9 years - time flies.

[Hypnotica]

Hi all,

So I have been around the boards for 9 years now. I stopped cutting my hair short a year or so before joining so I have been growing actively for 10 years now. It has been smooth sailing - no dramas, no real mishaps - the hair has just been hanging around chilling, I guess.

To celebrate, here is a picture of my slightly damp and not combed hair before my boat trip this weekend:

https://s5.postimg.org/cusoxp09j/2016_06_26_09_05_06.jpg

[Saige]

Congrats on your 9 year anniversary Hypnotica! Your hair is absolutely stunning! :thudpile:

[Hypnotica]

Congrats on your 9 year anniversary Hypnotica! Your hair is absolutely stunning! :thudpile:

Thank you!

[Hypnotica]

Maybe I should write about my hair routine:

Washing every third day with schampoo and conditioner. Oiling after washing. Combing twice a day. Always wearing it up. Henna on the roots when I can't stand them anymore.

That's pretty much it.

[pailin]

Congratulations! And it's encouraging to hear someone gets so far without any major mishaps.
Your hair is amazing.

[Hypnotica]

Congratulations! And it's encouraging to hear someone gets so far without any major mishaps.
Your hair is amazing.

Not sure if just lucky or just having good hair genes :P The only struggle I'm having is to find a good workout hairstyle.

[summergame]

Lovely hair you have and congrats on your 9nd bday on the board! :)

[Horrorpops]

Thats some seriously gorgeous hair hypnotica! Congrats on your ten years of growth and hoping for many more! :o

[Alex Lou]

The only struggle I'm having is to find a good workout hairstyle.
My hair is much shorter, but so far 2 spin pins in a bun means my hair won't budge.

[Hypnotica]

My hair is much shorter, but so far 2 spin pins in a bun means my hair won't budge.

Pins budge in my hair - I need it to be perfectly still as I'm all over the place when I work out. It also needs to be comfy as I need to lay on it. Braiding is not an option - can get stuck in the machines (and I feel naked with my hair down).

[diddiedaisy]

:thud: Congratulations :)

[Manuela L88]

Concrats with your 9 years. That's a long time!

[lapushka]

Congrats on your anniversary, Hypnotica!

Your hair looks amazing and in great condition! :)

What about milkmaid braids?

[Hypnotica]

Congrats on your anniversary, Hypnotica!

Your hair looks amazing and in great condition! :)

What about milkmaid braids?

That's an idea. Although I hate braiding my hair in general (it likes itself too much). Pins tend to slide a bit too.

I think I'm going to hunt for some sort of large flat plastic clips.

[Carolyn]

Congratulations on your LHC anniversary! Your hair is so gorgeous!

[school of fish]

Congratulations on 9 years!!! That's a beautiful mane you've grown :D

I don't have nearly your length but my hair defies pins too. Figuring out workout hair is a dilema for me as well - I can't offer any tried-and-true solution there, just empathy and understanding ;)

[Decoy24601]

Congratulations! You have gorgeous hair.

[ephemeri]

Congratulations! You're an inspiration to those of us starting out. :o

[Anje]

Looking good, Hypnotica!

As far as ways to secure it, I picked up some of these a few weeks back, on Gossamer's recommendation, and they're about perfect. https://www.etsy.com/listing/92670699/20pcs-100x25mm-large-silver-tone-u-shape

[Hypnotica]

Looking good, Hypnotica!

As far as ways to secure it, I picked up some of these a few weeks back, on Gossamer's recommendation, and they're about perfect. https://www.etsy.com/listing/92670699/20pcs-100x25mm-large-silver-tone-u-shape

Thanks for the tip - I will check them out!

[papayatree]

Congrats on 9 years, The progress is amazing, and I can't wait to see the end product of your journey!

[Fru fru]

Beautiful Hypnotica! I think my goal length just got extended...Again:p

[LongCurlyTress]

Pins budge in my hair - I need it to be perfectly still as I'm all over the place when I work out. It also needs to be comfy as I need to lay on it. Braiding is not an option - can get stuck in the machines (and I feel naked with my hair down).

9 years? Wow!! Congrats! Cindy Christian doubled up her long nape length braid when she worked out. ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwXh4iZfAJ8 (at 1:05 it shows her doubled up braid for exercising ;) so this would probably make it shorter so as not to get caught up into the machines. ;)

[Nightshade]

So beautiful! :inlove:

And I am also in love with your skirt and leggings.

[Arctic]

Congratulations! Your hair's looks great as ever! And boy you have been lucky not to have had any hair related problems, that's also something to celebrate!

[pili]

Just gorgeous! And your color is to die for. That is the perfect shade of red.

[lithostoic]

Congrats, 9 years is a long time!

[truepeacenik]

Pins budge in my hair - I need it to be perfectly still as I'm all over the place when I work out. It also needs to be comfy as I need to lay on it. Braiding is not an option - can get stuck in the machines (and I feel naked with my hair down).

Pony scrub hat! It's up, protected from schmutz on the machines and incidental dirt, you can actually workout because no one starts asking about your hair/hair color (I'm a real redhead, with the grey streaks to prove it and one woman always asks when I did the color/did I do it at home/ what box it is.
For some reason, "I don't color, doesn't compute.

[lapis_lazuli]

Congratulations!!! :D :cake: Stunning hair!

[triumphator!]

Ah, I remember this incredible head of hair. Congrats!! :crush:

[Hypnotica]

So beautiful! :inlove:

And I am also in love with your skirt and leggings.

Bog green is the best green and leggings is a must. Comfy and cool enough for summer!

[Hailwidis]

Congratulations! Your hair is beautiful and your buns are always jaw-dropping. :blossom:

[Andthetalltrees]

I'm sort of amazed it only takes 9 or 10 years(presumably with some trims?) to get to calf length. It's gorgeous and inspiring

[brickworld13]

Congratulations. :toast: :flowers: :beercheer:

[Anje]

Pony scrub hat! It's up, protected from schmutz on the machines and incidental dirt, you can actually workout because no one starts asking about your hair/hair color (I'm a real redhead, with the grey streaks to prove it and one woman always asks when I did the color/did I do it at home/ what box it is.
For some reason, "I don't color, doesn't compute.

I like that idea! I imagine the hat supports the hair somewhat, so you don't have to worry about the pins being perfect?

[nakima]

omg! I love your hair color that is the color I always wanted but was afraid to do it lol! 10 years! wow amazing, you have very beautiful hair. Congratulations! What is your plan now? are you going to continue growing?

[Hypnotica]

omg! I love your hair color that is the color I always wanted but was afraid to do it lol! 10 years! wow amazing, you have very beautiful hair. Congratulations! What is your plan now? are you going to continue growing?

Not sure. I'll guess I will keep it until it is not fun anymore.

[Angela_Rose]

Hey, my anniversary buddy! Happy anniversary from a fellow nine year member. :Grouphug:

[Complexity]

Your hair is stunning! The colour - Any particular strain/brand/whatever?

That outfit is perfect for a day of boating, as well.

[Hypnotica]

Your hair is stunning! The colour - Any particular strain/brand/whatever?

That outfit is perfect for a day of boating, as well.

Nope. I like henna from Yemen though. I just mix it with hot water and some conditioner for slippage and sit with it for 2 h. I don't even let the henna sit and develop before putting it on my head.

[Anje]

Nope. I like henna from Yemen though. I just mix it with hot water and some conditioner for slippage and sit with it for 2 h. I don't even let the henna sit and develop before putting it on my head.
Do you henna everything or just roots?

[Agnes Hannah]

Wow Hypnotica, congrats on your hairiversary! I love the colour of your hair and its soooo loooonnnnnggggg!

[EdG]

Congratulations, Hypnotica! :)
Ed

[sleepingduty]

Gorgeous, awesome, perfect shade of red hair, happy 9th hairiversary:cheer:

[Andrasta]

Congratulations, your hair is stunning!!!

[Anya15]

Congratulations and beautiful hair :crush:

[Hypnotica]

Do you henna everything or just roots?

I kind of slather it on the roots + any hair in the vicinity.

[embee]

Lovely, Hypnotica! Sounds like you found the routine that suited you early and kept on with it. That helps protect against disasters.

[parkmikii]

So beautiful! Congrats! :thudpile:

[Hypnotica]

Lovely, Hypnotica! Sounds like you found the routine that suited you early and kept on with it. That helps protect against disasters.

Yeah, it seems that my hair is generally low maintenance. Everything else in my life is not :P

[RebekahE]

Beautiful, Hypnotica! If you did do the braid like Cindy Christian and got it to work maybe you could do a tutorial?

[LongCurlyTress]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS-BQ5OMV2Y

Btw, are you this same Hypnotica? I love her videos... thanks!! :crush::crush:

[Hypnotica]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS-BQ5OMV2Y

Btw, are you this same Hypnotica? I love her videos... thanks!! :crush::crush:

Yep, that's me.

[Kitten1030]

https://www.amazon.com/Goody-Classics-Claw-Clip-Count/dp/B009JDLC88/ref=sr_1_66_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467254477&sr=8-66&keywords=Claw+clips
I bun on the top of my head and use 2-4 of these. The only way I've found to make my hair stay when I sleep or exercise but your bun is bigger so don't know. Your hair is incredible.

[Hypnotica]

https://www.amazon.com/Goody-Classics-Claw-Clip-Count/dp/B009JDLC88/ref=sr_1_66_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467254477&sr=8-66&keywords=Claw+clips
I bun on the top of my head and use 2-4 of these. The only way I've found to make my hair stay when I sleep or exercise but your bun is bigger so don't know. Your hair is incredible.

Can't get Goody products here - but I should fins something similar. Sadly, that type of clips has a short lifespan in my possession. :P

[DaveDecker]

Hypnotica, congratulations on 9 years at LHC and 10 years of growth -- your hair is amazing!

[LongCurlyTress]

Yep, that's me.

Very cool!!

Did you find a solution for exercising with your hair length? Hope everything works out... literallly!! tee hee! :rolleyes:

[jel]

Congratulations Hypnotica! :flowers: Amazing mane :)