Trimmers Measure-In

[Guenever]

- I figured that we needed a new thread for the trimmers to track their growth and trims - Just like we had before LHC went down.. I hope Spidermom doesn't mind me starting them up again^^

Luckily I saved my old "data" - so I guess I'll just pick up where I left of.. :D


2006:
- 1st of August: about 27/28”
- 1st of October 2006: 29"
- 1st of December 2006: 30.5" (mostly S&D until now)

2007:
-------------- waist stall, so no trims ---------------------

- 1st of April: 32.3"
- 1st of May: 33" (+ 0,7") (+ in April: trimmed 1 cm)
- 1st of June: 33.46" (+ 0,46") (+ in May: trimmed about 1,5 cm)
- 1st of July: 34.25" (+ 0,79")
- 1st of August: 34.25" (+ 0") (+ in July: trimmed about 1,15 cm)
- 1st of September: 34.6" (+ 0,35")
- 1st of October -------------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of November ----------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of December: 36,2" (- in average: + 0,5" of growth in Sep, Oct and Nov)

2008:
- 1st of January: 36,6" (+ 0,4")
- 1st of February: 37,4” (+ 0,8” thanks to Monistat)
- 1st of March: 37” (+ 0,6”) (+ in February trimmed about 2,5 cm/1”)
- 1st of April: 37,4” (+0,4”)

[HeartfulofHope]

I've been trimming, well "dusting" trimming once a month for the past 3 months. My hair went from 18" then. My measurement is 21 1/2" today!!! Hurrah!! My ultimate goal for this year is 35"... we'll see what happens.

[tiny_teesha]

i trimmed 1cm in dec, and again i will trim 1cm in May. I don't really make that many measurments of my hair! But it propbably wouldn't matter if i join as my trims are pretty far apart.

[Velvetine]

I trimmed 1/4 inch off last Sunday and did a microtrim on my face framing layers as well. It has been more than 6 months since I last trimmed it.

[flapjack]

I got about 3 inches trimmed off a month ago and as of today it's 32.5 inches long. I have no idea what my goal is, right now it's at my natural waist so I will probably let it get back to the top of my pants again. Once it starts growing longer than that, it begins to drive me a little batty.

[Druid of Alba]

Hehe, last Saturday I trimmed of 10", taking me to a pixie cut. Then I got sad. Then I found TLHC :). Now I am growing my hair back! But I will have regular trims (like 1/2" twice a year and occasional S&D), to maintin its beautiful current condition.

[vindo]

Length on April 12, 2008:

Old Length: 100cm
New Length: 100,8cm
Trim: - 1cm
Growth: 0.8cm

Note: I will trim off the rest this weekend just was too busy to measure exact 0.8mm...should have grown to 1cm by now ;)

[groque]

trimmed 1/2" today. cut bangs back 2", they are at my chin. these grow so much faster because I keep the dry ends at bay. wish I wasn't so scared to do that to my length I might gain some length for doing that. but for now until I guess next year will be 1/2" every two months. I know after a while my ends really thin out and look too wispy and my wurls don't form right. it is like they need the blunt cut to look decent.

measured length today at 26 3/4".

[n3m3sis42]

I only trim once or twice a year, but that's not the same as never trimming, so I guess I belong in this thread?

For the record, my last trim was in November. I'm going until at least next month before the next one, but ideally I would like to make it a full year between trims. I do plan to get myself some hair scissors for a good S&D, but I keep putting off going to the store.

April 22, 2008: 29.125 inches :)
May 17, 2008 29.5 inches -- I got my husband to measure it for me this time, so I'm hoping that will allow for more accuracy.
June 21, 2008: 30.25 inches
July 23, 2008: 30.75 inches (I am FINALLY getting a trim next week and cannot freaking wait)

[spidermom]

I definitely don't mind. I'm still a trimmer, but I don't measure any more. It made me too paranoid about "losing length", so I put off trims, and the condition of my ends went downhill. No more of that!

[buttons]

April 21, 2008 (after the 9" damage chop): 17"
April 27, 2008 (because I was redoing my updo and mom said it looked a little longer): 17.5"

Is that even possible? Oh well, I'm happy :D

[tiny_teesha]

WOAH! I hope so, so that it may happen to me some day!

[buttons]

WOAH! I hope so, so that it may happen to me some day!

I re-measured after washing last night (cause I thought the dirtiness might have been weighing it down) and apparently it IS possible.
Definitely deserves the dancing cheese :cheese:

I'm guessing it's because I cut off 9" and the damage was holding it back. Now I get that 6-month stall at BSL :o

[Guenever]

2006:
- 1st of August: about 27/28”
- 1st of October 2006: 29"
- 1st of December 2006: 30.5" (mostly S&D until now)

2007:
-------------- waist stall, so no trims ---------------------

- 1st of April: 32.3"
- 1st of May: 33" (+ 0,7") (+ in April: trimmed 1 cm)
- 1st of June: 33.46" (+ 0,46") (+ in May: trimmed about 1,5 cm)
- 1st of July: 34.25" (+ 0,79")
- 1st of August: 34.25" (+ 0") (+ in July: trimmed about 1,15 cm)
- 1st of September: 34.6" (+ 0,35")
- 1st of October -------------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of November ----------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of December: 36,2" (- in average: + 0,5" of growth in Sep, Oct and Nov)

2008:
- 1st of January: 36,6" (+ 0,4")
- 1st of February: 37,4” (+ 0,8” thanks to Monistat)
- 1st of March: 37” (+ 0,6”) (+ in February trimmed about 2,5 cm/1”)
- 1st of April: 37,4” (+0,4”)
- 1st of May: 37,8” (+ 0,4”) - several longer hairs at 38" (in May trimmed/dusted ends: 0,2".. at 38" back to 37,8")

[WavyGirl]

Well when you started the thread about comparing results I was not trimming. Unfortunately my hair got a bit upset with that plan so I'm back to trimming again. I've decided to trim every 6 months as last time round my hair was happy after 6 months of no-trims with dusting. Nothing's set in stone though.

My hair normally grows 0.5" each month with not a lot of seasonal variation.
Joined June 2006 length 24"
[trimmed about 2.5" during year] June 2007 28.75"
[trimmed 2" in January 08] June 2008 32" (estimated).
So that's a net gain of 8" in 2 years, but worth it because I got rid of loads of damage and still have a reasonable hemline.

[buttons]

April 21, 2008 (after the 9" cut): 17"
April 27, 2008: 17.5"
May 1, 2008: 17 5/8"

From now on I'm hiding my tape measure and only taking it out on the first of the month :rolleyes:

[tmmycat]

I am curious ... if I measure my hair am I supposed to measure it wet or dry? my hair is curly some days and almost straight other days so I'm not sure how to measure it without the "noise" of a different wave pattern.

[swanns]

Oo, I never even thought you could keep up with the lenght like this! I might just have to start ;)

I'm not completely sure as to how to measure the lenght of my hair though. I think I'm supposed to start from my front hairline and then just put the plastic tape measure over my head till the very ends of my hair... Is it so?

[jessie58]

April 15th 2008 cut off about 4 inches.
Current length as of May 5th 25 inches.
Next will be a micro trim in June.

June 1st 2008 measurement 26 inches
Micro trim will not be until the end of the month.

[jessie58]

Tmmycat and Swanns:

You can measure your hair wet or dry but you must always use the same method each time.
Dry hair measurement is more accurate as wet hair stretches and may give a difference each time depending on how much you stretch.

If you put the tape on the front of your hairline and put it over your head to the bottom of your hemline, then that is the usual method that most LHC'ers use. You may have your own method but as long as it is consistent every month, then it will show accurate growth.

[tmmycat]

I have been measuring one dry lock of hair at my forehead (I have layers and each hair on my head is approximately the same length right now). I don't have a tape measure but when it is dry and I pull it straight, it is the length of my comb plus the width of one finger, with a few sparse hairs sticking out further than that. And my hair sits in the nook of my collarbone if I pull it around to the front. ah, measuring without a tape measure! I will report back in a month and see if I have any progress.

[Amnell]

I had a trimm two days ago, so Im right here

before cut 1.May 2008----- 30.1
after cut 9.May 2008 ------ 29.4

[Katze]

I trimmed two weekends ago, still trying to get rid of my extreme taper and even my hemline up. Probably took 1cm off the longest bits. I will try not to trim again until August or September, at the earliest.

Like Spidermom, I'm not obsessing about measuring, because then I get upset and feel like my hair isn't growing. The last 4 inches or more of my hair are still bleach and heat damage, and I probably won't have an even hemline or less taper until these, and my &^@%# layers, are gone.

My goal is waist length but THICK - if that means these tapering ends down to my tailbone, so be it - I want the very thickest part of my hair to be at waist. Right now, it's thickest between APL and shoulder, so a long way to go.

[sibylla]

I microtrim every month or when I feel the hemline isn´t straight. I like my 30 inches for now.

[Melein]

Think I shall keep track here, a little belatedly.

April 1 - 34 inches
May 1 - 34.75 inches
Next trim - July

*Very* unusual for me to get that kind of growth, but I had significant changes to my routine during April, guess they worked!

[talula_fairie]

I'm at a measly 3 inches (that's being generous). Right now I'm just texturing and trimming up the back to avoid a mullet as I grow out a pixie.

[groque]

trimmed 1/2" today. cut bangs back 2", they are at my chin. these grow so much faster because I keep the dry ends at bay. wish I wasn't so scared to do that to my length I might gain some length for doing that. but for now until I guess next year will be 1/2" every two months. I know after a while my ends really thin out and look too wispy and my wurls don't form right. it is like they need the blunt cut to look decent.

measured length today at 26 3/4".

just trimed last night and took off a 1/2 to 3/4" all over measured after at 27 1/4". I couldn't believe it has grown that much.

[DMARTINEZ]

My husband just trimmed 4, yes 4 inches off. It is now just to the top
of my bra strap or so. It feels so thick and appears wavier! That was
what I wanted! I feel I can wear it down or 1/2 up without it looking
thin or straggly.

In a few months I will be back to close to what I had. Its a nice change for now!

Deb

[groque]

yeah. so much better after a trim. and definitely will have it back to your length. I always cut in my bang area and those just grow so much because of no dry ends. I need to get brave and take off 2" off my ends and I would probably get better growth. but for now I am trimming about 1/2" every month to take care of ends and keep some thickness at the ends. I can't stand my hair to be thin and straggly. my curls suffer.

[Guenever]

2006:
- 1st of August: about 27/28”
- 1st of October 2006: 29"
- 1st of December 2006: 30.5" (mostly S&D until now)

2007:
-------------- waist stall, so no trims ---------------------

- 1st of April: 32.3"
- 1st of May: 33" (+ 0,7") (+ in April: trimmed 1 cm)
- 1st of June: 33.46" (+ 0,46") (+ in May: trimmed about 1,5 cm)
- 1st of July: 34.25" (+ 0,79")
- 1st of August: 34.25" (+ 0") (+ in July: trimmed about 1,15 cm)
- 1st of September: 34.6" (+ 0,35")
- 1st of October -------------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of November ----------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of December: 36,2" (- in average: + 0,5" of growth in Sep, Oct and Nov)

2008:
- 1st of January: 36,6" (+ 0,4")
- 1st of February: 37,4” (+ 0,8” thanks to Monistat)
- 1st of March: 37” (+ 0,6”) (+ in February trimmed about 2,5 cm/1”)
- 1st of April: 37,4” (+0,4”)
- 1st of May: 37,8” (+ 0,4”)
- 29th of May: 37,8” (+ 0,4”) (+ trimmed off 0,4” – back to 37,8”)

[FrannyG]

Well, I'm a bimonthly trimmer, but I cut 5 inches off my hair on May 1st, so I'll start from there.

2008


May 1st--22 inches
June 1st 22 7/8 inches--7/8 inches of growth
July 1st 23 1/2 inches--5/8 inches of growth--trim to come in a week or two
August 1st 23 1/2 inches after 1/2 inch trim--1/2 inch of growth

[buttons]

April 21, 2008 (after the 9" damage chop): 17"
April 27, 2008: 17 1/2"
June 1, 2008: 18 1/8"

[tiny_teesha]

I last trimmed 1cm in May 1 or 2.
Now it is a month later i plan to trim by the moon and i think i decided to trim 1cm on the 19th. I think i am going to cut a layer in too only to get rid of the parts i highlighted 3 years ago. (they are the bits that cause tangles and don't feel smooth) I think that will help me hate my hair less.
My plan is to trim 1cm a month-probably till next year, but i am trying hard to be more firm and believe i don't need an APL or bob chop!

[Amnell]

May 2008 ------ 29.4 (after cut -0.7)
June 2008------ 30 +0.6

[Ponytale]

September 27~28.0 (trim after scissor happy summer)
October~ ??
November 16~28.75"
December 1(trim time)~28.5" (.5" trim)--didn't make it until Christmas--too much shedding!
Jan 12~29"

Slow growth!

Big trim in March (by my husband, included a big hole in the shirt-I loved that shirt too) 28"

May 20, let him trim it again (wore an old shirt)~28.75
June 5~29.1"
June 30~29.5"
July 18~30"

[groque]

just trimed last night and took off a 1/2 to 3/4" all over measured after at 27 1/4". I couldn't believe it has grown that much.
trimmed 1" measured at 26 5/8". it feels and looks so much better. really noticing how my ends are starting to lose the dry tangling feeling when I wear it straight. soon I will go back to 1/2" trims.

[nissamholtz]

I trimmed 5" last week. So I'm back to around 20".

[Guenever]

2006:
- 1st of August: about 27/28”
- 1st of October 2006: 29"
- 1st of December 2006: 30.5" (mostly S&D until now)

2007:
-------------- waist stall, so no trims ---------------------

- 1st of April: 32.3"
- 1st of May: 33" (+ 0,7") (+ in April: trimmed 1 cm)
- 1st of June: 33.46" (+ 0,46") (+ in May: trimmed about 1,5 cm)
- 1st of July: 34.25" (+ 0,79")
- 1st of August: 34.25" (+ 0") (+ in July: trimmed about 1,15 cm)
- 1st of September: 34.6" (+ 0,35")
- 1st of October -------------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of November ----------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of December: 36,2" (- in average: + 0,5" of growth in Sep, Oct and Nov)

2008:
- 1st of January: 36,6" (+ 0,4")
- 1st of February: 37,4” (+ 0,8” thanks to Monistat)
- 1st of March: 37” (+ 0,6") (+ in February trimmed about 2,5 cm/1”)
- 1st of April: 37,4” (+0,4")
- 1st of May: 37,8” (+ 0,4")
- 29th of May: 37,8” (+ 0,4") (trimmed off growth)
- 29th of June: 37,5 - 37,8" (+ 0,78") (trimmed off growth)

[Magrat]

I've never measured my hair before, so this will be a starting point for me.
I trim every third month or so.

July 2008: 74 cm

[dor3girl]

- I figured that we needed a new thread for the trimmers to track their growth and trims - Just like we had before LHC went down.. I hope Spidermom doesn't mind me starting them up again^^

Luckily I saved my old "data" - so I guess I'll just pick up where I left of.. :D


2006:
- 1st of August: about 27/28”
- 1st of October 2006: 29"
- 1st of December 2006: 30.5" (mostly S&D until now)

2007:
-------------- waist stall, so no trims ---------------------

- 1st of April: 32.3"
- 1st of May: 33" (+ 0,7") (+ in April: trimmed 1 cm)
- 1st of June: 33.46" (+ 0,46") (+ in May: trimmed about 1,5 cm)
- 1st of July: 34.25" (+ 0,79")
- 1st of August: 34.25" (+ 0") (+ in July: trimmed about 1,15 cm)
- 1st of September: 34.6" (+ 0,35")
- 1st of October -------------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of November ----------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of December: 36,2" (- in average: + 0,5" of growth in Sep, Oct and Nov)

2008:
- 1st of January: 36,6" (+ 0,4")
- 1st of February: 37,4” (+ 0,8” thanks to Monistat)
- 1st of March: 37” (+ 0,6”) (+ in February trimmed about 2,5 cm/1”)
- 1st of April: 37,4” (+0,4”)

The monistat helped? I heard of that & wondered if it would work on my hair. . .

[dor3girl]

Length on April 12, 2008:

Old Length: 100cm
New Length: 100,8cm
Trim: - 1cm
Growth: 0.8cm

Note: I will trim off the rest this weekend just was too busy to measure exact 0.8mm...should have grown to 1cm by now ;)

Hair seems so much longer when measured in cm--maybe I should make the switch? I think mine is currently close to 81 cm.

[MsBubbles]

I did my first dusting within the past month and plan to start trimming in September so I guess I belong here now! I'm at 24.5" and hope to hit 25" sometime in September. I'm not sure my measuring skills are that great though, because they're never the same. But I'm BSL at the longest layer. Hopefully through trimming I can get them all to the same length by early 2009.

[Guenever]

2006:
- 1st of August: about 27/28”
- 1st of October 2006: 29"
- 1st of December 2006: 30.5" (mostly S&D until now)

2007:
-------------- waist stall, so no trims ---------------------

- 1st of April: 32.3"
- 1st of May: 33" (+ 0,7") (+ in April: trimmed 1 cm)
- 1st of June: 33.46" (+ 0,46") (+ in May: trimmed about 1,5 cm)
- 1st of July: 34.25" (+ 0,79")
- 1st of August: 34.25" (+ 0") (+ in July: trimmed about 1,15 cm)
- 1st of September: 34.6" (+ 0,35")
- 1st of October -------------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of November ----------------not measuring-----------------------
- 1st of December: 36,2" (- in average: + 0,5" of growth in Sep, Oct and Nov)

2008:
- 1st of January: 36,6" (+ 0,4")
- 1st of February: 37,4” (+ 0,8” thanks to Monistat)
- 1st of March: 37” (+ 0,6") (+ in February trimmed about 2,5 cm/1”)
- 1st of April: 37,4” (+0,4")
- 1st of May: 37,8” (+ 0,4")
- 29th of May: 37,8” (+ 0,4") (trimmed off growth)
- 29th of June: 37,5 - 37,8" (+ 0,78") (trimmed off growth)
- 29th of July: 37,5-37,8" (+0,5") (trimmed off growth)

[Amnell]

May 2008 ----------- 29.4 (after cut -0.7)
June 2008----------- 30 +0.6
July 2008--------------not measuring---------------
August 2008 ---------31.29 + 1.29

[sipnsun]

I got 3.5" cut off in April and I dust my ends about every 6 weeks. So right now I'm holding steady at 23" (have been for awhile) until damage is gone.

[30isthenewblack]

I measured a day early hehe. These are my measurements:

May 10 - 25" (when I joined the forum)
June 1 - 25.5"
July 1 - 26"
August 1 - 26.5"
September 1 - 27"

[Alessamb]

Well, my hair never got too long.
As someone who is into fashion design I am trying to be updated, and long hair doesn't always fits in it.
In its longest condition my hair was about 20"-21" long, but never passed that (unless you count my childhood :))

[lilalong]

I'm switching over from the non-trimmers tread. I guess I like the scissors after all.

April: 55 cm (21.5")
May: 58 cm (22.8")
June: 59 cm (23.2")
July: [61 cm - 2 cm ] = 59 cm (23.2")
August: [61 cm - 3 cm] = 58 cm (22.8")
September: 62 cm (24,5")
October: 63 cm (24.8")
November: 63.5 cm (25")
Dezember: 65 cm (25.6 ")

2009
January: 66 cm (26")
August: 70 cm (27.4") (I cut maybe 3 or 4 inches between january and today)
September: 72 cm (28.3")

[Golden21]

Hello! I am joining the group! I want to track my monthly progress.

August 31, 2008- 23 inches

[dor3girl]

Did only one trim last month (a little more than micro last week). As of yesterday my new length is 32.5" Up 1/2" from last month!

[kunibob]

Just starting up here, too! I have no idea how much my hair grows each month, and I'm eager to find out. Most recent trim was August 2008.

2008
Sept 1st: 24.1"

[Flaxen]

*drags statistics over here* I'm now a trimmer, trimming off any and all growth to hold at 34 30 inches.

2002
July - 26.5"
Aug. - 27"
Sept. - 27"
Oct. - 27"
Dec. - 29"

2003
Jan. - 30"

2006
Nov. - 31"
Dec. - 31.5"

2007
Jan. - 32"
Feb. - 32"
Mar. - 32.5"
Apr. - 33"
May - 33.5"
Jun. - 34"
Jul. - 34"
Aug. - 34.5
Sep. - 35"
Oct. - 35"
Nov. - 36"
Dec. - 36"

2008
Jan. - 36"
*Trim*
Feb. - 36"
Mar. - 36"
Apr. - 36"
May - 37"
Jun. - 37.5"
Jul. - 37.5"
Jul. 30 - 38"
*Trim*
Aug. - 34"
Sept. - 34"
Oct. - 35"
*Trim*
Nov. - 35"
*Trim*
Dec. - 34"

2009
Jan. - 33.5"
*Trim*
Feb. - 30.5"
Mar. - 30"
Apr. - 31"
*Trim*
May - 30"
Jun. - N/A
Jul. - 31.5"
*Trim*

[zeelin]

I just joined, I measured it yesterday, but let's pretend it was September 1st.

Sep. 1st - 28"

[fxdwgchick]

Ummm, does hacking off 3" with the grooming equipment count? Yep, did it again last week. Although it was the hair or jerking a little arthritic peke around, so the hair lost..hair grows back, hips are hard to replace...I'm now at 27"

[vindo]

August 15, 2008

Length after trim : 103 cm

September 12, 2008

Length: 104.7cm/ 41.2"
Trim: 1.2cm/ 0.5"
New Length : 103.5cm / 40.7"

[snowbear]

Well, I have no idea how it happened, but I'm now at 37.5"
Over three feet of hair! Whoopie!

[Finoriel]

After not measuring frequently and just measuring the trimmed amount (ca. 1cm every other month). I decided to maintain at fingertip to thicken up my hemline. I´m planning to trim off all growth for a while. So I need to find out how much new growth is going on there exactly. Which means I´ll have to start measuring again and then I can share my data as well.
So :D here I am.

Plan:
Trim off all growth on every first wash day in odd numbered months, maintaining length is fingertip (119cm / 46inch).
Date and amount of trim to get back to 46inch:
2008.09 / -1inch

[Isblå]

Starting the measure in as a new member. Love this thread, it is awsome for motivation!

2008:
September 25: 25,6"
October 25: 26,5"

[dulce-de-leche]

started May 2008 - 29"
trim Sept.?2008 -22"
Oct.1,2008-23"1/4 yeah!!!!!:happydance:

[30isthenewblack]

May 10 - 25" (when I joined the forum)
June 1 - 25.5"
July 1 - 26"
August 1 - 26.5"
September 1 - 27"
October 1 - 28"

[Nic's]

I'm regrowing my hair again, so I'm just trimming the back to allow the top to catch up into a bob

[JamieLeigh]

On October 1, 2008, my hair was exactly 39" long. I trimmed about 3/8" off to even it up.
:thumbsup:

[Ponytale]

September 27~28.0 (trim after scissor happy summer)
October~ ??
November 16~28.75"
December 1(trim time)~28.5" (.5" trim)--didn't make it until Christmas--too much shedding!
Jan 12~29"

Slow growth!

Big trim in March (by my husband, included a big hole in the shirt-I loved that shirt too) 28"

May 20, let him trim it again (wore an old shirt)~28.75
June 5~29.1"
June 30~29.5"
July 18~30"
October~30.75" (trim in September, .5??)

[rhubarbarin]

2008
late June: cut back to 23"
November: 27"
December 1: 27.4"

2009
January 1: Trimmed 1", now 27"
February 1: 28"
March 1: 24.5" after a chop
April 1: 25"

[Alethia]

Trimmed an inch at the start of summer. Hair now 46" long so truly classic length.

[Amnell]

May 2008 ----------- 29.4 (after cut -0.7)
June 2008----------- 30 +0.6
July 2008--------------not measuring---------------
August 2008 ---------31.29 + 1.29
Sept 2008-------------not measuring---------------
Oct 2008-------------- 29.7(after cut -2inch)
Nov 2008-------------- 30.1 +0.4

[dulce-de-leche]

oct-23 1/4
nov-24

[Rita]

Yesterday I had a microtrim. Now my hair is 31,1" long.

[Finoriel]

Oops completely forgot to post here, I trimmed on the first wash in November.

Date and amount of trim to maintain 46inch:
2008.09 / -1inch
2008.11 / -1/4inch (not much growth because of fall-shed)

[jesamyn]

I can't remember when my last measuring was. My hair is 21" right now. I think the 1600 mile move a few months back traumatized it, but it seems to be taking off again. It also seems to be thicker, which could just be from the humidity here.

[morguebabe]

Dec 1st 46 inches...

[JamieLeigh]

I just did another micro-trim of about 3/8 of an inch, on Dec 9, so that puts me back at 40" on the dot. :p

[Ponytale]

September 27~28.0 (trim after scissor happy summer)
October~ ??
November 16~28.75"
December 1(trim time)~28.5" (.5" trim)--didn't make it until Christmas--too much shedding!
Jan 12~29"

Slow growth!

Big trim in March (by my husband, included a big hole in the shirt-I loved that shirt too) 28"

May 20, let him trim it again (wore an old shirt)~28.75
June 5~29.1"
June 30~29.5"
July 18~30"
October~30.75" (trim in September, .5??)
November 5~30 3/8" post trim
December 16~31"

[lemonlife]

Got a trim on Dec 24, 2008. I went from 29" to 27"
It's sad, as far as growth goes. But it got rid of the sun- rusted tips & split ends, which drive me crazy. It also means my hair looks a little fuller.

[dalriada-lady]

Hi, my current length is:

Jan. 1, 2009 --- 26 Inches.

Had a trim of a little over half an inch on nov. 20, 2008.

I will search my notebooks for further (prior ) trimming info.

In the last 2 years ( 2007--2008 ) i trimmed every 6 to 8 months, which i am not sure if it is the cause of all the side breakage i've had. could be the changes of poo and condish i've been trying, and alot of tangles around the back, top of my head, which i am still seeking the reason why. so as of today, i will try to trim every 3-4 months and hopefully by the end of 2009 the sides will even out the rest of the hemline and i will have a straight across (blunt ) hemline. which looks best on my hair. ( IMHO.)

so until later.

[UP Lisa]

I hadn't measured for quite a while, and I've actually gained another inch! I'm at 32.5 now! Yeah! Almost at my goal of Tailbone!

[JamieLeigh]

Haven't trimmed since Dec 9, but I measured this morning, and I'm at 40.25" :cool: I love discovering new growth!! Just makes your whole day seem more cheerful, LOL.

[Debra83]

I stopped measuring with the tape, cuz I'm a total clutz at it. so I'm showing pics instead: avatar is October 2008 - sig pic end of Dec 2008 (with two self-trims thrown into the mix). Woo hoo. It's off and running!

okay, sig pic is now updated - jan 17/09!!! yay!!! :cheese:

[dulce-de-leche]

Haven't trimmed since September.My hair as of January 4,2009 is 25 inches.That's pretty slow for me since I forgot to measure in nov & my length before thas was 24 inches.OH WELL !AT least I got some growth :) Happy New Year

[Amnell]

May 2008 ----------- 29.4 (after cut -0.7)
June 2008----------- 30 +0.6
July 2008--------------not measuring---------------
August 2008 ---------31.29 + 1.29
Sept 2008-------------not measuring---------------
Oct 2008-------------- 29.7(after cut -2inch)
Nov 2008-------------- 30.1 +0.4
Dec 2008---------------not measuring--------------
**********NEW YEAR******************

Jan 2009 --------------30.7 +0.6

[brigettefogle]

How often should I be trimming my hair? How much?

[Flaxen]

How often should I be trimming my hair? How much?
There's no reason to trim it at all if you don't want to. Some people like a very trimmed hemline, and others like a natural hemline. A small trim of only 1/4 - 1 inch can help with tangles if you are getting them. Otherwise, it's up to you. If you are happy with your ends, and you are trying to grow longer, don't trim. Cutting never makes hair longer, only shorter. ;)

[Finoriel]

Maintaining at 46 inch.

Date / amount of trim:
2008.09 / -1 inch
2008.11 / -0,25 inch (not much growth because of fall-shed)
2009.01 / -1,6 inch (back to my regular growth rate, hemline already shows improvement)

[MsBubbles]

I'm back on this thread again probably until early Summer 2009.

Maintaining at BSL to let layers catch up, but can't quite bring myself to chop off ALL the growth, so I'm probably gaining about 1/4" every 2 months. Hoping to have straight-across hemline by Summer 2009, then let it grow down.

Mid-Dec 2008: was 25.5", self-trimmed back to 25"
28 Jan 2009: was 26", self-trimmed back to 25.25"

[autopatte]

I stopped measuring when a got my baby, too much other things to enjoy..2 years ago

[dulce-de-leche]

Sorry but my hubby has been putting off his job of my monthly hair measuring and we finally did it yesterday Jan 16th ----26 inches.yeah! that's 1 inch more than last month

[going gray]

Been getting a micro trim every 8 weeks, I still have long layers that need to grow out.

[neon-dream]

I trimmed half an inch this month, yet have still grown an inch since January.
33 inches :). 9 more inches to go :D!!

[Rhea]

I´LL trimed all 3 month 0.3937inch (1cm) from june last year .
In 2009 I trimed on february , next trim will be in may .

[JamieLeigh]

Well.....I didn't make it. :o

I was going to leave the tape measure alone and not fuss over my length until the end of March, when I'm due for a trim, if needed. BUT....the waiting got the better of me.

I measured in at the beginning of January, at 40.25". I'm now at 41.5", as of the end of February. I'm excited!! That's over an inch...but disappointed in myself! Can you imagine how excited I'd have been in March, to see even more growth?

I guess I just don't have the patience to do the "Put it up and forget about it" thing. :p Blame it on having so darn many kids; they siphon the patience out of me!!

[neon-dream]

Well done on your growth, JamieLeigh!
I also can't just put my hair up and forget about it haha
No matter how much i try!

[Meli]

Since I am a trimmer at the moment, I decided to put my measurements here. My hair measured 33.75" on July 31st, 2008, the day before I started to trim.

2008:
August 1st: 32.5" after 1.25" trim.
September 1st: 32.5" trimmed all growth - 0.6"
October 1st: 33" trimmed only 0.15"
November 1st: 33.5" no trim
December 1st: 33.75" no trim
December 29th: 34"

2009:
January 1st: 32.5" trimmed 1.5" at the end of December
February 1st: 32.75" trimmed 0.5"
March 1st: 33" trimmed 0.2"
April 1st: 33.75" no trim
May 1st: 33.5" trimmed 0.5"
June 1st: 34.25" no trim
July 1st: 34.25" trimmed 0.6"
August 1st: 34.25" trimmed 0.6"
September 1st: 34.25" trimmed 0.6"
October 1st: 34.25" trimmed 0.4"
November 1st: 34.25" trimmed 0.6"
December 1st: 34" trimmed 0.6"

2010:
January 1st: 34" no trim/no growth

Total amount trimmed so far: 8.1"

[JamieLeigh]

Well done on your growth, JamieLeigh!
I also can't just put my hair up and forget about it haha
No matter how much i try!

LOL, we just have to keep feeding the addiction!! ;) Thanks!

[Rhea]

Your hair is so nice and thick , mine is so much fine . That I think , I must cut my ends , for become then thicker (for the optic) .:agree:

[pdy2kn6]

hey, im definately considering a professional trim. what do you guys ask for when you go to the salon? alll one length trim? hair chipped in to at the ends? straight across cut? i

[Finoriel]

Maintaining at 46 inch.

Date / amount of trim:
2008.09 / -1"
2008.11 / -0,25" (not much growth because of fall-shed)
2009.01 / -1,6" (back to my regular growth rate, hemline already shows improvement)
2009.03 / -1,5"

[dulce-de-leche]

I measured in late last month Feb.16th at 26 inches and March 1st-26 1/4 inches.
That's 1/4 inch in 13 days.YEAH!!!!

[MsBubbles]

Bottom stragglies are down to 26" again. I am going to trim them back to 25" tomorrow (morocco method), and hopefully that'll be my last big self-trim before my layers have all grown down. yay. It looks like they're about 1" away now. It's about flippin' time.

[rach]

26 inches at the moment :(
longest has been 28/29 inches in the past and i'm wanting it back.
ho-hum will just have to wait out and work on the condition of it. never chemical dyeing ever again. bad! bad! bad!
hennaing it shortly which should help it out and make it rich looking :)
i'll keep trimming as long there's split ends in the equation

[InTheCity]

First measure ever was Jan 09

Jan 09... 20.5"
Feb 09... 21"

Can't wait until March 9th for my next measure!

[oldgregg]

Sounds great! And I think you should grow your hair to 60 inches instead of 50, it would look so good on you!

[Debra83]

Okay, here's my newest photo measurement in my siggy...and my avatar is where I started in October. I've been a member for 5 months, and have self-trimmed 3 times.

[JamieLeigh]

Measured earlier this week, to put me at 42" on the dot...which is CLASSIC!!! YAY!!! :D :D :D :D I'm super-excited...and now I'm maintaining right here, until my ends thicken up more. I'm surprised that they look as nice as they do, having not trimmed in 4 months, but by no means is it all at one static length of 42". My bangs I've been growing out are at a bit over 41", which is closer together than I thought I would be. YAY!!! :cheese:

ETA: Since I just put up new pics in my profile album not long ago, I'll wait awhile before posting new ones...and maybe my ends will look better then! :D

[Rhea]

...which is CLASSIC!!! YAY!!! :D :D :D :D
Congratulation to you , JamieLeigh ! :cheese::cheer::flowers::thumbsup::wethree::cake: That is great !

[JamieLeigh]

Congratulation to you , JamieLeigh ! :cheese::cheer::flowers::thumbsup::wethree::cake: That is great !

Thanks!! :D I'm all happy and stuff. LOL.

[Fiferstone]

Hi, have a new digital camera and I got my son to take a picture showing the current length (same as my stats), just re-henna'd as well. It looks more orange in the pic than it does in real life.

Waist length and counting...

[windinherhair]

I measured my hair for the first time ever today. It was 29.5 inches/75cm. I thought it would be shorter, but I measured my longest part and not my layers.

I haven't decided on a goal yet. Although I think I would love classic length hair... I suppose I can start growing now and decide later. The main thing I want to do right now is grow out my layers.

[JamieLeigh]

I did a trim of about an inch and a half last night, which is putting me at around 40 1/2 inches. I really needed it since I was overly-worried about the condition of the last couple of inches. I'm not super-worried about losing my classic goal - it'll grow back. I've never had a stall in my life, and with good diet and vitamins I'm not likely to have one now. ;)

So my long term goal is still knee, since classic is still within my reach easily by the end of next month. :D

[Flamelily]

3 Inches trimmed last month, current ponytail around is 6 cm :(
Length is 70 cm.
I was horrified at how my hair is so thin and shedding so much, which is what inspired me to join this board... I really want to improve my hair thickness and health.

Just got my yak-horn comb yesterday, love it - just because it FEELS like I am pampering myself :D

[Flamelily]

3 Inches trimmed last month, current ponytail around is 6 cm :(
Length is 70 cm.
I was horrified at how my hair is so thin and shedding so much, which is what inspired me to join this board... I really want to improve my hair thickness and health.

Just got my yak-horn comb yesterday, love it - just because it FEELS like I am pampering myself :D

ugh, forgot to convert to inches! 2.3 inches around pony
27.5 inches long

[Rhea]

Yesterday I cut my hair 0.79" .

[dulce-de-leche]

I am now at 27"3/4 at this rate I should be back at my starting length for my 1 year anniversary on May 28th.I hope,I hope :pray:

[Goddess]

I am at 32 inches today, planning a trim this weekend. Maybe an inch or 2

[DBBramble]

Hello All,
I thought I would add here. Hope no one minds.

March 2006 (First cut in years. just so I have a starting point): 22in to 18in

My mother kept it trimmed for me once I got it cut so I would say about 1 inch or so every 4 months or so (2007)

No Trims (most of 2008) Dec 26,2008: 2inch trim

May 2009: 1 inch (Current Length: 23 In

[MsBubbles]

Hello All,
I thought I would add here. Hope no one minds.

'Course not! Welcome!

Now that I'm growing again, as opposed to maintaining for layers to catch up, I can post here.

April 2009 - 25.5"
May 2009 - 26"

No need for a dusting right now. Ends are looking even, and not too fried :).

[Ndnlady]

I'm now offiicially a trimmer! I plan on trimming about 1/2 inch after every 2 inches of growth.

33 inches 6/8/09

[MoonMaiden90]

I just cut off an inch so I wouldn't have scraggly ends for prom. :)

[yogachic]

I'm a trimmer for the month of June only, then it will be awhile..


After a big cut: 20 inches

[Missa]

Hi,
I'm at 25 inches or 64 cm.
I just did I micro trim and plan to do one again in another month.

[Fiferstone]

I was noticing more splits, so did a microtrim (I self-trim), holding at 31.5" while I get the hemline a bit thicker (soft u-shape).

[young&reckless]

Hurray for trimming! I had about three inches cut off (I big trim I know) but now all the damage from my perming days is gone. I'm so happy not to have to fight with those last few damaged inches and I am still at waist lenght. Finally. :)

[Rhea]

Today is Lion-moon increasing here in Europe and so I cut my hair 59 inches . :cheese:

[Longlocks3]

Join date measurement, May 4th: 39.5 inches

Today's measurement, July 26th: 40.5

GRRR, only one inch grow in over two months!

[JamieLeigh]

I measured last night, and I'm at 43" solid. And what makes me happy is that isn't one or two hairs, it's most of my hemline, which is what I've been aiming for. :D

[Spring]

Jamieleigh did you trim regularly throughout the growth of your hair?

[Irishred]

Hadn't measured in a while so I found my tape and peeked at it. 49 inches give or take a bit for stragglers. I am about mid thigh.

I trim about every 3 months or so.

[prettigurl]

December- 18.5 inches
February- 19.5 inches
April- 20.5 inches
June- 20.5 inches(after 1 inch trim)
August- 22inches

I straighten my hair every other month to do my measurements, it's naturally very kinky/curly.

[JamieLeigh]

Jamieleigh did you trim regularly throughout the growth of your hair?

Good thing I came back through this thread! I'm sorry I didn't answer right away. :flower: Yes, I've trimmed regularly to keep my hemline thick. It's taken me longer to hit milestones, I think, but in my opinion it looks much better on me. :) But mostly little microtrims, as in this much. ----> _ And maybe every 3 weeks or so I've done that. But I did a good 2" trim back in May.

[naselflee]

I'v been trimming an inch every 2 months for a year now so my length hasn't gotten any longer. At the rate I'm going, its going to take me 3 years to get rid of all the damage:boohoo:

[brigettefogle]

do you trim your hair every 2 months?

[Spring]

Good thing I came back through this thread! I'm sorry I didn't answer right away. :flower: Yes, I've trimmed regularly to keep my hemline thick. It's taken me longer to hit milestones, I think, but in my opinion it looks much better on me. :) But mostly little microtrims, as in this much. ----> _ And maybe every 3 weeks or so I've done that. But I did a good 2" trim back in May.

You are very disciplined with those scissors. My last trim I only cut about 1/4 inch off (I usually trim about 1.5-3 inches to keep my hemline thick... my hair is relaxed). I'm going to try cutting a 1/4 inch a month to see how my ends look, and if they look pretty descent, I'll try cutting 1/8 inch a month. ;)

edit: trimmed 8/31 1.5inches :p

[amnicare]

i trimmed on August 10th, only wanting 1/2-1 inch taken off. Instead she took off 1 1/2 inches :mad:. My goal is to gain about 10 to 12 inches so that i will be at a total of 29-31 inches. Wish me luck! I hope to only be doing search and destroy for the next two years :pray: .

[TammySue]

I'm joining the Trimmers! :cheese: My plan is to trim a small amount every 3 months to keep my ends blunt and even.

[jasper]

I'm not a non-trimmer any more. I did a self trim yesterday that amounted to an inch to an inch and a half to start to blunt my V hemline. It didn't make a lot of difference on the appearance of my overall length. I think this is because most of my hair isn't as long as my longest ends are. My longest ends are 33 inches now.

[dulce-de-leche]

Oh my goodness I am so late.Sept 1st was 29.5 inches :)

[IslaEve]

24 September 2009 : 3/8ths of an inch
Starting the long journey to long natural virgin hair!

[SylphideNoir]

I trimmed a little less than an inch and now I'm at 17.5".

[Jennie80]

Hi. I cut of about 5 inches in april because I wanted the black color gone. I bleached my hair blond. I`m natural medium blond. I haven trimmed sens then but I will soon but nut that much because I dont have any split ends. Just dry hair. Now I`m not bleaching or doing color or something to damage my hair. Not sens I joined U here..

I`m at 27 ..It grew about 3.9 inches from april

[Jennie80]

I´ve done my micro trim now. Like this much ____ I did it after a site. iIthink her name is Faye..It worked and it was easy and the result were good. I think I will do that like every 6 months. My hair is very strong but cut in layer så I will look after the layers but not cut to much..

[SylphideNoir]

Just measured. 18.5" now!!!

[UP Lisa]

I hadn't measured in quite a while, so this weekend I was at 35.5. Then I did a trim, so I'm at 34.5. Trimming every three months, keeping it at Tailbone, and trying to thicken up the ends.

[maddog_running]

I've been growing out a Mohawk so I have to do trims to keep the shape from degenerating into a mullet type style. So in October I hacked off a good 2-3 inches in the back to turn it into a reasonable bob and I've been growing parts of my bangs out while cutting parts whenever I feel there is too much in my eyes and to keep it from being too Emo looking. I also had to cut my forelocks off so they matched the rest of my hair.

Currently at 14 inches from a .25 buzz on the sides

[Jennie80]

Hi. I just trimmed my hair and it feels better and looks thicker. Have a lot of layers. Now I´m wondering if I should cut off more because my ends are so dry.I tried cocnutoil and it feels ok for a day but the next morning they feel like dry grass,,I have bleach in my hair and I´m growing out my virgin hair. But at least 5-6cm are so dry. can I save them?? The ends are not split or like that. Just very very dry..
Have a nice day. Here in Sweden it`s almost midnight =)

[Amara]

Thought I'd check in here. I'm at 39"! Before my fall trim I was at 39.5 at the longest I believe, so I'm headed back that way, and then beyond!

[Fairlight63]

I didn't grow much last month. My measurement for Jan. 1 is: 27 1/2 in. I hope that I am not at terminal length. Seems like I am losing a lot of long hairs, seems like I would eventually not have any long hair left. It is already pretty thin, & has always been thin, but I have NEVER had hair BSL before, so I guess I will have to wait & see. I may have to trim it back if I wind up with 2 long hairs & the rest shorter :(

[LadyJennifer]

What does "S&D" mean?

I trim about every 6 months or so.
My hair is about 18 inches.

[kam984420]

What does "S&D" mean?

I trim about every 6 months or so.
My hair is about 18 inches.

"S&D" is search & destroy.

[elina333]

I've been cutting my hair for like four years now and have hardly gained ANY length... I turned a brunette and had a change of heart and wanted to go back to blonde... OUCH! My hair was totally fried and it took me til now (4yrs!) to get it back in ok condition :( Now Im just trying to be super nice to it! Had my first trim in 3 months last week (appr ½ inch) and Im not having another one for 3 months now... Can see some split ends though that Im trying to trim myself one by one. Vitamins, deep conditioning... Im trying everything to make it grow :)

[LadyVictoria]

I just trimmed 2" off yesterday, could have taken more because my ends were terrible. That was my first trim in a year. My hair is currently 30.5", aiming for 50". Will try to avoid trimming at all cost but my ends just get so crunchy.

[JamieLeigh]

I haven't checked in to this thread in a minute, lol. :p Currently I'm at fingertip, which is 46" tape-measure-wise, and approx. midthigh. I'm probably going to stay here for awhile, and try to gain some thickness. But my goals seem to change sporadically, so I might even find myself trimming back some or growing longer. Ya never know with me. ;)

[curlylocks85]

Well I suppose this thread is for me.


I do get trims every three months.


I actually had a 1/2 inch trim on the 14th, which brought me back to 18" after measuring in at 18.5" for the month.

[Kirzja]

1 January 2010:
20.5" (= 52.0 cm)

1 February 2010:
21" (= 53.5 cm)

[FrannyG]

January 1st: 22 3/8 inches
February 1st: 23 1/8 inches

3/4 inch growth! :happydance:

[mimi1153]

Exactly 36" - (2.5" trim last month)

[FrannyG]

June 1, 2009--19 inches

Three 1/2 inch trims since then.


Feb 1, 2010--23 1/8 inches

March 1, 2010--23 3/4 inches

5/8 inches of growth in February!


4.75 inches of growth in 9 months, even after trimming. I call that very good. :D

[SpeakingEZ]

June 1, 2009--19 inches

Three 1/2 inch trims since then.


Feb 1, 2010--23 1/8 inches

March 1, 2010--23 3/4 inches

5/8 inches of growth in February!


4.75 inches of growth in 9 months, even after trimming. I call that very good. :D

Congrats! Your hair looks so much longer in your new siggy pic!

[FrannyG]

Congrats! Your hair looks so much longer in your new siggy pic!

Thank you! :flower: It's amazing the difference 5/8 of an inch can make. I'm already imagining what it will look like by June. :o

[JamieLeigh]

I trim a baby bit every few weeks usually, but I've been letting it go longer lately. And now I'm at exactly 4 feet long. :D That was a goal, so I had to change my numbers on the sidebar there. :cheese:

[hufsa]

I just two days ago discovered this forum, and have to say that I find it interesting to see that so many is into saving their hair! :)

My hair is at the present 28" approx.

I try to cut it regularly, last time in Desember, and I plan to cut it again after Easter.

Earlyer I got some layers cut into my hair, so I also cut my hair so that the longest parts of my hair will not be to thin... I will rather use some time to reach tail bone length, than reaching my goalt with thin thin hair! (I'm also quite short, so for me tbl is 40")

[AmbrosiaShadows]

Just got a trim to get rid of damage and freaked out when I measured myself after.
I went from 90.5 cm to 79 cm.:( I freaked out and got my sister to confirm this and its true :shocked::wail: I thought it felt too short when I was putting it up after the trim :sad:
The only good news is I have a nice thick hemline now. Still :shocked: and :sad:.

[hufsa]

Haha, I notice I get very focused on lenght here... I have never measured my hair until I came here, but now I have done it several times this last week... hmmmm.... still 28"

[Aeren]

08/01/09 : 25,5'' (64,5cm)

12/01/09 : 26'' (66cm) after 2 inch trim

03/01/10 : 27,2'' (69cm)

Well, my hair growth is not amazing :(. I plan to cut 1 inch in June.

[FrannyG]

June 1, 2009--19 inches

Four 1/2 inch trims since then.


Feb 1, 2010--23 1/8 inches

March 1, 2010--23 3/4 inches
1/2 inch trim in March

April 1, 2010--24 inches after trim

[AbruptlyWanderi]

I'm going to join this thread, as I am planning on doing microtrims regularly. So, here is my current growth amount, and I'll just edit this every month to show the growth.


Aug. 09 -- 23.3"
Sep. 09 -- 23.3" +0" APL!
Oct. 09 -- 24.3" +1"
Nov. 09 -- 25" +.7"
Dec. 09 -- 25" +0"
Jan. 10 -- 26" +1" BSL!
Feb. 10 -- 26.5" +.5"
Mar. 10 -- 26.5" +0"
Apr. 10 -- 27" +.5"
May. 10 -- 28" +1"
Sep. 11 -- 18.7" - 10" I cut it all off

[FrannyG]

June 1, 2009--19 inches

Four 1/2 inch trims since then.


Feb 1, 2010--23 1/8 inches

March 1, 2010--23 3/4 inches
1/2 inch trim in March

April 1, 2010--24 inches after trim

May 1, 2010--24 3/4 inches
3/4 inch growth in April. Woohoo!

[ButterCream]

6`th of may
26,8 inches:)

Took off 1,5 inches late march

[May]

April 13- 14.5"
May 13-15"
June 13- ??

My mini goal is shoulder length then APL and then BSL.

[rosek]

I'm making my July measurement early, because I've already rached 40'' :D
So thats 2'' growth since the start of April!

[ButterCream]

June 5`th 27,4 inches.
Took off 0,5 cm in the ends.

[Long_hair_guy]

May (don't know the date) 29.5 inches
July the 1st 30.5. Had a trim a week ago

[FrannyG]

June 1, 2009--19 inches

Four 1/2 inch trims since then.


Feb 1, 2010--23 1/8 inches

March 1, 2010--23 3/4 inches
1/2 inch trim in March

April 1, 2010--24 inches after trim

May 1, 2010--24.5 inches

June 1, 2010--25.25 inches
2 inch trim to get rid of v-hemline took me to 23.25 inches

July 1, 2010--24 inches
.75 inches of growth in June

[Hotrox]

June 3rd - 42cm / 16.5 inches

July 3rd - 45cm / 17.7 inches

No trims this month, and WOW, al lot of growth for me. Its my first measure in so maybe I still need to work on my measuring technique.......

[JamieLeigh]

I played the "wear hair up" game from mid-January til early June, and during that time, I didn't trim at all, since that would qualify - in my book - as "messing with it", which is what the wearing it up thing was supposed to prohibit. (Hi, my name is JamieLeigh and I have a messing-with-my-hair problem...;))

So my length was almost 50", which is very nearly knee length. As I am still a fan of the blunt ends on myself, I cut about 3.5" off the hem and went back to 46.5" last I measured, which was the end of June.

Right now I'm pretty happy with the way my thickness is starting to move down. My braid stays thick past BSL and on toward waist before tapering now. :) Hopefully this will keep up.

[issalynn]

I dust my hair every month or so. I've been trying to even out my layers and get rid of damaged ends. Also, I started a scalp massage routine and have been taking MSM and Biotin 3x daily. It's really helping. At the end of June I was 22.5"

Now at the middle of July I am at 23" exactly.

[Harriet]

January 2010: 27"

1" self trim

July 2010: 28.5"

Waist is getting so close now!!!

[anodyne_ame]

I trim once a year tops (only when my ends are completely dead) and then next trim will be a long way yet, but it still counts so here I am.
The inches are a bit rounded, since I mesure in centimeters.

2010:
- 5th of July: 24" (61 cm)
- 29th of July: 26" (66,5 cm)
--> couldn't resist the temptation and measured early to see if there was any progress, wasn't expecting 2"! Yay! :D)

- 5th of August: 27" (69,5 cm)

After summer the massive growth slowed so I wasn't motivated to measure so much. Hopefully it picks up again once we start getting more sunlight here.

2011
- 16th of January: 29" (74 cm)
- 9th of February 29" (74 cm) --> bummed about the lack of growth until I realised it's because my ends are breaking. I need a trim.

Goodness, I've completely fallen off the wagon here...and at my current flat there's no mesuring tape so I need to wait two weeks to see if there's progress. I hope and would say that there is, since I'm almost at TB, when in February I remember I was at least a palm's width away. I'm eager to see how much progress thre is, since my ends are in a bad shape again, which tends to stump growth.

[Henrietta]

July 30: 29 inches after a 1 inch trim 5 weeks ago.

[mali]

I wish my hair grew faster..at least as fast as yours,girls!:p

[Hotrox]

3rd August 2010

45cm

It only grew 1 cm :confused: It feels like it grew more and I think it looks longer in my growth picture check. Damm the curlies, it makes it hard to get an accurate measurement each time

[Ami514]

July 29th--29.75"
July 30th--29.25" after 1/2" trim/dusting.

[ghost]

I trimmed off 1/4" today. My ends look nice, even and clean. I don't think I will measure for a few more months, but I will probably continue to take off 1/4" every month or two.

[Camee]

Self trim 1 August, 32.5" after the trim. My first ever self trim and I'm exceedingly happy with it. Unfortunately, now I fear I'm going to get scissor happy, I'm hanging out for my next trim!

[poloandpearls]

Do some of you trim your own hair? :/ Just some of the posts I'm reading here come across that way..

I get mine trimmed every 3 months or so, but am always fearful that they'll take too much.
Early this year my hair was at my ideal length, just to my butt - long enough to touch the chair when I sit, without me sitting on it.. and I went to the salon to get a new fringe cut in & emphasized that I didn't want to shorten the length at all, only to find the hairdresser had taken almost six inches when I got home! :(
I was so upset because there's no going back & it takes so long to grow that amount back..
Hence why I'm still looking for a hairdresser that respects the length of my hair & is happy to work with styles to complement that, rather than getting overly 'creative'!

[prettigurl]

I haven't trimmed in a couple months, but I plan to do a small trim next time I straighten my hair. Current length: 24 inches/bsl

[Henrietta]

Length at the end of August: still 29.0 inches.

[vintersaga]

April 12th: 0.3cm ≈ 0.1" (The day I buzzed my hair)

August 16th: 6 cm ≈ 2.4"

[MPringle]

17"

i better enjoy my length now while i can, in a couple days i will have a few inches of split, fried ends hacked off. :( bye bye length, hello healthy soft hair! :)

[sarahbrownie]

Last trim was sometime in late July. Took over 2 inches of velcro ends from chemically processed hair.

Self trim today and took 5/8"-1" off. Currently 24 inches.

[lorenaluo]

I trimmed 1/4 inch off last Sunday and did a microtrim on my face framing layers as well. It has been more than 6 months since I last trimmed it.

[HereIGrowAgain]

I was in the non-trimmers, but I decided to keep the back of my neck trimmed up until everything else catches up.

So:
July - 2"
August - 3"
September - 4"

I measure the longest part, which is right at the very tippy top of the crown.

ETA: The trim on my neckline was self-done, and I took about 1 to 1.25 inches off. Bye-bye mullet!

[luluj]

I was in the non-trimmers, but I decided to keep the back of my neck trimmed up until everything else catches up.

So:
July - 2"
August - 3"
September - 4"

I measure the longest part, which is right at the very tippy top of the crown.

ETA: The trim on my neckline was self-done, and I took about 1 to 1.25 inches off. Bye-bye mullet!

Hello, HereIGrowAgain! I also took off an inch and a half on the weekend (myself!) after not trimming since April 2009. It feels and looks much better, although it does look noticeably shorter, to me that is, not one other person has noticed!!:cool: I'm happy to hear that you no longer have your Mullet!

[FrannyG]

June 1, 2009--19 inches

Four 1/2 inch trims since then.


Feb 1, 2010--23 1/8 inches

March 1, 2010--23 3/4 inches
1/2 inch trim in March

April 1, 2010--24 inches after trim

May 1, 2010--24.5 inches

June 1, 2010--25.25 inches
2 inch trim to get rid of v-hemline took me to 23.25 inches

July 1, 2010--24 inches
.75 inches of growth in June

August 1, 2010--24 5/8 inches
5/8 inches of growth in July

September 1, 2010--25 1/8 inches
1/2 inch growth in August

1/8 inch dusting in September, taking me back to 25 inches

October 1, 2010: 25 5/8 inches
5/8 inches of growth in September

[venusje]

I'm defenitely pro trimming.
A small trim keeps your ends healthy ^^

I neglected that for a while and my ends started to thin out.
So now from July on, till december I cut away my growth...
And already it looks much better!

Length now = 27.6" (70 cm for me, nice and round ;) )
My average growth = more or less 0.5 - 0.6" a month

[Anadyomene]

Last trim this morning about 1/2 inch off the bottom(somewhere between thigh and knee length) I trim when I start to notice more tangles in ends than usuall. I find that this keeps my hair looking healthy.

[HereIGrowAgain]

*sighs looking at Anadyomene's length*

July - 2"
August - 3"
September - 4"
October - 5"

I measure the longest part, which is right at the very tippy top of the crown. Currently, my bangs (which I just microtrimmed) are just over 3" (it's hard to see on the ruler, so I have to approximate), and the sides reach the top of my earlobes. Everything is in layers. I'm letting all of my hair catch up to mid-neck length, and then I'll just start microtrimming from there. :D

[Starflower]

Oh how fun! I'll play....

September 15th - 31"
October 23rd - 32"

Not real sure what my length was in prior months so I'll consider September my starting point. I S&D and have my ends dusted about every 8 weeks when I visit my cousin.

[JamieLeigh]

I measured right before my 2yr anniversary, and I'm now at 50.25". I've been trimming off 1/8" a week since January, yet I've still managed to gain 5". Was really not wanting that, I've been trying to maintain all year at fingertip...now I see that I'm creeping up on knee in about 3.5". Not sure how I feel about that yet.

[Locksmith]

I've finally hit 40 inches! :D :D :D 40 inches was my original goal when I joined LHC, so I'm well pleased! :cheese: There are a few straggly bits that are more like 41, but I need a trim of an inch or so, so I'm not counting those ones. :p

Roll on 2012 and classic, hopefully!

[Henrietta]

FINALLY, after being stuck at 29 inches since the end of July I have 0.6 inches of growth :)

[Mountaingrrl]

Last trim was October 20th. I'm currently at 20 inches. I'm going to do a dusting trim in the next month or two and will report back then.

[christine1989]

I'm relativly new to frequent trimming but I have trimmed every month since October and still managed to make it to 20 inches this month :cheer:.

[Henrietta]

March 2010- 27.6 inch= 69 cm
May 2010- 28.4 inch= 71 cm
June 2010- 29.2 inch= 73 cm; back to 28.8 inch after a trim
July 2010- 29.0 inch= 72.5 cm
August 2010- 29.0 inch= 72.5 cm
October 2010- 29.0 inch= 72.5 cm
December 2010- 29.6 inch= 74 cm

Finally it moved, after many months at 29 inches.

[T.L.T.]

I'm new around here and would like to keep track of my growth:

2010

Dec 27: 16 in.

[Maggie May]

Well my hair is about at shoulder length. It was long before and I did not trim so I had fairy tail ends at about hip length. Later I cut it to chin length. This time around I am doing regular trimmings. My mom gave me a micro trim one week ago today and it has grown 3/4 of an inch! That's in ONE WEEK! Wow!!! My hair is in great condition now. I will keep everyone posted and get some pictures up soon.

[Maggie May]

PS. My hair is 17.75 inches now when measured from front hairline to back end length. I am sure that it has grown too because I could tell otherwise, so it wasn't like a mismeasure :D

[Mesmerise]

Well I guess I am a "trimmer" cause I trim occasionally... once every 3-4 months... less when my hair is healthy! I have gone 16 months without a trim or cut before, but that wouldn't be normal for me... although twice a year is not uncommon!

I measured the other day and got 26" (not sure how accurate it was though cause I didn't have a decent tape measure).

So I'll say January 22nd 2011 = 26" my goal is waist length by June (approx 29").

[skyblue]

Trimmed about 1 1/2 inches 3 weeks ago I was at 37 inches I measured to day and I'm at 37 inches again

[Henrietta]

March 2010- 27.6 inch= 69 cm
May 2010- 28.4 inch= 71 cm
June 2010- 29.2 inch= 73 cm; back to 28.8 inch after a trim
July 2010- 29.0 inch= 72.5 cm
August 2010- 29.0 inch= 72.5 cm
October 2010- 29.0 inch= 72.5 cm
December 2010- 29.6 inch= 74 cm
January 2011- 30.0 inches= 75 cm

Officially at 30 inches! :)

[Henrietta]

March 2010- 27.6 inch= 69 cm
May 2010- 28.4 inch= 71 cm
June 2010- 29.2 inch= 73 cm; back to 28.8 inch after a trim
July 2010- 29.0 inch= 72.5 cm
August 2010- 29.0 inch= 72.5 cm
October 2010- 29.0 inch= 72.5 cm
December 2010- 29.6 inch= 74 cm
January 2011- 30.0 inches= 75 cm
February 2011- 31.4 inches= 78.5 cm Isn't it amazing?

[Lady-Djenevre]

My hair is waist length and I get my nephew to trim it about once every 2 months so it more or less stays the same length. There is no way I would let a hairdresser near my hair.

[Xombie]

I don't measure my hair every month, but in about a year and a half I went from 76 cm to 90 cm, with 3-monthly trims from my mother-in-law.

At the moment I'm at 91! ^_^ I'll try to keep up with measuring, because I'm curious how fast my hair actually grows. Ohw, and it needs a trim really badly, so I guess I will be set back with my length in about a week or 2.

10 March 2011: 91 cm :)

[JamieLeigh]

Just BARELY shy of 47", right at fingertip. I've grown back half of the 7" I cut off at the end of November. :D

[MissEarlGrey]

March 2011: 24 inches
April 2011: 25 inches

My BSL is 29 inches, so I hope I'm there by August; sigh. My overall goal is waist, which is around 34 inches.

So far so good. Started on hair vitamins in early April, they really made a huge difference. Well, so did diluting my shampoo, CO-washing, and a ox-horn comb, but it was probably mostly vitamins.

This is great coming from a girl who couldn't grow to save her life.

[Ithildae]

April 2011: 37 inches

Next goal is classic which is at about 41.5 inches.

I`m trimming every 2 to 3 months and hope to reach classic by end of the year.

[Mrspuddinhead]

Oh, wow!! I know my hair has grown a good amount but sadly I've not written the measurements down. Soon as I get a soft tape measure I will start.

[maborosi]

From February 2011- 26"
April 2011- 26.5"


I went through a period where I just wanted to hack, hack, hack. It certainly helped because I've only had one or two split ends and I can wait longer between trims, but sacrificing length...man...

~maborosi~

[Biedronka]

40.5 inches!!! hmm.Last week I was at 40.2, now after a castor oil treatment i gained 0.3''??
Weird.Classic for me is 42.5-43 inches...getting closer!!!but i have to trim for thickening..oh what to do?
--drowns self in burning dillema--

[alyanna]

End of March: 17"
Today, May 10th: 19"

Not bad!

[mistik]

36", after a small trim. Thinking of a larger one, but hem-hawing over it.

[ashke50]

31st March 2011 - 30 inches
5th May 2011 - Approx 30.25 inches.
23rd May 2011 - Approx 29.75 inches

I have only been doing S&D since March - how did I lose half an inch?!

[kmoc123]

Last time I measured...36 inches, and I was thrilled. I just now measured...38, I am really thrilled!!!

[eterea]

My hair grows very fast!
last month they was 39 and now 41, I'm very happy, since I trimmed a lot and took away most of my layered hair I thin I wont trim very soon :)

[Ithildae]

April 2011: 37 inches
June 2011: 36,2 inches

I cut off 1,5 inch today because of dried ends

[AshleyTheRed]

May: 32 inches

June: 30 inches.

My summer trim. I trim my hair about twice a year.

[Mesmerise]

July 1st I measured in at 28"! I haven't measured since April 1st, when I was 26.5"... I did trim off almost 1/2" in April (about 1cm) so I think, overall, I'm happy. It's a little more than 1/2" growth a month (if you take the trim into consideration).

[MikeGP]

Just trimmed a few weeks ago from about 40in to 36in because the bottom of my hair resembled an old broom.

[Henrietta]

I'm still at 32.4. I trimmed about half an inch very lately.

[kittymallow]

yay i was 56 cm today, and 54 cm last time, witch was june the 10th:)

[blueygirls]

i also trip the split ends off every few months. I think its important to have better condition than length haha

[kmoc123]

39.5 inches...YAY!!!!

[Spring]

Goal: thicken hemline to at least 2 inches

7/7 trimmed ~1.5 inches
length before trim 31
length 29.5
hemline circumference (2 inches from bottom) ~1inch

7/21 trimmed 3/8 in
length 29.5 (measuring tape conspiracy... my hair didn't grow ~ a half inch in 2 wks :D)
hemline circumference (2 inches from bottom) ~1.25

7/30 trimmed ~1.5 inches
length before trim 29.75
length 28.25
hemline circumference (2 inches from bottom) ~1.75

8/12 trimmed ~.5 in
length before trim 28.5
length 28
hemline circumference (2 inches from bottom) ~1.75

8/19 trimmed ~1/8 in (it may have been more ..)

8/25 trimmed ~ .25 in
length before trim 28.25
length 28
hemline circumference (2 inches from bottom) ~1.75

9/2 trimmed ~.25 in
length 28.25
hemline circumference (2 inches from bottom) ~1.75

[ashke50]

31st March 2011 - 30 inches
5th May 2011 - Approx 30.25 inches.
23rd May 2011 - Approx 29.75 inches

I have only been doing S&D since March - how did I lose half an inch?!
Can't find a measurement for June, must have forgotten to do one.
24 July - 31 inches

[Kelikea]

I haven't trimmed anything but "bangs" since Dec 2010. My current length is 33.5 (current avatar pic) but I still have layers and taper. My "bangs" are about shoulder length. I want to go until Dec 2011 without any more trims to see how much length I can get.

[Hairitic]

Ok; I'm going to document my starting length. I had a dusting about 7/27 and my current length is 26". I will probably get another dusting in Sept. or Oct. and then a 1/2" or more trimmed in early to mid Dec. I'll measure again at the beginning of Jan, 2012 if I can stand to wait that long, lol. ;)

[ashke50]

Can't find a measurement for June, must have forgotten to do one.
24 July - 31 inches
21 August - 31.5 inches

[sarahbrownie]

Boohoo! I finally trimmed under the pressure of my mom. I wanted to do it, but a part of me wanted to go without trims. But no more velcro-ends and I'm still around BSL length so yay!

End of July: 26.5 inches
Present: 24 inches

[Biedronka]

After a long waiting during summertime,finally 42.My goal is 43 but i think i'll now go into maintenance mode and trim off any extra growth,Starting this September.Hopefully my hemline will be nice and thicker by March.

[Becky Safari]

Okay so I have not trimmed all summer seeing that I was traveling the entire time and just kept my hair in a braid. Before I left my hair was about 31" and it is now about 33.5" and pretty wrecked from the summer. I think I'm going to have to cut that 2.5" of growth, but I feel okay with that. My hemline is simply atrocious at the moment. I also have one of those hair string weave things at the nape of my neck, so if I cut my hair then it will be longer and remind me of how long it was before I cut it! I may cut out the string weave too...

[Becky Safari]

I cut off about two inches, and will save the other half inch to inch cut until I take the hair string weave out.

[Becky Safari]

Make that a total of 3.5 inches cut off, I am now at 30 inches. This is the shortest it has been in a while, but it's also the best it has felt in a while. I would say that nearly all of the damage I have been working toward eliminating.

[Spring]

Make that a total of 3.5 inches cut off, I am now at 30 inches. This is the shortest it has been in a while, but it's also the best it has felt in a while. I would say that nearly all of the damage I have been working toward eliminating.

It's so hard sometimes to cut the minimal.

[Spring]

Goal: thicken hemline to at least 2 inches

7/7 trimmed ~1.5 inches
length before trim 31
length 29.5
hemline circ 2 inches from bottom ~1inch

7/21 trimmed 3/8 in
length 29.5 (measuring tape conspiracy... my hair didn't grow ~ a half inch in 2 wks :D)
hemline circ 2 inches from bottom ~1.25

7/30 trimmed ~1.5 inches
length before trim 29.75
length 28.25
hemline circ 2 inches from bottom ~1.75

8/12 trimmed ~.5 in
length before trim 28.5
length 28
hemline circ 2 inches from bottom ~1.75

8/19 trimmed ~1/8 in (it may have been more ..)

8/25 trimmed ~ .25 in
length before trim 28.25
length 28
hemline circ 2 inches from bottom ~1.75

9/2 trimmed ~.25 in
length 28.25
hemline circ 2 inches from bottom ~1.75

9/8 trimmed ~.25 in
length 28
hemline circ ~1.75

9/17 trimmed ~1/8 in
length 28
hemline circ ~1.75

9/30 trimmed ~.25 in
length 28.25

10/14 trimmed 1/8 in
10/19 trimmed .5 in length 28 inches

[lacefrost]

I trimmed my hair the other day. It was originally 28 but I trimmed a half inch so now I'm at 27.5.

I also relayered my hair not too long ago. I'm growing out the bad layers I gave myself a year ago this time. And they had gotten long enough so I could even them out (ie the layers in front were longer than those in the back. . .by a lot. Think scene hair. It was bad.)

I plan to straighten my hair soon so I hope to even out my hemline then.

[eshta]

I just measured for the first time in 4 months and I'm trilled to finally be at waist (32'') :D
I only gained 2 inches in 4 months so my goal of hip (36") is still 8 months away if I don't trim. I'm not trimming in 2011 but a tiny trim maybe in order early 2012.

[ashke50]

21 August - 31.5 inches
20 September - 32 inches :-)
But it is starting to get straggly at the ends, so I may have to trim it soon

[QueenOfTheSkye]

I haven't been growing long enough to track my growth (I don't even know my growth rate) but I would like to say that I just LOVE the way my hair feels right after I've trimmed it. So soft and...I don't know...healthy.

[kidari]

I've been trimming to thicken up the hemline and cut out all the damage from my ombre highlights I've since covered over from the summer. The bleach damage will be hard for me to grow to waist or hip maybe. I was 28 inches in the summer but now I'm 27.25 and after my trim this month it's at almost 27 inches. I love the way the ends feel and how much easier it is to handle. No more snarling together and that occasional snapping sound when I'm rough with it! The only problem is I'm resisting with all my might not to go scissor-happy or go in to get a mid-length cut at the salon.

[Spring]

I've been trimming to thicken up the hemline and cut out all the damage from my ombre highlights I've since covered over from the summer. The bleach damage will be hard for me to grow to waist or hip maybe. I was 28 inches in the summer but now I'm 27.25 and after my trim this month it's at almost 27 inches. I love the way the ends feel and how much easier it is to handle. No more snarling together and that occasional snapping sound when I'm rough with it! The only problem is I'm resisting with all my might not to go scissor-happy or go in to get a mid-length cut at the salon.

I think my desire for length balances out the few times I have the urge to get scissor happy :p. I think I honestly go back and forth between the extremes of not wanting to trim and wanting to trim :D

[ashke50]

20 September - 32 inches :-)
But it is starting to get straggly at the ends, so I may have to trim it soon
23rd October - 32.5 inches. I trimmed off about half an inch,but it still grew this month :-)

[Rowan1980]

I just trimmed off about 1/3 inch tonight, so I'm about 28.5 inches.