6-year progress photos [warning: image heavy]

[dancingbarefoot]

Taking advantage of free wireless in the Athens airport to post my long-overdue 6-year (!) progress photos.

Here's my hair in October 2002 when I found LHC. Quite bleached out from the Hawaiian sun and saltwater, which you can now see only in my ends. (ETA: It was wavy back then, too, but when this photo was taken, my hair was completely air-dryed and I had brushed it out, which makes the waves almost disappear. The texture/shape of my hair hasn't changed much, really. Later when I'm not jetlagged I can post some more photos of my hair, before 2002 and after, that show the waves and color better.)
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/945/myhairfall2002xr5.jpg


And here's my hair two days ago in Athens:
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/8510/acropolis1xm0.jpg



First the wind was blowing, and then a random dog walked past, but I hope you get an idea of the length now.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5765/acropolis2sq2.jpg


My flight is about to board, but I wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

[talecon]

oh wow nice hair! you have dreamy locks as in hair I could only dream for :)

[skay]

Wow, congrats!

Your hair color looks great - I love how the lighter color in the ends looks on you.

With you standing in Athens in front of those pillars with your long, wavy hair blowing, you remind me of the picture of the woman in the painting "The Birth of Venus."

Photo here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birth_of_Venus_(Botticelli)

[Bene]

i'm guessing, from the darker colored area, that it took 6 years to get to classic length? that's amazing

i love the really long term progress pics/threads :)

[30isthenewblack]

Wow! I'll be very happy to have the before picture length thank you very much :smile:

[Aditi]

You Athen pic and your hair are lovely. Great progress and happy new year to you too.

[Jessikinz]

Amazing growth.

[RocketDog]

your hair is breathtaking, and so is the scenery!

[goldenwaves]

oh wow, it's so long! And how lucky you are to go to Athens!

[Tressie]

Hi, Thanks for posting these photos! I think you hair is wonderfully thick and the texture & length....WOW! Also the lighter colored ends make it look aflame! :)

[serious]

Wow!:agape: I am breathless!

Your hair is amazing!

[Tea Lady]

I agree with Tressie - your hair does look like flame! Just gorgeous, and the combo of the historic architechture, your blue clothing, and your flame-kissed hair is just awesome.

Tea Lady

[Copasetic]

WOW!!!
Congratulations, your hair looks fabulous.

[angelthadiva]

Wow that's awesome! The random dog even took another look! You grow, girl! :)

[Diamondbell]

Very beautiful! Thanks for sharing :)

[Cinnamon Hair]

Your hair looks beautiful DBF! It is great to see the comparison photos. Happy 6 year anniversary.

[RavennaNight]

Wow thanks for sharing those! Your hair is beautiful! :flower:

[Katahdin]

You have such beautiful hair! It looks so soft.

[Elenna]

Amazing hair!

[EvaSimone]

:thudpile: your hair is stunning!

I love how in the third photo the dog even stops to give your hair a second look, it's like even he realizes how awesome it is.

[Phalaenopsis]

It grew a lot!
And what a difference in colour. Do you feel a big difference in texture too?

[ladyluck]

WOW! Thats beautiful and it looks so thick as well.

[LutraLutra]

Your hair is just... wow! Thanks for posting such lovely pics.

[jessie58]

:thud: What gorgeous hair DBF!

My current texture and health looks like your before pic. Now I have to try and figure out how you got to your after state. That is exactly what I want my hair to look like.

[Johanna64]

:agape:Your hair is sooo awesome!!!

[KatKeRo]

Wow beautiful.
Happy New Year to you to.

[Carina]

OMG that is beautiful hair you have:inlove:.Great progress btw.I like the two toned hair :thumbsup:.

[Beatnik Guy]

I love how in the third photo the dog even stops to give your hair a second look, it's like even he realizes how awesome it is.
I thought that too. :D

:thudpile:

[jessie58]

The poor dog was wondering who was tickling him as he walked by. :silly:

[Ryanne]

Wow, your hair is so beautful, and long! Even the dog is admiring it!

[Stubborn]

WHOA

Awesome hair!

Ankle length I'd say!

Keep growing!

[FallenAngel]

Wow.... That is long hair! :)

Very pretty! I hope you enjoyed (enjoying) Athens!

[cindy58]

Wow! That's inspirational -- looks to be quite a difference in texture too since you've been here.

[logica_divina]

Your hair is absolutely beautiful and an inspiration to all of us!
p.s. I hope you enjoyed Athens. I've been to Greece a dozen times myself. I love the Acropolis.

[Arctic_Mama]

Your hair looks phenomenal, that two-tone is beautiful even though I am sure you're eager to be rid of it! Athens is a lot of fun, I hope you had a good time!

[LilyMunster]

Looking good dance. I would be happy with half of your mane. Someday.
Wow, Hawaii, Greece, Alaska. I would love to go to each of those places you world traveler! :)

[EdG]

That's beautiful! :thud:

You're definitely a hair goddess. :)
Ed

[Chrissy]

It's so good to see you!!! Youve been so quiet lately. Your hair as always is stunning. I haven't read the other posts yet but I've always admired your hair. You and Lady Godiva who I never see either.

I hope you post more often! Thanks for the beautiful pics.

[jojo]

Amazing beautiful hair and so thick I get the feeling you are one of the lucky ones who could grow to ankle length. Thanks for sharing your pictures, your hair is truely an inspiration to all and a credit to you.

[darkwaves]

Just beautiful! Your hair has so much wave and movement now.

[SHELIAANN1969]

DBF, your hair looks so wonderful, and what a lovely background as well! The doggie looks cute being in awe of your hair as well!

Good job and great hair! :flower:

[Periwinkle]

:thud: Your hair is stunning! You've had some really good growth as well.

[Islandgrrl]

Gorgeous! Even Random Dog thought so! Happy Anniversary to you!!!

[jel]

:thudpile:

Absolutely stunning! And I'm not just talking about the Parthenon :p

Congrats on your 6 years on LHC! :flowers:

ETA: May I just add that I don't think your post is image-heavy enough! :D

[LaurelSpring]

Amazing! Thank you for posting this. Its always such an encouragement to see progress pictures. I need to get busy and get a length shot so I will have a couple to post one day. I just started in March. I wish I had a length shot from then becuase its already a big difference.

[Radulfr]

Thanks for posting these progress pics, DBF. It's always a pleasure to see how you and youir hair are getting along. Keep up the good work! :thumbsup:

[Sammybunny711]

Looks great! MUCH healthier!

[joyfulmom4]

Incredible hair! Wow, what a journey.

[Aisha25]

Beautiful progress you have very gorgeous hair:flowers:

[vindo]

It looks fantastic! Especially your virgin hair looks really nice! :)
I knew your hair was long but thats longer than I thought! Ankle without the wind (or dog)? ^^

[Calista]

Your hair is stunning, DBF! I remember your pronounced two-tonedness before you once used temporary colour (must have been shortly after I joined), especially one signature picture which looked like the rising sun! I thought it was beautiful, but your hair is still beautiful without the colour difference.

But, I have to say: This is what you call IMAGE-HEAVY?? I think you need to try again... *hint hint* :eyebrows:

[girlcat36]

Wow! Awesome hair!
The LHC hair looks so much healthier!

[GlassEyes]

Wow, the condition is TONS better. I like the waves a lot.

It sort of reminds me of Dianyla's hair, actually...

[lapushka]

OMG! Amazing! You have made such progress. Your hair is absolutely beautiful!

[Ineedmorehair]

The hair is awesome but I have to say I burst out laughing seeing the dog pass by and stare at your hair:D

[spidermom]

Hi; wow -- nice to see you and your lovely long hair.

[trollkjerring]

Your hair looks wonderful, awesome growth. I love the pic with the dog, he looks as if he also admires your hair:)

[Dianyla]

Wonderful pictures, thanks for posting! I hope you've enjoyed your trip. The best part of having long hair is being required to travel to exotic destinations to take scenic hair pictures. :agree:


It sort of reminds me of Dianyla's hair, actually...
dancingbarefoot and I actually did meet briefly (in the Houston airport) a few years ago. Her hair is infinitely more soft and silky than mine is! :)

[Fencai]

wow! that's really cool! Congrats!!!!

[kam984420]

Your length is awesome. I can't wait for my hair to be as long as your before pic. Your hair looks so much healthier in your after pic.

[Alana2000]

Your hair is so long! Are you at terminal yet or is it still growing?

[Ndnlady]

Your hair is beautiful!:)

[Flaxen]

Stunning, dancingbarefoot! And wow, your length has completely replaced itself in those six years. I love Random Dog's double-take, too! :grin:

[mellie]

My heavens!! What a difference!! Your hair is just incredibly thick, healthy and gorgeous!!!

Hope you're having a great time in Athens!!!

[Tangles]

Oh goodness, your hair is thick to your ankles! I've hardly ever seen that!

[harpgal]

*sigh* Beyond lovely, DBF. I'm still your biggest fan. :)

[dancingbarefoot]

First of all, thank you everyone for all the kind comments. :flowers: It's been a great six years and this is one head of hair that would be a lot shorter without LHC (because I was planning on cutting it when I found the site).


Now I have to try and figure out how you got to your after state.

I didn't really change anything about my routine other than brushing it more gently. The biggest change was just avoiding the sun and saltwater. In the first photo, I was washing about once a week and air-drying, and that's what I'm still doing. :shrug: (Also, the crappy halogen lighting in the first photo makes it look a lot lighter than it was.)


It's so good to see you!!! Youve been so quiet lately.

Thanks, it's good to be back, too. :) I've been either busy with work, sick, or without regular internet access for about the last two months, but I hope to start posting more often now.


But, I have to say: This is what you call IMAGE-HEAVY?? I think you need to try again... *hint hint* :eyebrows:

Well, the pics looked so huge on my screen... :wink:


Wow, the condition is TONS better. I like the waves a lot.

It had the waves before, actually, but in that photo I had just brushed it out straight. Then, as now, the minute I get it wet, it gets wavy again. It's funny like that. :silly:

This is the same hair a year later (October 2003), also brushed but still damp, so there's still some wave to it. I don't know why I was always brushing it out before taking pictures. :doh:

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1273/cousinitit7.jpg


Are you at terminal yet or is it still growing?

I'm not sure, really, because I haven't been keeping careful measurements. I feel like it's still creeping further down, though.

Thanks again, everyone! :flowers:

[Speckla]

Man that is so pretty. Maybe I should just let my hair keep growing and not cut off the colored ends!
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[DiyaC]

WOW!!!!! Gorgeous. And the thickness - I'd die for that.

[Guenever]

Oh my - lovely, lovely, lovely!! :joy: looks so soft.. fantastic!

[Robbi Dehlinger]

Hi DBF!

WOW! What growth and what thickness! "Hair you can wear!":)

All that gorwth in only 6 years? Gives me new hope for mine!

[jessie58]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1273/cousinitit7.jpg

This is the hair that I want. Except dark brown. :D

*sigh*

I read your journal, I copied down pertinent info. Now I shall try to duplicate your look.

[Chrissy]

DBF just a thought. Since your hair is so thick is it heavy too? It looks like it would be very heavy.

[Xan]

beautiful so long hope to join you someday like Angela said you grow girl.

[bttrfly857]

Wow, your hair looks so nice now! Congrats.

[Haith]

Oh, wow! I am very impressed. I also couldn't help but laugh out loud at the random dog... he seemed to be checking out your hair too!

[ole gray mare]

You look like a Grecian goddess. Seriously, your hair makes me sigh...it is so beautiful and magical.

[dancingbarefoot]

DBF just a thought. Since your hair is so thick is it heavy too? It looks like it would be very heavy.

Well, not that I notice. My scalp is just used to it, so it doesn't feel heavy to me at all.

[Sissy]

Wow, nice hair pics and lovely background too! Love your length. Also, what a lovely looking dogga... I hope he's not homeless! :(

[GlennaGirl]

Just dreamy, dbf...thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your lovely pictures with us!

[Oskimosa]

So so so very inspiring and beautiful. I thought of that same picture as the other poster mentioned, the birth of venus.

[SchnauzerMom]

Wow your hair is awesome! I wish I had even half that thickness.

[JamieLeigh]

Wow!! I can't believe it only took 6 years to grow from top to classic length (if the color is any indication)! This is truly amazing. Thank you so much for sharing! Have a Happy New Year! :D

[zen_oven]

Amazing locks!

[Rini]

oh my!!! Your hair is looking just amazing. :agape:

That is so funny how that dog just picked that moment to walk into your photo :doh:

[paper]

:thud: Your hair is just gorgeous! Congrats :flowers:

[Amoretti]

Wonderful pics, DBF!!! :thud:

[Xandergrammy]

Beautiful! :inlove:

[lora410]

I knew you had long hair but wow oh wow it is amazing!!!

[rchorr]

Wow, DBF! You've gotten a lot of growth since I last saw you! I LOVE it ... now could you get my hair to do that, too? Hee, hee.

RCHORR'

[alligatorbaby23]

Great progress DBF! I hope you enjoyed your stay in Athens. That dog is sooo cute! I see he was admiring your hair as well.

[carloota]

:thudpile:

WOW! Absolutely gorgeous. Certainly gives me lots of hope. :)

[dalriada-lady]

Beautiful hair, so long and lovely. i dream of growing my hair to your length. don't worry about the wind and the puppy, the pics are great, hair looks lovely as always.

[Lamb]

Simply amazing! :thud:

[dancingbarefoot]

Thank you for the kind comments, folks. :flowers:

[OhioLisa]

What an inspiration you are! Your hair is amazing! :)

[morningstar]

Your hair is stunning and truly inspiring. It must weigh a ton when it is wet, it looks so thick!

[wimsey]

All I can say is WOW! :thudpile:

[pdy2kn6]

wow u have had so much great progress in only 6 years, it looks sooo healthy. How do you post pictures on here? i completely forgot?? :S

[RedButterfly]

Dancingbarefoot,
Your hair is gorgeous. You have always been one of my hair idols. :)

What is your current routine? Do you still use Beauty Without Cruelty Shampoo and Conditioner?

[granitbaby]

Your hair is gorgeous!
Thank you so much for sharing the pictures with us. I can't stop looking at them :)

[bjt]

wow, fabulous hair!

[GibsonGirlV]

All I can say is wow!

[dancingbarefoot]

Dancingbarefoot,
Your hair is gorgeous. You have always been one of my hair idols. :)

What is your current routine? Do you still use Beauty Without Cruelty Shampoo and Conditioner?

Thank you! :flowers:

I'm still in love with BWC, but I can't find it easily in Houston, so I'm not currently using it. Right now I'm using the Nexxus Therappe and Humectress knock-offs from Sally Beauty.

[pariate]

Your hair is gorgeous! What an amazing length and wave. I agree with some of the other posters - the two colours look pretty cool together. They're also a great way of showing how much growth you've had!

I hope you had a lovely time in Athens.

[Tresses]

I remember those pics. 6 years! Beautifully spent! :)

[chloeishere]

Your hair is so, so beautiful! I also like the random dog, and the lovely scenery. Congratulations on 6 crazy years!

[SafoByMengin]

Oh my God your hair is REALLY long:) Congratulations!

[eresh]

Your hair looks wonderful!
I love the colordifference, looks playful :-)
old dye growing out I think?

[zift]

Your hair's looking amazing DBF, it really has grown so much! :rockerdud

[DavidN]

I am so late to this thread, but I would like to congratulate you on 6 years at the LHC, DB, and thank you for sharing your progress with us. Your hair is so incredibly thick and healthy, and you are a genuine inspiration!

[Feng-Shui]

Congratulations on the 6th anniversary. :flowers:

Your Hair is beautiful.:flower:

[Monsterkitti]

Such wonderful growth in 6 years, you really are an inspiration to keep going :) Love the colour it looks so healthy!

[inspiral]

your hair is soooo beautiful!! its amazing to see the difference in overall hair health from the before and after pics. your hair looks super healthy, the color is so rich!!!

[Robbi Dehlinger]

Hey DBF!

Was your hair colored at one point, or is this lighting?? I like the effect, sorta like a woman who never cuts here hair and you can see the graying of it:)

[Ayanna]

Happy anniversary!!.Great progress.Your hair looks so thick and extremely beautiful.I think your hair was very pretty and long in the first pic too.

[dancingbarefoot]

Hey DBF!

Was your hair colored at one point, or is this lighting?? I like the effect, sorta like a woman who never cuts here hair and you can see the graying of it:)

Hi Robbi,

No, it wasn't colored, but it did get horribly bleached out by sun and saltwater when I was living in Hawai'i. Too bad I didn't know about protecting hair with coconut oil when I first moved there!

[Speedbump]

First of all, :thudpile: That totally goes without even saying! And secondly...




http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1273/cousinitit7.jpg


OMG this is what I want my hair to look like when it's classic length! I wanna be DBF when I grow up! :D :cheese::cheese:

Or is that grow...down? :ponder: ;)

[DragonLady]

Wow. I love your hair! I second the others who say that you have my dream hair! :)

[sahiba]

:thud: Your progress is mind blowing .:applause Wish I would have the same progress to report.

[SimplyLonghair]

DBF gorgeous as always! My hair wants to be yours when it grows down too!:rolleyes:

[CourtneyS]

Beautiful hair. I love the waves and I love how the wind is blowing it.

[Robbi Dehlinger]

Hi Robbi,

No, it wasn't colored, but it did get horribly bleached out by sun and saltwater when I was living in Hawai'i. Too bad I didn't know about protecting hair with coconut oil when I first moved there!

Hi! I have heard this from more than a few folks who lived in Hawaii, but it still looks lovely:)

[Alley Cat]

Beautiful DBF :thud:

[MamaGigi]

Wow! Your hair is amazing. I'm taking pictures of my hair today so I can see what happens over the course of a couple years. I have some pictures of what it looked like last year and already I am amazed. Now that I have a picture in mind of my goal, I'm looking forward to seeing what happens. :D

[psvzum]

What gorgous hair you have! So healthy looking, shiney and amazing length!

[tina1025]

Beautiful!!!!!