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Jenw777
August 9th, 2011, 01:31 PM
Last month it was a year since I joined. I was having a bad hair week and decided to postpone my anniversary thread. Then I got side tracked, and well, you know how it goes.

When I started a year ago, my hair looked like this:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/kitkatsmom/start.jpg
I had deluded myself into thinking my hair was still healthy and looked REALLY long. Haha, what a newbie I was.

Now, one year later (no trims, really!) and one month later my hair looks so much better, but feels so short:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/kitkatsmom/8-9-11.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/kitkatsmom/08091426a.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/kitkatsmom/08091426b.jpg

When wet I'm brushing hip!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/kitkatsmom/07241630-1.jpg

I've gained 12 inches in a year, going from bra strap length to tentative hip. It looks so much healthier, and I've learned tons of new styles.

Thanks, yo!

ZeppHead
August 9th, 2011, 01:35 PM
Holy crap! I hope my hair looks like this in a year! What an amazing transformation, seriously.
But, I just gotta know what did you change or do differently the past year?

CarpeDM
August 9th, 2011, 01:36 PM
OMG...did you really get all that growth in a little over a year? That is crazy good! AND your hair looks gorgeous!!

ingvild
August 9th, 2011, 01:37 PM
Oh, so pretty! :cheese: Great job! We have almost the same hair type; I hope my hair will look like yours when it grows down :o

Jenw777
August 9th, 2011, 01:39 PM
I dropped the straightener.

I've never blow dried (maybe 6 times in my life). And I probably over moisturise my hair. I've switched between CWC and CO with the occasional oil wash. SMTs when I remember. Henna. I lightly oil the ends with coconut/almond/grapeseed/ or olive oil (whatever I'm not too lazy to grab).

I recently tried the roobios tea too as a rinse.


Holy crap! I hope my hair looks like this in a year! What an amazing transformation, seriously.
But, I just gotta know what did you change or do differently the past year?

ZeppHead
August 9th, 2011, 01:45 PM
Good to know. After my big chop (6") it took me to about an inch below shoulder and since then it has grown maybe 3 inches but I am still missing my hair! :( I also stopped using any heat and lessened my washing so hopefully I can get hair as awesome as yours! Your hair really does look great and with no trims?! GRR, I wish I could go without but my hair starts to look thin at the ends if I don't maybe twice a year.

kyandii
August 9th, 2011, 01:47 PM
I'm so jealous! I hope my hair grows this much in a year and a month.

constancev18
August 9th, 2011, 01:56 PM
Beautiful hair-excellent growth and retention.

gthlvrmx
August 9th, 2011, 02:09 PM
This some good inspiration here :) 12 inches is AMAZING to get for a full year, you'll be at your goals in no time at all. CO i hear? :)

SoulOfTheSea
August 9th, 2011, 02:12 PM
That is a jaw-dropping :agape: transformation!! I am so inspired, and so happy for you!! =)

Jenw777
August 9th, 2011, 02:17 PM
Thanks guys/gals, you're making my day!

x0h_bother
August 9th, 2011, 03:34 PM
Gorgeous!! I love your hair.

archel
August 9th, 2011, 03:35 PM
It's not just the amazing length, it's the texture! This is another reason I don't touch my heat tools anymore. Huzzah! Your hair is so healthy looking!

monsterna
August 9th, 2011, 03:48 PM
First thought when I saw your second pic was "Holy sh**, that's nice." :D So yeah. I kind of love your hair. :) No trimming is awesome, ain't it?

McFearless
August 9th, 2011, 03:55 PM
That is a huge amount of growth in one year. It looks very soft and healthy. What is your goal length?

utdesertrunner
August 9th, 2011, 04:27 PM
That is amazing growth...your hair is beautiful! I wish I could get 12 inches in a year! Nice!

Jenw777
August 9th, 2011, 04:35 PM
Thanks guys!


That is a huge amount of growth in one year. It looks very soft and healthy. What is your goal length?


I'm going for classic, possibly finger tip. Who really knows at this point?

missmaggieeliza
August 9th, 2011, 04:40 PM
OH your hair so pretty and healthy looking. Love the color too. That is wonderful you gained 12 inches in a year. My hair grown very slow. :^(

dulce
August 9th, 2011, 04:50 PM
Gorgeous!1t looks great and such good growth!

Ligeia_13
August 10th, 2011, 03:56 AM
Wow, if my hair grew that fast in a year, I'd be almost at my goal length.

Very nice :)

milk
August 10th, 2011, 04:04 AM
Omg what a huge difference, It really is like a whole different head of hair, so beautiful. And 12 inches in a year is so inspiring. May I ask you, have you worn your hair in updos more since joining?

pepperminttea
August 10th, 2011, 04:26 AM
Amazing growth; your hair looks wonderful! :)

freckles
August 10th, 2011, 05:14 AM
that is some SERIOUS growth! well done :)

Mesmerise
August 10th, 2011, 05:23 AM
Beautiful hair! It looks so thick and healthy, and the ends look better now than they did a year ago, which is amazing considering you haven't trimmed!!

newbeginning
August 10th, 2011, 06:26 AM
Your hair looks very healthy and what amazing growth.

CurlAhead
August 10th, 2011, 06:48 AM
Ahhh, if my hair only grew as fast as yours. LOVELY growth and LOVELY hair as well! :)

phoepha
August 10th, 2011, 06:53 AM
Your hair is absolutely gorgeous!!! and the growth is amazing!

paper
August 10th, 2011, 07:26 AM
Happy Anniversary! :flowers:

WOW, what a difference. Your hair is so long and shiny now. Congrats on your great progress!!

kanaka
August 10th, 2011, 08:43 AM
Beautiful hair. u gained a lot in 1 year. thats an awesome growth and its healthy. loved ur hair :)

bunzfan
August 10th, 2011, 08:45 AM
Wow i am impressed it looks so healthy to. Well done you must be doing something right.

Rocket22
August 10th, 2011, 08:46 AM
OMG 12" in one year!!! you are soooo lucky!! It's beautiful and I'm super duper jealous :)

Golden Lady
August 10th, 2011, 09:25 AM
I love the waves! Gorgeous!:)

sun-kissed
August 10th, 2011, 11:10 AM
Congratulations on such awesome growth, you hair looks stunning!:inlove:

vanillabones
August 10th, 2011, 12:21 PM
Your hair is beautiful you've done a great job :) I absolutely love your half up.

Mingle
August 10th, 2011, 02:04 PM
Your hair has grown to be very radiant! I love it! Did you have layers to start with?

Loreley
August 10th, 2011, 02:30 PM
Beautiful! Congratulations! :)

GuardGirl
August 10th, 2011, 09:19 PM
Silly question, but... what do you EAT?! No, really! You must have a fantastic diet. Because that is the biggest transformation in a year I have ever seen!

jojo
August 10th, 2011, 09:24 PM
Wow thats some serious growth and it looks so healthy now

Kathie
August 10th, 2011, 09:50 PM
Congrats! That is some seriously beautiful growth.

Jenw777
August 10th, 2011, 09:56 PM
Tacos, pasta, and don't forget the 12 pack a day of Mt. Dew. Seriously my diet sucks. I never remember to take vitamins. I don't work out either (hence the recent accumilation of chub). I don't get much sleep either. Haha, but thank you guys!

I guess being too poor for a haircut pays off in the end!


Silly question, but... what do you EAT?! No, really! You must have a fantastic diet. Because that is the biggest transformation in a year I have ever seen!

lw8666
August 10th, 2011, 10:27 PM
Wow! Amazing growth in one year!!!

Safira
August 11th, 2011, 12:31 AM
You have such a beautiful hair!

free_hug
August 11th, 2011, 12:47 AM
12 inches in one year? Girl you did th inch per month average! That's great. And it's true, you hair improved incredibly! Congrats :cheer::cheer::cheer: Cheeseworthy!

Kdc0180
August 11th, 2011, 01:28 AM
You have beautiful hair! It looks so much healthier! :p

JamieLeigh
August 11th, 2011, 01:57 AM
It looks beautiful! That's excellent length progress for a year (listen at you saying it feels short! :lol: ), and you can really tell your hair loves its no-straightener, high-moisture routine. You're doing a lot of things right. Congrats on 1 year!

Ishje
August 11th, 2011, 02:05 AM
12 inches in a year??? wow, that is amazing!
my hair grows only 12 cm a year XD

your hair looks gorgeous as well!

turquoisebud
August 11th, 2011, 08:03 AM
Gorgeous! :) I love the very slight waves. Is that natural or braid waves?

spitfire511
August 11th, 2011, 08:52 AM
Lovely!! :) Congrats on the anniversary!

Aveyronnaise
August 11th, 2011, 09:20 AM
I adore your waves , they are on such a long S , so cool.
Congrats on your progress!