Waist | Hip | BCL | Tailbone

[LauraLongLocks]

Curlmonster, wow, your hair is so glossy and beautiful looking.

Arete, if you have any luck telling your hair to grow faster, cast a spell on my hair as well. :)

[Arete]

Curlmonster, wow, your hair is so glossy and beautiful looking.

Arete, if you have any luck telling your hair to grow faster, cast a spell on my hair as well. :)
The key is to be firm but gentle, and occasionally scare the heck out of it :p

[missblueeyes]

I hit waist not too long ago so I'm finally joining you. :)
Here's my hair so far:
http://i58.tinypic.com/xo495w.jpg
The hemline looks a little wonky on this picture because my hair was in bunwaves and a little unruly.
I'm blessed with a short torso and long legs, which means I got to my other milestones quicker, but I think this one will take a while. ^^°
I also told myself to maintain for some time once I get to hip so I'll get rid of at least some of the bleach damage before growing further.

[Ambrielle]

Come on baby, we're almost to BCL, you can do it, I believe in you, sweetie... :p
At BCL stretched, less than an inch on 6th/7th day hair, and 2.5" when my hair is all wurly. I wanna update my siggy so bad and call BCL, but I feel a moral obligation not to until I'm BCL pre-wash day. At full wurlies.... It's so hard to get an accurate measurement, so I'm not going to wait that long :p
So come on hair! grow Grow, GROW! :patrol:

oh man i feel you girl! and you have 2C hair type too... someone outside this forum had the audacity to tell me wavies have no shrinkage at all :crazyq:

you can do it! :cheer:

[pastina]

^^whaaaat?! we don't?! hahaha

[M.McDonough]

wow you guys are really good!

[M.McDonough]

Oh they do :)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

oh man i feel you girl! and you have 2C hair type too... someone outside this forum had the audacity to tell me wavies have no shrinkage at all :crazyq:

you can do it! :cheer:

I bet the person saying wavies have no shrinkage was NOT a wavy:p

[Ambrielle]

I hit waist not too long ago so I'm finally joining you. :)
Here's my hair so far:
http://i58.tinypic.com/xo495w.jpg
The hemline looks a little wonky on this picture because my hair was in bunwaves and a little unruly.
I'm blessed with a short torso and long legs, which means I got to my other milestones quicker, but I think this one will take a while. ^^°
I also told myself to maintain for some time once I get to hip so I'll get rid of at least some of the bleach damage before growing further.

congrats! :) are you sure you are a ii? Your hair looks thicker to me, more like a iii.

[Ambrielle]

I bet the person saying wavies have no shrinkage was NOT a wavy:p

yep, she has 1A- 1B hair type... and it's my mom. mothers know it all lol :agree:

[Arete]

oh man i feel you girl! and you have 2C hair type too... someone outside this forum had the audacity to tell me wavies have no shrinkage at all :crazyq:

you can do it! :cheer:
HAHAHA!:laugh: The one time I straightened my hair we measured the difference. I gained THREE AND A HALF INCHES, and that wasn't on 1st/2nd day. If I was a 1, I'd probably have 4"/4.5" difference from my wurliest.

[Ambrielle]

HAHAHA!:laugh: The one time I straightened my hair we measured the difference. I gained THREE AND A HALF INCHES, and that wasn't on 1st/2nd day. If I was a 1, I'd probably have 4"/4.5" difference from my wurliest.

thanks Arete, just confirms what i said to my mother, i am a wavy, you know? not a crazy (yet) :rolling:. they all have 1A hair in my inner family, except me and my nan so i am not surprised they are a bit ignorant on the subject to be honest.

[sibylla]

I'm back here!Hi everybody:)I've cut my classic red hair to mid back dyed it black with layers.My bangs are getting to long.

[Crumpet]

You're trimming out layers aren't you? That two inches may have saved you time in getting them out.

I agree. I will be glad to get rid of these terrible layers once and for all. Its just discouraging because I have been around waist for forever and now I'm slightly above waist. It was also a surprise since I was at the George Michael salon and they're known for being careful about cutting and she said she would only do an inch. She did at least two inches, which I didn't expect. It will grow back, but I'm switching up my microtrimming schedule some to compensate for it.

Thanks Johanna and LLL -- I'll be okay with it, but I doubt I'll chance any salon visits (George Michael or otherwise) again before my wedding. I want to have long hair for it!

[Crumpet]

Little update from me... I have been trimming 1 inch a month since about August, trying to speed up the process of removing my layers and old damage. So far it seems like my hair isn't getting any shorter, so I think my growth rate must be higher than the average 1/2 inch per month!
I wore my hair down for the first time all year on New Years' eve and I felt very conscious of it all night. Partly in a good way, but mostly feeling uncomfortable. I think I have just become so unaccustomed to having my hair down that I don't know how to handle it anymore. I can only hope that once the damage is gone I'll be less self-conscious about it becoming a poof-ball and will be able to enjoy wearing it down.
This is my December length picture, with French braid waves. :)
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2015/005/e/b/length_by_ponycool42-d8cpbsb.jpg

Oh my goodness!

[LauraLongLocks]

The key is to be firm but gentle, and occasionally scare the heck out of it :p Ha ha! I'll keep that in mind. How often do you have to scare the heck out of your hair? And what is the most threatening? A cut?


oh man i feel you girl! and you have 2C hair type too... someone outside this forum had the audacity to tell me wavies have no shrinkage at all :crazyq:

you can do it! :cheer: :rolleyes: Really?


I bet the person saying wavies have no shrinkage was NOT a wavy:p Hey! Even before coming to LHC, I was a straighty who knew that waves and curls eat length. Don't knock all of us straighties, tehehe! We're not all straight-hair-snobs. But I do love my straight hair.


I agree. I will be glad to get rid of these terrible layers once and for all. Its just discouraging because I have been around waist for forever and now I'm slightly above waist. It was also a surprise since I was at the George Michael salon and they're known for being careful about cutting and she said she would only do an inch. She did at least two inches, which I didn't expect. It will grow back, but I'm switching up my microtrimming schedule some to compensate for it.

Thanks Johanna and LLL -- I'll be okay with it, but I doubt I'll chance any salon visits (George Michael or otherwise) again before my wedding. I want to have long hair for it! Yes, good plan to not visit again. That was quite upsetting to read, especially knowing that it cost a lot more than a regular salon. I hope it grows back fast.

[Crumpet]

Thanks LLL. People have been so supportive. Its a bit silly worrying about losing a few inches of hair in the real world. Its good to have support from like-minded long hairs here.

[missblueeyes]

congrats! :) are you sure you are a ii? Your hair looks thicker to me, more like a iii.

I haven't measured my ponytail circumfence in a while and I'm growing out bangs so I might as well be a iii, I just have no idea haha. :)

[Arete]

LauraLongLocks, I find it best to sneak up on it very carefully and shout "HEAT DAMAGE!" ;) Scare it whenever you think it's getting complacent :p

[Ambrielle]

Ha ha! I'll keep that in mind. How often do you have to scare the heck out of your hair? And what is the most threatening? A cut?

:rolleyes: Really?

Hey! Even before coming to LHC, I was a straighty who knew that waves and curls eat length. Don't knock all of us straighties, tehehe! We're not all straight-hair-snobs. But I do love my straight hair.

Yes, good plan to not visit again. That was quite upsetting to read, especially knowing that it cost a lot more than a regular salon. I hope it grows back fast.

that is why i love this community so much LLL, people here are informed, helpful and open minded. :flower: and i love, love straight hair, always have and always will. But the truth is i love ANY hair type, they all hold their beauty. i was told by my nan (she is now in her 90's and rocks 2C wavy thigh length hair, so proud of her! :D) my mom used to brush the heck out of my waves when i was a toddler and tried to straighten it with the blowdryer. I don't recall any of this but it would explain why i hated anyone brushing my hair as soon as i was old enough to do it myself. now that i come to think of it she either didn't like my hair or didn't understand the wave pattern lol

[Ambrielle]

I haven't measured my ponytail circumfence in a while and I'm growing out bangs so I might as well be a iii, I just have no idea haha. :)

that is likely :) my bangs and framing layers add another inch if i were to include them and grow them out but i personally can't pull off the bun look without bangs and framing layers so i let them be lol

[lapushka]

Yes, good plan to not visit again. That was quite upsetting to read, especially knowing that it cost a lot more than a regular salon. I hope it grows back fast.

Exactly. For that price, they better not cut too much off! I found it quite upsetting to read as well. I'd phone and complain. Tell them to pay more attention in future.

[LauraLongLocks]

LauraLongLocks, I find it best to sneak up on it very carefully and shout "HEAT DAMAGE!" ;) Scare it whenever you think it's getting complacent :p Bwahaha!


that is why i love this community so much LLL, people here are informed, helpful and open minded. :flower: and i love, love straight hair, always have and always will. But the truth is i love ANY hair type, they all hold their beauty. i was told by my nan (she is now in her 90's and rocks 2C wavy thigh length hair, so proud of her! :D) my mom used to brush the heck out of my waves when i was a toddler and tried to straighten it with the blowdryer. I don't recall any of this but it would explain why i hated anyone brushing my hair as soon as i was old enough to do it myself. now that i come to think of it she either didn't like my hair or didn't understand the wave pattern lol I feel the same. :blossom: I was only teasing.

[CurlMonster]

Thank you all for your sweet comments, it makes me very happy to read :grouphug:


I see no damage. I see luscious, thick waves that I envy... but no damage, miss.

The waves do a good job of hiding it, I admit. But from about BSL down it has been dyed, tortured with daily flat ironing, teasing, hairspray, rough brushing, the lot. Plus the top layer from about BSl down has been bleached. So there is definitely damage, even if I'm lucky enough that it doesn't always show!


oh wow! seriously, your mane is GORGEOUS!

by the way i love your hair colour, it's the same rich brown as my best friend.

Thank you so much :flower: My hair is doing that blonette thing where it can look anywhere from dark brown to medium blonde. The lighting of my length shots does tend to bring out darker colours in it though! I kind of wish it looked like this all the time!

[StephanieB]

I'm just about to hit waist (just barely hitting waist) with my hair stretched out. It's mid-back length when left wavy/curly.
I started growing my hair after losing it all in a chemical accident in a salon that no longer exists. After the scalp burns were treated and healed, I wanted to grow hair back. Any hair. I prayed.

My hair did grow back. It was pixie length in 2008 when I decided to grow it long, and discovered (and joined) LHC.

It grows very slooooooowly due to my having Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (my body doesn't manufacture collagen like normal healthy people's bodies do). So in 6 years, it's grown about 26 or 27 inches. (I haven't bothered to measure it in a couple of years now.) That's slow growth! I don't know if my age (mid-fifties) or being post-menapausal has anything to do with it. But it is what it is.

I'd like to grow it to tailbone length, to see if I can handle it… given my physical mobility disabilities, thanks to the Ehler's-Danlos syndrome and a broken spine with chronic nerve pain. I'd like to see how long I can actually grow it before it won't grow any more. But I seem to have hit the length beyond which it will not grow any further. My husband helps me with my hair - combing out tangles, braiding it for me, etc. Without his aid, I couldn't even keep it this long!

I use the GM system and products, and I go to the Manhattan GM Madora Long Hair Heaven salon. I braid it for sleep each and every night. (so the cats can't play with or in it and tangle it all up) I braid it each morning, or else I put it up in a bun or something. I never go out with my hair down. It's always contained. And, since I refuse to wash it sooner than 2 weeks (because wash day is such a chore for me and I end up in intolerable pain), as soon as it's quite oily, I also put a cap on over it, so that lint (or cat hair) doesn't get into it; that's what makes terrible tangles! So I actually use either an old-fashioned cotton mob cap or a lace-and-net cap designed to go over curlers over my braided and bunted or just bunted hair, after the first 4 or 5 days after wash days. I use a GM wide-toothed detangling comb. I use a BBB and bend at my waist while sitting. I use little else - other than GM products - on my hair these days.

[LauraLongLocks]

Welcome to the thread, StephanieB. I also had a pixie cut in 2008. Mine was due to lice (and my desperation in trying to figure out how to pick through it myself... I know better now... I can definitely get rid of lice without cutting off my hair, but I hope I never have to deal with lice again, ugh!). Prior to it, I had MBL hair for about a decade. Your dedication in handling your hair with your disability/illness is admirable. Your hair is lovely.

[Crumpet]

Welcome StephanieB! There are others on these boards with various challenges (disabilities and other) who also have gorgeous locks, as you may already know. It looks to me like you've already accomplished some pretty amazing hair. I love your siggy photo!

[Komao]

CurlMonster, your hair is lovely. :o

[Nevb1973]

I think this where I am. I am new to site and new to the idea of wanting my hair long. I have never paid much attention to my hair or gave it any special care. I am 42now and had alot of hair loss last year and that made me pay more atention to my hair and decide to take better care of it. I used to wash every day sometimes twice a day. Now I have cut back to once maybe twice a week. I usually use Suave Professionals, Tresseme, or VO5, I'm cheap.It does seem to work really well on my hair. I have been paying attention to slowly combing it out with a wide comb. I used coconut oil for the first time yesterday, applied small amount to dry hair,due to wash friday, my 14 year old says it looks good today so I guess I didn't over do and it feels good. I also have been s&d'ing my hair which I never did either. Most of the splits seem to be very small only the very tips which I guess is good. I last had my hair cut and colored in February or maybe March of 14 to somewhere around shoulder to armpit length. I wanted a chin .length bob but she wouldn't cut it that short. I'm glad about that now. UI have a bad pic from MAy and a current length shot. looking forward to growing to the next level.http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk48/nevb1973/ac676061-4552-48a0-9e52-1c66223f0948_zps446de0b8.jpg (http://s277.photobucket.com/user/nevb1973/media/ac676061-4552-48a0-9e52-1c66223f0948_zps446de0b8.jpg.html)http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk48/nevb1973/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-12/f858b8c9-66f3-45a1-894c-bb421bfa2369_zps1394c51a.jpg (http://s277.photobucket.com/user/nevb1973/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-12/f858b8c9-66f3-45a1-894c-bb421bfa2369_zps1394c51a.jpg.html)

[JadedByEntropy]

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2015/005/e/b/length_by_ponycool42-d8cpbsb.jpg

Woah very nice texture and length is looking nice too. The waves are hiding the layers

[minaa]

Welp, I'm going in for a dusting today. :( too many splits, and it'll get me closer to a basic hemline sooner. It'll probably be back to waist when I'm done with it. I'm also going through a post-BC shed right now. Argh! Oh well. :shrug:

[Five of Five]

A few years ago, I would never have believed my baby fine hair would actually grow this long. It is nearly at TBL, but I'm thinking of getting a salon cut back up to where my purple top ends due to a botched self-trim. I want to avoid this kind of scenario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IL22sLF25s

I suppose I don't mind if they cut a little too much off since my ends are fairytailing quite a lot at any rate.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15333&d=1421629614

[Squiggy]

Five of Five, lovely hair!


I gave myself a small trim yesterday, since I was noticing so many splits! I am hovering around hip now - need to take another length shot one of these days.

[Kitten1030]

Five of five you have princess hair! Beautiful! I hope I will reach tailbone this year. It took a year from bra strap to waist so I think I should make it. I wasn't going to trim but my hair demanded it and I still made it.

[minaa]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8601/16040344619_1727a412d5_b.jpg

Cut back to waist today to help get rid of some really nasty splits. Two inches gone. :[ At least this hemline is really clean.

[LauraLongLocks]

A few years ago, I would never have believed my baby fine hair would actually grow this long. It is nearly at TBL, but I'm thinking of getting a salon cut back up to where my purple top ends due to a botched self-trim. I want to avoid this kind of scenario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IL22sLF25s

I suppose I don't mind if they cut a little too much off since my ends are fairytailing quite a lot at any rate.


Bold mine. Oh my goodness that had me in stitches!

I can see a small trim on your hem if the shape isn't as you want it, but no need to take very much off. I wouldn't even go as short as where your purple shirt ends. I would go midway between that and where your hem is now. Just a teeny bit.

[Atira]

Today's length shot.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10926285_10152668423190847_2990404811347337513_o.j pg

[Becs]

Atira, whenever I see your hair it always reminds me of Galadriel. So pretty!

[Atira]

Atira, whenever I see your hair it always reminds me of Galadriel. So pretty!


AWW thank you! She is one of my hair idols and sometimes strangers will tell me I look like Cate Blanchett.

[Kitten1030]

Oh my gosh Atira, you must be stunning then. I LOVE your wave pattern! So pretty.

[Five of Five]

Thanks for your kind words everyone :o I'm convinced now to salvage as much as possible of the ends!





Cut back to waist today to help get rid of some really nasty splits. Two inches gone. :[ At least this hemline is really clean.

It looks in perfect condition now, and what an amazing colour! It looks red in your length picture and a rich brown in your avatar ;)


Today's length shot.

Count me in as another one who immediately thought "Galadriel" when seeing your hair!

[olivelover]

I spent about a year being uncertain whether I'd really hit waist, and then but one day I look and see that I most certainly have :p
Now that I'm home for the winter break, I finally managed to get a more or less decent length shot, so I guess it's finally time to join this thread. The first line is at waist, the second at hip, and the third one is (how did that happen!) at tbl. It's really really fairytaled and tapered, and most of my thickness seems to be staying at around mbl, but I'm really not sure whether I should trim or not at the moment. I do s&d, so I don't have many splits, and it feels healthy all the way down. Also, I love the feeling of my hair suddenöy tickling my hips, so I would hate losing that if I trim. Then again, it does get a lot thinner at the bottom, which, I guess, would be sort of pro-trim. Then again, maybe the thickness would tracel down as it grows, and I could put off trimming till it feels lile the right thing to do for sure. Am I confused :)))

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7502/15998530358_e6db0655be.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qnJDGj)image (https://flic.kr/p/qnJDGj) by marjaosh (https://www.flickr.com/people/109451087@N06/), on Flickr

P.S. I havent't had time to read lhc since the spring, it's so cool to be back!

P.P.S. Also, what should I call this length since it's a little of everything?

[Kiminath]

http://i.imgur.com/JpnxhRl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/JpnxhRl.jpg

I think I've hit waist. What do you guys think?

[Kome]

^^^@olivelover- In my opinion, if you're so unsure about trimming, I would wait a couple of weeks OR you could just cut off like an inch and see how you feel about it and if that helps make it look a big thicker. I think faireytale ends are pretty personally. And I'd say you are at hip length and just barely at TBL, but it's hard to see from the picture so I'm not sure. And congrats on the growth! Very pretty hair. :D

[leilani]

Kimminath, waist plus!

Olivelover, try trimming off an inch, like the previous poster said... Then maybe trim off half an inch per month until you are satisfied with the thickness all the way down!

[lapushka]

A few years ago, I would never have believed my baby fine hair would actually grow this long. It is nearly at TBL, but I'm thinking of getting a salon cut back up to where my purple top ends due to a botched self-trim. I want to avoid this kind of scenario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IL22sLF25s

I suppose I don't mind if they cut a little too much off since my ends are fairytailing quite a lot at any rate.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15147&d=1420675364

I don't think your hair needs a trim - at all! It looks amazing.

[lapushka]

http://i.imgur.com/JpnxhRl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/JpnxhRl.jpg

I think I've hit waist. What do you guys think?

Yep, definitely! :) Welcome to the thread.

[Arete]

Hear ye, hear ye! I'm officially calling BCL folks! The siggy has been updated accordingly :D
:cheer:BCL! BCL! BCL!:cheer:

[TrapperCreekD]

Congrats!!! :hifive:

[Johannah]

Hear ye, hear ye! I'm officially calling BCL folks! The siggy has been updated accordingly :D
:cheer:BCL! BCL! BCL!:cheer:

Congrats!!

[lapushka]

Congrats! :D

[LauraLongLocks]

Congratulations, Arete! I hope to follow you to BCL land this year.

[Wildcat Diva]

"BCL land..." *snickers*
Sorry, just hits me funny.

Remember that I live with all boys, and most are ages 10-15. Plus DH, 'nuff said. Plus I work with kids all day for my job.

[LauraLongLocks]

Just had to share this side-by-side. If I grow as much this year as I did last year, I will make it to BCL land for sure. It is funny... the world outside LHC doesn't know about BCL land, lol! When I reach that milestone, no one in my everyday life will understand why I'm so excited about it.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/Bestbirth/Hair%20Gallery/Hair%20length%20shots/hairgrowthcomparisonfrontview2014to2015.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Bestbirth/media/Hair%20Gallery/Hair%20length%20shots/hairgrowthcomparisonfrontview2014to2015.jpg.html)

[AmberJewel]

Hear ye, hear ye! I'm officially calling BCL folks! The siggy has been updated accordingly :D
:cheer:BCL! BCL! BCL!:cheer:

I can hear the chanting from here! Way to go!

[JadedByEntropy]

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https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7502/15998530358_e6db0655be.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qnJDGj)image (https://flic.kr/p/qnJDGj) by marjaosh (https://www.flickr.com/people/109451087@N06/), on Flickr


Love the fairytale ends! Pretty delicate long tbl hair!

[JadedByEntropy]

Lauralonglocks thats a good jump. Those side by sides are great for morale. :beerchug:

[Arete]

Thanks everybody :o. When you sit back and think about it, chanting and congratulations about cracks is quite bizarre :laugh:
At the risk of TMI, I felt it and wanted to tell someone, but there was no one home. Besides, I don't know if my family would understand my excitement of my hair brushing a landmark on my backside :p
I've hit the halfway point to TBL! Hopefully you'll be joining us soon LauraLongLocks!

[Lindseyh]

So making some progress, at about 36 inches. Yes that's a flat iron on the counter, bangs only!!! Funny story, the other day I whipped up a deep treatment. It was coconut oil, olive oil, some aloe vera gel and some gelatin. Last time I used gelatin I couldn't tell it was in there so this time I used more. FYI- do not mix up 4 (yes four!!) pack of Knox gel into your hair and then let it set up. Lots of warm water and conditioner got it out. But my hair felt amazing after; so maybe not a total loss, really I'd prolly do it again....with slightly less gel and time left on....

http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o669/lindseyh10/th_2D4A30EB-B692-4820-A9CA-6EF61BCDB294-11064-000004D5E79D2B94_zps14c3b2cc.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/albums/o669/lindseyh10/?action=view&current=2D4A30EB-B692-4820-A9CA-6EF61BCDB294-11064-000004D5E79D2B94_zps14c3b2cc.jpg)

[Johannah]

Just had to share this side-by-side. If I grow as much this year as I did last year, I will make it to BCL land for sure. It is funny... the world outside LHC doesn't know about BCL land, lol! When I reach that milestone, no one in my everyday life will understand why I'm so excited about it.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/Bestbirth/Hair%20Gallery/Hair%20length%20shots/hairgrowthcomparisonfrontview2014to2015.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Bestbirth/media/Hair%20Gallery/Hair%20length%20shots/hairgrowthcomparisonfrontview2014to2015.jpg.html)

Your hair grew a lot! Wow! Congrats!

[Komao]

LauraLongLocks, it certainly did grow! I was growing out my bangs as well but I missed them for some hair styles. I searched for clip on bangs but without spending a fortune, I couldn't find good quality and color I needed. I did end up cutting my bangs. They are long bangs so I can do a bit with them. Sideswept or curled under just slightly. Long enough so I can tuck them under hair band and get them off my face, if I choose to.
I think you look very good with bangs growing out. Do you ever miss bangs?

[FallingDarkness]

HEYO! *cartwheels in* I'm officially calling waist, even though wavy I'm not quite there yet, I make it there stretched, which is good enough for me.
Looking forward to growing with you guys, even if I'm on the low end of the Totem Pole on this thread :P

[rags]

Welcome, FallingDarkness! I'll be on the low end with you, as I'm trimming my hair to combat this horrid shed to have SOME semblance of a hemline. I'm back up to just past waist now. :(

[Rushli]

I am on the low end too! Just joined a few months ago based on stretched length too. In a few days I will take my quarterly photo (and my LHC 1 year anniversary pics!!!)

I saw you where the last to comment, Rags, and I was hoping to be blessed with a length shot. Bummer. Have I missed any this last month while mostly living in the land of the hair toys part of the forum?

[LauraLongLocks]

LauraLongLocks, it certainly did grow! I was growing out my bangs as well but I missed them for some hair styles. I searched for clip on bangs but without spending a fortune, I couldn't find good quality and color I needed. I did end up cutting my bangs. They are long bangs so I can do a bit with them. Sideswept or curled under just slightly. Long enough so I can tuck them under hair band and get them off my face, if I choose to.
I think you look very good with bangs growing out. Do you ever miss bangs?

No, I don't miss them yet, and I'm quite willing to spend a fortune on clip-ins, ha ha!

[rags]

I am on the low end too! Just joined a few months ago based on stretched length too. In a few days I will take my quarterly photo (and my LHC 1 year anniversary pics!!!)

I saw you where the last to comment, Rags, and I was hoping to be blessed with a length shot. Bummer. Have I missed any this last month while mostly living in the land of the hair toys part of the forum?

Not from me, Rushii. I'm so bummed about the shed I haven't really taken any. Maybe I'll try to get one up. (And I always live in the hair toy part of the forum! :p )

[Johannah]

HEYO! *cartwheels in* I'm officially calling waist, even though wavy I'm not quite there yet, I make it there stretched, which is good enough for me.
Looking forward to growing with you guys, even if I'm on the low end of the Totem Pole on this thread :P

Welcome! :blossom:

[pastina]

my shed has been brutal, too, but i had a bit over 4.5" circ to begin with. i'm just under 4" now. i can feel the difference but it doesn't *look* different at all. i just need the shedding to stop!!

[FallingDarkness]

Sorry to hear about your shed problems pastina. That's a LOT of hair to shed. :(

And to everyone else, thank you for the warm welcome! Also it's great to hear that I'm not the only one on the lower end on the waist to tailbone spectrum. When I first made the transition to BSL to Waist everyone had these gorgeous mid back length hair photos and people just centimeters away from hitting waist and I couldn't help but feel like my hair was soooooooooo short. :P Nice to see like it'll be slightly different here, hopefully :)

[minaa]

pastina, *hugs* :\ Here's to hoping the shed will stop!

[pastina]

thanks guys. i feel bad complaining bc i still have loads of hair, but it's still a lot of shedding!! hopefully my hormones level out soon!!

[minaa]

Hey, shedding is shedding. I'm going through a post-bc shed right now, and it's unsettling, even if you know it evens out.

[pastina]

mine is from having a baby... plus my thyroid levels are wonky and i have a vitamin d deficiency. trifecta.

[minaa]

*hugs* Yeah. :[ That is really frustrating, even with the happiness (and difficulty) of caring for a new baby.

[Five of Five]

Your hair looks amazing and so sleek in both photos! You must be trilled to have made such progress over a year.


Just had to share this side-by-side. If I grow as much this year as I did last year, I will make it to BCL land for sure. It is funny... the world outside LHC doesn't know about BCL land, lol! When I reach that milestone, no one in my everyday life will understand why I'm so excited about it.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/Bestbirth/Hair%20Gallery/Hair%20length%20shots/hairgrowthcomparisonfrontview2014to2015.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Bestbirth/media/Hair%20Gallery/Hair%20length%20shots/hairgrowthcomparisonfrontview2014to2015.jpg.html)

[DMARTINEZ]

Im at hip! onward to tailbone! Just felt like sharing...;) Been here yrs!

[tiny squirrel]

Congrats, DMartinez! It's good feeling. :-)

[FallingDarkness]

Im at hip! onward to tailbone! Just felt like sharing...;) Been here yrs!

Dude congrats! I'm sure your hair is stunning

[DMARTINEZ]

Thanks! yes,it does feel good getting to a goal! :)

[AmberJewel]

*sigh* Had to trim again. :scissors: Was planning on only taking off a quarter inch but it wound up being over half and inch since my ends keep splitting and getting all Velcro-ish. This happened last time I got to bcl too; I feel like I'm never going to get beyond this point!

Okay, rant over. It's honestly a great length, I'm just eager to get moving again. :whip:

[Marbid]

I am considering doing trims based on length reached instead of time passed since last trim... Since hair does not always grow at the same rate.. But its rate of growth does ussually mot deviate that much...

I think i would like it more this way...

On a side note, i cant wait for my hair to reach hip. I should be there by may of this year. I shall trim when i reach 31"
Considering maintaining for a few months at 31"
I am seeing quite a few more splits than ussuall, but they are close to hemline. So maintaining for some 5 months or so would be cool... But still considering it. Not quite keen on stalling my growth so much.

[silvurgrin]

I've been noticing more splits too, lately. Hopefully they're old ones that have just evaded me instead of fresh ones.

I've also noticed a lot of shorter hairs around jaw to collarbone length. Must be damaged hairs that have had a chance to grow finally. Should help my thickness, at least. One day they will catch up...

:)

[LauraLongLocks]

Your hair looks amazing and so sleek in both photos! You must be trilled to have made such progress over a year.

I actually spent most of 2014 feeling discouraged about my seemingly lack of growth. I think it was the monthly photos. Anyway, when I see something showing a whole year of growth like this, it is definitely uplifting for me.

[Ambrielle]

today i noticed my hair was 0-5 -1 inch away from BCL...wet in the shower -_- it's shrunk back by at least 3 inches. oh the bane of shrinkage !

grow hair, grow! :whip:

[pastina]

ambrielle, i noticed the same last night! :hifive:

[Ambrielle]

ambrielle, i noticed the same last night! :hifive:

:D maybe we will make it to BCL together! :cheer:

[wilderwein]

I had a dream that I was taking a bath (based on the above posts hahaha) and I was getting out my hair from my butt zone -i'm not gonna get in more details-..... :neutral: is it weird that I can't wait to have this kind of sensation and problems?

[Ambrielle]

I had a dream that I was taking a bath (based on the above posts hahaha) and I was getting out my hair from my butt zone -i'm not gonna get in more details-..... :neutral: is it weird that I can't wait to have this kind of sensation and problems?

not weird at all wilderwein, i find it adorable maybe that is weird hahaha :D i think of it as having a tail :)

[wilderwein]

Ambrielle Holly spirit yes! Like a wild animal!

[Rushli]

Not from me, Rushii. I'm so bummed about the shed I haven't really taken any. Maybe I'll try to get one up. (And I always live in the hair toy part of the forum! :p )

I understand about the shedding (somewhat). I took may-August off because I had to stop thinking about my hair because I thought I was having a major shed. Turned out much smaller than I thought, but I still understand not wanting to take a pic and rather just ignore it! I will look forward to a length shot whenever you post one!

[Rushli]

I actually spent most of 2014 feeling discouraged about my seemingly lack of growth. I think it was the monthly photos. Anyway, when I see something showing a whole year of growth like this, it is definitely uplifting for me.
I did not feel like I had much growth this year, I mean average, sure but nothing great until I looked at my jam 2014 pic and realized I had lots of growth! I am rather looking forward to just keeping track of quarterly pics this time. And I love your idea the braid picture too.

And hugs Pastina and minaa, sheds are no fun even when you have glorious thick hair to start with.

[pastina]

hm... i just noticed i have regrowth already. all around mt hairline, i have pieces growing that are about two inches long

[minaa]

Yay, pastina! :D It's saying "hey, we're back!"

[FallingDarkness]

Well, all this talk about the joys of reaching BCL has made me want to change my hair length goal.
Again.
LOL Oh LHC. . .

[TrapperCreekD]

Yes, come join us on the dark side! :eyebrows: *offers chocolate*:chocolate:

[sunflowersmiles]

I think I am at hip now. The last time I measured it was 34 inches. I really need to trim though. Maybe I will do that this weekend...

[JadedByEntropy]

Well, all this talk about the joys of reaching BCL has made me want to change my hair length goal.
Again.
LOL Oh LHC. . .

haha Hip was my goal until LHC got to me. and the benefits of feeling bcl is worth the extra few inches!!

[FallingDarkness]

Well, you guys convinced me. I officially want BCL hair. Unless my hair looks ugly at that length, then maybe I'll trim back. . . But it sounds glorious LOLz.
My ORIGINAL goal was waist wavy, but then it turned into hip wavy, and now I want BCL. . . :/ I probably won't go much farther than that though. . .
In half a year I'm going to be eating those words though :P Watch me go after knee length hair or something completely ridiculous. :lol:

[Becs]

Well, you guys convinced me. I officially want BCL hair. Unless my hair looks ugly at that length, then maybe I'll trim back. . . But it sounds glorious LOLz.
My ORIGINAL goal was waist wavy, but then it turned into hip wavy, and now I want BCL. . . :/ I probably won't go much farther than that though. . .
In half a year I'm going to be eating those words though :P Watch me go after knee length hair or something completely ridiculous. :lol:

I was convinced I'd never want any longer than BCL but now that I've reached that I'm determined not to stop until I reach at least classic haha

[FallingDarkness]

I was convinced I'd never want any longer than BCL but now that I've reached that I'm determined not to stop until I reach at least classic haha

Yeah, I'm doomed to a life of hair growing. Never to be satisfied lolz :P

[Arete]

I'll join the club of my hair growth goal continually getting pushed longer. First it was waist, well, I got to about MBL and it was Hip, got to Hip, and it was "a few more inches" and now I'm growing out to classic and will probably end up keeping it somewhere in the realm of BCL-classic in the end. Now that I'm at BCL, my hair is finally starting too look and feel long to me, though I still think of it as "short"

[FallingDarkness]

I'll join the club of my hair growth goal continually getting pushed longer. First it was waist, well, I got to about MBL and it was Hip, got to Hip, and it was "a few more inches" and now I'm growing out to classic and will probably end up keeping it somewhere in the realm of BCL-classic in the end. Now that I'm at BCL, my hair is finally starting too look and feel long to me, though I still think of it as "short"

I still think my hair as short too! Even though your hair is quite a bit longer. :P Everyone continually tells me, "Wow, your hair has gotten sooo long." And I can't help but think, "My hair isn't long at all... :( "
If it takes til BCL for my hair to feel and look long to ME, then that's what I will grow to! I just want long hair you guys. Is that too much to ask for?

[DreamSheep]

Your hair will be incredible FallingDarkness!
You have such lovely wavy hair, that the more of it the better IMO! :)

I admit I joined the LHC with no specific goal in mind (more of a, I will grow until I finish my studies), and now it feels like a "I will grow forever!!".
We shall see :)

[tiny squirrel]

Just popping in to lament the 1.5 inches I lost when I trimmed last weekend. I trim about every 6 months... and my last one was barley more than a mircro trim. So, the 1.5" really needed to go. I'm still solidly at hip, BUT, I had only recently discovered I could just barely do an orchid bun! Now I can still do one, but it won't stay. :sad Oh well... in 3 months or so my orchid bun will be back. Thanks for listening. And I know you all understand.

[Five of Five]

Just went to the salon as promised and she fixed the self-trim mistake I made. My hair is now just sitting on BCL.

My previous photo didn't show it very well, but basically one side was a gentle U and one was a sharp V... :rolleyes:

After reading a recent thread where a member was really unhappy with her salon experience, I made absolutely sure to go to the one hairdresser I knew would do a great job and trim off the bare minimum. I'm so grateful to have a hairdresser like that! She salvaged more than I thought she could and I'm really happy with the result.

Onwards to TBL!

[Agnes Hannah]

My racer hairs have reached hip! I am going to enjoy them until my next microtrim in March.

[LauraLongLocks]

Just popping in to lament the 1.5 inches I lost when I trimmed last weekend. I trim about every 6 months... and my last one was barley more than a mircro trim. So, the 1.5" really needed to go. I'm still solidly at hip, BUT, I had only recently discovered I could just barely do an orchid bun! Now I can still do one, but it won't stay. :sad Oh well... in 3 months or so my orchid bun will be back. Thanks for listening. And I know you all understand. This is why I struggle so much with trimming vs growing. I'm just barely at a length that I am starting to have an easy time doing so many styles. I don't want to lose the ability to do any of them by trimming too much. I know I need to trim more than I do because I haven't had a really proper trim for a long time. I'm just hoping my ends aren't too horrible.


Just went to the salon as promised and she fixed the self-trim mistake I made. My hair is now just sitting on BCL.

My previous photo didn't show it very well, but basically one side was a gentle U and one was a sharp V... :rolleyes:

After reading a recent thread where a member was really unhappy with her salon experience, I made absolutely sure to go to the one hairdresser I knew would do a great job and trim off the bare minimum. I'm so grateful to have a hairdresser like that! She salvaged more than I thought she could and I'm really happy with the result.

Onwards to TBL!

So nice you had a good experience. Um, you forgot something though... pics or it didn't happen. ;)

[FallingDarkness]

DreamSheep you are really just too kind. And you exaggerate about the loveliness of my hair LOL. My hair pales in comparison to yours, really and truly.

Agnes Hannah, congratulations! What an exciting accomplishment. Curious, how much do you personally trim when you microtrim?

[Agnes Hannah]

Falling Darkness as little as possible, about 0.5cm :eyebrows:

[mermaid lullaby]

Yeah, I'm doomed to a life of hair growing. Never to be satisfied lolz :P

I hear ya!

[FallingDarkness]

Falling Darkness as little as possible, about 0.5cm :eyebrows:

Oh snap. So like maybe 1/4 of an inch every . . .How often do you microtrim?

And mermaid lullaby, I feel like this is what LHC does to people. We turn into Hair Growth Freaks who will always want to grow our hair longer because we saw someone with gorgeous hair at a longer length :P

[Five of Five]

So nice you had a good experience. Um, you forgot something though... pics or it didn't happen. ;)

Thanks, LLL! Here is a more accurate picture of my own haircutting skills: :guns:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15332&d=1421627548


Versus the haircutting skills of the hairdresser: :magic:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15331&d=1421626528


I’m still glad I gave self-trimming a try – it felt a lot better afterwards even though it was uneven, and I keep it up most of the time, anyway. Still, I'm really glad someone with skills like mine has a really nice hairdresser to turn to!

[Arete]

Found a new way of securing my braids today, but AUGGH! The taper! I'm worried about being able to reach classic now...
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x385/TheJazzPony/IMG_20150118_190148897_zpsc77a1f22.jpg

[pastina]

so, my hair is falling out, but it is still growing REALLY quickly.

i'm at bcl stretched, guys.

eta- wdyt, should i change it in my profile, or wait until i'm there unstretched?

[minaa]

It's really up to you, pastina! :P

Not much to report for me. I won't be doing a length check for another few months, just to preserve my sanity.

[Johannah]

Five of five, your hair is stunning!!

[LauraLongLocks]

Thanks, LLL! Here is a more accurate picture of my own haircutting skills: :guns:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15332&d=1421627548


Versus the haircutting skills of the hairdresser: :magic:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15331&d=1421626528


I’m still glad I gave self-trimming a try – it felt a lot better afterwards even though it was uneven, and I keep it up most of the time, anyway. Still, I'm really glad someone with skills like mine has a really nice hairdresser to turn to!

Your hairdresser did a nice job. :)

I wish I had something new to report here, but it's the same... BCL still feels like it is miles away.

[Wildcat Diva]

I did 2 hours of S&D outside in the sun. Well that should do it for a while.
White dots and splits. Mostly tiny ones.

(and, this is three weeks post trim... Those hairs were all above the ends somewhat so as to be missed by the trim)

Ends are getting close to the waistband of my jeans. Which is between waist and hip haha.

[FallingDarkness]

Although the thread is titled waist to tailbone, we're all obsessed with this idea of BCL it seems.
Maybe it should be Waist to BCL instead lolz :P

[Rushli]

5 of 5, lovely hair!
Pastina, I always measure stretched.
FallingDArkness, I am excited for the next marker which is hip.... though in pictures I usually signify bcl just because it is easy and that will take me to the end of the this year to get there.

[Agnes Hannah]

[QUOTE=FallingDarkness;2921450]Oh snap. So like maybe 1/4 of an inch every . . .How often do you microtrim?

Every three months. I try to go for dates that I will remember such as Spring Equinox, it makes the occasion special so I don't mind losing that tiny bit.

[Arete]

So I've been feeling like a got so much more taper lately, but I know it hasn't thinned out down there, well I finally figured out it's 'cause I got a crop of new growth that has gotten long enough that it's thickening up the top of my braid so my taper looks more extreme. My ponytail is now up to 4.5" from 4.25" So I'm feeling a lot better that all these longer flyaways were in fact new growth and not breakage :joy:

[FallingDarkness]

Agnes Hannah I will try to remember that. I try to not trim but sometimes I think I need to get a little bit off, and it's really nice to see how often other people microtrim.

Also to everyone else how many inches is BCL on you? Mine is right at 35 and IDK if that's normal for you peoplez. :/
I'll probably hit it by the end of the year stretched though, so that's exciting.

[rags]

I got 2 more inches trimmed off today. I'm barely at waist now, but it at least looks a little thicker. Sigh. I'm not cutting anymore! I shall maintain here and see if this shed can be waited out or if I'll lost too much and have to chop. :( (Just for reference - the two inches? You could literally not SEE the bits on the floor. afterward It is THAT thin.)

[Arete]

Agnes Hannah I will try to remember that. I try to not trim but sometimes I think I need to get a little bit off, and it's really nice to see how often other people microtrim.

Also to everyone else how many inches is BCL on you? Mine is right at 35 and IDK if that's normal for you peoplez. :/
I'll probably hit it by the end of the year stretched though, so that's exciting.
BCL is a teensy bit less than 38" on me

[LauraLongLocks]

I got 2 more inches trimmed off today. I'm barely at waist now, but it at least looks a little thicker. Sigh. I'm not cutting anymore! I shall maintain here and see if this shed can be waited out or if I'll lost too much and have to chop. :( (Just for reference - the two inches? You could literally not SEE the bits on the floor. afterward It is THAT thin.)

((((Hugs)))) That must be upsetting. So sorry, rags. I hope you can wait it out and that the shed will end quickly. :grouphug:

[minaa]

I got 2 more inches trimmed off today. I'm barely at waist now, but it at least looks a little thicker. Sigh. I'm not cutting anymore! I shall maintain here and see if this shed can be waited out or if I'll lost too much and have to chop. :( (Just for reference - the two inches? You could literally not SEE the bits on the floor. afterward It is THAT thin.)

*big giant hugs*

[rags]

Thank you both! :flower: I take solace in the fact that it actually looks somewhat thicker now. I doubt anyone but me and DH could tell it was even shorter.

I can surely tell though!

[FallingDarkness]

Arete wow that seems sooo far away. Where's waist on you?

Aw rags I'm sorry. 2 inches is a lot. Although, if it was that thin, then it's really for the best. I'm sorry for your shedding problems, and I totally understand the feeling of "my hair has gotten so short" after a trim, no matter how small it may be.
Big hugs and best of luck to you in your future growth!

[Arete]

Arete wow that seems sooo far away. Where's waist on you?
31" and tailbone is abut 42". 3/4 of the way there!

[Crumpet]

I got 2 more inches trimmed off today. I'm barely at waist now, but it at least looks a little thicker. Sigh. I'm not cutting anymore! I shall maintain here and see if this shed can be waited out or if I'll lost too much and have to chop. :( (Just for reference - the two inches? You could literally not SEE the bits on the floor. afterward It is THAT thin.)

I'm glad you didn't chop! Also, keep in mind with super-fine hair, its hard to see the hair anyway so don't beat yourself up. I'm sure you have that finey spider-web experience of having a hair on you somewhere but you just can't see it. Drives me insane! Don't worry about the floor bits. Your hair is still lovely.

[Rushli]

Arete, hurray for new growth!
FallingDarkness, I think BCL is 36/37” range. It is 3 or 4” shorter than TBL (40”), but I cant recall exactly how much. I am 5’10”. I am pretty sure I will make it to BCL by Christmas. Originally I though it would only be stretched, but I had a bit of extra growth these last 2 months and think I might even make it unstretched!
Rags, You are still above waist! Hope the shed stops soon and you get to have a fluffy crown full of regrowth!

I dont think I have shared my length shot recently. I actually think the photo cuts off right at or right below TBL.
Cross post from quarterly length project.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e20/rushli/length/c2ff08cd-0158-4c70-bc71-621aa8db2577_zpsb75d6627.jpg

[FallingDarkness]

Um. My TBL is just above BCL. Is that strange?
And wow, you are TALL! Makes me feel even more out of place with my BCL being at 35 when I'm only 5'3.5. . .

[Aurum]

Waist is about 31" on me as well. I haven't measured for BCL or TBL yet, and I don't know if I really want to know... :tmi:

[wilderwein]

Um. My TBL is just above BCL. Is that strange?
And wow, you are TALL! Makes me feel even more out of place with my BCL being at 35 when I'm only 5'3.5. . .

To me too! It's actually a 1-2" inches difference =| so when I will make it at bcl(37") 4 months later I'll be at tailbone length if not sooner! I thought I had a strange butt, but as i read it's probably normal

[Nique1202]

Um. My TBL is just above BCL. Is that strange?

Your tailbone can't be above your bum crack. Your tailbone will be at least 1-2 inches (or more) down IN your bum crack, I promise. It's the end of the bone right above your #2. Keep searching! (Well, not in public, though...)

[rags]

Ooh, Rushii, gorgeous hair and I like your green!

[Ambrielle]

Agnes Hannah I will try to remember that. I try to not trim but sometimes I think I need to get a little bit off, and it's really nice to see how often other people microtrim.

Also to everyone else how many inches is BCL on you? Mine is right at 35 and IDK if that's normal for you peoplez. :/
I'll probably hit it by the end of the year stretched though, so that's exciting.

BCL is 39 and tailbone is 42, measured today. i think classic is around 45 on me :)

[Arete]

BCL is 39 and tailbone is 42, measured today. i think classic is around 45 on me :)
How tall are you Ambrielle? I'm 5'8 and I'm 38/42/45, so basically the same body marker lengths

[Ambrielle]

How tall are you Ambrielle? I'm 5'8 and I'm 38/42/45, so basically the same body marker lengths

last time they took my height at the doctors i was just about under 5'10 :) i used to think my torso was long but :hmm:... maybe not for a tall person? my legs are very long though.

[hennalonghair]

last time they took my height at the doctors i was just about under 5'10 :) i used to think my torso was long but :hmm:... maybe not for a tall person? my legs are very long though.

No Ambriella. You are just one tall thin attractive woman. Must be tough :shrug: :lol:

[Arete]

last time they took my height at the doctors i was just about under 5'10 :) i used to think my torso was long but :hmm:... maybe not for a tall person? my legs are very long though.
I have a long torso, so maybe you're normal for 5'10?

[Rushli]

last time they took my height at the doctors i was just about under 5'10 :) i used to think my torso was long but :hmm:... maybe not for a tall person? my legs are very long though.
I thought my torso was a long too, but there have been several shorter ladies throughout this last year with similar measurements as me. I guess we are just average for our height? I measured tonight and I am 36/40/45.... and my fingertips are 50" (sometimes a bit longer, I think I need help getting this measurement from DH) I have been peeking at the classic to knee thread, and that seemed long to me. Anyone going farther and knows FTL? (just curious!)

Ooh, Rushii, gorgeous hair and I like your green!

Thanks!

[FallingDarkness]

Ah. Okay. Well BCL is still 35, and TBL is 36.

You guys make me feel so short. :/

[missblueeyes]

Ah. Okay. Well BCL is still 35, and TBL is 36.

You guys make me feel so short. :/

It's pretty much the same for me. Waist is 27,5 inches so I have almost 10 inches to grow until TBL. :(

[fiðrildi]

After being stuck in the Mydback Abyss for more than one year, I'm joining this thread! Hi! :waving: I reached waist unstretched sometime this month :)

Here's my starting picture at waist:

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag376/fithrildi/SAM_2386copia_zpsf2ba5f64.jpg

My goal is classic... hopefully I'll reach hip by the end of this year.

[Ambrielle]

No Ambriella. You are just one tall thin attractive woman. Must be tough :shrug: :lol:

hahaha <3 well i don't mind being tall but if i could have chosen a height for myself it would hav been 5'7, i don't know why but i have always wanted to be 5'7 :shrug:

[Ambrielle]

Ah. Okay. Well BCL is still 35, and TBL is 36.

You guys make me feel so short. :/

being shorter has its advantages too FallingDarkness :flower: my best girl friend is 5'1 and can attest to that :agree:

plus you get to tailbone much quicker than some of us taller ones ;)

[DreamSheep]

I'm short FallingDarkness - and I think being short is awesome! :)
Not just because you hit milestones faster, but there are a whole plethora of opportunities open to us shorties (there are also many opportunities for tall people ^.^)

And, welcome fidrildi!! :)
Your hair is looking luscious!

[Ambrielle]

I have a long torso, so maybe you're normal for 5'10?

hey Arete after wondering about torsos last night i had to google them up. It seems women with longer legs than the norm usually have short torsos and vice versa (according to the pictures), then there are normal ones. I took a good look at mine, i do have long legs but my torso does seem normal as you said, i am definitely not short waisted. so i guess i am just normal.

[Ambrielle]

After being stuck in the Mydback Abyss for more than one year, I'm joining this thread! Hi! :waving: I reached waist unstretched sometime this month :)

Here's my starting picture at waist:

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag376/fithrildi/SAM_2386copia_zpsf2ba5f64.jpg

My goal is classic... hopefully I'll reach hip by the end of this year.

congrats on reaching waist and welcome fiðrildi :waving:

love your waves <3

[Ambrielle]

I thought my torso was a long too, but there have been several shorter ladies throughout this last year with similar measurements as me. I guess we are just average for our height? I measured tonight and I am 36/40/45.... and my fingertips are 50" (sometimes a bit longer, I think I need help getting this measurement from DH) I have been peeking at the classic to knee thread, and that seemed long to me. Anyone going farther and knows FTL? (just curious!)


Thanks!

just measured my fingertips with the help of my other half, they are somewhere in the 49/50 inches too :)

I am contemplating going all the way to classic but i don't think i will grow mine past that because of the weight of my hair (i am prone to migraines already) also and it may not be very practical with my lifestyle. I am happy enough with solid tailbone (with a thick hemline) alas LHC has already inspired me to grow my hair to classic :D

i love your green tips by the way, your hair is mermaid like :crush:

[rags]

Welcome Fiorildi! Your hair is beautiful!

I measured and BCL is 35" on me. I am 5'7", but it's almost all legs. i have a ridiculously short torso for someone my height, and my legs are only a couple of inches shorter than my daughters, who is 6'2". :p

Good thing I don't want to grow to knee! LOL.

[Ambrielle]

Welcome Fiorildi! Your hair is beautiful!

I measured and BCL is 35" on me. I am 5'7", but it's almost all legs. i have a ridiculously short torso for someone my height, and my legs are only a couple of inches shorter than my daughters, who is 6'2". :p

Good thing I don't want to grow to knee! LOL.

you've my ideal height rags ;) the only con about having long legs for me has been finding decent fitted pants/jeans that are long enough (i like them extra long on my ankles, boot cut or skinny). Luckily these days they make them in small, regular and long (34-36 inseams) leg size regardless of the person's size, at least where i live phew! LOL

[DreamSheep]

Oh wow, you must have really long legs rags!
BCL on me is 35'' too, but I am 5'2 (nearly 5'3!).

:couch:

and I thought my legs were long *for my height* ...

[Johannah]

Welcome fiðrildi! :blossom:

[rags]

you've my ideal height rags ;) the only con about having long legs for me has been finding decent fitted pants/jeans that are long enough (i like them extra long on my ankles, boot cut or skinny). Luckily these days they make them in small, regular and long (34-36 inseams) leg size regardless of the person's size, at least where i live phew! LOL

Yeah back when I wore pants (once or twice a year; I've not worn them daily since I was quite young) I needed 35" or 36" inseams. A lot of the "longs" were only 34". My ankle length skirts are 40-41", my floor length ones are around maybe 43"? Yep, long legs! :lol:

[fiðrildi]

Thanks for the welcome!! :flowers:

[Rushli]

just measured my fingertips with the help of my other half, they are somewhere in the 49/50 inches too :)

I am contemplating going all the way to classic but i don't think i will grow mine past that because of the weight of my hair (i am prone to migraines already) also and it may not be very practical with my lifestyle. I am happy enough with solid tailbone (with a thick hemline) alas LHC has already inspired me to grow my hair to classic :D

i love your green tips by the way, your hair is mermaid like :crush:
I dont plan on staying at FTL for too long. Currently with having young kids, I keep my hair up 98% of the time. I figure this is the perfect time to see if I can get that long. If I dont cut anything and grown average length, I can be at FTL in less than 3 years and since we still plan on having at least 1 more kid, I could probably even try going to knee before my kids get to the point where I feel like wearing my hair down more. Plus if if my hair grows like last time I had pregnancy hormones cruising though me, it would allow me to still chop 4" off to see what shorter layers feels like without sacrificing another 8 months to it. I love my layers and will likely always have some. I had to add the likely because I do like to experiment.

I am migraine prone too, but so far my hair as not effected it. Things can change though, and I will just go with it. My first goal when I got here was TBL, so I hope that will be an easy length for me in the long run in both caring for it, leaving it down, and no migraines! This is where I probably will cut back to after whatever length I get to grow to.


Yeah back when I wore pants (once or twice a year; I've not worn them daily since I was quite young) I needed 35" or 36" inseams. A lot of the "longs" were only 34". My ankle length skirts are 40-41", my floor length ones are around maybe 43"? Yep, long legs! :lol:

Long legs for sure! 34/35" worked for me. I think. It has been awhile since I bought pants as well. I am a maxi skirt lover too!

[LauraLongLocks]

All these measurements are in centimeters.

BSL - 66
WL - 77
Hip - 82
BCL - 93
TBL - 103
CL - 113
FTL - 122
Knee - 150

Last time I checked I was at 86 cm.

Edited with measurements converted to inches (and rounded):

BSL 26"
WL 30"
Hip 32"
BCL 37"
TBL 41"
CL 44"
FTL 48"
Knee 59"

Also, my height, as I stated a few posts down... 5'4.5" or 163.8 cm.

[Rushli]

How tall are you LLL?

[FallingDarkness]

Oh wow, you must have really long legs rags!
BCL on me is 35'' too, but I am 5'2 (nearly 5'3!).

:couch:

and I thought my legs were long *for my height* ...

TWINSIES!
Glad to see other shorties join me on this thread :P

[LauraLongLocks]

How tall are you LLL?

163.8 cm, or 5'4.5"

[fiðrildi]

I'm a shortie as well (5'1), and BCL is at 36 inches on me.

[Squiggy]

Well, just for fun I grabbed a tape measure to get some new measurements. In the past I only measured down to hip, because hey, I was at APL when i took those, and hip was far enough away to worry about! My goal length is around BCL or TBL, but I measured classic and FTL too, just for kicks...or maybe for inspiration! All lengths are in inches.

BSL 28
Waist 30
Hip 31.5
BCL 37.5
TBL 39
Classic 42
FTL 48 or so (that's really hard to measure on yourself!)

For the record, I am 5'7". I'm finding it really fun to see everyone's measurements relative to their height - our bodies come in all shapes and sizes!

But based on those measurements I only have about 5.5 - 7 inches to go before I hit my goal! I'm at 32" right now, so maybe I'll reach it by the end of the year!

[missblueeyes]

Just did the same although I'm sure they're not 100% accurate!
Waist: 70cm / 27.5in
Hip: 80cm / 31in
BCL: 87cm / 34.5in
TBL: 94cm / 37in
Classic: 100cm / 39in

I'm 158cm / 5"2 :)
This showed me that I have about 10 inches to go until I reach my goal. Not too bad!

[Nordlilja]

I measured, and classic is 113 cm for me, I forgot to measure for TB unfortunatley. I am 176 cm, so rather tall. My SIL is 152 cm, and I have always wondererd how my hair would look if magically transfered to her head.

[Ambrielle]

Yeah back when I wore pants (once or twice a year; I've not worn them daily since I was quite young) I needed 35" or 36" inseams. A lot of the "longs" were only 34". My ankle length skirts are 40-41", my floor length ones are around maybe 43"? Yep, long legs! :lol:

you are blessed with beautiful long legs rags. I used to do modeling work in my younger days and the ladies as yourself with long legs and shorter torsos were always their favorites for their designer clothes and such :) At basically 5'10 i don't have a long skirt that is anything shorter than 41 inches, if buying online i always go for 42 just in case hahaha :D

[rags]

you are blessed with beautiful long legs rags. I used to do modeling work in my younger days and the ladies as yourself with long legs and shorter torsos were always their favorites for their designer clothes and such :) At basically 5'10 i don't have a long skirt that is anything shorter than 41 inches, if buying online i always go for 42 just in case hahaha :D

De-railing the derail :p - where do you find yours? I only have those lucky finds where they are long enough. Day to day I'm usually in my long denim ones, which I order online, but others are hard to find!

And wow, I can't imagine anyone wanting my body type! Dresses are a horror to fit. Waist 11 inches smaller than hips, short torso. smaller chest (comparatively). Bah. Clothes shopping is a nightmare.

[Laisik]

I just measured and TBL is 102 cm or just a little over 40 inches for me. I am 164 cm / 5' 4.6". Based on those measurements I might reach TBL in two years.

And in other news, I had a haircut a few weeks ago. I'm back to WSL now, but my ends feel so much softer and healthier and I lost a lot of pre-LHC damage. :)

http://i58.tinypic.com/29oj3mx.jpg

[Ambrielle]

I dont plan on staying at FTL for too long. Currently with having young kids, I keep my hair up 98% of the time. I figure this is the perfect time to see if I can get that long. If I dont cut anything and grown average length, I can be at FTL in less than 3 years and since we still plan on having at least 1 more kid, I could probably even try going to knee before my kids get to the point where I feel like wearing my hair down more. Plus if if my hair grows like last time I had pregnancy hormones cruising though me, it would allow me to still chop 4" off to see what shorter layers feels like without sacrificing another 8 months to it. I love my layers and will likely always have some. I had to add the likely because I do like to experiment.

I am migraine prone too, but so far my hair as not effected it. Things can change though, and I will just go with it. My first goal when I got here was TBL, so I hope that will be an easy length for me in the long run in both caring for it, leaving it down, and no migraines! This is where I probably will cut back to after whatever length I get to grow to.



Long legs for sure! 34/35" worked for me. I think. It has been awhile since I bought pants as well. I am a maxi skirt lover too!

i'm excited to witness your journey to FT Rushli but i do understand how you feel about it :) I am the type of person who needs to be enjoying everything i invest my energy into, it's one of my main principles in life and that includes my hair. I am not sure i could deal with super long lengths (mid thigh plus) because i like to wear my hair down at least once or twice a week so it wouldn't work well for me. i love pampering my hair etc but if it became more of a chore/burden than a pleasure i would cut it back to a shorter length without much hesitation.
An acquaintance of mine who was pregnant last year said her hair grew like a weed at the time and she wasn't even taking the natal supplements :D i hope yours does too so you can reach your goal length quicker :cheese:

[Ambrielle]

De-railing the derail :p - where do you find yours? I only have those lucky finds where they are long enough. Day to day I'm usually in my long denim ones, which I order online, but others are hard to find!

And wow, I can't imagine anyone wanting my body type! Dresses are a horror to fit. Waist 11 inches smaller than hips, short torso. smaller chest (comparatively). Bah. Clothes shopping is a nightmare.

i shop most of mine online (found a couple on ebay), i also have an acquaintance who can make them to measure for a good price, very handy :D I don't know what it's like where you are but many of our high street/mainstream shops here sell clothes in short/average/tall sizes so you basically can chose what fits you best, i think it's great they take height and every size into consideration, shows you times have changed for the better! I also have similar issues with waist/hips and it's very hard to find jeans that fit my waist and hips properly, if they fit the waist they are too small on my hips and vice versa. My waist is very narrow compared to my hips. I usually end up with baggy jeans on my waist that fit my hips properly and i hate wearing belts hahaha

[Ambrielle]

I measured, and classic is 113 cm for me, I forgot to measure for TB unfortunatley. I am 176 cm, so rather tall. My SIL is 152 cm, and I have always wondererd how my hair would look if magically transfered to her head.

we're about the same height and i have had similar thoughts before :)

[Ambrielle]

All these measurements are in centimeters.

BSL - 66
WL - 77
Hip - 82
BCL - 93
TBL - 103
CL - 113
FTL - 122
Knee - 150

Last time I checked I was at 86 cm.

Edited with measurements converted to inches (and rounded):

BSL 26"
WL 30"
Hip 32"
BCL 37"
TBL 41"
CL 44"
FTL 48"
Knee 59"

Also, my height, as I stated a few posts down... 5'4.5" or 163.8 cm.

do you have a long torso LLL? our tailbone and classical lengths are very close :)

[Ambrielle]

I just measured and TBL is 102 cm or just a little over 40 inches for me. I am 164 cm / 5' 4.6". Based on those measurements I might reach TBL in two years.

And in other news, I had a haircut a few weeks ago. I'm back to WSL now, but my ends feel so much softer and healthier and I lost a lot of pre-LHC damage. :)

http://i58.tinypic.com/29oj3mx.jpg

gorgeous hair Laisik! :flower:

[Selkie-]

I just measured and TBL is 102 cm or just a little over 40 inches for me. I am 164 cm / 5' 4.6". Based on those measurements I might reach TBL in two years.

And in other news, I had a haircut a few weeks ago. I'm back to WSL now, but my ends feel so much softer and healthier and I lost a lot of pre-LHC damage. :)

http://i58.tinypic.com/29oj3mx.jpg

I just adore your hair Laisik! Simply perfection. :inlove:

[Johannah]

I just measured and TBL is 102 cm or just a little over 40 inches for me. I am 164 cm / 5' 4.6". Based on those measurements I might reach TBL in two years.

And in other news, I had a haircut a few weeks ago. I'm back to WSL now, but my ends feel so much softer and healthier and I lost a lot of pre-LHC damage. :)

http://i58.tinypic.com/29oj3mx.jpg

Oh my................. Your hair is stunning!

[Squiggy]

Beautiful hair, Laisik!

[LauraLongLocks]

do you have a long torso LLL? our tailbone and classical lengths are very close :)

I never thought I did before coming to LHC but I guess I do. I think I have an ample pelvis. That's a nice way of saying I have a longish backside. It isn't particularly big or extra cushioned. Just a long distance between backside markers.

[JadedByEntropy]

I never thought I did before coming to LHC but I guess I do. I think I have an ample pelvis. That's a nice way of saying I have a longish backside. It isn't particularly big or extra cushioned. Just a long distance between backside markers.

You have such a refined way of discussing butt shapes. If i described mine as well as this, i think i might like it. haha :toast:

[Rushli]

LLL, thanks for adding the inches. I was mobile when i saw it and was not about to start googling it. I finally pulled my computer out and found you saved me time :)


I'm finding it really fun to see everyone's measurements relative to their height - our bodies come in all shapes and sizes!
^dido

Ambrielle, great principle! I often wonder if I would be able to keep that mind set if I was growing out from really short locks, but thankfully I dont have to find out. I always referred to my pregnant growth as growing like a weed too, I only know 2 months of postpartum growth measurements, so it would be awesome to find out how past a ‘weed’ really grows this time.

I agree with JadedByEntropy, great way to talk about the back side, LLL!

ETA: Post 1000!!!!

[Ambrielle]

You have such a refined way of discussing butt shapes. If i described mine as well as this, i think i might like it. haha :toast:

i was thinking the same :D

[Ambrielle]

this is a recent photo of my hair, sorry for the bad quality.
when my waves are brushed out it feels like i am very close to bcl (an inch or less) but in reality and with my natural shrinkage i am still 3 inches away give or take. My ends feel dry lately no matter what i do with them, i am planning on trimming in March ( last trim was in November). I was going to go for 0,5 but it might not make much difference unless i take a whole inch? Thinking i won't make it to tailbone this year with all the trims and shrinkage, i am only claiming unstretched. oh well :(

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15402&d=1422055333

[wilderwein]

this is a recent photo of my hair, sorry for the bad quality.
when my waves are brushed out it feels like i am very close to bcl (an inch or less) but in reality and with my natural shrinkage i am still 3 inches away give or take. My ends feel dry lately no matter what i do with them, i am planning on trimming in March ( last trim was in November). I was going to go for 0,5 but it might not make much difference unless i take a whole inch? Thinking i won't make it to tailbone this year with all the trims and shrinkage, i am only claiming unstretched. oh well :(

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15402&d=1422055333

Stunniiiiiiiiiiiing! *_* And it actually looks to me as clear BCL if not longer

[minaa]

Ambrielle, your hair is gorgeous! *_* So shiny and luxurious looking!

[lapushka]

Stunniiiiiiiiiiiing! *_* And it actually looks to me as clear BCL if not longer

Yes, it seems to be in the BC region. :D

[Ambrielle]

thanks for the kind words and encouragement lapushka, minaa and wilderwein :flower: it is very close to bcl when it's been brushed and on days 3-4 (after being kept in a bun most of the time) but when i wash it, apply products and then leave it alone it shrinks back up to solid hip -_- it seems the healthier my hair is the more shrinkage i am getting from my waves but at the same time they also seem to be stretching with the weight if that makes sense. i don't understand my bipolar hair anymore :laugh:

[lapushka]

thanks for the kind words and encouragement lapushka, minaa and wilderwein :flower: it is very close to bcl when it's been brushed and on days 3-4 (after being kept in a bun most of the time) but when i wash it, apply products and then leave it alone it shrinks back up to solid hip -_- it seems the healthier my hair is the more shrinkage i am getting from my waves but at the same time they also seem to be stretching with the weight if that makes sense. i don't understand my bipolar hair anymore :laugh:

It all comes down to this... do you want to measure it wet (stretched) or not? ;)

[minaa]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8643/16181588979_df8ef168b3_c.jpg

Growth is back on track, as my longest locks of hair are a little past waist now! I took this pic for length check in, kitties, and also to see the difference between cones vs. no cones (my most recent conditioner that I fell in love with is coney... and I am not yet ready to call it that my hair loves cones).

[Achlys]

Your hair looks very healthy and beautiful, minaa. I love the detail of your hand petting your kitty's tail. :)

[Nevb1973]

I am 5"2 and at waist now 30", to my goal TBL is 36". So it should take me about a year for goal then trim maintain and thicken ends. Maybe grow out dye I'm gettings grays realllllly want to dye, but want to see how it grows out, and don't want, so will see how I hold out.

[LauraLongLocks]

You have such a refined way of discussing butt shapes. If i described mine as well as this, i think i might like it. haha :toast: I think my rear end is just fine... does the job of giving me a place to sit, haha! So why be down on it? It's the only butt I'll ever have!


LLL, thanks for adding the inches. I was mobile when i saw it and was not about to start googling it. I finally pulled my computer out and found you saved me time :)


I agree with JadedByEntropy, great way to talk about the back side, LLL!

ETA: Post 1000!!!!


i was thinking the same :D

Hey, we got to love our hind ends... Our butts possess more muscle than any other place in our bodies, and do more work than we give them credit for. I love my hip/pelvis structure. It has brought 12 awesome kids into this world. It can't be all that bad!

I do feel that it will literally be forever before I make another milestone though, even if I do like my butt.

[Laisik]

Thanks, Ambrielle, Selkie-, Johannah and Squiggy! :)


thanks for the kind words and encouragement lapushka, minaa and wilderwein :flower: it is very close to bcl when it's been brushed and on days 3-4 (after being kept in a bun most of the time) but when i wash it, apply products and then leave it alone it shrinks back up to solid hip -_- it seems the healthier my hair is the more shrinkage i am getting from my waves but at the same time they also seem to be stretching with the weight if that makes sense. i don't understand my bipolar hair anymore :laugh:

Same here. It's not really noticeable on my last picture, as I used a hair dryer instead of my usual air drying, but I have a feeling the longer my hair gets, the more it shrinks from my waves. Your shrinkage seems much greater than mine, though :)

minaa, your hair looks so healthy here. Do you trim often? :)

[Ambrielle]

I think my rear end is just fine... does the job of giving me a place to sit, haha! So why be down on it? It's the only butt I'll ever have!





Hey, we got to love our hind ends... Our butts possess more muscle than any other place in our bodies, and do more work than we give them credit for. I love my hip/pelvis structure. It has brought 12 awesome kids into this world. It can't be all that bad!

I do feel that it will literally be forever before I make another milestone though, even if I do like my butt.

you're funny LLL,i needed to hear this today, it has lightened up my mood (hospital appointment side effect + frustrated with doctors) so thank you. yep, i agree we gotta embrace our butts, they are perfect as they are in all shapes and sizes :D

[Ambrielle]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8643/16181588979_df8ef168b3_c.jpg

Growth is back on track, as my longest locks of hair are a little past waist now! I took this pic for length check in, kitties, and also to see the difference between cones vs. no cones (my most recent conditioner that I fell in love with is coney... and I am not yet ready to call it that my hair loves cones).

gorgeous head of hair minaa! i love how thick your ends are and your kittie is adorable of course :) i like observing their faces, they are so expressive and unique <3

[Rushli]

Minaa, lovely hair! (as always!)


Hey, we got to love our hind ends... Our butts possess more muscle than any other place in our bodies, and do more work than we give them credit for. I love my hip/pelvis structure. It has brought 12 awesome kids into this world. It can't be all that bad!

I do feel that it will literally be forever before I make another milestone though, even if I do like my butt.

I like my butt too. hehe. My pelvis structure, not so much. Mine is heart shaped like man's so I had 3 c/s. :taz:

[Wildcat Diva]

I like my butt too. There is a lotta junk in that trunk.

[spirals]

OK, I did a length pic and the tip of my V is below waist, about an inch, I think. (I don't measure these things; just estimating visually). If I can't genetically get to tailbone, I'd at least like to get to BCL. So, I want to join the thread officially.

Oh, and in the picture I noticed my butt is smaller now that I lost those 4 inches off my hips. I have no idea what shape it is, though, and I don't love it or hate it. It's just...there.

[Crumpet]

hahaha <3 well i don't mind being tall but if i could have chosen a height for myself it would hav been 5'7, i don't know why but i have always wanted to be 5'7 :shrug:

I'll trade! I always wanted to be 5'10! I also have longer legs than torso, which I guess I'm grateful for in terms of hair growth.

[Crumpet]

Gorgeous hair Minaa. I love the golden-reddish tone to it (if the color is accurate). You also have amazing smoothness and hemline!

I think I'm terrible at calling body markers...I think I may be back at waist again after my surprise chop at the George Michael/Madora salon four weeks ago. Its always hard to tell what's going on because of my waves. At least I'm super-close to being done with my layers so I'm content (not happy!) with my hemline for the first time since the haircut of doom nearly two years ago.

[minaa]

Thanks everyone for your kind words. Have some cheese ^^ :cheese:

Laisik, I usually trim twice a year, but I had to get a trim earlier this month to get rid of some damaged ends. I might start doing microtrims, but I want to get better scissors first (my S&D scissors have only ever cut hair, but were never very well cared for).

Crumpet, the color is fairly accurate, but there is hair color in there somewhere. In order to prep for a really red color, my stylist put in a redder tone (but still the same color level) as my hair. ... But that was well over a year ago! It *should* be fairly grown out now. :shrug: It's more noticeable when I put up my buns.

[LongCurlyTress]

Minaa! Your hair is so beautiful and healthy and perfect! Love it! :thud:

[Ambrielle]

OK, I did a length pic and the tip of my V is below waist, about an inch, I think. (I don't measure these things; just estimating visually). If I can't genetically get to tailbone, I'd at least like to get to BCL. So, I want to join the thread officially.

Oh, and in the picture I noticed my butt is smaller now that I lost those 4 inches off my hips. I have no idea what shape it is, though, and I don't love it or hate it. It's just...there.

welcome spirals and congrats on reaching past waist :waving:

and now i suddenly have the urge to google up butt shapes to find out what shape mine is :rollin: v, square, round, heart, inverted v okay there is plenty of choice going on. I am pretty sure i am a heart or round.

[Ambrielle]

I'll trade! I always wanted to be 5'10! I also have longer legs than torso, which I guess I'm grateful for in terms of hair growth.

wouldn't it be a perfect world if we could just trade :D oh man, the grass is always greener on the other side...

[LauraLongLocks]

Yay for the butt-lovers! LOL!

[Audhumla]

My waist to TB progress (September 2013 - January 2015) I think I'm nearly there guys *eep*
Excuse the flyaways in the recent photo, I had just let my hair down.
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/91/01/57/910157e7ebe7d9db523e125942efde11.jpg

[Squiggy]

Lovely hair, minaa and Audhumla!

Welcome, Spirals!

All the butt-love on the board lately has me laughing!

[Johannah]

Just wanted to share.

http://i62.tinypic.com/2a8goxd.jpg

[Wildcat Diva]

Johanna, how pretty! I love how healthy your hair looks. The color is beautiful too!

[Selkie-]

Just wanted to share.

http://i62.tinypic.com/2a8goxd.jpg

Soooo pretty! I just love your waves - your hair looks like fairy-tale princess hair! :cloud9:

[Arete]

Looks like my hair magically shortened to waist length this morning. :pinktongue:
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x385/TheJazzPony/10858620_624993574313649_7965819794385306157_n_zps fa458e43.jpg

[Crumpet]

Great progress Audhumia!

[spirals]

I have to admit that only the point of my V is past waist. I have a pretty deep V. So I am sort-of waist, I guess.

[Marika]

I haven't posted anything in this thread for a while but I took a February photo a little bit early :) I think microtrimming has worked very well for me. Ends are still quite thin but overall my hair looks a lot thicker than 6 months ago. (I had to add some brightness to the pic because I didn't want to use flash because it makes my hair look a lot redder than it really is).

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15676&d=1422512182

[Johannah]

Johanna, how pretty! I love how healthy your hair looks. The color is beautiful too!


Soooo pretty! I just love your waves - your hair looks like fairy-tale princess hair! :cloud9:

Thank you! :flower:

[schnibbles]

Marika, your color is gorgeous (flash or not!)

Here's an updated length shot from me. Nothing's really going on with my hair right now... my growth slows down a little in the winter, and I can kind of tell it's been hibernating. I'm not really happy with my ends here. I micro-dust monthly but it looks like I need to start getting a little more aggressive. I think they look flippy because they've been in a bun for like 3 days straight though. Meh.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/Buttercup_9/1_28__15_zpsdxpuav7l.jpg

[Ambrielle]

Marika, your color is gorgeous (flash or not!)

Here's an updated length shot from me. Nothing's really going on with my hair right now... my growth slows down a little in the winter, and I can kind of tell it's been hibernating. I'm not really happy with my ends here. I micro-dust monthly but it looks like I need to start getting a little more aggressive. I think they look flippy because they've been in a bun for like 3 days straight though. Meh.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/Buttercup_9/1_28__15_zpsdxpuav7l.jpg

stunning hair shnibbles, i love the depth of your colour! i personally think your ends look good :flower:

( and i'm left wondering how cold you were standing out there in the snow :bluebiggr)

[Selkie-]

Schnibbles - as I said in my visitor message - your hair is just STUNNING! Love it. And it really has grown A LOT!

I know you say you aren't happy with your ends but honestly they look gorgeous to me. I like their sassy flip-up as well. ;)

[DreamSheep]

Love your hair schnibbles - I would change nothing about it!! :) Simply gorgeous, and lovely backdrop!

[Rushli]

Boo. My phone lost my message. I was just writing to tell you all what great length shots you all have!

[JadedByEntropy]

Looks like my hair magically shortened to waist length this morning. :pinktongue:
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x385/TheJazzPony/10858620_624993574313649_7965819794385306157_n_zps fa458e43.jpg

what is that bun?

[Arete]

what is that bun?
I just twisted it like the start of a cinnabun and put the flexi in it. Don't think it has a name

[Komao]

[QUOTE=schnibbles;2930117]Marika, your color is gorgeous (flash or not!)

Here's an updated length shot from me. Nothing's really going on with my hair right now... my growth slows down a little in the winter, and I can kind of tell it's been hibernating. I'm not really happy with my ends here. I micro-dust monthly but it looks like I need to start getting a little more aggressive. I think they look flippy because they've been in a bun for like 3 days straight though. Meh.

schnibbles, beautiful hair!


[QUOTE=Audhumla;2929165]My waist to TB progress (September 2013 - January 2015) I think I'm nearly there guys *eep*
Excuse the flyaways in the recent photo, I had just let my hair down.

Audhumia, real nice hair growth! :)

[schnibbles]

stunning hair shnibbles, i love the depth of your colour! i personally think your ends look good :flower:

( and i'm left wondering how cold you were standing out there in the snow :bluebiggr)
Thanks, Ambrielle, I'm not gonna lie, it was cold... probably like 10 degrees out :rolling: I'm a true northerner though, so, thick blood I guess.


Schnibbles - as I said in my visitor message - your hair is just STUNNING! Love it. And it really has grown A LOT!

I know you say you aren't happy with your ends but honestly they look gorgeous to me. I like their sassy flip-up as well. ;)
Thank you Selkie! My ends are bringin' the sass :rolleyes: If they don't start behaving, they might get cut off. (I mean, not a lot, of course) I did want to reach tailbone and maintain... which is still the plan.. nothing drastic.


Love your hair schnibbles - I would change nothing about it!! :) Simply gorgeous, and lovely backdrop!
Thank ya, DreamSheep :heart:

@ Komao thanks! :D

[Johannah]

Marika, your color is gorgeous (flash or not!)

Here's an updated length shot from me. Nothing's really going on with my hair right now... my growth slows down a little in the winter, and I can kind of tell it's been hibernating. I'm not really happy with my ends here. I micro-dust monthly but it looks like I need to start getting a little more aggressive. I think they look flippy because they've been in a bun for like 3 days straight though. Meh.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/Buttercup_9/1_28__15_zpsdxpuav7l.jpg

Your hair looks so healthy and shiny! Wow!

[LauraLongLocks]

Schnibbles, your hair is beautiful!

[Hootenanny]

So many beautiful pics in this thread! :thud: I can't believe I am finally able to say this, but I have made it to waist and will be joining this thread! I'll post some evidence pics sometime this week! I'm so excited!!! Onward and downward (and for my hair, outward! :lol: ).

[Katlette]

Schnibbles, really good looking photo with your dark hair and that snow! It doesn't look to me like your ends need any micro-dusting at all, but, if you must be a perfectionist... ;)


So many beautiful pics in this thread! :thud: I can't believe I am finally able to say this, but I have made it to waist and will be joining this thread! I'll post some evidence pics sometime this week! I'm so excited!!! Onward and downward (and for my hair, outward! :lol: ).

Congratulations, and welcome! :blossom:

[caromarpie]

Here a update. So strech I am there youppi. Here 2 pictures strech vs non strech.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15707&d=1422761098
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15706&d=1422760653

[Rushli]

looks great, caromarpie!

I look forward to your pictures, Hootenanny. :)

[Hootenanny]

Thank you so much, Katlette and Rushli! I'm so excited! And gorgeous pics, caromarpie!

[Selkie-]

So many beautiful pics in this thread! :thud: I can't believe I am finally able to say this, but I have made it to waist and will be joining this thread! I'll post some evidence pics sometime this week! I'm so excited!!! Onward and downward (and for my hair, outward! :lol: ).

Congratulations! Looking forward to pictures. :D

[Nique1202]

I took a length pic a couple of weeks ago but only just sat down to sort through all my pics, redo my signature, and everything. It seems silly, but I couldn't help but be struck by how much two one-inch trims thickened up my hemline.

October:
http://i58.tinypic.com/sgqq03.jpg

January:
http://i57.tinypic.com/23wjjfl.jpg

I mean, I could have just drawn a line two inches from the bottom, but it seems more "real" seeing the pictures, I guess. If it weren't for braid shred, I'd consider going back to trimming an inch twice a year. Since I still can't get my shortest layers into braids at all though... Nah, I'm too curious what it's like to have a blunt hemline now that I've tasted a little bit of what it's like to have really long hair.

Also, looking through all my length pics (sporadic as they are from last year, oops!) made me realize that my hair has a really bad habit of shrinking more on the right side. The left side always looks at least 1-2 inches longer. Hopefully it'll be less obvious once my layers are grown out but it's making me really self-conscious about the idea of wearing my hair down. Darn waves, making it look like my hair was cut by a total novice. (Well, it was, I did it, but that's not why it looks that way!)

[Ambrielle]

your hemline looks great Nique1202, so how much have you been trimming on average? I too am growing out layers and would prefer a blunter hemline on me, i don't like the bits sticking out in my braid ( i have 4 different lengths ugh), not as noticeable when i do a lose braid but tighter braids show it well. i have scheduled trims for every 3-4 months, anything from 0,5 to an inch each time depending on how my hair feels like.

[schnibbles]

Your hair looks so healthy and shiny! Wow!
Thank you, Johannah! It was very sunny, so that probably has something to do with it :p


Schnibbles, your hair is beautiful!
Thanks Laura! :D


Schnibbles, really good looking photo with your dark hair and that snow! It doesn't look to me like your ends need any micro-dusting at all, but, if you must be a perfectionist... ;)

I must.. Can't help it lol. :crazyq: I feel like I always have lots and lots of room for improvement.

Welcome to hootenanny!
Great growth from caromar pie and Nique!
(Sorry, I'm posting from my phone and I can't seem to quote anyone else. But looking good, everyone!)

[TrapperCreekD]

Looking good, everyone! :cheer:

Here's my hair after taking another inch off a couple days ago. Much happier with my work-in-progress hemline! :cheese: Looks like the thickness s l o w l y traveling down.

http://i.imgur.com/ZopOhXM.png

[Nique1202]

your hemline looks great Nique1202, so how much have you been trimming on average? I too am growing out layers and would prefer a blunter hemline on me, i don't like the bits sticking out in my braid ( i have 4 different lengths ugh), not as noticeable when i do a lose braid but tighter braids show it well. i have scheduled trims for every 3-4 months, anything from 0,5 to an inch each time depending on how my hair feels like.

Right now, I'm trimming all my growth (1 inch every 6 weeks at the bottom) until I'm happy with my hemline. That could be 2-3 more trims, or it might not be until all my layers are grown out in another 14-16 months, but probably closer to the latter. Once I'm happy with whatever shape my hemline ends up, I plan to stop trimming altogether and just S&D indefinitely, unless my ends thin out to the point that I'm unhappy with them again. I'm gonna be so impatient after sitting at waist-hip for so long, I'll probably want to keep all my growth, and S&D won't be a hassle when all my hair is one length.

[badslipper1981]

this is my picture of today,

past waist, heading to hip!



http://s15.postimg.org/ixn34iv1z/DSCN3953.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/ixn34iv1z/)

[Rushli]

Right now, I'm trimming all my growth (1 inch every 6 weeks at the bottom) until I'm happy with my hemline. That could be 2-3 more trims, or it might not be until all my layers are grown out in another 14-16 months, but probably closer to the latter. Once I'm happy with whatever shape my hemline ends up, I plan to stop trimming altogether and just S&D indefinitely, unless my ends thin out to the point that I'm unhappy with them again. I'm gonna be so impatient after sitting at waist-hip for so long, I'll probably want to keep all my growth, and S&D won't be a hassle when all my hair is one length.

Does your hair grow really fast? I grow 1/2" a month (though had a random spurt this past christmas) and 1" every 6 weeks would shorten me up quite a bit.

I like my layers, though do want to try shorter amounts of them eventually. My latest plans bounce between growing to CL then chop 4" and grow to FTL and just waiting until I hit FT to cut 4" off. It will really depend on if my hair is looking alright, like I am meant to have layers, not some weird/odd growth that does not hang well. Either way, I dont think I could ever really trim to maintain length. I am way too lazy... I like hair cuts being every 6 months or so :)

TrapperCreekD, as usual, your hair looks fantastic!
badslipper, very lovely. I really like your color!

[LauraLongLocks]

Looking good, everyone! :cheer:

Here's my hair after taking another inch off a couple days ago. Much happier with my work-in-progress hemline! :cheese: Looks like the thickness s l o w l y traveling down.

http://i.imgur.com/ZopOhXM.png


this is my picture of today,

past waist, heading to hip!



http://s15.postimg.org/ixn34iv1z/DSCN3953.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/ixn34iv1z/)

Beautiful, ladies!

I cut my hair yesterday. shudder: I measured before and after and I ended up only taking off a centimeter. I went from 87 cm to 86 cm. I was going to wait until my next scheduled trim/photo day on February 28th, but I made the mistake of checking my ends when my mom came to visit and asked me to cut her hair. I cut hers as she asked, then we checked mine, and Mom pointed out that I had a lot of different lengths. It gnawed on me for a day, and so the next day I trimmed off a centimeter. I'm happier with it since now my hem is more even, but a bit disappointed in myself for not having patience to wait another month. I haven't had a trim of more than a centimeter at any one time for over two years now, and I am really missing the feeling of fresh ends.

My last (5mm) trim was October 1st, and on November 1st I cut off the racers and didn't cut into my hem at all. So, I went 4 months if you don't count my heading back my racers on November 1st. I hope I can make it to June 1st, which is another 4 months. I am getting eager for reaching a length where I want to maintain a while, because I really want fresh, thick-as-can-be ends. I miss that.

I would share pictures, but my computer isn't recognizing when I insert my SD card from my camera. I'm going to try to upload my photos next week from a computer at school.

[Five of Five]

Looking thick and healthy! You're right that it's such a dramatic difference for only a few months - from full-on layers to almost all the same length! I'm sure it will be no time at all before that last cheeky little bit will fit in the braid :D


I took a length pic a couple of weeks ago but only just sat down to sort through all my pics, redo my signature, and everything. It seems silly, but I couldn't help but be struck by how much two one-inch trims thickened up my hemline.

October:
http://i58.tinypic.com/sgqq03.jpg

January:
http://i57.tinypic.com/23wjjfl.jpg



Amazing curls! :thudpile: I would love to have that naturally!


Looking good, everyone! :cheer:

Here's my hair after taking another inch off a couple days ago. Much happier with my work-in-progress hemline! :cheese: Looks like the thickness s l o w l y traveling down.

http://i.imgur.com/ZopOhXM.png


Hmm, looks to me like you might already be at hip? Whatever the case is, it looks gorgeous! I love the subtle colour gradient you have.


this is my picture of today,

past waist, heading to hip!

http://s15.postimg.org/ixn34iv1z/DSCN3953.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/ixn34iv1z/)

[spirals]

Looking good, everyone! :cheer:

Here's my hair after taking another inch off a couple days ago. Much happier with my work-in-progress hemline! :cheese: Looks like the thickness s l o w l y traveling down.

http://i.imgur.com/ZopOhXM.pngI just wish mine were that long.

[Nique1202]

Does your hair grow really fast? I grow 1/2" a month (though had a random spurt this past christmas) and 1" every 6 weeks would shorten me up quite a bit.

I like my layers, though do want to try shorter amounts of them eventually.

My hair grows about 3/4 inch every month, you'd get the same effect if you cut 1 inch every 2 months. But, if you like your layers, then that's the difference: I don't like mine anymore. I liked them until I got to waist and then I was long enough for braids and buns, but the layers weren't. Your hair should be what makes you happy, and if that's layers, then that's what your hair should do!

My layers are also at literally every length from hip to chin-nearly-shoulder now. I cut them using a ponytail above my head, which gives layers based on how far away from the ponytail the hair is on your scalp. So, my layers are pretty evenly distributed, only millimeter differences from one hair to the next, but with shorter ones to the front and longer ones to the back. So, anything I do with my hair, from buns to braids, has ends sticking out all over the place right now, and it bothers me. If I hadn't been extremely silly last summer, I'd only have apl-to-hip layers and I'd probably be a lot happier, but here we are, and here in this thread I'll stay for another two years or so, as long as I have the patience.

[Ambrielle]

Right now, I'm trimming all my growth (1 inch every 6 weeks at the bottom) until I'm happy with my hemline. That could be 2-3 more trims, or it might not be until all my layers are grown out in another 14-16 months, but probably closer to the latter. Once I'm happy with whatever shape my hemline ends up, I plan to stop trimming altogether and just S&D indefinitely, unless my ends thin out to the point that I'm unhappy with them again. I'm gonna be so impatient after sitting at waist-hip for so long, I'll probably want to keep all my growth, and S&D won't be a hassle when all my hair is one length.

i understand, it's important to be happy with our hair and hemline, there isn't much point in length if we can't enjoy our hair. It has crossed my mind lately to chop mine all the way back to mid back/just above waist which is where the longest layers are hanging above my hemline. It would make such a huge difference tapper wise but i am 5'10 which means it would take me a long time to grow back to where i am now ( less than an inch away from BCL stretched). I need patience to keep on trimming slowly this year, i probably won't gain much length but at least i will gain a hemline i enjoy more and get rid of some of these layers :)

[Ambrielle]

Beautiful, ladies!

I cut my hair yesterday. shudder: I measured before and after and I ended up only taking off a centimeter. I went from 87 cm to 86 cm. I was going to wait until my next scheduled trim/photo day on February 28th, but I made the mistake of checking my ends when my mom came to visit and asked me to cut her hair. I cut hers as she asked, then we checked mine, and Mom pointed out that I had a lot of different lengths. It gnawed on me for a day, and so the next day I trimmed off a centimeter. I'm happier with it since now my hem is more even, but a bit disappointed in myself for not having patience to wait another month. I haven't had a trim of more than a centimeter at any one time for over two years now, and I am really missing the feeling of fresh ends.

My last (5mm) trim was October 1st, and on November 1st I cut off the racers and didn't cut into my hem at all. So, I went 4 months if you don't count my heading back my racers on November 1st. I hope I can make it to June 1st, which is another 4 months. I am getting eager for reaching a length where I want to maintain a while, because I really want fresh, thick-as-can-be ends. I miss that.

I would share pictures, but my computer isn't recognizing when I insert my SD card from my camera. I'm going to try to upload my photos next week from a computer at school.

Laura, i can relate so well right now because i *almost* did the same thing last night to mine except i would have taken 4 inches off :lipssealed:. I keep contemplating choping it back to waist to get rid of my longest layers at least but it feels like such a waste at the same time and unnecessary. At least you feel better about your ends now, right? Focus on that and keep growing <3

[Rushli]

My hair grows about 3/4 inch every month, you'd get the same effect if you cut 1 inch every 2 months. But, if you like your layers, then that's the difference: I don't like mine anymore. I liked them until I got to waist and then I was long enough for braids and buns, but the layers weren't. Your hair should be what makes you happy, and if that's layers, then that's what your hair should do!

My layers are also at literally every length from hip to chin-nearly-shoulder now. I cut them using a ponytail above my head, which gives layers based on how far away from the ponytail the hair is on your scalp. So, my layers are pretty evenly distributed, only millimeter differences from one hair to the next, but with shorter ones to the front and longer ones to the back. So, anything I do with my hair, from buns to braids, has ends sticking out all over the place right now, and it bothers me. If I hadn't been extremely silly last summer, I'd only have apl-to-hip layers and I'd probably be a lot happier, but here we are, and here in this thread I'll stay for another two years or so, as long as I have the patience.

I had a couple months of 3/4” growth. It was nice! I agree about doing what makes you happy, so sorry if my question or sharing what I was doing with my hair made you feel like I thought you should do it my way!

[Hootenanny]

So many gorgeous pics here!!! Nique1202, schnibbles, badslipper1981, and TrapperCreekD: each and every one of you is looking amazing! It's wonderful how unique everyone's hair is here!

Well, here are my evidence pics. I can't believe that I've finally made it to waist! It still looks so short to me, even though when I see others at this length (or shorter!) their hair looks so long. Oh well! :lol:

With hand at waist:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15751&d=1422926822

Also with hand at waist:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15752&d=1422926823

No waist marker:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15749&d=1422926481

Thar they are! :D

[LauraLongLocks]

Laura, i can relate so well right now because i *almost* did the same thing last night to mine except i would have taken 4 inches off :lipssealed:. I keep contemplating choping it back to waist to get rid of my longest layers at least but it feels like such a waste at the same time and unnecessary. At least you feel better about your ends now, right? Focus on that and keep growing <3

I'm glad I'm not alone. Thanks for the empathy. Four inches! So much length! It would take me about a year to regrow 4 inches. I would love to be able to take about 2 inches off and have really fresh ends, but I'm going to ignore that thought until my hair gets a little longer. I forgot to take my SD card with me to school today, so no pics yet.

I was so sure I would grow to TBL then maintain a while, but sometimes I think I'll grow to classic before I maintain. Then I think to myself, why not wait to maintain until fingertip? And then I think about how I want fresh, even ends at every length. That requires regular trimming, so I guess I just need to do my quarterly trims of 1 cm each and go with that for now. I can't decide which I want more, length or a thick hem. Sometimes I think the length isn't going to be possible without keeping the hem thick. Maybe thicker ends protect one another more? I don't know if there's anything to that theory, but I do know that I love a thick hem on long, straight hair like mine. Oh what does it matter right now? I am not even BCL yet. I am definitely not at a length where I would like to maintain, so I should just stick to my quarterly 1 cm trims and call it good, right?

Yeah, sorry for all the rambling.

EDIT: I think what I am wanting is a shaped hem. I'm not sure if my self-trimming is giving me what I want. I want a very soft U shape, with a slight undercut so that it tends to naturally curl under at the ends instead of flipping outward. I know that in order to get the hem I want, I will have to visit a salon and be prepared to lose inches of hair and I'm just not ready to part with inches right now because I want length. Self-trimming for a blunt hem (sorry, Feye's u-shape looks way too complicated and I'm afraid of losing too much hair or ending up with too deep a U-shape) will have to do for now until I reach a length where I am ready to maintain, or even lose a few inches. At what length will I feel ready to lose inches of hair??? That sounds absurd! I don't think I'll be ready to lose inches of hair ever again in my life!

[Lizzie_Bennet]

Wow! Everyone's hair looks so great!! Every time I go away from the forums for any length of time, I always find myself amazed again at everyone's beautiful hair!

Well, last time I was here was in early June, I was at 31 inches and my ends were just around hip length. After months of benign neglect, I'm at 35 inches and my ends are just past BCL! The very ends don't look the best, but they seem about the same as they did in June, which is good enough for me right now. It's amazing how much it grows when you just don't pay attention! lol

I'll see if I can get DH to take a picture tomorrow.

[spirals]

https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/v/t1.0-9/10302109_10202329027707242_2271958502377354389_n.j pg?oh=f7fa7ef913f519474939325b9b88a259&oe=55616F0D The tip of my V is at waist, even unstretched. I didn't realize how deep my V is until I took this picture. Sorry about the grainy quality; I forgot to change from the retro filter I had it set to.