Waist | Hip | BCL | Tailbone

[HeartofHaleth]

...and here we have a predicament. Should I call hip or not? Should I just tough it out so it's even more satisfying when I get there? Should I just say it's "hip-ish"??

My thumbs are pressed directly on top of my hipbones. Incidentally, poking my hips like that is quite uncomfortable. :cry: Truly, I paid a terrible price to get these pictures! :boohoo: ;)

http://i.imgur.com/5sj70sY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4hEvE92.jpg

[ThrowNormanAway]

...and here we have a predicament. Should I call hip or not? Should I just tough it out so it's even more satisfying when I get there? Should I just say it's "hip-ish"??

My thumbs are pressed directly on top of my hipbones. Incidentally, poking my hips like that is quite uncomfortable. :cry: Truly, I paid a terrible price to get these pictures! :boohoo: ;)

http://i.imgur.com/5sj70sY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4hEvE92.jpg

I would certainly call that hip, because your hairs can reach to that milestone. Lots of people call milestones stretched as well so that's really not unusual. I do know what you mean though, when I hit a milestone in a similar way as you're doing now, it almost feels like I'm an imposter. Haha. However, I would never think that of others when they call milestones in similar ways! I'd say you're totally fair to call it hip.

[HeartofHaleth]

Then I guess I'm at hip! Yay!!:happydance:

[Groovy Granny]

...and here we have a predicament. Should I call hip or not? Should I just tough it out so it's even more satisfying when I get there? Should I just say it's "hip-ish"??

My thumbs are pressed directly on top of my hipbones. Incidentally, poking my hips like that is quite uncomfortable. :cry: Truly, I paid a terrible price to get these pictures! :boohoo: ;)

I agree that you are at hip too ~ beautiful :thumbsup:

Congrats ~ happy growing :cheer:

[HeartofHaleth]

I agree that you are at hip too ~ beautiful :thumbsup:

Congrats ~ happy growing :cheer:

Thank you! :D

[maborosi]

Gah I can't wait until I hit TBL...Here's a fun picture showing how long my ponytail is now!!

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S61T98FIobU/VtPOth307OI/AAAAAAAAASk/FVP7FT6I9zA/s1600/hawser_1.jpg

(Sorry for the potato-quality picture...)

I can't believe it! It seems like just yesterday I was excited because I could pull my hair into a ponytail at all!

[Winter Fox]

That is one amazing pony tail maborosi! Everytime I see your hair color I'm so in love with it :inlove:

HeartofHaleth: Congrats for reaching hip! You have a beautiful texture! :D

[fiðrildi]

...and here we have a predicament. Should I call hip or not? Should I just tough it out so it's even more satisfying when I get there? Should I just say it's "hip-ish"??

My thumbs are pressed directly on top of my hipbones. Incidentally, poking my hips like that is quite uncomfortable. :cry: Truly, I paid a terrible price to get these pictures! :boohoo: ;)

http://i.imgur.com/5sj70sY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4hEvE92.jpg

You're totally there! Congratulations!! :D

maborosi, that's one long ponytail! I still remember when you were at BSL. Your hair has come a long way :)

[SparrowWings]

Looks like I belong in this thread for a while, even with the braid waves -- hi all!

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21886&d=1457191370

Isn't it great how high PJ pants can go to show the wasitline? :D

Next step, get out the measuring tape and get an updated length!

[MsPharaohMoan]

My pj pants have stripes on them -super proud-

[Sterlyn]

I am joining this thread, as I've finally made it back to waist. I was there in Aug, but had a perm which bounced me back to nearly BSL. I like to count my body markers unstretched and freshly washed, so it took me a while to make it back. Stretched out I am nearly HL.

My hobbit sized stature makes for a short distance between markers. :p One of the few benefits in my mind. I should be flirting with BCL by the end of the year if I don't have to trim too much.

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q667/sterlyn1/Growth%202016/Waist_zpsboboxszb.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/sterlyn1/media/Growth%202016/Waist_zpsboboxszb.jpg.html)

[fiðrildi]

Ooohh, Sterlyn! Your hair is looking stunning!! Glad to see you again :)
Last time your hair was all purple!
Congrats on reaching waist! :hifive:

[bunneh.]

Sterlyn Your hair looks beautiful! Congratz on reaching waist and welcome to this thread! :D

[Pinni]

Welcome Sterlyn. :)Your new hair looks awesome!! I liked the earlier hairstyle too.

[Sterlyn]

Thank you Fiorildi, bunneh and Pinni for the welcome. :o

Fiorildi, the purple was just the start of the color madness. I think the purple/teal/pink may be on my hair longterm at this point. I've done so many applications/layers of dye, it doesn't fade a lot anymore with washing. It's a good thing I really like it. :p

Admittedly I was having a really good hair day when I took that pic. I had slapped a moisturizing/protein treatment on my length while I had my roots slathered with dye "cooking" for hours. Hair seemed to like it a lot.

[eila]

Hi everyone, I think this is the thread where I'm supposed to be.
I'm having fun reading everyone's posts here. (Wow Sterlyn, your color is gorgeous!)

I seem to be somewhere between waist and hip, depending on which part of my hemline I "count", and I'm hoping to get to BCL and maybe even TBL this year. I'd be thrilled to be at BCL with a thick hemline.
Looking forward to getting to know you!

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[MsPharaohMoan]

eila - teased the link out of all the tags: http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/eilapics/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-03-06_01.34.50_zpsdnyrrnr0.jpg.html

Sterlyn - welcome back! :) Always glad to see pics of your unicorn mane

[Pinni]

Welcome eila. To me it looks like you already are at hip. I feel bit jealous (in a good way) because I had to cut back to waist because of damage. Hope I get there by summer.

[WaitingSoLong]

Oh no! What happened at TBL? Were you unhappy with how it felt? I am hovering over TBL so I am interested in why you are saying this. :( Thanks!! ETA I have been kind of thinking the same thing. Originally my goal was classic at 42 inches but now that I am at 36ish inches with TBL at 37 inches, my hair is very thick and tangles horribly, and is very heavy and hard to deal with. ;( I am having trouble thinking about another 6 inches of tangles,conditioner, weight...etc. ;(

I have had hair at fingertip and it just...it's annoying. TBL is aesthetically nice but it is annoying already. Just personal preference: ease of care/detangling, wear-down-ability, etc.

[Zesty]

HeartofHaleth and maborosi, I love your hair. :crush:

I know I just got here and posted a pic fairly recently, but... I decided to take a picture on wash day with barely dry hair (which I never do), just to see what it looks like without flippy ends from bun waves. And I think I may actually be past waist when my hair is laying straighter. :hmm:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21924&d=1457365706

Perhaps I could be at hip (top of my jeans) by the end of the year, or for sure early next year. That would be neat. :cool: (Also I've got some thinning of my hemline from not trimming for a year and a half, but luckily it doesn't bother me too much. Might trim January 2017 or when I can trim back to hip.)

[pailin]

I'm going to check in too since I got to waist in February. Actually I'm not sure what my actual goal is; at least hip and maybe tailbone or......
But for now, I should hit hip by the end of this year. I'll have to think about a trim then too, since it's been over 2 years already.

[LongCurlyTress]

I have had hair at fingertip and it just...it's annoying. TBL is aesthetically nice but it is annoying already. Just personal preference: ease of care/detangling, wear-down-ability, etc.

So you have grown your hair to fingertip but cut back to TBL? I can totally see how you would prefer the shorter lengths as compared to ftl. The good news is that since you cut back to TBL, is your new hemline nice and thick and healthy? That is what I would sincerely enjoy if I get to classic and then cut back to a thicker hemline at TBL. Well --this is good to know and be prepared for. I have never been at TBL before, in fact, my longest length was waist length, a few years ago. Thanks for the explanation as to why you prefer BCL/TBL. ;) I think we are both thinking alike! ;) I will know more in another year+ when hopefully I will be reaching classic. :cool: Thanks again!! :cheer:

[Bubble_Curl]

I just cut from nearly classic to about hip length and heading down to my favorite length of TBL. I'm a bit bummed about the chop but trying to focus on the fact that my hemline will be happier and healthier and the layers are out (except for growing out bangs at waist now). Looking forward to sharing the journey with everyone :-D

[WaitingSoLong]

So you have grown your hair to fingertip but cut back to TBL? I can totally see how you would prefer the shorter lengths as compared to ftl. The good news is that since you cut back to TBL, is your new hemline nice and thick and healthy? That is what I would sincerely enjoy if I get to classic and then cut back to a thicker hemline at TBL. Well --this is good to know and be prepared for. I have never been at TBL before, in fact, my longest length was waist length, a few years ago. Thanks for the explanation as to why you prefer BCL/TBL. ;) I think we are both thinking alike! ;) I will know more in another year+ when hopefully I will be reaching classic. :cool: Thanks again!! :cheer:

Actually I cut back to waist, hit TBL and cut back to waist again (to get rid of bleach) and have just now hit TBL for the (4th?) time. The last time I had layers put in to completely get rid of the bleach so I don't know how thick my hem would be until the layers are cut out (which I am slowly doing). I don't prefer super thick hemlines as the ends never want to stay in buns but the natural taper at TBL+, even with a blunt hem, would still be thin enough with my hair type to not be annoying.

FTL was super annoying, honestly. I have really tangly/fine hair. My hair was definitely thinner with the bleach, though (it was sun-in).

I have wondered about growing to knee but I don't think I would ever make it. I will get too annoyed and chop it. I really like waist-length loose but it is SO SHORT for updo's and braids (IMO).

[morrigan*]

Im at waist again :D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f184/nymphetamine000/20160306_030755_zpsb9ro1udc.jpg

[MsPharaohMoan]

I thought my tb was lower... Turns out I'm TBL!!!! :bow::bow::bow::bow::happydance::happydance::luke:

[mermaid lullaby]

I thought my tb was lower... Turns out I'm TBL!!!! :bow::bow::bow::bow::happydance::happydance::luke:

That's fantastic! It must be very pretty

[mermaid lullaby]

Im at waist again :D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f184/nymphetamine000/20160306_030755_zpsb9ro1udc.jpg

Yay! Welcome to the our little club!

How are you getting that rich brunette color? :thud:

[SparrowWings]

Hmm... I knew I was definitely at/past waist, but with my hair freshly washed and still damp, it looks like I might actually be all the way to hip already. I'll have to test it again once I comb it out tomorrow. Is hip length defined as the top of the hip bones, or the widest part of the hips?

For that matter, are BCL and TBL in fact the same thing, like I've been assuming? What is the difference, if not?

[hypersensitive]

Actually I cut back to waist, hit TBL and cut back to waist again (to get rid of bleach) and have just now hit TBL for the (4th?) time. The last time I had layers put in to completely get rid of the bleach so I don't know how thick my hem would be until the layers are cut out (which I am slowly doing). I don't prefer super thick hemlines as the ends never want to stay in buns but the natural taper at TBL+, even with a blunt hem, would still be thin enough with my hair type to not be annoying.

FTL was super annoying, honestly. I have really tangly/fine hair. My hair was definitely thinner with the bleach, though (it was sun-in).

I have wondered about growing to knee but I don't think I would ever make it. I will get too annoyed and chop it. I really like waist-length loose but it is SO SHORT for updo's and braids (IMO).

This. I have this sentiment exactly haha. I was at fingertip and it got hard to manage, cut it to waist and suddenly the blunt end were so thick and I couldn't tuck them into buns. Now I'm at tailbone with layers and a U hem. It's my favorite length and style so far but I just got married and apparently newlywed brides like to chop of their hair after the wedding. I will probably just do a trim back to waist, to get rid of layers but I'm liking the U hem so I'll keep that shape. I like the idea of growing as long as it will go but I found my sanity limit, which is slightly past fingertip and I don't think I would ever go any father, much less to knee. I'll have to post some pictures soon for an update.

[morrigan*]

I thought my tb was lower... Turns out I'm TBL!!!! :bow::bow::bow::bow::happydance::happydance::luke:

That's great, congratulations!


Yay! Welcome to the our little club!

How are you getting that rich brunette color? :thud:

Thank you, i think this is second or third time since i got past waist, the longest was hip, this time i hope i could stick with it :D

I don't know it doesn't look like that irl, it's much lighter, looks like that only in evening with flash :D

[Nique1202]

Hmm... I knew I was definitely at/past waist, but with my hair freshly washed and still damp, it looks like I might actually be all the way to hip already. I'll have to test it again once I comb it out tomorrow. Is hip length defined as the top of the hip bones, or the widest part of the hips?

For that matter, are BCL and TBL in fact the same thing, like I've been assuming? What is the difference, if not?

The sacrum bone in the spine (which is at the top of the bum/at BCL) was "traditionally" used to call tailbone length, but the tip of the actual tailbone (the coccyx) is usually a couple of inches lower so a lot of us call tailbone somewhere in between the top and the middle of the bum. If you're feeling adventurous you can feel for the last bony protrusion under the skin in the bum crack, but that's not something everyone wants to do. :laugh:

[lapushka]

Im at waist again :D


I thought my tb was lower... Turns out I'm TBL!!!! :bow::bow::bow::bow::happydance::happydance::luke:

Congratulations you guys! :D :cheer:

[fiðrildi]

I thought my tb was lower... Turns out I'm TBL!!!! :bow::bow::bow::bow::happydance::happydance::luke:

Yeah, you made it!! Congrats!! :happydance: But, picture, or it didn't happen! :bigtongue:

[Crystawni]

I am joining this thread, as I've finally made it back to waist. I was there in Aug, but had a perm which bounced me back to nearly BSL. I like to count my body markers unstretched and freshly washed, so it took me a while to make it back. Stretched out I am nearly HL.

My hobbit sized stature makes for a short distance between markers. :p One of the few benefits in my mind. I should be flirting with BCL by the end of the year if I don't have to trim too much.

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q667/sterlyn1/Growth%202016/Waist_zpsboboxszb.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/sterlyn1/media/Growth%202016/Waist_zpsboboxszb.jpg.html)

Purdy! And welcome back to waist and beyond!


HeartofHaleth and maborosi, I love your hair.

I know I just got here and posted a pic fairly recently, but... I decided to take a picture on wash day with barely dry hair (which I never do), just to see what it looks like without flippy ends from bun waves. And I think I may actually be past waist when my hair is laying straighter. :hmm:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21924&d=1457365706

Perhaps I could be at hip (top of my jeans) by the end of the year, or for sure early next year. That would be neat. :cool: (Also I've got some thinning of my hemline from not trimming for a year and a half, but luckily it doesn't bother me too much. Might trim January 2017 or when I can trim back to hip.)

It does indeedy look to be feathering past waist. Looks good, too!


Im at waist again

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f184/nymphetamine000/20160306_030755_zpsb9ro1udc.jpg

Yay! Congrats!


I thought my tb was lower... Turns out I'm TBL!!!!

Woooohooooo! Congrats, to you, too! Awesome!



Meanwhile, I'm inching towards hip, slowly but surely... :whistle:
(hands on hips, both impatiently and showing the marker)

https://i.imgur.com/WTImWHA.jpg

[WaitingSoLong]

The sacrum bone in the spine (which is at the top of the bum/at BCL) was "traditionally" used to call tailbone length, but the tip of the actual tailbone (the coccyx) is usually a couple of inches lower so a lot of us call tailbone somewhere in between the top and the middle of the bum. If you're feeling adventurous you can feel for the last bony protrusion under the skin in the bum crack, but that's not something everyone wants to do. :laugh:

I always use the lowest possible measure for a given milestone. I have just reached TBL (the bony thing in the bum crack). I will post official photos in April on my 7th TLHC Hair-iversary.

[school of fish]

Huh. According to the 'dig around in there' method of classifying TBL, it looks like I'm closer than I thought. My actual tailbone seems to be 37", not the 38" I was assuming - and I'm only an inch away! 36" is BCL on me.

38" still feels visually more like tailbone to me on my own body, but I guess I'll have to see if I change my mind at 37" :)

Sorry for my somewhat graphic descriptor but I figure if BCL has become a normalized term on this forum, then y'all can take it ;) So... sorry/not sorry? :p

[Agnes Hannah]

My racer hairs are approaching TB!! Another couple of weeks should do it!

[Magalo]

Since I'm not supposed to trim until october 15 (one year no trim), or maybe the end of the year if I can make it, I should be able to reach tailbone by 2017!! Now to resist the urge to trim...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Magalie_Germain/cheveux%2014%20mars%202016_zpsmcevxakg.png

[missmagoo]

Lots of milestones, congrats ladies!

Have you all found you needed to switch up styles once you got past waist? My buns are starting to hurt by the end of the day. I usually wear a nautilus, Gibraltar, or Cinnabon held by one stick, a fork, or (most usually) a double-pointed knitting needle bent into a hairpin. Any ideas? The last remains of my bangs still slips out of braids so I don't wear those too often.

[HeartofHaleth]

HeartofHaleth and maborosi, I love your hair. :crush:


Aww, thank you! :o Yours is gorgeous, it looks so thick! And I agree, maborosi has some seriously thudworthy tresses! :thud:

[enting]

Missmagoo, what about sectioning your hair in updos? Either making more than one bun, or putting up sections of your hair around the same bun. Perhaps that might distribute the weight better?

[Bubble_Curl]

Yaaaay, congrats on the milestones!!!! Thank you guys for sharing the pretty pics also <3

[lapushka]

Since I'm not supposed to trim until october 15 (one year no trim), or maybe the end of the year if I can make it, I should be able to reach tailbone by 2017!! Now to resist the urge to trim...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Magalie_Germain/cheveux%2014%20mars%202016_zpsmcevxakg.png

That's a pretty color, Magalo! And I love how soft the hemline is!!! :D

[lazuliblue]

I've decided to finally take the plunge and join this thread :waving:

The recent photos that have been posted are lovely!

I've only just reached waist, my hair is 78cm, which is 30.7 inches. It shrinks a bit when it's wavy but I have checked and double checked and there is no doubt that it actually looks waist length!

The only problem I have (which maybe some of you could advise my on) is that the last 6 inches of my hair are fairy-tailed; it wasn't fairy tailed much until I reached APL-BSL. My hope is that it is weaker hairs from when I was at the end of recovering from a very poor diet, and also from where I straightened it sometimes. The 6 inches would correlate with it being the first year or so of growth from where I attempted to care for my hair and body properly (with the exception of the straightening!)

My question is, is there any danger in leaving the ends as they are rather than cutting them all off? I've been worrying that the hair thickness won't grow down, and instead that the thinness will somehow spread upwards. However, I S&D and from what I can tell, there aren't hundreds of split ends etc. I have also recently had a trim, and have one ever 5-6 months or so. I am thinking of having a microtrim everything 3-4 months or so to try to get a thicker hemline.

[browneyedsusan]

lazuliblue:
Your plan sounds great. That's exactly how I'd proceed. :)
FWIW: I trimmed 1/2" every month for 3 months when my hair was around BSL. The hemline was getting ratty, but I couldn't bear to trim it all at once! :)

[lithostoic]

I'm not even APL but I love looking at the pics here :P Keep em coming!

[morrigan*]

Micro trims are gret just keep them small��

[lazuliblue]

lazuliblue:
Your plan sounds great. That's exactly how I'd proceed. :)
FWIW: I trimmed 1/2" every month for 3 months when my hair was around BSL. The hemline was getting ratty, but I couldn't bear to trim it all at once! :)


Micro trims are gret just keep them small��

Thank you for your advice...it's good to know that I am along the right lines. browneyedsusan your hair looks to have grown brilliantly, I can't quite bear trimming too much at the moment either. This year will definitely be a year of microtrims!

[Magalo]

That's a pretty color, Magalo! And I love how soft the hemline is!!! :D

Thank you Lapushka!! I like the term "soft"... Sounds prettier than "uneven" or "thin" :lol: I feel better about it now. :)

[MsPharaohMoan]

That's fantastic! It must be very pretty


That's great, congratulations!


Congratulations you guys! :D :cheer:


Yeah, you made it!! Congrats!! :happydance: But, picture, or it didn't happen! :bigtongue:


Woooohooooo! Congrats, to you, too! Awesome!

Thank you everyone! Here is my march pic from the monthly length shot thread. New pics will be featured in my anniversary thread (which is currently under construction). Stay tuned and happy growing!

http://i65.tinypic.com/24fbscm.jpg

[Wildcat Diva]

That's a great hemline! I love it Ms.P!

The wind blew my mane to the side for this effort at taking a length shot. Ah well.
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j386/janineevans/36DB2856-30C4-4A68-84A0-4B945EE5A43E.png_zpsqonhwnew.jpeg

[bunneh.]

Wildcat Diva That's a very pretty natural hair in motion. :D Love the waves/curls, they're so pretty.

[Zesty]

WD oh my goodness, that is so beautiful and romantic! :thud: You have gorgeous hair.

[lapushka]

That's a great hemline! I love it Ms.P!

The wind blew my mane to the side for this effort at taking a length shot. Ah well.
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j386/janineevans/36DB2856-30C4-4A68-84A0-4B945EE5A43E.png_zpsqonhwnew.jpeg

That has to be TBL, yes? :D

[Zesty]

That has to be TBL, yes? :D

I second this.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Wildcat Diva, just beautiful!

[Wildcat Diva]

Thanks! You guys are so nice!

It's not tailbone, but inching closer. I have a really huge backside, so it may take a while
Lol. Please don't kick me out of here prematurely. I'm a bit in awe of the tailbone to classic thread. (Cue Wayne's World clip.)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEn3a4TIUw

Recruited some measuring help. Hubby says my hair is at 35 inches now. Says classic is at 44 inches (I guessed 45 before.). He poked around (I have on jeans) until he got frustrated with an "I don't know!!" Before guessing tailbone at 41 inches. That would mean I have six inches to go until tailbone... Why does this seem so difficult?!?!
(This really IS TMI length!)

[Nique1202]

Thanks! You guys are so nice!

It's not tailbone, but inching closer. I have a really huge backside, so it may take a while
Lol. Please don't kick me out of here prematurely. I'm a bit in awe of the tailbone to classic thread. (Cue Wayne's World clip.)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEn3a4TIUw

Recruited some measuring help. Hubby says my hair is at 35 inches now. Says classic is at 44 inches (I guessed 45 before.). He poked around (I have on jeans) until he got frustrated with an "I don't know!!" Before guessing tailbone at 41 inches. That would mean I have six inches to go until tailbone... Why does this seem so difficult?!?!
(This really IS TMI length!)

Hmm... I'd be skeptical of that tailbone measurement. Your picture makes you look well past BCL, and tailbone is usually no lower than the mid-point between BCL and classic, but yours would be inches past if he were right. In the picture it's hard to tell because of the angle how far you are from the midpoint but I think you're much closer than you think you are. I'm even skeptical of his measurement of 44 for classic if you're at 35 now though the angle of your picture might just be making your bum look shorter.

[WaitingSoLong]

I find that side shots give a better *true* representation of length. I can look TBL but be inches away, but if I take a side shot it is obvious I am not TBL. I hate side shots (profile shots) though. Second best is positioning the camera in line with the hem.

[fiðrildi]

Wildcat Diva, you're getting *so* close!

I second what Nique1202 said, I'd be sceptical of that estimated measurements. At 44 inches it seems that you will most likely be well past classic (but of course, you will know better than any of us here). Your hair looks so delicate and flowy in the wind :crush:

[Wildcat Diva]

Ah haaaa! Yes. Hubby took that shot, and he is tall. Mystery solved.


You all say the sweetest things about my hair. I love it, you guys are the best.
I am solidly past BCL, not stretched (Dry, wavy), at 35 inches If classic is 44 inches ish... I still have to be MORE than four inches away if we count tailbone as half way between BCL, generic measurement wise.

I'm pretty sure that classic estimate is close to real. I'm 5'6" so not super short.

Yes looking from the side, I still need a significant length of hair to dream of reaching the bottom of butt cheeks. A bit more than a year of growth to my eye.

I really bet it's the camera angle making me look to be there so close to tailbone.

Body exploration experiment:
I don't know, I'm sitting down, I can feel where I think my tailbone is. My hair really is NOT far. Then, there is still a couple of inches of flesh past (south from) that before...Well...you know.

[school of fish]

Just wondering - when you're measuring your distance to classic are you holding the tape straight as the crow flies along your length from hairline to bottom of the cheek or are you letting it conform to your contours as you measure along? A length span of 9" seems pretty vast from BCL to classic, even giving allowance for bodaciousness :) If you're curving the tape under your butt and kind of 'rounding the corner' to reach your horizontal smile, you may be artificially stretching that measurement? Perhaps?

Just a thought... just trying to help get you there faster! ;)

[Wildcat Diva]

Thanks for the help! I just had my tape measure in the most personal places lol... My butt really is amazingly large. I DO have at least eight niches from BCL to classic, going the straightest, flattest line From point to point , Hahahaha.

[Magalo]

Beautiful curls/waves Wildcat Diva. It's just perfect with the wind :o It look so... effortless!!

I know I posted a photo recently, but I took a true length pic today for the seasonnal growth challenge. And it is way longer than I thought. :p

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa400/magalolematelot/CHEVEUXMARS2016_zpscedjb0js.jpg

Seems like it grew a lot since my last trim too. My sig pic is when I trimed on october 18th 2015. 5 months of growth :)

[Pinni]

Wildcat Diva and Magalo, you are both so close, and your hair looks so long.:)

[parkmikii]

Currently at about BCL, tailbone seems years away (even though it's just months away XD):

http://s13.postimg.org/d3r816u07/20_march_2016.jpg

[school of fish]

Thanks for the help! I just had my tape measure in the most personal places lol... My butt really is amazingly large. I DO have at least eight niches from BCL to classic, going the straightest, flattest line From point to point , Hahahaha.

In that case I salute your glorious curves!!! And I shall question your anatomy no further... except to ask how you can possibly stand to live with such gorgeous hair...? ;) :p

[Pinni]

You are very close too parkmikii. You have a cute dress at the picture.

[Wildcat Diva]

In that case I salute your glorious curves!!! And I shall question your anatomy no further... except to ask how you can possibly stand to live with such gorgeous hair...? ;) :p

You are so cute and kind! It doesn't always behave so like in the pictures. It's only second day after wash and already fighting with me. I bunned it into submission. In case you want to see. XD
http://youtu.be/qhuT9DZ3PAo

[maborosi]

I've decided to finally take the plunge and join this thread :waving:

The recent photos that have been posted are lovely!

I've only just reached waist, my hair is 78cm, which is 30.7 inches. It shrinks a bit when it's wavy but I have checked and double checked and there is no doubt that it actually looks waist length!

The only problem I have (which maybe some of you could advise my on) is that the last 6 inches of my hair are fairy-tailed; it wasn't fairy tailed much until I reached APL-BSL. My hope is that it is weaker hairs from when I was at the end of recovering from a very poor diet, and also from where I straightened it sometimes. The 6 inches would correlate with it being the first year or so of growth from where I attempted to care for my hair and body properly (with the exception of the straightening!)

My question is, is there any danger in leaving the ends as they are rather than cutting them all off? I've been worrying that the hair thickness won't grow down, and instead that the thinness will somehow spread upwards. However, I S&D and from what I can tell, there aren't hundreds of split ends etc. I have also recently had a trim, and have one ever 5-6 months or so. I am thinking of having a microtrim everything 3-4 months or so to try to get a thicker hemline.

Unless they're splitting, not really, but splits will travel up the hair unless you cut. You'll just have thinner ends. Eventually, in my experience, length will eventually catch up and you'll be able to have a more even hemline. I think some of my pics show this. I did small-ish trims when I wanted to keep it straight and full, so as not to be too drastic at once, but it was a more gradual process. I may need to start that again soon, lol.

[parkmikii]

You are very close too parkmikii. You have a cute dress at the picture.

Thank you, I have about 8 cm more until I finally reach tailbone length ^^

[WaitingSoLong]

Before and after trim.
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/EquinoxTrimBeforeAfter_zpscxoxj2k2.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/Poetry4me75/media/EquinoxTrimBeforeAfter_zpscxoxj2k2.jpg.html)

My official TBL pics. I was planning to trim back to hip but my scissors were ruined so I only managed to trim half an inch. 38"

[Wildcat Diva]

Whoa! WSL! Great trim and beautiful hair.

[pailin]

Your hair is gorgeous, WaitingSoLong!

[browneyedsusan]

Dang, WSL!
:thud:

[Groovy Granny]

Oh my ~ such beauty ~ all of you :thud:

[fiðrildi]

WaitingSoLong, congrats on reaching TBL! That trim really paid off :applause

So much perfection :thud:

[lapushka]

Gorgeous, WSL! :)

[parkmikii]

WaitingSoLong, amazing! :thud:

[WaitingSoLong]

Wow you guys are super nice with the compliments! Thanks :flowers:

[kganihanova]

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz285/kittykatcontradictions/690DB114-7C58-40C0-B472-6A5FF5157D5F_zpsjyzegk8l.jpg (http://s836.photobucket.com/user/kittykatcontradictions/media/690DB114-7C58-40C0-B472-6A5FF5157D5F_zpsjyzegk8l.jpg.html) recent length shot

[Medievalmaniac]

Kganihanova, your hair is so thick! And definitely solidly hip, or even a bit beyond. :)

Waitingsolong-- :thudpile: that gorgeous, thick hemline! Lovely.

[kganihanova]

Kganihanova, your hair is so thick! And definitely solidly hip, or even a bit beyond. :)

Waitingsolong-- :thudpile: that gorgeous, thick hemline! Lovely. thank you! ;)

[Bubble_Curl]

Definitely lovely pics and also very inspiring! :flower:

[maborosi]

I hit 37" recently, but probably won't do a length photo until April rolls around because I'm ridiculously busy.
I'm preeetty close to TBL now, so I am really excited. Probably a few more months.

[SparrowWings]

So I figured it'd be fun to track my braid length, along with the actual length. I've always known that I braid ridiculously tightly, and "lose" a ton of length as a result. As of last weekend, I was unquestionably at hip, possibly just past. Yet braided, this is what I get:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22158&d=1458870459

Just barely past BSL -- a solid 6 inches, if not more, that disappeared. Incidentally, that also puts my braid ends around the same length as many people seem to hit a stall... Around waist/hip is when I seem to hit my own stall, and I virtually always braid my hair. I'm now wondering if this standard-stall-length is the real reason my hair growth seems to slow for a while at this point, rather than a legitimate "grows in fits and starts" thing. Because for all that my hair is somewhat "protected" by being braided, the most fragile part is still exposed, right at the most damaging length. Interesting connection that I'd never made before!

I'm also rather impressed at the lack of a visible taper. It definitely has one, I can feel it as I braid, but apparently it's still minor enough for the braid to hide it! Though, for there to be that little taper, at hip length, and my hair not having seen a pair of scissors for 22+ months, and knowing that I have previously reached FTL+ with fairytale ends and the worst care my hair has ever had, I'm getting increasingly curious about what my terminal length might actually be! I still doubt I'll ever find out, but it's quite a question!

[Echileruwen]

Nice hair, Waitingsolong! It doesn't look like you lost much length.

[Nique1202]

Depending on how I measure it I'm either 3/4 inch (longest 15-20 hairs, stretched), 1 inch (first really visible grouping of hairs, stretched) or 3 inches (loose with my natural wurls or my usual bun or braid waves) away from tailbone. I'm probably gonna call it at the first visible grouping of hairs stretched, I think. Everyone here is lovely but I've been here for soooooo looooonnnnggg, I first hit waist in September 2014 I think? Some of that was trimming and some of it was a huge growth stall where my hair almost didn't grow at all for 3 months but it still feels like so long. Now that my hair is touching my butt I'm getting impatient to start the next phase.

I've still got 2 months to go even if I get a bump in growth since I only measure once a month, but having measured this morning I felt like I had to go ramble somewhere. :laugh:

[Groovy Granny]

wrong thread :o

[fiðrildi]

Yay, Groovy Granny! TBL will look amazing on you :happydance:

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Stopping by to say hello ~ and declare my new/final goal of TBL :)

I cut back from hip a fews weeks ago to cut the last fringe layer.
Now I am waist+ and all one length :joy:

http://s40.photobucket.com/user/grichardocds/media/32016_zpsepvjttrk.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

My landmarks are very close with my short torso, so I will be at hip again by the end of June.


Happy Growing :cheer:

GG, that will look wonderful on you! ;)

[WaitingSoLong]

Ok I am envious of the lovely silver! Going by my genetic elders, I have no hope of silver loveliness ever. Just thinning blonde :/

[Groovy Granny]

Yay, Groovy Granny! TBL will look amazing on you :happydance:


GG, that will look wonderful on you! ;)


Ok I am envious of the lovely silver! Going by my genetic elders, I have no hope of silver loveliness ever. Just thinning blonde :/

Thank you ladies :o

WSL ~ keep your hope; but even your blonde would be lovely :thumbsup:

My profile pic is a more accurate color; that pic was taken at night lol

[TatsuOni]

I'm joining you here:)

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/w1_57026c189606ee0382907bb1.jpg
It looks uneven because of the braidwaves.

I will stay here a while since I'm going to trim the back of my hair (do you understand what I mean?) until I get a straight intstead of u-shaped hemline.

[fiðrildi]

I'm joining you here:)
It looks uneven because of the braidwaves.

I will stay here a while since I'm going to trim the back of my hair (do you understand what I mean?) until I get a straight intstead of u-shaped hemline.

Wow. :thud:

Your (past) waist length would look like TBL on me :brains:
Is that your natural hair colour? Black hair... :love:

[Groovy Granny]

I'm joining you here:)


It looks uneven because of the braidwaves.

I will stay here a while since I'm going to trim the back of my hair (do you understand what I mean?) until I get a straight intstead of u-shaped hemline.

Looks so pretty!

I love U hems, but can understand if you want to switch it up.

I can't wait to be back at hip; love having all one length, but at the cost of losing some length as well :p

Happy growing :cheer:

[browneyedsusan]

Updated my siggy today, and happened to spend a little too much time looking at my file of past siggys.

It looks like I've gained 3" --if I'm generous. I don't think your regular Joe on the street would notice any gain-- since this time last year? I can totally chalk it up to keeping a moderately blunt hemline, because I've trimmed off lots of wispies, but Geez, Louise! :justy: Could I possibly have old pixie layers hanging around in there? Do you guys notice a "slowing" around WL?

How does hair act as it approaches terminal length?

[Groovy Granny]

Updated my siggy today, and happened to spend a little too much time looking at my file of past siggys.

It looks like I've gained 3" --if I'm generous. I don't think your regular Joe on the street would notice any gain-- since this time last year? I can totally chalk it up to keeping a moderately blunt hemline, because I've trimmed off lots of wispies, but Geez, Louise! :justy: Could I possibly have old pixie layers hanging around in there? Do you guys notice a "slowing" around WL?

How does hair act as it approaches terminal length?

It looks great....and you are closing in on HIP soon :thumbsup:

Waiting for hair to grow is like watching for a pot to boil....it takes FOREVER....especially because we focus on it every day :p

Summer is a great time to put it up and forget it.... and it will surprise you by Fall :cheer:


UPDATE: I have changed my mind :o

While measuring for TBL, I was reminded that I like to keep my hair down at times, and because I am short with a short torso and small butt, TBL hair will be 'in the way'.

I can't be bothered with fiddling to keep it out of the way for personal care etc, and it is starting to get heavy (sensitive scalp/headaches).

I was really happy at HIP....so I re-started my monthly dustings on the full moon with the plan to hit Hip in a few months and will maintain it there.

You've got to do what your gut tells you :shrug: :laugh:

Thanks for all the encouragement ~ happy growing :cheer:

I'll be lurking :eyebrows: :popcorn:

[TatsuOni]

Wow. :thud:

Your (past) waist length would look like TBL on me :brains:
Is that your natural hair colour? Black hair... :love:

Thank you!:flower: No I hendigo to get this color. I love black hair:love:


Looks so pretty!

I love U hems, but can understand if you want to switch it up.

I can't wait to be back at hip; love having all one length, but at the cost of losing some length as well :p

Happy growing :cheer:

Thank you!:blossom: I prefer a straight hemline even if it means that I have to sacrifice som lenght:bluesmile

[Vanilla]

Finally claiming TBL. Updated signature pic with braid waves :)

[parkmikii]

Finally claiming TBL. Updated signature pic with braid waves :)

Congratulations! :D

[TatsuOni]

Finally claiming TBL. Updated signature pic with braid waves :)

Congratulations!

[Nique1202]

Finally claiming TBL. Updated signature pic with braid waves :)

Congrats! :cheer: Fingers crossed, I'll be following along in a month or so. Or sooner, if I get impatient. I'm close enough that only I'd know. :wigtongue

[Medievalmaniac]

Congratulations on the milestone, Vanilla! :cheer:

[Pinni]

Finally claiming TBL. Updated signature pic with braid waves :)

Congrats, it looks so long!!

[school of fish]

Congratulations to you Vanilla!!!

[Simsy]

I'm a steady hip when the Mop is wet, but as soon as it drys, I'm back to 2-3 inches above hip. Grow, Dammit!!! :gah:

[Vanilla]

Thanks all for your kind compliments. I can't believe I've made it to TBL. And it looks like I'll be hitting classic around the end of the year :)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Congratulations! Sometimes it can be a very long wait to reach a milestone.

[missmagoo]

Congrats Vanilla! Exciting that classic is in your sights so soon!

[LongCurlyTress]

Well, I have waited many years to say this, but I am officially graduating today to the TBL to Classic thread. I have really appreciated learning so much from everyone here. Good luck to all with your own hair growing journey. :toast:

[Nique1202]

Well, I have waited many years to say this, but I am officially graduating today to the TBL to Classic thread. I have really appreciated learning so much from everyone here. Good luck to all with your own hair growing journey. :toast:

Congratulations! Looks like half an exodus from this thread to the next. (Grow, hair, grow, I wanna be next! :pray: )

[LongCurlyTress]

Congratulations! Looks like half an exodus from this thread to the next. (Grow, hair, grow, I wanna be next! :pray: )

Thank you so much!! My plan was to maintain at TBL, in fact I also just left the microtrimming and maintaining thread just now... It just kind of happened... I have been eating alot of protein recently, tuna, eggs, beef, so who knows what made it just grow so much this past month? Good luck Nique... Hope to see you on the TBL to Classic thread very soon!! It should be very soon for you --though since you are already at BCL, right?? :cool::magic:

[Crystawni]

Finally claiming TBL. Updated signature pic with braid waves :)


Well, I have waited many years to say this, but I am officially graduating today to the TBL to Classic thread. I have really appreciated learning so much from everyone here. Good luck to all with your own hair growing journey. :toast:

:happydance: Congrats, you two awesome longhairs! Onwards and downwards!
Vanilla, your hair is still looking luscious as it heads to classic, and LCT, I'm glad to see you'll be sitting on those scissors for a while so your mesmerising locks get their way for a bit. :p

[LongCurlyTress]

Crystawni--You will grow there too if you want to... hiding those scissors is most of the battle, no joke!! Your hair is gorgeous!! I love the photos in your siggy--those blonde swirls!! Wow!! :agape:

I love your expression...
"Onwards and downwards!" Right on!! :cheer:

[browneyedsusan]

Well, I have waited many years to say this, but I am officially graduating today to the TBL to Classic thread. I have really appreciated learning so much from everyone here. Good luck to all with your own hair growing journey. :toast:

Good for you! Curly hair takes a LONG time. :)

[LongCurlyTress]

Good for you! Curly hair takes a LONG time. :)

It sure does!! Thank you so much.... that is so encouraging for you to say. :blossom: I grew out my hair from a curly 3b chin length bob in 2011 and I see from your siggy that you are starting from a pixie yourself!! Way to grow to be at waist!! That is wonderful progress! :agape:

[browneyedsusan]

It sure does!! Thank you so much.... that is so encouraging for you to say. :blossom: I grew out my hair from a curly 3b chin length bob in 2011 and I see from your siggy that you are starting from a pixie yourself!! Way to grow to be at waist!! That is wonderful progress! :agape:

My sister is very curly, probably around 3B. She's never grown it out much, that "bushy" SL - APL stage is too much for her! Her daughter, Darling Niece (25 years old), isn't quite as curly and grew to WL until she had a child, then cut back to SL.

Thank you SO much! I needed that!
It feels stalled, but I felt stalled at BSL too. I think these body markers are farther apart, there is more room for error when checking length, and I'm having to trim sometimes because the ends get more beat up. I'll just cool my heels and wait. That approach has worked great so far! :)

[Groovy Granny]

Well.....I am re-thinking this again :o

The only way to know is to do it :cheer:

I will be at Hip soon, and have suspended my trims until January 2017

BCL and TBL is the same on me and just a few inches past Hip, so I could be very close by January (March the latest)

So....I am re-subscribing and embracing a new goal to celebrate for my 65th Birthday in January;it will be the longest I have ever been in my life besides Hip :joy:

[samanthaa]

I thought I had joined this thread but I guess not! I claimed waist last month! TBL is my ultimate goal, and I'm super excited to be on my way there. I'll post an official picture when I do my length check at the beginning of May.

[Groovy Granny]

I thought I had joined this thread but I guess not! I claimed waist last month! TBL is my ultimate goal, and I'm super excited to be on my way there. I'll post an official picture when I do my length check at the beginning of May.

Awesome ~ happy growing :cheer:

[PurpleKitty11]

it took me 1 year and 7 months to go from shoulder length to waist. Now my goal is classic which by my estimates i should reach in another year and a half.

[Groovy Granny]

it took me 1 year and 7 months to go from shoulder length to waist. Now my goal is classic which by my estimates i should reach in another year and a half.

Congrats on reaching that milestone!

You must be long in torso...and in patience :wink:

Thankfully I'm short in torso....cuz I'm not all that patient for things like this lol

Happy growing to you too :thumbsup:

[LongCurlyTress]

I honestly think the whole secret to growing hair long, is to put it up and forgetabout it...and use oils... on the ends... Honestly, I am very curly and those shorter lengths above apl... I just put it up into a french peacock twist and had chin length bangs which I straightened... I called this my Sarah Palin hairstyle... at one point, I did cut in shorter bangs above my eyebrows, but then grew them out into side bangs...which I used a straightener on them... and spray too.... I was in survival mode...lol I would just put it up always! I still do!! I have alot of hair and it would drive me nuts if I didn't bun it everyday... ;)

[alishaxmarie]

Yesterday I trimmed 2 inches in honor of my 22nd birthday (which was the 20th) and because I had a lot of splits that S&D-ing didn't seem to be helping with. I asked a lot of random friends if I should trim or not and almost all of them said yes so that really helped me decide because I hate making decisions lol. Anyway, because I'm only trimming quarterly anyway, I feel less bad about a larger trim since I only dusted on the Spring Equinox and can choose to only trim a tiny bit off at the Summer Solstice to make up for the random larger trim. The last time I measured my hair was about a month ago on the Spring Equinox and I was at 37 inches and I measured the ends before I trimmed them so I know I trimmed 2 inches but when I measured after the trim (because I didn't bother to measure right before trimming since my tape was in my SO's truck) I am now at 36.5 inches so I guess I've gotten a growth spurt due to the consistently warmer weather we've been having lately (I live in Florida, USA). No regrets since you can't even tell a difference in the length somehow! :shrug:

[Groovy Granny]

Yesterday I trimmed 2 inches in honor of my 22nd birthday (which was the 20th) and because I had a lot of splits that S&D-ing didn't seem to be helping with. I asked a lot of random friends if I should trim or not and almost all of them said yes so that really helped me decide because I hate making decisions lol. Anyway, because I'm only trimming quarterly anyway, I feel less bad about a larger trim since I only dusted on the Spring Equinox and can choose to only trim a tiny bit off at the Summer Solstice to make up for the random larger trim. The last time I measured my hair was about a month ago on the Spring Equinox and I was at 37 inches and I measured the ends before I trimmed them so I know I trimmed 2 inches but when I measured after the trim (because I didn't bother to measure right before trimming since my tape was in my SO's truck) I am now at 36.5 inches so I guess I've gotten a growth spurt due to the consistently warmer weather we've been having lately (I live in Florida, USA). No regrets since you can't even tell a difference in the length somehow! :shrug:

Belated Happy Birthday ~ and happy growing :cheer:

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Yesterday I trimmed 2 inches in honor of my 22nd birthday (which was the 20th) and because I had a lot of splits that S&D-ing didn't seem to be helping with. I asked a lot of random friends if I should trim or not and almost all of them said yes so that really helped me decide because I hate making decisions lol. Anyway, because I'm only trimming quarterly anyway, I feel less bad about a larger trim since I only dusted on the Spring Equinox and can choose to only trim a tiny bit off at the Summer Solstice to make up for the random larger trim. The last time I measured my hair was about a month ago on the Spring Equinox and I was at 37 inches and I measured the ends before I trimmed them so I know I trimmed 2 inches but when I measured after the trim (because I didn't bother to measure right before trimming since my tape was in my SO's truck) I am now at 36.5 inches so I guess I've gotten a growth spurt due to the consistently warmer weather we've been having lately (I live in Florida, USA). No regrets since you can't even tell a difference in the length somehow! :shrug:

Happy belated birthday - you and I share the same day :)

[Nique1202]

I did my monthly measure a few days early, BUT I'm officially at 35 inches stretched, which is close enough for me to be comfortable calling tailbone. Top of the bum at 32, classic at 40, so one inch short of mid-bum is good enough for me. It's been lovely here in the waist to tailbone thread, but I can't say I'm not excited to move along either. :whistle:

Good luck to the rest of you! May we meet again soon. :blossom:

[Groovy Granny]

I did my monthly measure a few days early, BUT I'm officially at 35 inches stretched, which is close enough for me to be comfortable calling tailbone. Top of the bum at 32, classic at 40, so one inch short of mid-bum is good enough for me. It's been lovely here in the waist to tailbone thread, but I can't say I'm not excited to move along either. :whistle:

Good luck to the rest of you! May we meet again soon. :blossom:

Congrats :cheer:

[samanthaa]

Congrats, Nique!


I thought I had joined this thread but I guess not! I claimed waist last month! TBL is my ultimate goal, and I'm super excited to be on my way there. I'll post an official picture when I do my length check at the beginning of May.

I have my photo!

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22648&d=1461777582

I think I've actually been at "true waist" for longer than I've been claiming—I look to be a good 1/2" to 1" past already. I think I was measuring to where my thumb rests on on the curve out to hip, if that makes sense.

[Groovy Granny]

I have my photo!

I think I've actually been at "true waist" for longer than I've been claiming—I look to be a good 1/2" to 1" past already. I think I was measuring to where my thumb rests on on the curve out to hip, if that makes sense.

Looks great :thumbsup:

You are way past waist....and solidly into hip; you'll be at TBL before you know it !

[Pinni]

Congrats Nique1202 and samanthaa, it looks great. You are one step closer to tailbone :)

[jupiterinleo]

Sorry about the hiatus, everyone. I got caught in a video game phase where I didn't spend much time on the internet. :cool: During which I reached tailbone length! I'm actually a bit past and am currently in the MAA. So it's time for me to graduate from this thread.

Pic for proof; sorry about the pajamas.
http://i.imgur.com/Jbx3aS8.png

[Groovy Granny]

Beautiful ~ congrats :thumbsup:

[Wosie]

samanthaa, Yep, you're clearly past waist length! Good going and :cheer:! As always, I'm a bit jelly of your hair colour. ;*)

jupiterinleo, I love your hair. :cloud9: Looks awesome and healthy. It looks to be around my goal length, too. :D Congrats on reaching TBL!

And yay for videogames. I've been in a Rayman Legends phase for a few months now. I've also gone back to playing New Leaf every day again for about as long as I've nerded Rayman (New Leaf is Animal Crossing for the 3DS, just to clarify). :3

[samanthaa]

Looks great :thumbsup:

You are way past waist....and solidly into hip; you'll be at TBL before you know it !


Congrats Nique1202 and samanthaa, it looks great. You are one step closer to tailbone :)

samanthaa, Yep, you're clearly past waist length! Good going and :cheer:! As always, I'm a bit jelly of your hair colour. ;*)

Thanks, everybody! I'm shocked! Here I was thinking I was waist-length stretched.

Aw, Wosie, thanks! As for the color, um, you can have it? :) I'm currently missing my natural color something hard :( It actually looks to be only a bit lighter than your hair color (which is gorgeous, btw)!


Sorry about the hiatus, everyone. I got caught in a video game phase where I didn't spend much time on the internet. :cool: During which I reached tailbone length! I'm actually a bit past and am currently in the MAA. So it's time for me to graduate from this thread.

Pic for proof; sorry about the pajamas.

Oh my gosh, you're hair is gorgeous! Love the color and the thickness!

[jupiterinleo]

Thanks, you guys! You're so kind. Happy growing, all! :flower:

[browneyedsusan]

So, I need to play video games, eh?:p

Conratulations, jupiterinleo!

[Medievalmaniac]

Hi, all, I have a question for you.

I've been hovering between waist and hip for about three months now, and things have been going really well. But for the past two weeks I've experienced massive shed in my longer layers, and the ends are now scraggly. :( To complicate matters, for some reason I cannot figure out, over the past two weeks my hair has really been misbehaving--suddenly snarling and matting up, fairy knots, general unkempt appearance. I thought it might be a moisture or protein problem, but oil isn't helping. I'm clarifying today with ACV and doing a henna gloss, but has anyone exerienced a sudden shift in the way his/her hair behaves after a certain length? This did not happen the last time I reached this length, but I wonder if it is something that does often occur once you hit waist and longer and, if so, how people work through it without losing length. As it stands, I think I'll almost have to cut an inch or two, which is depressing. :(

[Medievalmaniac]

And, congratulations, Jupiterinleo! :flower: Your hair looks wonderful!

[JadedByEntropy]

Sorry about the hiatus, everyone. I got caught in a video game phase where I didn't spend much time on the internet. :cool: During which I reached tailbone length! I'm actually a bit past and am currently in the MAA. So it's time for me to graduate from this thread.

Pic for proof; sorry about the pajamas.
http://i.imgur.com/Jbx3aS8.png

wow. so much hair that it doesn't all fit in the sunshine! I love all the range of colors and they shine well. and congrats!

[Pinni]

Jupiterinleo, congrats! Your hair color and volume are awesome.

[Zesty]

jupiterinleo, what gorgeous hair you have! Congrats!

Me today, marking the top of my hipbones with my thumb. Really hoping to make it by the end of the year. :pray:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22807&d=1462108433

[Groovy Granny]

Looks good Zesty ~ happy growing :cheer:

[PixieP]

I don't think I mentioned it here? But I think I've reached ip (if hip is counted as the top of the hipbone)

This is after I did a tiny trim a month ago, and my thumbs are resting a little on top of my hipbones.

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t503/misherusedai/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps0zhdpnws.jpeg

Of course, it's just my stringy ends hanging out on hip, the majority is still at waist.

[Groovy Granny]

Congrats...hip is hip :thumbsup:

[Pinni]

Zesty, your hair looks so healthy. It looks very possible to get there :) And PixieP you are at hip, yay!

[PixieP]

I am thinking of trimming back to waist though, and maintaining there for a while, I have a lot of damage and split ends in the bottom cms and I think that would be better for my hair. I really want to thicken up my hairline too.

But, I will follow the 2 week rule :P

[Groovy Granny]

I know how that feels!

Maybe trim just half..see how it looks/feels ....and do micro trims on the rest?

[PixieP]

I know how that feels!

Maybe trim just half..see how it looks/feels ....and do micro trims on the rest?

I would start with half anyway, just to be on the safe side to make sure I don't do something I'll regret bitterly :P

I've tried to so a S&D several times, but I give up after the first lock of hair because there's just so many split ends and white dots, I get too discouraged.

[Groovy Granny]

It depends on what weighs on you more...thin ends or loss of length; for me..... I got tired of the thin ends and opted to lose a couple inches.

[browneyedsusan]

@PixieP: I can relate. A few years ago, my ends looked thin, and not looking as nice as I had hoped. (Ya. Your situation is different. You're not happy with the condition of your ends; a different thing.) My kids told me to cut it back 2 or 3 inches, but I didn't want to. --It took me years to make this hair, and people are just starting to notice it! I'm starting to get compliments on it! I'm just beginning to enjoy it! 2 or 3 inches will set me back 4 or 6 months of growth?! :justy: -- Instead, I trimmed 1/2" every month for 3 months. That seemed easier for me to deal with mentally. I knew I was only trimming off 4 weeks of growth, and could grow it back that quickly. There was zero percent chance that any casual observer could tell. I could stop any month I wanted, or skip a month to grow a little more before trimming. After 3 months, it looked good enough for me to stop trimming for a while and concentrate on making more hair! :)

--I'll share for fun, but you can't really tell a difference in the hemline from these pictures:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1579/26733305556_63d858d54e.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GJkbnj)trimmingseries (https://flic.kr/p/GJkbnj) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr
(Old siggies)

Now, I'm considering doing it again. The ends are looking a bit thin, and I prefer a blunter hemline. It really slows down growth progress, but too bad, so sad. In the end, no one besides me knows that I'm trimming it, and I think it looks longer and healthier with thicker ends. :)

You do what you want. It's your hair, and should make you happy. :flowers:

[Mimha]

Me today, marking the top of my hipbones with my thumb. Really hoping to make it by the end of the year. :pray:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22807&d=1462108433

I'm totally sure you will make it, Zesty ! You'll even be super solid hip by this time. :)

[Groovy Granny]

@PixieP: I can relate. A few years ago, my ends looked thin, and not looking as nice as I had hoped. (Ya. Your situation is different. You're not happy with the condition of your ends; a different thing.) My kids told me to cut it back 2 or 3 inches, but I didn't want to. --It took me years to make this hair, and people are just starting to notice it! I'm starting to get compliments on it! I'm just beginning to enjoy it! 2 or 3 inches will set me back 4 or 6 months of growth?! :justy: -- Instead, I trimmed 1/2" every month for 3 months. That seemed easier for me to deal with mentally. I knew I was only trimming off 4 weeks of growth, and could grow it back that quickly. There was zero percent chance that any casual observer could tell. I could stop any month I wanted, or skip a month to grow a little more before trimming. After 3 months, it looked good enough for me to stop trimming for a while and concentrate on making more hair! :)

--I'll share for fun, but you can't really tell a difference in the hemline from these pictures:
, on Flickr
(Old siggies)

Now, I'm considering doing it again. The ends are looking a bit thin, and I prefer a blunter hemline. It really slows down growth progress, but too bad, so sad. In the end, no one besides me knows that I'm trimming it, and I think it looks longer and healthier with thicker ends. :)

You do what you want. It's your hair, and should make you happy. :flowers:

It looks lovely...and sounds like a good plan :thumbsup:

[parkmikii]

Measured last night and I still have about 3 inches(6 cm) to go until I reach tailbone length at 40 inches(100 cm) :(

[fiðrildi]

I've tried to so a S&D several times, but I give up after the first lock of hair because there's just so many split ends and white dots, I get too discouraged.

I know how that feels. I am on the same boat!
I would just try to put it up for a month or two, baby the ends and try to forget about it (don't take pictures, and try not to look at it on the mirror). After a month or two, you can make a microtrim, and by then you'll still be solidly at hip even after the trim! Patience :grouphug:

[fiðrildi]

Well, I'm getting closer to 37 inches, but so desperately slowly. I've been around 36 inches since January. I am definitely stuck on the BCL-TBL abyss, no growth whatsoever. I microtrimmed in March, and another microtrim is planned for this month. My hemline is showing improvements, but I'm starting to get really frustrated at the lack of length gain.

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag376/fithrildi/IMG_7276%20copia%202_zpsclxbas4n.jpg

[Pinni]

Well, I'm getting closer to 37 inches, but so desperately slowly. I've been around 36 inches since January. I am definitely stuck on the BCL-TBL abyss, no growth whatsoever. I microtrimmed in March, and another microtrim is planned for this month. My hemline is showing improvements, but I'm starting to get really frustrated at the lack of length gain.

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag376/fithrildi/IMG_7276%20copia%202_zpsclxbas4n.jpg

Stunning hair. :crush:

But you will get there. I know how it feels to be at abyss. I was at MB abyss for so long.

[fiðrildi]

Thank you, Pinni! :o
I know I will get there, it just seems ages away! :cheer:

[Groovy Granny]

Gorgeous wave and shine!

Put it up and forget it.....and a good dose of patience will see you through :wink:

[lapis_lazuli]

Oy! Your hair is so stunning, fiðrildi!!!!! :thudpile:

I really get that frustration about the lack of length gain. As it gets longer, the milestones get further and further apart. I'm anxiously waiting to hit FTL so I keep it up 95% of the time so I don't have to see it. Out of sight, out of mind :D You'll get there in time, definitely!

[fiðrildi]

Gorgeous wave and shine!

Put it up and forget it.....and a good dose of patience will see you through :wink:

Thank you, Groovy Granny! :flowers: I'm trying to put it up A LOT, actually for 7 months it's been only a few times when I've been wearing it loose... I'm not unhappy with my current length, I just wish it would grow faster (but who doesn't, anyway? :wigtongue).


Oy! Your hair is so stunning, fiðrildi!!!!! :thudpile:

I really get that frustration about the lack of length gain. As it gets longer, the milestones get further and further apart. I'm anxiously waiting to hit FTL so I keep it up 95% of the time so I don't have to see it. Out of sight, out of mind :D You'll get there in time, definitely!

Wow, getting that compliment from you (stunning, epically long mane owner) makes me feel so flattered! Thank you! :o

[Groovy Granny]

Thank you, Groovy Granny! :flowers: I'm trying to put it up A LOT, actually for 7 months it's been only a few times when I've been wearing it loose... I'm not unhappy with my current length, I just wish it would grow faster (but who doesn't, anyway? :wigtongue).
There isn't a long hair living that hasn't felt that longing......you are not alone ....and I hope you reach your goal SOON :flowers:

[RebekahE]

Sorry, not the greatest picture, I'll try to get one showing more of my torso. This picture was taken in March. I am not sure if I'm waist or hip. Is it long enough to call hip? http://i63.tinypic.com/2rbyybb.jpg
Sorry, it's so big!

[Anya15]

fiðrildi, that is some lovely hair you have there! :)

Aaah I am so close to waist, can't wait to be able to join this thread :D

[Groovy Granny]

Sorry, not the greatest picture, I'll try to get one showing more of my torso. This picture was taken in March. I am not sure if I'm waist or hip. Is it long enough to call hip?
Sorry, it's so big!


It seems you are waist+ and could be near/at hip....but Yeah...a better picture with markers (your hand, belt etc) at waist and hip would help.
Your hair is beautiful!
Welcome ~ happy growing :)

[Entangled]

Hi, all, I have a question for you.

I've been hovering between waist and hip for about three months now, and things have been going really well. But for the past two weeks I've experienced massive shed in my longer layers, and the ends are now scraggly. :( To complicate matters, for some reason I cannot figure out, over the past two weeks my hair has really been misbehaving--suddenly snarling and matting up, fairy knots, general unkempt appearance. I thought it might be a moisture or protein problem, but oil isn't helping. I'm clarifying today with ACV and doing a henna gloss, but has anyone exerienced a sudden shift in the way his/her hair behaves after a certain length? This did not happen the last time I reached this length, but I wonder if it is something that does often occur once you hit waist and longer and, if so, how people work through it without losing length. As it stands, I think I'll almost have to cut an inch or two, which is depressing. :(

For me, tangling and general misbehavior is usually a product thing. Anything from the water going on to my hair to S&C is suspect. I haven't had any sudden issues regarding hair, I guess because my hair has grown gradually and I haven't noticed a difference. So no, I haven't experienced a difference in behavior due to length, although I suspect it's easier for older hair ends to tangle than young, short, freshly cut ends. How often you wear it up might also have a bearing on this.
As for clarifying, I don't know your routine, but you might try an actual clarifying shampoo rather than ACV. ACV is great for my hair, but I don't think it can clarify, though that's often touted as one of it's miracle properties, same thing with baking (bicarbonate) soda. I think ACV might have some chelating properties (don't quote me on that, though), but not clarifying, or stripping product off of your hair.

[Medievalmaniac]

Thanks very much for this response. I henna'd on Saturday and have noticed a substantial improvement in my hair's overall condition and behavior.... maybe it is just addicted to henna! But I am also definitely going to have to look up a different clarifying shampoo to see if that helps.

[Groovy Granny]

Sorry I had no other input for you; happy to hear the henna helped! :)

I Love Joico K-PAK Chelating and Clarifying Shampoo; it is stronger than the Neutrogena Clarifying/Anti-Residue.
I use the Joico every few months..... and Neutrogena twice a month.

K-PAK Intense Hydrator Conditioner is used after both with good results on my fine silver.

[AmberJewel]

Well I finally hit tailbone, but then I started shedding. :rolleyes: My ends are now so thin and scraggly! So I'll be hanging out here for a while longer while I microtrim and wait for a little thickness to come back.

[Groovy Granny]

Oh that must be tough :(

I hope it resolves quickly for you :cheer:

[ashyash]

So, I've been between waist and hip--at basically exactly the same length-- for at least four months now. What the heck? My hair was growing an inch a month between bra strap length and waist length, and now, it's suddenly stopped altogether. Am I at terminal or a false terminal length? I'm very confused because the bottom appears in good condition--very few splits It's slightly tapered in a normal way, but not even fairy tale ends. Anyone have any idea why it just seems to have stopped growing all of a sudden?

[Groovy Granny]

Wow....and inch a month is amazing; usually it is half that!
Sometimes it stalls....especially after a growth spurt.
If your hair is in good condition I wouldn't worry.
But it can be frustrating as you wait on a goal...that's for sure!
Put it up and forget it and in a few months it may surprise you :wink:

[Sarahlabyrinth]

So, I've been between waist and hip--at basically exactly the same length-- for at least four months now. What the heck? My hair was growing an inch a month between bra strap length and waist length, and now, it's suddenly stopped altogether. Am I at terminal or a false terminal length? I'm very confused because the bottom appears in good condition--very few splits It's slightly tapered in a normal way, but not even fairy tale ends. Anyone have any idea why it just seems to have stopped growing all of a sudden?

I wouldn't worry too much, sometimes hair will have a growth spurt then have a rest for a while. It will grow again. It's catching its breath after a sprint. Give it some time :)

[Horrorpops]

Hi everyone! I just hit waist (after a 6 year journey haha) and thought that was going to be my ideal hair length but now I'm thinking I'd like to grow out to tailbone and see how I find it.

I have a bad habit of wearing my hair out all the time and I am trying to change that, and it's getting easier the longer my hair gets! :o

Anyways happy to be here! Nice to meet you all :waving:

[Crystawni]

Welcome to the next part of your journey, Horrorpops, and congrats on making waist! (Your siggy line is partly waisted space, now. :tongue:)

[Horrorpops]

Welcome to the next part of your journey, Horrorpops, and congrats on making waist! (Your siggy line is partly waisted space, now. :tongue:)

:laugh: hahaha I see what you did there!! And it's too true! Will have to change that now :o

[Groovy Granny]

Hi everyone! I just hit waist (after a 6 year journey haha) and thought that was going to be my ideal hair length but now I'm thinking I'd like to grow out to tailbone and see how I find it.

I have a bad habit of wearing my hair out all the time and I am trying to change that, and it's getting easier the longer my hair gets! :o

Anyways happy to be here! Nice to meet you all :waving:

Yay... You made it :joy:

Happy growing :cheer:

[Mimha]

Hi everyone! I just hit waist (after a 6 year journey haha) and thought that was going to be my ideal hair length but now I'm thinking I'd like to grow out to tailbone and see how I find it.

I have a bad habit of wearing my hair out all the time and I am trying to change that, and it's getting easier the longer my hair gets! :o

Anyways happy to be here! Nice to meet you all :waving:

Oh, that sounds like some good news ! :o Welcome Horrorpops ! Happy to have you here to see your beautiful mane get even longer ! :cheer:
By the way, I love your thick shiny braid on your siggy pic ! I'm always ogling at it anytime I stumble across one of your posts.^^

[Horrorpops]

Yay... You made it :joy:

Happy growing :cheer:

Yay!!!! Thank you!! Honestly I still can't believe my hair has made it this far :laugh:


Oh, that sounds like some good news ! :o Welcome Horrorpops ! Happy to have you here to see your beautiful mane get even longer ! :cheer:
By the way, I love your thick shiny braid on your siggy pic ! I'm always ogling at it anytime I stumble across one of your posts.^^

Thank you Mimha!! I finally feel like my hair is getting long :o

And thank you for the lovely compliment on my braid - it was actually one I did right before bed and I caught a look of it and had to take a picture! I hadn't realised how much thicker my hair is now it's all virgin :laugh: and isn't it typical my nicest braids are right before bed!

Speaking of, your signature pics are always catching my eye as well - you hair is so shiny it almost looms like molten bronze or something it's gorgeous. :)

[Ophidian]

...By the way, I love your thick shiny braid on your siggy pic ! I'm always ogling at it anytime I stumble across one of your posts.^^

Mimha I always ogle Horrorpop's braid too :wink:

[Atarah]

Another graduate to the waist milestone; will you all allow me to join your company here? :) My monthly length picture showed waist -rather sooner than I thought- so now I can start practicing patience while waiting for tailbone!

[Horrorpops]

Mimha I always ogle Horrorpop's braid too :wink:
Awww shucks guys!! haha :o :love:


Another graduate to the waist milestone; will you all allow me to join your company here? :) My monthly length picture showed waist -rather sooner than I thought- so now I can start practicing patience while waiting for tailbone!
Hey there, fancy seeing you around here :wink:

[Groovy Granny]

Mimha I always ogle Horrorpop's braid too :wink:
Me too :thud: gorgeous!!

Another graduate to the waist milestone; will you all allow me to join your company here? :) My monthly length picture showed waist -rather sooner than I thought- so now I can start practicing patience while waiting for tailbone!

Welcome and congrats; I saw your pics...beautiful :)
Happy growing :cheer:

[Mimha]

(...) Speaking of, your signature pics are always catching my eye as well - you hair is so shiny it almost looms like molten bronze or something it's gorgeous. :)

Oh my... I have eruptive volcanic hair !! :bigeyes: :thud:

Lol, thank you Horrorpops. It's an unusual compliment and I am presently sipping it like hydromel !^^^^^



Another graduate to the waist milestone; will you all allow me to join your company here? :) My monthly length picture showed waist -rather sooner than I thought- so now I can start practicing patience while waiting for tailbone!

Of course Atarah ! :) Welcome to the thread : the more the merrier ! :cheer: :cheer: There are plenty of jolly good fellows growing to TBL in here ! :D :beerchug:

[Groovy Granny]

It IS gorgeous Mimha :thud:

[lapushka]

Sorry, not the greatest picture, I'll try to get one showing more of my torso. This picture was taken in March. I am not sure if I'm waist or hip. Is it long enough to call hip? http://i63.tinypic.com/2rbyybb.jpg
Sorry, it's so big!

I'd say you need a bit more length for hip. But it's difficult to see without markers.

[Mimha]

Thank you GG ! :flowers:

And as we are in the exchange of compliments, let me tell you that I love how your hair looks long, soft and full of beautiful nuances in your new avatar picture. So natural looking and unique !... :) (Well, you have changed your avatar quite a long time ago actually, but I had never told you how nice I found it^^).

Your hair is longer than mine if I judge from your specifications (hip). I'm presently a good inch or two above hip (almost there if stretched) and TBL is my first really important intermediate goal. The ultimate being terminal^^... if I am patient enough to ever grow there !

I don't know where terminal stands for me. Probably around knee, I would say. I don't know if I want to grow until there, though. Out of curiosity, certainly. But I still remember how fastidious it had already been for me at classic.

My second and main "intermediate" goal is actually mid-thigh / fingertips. I love how hair looks at this length and I would be very pleased to be able to grow until there and still have a nice looking hemline (= lovely ringletting fairytale ends, not just a few ragged lonely racers). Knee and + just seems an intergalactic distance, and for the moment I can't figure out yet how my hair would look/behave once beyond classic. So yeah... let's enjoy every bit of the journey and see !^^

Are you sure you "just" want to grow to TBL ?? Lol.

:popcorn:

[RebekahE]

I'd say you need a bit more length for hip. But it's difficult to see without markers.

Thanks! I'll try to get another picture.

[Groovy Granny]

Thank you GG ! :flowers:

And as we are in the exchange of compliments, let me tell you that I love how your hair looks long, soft and full of beautiful nuances in your new avatar picture. So natural looking and unique !... :) (Well, you have changed your avatar quite a long time ago actually, but I had never told you how nice I found it^^).

Your hair is longer than mine if I judge from your specifications (hip). I'm presently a good inch or two above hip (almost there if stretched) and TBL is my first really important intermediate goal. The ultimate being terminal^^... if I am patient enough to ever grow there !

I don't know where terminal stands for me. Probably around knee, I would say. I don't know if I want to grow until there, though. Out of curiosity, certainly. But I still remember how fastidious it had already been for me at classic.

My second and main "intermediate" goal is actually mid-thigh / fingertips. I love how hair looks at this length and I would be very pleased to be able to grow until there and still have a nice looking hemline (= lovely ringletting fairytale ends, not just a few ragged lonely racers). Knee and + just seems an intergalactic distance, and for the moment I can't figure out yet how my hair would look/behave once beyond classic. So yeah... let's enjoy every bit of the journey and see !^^

Are you sure you "just" want to grow to TBL ?? Lol.

:popcorn:

Aww thank you :o

Some days I have no idea where it will end lol
The past few days I have been in LONG MODE :wink:

I am about an inch above hip....less if stretched; so I will be solid hip through the Summer.
With no trims planned until January, I should have a good idea when the New Year comes around where I am headed,

Good luck with your goals...it will be amazing no matter where you call it quits...IF you ever do :eyebrows:

Happy Growing :cheer:

[Ingrid]

After last night's 4,5cm trim, I'm still firmly in this thread. Wooo :grouphug:

[RebekahE]

Here is a full shot. Please excuse the lighting and slightly off center photo. I placed my hands on top of my hip bones. I wear my jeans at about hip or so, I don't like to wear them high. I am 5'7 so I have a pretty long torso (although everyone tells me I have such looong legs).
http://i67.tinypic.com/dqr8l5.jpg

[Horrorpops]

Me too :thud: gorgeous!!
GG I think that's my first thud haha - I feel like that's a milestone on this site! :o Thank you! I think I've said before how silky and gorgeous your silver looks :crush:


Oh my... I have eruptive volcanic hair !! :bigeyes: :thud:

Lol, thank you Horrorpops. It's an unusual compliment and I am presently sipping it like hydromel !^^^^^

I know, I was trying so hard to think of a description that covers the colour and massive amount of shine! :bigtongue:

Congrats Ingrid thats awesome! Enjoy that 'new-ends' feeling :)

RebekahE I agree with Lapushka it's tricky determing length without more landmarks but mainly I just wanted to say your hemline is amazing!!
ETA: just saw your new photo - are you maybe past hip? Are you calling from the top of the iliac crest or where your pants sit lower down?

[Groovy Granny]

Here is a full shot. Please excuse the lighting and slightly off center photo. I placed my hands on top of my hip bones. I wear my jeans at about hip or so, I don't like to wear them high. I am 5'7 so I have a pretty long torso (although everyone tells me I have such looong legs).
]
Girl ~ that is solid hip; congrats!
What a beautiful lithe body you have ... and your hair:thud:

GG I think that's my first thud haha - I feel like that's a milestone on this site! :o Thank you! I think I've said before how silky and gorgeous your silver looks :crush:?Your first thud?! I can't believe it!

[Mimha]

Some days I have no idea where it will end lol
The past few days I have been in LONG MODE :wink:

Eh eh eh eh, first symptoms of LHCitis :eyebrows:



I am about an inch above hip....less if stretched; so I will be solid hip through the Summer.


So we are more or less at the same length. :) I also think hip will occur in the summer. :cheese:
Concerning TBL... (cough), it'll be next year, and then (cough, cough)... Ahem... LHCitiiiiiis !! ^^

[Mimha]

Here is a full shot. Please excuse the lighting and slightly off center photo. I placed my hands on top of my hip bones. I wear my jeans at about hip or so, I don't like to wear them high. I am 5'7 so I have a pretty long torso (although everyone tells me I have such looong legs).
http://i67.tinypic.com/dqr8l5.jpg

Wow Rebekah, your hair is a honey cascade !... :thud:

[lapushka]

Girl ~ that is solid hip; congrats!
What a beautiful lithe body you have ... and your hair:thud:
Your first thud?! I can't believe it!

Yes, that is a lot more clear. In the other picture it looked like you had a ways to go; not so much in this picture! Congrats. :D

[RebekahE]

Thanks! I'm so excited, really hoping I can be at or near TBL by 2017.

[Groovy Granny]

Eh eh eh eh, first symptoms of LHCitis :eyebrows:

So we are more or less at the same length. :) I also think hip will occur in the summer. :cheese:
Concerning TBL... (cough), it'll be next year, and then (cough, cough)... Ahem... LHCitiiiiiis !! ^^
LOL I 'doubt' I would go past TBL.....but if I get bitten by the LHC bug....you never know.... and these days I am learning to NEVER SAY NEVER :eyebrows:


Wow Rebekah, your hair is a honey cascade !... :thud:
That is a beautiful description :thumbsup:

Thanks! I'm so excited, really hoping I can be at or near TBL by 2017.

Happy Growing :cheer:

[RebekahE]

Thank you Mimha and GG. This will be my 3rd time making the journey to classic but it feels like I've never done it before. The last 2 times I didn't pay much attention to my hair, I just braided it and let it go until one day I noticed it was really long.

[Groovy Granny]

Thank you Mimha and GG. This will be my 3rd time making the journey to classic but it feels like I've never done it before. The last 2 times I didn't pay much attention to my hair, I just braided it and let it go until one day I noticed it was really long.

It does make such a difference when you pay attention to it!

I was long in the past ..into my 20's and then again in my 40's but never gave a thought to care...some thought went into style later but was minimal and nor protective/pro growth.

So yeah...I hear you on that count :thumbsup:

[kganihanova]

I finally grew enough hair for a crown braid. So I went and got it done!

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz285/kittykatcontradictions/474BC1F2-6A35-49CC-B2EF-28606F9276FA_zpssog69ojq.jpg (http://s836.photobucket.com/user/kittykatcontradictions/media/474BC1F2-6A35-49CC-B2EF-28606F9276FA_zpssog69ojq.jpg.html)

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz285/kittykatcontradictions/72887033-2995-444F-9660-D3A8E118C403_zpseincaozd.jpg (http://s836.photobucket.com/user/kittykatcontradictions/media/72887033-2995-444F-9660-D3A8E118C403_zpseincaozd.jpg.html)

[RebekahE]

How beautiful! I love crowns braids, how I wish I could do one on my own hair.

[kganihanova]

How beautiful! I love crowns braids, how I wish I could do one on my own hair.

I paid a braid bar stylist do mine lol. I can't crown braid myself.

[pailin]

It's beatiful

[kganihanova]

It's beatiful

Thank you :)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

It is beautiful. I wish I could do them but my hair doesn't like being braided. Where did you have it done?

[Groovy Granny]

I finally grew enough hair for a crown braid. So I went and got it done!

Very pretty!

[kganihanova]

It is beautiful. I wish I could do them but my hair doesn't like being braided. Where did you have it done?

Birchbox Braid Bar in NYC! Well worth the $30 plus tip. I'll keep it in as long as I can :)

[kganihanova]

Very pretty!

thank you! :)

[Horrorpops]

I finally grew enough hair for a crown braid. So I went and got it done!

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz285/kittykatcontradictions/474BC1F2-6A35-49CC-B2EF-28606F9276FA_zpssog69ojq.jpg (http://s836.photobucket.com/user/kittykatcontradictions/media/474BC1F2-6A35-49CC-B2EF-28606F9276FA_zpssog69ojq.jpg.html)

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz285/kittykatcontradictions/72887033-2995-444F-9660-D3A8E118C403_zpseincaozd.jpg (http://s836.photobucket.com/user/kittykatcontradictions/media/72887033-2995-444F-9660-D3A8E118C403_zpseincaozd.jpg.html)

Gorgeous!!!! :thud: I love crown braids, it looks so good on your hair :o

[fiðrildi]

kganihanova, that crown braid looks so thudworthy. Beautifully shiny and thick. Gorgeous :thud:

RebekahE, congrats on reaching hip!! You seem very close to BCL. Stunning mane... glorious hemline and colour :thud:

A growth spurt is happening. I have grown 0,75 inches in one week :blueeek::bigeyes:. I just washed my hair, and noticed in the shower that my ends *almost!* reach TBL (so I had to measure! I'm very very close to 37 inches now). Of course this optical illussion only happens in the shower, with plenty of water and conditioner, as straight as it can be :laugh:. When it gets dry and wavy it shrinks back to somewhere between hip and BCL!

[Groovy Granny]

kganihanova, that crown braid looks so thudworthy. Beautifully shiny and thick. Gorgeous :thud:

RebekahE, congrats on reaching hip!! You seem very close to BCL. Stunning mane... glorious hemline and colour :thud:

A growth spurt is happening. I have grown 0,75 inches in one week :blueeek::bigeyes:. I just washed my hair, and noticed in the shower that my ends *almost!* reach TBL (so I had to measure! I'm very very close to 37 inches now). Of course this optical illussion only happens in the shower, with plenty of water and conditioner, as straight as it can be :laugh:. When it gets dry and wavy it shrinks back to somewhere between hip and BCL!

LOL Well, it is a hopeful sign anyway :wink:

[Atarah]

Your hair is beautiful, RebekahE!

Wow, kganihanova, that is very pretty!

fiðrildi, yay for growing hair! That is a lot in one week!

Thanks for the welcomes on earlier pages, you all (maybe I should log on here more often...). :) The current plan is to get to knee for a couple years and then trim back some. Figure it'll take me 15-18 months to reach tailbone from waist; does that sound about right? (It's about 8-ish inches.)

[ashyash]

Thanks Groovy Granny and Sarahlabyrinth--I'm definitely not planning to give up and call it terminal yet. I forgot to consider the fact that I trimmed an inch off four months ago and it's now the length it was before the trim or very slightly longer, so it *is* still growing. Just way more slowly than I'm used to.

I've also been getting a lot more comments on how long my hair is lately, so that has to count for something (most people tell me it's pretty, some people just say it's long and don't elaborate further.)

I think what makes me nervous is that I've never seen anyone in my area with hair longer than hip (though *lots* of women around here have waist-length hair)--it makes me think that the natural terminal length people are genetically determined to have is around waist. However, based on what I've seen here, I know that's unlikely to be the case. It's more likely that most people in my area are not actively trying to grow there hair beyond waist length.

kganihanova--I *love* crown braids! Yours is really beautiful and thick. I think it looks really nice with your hair color also!
RebekahE--Beautiful! I love how healthy your hemline is! It's evident you've been taking good care of your hair.

[Wildcat Diva]

Also, many people do not protect their hair or treat it gently, so it breaks off prematurely I would wager. Not everyone is ready to show the patience needed for extra long lovely hair.

[Groovy Granny]

After a long chat with Hubby and hovering around Hip for a 2nd time, I have made the final decision to not pursue TBL.

I am very happy with Hip and feel TBL is just too long to manage for my type and age.

So...I thank you all for your advice and support ~ you are an inspiration :flowers:

Happy growing :cheer:

[browneyedsusan]

After a long chat with Hubby and hovering around Hip for a 2nd time, I have made the final decision to not pursue TBL.

I am very happy with Hip and feel TBL is just too long to manage for my type and age.

So...I thank you all for your advice and support ~ you are an inspiration :flowers:

Happy growing :cheer:

Good for you. :)

I may make a similiar decision, but will give it another year or two and see how it goes. My idea with hair was always to grow it until it got to be too much of a bother. Now, it's almost bothersome when I wear it down. But, we'll wait and see. :popcorn:

[Groovy Granny]

Good for you. :)

I may make a similiar decision, but will give it another year or two and see how it goes. My idea with hair was always to grow it until it got to be too much of a bother. Now, it's almost bothersome when I wear it down. But, we'll wait and see. :popcorn:

Thanks :)

This is my longest length in 65 years and I can do so much with it!

While I admire the real long longhairs...it just isn't 'me'; and it would be pushing it with Hubby too (I think).

Long hair covering my back is a glorious feeling and I love it :crush:

[ashyash]

Well, your hair looks very beautiful at hip. Congrats on reaching your length goal!

And I agree WildCatDiva--hair can be more difficult than many would want to maintain at much longer lengths...

[vampyyri]

Hello all! This is definitely a thread that I belong in—I'm in a dreaded WL+ awkward phase... you know, the one where it seems like your hair isn't growing at all.

[Groovy Granny]

Well, your hair looks very beautiful at hip. Congrats on reaching your length goal!

And I agree WildCatDiva--hair can be more difficult than many would want to maintain at much longer lengths...

Thank you :)

[Qz]

Hello all! This is definitely a thread that I belong in—I'm in a dreaded WL+ awkward phase... you know, the one where it seems like your hair isn't growing at all.

I can relate to that, seems I'm stalled there too. It may actually be growing but it's sure being sneaky about it :)

[Qz]

After a long chat with Hubby and hovering around Hip for a 2nd time, I have made the final decision to not pursue TBL.

I am very happy with Hip and feel TBL is just too long to manage for my type and age.

So...I thank you all for your advice and support ~ you are an inspiration :flowers:

Happy growing :cheer:

I think your hair is very pretty and your length is awesome. It seems you've got the best of both worlds, the right amount of length to suit you and the nice condition too. I still have quite a ways to go.

[Groovy Granny]

Thank you :)

Wishing you the best on your journey!

[Horrorpops]

After a long chat with Hubby and hovering around Hip for a 2nd time, I have made the final decision to not pursue TBL.

I am very happy with Hip and feel TBL is just too long to manage for my type and age.

So...I thank you all for your advice and support ~ you are an inspiration :flowers:

Happy growing :cheer:

GG I think I'm doing the same - it's nice to be able to enjoy your hair, I'd hate for it to get so long I'd see it as a chore.

Hip is such a gorgeous look on you! Enjoy having such beautiful, healthy hair! :o

[Groovy Granny]

GG I think I'm doing the same - it's nice to be able to enjoy your hair, I'd hate for it to get so long I'd see it as a chore.

Hip is such a gorgeous look on you! Enjoy having such beautiful, healthy hair! :o

Thank you :o

Your hair will be amazing at that length...it already is now! :thud:

[quirkybookworm]

I took a long break from everything hair related, but, man, I've missed this forum! Y'all have made such great progress, and it's really inspiring to see! :flowers:

I'm about 2 1/2 inches away from BCL, and much farther from TBL than I'd like to be. I thought I'd post two length pictures, because in one I'm wearing a dress which makes it kind of hard to tell length, and in the other, I have braid waves -- can't seem to get a good picture lately! Haha

http://s32.postimg.org/rd46i9cmt/lhc.jpg (http://postimage.org/) [/url]
http://s32.postimg.org/cfm0o2xw5/DSCN3334.jpg (http://postimage.org/) [url=http://postimage.org/app.php]

Please ignore my crazy hem!

[pailin]

Your hair is really pretty, quirkybookworm! The hemline doesn't look bad at all.

[Horrorpops]

Awww thanks GG! You always make me feel better about myself, you're really such a sweetheart! :love:

Quirkybookworm your hem looks gorgeous! Your hair looks so long!

[vampyyri]

I can relate to that, seems I'm stalled there too. It may actually be growing but it's sure being sneaky about it :)

It sure seems so... but it may be because when you're growing out from a short style, you have more "body markers" to reference in length. There's a big gap between waist and hip, then hip to tailbone... but when your hair is growing from shoulder length, it seems like it grows like a weed.

[browneyedsusan]

It sure seems so... but it may be because when you're growing out from a short style, you have more "body markers" to reference in length. There's a big gap between waist and hip, then hip to tailbone... but when your hair is growing from shoulder length, it seems like it grows like a weed.

Or when it grows from a pixie! It looks horrible, but gets all of the horribleness to shoulder pretty quick. :)

[lapis_lazuli]

Your hair is lovely, quirkybookworm! Such a beautiful colour! You'll hit TBL before you know it :D

[WaitingSoLong]

GG I am there with you. I have grown to FTL and it was such a bother. I hit TBL for the 3rd or 4th time last month and it is such a bother. I trimmed a little over an inch last Friday and so now it is not quite TBL but feels so much less annoying. TBL is nice aesthetically but hip is more practical for up and down wearing.

I plan to hover around hip/TBL until the last 3" of my layers are trimmed out which may be pretty soon. I don't really have any plans to grow past TBL again.

[pailin]

I'm waiting to see where the length becomes bothersome. Some days I think I want to grow to classic at least (especially when I attempt a new style and find I just don't have enough hair yet), then other days I'm sure it would be too much trouble. Wait and see....​
For now, I think I may make hip by September,so I could make it to tailbone sometime next year, if it doesn't drive me crazy before then.

[Wildcat Diva]

I want to experience this bothersomeness that you speak of, WSL.


I measured and it's only 35". It should be longer than that, I say. The measuring tape takes forever to give me what I desire.

[pailin]

I want to experience this bothersomeness that you speak of, WSL.


I measured and it's only 35". It should be longer than that, I say. The measuring tape takes forever to give me what I desire.

Sometimes I think the measuring tape is broken

[browneyedsusan]

Stupid, malfunctioning tape measures!:steam

[quirkybookworm]

pailin, thank you so much!! :heartbeat

Horrorpops thank you! I always get a little hem insecure, because I'm still growing out awful layers. shudder: So, it's really nice to hear that it doesn't look as bad as I always think it does.

lapis_lazuli thank you! I sure hope so! :)

I'm really looking forward to being at a length with a solid marker! MBL, waist, and hip are all kind of 'call it when it feels right' marks because everyone's bodies are so different whereas BCL is more of a solid mark. There really hasn't been a solid 'yep! I'm there!' mark since, what? Bra-strap? It's really nice to be like, "I'm 2 1/2 inches away" instead of "I'm somewhere between 2 - 4 inches away. Who knows?" haha

[Groovy Granny]

I took a long break from everything hair related, but, man, I've missed this forum! Y'all have made such great progress, and it's really inspiring to see! :flowers:

I'm about 2 1/2 inches away from BCL, and much farther from TBL than I'd like to be. I thought I'd post two length pictures, because in one I'm wearing a dress which makes it kind of hard to tell length, and in the other, I have braid waves -- can't seem to get a good picture lately! Haha [/url]

Please ignore my crazy hem!
Welcome back ~ nice to meet you!

Crazy hemline????
All I see is gorgeous hair :thud:


Awww thanks GG! You always make me feel better about myself, you're really such a sweetheart! :love: :o ((((Hugs))))


GG I am there with you. I have grown to FTL and it was such a bother. I hit TBL for the 3rd or 4th time last month and it is such a bother. I trimmed a little over an inch last Friday and so now it is not quite TBL but feels so much less annoying. TBL is nice aesthetically but hip is more practical for up and down wearing.

I plan to hover around hip/TBL until the last 3" of my layers are trimmed out which may be pretty soon. I don't really have any plans to grow past TBL again.

Wow...you too?! :agape:

Happy to have the company ~ you are an inspiration :flowers:

[vampyyri]

GG I am there with you. I have grown to FTL and it was such a bother. I hit TBL for the 3rd or 4th time last month and it is such a bother. I trimmed a little over an inch last Friday and so now it is not quite TBL but feels so much less annoying. TBL is nice aesthetically but hip is more practical for up and down wearing.

This is exactly why my goal is TBL?, I'm stuck on my goal being HL or TBL. My sister has TBL hair, and she as said to me that anything past hip gets to be annoying. She also warned me that if I get to TBL to be wary of "butt floss"... I'm sure you guys know what I mean :lol:

[browneyedsusan]

This is exactly why my goal is TBL?, I'm stuck on my goal being HL or TBL. My sister has TBL hair, and she as said to me that anything past hip gets to be annoying. She also warned me that if I get to TBL to be wary of "butt floss"... I'm sure you guys know what I mean :lol:

Oh my goodness! I've never even considered that! Hair getting stuck in my armpits is irritating enough! lol!

[Wildcat Diva]

Sometimes I think the measuring tape is broken


Stupid, malfunctioning tape measures!:steam

I personally like blaming the husband who is reading the tape. But then he said what's wrong with 34.75" (which I call 35") and then he asked me to measure his stretched out curls at an astounding 24" catching up with me fast and then I just want to punch him in the eye. Drama.

[quirkybookworm]

Groovy Granny, thank you! :heartbeat It's nice to meet you, too!


On the topic of hair getting stuck in strange places, last time I washed my hair, it got stuck in belly button. That's a feeling that I'd rather not have twice!

[Horrorpops]

quirkybookworm: you need not worry, your hemline looks perfect :o

Wildcat diva: when in doubt always blame the hubby. That's my motto haha :bigtongue: Maybe there is some spousal sabotage going on with his competitive tae reading? :laugh:

Also ooooooh man I hadn't even considered the butt floss issue.... I already find hair everywhere in my house, car, shower, bed, and on my person... haven't experienced that yet though haha!

[WaitingSoLong]

She also warned me that if I get to TBL to be wary of "butt floss"... I'm sure you guys know what I mean :lol:

I absolutely hate having my hair touch my nethers. Yes, this is an issue. I am pleased to say my 1.25" trim nipped that at least for another couple months.

[Wildcat Diva]

Horrorpops, I like the way you think. I can just negate anything he says.
Surely this is longer than 34.75"?
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j386/janineevans/299D81D5-27C5-4BFC-802C-C67DFBD39A35_zps26c8msoh.jpg

Ok don't answer that. I'm not going to leave here yet. Things will be solid soon enough...

[parkmikii]

Horrorpops, I like the way you think. I can just negate anything he says.
Surely this is longer than 34.75"?
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j386/janineevans/299D81D5-27C5-4BFC-802C-C67DFBD39A35_zps26c8msoh.jpg

Ok don't answer that. I'm not going to leave here yet. Things will be solid soon enough...

Oh wow! Your hair is pretty!
It does look longer to me. As I'm quite tall, not even the 37.5" I have now look as long as your hair.. :(

[quirkybookworm]

Wildcat Diva, wow! That looks long! I'm a horrible judge of lengths (For example, I thought that I was nearing waist when I was actually nearing hip :doh:), but that looks right at TBL to me.
Either way, you have beautiful hair, and if you're not there yet then you should be any day now.