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Alissalocks
August 25th, 2018, 12:44 PM
So I never got around to doing this last year but I thought I'd make the effort this anniversary, especially since I have learned so much from LHC.

Two years ago, Aug 2016, I was pretty sure my hair was "already Long " but I wanted to reach my goal length of hip someday in this life. A Google search landed me here and my hair look like this...

https://image.ibb.co/ghRBYU/image.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

The shadow makes it look longer, but I was impressed with how shiny my hair was after only a few weeks of CWC and oil pre poo.

I was growing out a lot of layers along the way and micro trimming for the 1st year. I also did a lot of no trim challenges for chunks of time while I waited for it to grow. After about 9 months I finally reached waist.

https://preview.ibb.co/cdGEL9/IMG_2153.jpg (https://ibb.co/hYCX7p)

This was just after a ACV rinse, I need to do one of those again. Great for chelating my hair since I use well water.

By last August 2017, my one year LHC anniversary my hair looked like this...

https://image.ibb.co/c62znp/image_1.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

however this shot was taken at an angle and made me look longer then reality. Because this photo below was taken 20 minutes before the one above...

https://image.ibb.co/cWpWYU/image_2.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

And then came the long time lol. MBL was a terrible length for me and my ends were very scraggly. Microtrims helped a little and although healthy they didn't look good. But I let them grow until they reached hip, about 10 months later. My ends were wild, but I took this pic late May 2018.

https://image.ibb.co/gkDQtU/IMG_0023.png (https://imgbb.com/)

Then I cut it two days later because I wanted blunt nice ends so badly. She took 3 inches but it looked better at last.

https://preview.ibb.co/b2WvtU/IMG_4511.jpg (https://ibb.co/mxe4np)

And today I made myself take time for pics, there's a breeze out today. I love the way you can see my black ice shine in the sun...

https://preview.ibb.co/mE2eL9/20180825_110935.jpg (https://ibb.co/caKR09)

But that black top wasn't helping me photographically, so here's natural, and the breeze was still a blowin...

https://preview.ibb.co/h2V27p/20180825_111526.jpg (https://ibb.co/gdcRYU)

Last shot and would you look at that?

https://preview.ibb.co/mOFPL9/20180825_112540.jpg (https://ibb.co/ewiYDU)

Looks like I'm back to hip after all! Happy anniversary!! Earlier than anticipated and I'm happy!! I think the thickness is moving down with my trim this year, but my ends are already beginning to fairy tale again. I'll learn how to deal, I'm sure.

Of course my goal length has changed and I would like to see if I can make it to finger tip some day, but let's focus on TBL in the here and now!

Thanks everyone for your help along bv the way, sending love and hugs and a cup of tea :grouphug:
*Wednesday*
August 25th, 2018, 01:04 PM
Beautiful growth Alissa. I love your hair.
Claireabelle123
August 25th, 2018, 01:12 PM
Your hair looks so beautiful!!!

You can really see how much shinnier and healthier you're hair looks over the 2 years.
hobbitlocks
August 25th, 2018, 04:39 PM
Black ice shine is the perfect description! Beautiful hair!
school of fish
August 25th, 2018, 05:15 PM
Very very lovely!!! :D
lapushka
August 25th, 2018, 05:38 PM
That is awesome! :D You really came a long way in just 2 years. :)
LittleHealthy
August 25th, 2018, 05:53 PM
Very inspiring for newbie members like myself! Thankyou so much for sharing your story! Your hair is just beautiful!
Corvana
August 25th, 2018, 07:38 PM
Gorgeous!! Happy anniversary!
Longlegs
August 25th, 2018, 08:01 PM
Congratulation!
illicitlizard
August 25th, 2018, 08:14 PM
Wow! Your hair has come so far in 2 years, looks great!
KJones2017
August 25th, 2018, 08:27 PM
Wow, stunning! Your shiny hair is amazing! Congratulations!
spidermom
August 25th, 2018, 09:27 PM
I'm glad you found the suggestions that you needed to take your hair to the next level.
Duchess Fuzzy Buns
August 26th, 2018, 12:11 AM
Yay! :cheer: Beautiful growth and your hair looks better than ever!
Sarahlabyrinth
August 26th, 2018, 12:46 AM
Truly beautiful hair! Black ice indeed :D
Kat-Rinnč Naido
August 26th, 2018, 05:22 AM
Congratulations! Your hair reflects a lot of care and time
Alissalocks
August 26th, 2018, 06:34 AM
Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement, Wednesday, Claireabelle123, hobbitlocks, school of fish, lapushka, LittleHealthy, Corvana, longlegs, illicitlizard, KJones2017, spidermom, lauren_alia, Sarahlabyrinth and Kat-Rinne Naido !!! :grouphug:

It's really nice to have folks who share the obsession :D
TatsuOni
August 26th, 2018, 08:11 AM
Congrats! It looks great! :)
Stray_mind
August 26th, 2018, 09:40 AM
Happy anniversary! Your hair looks lovely :crush:
zanelle
August 26th, 2018, 10:51 AM
Alissa, nice black hair!
Happy anniversary!
MoonRabbit
August 26th, 2018, 02:47 PM
So beautiful! I really love the last photo, it looks like a work of art with all that shine flowing down your back. Your hair has always been one that I admired since joining here. Happy growing!!
windflowers_mel
August 26th, 2018, 03:55 PM
So beautiful! It’s amazing what two years can do.
Alissalocks
August 28th, 2018, 07:07 AM
Thanks for the kindness, TatsuOni, StrayMind, zanelle, MoonRabbit and windflowers_mel!!

It's so weird, I'm super dysmorphic about my length. I'm certain it's barely waist (probably bc I was stuck at MBL for nearly a year). But when I feel it touching my lower back it's amazing!!!

I still don't think of myself as having hair worth admiration, but I really appreciate the kind encouragement I find on this forum and hanging out with all the cool people here :grouphug:

I think today is a daylong SMT day, since I'm not planning on leaving the house and haven't moisturized in months. Long dry summer, let's give myself a long day of soaking in honey, aloe and conditioner ;)
Dendra
August 28th, 2018, 09:45 AM
Happy 2 years Alissalocks, your journey is inspiring! You can see how much thickness has travelled down since you joined here, and your hair is beautifully sleek :thumbsup:
Groovy Granny
August 28th, 2018, 01:28 PM
So pretty ~ congrats :applause:
lapis_lazuli
August 28th, 2018, 01:49 PM
Excellent growth, congratulations on hip :happydance: Your hair is beautiful and so glossy - certainly well deserved!

Happy two years!!! :bottomsup: Journey on~
Jo Ann
August 28th, 2018, 03:50 PM
Alissalocks, your journey has been an inspiration for me. Congratulations on making "black ice shine" become a thing :p
Alissalocks
August 30th, 2018, 05:33 AM
Thanks for the kind encouragement, Dendra, Groovy Granny, lapis_lazuli and Joann! I am so grateful to LHC and the kind people here.

I love taking the pics in the sun so you can see the shine, but it constantly creates shadows of "false hair" so it makes my hair look longer or thicker than reality. The struggle is real ;) that perfect hair selfie yo.... :laugh:
Alissalocks
September 5th, 2018, 07:53 AM
Aaaaaaand since this is "my" thread, I'm just gonna take a moment to celebrate :cheer: ...

I'm in HAIR, as a Tribe member. Yay!! I'm super stoked. We just started rehearsals, show goes up in November. This is the first musical I've performed in in over 2.5 years, I've been working nonstop (stage managing and choreographing) and unable to perform as much for full productions.

So I'm feelin groovy. :D :grouphug:
Groovy Granny
September 5th, 2018, 08:05 AM
Aaaaaaand since this is "my" thread, I'm just gonna take a moment to celebrate :cheer: ...

I'm in HAIR, as a Tribe member. Yay!! I'm super stoked. We just started rehearsals, show goes up in November. This is the first musical I've performed in in over 2.5 years, I've been working nonstop (stage managing and choreographing) and unable to perform as much for full productions.

So I'm feelin groovy. :D :grouphug:

That is awesome ~ it should be a fun time (I loved it back in the day :flower: )

Congrats :applause:

Rock on :rockerdud ;)
Alissalocks
September 5th, 2018, 09:27 AM
That is awesome ~ it should be a fun time (I loved it back in the day :flower: )

Congrats :applause:

Rock on :rockerdud ;)
Thank you!!! I was thinking of you specifically, Groovy Granny!!! I'm super excited and looking forward to it, we've just started music rehearsals and the lyrics are a crackup. The 20 somethings in our cast are talented and motivated, it's inspiring to see. :rockerdud:
Groovy Granny
September 5th, 2018, 09:34 AM
Thank you!!! I was thinking of you specifically, Groovy Granny!!! I'm super excited and looking forward to it, we've just started music rehearsals and the lyrics are a crackup. The 20 somethings in our cast are talented and motivated, it's inspiring to see. :rockerdud:

Awww.....thanks :o
I hope you will be able to post clips post production so we can have a peek :popcorn:
TatsuOni
September 5th, 2018, 11:46 AM
Aaaaaaand since this is "my" thread, I'm just gonna take a moment to celebrate :cheer: ...

I'm in HAIR, as a Tribe member. Yay!! I'm super stoked. We just started rehearsals, show goes up in November. This is the first musical I've performed in in over 2.5 years, I've been working nonstop (stage managing and choreographing) and unable to perform as much for full productions.

So I'm feelin groovy. :D :grouphug:

Congrats! :cheer:
Alissalocks
September 5th, 2018, 03:50 PM
Thank you TatsuOni :hifive:
MotherofPhoenix
September 5th, 2018, 08:00 PM
So beautiful <3