Return of the "Hair Survey (if you're bored)" Thread

[Jaime]

Didn't see that this had been brought over from the archives, so I thought I'd restart the survey originally conceived by Fairyprincess way back in 2005!


Hi, I thought it would be fun to make up a hair questionnaire so we can get to know other members a little better. If you have some spare time, please fill out this questionnaire. Have fun! LHC name:

Current hair length:

Goal hair length:

When did you start growing your hair?

What is your average monthly growth rate?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?

What supplements do you take?

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?

Do you do scalp massages?

What is your favourite shampoo?

What is your favourite conditioner?

Favourite leave-in conditioner?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?

What are your favourite basic oils?

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time?

What is your least favourite product of all time?

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)

What do you like most about your hair?

What do you like least about your hair?

Do you colour your hair?

Do you clarify?

How often do you wash your hair?

How long does it take to dry?

Do you prefer you hair up or down?

What is your favourite updo?

Bangs or no bangs?

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?

Do you keep a hair journal?

How many hairtoys do you own?

What is your favourite hairtoy?

Brush or comb?

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?

Do you make/sell any hair care products?

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:

[Tapioca]

LHC name: Tapioca

Current hair length: Waist. I stopped measuring.

Goal hair length: As long as it will get. I may stop at fingertip, since it may get tough to comb after that.

When did you start growing your hair? Age 12. I had the horrible Dorothy Hamill cut before that.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Who knows?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I S&D, but I also get trims every four months or so.

What supplements do you take? Regular multi-vitamin, and fish oil for my arthritic joints. Nothing specifically for hair.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Lots of water.

Do you do scalp massages? Rarely. If I have a headache.

What is your favourite shampoo? Garnier Fructis. Especially since finding their medicated one for problem scalps.

What is your favourite conditioner? Again with the Fructis. The Moisture Works.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? A version of Kimberlily's de-frizz spray. I add some Infusium or No More Tangles because I'm a cone-head, baby!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? An overnight heavy oiling with coconut oil is nice, but I'm starting to love Cassia, too. Gotta add a touch of henna to the next batch, though. Too golden.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut. I use jojoba on my face.

What are your favourite essential oils? Tea Tree. It goes in my shampoo and in my facial scrub. And I like violet oil for the smell.

What is your favourite product of all time? Right now? Cassia.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Protein. I did an egg treatment and discovered that my hair did not need protein.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Monistat.

What do you like most about your hair? The wavies. When they behave.

What do you like least about your hair? My scalp issues.

Do you colour your hair? Mildly. I cassia, and I'm going to add a touch of henna to combat the golden tones and maybe get a bit of strawberry.

Do you clarify? Weekly. I use cones, so I have to or it starts to split.

How often do you wash your hair? Daily. Again with the scalp issues.

How long does it take to dry? If I wash it around 5:30, it's completely dry by 10. It *looks* dry by 8.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Depends on the weather. I live in the desert. Summertime=updos.

What is your favourite updo? The braided bun. See my signature picture.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs. I have an odd cowlick.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla

Do you keep a hair journal? Not really.

How many hairtoys do you own? Official ones? (Not counting elastics and bobby pins and that type.) Two sets of VK designs sticks, a Barreis fork that may go on the swap board (it's wonderful, but the tines are too close together for me), another fork that I got at the Ren Faire about 15 years ago, and a Flexi-8. But my birthday's coming, and DH has promised me more!

What is your favourite hairtoy? I'm loving the flexi-8.

Brush or comb? A Goody No Damage brush. It's a brush, but the bristles are so far apart that it might as well be a comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No. If I have bronchitis in the winter and it's bitter cold outside, I might blowdry it. I own one, but I use it for crafting.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Good Hair Days pins and some cassia.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Edam

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My five-year-old daughter has recently told me that she wants her hair long. So now we do CO washes (what I would do if my scalp were normal) and braids to bed. I'm trying to talk her into a deep treatment, but she doesn't want a bag on her head for an hour.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Jaime keeps me on my toes on the WIB thread.

[birthmarkie]

LHC name: birthmarkie
Current hair length: Somewhere around 23-24 inches
Goal hair length: tailbone
When did you start growing your hair? After my last short bob, in September 2006.
What is your average monthly growth rate? .5-.6 inches
Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I did a dusting/microtrim yesterday. Other than than, I hadn’t trimmed for over a year. I also S&D. I plan to microtrim for a while now and maintain at my current length, letting my layers catch up.
What supplements do you take? Fish oil
Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really
Do you do scalp massages? occasionally
What is your favourite shampoo? My hair doesn’t like shampoo very much. Burt’s Bees Green Tea and Fennel Seed smells good to me. Currently using Burt’s Bees Beet and Grapefruit. I also like Burt’s Bees body wash.
What is your favourite conditioner? V05 calming tea (not vanilla mint tea)
Favourite leave-in conditioner?
N/A
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
EVOO
What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, Olive…I also like shea butter but ran out a long time ago.
What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender, of the ones I’ve smelled
What is your favourite product of all time? WATER
What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything that is going to give me a rash or dandruff; harsh shampoos, since my hair doesn’t care for shampoo to being with
Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) What are quats? I am not too into food in hair, or monistat, but never say never!
What do you like most about your hair?
The color and how it hangs.
What do you like least about your hair?
That I ever felt the need to dye or to chop it.
Do you colour your hair?
No.
Do you clarify?
I try to. Snort. I never really understood what this is. I like clarifying conditioners. I probably need to try a clarifying shampoo, but I can’t think of one off the top of my head.
How often do you wash your hair?
Twice a week, usually.
How long does it take to dry?
2-3 hours?
Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Lately, up.
What is your favourite updo?
Any variation on a braided bun, or a woven bun thing – something low and with several geometric coils or reminiscent of a neat symbol. Messy buns and looped things. Looking forward to trying an infinity bun one day.
Bangs or no bangs?
Technically, no bangs.
Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
I have a picture in my head of my hair at a certain length, almost waist-length, many years ago. I aspired to that right now.
Do you keep a hair journal?
Randomly.
How many hairtoys do you own?
Not nearly enough.
What is your favourite hairtoy?
The stick.
Brush or comb?
Either, both, or none. Depends on the day.
Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Gulp. I blowfried my hair once in the last year, because I was cold. I haven’t desired to do it again.
Do you make/sell any hair care products?
I dilute things, that’s about it lately.
What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Amish pins.
What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
One? Mozzarella.
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
One time I tried to cut my own hair and I ended up with a mullet of sorts.
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:

Tapioca's siggie has one of my favorite types of updos.

[Loviatar]

LHC name: Loviatar

Current hair length: 22.75 inches

Goal hair length: Waist or maybe tailbone - haven't decided.

When did you start growing your hair? November 2005, from a short pixie.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Half an inch, I think. More in summer and with henna.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I self trim to the Morrocco Method red letter days - one for thickness and one for length.

What supplements do you take? Oh gosh. Lets see. Daily: 3x skin hair and nails tablets, 1 multivit, 1 vitamin E, 1 evening primrose, 1 Vegetarian omega 3-6-9, 1 starflower oil, 2.5 mg biotin, 2 MSM capsules, 1 green tea extract, and I'm looking into taking kelp, too.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Apart from the supplements, no.

Do you do scalp massages? When I remember, and I use Moonchaser's oil for that.

What is your favourite shampoo? Lush Squeaky Green bar.

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5 Camomile white tea therapy. Conefree.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Goth Rosary, either Crypt or Nocturnal. Mayhem is a keeper, too.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I like SMT using VO5 champagne kiss with Honey. I also like Hask Henna and Placenta.

What are your favourite basic oils? Monoi is the favourite. Then extra virgin olive, coconut, avocado and jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils? Cardamom, patchouli, jasmine, tuberose, rose (otto or absolute) honey absolute, violet leaf.

What is your favourite product of all time? BAQ Henna.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Garnier fructis wax - sticky!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I probably wouldnt use monistat because it strikes me as messy. I try not to use cones and SLS but if I do it's no huge drama.

What do you like most about your hair? It doesnt seem to shed too much, and I don't have a taper, really.

What do you like least about your hair? It won't go as red as I want it to with henna alone, because it's too dark naturally.

Do you colour your hair? Yes, with henna.

Do you clarify? Yes, maybe once a fortnight.

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day, trying to stretch washings at the moment.

How long does it take to dry? I don't actually know. Maybe 2-3 hours.

Do you prefer your hair up or down? I prefer how it looks down, but I prefer to wear it up for practicality.

What is your favourite updo? Favourite that I can do? Cinnamon bun. Favourite that I have seen on someone else? Figure 8.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs, but long pieces to soften around the face. I'm awkward :)

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Rose Red's

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? Uhhh... can I take the Fifth? LOL. I have about 12 Ficcares, 15 pairs of sticks, 5 forks, 5 barrettes and various jaw clips. I don't count elastics and scrunchies.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My "I HAZ A CORMS" ear of corn hairstick made by TheHippieChick.

Brush or comb? Comb, so long as it's wide toothed.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No. I used to blow dry my bangs when they were short though.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own mister from Goth Rosary condish, oils and water. That's it though

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Coffee bean hairsticks from Rain.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gjetost.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I dont really have one as such, but the first night my ex and I slept together, I was in full henna mode - mud on my hair, ACV in the mix, plastic wrap and all. Didnt seem to put him off, though.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Birthmarkie has such SHINY hair, and her avatar is adorable!

[AJoifulNoise]

LHC name: AJoifulNoise

Current hair length: 33.75" as of April 3, 3008

Goal hair length: Terminal (though, I would like to make it to knee length)

When did you start growing your hair? Jan 2006 (ish)

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I don't trim

What supplements do you take? Women's One-A-Day when I remember

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No. I do drink lots of water, though

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Herbal Essences None of Your Frizzness

What is your favourite conditioner? Herbal Essences None of Your Frizzness, John Frieda Brilliant Brunette

Favourite leave-in conditioner?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? A squirt of all my conditioners, some aloe vera, honey, and jojoba oil

What are your favourite basic oils? jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time? John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not that I know of....

What do you like most about your hair? The colors

What do you like least about your hair? All the shorter hairs

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Once a week with a sulphate shampoo

How often do you wash your hair? 5 days a week I CO, 1 day I shampoo/condition

How long does it take to dry? 3-4 hours, if I leave it down... forever if I put it up

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Depends on how my hair looks and what I'm doing

What is your favourite updo? Dutch braid

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Amoretti and AmandaPanda

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? Quite a few, but not enough

What is your favourite hairtoy? Honestly... The chopstick that I got at a chinese resaurant, cut down to size, and filed down... It cost me nothing, but it is my favorite.

Brush or comb? Comb, mostly. Horn comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not at all

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make hair sticks. But, I've yet to sell them. But, I do give them as gifts.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? That I bought...Organix Mocha Espresso Conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Colby Jack

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: One time I walked into a sticky fly trap thing... *gags* It was awful

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has a picture of a very pretty comb updo in her photo journal. :)

[firebird]

LHC name: firebird

Current hair length: 26''

Goal hair length: Waist first - I want to get to waist, trim for a full, blunt hemline, then consider hip length

When did you start growing your hair? Not sure, I keep growing and stopping as I haven't got long enough to do interesting 'dos before

What is your average monthly growth rate? Maybe 0.5'', but I haven't really measured consistently

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No, but am considering a trim to even out my hemline, though I don't want to lose length right now

What supplements do you take? Biotin, MSM, multivitamin, evening primrose oil

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Try and eat balanced diet with good protein (I'm veggie so do that anyway for general health)

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes!

What is your favourite shampoo? Aveda one for blondes

What is your favourite conditioner? Haven't found one I love yet

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Honey for lightening

What are your favourite basic oils? EVOO

What are your favourite essential oils? Not tried any yet

What is your favourite product of all time? That aveda shampoo

What is your least favourite product of all time? None really

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Try to avoid too many cones, parabens

What do you like most about your hair? Colour, now I have managed to blend in older dyed section with new growth

What do you like least about your hair? Uneven hemline and not enough growth!

Do you colour your hair? Once I tried it red, hated it and had to bleach to blond again...that was dumb

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Every 2-3 days

How long does it take to dry? A couple of hours I guess

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Both

What is your favourite updo? Braided bun

Bangs or no bangs? Growing them out

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Too many to count - sooo many people have beautiful hair!

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Lots of sticks, no ficarres or forks, but want to buy a fork soon

What is your favourite hairtoy? Pair of pink/white/red glass bead hairsticks from a Canadian seller who's name I forget and who no longer makes sticks :(

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Make hair sticks, will start selling soon

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Order from Quecraft for horn barrettes

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Really sharp cheddar or stilton

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Don't really have one

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: AJoifulNoise has gorgeous shiny hair and made me feel welcome in the wear your hair up challenge thread!

[OhioLisa]

LHC name: OhioLisa

Current hair length: Around 36.5"; just past tailbone

Goal hair length: Terminal (hopefully at least mid-thigh)

When did you start growing your hair? Started paying attention in August '06

What is your average monthly growth rate? Around .5", sometimes more

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Still looking for the perfect one...

What is your favourite conditioner? Anything by Giovanni. Smooth as silk is my fave.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Occasionally do an overnight heavy oiling with coconut oil.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? Tea tree

What is your favourite product of all time? Giovanni condishes

What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything with cones... evil, I say

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) CONES... BAH!

What do you like most about your hair? It is so soft and silky :inlove:

What do you like least about your hair? Hmm... the fact that it isn't at mid-thigh yet?

Do you colour your hair? Nope

Do you clarify? Nope

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day

How long does it take to dry? A couple of hours maybe?

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up usually

What is your favourite updo? Swirly bun or figure 8

Bangs or no bangs? This is a "no bangs" zone

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Cinnamon Hair

Do you keep a hair journal? Uhhh, poorly

How many hairtoys do you own? Too many to count!

What is your favourite hairtoy? Probably one of my monkthemonk forks

Brush or comb? Comb, though rarely

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NO

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A fork from the swap board

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Like I can pick only one :cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I may have to come back to edit this... I can't think of anything at the moment

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:[/B] Firebird's hair is a really lovely color! So pretty! :)

[buttons]

LHC name: buttons (kind of weird, but its one of my nicknames :o)

Current hair length: Close to 18"

Goal hair length: 34" right now, but it always changes.

When did you start growing your hair? Whoa, I just realized it was a year ago this month!

What is your average monthly growth rate? It's a little bipolar, can range anywhere from 0.5" to 1.5" (when I'm lucky.)

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I went a year without trimming, bad idea for someone with years of heat/dye damage. I ended up cutting more than the years growth off anyway because the damage caught up :( Now I'm going to trim by the morrocco method dates for either length or thickness, but I'm not sure how often.

What supplements do you take? 2 fish oil pills a day + 1 multi-vitamin. But after reading jojo's story I think kelp will be added to that list.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat a lot of protein, but nothing special.

Do you do scalp massages? Daily.

What is your favourite shampoo? I'm CO but when my hair freaks out and I need to clarify (even though I use no-cone conditioner) I use Fantasia's Tea Tree Naturals shampoo diluted with water and baking soda.

What is your favourite conditioner? I :heartbeat all my Aubrey Organics, Trader Joe's brand, and Nature's Gate conditioners.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I only use oils as leave-ins.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT all the way :D

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, Coconut, and grapeseed so far. I'm getting tea tree oil this weekend, and I think almond will be next.

What are your favourite essential oils? Still experimenting with them.

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't really have a favorite, but honey's awesome.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Coconut milk :( I really wanted it to work, but it just didn't.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Anything too smelly, oh and I don't like cones but sometimes isn't terrible.


What do you like most about your hair? It's soft :)


What do you like least about your hair? That it's been shedding so bad lately.

Do you colour your hair? I used to :rolleyes:

Do you clarify? Yes ma'am.

How often do you wash your hair? 1-2 times a week.

How long does it take to dry? A few hours? I'm not sure, I usually braid it right after washing.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like it better down appearance-wise, but I usually wear it up.

What is your favourite updo? Any kind of braided bun. I just have a thing for braids.

Bangs or no bangs? Have them, don't want them.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Who's hair at LHC don't I aspire to?

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not enough!

What is your favourite hairtoy? I really want a ficcare :inlove:

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never again!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? One day.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? 3 bottles of Nature's Gate conditioner online...

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm on my way to converting my entire family to LHC ways. So far DD, my mom, and my grandmother have had some sort of LHC experience :p

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I want OhioLisa's shine. And her hair looks really soft, too!

[Leisa]

:)

LHC name: Leisa

Current hair length: 26

Goal hair length: terminal

When did you start growing your hair? 2004

What is your average monthly growth rate? .5"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? no

What supplements do you take? no

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? ao or giovanni

What is your favourite conditioner? no

Favourite leave-in conditioner? no

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? no

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut or olive

What are your favourite essential oils? peppermint

What is your favourite product of all time? no

What is your least favourite product of all time? conditioner

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones

What do you like most about your hair? length

What do you like least about your hair? no

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? no

How often do you wash your hair? 1-2 days

How long does it take to dry? 1 hour (arizona)

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? none

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? anyone with terminal

Do you keep a hair journal? yes

How many hairtoys do you own? one

What is your favourite hairtoy? none

Brush or comb? neither

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? shampoo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: no

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: no

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:[/quote] Ohio Lisa has longer hair than mine so I'm jealous..lol

[Igor]

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I dont really have one as such, but the first night my ex and I slept together, I was in full henna mode - mud on my hair, ACV in the mix, plastic wrap and all. Didnt seem to put him off, though.

That made me giggle! :D

[Suldrun]

LHC name: Suldrun

Current hair length: less then an inch to BSL

Goal hair length: Teminal

When did you start growing your hair? Sometime in 2007 I don't really know. It was more of a lazy decision then a long hair as a goal desicion.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have only measured with MN. This month is my baseline experiment month so I will have an idea on the 15th of May. With MN used every other day it is a little over 1 inch month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not yet.

What supplements do you take? Original Limu, Vitamin D ( I am low) very rarely iron, Bioten.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Bioten

Do you do scalp massages?No

What is your favourite shampoo?Jason Henna hi-lights

What is your favourite conditioner? I don't have one

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't have one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't have one

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut ( on dry hair only)

What are your favourite essential oils?Lavender and tea tree oil

What is your favourite product of all time?does Henna count?

What is your least favourite product of all time? I don't have one

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) :shrug:

What do you like most about your hair? That I can have the best of both world I think. My hair has light waves but if I finger comb gently after washing it looks like its been blow dryed straight.

What do you like least about your hair? Its so dark it would be nice if it was lighter so I could have more Henna coloring but I really like my hair now so its not that big a deal.

Do you colour your hair? yes with Henna

Do you clarify? Never have

How often do you wash your hair? whenever it needs it. No more then every other day and usually every 3 days or so. If do every other day its scalp only anyway.

How long does it take to dry? I never time it, maybe an hour?

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up and out of the way for now but I am in a phase and that will surely change:)

What is your favourite updo? I don't have one.

Bangs or no bangs? Not anymore, at least for now

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don't have any idols

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? I just started my collection. 5

What is your favourite hairtoy? So far I like my sticks I just got in swap because they are my first real wood ( everything else I have is plastic) hairsticks :)

Brush or comb? finger comb I am looking to buy a wood comb soon.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Knotheads and Buffs

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? The dancing kind :cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: mmhh I can't think of one

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:Leisa has pretty, pretty wavies in her hair :)

[socks]

LHC name: Socks

Current hair length: 62" when wet

Goal hair length: 72+"

When did you start growing your hair? At least 12 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I get about 1/2" a month, but I don't measure it regularly, so this is a guess.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Nope.

What supplements do you take? Just a normal multivitamin and a vitamin C supplement.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope.

Do you do scalp massages? Nope.

What is your favourite shampoo? Head&Shoulders

What is your favourite conditioner? Fructis

Favourite leave-in conditioner? N/A

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? N/A

What are your favourite basic oils? I was using evoo for a while, but stopped. I'm going to try coconut oil soon.

What are your favourite essential oils? N/A

What is your favourite product of all time? N/A

What is your least favourite product of all time? N/A

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I won't use anything if I don't like the way it smells or if I'm afraid of it being overly damaging, but I'll admit to being a cone-head.

What do you like most about your hair? The length.

What do you like least about your hair? The ends are a bit thin.

Do you colour your hair? I only use occasional semi-perm dyes.

Do you clarify? Nope.

How often do you wash your hair? Once every 4-5 days.

How long does it take to dry? An entire day.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up for convenience, down for entertainment.

What is your favourite updo? My 10-second bun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Gosh, where do I begin? There are so many people here with such lovely hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope.

How many hairtoys do you own? Quite a few, but I don't use many of them.

What is your favourite hairtoy? A simple pair of black claw-clips.

Brush or comb? I mostly fingercomb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? The aforementioned coconut oil, which should be shipped here sometime next week.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don't really eat cheese. :shrug:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't have anything particularly interesting to share, sorry.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I applaud at her bravery in trying monistat.

[hazelceleste]

LHC name: Hazelceleste

Current hair length: bsl (almost approaching waist!)

Goal hair length: tailbone

When did you start growing your hair? 14. I've had a few big chops since then, though.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no idea.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? monthly, or whenever my ends look frayed.

What supplements do you take? Does monistat count?

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? occasionally, when the mood strikes.

What is your favourite shampoo? CV mud and clay or cedarwood lavendar.

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5

Favourite leave-in conditioner? coconut, jojoba or shea butter.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? anything with henna, vo5 conditioner or oils.

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut or jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? rose, lavender, tea tree and grapefruit.

What is your favourite product of all time? henna and VO5 conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? sulfate shampoos, anything by dark and lovely, and curt's bees avocado conditioner.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc). I'm open to pretty much anything, as long as I think it'll rinse out easily. No avocado or banana for me...

What do you like most about your hair? The color is nice, it feels a lot softer than it used to, and it's getting long again.

What do you like least about your hair? The ends are damaged from bleach.

Do you colour your hair? With henna, and the occasional jar of manic panic

Do you clarify? Not really, but some of the CV bars I use are pretty clarifying.

How often do you wash your hair? Once every 3-4 days.

How long does it take to dry? If it's down, a few hours. If it's up, 2 days.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? At the moment, an english braid or cinnamon bun.

Bangs or no bangs? bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? n/a

Do you keep a hair journal? not anymore

How many hairtoys do you own? Bunches. My mom got me 5! ficcares for christmas, and I have a lot of cheaper toys, too.

What is your favourite hairtoy? nothing beats a plain old ponytail holder, imo.

Brush or comb? mostly fingercombing, with come brushing thrown in.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Only if I need my hair dry quickly (which only happens during the winter), or if I'm going somewhere special.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make lots of my own, but I don't sell any.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? hairsticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? mozzarella! or maybe swiss...

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: ...

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Socks's hair is such a pretty color!

[Lize]

LHC name: Lize

Current hair length: 22.2"

Goal hair length: 37" (tailbone)

When did you start growing your hair? Summer 2006 after a really bad pixieish hair cut.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.6"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Before I used to trim often to get rid of layers. Now I try to trim as little as possible. So I trim when I feel that it's absolutely necessary.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat varied. I try to eat 5 fruits/vegetables each day. I think if your body is healthy your hair will be as well.

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes I do. For example if my hair has been up all day I might feel like I need one.

What is your favourite shampoo? The honey shampoo from The Body Shop or Herbal Essences. I know HE is pretty heavy when it comes to SLS but the smell!

What is your favourite conditioner? Yep, honey conditioner from The Body Shop or Herbal Essences here too.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Sunsilk. Love those leave ins.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't have a favorite yet, but I love trying new ones.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils? Peppermint.

What is your favourite product of all time? Right now it would be the Sunsilk leave in creme.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Rapsodine shampoo because it said on the website it would be SLS free and it wasn't. And also the smell was awful.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I have stopped dyeing so I'd like to say dye or bleach. Also yoghurt is on that list (couldn't get rid of the smell).. and avocado (impossible to rinse out).

What do you like most about your hair? It's very soft and very shiney. It also doesn't tangle much at all since I have a lot of slip. I would say it can take a lot before it gets damaged too. Also it's pretty thick even though I have fine strands.

What do you like least about your hair? The straightness and the color (which I am learning to accept). Also I think the strands are too thin/fine.

Do you colour your hair? I have been since I was 13. I don't anymore. This time I AM growing my virgin color.

Do you clarify? No, I use SLS schampoos all the time so there's no need to.

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day schampoo and conditioner. I might change that routine slightly when it gets longer.

How long does it take to dry? Two hours or a bit longer.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down.

What is your favourite updo? Messy bun of some sort.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs for the first time of my life.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla, Saoirse, Igor.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes a blog.

How many hairtoys do you own? No idea. 10+.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I'm still pretty hooked on elastics. :rolleyes:

Brush or comb? Both! Wooden comb and BBB.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Maybe once a year or less.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Sunsilk leave in cream and Sunsilk hair treatment.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Brie or blue cheese.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Once I was at a party and was dancing with some guy (not even close!) and he accidentaly spit out his chewing gum in my hair. I didn't care much about my hair those days so I went into the kitchen and grabbed a knife (which was probably not that sharp) and cut the gum out. I didn't even care. I can not see that happening again. :)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Very cute kitty in hazelceleste's avatar! And we have the same goal length. :)

[Guenever]

LHC name: Guenever

Current hair length: A couple of cm below TB (38")

Goal hair length: Mid-thigh (50")

When did you start growing your hair? I joined here in August 2006, but before that I'd wanted my hair long since my confirmation (2002 - aged 14) where I chopped off my BSL hair - I still regret that pixie cut.. So: since 2002 - in total 6 years (1 year and 9 months with LHC)

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0,4 - 0,5" a month.. pretty average.. (With monistat I got 0,8")

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I trim when I feel like it.. Right now I'm torn between trimming evey month and getting to classic.. and I think that my wish to see whether I can make it (please, please, please...) wins.. so only occasional trims for me..

What supplements do you take?A multi-vitamin, extra B-vitamins and silica..

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope.. I ust try to eat healthily..

Do you do scalp massages? Yes and no.. Every time I shampoo, yes, but I don't think about it.. it's nothing that I *have* to do..

What is your favourite shampoo? Urtekram aloe vera shampoo :cloud9:

What is your favourite conditioner? Urtekram aloe vera condish^^

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use leave-in..

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? aeeeh.. I don't do that.. Maybe heavy-oiling once in a while?

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut - done!

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use them.. but I love the smell of rose..

What is your favourite product of all time?The aloe vera shampoo from Urtekram :thumbsup:

What is your least favourite product of all time? Just about every conditioner I've ever tried.. Especially the coney ones!! but for some reason my hair likes Urtekram condish..

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cones, banana (yuk, never again! I kept finding banana bits in it for DAYS!), vinegar, hair dye!

What do you like most about your hair? Hmm.. my virgin growth.. it's thicker (went up from 2,75" to 3,2" :D), shinier and stronger than my dyed hair..

What do you like least about your hair? My ends BSL and down.. *sigh* every now and then I think about chopping.. but I just can't! Going through BSL-hell again, bwwwrr.. :wink:

Do you colour your hair? Nope not anymore.. I've been growing out dye since I joined.. my roots are at low chin atm..

Do you clarify? Well, yes.. I shampoo..

How often do you wash your hair? every 3-4 days

How long does it take to dry? I damp bun, so easily all day!

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I love the frame of hair around my face - but it's getting longish - and my ends are not great.. so I feel more comfortable with it up..

What is your favourite updo? A flipped-up cinnabun

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs..

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Hmm.. Emichiee and I have almost identical hair (her's thicker and longer of course), and I'd LOVE for mine to become as beautiful as hers.. :inlove:
Generally there are SO many LOVELY ladies in here.. I keep finding more members with stunning locks^^

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope.. I only keep track of my growth and snap occational hair shots..

How many hairtoys do you own? Aeeeh.. a LOT?? Let me get back to you :D

What is your favourite hairtoy? My graydogs.. I adore them!

Brush or comb? Comb!!

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope, nothing..

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I did.. but not anymore..

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Yet another 3-prong comb fom 60th street! :wink:

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? One without a smell! and that doesn't taste of much.. hehe..

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Can't think of anything right now..

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Lize's hair color is just beautiful and I really enjoy keeping an eye on her progress! Looks great - grow grow!^^

[florenonite]

LHC name: Florenonite

Current hair length: can-I-call-this-BSL

Goal hair length: Hip

When did you start growing your hair? last summer

What is your average monthly growth rate? about 0.5", though more in summer

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once a year

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really, I just try to eat healthily in genera (if I can be bothered)

Do you do scalp massages? sometimes. If my scalp's really flaky I scritch it the evening before I wash it, which is kinda like a massage.

What is your favourite shampoo? Haven't decided yet. I'm currently using the Superdrug's own Aloe Vera poo, and I'm thinking of trying this SLS- and paraben-free Aloe Vera one that I found in a health food shop down the road.

What is your favourite conditioner? Dunno. I'm currently using Superdrug's own Jojoba oil conditioner, but that's only because it was the cheapest cone-free one I could find. It's decent, though.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Coconut oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't really do these because I'm lazy and am always afraid of having a plastic bag on my head and the fire alarm going of. One of my male friends in particular would never let me forget it if he saw me like that.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? don't use any

What is your favourite product of all time? no idea

What is your least favourite product of all time? dunno

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not really. I've used both cones and no cones, and there's no discernable difference. I prefer no-cone because if I want to skip a wash and do a WO it's easier with no-cone.

What do you like most about your hair? The multi-coloured nature of it

What do you like least about your hair? The fact that it can't decide whether to be straight, wavy, or curly (I've got all three on my head)

Do you colour your hair? Nope

Do you clarify? if i feel the need

How often do you wash your hair? currently every 2 days, but I'm trying to decrease that

How long does it take to dry? Hours upon hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? it depends

What is your favourite updo? basic cinnabun. It's one of the few I can do

Bangs or no bangs? none

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I love Amoretti's hair, and I think hair-type-wise I actually stand a chance at having hair like that (though not the same colour) once mine's longer. *hopes in vain*

Do you keep a hair journal? yeah

How many hairtoys do you own? three or four

What is your favourite hairtoy? a spirally colourful stick, I believe it's a Graydog, maybe?

Brush or comb? both?

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? coconut oil

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Smoked gruyere

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: haven't got one

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I have to say that every time I see your avatar I admire the hairstick in it.

[lilalong]

LHC name: lilalong

Current hair length: ~23"

Goal hair length: waist

When did you start growing your hair? I used to grow to BSL and then chop it back to shoulder for the past few years. I want to go a bit longer now.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't know. My hair grew an inch last months, but I think my average is lower.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? not yet

What supplements do you take? biotin and fish oils

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat enough protein.

Do you do scalp massages? no

What do you like most about your hair? its color

What do you like least about your hair? the dryness

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? I did it once.

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3 times per week

How long does it take to dry? 2-3 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? right now up, because the lengths look so dry and frizzy. I'd like to get it in a condition where I can leave them down more often.

What is your favourite updo? pony tail

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs, but a few face framing layers for me

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I'm trying to get to terms with my own hair structure.

Do you keep a hair journal? yep, for the past few weeks. We'll se how long my interest prevails.

How many hairtoys do you own? not many

Brush or comb? my right hand only

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no. I used to blow-dry them a bit after showering at the gym last winter. It didn't do the much good.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? shampoo

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'll get back to this, if I remember one.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love your hair color and texture. Your hair looks really soft in the picture.


I left out some questions, to which I didn't have an answer.

[tmmycat]

LHC name: tmmycat

Current hair length: shoulder

Goal hair length: BSL

When did you start growing your hair? trying to grow it for a few years but I always went back to the same haircut to fix shape issues ... now I am growing it out seriously

What is your average monthly growth rate? not sure

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? my goal is to trim it every 4-8 months

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? none but I do eat healthy food

Do you do scalp massages? yes

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't use shampoo ... too drying

What is your favourite conditioner? whole foods 365 mint

Favourite leave-in conditioner? sebum

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? sebum

What are your favourite basic oils? sebum :) lol

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? sebum ... I try to minimize the commercial product usage because of sensitive skin

What is your least favourite product of all time? anything that makes me break out

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones, protein, baking soda, shampoo

What do you like most about your hair? it's very healthy and shiny and wavy and interesting

What do you like least about your hair? too short

Do you colour your hair? no ... just finished growing out the color damage a few months ago

Do you clarify? no, because I don't put anything in it that needs to be removed

How often do you wash your hair? right now, every other day ... I want to wash it less often though

How long does it take to dry? a few hours air-drying

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? french twist

Bangs or no bangs? some wispy side bangs but they are getting too long to be called bangs now and I will let my stylist decide if I should keep them or grow them out.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? not sure yet ... i am new :) anyone with healthy shiny hair is an inspiration

Do you keep a hair journal? no but I think about it so much I might start! good idea

How many hairtoys do you own? none really ... just some claw clips

What is your favourite hairtoy? claw clips

Brush or comb? BBB before I wash it; comb to detangle in the shower

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no but I have thought about mixing my own

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? unseasoned rice vinegar

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I cut my own hair for four years because I went to the best stylist in philly and he gave me a mullet ... I was so traumatized!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: europe - what an awesome place to live! :) wish I were there...

[harley mama]

LHC name: Harley mama

Current hair length: 34"

Goal hair length: classic

When did you start growing your hair? I don't remember

What is your average monthly growth rate? right now it's 0". When not on chemo I average about 1/2" a month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? not lately

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? yes

What is your favourite shampoo? don't use shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5 Tea Therapy Vanilla Mint

Favourite leave-in conditioner? EO's

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut oil and shea butter

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender, rose, vanilla, cederwood

What is your favourite product of all time? none

What is your least favourite product of all time? none

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I gave up cones, brushing and heat styling

What do you like most about your hair? the curl

What do you like least about your hair? the lack of volume right now

Do you colour your hair? yes

Do you clarify? yes

How often do you wash your hair? I CO 2-3 times a week

How long does it take to dry? about 3 hours if I leave it loose

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? infinity bun

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Sam I Am. I love her curl and color!

Do you keep a hair journal? I did at the old LHC

How many hairtoys do you own? I haven't counted them

What is your favourite hairtoy? MTM hair stick

Brush or comb? finger comb first

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own oil potions and butters!

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? 4 sticks from AmandaPanda

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? American

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: ?

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: tmmycat came to the right place to learn about haircare!

[eresh]

LHC name: eresh

Current hair length: 56" (knee and a tiny bit)

Goal hair length: Ankle

When did you start growing your hair? Since I had a bob-cut when I was 15

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea, never calculated

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? For years only S&D, last week did a small trim of 4cm

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, I eat normal (veggies, meat, kosher), not specifically to improve my hair.

Do you do scalp massages? Occasionally

What is your favourite shampoo? Andrelon (yep, with cones)

What is your favourite conditioner? Palmolive (antitangle)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Did a Lush mask once and a honeymask, but other than that, I really don't do anything special other than my washing routine conditioner

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? Jasmin, Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Palmolive antitangle, can't live without it

What is your least favourite product of all time? Herbal essences shampoo (too drying but love the smell) and the old Pantene shampoos (made me loose a LOT of hair)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Gel or mousse

What do you like most about your hair? It makes me feel feminine and sometimes like a princess ;-)

What do you like least about your hair? Taper and that it's so stickstraight

Do you colour your hair? Haven't done in years, but when I was 16-15 I used to color chemically (always shades of red-redbrown)

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Every 5 days

How long does it take to dry? Overnight and a bit

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Normal weekdays up, when going out down

What is your favourite updo? The very comfy and quick to do pinless braided bun

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I have a few "hairidols" but I'll focus on what is realistic for my hair

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes, I sometimes post in my blog here

How many hairtoys do you own? Don't know exactly, but no big numbers.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Dymondwood hairstick

Brush or comb? Both

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No, I have difficulty parting with things I make ;-)

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I ordered a cobalt Ficcarissimo before the prices go up ;-)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: YOUNG cheese, not the moldy type brrrr...or herbcheese like paturain, or smoked cheese (yes I like cheese, as long as it's not wgite or green or blue)

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: People complimenting your beautiful hairpiece and asking where you bought it (haha)...hair******ist following you around...children asking questions about your hair and saying they want hair just like yours <3

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Welcom to LHC! I hope you'll like it here and find lots of inspiration! (edit: when I clicked reply the last poster was tmmycat...Harley mama, I love the waves in your hair!)

[mitabird]

LHC name: Mitabird

Current hair length: 33.5

Goal hair length: Classic

When did you start growing your hair? 6/2004

What is your average monthly growth rate? .5 in

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? usually every 6 months

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope

Do you do scalp massages? Yes

What is your favourite shampoo? Don't shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Devacurl One Condition

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Jessicurl Too Shea

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee

What is your least favourite product of all time? Any Herbal Essences conditioners

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones, waxes, mineral oil, quats, petroleum, drying alcohols, wheat protein. I am sure there's more.

What do you like most about your hair? My curls

What do you like least about your hair? The length. I want it to be longer already!

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Yes

How often do you wash your hair? Depends. It could be once a week to every other day.

How long does it take to dry? 2 days if I am damp bunning. A few hours if I am wearing it curly since I do use a diffuser.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up

What is your favourite updo? Cinnamon bun. It's easy.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Too many to name, but I love Rain and Wonderlywroughte's hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? Maybe 10?

What is your favourite hairtoy? Ficcare Maximus

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? A diffuser

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Garnier Fructis gel

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My hair caught on fire once when I was a teenager. Luckily I didn't burn myself nor did I have to cut it.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Beautiful, shiny hair

[Lamb]

LHC name: You mean it doesn' show up above my avatar? ;) (Lamb)

Current hair length: bob

Goal hair length: waist

When did you start growing your hair? July 2007

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.5 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? when it looks as if it needs it

What supplements do you take? a standard multivitamin (when I remember to take it)

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? yes

What is your favourite shampoo? currently Dove for normal hair

What is your favourite conditioner? anything cone-free

Favourite leave-in conditioner? currently Giovanni leave-in

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I just leave my regular conditioner on for longer than 20 mins

What are your favourite basic oils? I don't use any

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use any

What is your favourite product of all time? distilled water... no really!

What is your least favourite product of all time? shampoo bars and vinegar

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) eggs and mayonnaise

What do you like most about your hair? the color and the curls

What do you like least about your hair? it is fine and fragile

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? sometimes

How often do you wash your hair? daily/every other day

How long does it take to dry? an hour

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I don't really have a choice at this length :shrug:

What is your favourite updo? (On others) braided buns, crown braids, Gibson tuck

Bangs or no bangs? side-swept bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Curlsgirl, Girlcat36, Jessie, Harley Mama, Redcelticcurls are the first to come to my mind

Do you keep a hair journal? yes

How many hairtoys do you own? 3

What is your favourite hairtoy? the flexi-8 (hopefully I can wear it in about three months)

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Perish the thought!! :tmi:

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a bottle of leave-in

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: mature cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'll just skip this one

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: :thud: Those curls are just gorgeous!!!

[cobblersmaid]

LHC name: cobblersmaid

Current hair length: tailbone

Goal hair length: tailbone, all post LHC hair (as in no damage)

When did you start growing your hair? I have never had "short hair" but I seriously began about
6 or 7 years ago.
What is your average monthly growth rate?

about a 1/4 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?

I trim in random spurts

What supplements do you take?

none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
nope

Do you do scalp massages?
sometimes

What is your favourite shampoo?
Jason colour enhancing for Bonde hair right now

What is your favourite conditioner?
I dunno, I like quite a few. Blended Beauty is nice but too pricey. Aurbey has some nice ones too.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Eulcence (regular condish) and Giovanni

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Anything with honey, also Burt's Bees Shea Grapefruit isn't bad.

What are your favourite basic oils?
Almond oil right now

What are your favourite essential oils?
don't use them much

What is your favourite product of all time?
Cassia (does that count?)

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Lush Jungle

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
never? I avoid cones and sulfates, but not never. PPD I guess.

What do you like most about your hair?
it is fairly thick

What do you like least about your hair?
it splits like crazy

Do you colour your hair?
I highlight it sometimes

Do you clarify?
yes, with BS

How often do you wash your hair?
every 5-7 days

How long does it take to dry?
about 4-5 hours
Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Depends. I like how I look with it down, but it drives me crazy.

What is your favourite updo?
swirly bun

Bangs or no bangs?
face framing stuff

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
No one's really. My hair is my hair. I love many member's hair, but I want my hair to be like my hair.

Do you keep a hair journal?
not on LHC anymore. I did on the old one and I keep an LJ.

How many hairtoys do you own?
10ish

What is your favourite hairtoy?
My France Luxe claws

Brush or comb?
comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
no

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Can't eat dairy :wail:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
I can haz tiem to think?

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Lamb always has something helpful to say.

[Patrycja]

I :heartbeat: surveys!

LHC name:ilovemycop

Current hair length:just just just(haha)past BSL

Goal hair length:Waist-then we'll see

When did you start growing your hair?off and on for years.this time?since january

What is your average monthly growth rate?I'd say 1/2" to a 1",but I don't measure

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?I haven't trimmed since december.that wasn't a trim either it was a cut.

What supplements do you take?none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?nope

Do you do scalp massages?when I'm stressed

What is your favourite shampoo?um commercial? Suave vanilla floral.poo bar? PLH Patchuli

What is your favourite conditioner?smell wise-Sauve natuals coconut/slip-wise-Sauve Humectant

Favourite leave-in conditioner?Giovanni Direct Leave in.took my hair a few to get used to it but now its dreamy

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?haven't done one right yet

What are your favourite basic oils?coconut

What are your favourite essential oils?lavender and eucalyptus

What is your favourite product of all time?don't reall have one

What is your least favourite product of all time?Aussie catch the wave leave in

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)I've put them all in but I will never let a blowdryer touch it again

What do you like most about your hair?its color

What do you like least about your hair?I can't do a darn thing with it

Do you colour your hair?yep

Do you clarify?yep

How often do you wash your hair?1-2 a week

How long does it take to dry?god.quite a while

Do you prefer you hair up or down?up.its too hot here to wear it down

What is your favourite updo?a cinnabun

Bangs or no bangs?long bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?um...so many...I would say Harpgal

Do you keep a hair journal?yup

How many hairtoys do you own?I don't feel like counting right now.but I have pictures in my albums,I just haven't taken one of my new slide yet.

What is your favourite hairtoy?a ouchless elastic haha

Brush or comb?fingers

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?NO!

Do you make/sell any hair care products?I make my own mister bottles stuff

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?a hairslide

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? feta

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:Honestly-I don't have any right now.Here's to hoping!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:I'm not familiar with the person bu I hope to be soon!

[boukje]

LHC name: Boukje

Current hair length: tailbone +

Goal hair length: classic + (or perhaps a classic length braid)

When did you start growing your hair? I guess september 2006 (actively)

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.4 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? not at the moment, but I plan to trim every month when I reach classic length, which is hopefully end of this year, beginning of december 2008

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? not that I'm aware of

Do you do scalp massages? not very often, as it increases my shed rate.

What is your favourite shampoo? I use shampoo bars, I have two of lush, Ultimate shine and squeeky green, I like the ultimate shine best.

What is your favourite conditioner? I hardly use it, but when I do, ASDA (own brand) henna and plum and/or freeman papaya (both cone free)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use any

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT (on a rare occasion)

What are your favourite basic oils? I guess sweet almond oil although I don't use it often.

What are your favourite essential oils? rosemary, peppermint and sandalwood

What is your favourite product of all time? I guess it would be a shampoo bar????

What is your least favourite product of all time? defenitely CASSIA and all cone containing products

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Henna and placenta stuff (I heard about on LHC) I am so sorry but it sounds horrid to me, ugh

What do you like most about your hair? it looks quite shiny

What do you like least about your hair? the massive t[aper I have

Do you colour your hair? I used henna but quite (for good) this month

Do you clarify? I find using a shampoo bar enough.

How often do you wash your hair? about twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? a couple of hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like it up because of the horrible taper it looks ugly down.

What is your favourite updo? I always use a cinnamon bun, but I love a (thick) braid with a nice still thick tassle at classic length the most.

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs for me

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lady Godiva, Cortese, Psysickschick, and certainly Silverlocks, I love her grey hair!!!!

Do you keep a hair journal? no I find it demotivating with my hair.

How many hairtoys do you own? about 20, but I only use ficcares (I have 8) at the moment.

What is your favourite hairtoy? the ficcare maximas and also a wooden hairfork, but mine if broken and I am waiting for my new ones to arrive.

Brush or comb? I use a mason pearson rake comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? nope I don't use any.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? 2 hairforks and 3 ficcares (in one go)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I shouldn't eat cheese anymore as I am trying to become a vegan (but I am totally addicted to cheese sigh), I love stilton. mature cheddar (the yellow coloured one) and I really love mozzarella made of buffalo milk

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I have used a treatment with tomate sauce to lighten my colour and my family thought I was going crazy (it didn't work so it was not really great)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: lovely red henna (?) colour and the shine is amazing :D

[Tap Dancer]

LHC name: Tap Dancer

Current hair length: Shoulder length (I'm not currently measuring)

Goal hair length: Between BSL and waist

When did you start growing your hair? I'm always growing :)

What is your average monthly growth rate? ½" to 1"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? My last haircut was in July and it might be another year before I trim

What supplements do you take? Multivitamin, vitamin C, HA, magnesium, fiber, coral calcium, and garlic

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Not really

What is your favourite shampoo? Dove Intense Damage Therapy shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Dove Moisturizing conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Longhairlovers All-in-One Essential Treatment

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm

What are your favourite basic oils? N/A

What are your favourite essential oils? French Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm

What is your least favourite product of all time? Suave (anything they make)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Suave!

What do you like most about your hair? It's thick and shiny

What do you like least about your hair? Lots of frizz on humid/wet days

Do you colour your hair? Yes

Do you clarify? Yes

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day

How long does it take to dry? A few hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down when I'm out and up at home

What is your favourite updo? Ponytail

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? HollowHannah

Do you keep a hair journal? I have a blog

How many hairtoys do you own? A bunch

What is your favourite hairtoy? Velvet scrunchies

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Baerreis hair sticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Mozzerella

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm too tired to think of one. :p

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know Boukje but she gave great answers. I'll have to check out her other posts! :)

[MusingFrog]

LHC name:
cscheck

Current hair length:
39" or tailbone

Goal hair length:
Thigh at the moment.

When did you start growing your hair?
Around 2004.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
0.5" I'm in a bit of a stall right now though.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
I trim when I feel the ends need thickening. If I am trimming, no more than once a month.

What supplements do you take?
I drink orange juice. They put lots of supplements in that.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
No. I eat regular food.

Do you do scalp massages?
Not on other people.

What is your favourite shampoo?
I generally use bakings soda to wash, but I've had good results with this Suave shampoo my Mom uses to clean the shower.

What is your favourite conditioner?
VO5 Free Me Freesia

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Uhhhhh..

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Don't do 'em.

What are your favourite basic oils?
Coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils?
I take it that coconut oil isn't essential.

What is your favourite product of all time?
Can't say I have one.

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Very difficult to say. There are plenty of things that don't work in my hair but I think most of them have more to do with my hard water than anything else. But VO5 shampoos in generally if I had to pick

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
I prefer to avoid cones as much as possible.

What do you like most about your hair?
Easy to work with. No friz. Doesn't tangle. Stays put. To sum it up: my hair is easy.

What do you like least about your hair?
It seems to split so easily.

Do you colour your hair?
I hope not.

Do you clarify?
As I use baking soda on a weekly basis, that would a be a yes.

How often do you wash your hair?
Once, maybe twice, a week.

How long does it take to dry?
Forty minutes to an hour in dry weather. An hour and a half (or longer) in humid weather.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
It really depends. I normally wear it up though.

What is your favourite updo?
Inside out or nautilus bun.

Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
I love dancingmegs hair. Though because our types our different I'll never have her hair.

Do you keep a hair journal?
Yes.

How many hairtoys do you own?
23, not counting scrunchies or bobby pins.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
5" 60th Street hair fork

Brush or comb?
Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Cheddar, and not super sharp.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Nope.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
I like her blog.

[eadwine]

LHC name: eadwine.

Current hair length: 25".

Goal hair length: Tailbone.

When did you start growing your hair? Almost a year ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I haven't got a clue to be honest, I don't measure that often.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, every 18-21 weeks the length gets a micro trim. The bangs get done every 6-7 weeks.

What supplements do you take? Hair, skin and nails, from Kruidvat.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Yep, bananas mostly.

Do you do scalp massages? Nope.

What is your favourite shampoo? Wonderwel.

What is your favourite conditioner? Wonderwel.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't have one.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Wonderwel, same as regular conditioner. And Garnier Ultra Doux peach and nuts for special occasions where I want my hair to have a really nice scent (that stuff costs more, obviously).

What are your favourite basic oils? KTC Coconut oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? Don't use them.

What is your favourite product of all time? I must say the coconut oil, it made the biggest difference.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Don't have them, I started using what I mentioned above, and was fortunate enough to settle straight into a routine.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Of course. No more cones.

What do you like most about your hair? The shine and the way it changes color.

What do you like least about your hair? The length, I want it LONGERRRR.

Do you colour your hair? Nope. It is beautiful enough on its own and dye could never do the color change like my hair does.

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? About 1-2 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up.

What is your favourite updo? My own invented 10 seconds quick bun.

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? No one's really, I like my own hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes, but not here.

How many hairtoys do you own? Are we at 40 yet? Yeah, we should be. :roll: :lol:

What is your favourite hairtoy? U-bent sock knitting needle, wear that every day I don't go out and at night. Got it in right now.

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope. Rarely in the past I'd use the blowdryer, but I haven't since I started growing. I just bun it up damp if I need to go someplace in a hurry.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? My Graydog stick :lol:

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif Brie.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: You should have seen my hair years ago. It was so split end ridden that it looked WHITE! I had a BIG chop done finally and then kept it at the same length for years.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Sorry, I don't remember names well, all I can say is I know the name :(

[Lixie]

LHC name:
Lixie

Current hair length:
Middle of my butt, don't know how many inches that is.

Goal hair length:
Classic

When did you start growing your hair?
Always had long hair, had the vague idea of trying to get to classic for a while, but kept getting bored and trimming off any progress. Probably started seriously trying for classic in the last six months.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
No idea.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Whenever it needs it, I S&D quite a lot too.

What supplements do you take?
None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Nope

Do you do scalp massages?
Rarely

What is your favourite shampoo?
Er, don't have a favourite but the one I have right now is Boots own brand Camomile and Lemonbalm. It'll probably keep me going for at least six months.

What is your favourite conditioner?
Asda own brand Coconut and Milk, smells wonderful and is ridiculously cheap. Something like 98p a bottle and it's free of -cones.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Don't use any.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Does putting honey in my conditioner from time to time count?

What are your favourite basic oils?
The occasional bit of EVOO, pilfered from the kitchen.

What are your favourite essential oils?
Don't use them.

What is your favourite product of all time?
Er, pass.

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Some sort of rainforesty Herbal Essences. It was hard enough to get cleaned off my bath tub, let alone my hair.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
I don't use -cones, they don't work with my hair. Haven't the foggiest what a quat is though.

What do you like most about your hair?
It looks nice both up and down.

What do you like least about your hair?
The tangles.

Do you colour your hair?
Nope

Do you clarify?
Nope

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week, sometimes less often.

How long does it take to dry?
I usually let it fall down the back of the bed and it's dry in the morning.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Mostly up. Down on special occasions.

What is your favourite updo?
Figure eight bun.

Bangs or no bangs?
A few layers between chin and shoulder length.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
I admire a lot of heads of hair here, but I wouldn't say I aspire to anybody else's hair. It's not something I can have, so why torture myself over it? :lol:

Do you keep a hair journal?
Nope

How many hairtoys do you own?
Too many.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
Probably my Ficcare.

Brush or comb?
Brush, occasionally comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
A cute wee alice band with a bow on it.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Cheddar. Yes, dull, I know.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Heh, a sheep once tried to eat my hair.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
She posts really nice hairstyles.

[Iylivarae]

LHC name: Iylivarae

Current hair length: ~30'' (Elbows)

Goal hair length: about knee length, if I can handle it and if my hair still looks somewhat thick

When did you start growing your hair? About 1.5 years ago, but I had it long several times in the past

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.5''

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I didn't trim for a year now, but I think as soon as I reach hip, I'll stay there for some months, to thicken the ends

What supplements do you take? Sometimes silica/biotin or normal vitamin pills, for I hate veggies

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No... but I eat a lot of proteins, because I like it

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes, but not regularly

What is your favourite shampoo? At the moment it is: Logona Citron Milk

What is your favourite conditioner? Sante Brilliant Care

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I leave in oils, no conditioner

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Sometimes I also use the Sante Brilliant Care

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, I haven't tried any other

What are your favourite essential oils? I love the smell of Ravensara, and I use thyme for stimulating growth, once in a while

What is your favourite product of all time? Sante Brilliant Care

What is your least favourite product of all time? A shampoo I got from a shop here, it just made my scalp itchy and flakey

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cones, Parabens... I just use organic cosmetic products (except for my ketoconazol, which I need from time to time)

What do you like most about your hair? the wave

What do you like least about your hair? It could be a bit thicker/more of it

Do you colour your hair? Yes, with henna and black tea

Do you clarify? Not really, sometimes I use my ketoconazole, it clarifiels pretty well

How often do you wash your hair? Every 3-4 days (would like to do it once a week)

How long does it take to dry? About 3-4 hours if it is down, in a bun, about 24 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up

What is your favourite updo? At the moment some knotty bun, I am not sure about its name

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs. Looks stupid on me

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla, Lady Marian, Elle, Schnee and Hypnotica (the colour is just wow!) - But I just like to look at their pictures, I also dream about having that kind of hair, but as I'll never have it, I'm quite happy with my own hair...

Do you keep a hair journal? I try to, but I am not very disciplined

How many hairtoys do you own? About 50, mostl y sticks I made

What is your favourite hairtoy? Hairsticks.

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make, but I don't think I can sell them yet

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I bought white fabric for making kanzashi.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Fondue moiti&#233;-moiti&#233; with Vacherin and Greyerzer.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Pass

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know her, but I like her answers a lot. Also, her avatar is whoa, nice!

[Amnell]

LHC name: Amnell

Current hair length: 30 ..waist

Goal hair length: I dont know. My next goal is hip and then... lets see

When did you start growing your hair? Okt. 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.5

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, once a year and i do some dustings between

What supplements do you take? mmmh, I ve got some biotin here but i alway forgett to take

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes

What is your favourite shampoo? AO Island

What is your favourite conditioner? Ao Island

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Giovannis direkt leave-in

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Cassia mixed with yoghurt

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut and Klettenwurzel (sorry i dont know the english word)

What are your favourite essential oils? I dont use EOs but I like Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Im still searching

What is your least favourite product of all time? -- cant remember

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? not really, i even use cones sometimes

What do you like most about your hair? the waves

What do you like least about your hair? the flyaways and it could be thicker on the ends

Do you colour your hair? only my old dyed hair. i use henna mixes

Do you clarify? Not really

How often do you wash your hair? Every 4 days

How long does it take to dry? really, I dont know, but is to long

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like both, if my hair is in a good condition

What is your favourite updo? pinless bun

Bangs or no bangs? growing out bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Amoretti, Dianyla, Igor, Ysmalan... there are so many.
Not to forgett AprilElfs updos

Do you keep a hair journal? no. I wouldnt torture you with my english

How many hairtoys do you own? never counted, my boyfriends say to much

What is your favourite hairtoy? hairforks

Brush or comb? Comb!

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no Ive got two left thumbs

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Hairforks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gorgonzola

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I havent one

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know her but i like the colour

[sofia9283]

LHC name: sofia9283

Current hair length: 23

Goal hair length: I want to grow my hair to as long as it could possibly get, but for right now I'll settle for my tailbone

When did you start growing your hair? It's always been long

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.5

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I just got my hair cut two weeks ago after not having cut it for 4 years, I only had about 2 inches taken off, I'm going to try to have it trimmed about every 3-4 months just to even it up a bit

What supplements do you take? 3 in 1 (calcium, potassium, magnesium) which I never remember to take, vitamin E

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? I've been trying to keep up with this and I use Moonchaser's Sweet Success Hair Oil

What is your favourite shampoo? I try to CO for the most part but if I use poo I cheat and use Garnier Fructis 2 in 1 Fortifying Shampoo & Conditioner

What is your favourite conditioner? Neutrogena Moisturizing Conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Johnson & Johnson Kids No More Bedhead Detangling Spray

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? coconut oil and fave condish mixed with mayo & essential oil

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut,evoo, grapeseed oil

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender and lime

What is your favourite product of all time? haven't found my HG yet

What is your least favourite product of all time? anything with alcohol

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? my hair does not like honey but funny enough my skin loves it

What do you like most about your hair? thickness, not too thick or thin

What do you like least about your hair? I wish my hair would pick what type it wants to be and stick with it, it's wavy & frizzy right after I get out of the shower and then after a few days it straightens out just enough for it too have no body and just be a pain. I wish it would be straight, wavy, or curly.

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? about once a month

How often do you wash your hair? every five days or so

How long does it take to dry? the ends dry rather quick lately but the part closer to my scalp has been taking forever lately to dry especially since I wash right before I go to bed and it's still damp the next morning

Do you prefer you hair up or down? if I'm having a good hair day I like it down but at the first sign of frizz or unruliness up it goes

What is your favourite updo? chignon

Bangs or no bangs? I have bangs and if my hairs behaving I show them off

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Cinnamon Hair, Autumn, Lady Godiva, Teacherbear, Juliet's Silk, kissedbyfyre, lissomllama, Dianyla, wonderlywroughte, Amoretti, Nightshade, Midnitecurls and many many more
Do you keep a hair journal? nope

How many hairtoys do you own? about 5

What is your favourite hairtoy? hairclip

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own hair butter using shea butter, coconut oil, grapeseed oil and essential oil

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? mozzarella

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't have any

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I wish I had Amnell's hair

[Hypnotica]

LHC name: Hypnotica

Current hair length: Soon waist-lenght.

Goal hair length: Not sure. Tailbone or classic.

When did you start growing your hair? 2006 by sheer lazyness.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Around one inch, I guess.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Never.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Lots of proteins.

Do you do scalp massages? I massage when I wash.

What is your favourite shampoo? None.

What is your favourite conditioner? Fructis long & strong.. at the moment.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Plain water.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Henna!

What are your favourite basic oils? Don't really use them.

What are your favourite essential oils? Orange blossom.

What is your favourite product of all time? BS!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Most cone-free conditioners.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Ordinary hair-dyes. I think.

What do you like most about your hair? The colour and that it's easy to care for.

What do you like least about your hair? I would like more thickness.

Do you colour your hair? With henna and a vegetabile toner.

Do you clarify? Always!

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3 times/week.

How long does it take to dry? 2 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up!

What is your favourite updo? Swirly French Twist.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Could be Nightshade's. Will never have that.

Do you keep a hair journal? I keep a journal...?

How many hairtoys do you own? About.....30?

What is your favourite hairtoy? Ficcares and hair forks and hair sticks....

Brush or comb? Both.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Maybe...in the future.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A Ficcare.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Blue!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I dreamt one night that I bleached my hair with Diet Coke...

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I'm sure that her hair is lovely.

[lirael]

LHC name: Lirael

Current hair length: about 40 or 42 inches, it's hard to measure myself.

Goal hair length: 70"

When did you start growing your hair? About 11 years.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no idea.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Maybe once a year, but I don't plan it. I just trim it when it feels really damaged.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, I try to eat a healthy diet for my hair as well as the rest of me.

Do you do scalp massages? No.

What is your favourite shampoo? I like Dove and Pantene.

What is your favourite conditioner? Dove Cool Moisture.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Frizz-Ease Daily Nourishment.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Dove Deep Moisture.

What are your favourite basic oils? I've only used olive, and only occasionally.

What are your favourite essential oils? Nothing.

What is your favourite product of all time? Just what I use every day.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Sunsilk hair products make my hair smell strange.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not really.

What do you like most about your hair?I love its color and shininess.

What do you like least about your hair? It's a bit thin at the ends because I dyed it once, years ago.

Do you colour your hair? No!

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? Every 2-3 days.

How long does it take to dry? 2 hours or more to dry completely.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, I love to show it off!

What is your favourite updo? French braids and buns.

Bangs or no bangs? No!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I can't decide, there are so many.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? Maybe 5.

What is your favourite hairtoy? The wood hairsticks I bought today.

Brush or comb? Brush, usually.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Sometimes I really have to dry it when the alternative is letting it freeze when I go out in the cold.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I bought some conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gruyere

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I can't think of one.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Your hair is such a beautiful color! I'm jealous.

[Leisha]

LHC name: Leisha

Current hair length: around 34 inches I'd say (87 cm) - a bit longer than waist

Goal hair length: not sure... I keep changing my mind.

When did you start growing your hair? I can't really remember, I've pretty much always had long hair.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I've never measured consistently enough to find out :o but I think it's pretty average. About .6 inch or so? (1,5 cm)

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yeah just now and then, every couple of months or just when I feel like it. I recently did a big trim, cut off about 5 inches (12 cm).

What supplements do you take? None (I have some hair & nails vitamins, but I always forget to take them anyway, I think I gave them to my dad!)

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, I try to eat healthy but that's not really with my hair in mind :)

Do you do scalp massages? Not regularly

What is your favourite shampoo? I loved my nettle shampoo and east indian cherry shampoo a lot but I don't know where to buy it anymore :shrug: (used to buy it from a web shop) but now I use Urtekram nettle shampoo and that's good too :)

What is your favourite conditioner? That's tough to answer because I have a bunch of conditioners that work well for me. I guess my favourite would be Inecto coconut conditioner.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I use aloe vera and coconut oil or a mix of shea, coconut and jojoba.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Again I have a few that work well, but Henna cure & care mask with aloe vera is definitely a favourite.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? I have lavender, tea tree and rosemary, but I don't use them often. If I had to pick one, I'd say lavender.

What is your favourite product of all time? Aloe vera and coconut oil (yes, that's two products, but it's a tie)

What is your least favourite product of all time? Hmm, Gliss Kur maybe... the lady on the packaging has such gorgeous hair and I used to always buy the products but they didn't work for me! (pre-LHC etc, before I knew about cones)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don't use cones, or mineral oils.

What do you like most about your hair? It's quite thick

What do you like least about your hair? Can get a bit fuzzy/frizzy/poofy

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Not really, but I do use shampoo every wash and I often shampoo twice because I like my hair very clean (squeaky :o)

How often do you wash your hair? Once every 10-14 days at the moment. Never more than once a week anyway.

How long does it take to dry? Depends, but about a day usually.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I almost always have it up, that's what I'm used to.

What is your favourite updo? I don't really have a favourite... I like the double looped knot or a french braided bun... dunno really!

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs (but always half-considering getting them, lol)

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Another difficult question... there's so many gorgeous heads of hair.. straigt, wavy or curly. I just aspire to my best possible hair I suppose :)

Do you keep a hair journal? Yep I started a blog here (which includes hair updates!)

How many hairtoys do you own? Oh I should count... I'll get back to post the number!

What is your favourite hairtoy? I love hairsticks in general. Ketylo's are definitely high up!

Brush or comb? I only combed for years, but a few weeks ago I brushed my hair and it was nice! I'm going to investigate this further :D

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Ummm... Oh yeah I have 4 ketylo's on the way :cheese:

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Feta, "regular" dutch cheese (slightly aged), nettle cheese, ... depends on the occasion

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Can't think of one!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Since she's quite new, I didn't know her yet but I went to her profile and she has a beautiful profile picture :agree: (oh and actually avatar too!)

[Michiru]

I've done this already on the old forum but some of my answers have changed. so . . . one more time!

LHC name:
Michiru (from sailor moon)

Current hair length:
30 inches measuring from the center of my head

Goal hair length:
40 inches/finger tip

When did you start growing your hair?
summer of 2003

What is your average monthly growth rate?
.5 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
when ever it needs it. about 2-3 times a year

What supplements do you take?
MSM
Biotin
multi
brewers yeast
calcium
zinc

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
nope

Do you do scalp massages?
um, no

What is your favourite shampoo?
either madora or jessicurl

What is your favourite conditioner?
same as above

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
don't like any of them

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
jessicurl deep conditioner

What are your favourite basic oils?
jojoba, The only other one I tried was evoo

What are your favourite essential oils?
don't have one

What is your favourite product of all time?
hmm, oil in general. It can do so many things!

What is your least favourite product of all time?
I don't know, but I am not very fond of leave in condtioners

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
bleach

What do you like most about your hair?
how even though it's fine I still have a lot of it

What do you like least about your hair?
how I keep pulling it out

Do you colour your hair?
henna only!

Do you clarify?
only when using shampoo bars

How often do you wash your hair?
when ever needed, which turns out to be every 2-3 days

How long does it take to dry?
um, a few hrs. I've never really timed

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
I like it down but it gets tangled easily so I mostly wear it up

What is your favourite updo?
a bun, it's all I can do

Bangs or no bangs?
it growing out what I pulled out considered bangs?

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
To many to name!

Do you keep a hair journal?
I did at the old forum but I stopped using it

How many hairtoys do you own?
10, hm more then i thought

What is your favourite hairtoy?
my large green ficcare

Brush or comb?
comb!

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
only if forced and that only happens every few years

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
jessi curl (gosh that answer is coming up a lot )

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink:
Bree!
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
same as before, I had just gotten my tooth fixed so my mouth was numb and while eating I swallowed a piece of hair. The bottom was in the stomach and the top was caught in my tooth. :shutter:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: very in tuned with her inner cheese :)

[moon-flower]

LHC name: Moon-flower

Current hair length: Knee length 48-50 inches

Goal hair length: Terminal, however long it will grow

When did you start growing your hair? Sept 2002

What is your average monthly growth rate? ????average, growth has slowed

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No

What supplements do you take? Multivitaman

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? I'm experimenting, I like VO5 conditioner with Herbal Essences Body Envy shampoo, and am currently using Mane n' Tail shampoo and Conditioner, which I like.

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5, Mane n' Tail

Favourite leave-in conditioner? ??

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? V05 oil treatments

What are your favourite basic oils? olive oil?

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time? ?

What is your least favourite product of all time? ?

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Mayo, I tried it once, but it smells, also that apple vinigar, that smelled tool

What do you like most about your hair? Color, length, shiny, silky like

What do you like least about your hair? easier to tangle, sometimes bored w/straight, and THIN.

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? No, I should shouldn't I?

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? 30 min.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? UP

What is your favourite updo? New do I invented, of a flipped fan, with the rest wrapped around.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Wish I had Elle's or anyone with thick long dark hair

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Hair toys? Like chopsticks and a thingy with a stick goes through.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My brown wooden hairsticks with black ends and in the ends are carved circles with another wood tone.

Brush or comb? Comb and sometimes a BBB.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NO

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Shampoo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Pepperjack

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Pass

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Glad to have her her at LHC

[Medvssa]

LHC name: Medvssa

Current hair length: I think it was 22", it is past BSL when wet, it can go over my shoulders when dry, depends on how temperamental the curls feel at the moment ;)

Goal hair length Waist, then we will see if I can get to waist when dry...

When did you start growing your hair? I have been trying all of my life, but have been hindered one or other way, obviously. I've been actively trying to grow it vaguely healthier since about 2002 or so, when I shaved my head (very heavy shedding) and more seriously since I found this website, which I think was 2005. It is quite problematic due to shedding problems.

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea, certainly no more than 1/2 inch, it grows sloooowly.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Only when I feel it is necessary, because of damage, or shedding. This is unfortunately too often.

What supplements do you take? After my last heavy shedding, I started taking a multivitamin everyday. I haven't experienced a heavy shedding since, so I hope this is the solution. I've had to take big doses of iron in the past, for my anaemia. I go into iron deficiency very easily, I have had this problem all of my life. I don't absorb it normally. Apparently, I absorb the little amount of iron in my multivitamin better because it is mixed with other vitamins.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I am ovo-lacto-vegetarian. This doesn't make my iron absorbtion problem better or worse.

Do you do scalp massages? Too lazy...

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't have a favorite shampoo. Shampoo is too drying. I use Henna cure and care for brown hair (this is a Dutch brand I think, Eveline or so) which is quite mild, once a week after a heavy oiling, but I cannot really say I like it.

What is your favourite conditioner? For CO, I am debating between Henna Cure and Care Vegetable conditioner, and Wella Balsam Kruiden. I have to test them a little more seriously and choose one. In fact, my favorite is Herbatural conditioner, but it is only sold in Spain, not here in Belgium.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I like MMU make me smooth - On the mend leave in, but last week I bought a conditioner in the bio shop, Traay Noten, which seems to work as well or better as a leave in.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I like to mix shea butter and honey (and smaller amounts of other oils/butters) with my conditioner for a deeper conditioning treatment (or just conditioner after CO)

What are your favourite basic oils? My hair likes coconut and avocado. And shea butter.

What are your favourite essential oils? I haven't noticed my hair liking an EO over the other, but I like to use rosemary and patchouli for my hair and geranium for my skin, lavender for both. I think it is mostly a smell thing, but I have read they are good too :shrug:

What is your favourite product of all time? Unrefined shea butter.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Some gels I tried in the late 80's were truly nasty.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don't know, I guess anything that sounds like a bad idea at the moment :shrug: And paraffin.

What do you like most about your hair? I've learned to like my curls. I like that is is coarse so it doesn't tangle easily and it doesn't tickle too much, and the curls keep the hair mostly out of my face. The strands are strong and can take quite a deal of abuse.

What do you like least about your hair? The dryiness and porosity. It is very difficult to make it shine.

Do you colour your hair? I liked henna, but I found some whites, so I stopped.

Do you clarify? I haven't found any shampoo that clearly states "clarifying", regular shampoo makes my hair very squeaky clean afterwards.

How often do you wash your hair? With shampoo, once a weeks tops. In addition I may CO once or twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? 3 or 4 hours. Maybe 2 in high summer.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down. I put it up when I am too warm (that is normally several times a day ;P)

What is your favourite updo? Because of convenience, twist/coil it a bit and hold with a claw, which takes 3 seconds. I like a very loose updo or gibson tuck the best for me.

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs end up being a couple of sausages at the sides my forehead, which is very flattering :P

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I have seen a few amazing heads of long, curly hair here at LHC, sorry I won't choose ;P Very long curlies are less often seen than very long straight/wavies, though.

Do you keep a hair journal? I try to, I am not consistent. Trying again now :p

How many hairtoys do you own? I have a few France luxe (combs, couple of sticks, a couple of clips), a couple of Mei Fa, a wooden fork, a couple of flowers, and a few claws.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My France luxe clip on tige boul&#233; is very hair friendly, but I don't find it :( I also love my Santa Fe comb, although I suck at putting it on.

Brush or comb? Definitely comb. I scare my boyfriend when I brush my hair.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Blowdrier on lower setting (practically cold) very now and then (maybe 4 or 5 times a year) when my hair is seriously wet and it is seriously cold outside. Only at the roots.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Yes, I love to mix stuff :P

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Sheep manchego ;)

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I cannot think of anything. Finding LHC was/is certainly inspiring.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: All longairs at classic and beyond are some sort of mythical creatures :D

[vindo]

OMG here I go..:D (why do people love surveys?)

LHC name:
Emichiee

Current hair length:
101cm/ 39.7"

Goal hair length:
111cm/ 43.7" (? Not sure but thats my current max.)

When did you start growing your hair?
As a Baby ;) ok, no it was 2003 then I paused, then again early 2006 until now.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
1.7cm/ 0.7" currently

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Yes, I have different methods, either monthly microtrims of 0.5cm or 2 months growing and two months trim all growth off etc.

What supplements do you take?
If I remember I take Biotin, Silica, Panthotenic Acid, MSN, Fish Oil, Multiv., Zinc - every couple od days (makes 2-3 a day)

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
No

Do you do scalp massages?
Sometimes with my BBB ^^

What is your favourite shampoo?
Earthly Delight Herbal Shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner?
Earthly Delight Conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Camellia Oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Cassia+ Conditioner, Caramel Treatment

What are your favourite basic oils?
Camellia, Amla

What are your favourite essential oils?
Rose Oil for misting

What is your favourite product of all time?
♥ Henna, Camellia Oil ♥ (Can't decide sry)

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Fructis (tried it in 2004)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Actually anything that is harmful to my body, everything has to be super-organic or I wont use it. But especially I would avoid SLS, Parabenes, carcinogens, penetration enhancers, immune toxins, allergens...+ everything that could dry out my hair...the list goes on and on :rolleyes:

What do you like most about your hair?
Its shiny and soft

What do you like least about your hair?
It gets stringy easily

Do you colour your hair?
Yes, Henna

Do you clarify?
I keep mixing up clarify :confused:..I do AVC Rinses and to remove build up I use baking soda every 3 weeks.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every 3 days

How long does it take to dry?
Long, its moist. I have a nturally oily hairtype so until its compeletly dry it takes 3 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Up (!!!), down for special events or going out, (or hubby)

What is your favourite updo?
My Medieval/ Renaissance updo :o I have a pic in my albums

Bangs or no bangs?
Full bangs with face framing layers all the way down to chin.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
So many..but my first and closest Idol hairtype wise was hairymonster. My hair will never be like that though.

Do you keep a hair journal?
Just 1 ?? :lol: , I have 1 in german, 1 in japanese+english and one in english.

How many hairtoys do you own?
Estimate - 40?

What is your favourite hairtoy?
I have to decide for 1? :( Hm, a hairstick made by Elle.

Brush or comb?
Comb, only brush for hair down and going out days

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Make a few things for myself.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Tiny Butterfly claw clip.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink:
Middleaged Gouda.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Recently on the subway my hair got caught in someones zipper and he did zip it up! :mad:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
I just saw her beautiful curls on her profile, they remind me of greecian godess type hair.

[j4zzin]

LHC name: j4zzin

Current hair length: 31 inches (waist... nearing hip soon!!)

Goal hair length: tailbone (~36 inches)

When did you start growing your hair? My sophomore year of high school, almost 4 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? .5"? I'm not sure.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? While I was growing out the awkward phases I did a lot of trimming up to make it look nice a long the way, but my last trim was over a year ago.

What supplements do you take? nada

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes. It feels good. :D

What is your favourite shampoo? Suave Professionals 2 in 1 moisturizing whatev

What is your favourite conditioner? Suave Naturals tropical coconut/Herbal Essences Rose scent (I don't think they make it anymore.)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use it.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Hot oil treatments (grapeseed oil)

What are your favourite basic oils? grapeseed... only one I've ever tried!

What are your favourite essential oils? rose!! (and lavender)

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't know!!! I really like this Neutrogena sesame body oil, but that's not for my hair...

What is your least favourite product of all time? any V05 shampoos (shudder), white rain conditioner

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) chlorine!

What do you like most about your hair? It's long and thick.

What do you like least about your hair? It's long and thick. It gets kinked too easily. The ends are a bit uneven.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore.

Do you clarify? I use shampoo sometimes.

How often do you wash your hair? daily or every other day.

How long does it take to dry? A few hours if down, half a day if it's in a bun.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up. It gets in the way too much when down.

What is your favourite updo? cinnamon bun

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? everyone with tailbone-length dark straight hair

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? like 4?

What is your favourite hairtoy? claw clip

Brush or comb? comb when wet and dry, brush with nylon pin paddle when dry

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NEVAR!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no :(

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? more conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? mozarella, provolone, feta, cheddar, pepper jack, what DON'T I like??

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm a former dye-head. I used to have a strip of bleached hair that I dyed varying combinations of pink, blue, purple, and turquoise. When my hair was short I religiously used ruby red hair dye every few months. I bleached my whole head myself once. It was a disaster. I once even tried dying with grape koolaid. My hair turned black for like a day, and I attracted a lot of bees and flies.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Medyssa has a super cute cat!! I also love her bouncy curls. :D

ETA: Emichee posted before I could, so I just wanted to compliment her too. She has beautiful hair that is so straight and always elegant. She makes wearing her hair down seem effortless. Plus, I think she looks amazing with a ponytail!!!

[nienna42]

LHC name: nienna42

Current hair length: waist length at 29"

Goal hair length: tailbone length at 38" or maaaaaybe classic (don't know that measurement)

When did you start growing your hair? Well, really, I have wanted my hair to be tailbone length or longer since I was about 5, and stuff just kept happening to it. (Blond hair+chlorine+sun=several inches of green hair that had to get cut off. Peer pressure led me to cut when I was 10, and again when I was 17. Not knowing how to properly take care of my hair meant I had several large chops to get rid of damage.) This time around, I've been growing out since August, 2004.

What is your average monthly growth rate? About 1/2 inch.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? My trim rate has varied since I started growing it out this time. I'd say I've mostly settled into a trim rate of 1/2 inch every 6 months or so.

What supplements do you take? I don't take any specifically for hair. I take a daily multivitamin. Recently, I've started taking a calcium supplement because dairy has gotten so expensive, and I'm trying out a omega acids supplement.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really, although I tend to watch my protein intake more than I would if I wasn't growing my hair out.

Do you do scalp massages? Occasionally, because they feel good.

What is your favourite shampoo? Right now, Giovanni's Tea Tree shampoo.

What is your favourite conditioner? Cone-free: Suave Juicy Green Apple. Coney: Aussie Catch the Wave.


Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use leave-ins. They always make my hair sticky and tangly.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMTs are always awesome. SMTs made with Biolage Conditioning Balm as part of the conditioner are even more awesome.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, EVOO, and coconut.

What are your favourite essential oils? Oh, jeest, I have quite a few. Um, trying to narrow it down to my absolute favorites...I'd say rosemary, lime, and lavender.

What is your favourite product of all time? No idea. My favorites shift as my hair changes and as the way I like my hair to look changes.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Shampoo bars were a disaster with my hard water. Garnier's Long and Strong conditioner made my hair look and feel completely fried.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not that I can think of.

What do you like most about your hair? The color I get from henna, the waves, the volume, and the softness.

What do you like least about your hair? It tangles easily. If it's feeling too voluminous, then it just becomes frizzy.

Do you colour your hair? Yes. I use henna.

Do you clarify? Occasionally, yes. It's kind of unavoidable since I use coney conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair? Usually about once a week. Sometimes twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? If I leave it down, it takes 3 or 4 hours. Normally, I dry it in a braid, though, and that takes close to 24 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like it in between? I like wearing my hair in a braid.

What is your favourite updo? Chinese bun. It's so comfy.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs for me. They can be very flattering on other people.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I'm not sure that I aspire to anyone's hair, since my hair is my own, and unique, and in my experience, idolatry usually just leads to disappointment. That said, the closest I come to aspiring to anyone's hair is probably Dianyla's, because her hair is very much like mine in terms of natural color and waviness.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yup.

How many hairtoys do you own? Um, two? I have one hair fork, and I recently found a pretty slide at Wal-mart. I have some chopsticks that I use to put up a Chinese bun, and I have a zillion hair pins that I use for cinnamon buns, if you want to count those as hairtoys. I don't wear my hair up much, and I'm not made of money, so hairtoys are not something I've really gotten into buying.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Of the two that I own? :lol: I really do love my hairfork. In general, I would kill for a Barreis fork in padauk wood.

Brush or comb? Both, for different purposes.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not usually, though I like to get my hair blow-dried straight about once a year. It just feels nice to have straight hair temporarily.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? The slide from Wal-mart.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Double Gloucester.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Eh...I don't really have one.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: j4zzin, I checked out your profile pic, and you have the most beautiful, smooth, shiny hair, and I love that blond streak on the side.

[erino]

LHC name:erino

Current hair length: 24in

Goal hair length: 30in?

When did you start growing your hair? I think around Winter 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? A little over .5 in.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? About every 6 mos. or so, sometimes I get a little more than I want taken off.

What supplements do you take? None at the moment, but I have a box full of 'em.:p

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No.

Do you do scalp massages? Yes.

What is your favourite shampoo? Aubrey Organics-for oily hair, the only organic that gets all the oil and build up out of my fine hair.

What is your favourite conditioner? Jason's Natural Jojoba Oil

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? N/A

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba to control fly-aways at crown, just a teeny-tiny bit.

What are your favourite essential oils? None.

What is your favourite product of all time? Right now, my conditioner, it works like it has cones and really de-knots hair w/o bad chemicals that may cause cancer. :)

What is your least favourite product of all time? Not sure.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Any paraben/petrochemical type product.

What do you like most about your hair? It is pretty easy to style and feels really soft like silk.

What do you like least about your hair? The fine texture makes it very delicate and the straightness/oilyness can lead to stringyness if I don't wash very often.

Do you colour your hair? I put in highlights and when they were growing out I covered them with brown, now they blend pretty well with my natural blond highlights that come out in summer. It was a mistake and I'll try not to do it again.

Do you clarify? Yes!

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day.

How long does it take to dry? Never timed it, I guess about an hour or two.:shrug:

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer it down, it feels better.

What is your favourite updo? I think a ponytail on me, but I love seeing other people's updos when they have really long hair. My goal is to be able to do a crown braid of some kind.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs at this time, but I look better with them however they drive me crazy cause they make my forehead hot...:rolleyes:

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? No sure, maybe when I can see more pictures? I haven't seen anyone with my kind of hair yet.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? About 4-5.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Claw clip.

Brush or comb? Brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Yes about once a week.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A wooden slide that broke as soon as I tried to put too much hair behind it.:( I'm still learning.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: I think

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Hmmm. Most of mine are depressing...:p

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Her hair story gave me a funny visual.:eek:

[jel]

LHC name: Jel

Current hair length: tips are at 34", just past waist

Goal hair length: tailbone, which I think will be around 40"

When did you start growing your hair? when I joined the LHC, in July 2005

What is your average monthly growth rate? under 0.5" :(

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? no, I'm a member of the No-Trimming Club (see link in siggy)

What supplements do you take? multivits, EPO and fish oils

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? enough protein and essential fatty acids

Do you do scalp massages? only when my scalp gets flaky!

What is your favourite shampoo? any, really. I use just a little in CWC

What is your favourite conditioner? Alberto V05 Free Me Freesia

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Fox's Shea Conditioning Cream

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Le Petit Marseillais Karite et Miel

What are your favourite basic oils? EVO, coconut, jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? ylang ylang, lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? henna

What is your least favourite product of all time? Boots Curl Creme

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) not really, I even tried the miconazole

What do you like most about your hair? the condition and colour

What do you like least about your hair? probably the slower-than-average growth

Do you colour your hair? yes, with henna (recently cassia too)

Do you clarify? occasionally I add some baking soda to my shampoo

How often do you wash your hair? when I need to, anything from 2 to 6 days

How long does it take to dry? depends on the weather - a couple of hours maybe

Do you prefer you hair up or down? definitely down

What is your favourite updo? orchid bun

Bangs or no bangs? none, a fringe doesn't suit my face

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? hm, I admire many heads of hair here, but I think I'm just happy to let mine grow as it wants. Hoping to become Nightshade's and Euphony's hair twin (triplet?)

Do you keep a hair journal? of sorts, LOL

How many hairtoys do you own? a month of! See other link in siggy :D

What is your favourite hairtoy? ketylo corkscrew sticks

Brush or comb? brush scalp, comb hair (both wooden)

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own scalp oil and hair/body butter

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a Tribu hairstick, black wood inlaid with turquoise and silver at the tip

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? gorgonzola

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I enticed my SO on our first date by letting my hair down from a (then) tiny French twist ;)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Erino has lovely hair- coloured hair in her profile picture, and I bid her welcome to LHC!

[swanns]

LHC name: swanns

Current hair length: "can I call this waist-lenght?" lenght :D

Goal hair length: I don't really even think of it as actively growing my hair, I just let it grow. I want it to reach my hips at least. And will let it grow even longer if it will!

When did you start growing your hair? Have only had it trimmed a few times for pretty much exactly four years now, it was only a few inches long back then.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have absolutely no idea.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I promised myself I'd start to trim it more often, I've so many split-ends you wouldn't believe. Going to have it trimmed once every three or four months maybe, used to be twice a year.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No.

Do you do scalp massages? Occasionally.

What is your favourite shampoo? Don't really have one. I just recently switched to cone free stuff, I've this tea tree shampoo at the moment and it seems to be working just fine. I tried BS washes for a while but they weren't my thing.

What is your favourite conditioner? Don't have a favourite conditioner, either. I've this Elokuu nettle conditioner at the moment, and at least it smells nice! :D And I love to mix different things and make my own conditioners.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use any at the moment.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? The ones I mix myself.

What are your favourite basic oils? I've only recently started to do oiling, I've only tried olive (way too thick) and jojoba, which seems to be working fine.

What are your favourite essential oils? -

What is your favourite product of all time? Oh I don't know, I guess I really don't pay that much attention.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Gosh, there are many.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Well I'm going to stay cone free for quite a while so I might as well say cones :)

What do you like most about your hair? The thickness and the lenght, could be even longer though! I love how people make positive comments about it every once in a while.

What do you like least about your hair? It tangles really easily, and the colour isn't the best possible at the moment. I hate the shorter stringy parts in the front.

Do you colour your hair? Yes. Am going to try henna/indigo next!

Do you clarify? -

How often do you wash your hair? Usually once every three days.

How long does it take to dry? Maybe three or four hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Been wearing it up or braided more than I used to.

What is your favourite updo? Braids - gets the hair out of my face but still shows the lenght! :D

Bangs or no bangs? I really wanted bangs some months ago but fortunately didn't get the courage to get them! Nope, no bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Everyone with hair longer than mine.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? Umm, one? Haven't really gotten into this hair toy business yet! ;)

What is your favourite hairtoy? This wooden elephant-decorated thing from Namibia.

Brush or comb? Brush. I can't get a comb through my hair.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make ones for myself.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Fasteners without metal parts.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Haha, umm, any kind will do really! Love cheese.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm sure I've plenty, just can't remember any at the moment.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: The cat in her avatar looks like it could devour my soul. Yes, that's a compliment :D Also, wonderful hair!

[Hella]

LHC name: Hella.

Current hair length: 65-75 centimetres (I don't measure, so I don't know for sure).

Goal hair length: Around 80-85 centimetres, I'd believe.

When did you start growing your hair? After my last short haircut, probably in late 2004.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Too little.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every time it starts feeling unmanageable and the ends get wispy. Probably every six months, sometimes more often.

What supplements do you take? Zinc.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat healthily, maybe fifty-fifty for my hair and overall health. :redgrin:

Do you do scalp massages? Very seldom, my techinique feels like a woodhacker would be on top my head and I'm a bit cautious of losing hair.

What is your favourite shampoo? Nizoral/Cutrin.

What is your favourite conditioner? XZ.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Paul Mitchell The Conditioner, back in the day when I used it.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I use regular conditioner in sauna every now and then - that's my deep treatment, don't use any specificial deep conditioners.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? -

What is your favourite product of all time? Nizoral/coconut oil/ACV.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Some Sunsilk stuff I used a million years ago.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cone-containing shampoos. They make my hair gunky and my scalp unhappy for many washes, so I'm strict about not using cones in shampoos. (Sometimes I probably slip, but usually I can tell from my hair if I've used a cone-y shampoo.)

What do you like most about your hair? Shine/colour/softness/hint of wave.

What do you like least about your hair? Lightness/thinness/sensitivity, it can't take rough handling/wind/cold/hot weather without looking stringy and beaten/greasiness.

Do you colour your hair? Used to, nowadays I don't anymore.

Do you clarify? I use shampoo in every wash, so I suppose it's clarifying.

How often do you wash your hair? Every three days.

How long does it take to dry? I never dry it completely, just about three hours before I bun it, at that point it's mostly dry, just a bit damp.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up, down on the rare day when it actually looks presentable.

What is your favourite updo? Basic, my very unskilled "cinnamon" bun. On others I find many buns and log-rolls beautiful.

Bangs or no bangs? Side-swept ones, please.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Tresses, AmandaPanda, Aisling, Raederle, Connie and MsMonnie all have hair that I aspire to on some level, be it thickness, healthiness, shininess, length, even colour etc.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yep.

How many hairtoys do you own? A couple things you could maybe call hairtoys.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Basic black clip.

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never have.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I bought small clips to hold a bun.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif Cheddar.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm too boring when it comes to my hair (...) that I certainly don't have any.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Hello, fellow Finn. Your profile picture made me smile.

[n3m3sis42]

LHC name: n3m3sis42

Current hair length: just barely over 29"

Goal hair length: not sure, but at least tailbone and I'll decide from there

When did you start growing your hair? early 2004, when it was around chin-length

What is your average monthly growth rate? not sure, because I just started measuring

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? yes--once or twice a year

What supplements do you take? none, but I plan to start taking a multivitamin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat enough protein and whole grains for my overall health.

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? Chagrin Valley shampoo bars

What is your favourite conditioner? apple cider vinegar?

Favourite leave-in conditioner? none

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? sometimes I use coconut oil

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? I haven't used many EO's in my hair as yet. Someone on LiveJournal recommended a mixture of chamomile tea and lavender EO to mist on roots if they seemed greasy, and that works pretty well for me. :)

What is your favourite product of all time? Does henna count as a product?

What is your least favourite product of all time? Jon Frieda's Frizz Ease (it doesn't work)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I haven't used cones or SLS in over a year, and I can't see going back to them.

What do you like most about your hair? its softness

What do you like least about your hair? i wish it were thicker :\

Do you colour your hair? yes, with henna :)

Do you clarify? I don't normally need to, but if I did need to, I would use baking soda and water.

How often do you wash your hair? twice a week (in the winter, sometimes once a week)

How long does it take to dry? 2-3 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? currently, the sock bun (but I don't know many updos)

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Nightshade's

Do you keep a hair journal? not yet

How many hairtoys do you own? not counting things like scrunchies, somewhere between 10 and 15, probably

What is your favourite hairtoy? my Majestic hair flower!

Brush or comb? horn comb (with occasional brushing to distribute oils)

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I haven't used a curling iron since the 80's. I have never used a straightening iron. I did used to blowfry, but I'm guessing it's been well over a year since I did that. I would consider blowfrying once in a blue moon if I wanted my hair to be perfectly straight for a special occasion.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a hair fork from Etta Mae (haven't received it yet, but it's on the way)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? at the moment, goat cheese

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Sorry, but I just lifted this from my post on another thread (I am not creative)...

Oh, man. I tell this story all the time, but the first time I did a "heavy oiling" was a DISASTER.

My hair was reallllly dry at the time, so when I put a small amount of (virgin coconut oil) on it, it just seemed to drink it up. I put a little more on, and the same thing happened. So then I full-on SLATHERED it all over, to the point where my hair looked wet.

Fortunately, it was a weekend and I had a huge project for school that I had to work on, so I didn't go out as much I normally might have. I just put this do-rag thing on my head all weekend. I even went out to eat with it on. I stuck to my usual wash schedule, and let me tell you, it took more than one wash cycle to get all the oil out. After the first wash, it was at least presentable enough if I pulled it back into a bun.

Jeesh. I have learned that my hair needs to be DAMP before I oil it. And also that SLATHERING IS BAD.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Hella has very shiny hair!

[hrimfaxi]

LHC name: hrimfaxi

Current hair length: ~31"?

Goal hair length: I don't particularly have one... until it feels long to me, I guess. I'm hoping to get to at least TB or hip.

When did you start growing your hair? A year or so into university, so... just under two years ago. Hair was about shoulder-length then.

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea; I don't measure regularly at all. Hair is wurly so measurements are inevitably full of lies.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes; whenever it seems sort of scraggly at the ends or I seem to be finding an awful lot of splits. I guess about twice a year.

What supplements do you take? None right now; I possess multivitamins and GNC UltraNourisHair, but I don't manage to take anything regularly or even all that often.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope; right now in university I have a hard enough time eating foods for plain old body growth and nutrition. :P

Do you do scalp massages? Not regularly. Sometimes if I'm particularly stressed.

What is your favourite shampoo? I really like CV bars. I also get along well with Giovanni's Golden Wheat and 50:50 shampoos.

What is your favourite conditioner? Either Giovanni's Smooth As Silk or Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Plain coconut oil or shea butter.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't really do 'em. :shrug: Rarely do something vaguely resembling an SMT.

What are your favourite basic oils? Definitely shea butter and coconut oil. My hair hates jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't really use them for hair stuff besides the scent, so sweet orange oil (photosensitizing!) or lavender, I suppose.

What is your favourite product of all time? Eh, I dunno.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Definitely Burt's Bees shampoo/conditioner/shampoo bar. Yuck.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I try to avoid cones, but they're not particularly argh... I'd just really rather not use them. They make my hair uncomfortably slippery in a plasticky sort of way.
I would never put dye or bleach on my hair, so... I suppose that counts.

What do you like most about your hair? The curls it has when it dries naturally. Unfortunately they are fairly easy to pull out. :(

What do you like least about your hair? The way my part splits at the back so it looks like my hair is quite thin there. Also the way the curls fall out so easily/quickly.

Do you colour your hair? Nope.

Do you clarify? Nope.

How often do you wash your hair? Right now, every 6-8 days, unless it gets particularly filthy somehow.

How long does it take to dry? Forever! By which I mean, I tend to keep it braided or in a half-up while it dries, so... many hours. Several hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Definitely up. It only gets to be down if I'm being particularly relaxed and/or sedentary and/or DBF takes it down.

What is your favourite updo? I dunno that I have a favorite... I don't really have time to experiment, and I'm a hair idiot. It tends to live in a cinnamon bun, an orchid bun, or a simple braid.

Bangs or no bangs? I have a chin-length "forelock" on one side of my face (the part being on the left, the bangs being on the right), so I suppose that counts as bangs of some variety. It might not; I might be crazy. Does only a fringe count as bangs?

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Oh, I dunno... of hair vaguely similar to mine, I really love Snowymoon's and wonderlywroughte's, but I doubt my hair will ever look that lovely--it's simply not quite as awesome, and probably not nearly thick enough.

Do you keep a hair journal? Sometimes.

How many hairtoys do you own? Enough to sink a battleship.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I don't do favourites well. I have some that are reliable, some that I really think are pretty, some that I wear a lot, ...

Brush or comb? Only comb. My hair reacts extremely poorly to brushing.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope! Never have.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A Baerreis rosebud hairfork in Zebrawood.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Depends what for... probably brie or cheddar.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't have one. :(

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know very much about n3m3sis42, but her avatar catches my eye every time I read a thread in which she has posted... She also has an awesome hair lacer in her profile pic. :)

[soleluna]

LHC name: soleluna

Current hair length: 29.5 " (75 cm)

Goal hair length: as long as it gets

When did you start growing your hair? 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? no idea

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once a year

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? none

Do you do scalp massages? nope

What is your favourite shampoo? TEA Ylang Ylang and olive oil

What is your favourite conditioner? Almacabio Laundry softener

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Shea butter

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? coconut/almond oil

What are your favourite basic oils? same as above, plus jojoba oil

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavander, Ylang Ylang

What is your favourite product of all time?

What is your least favourite product of all time? cone products

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones

What do you like most about your hair? color and thickness

What do you like least about your hair? the waves look untamed

Do you colour your hair? I henna once very 3 to 6 months

Do you clarify? sometimes

How often do you wash your hair? once every 2-3 days (used to wash every day)

How long does it take to dry? a LOOONG.. 40 minutes with blow frier, which I never use, almost all day if I let air dry (depends on temperature outside)

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? bun with quecraft stick

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs, hate them

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? almudena

Do you keep a hair journal? yep

How many hairtoys do you own? not many

What is your favourite hairtoy? quecraft dragon stick

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? sometimes, only on special occasions

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? flexi8 from forum member

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif gorgonzola cheese

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
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[Jaime]

Since I restarted this thing, I thought I should do the survey, too. So, here goes:

LHC name: Jaime (Jim)

Current hair length: 24.5"

Goal hair length: beltlength, which is about 36"

When did you start growing your hair? I got my last haircut on April 8, 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? slightly more than 1/2 inch per month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? haven't trimmed it yet :D

What supplements do you take? a daily multivitamin, and flaxseed oil capsules

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes, but not as part of a regular routine

What is your favourite shampoo? VO5 balancing shampoo, and Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5 Tea Therapy Calming Camomille, and HE LTR

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't use any

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? don't use any - I leave my regular conditioner in my hair for 5-10 minutes while I finish the rest of my shower

What are your favourite basic oils? don't use any

What are your favourite essential oils? don't use any

What is your favourite product of all time? Fruit of the Earth 100&#37; Aloe Vera Gel - I use it to keep my hair in place during the day, and put it on my ends after I wash.

What is your least favourite product of all time? the cellphone :silly:

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) harsh chemicals

What do you like most about your hair? It's thick, and still covers most of my head

What do you like least about your hair? too short! (HA) Seriously - I don't like the recession that is starting at my temples

Do you colour your hair? Nope

Do you clarify? Not as much as I used to, because I've reduced the frequency and amount of product I put up there

How often do you wash your hair? Shampoo and condition once a week - if I wash more frequently, either WO or CO, depending on my mood.

How long does it take to dry? I squeeze out as much water as possible, lightly towel dry for just a moment, then wrap it in a towel for a few minutes. This leaves it damp, but not drippy. I then comb out gently with a widetooth comb, but FOTE AV gel on the ends, and air dry. From damp to dry takes about two-three hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I wear it "restrained" most of the time, but I would prefer to keep it loose. But, that wouldn't work in my conventional, corporate work world

What is your favourite updo? the segmented ponytail (http://www.forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=179&pictureid=4240)

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? jtl45has an awesome braid. There are countless others who have impressive hair (as always, I have to mention Amoretti, Morticia, Physicschick and Getoffmyskittle), and David and Avrilon were my first hair idols.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes - link is in my signature block

How many hairtoys do you own? nothing except ponytail elastics

What is your favourite hairtoy? NA

Brush or comb? mostly comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NEVER! :shudder:

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? elastics

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif 5+ year old aged cheddar cheese, the sharper, the better. And Cheeseheads (http://www.si-la.org/images/bobdob_cheese.jpg). :cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: On Saturday morning, I walked into the kitchen, having just woken up, and DS11 noticed my messy hair and said " Hey Dad! It looks like your head exploded!" :rolleyes:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:I like the waves in her signature pic, and she lives in a fun country.

[wintersun99]

I've been looking for an introduction for my blog - it says TBA right now - think I'll copy/paste this into my inrto., it's perfect! Good idea, Jaime.

[Stagecoach]

LHC name: Stagecoach

Current hair length: 50" about 3" below classic

Goal hair length: Knee

When did you start growing your hair? 8 years ago, so that would have been 2000! I started at a few inches below shoulder

What is your average monthly growth rate? Not! Seriously, my rate fluctuates an aweful lot. This year I've only gotten 4" of growth, but my first year here at LHC I got almost 10"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? The past couple years I've only been trimming once every 12 months. I'll trim again in July, then I'm not sure what I'll do. I realy want to get to knees, so I might not trim again for another year and see where I'm at. A lot depends on my ends and how happy I am with them.

What supplements do you take? Nothing. I took Biotin for a while, and while it certinaly sped up my growth, it also made my face break out. :(

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope. Unless you concider a natural, balanced diet something special!

Do you do scalp massages? Not me, I shed too much when I do them.

What is your favourite shampoo? Mill Creek Botanicals

What is your favourite conditioner? Probably Dove Moisturizing. But lately I've been usuing Catnip rinses and they do a great job too!

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use any.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? A deep, overnight coconut oil soak, followed by an hour or so of Suave Coconut Condish soak, then wash.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut, Grapeseed and Shea Butter.

What are your favourite essential oils? Clove

What is your favourite product of all time? Henna n' Placenta mask!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Humectress Conditioner. My hair HATED that stuff.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Palmolive dish soap.

What do you like most about your hair? It's length

What do you like least about your hair? It's volume... I wish I had more.

Do you colour your hair? No.

Do you clarify? Yes, about once every month.

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? Well, I usually wash in the morning, and damp bun it, so it's still wet at night. I haven't air dried it in ages so I'm not sure how long it would take.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up

What is your favourite updo? Heidi braids!

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Wow this is tough... but I guess it's easier since I"m limited to my own hair type! Elle, Dylania (sp?) Cinnamon Hair... and many others!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yep. Link in my siggy!

How many hairtoys do you own? A fair number, probably 6 sticks, 2 octopus clips, 8 scrunchies, a set of Amish hair pins, one hair fork.... and I think those are about it.

What is your favourite hairtoy? For what? Probably a toss up between my silver hair stick and my octopus clip.

Brush or comb? Comb only.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? The last thing I bought? Shampoo. The last thing bought for me? A horn comb!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif hehehehe, Provelone

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

I can't think of one for now... maybe later

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:[/QUOTE]
I don't know much about them at all!

[savi]

LHC name: savi

Current hair length: 27,75" (70,5cm); freshly mesured

Goal hair length: Long time goal hip lenght.

When did you start growing your hair?: I've always tried to let it grow, but seriously a year ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate?: 0,4" (1cm)

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?: Usually twice a year.

What supplements do you take?: None at the moment.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?: I try to have a stedy source of protein, try to eat healthy. That's all.

Do you do scalp massages?: Quick ones daily + while COing.

What is your favourite shampoo? MOP Hydrating, the only sufate free 'poo that I have.

What is your favourite conditioner? XZ for CO etc.. After 'poo: None.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Aloe vera gel.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Anything as long as I add honey or glycerin to it.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut, Apricot Kernel.

What are your favourite essential oils? Never tried any.

What is your favourite product of all time? Rain water or lake water for washing. :bluebiggr

What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything labelled 'for colored hair'. Mine becomes like a dry haystack. & Sunsilk stuff, just didn't work

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Besides bleach? Nada. I avoid cones though.

What do you like most about your hair? It's soft, the color is nice and thickness is ok. Virgin hair doesn't get splits so I'm waiting for that.

What do you like least about your hair? The natural wave isn't strong enough and it doesn't shine.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore.

Do you clarify? Once a month.

How often do you wash your hair? Every 3-4 days aka 2 times/week

How long does it take to dry? 3 hours? I haven't thought about that..

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, up when I need it to stay out of my face or I want to protect it.

What is your favourite updo? Infinity bun/ my own quick-y bun.

Bangs or no bangs? None at the moment but a fringe preferred.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? If my hair would suddenly grow curls, Curlsgirl. But since that's not going to happen.. gosh, I don't know. So many people here have such pretty manes. :D

Do you keep a hair journal? Sorta.

How many hairtoys do you own? Ten. Includes ketylos and flexi8's.

What is your favourite hairtoy? A simple Large flexi8.

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Camellia oil.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Edam :yumm:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Last autumn when I was on a vacation at a beach resort, this guy came sniffing my hair. He seriously grabbed a bunch of my locks and buried his nose in my freaking scalp. :uhh: :tmi:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: A really kind person with gorgeous shine and waves.

[lora410]

LHC name:LORA410

Current hair length:23-24 somehwere in there

Goal hair length: HIP 31"

When did you start growing your hair? 1yr ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? I am a spurt grower so I dunno

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? only if th eends persist on tangling after a clarify

What supplements do you take?Nada

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?Nope

Do you do scalp massages?Yup everyday

What is your favourite shampoo? Avalon bBotin with b-complex thickening

What is your favourite conditioner? same as above

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Olive oil or henna and plancenta packs

What are your favourite basic oils? Almond or coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? Ylan Ylang, Rosemary, and Patchouli

What is your favourite product of all time? Shampoo bars

What is your least favourite product of all time? anythign with bad chemicals

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cones

What do you like most about your hair? The thickness of my ends

What do you like least about your hair? the waviness and thats only becuase it's unruly

Do you colour your hair? I did but not anymore

Do you clarify? Yup

How often do you wash your hair? Every few days

How long does it take to dry? hour or so

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up

What is your favourite updo? French twist

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Everyones that is longer then mine

Do you keep a hair journal? Kinda

How many hairtoys do you own? About 10 sticks, 1 med and 1 large ficcare (2 minis on the way)one wooden hippychick combs, 1 sock bun,1 beak clip, and other misc items

What is your favourite hairtoy? My graydog stick

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No way

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Mini ficcares today

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:I don't sorry

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:I dont know them but I wish they I had their length ;)

[Bubbleguppy]

LHC name: Bubbleguppy!

Current hair length: well, it's layered so it varies a bit right now. my longest layer is just about bsl, and my shortest (which was previously my bangs when i got them cut over a year ago) is just about to my shoulders.

Goal hair length: waist

When did you start growing your hair? a year and two months ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? not sure....probably around average

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? haven't trimmed it at all since starting to grow it, but i plan on trimming it within the next month or so. I want to start getting rid of my layers.

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope :) i take biotin, but the fact that it's good for my hair is just a great added bonus! :D

Do you do scalp massages? not generally, but i really love them

What is your favourite shampoo? garnier fructis. but i normally get suave cause it's cheaper :P

What is your favourite conditioner? same as conditioner :)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? never used any

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? never used any

What are your favourite basic oils? don't use any. the only oil i take is borage, but that's for my skin. (which i guess would consequently help my scalp)

What are your favourite essential oils? same as above

What is your favourite product of all time? conditioner! makes me less tangly after shampooing.

What is your least favourite product of all time? hairspray. yuck.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) generally any kind of hairspray or gel (other than aloe). used to use them, and i really don't like them.

What do you like most about your hair? it's soft, shiny, and super resilient.

What do you like least about your hair? it's prone to getting a little oily if i don't shampoo regularly. it's also slippery, which is generally good, unless i want to curl it or anything :)

Do you colour your hair? every once in a while. haven't in a very long time.

Do you clarify? not usually

How often do you wash your hair? usually every other day. sometimes i skip a day. any more than that and my hair gets unhappy.

How long does it take to dry? usually not overly long, as long as i keep it down.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? depends on the wind factor for the day :)

What is your favourite updo? dutch classic

Bangs or no bangs? I love having bangs, but i normally don't since i don't always have time to get them trimmed, and i'm afraid of doing it myself.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? my boyfriend gumball's, it's super long :)

Do you keep a hair journal? yes, but i don't always get to update it as often as i'd like too :(

How many hairtoys do you own? a couple. don't know how many exactly. i have a topsytail, and several different kinds of clips.

What is your favourite hairtoy? my topsytail :D

Brush or comb? brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? never ever ever. used to when my hair was short, and i don't like them.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no, but that would be awesome

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? more hair ties

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? haha, anything but swiss!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: can't think of a good one at the moment :)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: i don't know them....but since they're here they're awesome! :)

[Sidani]

LHC name: Sidani

Current hair length: 46"

Goal hair length: 70"? ...if I can stand it that long

When did you start growing your hair? January 1998 (cut off 2 feet since then)

What is your average monthly growth rate? at least an inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? no

What supplements do you take? multivitamin, calcium+D

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? only when I have headaches

What is your favourite shampoo? Pantene Clarifying

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't have one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? coconut oil

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? sweet orange, cinnamon & lavender

What is your favorite product of all time? don't really have one

What is your least favorite product of all time? anything heavy that coats my hair

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I try not to use any cones

What do you like most about your hair? It's length

What do you like least about your hair? It's fuzziness

Do you color your hair? no

Do you clarify? yes

How often do you wash your hair? once or twice a week

How long does it take to dry? about an hour

Do you prefer you hair up or down? most always down unless I'm working on something

What is your favourite updo? ooo I'm learning so many cool ones, I'm not sure

Bangs or no bangs? bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? harpgal

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? very few :( but I'm working on it :lol:

What is your favourite hairtoy? my manzanita stick lol

Brush or comb? wide tooth comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? on the rare occasion now

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? bobby pins

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: St. Andre double cream

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Shopping in Walmart, an old man on one of those motorized chairs followed me through several isles when I finally turned to confront him .. he was at least 75 and looked me up and down and said I had the kind of hair he liked and it was in his favorite color, too! :lol: I had to laugh and thanked him, but he sort of creeped me out following me around like that.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Bubbleguppy has a beautiful avatar! I love the style!

[MakeItADouble]

LHC name: Make It a Double

Current hair length: Waist

Goal hair length: I thought it was waist, but it still doesn't seem longer than BSL, so I will say Hips.

When did you start growing your hair? About 3-4 years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? Very little. Probably .25" or less.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? 2-3 times per year, if that.

What supplements do you take? A multivitamin when I can remember.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but I do eat a lot of veggies and avoid processed foods when I can. (There are times I just HAVE to have a heath bar, though)

Do you do scalp massages? In the shower when I shampoo - it's really helped itchy scalp

What is your favourite shampoo? Aussie pH balancing Shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? I really like Herbal Essences dry/color conditioned. It's so thick.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't have one.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't have one... should get one!

What are your favourite basic oils? Olive?

What are your favourite essential oils? Rose

What is your favourite product of all time? I really like little hair clips. That way I can do 40s hair fairly easily

What is your least favourite product of all time? The organic cone-free shampoo and conditioners I bought. They dried my hair out so badly.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I avoid alcohols as one of the first 5-10 ingredients at all costs. They fry my hair.

What do you like most about your hair? The length it is right now!

What do you like least about your hair? How fine/thin it is. And how it gets greasy so easily.

Do you colour your hair? Not any more

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Once every other day.

How long does it take to dry? About 10 minutes - very quick, prob b/c it is so fine

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? Don't really like updos. They look too harsh on my face.

Bangs or no bangs? I like a little bit of face framing, although I've been told blunt bangs make me look too young.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? All of the pretty long haired ones!

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? A few bobby pins, clips, butterfly clips, hair ties, buns...

What is your favourite hairtoy? Butterfly clip, of late.

Brush or comb? Comb in the shower, then gently brush when dry.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Sometimes, but I've cut them down to only a few times a month.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Cheap hairties at the dollar store

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: brie. Oh, don't put a wheel in front of me - I will eat it!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: When I was in high school I decided I HAD to dye my hair bright blonde after dying it black. So I had 1" of blonde hair on my scalp, and I looked like an anime character.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I like Sidani's color and shine! I can never go blonde, but I like looking at other blonde haired folks!

[13bodies]

LHC name: 13bodies

Current hair length: 40 "

Goal hair length: Whenever I can no longer handle it; however, I've found that the longer it gets the easier it is to manage. :rockerdud

When did you start growing your hair? I started seriously growing it about 3 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? About half an inch. I'll go a couple of months with no growth at all and then grow 1.5" in 4 weeks.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I do; usually once or twice a year. Sometimes I can talk my brother into doing it for me.

What supplements do you take? None now. I need to get back on my Ultra Nourish Hair. That worked very well for me.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I've recently gotten into bento and I'm eating a lot more veggies as a result.

Do you do scalp massages? When I shampoo.

What is your favourite shampoo? Goth Rosary shampoo and Chagrin Valley shampoo bars

What is your favourite conditioner? Goth Rosary

Favourite leave-in conditioner? none

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? none

What are your favourite basic oils? camillia, coconut, red palm, jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender, tea tree, rosemary

What is your favourite product of all time? a mixture of half coconut oil, half cocoa butter with a big spoonful of red palm oil

What is your least favourite product of all time? coconut milk

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) no more perms, EVER!!

What do you like most about your hair? it's long and wavy

What do you like least about your hair? it's greasy, slippery, and heavy

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? yes

How often do you wash your hair? 3x/week

How long does it take to dry? I leave it down overnight and it's still damp in the morning. It's usually dry by that evening.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up

What is your favourite updo? simple bun

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Speedbump's. I want curls, darnit, and I'll never have them! :nono:

Do you keep a hair journal? not now

How many hairtoys do you own? many, many, many, many, and yet still not enough.

What is your favourite hairtoy? sticks

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make hairsticks to feed my hairtoy hunger.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Goth Rosary shampoo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? all cheese

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Now that my hair is down to my bottom I've been removing hair from places that I've never had to before. :whistle:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: MakeItADouble makes 40's style hairdos! That's so cool!

[nicolezoie]

LHC name: nicolezoie

Current hair length: 62.5" (just about lower calves)

Goal hair length: Until I get too tangled in it to deal with it.

When did you start growing your hair? Collectively, 14 years total. Most recently, 7ish years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2" - 3/4" depending on the time of year

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Once or twice a year, a couple inches at a time

What supplements do you take? At the moment, none.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, just a fairly balanced and natural diet.

Do you do scalp massages? Yes, after my hair's been perched on high.

What is your favourite shampoo? GM Cream Shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Biolage conditioning balm (the one w/o the cones)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't use them, unless you count leaving the biolage in for a bit.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? Rosemary and Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't use them, but Aussie 3-minute miracle and Aussie Instant conditioner - I loved how soft they made my hair and how they smelled.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Products I use once then forget about. :)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Never is a relative term. Sparingly: Heat, silicone serums, glossing products, stuff like that.

What do you like most about your hair? The wave it retains even at my length.

What do you like least about your hair? It tangles easily and my split/broken ends.

Do you colour your hair? Nope.

Do you clarify? As needed.

How often do you wash your hair? Scalp washes 2-4 days a week, length - as needed (once or twice a month).

How long does it take to dry? Full length completely dry 5-6 hours. My scalp area takes the longest.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer it down, but it's WAY impractical.

What is your favourite updo? Whatever stays put for a decent length of time and doesn't pull funny.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs, but I do have soft tendrils of face framing baby hairs that pretend to be bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? A healthier version of my own (does that sound arrogant??)

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes, but it's not really all about and only about hair.

How many hairtoys do you own? Do I have to count ALL of them or just the ones I use? 3.. hair ties, knitting needles, and my hair sleeves.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Knitting needles for hair sticks.

Brush or comb? Both.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A couple satin lined purses at Cost Plus that I decided were perfect bun bags.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Parmesan.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: :) I got to be the video reference model for Disney's upcoming CG 3D production of "Rapunzel." I will detail this more fully in my blog. But the highlights included demonstrating how my hair moves in many kinds of conditions and situations like walking, running, turning quickly, sitting, standing, in wind. Everyone was very pleased with how things went, and I was told I took direction well, that I was a good listener, and that I was very easy to work with. I'm also going to try to convince them to not make a Locks of Love chopfest out of the release, because there are many many people out there who really cherish and love keeping their hair long. They clearly saw that with me with how well I've cared for my hair all this time. One of the best parts of the experience was the stylist relaying a story to me of how someone was asking what was going to be done with "the hair" after the shoot - someone honestly thought that my hair was extensions!! - and the stylist explained that it was all my hair, all REAL hair.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: 13bodies - I don't know much about her, but I love her screen name. Reminds me of a church in a small town called Prescott in Arizona, where a friend of mine pointed out that a random church (there were 70 in the town at the time) that had 13 crosses across the front of the church. Then he wrote a gothic poem about it with that title.

[blue_nant]

LHC name:

Current hair length: 50-ish inches, just past fingertips, partway down thighs

Goal hair length: As long as it goes? ankles, we'll see

When did you start growing your hair? after a horrid pixie in 4th grade, where I learned to hate bangs

What is your average monthly growth rate? no idea, probably average, but my ends break off a lot

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? When the mood hits me, sometimes I do it properly and sometimes I do a microtrim on my braid tassel if it's long and thin at the end

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope

Do you do scalp massages? Nope

What is your favourite shampoo? Nature's Gate Tea Tree Oil Shampoo. Heavy sigh, the b@st@rds quit making it.

What is your favourite conditioner? One of the Suaves, LimeKiwi and WhiteTea

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Jojoba

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Jojoba

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba (broken record)

What are your favourite essential oils? I use clove and orange in the winter and a sweetgrass fragrance oil in the summer ... more or less

What is your favourite product of all time? Jojoba (giggle)

What is your least favourite product of all time? Scissors

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Another perm

What do you like most about your hair? It's nice and long

What do you like least about your hair? It's a bit on the thin side; it tangles pretty well

Do you colour your hair? Just with silver (that's a gray hairs joke)

Do you clarify? Not sure

How often do you wash your hair? About weekly, sometimes more, sometimes less

How long does it take to dry? Overnight and up to 2 days in humid weather

Do you prefer you hair up or down? In a braid, down, if that counts, but it's really too much trouble and I usually keep it up to keep it safer, but I like it down, but it's distracting.

What is your favourite updo? A braid-turned-infinity: so easy!

Bangs or no bangs? Nyet!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Several! All y'all with thick hair and all y'all with hair longer than mine, and all y'all who do nifty updos. Daena and Emichee have gorgeous hair, as does Amoretti. Wow!

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope.

How many hairtoys do you own? Several sticks and one Ficcare

What is your favourite hairtoy? Dammit, I knew you'd ask. I can't remember her name, but she makes nickel gauge steel twisted sticks with semi-precious stones in them. They are so good-lookin, so tough, they are perfect!!!

Brush or comb? Horn comb; I have a plastic Goody for when I can't find the horn comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No. I have a blowdryer for emergencies. It is about 25 yrs old coz I use it soooooo much, lol

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Just my on-the-spot essential oil and jojoba mixtures. I don't think it qualifies. I "make" it in my palm.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Probably the replacement for the horn comb I lost at that darned conference. dammit.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Right now? Parmesan. It changes. I just had my first Stilton this past Christmas, so I know I'm not done and possibly not firmly decided (never)

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Uhmmm. I'm just looking forward to learning how to bop people with the end of my braid. I'm looking forward to having to use a doorknob to finish my braid. I'm looking forward to learning how to comb hair longer than my arm.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Cool avatar!

[Naluin]

LHC name: Naluin

Current hair length: 18"

Goal hair length: I have a couple. My long term goal is waist at 30". My goal length for this year is APL at 22."

When did you start growing your hair? After my last haircut last August

What is your average monthly growth rate? It's slowed down in recent months, so my average is just at .5"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No trims yet

What supplements do you take? None, but I hope to start on some multivitamins for hair soon.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I've been trying to drink a lot of water recently.

Do you do scalp massages? I try to do them daily

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't use shampoo much, but I liked Miessence body wash as a shampoo. It seemed very gentle.

What is your favourite conditioner? I also don't use conditioner often, but I like Aubrey Organics White Camellia because it had two of my hair's favorite ingredients.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? um... sebum?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? prewash oiling with coconut and camellia oil

What are your favourite basic oils? camellia oil and coconut oil mixed together

What are your favourite essential oils? I haven't tried any yet, but ylang ylang and lavender are on my list

What is your favourite product of all time? water

What is your least favourite product of all time? chemical relaxers

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Anything I wouldn't want to hold in my hand probably doesn't belong in my hair

What do you like most about your hair? The color! And it's fun to play with sometimes.

What do you like least about your hair? The fluff factor

Do you colour your hair? No, but I'd consider henna

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? I WO wash my hair whenever it needs it. Sometimes that's as often as everyday.

How long does it take to dry? Somewhere between 4-8 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? There isn't much of difference between either at this length.

What is your favourite updo? I've yet to find any for this length

Bangs or no bangs? I have short layers in front that currently serve as bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I have so much hair envy that I don't know where to start!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes. I'm better at updating my hair journal than I am at updating my regular journal.

How many hairtoys do you own? I have 4 headscarves and a couple of ribbons.

What is your favourite hairtoy? A black scarf I made out of a strip of stretchy black mesh material.

Brush or comb? Comb. I have yet to find a brush that doesn't break my hair.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I'd love to give it a try one day, but I don't make any hair products at the moment.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I bought a plastic, wide toothed comb because i left my only comb at my BF's place.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Queso Fresco

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: can't think of any at the moment

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: you have beautiful hair in your siggie pic!

[jessie58]

LHC name: Jessie58

Current hair length: 25 inches

Goal hair length:32 inches

When did you start growing your hair? February 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? It varies from none to 1/2 inch to 1 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I trim every few months

What supplements do you take? Multi vitamins, vitamin D and C. Iron, Maca, Adrenal Pro, calcium.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Yes, at least once a month but usually more often.

What is your favourite shampoo? Don't like shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Currently AG Ultramoist.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Curly Hair Solutions Leave In

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't have one

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba oil

What are your favourite essential oils? , Rosemary, thyme, patchouli

What is your favourite product of all time? Don't have any

What is your least favourite product of all time? Honey

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not sure

What do you like most about your hair? the color, the curl, the thickness

What do you like least about your hair? The frizzy canopy

Do you colour your hair? I touch up the roots to match my own color monthly

Do you clarify? Yes

How often do you wash your hair? Once or twice a week

How long does it take to dry? 6 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? Peacock twist

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lately, Tresses, April Elf, WikkyGirl.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? About 50

What is your favourite hairtoy? Most of my LongLocks sticks

Brush or comb? Comb with an occasional brushing

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Make a scalp oil/growth forumula

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Claw clips

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gouda

[kissedbyfyre]

LHC name: kissedbyfyre

Current hair length: 2 or 3 inches short of classic, so beyond 40"

Goal hair length: there's no such thing!! ;) Until I get sick of the length.

When did you start growing your hair? age 15

What is your average monthly growth rate? don't know, depends on the year honestly. I think I'm back up at my 1.5" per month rate. I'll eventually slow down to near nothing in a few years.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once every 6 months

What supplements do you take? right now, none, aside from Fish Oil.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? again, right now, no. I have in the past though.

Do you do scalp massages? that's what my boyfriends for. :)

What is your favourite shampoo? Baking soda.

What is your favourite conditioner? ACV rinses.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Oils

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? henna glosses and cassia.

What are your favourite basic oils? Yet to really play with this, but so far my hair adores flaxseed oil and jojoba oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? BPAL, that counts!

What is your favourite product of all time? all natural herbs please.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Any of the store bought crap. My hair prefers things all natural

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) DYE!

What do you like most about your hair? I adore the color. Wouldn't change it.

What do you like least about your hair? I rather wish it was thicker, and would love to keep this length but add beautiful curl.

Do you colour your hair? NO!

Do you clarify? Yup, with ACV rinses.

How often do you wash your hair? About once a week.

How long does it take to dry? Hrm, I'd say about 5+ hours down. Up, it won't dry until I take it down.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up. It attracts less attention and is less fuss.

What is your favourite updo? various buns that help me cope with the weight. I like braids but 1 braid feels way too bulky.

Bangs or no bangs? nadda for me.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? none really, but there are plenty that I lust after.

Do you keep a hair journal? yup!

How many hairtoys do you own? a pair of bronze hair sticks and 1 ficcare. That's it. I don't need tons of toys.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I like both equally.

Brush or comb? Haven't tried a comb as the quality ones are a bit costly.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? HELL NO.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Make yes, sell no.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Cassia.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: You expect me to choose!?

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My near classic hair being used (drapped over ones head) as a WIG to see what said individual would look like with long, red hair. >_<

[basak]

LHC name: Basak

Current hair length: Hip length, somewhere in the 33th inch, and nosetip long sideswept bangs

Goal hair length: Classic, but I might cut back if I can't wear it down at that length

When did you start growing your hair? age 16, i guess

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.5''/1 cm

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, whenever I get the urge, but no longer than an inch

What supplements do you take? C vitamin, but that doesn't have a lot to do with hair, I guess

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope.

Do you do scalp massages?Nope.

What is your favourite shampoo? Head and shoulders at the moment

What is your favourite conditioner? Garnier Fructis conditioners

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Garnier Fructis conditioners

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Henna, mayo

What are your favourite basic oils? Lavender because it smells nice.

What are your favourite essential oils? Clove, peppermint, lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Conditioner?

What is your least favourite product of all time? I can't tell the difference

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Bleach

What do you like most about your hair? Sleekness

What do you like least about your hair? 4'' circumference would be really nice.

Do you colour your hair? I colored my lighter ends with henna, but that's it.

Do you clarify? With shampoo? Yes.

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week

How long does it take to dry? About two hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, because I like the feeling of it.

What is your favourite updo? Single braids(rope, English, 4 strand), inside out bun, KL knot

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Emichiee

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? Hmm. Three forks(60th street/Hippie Chick/Horn something), three sticks(two ketylos, one Amadlife), two barettes(from celestialwave), three flexi 8. I have two Etta Mae forks, three Ketylos, three Flexi 8 and three Amadlife sticks on the way. I have owned hairtoys from all the well known sellers, I used them and I sold the ones I didn't like. I like trying new things.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Flexi 8s

Brush or comb? Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I blowdry my roots if it's cold.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Hairtoys

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Low far, high sodium cheese, I don't know its English name.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm pretty boring.

[Juniper]

LHC name: Juniper

Current hair length: 28in (BSL) unstretched (that's 30in stretched)

Goal hair length: 33 in (navel)

When did you start growing your hair? Spring 2005

What is your average monthly growth rate? &#189;”

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, when it needs it. I’ve trimmed 3 times since 2005—1/8”, 1”, and 5”

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Suave Daily Clarifying or Nature’s Gate Original

What is your favourite conditioner? Suave Daily Clarifying

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? None

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil (although I’ll use any oil in a pinch)

What are your favourite essential oils? Cinnamon, which is a shame b/c it’s not safe to use on skin.

What is your favourite product of all time? Erm…shampoo?

What is your least favourite product of all time? I tried a Garnier shampoo in '05 that temporarily turned my hair into dirty-looking straw. Ick.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don’t put ‘cones on my hair, but I wouldn’t say “never”.

What do you like most about your hair? I don’t know—I like the length, the fact that it’s wavy, and its natural dark-blonde highlights.

What do you like least about your hair? When it’s barely-damp, it’s lovely and wavy, but when it dries it’s just frizzy! I also wish the color was more exciting.

Do you colour your hair? No. My hair won’t hold color. :(

Do you clarify? I use a clarifying shampoo, but I don’t specifically “clarify.”

How often do you wash your hair? Daily. My scalp produces an amazing amount of oil. I use a handful of equal parts shampoo and conditioner on the scalp only.

How long does it take to dry? A couple of hours if I’m up and active.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up for weekdays (tidier, easier), down for weekends (more fun, sexier).

What is your favourite updo? For everyday, I usually do a single stick bun, because it’s so easy and professional looking. However, I really like the unusualness of double buns.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs, but short (lip-length) layers in front.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don’t know.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own?
26 hair sticks/forks
6 decorative combs
3 headbands
20 scarves and ribbons
1 slide
a box of basic tools (ponytail holders, various kinds of hairpins, small and large claw clips)

What is your favourite hairtoy? My “fascinator”—a hairfork with a big fake jewel and feathers. I haven’t worn it yet, but someday.

Brush or comb? Mostly fingers, but I occasionally use a wide-toothed comb or boar bristle brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I use a blowdryer maybe 6-12 times/year.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A headband

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? It’s a toss-up between sharp cheddar and romano.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
My sister and I were having a good time with the open bar at my dad’s co-worker’s Christmas party when I felt a light tug on my hair. I turned around and my dad’s boss was standing behind me, very drunk, with his little Swiss army knife scissors in one hand, and a little lock of my hair in the other…about to cut himself a souvenir, apparently. On Monday, my dad asked him what he was thinking, but he claimed to have no idea.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Basak has amazing shine!!!

[Daoine Sidhe]

LHC name: Daoine Sidhe

Current hair length: 23 inches (2 inches away from BSL)

Goal hair length: tailbone, but maybe once I get there, I'll want it longer.

When did you start growing your hair? one year ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? half an inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? every 3 month (I have damaged hair from perming a couple of years ago)

What supplements do you take? Hair Push and MSM

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat heatlhy, but that's not only for my hair.

Do you do scalp massages? no, my hair gets greasy fast and scalp massages make it worse.

What is your favourite shampoo? Neobio. though I rarely use shampoo.

What is your favourite conditioner? Inecto Coconut Conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Guhl leave-in co with sweet almond oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Carrot Oil mask from Organic Root Stimulater, but I hate that it has a cone in it ('cause it makes me have to use shampoo)

What are your favourite basic oils? Haven't found a good oil for my hair yet.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use EO's on my hair.

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't have.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Herbal Essences shampoo, my hair hates it and the smell gives me headaches.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? I'll never ever EVER perm again ! :mad:

What do you like most about your hair? The structure: straight with a funny curl at the very tips (no, not a perm curl, it's my own curl)

What do you like least about your hair? The fact that it is so very fine and fragile. And that it doens't have any volume.

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? I shampoo once a month

How often do you wash your hair? Every two days. My hair becomes greasy fast.

How long does it take to dry? Although I have fine hair it takes up to 3 hours. I think that's because I use a lot of conditioner.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down. I love hair flowing around me :)

What is your favourite updo? a half-up

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs, but I have layers I want to get rid of some day.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I haven't seen enough to say.

Do you keep a hair journal? yes, not on LHC, but I have one

How many hairtoys do you own? 8 or so.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Flexi-8 :)

Brush or comb? I don't comb much and I never brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a hair treatment

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
I used to have spiky hair when I was younger. In fact I've always had short hair until two years ago. The hairdresser told me long hair wouldn't suit me and I've always believed her :rolleyes: so I never tried to grow it long.
Now that my hair is finally longer, I realise it was SHORT hair that doens't suit me ! :mad: It would lay very flat around my head, because it's fine and straight.
My hair looks a lot better now that it's longer!

[catkin]

LHC name: catkin

Current hair length: 39.5"

Goal hair length: 45"

When did you start growing your hair? when i was a 11 12 yrs old.

What is your average monthly growth rate? i don't keep track

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? about once or twice a year

What supplements do you take? none for my hair

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope

Do you do scalp massages? sometimes

What is your favourite shampoo? don't really have one kind of shampoo that is my fav.

What is your favourite conditioner? suave (straberry, and coconut)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't have one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? my usual conditioner

What are your favourite basic oils? almond oil

What are your favourite essential oils? lavander and rosemary

What is your favourite product of all time? none

What is your least favourite product of all time? :shrug:

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) bleach

What do you like most about your hair? do i have to choose? 90% of it

What do you like least about your hair? the split ends

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? sometimes

How often do you wash your hair? 2x a week

How long does it take to dry? when loose a couple of hours if braided 16 hrs ish

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up mostly

What is your favourite updo? double french braid

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? several people but i can't remember their names.

Do you keep a hair journal? no, i wouldn't know what to write in it.

How many hairtoys do you own? half a dozenish

What is your favourite hairtoy? hair clip

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? swiss

[Cinnamon Hair]

LHC name: Cinnamon Hair

Current hair length: 55" knee length

Goal hair length: same

When did you start growing your hair? I have always been growing long, but I started caring for it in 2002.

What is your average monthly growth rate? .35 that's a guess

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? yes, once a year. Since I reached my length goal, I may change to every 6 months.

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? not with any frequency

What is your favourite shampoo? Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo (Kenra claims the particles in their shampoo are too large to penetrate a hair strand, allowing them to provide gentle cleansing unmatched by other brands. --No idea if that is true or not, but they seem gentle.)

What is your favourite conditioner? L'Oreal Mega Moisture available at Sally's Beauty Supply in a orange tub w/ green lid.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? A dab of the same conditioner I used to wash, but without rinsing it out.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? L'Oreal Mega Moisture available at Sally's Beauty Supply in a orange tub w/ green lid.

What are your favourite basic oils? monoi oil vanilla, monoi oil coconut, and jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? none

What is your favourite product of all time? L'Oreal Mega Moisture available at Sally's Beauty Supply in a orange tub w/ green lid.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Vinegar

What do you like most about your hair? Softness

What do you like least about your hair? Tangles

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Rarely, most of the time I use regular shampoo to remove buildup. I have a bottle of Ion Clarifying Shampoo for the heavy lifting but I almost never use it.

How often do you wash your hair? Daily CO, shampoo once a week.

How long does it take to dry? 3-4 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? Celtic knot

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lady Godiva and Denise. Much thanks to anyone who chose me! I could easily have a list of 100+ names of LHCers whose hair I adore, but I'll keep it at two.

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Between 250-300

What is your favourite hairtoy? 3 prong graydog topo fork in joseph's coat

Brush or comb? comb, soft boar brush occasionally

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No, just a heat cap for deep conditioning.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Spiral dymondwood stick

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Sharp cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Nope

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: There are 7 pages of people before me and they all have one great thing in common... they all post at my favorite Internet hangout!

[Jason]

LHC name: Jason

Current hair length: 29 inches

Goal hair length: ultimately classic but first 40 inches

When did you start growing your hair? age 33

What is your average monthly growth rate? a little below 1/2 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once every 6 months

What supplements do you take? from time to time a multivitamin, MSM

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? plenty of protein

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? Suave Milk & Honey but can longer find it!:(

What is your favourite conditioner? Suave Milk & Honey conditioner but can no longer find it!:(

Favourite leave-in conditioner?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?

What are your favourite basic oils? jojoba oil

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time?

What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything Pantene

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Pantene

What do you like most about your hair? Its mix of colors

What do you like least about your hair? Its thickness. I really wish I had iii hair

Do you colour your hair? I did a temporary dye a year ago but it's faded. I probably won't do that again.

Do you clarify? rarely. sometimes I do an ACV rinse.

How often do you wash your hair? thrice per week, sometimes a little less

How long does it take to dry? 3 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I wear it loose while at home but prefer it braided when I'm out

What is your favourite updo?

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Saoirse, Amoretti; for men: nessthing, Beatnik Guy

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? none

What is your favourite hairtoy?

Brush or comb? Usually brush but I sometimes use my wide-tooth wood comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? HELL NO.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? shampoo/conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don't really like cheese all that much

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I think I'm officially viewed as odd at work because of my hair. Yay!!!

[Medievalhair]

LHC name: MedievalHair

Current hair length: 22 1/2 Reaching BS Length

Goal hair length: Knee 52"

When did you start growing your hair? Late 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no clue

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every 4-5 months

What supplements do you take? none at all

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope

Do you do scalp massages? not really only when I wash my hair

What is your favourite shampoo? Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo, Aussie moist Shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Aussie moist conditioner, Paul mitchell super charged moisturizer

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Coco light, and Sunflower pudding from Long lovely locks

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Bath & body works Monoi oil

What are your favourite basic oils? Macadamia nut, Monoi oil,

What are your favourite essential oils? no

What is your favourite product of all time? Feria condtioner and Bath & Body works monoi oil, Sunflower pudding, boyaux braidout

What is your least favourite product of all time? ICS Instant condioner and set, that stuff was disgusting

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Food.

What do you like most about your hair? Softness

What do you like least about your hair? Tangles

Do you colour your hair? Sometimes, I have used a rinse and Manic Panic.

Do you clarify? Monthly with Redken Clensening cream. It works wonderfully.

How often do you wash your hair? Daily S&C

How long does it take to dry? 1-1 1/2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up

What is your favourite updo? Double braids into a bun

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Harpgals and Capelli Lunghi. Both have beatiful long hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? 4-5

What is your favourite hairtoy? Catstyle hairsticks

Brush or comb? comb, I use a hard BBB every now and then

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Yes, hair butter

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A ficcare

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Mozzerella

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: None

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Has cool looking hair.

[jojo]

]LHC name: Jojo

Current hair length:24"

Goal hair length:waist or classic depends on how i can cope with mega long hair!

When did you start growing your hair? 21/12/05 to be precise the day my waist length hair got butchered and cut into a short bob!

What is your average monthly growth rate? depends really theres certain times of the year i have zilch growth, on average i think i grow just over 1/2" a month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? trying to hold out to just once a year trims, but only cut it twice since 2005

What supplements do you take? multi vit, kelp and omega 3

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? i try and eat lots of fruit and veg and i drink a large glass of smoothie a day, and marmite which is rich in vit B i love this stuff!

Do you do scalp massages? not really only when i wash my hair

What is your favourite shampoo? anything which is completely natural i dont use anything with sulfates in. Im very much liking a herbal one at the moment and I have just ordered some Indian herbs to do some experimenting!

What is your favourite conditioner? the one i tried today, a herbal rinse-burdock root, its fantastic, i like giovanni smooth as silk too, expensive but good!

Favourite leave-in conditioner? never use one!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? naked truth another coneless/sulfate free one

What are your favourite basic oils? camillia, vatika, sweet almond oil and coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? ylang ylang, tangerine, grapefruit, and lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? due to my recent try with burdock root, id say that but i change like the wind!

What is your least favourite product of all time? baking soda

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) never say never thats my motto, what my hair may hate today, may love tomorrow

What do you like most about your hair? the wave, colour and shine

What do you like least about your hair? its straighter on one side and its too short!

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? only if i feel i need to

How often do you wash your hair? once or twice a week

How long does it take to dry? about 3 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down but i wear it up more to protect it

What is your favourite updo? a number 8 bun but alas im too short for that yet

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? wow theres loads, Egg, Franny, spidermom, xandergrammy the list is endless

Do you keep a hair journal? no did on the old one but i cant be bothered to be honest, would rather just put pictures up.

How many hairtoys do you own? around 30

What is your favourite hairtoy? my ficcares

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? very, very, rarely

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no im not creative at all!

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? some more hair herbs tonight!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? extra mature cheddar!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: mmm..i will have to think about that!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: shes more creative than me, as she makes her own hair butter so im guessing (ive not seen her hair) her hair is probably in brilliant condition too

[flapjack]

LHC name: flapjack

Current hair length: some insignificant decimal past 33 inches

Goal hair length: probably hips, not sure

When did you start growing your hair? this time around? I guess... about a year ago... hard question, I've always had longer hair

What is your average monthly growth rate? about an inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? every 2-4 months

What supplements do you take? biotin, regular vitamin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat a lot of protein from lean meats, fish, cheese, nuts, eggs and soy

Do you do scalp massages? in the shower, yes

What is your favourite shampoo? probably giovanni

What is your favourite conditioner? burt's bees works pretty good

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't use one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? don't use one

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut, jojoba, vitamin e oil, castor oil

What are your favourite essential oils? grapefruit, lavender, ylang ylang, patchoulli

What is your favourite product of all time? oof, no idea

What is your least favourite product of all time? jason stuff! that turns me into a greasy mess!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) aloe vera does not work with my hair. at all. I don't like cones or parabens, either. some sulfates are okay and proteins are okay.

What do you like most about your hair? texture, shine, color, thickness

What do you like least about your hair? occasional static in cold weather and it really dislikes being up, sometimes

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? sometimes

How often do you wash your hair? every day or every other day

How long does it take to dry? when down, it takes about half the day when I'm doing stuff at school... so I'm guessing about 5 hours. when up, it doesn't dry completely until it's down for a good hour afterwards

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down, usually

What is your favourite updo? chignon

Bangs or no bangs? growing them out at the moment, they're to my shoulders! :D

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? no idea, pretty much everyone I have seen photos of has what I would consider nice hair and I like my own hair, too, so... ?!

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? too many haha

What is your favourite hairtoy? this cloth thing I have with a hole in the middle that I can easily make a bun with

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make some for myself, yes

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? conditioner the other day

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? smoked gouda!!!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: one time when I was little, I had to use the restroom in the middle of the night and I kind of went on my hair because I was so tired I didn't remember to move it over my shoulder. :(

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I like her haircolor!

[Islandgrrl]

LHC name: Islandgrrl

Current hair length: 25" or so

Goal hair length: Terminal, which is somewhere south of knee

When did you start growing your hair? 3 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? half inch or so

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not often - every 18 months or so.

What supplements do you take? Biotin, MSM, Multi Vite, Fish Oil

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Vegetarian, whole foods.

Do you do scalp massages? Oh yeah...any time I can!

What is your favourite shampoo? Aveda Shampure

What is your favourite conditioner? Aveda Shampure

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Jojoba Oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? Grapefruit

What is your favourite product of all time? Henna

What is your least favourite product of all time? Hairspray

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Hairspray or any other kind of "styling aid", cones.

What do you like most about your hair? The color & thickness.

What do you like least about your hair? The length.

Do you colour your hair? Sort of. I henna my roots to camo grey, but I have red hair anyway.

Do you clarify? Not on purpose.

How often do you wash your hair? Every few days depending on how icky it feels. No schedule set in stone.

How long does it take to dry? FOREVER.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up.

What is your favourite updo? Celtic Knot or a Nautilus Bun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes, but not online.

How many hairtoys do you own? Just a guess, but fewer than 20 probably.

What is your favourite hairtoy? All time favorite is a sterling silver hairpin. Current fave is my one and only new Ficcare.

Brush or comb? Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Ficcare.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Swiss.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Nothing really comes to mind at the moment, but I'll come back and edit if I think of something!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know the person who posted before me (flapjack). But I like the name!

[Ms Monnie]

LHC name: Ms Monnie. I picked it because it sounded like Miss Molly from the song, but with a feminist edge :p

Current hair length: Tailbone length

Goal hair length: Fingertip length. Or terminal, I can't ever wanting to stop growing but I'm sure I wont be able to cope with anything knee+. Then again, it could be AMAZING.

When did you start growing your hair? As soon as I cut it to shoulder length in 2003. Horrible, horrible mistake.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't know. I never remember to measure frequently enough. I had a year length stall and now I think it's making up for that time because I trim at least an inch and often more each month and I'm not losing a lot of length. (Everyone has now fallen asleep reading this).

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Like I said - monthly atm.

What supplements do you take? I take the whole of the fricken Bargello's vitamin regime and more.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to get my five-a-day and more. Also lots of wholegrains and protein - general healthy eating! I was going green smoothies a lot which is a great growth-booster but I got too lazy.

Do you do scalp massages? Not often.

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't shampoo at the moment, but when I did I'd use Faith in Nature or Bunnytoes (aka Euphony's) pine tar soap.

What is your favourite conditioner? Faith in Nature. I love it. I'm particularly fond of the Rosemary one and the Seaweed one.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Fox's shea butter leave-in whilst wet.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT all the way!

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut and jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? Ylang ylang, geranium, orange, lavender.

What is your favourite product of all time? Faith in Nature conditioners. I have rarely strayed from them, they are perfect! I also love rosewater for misting. It helps to correct any potential hair disasters, if my hair has a strange texture for any unknown reason or if I have mild greasies.

What is your least favourite product of all time? I hated VO5.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I tend to stick to a small range of things I will use - Faith in Nature, Urtekram, Jason, poo bahs and herbs and homemade things. Anything else is too risky :p

What do you like most about your hair? The colour, I finally feel blessed with it after all those years. Also the thick new hair growing in.

What do you like least about your hair? The dramatic thinning throughout the length from medicating-related hairloss.

Do you colour your hair? Nope. I do the occasional henna gloss but I try to make sure the colour doesn't change too much so that when people say "Oh wow, is your hair colour real?!", I can go "Yes, yes it is" :D *beam*.

Do you clarify? I haven't in a very long time. I don't really need to because I don't use cones.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week.

How long does it take to dry? Pretty much the whole day.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up! So that people don't comment.

What is your favourite updo? I love all sorts of updos but most of them I can't do because of the taper

Bangs or no bangs? Little face-framing wisps. I've been thinking about getting long, sideswept "bangs" but I doubt I'll ever get around to it.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Angelic's. She has the same hairtype as me and the same colour but at my perfect length! It's so unlikely!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yuh-huh.

How many hairtoys do you own? Depends if you count all the old barrettes and hairties I never use!

What is your favourite hairtoy? 6oth street green dymondwood fork (which may go on the swap board soon because I need a longer length!) and flexi-8s.

Brush or comb? Both. I pick and choose what to use in what situation

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I haven't for years. I had a good look at my sister's ends today and I don't think I'll start!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make all sorts of crap but it's not special enough to sell.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Fenugreek, I'm really into that stuff at the moment.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Ooooh. I love chevre, brie, emmental, yarg and ossau-iraty (I've only tried it once but I fell in love... I don't think I'm going to be able to go vegan any time soon!).

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I once gave someone a dodgy haircut. I have since got much better and I'm even considering learning it properly. My sis calls me her personal hairdresser.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Redhead pride! Woop! :cheese:

[Indigo Girl]

LHC name: Indigo Girl

Current hair length: Low end of the waist

Goal hair length: Tailbone!

When did you start growing your hair? Officially, July 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? I guess about the standard 1/2 inch?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? When I get the urge, usually between every 4-6 months.

What supplements do you take? None, I suppose I should though, it would probably make my hair stronger.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, although I have heard that seaweed is beneficial for hair and I do eat that on occasion.

Do you do scalp massages? No. I plan to start though.

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't have a favorite; I use Whole Foods brand.

What is your favourite conditioner? See above, lol.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I can't use leave-in conditioner, it weighs my hair down too much.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't really use one - I suppose I should to help protect my hair more.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender.

What is your favourite product of all time? I love Shikai Color Reflect Mist & Go Conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? All hair gels.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Any hair coloring agent.

What do you like most about your hair? I like how shiny it gets right after a washing.

What do you like least about your hair? The fact that it's thin and flat and has no body.


Do you colour your hair? Never.


Do you clarify? I use ACV rinse every time I shower - can't do without it!

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day.

How long does it take to dry? About one hour.


Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, but it tends to get in the way so I usually wear it up.

What is your favourite updo? I like French braids (although I can't French braid my own hair - go figure!)


Bangs or no bangs? I have a love-hate relationship with my bangs - right now I have them.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Too many beautiful heads here to pick just one.


Do you keep a hair journal? Not anymore.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not many, lol.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I love scrunchies.

Brush or comb? Brush, all wood.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own "treatments" - on the rare occasions I use them.


What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Ficcare.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don't eat cheese anymore. When I did, it used to be feta.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I caught my hair on fire once at a party and had no idea until someone started hitting the back of my head to put it out.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know the person who posted before me, but she hates VO5 too - I was beginning to think I was the only one, yay!

[Estrellita]

LHC name: Estrellita

Current hair length: 42"

Goal hair length: 50"

When did you start growing your hair? 1998 - intermitently

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1cm

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once a year with lots of S&D

What supplements do you take?Multivitamin tablets & Silica

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I have a mediterranean diet, being spanish, so lots of veg, salads, fruit and lean meats and fish.

Do you do scalp massages? Occasionally, but mostly when Im washing

What is your favourite shampoo? The type of shampoo I prefers depends on my hair needs. But I feel it doesnt make a great difference in moistuizing terms.

What is your favourite conditioner?Lush Veganese, Lush Retread, but mostly Aussie Moist Condish.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?A bit of Aussie moist condish left on, aloe vera mixed with coconut oil, or John Frieda serum.
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
I love Regis Olive oil Mask, kerastase Masquintense Epais, and SMT's
What are your favourite basic oils?Coconut oil, broccoli seed oil and jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils? Rosemary, eucalyptus, sweet orange, lavender, rose, neroli, sandalwood....i love them all to be honest.

What is your favourite product of all time?coconut oil

What is your least favourite product of all time?Baking Soda and Colour Fix (the stench on that stuff)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I avoid parabens and sufates most of the time but have no problems with the occasional use of cones.

What do you like most about your hair?
That its very shiny and compliments my eyes & skin tone. Its also very versatile and can dry either curly or is easily straightened by buning it.
What do you like least about your hair?
That it has lost quite a bit of volume and thickness.
Do you colour your hair?
I have done all sorts to my hair but now just leave it alone in its natural colour and highlights.
Do you clarify?
Occasionally just by using an SLS shampoo for oily hair.
How often do you wash your hair?
2 a week maximum, everyday in summer if Im swimming in the beach.
How long does it take to dry?
2 -4 hours depending on weather.
Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Down, hands down...lol!
What is your favourite updo?
A messy bun or loose side braid.
Bangs or no bangs? Both, but when I have bangs they thend to be past my eyes and side swept.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Nightshade's
Do you keep a hair journal?
I try but do not follow through and then ignore it for very long periods of time.
How many hairtoys do you own?
a few lovely sticks , clips and barretes.
What is your favourite hairtoy?Sticks or a pencil

Brush or comb?Both, comb in the shower, brush when dry if necessary.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?Heat defense serum by john frieda, and Loreal tecniart iron cream....but very very rarely use heat.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?I mix eos, oils and other stuff to make my own recipes.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
a gorgeous cowboy hat in Colombia
What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink:
too many to name lol
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
getting strangled by my own hair at night!
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She seems to take really good care of her mane.:)__

[tiny_teesha]

LHC name:
tiny_teesha
Current hair length:
About 28.5"
Goal hair length:
Knee would be grande, but i'm only aiming for TB for now so i don't get discouraged, i have a lot of damage to cut out before i am 100&#37; virgin hair.
When did you start growing your hair?
Many years ago. Lets just say i ruined it in 2005 with out wanted to get it shorter, but i have continually chopped it back since because i STILL have damage and it will take a good 4 more years before it is all out.
What is your average monthly growth rate?
Average is 1cm ( i measured my regrowth after a year and it was exactly 12cm then since january i've only gotton like 3cm not 5.
Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
I used to trim 1-2 times a year only 1cm. The past few years i've had a few big "trims" just to cut out the worst of the damage. I will continue to cut 1cm a month to get a thicker hemnline.
What supplements do you take?
I take childrens chewables because i hate swallowing pills.
Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Um, i try to drink green smoothies and eat more egg?
Do you do scalp massages?
They make me shed so i don't really. In the shower i work out the herbs so that takes some massaging.
What is your favourite shampoo?
Don't have one, I've been using herbs lately. I found that the more arrow root or corn starch i add the softer my hair is.
What is your favourite conditioner?
I like australian organics and Fre ~for damaged hair- for protein, and pears or aldi for moisture (I'm a cheap skate).
Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Don't use any although i should look into this.
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Henna wax masks with honey.
What are your favourite basic oils?
Coconut and Shea Butter.
What are your favourite essential oils?
Don't use any but i love the smell of vanilla, and i'm guessing rosemary would work well.
What is your favourite product of all time?
Um, haven't found it although the henna and placenta mask made my hair shine like never before!
What is your least favourite product of all time?
Uh, any cone product (which is what i used to use) what ever the product claimed to do, it did the opposite...pfft. NOTHING ever works on my hair.
Is there anything you would never put on your hair?
Um, i steer clear of cones, i've been cone free for almost a year but i may try it if i'm feeling desperate, see if it helps. Baking soda freaks me out.
What do you like most about your hair?
Uh.....My regrowth? Does that count!?
What do you like least about your hair?
Its annoying evil taper! The ends are so see through and i hate how it doesn't move like hair, it just bunches up weirdly....it doesn't glide down off clothes or when i move it just....matts into big chunks, but not stringy- hard to explain. It was why i recked my hair in the first place.
Do you colour your hair?
I did but i've stopped, i am aiming for 90% virgin hair i want to dye small sections to add multitones (with herbs and henna) MAYBE bleach a tiny streak or the very tips, so i can trim them right out.
Do you clarify?
Very rarely. 2 times a year with a pinch of baking soda in with pears clarifying shampoo. Followed with a hennawax, conditioner and honey mask.
How often do you wash your hair?
Depends how lazy i am, 1-3 times a week, usually it is 2 times though.
How long does it take to dry?
3 hours is enough.
Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Looks better down but i only want it down when it is freezing, my hair tickles me and it gets annoying. escpecially if it is oily it HAS to be slicked back!
What is your favourite updo?
Um....chinese buns are pretty :) I like cinnabuns and equilibrium buns, wrap buns etc though.
Bangs or no bangs?
Bangs, though i am going to grow them to my chin, just for variety, then chop them short slowly again.
Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
I wish i could have hair like Elle, but it won't happen. I love Amoretti's hair also and that is more achievable for me. But really i aim to get my hair at its best, i can't make it something it is not! :)
Do you keep a hair journal?
Yes in my blog and the little diary beside my bed.
How many hairtoys do you own?
A fair few....except many on here rival my collection! :)
What is your favourite hairtoy?
I love octopus clips for cinnabuns and towel elastics for plaits, but my owl stick and metal comb are prettiest and more hair friendly!
Brush or comb?
Comb, but when my head needs a good rub i get out the wooden cellulite brush and rub my scalp.
Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
No sirree!
Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Nope
What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Uh......a horn hair stick i think....
What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
omg, haha. Any that is it fetta, tasty, or mozerella ( i hate matured cheese)
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Well a little girl ruined her hair with hair dye nad heat styling coz her sibling said it would make her hair move better, it did for like a month, then it fried it. She is still growing out damage.....but in the not so distant future she will have that virgin hair back and those hair dye and heat styling people will be jealous of her. The end.
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
they had a funnier story then me, i don't really know them! :(

[ChocoholicBec]

LHC name: ChocoholicBec

Current hair length: It's a bit hard to tell. Waist when dry and wavy, but about to the top of the actual bones of my hips (rather than just the flab on top, hah!) when wet.

Goal hair length: Wherever it decides to stop growing, I'll be happy. I'd like it to get to at least tailbone, though.

When did you start growing your hair? I began to grow it when I was twelve (at shoulder-length), but I still got monthly/bi-monthly trims. When I was fifteen I hit "can I call this BSL?" and decided to stop getting my hair cut so often, found the LHC and cone-free, and the rest - as they say - is history!

What is your average monthly growth rate? I'm not sure, I keep forgetting to measure because it's always plaited. About a centimetre a month, I think?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not often. I'll do S&Ds when I feel my hair needs it, and (partially to get my mum to stop nagging me) get it trimmed at a salon once a year.

What supplements do you take? Biotin and multi-vits. I eat pretty healthily (disregarding my weakness for chocolate!!), and I don't really approve of taking artificial chemicals that you can get if you just follow a healthy diet.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but as I said, I do eat healthily.

Do you do scalp massages? When my hair is dry and down (after washing it; usually about 2-3 times a week), I might indulge in a scalp massage/scritch.

What is your favourite shampoo? At the moment, I am absolutely in love with Alchemy's Rosemary shampoo. It smells marvellous (I loooove rosemary), cleanses well without drying, and only has natural ingredients.

What is your favourite conditioner? Again Alchemy - Avocado and Calendula conditioner for dry hair. Since my hair's kind of fine, I wanted something that wouldn't weigh my hair down but would still be moisturising, and this stuff is perfect. It smells nice and feels very luxurious when it's on my hair. The one problem I have with it is that I love it so much that I do deep-conditioning treatments with it every now and then, and I run out of it quite quickly! However, I bought a 500mL bottle for my Big Overseas Choir Tour, and I still have a quarter of it left (which is pretty good, for me!)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Alchemy yet again - Lavender and Anthyllis Leave-In Conditioner. I can only use it on the last six inches of my hair, because it's too rich for the rest of it.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I do deep-conditioning treatments by simply leaving my ordinary conditioner in for nine minutes longer than I normally would (i.e. for ten minutes) - I don't have anything special for deep treatments.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba for my hair and face. Olive oil, but I don't use it on my hair, just on my hands and feet.

What are your favourite essential oils? I have lots, but I wouldn't use any in my hair oils.

What is your favourite product of all time? My Alchemy conditioner, I just love it. However, if we're allowed to choose things that aren't, well, products, I'd have to choose my hair-friendly hair-ties. Or my BBB. Or... well, I guess I'd have trouble deciding what three things to take on a desert island, wouldn't I? At any rate, I'd choose one of those.

What is your least favourite product of all time? I don't have one. I guess all hair products do well for at least one person, or they wouldn't be sold. However, I seriously dislike a brand at my supermarket that I bought once. I don't recall the name of the brand, but it smelled awful (I have a very strong sense of smell), made my hair feel dry, greasy, and plasticky (all at the same time!) and felt like slimy liquid plastic in my hands. I used it for about three washes before giving up in disgust and tipping it down the drain.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I never use -cones these days. I am also never going to use hair gel again, after doing ballet for seven years (age 3-10) and having to recall that helmet-head feel.

What do you like most about your hair? The colour. The shine. How soft it feels in my hands. The length.

What do you like least about your hair? The split ends and damage, especially to the last few inches of hair. I keep thinking about shaving it all off and starting over, but I don't think I ever will.

Do you colour your hair? Yes - henna.

Do you clarify? Not exactly, but once a week I wash my hair without using shampoo or conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair? Every two to three days, on average.

How long does it take to dry? It depends. As little as an hour or as long as six. If I don't do anything to dry it (e.g. holding my head upside-down in the sun), it usually takes two or three hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer the way it looks when it's down, but I love having it it a plait because it keeps it neat and out of the way.

What is your favourite updo? Don't have one - I don't usually wear my hair in proper updoes.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lots of people's. I couldn't name just one person.

Do you keep a hair journal? I used to, but not any more.

How many hairtoys do you own? A few. Lots of scrunchies and hair-ties, including some ten-year-old, non-hair-friendly ones which I don't use and should really throw out. Two hairsticks and a hairfork. A couple of hair clips.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My hair-ties and scrunchies. My wooden hairsticks with carved leaves on the end - even though I haven't managed to use them yet, I love the way they look.

Brush or comb? If I had to choose, brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not when I can avoid it.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A hair clip for a party, which I ended up not using.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: All kinds! Brie, Camenbert, cheddar, Swiss, parmesan, fetta, chevre, that hard white cheese made of goats' milk that I don't remember the name of... I especially love goats'-milk cheese. I don't like blue-veined cheese though.

To be continued... (too long for one post)

[ChocoholicBec]

Continuing...


Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I have a few.
- Once, when I was three, I decided to give myself an at-home makeover by trimming my hair. There's a photo from a year later... my fringe is still crooked, even though I'd been to the stylist to have it fixed about five times.
- I knew a girl who had strawberry-blonde, wavy hair that was so long that she could sit on it. Then I saw her again and she'd cut it right back to her shoulders. I was devastated! I said, "oh, you cut your hair," and she said, "Yes, I was getting sick of it." I remember crying into my pillow that night, even though it wasn't my own hair.
- After Year Nine school camp, Mum had to spend an hour brushing my hair to get the knots out of it. Among the many things I had stuck in it were a spider (dead), a boiled lolly (melted), some paint (dried) and a chocolate wrapper (stuck to the lolly) I think that was when I started plaiting my hair to sleep...

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Teesha's gorgeous! She has beautiful shiny hair, beautiful green-grey eyes, and is just a lovely person all-round! Plus she's an Aussie XD

[backtonature]

LHC name: Backtonature

Current hair length: about 5 inches

Goal hair length: bsl

When did you start growing your hair? April 08

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/4 to 1/2 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? not anymore

What supplements do you take? b12, biotin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? drink lots of burdock tea

Do you do scalp massages? sometimes

What is your favourite shampoo? i'm still looking

What is your favourite conditioner? i'm still trying to find one

Favourite leave-in conditioner? homemade Giovanni tbsp and 12 oz of distilled water

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Giovanni Smooth Silk Deep

What are your favourite basic oils? jojoba and shea butter

What are your favourite essential oils? rosemary

What is your favourite product of all time? Now brand shea butter

What is your least favourite product of all time? anything with SLS

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Lanolin, Mineral oil, Parabens, and SLS

What do you like most about your hair? the curls

What do you like least about your hair? it can be frizzy one day and flat the next it has a mind of its own.

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? yes avc and distilled water

How often do you wash your hair? I co wash 2x a week

How long does it take to dry? with no product 5 to 10 mins, with product up to 2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up

What is your favourite updo? a bun

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I'm still new so I'm not sure yet

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? only about 3

What is your favourite hairtoy? don't have one yet

Brush or comb? only comb for now

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? coconut cream concentrate to try

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? organic cheedar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I let my mom "trim" my hair when I was twelve and lets just say it was WAY more than a trim, I couldn't hardy pull it into a ponytail, never again.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: she's pretty

[betsala]

LHC name: betsala

Current hair length: 30.5 (on me this falls somewhere between BSL and waist)

Goal hair length: classic (for now)

When did you start growing your hair? four years-ish

What is your average monthly growth rate? .5 inch last month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? i last trimmed it two months ago, but i think i will let it go for a while

What supplements do you take? one-a-day vitamin, flax oil, biotin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? see above

Do you do scalp massages? only for fun

What is your favourite shampoo? suave clarifying

What is your favourite conditioner? mane and tail

Favourite leave-in conditioner? none at the moment

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? none at the moment

What are your favourite basic oils? jojba (that's my first so far, but i do like it)

What are your favourite essential oils? i don't know

What is your favourite product of all time? haven't found it yet

What is your least favourite product of all time? loreal vive- dried me out, it was just wrong for me

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) i don't think that i would ever use a chemical dye. i like my natural color and i would be afraid of messing it up.

What do you like most about your hair? the color- i'm a natural redhead. my hair has a wide range of variety in its color - dark brown, auburn, red, strawberry and blonde, and even some white!

What do you like least about your hair? i feel like it is thin and stringy.

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? with shampoo

How often do you wash your hair? twice per week

How long does it take to dry? two to three hours, if i have the patience to leave it down

Do you prefer you hair up or down? in my mind i prefer my hair down, but in reality i think it looks better up.

What is your favourite updo? in terms of updos i can do i guess two fishbone braids wrapped around my head, but i would love to do a rope braid bun, a gibson tuck, so many styles that i have seen here.

Bangs or no bangs? i have cut bangs so many times and always regretted it!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? too many people to list

Do you keep a hair journal? not yet, but i plan on starting.

How many hairtoys do you own? 4 (not including plastic clips)

What is your favourite hairtoy? my new ficarre, but for years it was my wooden four-pronged comb.

Brush or comb? comb since i joined lhc. before then i was a violent brush weilder.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? ficarre

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: haloumi

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: braid in a dirty diaper. the end. yuck.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: ChocoholicBec is interested in chocolate, drawing, reading, history and watching dr.who (among other things) - she obviously has excellent taste!

[Cinnamon.locks]

LHC name: Cinnamon Locks

Current hair length: 27 Inches.

Goal hair length: 45 Inches or longer, depends on terminal length.

When did you start growing your hair? since birth. last cut was July 2007, have not cut my hair ever since. although due to knots there has been some breakage leaving some layers.

What is your average monthly growth rate? about half an inch since last cut.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? used to trim every 3 months, but have not trimmed since July 2007.

What supplements do you take? started taking hair vits. in May.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? none

Do you do scalp massages? just brusing with BBB twice a day.

What is your favourite shampoo? Suave Aloe and Waterlilly.

What is your favourite conditioner? Love Suave's Coconut condish and also love Suave's Proffesionals humectant condish. both are great.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I use a mix of aloe vera gel, suave coconut condish, jazmine EO and water as leave in.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Snowy's SMT and Loreal's Deep moisture treatment.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut and sweet almond oil, besides EVOO.

What are your favourite essential oils? Jojoba, Almond and Coconut.

What is your favourite product of all time? IC olive oil treatment oil.

What is your least favourite product of all time? An italian treatment condish that caused snarls so bad i had to rip the knots out.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Honey, egg.

What do you like most about your hair? The color burnished copper.

What do you like least about your hair? How fine it is, i would like my hair to be thicker and curlier.

Do you colour your hair? sometimes with henna.

Do you clarify? every month.

How often do you wash your hair? between once a week and twice a month.

How long does it take to dry? about 45 minutes to an hour. depending on weather.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? right now in a braid, but i would like to be able to wear it down often if it was not so flyaway and sensitive.

What is your favourite updo? braid and usual knot.

Bangs or no bangs? growing out bangs from 4 years ago.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lady Godiva, Isilme, Daydreamer, Tres sleek, redcelticcurls, Flaxen, Dancing Barefoot, Angelic, Nightshade, Amoretti.

Do you keep a hair journal? yes.

How many hairtoys do you own? 7

What is your favourite hairtoy? black hairsticks

Brush or comb? brush when dry, comb when wet to undo knots.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? suave's proffesionals humectant condish.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: none i can remember right now.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Chocoholic is cool.

[FlowerHair]

LHC name: FlowerHair

Current hair length: Hip length.

Goal hair length: My ultimate goal is Classic Length, but the first goal is Tailbone...

When did you start growing your hair? Maybe 7-8 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? It grows very slowly. I don't even measure every month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Maybe once or twice a year.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but I do eat 500 grammes fruit and vegetables daily and a balanced healthy diet.

Do you do scalp massages? I ought to do them more, but it only happens once in a while.

What is your favourite shampoo? I'l use any moisturizing shampoo, but I mostly conditioner wash.

What is your favourite conditioner? Right now, Sunsilk.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use a leave-in conditioner, but I use a hair cream called Africa's Best Carrot Oil Cream. I put it in my hair after I have rinsed out the conditioner.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't deep condition... :o

What are your favourite basic oils? I'll use olive oil, jojoba oil once in a while.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use essential oils.

What is your favourite product of all time? Any type of moisturizing conditioner! If worst came to worst, that's all I really need...

What is your least favourite product of all time? A product for black hair called Pink Oil.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not really...

What do you like most about your hair? The length and thickness, the texture. :)

What do you like least about your hair? Nothing, anymore.

Do you colour your hair? Yes, I have lots of gray, so I use a semi-permanent color once every 2 months (only the new growth).

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week, approximately.

How long does it take to dry? Hours! It can take up to 12 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, but I try to wear it up sometimes for the health of my hair.

What is your favourite updo? A simple twist/bun like the one in my avatar.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs for extra-curly hair :D

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I haven't been here long enough to see everyone's hair...

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Many!! But I mostly only use a regular ponytail holder.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Pony tail holder, hair combs.

Brush or comb? None! I only finger comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? mmm....conditioner! :D

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif Swedish V&#228;sterbotten

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My hair was on fire once when I was a child :D I leaned over a candle, but luckily my father saw it and ran with me to the bathroom and put out the fire. LOL I had a "crater" in my little fro for a while.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love the spice Cinnamon. That's a nice name!

[Sarahmoon]

LHC name: Sarahmoon

Current hair length: Hip +

Goal hair length: Classic

When did you start growing your hair? I am not sure :?

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Currently not. I should go to the hairdresser some time again (yes, already saying that for several months now)

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? When I wash my hair I guess.

What is your favourite shampoo? I am quite satisfied with andrélon

What is your favourite conditioner? Neobio fruit conditioner seems to work well.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use that.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Does eggs count?

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba. But I never tried coconut.

What are your favourite essential oils? I like orange, pine and lavender for the smell.

What is your favourite product of all time? Jojoba oil and vinegar. I like it when you see the difference after the first use already.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Neobio shampoo. My hair was still greasy after use :(

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Bleaching products :shudder:

What do you like most about your hair? The length, and colour depending on my mood, and it detangles quite easily.

What do you like least about your hair? It only needs a little wind to look like I didn't comb it.

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? About twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? About 3 - 4 hours. Often longer because I have to braid or bun it to go out.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like the variation.

What is your favourite updo? Currently rope braid bun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs. Needs to be cut too often.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Eresh's among many others.

Do you keep a hair journal? I try, but I forget to write

How many hairtoys do you own? Not so much (and don't feel like counting)

What is your favourite hairtoy? Some beak clip and just normal hair elastics/ties/whatever they're called in English

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Noooo :tmi:

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Eggs :lol:

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Cheese is :puke: in my opinion. I like it best when others are eating the kind that doesn't smell so strong.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Ehm... can't think of anything now :shrug:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love your hair colour!

[Lillian]

LHC name: Lillian

Current hair length: 44 inches

Goal hair length: Classic was my original goal, now I am 2 inches past and I'm not sure where I am going! Just longer, I guess...

When did you start growing your hair? April 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? Half-an-inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, I self-trim once a month

What supplements do you take? None for my hair

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Not really, but I do run my fingers over my scalp at the end of the day when I take down my updo

What is your favourite shampoo? Klorane Gentle Oat Milk shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Biolage Conditioning Balm

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use a leave-in conditioner

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Heavy oiling with coconut oil once a week

What are your favourite basic oils? Unrefined coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't really use any for my hair, but I like the smell of Jasmine, and occasionally I use Lavender in my mister

What is your favourite product of all time? Unrefined coconut oil

What is your least favourite product of all time? I haven't had any product-related hair disasters as such, so I don't really have an answer for this

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Harsh sulfates, silicones, dye, heat, all the usual suspects...

What do you like most about your hair? The shine and colour

What do you like least about your hair? It's very fine, and needs very gentle care

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Not as such, but I wash with SLES shampoo twice a week, so I don't need to

How often do you wash your hair? 3 times a week (2 shampoo and conditioner, 1 CO)

How long does it take to dry? All night (I wash in the evening), plus a bit of the morning

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I think I look better with it down, but I prefer it up

What is your favourite updo? A cinabun with my 60th Street 3 prong fork

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lots of people here are an inspiration to me to keep taking care of, and appreciating, my own hair

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? 15 :roll:

What is your favourite hairtoy? 60th Street 3 prong Aqua hairfork

Brush or comb? Kent 10T comb, with occaisional BBBing

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? 5 inch Quattro Starlights

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Comte

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't have one :o

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Hair twin!:D

[winter]

LHC name: Winter

Current hair length: 43-44 inches, haven't measured in a while.

Goal hair length: Knee, but when (if?) I get there you never know what happens..

When did you start growing your hair? I have always wanted to have long hair, but it was when I joined LHC that I really started putting some effort in to it.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Half-an-inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every six months, 1-2 inches to fatten up my ends.

What supplements do you take? A hair vitaming with lots of silica and Biotin, and also a mulit-vitamin for vegetarians. I plan on trying MSM and kelp as well.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but I try to eat healthy.

Do you do scalp massages? Not in the sense, but I like to rub my scalp a few times a day.

What is your favourite shampoo? LUSH Squeaky green

What is your favourite conditioner? TIGI Moisture Maniac

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I use my regular cond as a leave-in as well.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I only use my cond, since my hair don't like oil anymore.

What are your favourite basic oils? I used to use cocnut and jojoba, but my hair gets crunchy from them now.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use EO.

What is your favourite product of all time? Moisture Maniac. My hair LOVES it.

What is your least favourite product of all time? I tried natural washing once, made me shed.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Cones, and SLS.

What do you like most about your hair? The shine and colour.

What do you like least about your hair? It's so thin! I have thick hair-envy.

Do you colour your hair? Yes, I henna.

Do you clarify? No, but my 'poo contains SCS so I don't really need to.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week with 'poo and cond. Sometimes I WO in between.

How long does it take to dry? A few hours, I haven't really kept track.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I looks nicer down, but I keep it up tp keep out of the way.

What is your favourite updo? Figure 8 held with a Ficcare.

Bangs or no bangs? My bangs are shorter than the rest, but not much.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I have many people here that inspire me.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? About ten, plus some that I can't find anymore.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I mostly use my Ficcares because they are easy to use, but I love my butterfly stick the most, I guess.

Brush or comb? Comd, with a smooth horn comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Butterfly stick.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Halloumi.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Have none, sorry.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I wish I had your thickness.

[KittyCat]

LHC name: KittyCat

Current hair length:Between shoulders and APL

Goal hair length:BrastrapLength

When did you start growing your hair? October 2004

What is your average monthly growth rate?My hair grows slowly

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?Only S&D ...sometimes

What supplements do you take?None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but I try to eat lots of vegetables.

Do you do scalp massages? No.

What is your favourite shampoo? Lavera Almond shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner?The Body Shop conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner?I don't use leave ins

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?I have none.

What are your favourite basic oils?Almond oil

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender, Rose

What is your favourite product of all time?Conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time?Mousse

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don't like paraffinum liquidum.

What do you like most about your hair?The structure

What do you like least about your hair?Sometimes the shrinkage, but I have my methods.

Do you colour your hair? I sometimes henna

Do you clarify?Never

How often do you wash your hair?I shampoo once or twice a week. I co every second or third day

How long does it take to dry? 1 hour

Do you prefer you hair up or down?Down

What is your favourite updo?A Bun

Bangs or no bangs?I have them and I like 'em.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I love Midnitecurls hair.

Do you keep a hair journal?Yes

How many hairtoys do you own?A ficcare, a hairfork, hair sticks,clips

What is your favourite hairtoy?Clip

Brush or comb?Wide-toothed-comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?I flatiron about once or twice a year. Sometimes I diffuse.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?Herbal Essences conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gorgonzola, Mozarella

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Winter, your hair is soo shiny in your avatar.

[talula_fairie]

LHC name: talula_fairie

Current hair length: 3 inches

Goal hair length: waist (about 30 inches)

When did you start growing your hair? Well, it's sort of been a project to stop coloring it. So I had to keep cutting it until all the dyed stuff was cut off. I started this in November.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2" or more

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? every 5-8 weeks

What supplements do you take? none atm

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? Dr. Hauschka (for normal hair)

What is your favourite conditioner? Dr. Hauschka

Favourite leave-in conditioner? EO Products Lavender Conditioner

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't deep condition at this length

What are your favourite basic oils? I don't use oils on my hair (yet...)

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender, Patchouli, Tea Tree Oil, Ylang Ylang, Sweet Orange. Though I probably would not use Tea Tree on my hair.

What is your favourite product of all time? Dr. Hauschka Macadamia and Orange shampoo.

What is your least favourite product of all time? anything Herbal Essences

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) My hair does NOT like silicone. At all.

What do you like most about your hair? Very thick, lots of body.

What do you like least about your hair? That it takes forever to dry when it's long and feels really heavy/hurts my scalp when it's long and I'm wearing it up.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore.

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? Daily.

How long does it take to dry? about a half hour (though it's more like 6+ hours when it's long)

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? French twist or bun.

Bangs or no bangs? Either. I have bangs atm, but I've been sweeping them to the side lately.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Ladystar. She has similar hair to mine and hers looks awesome.

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Uh, I have a brush. And a blowdryer. And a clip leftover from when it was long. And like, one thing of styling wax.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I don't really have a favorite.

Brush or comb? Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Yes, I blow dry. I'm trying to stop!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Shampoo.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I think the most shocking was when I dyed it black and tried to go blonde from there....

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I like her funny icon.

[Saoirse]

I am bored, and procrastinating, so I will go for it!

LHC name: Saoirse, Irish Gaelic, pronounced "Seer-sha," meaning freedom.

Current hair length: Mid-thigh. Approximately 50".

Goal hair length: Classic :bigeyes:. But it would seem that I am pretty close to having knee-length hair.

When did you start growing your hair? Birth?
I have always had some kind of semi-conscious inclination toward long hair and I decided to stop cutting it circa 2002, when it was around shoulder-length. (I was also a bit shorter then...) In 2005, it was nearly hip-length, but my policy of neglect had left it... neglected. My hair capabilities were limited to a basic braid and a messy updo, I owned no special tools for it, and I felt helplessly confronted by what was quickly demanding some special attention. So I spent a few afternoons googling long hair and eventually ended up at LHC -- which is how I started cultivating hair consciousness :wink:.

What is your average monthly growth rate? About half an inch; more in the springtime.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I trim my hair maybe twice or thrice a year.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Tunnock's caramel wafers, endlessly quantities of tea, miso soup, seafood, organic cheese, strawberries, plums, bubble tea, spinach, SUSHI, ginger, frozen green grapes, angelhair pasta ... My hair likes all of the above. :D

Do you do scalp massages? Absentmindedly, for pleasure.

What is your favourite shampoo? I've used Burt's Bees Grapefruit & Sugarbeet for the last 8 months and it works pretty well! I am not very into product experimentation, though.

What is your favourite conditioner? Beauty Without Cruelty daily conditioner smells very nice, but again, I am not that into products.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't have one.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT!

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, definitely.

What are your favourite essential oils? For hair? Rose...

What is your favourite product of all time? Eh.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Eh.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don't use cones ... um, I don't remember why I don't use cones. I don't remember the last time I used them. I pretty much buy all my hair products at natural health food stores, because I enjoy them more and it is a habit I have gotten into.

What do you like most about your hair? A lot. I like how it smells... that's probably my favourite thing about it. I like its softness, its shine, its length, its ability to grow pretty steadily no matter how much or how little attention I pay to it. I like its natural variations in colour.

What do you like least about your hair? I don't like finding shed hairs everywhere! A little extra thickness would be nice but I'm okay with what I have now. Sometimes this length is too extreme and I wish it were shorter.

Do you colour your hair? I henna'd once, a few years ago. But not since then.

Do you clarify? No, I am lazy.

How often do you wash your hair? About every four days.

How long does it take to dry? I shower at night and it is usually dry upon waking.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Obviously it is most beautiful down. However, wearing it that way sometimes becomes an extreme sport. I appreciate the practicality of updos.

What is your favourite updo? I wear a log roll most often. I wear something that shortens the length to about hip pretty frequently, too.

Bangs or no bangs? Fringe! Long.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? My hair is more into being itself.

Do you keep a hair journal? I used to.

How many hairtoys do you own? Too many, but at the same time, not enough.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Ficcares are great. Also, a Baerreis Plain and Simple fork which has gotten smoother, suppler and lovelier with years of use.

Brush or comb? Comb -- horn, retrieved from Tibet by close friend.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Shampoo and conditioner, five months ago!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif One can't choose favourites :D

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My hair was recently an accessory to the age-old university prank, involving students, lots of alcohol and tragedy: someone had fallen asleep at the table, so naturally, er, shaving foam just ended up on his hand and the tassel of my braid just happened to become intimately acquainted with his face -- WHOOPS! :bigeyes:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Cool camera. :wink:

[Garnet66]

LHC name: Garnet66

Current hair length: Only 2 inches. I recently hacked off what little I had.

Goal hair length: 26 inches, BSL on me.

When did you start growing your hair? Three years ago with no success, yet.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/4 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Don't trim. Just major haircuts.

What supplements do you take? MSM, Biotin, One a day, Evening Primrose Oil, Flaxseed Oil.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Just a 15g protein shake daily. and I try to eat a banana daily too.

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Anything that smells good.

What is your favourite conditioner? Same as above

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? EVOO

What are your favourite essential oils? Don't have one right now.

What is your favourite product of all time? SMT

What is your least favourite product of all time? Pantene

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) No

What do you like most about your hair? The shine

What do you like least about your hair? the shortness

Do you colour your hair? I henna occasionaly

Do you clarify? No, but I should

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day

How long does it take to dry? Two hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up

What is your favourite updo? Figure 8

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Spidermom's

Do you keep a hair journal? No, but I post in my blog once in a while.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not many. What I do have are things I hope to wear in the future.

What is your favourite hairtoy? This is gonna be totally silly but my fave is my sock bun insert. I can't wait to do a sock bun again.

Brush or comb? Brush. I hope to get a Denman eventually.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I sometimes make crocheted scrunchies.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Five headbands, on Monday.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Provolone

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: None

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love the siggy pic

[cassie_g]

LHC name: cassie_g

Current hair length: 36” maybe a smidge past that. Hip length.

Goal hair length: longer. Knee would be nice but seeing what terminal is sounds fun too.

When did you start growing your hair? June 9, 2004 – that was the last hair cut I go and decided that I was going to grow it out.

What is your average monthly growth rate? About 0.6”

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Never

What supplements do you take? I don’t take any.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope

Do you do scalp massages? Nope

What is your favourite shampoo? Dove Moisturizing what ever the rest of the name is.

What is your favourite conditioner? Dove Moisturizing what ever the rest of the name is.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don’t use one.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don’t have one.

What are your favourite basic oils? Don’t use any.

What are your favourite essential oils? Don’t use any.

What is your favourite product of all time? Shampoo?? I don’t really have a favorite product.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Again don’t have one.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Perm solution

What do you like most about your hair? It’s long enough to be doing some fun hair dos.

What do you like least about your hair? It’s not long enough to do some of the fun hair dos.

Do you colour your hair? Not recently

Do you clarify? Nope

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week.

How long does it take to dry? Anywhere from 6 hours to 2 days.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up.

What is your favourite updo? The Chinese bun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla, Countess DeJager, Wonderlywroughte, Igor

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Not nearly enough

What is your favourite hairtoy? A ponytail holder

Brush or comb? Both

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Deepfried

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don’t have one.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love your hair color Garnet.

[LilyMunster]

I want to answer this and then compare it to the old one or ones I've done here before. For curiousity sake.


LHC name: LilyMunster

Current hair length: 36

Goal hair length: floor

When did you start growing your hair? w proper care: Jan 06

What is your average monthly growth rate? half inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? just racers, once or twice a year

What supplements do you take? GNC, biotin, msm, silica, panothic acid

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? soy powder

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? Aubrey Organic

What is your favourite conditioner? Elusense

Favourite leave-in conditioner? anything JessiCurl

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Ojon RT

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut, shea, jojoba, monoi

What are your favourite essential oils? rosewood, clarysage, lemongrass

What is your favourite product of all time? Too Shea

What is your least favourite product of all time? suave

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats) food

What do you like most about your hair? thick and soft

What do you like least about your hair? slow growth, taper

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? yes

How often do you wash your hair? every 3rd day, daily if hot weather

How long does it take to dry? 12 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? both

What is your favourite updo? french twist

Bangs or no bangs? no

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? the best mine can be

Do you keep a hair journal? yes

How many hairtoys do you own? over Alot

What is your favourite hairtoy? ficcare max Large

Brush or comb? horn comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? for funerals

Do you make/sell any hair care products? make shea/coconut whip

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? mapleTwist hair stix

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My auntie Olivia has hair to the floor which I have always loved. Same texture.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: pretty name
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[Alethia]

LHC name: Alethia

Current hair length: 43 inches

Goal hair length: Terminal - getting there soon I think

When did you start growing your hair? Had it long for ages, due to laziness, but finding LHC made me appreciate my long hair more, and view it as something special.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2", though this is more obvious in the postnatal mantle growing since I had my son 4 years ago. Some of it is past my shoulders, but there's a shorter "layer" which is stuff growing in since vicious combings after my DD brought nits home......

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? About once a year, some S&D between

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? Revlon Flex, but I have to change after using one bottle because it ceases to have a thickening effect after a while

What is your favourite conditioner? Don't have one. I chop and change, and sometimes just do ACV with light oiling

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Rarely use, and if I did, I would make one up, probably homemade mayo based. Hair likes protein.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut for light use, jojoba for heavier treatment

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender, Mandarin, Tea Tree Oil, sandalwood, geranium, clary sage.

What is your favourite product of all time? Don't have one

What is your least favourite product of all time? Garnier Fructis conditioner for dry hair left my hair feeling really weird - caked and plasticky. Yuck!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Peroxide, or organophosphate-based headlice treatments

What do you like most about your hair? It's long and dries quickly in warm weather

What do you like least about your hair? That it's so thin. I would love to have more volume

Do you colour your hair? Recently tried henndigo, but only to see if I could get a realistic shade with it for my mum. It turned out really well, but I'm not sure I'll repeat it. It's close to my own colour at the roots, so it'll look OK growing out, especially when it starts to fade.

Do you clarify? Only did this before my henndigo treatment, but my hair's been a lot shinier since. Think I may do this once a month or two.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week

How long does it take to dry? Mostly dry by morning - I wash my hair at night and spread it over a towel on my pillow

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Looks cool when it's down, but more practical when up because of work and kids

What is your favourite updo? Infinity bun at the mo

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I love Dianyla's hair, but it's never going to happen in this lifetime, LOL!

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? 8 hairsticks, bobby pins, updo pins, chignon pins, claw clips, ponytail flip thingy, thing with two combs and three scrunchies threaded between them, hair scroos, various cute hair clips with wooden parrots, fish, and one with a straw boater hat on. There are more, but I can't remember them all. I have amassed these since my teens, so I'm not really a "Hairtoy ho'"

What is your favourite hairtoy? Hairsticks!! All the way.

Brush or comb? I love to brush my hair, but I am trying to stick to wide toothed combing at the moment because I shed less then.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I maybe blow dry about once or twice a year. If I need curl, I do it with rags or curlers and styling spray.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I made my own shampoo bar, and will make deep conditioning treatments when I need them

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Luscious Long conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Capricorn - like brie but made from goat's milk. Yum!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I had waist length hair at 16, and went to a hairdresser. I was the only customer there, and she had all these trainees round her. She cut my hair just below the shoulders at the back, when I'd told her I only wanted a trim. She then cut two chunky bits at the sides at about cheek length. Then she permed it and it was ghastly. I cried so hard when I got home. I've been a bit hairdresser shy since, but I know they're not all like that.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I like that her aspirations are about herself, not pie in the sky like mine. :)

[daydreamer]

LHC name: daydreamer

Current hair length: Bottom of bra strap

Goal hair length: Tailbone or possibly classic... we'll see when I get there

When did you start growing your hair? Consciously about 10 months ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? About a half-inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not really... I'm trying to at least get to waist first before I do any evening up. I would like an even hemline.

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Once in awhile, my hair gets greasy very fast if I mess with my scalp or brush too much.

What is your favourite shampoo? At the moment it's Nature's Gate Awapuhii shampoo. Conewise, it would be John Frieda Brilliant Brunette.

What is your favourite conditioner? I like Nature's Gate Awapuhii and VO5 Tea Therapy Chamomile.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use it, too heavy for me.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Snowy's Moisture Treatment does wonders!

What are your favourite basic oils? My hair does not like oils, but it does like shea butter on the ends.

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't know that I have one. Haven't found anything that stellar yet. :)

What is your least favourite product of all time? Aussie Mega products -- turns my hair to brittle straw! And Garnier Fructis, which makes it a huge, waxy greasy mess.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Bleach

What do you like most about your hair? I like its silky smooth texture and that it is shiny.

What do you like least about your hair? It is very fine, so looks thin.

Do you colour your hair? I used to quite often, but I don't anymore and don't want to in the future.

Do you clarify? Yes, sometimes with VO5 Kiwi & Lime clarifying shampoo/conditioner

How often do you wash your hair? Every day. Wish I didn't have to but I have had no luck trying to get it to go longer without being intolerably greasy and scalp nastiness.

How long does it take to dry? About 2 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Both :)

What is your favourite updo? I like wearing a single braid over the shoulder most days. I also really like infinity buns.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs -- had them my entire childhood and I think they look funky on me.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Hard to choose! ;) I sure envy those glorious, giant shiny buns like harpgal's though!

Do you keep a hair journal? I did at the old LHC but it's missing now.... trying to start over with a blog.

How many hairtoys do you own? I have a lot of stuff from before I learned what was good for hair... so really not all that many now that are hair safe. Just nylon elastics, some sticks, forks, and barrettes.

What is your favourite hairtoy? A hair stick!! I never used them or really knew about them before LHC, but they rock.

Brush or comb? Mostly combs; I have three horn combs in varying degrees of wide/fine tooth. Also I have a boar bristle brush that I use sometimes on the length. Or on my cat. ;)

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope, not anymore. I've banished them!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Probably Nature's Gate Aloe conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don't eat cheese, I'm allergic. How about some nutritional yeast instead!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: When I was in my teens I once tried to highlight my own hair. It came with a little brush rather than a cap with hooks, so I was supposed to paint it on. Well, it turned out like leopard spots!! It was so awful I had to go to the store the same night and get super blonde dye to hide the mess. I still have a little cartoon I drew of the incident at the time, heheh.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: A very pretty username, I wonder if it is her real name or what it means!

[Isilya]

LHC name: Isilya

Current hair length: 30.5 in

Goal hair length: 39 in (TBL)

When did you start growing your hair? 2 and a half years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.6 in, I think

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every 4 to 6 months I get a 0.5 - 1 in trim

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Only in the shower

What is your favourite shampoo? Ultra Doux with chamomile and flower honey for blonde hair

What is your favourite conditioner? UD with chamomile and flower honey for blonde hair

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don’t use any

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? Shea and EVOO

What are your favourite essential oils? I don’t use any

What is your favourite product of all time? UD hair mask with nut oil and peach leaves

What is your least favourite product of all time? No idea

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Fruit and eggs

What do you like most about your hair? The colour

What do you like least about your hair? It takes ages to dry when I damp bun it

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Yes, whenever my hair needs it

How often do you wash your hair? I CWC twice a week

How long does it take to dry? 3 to 4 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up, it gets in my face when it’s down

What is your favourite updo? Woven bun

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Any LHC-er with healthy, shiny and soft hair

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? 25

What is your favourite hairtoy? A hairfork

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A pair of purple hairsticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don’t like cheese

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My former pet (chipmunk) was once stuffing my hair (still attached to my head) in her mouth, so she could carry it to her cage and make a nest out of it

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I really like your profile pic (is it Alice in Wonderland?)

ETA: uhum, I see you have a new profile pic now :) (I filled this in yesterday and copied it here)

[ladystar]

LHC name: LadyStar

Current hair length: A little below BSL (26")

Goal hair length: 36" (Classic)

When did you start growing your hair? About 1yr and a half

What is your average monthly growth rate? Not really sure

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? 3 to 6 months I try to go longer

What supplements do you take? Shen Min

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Lots of protein

Do you do scalp massages? Yes when I remember

What is your favorite shampoo? Oil Therapy

What is your favorite conditioner? Matrix "Sleek look"

Favorite leave-in conditioner? Coconut Oil

Favorite deep conditioner or treatment? Coconut Milk

What are your favorite basic oils? Coconut Oil, Almond Oil

What are your favorite essential oils? ???

What is your favorite product of all time? Can I say Coconut oil again? lol

What is your least favorite product of all time? Anything with Mineral oil in it

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Garlic

What do you like most about your hair? The thickness

What do you like least about your hair? Sometimes the waves

Do you color your hair? I use to growing it out

Do you clarify? Sometimes rarely

How often do you wash your hair? Once a wk, at times twice

How long does it take to dry? About 3 to 4 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Depends on what I am doing and were i am at

What is your favorite up do? Braided Bun

Bangs or no bangs? No Bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Aisha

Do you keep a hair journal? I try to

How many hair toys do you own? About 10

What is your favorite hair toy? A Clip

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blow dryer etc? Not any more

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Yes Henna on EBay

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A hair band for a wedding

What’s your favorite kind of cheese? Any I lovvvveeee Cheese

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Cant think of any right now. lol
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love her hair and up dos.

[happylynngilmer]

LHC name: happylynngilmer

Current hair length: 30in

Goal hair length: 35in

When did you start growing your hair? Pretty much since sophomore year in high school, but I cut it back to BLS last July, and since have been growing to Tailbone.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Nearly an inch currently.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I Search & Destroy about once a month, and every 6 months get a trim.

What supplements do you take? Daily I take 3 Gummy Bear Vitamins, Biotin, Vit C, Iron, Calcium/Mag/Zinc.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat pretty healthy in general, nothing for hair specifically.

Do you do scalp massages? Yep-everytime I use my Apple Cider Yarrow Sage rinse, which is every wash.

What is your favourite shampoo? Nexxus Therappe

What is your favourite conditioner? Healthy Sexy Hair Pumpken Masque. (I use this as a conditioner)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I use shea butter as a leave-in.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, sometimes coconut.

What are your favourite essential oils? Clary Sage

What is your favourite product of all time? Healthy Sexy Hair Pumpken Masque

What is your least favourite product of all time? Head and Shoulders.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) beer, mayonaise or eggs

What do you like most about your hair? The chocolate color, hence her name, Seaclaid.

What do you like least about your hair? The grays growing in like to poke straight up!

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore.

Do you clarify? I use sulfates, so I guess.

How often do you wash your hair? I S&C twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? Air dried-4 hours. In a bun or braid, all stinking night.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Both, but updos look more professional so I wear them a lot at work, and seaclaid is down other times.

What is your favourite updo? Celtic knot.

Bangs or no bangs? I'm a banger again! WoOt!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I can't decide!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yep

How many hairtoys do you own? I counted the other day and can't remember. About 10.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Small flexi8

Brush or comb? Both.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? RARELY, but I do own a hot iron.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make them for myself, yes. Never considered selling my hair rinse or leave-in…*gets idea*

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? More yarrow hydrolate

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Colby Jack!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't think I do, honestly.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: You make me want to Henna!

[eternallyverdan]

LHC name: eternallyverdan

Current hair length: Just short of classic.

Goal hair length: Knee length.

When did you start growing your hair? I've never actually cut it.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I've no idea, but it's been growing more quickly now that I use a water softener.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No.

What supplements do you take? Nothing, I've always thought supplements were a little scary (no offense to those who use them).

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not for my hair in particular, but I'm a vegetarian.

Do you do scalp massages? No.

What is your favourite shampoo? John Frieda's Brillante Brunette.

What is your favourite conditioner? Rene Furterer Karite'.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use one.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't use those either.

What are your favourite basic oils? Or these.

What are your favourite essential oils? Or these.

What is your favourite product of all time? My Rene Furterer conditioner-- it leaves my hair softer and shinier than anything else!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Pantene-- your hair looks great for a few months and then turns to crap. I think it took me almost 2 months to get all of the crap out of my hair.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not really.

What do you like most about your hair? The texture, because it's nice and wavy and thick

What do you like least about your hair? It's prone to flyaways, and I look like I'm going gray.

Do you colour your hair? No.

Do you clarify? Yes, about once a month.

How often do you wash your hair? Every 3 days or so.

How long does it take to dry? About 2 hours in the sun, all night if I was right before bed.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, if I don't have to do anything too physical. I've had my long hair for such a long time that it's natural to always have it floating around!

What is your favourite updo? French Twist.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don't know yet, I haven't been here for very long, but everyone here has gorgeous hair!

Do you keep a hair journal? No. What do you put in a hair journal anyway?

How many hairtoys do you own? I don't really have anything too fun except...

What is your favourite hairtoy? My short bobbed wig! It's hilarious when I'm around people who have never seen me with short hair!

Brush or comb? Brush: A Scunci All-natural boar bristle/nylon mix.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Only for very special occasions (1-2 times a year).

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Jojoba oil, just to try something new.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Probably Comte, though I won't turn down a good Pont-Eveque if it's offered

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: You would think that after 23 years of long hair I'd have a really good story, but I don't really have anything exciting.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: That's an absolutely lovely dress that you're wearing in your sig-pic.

[Florida Mom]

LHC name: Florida Mom

Current hair length: past BSL 26 1/4"

Goal hair length: terminal

When did you start growing your hair? About two years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? IDK

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once a year + S&D

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no, should I be?

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favorite shampoo?

What is your favorite conditioner?

Favorite leave-in conditioner?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?

What are your favourite basic oils?

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time?

What is your least favourite product of all time?

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)

What do you like most about your hair? the waves and thickness

What do you like least about your hair? messiness/ frizzies

Do you color your hair? yes, but now it is matched to natural and will continue to go natural

Do you clarify? no - not sure what that is - the silly newbie that I am

How often do you wash your hair? shampoo, once a week, condition 3X week

How long does it take to dry? few hours - I damp bun so not really sure

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up

What is your favourite updo? braided double bun with braids on sides

Bangs or no bangs? yes bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? one pair of hair sticks, and scrunchies and bobby pins

What is your favourite hairtoy? sticks

Brush or comb? brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? blowdry bangs for literally 5 seconds.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? my hair sticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: LOL brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Back in the 80s I had my hair permed.... it burned and I told the hairdresser where, several times, crying from pain. I was a teenager; she didnt believe me. When she was done I lost a two inch patch at the top of my head.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: beautiful hair and cool username!

[Saranne772]

LHC name:
Saranne772
Current hair length:
38 Inches
Goal hair length:
50 Inches (KNEE)
When did you start growing your hair?
When I was 9- my mother chopped it back to APL
What is your average monthly growth rate?
currently 1 inch
Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
I dont trim currently
What supplements do you take?
Biotin, hair vit, mangenese and something else
Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Not currently
Do you do scalp massages?
When I remember;)
What is your favourite shampoo?
Looking for a good one currently
What is your favourite conditioner?
See above
Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Dont like leave-in
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Looing for one
What are your favourite basic oils?
Coconut
What are your favourite essential oils?
Lavender
What is your favourite product of all time?
Dont have one
What is your least favourite product of all time?
Most all
Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Cones when I find a conefree condish
What do you like most about your hair?
Thickness
What do you like least about your hair?
Thickness
Do you colour your hair?
No
Do you clarify?
Yes
How often do you wash your hair?
one every 1.5 weeks
How long does it take to dry?
2-3 hours
Do you prefer you hair up or down?
depends where
What is your favourite updo?
Log roll
Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs
Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Lady Godiva's
Do you keep a hair journal?
Sort of
How many hairtoys do you own?
I cant remember without looking
What is your favourite hairtoy?
My hair sticks
Brush or comb?
Both
Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
No never
Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Dont make but I do have some to sell
What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
shamp and condish
What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
White stilton and apricot
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Im too tired to think LOL
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I dont know her

[Buddaphlyy]

LHC name:
Buddaphlyy

Current hair length:
Above SL

Goal hair length:
Hip Length Stretched

When did you start growing your hair?
May 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate?
1/3 inch per month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Yes, about once every 18 months

What supplements do you take?
None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Nope

Do you do scalp massages?
Occasionally around my hairline

What is your favourite shampoo?
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration

What is your favourite conditioner?
Suave Professional Humectant

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Elasta QP Mango Butter

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Queen Helene Cholesterol

What are your favourite basic oils?
Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil

What are your favourite essential oils?
What are these?

What is your favourite product of all time?
V05 Moisture Milks Strawberries and Cream

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Clairol Natural Instinct's Shine Happy

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Baby food (the banana thing just sounds crazy)

What do you like most about your hair?
The versatility. I can go from afro to straight and back in the course of one day if I want

What do you like least about your hair?
The color. Black is so drab

Do you colour your hair?
No, but perhaps I should

Do you clarify?
Yes, as needed

How often do you wash your hair?
Every 2-3 days.

How long does it take to dry?
About half a day

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Neither, my hair is worn "out"

What is your favourite updo?
Does a French braid count?

Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Mine, only better

Do you keep a hair journal?
Yes, thought not as faithfully as I used to

How many hairtoys do you own?
Don't know, don't count

What is your favourite hairtoy?
Claw clips

Brush or comb?
Comb, Jilbere my dear

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Sometimes

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Make my own for me

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
2 bottles of conditioner and some hair ties

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
American

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
I used to get a blong streak in the middle of my head every summer

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Her skirt in her avatar is really pretty

[mira-chan]

I filled this out in the archive when My hair was tailbone, so I'll update it. :)

LHC name:
mira-chan

Current hair length:
Maintaining at 45.5", thigh length/ golden ration length.

Goal hair length:
At it. Thickening ends now. May grow longer later.

When did you start growing your hair?
6 years old, had waist length to almost tailbone length until 5 and a half years ago, then cut it to mid back, growing out from then on.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
0.5 inches

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Now whenever it grows past 45.5". That could be every months or every 3 months depending on stalls. Usually though... whenever I remember, which isn't often.

What supplements do you take?
MSM and sillica, both also for other things, not just hair. I forget to take them quite a bit too.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Not really. In general the foods I eat normally are hair friendly.

Do you do scalp massages?
Yes. Without oil daily or every other day if I don't unbraid my hair. With oil if scalp feels dry, itchy or otherwise iffy. Pre-wash scalp oiling with massage.

What is your favourite shampoo?
None. I use Burt's bees once in a blue moon when I really need to clarify and can't henna. I use herbs instead. Mixes of shikakai, aritha or soapwart.

What is your favourite conditioner?
None. I use herbs. Favorite conditioning herbs are hibiscus, fenugreek and marshmallow root.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Oshima Tsubaki (Japanese Camellia oil), Coconut oil and shea butter mix on the ends.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Henna, cassia, fenugreek+buttermilk.

What are your favourite basic oils?
Camellia oil, Coconut oil, herbal mixes in sesame base.

What are your favourite essential oils?
Jatamansi, Lavander, orange.

What is your favourite product of all time?
Maybe Kama Neelibringradi oil.

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Store bought hair gel, hair will wilt at the though of it.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
I'm sensitive to sulfate detergents (itching galore) and cones don't make me happy either. Other milder detergents just give me too dry hair and scalp.

What do you like most about your hair?
I like the color. Chestnut brown. ^_^

What do you like least about your hair?
Tapers, a lot. The tape is reducing with better care and post shed regrowth so it currently starts at about BSL. Used to be super fluffy, but that problem was fixed via Boxwood comb, which doesn't produce static and use of herbs and oils.

Do you colour your hair?
I henna occasionally. The color doesn't really show up on my hair but I don't use body art quality.

Do you clarify?
Yes, usually with henna.

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week to two weeks. As needed.

How long does it take to dry?
6 to 10 hours depending on humidity and sun. Much longer if not wet indefinitely if confined in any way.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Up, I'm used to having it tied back as it has been for most of my life. It annoys me when down for longer than an hour.

What is your favourite updo?
Depending on time of the year. Braided buns or log rolls for winter. Bun with a tail of loose ends for the warmer months.

Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs, my hair is too uncontrolable for them. They would be sticking at odd angles from my head. Think Einstein hair.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Hmm.. Not sure. I have plenty of hair twins with impressive hair. So I'll just go with my own with a bit less taper and maybe longer.

Do you keep a hair journal?
Yes. Amazingly I've kept up with it. It's the first journal/blog I have managed to keep.

How many hairtoys do you own?
Way too many.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
Ficcare maximas, large, tricolor purple.

Brush or comb?
Comb. Medium to wide tooth, wood. Brushes don't agree with my hair usually.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Nope, done own any, never have.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
I make my hair wash mixes from herbs and some oil mixes for my own use. I don't sell anything.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Sleep caps. My old one got stretched to oblivion.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Brie, a smelly cheese!:cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
When I 10 years old, I had my waist length hair in a braid. My very young cousin, under 1 year old, decided it was a toy, when I bent down to greet her and it fell over my shoulder. It took two people, several minutes and lots of screaming from the baby to pry my hair from her grasp. The child sure had a death grip.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
She has a great knowledge of products and their workings.

[dulce-de-leche]

LHC NAME dulce de leche
CURRENT HAIR LENGTH 29.5''
GOAL HAIR LENGTH thigh length (46in)
WHEN DID YOU START GROWING OUT YOUR HAIR dec.2007
AVERAGE MONTHLY GROWTH not sure
HOW OFTEN DO YOU TRIM once/year
WHAT SUPPLEMENTS DO YOU TAKE daily vitamin
DO YOU EAT ANY SPECIAL FOODS just try to eat healthy
DO YOU DO SCALP MASSAGES if I remember
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHAMPOO i don't have one now currently using suave coconut
FAVORITE LEAVE IN don't have one yet
FAVORITE DEEP CONDITIONER don't have one
FAVORITE BASIC OIL coconut mmmm
FAVORITE ESSENTIAL OIL none yet
FAVORITE ALL TIME PRODUCT coconut oil mmm
LEAST FAVORITE PRODUCT acv 'cus it stinks
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD NEVER PUT ON YOUR HAIR i am so desperate i would probably put anyhthing on my hair
WHAT DO YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT YOUR HAIR waves & thickness
WHAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST ABOUT YOUR HAIR sometimes it gets puffy & i look like a poodle
DO YOU COLOR YOUR HAIR no
DO YOU CLARIFY no
HOW OFTEN DO YOU WASH YOUR HAIR 2x/week
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DRY 1 hr
DO YOU PREFER YOUR HAIR UP OR DOWN down
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE UPDO bun
BANGS OR NO BANGS no bangs
WHOSE HAIR DO YOU ASPIRE TO cinnamon hair ,i love her hair :)
DO YOU KEEP A HAIR JOURNAL no
HOW MANY TOYS DO YOU OWN approx 10
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE HAIR TOY claw clip
BRUSH OR COMB mostly comb sometimes brush
DO YOU USE IRONS/BLOWDRYERS not anymore
DO YOU MAKE/SELL ANY PRODUCTS no
WHAT IS THE LAST HAIR RELATED THING YOU BOUGHT scissors for s&ding
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE KIND OF CHEESE i love anykind
SHARE A FUNNY/INSPIRING/SHOCKING HAIR STORY one night i woke up to someone pulling
my hair(ouch!!!!!).i found my husband with his hand around my hair snoring & pulling on it.when i yelled for him to wake up he said he was having a nightmare that was shocking to me !!!
SAY SOMETHING NICE ABOUT THE PERSON WHO POSTED BEFORE YOU pretty hair :)

[Pikkukala]

LHC name: Pikkukala

Current hair length: 33"

Goal hair length: Hip or Tailbone

When did you start growing your hair? 2003 or earlier.

What is your average monthly growth rate? No clue. Never measured until this month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? About twice a year - about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch.

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Garnier Frucitis

What is your favourite conditioner? Can't remember the name of it - but I haven't see it around for the last year or so.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Rarely use.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I've never deep conditioned my hair (I hadn't even heard of the concept before joining here)

What are your favourite basic oils? Same as above.

What are your favourite essential oils? What is the difference from above?

What is your favourite product of all time? The conditioner that I can't remember the name of.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Does hair spray count?

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Hair Spray

What do you like most about your hair? The length and colour

What do you like least about your hair? The split ends and general fluffyness

Do you colour your hair? Henna sometimes.

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Rinse daily. Conditioner every couple of days. Shampoo every couple of weeks.

How long does it take to dry? Depends on the weather - normally about five hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, but I have to wear it up all the time due to work.

What is your favourite updo? Don't really have a favourite. I have about four normal styles I rotate between.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don't really know anyone yet. I admire most of you so far :)

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Three

What is your favourite hairtoy? I don't really use them as I never learn how to.

Brush or comb? Brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? About twice a year when I have to go to annual formal dinners/balls.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Lush Henna

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Five Counties

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My hair is always shocking - I don't know where to start with stories.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I like your avatar image.

[Cheery]

LHC name: Cheery

Current hair length: About waist

Goal hair length: As long as it will grow! Hopefully at least knees

When did you start growing your hair? At age 15

What is your average monthly growth rate? Not much at all lately

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Just whenever it starts to look yucky at the ends

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope.

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Pantene Pro-V

What is your favourite conditioner? Pantene Pro-V

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use it

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't use that either

What are your favourite basic oils? I never use oils. My hair is oily enough!

What are your favourite essential oils? Don't use them.

What is your favourite product of all time? Um... shampoo?

What is your least favourite product of all time? Hairspray! Yuck!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Maple syrup... now strawberry syrup is a different story. :)

What do you like most about your hair? I don't have to do anything with it besides wash and comb/brush it.

What do you like least about your hair? It's too fine making it hard to style and it doesn't want to grow longer than slighty past my waist!

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? I don't even know what that is.

How often do you wash your hair? Everyday

How long does it take to dry? I don't know, I go to bed right after I wash it so I'm asleep before it dries completely.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like both.

What is your favourite updo? Serpentine buns.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Ooh probably Cinnamon Bun... is that the right name? I don't really know anyone on here.

Do you keep a hair journal? No I'm not that obsessed.

How many hairtoys do you own? Lots, most of which I never use.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I like hairsticks and big barettes that I can put all of my hair in.

Brush or comb? Comb if it's wet, brush if it's dry.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I try to avoid using them unless I have to.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A ponytailer with a pretty cameo on it.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Goat's... I don't know!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I got my hair caught in my dad's guitar strings once.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know that person, sorry!

[darl_in1]

LHC name: Darl_in1

Current hair length: Shoulder

Goal hair length: Shoulder

When did you start growing your hair? About 2000

What is your average monthly growth rate? Don't know - average?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Theoretically every 8 weeks, but we'll see.

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Ermmmm....any really.

What is your favourite conditioner? Again...any. Maybe Burts bees sugarbeet?

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? None really.....maybe a shea butter coconut oil concoction.

What are your favourite basic oils? Avocado and coconut.

What are your favourite essential oils? Anything citrusy

What is your favourite product of all time? Ermmm...???

What is your least favourite product of all time? ???

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Can't think of anything

What do you like most about your hair? Thickness and curl

What do you like least about your hair? Thickness and curl!!

Do you colour your hair? Yep

Do you clarify? I'll get around to it eventually

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day

How long does it take to dry? Blow dry about 30-45 mins. Air dry.... AGES

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? Peacock twist

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Mine!

Do you keep a hair journal? A journal....not necessarily about hair.

How many hairtoys do you own? Ermmm.....don't know but about 25

What is your favourite hairtoy? Ficcare

Brush or comb? Brush - Denman D4

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Yup...blow dryer and straightening irons

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I ordered a load of shampoo/condish from CocoaPink...coz they sound so delicious (haven't got them yet though) OR a cheapie fakkare beak from Boots OR a load of conditioner products etc for a swap.....

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Hummm......Brie followed by Cheddar and then Emmental - that's order of preference, NOT consumption.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I grew it coz I wanted to and enjoyed it. I cut it coz I wanted to and am still enjoying it.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Nice, happy user name! :D

[Shermie Girl]

LHC name:
Shermie Girl.

Current hair length:
Short bob. :disgust:

Goal hair length:
Dunno.


When did you start growing your hair?
This time? :laugh:

What is your average monthly growth rate?
About 3/4" or a bit more, depending.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
When I am not chopping damage? Sporadically.

What supplements do you take?
GNC Ultra Nourishhair, Hair, Skin and Nails and a pile of others.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
I try to get plenty of protein in my diet.

Do you do scalp massages?
Sporadically.

What is your favourite shampoo?
Just about anything with sulphates. :D

What is your favourite conditioner?
Something highly moisturizing that also has protein and cones.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Redken Anti Snap.


Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Joico K-Pak Reconstructor.

What are your favourite basic oils?
Jojoba and coconut.

What are your favourite essential oils?
Lavender, rose, sweet orange, lemon, rosemary.

What is your favourite product of all time?
VO5 Champagne Kiss for CO and a base for treatments.

What is your least favourite product of all time?
ACV. My hair absolutely hates the stuff.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Besides vinegar?

What do you like most about your hair?
That is it respectably thick, grows fairly quickly, is naturally wavy and in spite of damage and abuse, is still shiny.

What do you like least about your hair?
That it is so damned short and damaged, right now.

Do you colour your hair?
Yes.

Do you clarify?
Yes.

How often do you wash your hair?
Usually every other day or when it gets manky.

How long does it take to dry?
Several hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
When long... Definitely up.

What is your favourite updo?
Cinnabun, baby! :D

Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
So many beautiful heads of hair here... They are all inspirational in their own lovely way.

Do you keep a hair journal?
Yup.

How many hairtoys do you own?
Not enough.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
Any Ficcare I own.

Brush or comb?
Both.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Blow dryer now and then. Caruso rollers.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Shampoo and conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink:
Cheddar. And cream cheese.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
A sweet gal with loverly goldi locks.
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[Siava]

Surveys are fun. And away we go!

LHC name: Siava

Current hair length: Just past shoulders.

Goal hair length: Terminal

When did you start growing your hair? Approximately 2.5 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Sloooooow!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes - about 2-3 times a year.

What supplements do you take? Milk thistle on occassion.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, just general good health.

Do you do scalp massages? No, but I should. I love them!

What is your favourite shampoo? Anything that smells like vanilla or coconuts.

What is your favourite conditioner? Same as above.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't have one yet.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? So far, Sally Hensen Cholesterol.

What are your favourite basic oils? None yet

What are your favourite essential oils? None yet, although I'm wanting to try jojoba or coconut.

What is your favourite product of all time? Some styling stuff my hairdresser uses, but I'm sure it's horrible for the hair - drying.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Paul Mitchell because I think it's so thick and goopy.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Anything that catches or snags like metal clips/barrettes, hot irons, hot blowdryers (it's rare, but I'll use a blow dryer on the cool setting for a special occassion).

What do you like most about your hair? Uhm...it has personality.

What do you like least about your hair? It grows so terribly slow.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore.

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Right now, I'm on Accutane so twice a week. Before, every day out of necessity. After Accutane, who knows.

How long does it take to dry? About an hour if I leave it down.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up

What is your favourite updo? Messy french twist secured with a chopstick.

Bangs or no bangs? Nope

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I've seen so many lovely hair pictures and I'm still new, so I can't choose any just yet.

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? A lot, but I only use 5.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Chopsticks.

Brush or comb? Both. Comb when wet. Brush when dry.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Rarely

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Truffle. *drool*

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: When I was 13 I tried to trim my bangs myself. I had a hard time keeping the line straight. By the time I was done, my bangs were an inch long. I. Looked. Ridiculous.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know what Shermie means, but it's a cute word and sounds silly fun when said 5 times fast.

[Newniepg]

Current hair length: 17.5 inches

Goal hair length: hip length

When did you start growing your hair? 13th April 2008

What is your average monthly growth rate? unsure, average I suppose

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every 18 weeks

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope

Do you do scalp massages? halfheartedly

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't like shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Superdrug henna and sweet chestnut

Favourite leave-in conditioner? coconut oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? intensive henna and sweet chestnut, also heavy oilings

What are your favourite basic oils? Is coconut oil basic?

What are your favourite essential oils? Jasmine

What is your favourite product of all time? Coconut oil

What is your least favourite product of all time? vosene shampoo...serious allergy

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I have avoided cones for a while now and my hair thanks me for it...also I won't go back to shampoo

What do you like most about your hair? The colour

What do you like least about your hair? The tendency to frizz

Do you colour your hair?no

Do you clarify?yes, with baking soda

How often do you wash your hair? Roughly every three days, I have stretched it to four though

How long does it take to dry? half an hour in the sunshine, about 3 and a half indoors

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Tricky one, I look better with it down but I like to put it up

What is your favourite updo? A french braid because I am just figuring them out

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla's hair is incredible!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own?I made a pair of hair sticks and have a ficcare on route...so two

What is your favourite hairtoy? Can I say ficcare even though it hasn't arrived yet?
Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no, I gave them up

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? ficcare

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Wednesleydale

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I could tell you...but then i'd have to kill you.
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Her taste in font colours rocks.

[Dacia]

LHC name: Dacia Current hair length: around BSL. Goal hair length: BSL I think (I had tailbone/classic all my childhood, no more, thanks, at least for the moment). When did you start growing your hair? I'd better tell when I started chopping my hair: 19-20. What is your average monthly growth rate? Average. Do you trim your hair, if so how often? 2-3 times a year, but I prefer chopping. What supplements do you take? Ca, Mg, Zn. Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Mostly proteins. Do you do scalp massages? When I'm stressed and I have time. What is your favourite shampoo? Klorane Oatmilk. What is your favourite conditioner? Didn't find the perfect one. Favourite leave-in conditioner? The same. Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT. What are your favourite basic oils? I rarely use oils (EVOO, grapessed and castor). What are your favourite essential oils? None. What is your favourite product of all time? Still searching. What is your least favourite product of all time? Sunsilk shampoos. Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Flashy hairtoys, hair extensions. What do you like most about your hair? The way it compliments my skintone. What do you like least about your hair? The fluffyness. Do you colour your hair? Yes, close to the natural colour. Do you clarify? Once 3-4 weeks, with baking soda. How often do you wash your hair? Every other day for now. How long does it take to dry? 2-3 hours. Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down. What is your favourite updo? Messy something. Bangs or no bangs? Hidden bangs. Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don't want that long at the moment, anyway I couldn't choose if so. Do you keep a hair journal? No. How many hairtoys do you own? None. What is your favourite hairtoy? None. Brush or comb? Both, first comb, brush as needed. Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Blowdryer, rarely. Do you make/sell any hair care products? No. What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? 2 x Avon Planet Spa Mediterranean Olive Oil Hair Mask. What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Telemea (that's Romanian Feta). Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: nothing special. Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Thanks! Tonight I'll have jasmine flowers in my bedroom.

[Marcipangris]

LHC name: Marcipangris

Current hair length: 15 in?

Goal hair length: classic

When did you start growing your hair? March

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2 to 1 inch per month depending on stress

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? nope

What supplements do you take? skin, hair, and nail complex; multivitamin, cod liver oil, silica

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? pickled herring, salmon, smoked mackerel, tuna, eggs, rye bread, oats, lots of water

Do you do scalp massages? no, but I probably scratch my head when I'm thinking really hard

What is your favourite shampoo? Pantene

What is your favourite conditioner? Pantene

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Nexxus Headress Weightless Leave-In Conditioner

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Cassia, and Monistat

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut, for eating

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Sunsilk Easy Straightening Cream

What is your least favourite product of all time? conditioning shampoo like Pert Plus

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) a perm

What do you like most about your hair? it grows fairly quickly; it's straight and silky-feeling

What do you like least about your hair? Fine, limp. Oh and it has the color of dead grayish brown driftwood and it's turning white

Do you colour your hair? I haven't gotten it colored in a while, but my signature colors are crimson and black-brown

Do you clarify? yes, with an Avalon lemon shampoo

How often do you wash your hair? every other day or so

How long does it take to dry? about an hour or two

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down, I look microcephalatic with it up

What is your favourite updo? The kind that the prime minister of Ukraine has

Bangs or no bangs? Either, I like longish bangs that you can put in front of your eyes when you're feeling bashful

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Everyone has really nice hair here. I really like the look of henna hair

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? none

What is your favourite hairtoy? n/a

Brush or comb? brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Yes, sometimes, if I want it to look good. A blowdryer, with Sunsilk cream

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? horse shampoo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? parmesan rinds, brie rinds, camembert rinds

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: A few days after I found this site, I saw a student on the bus with classic length natural red hair. It was stunningly awesome!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Has a patriotic taste in cheese :)

[nankipoo]

LHC name:
nankipoo
Current hair length:
Waist length when straight, but it’s curly!
Goal hair length:
Hip
When did you start growing your hair?
Mid-20s.I’ve cut a lot off since then
What is your average monthly growth rate?
?
Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
2–3X a year.
What supplements do you take?
Multivit &Omega 3
Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Not especially for hair growth,but I eat a lot of protein & raw vegetables
Do you do scalp massages?
No
What is your favourite shampoo?
Matrix Biolage Hydrating
What is your favourite conditioner?
Matrix Biolage Conditioning Balm & Ultra Hydrating Conditioner
Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Kiehl’s Silk Groom Creme or a serum like Kiehl’s Silk Groom serum/Kerastase Oleo Relax
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Coconut oil & EVOO
What are your favourite basic oils?
As above & almond for my skin
What are your favourite essential oils?
?
What is your favourite product of all time?
Matrix Biolage Conditioning Balm (I think)
What is your least favourite product of all time?
Anything by Pantene and the Frizz Ease serum–wrecked my hair!
Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
See above.Plus most drug store shampoos &conditioners
What do you like most about your hair?
The colour,the curls & the craziness!
What do you like least about your hair?
Coarse, hard to condition & tangles easily.
Do you colour your hair?
Not yet.
Do you clarify?
I use my regular shampoo
How often do you wash your hair?
3-4X a week
How long does it take to dry?
Ages.It’s thick
Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Up for convenience,but it looks prettier down
What is your favourite updo?
Ponytail/bun
Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs
Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
I’ve seen such beautiful hair pics at LHC –can't choose one person!
Do you keep a hair journal?
No
How many hairtoys do you own?
0
What is your favourite hairtoy?
N/A
Brush or comb?
Neither
Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
No
Do you make/sell any hair care products?
No
What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Kerastase Oleo Relax Serum
What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Trying not to be too cheesy here… ; p
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
A man running a stall at a farmer’s market told my husband that my hair was his fantasy,that his dream was to wake up covered in it and that my husband was a lucky,lucky man to have me.Hair ******ist,obviously! ; )
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
She has a good appetite for cheese!

[Duchess of Erat]

LHC name: Duchess of Erat
Current hair length: 87cm (just below waist)

Goal hair length: 1m

When did you start growing your hair? about a year or so ago I made a conscious choice about it, but I've been growing out of laziness for a few years now.

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea, I've only measured once.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not since 2 or 3 years ago...

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No.

Do you do scalp massages? Only when washing my hair.

What is your favourite shampoo? I like the herbelle nettle shampoo.

What is your favourite conditioner? Haven't found one yet.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None, use oil for that.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? None.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut (only tried that and olive oil from the kitchen).

What are your favourite essential oils? None.

What is your favourite product of all time? Don't have one.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Didn't like the way the Palmers coconut treatment stuff made my hair feel.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Blond dye.

What do you like most about your hair? The colour

What do you like least about your hair? The layers, they don't do much anymore, but I don't want to cut back (yet).

Do you colour your hair? No.

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? About half a day when loose, two days when up.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up, when it's down it gets caught in things.

What is your favourite updo? Tie between a cinnamonbun, a figure8 bun and up in those twin hairclip thingies.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I like stagecoach's hair in her sigpic.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? 2 pairs of hairstick and 3 singles, 1 pair of hairforks and 2 singles, 4 twin hair clips, and a whole lot of elastic bands, clawclips and barettes.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Can't choose, I like different toys for different updo's.

Brush or comb? Comb, my hair hates brushes.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A fourth twin hair clip (I just had to have the one with the dangles as well).
What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: On bread, Dutch extra belegen or oud. For snacks, brie, or port salut. For cooking: danish blue or other blue cheeses.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Don't really have one.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She used a lovely colourscheme in her post.

[Loreyanne_H]

LHC name: Loreyanne_H

Current hair length: 31.5 inches (80 cm)

Goal hair length: 40 inches (1 meter)

When did you start growing your hair? Two years ago, in april 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? Absolutely no idea, it keeps changing. I would daresay 1.5 cm per month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? up to now i used to trim twice a year (up to 4 cm every time), but I recently started a challenge "no trim for one year" so...

What supplements do you take? I take Spirulina by Marcus Roher and Silicium

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope, but i tend to eat with variety and prefer a mediterranean diet.

Do you do scalp massages? Only in the hours before my whas, or my scalp gets too oily. i massage it with my fingers.

What is your favourite shampoo? Sante henna volume

What is your favourite conditioner? sante brilliant Care :) forever.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Just some mango butter on the ends.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Mask with honey and water and mask with yogurt and jojoba.

What are your favourite basic oils? Monoi and jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils? Neroli above all.

What is your favourite product of all time? My favourite conditioner Sante Brilliant care.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Sunsilk for blond hair shampoo.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Almost everything with -cones.

What do you like most about your hair? The softness.

What do you like least about your hair? The lack of thickess.

Do you colour your hair? Nope, but i don't have any gray hair.

Do you clarify? Only with honey.

How often do you wash your hair? It depends: sometime every two days, sometimes oce a week: it is related to how much pollution does my hair capture.

How long does it take to dry? naturally, hours. With ionic hairdryer, half an hour.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I'd prefer them down but they tend to tangle and after a couple of minutes they are a mess.

What is your favourite updo? Cinnabun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I mean, it's hard. Maybe Cinnamon Hair and decafjane.

Do you keep a hair journal? I keep it regularly since 2006 on the italian forum, now i started to keep it here too.

How many hairtoys do you own? I've started my hairtoy collection one month ago, and by now I've got two Quecraft, one Amadlife0, two Crowningglory, three Nightblooming, two 60thstreet, three mohdesign, one Ivydee. I hope to have a huge collection in some years.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Maybe my Amadlife0 stick.

Brush or comb? Both: i use a wooden comb and a wooden brush by TEK and a boar bristle brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? i just use an hairdryer because my head aches if I keep my hair soak in winter.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no, but my mother does, as she ows a natural care shop.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Phytokeratine powder on Aromazone.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Parmigiano Reggiano BIO DOP.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: ok listen. I was just a child and I was short-haired (I never let anyone touch my hair, it's too thin, nobody but me knows how to detangle and care of it so mum keeped my hair in a bob), and one time I saw a beautiful girl, with long, marvellous, blond hair: well, that time was the exact moment when I stopped by and thought "I want to grow my hair longer and longer and longer. And longer".

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Duchess of herat, I love your hair length!

[justgreen]

LHC name: justgreen

Current hair length: not sure in inches. Butt crack length in back, waist length in front

Goal hair length: fingertip

When did you start growing your hair? Almost three years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1.4 to 1.5

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Once a year, a dusting only

What supplements do you take? For hair and nails, 5000 mcgs Biotin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat lots of protein, some good fats,

Do you do scalp massages? nope

What is your favourite shampoo? Nature's Gate Original Herbal, diluted

What is your favourite conditioner? Debastian volume

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Heavily diluted with distilled water, Lanza

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT made with honey and NG Herbal

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, emu, grapeseed

What are your favourite essential oils? Peppermint, Sweet Orange

What is your favourite product of all time? Sebastian

What is your least favourite product of all time? Non-sulfated shampoos, mostly Avalon products

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) mineral oil, lanolin

What do you like most about your hair? everything

What do you like least about your hair? slow growth

Do you colour your hair? highlights every 4-6 weeks, lowlights twice a year

Do you clarify? yes

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3 times a week

How long does it take to dry? a couple of hours after using a microfiber towel

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down, but love up-do's in the summer

What is your favourite updo? any old bun will do, or a twist with a fakkare or flexi

Bangs or no bangs? bangs, always

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Carolyn, Elyce

Do you keep a hair journal? yes

How many hairtoys do you own? A lot, but less than I used to. I'm pickier now

What is your favourite hairtoy? a graydog pin, or stick

Brush or comb? triple dipped pick, bone comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? sometimes

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a hair stick

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? mozzerella

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Can't think of one

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Do not know her, i'm sure she's nice.:D

[WaimeaWahine]

LHC name: WaimeaWahine

Current hair length: 24 inches of pure insanity.

When did you start growing your hair? 3 years ago when it was
coming out of a "Demi Moore in Ghost" style haircut.

What is your favourite shampoo? Eucalyptus-based spa brand.

What is your favourite conditioner? See above.

What is your favourite product of all time? Murray's pomade.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Frieda's Frizz Ease.

What do you like most about your hair? That people think it's straightened/ can't tell if it's colored/the way it contrasts against my skin.

What do you like least about your hair? Tiny natural ringlets around
my hairline plus it's thinning.

How often do you wash your hair? Still experimenting.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up.

What is your favourite updo? High pony tail circa 1950's.

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs. Makes me look younger.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Everyone's shine.

How many hairtoys do you own? A plastic make-up bag filled with nothing but hundreds of bobby pins, and colorful elastics.

What is your favourite hairtoy? None, but I have been desperate enough
once to use a pair of tweezers to secure a bun.

Brush or comb? Both.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Noooo.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Parmesan.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Having no
hair (bald/shaving it down) did not affect my femininty. Women used to
tell me all the time they wished they could shave it off at least once and
guys thought it was cute and liked to touch my head. There's a reason Buddhists do it.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Thank you for opening up and sharing your life and habits so that other's may benefit from your knowledge.

[VanillaTresses]

LHC name: VanillaTresses

Current hair length: 22"

Goal hair length: 33-34" (first major goal)

When did you start growing your hair? May 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? 6-12mo in the past, but trying for more

What supplements do you take? Children's Gummi Vites (!), EmergenC packets sometimes

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? If I am skimping on cals/nutrition, then I will drink knock-off Ensures for breakfast

Do you do scalp massages? No, but maybe I should...

What is your favourite shampoo? Aubrey Organics Blue Chamomile (thick and fantastic)

What is your favourite conditioner? Aubrey Organics Island Naturals

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't generally do it

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Any Aubrey Organics Condish put on for a long time (15-20mins) w/ cap

What are your favourite basic oils? Don't really use oil regularly, but have used OO on hair before... its okay- I have thin hair that gets oily fast anyhow

What are your favourite essential oils? Patchouli, Neroli, Vetiver, Lavender when mixed with Patchouli

What is your favourite product of all time? Aubrey Organics Blue Chamomile Shampoo

What is your least favourite product of all time? Hard-finish hairsprays that don't comb out; gels that don't comb out

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Petroleum Jelly, hard hairsprays or gels that don't comb out

What do you like most about your hair? Its softness

What do you like least about your hair? Its fragility (lots of hairs, but individual strands are very thin)

Do you colour your hair? No (but I used to-- red)

Do you clarify? Not generally unless I am having a specific problem from applying a rogue product

How often do you wash your hair? Varies- every day, every other day, every third day

How long does it take to dry? 2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, but sometimes it is more practical up. And sometimes I like the "secure" feeling of having it up.

What is your favourite updo? (I must be boring) what I call "lazy" bun; or a "random bobby pin" style

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs, but currently pondering long growing out period just for the heck of it

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lady Godiva's hair!

Do you keep a hair journal? On old LHC, yes... now I have barely started a blog here

How many hairtoys do you own? Lots, but exclusively cheap ones so far. I covet a genuine Ficcare and look at the website frequently, dreaming of future birthdays...

What is your favourite hairtoy? What I like to call lazy bun makers- I know I had better enjoy these while I still can, as I know they are not good for the truly longer lengths

Brush or comb? Both, but usually wide toothed comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blow dryer etc? Only very ocassionally

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No, but it sounds like fun and I wish like heck that I had the time to make my own stuff

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Not really funny, but my cat likes to attack my hair after I get out of the shower. I guess I look like a Medusa or something with loads of writhing worms/snakes beckoning to him...

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: WaimeaWahine doesn't like the spiral ringlets around her hairline, but I love those things. So lets all remember that the thing we dislike the most about our own head o' hair may be the very thing that someone else wishes they had!! ;)

[janaana]

LHC name:
Janaana

Current hair length:
38”

Goal hair length:
36”-40”

When did you start growing your hair?
14 years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate?
1/2”

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
6 months

What supplements do you take?
none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
no

Do you do scalp massages?
I will occasionally do my own but I prefer it if I can get someone else to do it. It’s often possible as the college I work at run an Indian head massage course and they need people to carry out assessments on

What is your favourite shampoo?
Tresemmé Anti Breakage

What is your favourite conditioner?
Tresemmé salon silk

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
I don’t really use these apart from on holiday as sun protection, in which case I’d use any brand with a good SPF

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
I can’t think of any that I used that were particularly effective

What are your favourite basic oils?
olive oil and coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils?
I love nearly all of them and have a different favourite every day. Probably frankincense would win out if I had to narrow it down. I also remember using a blend of black pepper, lime and myrrh together once and that was lovely

What is your favourite product of all time?
I used to use the Shwarzkopf Gliss anti frizz shampoo and conditioner and really liked that until they changed the formula

What is your least favourite product of all time?
L’oreal Elvive shampoo and conditioner for frizz prone hair

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
There are no specific ingredients I’ve had a problem with so far

What do you like most about your hair?
The length!

What do you like least about your hair?
Its unevenness of curl. The perimeter has a fairly strong wave and was quite curly in the days when it was short and not often tied back but the crown hair is much straighter and I have a few really tight curls that stick out from that area too (see shocking hair story below).

Do you colour your hair?
No

Do you clarify?
No

How often do you wash your hair?
Every week in the city or once a fortnight if I’m in a less polluted area. I produce very little oil so it’s only the dirt I need to wash out.

How long does it take to dry?
I usually tie it up wet so it can take a long time- several days on one occasion when my heating broke down


Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Up

What is your favourite updo?
I love nice, neat, smooth French pleats which are open at the top and shaped like an ice cream cone; they don’t like me much though, so having one is an unrealised ambition

Bangs or no bangs?
None

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
I’m not sure yet, as I don’t really know how many of the members hair looks, but probably someone with long straight dark hair

Do you keep a hair journal?
Not so far but I think I’m going to start

How many hairtoys do you own?
Not sure as I have bought loads over the years but I probably only use about five regularly

What is your favourite hairtoy?
I have some wooden sticks 7 or 8 inches long with seriously sharp points and a giraffe carved on the end they are painted black

Brush or comb?
Brush when dry comb when wet

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
I might smooth my frizzy bits out for twenty seconds with a blowdryer a couple of times a year

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
I’ve made some aromatherapy hair oils for a few friends but never sold them. I’ve also made lots of beaded hair pins and a few scrunchies and hairbands too.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Red Leicester

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
I have always had an electric grill in my oven but when visiting a friend I had to light the gas grill with a match and managed to catch a number of the unruly hairs that like to stick up on the top of my head on fire. The rest of my hair didn’t catch luckily but the hairs that did burnt right into the follicles ( a very strange sensation like being spattered with hot fat) and the follicles got distorted so now I have about twenty or so hairs that grow like tiny corkscrews with a quarter inch diameter out of the crown area

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
I love the swirly twisty style she has created in her picture

[Ndnlady]

LHC name: Ndnlady

Current hair length: 32"

Goal hair length: Right now 36" at least!

When did you start growing your hair? 3 years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? usually 1/2" but it's been slow these days.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? no trimming!:)

What supplements do you take? trader joe's women's multi-vitamin and I ordered some bee pollen I'm going to try.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? ha! no! I eat what's available thus the 20 pound weight gain in the last few months!

Do you do scalp massages? no but dh does!

What is your favourite shampoo? I use shampoo bars

What is your favourite conditioner? shampoo bars

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't use any

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? my coconut treatment before I wash my hair

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut oil, monoi oil

What are your favourite essential oils? don't use them

What is your favourite product of all time? CV shampoo bars

What is your least favourite product of all time? clairol herbal essences dandruff shampoo, oh my gosh I though my scalp had been peeled off when I finished using it!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Any detergent shampoo's, cones, if I can't pronounce the ingredients on the product and have no clue as to what they are I don't use them.

What do you like most about your hair? It's soft and shiny

What do you like least about your hair? I like my hair because it generally behaves, what I don't like is finding my loose hair all over the place (getting caught in the package I'm trying to mail for my swap!:))

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore, going all natural!

Do you clarify? Yes with an acv and chamomile rinse, that's good enough for clarifying in my hair.

How often do you wash your hair? Lately it's been every 3-4 days

How long does it take to dry? A couple hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Hair up, otherwise it gets caught in everything.

What is your favourite updo? The updos I don't know how to do, I mostly wear a bun or braid.

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla and cinnamon hair, it would be a dream if I could reach those lengths!

Do you keep a hair journal? Not currently

How many hairtoys do you own?With the hairsticks that I made probably over 50 at least.

What is your favourite hairtoy?My willowthewisp turtle hairfork

Brush or comb?Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No, I make hair sticks but I'm not currently selling those.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A stick from amadlife

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: sharp cheddar, I can't have any right now as I have to go in phases with cheese because my body does not like dairy:(

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't really have one, but I inspired my dd to grow her hair long, and she actually listens to me when I tell her not to use brushes with the little pinballs at the ends of the bristles, etc.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has pretty hair, I like the hair style in her avatar. Arg! I was too slow! Vanilla tresses was the person above me, but I'm sure janaana's hair is very nice too!

[AerisDawn]

LHC name:AerisDawn

Current hair length:about 18in

Goal hair length:anything over 34in

When did you start growing your hair? Last year.

What is your average monthly growth rate?Not sure

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not a trimmer

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I've been drinking more milk.

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes

What is your favourite shampoo?Herbal Essences

What is your favourite conditioner?Herbal Essences

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Infusium23

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? My own recipe

What are your favourite basic oils? Almond Oil

What are your favourite essential oils? almond oil and olive oil

What is your favourite product of all time?Nutrogena T-Gel! Cured a severe scalp problem.

What is your least favourite product of all time? My current shampoo,Nexus. Wrong for my hair type.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) most styling gunk

What do you like most about your hair? The natural gold and red highlights.

What do you like least about your hair? Too short at the moment.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore

Do you clarify? yes

How often do you wash your hair? every other day

How long does it take to dry? hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? the french twist

Bangs or no bangs? bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Stagecoach has my ideal length

Do you keep a hair journal? Started one yesterday!

How many hairtoys do you own? too many lol

What is your favourite hairtoy? my good ol' scrunchie

Brush or comb? mainly brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? blowdry sometimes

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own deep conditioner

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a set of hairbands

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? pepperjack

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I used to dye my hair black all the time, and once in the shower I felt something slide down my back. I thought it was a big spider but it was a chunk,and I mean BIG chunk of my own hair! I had a visible bald spot and that's when I decided to stop dyeing.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:I enjoyed reading her answers.

[Elanor]

LHC name: Elanor

Current hair length: 25''?

Goal hair length: waist

When did you start growing your hair? About 2 months ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? Dont know really, probably about half an inch or a bit more

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every 3 or 4 months

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really for hair only but I do eat coconut oil, lots of fruit and vegetables and try to get enough protein.

Do you do scalp massages? Almost every day (or sometimes my bf does it for me :p). So relaxing!

What is your favourite shampoo? I seldom use any, but when I do I use a Finnish eco-product.

What is your favourite conditioner? XZ Xylitol (a Finnish brand)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? XZ Xylitol as well

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? XZ Xylitol :D

What are your favourite basic oils? Almond oil, shea butter and virgin coconut oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? -

What is your favourite product of all time? I think it's the XZ Xylitol again

What is your least favourite product of all time? Fructis 2in1 shampoo-thingy that I used for a week on holiday years ago. It made my hair so oily and slimy that i had to wash it 3 times with my regular shampoo when I got back home.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cones

What do you like most about your hair? Texture, color and thickness :)

What do you like least about your hair? I have to wash it every other day.

Do you colour your hair? Not any more

Do you clarify? Not really.

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day

How long does it take to dry? Hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like it more down but It's easier to wear it up.

What is your favourite updo? Can't really do many but i like all kinds of messy buns.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don't really know anyone here yet..

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Dozens

What is your favourite hairtoy? My Flower pin.

Brush or comb? Comb (I hardly ever use either tho)

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own mister and sometimes my own conditioner.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A white hair band

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Mozzarella!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't know if this is very funny written down but at the moment it was kinda hilarious. I was going to the beach with 4 of my girl friends. I was driving my '65 VW Beetle, and as we were 5 girls the poor little car was pretty fully loaded. I was wearing my hair down, and suddenly one of the girls on the backseat grabs it and says "OMG your hair is long!". immediately I had 4 pairs of hands in my hair stroking it and pulling my head back and telling what a lovely hair I had. It was really sweet but made driving rather difficult :D

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has a beautiful name!

[Tapioca]

LHC name: Tappy-yappy-yoca!

Current hair length: Just past waist. But I'm stinking tall, so it's probably about 38" or so. I really should measure it.

Goal hair length: Until it annoys me.

When did you start growing your hair? Age 12. My mom kept it short-short when I was little, and I rebelled and grew it out. It hasn't been short since.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I really don't know.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every other time I give blood, which is every 8 weeks, so... every 16 weeks.

What supplements do you take? Regular multivitamin and calcium

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really, but I've noticed it looking nicer now that I'm eating healthier.

Do you do scalp massages? Only if I have a headache.

What is your favourite shampoo? Trader Joe's Nourish. Turns out, I *don't* have dermatitis! I'm just allergic to sulfates!

What is your favourite conditioner? Whatever cheapo Suave or V05 smells good and doesn't have protein.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Homemade Snot. Mix aloe gel and jojoba oil until it emulsifies and looks like snot. Put in a bottle, and you have bottle o' snot. My face loves it, too.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Cassia.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba for daily use, Coconut for a deep treat.

What are your favourite essential oils? Violet, for the smell.

What is your favourite product of all time? Trader Joe's Nourish.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Henna N' Placenta. Apparently, my hair *hates* protein.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Monistat

What do you like most about your hair? The thickness

What do you like least about your hair? The thickness. Know what I mean?

Do you colour your hair? Yep. A bit of henna in that cassia treatment = Strawberry Blonde me.

Do you clarify? Very rarely. I don't use anything that causes buildup.

How often do you wash your hair? Daily, but I can sometimes stretch to every other.

How long does it take to dry? Hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like how it looks down, but it looks more professional at work up.

What is your favourite updo? Braided bun. See signature picture.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs. I have a funky cowlick on the left side of my bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla.

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope.

How many hairtoys do you own? Many. Mostly VK Designs.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Those VKs.

Brush or comb? Wide-spaced hard bristle brush. Goody No Damage. And I have a Denman three-row comb in my purse.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No. I own a blowdryer for use in crafts.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own leave-in stuff.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Hubby bought me some leather slides for our anniversary. That *I* bought? Shampoo.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Tough choice. Can't I just love them all? Fine. Blue. Today, at least.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My five-year old daughter wants long hair like me. She's gone CO (except when there's paint or mud or who-knows-what in her hair), has me put it up almost every day (she wanted two buns this morning), and I have to talk her into getting trims.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I loved that VW Bug story.

[thankyousir74]

LHC name:
Thankyousir74

Current hair length:
18 inches ::crosses fingers for monistat to work::

Goal hair length:
thigh length, however long that is for me

When did you start growing your hair?
Since I last cut it, August 2nd of 2007

What is your average monthly growth rate?
I am not entirely sure, it's probably average though

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
I s&D mostly, and i did a tiny trim yesterday first one since December

What supplements do you take?
For Hair? none, I take centrum though and vitamin C and Omega-3 fish oil

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Not specifically no. I wish there was a magic food, though that would be great.

Do you do scalp massages?
Ocassionally, I forget too much though :/ I did one today with monistat though! :D

What is your favourite shampoo?
The organic non-coney kind ::hasn't used shampoo in a couple of months and can't remember the name of the one she used to use::

What is your favourite conditioner?
V05, any scent really, but I like the way minty things smell so maybe if I find one that smells minty that would be awesome :3

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
I havent found any that aren't coney :/ if any one has please let me know, I'll look through these surveys to see if anyone has...

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
umm... CO's?

What are your favourite basic oils?
I've only used jojoba I'm waiting for it to run out to use coconut

What are your favourite essential oils?
Wow urm.. I don't know the difference... ::runs into a corner::

What is your favourite product of all time?
hair product? umm...gee....V05 is awesome and really, does oil count as a product? does henna count too?

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Some lemon conditioner I used to use. Horrible mistake, I did not have the hair type for that drying massacre >_< (the scent was great though)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
I've been avoiding cones and sulfates and it's been smooth sailing

What do you like most about your hair?
the waves/color/thickness

What do you like least about your hair?
Well I wish my hairline was a bit fuller :/ the length is also something, but hey that's what I'm here for, right :D

Do you colour your hair?
Avec henna :cheese:

Do you clarify?
No, I stopped using cones, doesnt that mean...I..can...get away with that? ::is probably wrong::

How often do you wash your hair?
Like 2-3 times a week, CO, and WO between them

How long does it take to dry?
A while like an hour or so, never timed it really

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Up and out of my face. I feel like it's getting damaged if its by my face.

What is your favourite updo?
Does french braid count? (all I can do at the moment)

Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Dianyla OOOMMGMGMGMGM her hair is amazing. same hair type as me too :heartbeat

Do you keep a hair journal?
a mental one

How many hairtoys do you own?
not many 1 pair of hair sticks lots of scrunchies that's pretty much it

What is your favourite hairtoy?
well the sticks if only my hair was long enough to use them properly

Brush or comb?
I can't trust my comb and my BBB isnt good with detangling so fingercombing

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
ick noooo

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Monistat (todaaaay)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Machego mmmm

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
well I cut off the middle section of my hair (picture a mohawk) and left the sides long. it was an interesting experince esp to spike it up and have two pony tails. would i do it again? No. Right now I'm reaping the consequences -.- with my blasted shortness

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
I saw her sig pic and gosh that braid bun thingy is very neat, and then I looked at her album and what nicely behaved looking hair she has :3 (plus her daughters cinnamon buns are adorable :3

[Darkhorse1]

LHC name: Darkhorse1

Goal hair length: 35 inches?

When did you start growing your hair? When I was in Grade 2 or 3.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1 inch to two inches a month for some months, an inch to half an inch for others.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Once a month to every three months

What supplements do you take? Multivitamin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? just a balanced diet.

Do you do scalp massages? Unconsciously, yes.

What is your favourite shampoo? Herbel essence degunkifying, biolage, pantene clarifying

What is your favourite conditioner? Pantene moisture renewel, biolage moisture mist leave in conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner? See above--Biolage

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? VO5 Hot oil treatments--haven't used one in ages.

What are your favourite basic oils? Don't have any

What are your favourite essential oils? Don't have any

What is your favourite product of all time? Timotei shampoo. Sniff sniff

What is your least favourite product of all time? Fructius, Dove, Aussie Organics. Dove made it slimey, the other two made it dry.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) peroxide

What do you like most about your hair? That it can be long, and not heavy, and still have body.

What do you like least about your hair? That the color gets brassy in the sun

Do you colour your hair? Yes. Semi permanent color though. Gray coverage only

Do you clarify? Always. I have oily hair

How often do you wash your hair? every other day to every two days

How long does it take to dry? Depends. Sometimes all day, other times half a day.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Both

What is your favourite updo? None at the moment. I make them up as I go along

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs. I need em

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Stagecoach

Do you keep a hair journal? nope

How many hairtoys do you own? too many, don' t make me count them ;)

What is your favourite hairtoy? Any of my scrunchies

Brush or comb? both

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? once or twice a year--blow dry only and only the roots

Do you make/sell any hair care products? yah, right.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a large decorative clip like a ficcare, but not quite.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? american

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I have too many and I'm too tired to think of one special one ;)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I didn't see who posted before me as I'm doing a quick reply!

[bkitty09]

LHC name: bkitty09

Current hair length: almost APL with layers and a slight fringe

Goal hair length: definately bsl maybe tailbone

When did you start growing your hair? june 08

What is your average monthly growth rate? I haven't been measuring

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? not very often

What supplements do you take? multivitamin thing, fish oil, Coq10, cayenne pepper

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? not yet, when I get some oil

What is your favourite shampoo? I'm liking the long hair herbal essence formula or the pantene brunette formula

What is your favourite conditioner? long hair herbal essence formula

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't have one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? garnier melting masques

What are your favourite basic oils? I want to experiment with coconut or jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender or peppermint

What is your favourite product of all time?

What is your least favourite product of all time? the john frieda mosturizing brunette shampoo, it's horrible drying or the mane and tail conditioner

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)

What do you like most about your hair? So many ppl want their hair as thick as mine

What do you like least about your hair? I wish it had some wave that didn't seem to be from all hte layers

Do you colour your hair? I dyed the blond highlights out, but i haven't retouched in months and i have a few highlights that look very natural.

Do you clarify? no

How often do you wash your hair? everyday

How long does it take to dry? couple hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? My hair doesn't seem long enough to try all the good ones, but I love the intricate buns

Bangs or no bangs? either

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don't know enoubh ppl.

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? very few

What is your favourite hairtoy?

Brush or comb? comb when wet, brush when dry and when blowdrying

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? hairdryer/fryer

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I'm going to make myself some hair sticks.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? shampoo/conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: marscapone

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love her horse

Sorry if there are any grammar errors, I am in a hurry.

[goldenwaves]

LHC name: goldenwaves

Current hair length: 26"

Goal hair length: About 34" (hip)

When did you start growing your hair? Late May 2007

What is your average monthly growth rate? Not sure yet!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, I S & D, and get a trim at the hairdressers about twice a year

What supplements do you take? I don't take them all every day, but there's...fish oil, B, iron, C, Lysine, Inner Health Plus (I think this is a probiotic), calcium and "Immune Formula", special powder for my Leaky Gut Syndrome

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Ni Organic Instinct

What is your favourite conditioner? Ni Organic Instinct

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't have one!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't have one either

What are your favourite basic oils? Olive oil is all I've tried, so I guess that!

What are your favourite essential oils? Bergamot, lavender, tea tree and lemon (gets rid of warts :P)

What is your favourite product of all time? This oil stuff I have...I'm not sure what it's called...it came with my straightener (that I hardly use any more)

What is your least favourite product of all time? Not sure what it's called but it's a Pantene conditioning treatment I think (my hair felt nice when wet but was DISGUSTING dry)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair(-cones/quats etc)? Not that I can think of

What do you like most about your hair? The colour

What do you like least about your hair? The frizz

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? I have just started and I really liked it so I think I'll continue

How often do you wash your hair? Every 3 or 4 days (cut down from 1 or 2)

How long does it take to dry? Haven't timed it but I guess a couple of hours!

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down if it's behaving!

What is your favourite updo? Ummm....some sort of braid with ribbon wound in

Bangs or no bangs? Side fringe

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Egg99. I think that's her name!!

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope

How many hairtoys do you own? About 5

What is your favourite hairtoy? A brown slide thing with shells on it. I'm not sure what it's called!!

Brush or comb? COMB DEFINITELY

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I straighten my fringe coz otherwise it looks shocking

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Vinegar (worked a treat!)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? The only kind I can eat is sheeps' fetta, so that I guess!!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't...oh actually once a bird pooped on it. That was fun!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She's only new and I don't know anything!! Sorry bkitty09!

[Sofoulee]

LHC name: Sofoulee

Current hair length: Umm... I haven't measured in awhile, (hopefully) quite bit past 26 inches (I hope)!!

Goal hair length: As long as it will let me grow it.

When did you start growing your hair? Last spring, officially on LHC, last summer.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I think about 1/2 an inch.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? S&D when needed, every 4 months or so... but I'm gonna try to go longer between trimmings and see how my hair takes it :p

What supplements do you take? None, I used to take a multivitamin, but I've been bad lately and have stopped.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope.. just a regular, healthy, balanced diet!

Do you do scalp massages? As often as I can.

What is your favourite shampoo? Johnson's Lavender Baby Shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Aussie Moist

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Regis Olive Oil Masque

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Olive Oil!

What are your favourite basic oils? Olive, my one and only.

What are your favourite essential oils? None.

What is your favourite product of all time? Aussie Moist conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? Oooh. Too many to count, probably some type of hair pomade/wax that I used a long time ago. Felt terrible and damaging!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not really.. but I probably don't know enough not to. I must catch up on my reading!

What do you like most about your hair? The curl!

What do you like least about your hair? The curl!

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore. It's been over 2 1/2 years!

Do you clarify? Only very, very sparingly.

How often do you wash your hair? Maybe once every week - week and a half.

How long does it take to dry? Depends.. if up, ALL DAY. If down, a few hours. (it's VERY humid where I live!)

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer it up when I want it to feel safe, but down when I want to feel pretty!

What is your favourite updo? A clipped french twist ;)

Bangs or no bangs? No, my hair can't handle them, but I think that they would look great on my face if I had the hair to accomodate them!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Too many to name!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes :D

How many hairtoys do you own? Qutte a few

What is your favourite hairtoy? A simple clip

Brush or comb? Comb :D

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NO. Even against peer pressure! haha

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Make? yes. Sell? no.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Oh gee. A hair masque.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Pepperjack! Y.U.M.!!!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: One summer while I was in middle school, it was all the rage to have "beach blonde highlights"... well, I started pouring hydrogen peroxide on my head and laying outside until it dried, only to repeat the process... NOT A GOOD IDEA! lol :rolleyes:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
You have beautiful hair!

[Monsterkitti]

LHC name: Monsterkitti

Current hair length: 23"

Goal hair length: BSL and then possibly waist in the distant furture :)

When did you start growing your hair? Around May

What is your average monthly growth rate? Dont know yet

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Havent trimmed since may

What supplements do you take? General Multi vitamin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not specifically for hair but loads of water and fruit/nuts

Do you do scalp massages? Yes

What is your favourite shampoo? Love Aussie shampoos but thinking about changing to something more natural

What is your favourite conditioner? Veganese Lush conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Dont have one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?

What are your favourite basic oils? Only tried Olive so far

What are your favourite essential oils? Rosemary, teatree and lemon

What is your favourite product of all time? Aussie miracle moist conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? waxes

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Using cones at the moment but thinking cutting them out

What do you like most about your hair? The curls :)

What do you like least about your hair? The curls not doing what I want

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore, been about 2 years

Do you clarify? Not yet

How often do you wash your hair? About once every 4 or 5 days

How long does it take to dry? About an hour if its down

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? Peacock twist

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs? I have shorter layers at the front of my hair :)

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Riot Crrl has gorgeous hair

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes just strarted

How many hairtoys do you own? Umm maybe 6 or 7

What is your favourite hairtoy? I love my hair sticks but havent tired them yet

Brush or comb? Only have a brush at the moment

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Have been using straighteners but trying to stop!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? New coconut hair oil! :D

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Cheeeeese :D

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Dont really have one apart from my being a bit scared of braiding my hair afater having years of my mum 'creativly' braiding my hair as a child :s

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I want defined beautiful curls like yours, gorgeous! :)

[Marcipangris]

I have to update my Hair Survey answers, because my hair care has changed since I joined LHC! Red is what I changed:
LHC name: Marcipangris
Current hair length: APL
Goal hair length: classic
When did you start growing your hair? March
What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2 to 1 inch per month depending on stress
Do you trim your hair, if so how often? nope
What supplements do you take? skin, hair, and nail complex; multivitamin, cod liver oil, silica
Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? pickled herring, salmon, smoked mackerel, tuna, eggs, rye bread, oats, lots of water
Do you do scalp massages? no, but I probably scratch my head when I'm thinking really hard
What is your favourite shampoo? Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Shampoo
What is your favourite conditioner? VO5 Moisture Milks Strawberries & Cream Conditioner
Favourite leave-in conditioner? n/a
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Cassia, Monistat, Snowymoon's Moisture Treatment
What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut, for eating; and jojoba, for putting on hair
What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender
What is your favourite product of all time? honey
What is your least favourite product of all time? conditioning shampoo like Pert Plus
Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) a perm
What do you like most about your hair? it grows fairly quickly; it's straight and silky-feeling
What do you like least about your hair? The natural color is blasé.
Do you colour your hair? I haven't gotten it colored in a while, but my signature colors are crimson and black-brown
Do you clarify? yes
How often do you wash your hair? every other day or so
How long does it take to dry? about an hour or two
Do you prefer you hair up or down? down, I look microcephalatic with it up
What is your favourite updo? The kind that the prime minister of Ukraine has
Bangs or no bangs? Either, I like longish bangs that you can put in front of your eyes when you're feeling bashful
Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Everyone has really nice hair here. I really like the look of henna hair
Do you keep a hair journal? no
How many hairtoys do you own? One! I have one now!
What is your favourite hairtoy? The Ficcare, even though I never use it. I just bought it so I'd have something to covet.
Brush or comb? A boar-bristle brush
Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No, I am using the blow dryer only on the cold setting! This is a big deal for me! :cheer:
Do you make/sell any hair care products? no
What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? apple cider vinegar
What’s your favourite kind of cheese? parmesan rinds, brie rinds, camembert rinds
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: A few days after I found this site, I saw a student on the bus with classic length natural red hair. It was stunningly awesome!
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She likes Rosemary oil, which smells fantastic

[longhairedfairy]

LHC name: longhairedfairy

Current hair length: hip

Goal hair length: classic

When did you start growing your hair? It has always been growing

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? My mother is the only person I trust to trim it properly and only when the ends start feeling icky, are uneven (I prefer an even hemline for my hair type), or tangle too easily.

What supplements do you take? Depends on what I have at the time and if I remember to take them at all.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really. I eat pretty much what I want.

Do you do scalp massages? Maybe once in a while

What is your favourite shampoo? Cheap shampoo or pine tar soap

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5 green tea/chamomile because it makes my hair soft and does not have too strong a scent.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Camellia oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Camellia oil

What are your favourite basic oils? Camellia oil

What are your favourite essential oils? Sometimes I use lavender scent oil (I know that's not quite the same as essential oil) or maybe honeysuckle

What is your favourite product of all time? Does camellia oil count as a product?

What is your least favourite product of all time? Messy or sticky things and things that make my hair feel dry or rough.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Peroxide, ammonia, permanent dye, perm/straightening chemicals, horse poo

What do you like most about your hair? It's long and soft

What do you like least about your hair? I would like it to be a little thicker

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Usually every night, but I don't always wash the ends.

How long does it take to dry? Depends on the day

Do you prefer your hair up or down? Depends on my mood and what is convenient at the time.

What is your favourite updo? Don't know

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? A whole bunch of people

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Heck if I know. I have a lot of hairsticks.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Hairsticks

Brush or comb? Mostly comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Sometimes I use a dryer because I dislike the feeling of wet hair, but I try not to be too rough when I do.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? "Ouchless" hairbands

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Cheddar, mozzarella, Pepper Jack

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Um... I don't know... When I was small I thought the point of a round brush was to wrap the hair around it (to make it curl) and my mom had to figure out how to untangle it.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She seems to have quite good hair habits :)

[StillAHulaGirl]

LHC name: StillAHulaGirl

Current hair length: 24"

Goal hair length: Butt! lol

When did you start growing your hair? 3 years ago - after cutting it up to 6"

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2" on a good one

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes. Every 10-12 weeks

What supplements do you take? I have a prescription prenatal vitamin that I take for my blood disorder (but it's helped my hair too! yay) Biotin, Fish oil, and Chromium

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat organic most of the time, not necessarily for hair growth, just to be heathy.

Do you do scalp massages? My massage therapist does once a month :)

What is your favourite shampoo? Avalon Organics Ylang-Ylang

What is your favourite conditioner? Same ;)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Diluted Avalon Awapuhi Mango

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Coconut oil with a few drops ylang-ylang EO

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut and jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? Ylang-Ylang (duh) Jasmine, Citrus, and Tea Tree

What is your favourite product of all time? Coconut Oil. I use it for EVERYTHING! Even cooking :) I don't think it really counts as a product but oh well...it's still my favorite

What is your least favourite product of all time? I used Garnier Fructis once (don't shoot me, I was at a friend's house and desperate) That was the worst stuff that has ever touched my hair. No offense if anyone likes it - but it made my hair feel like straw!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Bubble Gum?! :D

What do you like most about your hair? It shines when it's in a good mood - and it's wash-n-wear. I can wash it and just let it air dry.

What do you like least about your hair? Flyaways. It's rare to find a split end, I just have all different lengths of strands!

Do you colour your hair? Never have, never will.

Do you clarify? About once a month. I don't use any styling products, so there's not much need.

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day during the week (my hair gets OIL-LY) and take the weekends off

How long does it take to dry? About 2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down at work and up at home. I work in an office sitting in one spot all day....there aren't many threats for breakage. Plus one of the techs will not stand for me to have my hair up. He'll sneak up behind me, pull out my hairstick and say "that's better" then walk away.

What is your favourite updo? I can't seem to master the art :( Usually it's just a bun and hairsticks.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Indigo Girl

Do you keep a hair journal? I keep a journal anyway and include hair stuff and the end of my entries

How many hairtoys do you own? No Clue! ...but there have been nameless casualties because my dog likes to eat them :(

What is your favourite hairtoy? I use a set of chopsticks I bought from a sushi bar in Atlanta most often

Brush or comb? Comb and BBB at night

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? None whatsoever

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Haven't yet

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Some more essential oils last night

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Havarti

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: The boss's 6 year old daughter will occasionally come by the office. If I have my hair down, she will stop to talk and stroke my hair. You would just have to meet this little girl - she is very...well...."girlie" and cracks everyone up with her hilarious comebacks. Well one day she asked me how I got my hair so soft and silky. I told her in short that I take care of it and don't use a blowdryer. Without batting an eye she said "I knew that was the reason - I've told my mom again and again she needs to stop using that blowdryer to fry her hair." "I told her not to use it on MY hair because I want it to be pretty!" Oh, she cracks me up. If any of you want to see her she played the little girl, Laurel, in the movie One Missed Call.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I like the word "giggle." People need to use it more often - so kudos to her! It makes me giggle :D

[rapunzhell13]

LHC name: rapunzhell13

Current hair length: Approximately 6 inches all over.

Goal hair length: 42 inches (Classic!)

When did you start growing your hair? This is my first 'serious' year.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I think it's just over half an inch, but I'm not sure.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not yet, but I will eventually.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really, but I do eat a lot of protein.

Do you do scalp massages? I do scalp massages when I wash (CO).

What is your favourite shampoo? None, they're more or less the same to me.

What is your favourite conditioner? For CO I use Pears, but for S/C I use Herbal Essences.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None, I can't stand to have product in my hair.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Since I haven't had long hair in years, I haven't used either since. I used to do hot EVOO treatments though.

What are your favourite basic oils? EVOO, but only because it's what I'm used to and there's always a bottle in the kitchen.

What are your favourite essential oils? Citrus.

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't have one yet.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Gel.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Sulphates. I can take cones in small doses.

What do you like most about your hair? TBH, I love my hair. I love everything about it.

What do you like least about your hair? The length.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore.

Do you clarify? Occasionally, but I just use regular shampoo (nothing fancy).

How often do you wash your hair? I've been doing it every second day, but I'm stretching it to twice a week from now on.

How long does it take to dry? Not too long.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? When I used to have long hair it was always up in a ponytail/loop. I didn't know what else I could do with it.

What is your favourite updo? Buns.

Bangs or no bangs? I suit bangs, but I don't want them.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Wow, tough one... I'm gonna go with Amoretti.

Do you keep a hair journal? No, but I might start one.

How many hairtoys do you own? I've got 2 Ficcares on the way, one small (eggplant) and one medium (emerald). I need a large Ficcare and some sticks. Emphasis on need. :-p

What is your favourite hairtoy? I'll get back to you on that one...

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not anymore. I used to worship GHDs!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Ficcares.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Corn chips.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't have one yet!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: We have the same goal length! :cheese:

[willowcandra]

LHC name: willowcandra

Current hair length:41-43"

Goal hair length: Here but thicker

When did you start growing your hair? 2000

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? every two months

What supplements do you take? centrum multi,silica complex,cod liver oil, evening primrose oil, calcium, b complex.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat plenty of fruits and veg.

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? currently "simple" and alternated with Lush poo bar-the pink one

What is your favourite conditioner? Trevor sorbie long hair. But aussie lusciouse long is creeping up to the favourite spot.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't really use one often but it would be aussies luscious long

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Lush's H'suan wen hau

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? None for hair

What is your favourite product of all time? Trevor sorbie long hair conditioner.

What is your least favourite product of all time? baby shampoo

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Ammonia or hair dye

What do you like most about your hair? The length

What do you like least about your hair? My fine ends

Do you colour your hair? No-not anymore.

Do you clarify? Every now and again if it feels like it needs it I use Lush Big.

How often do you wash your hair? 1-2 times a week

How long does it take to dry? 1-4 hours 1 for dyed part up to 4 for dyed part.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up

What is your favourite updo? Cinnabun held with large flexi

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Anyone from classic to knee with straight well cared for niely ended hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yeah but it's not very interesting

How many hairtoys do you own? About 50-60 roughly

What is your favourite hairtoy? My flexi 8's

Brush or comb? Paddle brush and rake comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NO

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I ordered 5 sigle ketylo sticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif So many-too hard to choose

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Sorry I have none

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Rapunzhell13 has got the right idea about haircare and is going to have pretty classic hair in no time.

[pariate]

LHC name: pariate

Current hair length: BSL

Goal hair length: Waist

When did you start growing your hair? La.st autumn was the first time I really put thought and effort into it.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no idea - I've never tracked my growth.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I've trimmed twice in the last couple of months to get rid of damaged pre-LHC ends. Before that I hadn't trimmed since... um... sometime last year. Now I anticipate micro-trimming maybe three times a year. I'll see how it goes!

What supplements do you take? MSM is the only one I take solely for my hair. I take antioxidants, C & zinc, and 5-HTP for other reasons.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No.

Do you do scalp massages? No.

What is your favourite shampoo? When I use one for clarifying it's MOP Pear Shampoo, but usually I CO.

What is your favourite conditioner? The cheapo CO conditioner I get from an online soapmaking supplier!

Favourite leave-in conditioner? A tiny tiny trace of avocado oil. (Does that count?!)

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Cassia mixed with avocado and jojoba oils.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba and avocado.

What are your favourite essential oils? For my hair - lavender, rosemary and ylang-ylang.

What is your favourite product of all time? Oh good grief... I used to be such a product junkie! But now I hardly use anything. I guess it would be cassia now. Again, does that count?!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Alterna. Their products are super-cone heavy and I don't like that for my hair.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cones, quats, commercial dyes (I've never even used henna, although I did try a darkening tea rinse a few times earlier this year), bleach, bird poo, engine oil, laminate flooring...

What do you like most about your hair? My wurls! And knowing how much hard work I've put in to it! I'm very proud of the improvement in my hair's condition since I found LHC.

What do you like least about your hair? The remnants of the bad cut I had last April, and all the damage I caused it last year, although I think I've removed nearly all of that with my last self-trim.

Do you colour your hair? No.

Do you clarify? Yes, every few weeks, because I CO.

How often do you wash your hair? Every 3-4 days usually. Sometimes I'll leave it a week, but only when I'm feeling very down and don't care about having disgusting oil-slick hair!

How long does it take to dry? About 5 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I love seeing it down, but I feel happier knowing it's up and protected... So I don't really know how to answer this one :rolleyes:

What is your favourite updo? My grecian thing.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs, but don't mind the baby growth around my forehead.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don't really aspire to anyone's hair but I admire plenty, including Icydove and Curlsgirl. Heck, I admire everyone on here, with all your shine, length and fab styles!

Do you keep a hair journal? No, just a personal one.

How many hairtoys do you own? I'm going to order my first hairsticks this week. Yay me! :cheese:

What is your favourite hairtoy? See above...

Brush or comb? COMB! Brushing is a disaster for me.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? More CO conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Mature cheddar. I'm not very adventurous with cheese.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My mum's sister (I refuse to apply the "A" word to that woman) cut my hair when I was about 11/12. She cut a layer into it and evidently panicked when all the wurls popped out - hitherto I had seemed relatively straight and sleek, albeit thick - and decided the best solution to this was to cut more. And more. And more... I looked dreadful by the time she'd finished. I was in floods of tears when we got home and BEGGED my mum not to send me to school. Imagine wurly hair with three layers, the shortest of which was at the tops of my ears... :cry:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Her name makes me think of a nymph - tall and graceful, a creature of nature.

[zen_oven]

LHC name: zen_oven

Current hair length: A few inches past shoulders

Goal hair length: BSL and then waist

When did you start growing your hair? I guess about May? I had my last haircut around then was when I decided to let it grow.

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea, but looking at my comparison photographs it seems to be about an inch. If that's true, I guess I'm pretty lucky.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I'm not sure about trimming just yet. I don't plan to trim until I hit BSL, and that's when I'll start getting these damn layers evened up.

What supplements do you take? A multivitamin for women and Omega-3. I might take MSM since it's supposed to be good for hair and joints.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really. Though I really should look at improving my nutrition.

Do you do scalp massages? Yes, when I wash.

What is your favourite shampoo? Don't know that I really have a favorite, though I'm loving my Lush Godiva shampoo bar. I do like the V05 Pomegranate and Grapeseed I've been using too.

What is your favourite conditioner? Again with the V05. I'm going to try the Suave Naturals coconut next.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Again, don't know that I'd call this a favorite since I just used leave-in for the first time a couple weeks ago, but I like the body shop Amlika Leave-in I've been using. Gonna try something cone-free next time.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Haven't tried one yet. I've got V05 Hot Oil and Hask Henna 'n Placenta waiting for me, so I'll try those at some point.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba and sweet almond. Haven't tried sweet almond on my hair yet, but the jojoba is working wonders!

What are your favourite essential oils? Tea tree and lavender, but I haven't tried them on my hair yet.

What is your favourite product of all time? Don't really have one yet.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Again, don't really have one.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Chemical dyes. I've done it before but I will not do it again.

What do you like most about your hair? Thickness! And most of the time I love my mixture of waves and spirals.

What do you like least about your hair? It's just too wild, though the care I've been taking with it seems to have helped with that.

Do you colour your hair? Nope.

Do you clarify? I haven't tried it yet but I probably will try to do that once a month.

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day, with water only in between. Hoping to start easing off of washing once my hair gets long enough to do nicer-looking buns than what I can achieve now.

How long does it take to dry? A couple of hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like it both ways, but most of the time I like to wear it loose.

What is your favourite updo? Double buns, which I call "happy hair." The higher on your head they are, they happier you are.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs currently. I don't look all that good with them, though at some point I may have a stylist cut some long ones to frame my face.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianya's. I don't know that I'll grow my hair to terminal length like hers, but her hair is lovely and it inspires me to keep going.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yup. It's pretty helpful.

How many hairtoys do you own? Only a couple sets of hair sticks from when my hair was longer, a claw clip or two. I'm hanging on to them for when my hair is back to a workable length.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Don't have one yet, though I think I'm going to love Ketylo hair sticks.

Brush or comb? Both. I mostly comb, but use a BBB to distribute oils.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No way. I've always hated those.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No, but I appreciate those who do.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A misting bottle to use in Vegas.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Laughing Cow Swiss. I love that stuff.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I can't really think of anything in particular. Though once I did use Sun-In on my dark hair--it turned it orange. And I got a BAD hair cut when I was ten. It looked like someone stuck a bowl on my head and just cut what was sticking out. GAK. It was hideous.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: she makes some very interesting posts. and nice icon!

[.Amanaka.]

LHC name: .Amanaka.

Current hair length: I don't measure, but it's either at hip or pretty damn close.

Goal hair length: It used to be waist, then hip... now it's definitely classic, and secretly fingertip.

When did you start growing your hair? This time around? In 2005.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Like I said, I don't measure, so I don't really know. Seems kind of average though.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I do, and it completely depends. Right now I'm on about... 13 months without one, but I am planning on trimming soon.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope. I eat what I like C:

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes? Not with any skill or regularity.

What is your favourite shampoo? Right now, Head and Shoulders. Simply because it works.

What is your favourite conditioner? Right now? V05 Lavender Lustre. It makes my hair all smooth.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Coconut oil. OR my mister made with water and conditioner.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Coconut oil. (Can you tell I'm kind of simplistic.) Though I do like the Henna and Placenta one every once in a while.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut?

What are your favourite essential oils? Don't really use any.

What is your favourite product of all time? Oh dear God, I have no idea.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Uh... um... well...

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not really.

What do you like most about your hair? The fact that it is mine. It's long, it's mine, and I don't care what other people think about it.

What do you like least about your hair? The fact that it's not thicker.

Do you colour your hair? I did, but I haven't since Dec. 07. 07.

Do you clarify? When I feel like I need too.

How often do you wash your hair? I am for once a week, but I've been WO rinsing in between times.

How long does it take to dry? Not really sure, because I tend to put it up sopping wet.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up. When it's down it tangles. (Found that out yesterday.)

What is your favourite updo? Right now, a faux crown braid. Even though my hair isn't really long enough. My favourite updo of all time is a braided mat thing on the back of my head.

Bangs or no bangs? Um... in between.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Saoirse, Dianyla, Lady Godiva... ... oh! songofsunlight's. (Sorry, been reading the archives.)

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not very many.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Um... Amish pins, when I can find them.

Brush or comb? Comb. Though I love brushing.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Negative.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Negative.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Um... some hair clips the other day.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Brie.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: ... ... ... I got nothing.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Her signature picture has some awesome hair!

[Eryka]

LHC name:
Eryka

Current hair length:
Calve- tickling

Goal hair length:
Ankle probably. I would still like to wear my hair down in public without worrying about stepping on it and the dust it would accumulate.

When did you start growing your hair?
About 11 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
When I was younger it was about 2 inches (5cm) a month. However since I've moved to a different climate and have gotten older with longer hair, probably 1in (2,5cm) a month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
I used to trim the length every 6 months until I felt it at my calves. Now I have to see how long it takes to go back to calve tickling again. My guesstimate is 2 months. S & D as often as I can, generally a few times a week.

What supplements do you take?
None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Not especially. I eat no carb and drink 130+ ounces (3 liters) of water a day. No soda or sugar.

Do you do scalp massages?
When I think of it but with no regularity.

What is your favourite shampoo?
Still searching, I'm afraid.

What is your favourite conditioner?
ABBA Moisture Scentsation conditioner. Hands down.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
ABBA Nourishing. I've been using it for 12 years. I will never use anything else.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
This is something I really need to find. My hair does love honey however. I think I'll start from there.

What are your favourite basic oils?
Rapeseed oil.

What are your favourite essential oils?
Black Opium

What is your favourite product of all time?
Anything ABBA

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Any cheapie conditioner. My hair hates them.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair?
Heat, dye, chemical straightners, cones, protein.

What do you like most about your hair?
The shine, you need sunglasses.

What do you like least about your hair?
Its fickle nature. It changes constantly. That and the fragmented ends. Still growing and cutting.

Do you colour your hair?
Never. I have virgin hair.

Do you clarify?
Every month, with baking soda and honey.

How often do you wash your hair?
About 3 times a week due to heavy workouts.

How long does it take to dry?
Depends on the weather. In summer with good brushing, 4 hours. In the winter while raining, 9.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
I enjoy the attention with it down but it is not practical. Down and braided for everyday and sleeping.

What is your favourite updo?
Anything fast and that I don't have to touch until I want it down.

Bangs or no bangs?
Growing out my old bangs. They are at hip length now. Never again.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Any person with high gloss and few split ends.

Do you keep a hair journal?
In my mind.

How many hairtoys do you own?
None, unless you include chopsticks, scrunchies, ect.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
Chopsticks, again if you count them as a toy.

Brush or comb?
Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
NEVER

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
No, I am craftily impaired.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Scrunchies

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Anything but Myseost. (Beklager Norge)

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
A woman almost crashed her bike while looking at my hair. Earlier that day a couple was walking down the street and the man couldn't take his eyes off of my hair. He was about to get in trouble from his girlfriend until she turned around. She was speechless and wide eyed. He was let off the hook.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
I applaud her desire to keep things simple.

[wjewerica]

LHC name: Wjewerica (meaning squirrel )

Current hair length: short, at the collar bone

Goal hair length: 25 inches

When did you start growing your hair? On and off, few years ago (explaining my lenght)

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1-2 cm (around 0.5'')

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once every 2-3 months

What supplements do you take? vitamins

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? not really

Do you do scalp massages? nope

What is your favourite shampoo? Advanced Techniques by Avon

What is your favourite conditioner? Numero

Favourite leave-in conditioner? also numero :P

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? dont have one

What are your favourite basic oils? I usually use olive oil (i dont have enough knowledge to answer lol)

What are your favourite essential oils? --

What is your favourite product of all time? Also Numero

What is your least favourite product of all time? Bleach :D

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) fusion hair extensions

What do you like most about your hair? That its thick

What do you like least about your hair? Its damaged

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore

Do you clarify? (??)

How often do you wash your hair? every 3-5 days

How long does it take to dry? 20 minutes with a blow dryer

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? ponytail

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? yogachic (i have kinda same hair, i think)

Do you keep a hair journal? not yet

How many hairtoys do you own? many :D

What is your favourite hairtoy? Headbands

Brush or comb? Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Sometimes (lately i had to)

Do you make/sell any hair care products? yes

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? something like a rubber band

What’s your favorite kind of cheese? Mozarella

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Shocking perhaps...I lost all my ends when my hairdresser removed my fusion extensions...a big NO-NO!!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I LOVE your hair length :D

[EbonyCurls]

LHC name: EbonyCurls

Current hair length: b/t APL and BSL

Goal hair length: b/t waist and tailbone (aka "butt-dimple" length)

When did you start growing your hair? 2 years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/3 inch (I'm highly guessing b/c I don't measure)

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No; 1x/year

What supplements do you take? none. although I want to start taking a multivitamin.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat more dairy and fish.

Do you do scalp massages? rarely

What is your favourite shampoo? Natures Gate Awapuhi volume shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Elucence Moisture Balance

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Giovanni direct cream

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Biolage Hydrotherapie

What are your favourite basic oils? I don't use oils

What are your favourite essential oils? no oils

What is your favourite product of all time? Biolage hydrotherapie

What is your least favourite product of all time? anything Fructis

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) alcohol denatured, waxes, mineral oil, petrolatum/petroleum

What do you like most about your hair? the color

What do you like least about your hair? thinness, unpredictability

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? every 6 months

How often do you wash your hair? 2x/week

How long does it take to dry? 3 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? bouffant bun

Bangs or no bangs? none

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? too many to name!

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? just elastics but I want to experiment

What is your favourite hairtoy? tiny butterfly clips, elastics

Brush or comb? comb/finger-comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? never

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? headbands, gel

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? mozzarella

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: That lipstick shade is HOT

[sexyjacksparrow]

LHC name: sexyjacksparrow

Current hair length: shoulder length

Goal hair length: undecided - probably waist

When did you start growing your hair?: 5 years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't measure but by the lack of growth I'm guessing less than a quarter of an inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes - around every six months

What supplements do you take? None that are hair specific although I take MSM when I remember - for my joints but it's supposed to be good for hair too

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No. My diet is currently pretty bad.

Do you do scalp massages? Rarely

What is your favourite shampoo? Lush I Love Juicy

What is your favourite conditioner? Superdrug Coconut and Almond Intensive

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Honey

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Coconut oil

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use them

What is your favourite product of all time? Probably the I Love Juicy

What is your least favourite product of all time? Original Source shampoos

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Anything animal-based. Trying to cut out cones as well.

What do you like most about your hair? My curls.

What do you like least about your hair? Slow growth rate

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? I use sulphate-based shampoo

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day

How long does it take to dry? 2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? Single braid

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lots of people on here have beautiful hair, but I just want longer and healthier version of my own hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? Not very many.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I like hair sticks but my hair is too short for them.

Brush or comb? Comb when wet, finger comb when dry.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I use straighteners maybe two or three times a year.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Bottle of Paul Mitchell Round Trip curl definer

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Halloumi

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: When I was about five, I asked my mum if my friend and I could play hairdressers. Absent-mindedly she said yes. I proceeded to hack at my best friend's waist length hair and her fringe. I don't think my friend cared but her mum was furious. Whooops.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has truly beautiful curls!

[AutumnLeaves]

LHC name: AutumnLeaves

Current hair length: Maybe 23, 24 inches
Goal hair length: Tailbone.

When did you start growing your hair? I've started growing several times, but hardcore as of last September when I cut out all the hair dye and started with short hair.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Not sure either, but I'd guess between 3/4" and 1" on a good month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No, but when I start, it'll probably be only once a year, and no more than an inch when it happens.

What supplements do you take? Oy. One orange chewable baby aspirin per day, one chewable multi-vitamin per day, 2 chewable fiber tabs per day, and 2 chewable calcium tablets per day. Nope; I don't like to swallow pills.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope. Is there a food thought to grow the hair?

Do you do scalp massages? Only when shampooing/condiitoning, when I have a headache, or when I brush my hair.

What is your favourite shampoo? None, they're more or less the same to me. Copied from a previous poster and true for me as well...except I do not like Pantene.

What is your favourite conditioner? Pretty much any conditioner works the same, except again, I don't care for Pantene. I guess if there was a lilac scented conditioner, it would be my fave.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I also do not like product in my hair, but I have been using an ethnic product of an aloe and olive oil lotion that is leave in. I do like that stuff.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Honestly, I'd have to say Miracle Whip.

What are your favourite basic oils? EVOO, but only because it's what I'm used to and there's always a bottle in the kitchen. Ditto to this comment by another poster.

What are your favourite essential oils? I've never had an essential oil before but do they make lilac?

What is your favourite product of all time? I have to say cotton candy. Oh...you mean hair? Hmmm...Maybe the large Flexi-8 or the African Butterfly.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Mousse.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Bleach or perm solutions.

What do you like most about your hair? This is hard because I've not been a large fan of my own hair. I guess when I get some nice curl definition instead of frizz. It doesn't happen often though.

What do you like least about your hair? The frizz.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore.

Do you clarify? No. At least I don't think I do.

How often do you wash your hair? Generally once a week unless it is exposed to smoke or something.

How long does it take to dry? About six hours to completely dry it, unless it is pinned up wet; then usually about 24 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer it down, however, it usually doesn't look too nice because of the frizz factor, so it usually goes up when I'm leaving the house.

What is your favourite updo? Probably a pony tail because it is easy.

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs; I have a high forehead, I think.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Oh, maybe WavesToGrow or SpiderMom.

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope.

How many hairtoys do you own? Nice ones, maybe ten or so.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I love forks and I have one, however I think my favorite is the African Butterfly. So comfortable and always works.

Brush or comb? When wet, I use a pick. When dry, either my fingers or a brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Once in a blue moon I'll use a large barrel curling iron as it helps combat the frizz and gives me a sleeker look. I do use it on my bangs regularly though.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No; wish I did!

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I think it was the ethnic olive oil and aloe products or the African Butterfly; can't remember which came first.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Probably Colby.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I let a friend take a blow dryer to my hair once back in high school and ended up with literally the Bride of Frankenstein look. Scary indeed.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has a lovely avatar!

[super_pudding]

LHC name: Super_pudding

Current hair length: 24, 25 inches? somewhere around there

Goal hair length: Classic, but possibly longer

When did you start growing your hair? I've been trying to grow it for a while but only seriously started about 6 months ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? the usual 1/2 in

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? yes, and about every 3 months or so but I'm trying to hold off until January

What supplements do you take? Biotin and multivitamins

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I havent really had a good idea about what to eat for hair growth except that I've heard of eating eggs helping, so no, not really

Do you do scalp massages? when I remember/ have the time lol

What is your favourite shampoo? I dont really have a favorite shampoo besides what works. I'm mostly CO anyhoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Suave naturals

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Garnier Fructise leave in. Coney, but great

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT ^^

What are your favourite basic oils? I haven't really used oils before besides a bit of EVOO in an SMT

What are your favourite essential oils? same as above

What is your favourite product of all time? Not really a product, but my hair LOVES SMTs

What is your least favourite product of all time? hair dye!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) heat

What do you like most about your hair? It has a tendency to be very healthy looking and soft even if I mistreat it

What do you like least about your hair? TOO SHORT!

Do you colour your hair? happy to say nope :)

Do you clarify? When I feel like I need to, yes

How often do you wash your hair? every other day

How long does it take to dry? hmm I havent really timed my hair drying lol but it takes a while

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up if I could get it to stay

What is your favourite updo? I havent tried enough to really have a favorite

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs for me please

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Everyone's hair is just so beautiful!

Do you keep a hair journal? nope

How many hairtoys do you own? not many :o

What is your favourite hairtoy?hair sticks

Brush or comb? a little of both

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NO! i've stopped that a while ago

Do you make/sell any hair care products? wish I could

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Some new hair sticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gorgonzola! I just like saying it ^^

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: doors like to eat my hair lol I'm not really sure if I have a story to share

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: her avatar is adorable :D

[PeaceWithTrees]

LHC name: PeaceWithTrees

Current hair length: 23.5"

Goal hair length: 35"

When did you start growing your hair? nov. 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? IDK, but It grew 1" this last month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? never get it cut

What supplements do you take? silica, just started this last month.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no, just eat very healthy

Do you do scalp massages? yes

What is your favourite shampoo? Currently, an organic jojoba oil shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Organic Jojoba oil Con.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? the Conditioner I use.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? 4 Eggs seem to work well.

What are your favourite basic oils? I need to experiment oil, but currently emu oil.....

What are your favourite essential oils? .....

What is your favourite product of all time? .......

What is your least favourite product of all time? ........

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) ....

What do you like most about your hair? I like the volume and Black Color. I think DArk Hair is very Romantic.

What do you like least about your hair? It breaks off easily, and can be frizzy.

Do you colour your hair? noooooooo!

Do you clarify? ?

How often do you wash your hair? Not super often, every 2 weeks....

How long does it take to dry? forever and a day....

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down, its easier down....

What is your favourite updo? I like this one hair toy......

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I havn't found one yet, but i have a drawing of the "future" me.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes!

How many hairtoys do you own? 2 favorite ones, 3 in all.....

What is your favourite hairtoy?

Brush or comb?Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Unfortunatly yes......

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I do try to make my own.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Organic Jojoba oil treatment w/o parabens! :)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Provalon!!!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: You are Nice!

[Celtica]

LHC name: Celtica

Current hair length: Haven't measured recently, but I'd guess around 33in.

Goal hair length: Tailbone atm(sorta there, with a few of the longest strands), then, if it's not too much of a pain at that length, Classic.

When did you start growing your hair? I started to grow out from a pixie crop in 2004. Oy, the bad transition hair! Mullet central :rolleyes: !

What is your average monthly growth rate? I'm not too sure, bit it seems to be around .5, with the occasional spurt of up to .75(although now my hair is over 30in, it seems to be growing more slowly.)

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? A trim of about half an inch once a year, usually in march or april. If the ends are feeling really tatty, I'll micro-trim a tiny bit off between.

What supplements do you take? Fish Oil, Iron+ Vit C, Woman's Multi, Vit B combination. Not really for my hair, but because I'm Celiac, so I don't absorb nutrients properly from my food.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, not really.

Do you do scalp massages? No.

What is your favourite shampoo? A Henna shampoo that I buy from a Trade Aid shop (http://www.tradeaid.org.nz/Home).

What is your favourite conditioner? Superstar conditioner for Men(:cheese:), or Coconut Oil left in overnight pre-wash.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? A little Sweet Almond Oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Oiling. Coconut, Sweet Almond, or Amla.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut would have to be number #1.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't add Essential Oils.

What is your favourite product of all time? Coconut Oil, absolutely.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything with sulfates, makes me develop weeping sores over my scalp :scared: .

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don't touch sulfates as explained above. Yikes.

What do you like most about your hair? My natural colour. Dark brown with copper highlights.

What do you like least about your hair?
I have an odd patch that grows all curly and wiry. Won't do what it's told.

Do you colour your hair? Nope. I dyed all through high school, but quit when I cropped my hair.

Do you clarify? Occasionally. Baking Soda heavily diluted in warm water.

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week. Sometimes stretch to once a week. Done this my whole life.

How long does it take to dry? Depends on the weather, and whether I braid it wet, or leave it down to mostly dry. Anything from 3 hours to 2 days.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up. It's long enough now that leaving my hair down is a pain in the behind.

What is your favourite updo? Cinnabun w/hairstick.

Bangs or no bangs? No Bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? *shrug* Everyone's hair is so beautiful, how can I choose just one?

Do you keep a hair journal? No. Keep meaning to, but never get around ti it.

How many hairtoys do you own? More than some, less than others:p .

What is your favourite hairtoy? This hand-formed red plastic hairstick, the top has a stylised snake. It sort of, and only sort of, looks like the international doctor's symbol.

Brush or comb? Mainly comb, but sometimes I brush to get my hair to lie properly.

Do you use hot styling aids or your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No. No. And No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No. I just buy them. By the dozens:o

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? The hairstick I described above, I think.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Feta.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Well done on getting a 1in growth rate last month:)

[Brianna]

LHC name: Brianna.

Current hair length: 26 in.

Goal hair length: Tailbone.

When did you start growing your hair? Two or so years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't really measure much, but the last two months were about half an inch each.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I do, but not often. Maybe twice a year.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope, not really.

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes, with Moonchaser's SSHO.

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't use shampoo.

What is your favourite conditioner? First Price Balsam (Norwegian product).

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Fox's Shea Butter Conditioning Cream!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT or hot oil treatment.

What are your favourite basic oils? Probably Emu and Jojoba oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use essential oils.

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't think I really have an all-time favourite.

What is your least favourite product of all time? The Define haircare line. Makes me shed like crazy.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I generally don't use 'cones.

What do you like most about your hair? It's getting long, and it can be very very pretty. :)

What do you like least about your hair? It's still so short!

Do you colour your hair? Henna/indigo, yes.

Do you clarify? Nope.

How often do you wash your hair? Varies. About twice a week or less.

How long does it take to dry? I don't really pay attention to it, but I'd say a few hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, most of the time.

What is your favourite updo? Cinnabun. So, so easy.

Bangs or no bangs? I love my bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Nightshade's. :) She has very lovely hair - though I'm not going for the red.

Do you keep a hair journal? At times.

How many hairtoys do you own? More than I really need, but not enough! Three pairs of hairsticks, three singles, one horn fork and a big horn barrette - four smaller metal barrettes and some other stuff. A couple of metal hair sticks and...I don't recall.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Do I have to choose? One of the hairstick pairs I got from Nightshade.

Brush or comb? Comb, definitely.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Some metal-free hair tie thingies.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Norvegia. :p

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Durr. My hair-history has been largely uneventful.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Nice name? Um, good growth progress! Wait, I'm actually really bad at this. *sneaks out the back door, leaves cookies*

[WritingPrincess]

LHC name: WritingPrincess

Current hair length: 37 inches, or tailbone length.

Goal hair length: Knee length. I don't remember the inches.

When did you start growing your hair? Just under a year ago, at hip length.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I *think* it's 1/2 inch, though one month last summer I got 1". I don't measure consistently enough to say.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I've had two trims since I joined TLHC, but I don't trim regularly. About every 6 months, or whenever I get around to it.

What supplements do you take? No hair related supplements.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No.

Do you do scalp massages? Once in awhile.

What is your favorite shampoo? Probably my castile soap bar.

What is your favorite conditioner? I really like Garnier Fructis products.

Favorite leave-in conditioner? N/A

Favorite deep conditioner or treatment? Coconut oil.

What are your favorite basic oils? Coconut oil. I've never tried any other.

What are your favorite essential oils? N/A

What is your favorite product of all time? Water. :lol: Hard to say. It'd probably be the aforementioned Garnier Fructis.

What is your least favorite product of all time? Don't really have one.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)Dye. Except sometimes I want to dye the last inch or so purple. :D


What do you like most about your hair? I like the length, the color, the thickness, and the fact that it was pretty long when I found TLHC.

What do you like least about your hair? I want it to be longer, but, overall, I like my hair.

Do you color your hair? Nope. See above.

Do you clarify? I occasionally wash with baking soda, but I've never noticed a need to clarify.

How often do you wash your hair? It used to be every other day, but now I'm WO washing every day.How long does it take to dry?

Down, under two hours. Up in a bun, can still be damp 24 hours later.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I wear my hair up almost exclusively. Down, it gets into everything and I end up putting it up anyway.

What is your favorite updo? My most common 'dos are bee-end buns, single English braids, and pinless braided buns.

Bangs or no bangs? I currently have bangs, but I've decided to stop trimming them. They were nice for a few months but I'm growing them out again.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Oh, there are so many! Shnee was one of the first people whose hair I really noticed. Dianyla, Lady Godiva, Stagecoach, Saiorse, Capelli Lunghi, CountessDeJager, (I want long, silver hair some day), Harpgal, and heidi w, are the only ones I can think of.

Do you keep a hair journal? I update my blog several times a month, and there are other posts that I've written and haven't gotten around to posting yet.

How many hairtoys do you own? I have no idea. Lots.


What is your favorite hairtoy? My soft elastics.

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No, except sometimes a blowdryer on my bangs.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A pair of purple plastic sticks and a topsytail.

What’s your favorite kind of cheese? :wink: Swiss. :D

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I can't think of one at the moment.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Brianna has a very nice hair color and I really like her waves.


You know, looking back over this I've realized for the first time that my routine is pretty much benign neglect and that my hair will accept most things. Now I feel a little guilty, because I'm doing WO for the convenience only (I don't want to have to buy products) and my hair is happy with whatever shampoo/conditioner I throw on it.

[Isblå]

LHC name: Isblå

Current hair length: 25,59

Goal hair length: 31,5

When did you start growing your hair? 1 mnd (since last haircut and decicion to grow Long Hair)

What is your average monthly growth rate? Don't know

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I trim when the ends feel like eh. wood?

What supplements do you take? Cod liver oil in wintertime

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo?
What is your favourite conditioner? In the process of finding out, using different John Frieda for blondes currently.


Favourite leave-in conditioner? Not sure, in a testing period

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?

What are your favourite basic oils?

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time? Wide toothed comb...

What is your least favourite product of all time? Hairspray- all types

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) - Chemical dye.

What do you like most about your hair? Colour and thickness, the fact that I seem to have evolved curls

What do you like least about your hair? The strange ickyness that turns up in parts of my hair, beeing all frizzy and misbehaving.

Do you colour your hair? Never coloured my hair with anything more permanent than one day dress-up colour for masquerades

Do you clarify?No

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day, more often if exercising a lot and in summer.

How long does it take to dry? 2-3 hr

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down! If I didn't intend to wear hair down, I would not have bothered to grow long hair.

What is your favourite updo? Simple 3 strand braid. Hair is a bit to short for this now, but eventually..

Bangs or no bangs? Have bangs, not sure I will continue to have them.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I have noticed Nightshade and think she has lovely hair, although I won't colour mine (I think). Iylivarae also has gorgeous hair. I am sure I have seen more wonderfull hair, but I can't seem to find them now.

Do you keep a hair journal? Maybe I will, eventually.

How many hairtoys do you own? 7

What is your favourite hairtoy? Plain round wooden hairstick.

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? My first wide toothed comb. Yea!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Mozzarella, chevre, well, most kinds actually.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:

WritingPrincess is a lucky girl, seems to me her hair is very natural and healthy. Don't feel guilty for "neglect". It seem to me that a lot of hair damage is done by doing to much to the hair, not to little. Great lenght you have to. (I can't see your profile due to beeing a new member, so if you have any additional pics I haven't seen them) Good luck at reaching knee!

[HairColoredHair]

LHC name:
HairColoredHair. :D

Current hair length:
Er... Can this be called thigh, I think. ;)

Goal hair length:
As long as I can get it. Knees is the next goal.

When did you start growing your hair?
After my mother cut it into a bob when I was little, but I've chopped and grown, chopped and grown...

What is your average monthly growth rate?
About .5", but that all depends if it's stalled or not.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Not really, just S&D.

What supplements do you take?
Nothing in particular.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
... er. Nope.

Do you do scalp massages?
Nope. They hurt. :ponder:

What is your favourite shampoo?
I'm supposed to have one?

What is your favourite conditioner?
This lovely almond/honey one for the scent alone, but it was heck on my hair...

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
... don't use one.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
SMT with whatever I've got on hand.

What are your favourite basic oils?
Jojoba, cocount, grapeseed.

What are your favourite essential oils?
... orange!

What is your favourite product of all time?
My Heavenly Harvest horn comb. MY PRECIOUS!

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Coconut milk. EVIL!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
No, but I avoid cones/sulfates.

What do you like most about your hair?
It's braidable and stays up in buns decently well.

What do you like least about your hair?
It's... er... very straight.

Do you colour your hair?
Nope. I've done a temp purple and I can still see in in the right light... I don't want it that way.

Do you clarify?
If necessary.

How often do you wash your hair?
About weekly right now. More if it's necessary.

How long does it take to dry?
A day or so.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Up.

What is your favourite updo?
Crown braid, but I usually wear a cinnabun.

Bangs or no bangs?
Well... I'm growing them out, but they're almost at BSL, so do they count? :lol:

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Maid Marian's.

Do you keep a hair journal?
Used to. Haven't in a long while.

How many hairtoys do you own?
Um... not enough and too many.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
Currently a neat little wooden hairstick I found at my local ... specialty shop.

Brush or comb?
Comb. Horn Comb. MY PRECIOUS!

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
...nooo...

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
I bought... two wooden hairsticks! :D They don't match, but I wear them together anyway!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif
Muenster. Smoked Gouda. Espresso, I dunno!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
... Er... I don't have anything special, sorry. :ponder:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:

I'm afraid I don't know much about her, but I like her avatar and I'm sure her hair is lovely!

[BunnyBee]

LHC name: BunnyBee

Current hair length: 22 inches (apl ish)

Goal hair length: tailbone

When did you start growing your hair? technically just after I got it cut 2 months ago, before that I just 'let' it grow without thinking about it.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't know yet! I've only measured once!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not myself but I will be getting (tiny) trims at a salon when my ends start to look uneven. I'm too afraid of causing split ends if i do it myself!

What supplements do you take? Just a regular multivitamin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Chocolate is good for hair, right? ;)

Do you do scalp massages? Occasionally

What is your favourite shampoo? I'm using 3 different shampoo bars from Lush on rotation, don't have a favourite

What is your favourite conditioner? Cheapo tesco jojoba balsam one! It's great in SMTs

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Does oil count?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT!!

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil :D I use it for everything!

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use them

What is your favourite product of all time? Coconut oil

What is your least favourite product of all time? Lush henna, only because of how amazingly difficult it was to wash out

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) PPD

What do you like most about your hair? The lack of splits lately!

What do you like least about your hair? Tangles

Do you colour your hair? Only with henna now

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Once every 4 days or so

How long does it take to dry? about 4 hours unaided (not wrapped in towel just down)

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Hmm difficult, I prefer the look of it down, but it needs to be up to avoid the tangles

What is your favourite updo? Anything that only needs one hairstick and stays in place

Bangs or no bangs? err no fringe. Though I have a sidey fringe bit but I don't wear it down that often

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Sapphire-o's hair is amazingly shiny and such a gorgeous colour, i would love to have hair like that!
Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? Lots of hair 'things' but my first real hairtoys should be arriving next week!

What is your favourite hairtoy? My sparkly pretty comb/clip things that I can't wear anymore as the hinges attack my hair

Brush or comb? Tangle Teezer

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No, I occasionally use the sun to dry my hair though :p

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Henna + indigo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Edam!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: not really

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Her hair in her avatar is lovely!

[NiAosSi]

Oohh. I am bored and like surveys!:cheese:

LHC name: Ni Aos Sí

Current hair length: 23" as of 9/23/2008!

Goal hair length: Terminal. My mini goal is 30".

When did you start growing your hair? October of 2007

What is your average monthly growth rate? Hmm. I am not sure. I think 0.5 to 1" every month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I don't trim my hair too often. Maybe twice a year.

What supplements do you take? Multi, Horsetail, Biotin, Fish Oil, Acidophilus.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Just lots of water.

Do you do scalp massages? When I can remember.

What is your favourite shampoo? Shampoo and I are mortal enemies! I use non-sulfate now. Giovanni Triple Treat is my 1x/week.

What is your favourite conditioner? AO Honeysuckle Rose...YUM

Favourite leave-in conditioner? N/A

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Henna n' Placenta

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut, Jojoba, Olive

What are your favourite essential oils? Fir needle, Clove, Cinnamon, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Frankinscense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Rosemary, Cardamom...I'm SPICY!

What is your favourite product of all time? Coconut oil, my hair has been so soft and shiny.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Sweet Almond Oil, made me breakout BIG time.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Cones, sulfates, PPD, Monistat.

What do you like most about your hair? It's thick and DARK.

What do you like least about your hair? Frizz...ARGH.

Do you colour your hair? Just henna. Last time I used store dye was 4 months ago :confused:

Do you clarify? I tried, it killed my scalp. I don't use cones so it doesn't really matter.

How often do you wash your hair? 1X/week S&C (on Saturdays), 1X/week CO (on Wednesday).

How long does it take to dry? One full day (if done in the morning).

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up.

What is your favourite updo? Simple bun.

Bangs or no bangs? I have long bangs, growing them out.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? So many ladies with beautiful hair! I can't possibly pick just a few!

Do you keep a hair journal? Not really. Though, I should start.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not many, yet. :(

What is your favourite hairtoy? My plain wood hairstick.

Brush or comb? Wood comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope, I am not as creatve as some of the ladies on here. :)

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Satin scrunchies.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Extra sharp provolone with some kalamata olives on the side. YUM!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Aww, my hair hasn't been too interesting yet.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has cool colorful hair!

[chainedangel]

LHC name:
ChainedAngel

Current hair length:
Tailbone

Goal hair length:
Terminal or ankle. Whichever comes first.

When did you start growing your hair?
The last time I got it hacked off... about 3.5yrs ago. It was supposed to be a trim.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
No clue

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
maybe twice a yr, if that, I'll do a feye trim.

What supplements do you take?
flintstones if i remember to give them to the kids. But not for my hair. They're just nummy!

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
No. Should I?

Do you do scalp massages?
Only if I have a migraine. I often wake up with them tho. So yeah. Probably about once a week or two.

What is your favourite shampoo?
shampoo? what shampoo?

What is your favourite conditioner?
sebum. but the fiance likes me to use bottled stuff so for that I prefer Suave Coconut.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
sebum?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Queen Helene Cholesterol

What are your favourite basic oils?
coconut and castor

What are your favourite essential oils?
tto

What is your favourite product of all time?
water

What is your least favourite product of all time?
pantene anything

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
hairspray or other hair holding goop.

What do you like most about your hair?
the multitude of naturally occurring colors.

What do you like least about your hair?
the thickness. it is much too thick.

Do you colour your hair?
not in over 4yrs unless you count one honey lightening.

Do you clarify?
once in a blue moon when my hair goes schizo

How often do you wash your hair?
twice a week?

How long does it take to dry?
in ten min is 90% dry. the other 10% can take all day

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
up.

What is your favourite updo?
no real favorite. just a few mainstays.

Bangs or no bangs?
heck no. i wear my high forehead (or as a friend calls it- fivehead) proudly!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
too many to list.

Do you keep a hair journal?
never thought of it.

How many hairtoys do you own?
i don't know. i lose them to the cats and kids alot. Thank gawd I shop at claires!

What is your favourite hairtoy?
my wavelength pins

Brush or comb?
comb and occasionally bbb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
i've always been petrified of heat styling tools. and blowfryers always made my thick hair look like 5 heads of hair

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Sharp cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Went to a salon the other day to ask about a dusting (pricing, can they do it, etc) The stylist understood my hesitation to come in as the last time I went in for a trim I left with half my hair. She took a look at my hair and said that a dusting was just about all I'd need and that I've been doing a great job taking care of it. :cloud9: I thanked her and she said to come in when I felt ready.:cheese:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
luvin the avatar

[twilight_faerie]

LHC name:
twilight_faerie

Current hair length:
APL

Goal hair length:
Classic

When did you start growing your hair?
Um, I think it was April 2007, when I joined LHC. But I've gotten plenty of trims since then. Damaged hair, you know.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
Beats me

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Just whenever it feels gross. Not more than once every few months

What supplements do you take?
None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Nope

Do you do scalp massages?
Nope

What is your favourite shampoo?
Typically it's one of the CV shampoo bars. But when I don't have money to order them, I just use whatever's in my boyfriend's shower

What is your favourite conditioner?
VO5 SKR

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Don't use it

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Eh, I just use SMTs

What are your favourite basic oils?
Haven't tried too many yet

What are your favourite essential oils?
...lavender...?

What is your favourite product of all time?
Probably VO5 SKR

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Anything from Pantene

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Well, I'd never bleach again.

What do you like most about your hair?
It's...um...there? There's not too much I'm liking about it these days.

What do you like least about your hair?
The fact that it's so color resistant, and that some of my hairs are so coarse and brittle

Do you colour your hair?
With henna and Special Effects

Do you clarify?
Not that I know of

How often do you wash your hair?
3 or 4 times a week

How long does it take to dry?
An hour? I dunno

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Depends how it's styled

What is your favourite updo?
Um, I don't really have a favorite

Bangs or no bangs?
None, except for long sideswept bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Lots of them...but perhaps Nightshade?

Do you keep a hair journal?
Not yet, but I might start one soon

How many hairtoys do you own?
Depends what you consider a hairtoy. Not many.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
Probably my yak bone hairstick...or one of my Flexi-8's

Brush or comb?
Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Only a tourmaline flat iron that I love love love

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Two bottles of SKR

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Sharp cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
It's a bad idea to wear a heat cap when you've got bleach on your scalp. Buuuuuuurn.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Screw one, I'll give you three:
1) She has a cool username.
2) We both hate Pantene.
3) We both love sharp cheddar.

[Arctic_Mama]

LHC name: Arctic_Mama

Current hair length: Armpit Length

Goal hair length: At least Classic, hopefully Knee

When did you start growing your hair? I officially started growing it out again several months ago, but technically since April.

What is your average monthly growth rate? It's probably close to an inch per month, actually!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I was trimming three times a year or so, but I just trimmed with a hairdresser today and am not scheduling another appointment. I am going to let it go and see how it fares with just S&D.

What supplements do you take? Fish and Flax oil as well a digestive bacteria.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? The Fish and Flax oil are to help with hair and skin, and I am thinking of adding Biotin in as well.

Do you do scalp massages? Yup.

What is your favorite shampoo? I don't have a favorite right now. I am currently using Nature's Gate Pomegranate shampoo and will try some CV bars next to see how I like them.

What is your favorite conditioner? No favorite, again, I am still tweaking my routine. I am using Nature's Gate Tea Tree and Nettle, if I recall.

Favorite leave-in conditioner? Coconut oil

Favorite deep conditioner or treatment? Ditto above :p

What are your favorite basic oils? Coconut, Jojoba

What are your favorite essential oils? Rose Attar, Sweet Orange, Patchouli, Lavender.

What is your favorite product of all time? .... Good question. Probably Coconut oil.

What is your least favorite product of all time? Apple Cider Vinegar. It makes my hair frizzy, crispy, and generally straw-like, no matter the dilution.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Mayo just grosses me out, though I LOVE to eat it. Probably anything that was excreted, like urine. I am also becoming very wary of heavy cones.

What do you like most about your hair? The volume when its long. I love having tons of lovely hair, and it's pretty rare for hair as fine as mine.

What do you like least about your hair? It's wild when it is short and tends to be dry. I have SO much of it and it's fine, so it's flyaway, and it's quite wurly as well, so it's a REALLY bad combo without length to tame it, and hard to care for. It tangles like crazy, and if I moisturize it enough it gets weighed down. It's just tough to deal with though worth the labor.

Do you color your hair? I have in the past, both synthetic and henna. At this point though I am growing out virgin and will evaluate whether to redo henna when it's longer.

Do you clarify? I just started doing so, to see if I have any buildup. I will do it regularly as needed.

How often do you wash your hair? Once or twice per week.

How long does it take to dry? Overnight plus a few hours. It is usually just barely damp if I sleep on it loose. It takes longer and longer the more it grows.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I love the look down but my goal for growing it is amazing updos. It's 50/50 with me.

What is your favorite updo? Probably really elaborate lace braids and crown braids with accents. The more dramatic and significant the pinned braid the more I like it.

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs ALWAYS! I went to side bangs for the first time two years ago and a side part too and will never go back, it suits my face much more. I have had bangs in one form or another since I was a toddler.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? ChatoyantLocks, definitely. Hers just always catches my eye with the thickness, health, and BEAUTIFUL color. I would love to be a brown version of that if I don't henna again. Spidermom's hair rocks, too!

Do you keep a hair journal? I do, but I am a lazy updater.

How many hairtoys do you own? Three - I am a newcomer to the market and on a budget.

What is your favorite hairtoy? Flexi-8

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Another bone (bakelite) comb

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gruyere

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: .... Nope, I'm boring.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Her henna is lovely and the kitties are ADORABLE!

[ilovelonghair]

LHC name: ilovelonghair

Current hair length: near small of back

Goal hair length: terminal

When did you start growing your hair? 14 years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? don't know

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? yes, every week

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? none

Do you do scalp massages? yes

What is your favourite shampoo? don't have a favorite

What is your favourite conditioner? don't have a favorite

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't have a favorite

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? don't have a favorite

What are your favourite basic oils? sometimes I use jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? don't have a favorite

What is your favourite product of all time? don't have a favorite

What is your least favourite product of all time? cheapo commercial stuff

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones and animal products (what are quats?)

What do you like most about your hair? that it grows fast and that it starts to look better and better, and the waves I started to get

What do you like least about your hair? the dry brittle ends, the fact that sometimes it decides to shed extremely much, the bald spots that sometimes appear out of nowhere, it should be thicker (working on that)

Do you colour your hair? yes, henna

Do you clarify? yes with baking soda

How often do you wash your hair? every 2-3 days

How long does it take to dry? hour in summer, longer in winter

Do you prefer you hair up or down? both

What is your favourite updo? two buns on each side of my head

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? that's hard to say, because there are too many!

Do you keep a hair journal? some sort of, in my blog

How many hairtoys do you own? I have never counted them, I guess that says enough

What is your favourite hairtoy? hairstick

Brush or comb? I'm really bad.... brush (and a bad one too, but it's soooo good)

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? never

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Yes sometimes, but don't sell

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? probably a hairtoy

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? LOL, uncheese

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
the one time when I was happily sitting on a table with my hair out and it was all fluffy because my mom had made curls with braids and the boy next to me screamed: your hair is on fire! that was when I was 10

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
the person above me has really fast growing hair!

[ChatoyantLocks]

LHC name: ChatoyantLocks

Current hair length: Bermuda Shorts Length

Goal hair length: As long as it will grow! :)

When did you start growing your hair? Before I was born, but I quit cutting bits of it off in 1993.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Monthly? Hardly! I get about two inches of growth a year.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No trims. I will do search and destroy missions for split ends, but that is it.

What supplements do you take? I take prenatals, magnesium and calcium, but I'm taking them for my own health, not for hair growth.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, I don't eat anything special for my hair.

Do you do scalp massages? Yes.

What is your favourite shampoo? I'm currently using Sweet Creek Herbs shampoo bars.

What is your favourite conditioner? Conditioner? I haven't used conditioner in years. Currently I'm using a diluted white vinegar rinse after the shampoo bars.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Coconut oil, applied after I squeeze most of the water out.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? None.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? No idea.

What is your favourite product of all time? Coconut oil.

What is your least favourite product of all time? I once had my hair permed when I was in junior high. I had really nasty split ends for the next two years, so I would have to say whatever it is they use for perming solution.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Currently I'm trying to use products that are more natural and less chemical based, but I've been focusing more on what I want to put on my hair than what I don't want to put on my hair.

What do you like most about your hair? Color, length, waves, and the sheer bulk of it.

What do you like least about your hair? Slow growth, but on the bright side, since my hair grows slowly, that has given my neck muscles time to adapt to the added weight.

Do you colour your hair? No. No need to. I like my hair color.

Do you clarify? No. But I will if I find I need to.

How often do you wash your hair? My hair is long enough that it doesn't need washing all that often. My scalp just isn't that oily and I'm not doing anything that gets it all that dirty. I used to wash it roughly once a week, but recently I switched to shampoo bars and now I only seem to need to once every 9 to 14 days.

How long does it take to dry? Six to eight hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like the way it looks down, but it gets in my way and gets tangled easily, so I usually leave it up.

What is your favourite updo? I'm still figuring that out. My standard updo for years has been a basic braid, but my hair is getting long enough that it is starting to get in the way, so I'm hunting for new styles.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla's for its amazing length!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes. Lately I've been posting in it regularly.

How many hairtoys do you own? I'm supposed to be able to count them?!? :o

What is your favourite hairtoy? I really like double ended hair sticks!

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? :blueeek: Heck no!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I think it was a small wood hair fork.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: I'm partial to pepper jack, but a nicely baked brie is quite lovely.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Can't think of one.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has a photo in her album with braid curls and flowers that is really lovely!

[dancingmegs]

LHC name: dancingmegs

Current hair length: about 44"- upper thighs.

Goal hair length: I have no idea! Right now I'm trimming to maintain at this length.

When did you start growing your hair? I started seriously growing in 1999.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't measure regularly enough to tell, but I used to get about half an inch a month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I trim as often as I have wet hair, someone around to trim, and the inclination. Ideally this would be every couple of weeks, but in reality it's every couple of months.

What supplements do you take? I take a multi, calcium, flax seed oil, and vitamin C, but it's for my health, not specifically for my hair.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not for hair growth per se, but I eat a pretty healthy, 95% vegetarian diet consisting of as many whole foods as possible. I like to say that I'm on a "real food" diet. No high fructose corn syrup for me!

Do you do scalp massages? No. I used to, but I'm too lazy now.

What is your favourite shampoo? Right now I'm using Giovanni Tea tree, cause Costo carries it, but my favorite shampoo is Chagrin Valley bars.

What is your favourite conditioner? I don't know. I use whatever I have around. Right now it's Nature's Gate something or other.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? A bit of regular conditioner, followed by lots of aloe gel.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Nada. Too lazy!

What are your favourite basic oils? Shea butter

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use them on my hair, but I love grapefruit and lavender.

What is your favourite product of all time? Chagrin Valley shampoo bars or shea butter.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Avalon organics lemon conditioner. It made my hair dry, and tangly and awful.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not really. I've sucessfully used cones, sulfates, etc. I would never heat style it though.

What do you like most about your hair? The natural thickness of the ends.

What do you like least about your hair? It's tendency to frizz and puff up a lot.

Do you colour your hair? No.

Do you clarify? Every so often, probably not as much as I should! My version of clarifying is to wash with shampoo and skip the first conditioner, so the length gets some shampoo on it.

How often do you wash your hair? As infrequently as possible! I scalp wash every 5 days or so, and do a full wash every few weeks.

How long does it take to dry? If left down, at least 6 hours, but I always braid it damp, so considerably longer.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Braided.

What is your favourite updo? A plain bun with a ficarre, or a wrapped braid, also with a ficarre.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? So hard to say! I've met a lot of LHCers with spectacular hair. As for my dream hair, it would be Rain or Morticia. But I'm never going to have their hair!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes, sort of. I have a blog that I post in rather sporadically. I only mention hair occasionally!

How many hairtoys do you own? Not very many. I have 2 ficcares, a hairfork, about 5 pairs of hairsticks, a couple barrettes, and various amish pins and elastics.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Large ficarre Maximus or my graydog hairfork.

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Brie, havarti, or smoked mozzerella.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My favorite hair moment was at a meet when a man was taking pictures of a bunch of us, all with very different hair, looks, and ages, and asked if we were all sisters. :rolleyes:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know her, but the huge, smooth bun in her avatar is simply gorgeous!

[30isthenewblack]

LHC name: 30 is the new black

Current hair length: 28"

Goal hair length: My first mini-goal was bsl curly my Christmas. My hair is currently 28" but I just measured it and it's almost 28.5" so my goal is to reach 30" by January 1, 2009. That would be awesome to be in the thirties like like my name! I've adjusted my final goal from 31" to 34" as I've realised that my hair will have to grow longer to reach waist curly :)

When did you start growing your hair? I've tried to grow it for years but it's only until I came to the LHC in May 2008 that I was equipped with the knowledge and tools to look after my hair properly and I am incredibly grateful.

What is your average monthly growth rate? It is 0.5 on average but last month it grew an inch which was exciting!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I am trimming my hair every three to four months.

What supplements do you take? I take Qsillica twice a day and Figaro Hair food.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I drink protein shakes every day for fitness purposes but I'm sure it aids my hair as well!

Do you do scalp massages? No but I think I should start from tonight!

What is your favourite shampoo? I usually only use conditioner.

What is your favourite conditioner? No favourites at the moment. I use Tressemme which has a little cone in it :o

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use a leave in conditioner but I have been thinking of trying Kimberly's leave in conditioner.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I used a mix of jojoba butter and aloe vera this morning and worked a treat.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? N/a

What is your favourite product of all time? Wella Strong Shaping Wax - I love the way it looks on my curls. Unfortunately, it has been discontinued so I have bought 40 jars so far :o

What is your least favourite product of all time? Too many to choose from! There are a lot of products that do not work on my hair.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) My hair seems to like cones, alcohol and all the apparently bad stuff haha

What do you like most about your hair? I really love my curls. I think I'm one of the few people who have always loved their hair.

What do you like least about your hair? It could be a bit thicker but it has improved so much over the last five months and will continue to improve as the layers grow longer. It's all good.

Do you colour your hair? Yes. I am thinking of growing the hair colour out which would not be a huge problem as it is quite close to my natural colour at the mo mo.

Do you clarify? No, but I probably should :o

How often do you wash your hair? I used to wash it every day but now I try to wash it every day. I've never quite managed that second day curls thingy!

How long does it take to dry? It dries in about an hour - too quickly at times!

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer it down but I have been making a huge effort to wear my hair back.

What is your favourite updo? My favourite hairstyle is doing a single braid on the left hand side of my face and wrapping a silk ribbon around the braid. I get a lot of compliments on this style.

Bangs or no bangs? Definitely no bangs or a fringe as we would say in Australia. It's not a good look for curly hair!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? There are a lot of people with beautiful hair on this board but I like my own hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? I keep a blog but it's about hair and everything else!

How many hairtoys do you own? None at present but there are so many people on the board who have inspired me to go and buy some.

What is your favourite hairtoy? N/a

Brush or comb? Neither - finger combing. I'm lucky that my hair never tangles.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Wella Shaping Strong Wax

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Camembert.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I was 14 and walked into a salon for the first time with virgin hair which had never seen scissors and wanted to get a Whitney Houston type bob. I walked out with my hair shaved at the back and my longest hair was 1" when pulled straight :( I was asked for months later if I was a boy or a girl. I've taken back control of my hair and I will never let another hairdresser cut my hair ever again. :)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:I just checked out Dancing Meg's profile :thud: her hair is gorgeous!

[mooglewoo]

LHC name: moogewoo

Current hair length: 32

Goal hair length: TB (I'm guessing 36ish)

When did you start growing your hair? 2 years old. But purposely growing it? 2 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 3/4 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once a year. S&D monthly.

What supplements do you take? none.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope.

Do you do scalp massages? not usually.

What is your favourite shampoo? Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle

What is your favourite conditioner? catnip tea

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't usually use one but aloe vera or coconut oil.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't have one.

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut or jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils? tea tree, lavender and clary sage.

What is your favourite product of all time? Storebought: TJ's TTT. Homemade: henndigo

What is your least favourite product of all time? too many to list, but Alba, Pantene and HE come to mind. and any kind of hair spray.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) hairspray. and I try to steer clear of parabens. nothing else really bothers me.

What do you like most about your hair? It listens to me most of the time. and I have a prety color^^

What do you like least about your hair? I can never tell from day to day if it will be really wavy or barely wavy.

Do you colour your hair? Henndigo.

Do you clarify? never.

How often do you wash your hair? once or twice a week

How long does it take to dry? a few hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? both.

What is your favourite updo? nautilus bun.

Bangs or no bangs? bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? who do i not is the question.

Do you keep a hair journal? yes, but it's private.

How many hairtoys do you own? maybe a dozen.

What is your favourite hairtoy? sticks.

Brush or comb? brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? sometimes I use a straightener.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own stuff, but don't sell it.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? TJ's TTT.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I have yet to meet a cheese I did not like. Oh, no, I don't like bleu.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: not really....

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't much about you but everytime I see your name I chuckle. heh heh

[lyria]

LHC name: lyria

Current hair length: about BSL

Goal hair length: mid-back

When did you start growing your hair? Consciously? I guess August...

What is your average monthly growth rate? not sure

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? every 4-6 months

What supplements do you take? daily multi vitamin and twice daily calcium

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no, i like bananas though so maybe i should try to eat those more often

Do you do scalp massages? only while shampooing!

What is your favourite shampoo? i jump around a lot but right now burts bees pomegranate

What is your favourite conditioner? rigth now, burts bees sugar beet grapefruit

Favourite leave-in conditioner? fructis long and strong (my hair dries so much less poofy if i put this in first)

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? don't have one...any suggestions?

What are your favourite basic oils? don't use them but might like to start

What are your favourite essential oils? same as above

What is your favourite product of all time? fructis long and strong leave in conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? nexxus products weight my hair down

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) dye, damaging heat

What do you like most about your hair? the color, and it's usually pretty soft

What do you like least about your hair? when it gets frizzy or poofy and it just feels like it's everywhere!

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? sometimes, but not regularly

How often do you wash your hair? i would every other day, but if i go to the gym or something a shampoo becomes an imperative!

How long does it take to dry? a long time. i wash my hair in the evening and at home (i live on the coast) i can wake up the next morning and my hair is still damp

Do you prefer you hair up or down? depends on whether it is behaving! i like wearing it down, unless i have the aforementioned poofiness.

What is your favourite updo? messy bun (i am not too adept, but i aspire to the gorgeous updos i've seen around here!)

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? all the talented updos! I love the braided bun look, but my braid always ends up off kilter somehow

Do you keep a hair journal? nope

How many hairtoys do you own? um, one hair stick. yeah. i haven't really started collecting yet. do headbands count?

What is your favourite hairtoy? i usually stick with a ponytail holder...

Brush or comb? a brush which is more like a very wide toothed comb, and a boar bristle brush (i heard those were supposed to be really good for your hair, but i'm a little sceptical)

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? i own a hairdryer, but i wouldn't really say that i use one

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? organix vanilla shampoo and conditioner (the jury is still out on this one)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: tough question...probably brie or camebere (there is a deli in mid town that makes the best smoked turkey on sour dough with camebere and honey mustard. YUM)

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: for homecoming my cross country team used temporary spray to color our hair in school colors. it wasn't a dye and was supposed to come out after one wash. i was the only blond on the team and had green hair for a week!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know much about you but I like your avatar :)

[chicken]

LHC name: chicken

Current hair length: 70cm/27,5 in = mid-back

Goal hair length: 90 cm/35,5 in = hip, but there are days I'm thinking about going longer, but never more than classic

When did you start growing your hair? September 2005

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1 bis 2 cm/0,5 to 1 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? every six month

What supplements do you take? protein, Vit. B, zinc, folate, multivitamins, biotin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? yes, when washing my hair

What is your favourite shampoo? natural shampoos, like Schauma Mandel, Granatapfel, Blütezeit (german brands)

What is your favourite conditioner? rarely use one

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't use one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? none

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut and jojobaoil

What are your favourite essential oils? vanilla

What is your favourite product of all time? coconutoil

What is your least favourite product of all time? all shampoos with cones

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones

What do you like most about your hair? it becomes more and more curly

What do you like least about your hair? it has much split

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? sometimes I wash it with baking soda - about 2 times a year...

How often do you wash your hair? daily

How long does it take to dry? in summer and wearing it open, 10 to 15 minutes. when bunning or braiding it, it can take up to 25 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? at the moment: down. Started to grow out my shaved nape again. So I just have to wear it down.

What is your favourite updo? cinnamon bun

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? there are many.

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? Oh, so many... can't count them.

What is your favourite hairtoy? at the moment a small flexi-8.

Brush or comb? comb for detangeling, BBB for smoothing

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no, never

Do you make/sell any hair care products? tried to make some sticks

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? shampoo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? parmesan, st. agur

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Until two weeks ago I ever wear my hair in a bun when going out. There were only rare moments, I wear it loose - funny, all people "oh, your hair is so loooong" Really love it...

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She's very new, so I don't know nothing about her. But I think, she'll make her way... love to see a picture

[Isa-belle]

LHC name: Isa-belle

Current hair length: Between waist and hips

Goal hair length: Tailbone?

When did you start growing your hair? I started growing my hair long at 11 (and kept it at waist length or so), then cut it to shoulder length in May 2007; I've seriously started growing it again in January '08

What is your average monthly growth rate? 2 cms

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Once a month, or every other month, to salvage damaged ends. Now that my ends are significantly thicker and healthier, I don't plan on trimming my hair until at least Christmas

What supplements do you take? None, yet; I'm about to start Cheveux Expert

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I have a very balanced diet

Do you do scalp massages? Briefly, while oiling my hair before I shampoo

What is your favourite shampoo? The one I make myself!

What is your favourite conditioner? Lavera Basis Sensitiv

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Can shea butter count as conditioner?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Elsève gelée royale (no silicones)

What are your favourite basic oils? Argan, sweet almond, hemp, wheat germ; castor oil for growth

What are your favourite essential oils? Ylang-ylang

What is your favourite product of all time? Henna!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything with silicones and parabens

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Silicones

What do you like most about your hair? I have a lot, and it's soft; I love being a brunette

What do you like least about your hair? That I permed it at the end of the summer 2007. I've been battling with dryness and damaged ends ever since

Do you colour your hair? With henna, indigo, and walnut

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Every 4 to 7 days, depending on the climate, the circumstances, etc.

How long does it take to dry? Hours!

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like both

What is your favourite updo? I love updos, and couldn't choose just one!

Bangs or no bangs? Nope

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I haven't been here long enough to decide :)

Do you keep a hair journal? I have a blog outside LHC that has been documenting my growth and hair care: http://isabellenaturelle.blogspot.com

How many hairtoys do you own? I've been buying hairtoys since I was 11, and I've kept them all. I'm now 27. You do the math – I can't!

What is your favourite hairtoy? I love small claws to hold buns; and hair sticks, of course.

Brush or comb? Wooden comb, wooden brush; I'm longing for a BBB

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never, ever.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make most of my hair care products, but don't sell them.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?Cute mini claw clips shaped like flowers :) (I bought them, er, an hour ago)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Any goat cheese will do. I'm French, so please don't let me choose just one kind!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: at 98, my grandma still had a wonderful head of long, soft hair, and put it up in beautiful snow-white buns. She is my inspiration. Luckily, I have inherited her hair.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Go Europe! ;)

[missbexy]

LHC name: missbexy

Current hair length: approx. 25"

Goal hair length: hips?

When did you start growing your hair? I've kind of always been growing it, slowly withtout much success

What is your average monthly growth rate? Unknown

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Nope

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope, could probably do with it though

Do you do scalp massages? A little when I shampoo

What is your favourite shampoo? I like ones with commomile but no favouorite right noe

What is your favourite conditioner? I vary, my hair seems to like a change every couple of months

Favourite leave-in conditioner? N/A

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Not tried much of a deep treatment yet

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? none

What is your favourite product of all time? frizzease

What is your least favourite product of all time? don't know

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) nothing that I can think of

What do you like most about your hair? colour

What do you like least about your hair? the fact that its growinig rate is slower than a snail (now i'm imagining a hairy snail :hmm:)

Do you colour your hair? very occasional semi-permanant stripe

Do you clarify? nope

How often do you wash your hair? every 2 days, sometimes abit longer

How long does it take to dry? ages

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down, it doesn't stay up well

What is your favourite updo? simple plaits, nice, tidy and i can't manage anything more fancy yet. or the 'MacGyver 60 seconds updo'

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs, but considering them

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Hard to choose, so many people have succh great hair

Do you keep a hair journal? no, thinking about starting one

How many hairtoys do you own? Not nearly enough

What is your favourite hairtoy? Cheap but pretty hair spike to hold my plait up off my neck when I go out

Brush or comb? Paddle brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Rarely, if i'm going out for a special occassion and think I really need to

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No, but it would be cool

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Hair spike

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Baby rabbits seem to keep trying to nest in mine, that's the only thing I can think of :(

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Sadly I don't know anything about her other than she had gorgeous hair

[Vitalai]

LHC name: vitalai

Current hair length: APL

Goal hair length: BSL+

When did you start growing your hair? I have been growing it in hopes of long hair for about two or three years. However, I've been coerced into trips to the hair salon, where my mum's scissor-happy stylist always trims off more than he's told to.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't know exactly, but it always seems so slow to me!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I used to go to the salon about twice a year for a 'trim', which was actually a five-inch cut. Now, I only visit him to fix up my bangs and layers. Although, I am hoping to learn to cut my own bangs and to find a long-hair friendly stylist.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No.

Do you do scalp massages? Before I take a shower, I scritch off my gritty sebum and I massage when shampooing and conditioning.

What is your favourite shampoo? I really don't have a favorite. It's just pretty much what is laying around and what was on sale, which is okay because I don't use that much.

What is your favourite conditioner? V05's SKR! I adore the smell.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I read a thread about leaving in your regular conditioner just yesterday and mixed AVG with SKR. My ends are very soft and smell yummy, so I think I'll keep doing this.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? I don't use any.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use any.

What is your favourite product of all time? I haven't tried many, so I'll say SKR.

What is your least favourite product of all time? I'd have to say dandruff shampoo. I used it when I had mistaken my dried, gritty sebum for dandruff. It didn't help any and dried my hair out very badly.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I haven't experimented enough yet to know, but I know I will never blowdry my hair again.

What do you like most about your hair? I don't know if it's because I'm still growing, but my hair has recently gotten a bit thicker, which I like.

What do you like least about your hair? Along with the newfound thickness, it's been more coarse and dry. It also doesn't grow fast enough!

Do you colour your hair? No. As much as I adore everybody else's hair color and am bored with my dark brown/black hair, that's what I was born with. My mum wouldn't let me and it suits me, I guess. I am hoping to get a subtle lightening with the honey technique though.

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? I wash every day. I run and play tennis, so I get sweaty and gross.

How long does it take to dry? It takes about an hour.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer it up. When it's longer, I'm hoping to leave it down more often.

What is your favourite updo? The only one I can manage at this length is a messy bun with butterfly clips. I admire many updos on here, especially the rope braid bun, so I'm impatiently waiting for my hair to grow!

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs! I think they suit my face.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Too many names to list. I admire many!

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope, I don't really have anything interesting about my hair to write about. I started a blog recently and haven't posted in it for about a week, so I fear that's what would happen with my hair journal.

How many hairtoys do you own? I have a random assortment of things I never use: headbands (which I've given up on, since they hurt the back of my ears), butterfly clips, jaw clips, barettes, bobby pins, and, of course, my ponytail holders.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I use my ponytail holders the most often, but I really want a Flexi-8!

Brush or comb? I fingercomb; I don't really have the need to detangle.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No, I've given up that habit for about five years now.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I've knit and crocheted some headbands.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Bobby pins.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Ooh, I like Brie, but crackers with cheddar is good, too.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: None as of yet.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know much about her, but I checked her album and her hair is gorgeous!

[joyfulmom4]

Didn't see that this had been brought over from the archives, so I thought I'd restart the survey originally conceived by Fairyprincess way back in 2005!

LHC name: joyfulmom4

Current hair length: 39"

Goal hair length: not sure

When did you start growing your hair? about 8 yrs ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? no idea

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? yes, maybe 2-3 times a year, about 2-3" each time

What supplements do you take? nothing specifically for hair, multivitamin, fish oil, calcium

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? tresemme anti-breakage

What is your favourite conditioner? tresemme anti-breakage

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't use

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? don't use

What are your favourite basic oils? don't use

What are your favourite essential oils? don't use

What is your favourite product of all time? can't say I have one

What is your least favourite product of all time? nothing stands out

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) chemical treatments like bleach or perms

What do you like most about your hair? thickness and waves

What do you like least about your hair? bald spot (birthmark) it's tiny but can be annoying

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? no

How often do you wash your hair? every 1-2 days

How long does it take to dry? 4 hrs

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? braided bun

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? no idea, I'm too new here

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? no idea, nothing fancy, mostly just barrettes and a few hairsticks

What is your favourite hairtoy? hairsticks

Brush or comb? neither, I use a wide-toothed hair pick

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? never

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? shampoo and conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: new here-I still don't get this

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I once went to the hair salon for a trim. The stylist gushed over how gorgeous and healthy my hair was. Then she asked me what kind of hair products I used. When I told her (I don't buy expensive stuff, just stuff you can pick up at any discount store) she got all excited and went on and on about how terrible it was for my hair and how it would ruin my hair and I should not use that but should buy their (expensive) hair products. I just laughed. A minute before, she was raving how pretty and healthy my hair was. I got that healthy hair using the products she insisted I shouldn't use. So what's up with that??? If my hair is so gorgeous and healthy, then why do I need to change?

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I'm too new here to know anyone but I'm happy to meet you!

[Taliesin]

LHC name: Taliesin

Current hair length: ~ 4"

Goal hair length: Around 30" / waist length...for now ;)

When did you start growing your hair? This past August (feels so weird to say that!)

What is your average monthly growth rate? Good ol' half inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? When it was long, yes...whenever the ends started looking nasty

What supplements do you take? Centrum Forte multivitamin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Just try to get lot's of protein and water

Do you do scalp massages? Not outside of while washing my hair

What is your favourite shampoo? Down Under Naturals Fortifying

What is your favourite conditioner? Oddly, my hair loves Pantene...anything moisturizing by them

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use any

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't remember last stuff I used...

What are your favourite basic oils? Haven't used any

What are your favourite essential oils? See above!

What is your favourite product of all time? Don't have one

What is your least favourite product of all time? Don't have one

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Drano, perhaps? ;)

What do you like most about your hair? The texture, very fine and soft, but lot's of it :)

What do you like least about your hair? It's too short!!!!

Do you colour your hair? NEVER!

Do you clarify? Not with any regularity

How often do you wash your hair? Every second day

How long does it take to dry? About an hour, I think

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Haha...well, when it was long I absolutely preferred it down!

What is your favourite updo? Being a guy, I stick with the standard "low pony" ;)

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Oh geez, there's far too many to list

Do you keep a hair journal? Not yet...very tempted to start one, though

How many hairtoys do you own? Erm..... 0

What is your favourite hairtoy? *points to the above question*

Brush or comb? Comb for now...once it get's longer, probably back to brushing occassionally

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Noooooooooo

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Bottle of conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Marble!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Got nothin'....

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Don't know her at all, but...she seems nice? hahahaha

[renarok]

LHC name: renarok
Current hair length:waist
Goal hair length: classic, I think
When did you start growing your hair? seriously about a year ago.
What is your average monthly growth rate? half inch
Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I trim every 6 to 8 weeks about 1/2"
What supplements do you take? I take a multivitamin, a hair vitamin by Nature's Way, and Nioxin hair supplements
Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?No
Do you do scalp massages? yes, nightly when I remember
What is your favourite shampoo? AO Honeysuckle Rose at the moment
What is your favourite conditioner? AO GPB at the moment, I am changeable
Favourite leave-in conditioner? Graham Web Color Locking Leave In Conditioner, have used this for about 5 years.
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? No real fave, probably OJON
What are your favourite basic oils? Camellia and Coconut
What are your favourite essential oils? none for my hair
What is your favourite product of all time? Don't have one
What is your least favourite product of all time? Don't have one
Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Lot of stuff, cant think of any off the top of my head though
What do you like most about your hair?I like that my hair is very easy to comb, not tangle prone, and it has a lot of body, and is quite thick.
What do you like least about your hair? Those dog-gone grey hairs that ruin my day.
Do you colour your hair? YES!! And I love my colorist because he does what I ask him. He is very respectful of my wishes to grow healthy hair.
Do you clarify? Now and then
How often do you wash your hair? Every 4 to 5 days.
How long does it take to dry? Between 2-4 hours
Do you prefer you hair up or down? I have hair claustrophobia, I would love to wear it up all the time but it just drives me crazy.
What is your favourite updo? Lazy wrap, and a modified french twist bun.
Bangs or no bangs? a thin fringe that I can comb into my hair or wear down.
Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? There are far too many beautiful heads of hair here to choose.
Do you keep a hair journal? No, I just don't have that much to say
How many hairtoys do you own? Lots
What is your favourite hairtoy? My ebony hair fork I guess, it holds like a rock
Brush or comb? I use both
Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Occasionally, just for special occasions
Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make lots of stuff, I am an enthusiastic kitchen chemist. I don't sell though.
What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Bought too many lovelies from gladtobemom's closets
What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Havarti
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: None come to mind
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I really like his name.

[MandaMom2Three]

LHC name: MandaMom2Three (Because my name is 'manda and I have 3 kids :D )

Current hair length: BSL (25")

Goal hair length: Just at the bottom of my...er...bottom. (42")

When did you start growing your hair? Sometime in spring of '08

What is your average monthly growth rate? Approx an inch a month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? NO!!!! NO STAY BACK!!!!!

What supplements do you take? Nothing at the moment, finances are kind of tight.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really. Shall I put a paper bag over my head now LOL?

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Don't really have one yet, but I've just started using Pert Plus and I like how my hair feels.

What is your favourite conditioner? Again, don't really have a fav yet.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Well not infusium that's for sure!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I think I'm failing this test!! Don't have one yet.

What are your favourite basic oils? Well olive oil was nice, I'm trying coconut next.

What are your favourite essential oils? Rosemary

What is your favourite product of all time? CHOCOLATE!!!! Oh, you mean for hair.

What is your least favourite product of all time? L'OREAL black hair dye, made all my hair fall out!!!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) See above answer.

What do you like most about your hair? The curliness

What do you like least about your hair? The colour and texture (oops that's 2)

Do you colour your hair? Used to, but I've stopped.

Do you clarify? Weekly

How often do you wash your hair? With shampoo? Once a week, I CO every day

How long does it take to dry? About an hour or so I'd wager if loose.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, except when it's up :D

What is your favourite updo? French twist with some hair poking out the top

Bangs or no bangs? I am the queen of indecisive!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Anyone who past waist length and shiny LOL

Do you keep a hair journal? No, but that's a good idea!!

How many hairtoys do you own? Not many, but I'll fix that ;)

What is your favourite hairtoy? I like using chopsticks as hair sticks

Brush or comb? W-I-D-E tooth comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Just starting to make my own stuff.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A HUGE bottle of generic conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Cheddar, room temp.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Just that I lost all my hair once.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Her avatar is REALLY pretty!!

[Bianca]

LHC name: Bianca

Current hair length: Almost apl

Goal hair length: Oh, well i want it down to the middle of my back.

When did you start growing your hair? Looong time ago, but never reached my goal

What is your average monthly growth rate? One cm

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I do micro trims when needed

What supplements do you take? I take my vitamin pill, and fish oil pills :P

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Yes

What is your favourite shampoo? Urtekram aloe vera

What is your favourite conditioner? Urtekram, cant remember the exact name

Favourite leave-in conditioner? never use that

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? My one recipe

What are your favourite basic oils? Olive oil

What are your favourite essential oils? Never use that

What is your favourite product of all time? Urtekram

What is your least favourite product of all time? Oh, cant remember

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones, shampoos with sls, chemical dyes

What do you like most about your hair? it's very thick

What do you like least about your hair? i wish i had a more interesting natural color than mousy dark blonde :(

Do you colour your hair? I have to, else i have to look at the mousy dark blonde color :P

Do you clarify? not very often, only before henna

How often do you wash your hair? twice a week

How long does it take to dry? I dont let it airdry. So many hours :P

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? i never have it up, if i have it's in a ponytale or something

Bangs or no bangs? bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I havn't been here so long, but have seen lots of great hair

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Not many

What is your favourite hairtoy? dont have one

Brush or comb? Both, but i try to avoid the brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NEVER

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No :)

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A hairband

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Any cheese that's not to strong

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Nothing comes to mind

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She looks sweet :)

[Raven69]

LHC name: Raven69

Current hair length: Below my tailbone

Goal hair length: To or past my knees

When did you start growing your hair? At age 17

What is your average monthly growth rate? Unsure, hair grows fast

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? NO!!! Going on two years

What supplements do you take? NONE

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? NO

Do you do scalp massages? I did it once it was fun, felt good

What is your favorite shampoo? Garnier Fructis, Soy Milk

What is your favorite conditioner? Garnier Fructis, Soy Milk

Favorite leave-in conditioner? I like Garneir Fructis

Favorite deep conditioner or treatment? Goldwell's color definition shampoo and conditioner, a moisturizer, soy milk shampoo and conditioner

What are your favorite basic oils? Have none

What are your favorite essential oils? Have none

What is your favorite product of all time? I swear by Garnier Fructis Style 'sleek and shine anti-humidity smoothing milk', S factor 'Silky smooth moisture serum', and another product I use a lot is CHI 'silk infusion'.

What is your least favorite product of all time? Don't have one

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Heh, extensions!

What do you like most about your hair? It's length, thickness and the ability to grow fast and curl outrageously when I put it in rollers/hot rollers.

What do you like least about your hair? It needs moisture all the time, can get coarse and nappy sometimes and tangles alot.

Do you color your hair? Yes, growing out the colors now.

Do you clarify? ???? I guess not...

How often do you wash your hair? Once a day, not on the weekends.

How long does it take to dry? Less than an hour or longer depends if it is hot or not, it never dries all the way if its in a bun.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Feels freer down, but easier to move around with it up.

What is your favorite up do? Pig tails, unmotivated to do any hair up dos...

Bangs or no bangs? Ugh, I hate bangs - I think they are unattractive

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Still new, but I have seen some pretty healthy hair

Do you keep a hair journal? No...am I supposed to? *laughs*

How many hair toys do you own? Not much, mostly things to keep it up in a bun

What is your favorite hair toy? My hair claw

Brush or comb? Both

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blow dryer etc? When wanting to straighten my hair I use a CHI flat iron, blow dryers are evil...

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Hair tie thingies

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I am paranoid about my long hair ever since seeing Saw 4...where the girl with the long beautiful hair, has it stuck in a machine thingy that twists it up...needless to say - she was scalped. It was so disgusting. Also, in Final Destination 2 where the mom with long hair in a braid gets it caught on one of the old man's hooks and her head gets separated from her body...ewww!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I like her hair part, she looks cute.

[neon-dream]

LHC name:
neon-dream

Current hair length:
31 inches.

Goal hair length:
42 inches.

When did you start growing your hair?
Around 2006.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
One cm normally.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Micro trims once a month.

What supplements do you take?
Mega vitamins for hair.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Nah.

Do you do scalp massages?
Yes.

What is your favourite shampoo?
I can't remember it's name. Something with Sea Kelp in it.

What is your favourite conditioner?
Inecto coconut.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Beyond the Zone - split end mender.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Mayonnaise.

What are your favourite basic oils?
Olive oil

What are your favourite essential oils?
I don't use these.

What is your favourite product of all time?
I don't really have one, I change a lot.

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Anything by Garnier Fructis.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Any sort of dye, or chemical relaxants.

What do you like most about your hair?
The colour and thickness.

What do you like least about your hair?
It's not as long as I'd like it, but I love most things about my hair.

Do you colour your hair?
Nope, and never would.

Do you clarify?
Do I what?

How often do you wash your hair?
3 or 4 times per week.

How long does it take to dry?
Hours. It's been wet not for about 4 hours and it's just beginning to dry underneath.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Down

What is your favourite updo?
I don't wear it up much, but if I do, it's in a bun or ponytale.

Bangs or no bangs?
I'm English.. Bangs means nothing to me. haha

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Oh I don't know, I want my own :)

Do you keep a hair journal?
No, but it's a good idea. I'll start one next month :)

How many hairtoys do you own?
Not many

What is your favourite hairtoy?
I don't have one.

Brush or comb?
Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Straighteners about 3 times a week, I know.. I need to kick the habit. It's one of my new years resolutions for next year haha!

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
No :)

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Uhm, conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
I hate all cheese. Even cheesecake is icky.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
No. :)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
She has a nice username.

[cobblersmaid]

LHC name:
cobblersmaid

Current hair length:
tailbone

Goal hair length:
I would like to reach classic again, but I am not too worried about it

When did you start growing your hair?
It's always been long

What is your average monthly growth rate?
roughly 1/4 an inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
I self trim from time to time

What supplements do you take?
none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
no

Do you do scalp massages?
no

What is your favourite shampoo?
Trader Joe's, the citrus one

What is your favourite conditioner?
Trader Joe's the non citrus one (I am blanking on names today...)

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Elucence regular conditioner

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
random moisturizing stuff

What are your favourite basic oils?
Olive oil

What are your favourite essential oils?
I prefer BPAL!

What is your favourite product of all time?
I dunno

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Aveda stuff
Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
chemical dye

What do you like most about your hair?
body

What do you like least about your hair?
tangles like nobody's business

Do you colour your hair?
yes with henna and cassia

Do you clarify?
yes, with baking soda

How often do you wash your hair?
about once a week

How long does it take to dry?
five hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
up, it annoys me down

What is your favourite updo?
I mostly braid, but if I do an updo it is generally an infinity bun

Bangs or no bangs?
I have some shorter front pieces, but not bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
everyone here has nice hair

Do you keep a hair journal?
not anymore

How many hairtoys do you own?
a few

What is your favourite hairtoy?
crafty celts hair stick

Brush or comb?
Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
no
Do you make/sell any hair care products?
No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
I'm allergic, sadly...

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
No.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
I love her hair colour

[Periwinkle]

LHC name: Periwinkle

Current hair length: 28.5" - a little past BSL

Goal hair length: Classic. 40mumblemumble.

When did you start growing your hair? Well, I decided to 'let it grow' probably about 6 months before I joined LHC, rather than my normal shoulder-length chop. I only really started to pay attention to its growth when I joined.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Dunno - either an inch or half inch, depending.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes - when it feels like it needs it.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but I like to snack on my coconut oil! :)

Do you do scalp massages? Nope.

What is your favourite shampoo? Rehab from Lush.

What is your favourite conditioner? Hard one...I don't really know. Probably my Garnier Fructis stuff that they don't make any more in a green bottle.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? The aforementioned Green Bottle.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Only tried the one, and that's Retread from Lush.

What are your favourite basic oils? Only tried coconut oil, and I love it!

What are your favourite essential oils? n/a

What is your favourite product of all time? Coconut oil!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Those shower gels that say 'wash your hair AND body!'. Yeah, that was fun...

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Aside from the obvious disgusting things, I can't think of anything.

What do you like most about your hair? The colour, I guess...and the thickness, though it's a bittersweet relationship!

What do you like least about your hair? LAYERS. Ughhh.

Do you colour your hair? Nope, never have.

Do you clarify? Only have done once. Didn't really seem to make much of a difference to my hair, even though I was heavily using cones.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week, normally, maybe twice, or a scalp wash.

How long does it take to dry? ALL FREAKING DAY.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up up up up up! I hate it down.

What is your favourite updo? Figure 8.

Bangs or no bangs? Sort of. Very, very thin and light and not really properly there but there's no other name for them.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Igor's, Nightshade's.

Do you keep a hair journal? Sort of - I often post my washes and new experiments in my LHC blog.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not enough and too many at the same time!

What is your favourite hairtoy? My bent knitting needles.

Brush or comb? Comb, though I do love to brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nah, I'm too lazy.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Knitting needles.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Mimolette!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I wore my hair the same way from when I started school to a year and a half into secondary school and never realised it was the most unflattering way to wear it ever invented.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: she has a great username!

[sarakathryn]

LHC name:Sara Kathryn

Current hair length:with hair extensions:20 inches. Au Naturale: about 6"

Goal hair length:25" with no extensions.

When did you start growing your hair?I've been growing my hair out since I was little. but I hd a horrible bleaching accident.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2 inches long. thats average I think. Im starting a biotin regimen thogh so hopefully it will help.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?every 4 to 6 weeks.

What supplements do you take?biotin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Meat and eggs for some protein.

Do you do scalp massages? Im in beauty school and we practice scalp treaments on each other. so yes.

What is your favourite shampoo? I dont use shampoo.

What is your favourite conditioner? Humetress from Nexxus.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? same as above.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Biolustre.

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? n/a

What is your favourite product of all time? Paul Mitchell super skinny makes my curls straight and soft after I straighten! Also biolustre saved me alot of breakage!

What is your least favourite product of all time? any 2 in 1 shampoo/conditoners.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) uhm. cholorine. i hate swmming anyway.

What do you like most about your hair? the colour.

What do you like least about your hair? natural length.

Do you colour your hair? yes.

Do you clarify?yes.

How often do you wash your hair? every 3 days.

How long does it take to dry? long because my hair is damaged making it very porous.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down.

What is your favourite updo? a simple chignon is always cute.

Bangs or no bangs? side bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? just got here so no one.. yet :D

Do you keep a hair journal? nope.

How many hairtoys do you own? alot.

What is your favourite hairtoy? couldnt decide.

Brush or comb? comb from when I wear my natural curls. brush whe I straighten.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? yes.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I wish :]

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Some chi keratin mist.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Im not sure? (:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: In my cosmetology class we were practinng some simple scalp treatments and shampoos. Mind you I do go to my beauty school but its also part of my high school (they offer the course at my high school) so we ran out of time to shampoo the conditooner out of my hair and I walked around school the rest of the day with condioner in my roots and the rest of my hair crazy looking. not my best hair day... (:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: you ave an amazing colour hair. your so lucky you dont have to colour it!

[Darkhorse1]

LHC name:darkhorse1

Current hair length: 32''

Goal hair length:40''

When did you start growing your hair? Always had long hair, but kept it at 28'. Decided after seeing the gorgeous hair here to grow it really long again.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I can grow about 2 inches in one month, then have slower growth rates other months.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? As soon as four weeks, as long as three months.

What supplements do you take? Just a multivitamin for myself.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? trying to eat more protein.

Do you do scalp massages? If you call picking at the crusty SD stuff on my scalp a massage, then yes ;)

What is your favourite shampoo? AG for dandruff control, Herbal Essense, Pantene

What is your favourite conditioner? Pantene Beautiful Lengths

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Integrity by Joico

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? olive oil

What are your favourite basic oils? see above

What are your favourite essential oils? n/a

What is your favourite product of all time? Anything with zinc to calm my SD during flares

What is your least favourite product of all time? any 2 in 1 shampoo/conditoners.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Gels, mouses...any kind of leave in product that makes hair stiff.

What do you like most about your hair? Length, color, thickness

What do you like least about your hair? My scalp has SD, but is also very greasy and makes finding a shampoo difficult to cover both needs.

Do you colour your hair? yes. Semi permanent only

Do you clarify?yes.

How often do you wash your hair? every other day

How long does it take to dry? Depends on when I wash it/how I put it up and the weather. Some days, it dries quickly, other days, it takes forever.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down.

What is your favourite updo? braid or scrunchie bun.

Bangs or no bangs? fringe

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Stagecoach, Dianyla

Do you keep a hair journal? nope.

How many hairtoys do you own? An obcene amount. I'm a hair toy junkie

What is your favourite hairtoy? My scrunchies.

Brush or comb? Both

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? scrunchies

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? American

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: lovely hair :)

[chelles2kids]

LHC name:chelles2kids

Current hair length:35 inches

Goal hair length:Terminal, unless I get tired of it before then

When did you start growing your hair?Oh gosh, let's see. Ummm, about 4 years ago, maybe?

What is your average monthly growth rate?About 1/2 inch.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?I don't have a set schedule for trimming, but do it whenever my ends start to feel a bit velcroey.

What supplements do you take?When I can remember I just take a mult-vitamin.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?Nope.

Do you do scalp massages?Yes, when I'm not being too lazy.

What is your favourite shampoo?That would be a tie between Queen Helene Mint Julep (diluted) & Giovanni TTT.

What is your favourite conditioner?By far, the Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?Currently I'm having good results with the Oyin Greg Juice.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?I really don't do them often. So I would say some kind of heavy oiling with either Coconut or Sweet Almond oil.

What are your favourite basic oils?Defiantely Camellia.

What are your favourite essential oils?I don't use them.

What is your favourite product of all time?Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat.

What is your least favourite product of all time?Any of the Pantene line.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)Hmmm, let's see.... nothing that I can think of. I prefer not to use things with mineral oils in them.

What do you like most about your hair?My waves, when it's not being too difficult and poofs out like a porcupine.

What do you like least about your hair?See above post.

Do you colour your hair?Never have.

Do you clarify?Very seldom. Maybe once or twice a year?

How often do you wash your hair?I average about three times a week.

How long does it take to dry?Winter-6 hours or so. Summer-4 hrs. or so.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?I like it down, but I usually wear it up.

What is your favourite updo?Just a modified cinnabun.

Bangs or no bangs?No bangs, but I've given thought to cutting some, recently.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?That too would be a toss-up-Hairstorm or Elle.

Do you keep a hair journal?Yep.

How many hairtoys do you own?Not nearly enough.:p

What is your favourite hairtoy?By far, my keytlo hairsticks.

Brush or comb?Comb. I went through trying to use a brush last year, but it just doesn't work with my hair. Although I love the feel of a brush on my scalp.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?Heck no!

Do you make/sell any hair care products?Nope, I'm not that talented.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?Some Aussie Conditioning leave-in mousse.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Feta.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:Nope, don't really have one to tell.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before youShe has a very beautiful avatar!

[AprilElf]

Thought I'd better give this a shot, since I've been having a kind of bored/blah day. :o


LHC name: AprilElf

Current hair length: 41" (a couple of inches below tailbone)

Goal hair length: 46" (classic) for a short term goal, and then we shall see ...

When did you start growing your hair? Only seriously since joining LHC, though I have had long hair most of my life.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Usually half an inch.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, when I think the ends are getting too untidy.

What supplements do you take? Women's multi-vitamin, evening primrose and fish oil - these aren't specifically for my hair.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really, I just try to eat healthily.

Do you do scalp massages? No, I can never remember to do this.

What is your favourite shampoo? Trilogy Gentle Moisturising Shampoo.

What is your favourite conditioner? Trilogy Gentle Moisturising Conditioner.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I haven't really tried to find a good leave-in yet, but my hair likes misting with watered down conditioner.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT, and coconut oil.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil (but the only other I have tried on my hair is jojoba).

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavendar and lemon (haven't experimented with any others yet).

What is your favourite product of all time? Trilogy Botanical Moisture Masque

What is your least favourite product of all time? I don't have one.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don't know.

What do you like most about your hair? I can get away with washing it once a week, and the thickness of it.

What do you like least about your hair? The split ends all the way up my length, and depending on how I'm feeling - the taper.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore (since Oct '08 )

Do you clarify? Yes, monthly.

How often do you wash your hair? Weekly.

How long does it take to dry? Maybe 8 hours to dry completely if it's loose. Up to 24 hours if it's up.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up, but only because it's so impractical to wear down.

What is your favourite updo? Flipped Cinnabun is my favourite everyday do.

Bangs or no bangs? I call it a 'fringe' - but no, I don't have one.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? wonderlywroughte (for long, thick, curly-wurly hair) - ChatoyantLocks (for awesome length and thick hair) - Xandergrammy (for my goal length and growing out natural colour) - Teazel (for how I'd love my silver hairs to grow in)

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes.

How many hairtoys do you own? About 40 pieces of 'hardware', and miscellaneous scarves, ribbons and soft headbands.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Pink ivory wood fork 5.5" with S-curve (from Swap Board).

Brush or comb? Comb (or sometimes wooden quill brush).

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not since LHC. (And rarely before that.)

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No, I just do the basic SMT and mister mixing.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A bone heru (Maori hair comb).

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: NZ cheddar.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Move along, nothing to see here.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She makes an awesome macaroni cheese - or mac'n'cheese as the Americans call it - one of my favourite dishes! :cheese:

[Themyst]

LHC name: Themyst

Current hair length: 44 inches

Goal hair length: As long as it gets

When did you start growing your hair? Hard to say, have had many cuts & trims

What is your average monthly growth rate? Hard to estimate, maybe &#188;” (slow)

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? About twice a year

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Just when I’m stressed

What is your favourite shampoo? Don’t have one yet, but am impressed with TRESseme

What is your favourite conditioner? Don’t have one yet, but am impressed with TRESseme

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don’t usually use one, but think I might start

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don’t have one

What are your favourite basic oils? I’m afraid of oils but wonder if I should be using them

What are your favourite essential oils? I like the scent of rose

What is your favourite product of all time? None so far

What is your least favourite product of all time? Any that promise what they cannot deliver

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don’t know enough about this yet

What do you like most about your hair? The length

What do you like least about your hair? The flatness/thinness

Do you colour your hair? No but want to try henna

Do you clarify? No, I must look into this

How often do you wash your hair? Every three days or so

How long does it take to dry? It depends – down, it takes several hours, up, it can take days

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer it down, but for convenience sake I wear it up mostly so it doesn’t drag & snag while tending to daily chores

What is your favourite updo? When I bun it and the hair on my scalp has some body to it – but this is sometimes hard to achieve because of the length. I don’t like it flat & pulled tight on my skull.

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Ladystar and aisha25 – according to their avatars, they have this long, sleek, raven hair. It’s beautiful. There was another like this but I can’t remember who.

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? None really, just a few jaw clips. I love those feminine baubles but dangly things get hopelessly snagged in my hair.

What is your favourite hairtoy? None yet, hope to find one.

Brush or comb? Wide toothed comb, then boar bristle brush while drying.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? blowdyrer

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Tried some Tresseme mouse – I hated it.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: According to AprilElf’s avatar, she seems to have beautiful talent for braiding. I can’t get mine to look like that!

[evian]

LHC name:Evian

Current hair length:28"

Goal hair length:48" and beyond

When did you start growing your hair?2years now

What is your average monthly growth rate?i dont know but very slow

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?nope

What supplements do you take?i have started taking supplements for about a week now
biotin,bcomplex, vitamin c, zinc, manganese will soon add msm magnesium and kelp

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? take acv in water lke a drink

Do you do scalp massages?nope

What is your favourite shampoo?dr bonners magic shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner?none

Favourite leave-in conditioner?none

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? ancient formula almond herbal oil

What are your favourite basic oils?coconut oil, olive oil

What are your favourite essential oils?lavender and tea tree

What is your favourite product of all time?acv

What is your least favourite product of all time?hair condtioners you know the ones that comes as seconds to shampoos e.g. vo5 conditioner

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)SLS!

What do you like most about your hair?have huge volume

What do you like least about your hair?too much shedding and tapering and thin but because of the enormous volume it looks thick

Do you colour your hair?rarely only henna nowadays. have given up on salon colourng as it causes too much damage

Do you clarify?with acv

How often do you wash your hair? everyday but my new routine will be once a week .i have too much shedding and someone suggested only washing hair once a week.

How long does it take to dry?1and half hours if left out and much longer if bunned (like 24hours)

Do you prefer you hair up or down?down

What is your favourite updo?a simple bun

Bangs or no bangs?love bangs but they dont suit me so no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?igor and socks

Do you keep a hair journal?will do soon

How many hairtoys do you own? none

What is your favourite hairtoy?

Brush or comb?used to brush but bought a wooden comb recently so will be using that

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?nope, used to everyday in the past but t caused so much damage and hairloss i have stopped

Do you make/sell any hair care products?nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?ancient formula herbal hair oil

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:only a sad story and that is when was young i used to have masses and masses of hair lterally it was soooooooo thick. my best friend who was very beautiful had very thin hair.i used to want to be like her and thought thin hair was beautiful so i used to pray to god evry night for thin hair, i guess my prayer got answered because started shedding massive amounts of hair from the ageof about 15 and now im well in to my 20s and the shedding continues.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: socks has beautiful hair


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[Debra83]

LHC name: Debra83 (year I was born again!)

Current hair length: longest length just past shoulders

Goal hair length: as long as it gets and looks good. (my great gramma had hair to her knees) :cool:

When did you start growing your hair? last year

What is your average monthly growth rate? not sure, but the gray shows up quick.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? started self trimming - will do only when ends are very bad. :o

What supplements do you take? tons and tons a day (huge variety) - started hair supplements 2 months ago too. :p

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? yes, vitamins

Do you do scalp massages? occasionally

What is your favourite shampoo? don't really have one, trying them all (store bought and specialty ones)

What is your favourite conditioner? I like the pantene for long hair

Favourite leave-in conditioner? been using an ancient formula gel.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? trying Ojon

What are your favourite basic oils? I tried coconut oil, but seemed to really dry out my hair. I use olive oil sometimes.

What are your favourite essential oils? haven't tried any yet

What is your favourite product of all time? after just washing off my first henna treatment, (still not even dry yet to check colour) I'm AMAZED at the softness of my hair already.

What is your least favourite product of all time? stuff that promises specifics but they don't happen :mad:

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) not sure :confused:

What do you like most about your hair? it's waves

What do you like least about your hair? it's waves! plus, that it takes so flipping long to grow! :(

Do you colour your hair? trying to stop that now, but did. Like I said before, I just henna'd my hair for the first time tonight - with "Lustrous Henna" brown. :eyebrows: just glad it wasn't green when I took off the towel!

Do you clarify? keep meaning to use acv but keep forgetting - hey, will that take out the Henna??!!?? :confused:

How often do you wash your hair? pretty much daily

How long does it take to dry? a couple of hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? both

What is your favourite updo? lots but I need length to do them. sigh.

Bangs or no bangs? presently yes

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? anybody with hair past shoulders.

Do you keep a hair journal? nope - it'd be a full time job as I'm pretty obsessed!!!

How many hairtoys do you own? boxes or individually? lots.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Believe it or not - one that I don't own. I think it's called an "African butterfly clip"? A coworker has one at one of my 3 jobs.

Brush or comb? comb but I own a ton of brushes.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not any more.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? One day I really hope to.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Redken shea butter real control overnight treat 2 days ago.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? all except the stinky blue one :cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: other than twirling a comb/brush in my bangs and having to sit on the couch for a few hours with it in front of my face before my mom came home to untangle it for me - nothing really amazing...hmmm...it did grow from shoulders to belt while I was pregnant...but THAT'S a little drastic a step to take to do a braid!!! :eyebrows:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:[/quote]
I was happy she shared to get to know her better. thanks!

[kiora]

LHC name: Kiora

Current hair length: 19 inches

Goal hair length: 30 inches

When did you start growing your hair? Two months ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? Probably around 1/2 inch.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? 2-4 times a year. Depending on hairstyle.

What supplements do you take? Vitamin B5, omega-3, zink, multivitamin, evening primose oil & silica. Sometimes calcium as well.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Lots of veggies, fish, protein etc.

Do you do scalp massages? Yes

What is your favourite shampoo? N/A

What is your favourite conditioner? A Swedish one called Änglamark Sensibel.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? AVgel as a spray or Nuxe oilmix.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? So far; almond

What are your favourite essential oils? N/A

What is your favourite product of all time? Honey

What is your least favourite product of all time? Saltwater spray

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cones and mineral oils.

What do you like most about your hair? That it's still attached to my head. :P
I like how soft it can be on a good day and I also like how it catches the autumn sun.

What do you like least about your hair? The layers, the damage and the length.

Do you colour your hair? Use a semi-color every couple of moths to keep some of the brassyness at bay.

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3 times a week

How long does it take to dry? Around 2 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? Can't do very much besides ponytail and a small bun with sticks.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Isilya (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/member.php?u=13173)

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Some simple hairsticks and a couple of hairclips in different sizes.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My wooden hairsticks because they're nice to my hair.

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no, haven't found anything that works for me yet.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a tangle teezer

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Port Salut

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Melted all my hair with bleach once. That was eum...interesting.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She's got a lovely shade of brown in her hair.

[Ryanne]

LHC name: Ryanne.

Current hair length: Around BSL.

Goal hair length: Waist, then hip.

When did you start growing your hair? I always did, but twice it got cut back to shoulder lenght..

What is your average monthly growth rate? Around 0,5.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, when it's needed.

What supplements do you take? Iron.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Water.

Do you do scalp massages? No, I don't.

What is your favourite shampoo? /

What is your favourite conditioner? Palmolive.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Palmolive.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Honey, conditioner and olive oil.

What are your favourite basic oils? Olive oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? /

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't have one.

What is your least favourite product of all time? /

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Something damaging.

What do you like most about your hair? My curls.

What do you like least about your hair? That it easily gets frizzy.

Do you colour your hair? No, I don't.

Do you clarify? Only with ACV.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week, rarely twice.

How long does it take to dry? Around 4/5 hours down.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up.

What is your favourite updo? Braided bun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I'm new, I don't know yet.

Do you keep a hair journal? No, I don't.

How many hairtoys do you own? About five.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My wooden hairstick.

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No, I don't.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No, I don't.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A seamless comb.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don't have one.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Not really.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has a beautiful hair colour!

[2luvmycurls]

LHC name: 2luvmycurls

Current hair length: about 26.5 inches

Goal hair length: 30-35 inches

When did you start growing your hair? well my last cut was over a year ago, but I just decided to let it grow long in the summer

What is your average monthly growth rate? Probably around 1/2 inch.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? no, maybe I should, I don't know.

What supplements do you take? nothing

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? try to eat fresh stuff -- fruits, veggies, and lots of water, but often don't get in what I want.

Do you do scalp massages? very rarely

What is your favourite shampoo? once in a while I used this stuff called Neem shampoo, but I usually just CO

What is your favourite conditioner? I usually use the cheapest none-cones I can find-- Suave or VO5, but I do also like Humectress a lot as well

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't usually use any...or just a tiny bit of conditioner above

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Oling and SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? haven't tried any

What is your favourite product of all time? Honey is really cool, and so is henna

What is your least favourite product of all time? hairspray maybe?

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I won't say never, but I try not to use cones or fates

What do you like most about your hair? That I don't see thinning hair as an immediate threat.

What do you like least about your hair? the poof I can easily get, and frizz.

Do you colour your hair? used to highlight, now just use henna

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? About once a week, sometimes a litle bit more

How long does it take to dry? A few hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? both

What is your favourite updo? A messy bun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs (but like side-swept bangs, I just don't think they'd work for me)

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? SO MANY!

Do you keep a hair journal? Not so much

How many hairtoys do you own? 3 flexis, a few barretts, a few combs and sticks

What is your favourite hairtoy? My flexis or my combs.

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? When I want to have it straight (trying to do it only once a month or less though)

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a skewer from Red Lobster hoping to make into a hair stick count? hehe

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Extra-sharp cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: for one of my elementary school pictures, I decided to trim my bangs...forgetinng that when hair's wet it's longer than when it dries...yeah, i had SHORT bangs for that picture! lol

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has really pretty curls and aewesome length!!!

[goodenough]

LHC name: goodenough

Current hair length: waist (the back is, anyway)

Goal hair length: tailbone

When did you start growing your hair? about three years

What is your average monthly growth rate? half inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? used to be every three months, but I haven't had a cut since March

What supplements do you take? multi-vitamin, calcium, others

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat protein, but more for other health concerns than my hair condition

Do you do scalp massages? yes

What is your favourite shampoo? Dove moisturizing

What is your favourite conditioner? Dove, but I sometimes CO with Suave coconut

Favourite leave-in conditioner? N/A

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? jojoba, so far

What are your favourite basic oils? jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? bergamot--is that an essential oil?

What is your favourite product of all time? suave coconut conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? sun-in

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) perm solution

What do you like most about your hair? thickness, color, bangs

What do you like least about your hair? thickness, little sticky up hairs, how it slips right out of most updos, yet is so heavy most clips don't even work

Do you colour your hair? i haven't in three years, but I would like to sometime again

Do you clarify? nope

How often do you wash your hair? every three days or so

How long does it take to dry? hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like it down, but am thankful to have it up around my kids especially and when running errands

What is your favourite updo? figure eight--but I need another few inches to make them look neat

Bangs or no bangs? BANGS! I love them!!!!! I have an instant hairstyle when I choose to wear my hair down, and more freedom in how to wear my updos!!!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? nightshade

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? maybe twenty

What is your favourite hairtoy? my hairfork is the most effective, but I do turn to tiny jaw clips quite a bit

Brush or comb? brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I use a blow dryer to get some of the moisture out of my hair, only on the days where I'm so sick of wet hair I think I might go nuts and cut it! Other than that, if my bangs have gotten too long and I don't have time to trim, I'll curl them a little so I can see!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I've sold crocheted headbands on ebay, and I've made scrunchies before.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? hairpins. my hair ate them

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? gouda

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I had a run in with a tire swing when I was about eight, and I was suspended by my hair for quite a while until my dad found me and rescued me. I lost a chunk of hair and scalp. It grew back.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Oooooh--pretty curls!!
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[Sammybunny711]

LHC name: Sammybunny711

Current hair length: 13.6"

Goal hair length: Waist/Hip Length (32")

When did you start growing your hair? On my Third Attempt (8.14.09)

What is your average monthly growth rate? a little over an inch a month (hopefully again)

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? When it needs it. My hair doesn't get damaged easily, thankfully

What supplements do you take? Antioxidant complex, Calcium + D, B-Complex vitamin, Cod Liver Oil, Gelatin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really, I already eat pretty healthy

Do you do scalp massages? When I shower and every night before bed as well as when I think about it during the day

What is your favourite shampoo? GROSS

What is your favourite conditioner? Suave conditioners for CO, Mane and Tail for Protein treatments

Favourite leave-in conditioner? coconut oil on the ends when wet

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT weekly

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender and Peppermint oil!

What is your favourite product of all time? Suave strawberry conditioner (LOVE that smell!)

What is your least favourite product of all time? any SD/Psoriasis "fixer" shampoo. ICK.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cones, SLS, etc

What do you like most about your hair? Color, thickness, growth rate

What do you like least about your hair? it can be a little on the dry side sometimes

Do you colour your hair? Used to get highlights back in the day, but no more!

Do you clarify? Occasionally

How often do you wash your hair? every other day to every third day

How long does it take to dry? 2 1/2 to 3 hours to 3 1/2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Since I can't do anything up yet, I guess down

What is your favourite updo? I really love crown braids, braids, etc.

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs but perhaps some longer face framing layers when it is longer

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Maskedrose, Egg99, Faepirate

Do you keep a hair journal? The blog on here

How many hairtoys do you own? currently, two wooden comb (one wide, one narrow tines), a plastic comb, two pairs of hairsticks (even though it'll be a good six months probably before I can use them!, LOL), lots of scrunchies and ouchless bands...

What is your favourite hairtoy? umm.....don't have one currently, but I imagine a hair fork.

Brush or comb? comb. ALL the way.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? omg....ALL cheese....

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My hair grew from Pixie to almost APL in 9 months...I am so thankful that my hair grows so fast....I am praying for that kind of progress this time around (hair is at mid-neck)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Just LOVE those curls!!!!

[Marie99]

LHC name: Marie99

Current hair length: BSL

Goal hair length: waist, maybe

When did you start growing your hair? 2004

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1 cm

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes. Every 2-3 months, I trim the ends. I have damage.

What supplements do you take? Multivitamin, MSM, Magnesium

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? CO

What is your favourite conditioner? Don't know

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Coconut oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? coconut oil

What are your favourite basic oils? EVOO, coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender, tea tree oil

What is your favourite product of all time? Aussie's 3 minute miracle

What is your least favourite product of all time? That conditioner that comes with hair color. With my water, it leaves my hair gummy.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (a perm)

What do you like most about your hair? Its thick

What do you like least about your hair? Grows slow

Do you colour your hair? Yes, but as soon as we figure out what color it is, I'm switching back and leaving it that way.

Do you clarify? With vinegar

How often do you wash your hair? When I need it. Once a week or every 3-4 days depends on what I'm up too.

How long does it take to dry? Couple hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Yes.

What is your favourite updo? Most common, Just twist until its a rope and twist some more until its a bun. Add sticks.

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Don't know.

Do you keep a hair journal? Badly.

How many hairtoys do you own? I have more scrunchies than I know because I wear them to bed and I make them.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Some kind of stick. Want more forks.

Brush or comb? Comb. Don't even have a brush for 4 years now.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? About once a year, if I go to a fancy party.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make scrunchies and give them to my family.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Wooden comb for combing.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? sharp cheddar.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Convertable car tops are bad for your hair. Not only does the wind destroy your hair, it gets stuck in all the window parts. I had a convertable for a year. It did more damage to my hair than any other thing I have ever done. Drove home from work 30 minutes every day with top down, no matter how cold it was, unless it was raining. It was fun. I arrived at my house looking like something the cat drug in, took a shower, conditioned my hair, carefully picked out all the rats and the car killed it anyway. The moral of this story is to wear a scarf if you must indulge. I've also seen people with part of their hair hanging out the car's sunroof on the freeway. Its like sticking your hair out in a tornado every day.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Her hair is a pretty color.

[Bubbleguppy]

LHC name: Bubbleguppy! Or B-gup for those in the know ;)

Current hair length: just past BSL so.....mid-backish?

Goal hair length: hip

When did you start growing your hair? spring of '06. I started with it at my chin.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I'm not really sure, I've never measured it.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I have once since starting to grow it, back in august. I plan on keeping up with trimming it, but only a half inch every six months give or take.

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope nope

Do you do scalp massages? no....Gumball rubs my head sometimes. it feels AWESOME! :cheese:

What is your favourite shampoo? Garnier Fructis, but I rarely ever use it

What is your favourite conditioner? see above :)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? never used one before

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? never used before

What are your favourite basic oils? I don't use any

What are your favourite essential oils? don't use any

What is your favourite product of all time? not sure....some kind of conditioner probably cause it makes me less tangly after showering :)

What is your least favourite product of all time? I don't have a least favorite

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I've recently began staying away from cones.

What do you like most about your hair? I like that it's getting to be quite long, and I like that it's straight and soft and very resilient.

What do you like least about your hair? it's usually pretty slippery, so sometimes it's hard to do certain styles

Do you colour your hair? not really. I haven't in a year and a half.

Do you clarify? nope

How often do you wash your hair? either every day or every other day.

How long does it take to dry? don't know, I've never timed it :)

Do you prefer you hair up or down? depends on my mood :D

What is your favourite updo? dutch classic

Bangs or no bangs? I currently have bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don't know.....hmmmm.....

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? if hair sticks count then three I think

What is your favourite hairtoy? my topsy tail

Brush or comb? both

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? never

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? hair sticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? pepper jack

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I can't think of one at the moment....I don't think I have one!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:[/quote] well, I don't know her, but she seems very nice! and it sounds like she has beautiful hair :cheese:

[ancilla]

LHC name: Ancilla

Current hair length:

Goal hair length: tailbone

When did you start growing your hair? I guess technically since after I got it cut into a chin bob in 2005, but I haven't actually started taking care of it until this past August / September.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I honestly don't know, I want to start keeping track of it!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I trimmed it very slightly about a month ago. I am only going to do full trims every six months. I do however trim off individual splits regularly.

What supplements do you take? Fish oil and a women's multi vitamin.
I am going to ask for skin hair and nails supplements for christmas ;)

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? not really. though I try and eat a lot of protein since I am on a low carb diet.

Do you do scalp massages? I do when I shampoo, but I am wary of shedding because of them.

What is your favourite shampoo? LUSH Trichomania shampoo bar, though I'm in the market for a new favorite. I've been trying all my Chagrin Valley shampoo bars with great success (so far I like the rosemary lavender best). I have been doing great without sulfates. I do have a VO5 kiwi clarifying shampoo I use very rarely. But I find if I just wash my hair twice with a sulfate free shampoo bar, it clarifies pretty well. I CO a few times a week, but sometimes it makes my hair feel and look way too greasy.

What is your favourite conditioner? My all time favorite conditioner has been Dove Intense Damage Therapy. Which I have been using for about a year straight now. Even though it isn't the most natural of products, and has parabens and some cones (I think..) it really saved my hair this past year before I was at LHC, especially since I was using a hot straightener almost everyday...:( I don't use the Dove as much anymore (I probably shouldn't at all anymore..?) probably only after I clarify my hair once every week or two weeks.
I have been using Suave conditioner (cone free) in Juicy Green Apple (which I got tired of the smell) but now I switched to the Waterfall one and I love the smell! I also use this as CO.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? haven't found one yet. My hair seems to feel sticky and gummy if I put in any leave ins unless it is oil.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Extra Virgin Olive Oil, usually the organic kind. I mix in Jasmine EO, put a bunch in my hair until it is noticeably greasy, braid it and sleep in it (I usually put extra on my ends) and my hair loves it. I sometimes use Shea Butter on my ends after a wash as well. I am wanting to try Camellia oil.

What are your favourite basic oils? Olive Oil. My hair loves it so much!
Jojoba I use occasionally but it doesn't seem to do much for my hair.

What are your favourite essential oils? for scent I like Rose and Jasmine and Patchouli (though not together! singly!) for utility I like Tea Tree, Rosemary and Lavender.

What is your favourite product of all time? Probably Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
I have been using it for years, everywhere on my body and hair and it works so well for me.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Pantene is so bad for my hair.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
I really try not to use cones. I am weaning myself slowly.

What do you like most about your hair?
The wave and the texture. It's so soft! I also like the 'me' smell it gets after a day or to (not sebum though.. i hate that smell)

What do you like least about your hair?
oh god the Frizz I can get after it dries, though I haven't had much trouble with that lately. It used to be so so bad.
Also the way it curls drives me nuts sometimes. after washing it, I have to leave it completely down to airdry, I can't put my shorter hair behind my ears because it will curl that way and look terrible.
My hair will curl in the strangest shapes if I'm not careful. I carefully comb it out straight, over my ears (though its annoying because as it dries it can get in my eyes because its not behind my ears) its hard sometimes because its been a reflex for me to tuck my hair behind my ears. but the hassle is worth it. I usually have smooth hair with nice waves when it is air dried.

Do you colour your hair? I used to, a lot. its been every color except green. The worst thing I ever did to my hair was in Oct of '07 I bleached the front half of my then black hair almost platinum, and then I dyed it bright blue. the damage from the bleach made a lot of my hair in front break off and there is STILL so much damage I am trying to fix. Last time I dyed my hair was in July or maybe early August, I dyed it red. I will never use conventional dyes again because of the havoc its wreaked on my hair
I am going to start using BAQ henna on hy hair as soon as it gets here! I got it from Henna For Hair.

Do you clarify? like I said previously, I don't usually need to because I've found washing twice with a good shampoo bar does the trick.
the only time I need to clarify is when I 'accidentally' use conditioner with 'cones.

How often do you wash your hair? I've been trying to set up a schedule for myself, though I'm aiming to only wash once a week and CO in between. I might have to gradually work myself up to that though, because I hate it when my hair is overly greasy.

How long does it take to dry? it used to take FOREVER to dry for some reason. Now if I use my technique where I comb it straight out, over my ears and sit in front of a fan or my space heater, it dries within 45 minutes or so.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? definitely down. I think I look weird with my hair up unless it is in a ponytail. I need to experiment with a few updos, because I'm afraid my hair is getting damaged from wearing it down so often. Luckily I have to wear it up at work anyway.

What is your favourite updo? just a ponytail for now, though I know that's not the healthiest updo.

Bangs or no bangs? I like long side swept bangs, but only with shorter hair. My hair looks good with my jawbone length bangs, that way I can have them framing my face when I put my hair up.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Ooh.. erm.
I love Nightshade's length and color (if that is her in her sig picture) I have very similar hair texture wise, and the length and color are my ideal.
I have found myself admiring Hypnotica's hair as well, though I'm not sure that bright of a red would suit me?

Do you keep a hair journal? no, but I'm thinking I ought to.

How many hairtoys do you own? none :( though I did buy a vintage hair fork at the Antique Show I was vending at, because I thought it was horn, but when I used it, it broke easily, so I'm thinking it was very old Celluloid.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I don't have any at the moment, though I am very interested in the Baerries ones.

Brush or comb? I have a plastic wide tooth comb I sanded the seams off of that I use on my hair when it is wet. When it is dry I use my trusty old wooden paddle brush. Yes it has plastic nubbies and not real bristles. I don't think I would be comfortable using Boar Bristles until my hair is a little less damaged on the ends. I am very careful with my nubbie brush and make sure my hair is detangled with my hands before I use it.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I don't use my blowdryer anymore. I was experimenting with using the cool setting, but that just took FOREVER to dry and my arms would get tired.
For the longest time I was addicted to my hair straightener. I have a CHI and I would use it almost every day. I hated the way my hair looked curly because it was so cowlicky and uneven, so I'd just straighten it and I wouldn't have to worry about it.
But now that I am taking care of my hair, I don't need to use the straightener anymore because my hair is smooth and frizz free. I realized that it wasn't the straight-ness I was wanting all the time, it was to get rid of the frizz!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I've thought about experimenting with shea butter, and making my own shea butter deep conditioner.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? My BAQ Henna!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Vermont medium sharp cheddar. I've got Vermont blood!!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I've probably told all my stories in this survey already!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Congrats on not having colored in a year and a half! I wish I could say the same, and I bet your hair is so happy and healthy because of it!

[Lucky]

LHC name:
Lucky

Current hair length:
Just tickling my shoulders. I measured 16 inches at the end of Oct, but I may have mis-measured. That or my hair grew 1+ inch in less than a month (less likely scenario!).

Goal hair length:
A bit longer than BSL, maybe waist. We’ll see when I get to BSL if I revise my goal or not.

When did you start growing your hair?
Oh boy, it’s been a 3 year on-off love affair! The longest I’ve managed to grow my hair is APL, but then I always get bored or frustrated with my hair at that length and end up chopping it all off. I had a thought today – I wonder if I like actually growing out my hair more than having long hair?!

What is your average monthly growth rate?
Around ½ inch.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Yes. I’ve learned through many trials and failures that I need regular trims to keep my split ends at bay. It also helps keep some sort of shape to my hair. Right now I’m on an every 12-16 week schedule.

What supplements do you take?
I’m taking a formula to help against loosing too much hair. My PP shed was a nightmare, I’m just now recovering nearly a year after giving birth, I’m hoping these vitamins will help encourage the new growth that I’ve been noticing.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Not particularly.

Do you do scalp massages?
No, even though I keep telling myself that I should!

What is your favourite shampoo?
I don’t have one favorite, it varies.

What is your favourite conditioner?
Same as above, I change all the time, I love to try new stuff.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
I generally don’t use leave-ins, they weigh my hair down too much.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
I don’t have a fave brand necessarily, though I’m liking my DOP coconut deep conditioner (French brand).

What are your favourite basic oils?
I’m loving argan oil right now, I picked some up in Morocco, it leaves my hair very soft. I also like avocado oil (despite the scent), sweet almond oil and jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils?
I don’t really use EOs.

What is your favourite product of all time?
Hmmm, that’s a good question. I guess deep conditioners in general. When I do deep conditionings regularly, I do notice a difference in my hair.

What is your least favourite product of all time?
I know that the ACVers will hate me for this, but it does nothing for my hair, I don’t like the way it looks after doing an ACV rinse.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
I would say probably henna, I don’t care for the color (no offense to henna-ers out there! It’s just a personal taste).

What do you like most about your hair?
How shiny it is, my mom told me that I’ve always had shiny hair.

What do you like least about your hair?
How flat it is. I’m not into 80s hair or anything, but my hair is so flat and lifeless, it won’t hold any kind of style.

Do you colour your hair?
No.

Do you clarify?
No.

How often do you wash your hair?
2-3 times/week.

How long does it take to dry?
A couple of hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
I like my hair down best, but I know I should wear it up more often to protect it.

What is your favourite updo?
I like high buns.

Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs for me.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Too many to name, there is so much gorgeous hair on this forum!

Do you keep a hair journal?
Yes. It helps me when I’m feeling frustrated. It’s weird, it’s like the simple fact of writing about it somehow will make it grow.

How many hairtoys do you own?
Not a lot, I’m pretty basic, snag-free elastics and velvet scrunchies, some small clips and a couple of just basic, plastic hair sticks.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
Just a good old snag free elastic to pull my hair back.

Brush or comb?
I’m back on my wide-tooth comb with the occasional BBB before a shampoo.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
I do use my blowdryer once in a while, maybe once a month or so. Aside from that, none.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
New conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
I live in France, there are too many to choose from!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
I’ll never forget seeing my great Aunt Lucille when I was a little girl. She was already quite old by then (80s, I’d say) and I remember one time when she was staying with us I saw her take down her hair from her usual bun. I was enchanted by her waist length snow white hair! I told my mom that Aunt Lucille had princess hair! I wonder if that’s where my long hair obsession began?

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
I love sharp cheddar too, so ancilla and I could feast on some good sharp cheddar together!!

[morguebabe]

LHC name:
Morguebabe - but most of you know me as Ann

Current hair length:
44 inches.

Goal hair length:
My goal was 36 inches which would be touching the seat when I sat down. It's past that now just cause I wanted to see how long it can go, and my boyfriend really likes long hair, and is encouraging me to see how long I can grow it, I will eventually cut it up to my goal (maybe).

When did you start growing your hair? I've always had long hair. in my adult life the shortest it's been was BSL so I dunno.

What is your average monthly growth rate? less than 1/2 inch.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Every six months I go in for a trim normally a post winter damage trim and post summer damage trim.

What supplements do you take? I take Flaxseed, Biotin, and Evening Primrose. I have an EFA oil blend from Whole foods I either eat or put on the hair.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat lots of salmon and drink lots of water. I'm a sorta vegetarian with lots of food allergies so i eat alright I guess.

Do you do scalp massages? I used to.

What is your favourite shampoo? I do not have one, I've been venting about that...I have color treated hair, with dandruff, but oily scalp, and my THICK hair is limp. I can't find anything to satisfy all this.

What is your favourite conditioner? Kenra Mosturizing, anything by Desert Essence Organics, and Yes to Carrots hair Mud. And my old HLB which I need to make on my own.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I like CHI silk but I think I'm getting build up from it. I like COconut or Aloe as a leave in

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, coconut, Monoi and sweet almond are the ones I use the most but I have a ton.

What are your favourite essential oils? Im just getting in EO and I'd love to know more about them and what they do for hair and scalp.

What is your favourite product of all time? Kenra conditioner I love it.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything that makes my color fade.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I will try anything.

What do you like most about your hair? I like the fact I can color it and it stays pretty healthy.

What do you like least about your hair? It's pretty flat for such thick hair. And my scalp.

Do you colour your hair? Oh yes.

Do you clarify? No it ruins my color.

How often do you wash your hair? I used to only do it once a week and I did that for a year and recently my scalp has freaked out.

How long does it take to dry? 3 hours about

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Depends where I am.

What is your favourite updo? I can't do anything complicated.

Bangs or no bangs? I have bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? oh many. I love lots here and each one has their own reason I love them be it color or texture. I am so finicky I change everyday how I want my hair so I don't just have one.

Do you keep a hair journal? No but I am starting.

How many hairtoys do you own? enough.

What is your favourite hairtoy? my flexi8s because they are simple.

Brush or comb? Wide comb in shower only, BBB every other day.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I flat iron my bangs.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Yes. Alot, I used to be a formulation chemist so I'm always mixing things.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Bioloage Conditioning Balm, and Naked Naturals Shampoo.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Parm or Swiss

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I was dying my hair once and I forgot I had a job interview at cost cutters (in High School), so I tucked my hair up in a wide brimmed fishermans hat, and went on the interview with dye in my hair.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: :-( I've never seen her post, but her avy is very pretty.

[Enoimreh]

LHC name:Enoimreh

Current hair length:BSL

Goal hair length:Six Feet

When did you start growing your hair?December 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate?Don't know but will find out!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?every twelve weeks if i have splits

What supplements do you take?none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?nope

Do you do scalp massages?nope

What is your favourite shampoo?John Freida Radiant Red

What is your favourite conditioner?Ditto

Favourite leave-in conditioner?None

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?None

What are your favourite basic oils?None

What are your favourite essential oils?None

What is your favourite product of all time?Dunno

What is your least favourite product of all time?Panteine anything

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)Mayonaise

What do you like most about your hair?The Thickness

What do you like least about your hair?Color

Do you colour your hair?Yes

Do you clarify?No

How often do you wash your hair?When it starts to feel greasy so about once every three or so days

How long does it take to dry?At least a day

Do you prefer you hair up or down?Up

What is your favourite updo?The Bun

Bangs or no bangs?Bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?Anyone who has classic or longer

Do you keep a hair journal?Yes

How many hairtoys do you own?What are hairtoys?

What is your favourite hairtoy?None

Brush or comb?Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?Nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products?Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?Ponytail Holders

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?Harvati with dill

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:I used to dye my hair a different color(meaning i didnt repeat a color either) every month for over five years.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:I love the color of her hair.

[AutumnSky]

LHC name: AutumnSky

Current hair length: 31"

Goal hair length: Terminal

When did you start growing your hair? December 2004

What is your average monthly growth rate? I'm not that organized.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? When the ends get "fairytale", about twice a year.

What supplements do you take? Whatever's handy. I try for high B complexes.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really.

Do you do scalp massages? MMmmmmm yessss......

What is your favourite shampoo? ShiKai Daily

What is your favourite conditioner? Pantene.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use one now, but I used to love Infusium.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? All over coconut oil under a towel for an hour.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, grapeseed.

What are your favourite essential oils? Lemongrass, Lavendar, Rosemary

What is your favourite product of all time? Big Sexy Hair Root Lifter (I do things to my hair I probably shouldnt...)

What is your least favourite product of all time? Do you remember Clean & Clear's Foaming Conditioner? 1980's, short-lived, but it brought on the greatest hair crisis of my young life.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Wax.
And cocoa butter would make me nervous.

What do you like most about your hair? What's not to like?

What do you like least about your hair? The "Crazy Lady" wisps at my temples.

Do you colour your hair? Henna!

Do you clarify? Nooo.....but I have much to learn.

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day.

How long does it take to dry? A couple hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Prefer it down, wear it up for practicality.

What is your favourite updo? HIgh ponytail with a pomp at the front.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Cinnamon. Wow.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? Just a bunch of chopsticks, and a couple of 2-part barrettes (do those have a name?)

What is your favourite hairtoy? I'm still searching for it.

Brush or comb? Comb wet, brush when dry.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I do....

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Not as such. I make/ sell jewelry, and sometimes that includes barettes or decorated hairsticks.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Shamp & cond, yesterday.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? The cheesy kind. I <3 cheese. In fact, I'm really only here for the cheese.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: In high school, I used a cellophane over my henna, that turned the bottom two inches of my hair Hot. Pink.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Enoimreh has excellent taste in cheese.

[SimplyLonghair]

LHC name:Simplylonghair

Current hair length:31

Goal hair length:Terminal

When did you start growing your hair?December 2004

What is your average monthly growth rate? .5 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? only at need

What supplements do you take? Vit C, B, Fish oil, coral calcium, biotin....... others if I remember. Milk thistle fairly regularly, brewers yeast,

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?nope

Do you do scalp massages?yes

What is your favourite shampoo?none use castile soap

What is your favourite conditioner? oils, grapeseed esp.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?None

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?egg honey, acv

What are your favourite basic oils? grapeseed

What are your favourite essential oils?honeysuckle

What is your favourite product of all time?Dunno

What is your least favourite product of all time? anything with wheat germ!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)wheat germ or oat anything

What do you like most about your hair?color

What do you like least about your hair?needs more thickness

Do you colour your hair?Yes, henna

Do you clarify? sometimes at need.

How often do you wash your hair?When it starts to feel greasy so about once a week or so.

How long does it take to dry?At least a day

Do you prefer you hair up or down?Down

What is your favourite updo? edwardian bun

Bangs or no bangs?no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?Lady Godiva

Do you keep a hair journal?Yes

How many hairtoys do you own?Way too many.

What is your favourite hairtoy? 60th Street hairfork

Brush or comb?Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?Nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products?Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?Brush

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?Raw milk mild cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:I went from classic to pixie at nine years old.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:I love her user name!

[ajr]

I've got a few minutes to fill so here it goes.

LHC name: ajr

Current hair length: need to measure I'm about 3 inches below tailbone

Goal hair length: tailbone will trim as soon as I can find someone I trust to do it.

When did you start growing your hair? Started growing it longer when I was 18, really decided to have long hair and take care of it when I was 22

What is your average monthly growth rate? not a clue

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? when the ends start looking tattered or uneven

What supplements do you take? I used to take a general hair and nails supplement. Need to start doing that again.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Uusally eat fairly healthy because that's the food I think taste best.

Do you do scalp massages? only if I have a headache

What is your favourite shampoo? Anything from Giovanni

What is your favourite conditioner? this thick olve oil based one frok Kiehls

Favourite leave-in conditioner? a watered down dab of whatever conditioner I have in the shower

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Usually do a deep oiling with coconut or olve oil.

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? don't use them yet.

What is your favourite product of all time? Henna and Placenta as a protein treatment.

What is your least favourite product of all time? any conditioner that is saturated with cones makes my hair a limp greasy mess.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? gel does nothing for my hair and I'll never color it

What do you like most about your hair? length, shine, the slight wave

What do you like least about your hair? oily, could be thicker, tendency to get in the way while sleeping

Do you colour your hair? nope

Do you clarify? when needed

How often do you wash your hair? I can usually go 3 days before it gets too oily.

How long does it take to dry? Down a few hours. Up all day

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I think it looks great both ways

What is your favourite updo? figure 8 and inside out bun

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? uhm I love to look at wonderlys curls, hypnoticas color, how thick Dianylas hair is. In the end though I'm happy with what I have.

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Less then 10 really nice pieces. I'm pretty picky but this will be expanding.

What is your favourite hairtoy? 2 prong hair fork inlaid with turquise by monkthemonk

Brush or comb? Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? ficcare

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I love almost all of it.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I've never in my life had hair this long

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: her hair is lovely

[ecologystudent]

My hair is really short, so I'm filling this out now, so that in a year or so when I actually have hair, I can see how things have changed!

LHC name: Ecologystudent

Current hair length: the longest piece is abut 4 inches long

Goal hair length: Waist or tailbone, probably

When did you start growing your hair? About 2 weeks ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? Don't know yet

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I don't really when my hair is long, maybe once every 2 years or so

What supplements do you take? n/a, but good, whole food

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope

Do you do scalp massages? Not yet

What is your favourite shampoo? Don't have one, I'm trying WO

What is your favourite conditioner? Same as above

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Nope

What are your favourite basic oils? Haven't tried any, but coconut appeals, as does olive and shea

What are your favourite essential oils? orange, vanilla

What is your favourite product of all time? horn comb, bbb

What is your least favourite product of all time? all hairsprays and gooey things

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) HCL?

What do you like most about your hair? I love the color, and how it feels when it brushes my back

What do you like least about your hair? fuzzies

Do you colour your hair? blond

Do you clarify? Vinegar rinse

How often do you wash your hair? varies- usually every 3 days when, sometimes daily

How long does it take to dry? Right now? 2 minutes

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up, for the most part

What is your favourite updo? I really like braids, and all the variations

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Ur, haven't been here long enough to decide

Do you keep a hair journal? I will, when I have enough posts.

How many hairtoys do you own? 0

What is your favourite hairtoy? n/a

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? shampoo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? farmhouse cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Her hair is lovely, and long

[dreamhair]

LHC name: Dream Hair

Current hair length: brushing my shoulders

Goal hair length: waist

When did you start growing your hair? about 4 months ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? unknown, never measured

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I did get it trimmed ever 4 weeks for a while but will now wait until I think it is uneven or scraggly before I trim again.

What supplements do you take? basic vitamins and C

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? wanting to find out what that is all about

What is your favourite shampoo? Don't really have one, I love fruity smelling stuff though.

What is your favourite conditioner? same as above

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I use cocoa butter to tame the flyaways but now found out it is good for my hair (I use it on my hands)

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? n/a

What are your favourite basic oils? n/a

What are your favourite essential oils? n/a

What is your favourite product of all time? n/a

What is your least favourite product of all time? n/a

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) hmmm, still learning about all this hair stuff

What do you like most about your hair? it is straight and easy to style

What do you like least about your hair? it is straight and can have a mind of it's own

Do you colour your hair? no, not now, but I had pink spikes for a while as a teen

Do you clarify? not sure what this is, so much to learn

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3 days, less if it is really cold out

How long does it take to dry? about 1 hour or about 20 min by the heater

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down but back from my face

What is your favourite updo? don't have one yet, not long enough

Bangs or no bangs? not sure yet

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I can't browse pictures yet so can't really say

Do you keep a hair journal? no, but I'm thinking about it

How many hairtoys do you own? um, hairtoy... ok what counts as a hairtoy? I have barrettes, headbands a few ties and some scarves

What is your favourite hairtoy? a silk scarf that my fiance git me for my birthday last year

Brush or comb? both

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a pack of goodys barrettes

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: pepper jack:cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: um, not that I can think of right now.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Ecologystudent, you have a lovely color and I wish fast growth to you.

[~GypsyCurls~]

LHC name:
GypsyCurls

Current hair length:
Waist

Goal hair length:
Hip and then classic from there

When did you start growing your hair?
Around two years ago after I had to have several inches cut off due to damage from bleaching/coloring/flat iron

What is your average monthly growth rate?
Honestly, I don't measure it often enough to really tell. It seems average though (1/2 inch a month). And my roots usually give it away.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
No

What supplements do you take?
Regular multi, Aphogee's 'Nutritional Supplement for Healthy Hair'. Want to start Biotin again and try Silica.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Not really...I try to get lean protein and Omega. I love fish so have it pretty often, and hemp seeds or hemp seed oil.

Do you do scalp massages?
Occasionally.

What is your favourite shampoo?
Carol's Daughter Rosemary Mint (I don't regularly use shampoo, but once in a very little while I use this. It has a nice tingly sensation)

What is your favourite conditioner?
As of now, don't really have one! I'm in the middle of transitioning.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Jojoba oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
SMT, she butter

What are your favourite basic oils?
Hemp, macadamia, oilve, jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils?
Still working on that! As far as scents, I <3 Frankinsence, Dragon's Blood, and Egyptian Musk

What is your favourite product of all time?
Shea butter

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Ah too many... Pantene, Mane n Tail, Sunsilk, Garnier Fructis


Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Alcohol, mineral oil, petrolatum, -cones

What do you like most about your hair?
Its unique texture and curl. Although it can be a real pain to deal with sometimes, it's part of who I am :)

What do you like least about your hair?
When it's tangled/dry/frizzy/matted!

Do you colour your hair?
Yes, burgundy or dark red/auburn.

Do you clarify?
Sometimes, with an ACV

How often do you wash your hair?
Every day, with condish

How long does it take to dry?
Usually at least two hours to dry completely

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Down, but I want to do updos more often!

What is your favourite updo?
High ponytail or two buns

Bangs or no bangs?
None! If I had straight hair I'd probably go for some of those cute blunt bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
There are so many...I look up to my fellow curlies for inspiration though :)

Do you keep a hair journal?
Yes but I almost never write in it

How many hairtoys do you own?
Quite a few, just a few barettes, clips, and sticks but I don't usually use them

What is your favourite hairtoy?
These hair sticks with little black and silver beads hanging from them

Brush or comb?
Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Occasioanlly, like 4 times a year I attempt to flat iron it.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
I made some experimental things, made with shea butter and various oils.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Hair dye

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Feta!!!! I mostly love the more 'crumbly' cheeses. Yum.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
I don't have much...just a lot of past nightmares with my hair, growing up.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
dreamhair, it looks like you're off to a good start @ LHC. Good to have you here :)

[BellaDiva]

LHC name: BellaDiva ... Bella is actually my dog!

Current hair length: Waist

Goal hair length: ?

When did you start growing your hair? Stopped getting regular cuts when I entered the workforce at 22 and realized how poor I was.

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Whenever I need it to look great for work

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? None

Do you do scalp massages? None

What is your favourite shampoo? Pantene

What is your favourite conditioner? Pantene

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? None

What are your favourite basic oils? None

What are your favourite essential oils? None

What is your favourite product of all time? None

What is your least favourite product of all time? None

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) No idea yet, I am just now learning whats up!

What do you like most about your hair? That it is very unique at work

What do you like least about your hair? That it is thin

Do you colour your hair? Yes

Do you clarify? What?

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week

How long does it take to dry? Don't know

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Depends on the day at work and how dirty it is

What is your favourite updo? Many Many Many for work, loove them all

Bangs or no bangs? No

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Don't Know Yet

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Just hair pins and rubber bands

What is your favourite hairtoy? Just hair pins and rubber bands

Brush or comb? Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? When I need a certain look for work I use a flat iron.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Rubber bands

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Sharp Cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: It is nice to meet you!

[squiggyflop]

LHC name: squiggyflop

Current hair length: 30inches

Goal hair length: maybe classic

When did you start growing your hair? august 2007

What is your average monthly growth rate? .7 inches

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? ive trimmed over 7 inches in the past year.. however i still managed to go from shoulder to waist in spite of trimming

What supplements do you take? i used to take natrol skin hair nails but i dont take anything anymore.. natrol went up in price so i cant afford it

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no not really.. my diet has alot more protein than most people though and i NEVER eat vegetables except for lettus on tacos.. i also eat alot of pasta but no sauce ever.. i like my pasta plain or occasionally with a little butter and everything i eat has loads of salt..

Do you do scalp massages? nope im lazy

What is your favourite shampoo? um paul mitchel tee tree.. it has peppermint in it and gives my head a nice cooling sensation.. however i never buy it.. i buy cheapo suave and Vo5..

What is your favourite conditioner? garnier fructis length and strength.. but again i dont ever buy it.. i use walmarts knockoff brand of pantine proV..

Favourite leave-in conditioner? vo5 detangler leave in spray

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? um i dont usually deep condition

What are your favourite basic oils? i dont usually use oils because im still greasy from puberty but camellia is ok

What are your favourite essential oils? um idk

What is your favourite product of all time? johnsons and johnsons no more tears detangling spray BEFORE they changed the formula.. my hair hates their new stuff

What is your least favourite product of all time? any protein conditioner.. my hair hates them..

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) indigo

What do you like most about your hair? um the way the henna blends in with my auburn roots.. oh and it grows fast enough that i can trim alot and still make progress

What do you like least about your hair? its wavy and prone to breakage

Do you colour your hair? i intensify my auburn hair with henna..

Do you clarify? yes everytime i wash

How often do you wash your hair? whenever its so greasy that the grease has traveled down my full length.. (2-3 days) my hair gets greasy at lightning speed

How long does it take to dry? 1-2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? depends how greasy it is.. up if its greasy down if not..

What is your favourite updo? i love chinese buns but i usually just wear a ponytail..

Bangs or no bangs? my bangs are shoulder length

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? hard to say

Do you keep a hair journal? not really.. i do have a hairtoy making site.. and every few months i post a progress thread.. if youve been here for any length of time you will know about how i clog up the main board with my progress threads..

How many hairtoys do you own? hundreds.. i made most of them.. but also i went a little nuts at a 3 for a dollar sale at the icing on hairtoys..

What is your favourite hairtoy? 3.5 inch long metal 2 prong flower pins from the icing.. though some of my homemade sticks are god too..

Brush or comb? wooden bristle brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? every now and then when i cant go out with wet hair ill use my ion hair dryer..

Do you make/sell any hair care products? i have made tons of toys but i dont sell

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? hairties

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: melted

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: her routine sounds simple

[Suitsuki]

LHC name: Suitsuki

Current hair length: Hip

Goal hair length: Classic, or longer. Really, as long as I can stand it. Sometimes I get images of having it long enough so that I can braid it and use it as a scarf round my neck.. interesting :D can I call it braided scarf lenght?

When did you start growing your hair? Since I was born, actually XD but I've only started taking it seriously in november 2006.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't measure.. I'm afraid if I start I'll get too obsessed :s

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? When I need to, which is usually once a year.

What supplements do you take? Nothing special.. I don't like supplements. But I did get 2 boxes of a biotin-based one during fall.. I don't remember how it's called

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Duh no.. but I read somewhere nutritional yeast is good for hair, and I eat it almost daily (smells like cheese :D) so.. it counts I guess

Do you do scalp massages? I'm too lazy

What is your favourite shampoo? My scalp loves Nizoral.. and diluted ALS based poos

What is your favourite conditioner? A light one I use by time to time, but mostly jojoba/sweet almond oil

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Jojoba oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Acv, sweet almond oil.. and I want to try cassia, my hair loved henna

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba and sweet almond

What are your favourite essential oils? None

What is your favourite product of all time? None

What is your least favourite product of all time? None

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Whatever a good clarifying session can't remove I guess

What do you like most about your hair? The color

What do you like least about your hair? It's dead straight -.- I want waaaves, pretty bouncy long waves! ç_ç

Do you colour your hair? I used to henna but I'm growing it out

Do you clarify? When I need it.. few times a year

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week

How long does it take to dry? Surprisingly, 2 hours are enough

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? I like braid more

Bangs or no bangs? It depends

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Waay too much inspiration in here. I can't choose!

Do you keep a hair journal? No.. not yet

How many hairtoys do you own? 3 ficcares, 10-15 hairsticks, and some forks.. and I have just started buying them..

What is your favourite hairtoy? A cute stick with a small green stone and a dangling silver leaf.

Brush or comb? Fingercomb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Two metal hairsticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I'm vegan, but I used to love a simple spicy cheese with chili peppers.. don't know its name

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I can't wait to be able to see more pictures of her hair color, red hair is so beautiful!

[Cantabile]

LHC name:
Cantabile

Current hair length:
Waist

Goal hair length:
Hip, TB, Classic, and then Thigh!

When did you start growing your hair?
About a year and a half ago when I decided a bobbed haircut would be "cute."

What is your average monthly growth rate?
I haven't measured in ages, but judging from where I started and where I am now, it seems my growth rate is slightly faster than average.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Yes - once a year.

What supplements do you take?
None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Nope

Do you do scalp massages?
Rarely

What is your favourite shampoo?
Chagrin Valley shampoo bars

What is your favourite conditioner?
ACV rinse?

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Jojoba oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
None

What are your favourite basic oils?
Jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils?
Lavender, Palmarosa

What is your favourite product of all time?
CV Bars

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Dove

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Cones, sulfates, alcohol, etc.

What do you like most about your hair?
Shine, length

What do you like least about your hair?
Can get a bit fly-away, greasy if fiddled with.

Do you colour your hair?
No

Do you clarify?
No

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week

How long does it take to dry?
Full wash - about 4 hours
Scalp wash - 2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Up, it has an unfortunate tendency of getting caught in things.

What is your favourite updo?
Cinnamon bun

Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs. Bangs drive me batty when I'm constantly brushing them out of my face and eyes.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
AnaisSatin, but she doesn't seem to be around much :(

Do you keep a hair journal?
Nope

How many hairtoys do you own?
Some ficcares, a fork, and loads of scrunchies. Modest collection, I suppose.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
60th street fork

Brush or comb?
Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
ACV :laugh:

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Apricot stilton - yum!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Can't think of any at the moment, sorry :laugh:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Suitsuki - Gorgeous hair! The length, shine, and color are simply fantastic!

[dalriada-lady]

LHC name: Dalriada-Lady

Current hair length: 26 Inches

Goal hair length: Classic and perhaps Thigh Length.

When did you start growing your hair? really start growin again? not just maintaining; 3 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? not sure, i think it's slow, i started growing from a blunt, shoulder length cut and have taken 3 years to get to my current length. so perhaps less than 1/2 an inch a month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? yes, used to trim twice a year, but decided to start trimming every 3-4 months to try and get the shorter hair at the sides to catch up.

What supplements do you take? none.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no.

Do you do scalp massages? twice a week before i wash my hair.

What is your favourite shampoo? it depends, right now i love Herbal essences Hello Hydration poo and Alberto V05 Poo.

What is your favourite conditioner? L'Oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture Treatment Condish.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? A mix of Shea Butter, Aloe Vera Gel and Almond Oil.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Snowy's SMT.

What are your favourite basic oils? don't use them much right now.

What are your favourite essential oils? Jazmine, Rose, Vanilla.

What is your favourite product of all time? L'Oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture Treatment Condish.

What is your least favourite product of all time? A Brazilian conditioner called Kanechown, left my hair so tangled and dry.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Molasses, fear i won't be able to every get it out.

What do you like most about your hair? The color, it is quite unique, a Copper/Bronze.

What do you like least about your hair? The fineness and thinness of it.

Do you colour your hair? Yes with Henna.

Do you clarify? No, tried it several times but it was too drying.

How often do you wash your hair? Once or Twice a week with poo, Once a week with CO.

How long does it take to dry? In winer about 2 hours, in summer less than an hour.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Right now Up, braided or bunned.

What is your favourite updo? a simple bun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? So many to choose, can't decide.

Do you keep a hair journal? At home yes.

How many hairtoys do you own? very few, 3 hair sticks, 3 scrunchies, 2 ouchless no metal rubber bands.

What is your favourite hairtoy? my black crotchetted scrunchie.

Brush or comb? both. brush when dry, comb when wet to detangle.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not for 10 years.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? not yet, but thinking about it.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Garnier Fructis Long and strong treatment condish.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Gouda.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: When i was in high school a bully put a very large and rather squishy gum in my hair, had to cut 25 inches to remove.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Cantabile seems sweet and nice.

[aprilmay]

LHC name: aprilmay

Current hair length: 38 inches

Goal hair length: 38 inches (and I need a trim)

When did you start growing your hair? 1995 most recently

What is your average monthly growth rate? no idea

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? 2-3 times a year

What supplements do you take? I am inconsistent, but multi-vitamin, iron asporotate, Vitamin D, Vitamin C

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? Only when I get headaches.

What is your favourite shampoo? Biolage hydratherapie

What is your favourite conditioner? Biolage hydratherapie

Favourite leave-in conditioner?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?

What are your favourite basic oils? olive, coconut, palm, apricot kernel oil (I make soap with these, but I don't put plain oils on my hair).

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender, lemongrass, tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary (I don't put these on my hair, but I use them in my products and around my home).

What is your favourite product of all time? Brynel hair brush

What is your least favourite product of all time? plastic hair claws because they break and they do not hold my hair.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) hair dye, bleached highlights (I do not include natural colorants in this category)

What do you like most about your hair? length, feel

What do you like least about your hair? I would love for it to be smooth, silky, and straight, but it looks fuzzy and disordered

Do you colour your hair? never have

Do you clarify? no


How often do you wash your hair? 1-2 times a week

How long does it take to dry? this time of year, all day

Do you prefer you hair up or down? depends on what I am doing. If I am cooking or cleaning then up.

What is your favourite updo? Bun, ponytail, pony braid

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? not sure

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? 4 metal combs, 1 wooden fork, lots of elastics, and for some reason, I still have 4 or 5 scrunchies

What is your favourite hairtoy? the hair comb I am wearing right now. It is one of Chaum's earlier ones and it isn't the best looking, but I really like how it holds my hair.

Brush or comb? Wide tooth comb for wet hair and brush the rest of the time.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I own a hair dryer and a wide curling iron, but I haven't used them in years.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? hair combs and barrettes

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Biolage Hydratherapie. My 3 year old daughter emptied half the tube onto herself the same day I bought it.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Manchego, Chevre, Triple Cream, Dubliner, fresh mozarella, roquefort, and most others as well.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=2534&highlight=hair+party


Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: hairninja has a sense of humor and Leisa is lucky to be warm right now!

[onelife]

I'm new and still trying to learn =)


LHC name: onelife

Current hair length: 21 inches

Goal hair length: 29-30 inches

When did you start growing your hair? ever since a hairdresser butchered it

What is your average monthly growth rate? no idea

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? 2-3 times a year

What supplements do you take? a multivitamin every day

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope, but maybe I should

Do you do scalp massages? yes, once a week

What is your favourite shampoo? still experimenting, but so far, Pantene Pro-V

What is your favourite conditioner? still experimenting...I'm trying to find something cheaper than Nexxus

Favourite leave-in conditioner? none yet

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? none yet

What are your favourite basic oils? don't use any

What are your favourite essential oils? don't use any

What is your favourite product of all time? still searching!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Any 2-in-1s

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I can't think of anything but gel--my hair does NOT behave when I put any kind of gel in/on it.

What do you like most about your hair? It's fine so it dries quickly

What do you like least about your hair? the curliness, which makes my hair very unmanageable (it tangles and poofs very easily) and frizzy

Do you colour your hair? nope

Do you clarify? once a week

How often do you wash your hair? every day

How long does it take to dry? 15 minutes

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? in a jaw clip (simple, I know)

Bangs or no bangs? trying to grow them

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? it's hard to say

Do you keep a hair journal? no, but I'm thinking of starting one

How many hairtoys do you own? none

What is your favourite hairtoy? n/a

Brush or comb? brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I usually just use a blowdryer, but sometimes use a flat iron if needed

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Mane-n-Tail conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? swiss, and this cheese with a fancy name that my mom bought recently

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: When I was in the seventh grade, my mom took me to a hairdresser at 7 in the morning. She had to run a bunch of errands that day and wanted to get her hair cut and styled before that. So I went along and asked for a trim, but I was so tired I fell asleep in the chair. When I woke up, I found out that the hairdresser had taken it upon herself to give me a pixie cut. My hair was so curly that it all curled up to just above my ears. My mom took me to get my hair straightened the next day, so it got better. My hair started growing out again, but a few summers ago, I fell asleep during a "trim" and the same thing nearly happened again, except this time my hair was shoulder-length =P

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love the hairdo in your avatar...so pretty!

[saak86]

LHC name:saak86

Current hair length:24+

Goal hair length:40

When did you start growing your hair?just before 4 months

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? yes, once a year

What supplements do you take? -

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? -

Do you do scalp massages? yes

What is your favourite shampoo? mane and tail

What is your favourite conditioner? mane and tail

Favourite leave-in conditioner? -

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?-

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils?-

What is your favourite product of all time?-



Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)

What do you like most about your hair? the texture

What do you like least about your hair? it is very fine

Do you colour your hair?no

Do you clarify?no

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3 time per week

How long does it take to dry? 1 hour

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down


Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? yes, iron

[Margeaux]

LHC name: Margeaux

Current hair length: APL

Goal hair length: BSL for now, we'll see what it's like then :)

When did you start growing your hair? Summer 2008 - I decided that if I was going to do it, I'd better start!

What is your average monthly growth rate? Probably about a centimeter, the average growth rate. I don't measure it as such because it's curly.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I have the tiniest bit trimmed off every 3-4 months.

What supplements do you take? Skin, Hair & Nail Complex and MSM.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but I love almonds!

Do you do scalp massages? Perhaps I should.

What is your favourite shampoo? Avalon Organics Nourishing Shampoo. It smells of earthy lavender.

What is your favourite conditioner? Wonderwel. It's cheap as chips.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use any.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Wonderwel +honey (ratio 1:1, from the CG method).

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil, though I'm not too taken with it.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use any.

What is your favourite product of all time? Wonderwel and honey! I repeat myself.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Andrelon shampoo, any of them. They're cone bombs with what must be some added evil that gets my hair frizzy like nothing else.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Hydrogen peroxide.

What do you like most about your hair? The colour, density and thickness, and my corkscrews. It's one pampered head of hair, and especially since last year I regularly get compliments even when it's not all that long yet!

What do you like least about your hair? Hair ends are perpetually dry if I don't treat them separately. Apparently this is the curse of curly hair.

Do you colour your hair? No. I used to in the past (up to a year ago) but I love my own colour and I don't get why I ever did it.

Do you clarify? Yes. See the aforementioned Avalon shampoo.

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week, though I condition more often.

How long does it take to dry? A little over three hours (yes, at this length). This might problematic when it gets longer.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down! I'm not planning to grow my hair out only to hide it away.

What is your favourite updo? The messy bun, it looks different every time you do one.

Bangs or no bangs? Long, jaw-framing bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? There are a few, but they all have straighter hair than I do so I hold no illusions. My hair inspirations are mostly internet pics.

Do you keep a hair journal? No, though I do take notes whenever something works particularly well.

How many hairtoys do you own? Enough to carry on one hand. I prefer it down!

What is your favourite hairtoy? Bobby pins. They're just handy.

Brush or comb? Comb - if I brush my hair I end up looking like one of the Jackson Five.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? None.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I wish I did, but only for the cash.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A tiny bottle of jojoba oil.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Any Dutch cheese.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I wish I had very fine hair. My glossy smoothness has to come out of a bottle.

[sugar_rush]

LHC name: sugar_rush

Current hair length: right below bra strap\midback

Goal hair length: waist length. I had it this summer, though, but then I chopped off the last of once-bleached ends.

When did you start growing your hair? Last time - 2006, from a multilayered shoulder length cut

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea. XD

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Once every few months, it slows everything down, of course, but I like the look of freshly trimmed ends.

What supplements do you take? Nothing. But I eat rather well.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No.

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes.

What is your favourite shampoo? Nature's Gate Organics Fruit Blend Mandarin & Patchouli and NG Lemongrass & Clary Sage.

What is your favourite conditioner? Nature's Gate Mandarin & Patchouli, NG Pear & Red Tea

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Haven't found my fav yet. Though I like Green Mama Taiga Hair Tonic. It's not a conditioner, but a leave-in liquid that contains garlic, cranberry and horsetail extracts.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Coconut oil with a few drops of ylang-ylang essential oil

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut, rosehip (rosa mosqueta), Japanese camelia, melon seed oil

What are your favourite essential oils? Ylang-ylang, rose, mint, melissa, lavender, geranium, carrot seed

What is your favourite product of all time? Still searching.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Dove hair products. Lanky, greasy hair, eww.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) - cones, I discovered that pretty much any cone-free product is ten times better for my hair than any cone-filled one. Well, I can use something with water-soluble ones from time to time, but no permanent use. Also, no bleach ever.

What do you like most about your hair? The way it frames my face. And the look, when it's in good condition.

What do you like least about your hair? It's soft. I know a lot of people want that for their hair, but I like thick coarse hair, it looks wilder.

Do you colour your hair? Sometimes. I use ammonia-free dye. I have dark brown hair and I like to experiment with soft black and dark reds.

Do you clarify? Rarely.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week, sometimes twice if I want to wear it loose more often.

How long does it take to dry? About two hours, I think.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down all the way. :)

What is your favourite updo? High ponytail.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs for me, but I like heavy bangs on some people.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Oh, many.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? About a dozen: hair sticks, scrunchies and elastics, ponytail holders, a few small claw clips to pull the front part back.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Three of them: a green crown ponytail holder, a small black velvet scrunchie woven with black, gunmetal gray and dark rainbow beads, a black lacquered hair stick with crystal flowers on top.

Brush or comb? Wide comb, and not too often.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Blowdryer when I'm in a hurry.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I mix oils but that's it, no selling either, though I make some aromatherapy stuff for friends.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Another small black velvet scrunchie. I get a new one once every two or three months.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Cheddar.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I gave myself a military cut when I was about six year old. No idea what inspired me but I had waist length hair before I got scissors in my inspired hands. XD

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Margeaux has amazing hair color. It's exactly the color that temtps me to use blonde dye again. :)

[JamieLeigh]

Current hair length: 40 1/4"...nearly classic! :D

Goal hair length: thigh, for starters! Once I reach this, I'll go for knee!

When did you start growing your hair? I cut it back to around BSL in 1998, and let it get to TB, which I've maintained until 2008.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no idea! It seems to vary between 1/2" and 1"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, whenever it looks uneven, I wait a couple of weeks to make sure I'm not trimming off new growth, just uneven ends!

What supplements do you take? I take the GNC Women's Hair, Skin & Nails Program, which inclues 3000mg of Biotin and other impressive-sounding stuff like green tea, horsetail rush, evening primrose oil, etc. Also I take vitamins that are prescribed for osteoporosis by my doctor, and a general multivitamin (Centrum). Am considering acidophilus as well.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not particularly...most of the ones I've heard of that specifically target hair condition, I'm not fond of!! :p

Do you do scalp massages? Every time I shampoo! (Twice a week)

What is your favourite shampoo? I was all about the Organix brand, which has Australian tea tree oil and peppermint, but lately I've been using the Aussie Moist variety. I only do this twice a week, if that, so I'll probably pick up a clarifying shampoo soon.

What is your favourite conditioner? Aussie Moist, at the moment. This changes often!

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Infusium 23 Leave-In!!! I've used this since I was young, and still love it!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't know if they're my FAVORITES, per se, since I've only used a few things, but I like V05 Hot Oil, and Aussie 3-Minute Miracle

What are your favourite basic oils? I wouldn't know the difference! LOL

What are your favourite essential oils? See above question!

What is your favourite product of all time? Wow...I don't think I've met my personal favorite at this time yet. The hair-care stuff is still new to me!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything in a Pantene bottle!!! :eek:

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) - nothing that bleaches or colors

What do you like most about your hair? the softness!

What do you like least about your hair? the fine-ness! I would DIE for thick hair! :(

Do you colour your hair? Never again. I did so much in high school, and damaged it badly...plus, I never did find a color that worked well with my skin. And trust me, I've looked!!

Do you clarify? No...but I should.

How often do you wash your hair? Shampoo & condition twice a week, CO twice a week

How long does it take to dry? Varies! If inside, it can take up to 4 hours...if outside, as little as 1 hour and 15 min!

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer the look of it down...but I like when it's up out of the way (I have 5 small children!!)

What is your favourite updo? Braided pony, wrapped into a cinnabun and clipped with a wide-toothed Scunci clip

Bangs or no bangs? *shudders* NONE. I had them when growing up, and it's taken me 15 years to get them to 40 1/4" with the rest of my hair.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Those who successfully walk the line between super-long and super-healthy!

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? A few hair sticks, a few large clips, head-bands (hard and fabric), bobby pins, and an uncountable number of colored "ouchless" rubber bands and scrunchies!

What is your favourite hairtoy? Authentic Japanese chopsticks, a gift from my Japanese great-aunt, black with cherry blossoms hand-painted on the ends. For eating, really, but I've turned them into hair toys. :D

Brush or comb? Both...I use a wide-toothed comb or my fingers to detangle (NOT when wet!!), and my boar-bristle to try to tame on my frizzy days.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? OMG NO!!!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I will occasionally make a hair mask out of eatables, but I have never dreamed of selling anything like that. Good advice should be free!!

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Dark brown bobby pins. Somehow I keep losing them.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Any type, I love it! Queso lo hace mejor!!:cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My 3-yr old daughter likes the Barbie "Rapunzel" movie, and every time my hair is in a single plait, she says "Mommy has a Rapunzel!" Lately, she's been saying "I want a long Rapunzel like Mommy's!" Awww. :)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: when I began this questionnaire, sugar_rush was the person above me. I liked the answer to the question "Whose hair at LHC to do you aspire to?" The answer sugar_rush gave was "Oh, many." Same here! :D

[Coriander]

LHC name: Coriander

Current hair length: 35.5"

Goal hair length: tailbone

When did you start growing your hair? Officially, January 2004 as soon as I got home from boot camp.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no idea. I'll tell you next month lol

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Haven't trimmed since last year other than S&D's

What supplements do you take? Just started taking GNC Ultra Nourish-Hair and also take flaxseed oil and multivitamins and a whole bunch of other stuff.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Lots of water.

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes if I have the energy

What is your favourite shampoo? I'm liking a generic brand of Paul Mitchell, the tea tree one

What is your favourite conditioner? Same

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't like leave-in's... I use coconut oil on my ends

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Aussie 3 MM

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? rosemary and clove

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't have one

What is your least favourite product of all time? Aveda Rosemary Mint conditioner... that stuff fries my hair.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) un-coned stuff. My hair likes cones.

What do you like most about your hair? length!

What do you like least about your hair? these stupid bangs that are down to my chin that I had cut in last year

Do you colour your hair? I did a few months ago to get it back to as natural as I could.

Do you clarify? Yes w/ Neutrogena shampoo every couple of weeks

How often do you wash your hair? once or twice a week

How long does it take to dry? a couple of hours if I leave it down

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up.

What is your favourite updo? I did a Victorian updo the other day that I love.

Bangs or no bangs? No... trying to grow the last set out

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Everyone has beautiful hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope

How many hairtoys do you own? Enough to have a drawerful and a pile of receipts lol

What is your favourite hairtoy? I just bought a black hairstick with red callalillies on the ends... haven't used it yet. (Nightshade also has a bunch that I will order when I can afford it.)

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I use a blowdryer maybe once every five years and only if I'm going out somewhere.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No, but I've been considering trying it.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Just mentioned the hairstick I bought yesterday.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: lol feta cheese!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I colored my hair twice within two hours and it was half orange, half fried-black.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: JamieLeigh always has entertaining posts - I enjoy reading her comments very much.

[amiaow]

LHC name: amiaow

Current hair length: 18"- nape of neck

Goal hair length: 32"- waist

When did you start growing your hair? in 1999, though I have had several chops back to bobs since then! The longest my hair ever was was 34".

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no idea as I try not to measure it that often, but I'm sure I get the regular 1/2"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Whenever it needs it, no schedule, though I am very lazy about getting trims...

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, just eat a healthy diet and try to avoid processed things!

Do you do scalp massages? No, but won't object if someone wants to give me one- heaven!

What is your favourite shampoo? Biolage hydrating at the moment

What is your favourite conditioner? I am currently using Biolage colour care and it's great, and I also liked the Toni & Guy moisturising one- basically, anything that gives me softness and slip!

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Sebastian Potion 9, Biolage, Paul Mitchell The Cream, coconut oil, I have a few!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I usually vary this depending on what I buy when I go to the shop, but I have Garnier as a regular and have just tried Hask Henna & Placenta which I liked, and UltraOrganics Chamomile which was really nice as well!

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut :)

What are your favourite essential oils? Don't use them in my hair

What is your favourite product of all time? I haven't used it for years, but the Mastey Traite/Moisturee/Frehair combo was excellent

What is your least favourite product of all time? Revlon flex!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)- No

What do you like most about your hair? Natural colour

What do you like least about your hair? I wish it had a bit more natural wave!

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore!

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Every day

How long does it take to dry? Around 3 hours when it's down

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like to be able to wear it down but most of the time I put it back!

What is your favourite updo? I can't really make many at the moment, but I am looking forward to trying out all sorts of buns and twists- and hopefully at my goal length will have enough hair to make a Chinese bun!

Bangs or no bangs? Growing out bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I can't remember her name but the lady who made the rag waves thread :)

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes but only write sporadically

How many hairtoys do you own? Hardly any :(

What is your favourite hairtoy? I need more!

Brush or comb? Paddle brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I use the blow dryer if I'm making my growing out bangs go down instead of back

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Rubber coated bobby pins and some new conditioners

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Matured cheddar, YUM!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Sorry!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love that you have great long hair and don't worry about it too much! :)

[twilight]

LHC name: twilight

Current hair length: somewhere around 32" (just at waist)

Goal hair length: somwhere around 36" (just above butt crack!)

When did you start growing your hair? 2005

What is your average monthly growth rate? i'm guessing around 1/2," i haven't been measuring religiously

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? i only trim when i really feel like i need it, not more than once per 6 months. i have my mom dust the ends for me since i can't seem to cut a
straight line on my own head

What supplements do you take? prenatals (because i'm pregnant), otherwise nothing

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? i eat a lot of organic eggs but not necessarily for my hair. i hope they help though!

Do you do scalp massages? yes, when i remember to. i love them.

What is your favourite shampoo? my twinkbeauty bars

What is your favourite conditioner? ACV rinse

Favourite leave-in conditioner? i used to really like african royale daily doctor maximum strength leave-in conditioner AND sebastian potion 9 when i used commercial products

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? henna. i used to use sally's ion microwave miracle pak with lots of happiness (i don't microwave it though)

What are your favourite basic oils? olive and coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? rosemary, lavender, rosewood

What is your favourite product of all time? african royale daily doctor maximum strength leave-in conditioner.

What is your least favourite product of all time? hmm...

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) nowadays, yes, but it's as much about "not putting it on my body" as it is for my hair's sake: sulfates (like SLS), benz-s, parabens, DEA/TEA, ureas, PG

What do you like most about your hair? the length, the shine, and the natural waves

What do you like least about your hair? the flyaways and the two-toned color :\

Do you colour your hair? yes, with henna. previously henndigo+amla, henndigo, and demi-permanent chemicals.

Do you clarify? not really, but i've been thinking about it lately. maybe a "fresh start" before the next henna (punjabi).

How often do you wash your hair? every 2-3 days

How long does it take to dry? hours! if i let it air-dry down probably 1.5-2 hours, but i usually bun or braid to dry to reduce frizzies which takes about 3-4 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? i love having it down but sometimes i worry it looks frizzy/stringy so i put it up. :P

What is your favourite updo? bun w/ stick or fork (because it's so simple), but i really really like the braided chinese bun b/c it's pretty. i prefer messy/intricate/whimsical updos usually over the more structured/perfect ones. i always let pieces fall :)

Bangs or no bangs? for me, no bangs. i look ok with them but don't like 'em.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? ooooh. almudena and copperhead have totally gorgeous thickness and shine and body...

Do you keep a hair journal? sometimes :)

How many hairtoys do you own? i honestly don't know. nice ones: vintage wood fork from africa and self-made spiral stick. i want more!

What is your favourite hairtoy? the african fork

Brush or comb? both, actually. i prefer the comb because i feel like it detangles more gently but i need the brush b/c i get dry tangles pretty bad sometimes.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? noooooo

Do you make/sell any hair care products? yes :). i make and sell shampoo bars and i have made and sold sticks before.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? henna!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? port salut

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: this isn't really any of the above, but it's sweet--when i met my midwives for the first time they recognized me from my "beautiful hair" (i guess they had seen me before). i was at mid-back so i wasn't expecting that kind of compliment at all!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: i admire that her favorite thing about her hair is her natural color! that's really great...

[janeytilllie]

LHC name:

Janeytilllie

Current hair length:

31.5 inchs

Goal hair length:

54 inchs

When did you start growing your hair?

2006

What is your average monthly growth rate?

1/2 an inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?

I last trimmed my hair about 2 months ago im now doing S+D method.

What supplements do you take?

I take any muti vit

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?

I drink lots of milk

Do you do scalp massages?

sometimes

What is your favourite shampoo?

i use a organic shampoo bar

What is your favourite conditioner?

I use coconit oil as a conditoner

Favourite leave-in conditioner?

N/A
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?

Coconut oil

What are your favourite basic oils?

Coconut, almond, grapeseed

What are your favourite essential oils?

rosemary

What is your favourite product of all time?

My new shampoo bar :D

What is your least favourite product of all time?

Herbal essences yuk!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)

I would never use cones/SLS

What do you like most about your hair?

I like my waves and my colour

What do you like least about your hair?

My layers :(

Do you colour your hair?

Nope

Do you clarify?

Nope

How often do you wash your hair?

2 times a week

How long does it take to dry?

3 hours!

Do you prefer you hair up or down?

I like my hair up

What is your favourite updo?

I like a simple cinnamon bun
Bangs or no bangs?

no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?

I think ladylonglocks has amazing hair!

Do you keep a hair journal?

Yep I do :D

How many hairtoys do you own?

I own 4 sets of hairsticks
What is your favourite hairtoy?

I love my black and pink hairsticks

Brush or comb?

Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?

Nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products?

I use to make my own herbal shampoos for me but I am now using my shampoo bar
What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?

I bought some hair pins

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?

Good old chedder :cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
N/A
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you

I think its great that twIlight makes shampoo bars thats really cool! :D

[Forever_Sophie]

LHC name: Forever Sophie

Current hair length: Waist

Goal hair length: Just reached it!

When did you start growing your hair? Roughly, fall '05

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no idea. I'll tell you next month lol

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Twice a year

What supplements do you take? Vitamin World Mega Vitamins for the Hair, Evening Primrose Oil, iron supplement...

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really

Do you do scalp massages? I try! lol

What is your favourite shampoo? I'm surprised at how much I'm loving Sunsilk de-frizz!

What is your favourite conditioner? Herbal Essences...most of them.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? ABBA Nourishing

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Aussie 3 MM

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? n/a

What is your favourite product of all time? Proclaim Glosser w/ 5 oils

What is your least favourite product of all time? Pantene anything! Max. hairloss w/ this.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)

Won't use 'cones-free products - my hair loves 'em. Works for me!

What do you like most about your hair? Shine!

What do you like least about your hair? Could be thicker.

Do you colour your hair? Highlights & lowlights.

Do you clarify? Yes w/ HE Degunkify or lately v05 (I think) Vanilla Mint. Love it.

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3x wk.

How long does it take to dry? A few hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down.

What is your favourite updo? Bun...ballet-style.

Bangs or no bangs? Always bangs! (for me LOL)

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Everyone has beautiful hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Lots, used to always have my hair up.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Just a huge claw clip. V. convenient.

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Very, very rarely all over, but a curling iron daily on my bangs.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? HE Long Term Relationship shampoo + leave in on Mon.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Mozzarella/Baby Bell lol

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Hmm...posted the other day. Quit my job for fear of lice.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She's got amazing shine which amazes me b/c mine wouldn't look that way w/o cones!!

[rose_in_bloom]

LHC name: rose_in_bloom

Current hair length: about 21"

Goal hair length: tailbone or longer

When did you start growing your hair? almost 1 year ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I do a micro-trim whenever my ends feel bad, approximately 3 times a year

What supplements do you take? multi, biotin, evening primrose oil

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat lots of protein and not too much junk food

Do you do scalp massages? yes, about every other day

What is your favourite shampoo? organix coconut milk, anything aubrey organics

What is your favourite conditioner? aubrey organics honeysuckle rose

Favourite leave-in conditioner? coconut oil or aloe vera gel

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? coconut milk and olive oil

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? tea tree, lavender, rosemary

What is your favourite product of all time? aubrey organics honeysuckle rose conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? jason kiwi apricot shampoo...*shudders*

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I NEVER use products with parabens, and I try to limit the sulfates

What do you like most about your hair? my natural color, and the softness

What do you like least about your hair? the thinness and the fact that it gets ratty and frizzy so easily

Do you colour your hair? nope, never done any kind of coloring

Do you clarify? yes! it is a must for my fine hair. I clarify 2-3 times a month
How often do you wash your hair? every other day, or every two days

How long does it take to dry? about 2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? it depends, but I really like it down if I have braid waves

What is your favourite updo? braided bun with flowers tucked in one side (can't wait until my hair is long enough for this!)

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? chamomilemaiden and avrilon

Do you keep a hair journal? yes, but I don't post very often...bad me

How many hairtoys do you own? oh dear :o too many! I have 3 flexi-8s, a few scarves, a scrunchie or two, one small wooden hairstick, and who knows what else!
What is your favourite hairtoy? my flexis!

Brush or comb? both, but mostly comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NO

Do you make/sell any hair care products? yes, I make several, but I don't sell them...yet :)

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I ordered some EZ combs (can't wait for them to arrive!)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? swiss and cheddar--I love cheese!!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: hmmmm... well, here's one: I made a deep treatment with avocado, coconut oil, and coconut milk. I put it on my hair and went off to let it sit, leaving the remainder in a bowl in the kitchen. A couple hours later, I walked back to the kitchen to put the rest of the mix into the refrigerator, and found that it was gone, and the bowl was empty!

Then I hear my brother's voice from another room: "Erin, that guacamole was good, but I think it needs some salt."

:lol:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Forever_Sophie, I love your color! :)

[RancheroTheBee]

LHC name: RancheroTheBee

Current hair length: Nearly halfway down my neck.

Goal hair length: Waist, probably.

When did you start growing your hair? I made a firm commitment to it a few months ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Well, I'm experiencing a bit of a stall right now, so less than half an inch. Sigh.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I haven't trimmed it for about a month and a half now, but I used to trim it once a month.

What supplements do you take? Milk. Seriously! Protein is good. :grin:

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? ... Oh. You sneaky survey, you.

Do you do scalp massages? Sure do.

What is your favourite shampoo? J/A/S/O/N Biotin shampoo, or Herbal Essences Dejunkify.

What is your favourite conditioner? Herbal Essences Hydralicious, Mane n' Tail, Suave Coconut.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? ... Love.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? See above.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut, olive.

What are your favourite essential oils? N/A.

What is your favourite product of all time? Probably the clarifying shampoo. It saved me last time I wanted to trim.

What is your least favourite product of all time? I really loathe anything from Aussie. Sorry, but I find it really drying.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Eggs! First, I don't need more protein. Second, last time I did that, the eggs cooked. :(

What do you like most about your hair? It's very full-bodied.

What do you like least about your hair? Sometimes, I look like Little Orphan Annie after I wash my hair.

Do you colour your hair? Yes.

Do you clarify? Yes!

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day, usually.

How long does it take to dry? Approximately five hours, air-dried. But I usually take a blowdryer on low to it while it's almost dry.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Haha. I don't really have that option right now.

What is your favourite updo? See above.

Bangs or no bangs? It depends on how I feel that day, which is rather unfortunate.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Hmmm. Oh! Gawd, I forget her name. But she started all those oil polls in the VITS, and she's got really pretty, 2b curls down to her tailbone. I envy her. -_-; Whoever she is.

Do you keep a hair journal? Certainly.

How many hairtoys do you own? Haha. I have hair bands and little-girl clips. And I've got lots of those.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My silver hairband, I suppose.

Brush or comb? Comb. Brushing makes my hair poof out.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? As mentioned above, I sparingly use the blowdryer.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No. I do make soap sometimes, thought.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Condish.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Harvarti! :)

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I had a mohawk in high school. It was cold. :( And I couldn't get it to stay up.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She does beautiful updos. :)

[ailin]

LHC name:
Ailin

Current hair length:
BSL

Goal hair length:
Hopefully waist, then we'll see if I can make it to TB!

When did you start growing your hair?
Spring '07

What is your average monthly growth rate?
It varies, depending on season and who knows what else. I don't measure, but 0.25"-1". I usually get a growth spurt in the spring.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Small self trims a la Feye, when my ends start looking horrible. Every other year perhaps? :D

What supplements do you take?
Generic multivitamins, when I can remember.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
No

Do you do scalp massages?
My scalp gets a rubbing whenever I CO.

What is your favourite shampoo?
Don't use shampoo.

What is your favourite conditioner?
Alberto VO5, Suave

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
-

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
-

What are your favourite basic oils?
Coconut

What are your favourite essential oils?
-

What is your favourite product of all time?
-

What is your least favourite product of all time?
-

Is there anything you would never put on your hair?
Bleach

What do you like most about your hair?
Shine and waves

What do you like least about your hair?
The layers

Do you colour your hair?
Yes, I henna.

Do you clarify?
No

How often do you wash your hair?
2-3 times a week

How long does it take to dry?
3.5 hrs

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Varies from day to day

What is your favourite updo?
Unfortunately I'm terrible at updos, but they are so beautiful on everyone else! I love the look of braids, so braided updos have a special place in my heart. Long french braids look fantastic.

Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs! They really don't work in my hair.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Noone in particular, there are so many lovely longhairs to get inspired by.

Do you keep a hair journal?
No

How many hairtoys do you own?
Not very many yet, some clips and a couple hairsticks.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
My black hairsticks

Brush or comb?
Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Never.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Cheddar, baby!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
"Wow your hair is like, super long!" - Coworker.
I was at APL :o

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Her hair color is fantastic!

[Heavenly Locks]

LHC name: Heavenly Locks

Current hair length:24" Lower BSL

Goal hair length:Next goal, waist! 30 inches. Ultimate goal HIP!

When did you start growing your hair?2 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate?Need to check, but I am thinking about 1/2 inch?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?Last cut was Oct 2008. No trims this year! S&D only.

What supplements do you take?Multivitamin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?Nope, just try to eat balanced

Do you do scalp massages?Oh all the time. I love head rubs!

What is your favourite shampoo?Right now I am using Pantene Beautiful Lengths

What is your favourite conditioner?Right now I am using Pantene Beautiful Lengths

Favourite leave-in conditioner?Don't use one. Going to try Coconut oil.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?Don't have one, I want to try SMT

What are your favourite basic oils?n/a

What are your favourite essential oils?n/a

What is your favourite product of all time?I liked the products I tried from salons.

What is your least favourite product of all time?Chemical colors!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)Still new, still using cones.

What do you like most about your hair?I love my virgin color!

What do you like least about your hair?I would love a big fat pony tail.

Do you colour your hair?NOT anymore!!

Do you clarify?Nope. Plan to though.

How often do you wash your hair?Every 5 days or so.

How long does it take to dry?1-2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down?down!

What is your favourite updo?Twisted up with a stick. Turd bun!

Bangs or no bangs?Love my bangs!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?There are TOO many!

Do you keep a hair journal?Not regularly

How many hairtoys do you own?NOT enough!

What is your favourite hairtoy?I have a set of plastic sticks I like. I haven't got many things though.

Brush or comb?Both. Waiting for my horn comb though!

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?Flat iron for my bangs. Quick blowdry when 90% dry to pull out waves.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?No, but that would be fun!

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?A cone free conditioner. Suave naturals coconut to try my first CO wash!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I can't pick. I am a cheese-o-holic

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:Nothing like seeing your dog do the butt scoot outside because he's eaten one of your long hairs. :o

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Her avatar makes me want to do the Time Warp :)

[Naava]

LHC name: Naava

Current hair length: About 24

Goal hair length: TB

When did you start growing your hair? I think I started to grow it late summer 2007, but it has been trimmed several times after that.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't know really. People claim my hair grows fast, but I believe it's probably pretty average.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Last trim I got on Christmas, next one will be in the end of this year (maybe some dustin inbetween), before I used to get a trim like 3 times per year.

What supplements do you take? Only biotin.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, I changed my eating habits a couple of months ago and now I eat so healthily anyway :)

Do you do scalp massages? Rarely. I don't remember, I should try to be better with this.

What is your favourite shampoo? Urtekram Thistle shampoo.

What is your favourite conditioner? Tigi Oatmeal and honey, for COs I love to use XZ (a finnish brand) conditioners.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? A mix of jojoba oil and Oatmeal & Honey conditioner.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Same as above. It's just a good mix I guess :D

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba and shea butter

What are your favourite essential oils? -

What is your favourite product of all time? Can't decide...

What is your least favourite product of all time? I guess some leave-in sprays that contain alcohol and do nothing good.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? No more bleach...

What do you like most about your hair? When it behaves, it looks full and shiny.

What do you like least about your hair? The damage I have done and the layers.

Do you colour your hair? Yep, with henna and indigo. I'm really a blonde, but I don't feel comfortable with it.

Do you clarify? Sometimes, not that often now that I'm cone-free.

How often do you wash your hair? Every third day and I CO in between. I just like showering :)

How long does it take to dry? To try entirely, about 3 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer the way it looks when it's down, but on average day it's just so much more practical to have it up.

What is your favourite updo? Right now it's lazy wrap bun, because it's fast and easy and my hair is long enough for it. My layers ruin most of the buns for me :(

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? There are just too many to mention. This whole place just keeps me motivated.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? Like 4 (it will change).

What is your favourite hairtoy? I'm still waiting for them to arrive in mail.

Brush or comb? Both. Comb for detangling, bbb for other situations.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I use blowdryer in special occations and flat iron my bangs daily (I keep them relatively short, so they stay in pretty good condition anyway).

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A new bottle of Urtekram shampoo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? There is no bad cheese.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Once I was getting my hair dyed and half of it came off while the hairdresser was brushing it. That poor hairdresser was so shocked that she started to cry and I had to comfort her. I left with a lot shorter hair that had interesting gray/strawberry blond color on it.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She sounds like a sweet girl and looks younger than her age is :)

[wackyredtangles]

LHC name: wackyredtangles

Current hair length: Almost at my waist

Goal hair length: I'm not sure. Probably past my hips.

When did you start growing your hair? I'm kind of cyclic about it. I grew my hair almost constantly until I was 12, then I chopped it off, and I've been repeating the cycle every few years. Most recently from above shoulder its been over 2 years.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Err 0.5 inch or so?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every couple of months.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I like to oil it with jojoba oil mixed with essential oils.

Do you do scalp massages? Nope, but I love em.

What is your favourite shampoo? Natures Gate Herbal

What is your favourite conditioner? Natures gate Herbal

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Natures Gate herbal (I don't use a special one, just scrunch in some of my regular conditioner)

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Jojoba oil. I also henna my hair.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, speed almost, and coconut.

What are your favourite essential oils? Jasmine, vanilla, lavendar, and rose.

What is your favourite product of all time? Not sure. I really like Paul Mitchell's gloss drops.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Probably finesse. Just doesn't work.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Well I'm vegetarian, so I only use cruelty free cosmetic products.

What do you like most about your hair? Its thick, and when I take care of it its nice and soft.

What do you like least about your hair? Since I started to henna it its lost most of the curl, and is kind of flat.

Do you colour your hair? Henna.

Do you clarify? Not sure what this means. Do I shampoo? Yes.

How often do you wash your hair? 2 - 3 times a week.

How long does it take to dry? A loooong time.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Right after its washed down. By the time it gets frizzy up.

What is your favourite updo? Doing twisties to the front part of my hair, then putting the back up with one of those swirly gigs and some combs. I also really like french braiding the top, putting the rest in a sock bun, and tying some sort of colorful headband around it.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs. Too lazy.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Not sure. Everyone's is so gorgeous, and there are so many different things I want that conflict with each other.

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope.

How many hairtoys do you own? err alot. Once you start counting various headbands and such it gets ridiculous.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Somewhere between my swirly gig and the sock bun.

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I occasionally partially blow it dry.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Not sure.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Cheddar.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: One day I was sitting in my car at a stop light playing with my hair and berating myself because I hadn't done any oil treatments in awhile, and my hair was getting kind of dry. Then this guy in a truck next to me starts yelling to me that I have the most gorgeous hair, and that he hoped he wasn't being too creepy or anything, but its really pretty.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Naava has bangs, which takes guts and not being quite as lazy as I am. =) I would also cry if half my hair fell off, so she's brave too!

[SweetPea88]

LHC name: SweetPea88

Current hair length: A tad past waist

Goal hair length: Waist with no layers. Or possibly hip. Or tailbone...it never ends, does it? ;)

When did you start growing your hair? I've had long hair for most of my life but went through phases of it being long and then wanting a big change. I started consciously growing when I joined here in September 2007.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't measure anymore, but I think it's .5" or more.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every month right now so I can get rid of my layers.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really.

Do you do scalp massages? Not consistently, no.

What is your favorite shampoo? I don't think I have a definite favorite. I like Giovanni TTTT.

What is your favorite conditioner? Same as above.

Favorite leave-in conditioner? I don't use one.

Favorite deep conditioner or treatment? Coconut oil.

What are your favorite basic oils? Coconut oil!!

What are your favorite essential oils? If I had the money to buy them...vanilla and rose.

What is your favorite product of all time? I'd have to say coconut oil, again!

What is your least favorite product of all time? Suave shampoos.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Monistat...it's just a bit too much for me! I also try to stay on the natural route.

What do you like most about your hair? The color and waves.

What do you like least about your hair? I'm still growing out my layers.

Do you color your hair? Nope.

Do you clarify? Occasionally, with VO5 Vanilla Mint.

How often do you wash your hair? 2 - 3 times a week.

How long does it take to dry? What seems like forever.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, especially after washing. I also like braids as well, though.

What is your favorite updo? An orchid bun. I really want to learn a crown braid though!

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? There's so much gorgeous hair here, but I don't really aspire to any of it. I just want my hair at its best!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not enough...one Etta Mae fork, a Flexi-8, a stick from NightBlooming, and some others purchased at chain stores.

What is your favorite hairtoy? I can't choose!

Brush or comb? Comb from The Body Shop.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? On rare occasion, I'll partially blow dry so I don't freeze outside!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? My roommate got me some Organix vanilla shampoo and conditioner. Smells DIVINE but unfortunately has cones!

What’s your favorite kind of cheese? I LOVE so many types of cheese! Fontina, perhaps?

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I was walking around campus one day with my hair in a (greasy!) braid when all of a sudden, the school nurse stops to tell me how beautiful it is. Made my entire week! :D

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I'm glad she's stopped lurking and decided to join. Welcome! :waving:

[LHGypsyRose]

LHC name: LHGypsyRose (Long Hair Gypsy Rose)

Current hair length: 46 1/4

Goal hair length: 50" for now

When did you start growing your hair?
I decided that I was never going to have short hair again at the age of 13.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
aprox. 1"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Yes, whenever I feel it needs it.

What supplements do you take?
Ultra Hair Vitamins

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Umm..well I love fruit smoothies and I put extra whey protien in them. I also love sunflower seeds.
Do you do scalp massages?
Yes

What is your favourite shampoo?
Giovanni Tea Tree

What is your favourite conditioner?
I love Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose,
but scince I'm not rich I mainly use Giovanni
50/50 Balance
Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Just an occasional misting with a mixture of water and conditioner.
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Coconut oil and Aubrey Organics GPB protien conditioner left on my damp hair for about an hour prior to showering.

What are your favourite basic oils?
Coconut, Ojon, Camelia and Jojoba oil

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time?
Really couldn't say

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Anything with Ammonium Laureth Sulfate in it.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
To many to list
What do you like most about your hair?
The thickness and length. Can't chose bettween the two.

What do you like least about your hair?
Splitends

Do you colour your hair?
I have colored one time with a synthetic dye (I'll never do it again), and once with Henna (huge hassle but lovely results)

Do you clarify?
Once, maybe twice a month with baking soda mixed in my shampoo.

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week right now

How long does it take to dry?
It varies, but it takes quiet awhile.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Depends on what I am doing, and the weather.

What is your favourite updo?
Up in a ponytail, braided and twisted into a bun held with jaw clips.

Bangs or no bangs?
No, they are almost even with my longer lengths now.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Lady Long Locks has been a good inspiration to me.

Do you keep a hair journal?
Some what

How many hairtoys do you own?
Not many. A few hair sticks (that I rarley use), jaw clips and big and small rubber bands. Nothing special.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
I wouldn't call it a hair toy, but I love my jawclips..they are very versatile.

Brush or comb?
COMB

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
I never use a blowdryer on my dry hair, but when I am doing any hairtreatment, and have my hair in a plastic bag, I will occasionally warm it with my dryer to make sure everything soaks in good. No irons of any sort!

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
I wish

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Camelia oil

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink:
Umm..I don't much care for it, but I would have to say motzerella.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Well this was the most recent, shocking, hair related incident for me.
While I was in the process of teaching my two boys (homeschooling), my 3 year old little girl snuck into my room with her brothers scissors and chopped away at her gorgeous hair!! :(

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
She has beautiful, thick hair!

[shayly-fyanna]

LHC name: Shayly-Fyanna

Current hair length: 23 inches

Goal hair length: Terminal or at the very least Classic. ( about 42 Inches. )

When did you start growing your hair? Summer 2008

What is your average monthly growth rate? about 1/2 and inch to 1 inch per month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes i trim every 3 to 6 months.

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? Yes, as often as i can remember.

What is your favourite shampoo? it's a tie between Vo5 Almond and Honey and Herbal Essences Hello Hydration.

What is your favourite conditioner? A tie between L'oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture treatment, Pantene Intense Repair and Herbal Essences Hello Hydration.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Pantene Overnight Restoring Treatment.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT and L'oreal nature's therapy mega moisture.

What are your favourite basic oils? Almond Oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? Jazmine, Rose and Vanilla.

What is your favourite product of all time? L'oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Vo5 free me freesia condish.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Perm chemicals.

What do you like most about your hair? The color and shine and softness.

What do you like least about your hair? That it is basically straight, always loved Ringlets.

Do you colour your hair? Yes with Henna.

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week in winter and twice a week in summer.

How long does it take to dry? Depends on the weather and if i bunned after washing or not. Between 1 hour to many hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? right now up in a bun or braid.

What is your favourite updo? simple chignon.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs now.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Nightshade's color, Amoretti's and Stagecoach's Length.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes.

How many hairtoys do you own? several.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Several.

Brush or comb? Both.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not unless i have to go to a party, or it is extremely cold out, then i use a blowfryer.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? nacho cheese.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: so many different ones. Once when i was at the highland games someone asked me if my braid and hair color were natural. ( at the time i had classic length hair. )

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: she has the most gorgeous dream length hair. ( that is the exact length i dream of having. )

[SpecialKitty]

LHC name: SpecialKitty

Current hair length: 21 inches

Goal hair length: 32 inches (waist)

When did you start growing your hair? October 2005

What is your average monthly growth rate? VERRRRRY SLOW! Probably only 2-3 inches per year (.25 inches per month or less)

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Sometimes I do microtrims, but rarely anymore. I'm now just doing S&D

What supplements do you take? Multivitamin; cal-mag-zinc; iron; Vitamin D (I live in the Pacific NW)

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope - I just eat healthy

Do you do scalp massages? No - they make me shed a lot!

What is your favourite shampoo? Dairy Whip

What is your favourite conditioner? Catnip tea rinse

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Jojoba oil or coconut oil (2-3 drops on length); every now and then I use Redken Heat Glide as a leave-in because I like the smell.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Burt's Bees Avocado

What are your favourite basic oils? jojoba, coconut, camellia

What are your favourite essential oils? Moroccan Rose; any other rose; patchouli

What is your favourite product of all time? Coconut oil (so many different beneficial uses - skin, hair, eat (yum), smell (yum yum)

What is your least favourite product of all time? don't really have one

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) anything sticky, anything that smells bad, emu oil, castor oil

What do you like most about your hair? The waves, the color

What do you like least about your hair? No answer

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Rarely

How often do you wash your hair? Once or twice a week

How long does it take to dry? A few hours - maybe three?

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer it down because I'm always cold, but I wear it up most days

What is your favourite updo? Bun held with a Flexi8

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I only aspire to hair which is similar in type to mine. Rini and I have similar hair types - I'd love mine to be as long as hers some day. I also like OhioLisa's hair, wimsey's hair, and Flaxen's hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Used to have a journal - now I'm blogging

How many hairtoys do you own? Three Flexi8's, one Ficcare, one Fakkare, some rhinestone barrettes, some pearl and walnut hairsticks from Chromis, a Crystal Mood hair stick - so about 8 hairtoys

What is your favourite hairtoy? My medium Flexi8 with multi-colored beads - I'm hoping to buy a gold one with red or green beads soon. Flexi8's are the least damaging to my hair.

Brush or comb? Denman brush for scalp brushing, Mason Pearson for smoothing, horn comb for wet combing. I hope to purchase a boxwood comb soon.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Flexi8

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Havarti

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My hair is growing again after being dormant for many months due to severe anemia. Now that my iron stores are returning, my hair is growing again!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Shayly-Fyanna is a gorgeous name!

[LittleOrca]

LHC name: LittleOrca

Current hair length: About 35 inches

Goal hair length: 66 inches

When did you start growing your hair?: Summer 1996 after a bob cut to even length with bangs after growing out from a pixie cut.

What is your average monthly growth rate?: I'd say average, but having worn it down and sitting in a computer chair most of the day scissored the ends off frequently.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?: Rarely, but I do S&D

What supplements do you take?: Multivitamin, Hair & SKin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?: Nope

Do you do scalp massages?: Yes because they feel good.

What is your favourite shampoo?: Nexxus

What is your favourite conditioner?: Nexxus

Favourite leave-in conditioner?: Nexxus

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?: 30 min conditioner soaks, especially after having been in the pool and used chlorine remover poo and conditioner.

What are your favourite basic oils?: coconut

What are your favourite essential oils?: rose

What is your favourite product of all time?: So far Nexxus and VO5

What is your least favourite product of all time?: Anything by Suave

Is there anything you would never put on your hair?: Thick petroleum oils, hair spray, gel

What do you like most about your hair?: The waves and the shine

What do you like least about your hair?: The dryer ends and that it's too short imo.

Do you colour your hair?: Not anymore

Do you clarify?: Only when I swim and to reduce the cone buildup in my hair.

How often do you wash your hair?: Shampoo once a week, CO 5 times a week (goes up if I am swimming)

How long does it take to dry?: five hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down?: I prefer it down, but I am learning to wear it up

What is your favourite updo?: Chinese bun, Figure 8 bun, French twist

Bangs or no bangs?: No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?: JamieLeigh, Teazel

Do you keep a hair journal?: Eh, I blog about it sometimes.

How many hairtoys do you own?: Not as many as I should, :D

What is your favourite hairtoy?: I am really digging my new EZ combs.

Brush or comb?: Combs, but if I am tangle free I use a brush to help get my hair up for a bun.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?: I only blow dry at the pool when it's cold outside and I want to avoid getting sick.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?: I have made my own toys.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?: 50+ fl oz of nature fusion conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?: Brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: An old woman at a buffet came up to me and just started petting my hair like I was one of her cats.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love SpecialKitty's avatar. It's too cute. :)

[UncommonTart]

LHC name:
Uncommon Tart

Current hair length:
According to the measurement I just took, 41"

Goal hair length:
44" But I'll more than likely revise once (if) I hit that one. I'm starting to think that mid-thigh sounds nice...

When did you start growing your hair?
I've mostly had long hair all my life. The only time it was cut short, I hated it and immediately wanted to grow it out again. I guess that last "on purpose" haircut I've had was in high school, I cut it back to bsl.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
I've never paid that much attention to monthly growth... I think it might make me too impatient. My hair stalled around waist length for three years!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
I usually have the ends trimmed whenever I notice that they're getting too splitty, which I think tends to happen about twice a year. But I just started trying the S&D thing, so we'll see how that goes.

What supplements do you take?
I take a standard multivitamin (One A Day Women's Health Formula) plus vitamin E supplements and fish oil, and whenever something begins making the rounds at school/work I take an extra vitamin C supplement.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Nope, not really. I make a special effort to eat vegetables and whole proteins, but I'm mostly a fruit and bread/pasta eater.

Do you do scalp massages?
Sometimes, but not as often as I'd like.

What is your favourite shampoo?
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose, and Lush Godiva bar. I try to use it sparingly, as I've noticed I do better without the sulfates, but it just smells so good.

What is your favourite conditioner?
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
I mix a little of the AO Honeysuckle Rose with a little jojoba oil and some rose absolute. Actually, I add the rose absolute to my jojoba in the bottle, to save trying to measure it separately. I also have bottles of jojoba with neroli and jojoba with jasmine. Yummy.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
I haven't found a favorite, yet.

What are your favourite basic oils?
Jojoba for my hair, and sweet almond for my skin.

What are your favourite essential oils?
Sweet orange, neroli, rose, jasmine, sandalwood, patchouli, and I really like Aura Cacia's pre mixed "Panic Button" blend, even though I'm not usually a huge fan of pre mixed blends.

What is your favourite product of all time?
Suave For Kids "Awesome Apple" detangler spray. it's coney, and I don't use cones otherwise, but after a day at the beach or pool, even with my hair in a braid, it gets awfully tangled up, and that stuff smoothes it right out. And it smells like a million fresh-cut granny smith apples.
What is your least favourite product of all time?
Anything Biolage. My hair was all... sticky. Tangled like never before.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Mayonnaise. I know people who swear it's a great deep treatment, but the smell... I hate the smell. And avocados. I tried that once, and it would not wash out. I'd rather just eat them (the avocados, not the mayo- yuck).

What do you like most about your hair?
I like that it's so thick.

What do you like least about your hair?
I hate that it's so poofy.


Do you colour your hair?
Not for a few years now, though I'm very tempted by the idea of henna.


Do you clarify?
Occasionally, when I feel like it needs it. Not on a regular basis though.

How often do you wash your hair?
When it feels like it needs a wash, or when I've been somewhere smelly.

How long does it take to dry?
I'm not sure- I always put it up damp, and it just won't dry in a bun.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Depends on the day, how well my hair is behaving, what I have to do, and since I moved here, the weather.

What is your favourite updo?
A Figure 8 Bun.

Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs currently, but I'm thinking of revising my stand on that.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Everyone's hair here is so gorgeous; I feel inspired all the time.

Do you keep a hair journal?
Not yet, but I'm thinking of starting one.

How many hairtoys do you own?
Lots. Many. A huge number. Not quite enough, though.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
Ooh, hard to say. Generically, a stick. Specifically, my bluebell Nightblooming stick that's in my avatar photo. But I also love my flexi 8's, and I've got some gorgeous sterling ponytail holders that look really pretty at the top of a braided ponytail. And my silver and garnet braid ender... Still, I wear sticks most often, and my bluebell one is my favorite.

Brush or comb?
Brush, definitely. Combs are for wet hair. Brushes feel good.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Nope, never. Blowdryer + my hair = POOF!

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
I used to make sticks for personal use and as gifts, but I don't sell them.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
I bought conditioner yesterday.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Sharp cheddar with marmite on toast. (I know, not a kind of cheese but a serving method. Still. It's my favorite.) Otherwise, cranberry Wensleydale.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
When I was in high school, I used to dye my hair (mid back to waist length at the time) purple. Once, while I was at the mall with some friends, sitting in the food court eating lunch, I felt a sort of gentle tug at my hair. When I turned around, there was this adorable little girl just looking at me. When she saw me look at her, she ran back to her mum saying "it's real, it's real!" I didn't know what to say to that, but her mum came over and apologized and explained that purple was her favorite color, and that she'd always said she wanted purple hair when she grew up, and her mum had told her that real people don't have naturally purple hair, only imaginary people. The little girl had taken that to mean that since I had purple hair, I was not a "real person" and must, therefore, be a fairy. (Because everyone knows fairies can any color hair they want, right?) So, the upside of this was, rather than explaining all about chemical dyes to this sweet little girl, I got to pretend to be a fairy. And I got to hear her tell her mum "See, I TOLD you so" as they walked away. This is the weirdest thing that has ever happened to me on account of my hair, which is probably why I've never forgotten it. (Okay, I admit, it was kind of fun too.)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Apparently, LittleOrca has a functional mermaid tail that she made herself- I think that's just about the neatest thing in the world. (When I was little, I wanted to be a mermaid when I grew up.)

[Jules diamond]

LHC name: Jules_diamond

Current hair length: 26in

Goal hair length: waist

When did you start growing your hair? BAD experiences with growing. I have a snip happy mom. >> I don't let her near my head anymore. I started regrowing from chin october 07

What is your average monthly growth rate? Um.... chin is... 13-26=13/16 months... 1 1/3 inches

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I don't. I do S&D.

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope. Just shampoo.

Do you do scalp massages? nope. Are they good?

What is your favourite shampoo? Garnier

What is your favourite conditioner? pantine ice shine

Favourite leave-in conditioner? lemon juice

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? none

What are your favourite basic oils? none

What are your favourite essential oils? none

What is your favourite product of all time? any good deep conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? cheap hair dyes... :mad:

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) nope

What do you like most about your hair? That it settles itself.

What do you like least about your hair? How annoying it is when I brush it.

Do you colour your hair? At the ends it's colored. I won't do it again...probably

Do you clarify? nope. I did once and it made my hair all strawlike for a week.

How often do you wash your hair? every three days

How long does it take to dry? several hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down usually.

What is your favourite updo? half up half down with a clip. That way I get that lions mane thing going.

Bangs or no bangs? I don't like them because they're so tough to maintain. And then they're much shorter then the rest of your hair when you're growing them out.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? nightshade has beautiful hair. I adore the color, too.

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? Not many.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I'm more of a big clip kind of gal. When it gets longer I'll go to hairtoys.

Brush or comb? I really should use a comb, but I usually brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Once in a very little while I use a flat iron. I always regret it.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no, but I want to learn about some.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? clips.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: haha, cheddar. >>

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Last year I decided that it would be an awesome idea to dye my hair for the first time. I asked for my mom's help, but she didn't want any part of it, so I went it alone. It's very dark brown, and I wanted it ash brown. So I got those DIY kits- two to be exact- and used the one that said 'for dark hair' first. Then right after I used the other one. Surprisingly enough, my hairs' texture was fine after that, but the color made it look like I'd been set on sepia fire. It was six shades, ranging from bronze, to ash, to my natural color. I was horrified, but I couldn't dye my hair for another six weeks. After getting over the shock of the hair, I called my now very fluffy, odd colored hair 'cheap hooker on fire'. As one might imagine, a bottle of my natural color was in my future.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I think it's awesome that she's always had long hair. I can't even go two months without considering cutting it.

[Nightshade]

Jules diamond- Thank you so much, I'm very flattered :blossom:

[Teazel]

Aw, thank you, LittleOrca! You've made my day. :flowers:

[Aisha25]

LHC name: Aisha25

Current hair length: mid-thigh

Goal hair length: ??

When did you start growing your hair? All my life but I recently had to start over again 9 years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? Dont keep track and dont really care

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I trim when I see the ends getting uneven

What supplements do you take? None, dont need them and wont take anything I dont need

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope just food I eat everyday

Do you do scalp massages? Yes,almost everyday

What is your favourite shampoo? Herbs are my favorite cleanser

What is your favourite conditioner? I like suave or white rains coconut one

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Dont use this

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Honey, conditioner or anything with henna

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil,evoo,kalonji

What are your favourite essential oils? I use only attar

What is your favourite product of all time? Henna,coconut milk etc...

What is your least favourite product of all time? Cone shampoos

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cones,beer,serums,mineral oils

What do you like most about your hair? They love henna and honey

What do you like least about your hair? That they get spirals

Do you colour your hair? No, just henna

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Once every week or less

How long does it take to dry? 4 to 5 hours or so

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Braid

What is your favourite updo? Cameobun

Bangs or no bangs? NO bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Diamondbell,Teazel,Mira-chan. Basically my hair twins

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes on here

How many hairtoys do you own? None sadly

What is your favourite hairtoy? Mang tikkas I like wearing this in my hair

Brush or comb? Finger-comb only

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NO WAY I would not want to ruin my hair

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Henna

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: All cheeses

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: --

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Teazel has one of the most beautiful hair I have seen

[laybackspin1993]

LHC name: Laybackspin1993

Current hair length: Just past BSL

Goal hair length: waist

When did you start growing your hair? new year 2008

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I get a hairdresser trim (around 1/2 an inch) every 2-3 months but I S&D every two weeks or so.

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? None

Do you do scalp massages? If i remember

What is your favourite shampoo? Rehab from LUSH

What is your favourite conditioner? Aussie Long Conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Aussie Leave in

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? H'suan Wen Hua from LUSH

What are your favourite basic oils? Dont use em

What are your favourite essential oils? Dont use em

What is your favourite product of all time? H'suan Wen Hua from LUSH

What is your least favourite product of all time? Alberto Basalm products

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? I would never perm it again

What do you like most about your hair? Its straight and shiny

What do you like least about your hair? It doesnt curl

Do you colour your hair? Yes

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? everyday

How long does it take to dry? 1 1/2 hours or so

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? dont really wear it up much, but a sideways french braid if i do

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? anyone with waist length hair thats in good condition

Do you keep a hair journal? nope

How many hairtoys do you own? None

What is your favourite hairtoy? ^^^^^

Brush or comb? if hairs is dry a good paddle bursh, if it's wet a wide tooth comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I use a blowdryer every day but on a low heat. I never use straighteners/curling irons

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? shampoo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
About 2-3 years ago I had my hair permed because I was sick of it never curling. However, the perm just dried my hair out unbelievably and didn't curl it that well :(. I had to wear my hair in a bun for 6 months because it was so frizzy and it had to grown out completely before it was healthy again. So there you go, never perm your hair it's evil.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you. She has beautiful hair in her siggy pic

[Dachsdragon]

LHC name: Dachsdragon

Current hair length: 42cm

Goal hair length: 80cm

When did you start growing your hair? I have been trying for a while now, I had it down to mid shoulder blade range and I was attacked by a wild hairdresser so I have to start again from the beginning.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I dont know yet

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I try not to trim

What supplements do you take? Evening Primrose oil, Flax seed oil.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Yes

What is your favourite shampoo? Redken Extreem

What is your favourite conditioner? Redken Extreem

Favourite leave-in conditioner? That would be Redken again

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Egg yoke and banana

What are your favourite basic oils? I cant wait to try the coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Home made hair treatments

What is your least favourite product of all time? Pantene

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? I dont know

What do you like most about your hair? Its versitile and can take a beating

What do you like least about your hair? Its too short

Do you colour your hair? Yes its blonde

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Daily

How long does it take to dry? A few hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up till it grows longer and then Ill be happy to have it down

What is your favourite updo? Simple Twist

Bangs or no bangs? Long bangs that I can put back

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I dont know yet

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? 0

What is your favourite hairtoy? Im working on getting one so I will have a favourite shortly ;)

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I just make some basic treatments for my own hair

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Shampoo and Conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I last went to the hair dresser to change colour and she took of most of my length without even asking me if she could cut it.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has an awesome LCH name.

[LittleOrca]

Aw, thank you, LittleOrca! You've made my day. :flowers:

:) I have loved your hair since I first saw your pic.

[Diamondbell]

LHC name: Aisha25

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Diamondbell,Teazel,Mira-chan. Basically my hair twins

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Thanks Aisha25 - I am honored. :)

[losgan]

LHC name: Losgan

Current hair length: 16 inches

Goal hair length: How low can it go? At least below waist ...

When did you start growing your hair? Well, I made the decision to grow it out (again) in the last few weeks - I've been blessed with fast growing hair, and have had it long pretty often - but it hasn't been to my waist since I was a child.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I'm not sure ... at least an inch I think.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I haven't decided about that - hopefully if I stop blow-drying that will be a rare thing.

What supplements do you take? Multivitamin, flax seed oil, calcium, and I just ordered a hair specific herbal supplement that had good ratings on Swanson's website.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Hmm, hadn't thought about his.

Do you do scalp massages? When I'm washing.

What is your favourite shampoo? Anything Burt's Bees ... and before that I like John Freeda Radiant Red

What is your favourite conditioner? Burt's Bees :)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I just dab a little of my Burt's on the ends just before I towel dry

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Haven't done any yet - but you can probably guess I'll try the Burt's - I just love their stuff!

What are your favourite basic oils? I just ordered some Dabur Vatika Coconut Herbal Oil

What are your favourite essential oils? Haven't found out yet! :)

What is your favourite product of all time? So far - my boar bristle brush

What is your least favourite product of all time? Whatever gives you highlights - that was the biggest mistake I ever got talked into. I will never color again.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)

What do you like most about your hair? The color

What do you like least about your hair? That it gets icky in the summer

Do you colour your hair? Never (did once, never will again)

Do you clarify? I don't think I need to

How often do you wash your hair? Right now - every day - we'll see if I can wean myself from that? I sweat quite a bit when I work out though - my hair always looks like I've been swimming.

How long does it take to dry? About an hour right now

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Depends on my mood

What is your favourite updo? Heh, right now the only up I can do is to pull the top layer into a mini-ponytail.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs. I spent the first 17 years of my life with them.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I'd like to think we're all unique, and I hope mine will have its own special charm?

Do you keep a hair journal? Not yet, but this would be a good time to start ...

How many hairtoys do you own? Countless! My hair has many personalities, and I never threw out the long hair accessories!

What is your favourite hairtoy? When it was long enough, I sure loved my little braid helper - but maybe this time I can learn to do it with fingers.

Brush or comb? At this length - brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I had been using a blowdryer - today I stopped.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Hesh powder and some oil

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Like - to eat cheese? Sharp cheddar?

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: That I was about to make the phone call to set up an appointment to get my chop renewed when my coworkers said how pretty my hair is as it gets longer. Whew! Saved! I hadn't even considered growing it out again until they said that!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know her, but she must be polite - saying thank you to Aisha and all :)

[Aer]

LHC name: Aer

Current hair length:3 1/2ft

Goal hair length:To the feet, braided.

When did you start growing your hair? 19, 20ish

What is your average monthly growth rate? half inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? rarely, mostly S&D, once every 2months

What supplements do you take? prenatal (I'm expecting a girl in October) and biotin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? lots of fluids and protein, and jello

Do you do scalp massages? yes

What is your favourite shampoo? Rosemary Nettle bar, by Karla Moore, CV Herb Garden

What is your favourite conditioner? I just oil after I wash with almond,olive,grapeseed, lemongrass EO

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Same as above

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? A oil, or vodka infusion of jalapeno,cinnamon, black pepper, sometimes ginger for scalp massage

What are your favourite basic oils? sunflower, coconut, almond

What are your favourite essential oils? Lemongrass, Rose, oakmoss, sage, sandlewood

What is your favourite product of all time? The shampoo comb and the horn comb

What is your least favourite product of all time? Hairspray, mousse,gel, round brushes

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones, SLS, hairspray

What do you like most about your hair? That its getting long, and its shiny, with red waves

What do you like least about your hair? I don't like that it has a mind of its own, It breaks easily

Do you colour your hair? I have natural dark auburn hair, but I brighten it by lightly hennaing it.

Do you clarify? yes, once a month

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3 times a week

How long does it take to dry? 30 min?

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down, but I keep it up most of the time

What is your favourite updo? a simple bun, with cool hairtoys

Bangs or no bangs? I have long, layered bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I really like Queenie's, even though our colors are completely different, I like her texture, and length

Do you keep a hair journal? sort of, I keep a beauty regimen planner/journal

How many hairtoys do you own? about 4

What is your favourite hairtoy? Hairsticks, that are actually bamboo knitting needles

Brush or comb? comb 90&#37; of the time, and use a bbb to smooth my hair and oils 10%.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? never ever, not my bag

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own ACV infused rinse, and mix my own hair oil, they are for personal and family use, I don't sell.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A wooden soapdish, specifically for my shampoo bars

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Smoked Gouda/Swiss

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I got my hair stuck in the bathroom door yesterday, and then I got a small amount of gum in it later.

Say something nice about the person before me: losgan's hair is very smooth and shiny.

[Zéphine]

LHC name: Zéphine

Current hair length: Almost waist

Goal hair length: Knee-length, but I have some doubts about whether I'll make it.

When did you start growing your hair? My last short cut (to just past my shoulders was December '07).

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't measure. My hair grows fast enough for me, but rumors that it grows an inch a week are greatly exaggerated.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I do a dusting every three months or so.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No; I try to eat a lot of protein and "good" fats, but that's for other reasons.

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes, as a way to fluff up my roots before putting my hair up.

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't really have one; I like shampoo diluted with water and mixed with a bit of vinegar.

What is your favourite conditioner? No particular favorite; I use an unscented one because I'm sensitive to fragrances.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Jojoba or coconut oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Eggs, oil, or just not washing my hair for a long time.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba and coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? I haven't really tried them on my hair.

What is your favourite product of all time? Vinegar!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Some shampoos make me break out like crazy, though I think that's due to sensitivities on my part.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Anything with a strong synthetic scent; any of the treatments make me personally feel squicked out.

What do you like most about your hair? Playing with it and making up new updos.

What do you like least about your hair? Split ends and the smell of my sebum.

Do you colour your hair? No.

Do you clarify? Occasionally.

How often do you wash your hair? Every two or three days.

How long does it take to dry? A couple hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Depends on my mood and how it looks. I think updos suit my face better, though.

What is your favourite updo? None in particular; I like to get creative.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Emichiee's, because it's straight and dark like mine, but long and amazing.

Do you keep a hair journal? No, but I want to start one for my hairstyles after I hit 25 posts (and the real reason for answering this survey comes out!).

How many hairtoys do you own? about 4

What is your favourite hairtoy? Hairsticks, that are actually bamboo knitting needles

Brush or comb? Fingercomb!

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Shampoo and conditioner, I think. It's been a while.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don't eat dairy.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: A while back, I was walking down a hallway with my hair floating everywhere and some of it got trapped in something on the wall. I noticed when I felt something pulling me backward and my head torqued around.

Say something nice about the person before me: Aer has a very pretty avatar picture.

[Jinx2234]

LHC name: Jinx2234

Current hair length: Tailbone.

Goal hair length: I don't really have a goal hair length- I'm kind of thinking classic, but I want to improve the health/look of my hair before I set an actual goal.

When did you start growing your hair? Around 1994, I think.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't know, I don't measure (I need to get a new measuring tape).

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I do S&D a couple times a week but I haven't had a trim in about a year.

What supplements do you take? I don't currently take any supplements, but I'm planning on starting when I have more money.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, I'm trying to eat healthier, but that's more for other reasons than to improve my hair.

Do you do scalp massages? I do scalp massages when I do hot oil treatments and when I wash my hair.

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't have one, I don't really use shampoo except for clarifying.

What is your favourite conditioner? Right now its VO5 Clarifying Tea Therapy Vanilla Mint, but it changes depending on what my hair needs.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I sometimes use oil and AVG as a leave in.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT or hot oil treatments.

What are your favourite basic oils? Olive oil, jojoba oil or coconut oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use essential oils.

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't really have one.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Garnier Fructis, it made my hair feel so horrible the few times I used it.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Products loaded with cones, since they seem to make my hair feel really bad. Or raw eggs, I can't stand eggs so I wouldn't put them in my hair.

What do you like most about your hair? How curly it has gotten since I switched to CO.

What do you like least about your hair? How unmanageable it is at times.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore, although looking at all the cool henna pictures makes me really want to try henna.

Do you clarify? Yes, when my hair needs it.

How often do you wash your hair? About twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? A few hours, the actual time depends on the weather (how hot/humid it is).

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up as a rule, it keeps me from being too warm and keeps me from sitting on it/leaning on it.

What is your favourite updo? I am hairdo challenged, about all I can do is a cinnamon bun or a bee's butt bun.

Bangs or no bangs? Currently no bangs, but I am really considering getting bangs and face-framing layers cut.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? There is so much beautiful hair here, I can't choose just one.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes, I just started it last weekend.

How many hairtoys do you own? About 10 pairs of hair sticks, a couple scrunchies, 5 claw clips, 2 fake ficcares, and a whole bunch of barrettes that I hardly ever wear anymore.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Hair sticks.

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don't know, I like almost all kinds of cheese.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: N/A

Say something nice about the person before me: Z&#233;phine's hair is so shiny and pretty looking in her profile picture.

[Laylah]

LHC name: Laylah

Current hair length: Waist, which is 28 inches on me. Yes, I'm short.

Goal hair length: Classic

When did you start growing your hair? I've always wanted long hair, but I started seriously looking into hair care about a year and half ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't know, though I presume somewhere between half inch and one inch.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Once a year or so.

What supplements do you take? none.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? Not really for my hair, but for comfort.

What is your favourite shampoo? Aubrey organics honeysuckle rose

What is your favourite conditioner? same as the 'poo.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? EVOO for the length and shea butter on the ends. I love coconut oil, but the smell is too strong for a leave-in.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I use coconut or EVOO as a pre-wash/deep treatment the night before a wash.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut and EVOO, does shea butter count?

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use any.

What is your favourite product of all time? EVOO, although it's not a real product. I use it for everything- prewash, leave-in, DT, and cooking.:p

What is your least favourite product of all time? Herbal essences- an old one called "rose hips" or something along those lines. I used it at one point and my hair was a frizzy, dry, broken mess.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Velcro rollers; they sound like a hair nightmare waiting to happen. As for products, nothing made for greasy hair.

What do you like most about your hair? The length and thickness, and it's ability to shine through years of abuse.

What do you like least about your hair? Frizzyness on wash day, and tucking ends in hairdo's.

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week, and washes in between if I go swimming, or if my scalp gets too sweaty.

How long does it take to dry? The majority is dry within three hours, although there's an annoying patch in the back that takes over night to dry.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Half up, that way it stays out of my face yet I can still show my length. (that said, WL is not particularly long on LHC:( ) It looks prettier that way, but it gets annoying if I'm wearing a coat or if it's hot out.

What is your favourite updo? Braided cinnabun, held with two hairsticks. It's easy and holds the best for me. Braided chinese bun would come in second, but I have trouble tucking in the ends.

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I love Dementia1013's colour...Her hair has certainly been an eye-catcher since starting joining LHC. But I'm too lazy to dye my hair, lol.

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? One pair of cheapo Icing hairsticks. I also use assorted (for eating type) chopsticks. I also have one Rust Jewel Lotus Ficcare.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Of course, my beautiful Ficcare.

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I flatironed my hair for the first (and hopefully last) time in May, I believe... It was for a party, and I borrowed a CHI from my friend. It didn't seem to damage my hair, but I'm not going to keep trying.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? My ficcare. I've made a goal not to buy anything hair related until the end of this year. I've finally found a routine that's worked for me, so I shouldn't need anything else. Unless my hair starts to act up again...

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Oo, I love all kinds of cheese! Except maybe the stringy mozzarella stuff they overload on pizza. Feta is my favorite:cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I was once trying to use a round brush on my hair (the kind with plastic bristles and little nobby things on the ends). Somehow, it got tangled in my hair so badly I thought I should cut it off! But it was stuck really close to my scalp and I didn't want to end up bald....so I resorted to using pliers to yank every single bristle out of the brush. Needless to say, I was up past 2 am and microscopic metal and plastic shards all over my bedroom. In the end I salvaged my hair but alas my brush was no more.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Jinx, you have lovely waves! If only I could get mine as defined as yours....:)

[Locksmith]

LHC name: Locksmith

Current hair length: It's about an inch off returning to waist-length, so probably 33 inches. Curse my long torso!

Goal hair length: Tailbone.

When did you start growing your hair? I've always had it long, but I started looking into caring for it properly around the end of last year.

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? When it gets ratty. I tend to snip off split ends as and when I find them. It's also a great way of procrastinating! :D Hopefully I won't have to trim for a while now my ends are healthier and my hemline's more even.

What supplements do you take? I take a hair/skin/nails supplement when I remember, which is probably a few times a week. :p

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No. I probably should, but my family would take the mickey *so* much.

Do you do scalp massages? On other people I sometimes do. I did an introductory course on Indian head Massage, which was a lot of fun!

What is your favourite shampoo? Hrm. Currently I'm using Head & Shoulders (argh flaky scalp!) followed by Aussie Miracle Moist. I think I preferred Naked Shine, but it's too expensive for my broke student self. :(

What is your favourite conditioner? Aussie Miracle Moist.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Coconut oil. My hair goes "omnomnomnom" and then is all shiny!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Coconut oil again. It smells glorious, doesn't feel too nasty and slick, and leaves my ends all soft and supple.

What are your favourite basic oils? See above.

What are your favourite essential oils? Depends what mood I'm in. Off the top of my head, I like lavender, peppermint, clove, rosemary, black pepper, lemongrass

What is your favourite product of all time? I'm really not sure.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Original Source peppermint shampoo. Smells glorious. Turns my hair to straw, and my hair's pretty forgiving...

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Straightening irons. I mean, I'm a 1a, what's the *point*? :p

What do you like most about your hair? It's very low-maintenance - wash, comb, go, and looks just fine. Also it's soft and stroky and I like the colour.

What do you like least about your hair? It's too darn slippery. Hair clips and things tend to just slide out, which is annoying.

Do you colour your hair? Nope. In the past I've dyed it black and then later purple (no bleaching), for which is seems to have forgiven me admirably.

Do you clarify? I use sulphate shampoo, does that count?

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day if I'm interacting with humans outside my own family, or I turn into a greaseball. If not, every three days or so because I'm a lazy slob.

How long does it take to dry? If outside, under an hour. If inside, 1 - 2 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? If I'm doing something it gets in the way of, like knitting or cooking or sewing, or I'm going out in the wind, then up. Otherwise down is fine - it's pretty tolerant.

What is your favourite updo? I sort of... twist it, fold it up and secure it with a clip... I have no idea whether there's a name for it. usually I go with a nautilus bun because it's so quick and easy, and doesn't require me to know where two hairsticks are. I have a soft spot for historical updos - I love Regency hairstyles, but I sadly lack the curls unless I'm willing to sleep in curling papers.

Bangs or no bangs? If that means a fringe, then yes I have one. It's a bit dodgy at the moment because my dad came in and startled me when I was cutting it, causing me to take a large chunk out of it...

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Themyst has lovely lovely hair. So does Spidermom, although totally different hairtype! And Rentlle. And Anje. And Kiraela. And... oh, there are way too many people here with beautiful hair for me to list! :D

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not enough!

What is your favourite hairtoy? I have various clips that I really like, but it's so hard to get them to stay in unless I stick them into a plait. :(

Brush or comb? I used to brush pretty viciously. Now I comb carefully.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No, never have done.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A hairstick off ebay.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Ooh, good question. Grated cheddar, mozzarella on pizza, wednesleydale, brie, port salut... all have their place on my plate!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't think I do. Unless a friend of mine dying her hair with Dylon fabric dye counts...

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Laylah has a pretty name. :)

[luckypenny]

LHC name: Luckypenny

Current hair length: I think it's 13 inches, but after I posted pics on another thread I found out I might have measured it wrong because it looks longer

Goal hair length: Waist lenght

When did you start growing your hair? 2008 when I finally got tired of wearing my hair short with all sorts of products all the time

What is your average monthly growth rate? I can't tell yet

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not very often. I try to take good care of my ends so I don't have to trim them. My goal is to "have" to trim them only once a year.

What supplements do you take? Nothing. Unless vitamin D counts (I have to take 2000 IUs of these daily)

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No. But I am a fool for protein rich foods.

Do you do scalp massages? Only when I am washing my hair, but I don't know if I do it right. I just massage my own scalp in the shower because it feels relaxing

What is your favourite shampoo? Right now it is VO5 Vanilla Mint Tea clarifying shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? GVP Hair Balm (supposed to me the generic brand of Biolage hair balm)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Coconut oil!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Coconut oil

What are your favourite basic oils? See above.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use any other oil on my hair other than coconut. But I LOVE almond oil on my skin

What is your favourite product of all time? As in hair product? oh my... how about....scrunchies!? Scrunchies are a basic necessity

What is your least favourite product of all time? Hair Spray. That stuff is nasty!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Mouthwash, mayonaise.

What do you like most about your hair? The crazy curls

What do you like least about your hair? The crazy curls :)it's a love & hate realtionship

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore. I got sick of it after awhile

Do you clarify? VO5 clarifying shampoo x1 week

How often do you wash your hair? 3 times per week depending on what all I am doing. But I CO wash most of these times.
How long does it take to dry? If I wash my hair in the evening it takes all night to dry. ON an average summer day (outside) it takes 2 hours or so

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up if I am at work or cooking, or doing housework. Down if I am chilling

What is your favourite updo? Franch braid or a simple bun BUT I do want to learn to do a beehive

Bangs or no bangs? NO bangs. I'd look like a poodle!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don't know many names yet but there are a couple of ladies who have glorious curly dark hair that leaves me envious

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not too many yet, but you bet there is a scrunchie in there!

What is your favourite hairtoy? Hair clips :) the plastic ones (yeah I know, not too fab )

Brush or comb? Comb. I don't like brushes. They are murder to curly hair

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not anymore

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A hair barrete at Walmart

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? The dancing one to the left of the screen :cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I cut my own hair when I was a teen because my parents wouldn't give me money to go to a salon. I ended up with a bald spot on the side of my head. When I got to school that week some of the girls made fun of me saying I looked like Cindy Lauper with my crazy hair.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Locksmith She was super nice in saying I have pretty hair in one of the threads I started :)

[Maddy25]

LHC name: Maddy 25

Current hair length: The front hits my clavicles and the back hits the bottom of my neck (growing out an angled cut)

Goal hair length: WAIST!!!!!

When did you start growing your hair? Ive always tried but only just seriously about 3 months ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Im not sure yet, I started taking vitamins so Ill have to check at the end of the month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Never yet, its too short!

What supplements do you take? 5000msg Biotin and Silca.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope. Just drink lots of water.

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes if Im bored

What is your favourite shampoo? Suave Coconut!!

What is your favourite conditioner? Suave Coconut or Live clean.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? dont really use one yet

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Coconut oil

What are your favourite basic oils? haha coconut oil again

What are your favourite essential oils? ermm..

What is your favourite product of all time? id say coconut oil again, I love the way it makes my hair smell

What is your least favourite product of all time? hairspray!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I have become obbsessive with no cones, Im not sure why but I would never use them again. Also a hair straightener.

What do you like most about your hair?
I love that Im a natural blonde and the cute waves I sorta have.

What do you like least about your hair? that it is still sort of short and im growing out colour.

Do you colour your hair?
I used to, im growing out the colour now.

Do you clarify? yes

How often do you wash your hair? usually every other day

How long does it take to dry? about an hour

Do you prefer you hair up or down? i like it down, ponytails hurt my head

What is your favourite updo? I love anything braided! the rope braid, the fishtail!

Bangs or no bangs? bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? tough question...I really love cinnimon hair!

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? maybe 5?

What is your favourite hairtoy? I love cute clips to hold my layers back

Brush or comb? both, BBB and wide tooth comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A jewel covered jaw clip.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: all cheeses.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I tried to dye black streaks in my blonde hair once to mimic Avril Lavigne and they turned greyish green! I wore a hat for a week until I could get it fixed :p

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has a beautiful deep shade of brown hair :) I love it!

[Vermelha]

LHC name: Vermelha

Current hair length: 16", APL

Goal hair length: 24", WL (or longer, it depends)

When did you start growing your hair? Four years ago (Feb. 2005)

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.6" per month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I used to trim 1/2" about 2-3 times per year. I've stopped trimming because I'm serious about growing it out now.

What supplements do you take? Maybe a multivitamin.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat lots of fish and things cooked in Olive Oil. I don't eat other sources of meat and I take whey protein to keep my hair growing strong (and build lean muscle).

Do you do scalp massages? Yes. Nightly, I massage my scalp with coconut and castor oil...it doesn't matter which.

What is your favourite shampoo? I use either a Swastik Shikakai Beauty Bar or Dr. Bronner's Shikakai Pump Soaps to wash my hair.

What is your favourite conditioner? I don't really use conditioner, but my favorite would be Tresemmé Curl Moisturizing.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use these.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I use ApHogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer every time before applying heat to my hair. It adds keratin to my hair shaft and helps with porosity over time. It allows me to straighten my hair sans breakage and heat weathering. I also use ApHogee Two-Step Treatment on my hair at least twice a year.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut, Castor and Olive.

What are your favourite essential oils? Tea Tree, Rosemary and Lavender.

What is your favourite product of all time? ApHogee Keratin and Green Tea. It's a must for me to keep my hair straightened and manageable, so I use this in combination with medium/cool heat to activate the product and build my hair's strength, every time I use it.

What is your least favourite product of all time? BioSilk Silk Therapy Kit. The worst investment I've ever made.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I would never put permanent chemicals into my hair (color, relaxers, etc.). I would also never use drying alcohols and non-water soluble cones.

What do you like most about your hair? It's very versatile and has a naturally deep color. I also like the unique texture my hair has.

What do you like least about your hair? I hate to detangle it and I wish the curls were longer so that it would be easier to simply braid it and put it away in a cute style, rather than having my hair shrink and dangle annoyingly around my neck/shoulders.

Do you colour your hair? I used a rinse once or twice, but they were non-permanent, of course. I didn't notice a difference, so I didn't do it again.

Do you clarify? Depends on what products I've used. If I've used cones or other heavy products, I do clarify, but generally I don't. I only really clarify before I seriously protein treat my hair.

How often do you wash your hair? Every week to two weeks. I keep my hair clean by brushing often and massaging with oils with antibacterial properties. The less washing means the less detangling and potential damage.

How long does it take to dry? Two days. That's why I do my hair every week to two weeks.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Wearing my hair down showcases my facial features, but I do like my hair up because it makes me look more mature.

What is your favourite updo? French twists are pretty.

Bangs or no bangs? I don't wear bangs because my hair is way too curly for that.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I aspire to EmpressRi's hair. I really like her no-nonsense approach to hair care and her tips are uber-practical (and natural enough for me). I liken my hair texture to hers, and she's attained a length that I would like to achieve one day.

Do you keep a hair journal? I do keep a blog, but not so much a journal. I do track my progress though.

How many hairtoys do you own? Too many to name. I have two HairZings that I can't stand, two octopus clips (one broke), and billions of regular clips.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My fave would have to be the octopus clips. They help me do a "fan" updo hairstyle quickly and hold my hair in place better than most clips.

Brush or comb? I use a Goody Styling Therapy Jojoba Brush daily. I only comb with a wide-tooth comb when it's wet and I'm about to straighten.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Yes, I do use a blowdryer with a pro wide-tooth comb attachment on cool/medium (with my restructurizer). I also use a Maxiglide MP with the steam function to infuse moisture into my hair while straightening. It works divinely for me.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own oil blends and scalp scrubs. I also make oil pomades to smooth my curls. I do not sell them though.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? The ApHogee Two-Step Treatment.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Provolone ^_^

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Maddy25 - your hair cut is gorgeous. I've always been a sucker for bobs! When I saw your profile I was like OMG, I love that cut! If I were to go short again, it would definitely resemble that, seriously!

[irreverent]

LHC name: Irreverent

Current hair length:waist

Goal hair length:um...ALAIG/term

When did you start growing your hair?2000

What is your average monthly growth rate?Eh, dunno!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?LOL about once a year

What supplements do you take? Does estradiol count?

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?not really

Do you do scalp massages?mmmmm...El Hubbito does them for me

What is your favourite shampoo?Burt's Bees Super Shiny Sugar Beet and Grapefruit

What is your favourite conditioner?Suave Apple

Favourite leave-in conditioner?coconut oil!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? BioInfusion Olive Oil Deep Conditioning treatment. smells yummy, but make sure you rinse it ALL out and clarify once a week, or it gets gummy.

What are your favourite basic oils?coconut, grapeseed, sweet almond

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender, sweet orange, tea tree, lemon, rosewood, ginger, I love EO's!

What is your favourite product of all time? Burt's Bees Lemon and Vitamin E body oil, used as a hair oil

What is your least favourite product of all time? Now brand "Berry Full" shampoo and conditioner. Bleagh!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) mayonnaise, monistat

What do you like most about your hair?waves

What do you like least about your hair?frizz!

Do you colour your hair?sometimes

Do you clarify?weekly

How often do you wash your hair?every 2-4 days or I ITCH!

How long does it take to dry? down, 2 hours. up, days

Do you prefer you hair up or down? depends on the season. in winter I prefer it down like a natural scarf/neck-warmer

What is your favourite updo? braided bun

Bangs or no bangs? bangs, I have a small square forehead and I don't like the way it looks without bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Nightshade

Do you keep a hair journal?no

How many hairtoys do you own?more than some, less than some. I have a twisted copper stick/pin that a friend made, some really nice barrettes with dangles, some cheap plastic sticks, and some that I made. then there's the collection of elastics, pony-o's and such...

What is your favourite hairtoy? twisted copper stick/pin

Brush or comb? :o brush, haven't got out of that habit yet

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NO my hair hates heat!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Well, I'll scent base oils with EO's for friends and I make hairsticks for me...

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? QueCraft fork, I can't wait till it gets here!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: vermont extra sharp cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Why I Never Wear My Har Down At Night Anymore: one morning last winter I had to call El Hubbito to help me get out of bed. Our cat, (His Supreme Catness Sullivan J. Floofypants aka Sully)had very carefully and thoroughly crafted my hair into a cozy cat-bed and I couldn't reach far enough to move him. If you're wondering why I didn't just get up and pull my har out from under him, he's a 26 pound Maine Coon.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love the username! Vemeha means Happy Sunny day in my mother language!

[Irishred]

LHC name: Irishred

Current hair length: mid thigh (I am 5'3")

Goal hair length: don't know

When did you start growing your hair? this round, when my DD was born in Dec of '03

What is your average monthly growth rate? I guess 1/2 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? yes, my self every 3-6 months as needed with micro to inch trims.

What supplements do you take? multi vitamin.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope. We focus on just healthy and more natural.

Do you do scalp massages? occasionally

What is your favourite shampoo? coconut white rain or suave

What is your favourite conditioner? coconut white rain or suave or a few others that smell really good

Favourite leave-in conditioner? cocoa butter, coconut oil or watered down conditioner of the week

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? olive and coconut oil mixed and left for a time.

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? I only have 3 and each are mixed with jojoba oil, Lavender, Citrus and Chamomile. Different days I like different ones.

What is your favourite product of all time? Um....

What is your least favourite product of all time? Pert all in one - left my hair feeling tacky and I had to wash later that day

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc), um...

What do you like most about your hair? thickness and amount that makes it relatively easy to style but not be huge.

What do you like least about your hair? grew up not like my red hair as I always got made fun of... now every wants my color.

Do you colour your hair? nope.

Do you clarify? yes, when I need to.

How often do you wash your hair? 1 or 2 times a week depending on the weather and my hair needs.

How long does it take to dry? air dry: 3 hours down unknown up. Blow dry: never quite dry it all the way and only in winter, about 20 min.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up to keep it out of the way, but I love feeling it down.

What is your favourite updo? milk maid braids, if I can get it to stay.

Bangs or no bangs? bangs, big forehead and I just don't like the way I look without them.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla

Do you keep a hair journal? sometimes

How many hairtoys do you own? 50 or so, but lots of cheap hairsticks and clips.

What is your favourite hairtoy? hair sticks

Brush or comb? comb to detangle and usual, brush to spread oils before wash day of deep oiling.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? blow dryer in the winter.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I have an oil mix I like and I have made ribboned barrettes.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? clips for my DD

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? sharp cheddar... the sharper the better.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: can't think of one right now....

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Irreverent, I love the shine and waves your hair has acquired. Simply lovely

[deko]

LHC name: deko

Current hair length: Almost BSL

Goal hair length: At least waist

When did you start growing your hair? I've been trying to grow my hair since 2000

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1 cm

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I do microtrims when my hair seems to need it. Once a month?

What supplements do you take? Nothing

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat healthy

Do you do scalp massages? Yes, but not very often

What is your favourite shampoo? Erittäin Hieno Suomalainen (Finnish brand)

What is your favourite conditioner? MOP mixed greens.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Phyto9 or tiny amounts of camellia oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Crestol color gloss treatment mask (Finnish brand)

What are your favourite basic oils? I love jojoba and camellia

What are your favourite essential oils? don't use any

What is your favourite product of all time? Crestol color gloss treatment mask

What is your least favourite product of all time? Very coney Elvital shampoo

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Alcohol

What do you like most about your hair? I love the color and shine

What do you like least about your hair? Lenght and the condition of my ends

Do you colour your hair? I use henna and henna glosses

Do you clarify? I clarify just before henna treatments

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3 times a week, once with shampoo

How long does it take to dry? about 3 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I'm trying to keep it up

What is your favourite updo? Very hairy turdbun :D

Bangs or no bangs? Long and layered bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Nightshade, perfect color and wave

Do you keep a hair journal? I keep track of my henna colorings.

How many hairtoys do you own? Maybe 10-20.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Hairstick.

Brush or comb? Five fingers

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Sometimes I make my own conditioner and usually I add some stuff to my regular condish.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? 2 litres of conditioner...

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gouda.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I went redhead (dyed) to platinum over a weekend. Not once but twice. Then I learned that I will always come back to red whatever I might think.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I envy the lenght and the color is very pretty.

[Eireann]

LHC name: Eireann

Current hair length: "Can I call this waist?"

Goal hair length: Tailbone

When did you start growing your hair? 2001 (with a couple chops in between - just over a year at LHC)

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't measure, so I don't know for sure.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, about once or twice a year.

What supplements do you take? Multi-vitamins

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not specifically for hair growth. I like to eat healthy in general.

Do you do scalp massages? About 3 times a week, with rosemary EO and jojoba.

What is your favourite shampoo? Nexxus Therappe

What is your favourite conditioner? Nexxus Humectress

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I use Humectress as a leave-in too.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? None in particular. I'm fickle!

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut for the length, jojoba for the scalp.

What are your favourite essential oils? Rosemary

What is your favourite product of all time? Coconut oil

What is your least favourite product of all time? Fortunately, I don't have one!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Never say never!

What do you like most about your hair? It's shiny and wavy

What do you like least about your hair? It is prone to poofing.

Do you colour your hair? Yes.

Do you clarify? Not particularly. I do use shampoo with SLS.

How often do you wash your hair? 3x per week.

How long does it take to dry? About an hour.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Neither in particular.

What is your favourite updo? Low loose chignon

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? There are too many to name!

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Depends on your definition of hair toy. Maybe 15?

What is your favourite hairtoy? Barreis ebony hair sticks.

Brush or comb? Comb when wet. Brush when dry.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I blow dry my bangs (on medium heat) every day. I blow dry the length on occasion when I'm going out and want it to look sleek.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Kerastase Maquintense

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Parmagiana Regiano (sp?)

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I once had a pixie cut that was so short you could see my scalp. She didn't make me pay. The margin for error is pretty slim when your hair starts out an inch long!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love the pretty red color!

[Reptilia]

LHC name: Reptilia. Based off of my love for reptiles!

Current hair length: 26 inches at the very longest ends. I plan to cut them in about a month though.

Goal hair length: As of now, 30 inches. I'll maintain that until I get the hemline I want, and go from there. I can imagine wanting hip or tail bone eventually though.

When did you start growing your hair? Summer of 2008! I didn't seriously start changing things until I joined here in September 2008 when I learned more about hair.

What is your average monthly growth rate? When I'm doing nothing special at all (no scalp massages, no supplements) about a 1/4 per month. When I'm really putting in an effort, I'd say anywhere from 1/2 an inch to 2 inches.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every 6 months I take about an inch.

What supplements do you take? I've been taking GNC's Formula HSN (hair, skin, nails) for about a week and a half and it's doing wonder on my nails and face already, so I can't wait to see the results on my hair! I also take an extra dose of biotin, the 500 one, once or twice per day.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Just more water and trying to eat healthier. Nothing specific though.

Do you do scalp massages? Yes, every night.

What is your favourite shampoo? I like Herbal Essence's long term relationship, and if I want to clarify I'll use my clarifying shampoo by AG.

What is your favourite conditioner? Down Under Natural's!

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use it

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT, or soaking it in just olive oil or coconut oil.

What are your favourite basic oils? Olive oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil

What are your favourite essential oils? Don't use them

What is your favourite product of all time? Jojoba oil, lol.

What is your least favourite product of all time? I've tried so many hair products I didn't like, hard to narrow it down!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I'll try anything once!

What do you like most about your hair? It's texture. Straight with very slight wave.

What do you like least about your hair? I used to say natural color, but it's growing on me.

Do you colour your hair? It's been nearly a year since I have! I don't plan on ever using chemical dyes again

Do you clarify? When I feel it needs it

How often do you wash your hair? I CO ever other day typically, wash when needed (about every 2 weeks if not more)

How long does it take to dry? About an hour when it's down

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I'm starting to really like it up. It's comfortable, out of the way, doesn't get caught in anything and doesn't tangle. But I still do love it down!

What is your favourite updo? I can't wait to be able to do the infinity bun, but I'm not long enough! For now though the sock bun is my favourite. Comfy and super easy, and creates the prettiest curls/waves when I take it out.

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs! I look much better with them, I have a super duper high forehead, lol.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I can't name just one! I really like Dementia's and Nightshade's though.

Do you keep a hair journal? Sort of, haha. I don't update very often.

How many hairtoys do you own? I've just barely started collecting! I have a few hairsticks, and just got a flexi-8. I want more flexi's and I want to get a few Ficcares, too.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Flexi-8, hands down.

Brush or comb? I like both

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Rarely. I do use the blowdryer on low heat on my bangs most days, occasionly straighten them if they're acting weird.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Big jar of coconut oil

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Swiss!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I worked at this little makeup shop for a couple of months when I was 18. I had lit a few candles, and I reached over one and my BSL hair draped over the candle and caught fire! I frantically started patting my hair down and got it out... however about 4 or 5 inches was singed off. I had to cut in some layers to even it all up, which has finally started to all even back out!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Beautiful color, I wish I could pull that off! (in case someone posts between mine and hers, that's directed at
deko)

[FallenAngel]

LHC name: Fallen Angel

Current hair length: Shoulder

Goal hair length: My DREAM is waist, I've never had so long hair.

When did you start growing your hair? New Year 2009

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no idea!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Before LHC I went to the hairdresser about every 8 week, tried different styles every time.

What supplements do you take? Vitamin B... sometimes.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I'm eating LCHF food right now. My body seems to like it.

Do you do scalp massages? No.

What is your favourite shampoo? Don't use it very often, so no favv.

What is your favourite conditioner? Lush's American Cream

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Eh... I don't have any I like. Coconut oil?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMTs, with American Cream and sometimes with henna. And henna!

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Henna

What is your least favourite product of all time? Bleach.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Bleach

What do you like most about your hair? The colour - with henna. Get a lot of compliments on my colour as well.

What do you like least about your hair? Greays! :-(

Do you colour your hair? Sure do!

Do you clarify? Not with a plan.

How often do you wash your hair? Every 2-4 days.

How long does it take to dry? About 2 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I love it down and feel uncomfortable with it up.

What is your favourite updo? None, really.

Bangs or no bangs? I've always had bangs, so I don't know anything else. :D

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Nightshade!!

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope.

How many hairtoys do you own? None to speak of.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Plastic clip from Glitter that holds hair up and feels comfortable.

Brush or comb? Both, but not very often.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Conditioner, chocolate smell! At the health store.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? V&#228;sterbotten (hard cheese from Sweden)

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I've almost got beaten by skinheads because of my hair colour at the time (purple/red). Luckily I was sober and they were drunk, so I got away. :eyebrows:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Reptilia - Cool name! :) I love reptiles myself and had snakes, Python molurus, when I was younger. (and frogs, but aren't they more amphibia?)

[Wanderer09]

LHC name: Wanderer09

Current hair length: Waist, more or less.

Goal hair length: Tailbone, maybe classic.

When did you start growing your hair? December 2007 after my last cut.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I'm not really sure. Measurements vary; since my hair is curly, I can never get an accurate one so I can't calculate a growth rate. But it grows pretty fast.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every 3 or 4 months I'll snip about half an inch off the ends. Gotta get those layers to catch up...

What supplements do you take? Iron if I remember, sometimes a multivitamin.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nothing special, just what I always eat. I try to have a bit of everything in my diet.

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes.

What is your favourite shampoo? Head&Shoulders (which I only use on my scalp in diluted amounts).

What is your favourite conditioner? Suave and Live Clean are my favourites, but I love experimenting.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I use olive oil on my ends, and sometimes I'll mix a bit of my regular conditioner with water and use that.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMTs on occasion. :D

What are your favourite basic oils? Olive oil and shea butter (is that even an oil?) are the only ones I've tried.

What are your favourite essential oils? Haven't tried any yet.

What is your favourite product of all time? Suave conditioner, especially the coconut kind. :cheese:

What is your least favourite product of all time? Uhm, I'll have to go with bleach...

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Harsh dyes or bleaches, anything that has the power to fry my hair.

What do you like most about your hair? The curls when it's a good day. :p And I'm loving the length right now.

What do you like least about your hair? The tangles and the frizz. :(

Do you colour your hair? Nope.

Do you clarify? Sometimes.

How often do you wash your hair? Once or twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? 2 or 3 hours when it's down. If I braid it, it can take the whole day.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up, or at least tied back when I'm out and about. If I'm just lazing around at home I like it down.

What is your favourite updo? Do braids count? :p If not, I like good old cinnabuns.

Bangs or no bangs? I have shorter layers in front that act as a face-framing fringe. I love them. ^_^

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Oh wow. To name only a few: Spidermom, Curlsgirl, Darkwaves...there really are way too many to list.

Do you keep a hair journal? Sort of. I rarely update though.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not enough. :( Several sticks from Claire's, a surprisingly sturdy stick from the dollar store of all places, lots of scrunchies and elastics...I used to have a bent knitting needle that made a good hair fork but I lost it.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My dollar store stick, hehe.

Brush or comb? I fingercomb, mostly. On wash days I detangle with a wide-toothed plastic comb. When my hair is greasy but I don't feel like washing it, I use my BBB.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No, my hair would kill me.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope. But I wish I knew how.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? My boar bristle brush!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gouda. :cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Uhh...the "popular" girls made fun of my hair in middle school and offered to straighten it for me. I believe my response was very rude. :p

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Awesome henna colour! And you have a very cute cat. And you live in Sweden! Sweden is awesome. ;)

[Peter]

LHC name: Peter

Current hair length: ~ 4"-5" past APL.

Goal hair length:Waist for now, should be there in about a year or so. Once I'm there I'll decide if I want to go any longer.

When did you start growing your hair? End of 2006.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Slightly above 0.5", I think. I haven't really tried to measure it accurately.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes; whenever it needs it. If my ends are rough and clarifying doesn't help, I trim a small amount.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope.

Do you do scalp massages? Nope.

What is your favourite shampoo? Anything, really. I only use shampoo for clarifying, which isn't very often.

What is your favourite conditioner? Some cone-free no-name brand... I can't find Suave or V05 at my local pharmacy, but this stuff is cheap and it works so whatever.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Coconut oil, if that counts. Usually just before each wash, which is every 5-6 days, but occasionally a bit more often if my hair gets dry or frizzy.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? A lot of coconut oil.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil and olive oil.

What are your favourite essential oils?Never used any...

What is your favourite product of all time? Coconut oil. :D

What is your least favourite product of all time?Some TRESemme leave-in conditioner that I tried pre-LHC to reduce frizz. It ended up being a breakage problem from ponytails.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)If we're only talking about hair products, then no. There are things I don't use, but it's not the end of the world if I have to clarify.

What do you like most about your hair? Its condition, I guess.

What do you like least about your hair? Kinda frizz-prone.

Do you colour your hair? Nope. I was considering henna/indigo'ing my ends a while ago to keep them black, and at some point in the future I might, but for now I'd rather just leave it alone.

Do you clarify? Rarely. Pretty much only when my ends get rough, I clarify in case that fixes it. Otherwise I trim, as stated above.

How often do you wash your hair?Used to be once a week, but now it's every 5-6 days.

How long does it take to dry? To dry fully, I don't know. About an hour to dry enough that I can braid it without having a really cold neck.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Depends on the situation, to be honest. At home it's almost always down. In the winter when I go out, it's almost always "up" (braided).

What is your favourite updo? Still incapable of doing a bun. Oh well.

Bangs or no bangs? On me? None.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Aisha25, maybe? She's the only one I know on here who has hair that looks like mine.

Do you keep a hair journal?vNope.

How many hairtoys do you own? None. Just plain old black hair ties.

What is your favourite hairtoy? None. :D

Brush or comb? I comb only, never brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I use a blowdryer sometimes, but not on a very hot setting. It's only to dry my hair quicker, I don't change the texture of my hair with it.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I think it was my conditioner bottle several months ago. It's almost finished now.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Mozarella, hahaha.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Umm I can't think of one, sorry.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Wanderer - cool avatar. :)

[Aisha25]

haha thanks Peter :inlove: you have better looking hair than me though.. I think:laugh:

[may1em]

LHC name: may1em

Current hair length: 33" - somewhere between waist and iliac

Goal hair length: somewhere between iliac and hip. I'd like to be able to wrap a single braid around my head.

When did you start growing your hair? By benign neglect - April 05. Intentionally? February 07.

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea. Faster than average, but not super fast?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Self-trim on a roughly quarterly basis.

What supplements do you take? Calcium/magnesium/zinc, biotin, probiotics, iron, E, D.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope. I just eat as balanced a diet as I can.

Do you do scalp massages? Not regularly or anything, but on occasion.

What is your favourite shampoo? I keep using QHMJ - but I haven't found my HG 'poo yet.

What is your favourite conditioner? AOHR. Close second - KMF Whenever.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? AOHR. Close second - KMF Whenever. On dry hair, Fox's shea cream (made with KMF whenever)

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? AOHR, or Fox's shea cream.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut and jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender. I also like how the citrus ones smell, but I hear they're drying.

What is your favourite product of all time? AOHR.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Korres leave-in spray with rice proteins. I just can't bring myself to finish it.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Mayo. I'm also staying away from rosemary, as it seems to give me nasty reactions.

What do you like most about your hair? It's soft, and I can do lots of things with it style-wise.

What do you like least about your hair? It tangles really easily.

Do you colour your hair? Nope.

Do you clarify? Yes, but rarely. If I keep the protein load low, and don't use 'cones, there's really no need except maybe twice a year.

How often do you wash your hair? This varies widely. Every 3-7 days depending on a wide variety of factors.

How long does it take to dry? Down? 3-4 hours. Up? It doesn't.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Aesthetically - down, practically - up.

What is your favourite updo? I like my summer flower bun, and I also really like to Chinese bun two Dutch braids.

Bangs or no bangs? As of two months ago, bangs. I like them, mostly.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Not sure. I'd like it to be as damage-free as Nightshade's, but mostly I want my hair to be the best it can be for what it is. I'm pretty close to my goals and relatively happy with it as it is.

Do you keep a hair journal? In that I've written about hair on my blog here a handful of times, yes.

How many hairtoys do you own? There is no way I could answer this question without being a lot more bored than I am. I have a mugfull of sticks, three Ficcares, and about 10 barrettes. I also have a few claw clips (prefer the small ones), a slide, and a million decorative bobby pins and barrettes.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I like my Ficcares and a couple of my nicer sticks equally.

Brush or comb? Depends on what I feel like - shortly after wash day I comb, closer to the end of the cycle (when I'm doing updos), I brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I use a blowdryer with a diffuser in the winter because I am not into frozen hair.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? VO5 blackberry sage tea conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? If by "favorite" you mean "most tolerated," then the mozzarella they put on pizza - but only if it's actually on pizza.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My mom figured I must have some complicated routine, and I said no, not really. She was stunned to learn that I used the same shampoo she used when she was younger (Queen Helene Mint Julep - which is still the cheapest you can get!)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:

Aisha is always very compassionate in her posts.