looniac
January 3rd, 2015, 04:59 PM
So, I am not a frequent flier of LHC, but I pop back in from time to time to check in and see what's up, so I thought I would share how my growth journey has been!
I cut my hair to pixie length in 2009 and have been growing it out since. My hair is now just past BSL when curly, and my longest hairs are a bit past waist when pulled straight. I rarely wear my hair down - usually put it into a braid after showering and then a bun for subsequent days - but I wanted to share pictures from my wedding this past year in October as it shows my hair down (well, half up technically) and my curl pattern pretty well:
http://www.lizlavorgna.com/Clients/Margot-Erik-Schmitt/i-75sHnw8/0/L/DSC_0540-L.jpg
http://www.lizlavorgna.com/Clients/Margot-Erik-Schmitt/i-RwDpPv6/0/L/DSC_0855-L.jpg
I am uncertain right now how long I plan to grow... I am thinking I would like my curls to reach my hips but I don't know how long that means stretched out or what my curls will look like at that length, so we'll see! I trim about twice each year but I am considering going without trims this year. I use Deva Curl NoPoo and One Conditioner, sometimes using the One Conditioner as a leave in. Other than that, I'd say I use benign neglect. I am searching for more protective styles to use other than the basic braid and bun, but I'm kind of a tomboy and pretty lazy, so complicated styles aren't my thing. Maybe I'll add a third style to the mix though in the coming years!
Thank you LHC for the inspiration to keep going and keep growing! I hope I can provide inspiration for those at the beginning of their journey as well (as someone in the middle of their growth journey).
I cut my hair to pixie length in 2009 and have been growing it out since. My hair is now just past BSL when curly, and my longest hairs are a bit past waist when pulled straight. I rarely wear my hair down - usually put it into a braid after showering and then a bun for subsequent days - but I wanted to share pictures from my wedding this past year in October as it shows my hair down (well, half up technically) and my curl pattern pretty well:
http://www.lizlavorgna.com/Clients/Margot-Erik-Schmitt/i-75sHnw8/0/L/DSC_0540-L.jpg
http://www.lizlavorgna.com/Clients/Margot-Erik-Schmitt/i-RwDpPv6/0/L/DSC_0855-L.jpg
I am uncertain right now how long I plan to grow... I am thinking I would like my curls to reach my hips but I don't know how long that means stretched out or what my curls will look like at that length, so we'll see! I trim about twice each year but I am considering going without trims this year. I use Deva Curl NoPoo and One Conditioner, sometimes using the One Conditioner as a leave in. Other than that, I'd say I use benign neglect. I am searching for more protective styles to use other than the basic braid and bun, but I'm kind of a tomboy and pretty lazy, so complicated styles aren't my thing. Maybe I'll add a third style to the mix though in the coming years!
Thank you LHC for the inspiration to keep going and keep growing! I hope I can provide inspiration for those at the beginning of their journey as well (as someone in the middle of their growth journey).