12 years of growing my hair and five years on LHC! Lots of pics!

[TatsuOni]

It's that time of the year again! So let's take a look at my journey!


11 Years have now passed since I had a side cut and decided that I wanted long hair.

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I cut all of mt hair to the same length (0,5 cm, so a little shorter than in the picture), but kept bangs to have less of a buzz cut. But since I hate having bangs, so I soon cut them off too.

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Back then I used a really dull scissor to cut my hair and would continue to do so for years.

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Don't ask me why, but I bleached my hair... Above is the "carrot phase".

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Blond and abused hair.

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And of course, I soon missed having black hair.

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I decided to, for the last time in my life, bleach my hair before dying it red and then go back to black once and for all. And thus the "carrot phase" again.

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I also used to let a friend heat style my hair.

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I really enjoyed the color hair, but what a hassle to keep it red!

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After I had to wash it with some special stuff before surgery, most of the dye washed out and I decided to let the bleached hair grow out and slowly cut it away before dying it black.

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Before jumping in to the shower to do my first CO-wash.

[TatsuOni]

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This is what my natural hair color looked like after a year of CO-washing and when most of the bleach had been cut away.

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I decided to never again use chemical dyes again and wanted to be a henna head for a while, before starting the process of getting it black with indigo.

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The process of getting it black. It took some time and effort, but was worth it. Also, my hair finally started to get longer for real, now that I now longer mistreated it.

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Black again.

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Uneven hemline because of my braid waves.

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And this is where I am today. Finger tip length and still growing!

Although my hair would have been a lot longer if I would have taken as good care of it all the way, as I'm doing today. I have no regrets! I had a lot of fun trying different colors and doing stuff with my hair! Now I can grow it without any temptations!

[TatsuOni]

And some bonus pictures, to get a little variation from last years thread :)

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[Begemot]

What a journey! Here's to it and to your beautiful hair :toast: :blossom:

[TatsuOni]

What a journey! Here's to it and to your beautiful hair :toast: :blossom:

Thank you! :blossom:

[Aerya]

Ooh I love those threads! It's so fun seeing your journey and very motivating for those of us still at the beginning of ours. Your hair looks absolutely incredible and the different styles suit you so well! :flower:

[pailin]

Beautiful! I think it's great that you've taken the time to experiment, and enjoyed the journey.
That wreath of yellow flowers makes a really great contrast against your hair.

[blackgothicdoll]

You have very wolf-like eyes! they're so incredible and intense :o and a very lovely face altogether.

I love seeing all of the different hair colors and lengths, of course I've always favored black hair and it is stunning. It's awesome to see your progress from buzz to FTL! Thanks so much for sharing!

[AmaryllisRed]

Wow!
So fun to see all the pics from years past. Thanks for sharing those with us!

[Tinyponies]

Amazing pictures, stunning hair and love your style, Tatsu. Thank you for sharing your journey so far :)

[Kat-Rinnè Naido]

Congratulations on your amazing hair growing journey. It is lovely to see how much you have been enjoying your hair growing adventure. Your hair is unique and amazingly gorgeous. It shows that You have invested a lot of care and patience.

Thank you for always sharing. You have come a long way. Happy growing and continue enjoying the experience.

[Groovy Granny]

What an amazing hair story...... and that last pic :crush:

Congrats ~ you look amazing :applause:

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I had no idea you had so many hair colours! Congrats on your beautiful hair, and happy growing it longer!

I see I just missed my 7th LHC anniversary, guess I can wait until next year :p

[MusicalSpoons]

That's quite a journey! Most of the colours seemed to suit you but your healthy, shiny black locks are awesome and this forum wouldn't be the same without them :)

[Vacurlylady]

Love seeing your journey. You hair is gorgeous! 😍

[NicoleJean]

Wow what great progress! Very beautiful and inspirational. I wish I started documenting my growth earlier. So nice to have those photos to look back on.

[Dark40]

Wow! You have come a long way from years that has passed! I've always admired your hair. :) :blossom:

You have the most prettiest eyes and face!

[eresh]

Great journey! Beautiful hair :-)

[lapushka]

Wow Tatsu, you came a long way, long long way!

You remind me a little bit of me; I had all kinds of (natural) colors, all kinds of lengths, over the course of 20 odd years.

Your hair looks stunning right now, and I do love those archery pictures! :D

[Stardreamer]

You're so gorgeous! (and I thought your hair was naturally black) Congratulations !

[TreesOfEternity]

Awesome Tatsu! I love the pics :o congrats on your hair anniversary.

I’m quite curious about the process of getting hair black with indigo and henna. Have you ever thought about making a video about that? Given all your experience in the matter :)

[embee]

Wow, I also thought your hair was naturally black! What a surprise, all those colorful pics. :) Your hair is stunning now, that's for sure.

[Green leaves]

That updo with the red flower is gorgeous!

[EdG]

You have had an incredible hair journey. :thud:
Ed

[Khristopher]

Congrats on a new annyversary Tatsu! I always enjoy your braid pics, you're very skilled!!

[Spikey]

Great thread! Thanks for putting in this many pictures, it's very inspiring and a lot of fun to look at. Your eyes are gorgeous, they look good against the black of your hair. And (probably the last thing you want to hear) your natural color is *so* pretty.

[Ligeia Noire]

It gets more striking as it grows longer.

[blesseddamozel]

What an amazing hair story, awesome progress :D

[milosmomma]

Congratulations on a spectacular hair journey and thank you sincerely for sharing. I find your hair an inspiration and simply stunning. I agree with blackgothicdoll about your eyes being intensely beautiful and wolf-like.

[hennalonghair]

Very lovely.

[Jas]

Gorgeous pictures! You're about a year ahead of me I reckon so it's fun to see where I could be next year!

I love the black colour. I wish I'd experimented a bit more before I decided to grow long to be honest.

What is your ultimate goal length?

[pixitolong]

Wow thank you so much for posting your hair journey...a great inspiration for me right now. My hair is about your 2nd photo length..just past my pixie phase at the moment. I am going to measure my hair on the weekend..I'm hoping it has grown this month.

[TatsuOni]

Ooh I love those threads! It's so fun seeing your journey and very motivating for those of us still at the beginning of ours. Your hair looks absolutely incredible and the different styles suit you so well! :flower:

Thank you! :flower:


Beautiful! I think it's great that you've taken the time to experiment, and enjoyed the journey.
That wreath of yellow flowers makes a really great contrast against your hair.

Thank you! :flower: I'm happy about it too, because it's been so much fun! :)


You have very wolf-like eyes! they're so incredible and intense :o and a very lovely face altogether.

I love seeing all of the different hair colors and lengths, of course I've always favored black hair and it is stunning. It's awesome to see your progress from buzz to FTL! Thanks so much for sharing!

Thank you! :flower: I love wolfs, so that's a great compliment! :o


Wow!
So fun to see all the pics from years past. Thanks for sharing those with us!

You're welcome! :)


Amazing pictures, stunning hair and love your style, Tatsu. Thank you for sharing your journey so far :)

Thank you so much! :flower:

[TatsuOni]

Congratulations on your amazing hair growing journey. It is lovely to see how much you have been enjoying your hair growing adventure. Your hair is unique and amazingly gorgeous. It shows that You have invested a lot of care and patience.

Thank you for always sharing. You have come a long way. Happy growing and continue enjoying the experience.

Thank you so much! :flower:


What an amazing hair story...... and that last pic :crush:

Congrats ~ you look amazing :applause:

Thank you for your kind words! :flower:


I had no idea you had so many hair colours! Congrats on your beautiful hair, and happy growing it longer!

I see I just missed my 7th LHC anniversary, guess I can wait until next year :p

Thank you! :flower: Or you could do it now :) We'd be happy to see your 7 year and one month anniversary ;)

[TatsuOni]

That's quite a journey! Most of the colours seemed to suit you but your healthy, shiny black locks are awesome and this forum wouldn't be the same without them :)

Thank you! :flower: LHC truly is the best place on the internet, with it's kind and supportive members! :flower:


Love seeing your journey. You hair is gorgeous! ��

Thank you so much! :flower:


Wow what great progress! Very beautiful and inspirational. I wish I started documenting my growth earlier. So nice to have those photos to look back on.

Thank you! :flower: Even though I didn't take hair pictures until 2013, I still have pictures (mostly by a friend) that shows my hair :) It's very fun to look back and see what progress one have made! :)

[TatsuOni]

Wow! You have come a long way from years that has passed! I've always admired your hair. :) :blossom:

You have the most prettiest eyes and face!

Thank you! :flower:


Great journey! Beautiful hair :-)

Thank you! :flower:


Wow Tatsu, you came a long way, long long way!

You remind me a little bit of me; I had all kinds of (natural) colors, all kinds of lengths, over the course of 20 odd years.

Your hair looks stunning right now, and I do love those archery pictures! :D

Thank you fairy god mum! :blossom: It's fun to have tried a lot of things along the way :)


You're so gorgeous! (and I thought your hair was naturally black) Congratulations !

Thank you so much! :flower: Most people think so until they see my roots or old pictures :p

[TatsuOni]

Awesome Tatsu! I love the pics :o congrats on your hair anniversary.

I’m quite curious about the process of getting hair black with indigo and henna. Have you ever thought about making a video about that? Given all your experience in the matter :)

Thank you! :flower: I have actually. I have wrote a blog post (or rather two, one about dying it and one about my journey to black), but have not yet put in pictures and posted it. But I have also thought about making a video about it :)


Wow, I also thought your hair was naturally black! What a surprise, all those colorful pics. :) Your hair is stunning now, that's for sure.

Thank you! :flower: In real life, I surprise people with my length by not wearing it in a bun and on LHC I surprise people by showing my real hair color :laugh:


That updo with the red flower is gorgeous!

Thank you! :flower:

[TatsuOni]

You have had an incredible hair journey. :thud:
Ed

Thank you! :flower: :flower:


Congrats on a new annyversary Tatsu! I always enjoy your braid pics, you're very skilled!!

Thank you so much! :blossom:


Great thread! Thanks for putting in this many pictures, it's very inspiring and a lot of fun to look at. Your eyes are gorgeous, they look good against the black of your hair. And (probably the last thing you want to hear) your natural color is *so* pretty.

Thank you! :flower: Nah, I just take it as a compliment ;)


It gets more striking as it grows longer.

Thank you! :flower:


What an amazing hair story, awesome progress :D

Thank you! :flower:

[Ylva]

Congratulations on your anniversary and your hair is gorgeous! :) Also the eyes!

[TatsuOni]

Congratulations on a spectacular hair journey and thank you sincerely for sharing. I find your hair an inspiration and simply stunning. I agree with blackgothicdoll about your eyes being intensely beautiful and wolf-like.

Thank you! :flower: I love wolfs, so that's a great compliment :)


Very lovely.

Thank you! :blossom:


Gorgeous pictures! You're about a year ahead of me I reckon so it's fun to see where I could be next year!

I love the black colour. I wish I'd experimented a bit more before I decided to grow long to be honest.

What is your ultimate goal length?

Thank you! :blossom: I'm happy that I did experiment while it was still short :) It's fun to "have done it".

At least knee, but I'd love to reach ankle.


Wow thank you so much for posting your hair journey...a great inspiration for me right now. My hair is about your 2nd photo length..just past my pixie phase at the moment. I am going to measure my hair on the weekend..I'm hoping it has grown this month.

Thank you and good luck with your own journey! :blossom:

[TatsuOni]

Congratulations on your anniversary and your hair is gorgeous! :) Also the eyes!

Thank you so much! :flower:

[elise.autumn]

Wow TatsuOni, that's amazing and inspiring!

[TatsuOni]

Wow TatsuOni, that's amazing and inspiring!

Thank you! :flower: :flower:

[pippylonglocks]

Wow, that's incredible! Congratulations--you and your hair are absolutely drop-dead gorgeous! :applause

[RottenMango]

Beautiful hair. It looks so shiny and silky.

[Corvana]

Wow! Happy anniversary! 12 years is a long time, but you did so much with it! I can't believe how far it's come just since I've joined! I can't wait to see you got your goal(s), either!

[Green leaves]

Lovely too see your hair journey. Lots of inspiration for the rest of us.

[deleria]

Wow that is a transformation 😱 your hair is goals and the wave to your hair is stunning!!

[TatsuOni]

Wow, that's incredible! Congratulations--you and your hair are absolutely drop-dead gorgeous! :applause

Thank you so much! :flower:


Beautiful hair. It looks so shiny and silky.

Thank you! :flower:


Wow! Happy anniversary! 12 years is a long time, but you did so much with it! I can't believe how far it's come just since I've joined! I can't wait to see you got your goal(s), either!

Thank you! :flower:


Lovely too see your hair journey. Lots of inspiration for the rest of us.

Thank you! :blossom:


Wow that is a transformation �� your hair is goals and the wave to your hair is stunning!!

Thank you! :flower: The waves are braid/bun waves :)

[Simpscone]

What a journey! I love your hair :flower:

[TatsuOni]

What a journey! I love your hair :flower:

Thank you! :flower:

[Dark40]

Thank you! :flower:



Thank you! :flower:



Thank you fairy god mum! :blossom: It's fun to have tried a lot of things along the way :)



Thank you so much! :flower: Most people think so until they see my roots or old pictures :p

You're welcome! :blossom:

[Katsura]

Happy anniversary! Amazing journey and so very beautiful hair.

[Longlegs]

Amazing to see the progress, and all the different colours. I loved seeing all the changes over time. Thanks for sharing.

[TatsuOni]

Happy anniversary! Amazing journey and so very beautiful hair.

Thank you! :flower:


Amazing to see the progress, and all the different colours. I loved seeing all the changes over time. Thanks for sharing.

You're welcome :)