16 years of growing my hair and 9 years on LHC! Lots of pics!

[TatsuOni]

Not much interesting to share since last year. But let's do an anniversary thread anyway!

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2007_60e8310c2a6b229cb74b8345.jpg
I had a side cut and decided that I wanted long hair. I cut all of my hair to the same length (around 0,5 cm, so a little shorter than in the picture), but kept bangs to have less of a buzz cut. But I hate having bangs, so I soon cut that off too.


https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2008_60e8311eddf2b31c42ffe402.jpg
Back then I used a really dull scissor to cut my hair and would continue to do so for years. My poor hair!

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2009_60e8312cddf2b31c3072ca52.jpg
Don't ask me why, but I bleached my hair... Above is the "carrot phase".

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2009-2_60e83138ddf2b31c4c9a9479.jpg
Blond and abused hair.

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2010_60e83172ddf2b31c2b85e393.jpg
And of course, I soon missed having black hair.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2010-2_60e831869606ee27b9a3d174.jpg
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.

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2011_60e831939606ee27b9a3d175.jpg
I also used to let a friend heat style my hair.

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2011-2_60e831a22a6b229cef83825a.jpg
I really enjoyed the color hair, but what a hassle to keep it red!

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2012_60e831bbe087c304aaebd605.jpg

Before my elbow surgery, I had to wash my hair with disinfection. Other than drying out my hair, it also washed away most of the colour.


https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/201311_60e831e32a6b229d092e2247.jpg
Before jumping in to the shower to do my first CO-wash.

Continuted in the comments...

[TatsuOni]

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/201411_5f05eb439606ee5b51e3694a.jpg
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.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/20142_593ea949ddf2b35e672b92d5.jpg
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.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/20151_593ea996ddf2b35d8a3a364a.jpg
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.

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2016_593ea9b89606ee4e3261c486.jpg
Black again.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2017_593ea9ffddf2b35e325f8703.jpg

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2018_5b3a4030ddf2b36cb878b447.jpg

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2019_5d24c0789606ee0aeb5a3e4d.jpg

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2020_5f05ec2ce087c3418b59db52.jpg
Having kept up with some heavy S&D and minimal trims for years. My hemline was starting to fairytale.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2021_60e8329f2a6b229cef83826a.jpg
My thin ends reached knee by the end of 2020. The ends were actually thinner than you can see in the picture.

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2022_62c6de8bddf2b36b581ae9ae.jpg
Trying to get my hair to not blow freely in the wind... The ends are still thin, but the thickness is traveling down, since I'm maintaining at knee.

Continued in the next comment...

[TatsuOni]

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2023_64a6c8c2ddf2b3773163cf4a.jpg
Since nothing has happended lenght wise, let's just go with a more "fun" picture for this year. As you can see, my ends are still quite thin, but thicknes is traveling down and is visible despite the eight braids in my hair.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_64a122b5e087c334011cbadb.jpg
I think that I'm finally ready to "start growing" again and to go from maintaining to microtrimming. Meaning that my hair should get a few centimeters longer each year, while still thickening up the ends a bit.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_6484d6939606ee7e86adc927.jpg
My message to those of you desperate to reach longer lengths. The goal is only a part of the journey. Enjoying the journey and having fun along the way is even more important! Treasure every milestone!

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_6432f314ddf2b305db953880.jpg
Although my hair would have been a lot longer and probably thicker at the ends, 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!

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_64202c079606ee49b027c15b.jpg
And now I am having fun with different updos and hair toys.

And I am very happy being a part of this wonderful community!

[paulownia]

Happy belated hair anniversary :D!
( Stort grattis!:blossom:)
You are a big inspiration for many, including myself;)
I maybe don't aim for knee and neither have I patience for elaborate updos but I still want to achieve dark hair with henna and indigo ;)
Many happy returns of the day:beerchug:

[TatsuOni]

Happy belated hair anniversary :D!
( Stort grattis!:blossom:)
You are a big inspiration for many, including myself;)
I maybe don't aim for knee and neither have I patience for elaborate updos but I still want to achieve dark hair with henna and indigo ;)
Many happy returns of the day:beerchug:

Why belated? :) Thank you! :flower: I do enjoy following yours and everyone elses journeys here :D

[paulownia]

Why belated? :)
Darn I wrote a wrong expression :confused:
You can laugh at me but I actually thought it means that you are pleased with yourself.
( belåten):grnbiggri
That's what I get for writing a post while cooking dinner:wigtongue

[TatsuOni]

Darn I wrote a wrong expression :confused:
You can laugh at me but I actually thought it means that you are pleased with yourself.
( belåten):grnbiggri
That's what I get for writing a post while cooking dinner:wigtongue

Oh I get it! English can be tricky sometimes indeed! Belated means (i efterskott).

[tuanyiji]

Congratulations! That is very inspirational.
I’m now weighing on whether to maintain at CL or FTL for a thicker hemline or go on for my knee.
If I microtrim 1cm every month from now on, I probably won’t lose/gain much visible length for about 2 years and I don’t really want a blunt cut that trims off more than 10cm at once. But it will probably take me more than thrice the time to let it naturally grow to my knee.

[cookies]

Happy anniversary!! :beerchug:
I think I'd come across an older anniversary thread of yours and it's such a fun hair journey to look at! Thank you for sharing all these photos :)
Your hair is stunning and I've always admired your hair styling skills :D Enjoy the new growing phase!

[lapushka]

Darn I wrote a wrong expression :confused:
You can laugh at me but I actually thought it means that you are pleased with yourself.
( belåten):grnbiggri
That's what I get for writing a post while cooking dinner:wigtongue

I think you mean "elated". Skip the b, and you got it!

[Nightshade]

Beautiful as always, and happy anniversary :cheer:

[Ylva]

Happy anniversary, neighbour! Skål! :beerchug:

[OUKess]

Happy Anniversary TatsuOni!! Beautiful!!

[embee]

Happy Anniversary! I sure enjoy seeing what you can do with your length and updo skills. :)

[SandyBottom]

Happy anniversary, TatsuOni! I love your anniversary threads, thanks for putting this up.

[Jovana]

Happy anniversary! I hope to see you in the next.

[Bat]

Always an inspiration to me Tatsu! Congrats

[TatsuOni]

Congratulations! That is very inspirational.
I’m now weighing on whether to maintain at CL or FTL for a thicker hemline or go on for my knee.
If I microtrim 1cm every month from now on, I probably won’t lose/gain much visible length for about 2 years and I don’t really want a blunt cut that trims off more than 10cm at once. But it will probably take me more than thrice the time to let it naturally grow to my knee.

Thank you! :blossom: You could also microtrim a smaller amount, like a cm every other month and if the hemline is starting to get blunt, you could slow down or stop. I'm thinking about taking 0,5 cm every month now, but haven't really decided yet.


Happy anniversary!! :beerchug:
I think I'd come across an older anniversary thread of yours and it's such a fun hair journey to look at! Thank you for sharing all these photos :)
Your hair is stunning and I've always admired your hair styling skills :D Enjoy the new growing phase!

Thank you! :flower:


Beautiful as always, and happy anniversary :cheer:

Thank you my hair care sorceress! :blossom:


Happy anniversary, neighbour! Skål! :beerchug:

Thank you and skål (cheers) :beerchug:


Happy Anniversary TatsuOni!! Beautiful!!

Thank you! :flower:

[TatsuOni]

Happy Anniversary! I sure enjoy seeing what you can do with your length and updo skills. :)

Thank you! :blossom:


Happy anniversary, TatsuOni! I love your anniversary threads, thanks for putting this up.

Thank you! :flower:


Happy anniversary! I hope to see you in the next.

Thank you! :o


Always an inspiration to me Tatsu! Congrats

Thank you! :pumpkin:

[baanoo]

Happy anniversary! You’re such a gift to this community & I’m so glad to know you here. Xoxoxo

[TatsuOni]

Happy anniversary! You’re such a gift to this community & I’m so glad to know you here. Xoxoxo

Thank you! :flower: I'm glad to know you here too! :)

[spidermom]

Thank you for the update thread. Suddenly I realize I'm not having enough fun with my hair.

[lapis_lazuli]

Very happy anniversary, Tatsu :blossom:

[Mariekeeee14]

I always love seeing your updo’s, so much fun. Congrats on your anniversary:flower:

[angel-baby]

So gorgeous Tatsu!! Your growth is incredible and it's clear you've had fun with it along the way. Happy anniversary ♡

[TatsuOni]

Thank you for the update thread. Suddenly I realize I'm not having enough fun with my hair.

Then you should have some fun with it now! :cheese:


Very happy anniversary, Tatsu :blossom:

Thank you! :blossom:


I always love seeing your updo’s, so much fun. Congrats on your anniversary:flower:

Thank you! :blossom:


So gorgeous Tatsu!! Your growth is incredible and it's clear you've had fun with it along the way. Happy anniversary ♡

Thank you! :flower:

[longmane]

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2023_64a6c8c2ddf2b3773163cf4a.jpg
Since nothing has happended lenght wise, let's just go with a more "fun" picture for this year. As you can see, my ends are still quite thin, but thicknes is traveling down and is visible despite the eight braids in my hair.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_64a122b5e087c334011cbadb.jpg
I think that I'm finally ready to "start growing" again and to go from maintaining to microtrimming. Meaning that my hair should get a few centimeters longer each year, while still thickening up the ends a bit.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_6484d6939606ee7e86adc927.jpg
My message to those of you desperate to reach longer lengths. The goal is only a part of the journey. Enjoying the journey and having fun along the way is even more important! Treasure every milestone!

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_6432f314ddf2b305db953880.jpg
Although my hair would have been a lot longer and probably thicker at the ends, 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!

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_64202c079606ee49b027c15b.jpg
And now I am having fun with different updos and hair toys.

And I am very happy being a part of this wonderful community!

Gorgeous hairstyles TatsuOni :thud: and congrats on reaching new milestones! Your braided hairstyles were part of what inspired me to grow my hair back again!

[TatsuOni]

Gorgeous hairstyles TatsuOni :thud: and congrats on reaching new milestones! Your braided hairstyles were part of what inspired me to grow my hair back again!

Thank you! :flower: It makes me very happy to hear that! :o

[shelomit]

It's so strange, having known you only in the past few years, to see you with these various light hair colors! Congrats on the anniversary, and I absolutely concur with your words about enjoying the journey : )

[cadaverinna]

Happy hairnniversary!!

[TatsuOni]

It's so strange, having known you only in the past few years, to see you with these various light hair colors! Congrats on the anniversary, and I absolutely concur with your words about enjoying the journey : )

Thank you!! :blossom:


Happy hairnniversary!!

Thank you! :blossom:

[Molly_Marie]

Wow your hair is so pretty! Very inspirational to me as I’m just in the very beginning of my long hair journey. I really like seeing the intricate updos!

[floridaorchid]

Happy anniversary! Your braids are so pretty! I love them.

[TatsuOni]

Wow your hair is so pretty! Very inspirational to me as I’m just in the very beginning of my long hair journey. I really like seeing the intricate updos!


Happy anniversary! Your braids are so pretty! I love them.

Thank you, both of you! :flower:

[pumpkinsage]

Congratulations Tatsu!! Your hair story is so cool and inspiring, and I absolutely adore your style. You've reached such incredible lengths and had fun while doing it! You and your hair are so beautiful. I wish you the best of luck on your hair journey and happy growing :flower:

[TatsuOni]

Congratulations Tatsu!! Your hair story is so cool and inspiring, and I absolutely adore your style. You've reached such incredible lengths and had fun while doing it! You and your hair are so beautiful. I wish you the best of luck on your hair journey and happy growing :flower:

Thank you so much! :flower:

[Für immer]

Happy belated anniversary, lovely. :blossom:

Is a bit strange to think that if I hadn't chopped my hair off in 2017, we'd have approximately the same length now.

[TatsuOni]

Happy belated anniversary, lovely. :blossom:

Is a bit strange to think that if I hadn't chopped my hair off in 2017, we'd have approximately the same length now.

Thank you! :flower: We could have been knee buddies then. Now we're just buddies :p But that's good enough :D

[Für immer]

Thank you! :flower: We could have been knee buddies then. Now we're just buddies :p But that's good enough :D

Yup, we could have.
Oh, I agree totally. :rockerdud

[sipnsun]

Happy Anniversary! Your updos are amazing and your hair grows so fast! So inspirational :agree:

[TatsuOni]

Happy Anniversary! Your updos are amazing and your hair grows so fast! So inspirational :agree:

Thank you! :flower: My hair doesn't grow that fast, but I'm short, so it seems to grow fast for that reason :lol:

[Juanita]

Congratulations on your journey. I love your styling skills

[TatsuOni]

Congratulations on your journey. I love your styling skills

Thank you! :flower:

[LydiaStauffer]

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2023_64a6c8c2ddf2b3773163cf4a.jpg
Since nothing has happended lenght wise, let's just go with a more "fun" picture for this year. As you can see, my ends are still quite thin, but thicknes is traveling down and is visible despite the eight braids in my hair.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_64a122b5e087c334011cbadb.jpg
I think that I'm finally ready to "start growing" again and to go from maintaining to microtrimming. Meaning that my hair should get a few centimeters longer each year, while still thickening up the ends a bit.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_6484d6939606ee7e86adc927.jpg
My message to those of you desperate to reach longer lengths. The goal is only a part of the journey. Enjoying the journey and having fun along the way is even more important! Treasure every milestone!

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_6432f314ddf2b305db953880.jpg
Although my hair would have been a lot longer and probably thicker at the ends, 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!

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_64202c079606ee49b027c15b.jpg
And now I am having fun with different updos and hair toys.

And I am very happy being a part of this wonderful community!

as someone with a pixie hoping to reach longer lengths than ever before(at least waist length, but classic length has always been a dream for me) I needed the reminder to enjoy the ride! it can be so tempting to get fed up and give up but seeing your journey is so encouraging!

[TatsuOni]

as someone with a pixie hoping to reach longer lengths than ever before(at least waist length, but classic length has always been a dream for me) I needed the reminder to enjoy the ride! it can be so tempting to get fed up and give up but seeing your journey is so encouraging!

I sincerely think that it's easier to stick to your plan and reach your goal, if you have fun doing so and can enjoy the journey. Good luck with your journey! :blossom:

[Für immer]

I sincerely think that it's easier to stick to your plan and reach your goal, if you have fun doing so and can enjoy the journey. Good luck with your journey! :blossom:

I agree wholeheartedly. :grnbiggri

Good luck, LydiaStauffer :cheer: