Not trimming is pretty darn awesome

[Sofoulee]

So here is my hair story.

I decided to grow my hair long in August of 2007, when I joined LHC, and as of that date I decided that trims every 8 weeks were going to be my regimine of choice.

After trying it out for some time, and not seeing such great progress... I decided that after my trim (around Eastertime 2008 ) that I'd just go without the trims and see what happens.

And here is the result:
December 2007
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc237/sofoulee/DecemberHairLengthShot.jpg

November 2008
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc237/sofoulee/homecoming08088.jpg

So... I'm a fan.

How about you?

[girlcat36]

Okay, that's just gorgeous!:thud:

[susiemw]

Your growth has been great and your hair is
spectacular! Everytime I see your picture I get
just a tad bit green with jealousy!

Susan:bounce:

[Cereus]

Your hair looks so pretty with the curls and lighter ends. I'm a fan!

[spidermom]

I'm a fan, too. Your hair looks beautiful. I have been 4 months without a trim, going for one year. I used to have trims every 6-8 weeks. Then I went to every 3 months. It has been many years since I've allowed my hair to grow without trims. It didn't go very well then, probably because of the blow-dryer used with round, bristled metal brush and the curling iron. I don't do that to my poor hair anymore. I got 2 inches my first 3 months of growing. Usually I would cut back at that point, but not this time.

[Elphie]

Oh look how much your hair grew! It looks great!

So far, I seem to be trimming every six months. I just took an inch off last month (ouch!) and I'm not going to see any scissors till April.

[Dolly]

It looks wonderful!! I am envious of those curls!!

[NiAosSi]

You have such beautiful curls!

[Gumball]

Wow Sofoulee! Your hair has made great progress. Your curls are gorgeous! Now that's definite proof that not trimming can work! :thud:

[GlassEyes]

O_O

WHY CAN'T MY HAIR DO THAT!? D: NOT. FAIR. YOU CURL-CHEATED. T_T I haven't had a trim in months and my hair doesn't look like that.

In all hoensty though, that's freaking awesome. o-o Especially taking the level of curl into account. We pretty much have the same hairtype, actually (I think I'm a 3b/3c masquerading and fooling myself into being 3b >_<). I'm envious.

[neon-dream]

I'm a fan!
I don't trim my hair unless I absolutely have to :)
xxx

[Teazel]

Looking goooood! :cool: Keep on doing what you're doing, it's working!

[misstwist]

Very pretty!

My hair has that curl when it's short and I've always wished it would remain as it lengthened. Add me to those who are pea green with envy.

[GlassEyes]

Very pretty!

My hair has that curl when it's short and I've always wished it would remain as it lengthened. Add me to those who are pea green with envy.
I'm more of a chartreuse myself. :mad: Or maybe a bright, neon green.

...

XDDDD :p

[MermaidGirl]

Very very nice! Love the curls. With that kind of progress, I don't know if I'd ever cut my hair again if I were you!

[Sammybunny711]

My hair does not damage easily so as a rule, I will not trim unless there is damage to most of the bottom hair (not likely for a long time)

[Tressie]

All right!!!!! Mighty fine!!!!! It looks just great! I'm in!

[Vitalai]

Whooooa! :thudpile:

You have made amazing progress, and those curls are perfect!

My last salon visit was a few months ago. I'm trying no trimming, too. Hopefully, I'll get as good results as yours.

[mrs carol]

Beautiful curls, your hair is really growing nicely.

[Curlsgirl]

Me! ME!!! I think your hair is GORGEOUS, no other word for it! LOVE the comparison pibs! :thud:

[Carina]

You have very beautiful hair indeed:thudpile:.I think I want to go for a no trimming year in 2009.You inspired me;).

[darkwaves]

Great growth -- and I adore your curls!

[Fillette]

Wow! Just... wow! your hair is amazing!

[Tangles]

Oh, how pretty! I remember a while back you wanted to trim after a straightening-iron scare, aren't you glad you didn't?!?!

[RavennaNight]

Whoa! I am in complete awe of those curls!! And thats a lot of extra length in lieu of the curls. Congrats, it looks beautiful!

[Katahdin]

Oh my gosh. Your curls are perfect! I'm so green.

I don't think I'm really a no-trimmer, but I gave up on trimming regularly. I tried it, but I hate the idea of always taking away a bit of my growth. Now I just trim when the ends are so thin that I won't miss the length anyways, about once or twice a year.

[Ryanne]

Great growth, it looks amazing!

[Arctic]

Looks great Sofoulee! Almost BSL curly, or there abouts?

I have been pondering and depating about my own trimming schedule. When I trim I tend to cut too much off. I have been experimenting trimming every 3 months but so far haven't gained much length at all. I have been thinking to go back to more extended trimming schedule. Sure my ends will feel a bit rougher but nothing I couldn't handle... I still need to decide if I keep on this experiment or not... Your progress is inspiring!

[30isthenewblack]

Your hair looks so lovely and thick :thud: It's grown so much since the last update! I like to give my hair a microtrim every three or four months but having said that, I trimmed my hair when it was 27.2" and when I measured it after the trim, it was 27.1" haha! So definitely no drastic chops for me!

[Laila23]

Very beautiful!

[Katze]

Beautiful hair, nice growth! I would say you're fine without a trim, and I am one of those people who calls for getting rid of thin wispy ends. Yours look great.

Just trimmed again last week in an effort to slowly get rid of taper and get my layers to the length of my longest ends. It's really frustrating, but I hope that some day my hair will look thicker at the ends (instead of just the first 2-4 inches) and will also get long.

For all those who can go without trimming - you are lucky! :cheese:

[birthmarkie]

:thudpile: Way to grow, Sofoulee! Your hair is gorgeous. I am a non-trim fan. Other than a couple of microtrims from which I don't lose any length, I haven't had a trim in almost two years! I want to get to my goals quickly and not trimming is a big help. I don't plan to trim at least until I get to waist-length. Even with an inch trim, it would take me at least two months to get back the length I had and I just can't justify it. Plus, I want to see how my layers and scraggles will look when my hair is longer. I used to be a believer in 1/4 inch trims and may do that again one day if I want even ends for my future insanely long hair. :D

[Xandergrammy]

Another fan of "not trimming" here. I've never really had a trim since I started growing my hair 12+ years ago!!


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0038-1.jpg

[paper]

That is amazing! Your hair looks gorgeous! :crush:

[brok3nwings]

oh i loveee your curls!!! they are perfect!! Congratulations it seams it has grown a lot, and if you dont need to trim dont trim it.

[joyfulmom4]

Your hair looks lovely. You've got great curls and you really gained some length. Not to mention you have a beautiful smile.:)

[LadyGunn]

Wow! Just... wow! your hair is amazing!

Hey! You stole my response! :wink:

Sofoulee - your hair is absolutely gorgeous! :bowtome:

[Garnet66]

Wowee, that's a lot of growth. Beautiful hair!

[wintersun99]

..............

[LaurelSpring]

Very Encouraging Pics!

I am in for no trims. I wasnt getting anywhere with trims, terminal BSL. Now that I have stopped trimming I am finally just below BSL. :cheese:

[Siava]

Your hair is getting some great length on it, lady. :D

[embee]

.... thud.... :)

I do believe you have a winner trim schedule!

[Mugili]

Wow...your hair looks wonderfull!
And such a considerable increase!

[HeatherMae]

Your hair is so beyond gorgeous! What great progress! Good for you! :)

[eyesofsummer]

that is awesome progress, especially for how tight your curls are!

I find that my curls get more weighed down the longer they get :(

[jojo]

Well it certainly has inspired me not to trim, your hair is just beautiful x

[thankyousir74]

Wow, those curls are SOOOO nice :D

[Sofoulee]

So many thanks to everyone!

I'm glad that my *very lucky* progress has inspired some of you all.

I think I'm going to keep at the no-trim thing until I feel it's absolutely necessary to get a dusting.

THANK YOU AGAIN! Your kind words always keep me motivated to treat my hair right!! :D

[almmaaa]

Very pretty hair but I thought that trimming hair was good and that helped to make it grow faster....

[SaveTheTapirs]

Beautiful hair! Who would've thought that not cutting one's hair would allow it to grow longer? ;) But seriously, I just saw a youtube video from Expert Village where the lady was giving tips for growing long hair. Her advice basically consisted of "get regular trims." What? Nothing about staying away from heat styling, washing less often, or using oil. If your ends are damaged, then trimming might be the best thing, but please! Anyway, great progress and gorgeous curls!

[plainjanegirl]

What amazing growth. Great thick looking curls and such a nice color. I would say no trimming is working good for you.

[almmaaa]

Beautiful hair can't wait until mine is that length!!!

[skay]

So here is my hair story.

I decided to grow my hair long in August of 2007, when I joined LHC, and as of that date I decided that trims every 8 weeks were going to be my regimine of choice.

After trying it out for some time, and not seeing such great progress... I decided that after my trim (around Eastertime 2008 ) that I'd just go without the trims and see what happens.

And here is the result:
December 2007
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc237/sofoulee/DecemberHairLengthShot.jpg

November 2008
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc237/sofoulee/homecoming08088.jpg

So... I'm a fan.

How about you?

Wow, those curls are awesome! I like the highlights at the bottom. Congrats on the growth. It looks pretty significant. :)

I haven't trimmed for the past 9 months and it's working out ok so far.

[julya]

I'm on a similar trim schedule, I wait until I feel like I really need a trim. I trimmed last spring for the first time in three years! Works for me!

[LawyerGirl]

How about you?


It's amazing how much growth I can get once I put the scissors down. You would think I would have figured that out by now!! :rolleyes: Oh well! Gotta start somewhere...

[Nicoliee]

Your hair is absolutely gorgeous!! No trims is good.

[jasper]

I am a fan of your curls, anyway! Wow! Your hair looks great.

Not trimming or cutting is how I got long. But lately I have been sorry about my thin ends, and am not sure I am a fan of not trimming anymore. I am getting close to making a cut to try for a nice hemline and seeing if trims will allow me to recover the length but maintain the hemline.

[Fufu]

I am in awe, you have beautiful curls :)

[Becky9679]

Can I just say... EVERYONE'S hair looks fabulous! I am very jealous and cannot wait for my hair to be long again (what I consider long anyway - anything above mid-back is too short for me)

The longest I went without cutting my hair was two years, the result of which was roundabout tailbone/hip length (see profile picture!) It didn't go thin at the bottom but I did have a lot of split ends which had to be dealt with. At the moment it's three months since I've cut it (this was around the time I made the decision to go ultra long again and I wanted to get rid of some layers)

[lapushka]

Beautiful curls! :inlove:

[vanillabones]

I'm so deeply jealous of your curls =) gorgeous healthy hair looks like you had a ton of growth considering how tight your girls are. My hair is so against curling I dont understand how people have that naturally :D

[SummerSkye]

Any more recent pics? Your hair must be even longer now! Stunning hair and love the lighter ends too