The Mini-Milestone Thread

[Nefcerka]

I can do some of my favorite buns double-wrapped now, like double wrapped Spock bun or Nautilus or Tatsilus. It feels so good to be able to do that, to have the length for it!

(Today I tried a double-wrapped Chameleon bun, and I´m missing a half a turn for the base, how annoying :D )

[ETJ CURLS]

I can do some of my favorite buns double-wrapped now, like double wrapped Spock bun or Nautilus or Tatsilus. It feels so good to be able to do that, to have the length for it!

(Today I tried a double-wrapped Chameleon bun, and I´m missing a half a turn for the base, how annoying :D )

How cool! Nice thick buns are a wonderful reward for your length. :)

[Nefcerka]

How cool! Nice thick buns are a wonderful reward for your length. :)

Thank you :)

[Liria]

I can do Morgan Donner-esque braids now! I just tied the ends of my two braids together and looped them over my head. They don't overlap at all (yet) (I tied them together, so they can't) but I crossed them in the back!

Honestly being able to do them properly (with overlap and hidden ends) has been my main length goal for a while now, and I think I'm getting close!

[Hairy-Fairy]

My buns now seems to feel heavy on my head no matter how I put it up. It doesn't cause headaches or anything (as long as I don't wear it in top of my head), it's just a pleasant weight reminding me my hair is longer now than it's ever been. I wonder if a version of hair taping would be more weightless?

[Nefcerka]

I too notice that my buns feel heavier, and that´s really a subjective feeling, because my super fine and thin hair objectively cannot weight that much.

I haven´t tried hair taping nor am I planning to, but a coronet braid does seem weightless, in comparison to a bun or a simple braid.

[floridaorchid]

Someone said I had their length goals! It absolutely made my day.
Counting it as a milestone because it made my hair feel so long.

[Chasemi]

I can now sleep in 2 Dutch Braids and NO layers fall out (not my old bangs, or face framing pieces, but now.... not even the undercut I'm growing out!)

[g_lou]

I can do some of my favorite buns double-wrapped now, like double wrapped Spock bun or Nautilus or Tatsilus. It feels so good to be able to do that, to have the length for it!

(Today I tried a double-wrapped Chameleon bun, and I´m missing a half a turn for the base, how annoying :D )

Yay for new buns! I can never get my hands to cooperate and double wrap, so it's extra impressive to me :)



I realised the last time I posted on this thread was 3 years ago, saying I could feel my hair on the back of my legs when I was wearing shorts. Well, after lurking and wearing a bun almost every day, I went out last night and could feel my hair tickling the back of my calves :cloud9:

[lapis_lazuli]

My hair when wet is officially longer than my towel, which is actually pretty inconvenient.

[Bat]

My hair when wet is officially longer than my towel, which is actually pretty inconvenient.

That is a very big towel

[ETJ CURLS]

My layers are starting to catch up! I don't just have one long tail on each side anymore, now I have chunks that all end together. :happydance:

[mallorykay13]

I think I'm at Hip when wet, which is huge for me, because I'm not a curly girl

[ArtOfNoot]

My hair juuuuuuuuuusssssst tickles my buttcrack (is there a more elegant way to say that?) in the shower. I actually scared myself because I thought something crawled on me :p

[pumpkinsage]

My hair juuuuuuuuuusssssst tickles my buttcrack (is there a more elegant way to say that?) in the shower. I actually scared myself because I thought something crawled on me :p

that was so funny to read! Congrats!!

[SandyBottom]

My hair juuuuuuuuuusssssst tickles my buttcrack (is there a more elegant way to say that?) in the shower. I actually scared myself because I thought something crawled on me :p

Yeah, you have to be careful though...it can get stuck in there. True story!:couch:

[Hairy-Fairy]

My hair brushes my hips in the shower without any effort on my part when it's soaking wet! It's such a great feeling! It makes me want to take it all down and just swish it around!

[ArtOfNoot]

Yeah, you have to be careful though...it can get stuck in there. True story!:couch:

Hahaha. Sounds uncomfortable

[Purple Ink]

My hair is starting to feel heavy when completely wet!

[sarana]

I've started to have people saying "woow your hair is so long" when I take it out of the bun and start brushing it

[Chasemi]

When my hair is curly and in a loose ponytail, it measures 5.5 inches circumference!! That's huge! Really goes to show how much bigger my hair is when it's wurly

[sarana]

That's crazy! Mine is 5.5 CENTIMETERS xD

[Chasemi]

That's crazy! Mine is 5.5 CENTIMETERS xD

When my hair is straight my ponytail is SO MUCH smaller! I wonder if your hair would seem thicker if it was curly too

[Ylva]

When my hair is straight my ponytail is SO MUCH smaller! I wonder if your hair would seem thicker if it was curly too

Yeah, I think textured hair, no matter how tightly you try to pull it, will always have more space between the strands than straighter hair, making for thicker circumference.

[Nefcerka]

That's crazy! Mine is 5.5 CENTIMETERS xD

I´m about the same. 5 cm or 6 if I cheat.

[evernia]

Yeah, I think textured hair, no matter how tightly you try to pull it, will always have more space between the strands than straighter hair, making for thicker circumference.

i think it may also depend on how "strongly" the hair holds curl or maybe natural porosity, i have about the same circumference straight and curly :/

[Dark40]

My hair juuuuuuuuuusssssst tickles my buttcrack (is there a more elegant way to say that?) in the shower. I actually scared myself because I thought something crawled on me :p

That was soooo funny to read! LOL :D Congrats! I bet it did feel like something was crawling on you!

[Für immer]

Earlier today, I managed to pull my own hair with my elbow.
I think that can be counted as a new milestone reached. :lol:

[TatsuOni]

Earlier today, I managed to pull my own hair with my elbow.
I think that can be counted as a new milestone reached. :lol:

Indeed it can!

[ArtOfNoot]

After a few trims and a stall at 33" forever. I hit 34" while I wasn't looking :o It's true what they say "a watched pot never boils". Thinking about changing my signature to that haha

[ETJ CURLS]

My bangs are FINALLY getting long enough to tuck behind my ears to keep them out of my face. :hifive:

[Kelp]

My bangs are FINALLY getting long enough to tuck behind my ears to keep them out of my face. :hifive:

That is one of the best feelings ever :beerchug:

I have reached the point where I need to wrap my hair around my neck like a scarf when using the restroom. Really can't wear my hair braided when I'm doing house chores, either. It just flops over my shoulder and gets into whatever I'm trying to do!

I remember when I decided it was too uncomfortable to wear a braid to bed because I would roll on it. I feel like this is the next level up from that.

[Eastbound&Down]

I have reached the point where I need to wrap my hair around my neck like a scarf when using the restroom. Really can't wear my hair braided when I'm doing house chores, either. It just flops over my shoulder and gets into whatever I'm trying to do!

I remember when I decided it was too uncomfortable to wear a braid to bed because I would roll on it. I feel like this is the next level up from that.

I feel like this will be how I decide what length to stop growing, if it starts to hinder daily activities. For now I'm going to get back to hip, maybe to TBL and decide from there if I want to keep going.

[Greengable]

This month I have noticed that in the shower I always look at my length in the mirror and it doesn't seem to grow, but when swimming on the beach it definitely feels longer, the mini milestone of sea water LOL

[Mira Lynne]

My bangs are FINALLY getting long enough to tuck behind my ears to keep them out of my face. :hifive:

Yeees,so happy for you. I have grown out bangs before and I know that stage is a game changer! <3

[Mira Lynne]

I have one strand that when it is straight it kinda feels like it is hitting WL. And my regrowth is now long enough to be all in my ponytail. There is hope! <3

[Greengable]

Yesterday I was talking with a friend sitting on the beach, I was in a semi-lying position and my ends were filled with sand when they had never reached that far in that position ����

[Kelp]

Yesterday I was talking with a friend sitting on the beach, I was in a semi-lying position and my ends were filled with sand when they had never reached that far in that position ����

I came to add something similar! I was sitting cross-legged in the mowed grass with a friend, my posture wasn't great but I was upright all the same, and my ends were pooling in the grass below! I had just washed it, unfortunately, but realizing my hair was on the floor while sitting was worth it!

[dustbunny24]

The shortest part of my bangs are finally at my chin when pulled straight :)

[LongLocke]

Yesterday, i noticed my longest racers are now brushing my butt when i tilt my head back. That’s usually a good indicator of where I’ll be in the next 6 months or so

[Bat]

My hair is starting to stick up after I wake up so it's only a matter of time that bedhead will be in my future

[shelomit]

I haven't worn my hair in two braids in a while. I put it up that way after I got out of my shower yesterday, then went to sit down in my desk chair and discovered that, from my seated position, both of those braids were on the floor! I had to run for a fork to bun them up, lol.

[Eastbound&Down]

I haven't worn my hair in two braids in a while. I put it up that way after I got out of my shower yesterday, then went to sit down in my desk chair and discovered that, from my seated position, both of those braids were on the floor! I had to run for a fork to bun them up, lol.

Wow, that is indeed a milestone!

[foreveryours]

I haven't worn my hair in two braids in a while. I put it up that way after I got out of my shower yesterday, then went to sit down in my desk chair and discovered that, from my seated position, both of those braids were on the floor! I had to run for a fork to bun them up, lol.

Your next milestone sounds like it'll be extracting it from your desk chair's wheels! Or stepping on it when you stand up out of your chair. That's not fun. Though since it's braids you probably already went thru that stage earlier loose

[shayna]

I haven't worn my hair in two braids in a while. I put it up that way after I got out of my shower yesterday, then went to sit down in my desk chair and discovered that, from my seated position, both of those braids were on the floor! I had to run for a fork to bun them up, lol.

Wow, Shelomit, as a habitual braid wearer for mumble-mumble years I am deeply impressed with your floor sweeping braids.
Mine only manage to get all tangled up in my under-clothing then fall down into the sink when I'm brushing my teeth.
Yes, I'm now learning the art of 'How to do buns'...

[Neoma]

Yesterday and this morning, I made a two-strand braid on one side of my head and secured the end with a tiny barrette. I ended up tucking the unbraided side behind my ear. So, when I got home, I made two-strand braids on both sides and secured them with matching baby barrettes.

The updo looks cute and I love having my hair off my face, though I look prettier with face-framing layers.

For those who don't know, I cut my waist-length hair a few years ago. After a few false starts, I think I've recommitted to growing it out at least to APL so I can make French twists. I'm just concerned because my 1a hair is so thin after multiple Great Sheds.

At the moment, I have an asymmetrical bob. To make it worse, the back is undercut. Growing it out will require time and patience.

I reserve the right to cut, but I am tentatively excited about the prospect of having long hair again.

[lithostoic]

I'm wearing a nautilus without a hair stick, fork, or pin!

[SandyBottom]

I'm wearing a nautilus without a hair stick, fork, or pin!

:hifive:Way to go!

[Rainbouu]

I've gotten a lot better at braiding almost down to the ends of my braids, so when I do Heidi braids, the tassels are much easier to tuck under each braid! This has maybe less to do with length and more with skill, but even at MBL, I sometimes struggle to do hairstyles for longish hair. I'm five foot and a half, so I sometimes feel like my mbl must be someone else's apl. It can be a blessing or a curse...so being able to do this hairstyle well made me happy.

[Hairy-Fairy]

Today, when i put my hair in (i think) a cinnabun with a hairstick, i realized my bun is alllllmost as wide as my hairstick. Just teensy tiny hairstick tips sticking out on either end. I'm not sure if it's 5 or 6 inches long, no topper.

[LongLocke]

Today, when i put my hair in (i think) a cinnabun with a hairstick, i realized my bun is alllllmost as wide as my hairstick. Just teensy tiny hairstick tips sticking out on either end. I'm not sure if it's 5 or 6 inches long, no topper.

That’s a great milestone to hit!

[shayna]

I was standing on my porch, having a nice coffee drink, listening to the native birds, when one of my braids, without my knowledge, decided it would rather dip its tassel in the coffee and go for a swim.
My hair is becoming independent, bless it.

[Für immer]

My hair has regrown since last trim enough so that I'm able to pull it around my neck the whole way like a scarf, and tie it. :bounce:

[Eastbound&Down]

My hair has regrown since last trim enough so that I'm able to pull it around my neck the whole way like a scarf, and tie it. :bounce:

Oh, that's fun!

[Für immer]

Oh, that's fun!

Indeed it is. Love that feeling. :D

[Für immer]

Noticed yesterday that if I tilt my head backwards as far as I can, the longest strands of my hair is bordering classic length.
That's definitely a "yoohooo!" moment for me. :hollie:

[ETJ CURLS]

Love seeing everybody's mini-milestones! :D

[cookies]

Noticed yesterday that if I tilt my head backwards as far as I can, the longest strands of my hair is bordering classic length.
That's definitely a "yoohooo!" moment for me. :hollie:

Ohhh good one :D Mine is exactly halfway between hip and BCL (which are surprisingly far lol)

Without any tilting though I’ve just about reached mermaid length!! I’ve been looking forward to that one so I’m very excited :D

[Für immer]

Love seeing everybody's mini-milestones! :D
Same here. :D


Ohhh good one :D Mine is exactly halfway between hip and BCL (which are surprisingly far lol)

Without any tilting though I’ve just about reached mermaid length!! I’ve been looking forward to that one so I’m very excited :D

Very good too! :agree:

Ooo, how exciting! :bounce:

[sarana]

Whoa, I just accidentally sat on my hair!

I mean, it's only BCL so not long enough to really sit on it, (that's my goal though), but I sat on a cushion and my hair tugged between the contours of the plump cushion and my butt. I was positively taken aback by this welcome mini success amidst of hardship in life and hair. (Burnout and hair loss and stuff.)

It's the small things!

[Eastbound&Down]

Whoa, I just accidentally sat on my hair!

I mean, it's only BCL so not long enough to really sit on it, (that's my goal though), but I sat on a cushion and my hair tugged between the contours of the plump cushion and my butt. I was positively taken aback by this welcome mini success amidst of hardship in life and hair. (Burnout and hair loss and stuff.)

It's the small things!

Congrats! That's a nice surprise!

[Braided Lady]

Ahem. Very happy person here. I just realized my low English braid is solidly into hip! :disco:
Don't know why that feels like such a big achievement, but I'm enjoying it.
Mourning the loss of my hair as my bald spots grow bigger and more plentiful, but really enjoying the journey and the length while I get to keep it

[Abacus]

I just realized I'm past shoulder length when I thought I hadn't reached it -- and it's just because I didn't really bother to stretch my curls down and see. So I'm putting it in mini milestone, because I just didn't notice :p. But truthfully I'm grazing collarbone, so that feels great.

This is one of those times when having a really short neck pays off lol.

[Aerya]

My hair hits the top of my hip bones in front, and for the first time I feel like BCL is not too far off :) Feels great after hovering around waist/hip-ish for so long. Turns out Just Not Cutting It actually works, who’d have thought.

Still feels like waist+ though. :lol:

[ETJ CURLS]

Ahem. Very happy person here. I just realized my low English braid is solidly into hip! :disco:
Don't know why that feels like such a big achievement, but I'm enjoying it.
Mourning the loss of my hair as my bald spots grow bigger and more plentiful, but really enjoying the journey and the length while I get to keep it


I just realized I'm past shoulder length when I thought I hadn't reached it -- and it's just because I didn't really bother to stretch my curls down and see. So I'm putting it in mini milestone, because I just didn't notice :p. But truthfully I'm grazing collarbone, so that feels great.

This is one of those times when having a really short neck pays off lol.


My hair hits the top of my hip bones in front, and for the first time I feel like BCL is not too far off :) Feels great after hovering around waist/hip-ish for so long. Turns out Just Not Cutting It actually works, who’d have thought.

Still feels like waist+ though. :lol:

Hurrah! Wonderful milestones everyone!

[enting]

A dubious mini-milestone: my hair feels too heavy for me, for several days now. I don't think I've ever had that before. I have mixed feelings about this.

[paulownia]

I'm at mermaid length on wet and stretched hair ;)
My bun fell apart when I was in the shower and the lengts got wet:p. From the front it covers my breast.

[Eastbound&Down]

I reached my first braid milestone! the tail of my braid (plain English braid, starting at the nape of my neck) hits the bottom of my bra strap. :happydance: That is so encouraging that my hair is indeed getting longer.

[Eastbound&Down]

I'm at mermaid length on wet and stretched hair ;)
My bun fell apart when I was in the shower and the lengts got wet:p. From the front it covers my breast.

Yay, congrats! I have quite a long time until I'll reach that milestone. There's a lot of area to traverse there.

[Bat]

my milestone Isnt related to length but color, sure it's early days since it's only been roughly 2 weeks since I bleached it but I finally think I've got the blond color I want to keep long term, I'll come back here at the end of the year and see if I still think the same or dye it some fashion color I'll regret

[shayna]

Yay, congrats! I have quite a long time until I'll reach that milestone. There's a lot of area to traverse there.
Same with me. At the back my hair reaches waist length, at the front it still has several inches to go before it clears 'the girls'.
I really hope no movie directors are hoping to cast either of us as Brooke Shields type characters in Blue Lagoon remakes in the near future. Embarrassing!:agree:

[Abacus]

It's a mini milestone, but it feels kind of major for me -- I was able to put my hair up. The top is up in a ponytail, the back is twisted up and held in place with a claw clip, and the bangs are out. But I was able to put it up for the first time during this grow-out! And I like how it looks, which is not usually a feeling I have when my hair is up. I think having bangs and tendrils is really going to work for me.
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[shayna]

Oh, Abacus, it looks gorgeous! It's so cool to be able to have all kinds of different looks to suit your mood on different days. This is so different from the way I am used to seeing you, good skills! :o

[ETJ CURLS]

It's a mini milestone, but it feels kind of major for me -- I was able to put my hair up. The top is up in a ponytail, the back is twisted up and held in place with a claw clip, and the bangs are out. But I was able to put it up for the first time during this grow-out! And I like how it looks, which is not usually a feeling I have when my hair is up. I think having bangs and tendrils is really going to work for me.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54214267672_3a5c9a1b96.jpg

Hurrah!! From seeing people here and IRL growing out short hair, it seems that the process gets so much easier once you're able to achieve that first updo. It's such a flattering style on you too!

[Bat]

I woke up to bedhead! Such a momentous occasion

[Abacus]

I woke up to bedhead! Such a momentous occasion

Congratulations!! I remember that feeling during growing out a buzzcut. It signals a new era.

[Bat]

Congratulations!! I remember that feeling during growing out a buzzcut. It signals a new era.

I seriously thought I responded to your photo but looks like I didn't,your hair looks nice in that style!

I'm excited to be in the pixie era now, I have about 6 months before I get into bob territory

[Rainbouu]

I braided my hair today, a single Dutch braid...and oh my goodness, it's finally happening. My braid...it has its own physics. I don't know how to describe it, but when you have a real short braid and you move your head, obviously the braid is along for the ride and just swings stiffly in whatever direction your head does. But now when I turn my head, I feel my braid swinging, and sometimes different parts of it move in different directions! 😭 I haven't felt that feeling since I was a kid younger than 12, more than half my life ago!

[Abacus]

I braided my hair today, a single Dutch braid...and oh my goodness, it's finally happening. My braid...it has its own physics. I don't know how to describe it, but when you have a real short braid and you move your head, obviously the braid is along for the ride and just swings stiffly in whatever direction your head does. But now when I turn my head, I feel my braid swinging, and sometimes different parts of it move in different directions! 😭 I haven't felt that feeling since I was a kid younger than 12, more than half my life ago!

This is exactly why mini milestones is one of my favorite threads - it captures the little joyful moments of growing your hair. I love how you described this. Must be such a nice feeling!

[Bat]

I did have a couple very slight trims before the 10th (tidying up hemline, trimming bangs and side burns, and taking out some bulk at the top) but I've pretty much past my last attempt at trying to grow hair, tomorrow is my weekly update and unless I randomly get the urge tonight (which happened at my last attempt) I can safely say I did it! my next goal is passing the 6 month mark I'm basically half way to that goal so yay, fingers crossed I can do it

[Hairy-Fairy]

I can't usually feel my hair's weight when it's out of twists and braids. It literally feels like nothing on my head. But today, I had my hair all out momentarily and when I swung it from one side to the other (as one does), there was actually some weight to it!