5 Year Anniversary (Pic heavy!)

[Quahatundightu]

For once I am active around my anniversary so I thought it was about time I made a post ^_^

I just want to thank everyone at LHC for all the advice! Without you guys I'm sure I'd have no chance of reaching my goal (TB) but now I am only 2" away! I have wanted hair that long ever since I could remember, but due to its fine and breakable nature I am finding it quite a challenge to get much growth past waist.

I used to NEVER tie up my hair, and hated how I looked with it up so that didn't help. But also thanks to LHC I am about to finish a 60 updo challenge! So not only am I inspired to tie it up more, but I actually know more than 60 updo styles :D

In 2002 I went from mid back length to shoulder, it's the last big chop I ever had
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4384&pictureid=84161 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3782&pictureid=48555

By the end of 2003 my hair was back to BSL
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3782&pictureid=48556

By 2004 my hair was waist length, but a mess. I left it down all the time in my very windy city! I cut in layers, brushed out the waves and generally wasn't treating it that great.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3782&pictureid=48557

I joined in 2005 and lurked on LHC, finally picking up a few better habits - but still not tying up my hair! I did however S&D and stop brushing my hair so much.

2005 my hair finally learns to curl! With my bro
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3782&pictureid=48562

2007 after a trim
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3782&pictureid=86856

2008? Very poufy in this pic! I began to run into problems with breakage, and basically stalled around here. Many people told me I would never grow longer than hip due to my fine hair :(
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3782&pictureid=86857

I grew out my fringe and my layers, and although I was well on my way to hip length by 2009, my hair still had quite a taper
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2713&pictureid=34316

[Quahatundightu]

This is taken not long after the other, just to show how different my hair can look :P Frustrating to compare! haha
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2713&pictureid=34507

I trimmed a lot in 2009 trying to thicken my hem line, and finally started tying my hair up regularly
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2713&pictureid=46026

2009 vs 2010 vs stretched
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2713&pictureid=73577

2010 I'm doing a no-trim year to get some growth, and experimenting with gels & different products to see what kind of curls I like best. Here with Flaxseed Gel, interesting how it looks the thickest in this photo!
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2713&pictureid=73585

August 2010 - with no trimming I am getting noticeable growth finally, although at the expense of thicker ends. However these two were taken on the same day!
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2713&pictureid=84158 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2713&pictureid=84159

And finally, more experimenting with texture. I am kind of itching for a trim but will definitely wait until December!
Cones - First week CO - Second week CO
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2713&pictureid=86840 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2713&pictureid=85168 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2713&pictureid=86839

And so with the help of LHC I have come a long way despite slow growth and breakage!! I just wanted to thank you all :D Next stop, hopefully TB!

[pepperminttea]

Some great progress, you're well on your way! :cheer: Gorgeous colour and curl too, your hair really does look like it's straight out of a fairytale. :)

[Yozhik]

What beautiful hair! I love your color and the beautiful curls you discovered. :)

You certainly have made a lot of progress in 5 years, and I think your hair is gorgeous. I love your ends -- very princessy and romantic! :crush:

[Marjolein]

Wow! That color, those curls, the length - sigh. You know you have my dream hair? :crush:

[MsBubbles]

Great anniversary thread! Your hair is beautiful. The waves & color are gorgeous.

[AstrayStar]

Wow! That color, those curls, the length - sigh. You know you have my dream hair? :crush:

That is exactly what I was thinking! :D

[LaurelSpring]

Your hair looks great! I can really tell the difference in how healthy it looks now. I love those fairytale ends.

[Calaelen]

You have my favourite hair colour ever. I always wished to have been born with this exact shade, and though I've tried many methods to achieve it unnaturally, nothing compares to the real thing. BEAUTIFUL!

[tinti]

You're well on your way, I think! I looove your texture! Congratulations on your 5 years anniversary!

[lw8666]

Love your ends and curls!

[sibylla]

Happy 5 year hair day!!!!:cheese:
Your hair is very beautiful.I envy those curls!

[CurlyTresses]

Wow - beautiful hair,

~~Happy Anniversary~~ :)

[Noctifer]

Congrats

Love your haircolour and your curls

[ericthegreat]

Congratulations on making it 5 whole years! I love your natural curls and the your red color.......its so vibrant. I love seeing all the progression pics from all these years. And kudos for having a long haired brother. :cheer:

[Intransigentia]

Beautiful! I love seeing the difference taht a few years of godo care can make.

[Dragon]

congrats, happy anniversary :) Your hair looks great.

[Lady Mary]

Beautiful curls and beautiful color! Congrats on your 5 year anniversary :flower:

[triumphator!]

Long, curly red hair is the prettiest, to me :D

[FrannyG]

Thank you for the comprehensive update. It's been a very interesting journey. Your hair is beautiful. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary! :blossom:

[BrightEyes]

Congrats!:cheese: Your hair is so pretty. I love the color, the curls, the length. Gorgeous.

[dreamsofthewind]

I love your hair! The curls are beyond amazing.

[Mariah!!]

What great hair you have! I love the color and curls. Very long and pretty!

[little_acorn]

Happy anniversary!

You have gorgeous hair and so close to goal!

[Loreley]

Happy 5th anniversary! :cheer:

[Debra83]

Thanks for sharing the hard times, but ESPECIALLY the PAYOFF!!!! WOW! Very nice! I hope I see as much progress as you've had by 5 years. (3 more to go for me!). Have you used coconut oil at all?

[Quahatundightu]

Aww thanks everyone, you are so sweet!:crush: :inlove: :flower:
Especially people saying they actually like my ends.. I am rather frustrated with them right now, but if I trim I may never reach TB. Last year I only trimmed a little but I depressingly ended up with ZERO growth, which is why I'm trying no trimming this year!



And kudos for having a long haired brother.

Yay for long-haired bros! :D He still has long hair and didn't look too pleased when I was trying to be helpful and explain to him how he could trim his own hair if he wanted. But at least that means he hopefully won't cut it soon :eyebrows:
I'm also amazed at how similar our hair is if you cut out the colour difference. If he kept it short I never would have realised!



Have you used coconut oil at all?

Yes I did try it at one point but it makes my hair a bit crunchy. My favourite oil is jojoba! I don't use it so often these days since I found catnip though, which makes my fine hair super moisturised without being greasy!