Floor Length and Beyond

[neko_kawaii]

The prompt is "The length of your hair when you first started growing. Measured from your front hairline, over your head and down your back"

My last hair cut was a pixie so I think my measurement is from hairline to nape, and I remember thinking that if I'd started at shaved and put 0 for starting length I'd have a foot of growth in the first month.

You do realize you plan to cut back to my current length, right? It is a good length.

Fun photo BTW! Much more graceful than the one I took a few months ago to see how much of a backbend I'd have to do to reach the ground. Sadly it wasn't framed well so you can't actually see what's happening on the ground.

[lapushka]

Gossamer, that is stunning. Here's to hoping you'll keep it long for a lot longer than you intended to! A while ago you talked of cutting it shorter. How's that coming along? ;) I'm glad you didn't, don't get me wrong!!!

[spirals]

Oh no, I think maybe I've misinterpreted the starting length entry - maybe mods can help tell me what number I should actually have there? I thought that it meant the length at which you started to grow your hair long, not the length at join date. I think I still grow roughly 6" per year although I've never actually calculated it out.

I consider my start length BSL because that's where, in 1999, I had my super unhealthy TBL hair trimmed back to and began a slightly better hair care routine, including regular trims. I did want to grow long and didn't know where I wanted to stop, so I just kept going in for trims every six months and wearing my hair in a braid most days.

Here's a slightly embarrassing photo of me from early 2000 that gives you an idea of its length: (note tilted head so length looks a little longer than it actually was)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21585&d=1455798213

Here's my hair about one month after I joined in 2010:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21586&d=1455798888

I hope that makes a bit more sense! Sorry for the confusion! And if I have indeed used the "starting length" field incorrectly, I hope someone will let me know so I don't confuse more members!

Thanks for posting this. Now the math makes sense; you grew somewhere between 1 1/2 & 2 feet of hair in 6 years. That "embarrassing" picture is where my hair is now, more or less, which gives me hope. Your whole post gives me hope. Thank you again. :flowers:

[chen bao jun]

Gossamer, that is one amazing photo.

Wonderful proof of how sexy and attractive one can be with very long hair and NOT in spite of it (though you are a lovely girl)--a one picture answer to every show Tyra Banks ever did with those obnoxious befores and afters.

I hope you and Heavenly Tresses keep photobombing us, and I must add my request also that you keep it that long for at least a little bit longer, though its your right to do as you want, of course. And you would be beautiful even with actually short hair, but your knee length was thudworthy, too. i don't think its all that important to have hair the same thickness all the way down, so see no real reason for you to cut (other than if you wnat to, of course...)

ETA" Woops, my older years are showing..I think I'm using the word photobomb wrong..

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Gossamer, I very much hope you won't cut your hair shorter, I love it so much the way it is. I know you don't like the thinner ends but in my opinion they add to the beauty of your hair and I am motivated by the beauty of your hair - thinner ends and all - to not chop my own thinner ends off.

Don't cut shorter - though you are the one living with it and you must do what you like, of course :)

[AJNinami]

ETA" Woops, my older years are showing..I think I'm using the word photobomb wrong..

A "photobomb" is when someone or something intrudes into your photo unexpectedly (think random strangers in the background of a photo waving at the camera). It doesn't really matter how you use it though, I don't think it's an actual "word".

[hennalonghair]

Gorgeous photo gossamer . I feel like a groupie here gauking at your photos but that's the kind of photo that could be hanging on the wall of every women dreaming of long hair :bowtome:

[HeartofHaleth]

Gossamer, your hair is making me cry again! Tears of joy, of course!:love: Is that weird? Yeah, that's probably pretty weird.:oops: Oh well! :grnbiggri:

[lapushka]

I just *wish* I could attain that length, but it's just not gonna happen. I'm happy at classic, it's my "sweet spot" and I *love* it. And that's what I need to keep telling myself too. I deeply admire those that can grow beyond classic, and just wish I could do it, but... it's just not for me. :)

[gossamer]

The prompt is "The length of your hair when you first started growing. Measured from your front hairline, over your head and down your back"

My last hair cut was a pixie so I think my measurement is from hairline to nape, and I remember thinking that if I'd started at shaved and put 0 for starting length I'd have a foot of growth in the first month.


The measurement system we use is so weird, isn't it? I understand that for the sake of consistency from person to person, measuring from hairline over and done makes a lot of sense. But in terms of the numbers generated actually being equivalent to how "long" the hair is, it doesn't really do that. But if we wanted to get an accurate number for hair length, where would we start measuring from? :silly:


Thanks for posting this. Now the math makes sense; you grew somewhere between 1 1/2 & 2 feet of hair in 6 years. That "embarrassing" picture is where my hair is now, more or less, which gives me hope. Your whole post gives me hope. Thank you again. :flowers:

It takes ages and ages, but it doesn't have to be impossible. You won't know until you try! (where "trying" is equal to actively messing with it as little as possible :p)


Gossamer, that is stunning. Here's to hoping you'll keep it long for a lot longer than you intended to! A while ago you talked of cutting it shorter. How's that coming along? ;) I'm glad you didn't, don't get me wrong!!!


Gossamer, that is one amazing photo.

Wonderful proof of how sexy and attractive one can be with very long hair and NOT in spite of it (though you are a lovely girl)--a one picture answer to every show Tyra Banks ever did with those obnoxious befores and afters.

I hope you and Heavenly Tresses keep photobombing us, and I must add my request also that you keep it that long for at least a little bit longer, though its your right to do as you want, of course. And you would be beautiful even with actually short hair, but your knee length was thudworthy, too. i don't think its all that important to have hair the same thickness all the way down, so see no real reason for you to cut (other than if you wnat to, of course...)



Gossamer, I very much hope you won't cut your hair shorter, I love it so much the way it is. I know you don't like the thinner ends but in my opinion they add to the beauty of your hair and I am motivated by the beauty of your hair - thinner ends and all - to not chop my own thinner ends off.

Don't cut shorter - though you are the one living with it and you must do what you like, of course :)

Ahhh, the planned cut. I have such a complex mess of thoughts about cutting up to FTL or nearly-knee. As you can tell, even though I've been wanting to cut it for about a year now, I haven't done so yet.

The thinness bothers me, yes, but more than that, I miss being able to wear it down. I know that at FTL I'd still have to deal with a ton of comments, but at least I could do it, you know, rather than now where it's just plain impossible.

Inertia is a big factor, but so is feeling like I need to take all the fun pictures that I won't be able to take with it once it's shorter. But I can't really take them very well myself in my apartment, although you can tell that I do try. I need to coordinate with a photographer friend who lives downstate but we're both crazy busy. I'm sure I could ask my partner, and I have once or twice, but they don't really get why I would want to have a bunch of photos. Lately they've just pointed out a few times that my hair's dragging on the floor and wasn't I going to trim it?

Of course, I also have complex feelings about pictures themselves - once I take them/get them taken for me, what am I going to do with them? Keep them on a memory stick somewhere as souvenirs for myself? Post them on Facebook so people who know my real name can suddenly realize that I have this ridiculously long hair and invite potentially negative commentary? (It's funny, I am much less concerned about people finding out I have crochet as a hobby than I am about them finding out I have floor length hair.) Post them online somewhere under my gossamer/gossycrafts persona? If they're here, on my LHC photo albums, there's only a slight chance that a community member will download them and repost them on "admirer" sites. I've checked around, that hasn't happened yet at least in my cursory surveys. If they're hosted anywhere else, they're bound to get distributed around all over and I'll get the same sort of nonsense that led to me turning off YouTube comments and frequently blocking people who message me on Instagram.

(Sidenote: Skimming "admirer" long hair boards on pinterest and tumblr looking to see which of my pictures have been appropriated has helped convince me of the ultimately non-specialness of my hair, which does help. There are probably hundreds of thousands of people out there with hair longer than mine or in healthier condition than mine, so the world isn't going to lose anything once mine isn't floor length anymore.)

Ultimately, it's probably about me not really being comfortable with the attention or not wanting to be seen as attention seeking through my hair. But! I don't want to just cut back to FTL and start wearing it down again sometimes without having all the fun I can have (which, admittedly, is limited to pictures, not actually real life) while it's this long.


Gorgeous photo gossamer . I feel like a groupie here gauking at your photos but that's the kind of photo that could be hanging on the wall of every women dreaming of long hair

I'm really happy to have a place to share this photo where it will be seen by men and women who are interested in growing their hair long (however long they define that to be individually). :blossom: I know if I posted this online somewhere public I would be drooled over by people with other kinds of dreams of long hair. :rolleyes:


Gossamer, your hair is making me cry again! Tears of joy, of course!:love: Is that weird? Yeah, that's probably pretty weird.:oops: Oh well!

I guess I'm flattered? :confused:


I just *wish* I could attain that length, but it's just not gonna happen. I'm happy at classic, it's my "sweet spot" and I *love* it. And that's what I need to keep telling myself too. I deeply admire those that can grow beyond classic, and just wish I could do it, but... it's just not for me.

You know I didn't set out to "attain" any length, right? It's just what's been able to happen given a confluence of factors, most of which i don't have control over like genetics for thickness, texture, and growth rate. I love that you've found your sweet spot at Classic and continue to be happy with your hair there!

[HeartofHaleth]

Sorry, I'm somewhat infamous for my weird compliments...I mean them in the best way possible!

[Fericera]

Of course, I also have complex feelings about pictures themselves - once I take them/get them taken for me, what am I going to do with them? Keep them on a memory stick somewhere as souvenirs for myself? Post them on Facebook so people who know my real name can suddenly realize that I have this ridiculously long hair and invite potentially negative commentary? (It's funny, I am much less concerned about people finding out I have crochet as a hobby than I am about them finding out I have floor length hair.) Post them online somewhere under my gossamer/gossycrafts persona? If they're here, on my LHC photo albums, there's only a slight chance that a community member will download them and repost them on "admirer" sites. I've checked around, that hasn't happened yet at least in my cursory surveys. If they're hosted anywhere else, they're bound to get distributed around all over and I'll get the same sort of nonsense that led to me turning off YouTube comments and frequently blocking people who message me on Instagram.

(Sidenote: Skimming "admirer" long hair boards on pinterest and tumblr looking to see which of my pictures have been appropriated has helped convince me of the ultimately non-specialness of my hair, which does help. There are probably hundreds of thousands of people out there with hair longer than mine or in healthier condition than mine, so the world isn't going to lose anything once mine isn't floor length anymore.)


I have seen your current signature picture on my Pinterest dash. It was kind of a weird feeling honestly because I got all excited thinking I'd been recommended your own Pinterest, but then it was just another admirer with lots of pictures of Indian women brushing their hair in hotel rooms (I'm sure you know the type). One other time I think I remember seeing a photo with your watermark, but I didn't really know who you were then. Anyhow, none of this really matters except to let you know the extent of your pictures being spread around, and it certainly doesn't seem common since I peruse long hair tags a lot. :)

As for what to do with the pictures, why not frame them and put them around your home? You could even hang them in a closet/dressing room/bathroom if you don't want every guest who comes to your home commenting on them.

[humble_knight]

@gossamer : Anyone talking to you for a while would soon understand that you are far from attention-seeking. From my perspective, it's lovely to see you enjoying and sharing your hair journey with - as you said in your own words - men and women who also seek longer lengths for themselves. Here's to more chuckles reading your fun blog entries :blossom:

[lapushka]

Ahhh, the planned cut. I have such a complex mess of thoughts about cutting up to FTL or nearly-knee. As you can tell, even though I've been wanting to cut it for about a year now, I haven't done so yet.

The thinness bothers me, yes, but more than that, I miss being able to wear it down. I know that at FTL I'd still have to deal with a ton of comments, but at least I could do it, you know, rather than now where it's just plain impossible.

Inertia is a big factor, but so is feeling like I need to take all the fun pictures that I won't be able to take with it once it's shorter. But I can't really take them very well myself in my apartment, although you can tell that I do try. I need to coordinate with a photographer friend who lives downstate but we're both crazy busy. I'm sure I could ask my partner, and I have once or twice, but they don't really get why I would want to have a bunch of photos. Lately they've just pointed out a few times that my hair's dragging on the floor and wasn't I going to trim it?

Of course, I also have complex feelings about pictures themselves - once I take them/get them taken for me, what am I going to do with them? Keep them on a memory stick somewhere as souvenirs for myself? Post them on Facebook so people who know my real name can suddenly realize that I have this ridiculously long hair and invite potentially negative commentary? (It's funny, I am much less concerned about people finding out I have crochet as a hobby than I am about them finding out I have floor length hair.) Post them online somewhere under my gossamer/gossycrafts persona? If they're here, on my LHC photo albums, there's only a slight chance that a community member will download them and repost them on "admirer" sites. I've checked around, that hasn't happened yet at least in my cursory surveys. If they're hosted anywhere else, they're bound to get distributed around all over and I'll get the same sort of nonsense that led to me turning off YouTube comments and frequently blocking people who message me on Instagram.

(Sidenote: Skimming "admirer" long hair boards on pinterest and tumblr looking to see which of my pictures have been appropriated has helped convince me of the ultimately non-specialness of my hair, which does help. There are probably hundreds of thousands of people out there with hair longer than mine or in healthier condition than mine, so the world isn't going to lose anything once mine isn't floor length anymore.)

Ultimately, it's probably about me not really being comfortable with the attention or not wanting to be seen as attention seeking through my hair. But! I don't want to just cut back to FTL and start wearing it down again sometimes without having all the fun I can have (which, admittedly, is limited to pictures, not actually real life) while it's this long.

I totally get you're conflicted about it. There's no rush here. And you probably have to decide whether it's worth it to keep it longer, how you feel, etc. ... big decisions. :) :flower:

[gossamer]

@gossamer : Anyone talking to you for a while would soon understand that you are far from attention-seeking. From my perspective, it's lovely to see you enjoying and sharing your hair journey with - as you said in your own words - men and women who also seek longer lengths for themselves. Here's to more chuckles reading your fun blog entries :blossom:

:blossom: right back at you!


I have seen your current signature picture on my Pinterest dash. It was kind of a weird feeling honestly because I got all excited thinking I'd been recommended your own Pinterest, but then it was just another admirer with lots of pictures of Indian women brushing their hair in hotel rooms (I'm sure you know the type). One other time I think I remember seeing a photo with your watermark, but I didn't really know who you were then. Anyhow, none of this really matters except to let you know the extent of your pictures being spread around, and it certainly doesn't seem common since I peruse long hair tags a lot. :)

As for what to do with the pictures, why not frame them and put them around your home? You could even hang them in a closet/dressing room/bathroom if you don't want every guest who comes to your home commenting on them.

Maybe? I'd feel a little weird decorating my home with photos of myself, you know?

I've seen my signature pic up on Pinterest too. Since it's public, even though it's hosted by LHC, it can be pinned. But LHC album photos, even "public" albums that registered users need 25+ posts to see, can't be pinned directly. Believe me, I've checked. The watermarked ones are from when I used to host more pics over on imgur. I watermarked everything hair related there that went up on the public internet and it's served me well. My photos from pre-watermarking-days are repinned/reposted much more than the ones with annoying green or pink text over the middle. :)


Sorry, I'm somewhat infamous for my weird compliments...I mean them in the best way possible!

It's okay, I just don't know how to respond really. "Thank you for crying?" :p


I totally get you're conflicted about it. There's no rush here. And you probably have to decide whether it's worth it to keep it longer, how you feel, etc. ... big decisions. :) :flower:

Big decisions indeed!

So, after replying to TeaLady the other day that I should check and see if these heels kept my hair off the floor once it was back at its regular texture, I tried it this morning with slightly damp hair.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21606&d=1455901566
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21606&d=1455901566

Ha. It will shrink maybe once more inch once dried, or maybe even two once basic braidwaves have set, but... I'm not buying higher heels. These Chinese knockoff louboutin heels are bad enough already. :lol:

[neko_kawaii]

So, not time for platform shoes?

[lapushka]

Big decisions indeed!

So, after replying to TeaLady the other day that I should check and see if these heels kept my hair off the floor once it was back at its regular texture, I tried it this morning with slightly damp hair.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21606&d=1455901566

Ha. It will shrink maybe once more inch once dried, or maybe even two once basic braidwaves have set, but... I'm not buying higher heels. These Chinese knockoff louboutin heels are bad enough already. :lol:

Oh wow, that's quite a bit of floor length right there! What are these? 6 inch heels? 4 inch? I'm clueless about heels, can you tell? :lol:

[Islandgrrl]

How is it that I've missed this thread? Geez, the :thudpile: of hair here! I didn't think so before, but I now do aspire for this. I mean, why not? If my hair will do it, I'm all in!

[gossamer]

:lol: like these?http://www.zappos.com/chinese-laundry-allspice-champagne-glitter

No way!

[chen bao jun]

Gossamer, you don't have to do anything with your hair other than enjoy it. I am thrilled that you share it with us because the pics are so pretty to look at. I don't think that there are very many people in the world anymore (especiallly not with your hairtype) who have such beautiful hair as you have which is your length, but you certainly don't have to keep it for that reason!

Its a privilege that you share it with us, it is not boasting or showing off at all. I personally wouldn't have known that your hair was possible, and I'm glad to know it, I like knowing that there are beautiful things in the world. It is true that you have to think about putting things in our sad world on other many other venues, due to the image theft, perverts, the jealousy, the people who have time to waste and think they are being funny, etc. etc. but since that's the way it is, thanks for being a brave lady and doing what you can to protect yourself, deciding what's worth it and what's not--and sharing what you feel safe sharing. It is sincerely much appreciated.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Gossamer, you don't have to do anything with your hair other than enjoy it. I am thrilled that you share it with us because the pics are so pretty to look at. I don't think that there are very many people in the world anymore (especiallly not with your hairtype) who have such beautiful hair as you have which is your length, but you certainly don't have to keep it for that reason!

Its a privilege that you share it with us, it is not boasting or showing off at all. I personally wouldn't have known that your hair was possible, and I'm glad to know it, I like knowing that there are beautiful things in the world. It is true that you have to think about putting things in our sad world on other many other venues, due to the image theft, perverts, the jealousy, the people who have time to waste and think they are being funny, etc. etc. but since that's the way it is, thanks for being a brave lady and doing what you can to protect yourself, deciding what's worth it and what's not--and sharing what you feel safe sharing. It is sincerely much appreciated.

This, so many times over! We do all appreciate seeing your hair and having it inspire us and it's wonderful that you are wiling to share something with us that you normally keep private. It is hard to decide whether or not to cut, but you have to be the judge of what you want. The good thing is you can take all the time in the world to make up your mind. I'm assuming you would keep the hair if you do cut it. I would, mine, I know. Anyhow, :flowers:

[SteelRose]

Ahhh, the planned cut. I have such a complex mess of thoughts about cutting up to FTL or nearly-knee. As you can tell, even though I've been wanting to cut it for about a year now, I haven't done so yet.

The thinness bothers me, yes, but more than that, I miss being able to wear it down. I know that at FTL I'd still have to deal with a ton of comments, but at least I could do it, you know, rather than now where it's just plain impossible.

Inertia is a big factor, but so is feeling like I need to take all the fun pictures that I won't be able to take with it once it's shorter. But I can't really take them very well myself in my apartment, although you can tell that I do try. I need to coordinate with a photographer friend who lives downstate but we're both crazy busy. I'm sure I could ask my partner, and I have once or twice, but they don't really get why I would want to have a bunch of photos. Lately they've just pointed out a few times that my hair's dragging on the floor and wasn't I going to trim it?

My hair is only just past knee, but I completely get this. I have been debating a big trim (probably classic or so) for a long while now. I miss wearing my hair down occasionally and some of the shorter options. At the same time, I keep putting it off because I would miss things I can do now. It makes me feel ridiculous, but it is nice to know I am not alone. :) Your hair is gorgeous and will be still if you do cut it. Plus, you can always grow some more (even if that is a slow solution).

[Christine_O]

Gossamer, I sneak in here every once in a while to catch a glimpse of the real longhairs. I love the way your hair looks. It's an inspiration to me that you've gotten it where it is. That said, I don't aspire to that length, and totally understand both the desire to cut and the hesitation. Enjoy your hair at whatever length suits you.

[Alex Lou]

This is so inspiring! So if I grow for 7 years...

Gossamer, I love your photo compositions as well as your hair.

[Bill D.]

So, after replying to TeaLady the other day that I should check and see if these heels kept my hair off the floor once it was back at its regular texture, I tried it this morning with slightly damp hair.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21606&d=1455901566

Ha. It will shrink maybe once more inch once dried, or maybe even two once basic braidwaves have set, but... I'm not buying higher heels. These Chinese knockoff louboutin heels are bad enough already. :lol:

Gossamer, there's a better way to keep your hair off the ground (http://www.hooplanow.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/storyimage/HO/20150304/ARTICLE/150309992/AR/0/AR-150309992.jpg&MaxW=600&MaxH=420), and it'll enable you to grow it a whole lot longer! ;-)

Seriously, amazing and beautiful hair! Thanks for sharing the photos. I wish I had your hair genes, even it I didn't utilize every last inch of potential.

[gossamer]

Gossamer, there's a better way to keep your hair off the ground (http://www.hooplanow.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/storyimage/HO/20150304/ARTICLE/150309992/AR/0/AR-150309992.jpg&MaxW=600&MaxH=420), and it'll enable you to grow it a whole lot longer! ;-)

Seriously, amazing and beautiful hair! Thanks for sharing the photos. I wish I had your hair genes, even it I didn't utilize every last inch of potential.

:rollin: :lol: :D

[fiðrildi]

Gossamer, what else can I say, you have surpassed the point where hair ends and EPICNESS starts. It's not only your hair, it's what you manage to transmit with the pictures you take: all the fun, charm and power. You make it so difficult not to dream of growing to such lengths :roll: :)

[lapushka]

All I can think of with the length of your hair is... how's your drain doing? :lol: Is that weird? My mom just did mine. It was clogged a smidge.

[gossamer]

All I can think of with the length of your hair is... how's your drain doing? :lol: Is that weird? My mom just did mine. It was clogged a smidge.

My hair's not the problem, my partner's is! I detangle before washing, try to put as many sheds on the shower wall as I wash, and then there's a trap we have over the drain too. Very little, if any, of mine makes it to the drain. Meanwhile, my partner's shorter hair all goes down the drain and clogs it up. Thanks for reminding me I need to call our maintenance guy again about the shower drain!

[lapushka]

My hair's not the problem, my partner's is! I detangle before washing, try to put as many sheds on the shower wall as I wash, and then there's a trap we have over the drain too. Very little, if any, of mine makes it to the drain. Meanwhile, my partner's shorter hair all goes down the drain and clogs it up. Thanks for reminding me I need to call our maintenance guy again about the shower drain!

Yes, same system for me. Detangle thoroughly before a wash, and I have a hair "trap" thingy over my drain as well. But still, some seem to have slipped through. Don't know how that happened. :shrug:

No worries! :D

[papayatree]

My hair's not the problem, my partner's is! I detangle before washing, try to put as many sheds on the shower wall as I wash, and then there's a trap we have over the drain too. Very little, if any, of mine makes it to the drain. Meanwhile, my partner's shorter hair all goes down the drain and clogs it up. Thanks for reminding me I need to call our maintenance guy again about the shower drain!

At first, that seems weird, but because I know how good you care for yourself, I see how your partner is the problem. I hope they know about the good haircare tips you learned here that can save y'all some cash!

[irodaryne]

The thought of the state of your shower drain if you didn't go through all the trouble to keep them out :shudder: (just imagine the clogs)

[gossamer]

At first, that seems weird, but because I know how good you care for yourself, I see how your partner is the problem. I hope they know about the good haircare tips you learned here that can save y'all some cash!

Oh, but it really doesn't matter for them! They wash daily, use some crazy hair gel, and never condition but since their hair isn't long - no longer than earlobe length ungelled - then why should they bother following the same detailed routine that I do? Trim their own hair too, so neither of us spend very much money on our hair.

The maintenance guy coming to clean out the drain is free, by the way.


The thought of the state of your shower drain if you didn't go through all the trouble to keep them out :shudder: (just imagine the clogs)

lol, I know right? When I had tb to classicl length hair in college, my dad told me he'd much prefer a wall covered in hair than a drain full of hair. I respect that!

[LongCurlyTress]

My hair's not the problem, my partner's is! I detangle before washing, try to put as many sheds on the shower wall as I wash, and then there's a trap we have over the drain too. Very little, if any, of mine makes it to the drain. Meanwhile, my partner's shorter hair all goes down the drain and clogs it up. Thanks for reminding me I need to call our maintenance guy again about the shower drain!

Woah.. clogged drains no problem!! My hubby found this thing at CVS called a Zip It and once month I just poke it down the drain and get the clog of hair out.. also looks like a dead rat, but its mostly a clog made of hair, soap and hair conditoner. I guess they sell it on Amazon too:
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkk0-cReLsM

So, since you are renting, go ahead and ask your apt manager to unclog your drain, but literally it takes me 5 minutes to clear out the drain and a couple paper towels to clean it off and an old veggie bag to put the hair clog (read dead rat of hair) in the bag. ;):magic:

[papayatree]

Oh, but it really doesn't matter for them! They wash daily, use some crazy hair gel, and never condition but since their hair isn't long - no longer than earlobe length ungelled - then why should they bother following the same detailed routine that I do? Trim their own hair too, so neither of us spend very much money on our hair.

The maintenance guy coming to clean out the drain is free, by the way.



lol, I know right? When I had tb to classicl length hair in college, my dad told me he'd much prefer a wall covered in hair than a drain full of hair. I respect that!

That is good news. I think people should do what they want to do. Great that you will get free service!

[maborosi]

Tipping my head back overemphasizes my length, but this was too fun not to share.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21578&d=1455726256

Sorry for the huge size.

This is so awesome!

[gossamer]

Oh wow, that's quite a bit of floor length right there! What are these? 6 inch heels? 4 inch? I'm clueless about heels, can you tell? :lol:

*gets out measuring tape* 5 inches. Yikes! :eek:


Gossamer, you don't have to do anything with your hair other than enjoy it. I am thrilled that you share it with us because the pics are so pretty to look at. I don't think that there are very many people in the world anymore (especiallly not with your hairtype) who have such beautiful hair as you have which is your length, but you certainly don't have to keep it for that reason!

Its a privilege that you share it with us, it is not boasting or showing off at all. I personally wouldn't have known that your hair was possible, and I'm glad to know it, I like knowing that there are beautiful things in the world. It is true that you have to think about putting things in our sad world on other many other venues, due to the image theft, perverts, the jealousy, the people who have time to waste and think they are being funny, etc. etc. but since that's the way it is, thanks for being a brave lady and doing what you can to protect yourself, deciding what's worth it and what's not--and sharing what you feel safe sharing. It is sincerely much appreciated.

Thank you, this has given me something good to think about, as so many of your wonderful posts have done in the past. I love hearing from you!


My hair is only just past knee, but I completely get this. I have been debating a big trim (probably classic or so) for a long while now. I miss wearing my hair down occasionally and some of the shorter options. At the same time, I keep putting it off because I would miss things I can do now. It makes me feel ridiculous, but it is nice to know I am not alone. :) Your hair is gorgeous and will be still if you do cut it. Plus, you can always grow some more (even if that is a slow solution).

So nice to know I'm not alone too! :) It's funny, i think even LadyLongLocks/JJJ has been planning for a while to cut back to something more manageable (I think she's going to ankle?) but life has gotten in the way


Gossamer, I sneak in here every once in a while to catch a glimpse of the real longhairs. I love the way your hair looks. It's an inspiration to me that you've gotten it where it is. That said, I don't aspire to that length, and totally understand both the desire to cut and the hesitation. Enjoy your hair at whatever length suits you.


This is so inspiring! So if I grow for 7 years...

Gossamer, I love your photo compositions as well as your hair.

Thank you both. :blossom: I think I needed to hear about other ways that my hair photos can be taken. I think critics and "over-admirers" are much more vocal and I let them get to me too much sometimes.


Gossamer, what else can I say, you have surpassed the point where hair ends and EPICNESS starts. It's not only your hair, it's what you manage to transmit with the pictures you take: all the fun, charm and power. You make it so difficult not to dream of growing to such lengths :roll: :)

:lol: Maybe I'll just start responding to people who ask "how long is your hair?" with... "It's epic length." hahaha. :p

[Mavi]

Gossamer, what else can I say, you have surpassed the point where hair ends and EPICNESS starts. It's not only your hair, it's what you manage to transmit with the pictures you take: all the fun, charm and power. You make it so difficult not to dream of growing to such lengths :roll: :)

This, 100% this.

[SteelRose]

My hair's not the problem, my partner's is! I detangle before washing, try to put as many sheds on the shower wall as I wash, and then there's a trap we have over the drain too. Very little, if any, of mine makes it to the drain. Meanwhile, my partner's shorter hair all goes down the drain and clogs it up. Thanks for reminding me I need to call our maintenance guy again about the shower drain!

Ha-ha! I just solved the clogging problem by marrying a plumber! I do a lot to minimize the clogs, but the kids are a drain nightmare at our house! Luckily I have a live-in handyman. :laugh:

[lapushka]

Woah.. clogged drains no problem!! My hubby found this thing at CVS called a Zip It and once month I just poke it down the drain and get the clog of hair out.. also looks like a dead rat, but its mostly a clog made of hair, soap and hair conditoner. I guess they sell it on Amazon too:
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkk0-cReLsM

So, since you are renting, go ahead and ask your apt manager to unclog your drain, but literally it takes me 5 minutes to clear out the drain and a couple paper towels to clean it off and an old veggie bag to put the hair clog (read dead rat of hair) in the bag. ;):magic:

Just ordered that coily snake thing for the drain on ebay. It will take a while to get here (of *course* I got a cheapy version). Can't wait to see it in action. :lol:

[lapushka]

*gets out measuring tape* 5 inches. Yikes! :eek:

Don't know much about heels, but do know that that's a LOT! Wow, can you walk comfortably on those? :bigeyes:

[Pinni]

Tipping my head back overemphasizes my length, but this was too fun not to share.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21578&d=1455726256

Sorry for the huge size.

Your hair and this picture, just amazing.:thud:

[Beatnik Guy]

:lol: Maybe I'll just start responding to people who ask "how long is your hair?" with... "It's epic length." hahaha. :p

Yes!! :cool:

(I also like the heels).

[LongCurlyTress]

Just ordered that coily snake thing for the drain on ebay. It will take a while to get here (of *course* I got a cheapy version). Can't wait to see it in action. :lol:

Good luck~~ I hope it works for you. If not, that Zip It really does work great!:cheese:

[Alex Lou]

Lol, the same thing happens with my husband and I and the shower drain. My hair ends up on the wall and the trashcan with very little in the drain. His collar-bone length all ends up in the drain. I wish I could say I was also able to keep my hair from clogging the vacuum as well.


Don't know much about heels, but do know that that's a LOT! Wow, can you walk comfortably on those? :bigeyes:
A platform under the toes makes them a less extreme angle than you probably think of when you think 5 inches. I know that 4 inches without a platform is my "pain" limit, but I once modified a pair of heels to make "hooves" for a costume by cutting off the heel and adding a substantial platform to the toe. They made me 14 inches taller, if I remember correctly. Here they are: http://photo.cosplay.com/49243/2226464.jpg

[gossamer]

Thanks Pinni!




Don't know much about heels, but do know that that's a LOT! Wow, can you walk comfortably on those? :bigeyes:


Lol, the same thing happens with my husband and I and the shower drain. My hair ends up on the wall and the trashcan with very little in the drain. His collar-bone length all ends up in the drain. I wish I could say I was also able to keep my hair from clogging the vacuum as well.


A platform under the toes makes them a less extreme angle than you probably think of when you think 5 inches. I know that 4 inches without a platform is my "pain" limit, but I once modified a pair of heels to make "hooves" for a costume by cutting off the heel and adding a substantial platform to the toe. They made me 14 inches taller, if I remember correctly. Here they are: http://photo.cosplay.com/49243/2226464.jpg

About the heels, they're only ok to walk in. I've done it once, when I wore them to an event and ended up walking a couple miles in them, but I'm in no hurry to do it again! Alex Lou is right, they do have a 1" platform under the toes which helps a lot.

[lapushka]

About the heels, they're only ok to walk in. I've done it once, when I wore them to an event and ended up walking a couple miles in them, but I'm in no hurry to do it again! Alex Lou is right, they do have a 1" platform under the toes which helps a lot.

Ugh, *now* this dummy notices the platform. :lol:

[MasCat]

Gossamer your hair is made of epicness and unicorns!

Also: I invented a new thing: stripey giant platform heels for floor length and beyond hair measuring :) :D :D :D

[truepeacenik]

Of course, I also have complex feelings about pictures themselves - once I take them/get them taken for me, what am I going to do with them? Keep them on a memory stick somewhere as souvenirs for myself?

This is a occasion to hire a very talented pro to take a series. Think of it as your formal portraits. I'd even think of a video, if your hair moves gracefully. I know weight sometimes turns the metaphorical waterfall into Cartoon Character Careening down a Cliff.
That's bun drop for me, now. And I'm at your join photo.

If you are or ever will be an auntie, think of how these photos will delight, in their striking poses and astonishing lengths.

Aside from that, they would be for you, documenting the look you have overall, now. Your personal history with your self and your image.
That is valuable.
I'd even go so far as to suggest a physical photo album of your journeys, both geographic and hirsute.

[Wildcat Diva]

Hell yeah, old photos come in HANDY! It's history. I love it that my husband has my old 22 year old modeling photos on his phone and when my ring tone comes up colleagues at work are going who's THAT calling!?!

Totally do it.

Hey I know that what I said sounds vain, but it's all in good fun. Life is temporary... enjoy what you are blessed with while you can, it all fades too fast.

[gossamer]

Gossamer your hair is made of epicness and unicorns!

Also: I invented a new thing: stripey giant platform heels for floor length and beyond hair measuring :) :D :D :D

hahaha, yes! Since my stripy dress and my my stripy tights no longer are any good?



This is a occasion to hire a very talented pro to take a series. Think of it as your formal portraits. I'd even think of a video, if your hair moves gracefully. I know weight sometimes turns the metaphorical waterfall into Cartoon Character Careening down a Cliff.
That's bun drop for me, now. And I'm at your join photo.

If you are or ever will be an auntie, think of how these photos will delight, in their striking poses and astonishing lengths.

Aside from that, they would be for you, documenting the look you have overall, now. Your personal history with your self and your image.
That is valuable.
I'd even go so far as to suggest a physical photo album of your journeys, both geographic and hirsute.

I am leaning pretty heavily towards the physical photo book idea now too. I think it's a fun idea to use to think through the past few years of growth in time, space, and self. :)


Hell yeah, old photos come in HANDY! It's history. I love it that my husband has my old 22 year old modeling photos on his phone and when my ring tone comes up colleagues at work are going who's THAT calling!?!

Totally do it.

Hey I know that what I said sounds vain, but it's all in good fun. Life is temporary... enjoy what you are blessed with while you can, it all fades too fast.

omg, I love that your husband has that as his contact phone. Super cute!

[Wildcat Diva]

omg, I love that your husband has that as his contact phone. Super cute!

Haha yes! It's this one.
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j386/janineevans/870CAA87-F827-4F0C-B090-1A722D93E48E_zpsrozobeiv.jpg :D
I used to really enjoy amateur modeling. Pregnancy pix were so much fun too but I can't show those ones here...

[gossamer]

Haha yes! It's this one.
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j386/janineevans/870CAA87-F827-4F0C-B090-1A722D93E48E_zpsrozobeiv.jpg :D
I used to really enjoy amateur modeling. Pregnancy pix were so much fun too but I can't show those ones here...

Dayyyyyyyym. You are so gorgeous in that picture!

[Groovy Granny]

Tipping my head back overemphasizes my length, but this was too fun not to share.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21578&d=1455726256

Sorry for the huge size.

:agape:

I would just micro trim those ends if they bother you, then you'd keep all that gorgeous...amazing length, beautiful lady :thud:

[chen bao jun]

Very nice, Wildcat Diva. Very nice, indeed.
and your husband is a sweetie.

[Groovy Granny]

Haha yes! It's this one.
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j386/janineevans/870CAA87-F827-4F0C-B090-1A722D93E48E_zpsrozobeiv.jpg :D
I used to really enjoy amateur modeling. Pregnancy pix were so much fun too but I can't show those ones here...

STUNNING...then and now :thud:

[Wildcat Diva]

Thank you Gossamer, Chen and Groovy Granny. Hubby has been an attentive man, in a good way in some aspects for sure. :D
Pictures are fun, a bit like playtime and history bound together. My point was that gossamer I hope you take lots of opportunities to document your loveliness in an artistic way. So worth it and fun!

[Bergelmir]

Did not post for around half a year but when looking at some new pictures i got the feeling i should be here more often. Unfortunately my own hairs, well, left side is about 10 cm/4 inch below nipples, right side about nipple length, so i really can't contribute in here for at least many years without a blushing face. Anyway, i like to hand out my "cheering" and hope to see even more as we go along the length.


Oh wow, that's quite a bit of floor length right there! What are these? 6 inch heels? 4 inch? I'm clueless about heels, can you tell? :lol:
Lets use some even bigger heels so she won't be able to reach floor! *trying to drive away the green-eyed-monster inside me*.

[zashin66]

Thank you!!! I maintained at ankle for so long and it just kept growing so curiosity got the best of me to see how far it will go. The braid keeps it off the floor but I can see I may have to figure out a braid that eats more length soon :)

Braid it in three braids and then braid those three together. Your hair it's amazing!!

[zashin66]

I am inspired by the pictures and stories. I'm new here and have decided to stop lurking! I feel so inferior in my knowledge of how to take care of my hair. But I'm learning fast. Just went down and got coconut oil for the first time and WOW..... I was only going to go to classic LENGTH but now I want it all.lol:magic:

[lapushka]

I am inspired by the pictures and stories. I'm new here and have decided to stop lurking! I feel so inferior in my knowledge of how to take care of my hair. But I'm learning fast. Just went down and got coconut oil for the first time and WOW..... I was only going to go to classic LENGTH but now I want it all.lol:magic:

Take it one step at a time... always best. There are so many awkward lengths and so many challenges. Not everybody gets this far. ;)

[gossamer]

Length beyond floor update:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23910&d=1468600656

Not much at all! This picture is helping me come to terms with the eventual cut. Also, I think I'm running out of ideas for fun self portraits I can take of my hair, so that's helping too with the eventual end-date of having floor+ hair. Don't worry friends, inertia is still real and nothing sudden is going to happen.

[zashin66]

Length beyond floor update:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23910&d=1468600656

Not much at all! This picture is helping me come to terms with the eventual cut. Also, I think I'm running out of ideas for fun self portraits I can take of my hair, so that's helping too with the eventual end-date of having floor+ hair. Don't worry friends, inertia is still real and nothing sudden is going to happen.

I'm glad because I have enjoyed your videos on YouTube. I think you are the first long hair to inspire me to grow super long. My particular frustration is that my hair is so coarse. I've been watching lots of videos for inspiration. Those styles will work for my daughter's hair type but mine is difficult. Haven't given up but I do mourn that a lot odds the soft pretty styles are near impossible with my hair:confused:

[kuroi]

Have you already decided when/if you're going to cut? And to where? It's beautiful at the current lenght and the lenght you choose to have. I just wonder, did you ever consider growing to terminal before cutting (I understood from another tread that your not at terminal yet :thud:) don't get me wrong, I'm just curious and its impressive to have such a long terminal lenght.
I understand floor+ lenght is not practical and that you want to cut back. I guess even back to ankle would make it more manageable again. I read that you were thinking of FTL, do you have a specific reason for that lenght? Wouldn't cutting cutting back a milestone at a time to see if that makes you happier be a less 'risky' way to find your sweet spot? You can always cut back more but growing it back if you decide it's too short takes a long time.
Sorry I'm asking so much :o
I'm just at hip so I don't understand the classic+ lenght problems yet, it's very inspiring though :) I know for sure I don't want to stop growing by the time I reach TBL.
I hope I didn't sound rude or something.

[zashin66]

Lapushka, Thank you for the encouragement. I definitely get you on the one step at a time. I started growing from a pixie cut in 2011-2012 winter. Seemed like my hair would never get to my shoulders then it kept getting caught behind my back and the seat back. Then it seemed like I would never reach BSL. One day poof! I swear, it grew three inches past the strap...lol. right now it is about two inches above TBL. My original goal was to be able to sit on it, so that is about 6-8 inches away. I'm tall so my length is there but body length not so much :-). My hair is too stuff for the soft buns so I have been practising the different braids instead. I have been getting oiling the hair a little first so some improvement but still looking. I am going to try ACV next.... still seem unable to post pictures so I guess I just need to be patient there as well.:rolleyes:;)

[nekosan]

gossamer, your hair is amazing!

[lapushka]

I'm glad because I have enjoyed your videos on YouTube. I think you are the first long hair to inspire me to grow super long. My particular frustration is that my hair is so coarse. I've been watching lots of videos for inspiration. Those styles will work for my daughter's hair type but mine is difficult. Haven't given up but I do mourn that a lot odds the soft pretty styles are near impossible with my hair:confused:

Me too. Do some more hairdos for super long hair, maybe. Because those things are darn helpful to people, I think!

Is that a plant holder you're on? :lol:

[Shepherdess]

Gossamer , your hair is so stunning and inspiring, as always! :thud:

[gossamer]

I'm glad because I have enjoyed your videos on YouTube. I think you are the first long hair to inspire me to grow super long. My particular frustration is that my hair is so coarse. I've been watching lots of videos for inspiration. Those styles will work for my daughter's hair type but mine is difficult. Haven't given up but I do mourn that a lot odds the soft pretty styles are near impossible with my hair

I'm sorry a lot of styles don't work for your hair! For me, I've found that a lot of the video makers with super long hair can do styles that I can't either. I just can't even begin to do the amazing braid variations that arc691 does. My hair just won't cooperate at all because it's not smooth enough. Lots of trial and error for me to figure out what it is I'm able to do. Wishing you the best of luck and patience as you figure out what works for your hair as you grow it out too! :flower:


Have you already decided when/if you're going to cut? And to where? It's beautiful at the current lenght and the lenght you choose to have. I just wonder, did you ever consider growing to terminal before cutting (I understood from another tread that your not at terminal yet :thud:) don't get me wrong, I'm just curious and its impressive to have such a long terminal lenght.
I understand floor+ lenght is not practical and that you want to cut back. I guess even back to ankle would make it more manageable again. I read that you were thinking of FTL, do you have a specific reason for that lenght? Wouldn't cutting cutting back a milestone at a time to see if that makes you happier be a less 'risky' way to find your sweet spot? You can always cut back more but growing it back if you decide it's too short takes a long time.
Sorry I'm asking so much :o
I'm just at hip so I don't understand the classic+ lenght problems yet, it's very inspiring though :) I know for sure I don't want to stop growing by the time I reach TBL.
I hope I didn't sound rude or something.

You definitely don't sound rude!

To try to respond to all your questions in order, here I go:

I have definitely decided to cut. But I haven't decided when.

I think I will cut to somewhere in the thigh region, but I could also just cut at knee and remove 75% of my severe taper. :shrug:

Yes, I originally thought I would grow out to terminal length. However, about 2-3 years ago I realized that my terminal length is past floor and revised that goal. I'm no longer interested in waiting another few years to find out where that terminal length is before I cut.

Between ankle length and floor length, I haven't noticed much difference in terms of how it is to handle, other than that I step on it more now when it's down. But you'll have to let me know your experience with the difference in manageability between ankle length and floor length once you get there! :p

At FTL or so, I could wear my hair down again instead of always pulled back in a braid or bun. I think I look pretty with the softness of my hair down but I never get to do that anymore. I have seen some gorgeous photos of people with FTL hair and think that my hair would still look long and nice at that length.

Yes, cutting back to milestones would be less risky, but I'm not concerned about that. It sounds like you are concerned, however. Why is that? It's not like I'm going back to BSL. Thigh/knee is still very long.


gossamer, your hair is amazing!

Thank you! :blossom:


Me too. Do some more hairdos for super long hair, maybe. Because those things are darn helpful to people, I think!

Is that a plant holder you're on? :lol:

I'd make more videos if I could think of styles I know that haven't already been covered by other long haired Youtubers. Does the world really need another cinnabun or nautilus bun video? :D I'd love to hear suggestions from you because I'm truly out of ideas! Because my hair is fine and grabby, not thicker and smoother like LadyLongLocks or arc691's hair, I can't do the complicated braided updos that they're so wonderful at (particularly arc691!!).

As for the plant stand... :rollin: Actually, it's a fold-over library chair (https://www.google.com/search?q=fold+over+library+chair&num=100&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3lu-OlPjNAhUEOCYKHd-GBhsQ_AUICSgC&biw=1596&bih=816&dpr=0.9), which we bought because at ~165cm tall, I can't reach the tops of kitchen and closet shelves! (and also because it's a really cool piece of furniture!)

[papayatree]

Length beyond floor update:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23910&d=1468600656

Not much at all! This picture is helping me come to terms with the eventual cut. Also, I think I'm running out of ideas for fun self portraits I can take of my hair, so that's helping too with the eventual end-date of having floor+ hair. Don't worry friends, inertia is still real and nothing sudden is going to happen.

I know you get this a lot, but I am always amazed at the sheer length of your hair! It's still blows my mind that hair can grow longer than ones height.

[Raventresses]

Holy hair! You've inspired me to see what my own terminal length may be. I'm currently only waist-length so I have quite a ways to go!

[lapushka]

I'd make more videos if I could think of styles I know that haven't already been covered by other long haired Youtubers. Does the world really need another cinnabun or nautilus bun video? :D I'd love to hear suggestions from you because I'm truly out of ideas! Because my hair is fine and grabby, not thicker and smoother like LadyLongLocks or arc691's hair, I can't do the complicated braided updos that they're so wonderful at (particularly arc691!!).

As for the plant stand... :rollin: Actually, it's a fold-over library chair (https://www.google.com/search?q=fold+over+library+chair&num=100&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3lu-OlPjNAhUEOCYKHd-GBhsQ_AUICSgC&biw=1596&bih=816&dpr=0.9), which we bought because at ~165cm tall, I can't reach the tops of kitchen and closet shelves! (and also because it's a really cool piece of furniture!)

How 'bout a LWB for extreme lengths. Because it's often a challenge to keep it going past classic length. I start to struggle at about that length (from it getting so bulky).

That "plant stand" ;) definitely serves its purpose! :lol:

[neko_kawaii]

Thigh/knee is still very long.



*looks at hair* Hey hair, you are very long.

[littlestarface]

Lol doesn't feel long to me:lol:

[brickworld13]

How 'bout a LWB for extreme lengths. Because it's often a challenge to keep it going past classic length. I start to struggle at about that length (from it getting so bulky).

That "plant stand" ;) definitely serves its purpose! :lol:

I can only get LWB to hold one out of ten times and couldn't do them at all until TB. Uncooperative hairs on my head.

[gossamer]

I know you get this a lot, but I am always amazed at the sheer length of your hair! It's still blows my mind that hair can grow longer than ones height.

:lol: me too!


Holy hair! You've inspired me to see what my own terminal length may be. I'm currently only waist-length so I have quite a ways to go!

I imagine you must! Happy growing!


How 'bout a LWB for extreme lengths. Because it's often a challenge to keep it going past classic length. I start to struggle at about that length (from it getting so bulky).

That "plant stand" ;) definitely serves its purpose! :lol:

LWB variation? As you wish (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiL1IatdrSc)! (ok, yes I made this 2 years ago but I still do it the same way)


*looks at hair* Hey hair, you are very long.

Hey neko's hair! Hey neko's hair! You hear that? You're very long!

[Persiangirl01]

Gossamer, your hair is absolutely stunning!! :thudpile:

[lapushka]

LWB variation? As you wish (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiL1IatdrSc)! (ok, yes I made this 2 years ago but I still do it the same way)

Ooh bad subscriber :o forgot about that one! I see you don't twist the hair, must give that a go. I always twist before I wrap... hmmm... gotta try! Thanks for reminding me!

[gossamer]

Thanks Persiangirl01!


Ooh bad subscriber :o forgot about that one! I see you don't twist the hair, must give that a go. I always twist before I wrap... hmmm... gotta try! Thanks for reminding me!

To be fair, it's a pretty low quality video! Maybe I should reshoot it with my new camera. :hmm:

[lapushka]

To be fair, it's a pretty low quality video! Maybe I should reshoot it with my new camera. :hmm:

It looked absolutely fine to me, gossamer. But if you want to reshoot it, I'm not stopping you. :)

[LongCurlyTress]

Love this video! Thanks for sharing, gossamer! Bookmarking here for motivation! :joy:

[Tosca]

Hi! Just popping in to link to a video of a lady named Cindy Christian with floor length hair. She does an interesting trick with her braid to shorten it that someone might find helpful

Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2zisaeGdlaw

*sneaks back out*

[Groovy Granny]

Hi! Just popping in to link to a video of a lady named Cindy Christian with floor length hair. She does an interesting trick with her braid to shorten it that someone might find helpful

Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2zisaeGdlaw

*sneaks back out*

She ended up cutting it ~ George Michael did it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wo7zU1hRmo

But she encourages people to grow it out long at least once in your life :)
I was surprised that she kept it fully down when she was out; dragging on the floor...unless it was just for the documentary :hmm:

[eadwine]

I think that must have been just for that docu, I mean.. come on.. the ends were too good looking for them to be dragging on the floor on a daily basis :)

[Groovy Granny]

I'd be a wreck just doing it for that ...the whole time I was aching for her to put it up :rollin:

Her braid style was gorgeous :thumbsup:

[Forever]

The cut was decades ago. Does anyone here know, whether she grew it long again later?

[Groovy Granny]

I didn't see any updates when I looked.

[zashin66]

Is there any one with floor length hair in dfw or Cleburne?

[zashin66]

Tipping my head back overemphasizes my length, but this was too fun not to share.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21578&d=1455726256

Sorry for the huge size.

I looking back and had a thought. Have you tried getting lengths is ivy to intertwine in your hair braid s? Or strings of pearls or gold chains. I love to braid other people's hair and I would have so much fun with yours.. I fancied up my 11 year old daughter's hair last weekend. She was so cute. I tried to post the picture but sigh I can't seem to figure out how to from my cell phone.She is already 162.5 cm. So tall and slim and blond. She is growing her hair out now to the floor - currently bsl. And I'm just rambling. I guess I'm pretty tried.

[FantasyBoudicca]

I looking back and had a thought. Have you tried getting lengths is ivy to intertwine in your hair braid s? Or strings of pearls or gold chains. I love to braid other people's hair and I would have so much fun with yours.. I fancied up my 11 year old daughter's hair last weekend. She was so cute. I tried to post the picture but sigh I can't seem to figure out how to from my cell phone.She is already 162.5 cm. So tall and slim and blond. She is growing her hair out now to the floor - currently bsl. And I'm just rambling. I guess I'm pretty tried.

I now have prom hair inspiration. I was thinking of getting a fancy hair comb to go with my dress, but this could work with it very well, and I've been trying to find hair jewellery that show off its length anyway (down to my waist, so not too impressive, but still).

[Greenfire]

I use this thread for inspiration, I don't know how long my hair can grow, because I've never had it longer than it is now, even as a little girl. When I question if my long hair goals (I just want to see how long it can get, wherever that is) I look here and see your beautiful hair, and it helps. Hubby thinks it's very pretty now, and showing him this super long hair makes him say things like, "just more pretty than it is now is all" and I love him for that. (not that less is less pretty, he's a smart man)

I really would love to do a photo like that waterfall one, I think long hair looks better in natural light, and in natural settings it's amazing.

Gossamer, you're looking for new ways to photo your hair? Have you played with a 3d camera yet? you could hang upside down from one of these with the camera below you! http://www.fairfaxunderground.com/forum/file.php?40,file=250123,filename=monkeybars.jpg

I also really like the backbend pic, if you do yoga, I'd love to know how you wear your hair for it!

[Rose115]

She definitely has princess hair! The dark color reminded me of an Tangled crossover I recently saw. :)

http://i68.tinypic.com/1zbs31s.jpg

[zashin66]

I now have prom hair inspiration. I was thinking of getting a fancy hair comb to go with my dress, but this could work with it very well, and I've been trying to find hair jewellery that show off its length anyway (down to my waist, so not too impressive, but still).

I have been collecting "hair toys" for the last two months. I ordered all these shimmery and shiny doodads. My daughter makes me bring them out periodically so she can decide what she wants to wear to school. She is allowed to only on pain of promise that she will return the items and not lose them at school. Somehow she always seems to pick my favorites... might be something family or whatever... lol

[FantasyBoudicca]

I have been collecting "hair toys" for the last two months. I ordered all these shimmery and shiny doodads. My daughter makes me bring them out periodically so she can decide what she wants to wear to school. She is allowed to only on pain of promise that she will return the items and not lose them at school. Somehow she always seems to pick my favorites... might be something family or whatever... lol

Yeah, but most hair toys I've seen conceal the length of your hair by bunning it up. I want to show the full length of it - so yep, I'll go with your idea of braiding things in.

[zashin66]

Yeah, but most hair toys I've seen conceal the length of your hair by bunning it up. I want to show the full length of it - so yep, I'll go with your idea of braiding things in.

I wanted to let you see my daughter's hair do cause I can only seem to get it into my signature. Lol

[HeavenlyTresses]

I now have prom hair inspiration. I was thinking of getting a fancy hair comb to go with my dress, but this could work with it very well, and I've been trying to find hair jewellery that show off its length anyway (down to my waist, so not too impressive, but still).

I haven't seen a lot of options for hair jewelry or accessories to show off the length but I have seen hair twisters at the Renaissance Festival with interchangeable charms.
http://www.hairtwisters.com/ has the twisters as well as hair armor which I love but I worry about it pulling and breaking the hair. They come in small sizes for accent braids or large sizes to include all of the hair.


You could also get hair lacers http://www.hairwearoriginals.com/collections/hair-lacer-collection or if you are crafty you could make your own and they are both really easy to use. Actually you don't even have to be all that crafty to make a hair lacer as it's just some cord with beads spaced along the length.

[Dark40]

I just had to share this video. It called Nature. Her hair is just so beautiful.:D Here is the link. Her Profile name is longhairyo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgaajLC4CWk

Thank you for sharing that wonderful floor length and beyond video!!! I also have a floor length video that I would like to share with you as well but I'm having problems with the URL. Her name is Crystal Gayle. You can find her under the video called, "Crystal Gayle-Christmas Song-Interview."

[Dark40]

i went to her website "longhairyo.com" she doesnt say much about her hair care routine, but says i took her 3 years to grow from shoulder to waist, she says she used to wash it every 3 days, but now she only washes it once a week, she uses about 100ml of shampoo and conditioner (no particular brand) she spends about an hour washing it, and she lets it airdry for 4 hours, she also says that she collects and saves all her loose and shed hairs

I used to visit here website many years ago ever since back in the early 2000s, and yes she doesn't sat that much about her hair care routine. The airdrying part my hair is not as long as hers. It BSL, and it takes 5 or 6 hours to airdry on it's own. I think it's because it's so thick. But hopefully one of these days my hair will reach the floor. I don't want it dragging the floor but I want it very close to the floor. Like, to my ankles or something like that.

[lapushka]

I used to visit here website many years ago ever since back in the early 2000s, and yes she doesn't sat that much about her hair care routine. The airdrying part my hair is not as long as hers. It BSL, and it takes 5 or 6 hours to airdry on it's own. I think it's because it's so thick. But hopefully one of these days my hair will reach the floor. I don't want it dragging the floor but I want it very close to the floor. Like, to my ankles or something like that.

ii/iii hair is not that thick. I have iii hair and it does take 8+H to dry if left to its own devices. But I diffuse after about 2-4H of airdrying. That and a good towel dry before will do wonders!

I'd go one milestone at a time. It's great to have goals, but patience and taking it one day at a time often helps. ;)

[Dark40]

lapushka, Oh, ok. I bet your hair does take 8+H to dry if left to its own devices. I bet a good towel drying to do wonders! Yes, growing hair to the floor does take a lot of patience, and also taking it one day at a time does often helps. :D

[HeavenlyTresses]

I never saw much of the lady from the first video but I always admired Crystal Gayle since I was very young. Funny to think that now I get asked all the same questions that she has always been asked about her hair.

The air drying time can also vary with thickness of the hair and climate. It is very humid where I live and it can take most of the day to dry. The ends dry pretty quickly but the area from neck to waist can take a very long time for me. I used to live in a very arid climate and my hair could be dry in about half the time. But that was also relative to the condition of my hair--dry climate=dry hair, humid climate=moisturized hair.

I admire your goal for ankle length. It was a good length for me as I was still able to wear it down but it did not drag on the floor to get stepped on or damage the ends. The nice thing about growing it out to that length was that I was able to experience different lengths along the way and adjust to them. If I found a length that was giving me trouble I would either maintain or trim it back until I could adjust to it.

[VegVampireQueen]

It's so incredible to read about your long long hair experiences! I can only imagine having ankle length hair one day... I would love to experience it, I'm just not sure if that's in the cards for my terminal length or not. It does give me motivation to keep caring for my hair as gently and as well as I possibly can though... who knows! :)

[VegVampireQueen]

P.S. Sadly the link to her website (longhairyo) is not active any more... Many thanks to those who summarized it, though! Or at least her hair care routine/what she wrote of it!

[Alissalocks]

The nice thing about growing it out to that length was that I was able to experience different lengths along the way and adjust to them. If I found a length that was giving me trouble I would either maintain or trim it back until I could adjust to it. This is great advice, I'm going to remember this when stages along the way bum me out. And I have at least a year of layers to grow out so maintaining at any point along the way is always a good choice. :flower:

[Ligeia Noire]

Ah yes, my ends are the same! Most pictures you can't tell but this one you can see (or at least I can) a line just below classic where I joined LHC and really started taking care of my hair.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9251&d=1392620624



I have some new photos that I took before Thanksgiving and a few from a mini-meet that I will post as soon as photobucket starts to cooperate with me :D


Haha, oh how I wish someone would walk behind me and carry my hair! I hate putting it up all the time but I hate stepping on it too. There's also "walking all the way across the room before you realize you're stuck on the chair" length too!

And now I must apologize to DaveDecker for taking so long to post these pictures that he was so kind to take for me back in November. You always take wonderful pictures for me and I also thank you for fixing my tangles and making it look purdy :)

All of these pictures were taken by DaveDecker and used with his permission.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=20772&d=1452290707

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=20773&d=1452290709

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=20775&d=1452290710

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=20774&d=1452290710


Tipping my head back overemphasizes my length, but this was too fun not to share.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21578&d=1455726256

Sorry for the huge size.

I know these posts are old but I read the entire thread and needed to bump it. So newer members can enjoy these amazingly beautiful and epic ladies.

[LadyArwen]

I can only dream!

[Dark40]

ii/iii hair is not that thick. I have iii hair and it does take 8+H to dry if left to its own devices. But I diffuse after about 2-4H of airdrying. That and a good towel dry before will do wonders!

I'd go one milestone at a time. It's great to have goals, but patience and taking it one day at a time often helps. ;)

So sorry for the late reply. I'm really not sure what my hair type is. But I do know that my hair very thick. Yes, I agree with you there that ii/iii hair type isn't that thick. I'm more like on the naturally curly side. You see, it more like Ligeia's hair. Her thickness. Yes, you are definitely right about taking it one milestone at a time, and having patience.

[leayellena]

So sorry for the late reply. I'm really not sure what my hair type is. But I do know that my hair very thick. Yes, I agree with you there that ii/iii hair type isn't that thick. I'm more like on the naturally curly side. You see, it more like Ligeia's hair. Her thickness. Yes, you are definitely right about taking it one milestone at a time, and having patience.

Ligeia has 15 cm ponytail circumference! That is the superthick! There's also the very fine iii with 10 cm ponytail circumference. Fine hair loves to clump to nothing in a braid. Buns aren't that big and heavy so fine haired can get away with extreme length without neck pains. I have 8-8,5 cm ponytail circumference and I barely feel my hair in a braid or updo. Wearing it down would be the surefire to cutting it off the next day because of breakage. I don't have the superthin strands but my hair loves to catch itself on basically everything.

[lapushka]

So sorry for the late reply. I'm really not sure what my hair type is. But I do know that my hair very thick. Yes, I agree with you there that ii/iii hair type isn't that thick. I'm more like on the naturally curly side. You see, it more like Ligeia's hair. Her thickness. Yes, you are definitely right about taking it one milestone at a time, and having patience.


Ligeia has 15 cm ponytail circumference! That is the superthick! There's also the very fine iii with 10 cm ponytail circumference. Fine hair loves to clump to nothing in a braid. Buns aren't that big and heavy so fine haired can get away with extreme length without neck pains. I have 8-8,5 cm ponytail circumference and I barely feel my hair in a braid or updo. Wearing it down would be the surefire to cutting it off the next day because of breakage. I don't have the superthin strands but my hair loves to catch itself on basically everything.

Yes, Dark40, leayellena is right, Ligeia's hair is *very* thick, on the thicker side of iii; not ii/iii at all.

My hair is iii, but it is F, and 4.25 inches, so just over the iii mark.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Yes, Dark40, leayellena is right, Ligeia's hair is *very* thick, on the thicker side of iii; not ii/iii at all.

My hair is iii, but it is F, and 4.25 inches, so just over the iii mark.

Mine is also iii, F and 4.25 inches :D the same as yours, lapushka, or would be if I hadn't just had a shed. But it will recover :) There's nothing quick about growing long lovely hair :p

[lapushka]

Mine is also iii, F and 4.25 inches :D the same as yours, lapushka, or would be if I hadn't just had a shed. But it will recover :) There's nothing quick about growing long lovely hair :p

I'm sure it will grow back very nicely, Sarah! I would not worry too too much. :flower:

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I'm sure it will grow back very nicely, Sarah! I would not worry too too much. :flower:

I've stopped worrying - after all, what does worrying get you except more grey hairs, right? :p

[eresh]

I've been scrolling through this entire thread but I can't see any of the photos.
There must be photos in this thread right?
I have noticed this in other threads too, I can't see the photos.
How come? What has changed since I was last here?

[neko_kawaii]

I've been scrolling through this entire thread but I can't see any of the photos.
There must be photos in this thread right?
I have noticed this in other threads too, I can't see the photos.
How come? What has changed since I was last here?

Photobucket changed their service and now prevents photos hosted with them from displaying across the web. Also, a few years ago LHC had a hiccup and all photo albums here were lost. Between those two, many threads lost their photos.

[eresh]

Ok thanks for explaining!
So sad. I'll wait for new photos being posted :-)

[Dendra]

Photobucket changed their service and now prevents photos hosted with them from displaying across the web. Also, a few years ago LHC had a hiccup and all photo albums here were lost. Between those two, many threads lost their photos.

Ohhh that explains why so many old members' albums don't contain any photos. It's a shame this thread was hit I'd love to see some floor length hair ;)

[lapushka]

I've stopped worrying - after all, what does worrying get you except more grey hairs, right? :p

True. ;) :p I do like gray, though. :lol:

[pili]

I've stopped worrying - after all, what does worrying get you except more grey hairs, right? :p

But your grey is so pretty!

[ravenheather]

I don't call them grey. I call them my silver sparklies.

[Shepherdess]

I don't call them grey. I call them my silver sparklies.

That's the way to look at it!!!!!! :D

[Sarahlabyrinth]

True. ;) :p I do like gray, though. :lol:


But your grey is so pretty!


I don't call them grey. I call them my silver sparklies.


That's the way to look at it!!!!!! :D

I love it too, I think it's so pretty - and unusual (because you just don't generally see long silver hair nowadays, it's always short and permed, or so it seems). I love my silvers :happydance:

[bparnell75]

I love it too, I think it's so pretty - and unusual (because you just don't generally see long silver hair nowadays, it's always short and permed, or so it seems). I love my silvers :happydance:

Was just watching a YouTube that said anything past shoulder length makes one look older. No wonder so many do the cut perm thing.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Was just watching a YouTube that said anything past shoulder length makes one look older. No wonder so many do the cut perm thing.

Because all those with the cut and perm look so young :p Obviously, they would have to look young, because long hair makes them look old.....

[SparrowWings]

Was just watching a YouTube that said anything past shoulder length makes one look older. No wonder so many do the cut perm thing.
And yet, when you are younger, that same long hair makes you look so much younger, or so they say, and so I was told by so many jealous people for a solid ten years... Ironically, some of those same people now tell me how lucky I am that I still look so young, yet now they are convinced it must be because of some super-special skin care routine. I've decided that people just don't like the minority with long hair, and will come up with any excuse to try and get them to cut it so that we "fit in" to their nice little mold. Whatever. It's my hair, and I'll do what I want with it, when I want, how I want, because it's what I want, and if it causes someone that much of a problem, maybe they don't need to be around me.

[HeavenlyTresses]

Well, I missed my official join date anniversary of November 10, 2007 but it's still November so I can squeak in right? I guess over the years I have settled into my routine so I don't post a lot and a lot of you may have no idea who I am! When I first found the forum I was searching for others like me that had very long hair. My length was lower calf and I finally had all my kids in school so I could focus more on myself for a change. I was looking for more style ideas and better ways to care for it as it was very neglected taking care of 5 kids. Most of the time it was in a french or dutch braid but some days I didn't have time to even brush or comb it. I tried to put it up with claw clips but had no idea what I was doing and the clips were never big enough. My hair seemed to delight in destroying any kind of hair clip I tried to use to tame it. After finding LHC so many things changed for me! It is in much better condition and I have learned to do so many braids and buns, especially thanks to youtube tutorials.

Everyone here has always been so kind, helpful, supportive and resourceful through the years that even though I'm not here a lot I always love to come here. Over the years I haven't changed a whole lot in my routine and I admit that I am a big chicken when it comes to changing hair products. I am a conehead and probably always will be. I tried the natural, organic, cone-free route and my hair did not adjust well at all so back to the cones I went. My brushing, combing and detangling habits have changed and my hair is in much better condition than when I started here.

I am a terrible record keeper so my growth chart is a lot of guesstimating with some for sure measurements thrown in. From 2010 to 2014 I was keeping it at ankle length, whenever it would touch the floor I would trim 2 or 3 inches to keep it at ankle. I did wear it down a lot and I decided since it was still growing I would let it go beyond floor and see how far it would get before it either drove me crazy or I couldn't take care of it by myself anymore. This time last year I reached 90 inches and have been keeping it there to thicken up the ends a bit. And I'm not very good at that either as it's currently at 92 inches. I may have a problem with procrastination :D I can still do several kinds of braids and buns although I have to be careful which buns as they can be very heavy and give me a headache. It took my a long time to adjust to wearing buns and the weight of them but if I spread them out and distribute the weight they can last all day.

Okay, enough talking, let's get to the pictures!!!

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34255&d=1543629029

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34254&d=1543629017

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34253&d=1543629004

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34252&d=1543628984

[Dark40]

HeavenlyTresses, Your hair over the years up until now is simply gorgeous!!! I'm also planning on growing my hair to my ankles or floor too! I just love those waves and the color of your hair in those photos too!!! I'm glad that as you've joined here at LHC the condition of your hair did improve. Same here for me too. I joined back in 2010, and since joining I have learned a lot on how to take better care of my hair.

[AmaryllisRed]

Oh my goodness, HeavenlyTresses, your hair is incredible! Thank you for sharing.

[Ligeia Noire]

Just stunning. Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing.

[HeavenlyTresses]

Thank you so much Dark40, AmaryllisRed and Ligeia Noire!

[Tulipa]

Really, really impressive. Your tresses are heavenly in every sense. I enjoy your growth comparison pictures, thanks!

[PixieNixie]

Wow!! The truck pictures are my favorite (new truck in 2018? :) ). So amazing to be able see the growth over the years. Such pretty waves too! Inspiring! :)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

HeavenlyTresses, I love your hair so much! It truly is spectacular! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful progress pictures. Can I ask you how often you trim your hair? Or are you just letting it grow now? Some of your pictures look like it is being kept trimmed, you see, so I was wondering if and how often you trim it.

[Saige]

Wow! HeavenlyTresses, your hair is amazing! :thudpile:

[eresh]

OMG how gorgeous!!!
Thanks for posting Heavenly Tresses, you're an inspiration.

[MusicalSpoons]

:thud: thank you for reviving this wonderful thread Heavenly Tresses, and in such style!! Beautiful hair :crush:

[ravenskey]

Oh...My...:thud: Your hair is amazing! So beautiful!

[trolleypup]

Wow!

New truck in 2018 to show your length better? :misskim:

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Wow!

New truck in 2018 to show your length better? :misskim:

Why else would you need a new truck! :p

[HeavenlyTresses]

Thank you to Tulipa, Saige, eresh, MusicalSpoons and ravenskey!

To PixieNixie and trolleypup, yes indeed we got a new truck! I joked with my husband that since my hair was touching the grass in the old one, we needed to get a new one for hair pictures. Aaaand I guess cuz you deserve a new truck :D



HeavenlyTresses, I love your hair so much! It truly is spectacular! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful progress pictures. Can I ask you how often you trim your hair? Or are you just letting it grow now? Some of your pictures look like it is being kept trimmed, you see, so I was wondering if and how often you trim it.

Sarahlabyrinth Thank you so much! It's about time I start posting again huh? :) I don't have a set schedule for trimming my hair, really I just do it when I notice the ends are getting really uneven. Now that I wear it up all the time it's definitely become more fairytailed. I used to trim it every 3 to 4 months now I do microtrims whenever I think about it which could be 2 months or 6 months. It really makes a difference now that I can't wear it down anymore and I really only notice it when I braid it.

[Beatnik Guy]

HT: :thudpile:

[lapushka]

HeavenlyTresses, those really *are* heavenly tresses! I am amazed at the length. This just fortifies my resolve that going towards knee is a good thing for me to do. Thank you for posting; gorgeous hair! :D

[maborosi]

HeavenlyTresses- I am always really happy to see your posts, and love seeing your updos!

WOW 92"! That is unbelievable! That's over SEVEN FEET!!
Those truck pictures are incredible! You can definitely see how your hair looks shinier and healthier now- good habits really do make a difference!
And it looks like your hair is in fantastic condition- and showing no signs of slowing down!

I've tried no-cone in the past and have found that my hair just needs that extra slip to help it from getting tangled. Which conditioner do you like?

[HeavenlyTresses]

Beatnik Guy :D:D:D



HeavenlyTresses, those really *are* heavenly tresses! I am amazed at the length. This just fortifies my resolve that going towards knee is a good thing for me to do. Thank you for posting; gorgeous hair! :D

Thank you! I am also amazed at the length. Really I don't see it unless I am taking pictures and then I'm like :bigeyes: I know it's long but until I see it from that perspective I don't realize just how long it is. I am so happy to hear you are going for knee! You take such good care of your hair and I'm sure it will be an easy goal for you to reach :)



HeavenlyTresses- I am always really happy to see your posts, and love seeing your updos!

WOW 92"! That is unbelievable! That's over SEVEN FEET!!
Those truck pictures are incredible! You can definitely see how your hair looks shinier and healthier now- good habits really do make a difference!
And it looks like your hair is in fantastic condition- and showing no signs of slowing down!

I've tried no-cone in the past and have found that my hair just needs that extra slip to help it from getting tangled. Which conditioner do you like?

Thank you! I have a longer truck timeline but I haven't figured out how to put that many pictures together in one shot. Right now I am using Suave Professionals, alternating between almond + shea butter and morrocan infusion. I use the almond + shea butter the most and the moroccan infusion when my scalp and the ends feel dry.

[lapushka]

Thank you! I am also amazed at the length. Really I don't see it unless I am taking pictures and then I'm like :bigeyes: I know it's long but until I see it from that perspective I don't realize just how long it is. I am so happy to hear you are going for knee! You take such good care of your hair and I'm sure it will be an easy goal for you to reach :)

Yes, I have that experience now too. I thought I couldn't go beyond classic, but once you grow on, it's like... where is the "length"? It's not long enough.

And thank you, that is so sweet of you to say. I do my best taking care of my hair. :flower:

[Totohoy]

I'm miffed. I know a lot of the older photos on this site has disappeared, but I can't see HeavenlyTresses' picture from three days ago. Is it just me?

[lapushka]

I'm miffed. I know a lot of the older photos on this site has disappeared, but I can't see HeavenlyTresses' picture from three days ago. Is it just me?

You have about 5 posts. I think maybe you need to read this:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=68520

[HeavenlyTresses]

Totohoy I'm sorry you aren't able to view the pictures. Sometimes we have some unsavory characters come here to the forum and it's a way to protect our members. Following the link lapushka shared will let you know how to be able to see the pictures and visit profiles.

[gossamer]

Amazing, HeavenlyTresses! Thank you so much for taking and sharing these photos with us! :inlove:

[neko_kawaii]

The truck pictures have always cracked me up. Holy length, Batman!

[HeavenlyTresses]

Thank you gossamer!

neko_kawaii I don't know what I'm gonna do when I outgrow the new truck. Although.....I do live in the south with lots of jacked up trucks for the mudparks. Haha, maybe that's a little too redneck :D

[trolleypup]

Thank you gossamer!

neko_kawaii I don't know what I'm gonna do when I outgrow the new truck. Although.....I do live in the south with lots of jacked up trucks for the mudparks. Haha, maybe that's a little too redneck :D
Drive it up on some cinderblocks?

[Totohoy]

You have about 5 posts. I think maybe you need to read this:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=68520

I have read it and am aware I have less than 25 posts, but since I'm able to view plenty of pics in posts on this site (just not albums or profiles) with no problem I didn't think my not yet having been ruled out as a spam-account was to blame :-P

[zashin66]

When I first started I had the same troubles and frustration. I so much wanted to see what everyone was talking about. BUT. Since then I'm very grateful that this forum is do protective. There is such a great community here. So so your fifty and the go back and view:)

[ravenskey]

I have read it and am aware I have less than 25 posts, but since I'm able to view plenty of pics in posts on this site (just not albums or profiles) with no problem I didn't think my not yet having been ruled out as a spam-account was to blame :-P

Not everyone uses their LHC album to show pics but when they do (which HeavenlyTresses does) you will need the 25 posts. If people use another photo hosting website like imgur.com then you won't need the posts.

[zashin66]

I have read it and am aware I have less than 25 posts, but since I'm able to view plenty of pics in posts on this site (just not albums or profiles) with no problem I didn't think my not yet having been ruled out as a spam-account was to blame :-P
When I first started I had the same troubles and frustration. I so much wanted to see what everyone was talking about. BUT. Since then I'm very grateful that this forum is so protective. There is such a great community here. So do what ya gotta do and then go back and view when you "graduate". :applause

[Totohoy]

Don't mistake my confusion for complaint -- I think it's a good format :-) But let's get this tread back to admiring hair.

And oh, I shall be back.

[HeavenlyTresses]

Drive it up on some cinderblocks?

Haha, let's just go full on redneck :D I'm sure I wouldn't have to go far to find one around here.


Don't mistake my confusion for complaint -- I think it's a good format :-) But let's get this tread back to admiring hair.

And oh, I shall be back.

I used to have my pics on other host sites but I like to keep them here in my album, mostly because I'm scatterbrained and forget which pictures I shared or didn't share. This way I have them all in one spot. The only other place I share pics is on the facebook lhc page and instagram. The facebook page is very good like the forum, with instagram you're on your own for keeping the creepers away. So far I've been pretty lucky there...knock on wood :)

[HeavenlyTresses]

Thought I'd pop in and revive this thread today. Still 92 inches, closer to 93. I said I was going to maintain at 90 but since the ends are okay I've just let it go. Pardon the unfinished pool deck but I have limited locations I can use to show the full length :)

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35645&d=1550874747

[lithostoic]

Wow, it looks fantastic!

[littlestarface]

Thought I'd pop in and revive this thread today. Still 92 inches, closer to 93. I said I was going to maintain at 90 but since the ends are okay I've just let it go. Pardon the unfinished pool deck but I have limited locations I can use to show the full length :)

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35645&d=1550874747

:thud: OH MY GOD!!!! you killed me, your hair is gorgeous! you left me breathless. I want your hair!

[FrayedFire]

Thought I'd pop in and revive this thread today. Still 92 inches, closer to 93. I said I was going to maintain at 90 but since the ends are okay I've just let it go. Pardon the unfinished pool deck but I have limited locations I can use to show the full length :)

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35645&d=1550874747

HNNNNNNGGGGHHHHH I have never felt such envy

[zashin66]

Thought I'd pop in and revive this thread today. Still 92 inches, closer to 93. I said I was going to maintain at 90 but since the ends are okay I've just let it go. Pardon the unfinished pool deck but I have limited locations I can use to show the full length :)

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35645&d=1550874747
Oh my.... How amazing!!!

[JennGalt]

Stunning!!! Absolutely gorgeous, HeavenlyTresses!

[Groovy Granny]

Thought I'd pop in and revive this thread today. Still 92 inches, closer to 93. I said I was going to maintain at 90 but since the ends are okay I've just let it go. Pardon the unfinished pool deck but I have limited locations I can use to show the full length :)


How is it I haven't been in here since July 2016?! :hmm:

You all rock :rockerdud

HeavenlyTresses :agape:

Your hair ....the color....texture...healthy ends....and the length ....GORGEOUS :thud: :crush:

[HeavenlyTresses]

Ya'll got me blushing all over the place :o Thank you so much!

[bparnell75]

so tell us Heavenly tresses......how do you wear your hair most of the time? How about showing us your buns?

[AmaryllisRed]

Oh just beautiful, HT!

[MusicalSpoons]

Simply awesome, HeavenlyTresses! :thudpile:

[Ligeia Noire]

That's just amazing. Finally this thread is moving too! Just gawking at your hair here.

[milosmomma]

Gorgeous Heavenlytresses, I too am curious about daily styles with such length! Thank you for sharing :)

[gossamer]

goodness, HeavenlyTresses, you're beyond beyond floor! Utterly amazing! And your ends look really healthy - no wonder you haven't bothered to trim!

[meteor]

HeavenlyTresses, so awesome and inspirational! :heartbeat Thanks so much for sharing your photos! Your mane is really inspiring me (and I'm sure many others) to keep growing.
Could you please share your detangling routine/methods? Especially around washing time? How do you minimize tangling while washing it and combing it out afterwards? What are your preferred tools/products for detangling? Thanks so much in advance. :flower:

[HeavenlyTresses]

goodness, HeavenlyTresses, you're beyond beyond floor! Utterly amazing! And your ends look really healthy - no wonder you haven't bothered to trim!

Thank you! I guess that's a lesson in "Bun it and forget it" :)

Ok so, first is a cinnabun with braid accent and Wonder Woman sword hair sticks, second is a figure 8, third is a cinnabun and what I wear most and fourth is a french braided bun.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35646&d=1550888928

Next is a vortex bun, rope braid with scarf into a rose bun, third is an infinity bun and fourth is another cinnabun braided accent.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35647&d=1550888942

[Groovy Granny]

Wow ... beautiful :thud: :crush:

[littlestarface]

How long are your sticks? I imagine they have to be really long. Your buns are magnificent.

[Gaelic Girl]

HOLY DINAH, HeavenlyTresses!!!!! :thud::thud::thud::thud::thud::thud::thud::thud::t hud:: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORGIST!! Congratulations!!! You inspire me on! Well done, and thank you VERY much for sharing!!!!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Oh my goodness, HeavenlyTresses, :thudpile: x 10! Absolutely STUNNING!!!

[MasCat]

That's some stunning beyond floor length hair Heavenly tresses! <3

[rapunzelna]

OMG. It’s amazing and beautiful and..... well I’ve run out words!!!

[eresh]

Ooooh amazing! And so full all the way down!
And beautiful updos!
Looks great HeavenlyTresses! :o

[HeavenlyTresses]

A very big thank you to everyone :flower:



HeavenlyTresses, so awesome and inspirational! :heartbeat Thanks so much for sharing your photos! Your mane is really inspiring me (and I'm sure many others) to keep growing.
Could you please share your detangling routine/methods? Especially around washing time? How do you minimize tangling while washing it and combing it out afterwards? What are your preferred tools/products for detangling? Thanks so much in advance. :flower:

I'm a super simple girl when it comes to washing and detangling. Before I wash, I brush with a tangle teezer (knock off brand) so I minimize shedding in the shower and take care of any tangles. I use a handful of conditioner on the length and squish to condish, leaving it in while I go about other showerly duties. Then I rinse, running my fingers through for any tangles. I let it air dry and try not to comb/finger comb too much because it is wavy and if I comb it out it turns out all puffy and frizzy. The only tools I really use are my fingers, a wide tooth comb and a TT brush and a bit of oil if it feels dry.


How long are your sticks? I imagine they have to be really long. Your buns are magnificent.

Ah, that's a great question! It really depends what kind of bun I make as to what size I need. The Wonder Woman sticks have about 5 usable inches and really aren't enough. The acrylics are 7 inches are a great size but some buns you can barely see them and if I'm gonna buy pretty sticks I want to see them! The forged steel sticks were custom made and are 8 inches and are a perfect length. If I wear both steel sticks the horizontal one is fine but if I use the second one for stabilization I have to keep checking on it so it doesn't slide out as it's just a little bit heavy and sometimes wants to escape. I also have one set of wooden sticks (braided bun) that are 9 inches along with several bamboo chopsticks that work great because I can actually see the decorative ends and still have enough length for the bun.

[lapushka]

That's amazing, and I love your updos! :)

[milosmomma]

A very big thank you to everyone :flower:




I'm a super simple girl when it comes to washing and detangling. Before I wash, I brush with a tangle teezer (knock off brand) so I minimize shedding in the shower and take care of any tangles. I use a handful of conditioner on the length and squish to condish, leaving it in while I go about other showerly duties. Then I rinse, running my fingers through for any tangles. I let it air dry and try not to comb/finger comb too much because it is wavy and if I comb it out it turns out all puffy and frizzy. The only tools I really use are my fingers, a wide tooth comb and a TT brush and a bit of oil if it feels dry.



Ah, that's a great question! It really depends what kind of bun I make as to what size I need. The Wonder Woman sticks have about 5 usable inches and really aren't enough. The acrylics are 7 inches are a great size but some buns you can barely see them and if I'm gonna buy pretty sticks I want to see them! The forged steel sticks were custom made and are 8 inches and are a perfect length. If I wear both steel sticks the horizontal one is fine but if I use the second one for stabilization I have to keep checking on it so it doesn't slide out as it's just a little bit heavy and sometimes wants to escape. I also have one set of wooden sticks (braided bun) that are 9 inches along with several bamboo chopsticks that work great because I can actually see the decorative ends and still have enough length for the bun.

Thank you for answering all our questions and sharing! I have maybe a silly question, but do you bump your sticks on things all the time? I find even wearing 6-6.5 inch sticks I will bump them getting in/out of cars, getting too close to the corner of a wall, just silly random things will catch and jerk my head back a bit LOL. Does this happen to you frequently? Sorry if it's a silly thing to ask.

[meteor]

I'm a super simple girl when it comes to washing and detangling. Before I wash, I brush with a tangle teezer (knock off brand) so I minimize shedding in the shower and take care of any tangles. I use a handful of conditioner on the length and squish to condish, leaving it in while I go about other showerly duties. Then I rinse, running my fingers through for any tangles. I let it air dry and try not to comb/finger comb too much because it is wavy and if I comb it out it turns out all puffy and frizzy. The only tools I really use are my fingers, a wide tooth comb and a TT brush and a bit of oil if it feels dry.


Thank you so very much, HeavenlyTresses! :flowers: So detangling doesn't take you too long, even after a wash? Do you have to detangle every day or can you get away with detangling less frequently?
That's really comforting to know that detangling is reasonably doable even at such great lengths, because I want to keep growing and have seemingly similar texture. You are a great inspiration! :love: And thanks so much for the information on the wide-tooth comb and the Tangle Teezer (I love them, too, especially the "Thick & Curly" edition of the TT (with slightly longer teeth)).

[Beatnik Guy]

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35645&d=1550874747

:thudpile:

[HeavenlyTresses]

Thank you for answering all our questions and sharing! I have maybe a silly question, but do you bump your sticks on things all the time? I find even wearing 6-6.5 inch sticks I will bump them getting in/out of cars, getting too close to the corner of a wall, just silly random things will catch and jerk my head back a bit LOL. Does this happen to you frequently? Sorry if it's a silly thing to ask.

Sorry for the very late response! That's not a silly question at all! I think the only time I really have problems with sticks is getting in the car. Sometimes I don't duck my head down far enough and catch them on the doorframe and yowzer does that hurt! Oh and sometimes my husband is very thankful he wears glasses or he probably would have lost an eye by now :eek:


Thank you so very much, HeavenlyTresses! :flowers: So detangling doesn't take you too long, even after a wash? Do you have to detangle every day or can you get away with detangling less frequently?
That's really comforting to know that detangling is reasonably doable even at such great lengths, because I want to keep growing and have seemingly similar texture. You are a great inspiration! :love: And thanks so much for the information on the wide-tooth comb and the Tangle Teezer (I love them, too, especially the "Thick & Curly" edition of the TT (with slightly longer teeth)).

I don't have to detangle too often because my hair is mostly in a bun. I try to brush it before I wash it to detangle and get rid of shed hairs so I don't lose them all in the shower. I used to brush before I washed so as to let it air dry and not frizz out the waves. Now since it is beyond floor it's always in a braid or bun so it doesn't matter anymore. I do miss being able to wear it down though.

Beatnik Guy :gabigrin:

[meteor]

^ Thanks so much for the detailed reply, HeavenlyTresses! That's very helpful! :flowers:

[HaMalka]

When I pull my braid tassel straight I can step on it while standing up straight! I discovered this while getting ready in the morning with my sleep braid hanging loose and I noticed it brushing the backs of my ankles but it was curling up so I wanted to see how long it would be without the curl. I pulled my braid over my shoulder grabbed the tassel with my toes stepped down and was able to stand like that without any uncomfortable pulling. Now I need to remember to bun my braid or loop it around my neck or something when walking around.

[AmaryllisRed]

When I pull my braid tassel straight I can step on it while standing up straight! I discovered this while getting ready in the morning with my sleep braid hanging loose and I noticed it brushing the backs of my ankles but it was curling up so I wanted to see how long it would be without the curl. I pulled my braid over my shoulder grabbed the tassel with my toes stepped down and was able to stand like that without any uncomfortable pulling. Now I need to remember to bun my braid or loop it around my neck or something when walking around.

That's awesome! I don't think my braid will ever be long enough to stand on!

[gossamer]

When I pull my braid tassel straight I can step on it while standing up straight! I discovered this while getting ready in the morning with my sleep braid hanging loose and I noticed it brushing the backs of my ankles but it was curling up so I wanted to see how long it would be without the curl. I pulled my braid over my shoulder grabbed the tassel with my toes stepped down and was able to stand like that without any uncomfortable pulling. Now I need to remember to bun my braid or loop it around my neck or something when walking around.

Fun! Maybe time for three braids then braided together? Eats up length like almost nothing else! :D

[DaveDecker]

Fun! Maybe time for three braids then braided together? Eats up length like almost nothing else! :D

"Almost" being the operative word, as IIRC you demonstrated the hair crotchet technqiue - that eats up length like nothing else. :)

When my hair is loose, I'm having to be careful about backing up... because I'm prone to step on the 10 or so strands that are at (or just a bit past) floor-length. :shrug:

[HaMalka]

That's awesome! I don't think my braid will ever be long enough to stand on!

If you are patient enough, it just might! I never expected my hair to get this long. I planned on stopping at ankle if I could get there. There were threats by various people to cut it off in my sleep if it ever reached the floor and I am very happy They haven't made good on their threats



Fun! Maybe time for three braids then braided together? Eats up length like almost nothing else! :D

3 braids braided together = 4 braids= 4*(amount of time spent braiding my hair now) + (extra time due to more links for thinner sections of hair)= 4*~5minutes)+(extra time due to more links for thinner sections of hair)= minimum of 20 minutes = more time than I am willing to take for an everyday/sleep hairstyle.



"Almost" being the operative word, as IIRC you demonstrated the hair crotchet technqiue - that eats up length like nothing else. :)

When my hair is loose, I'm having to be careful about backing up... because I'm prone to step on the 10 or so strands that are at (or just a bit past) floor-length. :shrug:

Crochet braids do eat up length a lot but always feel lumpy if loose and are hard for me to bun. :(

I also step on my hair quite a bit when loose. I have to stay still while brushing my hair or I step on it and now it seems I will start stepping on my braid soon.

[HeavenlyTresses]

When I pull my braid tassel straight I can step on it while standing up straight! I discovered this while getting ready in the morning with my sleep braid hanging loose and I noticed it brushing the backs of my ankles but it was curling up so I wanted to see how long it would be without the curl. I pulled my braid over my shoulder grabbed the tassel with my toes stepped down and was able to stand like that without any uncomfortable pulling. Now I need to remember to bun my braid or loop it around my neck or something when walking around.

Congratulations! There are still milestones to be reached even after floor length :) I remember feeling my hair on the back of my calves and I just thought that was the most awesome thing ever. Then the first time it tickled the tops of my feet.....well, first I thought there was a spider but after I realized it was my hair I was happy. I still haven't figured out how to keep my tassel from dragging on the ground other than doing a couple of crochet loops at the end. Looks a little weird but it's better than stepping on it.

[meteor]

3 braids braided together = 4 braids= 4*(amount of time spent braiding my hair now) + (extra time due to more links for thinner sections of hair)= 4*~5minutes)+(extra time due to more links for thinner sections of hair)= minimum of 20 minutes = more time than I am willing to take for an everyday/sleep hairstyle.




Crochet braids do eat up length a lot but always feel lumpy if loose and are hard for me to bun. :(


Multi-strand braids (e.g. 5-, 7-strand braids, etc) eat up length (the more strands, the more length they eat up), but are quite fiddly, especially at great lengths.

I think I'd simply loop a simple English braid (fold it in two) and tie it like that with a ribbon or just do a knot or two with the braid. Knots made with a braid don't tangle hair up like knots based on loose hair.

[Dark40]

Thought I'd pop in and revive this thread today. Still 92 inches, closer to 93. I said I was going to maintain at 90 but since the ends are okay I've just let it go. Pardon the unfinished pool deck but I have limited locations I can use to show the full length :)

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35645&d=1550874747

Wow! Your hair is gorgeous as always! :) You are definitely beyond beyond floor length! But your ends do look healthy. I would never put any scissors to it, that's for sure.

[HeavenlyTresses]

Thank you Dark40! I have always cut my ends to have a blunt hemline and now I just let them go. I guess it's a new adjustment to go through to have fairy tail ends. Sometimes they do feel dry and grabby and I feel like cutting off 3 or 4 inches but the more I inspect them the shorter that trim gets and ends up being a quarter of an inch to maybe an inch. Hah, even at this length I have trouble letting go :D

[lapushka]

Thank you Dark40! I have always cut my ends to have a blunt hemline and now I just let them go. I guess it's a new adjustment to go through to have fairy tail ends. Sometimes they do feel dry and grabby and I feel like cutting off 3 or 4 inches but the more I inspect them the shorter that trim gets and ends up being a quarter of an inch to maybe an inch. Hah, even at this length I have trouble letting go :D

Well it's very pretty! :)

[Kat-Rinnè Naido]

Well, I missed my official join date anniversary of November 10, 2007 but it's still November so I can squeak in right? I guess over the years I have settled into my routine so I don't post a lot and a lot of you may have no idea who I am! When I first found the forum I was searching for others like me that had very long hair. My length was lower calf and I finally had all my kids in school so I could focus more on myself for a change. I was looking for more style ideas and better ways to care for it as it was very neglected taking care of 5 kids. Most of the time it was in a french or dutch braid but some days I didn't have time to even brush or comb it. I tried to put it up with claw clips but had no idea what I was doing and the clips were never big enough. My hair seemed to delight in destroying any kind of hair clip I tried to use to tame it. After finding LHC so many things changed for me! It is in much better condition and I have learned to do so many braids and buns, especially thanks to youtube tutorials.

Everyone here has always been so kind, helpful, supportive and resourceful through the years that even though I'm not here a lot I always love to come here. Over the years I haven't changed a whole lot in my routine and I admit that I am a big chicken when it comes to changing hair products. I am a conehead and probably always will be. I tried the natural, organic, cone-free route and my hair did not adjust well at all so back to the cones I went. My brushing, combing and detangling habits have changed and my hair is in much better condition than when I started here.

I am a terrible record keeper so my growth chart is a lot of guesstimating with some for sure measurements thrown in. From 2010 to 2014 I was keeping it at ankle length, whenever it would touch the floor I would trim 2 or 3 inches to keep it at ankle. I did wear it down a lot and I decided since it was still growing I would let it go beyond floor and see how far it would get before it either drove me crazy or I couldn't take care of it by myself anymore. This time last year I reached 90 inches and have been keeping it there to thicken up the ends a bit. And I'm not very good at that either as it's currently at 92 inches. I may have a problem with procrastination :D I can still do several kinds of braids and buns although I have to be careful which buns as they can be very heavy and give me a headache. It took my a long time to adjust to wearing buns and the weight of them but if I spread them out and distribute the weight they can last all day.

Okay, enough talking, let's get to the pictures!!!

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34255&d=1543629029

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34254&d=1543629017

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34253&d=1543629004

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34252&d=1543628984

HeavenlyTresses your hair is truly heavenly.
Thank you for reviving this thread :thudpile:

[soldierssong]

wow.That is so beautiful.
And how long did that take you?
My goal isn't floor-length, but some encouragement is appreciated.

[HeavenlyTresses]

lapushka and Kat-Rinne Naido Thank you so much!!!

soldiersong Thank you! I guess I haven't had a real true haircut since I was 10 years old. I am 46 now but over the years I have always trimmed to maintain an even hemline. Every 4 to 6 months I would take off an inch or two but over the years I cut less and less. When I reached ankle I maintained that length for several years. Even though it may not feel like it your hair is always growing. It may seem like it's taking forever for it to grow but I promise with some patience you will reach your goal :)

[Garnetgem]

I am in complete shock of the length and health of your stunning hair...oh WOW gasp gasp!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I tilted my head back to try and imitate you guys!

....Not quite yet, lol! Maybe one day.

https://i.imgur.com/IkqVE4y.png

[Kat-Rinnè Naido]

I tilted my head back to try and imitate you guys!

....Not quite yet, lol! Maybe one day.

https://i.imgur.com/IkqVE4y.png

Yes almost there:magic:
Abracadabra when you open your eyes
It will be your biggest surprise.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Yes almost there:magic:
Abracadabra when you open your eyes
It will be your biggest surprise.

If only! That would be nice. Now, where's my bottle of Patience? Might have to buy another one.

[Kat-Rinnè Naido]

If only! That would be nice. Now, where's my bottle of Patience? Might have to buy another one.

Patience has gotten you this far and patience will get you to your goal. You have travelled a long road and you are almost there.

[Dark40]

Thank you Dark40! I have always cut my ends to have a blunt hemline and now I just let them go. I guess it's a new adjustment to go through to have fairy tail ends. Sometimes they do feel dry and grabby and I feel like cutting off 3 or 4 inches but the more I inspect them the shorter that trim gets and ends up being a quarter of an inch to maybe an inch. Hah, even at this length I have trouble letting go :D

You're welcome! Oh, ok cool. Yeah, I also trim ends every now and then to have a blunt hemline too. When I trim off a cm that mostly evens off my ends pretty well! Yes, it is hard adjusting to fairy tail ends. I really hate fairy tail ends. Yes, when they do start to feel dry and grabby it is best to cut off 3 or 4 inches or inspect it more to a shorter trim. Hah, yeah I bet even at your length you do have trouble letting go. :D

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Patience has gotten you this far and patience will get you to your goal. You have travelled a long road and you are almost there.

Hopefully in another year or two :D God willing :)

[HeavenlyTresses]

I am in complete shock of the length and health of your stunning hair...oh WOW gasp gasp!

Sometimes I forget how out of the ordinary it is when I see it every day :)


I tilted my head back to try and imitate you guys!

....Not quite yet, lol! Maybe one day.

https://i.imgur.com/IkqVE4y.png

Ah Sarah you are so close! I can't wait to have you join us here! Until then I will continue to enjoy your pics in the knee length and beyond thread :)

[Stardreamer]

I agree with everyone here, HeavenlyTresses, oh my gosh, your hair is a pretty colour, and the length is just amazing. It's so lovely how it flows, it really suits your name :thud:

[zashin66]

I tilted my head back to try and imitate you guys!

....Not quite yet, lol! Maybe one day.

https://i.imgur.com/IkqVE4y.png

That too funny Sarahlabyrinth because I tilt my head to mimic your length.....

[Sarahlabyrinth]

That too funny Sarahlabyrinth because I tilt my head to mimic your length.....

Ha ha, that's too funny! There's always someone with longer hair and it's so easy to keep on wanting it longerrrr.... :p

[jansmith]

thanks people for this thread

[lapushka]

thanks people for this thread

Can't wait to see what you have to add (picture?) :D

[floralgem]

I could never do floor length realistically but this thread is amazing. For anyone trying to make it that far good luck!

[HeavenlyTresses]

I never thought I could do floor length or longer either but you either adjust as it grows or you cut back to a more comfortable length :) It is fun to see just how long it can get though!

[ladyshep]

Wow! I am amazed at the wonderful health and condition of hair here!!

[AmaryllisRed]

I never thought I could do floor length or longer either but you either adjust as it grows or you cut back to a more comfortable length :) It is fun to see just how long it can get though!

Comments like this really make me want to go for it!

[Shepherdess]

I never thought I could do floor length or longer either but you either adjust as it grows or you cut back to a more comfortable length :) It is fun to see just how long it can get though!
You are a huge inspiration to me!!! Even though my hair seems to not want to grow much the past few years, deep down I hope I can reach floor length someday!! If not I don't mind either, although I love all the inspiration here!! haha!


Comments like this really make me want to go for it!
Same! haha! :D

[Ligeia Noire]

I never thought I could do floor length or longer either but you either adjust as it grows or you cut back to a more comfortable length :) It is fun to see just how long it can get though!

Oh boy... it sure is exciting watching it grow. I confess i am stoked to see that moment come for me.

[Griselda]

yay, I'm so happy to see that there is a floor length + thread! :D (at least I can't remember writing in this thread, and I can't click my own profile and see my own postings, so I will never know, lol!)

my hair is beyond floor length for a while now, and it kind of sucks, because even my braids are too long at this point, but I also don't see a reason to cut my hair shorter, because a "comfortable" length would be like classic, and that's too short for me. So I'm wearing my hair in a bun all the time ;) Worth it, I still love my love hair!

I love when people post their long hair pics, but I don't really have the guts to do it anymore. I posted pictures of my hair online when it was shorter, but since classic length I'm super paranoid about posting pics online, because there seem to be so many sites that download them and post them on their ... uhm.... special blogs. I'm not sure how I would react if I would find my pics on those blogs. :eek: How do you all cope with that? Maybe I'm a little bit too shy and paranoid about that. I posted pics of my hair on my Instagram account, but I don't use tags and pray that no one beside my friends is seeing it. :alcoholic:

[AmaryllisRed]

yay, I'm so happy to see that there is a floor length + thread! :D (at least I can't remember writing in this thread, and I can't click my own profile and see my own postings, so I will never know, lol!)

my hair is beyond floor length for a while now, and it kind of sucks, because even my braids are too long at this point, but I also don't see a reason to cut my hair shorter, because a "comfortable" length would be like classic, and that's too short for me. So I'm wearing my hair in a bun all the time ;) Worth it, I still love my love hair!

I love when people post their long hair pics, but I don't really have the guts to do it anymore. I posted pictures of my hair online when it was shorter, but since classic length I'm super paranoid about posting pics online, because there seem to be so many sites that download them and post them on their ... uhm.... special blogs. I'm not sure how I would react if I would find my pics on those blogs. :eek: How do you all cope with that? Maybe I'm a little bit too shy and paranoid about that. I posted pics of my hair on my Instagram account, but I don't use tags and pray that no one beside my friends is seeing it. :alcoholic:

My photos on here are all set to friends only and my Instagram is private. (My hair isn't floor length but I still hide from creepers.) ;)

[HeavenlyTresses]

Oh boy... it sure is exciting watching it grow. I confess i am stoked to see that moment come for me.

I think my two favorite moments were when I could feel it on the back of my calves and when I could feel it tickle the tops of my feet. Haha after I freaked out cuz I thought it was a spider :D


You are a huge inspiration to me!!! Even though my hair seems to not want to grow much the past few years, deep down I hope I can reach floor length someday!! If not I don't mind either, although I love all the inspiration here!! haha!




Thank you so much! I don't think I ever really had a goal set, I just enjoyed the journey of it growing. Curiosity gets the best of me and since it's still growing I will see how long it will get until I can't stand it or I can't take care of it by myself anymore.



yay, I'm so happy to see that there is a floor length + thread! :D (at least I can't remember writing in this thread, and I can't click my own profile and see my own postings, so I will never know, lol!)

my hair is beyond floor length for a while now, and it kind of sucks, because even my braids are too long at this point, but I also don't see a reason to cut my hair shorter, because a "comfortable" length would be like classic, and that's too short for me. So I'm wearing my hair in a bun all the time ;) Worth it, I still love my love hair!

I love when people post their long hair pics, but I don't really have the guts to do it anymore. I posted pictures of my hair online when it was shorter, but since classic length I'm super paranoid about posting pics online, because there seem to be so many sites that download them and post them on their ... uhm.... special blogs. I'm not sure how I would react if I would find my pics on those blogs. :eek: How do you all cope with that? Maybe I'm a little bit too shy and paranoid about that. I posted pics of my hair on my Instagram account, but I don't use tags and pray that no one beside my friends is seeing it. :alcoholic:

It's such a shame when people share/steal pics and make us afraid to keep posting. There is really no way to avoid it when you make it public but you can always make your instagram account private and if you have an album here only registered members can see your pics. I hope someday you will feel safe enough to share with us!

[HaMalka]

yay, I'm so happy to see that there is a floor length + thread! :D (at least I can't remember writing in this thread, and I can't click my own profile and see my own postings, so I will never know, lol!)

my hair is beyond floor length for a while now, and it kind of sucks, because even my braids are too long at this point, but I also don't see a reason to cut my hair shorter, because a "comfortable" length would be like classic, and that's too short for me. So I'm wearing my hair in a bun all the time ;) Worth it, I still love my love hair!

I love when people post their long hair pics, but I don't really have the guts to do it anymore. I posted pictures of my hair online when it was shorter, but since classic length I'm super paranoid about posting pics online, because there seem to be so many sites that download them and post them on their ... uhm.... special blogs. I'm not sure how I would react if I would find my pics on those blogs. :eek: How do you all cope with that? Maybe I'm a little bit too shy and paranoid about that. I posted pics of my hair on my Instagram account, but I don't use tags and pray that no one beside my friends is seeing it. :alcoholic:

Pictures from the back only so my face is not attached to it. I also do my best to ignore the existence of blogs of the sort you mention. I only ever post hair pictures to LHC. I don't let other people send/post pictures of my hair if it is attached to my identity. Some people take pictures of my hair when I get it done at the Renaissance Festival but most people ask and get told pictures from the back only. I have no clue what they do with those pictures and I put bad possibilities out of my mind.

[blackgothicdoll]

yay, I'm so happy to see that there is a floor length + thread! :D (at least I can't remember writing in this thread, and I can't click my own profile and see my own postings, so I will never know, lol!)

my hair is beyond floor length for a while now, and it kind of sucks, because even my braids are too long at this point, but I also don't see a reason to cut my hair shorter, because a "comfortable" length would be like classic, and that's too short for me. So I'm wearing my hair in a bun all the time ;) Worth it, I still love my love hair!

I love when people post their long hair pics, but I don't really have the guts to do it anymore. I posted pictures of my hair online when it was shorter, but since classic length I'm super paranoid about posting pics online, because there seem to be so many sites that download them and post them on their ... uhm.... special blogs. I'm not sure how I would react if I would find my pics on those blogs. :eek: How do you all cope with that? Maybe I'm a little bit too shy and paranoid about that. I posted pics of my hair on my Instagram account, but I don't use tags and pray that no one beside my friends is seeing it. :alcoholic:

I hope one day my hair gets long enough for some creepy internet stranger to wank to. What do we call that milestone? ;)

I agree with the others in their privacy advice: use LHC albums, privacy settings, and no face - that's a big one for me for most things! Then at the worst case if the photo gets out, its pretty disembodied from your identity. Creepers gonna creep.

[FrayedFire]

I hope one day my hair gets long enough for some creepy internet stranger to wank to. What do we call that milestone? ;)

Kink Length? Where would that even be?

[Ligeia Noire]

Heavenly Tresses, just thinking about the tips tickling my feet makes me smile, they already touch my heels when I lift them for walking..

About privacy, I have no issue with it, whatsoever, I have a youtube channel and also share my photos on pinterest and my album here is public. All my photos are of my back and my videos never show my face, that is essential for me but apart from that, I enjoy people sharing my photos and enjoying them.
I watermark them too, so they know they are mine but that is it, share away people, while I and you can, hair is not forever, unfortunately, and while in good condition, I want to show if off and enjoy it.
Suffice to say, if you do not want your photos shared, you might as well not posting them at all because once uploaded, even if it seems like it is private, there is always a way to grab it.
Let me end by saying, I would love to see your hair ;), I promise I wont steal the photo for my gigantic, private, ******istic album where you all are!!!!

:cool:

[trolleypup]

I love when people post their long hair pics, but I don't really have the guts to do it anymore. I posted pictures of my hair online when it was shorter, but since classic length I'm super paranoid about posting pics online, because there seem to be so many sites that download them and post them on their ... uhm.... special blogs. I'm not sure how I would react if I would find my pics on those blogs. :eek: How do you all cope with that? Maybe I'm a little bit too shy and paranoid about that. I posted pics of my hair on my Instagram account, but I don't use tags and pray that no one beside my friends is seeing it. :alcoholic:
DaveDecker joined a few of those creeper perv sites and let them know some of the pictures were of men's hair...I don't remember if some of us provided face pictures to attach to the back shots.

Nothing you post is guaranteed to be safe and private.

[lapis_lazuli]

Kink Length? Where would that even be?

:spitting: Asking the real questions...

[Griselda]

every length can be kink length, no one is save :alcoholic: :rollin:

Ah, that there are more privacy settings here is good, I hope I will write more postings in the future and can use all functions :D

[Griselda]

oh god, I can't even edit my own posts and typos!

*safe


okay, uuuhm so that my second posting is not completely only-correcting-my-typo spam, I rant about my braid today! I was too annoyed to do a normal braid, so I did a rope braid! I hadn't had a rope braid for such a long time, I forgot how easy it is to make and how nice it looks :o I think that will be my new braid for the rest of the year. ( I still wear that braid in a bun, but I braid my hair when I need to open my bun in public)

Time to send my post, with more typos and bad English, RIP :bounce:

[harpgal]

DaveDecker joined a few of those creeper perv sites and let them know some of the pictures were of men's hair...I don't remember if some of us provided face pictures to attach to the back shots
Haha! Oh, I remember that well! Being a mod at the time, I went over there and the stuff I saw made me blush. It was really terrible.

I think it is important to be as careful posting pictures as you can, however there is always a risk.

[Siv]

my hair is beyond floor length for a while now, and it kind of sucks, because even my braids are too long at this point, but I also don't see a reason to cut my hair shorter, because a "comfortable" length would be like classic, and that's too short for me. So I'm wearing my hair in a bun all the time ;) Worth it, I still love my love hair!



I was too annoyed to do a normal braid, so I did a rope braid! I hadn't had a rope braid for such a long time, I forgot how easy it is to make and how nice it looks :o I think that will be my new braid for the rest of the year. ( I still wear that braid in a bun, but I braid my hair when I need to open my bun in public)


Alright so I'm quite far from floor length, but the reason I'm posting is I do notice that comet buns eat up ALOT of length.. Maybe that's partly because I have thick-ish hair too. At your length, I guess that would depend on how far beyond floor length you are, too. Would a braided comet bun allow you to wear your braid loose and swinging?

[Griselda]

I haven't done a Comet Bun in a while, but that is a really good idea! :D Thank you for reminding me :flower:

[Beatnik Guy]

oh god, I can't even edit my own posts and typos!


Permissions change at 25 posts so you'll be able to do that soon. :)
I'd like to see you hair one day too. :bigeyes:

[DaveDecker]

DaveDecker joined a few of those creeper perv sites and let them know some of the pictures were of men's hair...I don't remember if some of us provided face pictures to attach to the back shots.

Nothing you post is guaranteed to be safe and private.



Haha! Oh, I remember that well! Being a mod at the time, I went over there and the stuff I saw made me blush. It was really terrible.

I think it is important to be as careful posting pictures as you can, however there is always a risk.

Seems you both remember this much better than I have (more than 11 years ago now); I don't remember joining such a site, but I vaguely recall somehow stumbling upon the images in question and that they were "appreciated" (ahem) in that certain way, which was hilarious as the "appreciators" had assumed they were seeing only women. :lol: :p (I remember the pictures referenced, but I don't remember anything else, so if either of you would like to send me a PM to remind me of those details, please feel free to do so. TIA!)

[trolleypup]

Seems you both remember this much better than I have (more than 11 years ago now); I don't remember joining such a site, but I vaguely recall somehow stumbling upon the images in question and that they were "appreciated" (ahem) in that certain way, which was hilarious as the "appreciators" had assumed they were seeing only women. :lol: :p (I remember the pictures referenced, but I don't remember anything else, so if either of you would like to send me a PM to remind me of those details, please feel free to do so. TIA!)
Quite possible that you are remembering the whole story and my memories have inflated over the years...likely from the ensuing discussion here.

[DaveDecker]

Quite possible that you are remembering the whole story and my memories have inflated over the years...likely from the ensuing discussion here.

Oh, I mostly just remembered the reaction to the discoveries. Lots of amusement here. :lol: And, there were two distinct events/photos. One with you and me (Muir Woods, IIRC?), and the other (different time and place) with a couple of women and I braided together (with me in the middle).

[harpgal]

I claim age related memory loss or...ahem...memory enhancement. But the entire incident had feathers flying all over the chicken house...so to speak.

[Ligeia Noire]

Guys that is hilarious... :D

[HaMalka]

I did some new length shots today. The first since my hair was above knee length. My ends are a bit hard to see because they are currently died light pink starting around ankle/floor length.

Standing normally:

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40667&d=1584561720

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40665&d=1584561700

Standing on a chair:

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40666&d=1584561712

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I did some new length shots today. The first since my hair was above knee length. My ends are a bit hard to see because they are currently died light pink starting around ankle/floor length.

Standing normally:

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40667&d=1584561720

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40665&d=1584561700

Standing on a chair:

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=40666&d=1584561712

And...:thudpile: So stunning!!! Thanks for sharing with us! The pink is such a pretty touch, too :)

[Shorty89]

And...:thudpile: So stunning!!! Thanks for sharing with us! The pink is such a pretty touch, too :)

:thudpile: Holy crap! Your hair is stunning. I love the pink ends!

[MusicalSpoons]

:agape: WOW!! :thudpile:

Y'know, on LHC I think we can become somewhat desensitised to amazing hair because we see exceptionally long and exceptionally healthy basically every time we come here (if not every day, especially if we are owners of 'superlong' by conventional standards). But seriously, what a treat to see your hair for the first time, and truly my reaction was what I typed :D Thank you so much for sharing!!

[blackgothicdoll]

Wow, just wow HaMalka. Thank you so much for sharing :o

[zashin66]

HaMalka. ​Wow. Just beautiful. This is my goal right now.

[Bri-Chan]

HaMalka your hair left me speachless!

[Ligeia Noire]

Amazing Hamalka!

Are you maintaining or growing longer?

[neko_kawaii]

Oh! I love the pink ends!

[AmaryllisRed]

Gorgeous, HaMalka!
It looks in terrific shape and I, too, love the pink ends!

[HaMalka]

And...:thudpile: So stunning!!! Thanks for sharing with us! The pink is such a pretty touch, too :)

Thank you. :o My sister helped me dye it pink and its slowly been fading to this shade.


:thudpile: Holy crap! Your hair is stunning. I love the pink ends!

Thanks. :)


:agape: WOW!! :thudpile:

Y'know, on LHC I think we can become somewhat desensitised to amazing hair because we see exceptionally long and exceptionally healthy basically every time we come here (if not every day, especially if we are owners of 'superlong' by conventional standards). But seriously, what a treat to see your hair for the first time, and truly my reaction was what I typed :D Thank you so much for sharing!!

Thank you. I have a couple of pictures dating back a few years in my album if you want to look at some older ones I posted.


Wow, just wow HaMalka. Thank you so much for sharing :o

Thank you and you're welcome


HaMalka. ​Wow. Just beautiful. This is my goal right now.

Thanks. Being a goal is inspiring.


HaMalka you're hair left me speachless!

Thank you.


Amazing Hamalka!

Are you maintaining or growing longer?

Thank you. I'm currently growing longer. The plan was to bleach my ends light blonde and have fun with color without care for damage for a bit then chop back to ankle because I was tired of stepping on my hair, but I've been enjoying the pink too much to cut it now, so still growing longer.


Oh! I love the pink ends!

Thanks.


Gorgeous, HaMalka!
It looks in terrific shape and I, too, love the pink ends!

Thanks :)