No Trim 2024 Mini 3 Month Challenge Part 2 of 4

[Bat]

No trimming 2024! Mini challenge
For this challenge, the no-trimming period is 11 April to June 31st 2024.

In order to participate, you need to trim at the latest Jan 10th 2024

No trims are allowed during this quarter of the year for you to be part of this challenge.

If you want to not trim for under 3 months and over 4 months this thread will be best for you


https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=132


Rules for the challenge:

You may maintain bangs, face-framing layers, undercuts, shaved sides, etc
Since this isn't an official no trim challenge bangs are allowed to be cut in but NOT layers undercuts shaved sides etc
You may S&D.
You may not trim.

This is mainly for people who want to take part of the bigger challenges but struggle with them. consider it a gateway thread to not trimming.

Good Luck!

Extra info to note as that this thread will be run 4 times in 2024 I'll just change the dates, just to save making 4 different threads you can trim between each quarter

[spidermom]

That's pretty much my routine - a trim approximately every 3 months, give/take a week or so. My next trim is scheduled for January 6, so it will surely be after April 1 that I will schedule for the trim after that. I have a hair stylist that I like to see and always schedule my next appointment before I leave the salon.

Count me in!

[paulownia]

I'll be happy to join :D
Next trim scheduled for end of December and it should be no problem with holding off until April.

[WednesdayAddams]

This sounds really fun! I'll do it.

[Chasemi]

Oof love it! I'm joining!

[Chasemi]

(Pssst hey Bat your link isn't working)

[Bat]

(Pssst hey Bat your link isn't working) That's weird I copied it from Ylva's post

Fixed!

[Shorty89]

I think I'm in!

[Bat]

I wasn't going to join this one as I was going to do 6 months but I want to start maintaining in June to get rid of layers/black so I'll join the first quarter here then go to the no trimming club from April to June 6

[Noctifer]

I’m in.
Originally planned a bigger trim (5-10cm) after new years, but so close to my original goal length and a bigger trim before April would mean that I would be growing towards that goal again. But don’t think my ends like another 6 months. Plus this way I get to have fresh ends in time for my birthday in early April

[angel-baby]

Joining! My last trim was in September, and I don't feel I really need another one for a while. I'll either do it right before the challenge starts if I think my hair needs it, or (even better) at the end of the challenge.

[Bat]

I'll be doing this myself bite sized challenges to help me get through the year

[Liria]

This sounds perfect for me. I think I like microtrimming, but I never remember to do it, and then I fall into the dreaded cycle of:
1) trim!
2) hmmm maybe I can even it out a bit
3)hmmmm lets do it again
4)forget about trimming
5)oh wait I haven't trimmed in way too long

Or worse, I take exactly nothing off, call it a trim, and then wonder why my ends feel dry :rolleyes:

I'm hoping a three month cycle will keep me on track. And hey, even if it doesn't I'll still end up with longer hair.


Also, Bat, I love your new profile pic. Your makeup is really impressive!

[Bat]

This sounds perfect for me. I think I like microtrimming, but I never remember to do it, and then I fall into the dreaded cycle of:
1) trim!
2) hmmm maybe I can even it out a bit
3)hmmmm lets do it again
4)forget about trimming
5)oh wait I haven't trimmed in way too long

Or worse, I take exactly nothing off, call it a trim, and then wonder why my ends feel dry :rolleyes:

I'm hoping a three month cycle will keep me on track. And hey, even if it doesn't I'll still end up with longer hair.


Also, Bat, I love your new profile pic. Your makeup is really impressive!

Thank you! I really like doing over the top goth makeup 💄

[Shorty89]

I'm ready to start this mini-challenge.

[Bat]

Shaving my head one last time today, lessgo

I lied

[Bat]

ok now I'm ready for business cross post!
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[Liria]

I micro(ish) trimmed today in preparation for this. Tomorrow will probably be cleaning up any weird hairs, and then I'll put the scissors away!

[Bat]

I micro(ish) trimmed today in preparation for this. Tomorrow will probably be cleaning up any weird hairs, and then I'll put the scissors away!
Good luck!

[Noctifer]

Did a bit off dusting as I trimmed my layers yesterday even though I said no trimming before the end of this challenge. So hopefully I am more than ready for the next three months

[KokoroDragon]

I think I'll join! I haven't trimmed in 4 years but I plan to trim sometime this spring. I think I'll do a preliminary trim tomorrow, do the 3 month challenge, then have someone clean up my ends in April.

[Aunt Rapunzel]

Oh, I think this one is doable for me! I'm in! Haven't had a trim/cut alllllll year long! :-D

[Für immer]

I think I'll last for the first 6 months period challenge I've already joined, but I'll join in this one too. :)
Last trim was yesterday (02/01-24), and my starting length is 80 cm.

[Chasemi]

Going to talk in this one too, but I'm going for the whole year! This will be nice as I'll have quarterly photos of my hair growth to compare!

[vanillacake]

I joined in the no trim 2024 for the first half, so this mini goal will help keep me motivated too. Three months has been the usual for my regular trims this past year.

[KokoroDragon]

Just trimmed about 3/4 of an inch! My ends feel a lot smoother now. Ready for the challenge!

[paulownia]

Ready for the challenge ;)
I have a solid inch to BSL ( tucked my shirt under the bra strap).
Hair a little bit messy after yesterday's typing. It really hates being without styling products, even refreshing didn't work well. Oh, lesson learned :doh:
https://i.postimg.cc/cLhn9QCC/20240111-114425.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Happy growing everyone ;)

[Bat]

Good luck! It's looking great!

[Shorty89]

A bit late but here's my starting point. I definitely want thicker ends eventually. Maybe a trim every three months will work well.

https://i.imgur.com/XW2GsaF.jpg

[Bat]

i failed 2 days in lol but good luck everyone! I'll be around to update the thread in April <3

[Shorty89]

i failed 2 days in lol but good luck everyone! I'll be around to update the thread in April <3

Aw. I totally understand. I keep looking at my bad hemline and wanting to trim up to hip or even waist!

[Bat]

Aw. I totally understand. I keep looking at my bad hemline and wanting to trim up to hip or even waist!

I had a certain look I wanted to do for goth night that required a bald head and even a couple days stubble would have ruined it

[Liria]

Sounds like a good time to start a two month mini challenge!

I'm doing fine for this challenge, but I'm starting to think about getting a professional trim just because I am not very good at cutting my own hair. Thankfully, it's just wavy enough that I can get away with it being uneven.

[paulownia]

Some progress ;)
https://i.postimg.cc/mk1kGtVg/20240131-112423.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Bat]

Looking good!

[Shorty89]

I have to say, I'm out. I was going to wait until the end of this challenge to cut about 5cm off of my ends. They were tangling and thin but I wanted to wait. That was, until I had three knots that I had to cut out. They were all within the last 5cm of my hair. So, I cut it and will have to wait to join the next 3 month challenge.

[Liria]

Sometimes you have to do what works for you. I hope you find detangling easier now!

[blamelessvestal]

Going strong, no trims of my fringe or hair since NYE :)

[Bat]

I have to say, I'm out. I was going to wait until the end of this challenge to cut about 5cm off of my ends. They were tangling and thin but I wanted to wait. That was, until I had three knots that I had to cut out. They were all within the last 5cm of my hair. So, I cut it and will have to wait to join the next 3 month challenge.
The start of April you can come back here since the thread will be recycled every 3 months to reduce making so many threads

Going strong, no trims of my fringe or hair since NYE :)

Good Work, keep it up :D

[Noctifer]

And I am also out. Haven’t like how my ends looked and felt lately, and there for spent the last couple weeks contemplating changing my plan for this year from of just on big trim and continuing to grow it to maintain current length for a while.
Now I just need to decide if I’m going to do a micro trim once a month or every other month.

[Chasemi]

And I am also out. Haven’t like how my ends looked and felt lately, and there for spent the last couple weeks contemplating changing my plan for this year from of just on big trim and continuing to grow it to maintain current length for a while.
Now I just need to decide if I’m going to do a micro trim once a month or every other month.

Microtrims are such an amazing way to thicken up a hem and enjoy the length you've collected! Good luck!

[angel-baby]

Didn't make it :/ I had a ton of shedding the past couple months, and needed to trim my ends up just a little bit.

[Bat]

Didn't make it :/ I had a ton of shedding the past couple months, and needed to trim my ends up just a little bit.

There is always April! Part 2 of 4 starts then

[Diana Prince]

There is always April! Part 2 of 4 starts then

Nice, I'll definitely take part in the next challenge. :D

[paulownia]

Out as well:rolleyes:
I had to dust my ends, they were getting really annoying from growing out, thinner bits of old layering.
Oh well, 2 months is better than nothing :p

[Bat]

Out as well:rolleyes:
I had to dust my ends, they were getting really annoying from growing out, thinner bits of old layering.
Oh well, 2 months is better than nothing :p
It is!

Nice, I'll definitely take part in the next challenge. :D

I'll be joining as well I failed this on the 13th Jan:p

[KokoroDragon]

I'm still in, but the amount of splits I'm seeing...yikes. I'm definitely looking forward to a trim! Maybe this will encourage me to get more regular trims from now on.

[Chasemi]

I'm still in and hoping to make it the full year!

[Für immer]

Still in here. :)

[vanillacake]

I'm still in, normally I get a trim every 3 months. I'm hoping to make it to 6 months!

[Für immer]

I'm still in, normally I get a trim every 3 months. I'm hoping to make it to 6 months!

Oh? Fingers crossed. :)

[gghh]

It’s been a little less than 5 months since my last trim. My ends look okay! Though I’m much more attentive to them now since I’m at classic and they’e just going to get more vulnerable from here. My hope is that they’ll last until nov. 2024.

[Bat]

Roughly 2 weeks to go until part 2 of 4 starts! Congrats to all that are still trucking on.

[Chasemi]

I S/D today and it was great! Feeling okay about my ends right now, though I'm excited to one day get rid of the bleach damage. Until then, Olaplex, K18, and Redken are my best friends

[Messyhair]

I can't remember when my hair was last trimmed, but I think it was January, so I'm waiting for part 2 of this challenge!

[Bat]

Part one is almost Over! I have requested for a title change so people that want to take part of Part 2 can post new starting photos challenge runs April 1st to June 30th but can have a grace period until April 10th for any trims if needed

[Diana Prince]

I am definitely joining this one :).

[Chasemi]

I love taking the year in bite sized pieces! Still trying to get through all of 2024!

[paulownia]

Count me in;)
I had a small trim a few weeks ago and that should do for a while.

[Shorty89]

Do I dare try this again? :p

[Vintagerapunzel]

Ready for part 2. Still no trim needed. I'm ready to GROW!!

[vanillacake]

For me it is much easier to break up commitment into smaller pieces than to commit to 6-12 months of growth. Part 1 seemed to go by fast. Ready for part 2!

[Bat]

I might take part in this if I can afford a tidy up before the cut off date. I haven't actually trimmed my hair since I re buzzed around Jan 14th ish

I definitely want a tidy up before I join nothing much just to have the back tapered in

[Bat]

I ended up tidying it up myself not much just to get the tips off at the back and to get rid of the extra coarse curlies

So I'm good to go now!

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[Messyhair]

I'm in for this 3 months! I'll have a mullet by the end, but I don't like spending money on trims anyway, so putting it off isn't so hard.

[floridaorchid]

I'll join this one! I had to trim in March, So I'm going to try not to trim to end of June at least! :)