Favorite: NightBlooming ravens queen and Aurelia oil. I also use some more of her oils.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Not anymore.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Yes. I make my own deep conditioner.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bunned.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
No. I sometimes combine air drying with a hairdryer on a cool setting.

Do you use sulphates?
No.

Do you use cones?
No.

Comb or brush?
First a wide toothed wooden comb (fingers for tangles) and then a BBB.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Have fun, be patient and take your time finding out what works for YOUR hair :)

Siv
October 4th, 2019, 12:31 PM
I don't remember what all steps I went through to settle on this (I get to the point where I just don't question my past self lol!) but the idea is to use the deep conditioner on freshly washed hair so that it can properly soak in, then use a silicone conditioner as a last step to sort of seal it all. :shrug: That's how I determine the order: non silicone and then silicone.

Oh! Hah, actually my deep conditioner is the siliconey one and the conditioner is silicone free :laugh: great to see someone else doing things similar!


A few changes since last year.

What conditioner are you currently using?
I'm both in the search of a new one and trying to make my own. The ones that I've found that my hair likes, are in so small packages that they only lasts two washes and are on the expensive side.



What are some of the small/expensive ones that you've liked?

Ylva
October 4th, 2019, 03:51 PM
I usually do the conditioner first and mask after, and I never thought to try it differently. Have you tried doing the conditioner first and did you notice any difference??

I follow the same principle as Zesty, but when I was fully cone free, I did the heavier one last. But since you mention your mask being the Coney one, I'd also use that one last.

esfand
October 4th, 2019, 08:01 PM
There's no specific product or technique for me throughout the 5 years I have been growing my hip-length hair. However there ARE some things I put on repeat purchase (I only have a couple bottles at a time):

Cowboy Magic Rosewater Conditioner (good for hard water)
Earthly Delight Conditioner (smells amazing and the best overall conditioner for my hair)
Ion Absolute Perfection Booster Step 1, 2, 3 (apparently an Olaplex dupe, and it's great)
Head & Shoulder shampoos
Selsun Blue Salicylic Acid shampoo


Here are the things I did do often, like weekly, for the first 3 years but not regularly the past 2 years since I joined the military:

1. Hair masks. I got to buy good ones for $1 each at a local dollar store that sold discontinued products. I seriously miss that place (and California in general). I used to retail shop there all the time.
2. Oils. I liked sticking with animal fats and heavy greases that I got from cooking, like tallow, lard, coconut oil, Softee or Blue Magic hair dressing (which are primarily mineral oil and petroleum jelly). I used to use emu oil but haven't recently, and definitely thinking of getting back to it.
3. I also shampoo my hair twice every 2-3 days to really clean the scalp, idk how sustainable this is for hair health but I haven't noticed bad effects so far. I really want a clean scalp because I am afraid I am shedding more than I want to, and clean scalp is a healthy scalp.

I try to focus on protein, moisture, and hair bond repair (Olaplex). Whenever I have the cash, I get Olaplex products, or copycats which aren't exactly the same but still very good (like Ion's Absolute Perfection Booster). I personally prefer the feel of Ion's over Olaplex, though I doubt it does anything regarding hair bonds. But, results are results. I use sulfates and cones.

These days, I use baby oil gel to style my hair, and it contains aloe vera and mineral oil which makes for a pretty nice texture. My hair feels better after using these as hair dressing and pre-shampoo.

Things I don't do, which probably explains why I can get away with shampooing twice:
chemically process my hair (dye, bleach, perm)
use heat on it (but I do blowdry with cool setting)

TatsuOni
October 5th, 2019, 02:01 AM
Oh! Hah, actually my deep conditioner is the siliconey one and the conditioner is silicone free :laugh: great to see someone else doing things similar!



What are some of the small/expensive ones that you've liked?

Eilas (https://www.apotea.se/eilas-harbalsam-naturell-260-ml) and one from Maria Åkerberg (https://www.mariaakerberg.com/sv_SE/webshop/category/har-8).

Ophidian
January 27th, 2020, 07:20 AM
I can’t quite believe that I’m posting here! Time flies...

What is your current length?
Tailbone!

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?
Shampoo/2-in-1 on scalp only and conditioner on ends only.

How often do you wash your hair?
Twice a week.

What are your favourite products?
My only HG is Jason’s Dandruff Relief 2-in-1 (more like a sulfate-free cowash really—active ingredient is zinc).

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
The above, plus Avalon Anti-Dandruff Medicated Shampoo—active ingredient salicylic acid.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Whatever I have on hand—currently Desert Essence Coconut, Whole Blends Mystic Olive, and Giovanni Avocado and Olive Deep Treatment Mask.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes, coconut.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Sort of—I use a small amount on the ends almost every night.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Gibraltar bun with a fork or four small claw clips.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes.

Do you use sulphates?
No.

Do you use cones?
Very occasionally. The deep treatment mask I currently use as a conditioner sometimes has them. I only use it on the ends.

Comb or brush?
Fingers.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Treat it like a houseplant. Give it some water, don’t let your cat eat it, and mostly leave it alone to grow in its own sweet time :D

shelomit
January 27th, 2020, 02:34 PM
I'm in the midst of "sussing out" routines, but this is what it's like right now:

What is your current length? Mid-thigh.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) Currently CWC once a week with CO washes every few days. My washing routine is currently a little complex: oil-based pre-treatment overnight, rinse, add rinse-out oil and first conditioner, let sit for a long time, shampoo and rinse out the first conditioner, add second conditioner, let sit for a much shorter time, rinse with water, then vinegar rinse, then catnip dip. The vinegar rinse was recommended to me for frizz control, but I honestly think that it seemed to make a difference because I started it at about the same time that my hair finally recovered enough moisture to act "normal." I plan on subtracting that soon and see what the results are. The long-term goal is to get back to a much more hands-off routine, but I'm still working on getting my hair to stabilize before I start subtracting elements.

How often do you wash your hair? I shampoo once every week or ten days or so and clarify. . . IDK, every month or few months depending on what my hair is feeling like. The frequent CO washes are new and a bit of a hassle, but my hair is really liking them.

What are your favourite products? I swear by Aussie and have for many years. The thing I found recently and really like is the "new formula" Shea Moisture castor oil mask, but I'm not using it steadily as it's quite expensive by my standards. My main goal at the moment is imparting moisture, and my hair seems to like pretty much all the conditioners/masks I've thrown at it for that purpose.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? Cake, the volumizing one. (Since I've been moisturizing the heck out of my hair, I thought it would be good to experiment with a shampoo with some protein in it.) It's okay, but I've never had a shampoo I exactly loved. I find it's a little thin and I have to use more than I'm used to work it into my hair. I use Suave Clarifying every once in a while.

What conditioner are you currently using? First conditioning V01 Kiwi Lime, second conditioning Aussie Miracle Moist. I've also been throwing a ton of masks at my hair recently.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? My hair is iffy on oils and my scalp loathes them. I've been doing rinse-out oil for a couple months with good results now. I've also been putting a few drops of oil on my lengths after washing on the advice of a friend, but think I will discontinue as it's making my hair very "locky." Avocado oil in both cases. Once upon a time I did a lot of experimenting to see what oil worked well for my hair, and for the life of me I can't remember what I wound up using. The avocado is okay but not great.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? I've been getting good results using a curling cream containing coconut oil as a pre-wash treatment. Straight oil is a definite no-no.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Lord, like, all the time recently ; P A friend picked up a whole bunch of deep-conditioning packets on sale and gave them to me, so I've been working through a lot of different ones. The ones that seemed to take particularly well were Hask argan oil and the Garneir Fructis papaya thing. I also did my first experiment with a SMT, using glycerin instead of aloe vera gel and modifying the application process to work better in my super-dry climate (details are in the SMT thread). I was very happy with it and actually just mixed up my second, much larger batch today to keep using weekly or so.

How do you wear your hair on most days? Bun or occasionally a braid during the day (under headscarf), braids in a sleeping cap at night. For whatever reason I've been wearing more stick-based buns recently, but usually I waffle between sticks and pins. I've been slowly working on training my scalp so that I can "hinge" my hairdos in different places, and seem to finally have gotten to the point that I can wear high buns. After something like six months of struggle, I'm finally seeing differences. This has had the unexpected side effect that I can now apparently sleep wearing a bun (right on top of my head)! I honestly do not know what to do with this information, lol.

Do you only air-dry your hair? Nothing on planet earth can make my hair dry faster, seemingly--so that's a yes, sometimes for more than twenty-four hours at a time.

Do you use sulphates? Not in my weekly shampoo at the moment, but my hair/scalp doesn't seem to care either way.

Do you use cones? Yes (second conditioner but not first, as I figure they would mostly wind up washing down the drain rather than helping me detangle).

Comb or brush? Finger-detangling followed by horn comb. I use a bristle brush, but don't really detangle with brushes.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? I haven't been actively trying to grow my hair longer in at least a decade. Don't accidentally burn it off--?

Dark40
January 27th, 2020, 06:05 PM
I'm in the midst of "sussing out" routines, but this is what it's like right now:

What is your current length? Mid-thigh.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) Currently CWC once a week with CO washes every few days. My washing routine is currently a little complex: oil-based pre-treatment overnight, rinse, add rinse-out oil and first conditioner, let sit for a long time, shampoo and rinse out the first conditioner, add second conditioner, let sit for a much shorter time, rinse with water, then vinegar rinse, then catnip dip. The vinegar rinse was recommended to me for frizz control, but I honestly think that it seemed to make a difference because I started it at about the same time that my hair finally recovered enough moisture to act "normal." I plan on subtracting that soon and see what the results are. The long-term goal is to get back to a much more hands-off routine, but I'm still working on getting my hair to stabilize before I start subtracting elements.

How often do you wash your hair? I shampoo once every week or ten days or so and clarify. . . IDK, every month or few months depending on what my hair is feeling like. The frequent CO washes are new and a bit of a hassle, but my hair is really liking them.

What are your favourite products? I swear by Aussie and have for many years. The thing I found recently and really like is the "new formula" Shea Moisture castor oil mask, but I'm not using it steadily as it's quite expensive by my standards. My main goal at the moment is imparting moisture, and my hair seems to like pretty much all the conditioners/masks I've thrown at it for that purpose.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? Cake, the volumizing one. (Since I've been moisturizing the heck out of my hair, I thought it would be good to experiment with a shampoo with some protein in it.) It's okay, but I've never had a shampoo I exactly loved. I find it's a little thin and I have to use more than I'm used to work it into my hair. I use Suave Clarifying every once in a while.

What conditioner are you currently using? First conditioning V01 Kiwi Lime, second conditioning Aussie Miracle Moist. I've also been throwing a ton of masks at my hair recently.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? My hair is iffy on oils and my scalp loathes them. I've been doing rinse-out oil for a couple months with good results now. I've also been putting a few drops of oil on my lengths after washing on the advice of a friend, but think I will discontinue as it's making my hair very "locky." Avocado oil in both cases. Once upon a time I did a lot of experimenting to see what oil worked well for my hair, and for the life of me I can't remember what I wound up using. The avocado is okay but not great.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? I've been getting good results using a curling cream containing coconut oil as a pre-wash treatment. Straight oil is a definite no-no.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Lord, like, all the time recently ; P A friend picked up a whole bunch of deep-conditioning packets on sale and gave them to me, so I've been working through a lot of different ones. The ones that seemed to take particularly well were Hask argan oil and the Garneir Fructis papaya thing. I also did my first experiment with a SMT, using glycerin instead of aloe vera gel and modifying the application process to work better in my super-dry climate (details are in the SMT thread). I was very happy with it and actually just mixed up my second, much larger batch today to keep using weekly or so.

How do you wear your hair on most days? Bun or occasionally a braid during the day (under headscarf), braids in a sleeping cap at night. For whatever reason I've been wearing more stick-based buns recently, but usually I waffle between sticks and pins. I've been slowly working on training my scalp so that I can "hinge" my hairdos in different places, and seem to finally have gotten to the point that I can wear high buns. After something like six months of struggle, I'm finally seeing differences. This has had the unexpected side effect that I can now apparently sleep wearing a bun (right on top of my head)! I honestly do not know what to do with this information, lol.

Do you only air-dry your hair? Nothing on planet earth can make my hair dry faster, seemingly--so that's a yes, sometimes for more than twenty-four hours at a time.

Do you use sulphates? Not in my weekly shampoo at the moment, but my hair/scalp doesn't seem to care either way.

Do you use cones? Yes (second conditioner but not first, as I figure they would mostly wind up washing down the drain rather than helping me detangle).

Comb or brush? Finger-detangling followed by horn comb. I use a bristle brush, but don't really detangle with brushes.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? I haven't been actively trying to grow my hair longer in at least a decade. Don't accidentally burn it off--?

Hi! What an excellent way of describing how long your hair is now, your whole routine, and the tips on how you grew your hair to tailbone length! I'm with you on that note about Aussie hair products....they are also my favorite too! Especially, the Aussie Mega Moist one. I also CO wash at times too. Your length is the goal I'm trying to achieve. I have said when I first joined here that hip length was my goal but I've changed it to mid-thigh length. Or, I'll grow to terminal length....or, just see how long it can grow.

Natalia_A00
January 28th, 2020, 09:26 AM
Well, I just reached tailbone length so... Here we go!

What is your current length? Tailbone length.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) Regular shampoo, then conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair? Not a very popular thing, but once every other day. My scalp is very oily. Sometimes every 2 days.

What are your favourite products? Tresemmé intense hydration mask. Not sure if you can find this specific product outside my country (Spain) but it's my all time favorite. Leaves my hair super smooth. White container, black lid. This one in this link: https://www.tresemme.com/es/productos/mascarilla/mascarilla-hidratacion-intensa.html

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy. Also, I like Giovanni 50/50 Balanced shampoo, but this one is very expensive. At least the ones I can find on Amazon.

What conditioner are you currently using? Giovanni 50/50 balanced hydrating conditioner.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Sometimes, not much anymore. I use coconut oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? None.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Yes, I deep condition my hair with hair masks once a week or so. I use Tresemmé Intense Hydration mask, Neutrogena Triple Moisture mask, L'Oreal Mythic Oil Hair mask, Belessa Honey Hair mask. Link: https://soysuper.com/p/mascarilla-con-extracto-de-miel-y-jalea-real-para-cabellos-danados-belessa-400-ml. Also, Cosmia Collections Argain Oil Hair mask.
***Sometimes I use the famous Snowymoon's hydrating treatment (aloe vera gel + silicone free conditioner + honey), fermented rice water, and other natural masks, if that day I have the patience to make them.

How do you wear your hair on most days? Braided (two braids -pigtail braids-, side braid, or English braid), or I just wear it down.

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes, always.

Do you use sulphates? Yes, I do. I think they do no harm to my hair. I haven't tried a lot of sulfate free shampoos though.

Do you use cones? Yes but I have some silicone free products (not many).

Comb or brush? Both. First comb, then brush.

****
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
It's more about what you SHOULDN'T do. No dyes, no bleach, avoid heat (hair dryer) and don't flat iron your hair often. Keeping it up (buns, braids) will help a lot, since you won't get as many tangles, which can damage your hair. Sleep with braids too, you'll avoid knots and tangles. Wide tooth combs are nice for detangling before brushing your hair (you can use it in the shower, or when your hair's still wet. Keep in mind that your hair is more fragile when wet). Make sure your hair is hydrated. I would recommend trimming the ends at least once every 6 months or so. Don't listen to people who tell you that you should cut it every 2-3 months. If you take care of it you can stretch that period of time A LOT. It's been 7 months since I last cut my hair and it looks perfectly fine!
Extra tips: Some people use satin or silk pillows as they are more "hair friendly." Others use sleeping caps. Also, try to figure out what works for YOUR hair. Maybe sulfates are fine for you, while for others they're awful. Listen to your hair, since what may be good for the majority could not work for you. The methods, advice and routines you can find here or in other places are really nice, but don't get frustrated if they are not your thing. After all, it's your own and personal hair journey!

Dark40
January 28th, 2020, 10:22 AM
Well, I just reached tailbone length so... Here we go!

What is your current length? Tailbone length.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) Regular shampoo, then conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair? Not a very popular thing, but once every other day. My scalp is very oily. Sometimes every 2 days.

What are your favourite products? Tresemmé intense hydration mask. Not sure if you can find this specific product outside my country (Spain) but it's my all time favorite. Leaves my hair super smooth. White container, black lid. This one in this link: https://www.tresemme.com/es/productos/mascarilla/mascarilla-hidratacion-intensa.html

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy. Also, I like Giovanni 50/50 Balanced shampoo, but this one is very expensive. At least the ones I can find on Amazon.

What conditioner are you currently using? Giovanni 50/50 balanced hydrating conditioner.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Sometimes, not much anymore. I use coconut oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? None.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Yes, I deep condition my hair with hair masks once a week or so. I use Tresemmé Intense Hydration mask, Neutrogena Triple Moisture mask, L'Oreal Mythic Oil Hair mask, Belessa Honey Hair mask. Link: https://soysuper.com/p/mascarilla-con-extracto-de-miel-y-jalea-real-para-cabellos-danados-belessa-400-ml. Also, Cosmia Collections Argain Oil Hair mask.
***Sometimes I use the famous Snowymoon's hydrating treatment (aloe vera gel + silicone free conditioner + honey), fermented rice water, and other natural masks, if that day I have the patience to make them.

How do you wear your hair on most days? Braided (two braids -pigtail braids-, side braid, or English braid), or I just wear it down.

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes, always.

Do you use sulphates? Yes, I do. I think they do no harm to my hair. I haven't tried a lot of sulfate free shampoos though.

Do you use cones? Yes but I have some silicone free products (not many).

Comb or brush? Both. First comb, then brush.

****
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
It's more about what you SHOULDN'T do. No dyes, no bleach, avoid heat (hair dryer) and don't flat iron your hair often. Keeping it up (buns, braids) will help a lot, since you won't get as many tangles, which can damage your hair. Sleep with braids too, you'll avoid knots and tangles. Wide tooth combs are nice for detangling before brushing your hair (you can use it in the shower, or when your hair's still wet. Keep in mind that your hair is more fragile when wet). Make sure your hair is hydrated. I would recommend trimming the ends at least once every 6 months or so. Don't listen to people who tell you that you should cut it every 2-3 months. If you take care of it you can stretch that period of time A LOT. It's been 7 months since I last cut my hair and it looks perfectly fine!
Extra tips: Some people use satin or silk pillows as they are more "hair friendly." Others use sleeping caps. Also, try to figure out what works for YOUR hair. Maybe sulfates are fine for you, while for others they're awful. Listen to your hair, since what may be good for the majority could not work for you. The methods, advice and routines you can find here or in other places are really nice, but don't get frustrated if they are not your thing. After all, it's your own and personal hair journey!

Hi! Congratulations on reaching TBL! :) I was reading your post of your routine....I thought that it is excellent!!! I really like reading different people's favorite hair products! The Tresemme Intense Hydration Mask sounds like a really good product! I would really like to give it a try. I love using different deep conditioner and hair masks for deep conditioning. Especially, moisturizing conditioners. I also enjoyed reading your tips you gave on how your grew TBL hair. Some really great tips! I totally agree with you on those tips.

Milady_DeWinter
January 30th, 2020, 01:24 AM
What is your current length? Tailbone +

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) Avocado oil after shampoo, and before conditioner. Nightblooming Panacea/Freya on damp hair with a few (6-7) drops of avocado oil to seal the moisture just after.

How often do you wash your hair? 2 or 3 times a week.

What are your favourite products? My fav hairmask is the ultimate Blends with Castor Oil and Maple, left my hair super moisturized and the smell is heavenly. I also adore Nightblooming's anything: hair oils and saves are my to-go products. About the shampo, I really like the Garnier Ultra Doux 5 Plants.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? ICON Hydration Drench Moisturizing Shampoo.

What conditioner are you currently using? 3MM Aussie hair mask, got it in a offer and is pretty good for my hair too.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Yes, both while washing just before putting on the conditioner, and also on damp hair: a few (6-7) drops to seal the moisture just after. I adore Nightblooming's oils, but I can go with avocado or almond oil. Coconut is THE WORST for me.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Nop, just after shampoo as indicated.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Yes, once a week or every 2 weeks, I left the hairmask over 20 minutes; also love tea rinses: rooibos, hibiscus, mint, black tea or chamomile along with some drops of essential oils: mint, lavender, etc. I also use gelatin masks once a month.

How do you wear your hair on most days? In buns or braided most of the time with hairsticks, forks, flexis, Ficcares... Sometimes loose (once a week or so).

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes, also use the hairdryer in cold mode.

Do you use sulphates? Yes, but I use very little shampoo always.

Do you use cones? Yep, my hair loves them.

Comb or brush? Brush, ONLY my Thick and Curly Tangle Teezer.

****
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

I left here a sum up of my routine instead:

- Avocado oil after shampoo, and before conditioner. Nightblooming Panacea/Freya on damp hair with a few (6-7) drops of avocado oil to seal the moisture just after.
- Gave up heat, but I use my hairdryer in cold mode.
- NO BLEACH OR DYES.
- I try to wash my hair 2-3 times a week. On washing day I wear my hair loose or in a half up; the other days it's bunned/braided.
- I try to avoid shampoo, and usually just do WCC. My fav shampoo is Garnier Ultra Doux 5 Plants.
- I slightly oil my hair ends almost everyday with avocado oil or light Nightblooming's oils.
- I do a side braid to sleep on.
- Tangle Teezer lover, I use the one for curly/thick hair.
- Tea rinses once a week: rooibos, hibiscus, mint, black tea or chamomile along with some drops of essential oils: mint, lavender, etc.

GoddesJourney
January 30th, 2020, 06:29 AM
esfand, Did you use a lot of anti dandruff stuff before the military? I found I got dandruff from having my head covered all day in the heat (it has never quite gone away and I alternate TJ's tea tree shampoo to control it).

Side note: my husband tells me they just relaxed the regs a bit on bun size so they don't have to cram their hair so tight. I guess the lady higher ups got tired of headaches and traction alopecia!

Dark40
January 30th, 2020, 10:42 AM
What is your current length? Tailbone +

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) Avocado oil after shampoo, and before conditioner. Nightblooming Panacea/Freya on damp hair with a few (6-7) drops of avocado oil to seal the moisture just after.

How often do you wash your hair? 2 or 3 times a week.

What are your favourite products? My fav hairmask is the ultimate Blends with Castor Oil and Maple, left my hair super moisturized and the smell is heavenly. I also adore Nightblooming's anything: hair oils and saves are my to-go products. About the shampo, I really like the Garnier Ultra Doux 5 Plants.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? ICON Hydration Drench Moisturizing Shampoo.

What conditioner are you currently using? 3MM Aussie hair mask, got it in a offer and is pretty good for my hair too.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? Yes, both while washing just before putting on the conditioner, and also on damp hair: a few (6-7) drops to seal the moisture just after. I adore Nightblooming's oils, but I can go with avocado or almond oil. Coconut is THE WORST for me.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Nop, just after shampoo as indicated.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Yes, once a week or every 2 weeks, I left the hairmask over 20 minutes; also love tea rinses: rooibos, hibiscus, mint, black tea or chamomile along with some drops of essential oils: mint, lavender, etc. I also use gelatin masks once a month.

How do you wear your hair on most days? In buns or braided most of the time with hairsticks, forks, flexis, Ficcares... Sometimes loose (once a week or so).

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes, also use the hairdryer in cold mode.

Do you use sulphates? Yes, but I use very little shampoo always.

Do you use cones? Yep, my hair loves them.

Comb or brush? Brush, ONLY my Thick and Curly Tangle Teezer.

****
Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

I left here a sum up of my routine instead:

- Avocado oil after shampoo, and before conditioner. Nightblooming Panacea/Freya on damp hair with a few (6-7) drops of avocado oil to seal the moisture just after.
- Gave up heat, but I use my hairdryer in cold mode.
- NO BLEACH OR DYES.
- I try to wash my hair 2-3 times a week. On washing day I wear my hair loose or in a half up; the other days it's bunned/braided.
- I try to avoid shampoo, and usually just do WCC. My fav shampoo is Garnier Ultra Doux 5 Plants.
- I slightly oil my hair ends almost everyday with avocado oil or light Nightblooming's oils.
- I do a side braid to sleep on.
- Tangle Teezer lover, I use the one for curly/thick hair.
- Tea rinses once a week: rooibos, hibiscus, mint, black tea or chamomile along with some drops of essential oils: mint, lavender, etc.

Hi! Thank you for sharing your routine!!! It sounds like a really great routine! I also need to wash my hair 2 or 3 times a week too. I also need to use sulfates too but not too much shampoo either. I try to use just conditioners more often but when I do...that's when I use clarifying shampoos to get rid of product build-up. I really like your lil tips you give on how you achieved growing TBL hair!!! I think it is really helpful for others!

Ylva
March 11th, 2020, 12:46 PM
It was very interesting reading about your routine, Milady! I had no idea about it but I'd often wondered, however I didn't dare to ask you about it specifically because that would've been too random and maybe creepy. :D

squirrrel
March 11th, 2020, 01:44 PM
Hey. This is a great thread; so much information. Useful reference tool. Love the variety of routines and ideas. I think I shall find myself returning on and off as I edit my routine to better look after my own slowly growing hair.

menninkäinen
March 12th, 2020, 12:28 PM
What is your current length? - Almost classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) - Shampoo, sometimes CWC

How often do you wash your hair? - Two times a week. Sometimes I use rye flour as a dry shampoo.

What are your favourite products? - I try not to rely too much on products, I want to focus on what I do/don't do to my hair to keep it healthy.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? - Well they are Finnish/Estonian brands, but I've been using XZ shampoos and conditioners for a some years. Now I'm trying a Nurme shampoo bar for oily hair

What conditioner are you currently using? - Again Finnish :D XZ and Organic shop. With my new shampoo bar I've been using just coconut oil and apple cider vinegar rinse.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? - Coconut oil :p I've been using it for 3 years.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? - Yes! Not every time I wash my hair, but often.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? - I use hair mask like once a month, I think it's Garnier with almond and argan oil.

How do you wear your hair on most days? - Buns made with U pins (I want to believe they are more gentle to my hair than bobby pins lol). If I'm just home for the whole day I braid my hair (gently with a ribbon :p). I also have hair sticks, but I lost my favorite stick :rolleyes:

Do you only air-dry your hair? - Always. I wash my hair on Wednesday and Sunday nights, when I'm not going anywhere, ~4 hours before I go to sleep. And there it dries.

Do you use sulphates? - Yes

Do you use cones? - I don't mind them in my conditioner

Comb or brush? - I gently finger comb my tangles. And I have a boar bristle brush for smoothing and overall scalp/hair care.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? - Just let it grow :D Prevent damage (for me it means I never wear my hair down)

JennGalt
March 12th, 2020, 08:53 PM
What is your current length?
TBL+ stretched after a recent trim, ~TBL dry most days. On wash day my curls shrink up to just brush BCL, but there’s not a lot of space between those milestones on short little me.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I alternate WCC and co-washing (well, C-DC).

How often do you wash your hair?
~Weekly; I only use shampoo ~twice a month.

What are your favourite products?
Hm. Lots. I like the Garnier Hair Food masks, Live Clean conditioners, SM JBCO masque, catnip tea, AVJ, Aussie Instant Freeze gel, and KCKT. I don’t use all of those at one time, just whichever I have on hand that would best suit my goal at that particular moment.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I often use body washes :o Many shampoos have ingredients that trigger scalp eczema or bad hair behavior. Currently using one by Love Beauty & Planet (the rose scented one). I like Shea Moisture’s Daily Hydration Shampoo though.


What conditioner are you currently using?
Live Clean Argan Oil Restorative conditioner, Garnier Hair Food Mask (Aloe), Raw Sugar Bounce Back hair masque. I also use the Live Clean as a leave in, usually on damp hair.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Not as much anymore; I used to have to daily to control scalp eczema and hair misbehavior before I booted glycerin from my leave ins and found some cleansers that play nicely with my picky scalp. My hair likes most oils. I still apply coconut oil to my scalp when needed.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
I haven’t in quite a while. My hair loved peanut oil as a pre-poo, though.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Every time I wash. I use whatever I have on hand, typically Garnier Hair Food masks or Shea Mousture JBCO masque, or Live Clean conditioners with a little honey and oil added.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Braided when drying, braided when trying to preserve curls, in a LWB held with a wooden stick or fork most other times. Braided or in a high Gibraltar bun to sleep. I try wearing it down sometimes, but it usually gets in my way pretty quickly.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Mostly. In the summer I use sunlight to help dry. This winter I had to sit in front of the space heater a few times when it refused to dry. I use a king-size microfiber pillow case as a turbie.

Do you use sulphates?
NO. NEVER. They trigger severe eczema on my scalp and hands.

Do you use cones?
Debatable. Shea Moisture’s JBCO line and Aussie Instant Freeze gel have cone-like polymers in them. But regular cones cause weird buildup for me that is very difficult to remove, so I avoid them at all costs.

Comb or brush?
Wet brush. Only in the shower with lots of slippery conditioner. Otherwise I just fingercomb.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Simplify your routine and make it as cheap as is practical; it will be an expensive PITA to maintain a routine with tons of steps when your hair is longer. Also find cheap conditioners if your hair requires a lot of the stuff like mine does. Make sure your nutrition is good. Learn about porosity if you’re having weird hair trouble or live in an arid place; it was a game changer for me, as my hair is naturally extremely porous and doesn’t tolerate strong humectants well. And of course: put it up and forget about it.

Milady_DeWinter
March 13th, 2020, 02:22 AM
It was very interesting reading about your routine, Milady! I had no idea about it but I'd often wondered, however I didn't dare to ask you about it specifically because that would've been too random and maybe creepy.


¡Thank you Dark and Ylva! :flower:

Ylva, of COURSE I wouldn't have thought it was strange if you had asked me! It is a hair forum after all, and I'm quite sure that you in particular are not a creepy guy writing from a cabin in Pakistan. I'm happy to read that my post satisfied your curiosity somehow :) Please feel free to ask anything else you might want to know :o


As an update, the routine I posted is what I try to follow, but I'm not super serious about it. So I can go 2-3 months without a gelatin mask, as I've been now, and I'm using tea rinses way less now - like 1 or 2 a month at most, and mostly because of the smell. I purchased geranium and jazmine essence oils and I love those smells on my hair.

Ah! Sometimes I also like to do beer rinses, those are just awesome for my hair, add sooo much shine. I just pick very cheap beer for it and open the can 6+ hours before using it. I love the shine it adds to my hair! I just use it as a rinse, left it soaking in an updo for 10 minutes, and rinse again with plenty of water. Voilà! The beer smell dissapears. I do it from once a month up up to every 3 months.

jenn14
March 17th, 2020, 11:13 AM
What is your current length?
I'm about 2 inches away from classic. My hair is mostly straight with a bit of wave and maybe a little bit thicker than normal.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I CWC, with a pre-poo oil treatment most of the time.

How often do you wash your hair?
I prefer to wash twice a week, I'll wash it a third time though if i really need it.

What are your favourite products?
I really like Leonor Greyl shampoos, Qhemet Biologics leave in's, and Hempz conditioners.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Leonor Greyl shampoo for oily roots and dry ends

What conditioner are you currently using?
Hempz conditioner for both before and after I shampoo

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
I usually mix coconut oil and olive oil together as a hot oil treatment before washing, helped so much with dry ends. I'll use olive oil or leave in creams between washes on my ends and length if it's looking a little dry.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Yes, coconut and olive oil mixed together. My hair loves olive oil. I heat the oil to melt the coconut oil and apply a generous amount of warm oil to my length then put it up for a few hours.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Not really. I occasionally use a hair mask as a conditioner.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
I wear it up in a LWB with a hair stick most days and in a braided french pinless bun for work.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I use a hairdryer for about 3-5 minutes to get my hair from really damp to kinda damp.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes, but i don't pay too much attention to it.

Do you use cones?
Cones are often in my conditioner but not in my leave in. I try not to pay too much attention to it though, my hair likes just about anything.

Comb or brush?
Brush almost always. I do own a comb and use it very rarely.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Put it up! Oil the ends if they're dry. Only trim when you need to.

Seeshami
March 17th, 2020, 06:52 PM
Classic eh. Well we are mid calf now on the way to ankle. New answers are in the quote for fun.


What is your current length?
Can I call this classic. Almost there but not quite.

mid calf

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Condition my dye damaged hair, shampoo roots, condition ends.

pretty much the same but now I commit the cardinal sin of brushing conditioner through my hair while in the shower

How often do you wash your hair?
Every two or three days.

Naughty Mess says, "entirely too often"
Generally I try to skip Monday and Tuesday. Wash Wednesday, and try to aim for Saturday but if he gets too messy there are washes added for oil control

What are your favourite products?*
Argan oil, shea, henna on the ends

well well well what have we here. I love suave with Shea in it, redkin all soft mega, pulp riot colors, suave coconut, vo5 conditioner in any flavor for base conditioning masks, all sorts of oils that are part of the secret hair crack recipe. Sometimes, old spice because I want to be feared and feel powerful.
Naughty Mess says, "oh that's so not why, wolfsbane smells like fruit snacks."

He's not lying. I think it does and I do enjoy it.


What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Organix argan cream. I am not in love.

what the hell was that? Wow so unimpressive I seriously don't remember it. Anyways, I use shampoo that says it's for breakage, color, or smells like fruit snacks

What conditioner are you currently using?
Same brand but it is not mind blowing.

I DONT KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT ME! Seriously no recollection. I use conditioner that is for breakage or color. Sometimes I go wild and get moisturizing or protein. And Emily is so sweet and gets me Redkin for Christmas and I use that for really special days.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes I do. Shea, evo, or argan

yeah but most certainly not that mix. Wtf were you even doing past self? Seriously wtf?

The naughty mess says, "and you wondered why I wanted you to transplant me."

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?*
Once a month.

.......... Okay I miss that. Often enough to know that isn't enough now and infrequent enough to not really remember.

The naughty mess says, "I get drugs almost every 10 days. Ish. Sometimes she's a scrooge"

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Twice to three times a month right now (winter) suave shea and almond oil I think. I have to go get some so I am not sure Mess drank it all.

I still love that conditioner and I kinda deep condition every wash. I put conditioner in first thing and wash myself and my face before I shampoo my roots and rinse, condition and rinse

How do you wear your hair on most days?
A simple untwisted cinabun

who is this person posting under my screen name in the past?
A twisted knot bun, hot mess roll, or a disk bun, but they are all a **** show.

The naughty mess says, "her coworkers pull out the fancy topper sticks so she tries to hide too small sticks and it doesn't matter. I ESCAAAAPE"

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Squeeze it out with one towel and floof it with another then air dry.

Well past me wasn't wrong about everything. This is, exactly the same. Emily is allowed to blow dry and curl my hair.

Do you use sulphates?
I do. I don't check the labels because Mess is evil on or off of his drugs.

there are labels? Still not checking. And I feel like I can chortle around about my hair drugs if I feel it's needed. Because it's past my knees. So there.

Do you use cones?
Yes same reason.

bwahahahaha

Comb or brush?
both. But generally a brush. Mess is to fat to have the time and patience to comb.

F Combs. I don't have time for that crap. Unless Emily asks me to detangle my hair and hands me a comb. The hair stylist gets what she wants, I don't question her judgement, I do what I am told

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Trims are the devil. S&d a necessary evil. Stop measuring and smell the roses.

trims are fine. Shut up past self. S and D is stupid and I have NO IDEA how I typed that without hell freezing over. The last bit, smartest thing I ever typed in this board.

Dee94
April 13th, 2020, 10:42 AM
Bump - my favorite thread on here. Hopefully someday I can answer these questions!

Dark40
April 13th, 2020, 11:00 AM
Bump - also my favorite thread on here too. I also hope that someday I can answer these questions too!

Ylva
April 13th, 2020, 11:35 AM
I'll answer in a couple of months! :)

Too bad I didn't answer the survey last time I was at TBL, would've been nice to compare, but oh well.

purple_omelette
April 30th, 2020, 09:43 PM
I guess I qualify to answer these, even though it feels like I was waist-length a second ago! :P (please bear in mind my routine does change every few months, as I get bored and want to start experimenting!)

What is your current length? - An inch or so under tailbone

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) - Sulphate-free shampoo, occasionally will co-wash for a few weeks

How often do you wash your hair? - Once a week now, but was sitting at every 4 days until last week when I decided to stretch washes

What are your favourite products? - The Garnier Fructis Hair Food range (especially banana!) and an unfortunately discontinued Tresemme Naturals conditioner

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? - Sukin Volumising Shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using? - Garnier Fructis conditioner (strength and shine) for normal hair

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? - Yes! I'm doing a weekly olive oil treatment at the moment (scalp, roots, the whole shebang)

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? - Yes, see above

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? - No

How do you wear your hair on most days? - Braided bun + hairstick, crown braid + pins, figure-8 bun + hairstick, or anything else I feel like :)

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes. I have a hairdryer which I use with a diffuser on the cold setting if I need to give my hair volume for any reason (I've only used it once)

Do you use sulphates? Occasionally

Do you use cones? Nope. Haven't in years.

Comb or brush? Wide-toothed wooden or plastic comb for detangling, tangle teezer for scalp massage and getting those last tangles. Used to have a BBB but I didn't like how it felt on my scalp.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? - As everyone else has said, patience <3 When you get the urge to cut, learn some new ways to wear your hair, buy a new hair mask, or learn a new type of braiding. The urge will pass :D

dvep
May 1st, 2020, 05:18 PM
What is your current length?
Barely at classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo bar + conditioner + leave in + flaxseed gel sometimes

How often do you wash your hair?
Ideally 2-3 times per week. I have SD so I really can't stretch it to long.

What are your favourite products?
Chagrin Valley shampoo bars and Trader Joe's Spa Nourish conditioner.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I'm finishing up an old Desert Essence lemon shampoo but I'll switch back to Chagrin Valley bars after this.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Trader Joe's Spa Nourish Conditioner

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Not anymore. Maybe some coconut oil on the ends, but rarely.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Nope. I have too much fallout with oil treatments so I stopped.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I'm still on the hunt for the perfect deep conditioner, but I did enjoy EcoSlay's Banana Cream.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Either loose or in a bun or braid (or braided bun).

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yep!

Do you use sulphates?
Nope

Do you use cones?
Nope

Comb or brush?
Comb, but I'd like to get another big, wide toothed wooden brush again.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Patience, no heat or dye, and only trim when you have damage. Resist trimming!

Ylva
June 3rd, 2020, 04:56 PM
Hey, I qualify to answer! It was kinda comical that for months, I was waiting patiently to qualify to answer this questionnaire and my plan was to do it the day I called tailbone, but then I ended up forgetting all about the thread for several days. :lol:

Too bad I didn't post here a year and a half ago when I was last at tailbone. It would've been fun to compare the answers!


What is your current length?
Tailbone!

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
WCC. I mostly use sulfate-y shampoos, generally on my scalp only but I clarify once or twice a week. My first conditioner is a heavy mask and the second one is a coney conditioner. I must admit that I've also triple conditioned a few times during the pandemic. I'm only this passionate about conditioning because I'm growing out bleached hair. :D

How often do you wash your hair?
Mostly every day or every other day these days, but sometimes I'll stretch it to three days or even longer if I simply can't bother or don't have time.

What are your favourite products?
Garnier Fructis Hair Food Papaya mask, Garnier Ultimate Blends Coconut Milk & Macadamia Oil conditioner, Pantene Repair & Protect conditioner, Garnier Fructis Aloe Hydra Bomb shampoo, Garnier Fructis Argan Oil & Almond Cream leave-in, L'Oréal Elvital Extraordinary Oil leave-in cream. Dang, that's a lot of favourite products!

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
A bunch of different ones, but I find myself using the Garnier Fructis Aloe Hydra Bomb one most frequently. I am on the lookout for a new holy grail shampoo right now.

What conditioner are you currently using?
Garnier Fructis Hair Food Papaya mask, Garnier Ultimate Blends Coconut Milk & Macadamia Oil conditioner, Pantene Repair & Protect conditioner, Shea Moisture JBCO mask.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Yes, I apply oil to my hair after the leave-in cream. I'm currently using a scalp oil by Natura Siberica as well as a NightBlooming oil blend.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Very rarely, I mostly cannot bother. Also, my hair accumulates buildup quite easily, so I actually want my shampoos to strip my hair where possible without needing to do a full clarifying wash.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I use a mask every time I wash my hair. Does that count? If not, then it surely counts that I often sit in the sauna with conditioner in my hair.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Loose when I'm at home and haven't needed to go anywhere. If I've had to leave the house, it might still be in a bun. Probably a cinnabun secured with Amish pins. My hair loves being in braids so I'll also wear those often, sometimes put up.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes. I do own a blowdryer but I last used it in June 2018 for my grandmother's funeral.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes!

Do you use cones?
Yes, but at the moment, only polymer-type, non-buildup ones.

Comb or brush?
Brush, a Tangle Teezer to be exact. I never really understood the comb hype.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Learn your hair's limits and respect them! Don't be hesitant to enjoy your hair at all points of the journey.

MusicalSpoons
June 3rd, 2020, 05:36 PM
Classic eh. Well we are mid calf now on the way to ankle. New answers are in the quote for fun.

Ah Seeshami you make me LOL :D And yep, what you're doing with your hair drugs is clearly working!!



A slight update to mine since 8 months ago, changes underlined:


Updating since my previous post (https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=119652&page=18&p=3633724&viewfull=1#post3633724):

What is your current length?
Calf

How do you wash your hair?
C-W-ROO-C

How often do you wash your hair?
Full wash ~weekly
Scalp wash (keeping lengths dry) once a week if absolutely need be (or every 2 days if I need to look presentable for a few consecutive days - rarely.)

What are your favourite products?
Macadamia Oil conditioner (from £1 shop)
Plant oils
Satin pillowcase
Satin bonnet
Hair forks

What shampoo are you currently using?
Dr Organic Tea Tree shampoo

What conditioner are you currently using?
Trying to work through my stash, but each wash I'll usually use the Macademia oil condish and currently a cone-free Garnier Ultimate Blends one, cranberry and argan. It's working well!

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
ROO (rinse-out oil), using plant or nut oils (grapeseed my favourite so far). Baby oil also works for ROO. Babassu and castor mix as pre-poo

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Yes, overnight before a full wash. [I may not have the energy to sustain that indefinitely but I want to try to keep it at least regular, even if it ends up twice or once a month.]

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
My first C sits for at least an hour before I wash; the results just from that tweak tell me it counts as deep conditioning ;)

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bunned with a fork

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yup, but overnight which some people would consider to be a heinous crime :grin:

Do you use sulphates?
Nope. [Stupid scalp barely even tolerates sulphate-free, only found one shampoo it *likes*!]

Do you use cones?
Water-soluble cones, only in 1 conditioner. Otherwise no.

Comb or brush?
Comb for detangling, brush for making it look nice (e.g. for length shots). Currently combing during the wash means I can go for a few days without needing to detangle again, which my hair prefers. Yay clumps!

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Once you've found a good, protective routine (including protective hairstyles) put it up and forget about it. Benign neglect means doing what your hair needs to stay healthy and otherwise not worrying about it :)

eringrows
June 6th, 2020, 03:45 PM
Such great posts!! I’ve read the entire thing! Haha! Interesting that A LOT of you guys use cones!!

auburntressed
June 11th, 2020, 12:36 AM
What is your current length?A little past tailbone currently. It was a bit past classic before I over-trimmed it. My routine between now and when my hair was at its longest hasn’t changed.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?) I bun my hair up with an acrylic stick when I get in the shower. When it’s time to wash my hair, I bend forward, soak my whole head, and then lather up my scalp. Then I rinse very well, and that is the end of my shower. I grab my hair turban and wrap my hair up first.

How often do you wash your hair? Every 3-4 days typically. Sometimes I’ll try to stretch longer either out of laziness or just to see if I can. My hair is a massive oil slick by day 3, however, so it’s hard.

What are your favourite products? Coconut oil is the holy grail of all skin and hair problems for me.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)? I just started using function of beauty. And by “just,” I mean I have used it twice so far. Before that, I was using Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special.

What conditioner are you currently using? I don’t use conditioner. Every time I try, my hair revolts.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use? I use coconut oil, though very sparingly when it comes to my hair.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment? Sometimes. If I do, it’s not so much pre-poo for the sake of my hair as it is for my scalp. I sometimes massage oil into my scalp to help soothe and hydrate it. But I only do it before a wash, because I don’t need to be walking around with even more grease on my head.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use? Nope.

How do you wear your hair on most days? Usually up. I have about a half dozen go-to styles that I can do fairly easily. I like to use hair sticks to secure them. I also use spin pins a lot.

Do you only air-dry your hair? Yes. In fact, I’ve never even owned a blow dryer. My mom had one when I was growing up, but I never used it on myself. And I never got one for myself after I left home either.

Do you use sulphates? Yes, though my current shampoo is sulphate free. I’ve never had an issue with sulfates.

Do you use cones? Yes. I have actually never bothered to check of my shampoos over the years had silicones or not. So I assume at least some of them have.

Comb or brush? I do both Comb for detangling, boar bristle brush for scalp massage and hair polishing. A boar bristle brush is probably the deciding factor in keeping my hair healthy.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer? Don’t trim. Keep up with the S&D, but every trim will set you back. If you feel you must trim, take a length shot first so you have a record of your longest achieved length before it disappears to your shears.

TatsuOni
June 18th, 2020, 11:54 AM
A few changes since last year, so I'll do this again.

What is your current length?
Mid thigh+ (Hoping to reach knee by the end of the year)

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Homemade "herbal washes". CO-washes after hendigo.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every other week or less. Mostly less.

What are your favourite products?
NightBlooming or homemade.

What conditioner are you currently using?
When I use conditioner I am currently using one from Maria Åkerberg.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Favorite: NightBlooming ravens queen and Aurelia oil.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Not anymore.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I use my own homemade hair mask.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Bunned or up in some other way, like a coronet braid.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
No. I sometimes combine air drying with a hairdryer on a cool setting.

Do you use sulphates?
No.

Do you use cones?
No.

Comb or brush?
First a wide toothed wooden comb (fingers for tangles) and then a BBB.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Have fun, be patient and take your time finding out what works for YOUR hair :)

Sora Rose
June 18th, 2020, 12:32 PM
I guess I qualify to answer this, but I don't know how I got here. I still feel like I'm HL ;).

What is your current length?
Tailbone.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Condition, shampoo, condition. I do not put conditioner on my scalp, and I don't put shampoo on my ends. The soap runs down anyway.

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week.

What are your favourite products?
I don't use any additional products.

What shampoo are you currently using?
Tresemme Moisture Rich

What conditioner are you currently using?
Tresemme Moisture Rich.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
No. My hair gets oily very fast, adding oil is always a disaster.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I don't deep condition.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
In a bun, usually Celtic Knot. I braid my hair when I work out, wrap it around my head, and put on a mop hat. At night I let my hair down and toss it above my pillow to sleep.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
No. My hair takes a million years to dry and rains all over the floor when wet, so I partly dry it with a hairdrier and let it dry out the rest of the way itself.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes.

Do you use cones?
No.

Comb or brush?
Both. I start with a wide-toothed comb, then use a wet brush for everything else. I do this once a day, and if my hair comes down, I only finger detangle. If there are tangles.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Patience and less haircuts. Also wearing hair up worked a charm for me, so I go for protection as well.

AmaryllisRed
June 18th, 2020, 04:44 PM
What is your current length?
Between tailbone and classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo the scalp then condition from neck down

How often do you wash your hair?
Three times a week

What are your favourite products?
Um... hair sticks?

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship

What conditioner are you currently using?
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
No

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No

How do you wear your hair on most days?
A braided bun.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
Yes

Do you use cones?
Yes

Comb or brush?
I use a wide-toothed comb right after washing only. Nothing else.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Put it up and forget about it.

What is your current length?
Between Fingertip and mid-thigh

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Shampoo the scalp then condition from neck down

How often do you wash your hair?
Two to three times a week

What are your favourite products?
Flexis and forks

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Herbal Essences bio:renew cucumber thingy (hurt my foot and not getting up to check)

What conditioner are you currently using?
Herbal Essences same flavor as shampoo. They stopped selling my LTR.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
No

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
No

How do you wear your hair on most days?
A braided bun.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
Yes

Do you use cones?
Yes

Comb or brush?
I use a wide-toothed comb after washing and occasionally before braiding.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Put it up and forget about it.

Siv
June 19th, 2020, 02:40 AM
What is your current length?
TBL or 100 cm, i.e. 39.4 inches

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Cocounut oil, SLS shampoo, deep conditioner, silicone conditioner
(OWCC?)

How often do you wash your hair?
When my hair looks dirty, i.e. after working out, or every other day in summer, less frequently during winter

What are your favourite products?
Right now, the new Herbal Essences range (it’s called “pure” here but I’ve seen pics where it’s called “bio:renew” also, maybe American?) It’s 90% “natural” but still has a silicone in it. Far from organic but better than nothing I suppose, it’s impossible to find organic WITH silicone.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
A Lush shampoo bar (SLS-based)

What conditioner are you currently using?
Shea Moisture Strengthen (etc.) Deep Conditioner (lots of protein!) and the HE argan conditioner from the pure range.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Coconut oil before washing

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
See above!

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
See above!

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Top knot lazy wrap bun

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes, except my fringe which I blow fry on a super hot setting haha

Do you use sulphates?
Yeees

Do you use cones?
Yeees

Comb or brush?
Tangle Teezer wet brush!

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Put it up and forget about it. Find products that work for you and your hair type, not someone else’s hair type!

knobbly
September 12th, 2020, 09:42 PM
Bumping this post as it’s my fav, it satisfies my nosy side.

Dark40
September 13th, 2020, 09:03 PM
What is your current length?
TBL+ stretched after a recent trim, ~TBL dry most days. On wash day my curls shrink up to just brush BCL, but there’s not a lot of space between those milestones on short little me.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I alternate WCC and co-washing (well, C-DC).

How often do you wash your hair?
~Weekly; I only use shampoo ~twice a month.

What are your favourite products?
Hm. Lots. I like the Garnier Hair Food masks, Live Clean conditioners, SM JBCO masque, catnip tea, AVJ, Aussie Instant Freeze gel, and KCKT. I don’t use all of those at one time, just whichever I have on hand that would best suit my goal at that particular moment.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
I often use body washes :o Many shampoos have ingredients that trigger scalp eczema or bad hair behavior. Currently using one by Love Beauty & Planet (the rose scented one). I like Shea Moisture’s Daily Hydration Shampoo though.


What conditioner are you currently using?
Live Clean Argan Oil Restorative conditioner, Garnier Hair Food Mask (Aloe), Raw Sugar Bounce Back hair masque. I also use the Live Clean as a leave in, usually on damp hair.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Not as much anymore; I used to have to daily to control scalp eczema and hair misbehavior before I booted glycerin from my leave ins and found some cleansers that play nicely with my picky scalp. My hair likes most oils. I still apply coconut oil to my scalp when needed.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
I haven’t in quite a while. My hair loved peanut oil as a pre-poo, though.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Every time I wash. I use whatever I have on hand, typically Garnier Hair Food masks or Shea Mousture JBCO masque, or Live Clean conditioners with a little honey and oil added.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Braided when drying, braided when trying to preserve curls, in a LWB held with a wooden stick or fork most other times. Braided or in a high Gibraltar bun to sleep. I try wearing it down sometimes, but it usually gets in my way pretty quickly.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Mostly. In the summer I use sunlight to help dry. This winter I had to sit in front of the space heater a few times when it refused to dry. I use a king-size microfiber pillow case as a turbie.

Do you use sulphates?
NO. NEVER. They trigger severe eczema on my scalp and hands.

Do you use cones?
Debatable. Shea Moisture’s JBCO line and Aussie Instant Freeze gel have cone-like polymers in them. But regular cones cause weird buildup for me that is very difficult to remove, so I avoid them at all costs.

Comb or brush?
Wet brush. Only in the shower with lots of slippery conditioner. Otherwise I just fingercomb.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Simplify your routine and make it as cheap as is practical; it will be an expensive PITA to maintain a routine with tons of steps when your hair is longer. Also find cheap conditioners if your hair requires a lot of the stuff like mine does. Make sure your nutrition is good. Learn about porosity if you’re having weird hair trouble or live in an arid place; it was a game changer for me, as my hair is naturally extremely porous and doesn’t tolerate strong humectants well. And of course: put it up and forget about it.

Congratulations on reaching TBL+ length! :cheer:
I'm also looking forward to reaching TBL+ length someday soon! Hopefully, within a year from now. I really like your routine! It's pretty simple and straight forward.

Zesty
October 10th, 2020, 07:12 PM
Is it excessive to answer this three times? Shall I make it a yearly thing? (I answered late September/early October in 2018 and 2019.) :lol: Anyway, my routine has become greatly simplified in the past year so here goes.

What is your current length?

Mid thigh, something in the realm of 47.5"

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Shampoo and condition, nothing special.

How often do you wash your hair?

Twice a week.

What are your favourite products?

I switch it up as needed, but some of these come to mind: Innate Life Rose Hair Elixir, any NightBlooming oil blend, Aquableu Apple Cider Vinegar conditioner, GVP Conditioning Balm

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

Well I have been using Suave Daily Clarifying for forever but recently picked up Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo and have only used it for two washes but really like it so far. It may be a terrible mistake to switch things up since my scalp is so picky but I can't seem to keep myself from experimenting. (We'll see what I think of this statement in a year!)

What conditioner are you currently using?

I've been using Aquableu Apple Cider Vinegar conditioner most often, but when I last washed this morning I used the GVP Conditioning Balm.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

Yes, I like the Innate Life Rose Hair Elixir and also have several NightBlooming blends that I use as leave-ins on dry hair. I mostly choose based on the scent I'm feeling that day. I sometimes use my Vatika coconut oil as a prewash treatment.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?

Yes, when I feel like it needs a boost.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

I use a mask sometimes, usually one from Shea Moisture. I like the JBCO and Manuka Honey masks. I never leave it in longer than it takes to shower though.

How do you wear your hair on most days?

In a bun. My default is a lazy cinnamon bun with my Quattro 4" hair pins.

Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yes. I have a blow dryer but rarely use it.

Do you use sulphates?

Usually.

Do you use cones?

I'm not opposed to them but haven't used them in a while.

Comb or brush?

Brush. I use a TT Fine & Fragile to detangle and a Tek brush with wooden bristles for distributing leave-in oils.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?

Eternally: Be gentle, have patience.

Sparkles122
January 18th, 2021, 11:09 AM
Bumping this thread because it’s one of my favorites. I want to see more routines. I’ll be able to post mine in July hopefully!

Siv
January 18th, 2021, 11:41 AM
It's only been 6 month or so since I posted last and I'm still hanging out at TBL but I made a couple of changes (the red text)


What is your current length?
TBL or 100 cm, i.e. 39.4 inches

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Cocounut oil, SLS shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner
(OWCC?)

How often do you wash your hair?
When my hair looks dirty, i.e. after working out, or every other day in summer, less frequently during winter

What are your favourite products?
Garnier hair food banana mask!

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Garnier hair food banana shampoo!
What conditioner are you currently using?
Garnier hair food banana conditioner and Garnier hair food banana mask (haha......)

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
Coconut oil before washing

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
See above!

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
See above!

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Top knot lazy wrap bun

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes, except my fringe which I deep fry with straighteners

Do you use sulphates?
Yeees

Do you use cones?
Yeees (silicone serum)

Comb or brush?
Tangle Teezer wet brush!

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Put it up and forget about it. Find products that work for you and your hair type, not someone else’s hair type!

bparnell75
January 18th, 2021, 12:20 PM
What is your current length?

Tailbone plus4 inches. 3inchs to get back to classic

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)

Shampoo and condition, nothing special.

How often do you wash your hair?

Twice a week.

What are your favourite products?

I have many kinds of Shampoos and conditioners and I use them all. My favorite is a Herbal Essence Argon oil
What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?

No specific one I enjoy switching up.
What conditioner are you currently using?

I've been switching up. However Panteen seems to have a steady place in the shower stall.
Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?

VEry rarely Argon Oil


Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?

never
How do you wear your hair on most days?

In a bun.
Do you only air-dry your hair?

Yes. I have a blow dryer but rarely use it.

Do you use sulphates?

Wouldn't know. Don't check

Do you use cones?
I never know. I don't check

Comb or brush?

Brush. I use a TT and a boar brush

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Be gentle, have patience. Be gentle and stop measuring all the time.

I do the same things I did when my hair was shoulder length, Except I no longer bleach.

Gem
January 21st, 2021, 05:59 AM
What is your current length?
44 in (classic length on me)

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
Pre-oil, S&C, vinegar rinse

How often do you wash your hair?
No more than once a week and no less than every other month

What are your favourite products?
Freya's Hair Salve, Jessicurl Aloeba Daily Conditioner, Giovanni's Smooth As Silk (shampoo and conditioner), VCO, EVOO, white vinegar

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Giovanni's Smooth As Silk

What conditioner are you currently using?
Giovanni's Smooth As Silk in the shower, Jessicurl Aloeba Daily as an all over leave-in, Freya's Hair Salve on the ends

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
50/50 mix of VCO and EVOO

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
Yes

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
Every year or two I do a henna gloss with coconut milk

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Braided bun with a hair stick or U-pins

Do you only air-dry your hair?
Yes

Do you use sulphates?
I don't remember, I've been using this shampoo and conditioner for years.

Do you use cones?
Only the light ones

Comb or brush?
Comb

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Make sure you like the way you look. I kept going back to a pixie because I felt frumpy; this time around, I have cute bangs and they are so worth it.

Lunaena
January 21st, 2021, 11:40 AM
What is your current length?
Waist length.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I wash with shampoo twice and deep condition almost every time. If I do not deep condition, I use regular conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week, usually.

What are your favourite products?
Kérastase and Redken. Their shamppos and deep conditioners are wonderful. My favourite is the Discipline line from Kérastase.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Usually Kérastase Discipline Shampoo, Redken All Soft Shampoo or Olaplex No 4.

What conditioner are you currently using?
The ones from the brands already mentioned.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
No, not usually.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I deep condition almost every time or every second time when washing my hair.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Down most of the time. My head hurts a lot if I put it up. I can't wear ponytails or buns because of this. I can't stand it when anything is pulling my hair strands. I usually braid it for work, which does not cause pulling.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I only air-dry. I never use any heat.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes, I think so.

Do you use cones?
I am not sure what that is, so I doubt it.

Comb or brush?
Brush. Never liked combs.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Do not use heat. Do not overwash.

Dark40
January 21st, 2021, 01:14 PM
What is your current length?
Waist length.

How do you wash your hair? (shampoo, CWC, CO, WO, other?)
I wash with shampoo twice and deep condition almost every time. If I do not deep condition, I use regular conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week, usually.

What are your favourite products?
Kérastase and Redken. Their shamppos and deep conditioners are wonderful. My favourite is the Discipline line from Kérastase.

What shampoo are you currently using (if you use shampoo)?
Usually Kérastase Discipline Shampoo, Redken All Soft Shampoo or Olaplex No 4.

What conditioner are you currently using?
The ones from the brands already mentioned.

Do you oil your hair? If yes, which oil/s do you use?
No, not usually.

Do you use oil as a pre-poo treatment?
No.

Do you deep condition your hair? If yes, what do you use?
I deep condition almost every time or every second time when washing my hair.

How do you wear your hair on most days?
Down most of the time. My head hurts a lot if I put it up. I can't wear ponytails or buns because of this. I can't stand it when anything is pulling my hair strands. I usually braid it for work, which does not cause pulling.

Do you only air-dry your hair?
I only air-dry. I never use any heat.

Do you use sulphates?
Yes, I think so.

Do you use cones?
I am not sure what that is, so I doubt it.

Comb or brush?
Brush. Never liked combs.

Your top tip for growing to tailbone or longer?
Do not use heat. Do not overwash.

Hi, just a little note. This thread is only for people with hair that is Tailbone Length or longer, and waist length is nowhere near Tailbone Length.