9 years on LHC

[paulownia]

So it's April 25 :D

Another year has passed by, and - as Bat put it so beautifully in his anniversary post - nothing to show for it, but at least I'm consistent 😅

I didn't gain any length due to still being scissor happy .
Maybe you remember that I wanted to get rid of layers in autumn 2023. Soon enough I noticed that no layering is not working for my hair either.
So off to trying different haircuts. Finally i got back to having long layers and now wait.
Maybe my hair will not be curlier with length. Maybe I will just have waves. So be it, I'm growing to waist now.

And you guessed- all this experimenting with trims didn't make my hair longer.

I tried to grow grey but gave up that pretty fast too and now I still didn't decide what colour I should choose. I will probably stick to henna only and wait few more years before deciding to grow grey.

Other than that not much happened. My routine is as usual, I'm a minimalist.
My hair changed with length. It used to curl inwards when put over left shoulder, but since i got to BSL it started changing pattern. Now it twists outwards when put over left shoulder. Nothing that this thing does will surprise me no more. Its truly- as Ylva said - like a box of chocolates, I never know what I'm going to get.

I'm still around midback and aiming for waist. Even though the thought " if I didn't trim and cut that often I would be at waist or maybe even tailbone right now" is extremely frustrating, I cannot do anything about it now. I cannot turn back time. I've been standing in the same place for a year now and I'm done. Time to do some serious growing now.
A quick review of different milestones
Starting point- shoulder

https://i.postimg.cc/9Qq9YTQg/20200424-201932.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
APL and tornado hair:p
https://i.postimg.cc/rp9Hb9K9/20220217-113033.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Some more spirals
https://i.postimg.cc/mgPYz5Dy/20230806-114058.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Now almost at midback

https://i.postimg.cc/nc20czfF/20240424-191858.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


I'm really proud that I can be a part of this special community and I thank all of you that showed me support and friendship over all those years.
Happy growing everyone.:blossom:

[Nefcerka]

Congratulations on anniversary :)
I like seeing your hair, it´s very pretty. And seeing you around the forums, because you are such a nice, kind person. We are lucky to have you.

[embee]

I think your hair is lovely! You are one of my hair idols. Even though my hair is much longer, yours is so pretty, it's what I always wanted.

[ETJ CURLS]

Slowly but surely, it is getting there! I definitely see a lot of progress between where you started and where you are now, and I think your waves are so pretty. Waist is going to look fantastic on you.

[foreveryours]

The difference between the first and last pictures is amazing https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=44460&d=1612945575

[Fiorentina]

Very warm congratulations on your anniversary, paulownia
Regards
Fiorentina

[Ylva]

Happy anniversary! So glad that you're here :grouphug:

I really like the tornado hair! :D And your current hair looks so full :heart:

[shelomit]

Happy anniversary, Paulownia! I know I've said it before, but I think you have one of the most distinctive heads of hair on this site. Your tip-flips are not only adorable, but immediately identifiable ( ;

[paulownia]

I have some trouble with quoting so I'll answer without it:p
Thank guys. It means a lot to me, reading your comments and the compliments of my mane.
I'm curious myself how it will look longer. I hope I won't wake up one day with completely straight hair:D
Or ? That would make my life much easier...
Mhmm joking.
I love being here and around you all:smooch:

[MoonLady]

Your hair is looking great. Happy growing!

Anyone else think it looks like the natural version of hollywood waves?

[WednesdayAddams]

Honestly, I think your hair is gorgeous. Those wurls are to die for. I am in a similar spot (but with shorter hair). Tried a hundred different things, no length gain due to scissors, LOL. So glad to be on this journey with likeminded souls!

[bparnell75]

Paulownia, I've enjoyed your posts over the years. Your hair is now quite lovely. Congratulations

[lapis_lazuli]

So pretty! I love your latest colour. Congrats on 9 years!

[SandyBottom]

Happy 9 years! Your hair has not only gotten longer, but looks like the thickness has really filled in also, looks great!

[LongHairFaerie]

Congratulations on 9 years! Your hair is looking gorgeous and I wish you speedy growth towards waist. :cheese:

[Bat]

So it's April 25 :D

Another year has passed by, and - as Bat put it so beautifully in his anniversary post - nothing to show for it, but at least I'm consistent 😅

I didn't gain any length due to still being scissor happy .
Maybe you remember that I wanted to get rid of layers in autumn 2023. Soon enough I noticed that no layering is not working for my hair either.
So off to trying different haircuts. Finally i got back to having long layers and now wait.
Maybe my hair will not be curlier with length. Maybe I will just have waves. So be it, I'm growing to waist now.

And you guessed- all this experimenting with trims didn't make my hair longer.

I tried to grow grey but gave up that pretty fast too and now I still didn't decide what colour I should choose. I will probably stick to henna only and wait few more years before deciding to grow grey.

Other than that not much happened. My routine is as usual, I'm a minimalist.
My hair changed with length. It used to curl inwards when put over left shoulder, but since i got to BSL it started changing pattern. Now it twists outwards when put over left shoulder. Nothing that this thing does will surprise me no more. Its truly- as Ylva said - like a box of chocolates, I never know what I'm going to get.

I'm still around midback and aiming for waist. Even though the thought " if I didn't trim and cut that often I would be at waist or maybe even tailbone right now" is extremely frustrating, I cannot do anything about it now. I cannot turn back time. I've been standing in the same place for a year now and I'm done. Time to do some serious growing now.
A quick review of different milestones
Starting point- shoulder

https://i.postimg.cc/9Qq9YTQg/20200424-201932.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
APL and tornado hair:p
https://i.postimg.cc/rp9Hb9K9/20220217-113033.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Some more spirals
https://i.postimg.cc/mgPYz5Dy/20230806-114058.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Now almost at midback

https://i.postimg.cc/nc20czfF/20240424-191858.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


I'm really proud that I can be a part of this special community and I thank all of you that showed me support and friendship over all those years.
Happy growing everyone.:blossom:

Congratulations on 9 years there's nothing wrong with maintaining! And the current color is really nice on you

[TatsuOni]

Congratulations :cheer: Your hair looks beautiful and we're happy to have you here :D

[Chasemi]

Congratulations on 9 years! The colour you have now makes your hair look so full! This length is so flattering on you (:

[angel-baby]

Happy anniversary! I feel you on the "if only I'd never done this or that, my hair would be at this milestone by now" but you're right -we can't go back. And your hair is beautiful either way.

[pumpkinsage]

Your hair looks so beautiful and full!! Congrats on 9 years!! Slow progress is still progress!! :o

[baanoo]

Paulownia, congratulations! Your hair is so lovely, just like you - and honestly, comparing the richness and health of your starting point to now is just like two totally different heads! Beautiful beautiful. xoxox

[lapushka]

Congratulations! :)

[constancev18]

Congratulations. Your hair is so healthy!

[paulownia]

Thanks guys, again :D I'm really speechless.
I'm at a comfortable spot right now, the last trim worked wonders and I'm even starting to get my spirals back:cheer: