Four years of growing

[Morticia]

I joined LHC in October of 2004. Like many LHC'ers, I came here for the hair and stayed for the friends. I thought I'd put together a small sample of my growing through the years. Interestingly enough, my routine was a lot more costly and elaborate before joining LHC. Now, I'm down to once a month hennaing, SLS-free shampoo, CureCare conditioner, and Moonchaser's Sweet Success Oil.

This is my first posted picture at LHC in October 2004. My hair was still extremely layered, and I had the remnants of a body wave (perm) and permanent hair dye in there. Look at how tiny BSP was!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/natchen13/Untitled4.jpg

This is the October of 2005.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/natchen13/10_2_lengthsmall.jpg

This is my 2006 picture. Ignore the strange clashing outfit. It was what I had worn to bed that night. :) It was in 2006 that I reached my original goal length of waist.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/natchen13/mid-Augustlength.jpg

After reaching hip length is 2007, I've been pretty cavalier about trimming off any growth. Just recently, I decided to go ahead and try for tailbone, so I'm back to not visiting my stylist, taking multivitamins, and putting my hair in updos.

Here are some pics taken today in our yard:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/natchen13/October2008length002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/natchen13/October2008length004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/natchen13/October2008length003.jpg

I'm so thankful for LHC. You have enriched my live with wonderful friendships and have allowed me to achieve (and even go beyond my hair goals.

[NightDaemon]

Wow. Let me go find a hat so I may doff it to your success!

[RoseRedDead]

Happy anniversary, dearest Morticia. :) Have Gomez give you lots of extra smoochin', for you and your hair are amazing.

[HeatherMae]

Your hair is like model hair. It is absolutely perfect. A beautiful color, unreal shine, gorgeous length. I don't even see any breakage! I am very envious! Your hard work over the last 4 years has really paid off :) Thank you for sharing your amazing pictures. Happy Anniversary!

[Tabitha]

Your hair looks so shiny and healthy today (as well as loooooong).

Tiny weeny BSP is so cute! :inlove:

[SweetPea88]

Morticia your hair is so gorgeous! It's definitely the straight, black hair that I didn't inherit from my Korean mom! Your hair has grown so much, looks incredibly healthy, and I love the length that it's at right now. :D I think you may have my goal length.

[Carolyn]

Has it been 4 years? Gosh the time flies when you are having fun! You've come so far in your growing and you have such amazing hair.

[AJoifulNoise]

Congrats on 4 years, and your renewed journey! You're hair is absolutely lovely- shiney like glass.

[invisiblebabe]

Wow, such thick, shiny hair! :D Beautiful!

[KarenLynn]

Happy anniversary! :flowers: :cake: We're still pretty much length twins. :lol:

[Kittee]

Very pretty! And we have the same hair cleavage!

[chloeishere]

I LOVE your hair! It's been a great four years, and I am happy to see you around!

[Addy]

WoW! *falling off chair*

Stunning Morticia! Absolutely beautiful!

Happy 4 year anniversary!

[spidermom]

Gorgeous as always, and isn't it funny? I've held hip length for a year also, now growing for tailbone. Race ya!

[pdy2kn6]

Great hair, looks amazing like it is now. Could you tell me, did you cut your layers out or did they grow out naturally? My hair is about the same length as your middle picture (bra stap level about), and it has some layers in it. I want it terminal length (as long as it can get), so unsure whether to trim out my layers or will they grow out naturally as my hair grows longer?

[KatKeRo]

Happy anniversary.

[xrosiex]

Your hair is beautiful! Really good growth and it's so shiny. Congratulations on 4 years, and thanks for sharing.:)

[snowbear]

Wow, I remember that first picture. Time flies!
Congratulations on 4 years!

[Beatnik Guy]

:shocked:

Four years, huh? Is that all? :wigtongue

[Teazel]

Four years just flies, doesn't it? Your hair is so beautiful - like obsidian. Didn't you do well? :grin:

[darkwaves]

Ah -- such lovely hair, and I'm so glad you're here!!!

[dancingbarefoot]

Your hair is so amazingly shiny! 8)

[mugglemomof3]

Thank you for posting this thread. You're great inspiration! Happy Anniversary

[girlcat36]

Thanks for the pics! You've come a long way with that gorgeous hair!

[Friesiangirl]

I'm sure you'll reach TB in no time, your hair is AMAZING!

Hayley

[DavidN]

I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to you on your 4th anniversary at the LHC, Morticia, and I cannot even imagine this community without you!:flowers:

What an amazing transformation in your hair in 4 years of growing!

[bowie]

Congratulations....love the progress pictures! You are one of my hair idols :)

[AnneAdeline]

Happy 4 years! And what wonderful hair you have, the shine is just amazing!

[Seraphina]

That is amazing.You have gorgeous hair : )

[Morticia]

Thanks so much, everyone.

My hair is still layered, just blunt on the ends. I have a double cowlick which accounts for the hair cleavage. It's the one thing that hasn't changed about my hair these last 4 years.

[Akiko]

Wow. It is so inspiring to see your photos. Thanks for sharing!

[Robinlyn]

Your hair is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing those amazing pics!!

[justgreen]

Congrats Morticia! Your hair is so gorgeous! I remember the second shot in the purple top, man your hair grows fast!

[Leabhar]

*envy* I wish I had your shine! Your hair is so sleek and smooth, with no flyaways, too. Stunning.

[Speedbump]

Your hair is gorgeous! :thud:

[Carina]

Happy anniversary:cheer:!!!!You have very beautiful hair.Wish I knew what products you use.:D

[Koala Kim]

I have always thought your hair was to die for (but in a good way ;) ).
But the longer it gets, the more beautiful it becomes. :inlove:

[Oskimosa]

Woooooooooow.

My goodness! I hope my pictures look half as good in 4 years.

[Arctic_Mama]

You have 70's Cher hair and it's amazingly beautiful. Pin straight, gorgeous color and condition - happy hair-versary and thank you so much for all your contributions to this site!

[Bene]

your hair looks amazing. i'm insanely jealous http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/bene25/smilies/shocked.gif

[tiny_teesha]

WOW 4 years! Your hair looks amazing and glossy as glass!!!

[WavyGirl]

Congratulations Morticia. You have my dream hair: long, black, straight and sooo shiney. :cheer:

[paper]

Great progress report and pics! You truly are an inspiration. Congrats on such wonderful growth, and pretty, shiny, healthy, long hair.

[Eryka]

Looking good honey. Best wishes for you on your hair journey.

[DarkChocolate]

Great success and lovely color:)
Your hair is so shiny too:)

[Sherri]

It has been so wonderful to watch your hair grow over the years. It is so pretty and shiney. I am glad you are setting a new goal and good luck.

[Lady Verity]

Well, don't you have pretty hair!

Way to grow! :)

[Euphony]

What amazing growth and progress. Isn't it so funny how so many people think long hair costs more, and takes more time than short hair!?! You're good proof that isn't true!

[Thrasher07]

You have beautiful hair! That's my dream hair too!

[Butterflylady]

Your hair is beautiful. I love long, dark hair. It's so healthy and shiny, too. Way to go!

[Morticia]

Thanks for all the compliments, everyone.

It's funny, but my son, Booboo, defines beautiful hair as "super curly puffy hair". I guess it's all perspective. (His hair is just like mine).

[morningstar]

Morticia your hair is like glass it is so shiny. You have had great growth and managed to achieve a very thick hemline despite layers. My first hair pic looked like your first pic (only the layers and length). You are an inspiration. Happy growing and I know you will reach your goal. :flowers:

[easternsunrise]

Happy 4th LHC anniversary, you are such an inspiration!

[Xandergrammy]

Morticia, congratulations on your 4 years! Your hair is gorgeous.

[Fencai]

congrats!!!! that's awesome!!
your hair is gorgeous!!! so smooth and shiny! Just like onyx!!!
good luck on your new endeavor

[ItalianFlower]

Beautiful! Hair of a goddess, that's what you've got. :)

[Vivien']

Happy anniversary, Morticia ! Your hair is beautiful ! The shine is stunning :) By the way, the first year was particularly impressive.

[Nic's]

Wow, Congradulations, I sure hope I can do that as well

[brok3nwings]

4 years... that is a lot for considering how long can 4 years be when we want to grow our hair! Your hair is unusually shiny and it looks really beautiful!

[Calista]

Look at cute BSP! I think she looks exactly the same in that picture as she does today.

And your hair is stunning. Congratulations, Morticia! :flowers:

[Amoretti]

Happy Anniversary, Morticia!!!! Wow, your hair has really come a long way. :thud:

[utdesertrunner]

Your hair is amazing! It is one that inspires me to keep growing! Thanks for the 4 year shots, they are great.

[manderly]

Gorgeous! I've always loved your hair, it looks like a perfect, silky wave of chocolate silk down your back :)

[DaveDecker]

Surprised nobody has started this procession yet... so here I... or we, go... :thudpile:

[Paniscus]

:thud: Your hair is gorgeous!

ETA: Didn't see your reply DaveDecker, otherwise I would have just gotten in line behind you~

[FrannyG]

Morticia, you're progress has been a delight to watch, even since I've been here. To see the change in four years is just awesome. Your hair is simply beautiful in every way. :cloud9:

It's nice to see a glimpse of BSP of four years ago too. :)

Yes, so many of us have stayed for the friends, and I for one am very happy that you decided to hang around. I can't imagine this place without you. :blossom:

[jel]

Happy anniversary! :flowers: Your hair is stunning, and it will look fab at tailbone! :D

[jojo]

Oh my dear lady your hair has me really inspired as your starting off length is very similar to mine and your year anniversary is too nearly the same, seeming as I have been quite depressed about my growth rate of late, you have given me hope.

Now your hair can i borrow you as a looking glass, because your hair reminds me of this and it is soooooo long too!

Congratulations on reaching such amazing lengths and excellent condition and for raising my hopes, thank you xx

[skay]

Congratulations, Morticia, on your hair and patience. ;). Well-done!!

[Blondielocks]

You have the most gorgeous locks, Beauty queen!

[nessthing]

I think I want your hemline. I trimmed about a month ago and it's way more blunt than I've... ever had on my head. Would you call yours a "v-shaped hemline?" I wish I'd never trimmed mine. ;-;

[vindo]

Happy Anniversary!

Unbelievable you had a body wave perm! Your hair looks so pretty in all its straightness.
I can relate though since I used to wear my hair "bun wavy" only until I found LHC...:o

Amazing four years and mre to come! :flower:

[goldenwaves]

Looks amazing! Congrats!

[Juanita]

Congratulatins. Your hair is looking beautiful.

[feralnature]

WOW! Gives me hope as I am growing out layers too. Your hair is lovely.

[UP Lisa]

Morticia,

You have such gorgeous hair!!!

Lisa

[Haith]

Congratulations indeed! Your hair is simply stunning!

[savi]

For many years I used to long for straight, straight hair like yours. It's purty. :crush:
Congratulations is in place!

[Morticia]

Thanks so much for the compliments. It's really lifting my mood today.

Nessie - I think it's more rounded than a V. I tell my stylist to round off the corners and she seems to know what I'm talking about.

[jessie58]

Ah yes, such lovely hair on you. I love your progress pics. Your hair is so very healthy and shiny, it's the envy of many around here.

[dolcevita]

So gorgeous, Morticia! What an inspiration :D

[Stagecoach]

You have beatuiful hair, Mortica!

[harpgal]

Morticia, because you joined this community soon after I did, I have always noticed your growth. You are one from whom I have been continuously amazed. I truly believe that your hair gets more beautiful by the year. Congratulations on a job well done! :flower:

[Bunnygirl]

Congrats! Your hair is so beautiful, and could be on shampoo commercials!

[Garnet66]

That's what I was thinking. You could be the Pantene girl. Your hair is so inspiring. I wish I had that shine. Congrats.

[may1em]

Gorgeous hair. Funny how our length goals change, isnt' it?

[mellie]

Wow, what an inspiration!! Gorgeous shine and thickness!

[dor3girl]

Congrats on the anniversary! Every time I come here, it seems like I learn something new--

[harley mama]

Morticia, your hair has made amazing progress in those 4 years. It is shiny, healthy and thick. I hope you have many more happy hair years ahead of you! Congratulations on your 4th anniversary!

[Nightshade]

Oh, how in the nine hells did I miss this!

You look lovely, Morticia, and no matter how pretty your hair, I like your brain so much more :)