4 years and 2 months...has it really been that long?

[maskedrose]

So it would appear that I have been a member of this fine community for over four years now! I was hoping to have 1,000 posts and minions by now, but maybe that will happen by year five :p

So without further ado, pictures!

**One note: I am all about quality over quantity, so in the quest for very healthy hair, I have probably cut off at least half of my growth. I don't have a super long length goal (TBL is the current thought), so I'm happy making my way slowly but surely.

Way back in fall of '07, about APL:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee112/maskedrose21/036_36-1.jpg

About fall of '08, BSL:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee112/maskedrose21/P1010198.jpg

'09ish, close to waist:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee112/maskedrose21/IMGP0310-1.jpg

Fall of '09, one of my favorites:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee112/maskedrose21/007-1-1.jpg

And fall of '10, maintaining at waist:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee112/maskedrose21/IMG_1566-1.jpg

And then this year - late summer, solid hip when wet, flirting with hip when dry:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee112/maskedrose21/IMG_3418.jpg

And finally, taken yesterday after a ~2" trim a few weeks ago:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee112/maskedrose21/IMG_3458.jpg

I've also been doing henna glosses since early summer of this year, and you can see how it plays up the copper that occurs naturally in my hair. I love it!

:D

[Kayla Nyx]

oh wow! Congrats on your growth! Your hair looks so beautiful :crush:

[MissManda]

:thud: Gosh, your hair is so thick and beautiful! I'd also like to say that your waves are some of the prettiest I've ever seen. I've got a lot of wave envy right now. :D

Congratulations on four years! :flower: I my hair looks as beautiful as yours when it gets to hip length.

[arith]

Your hair is beautiful!! And I love the color.

[KwaveT]

Absolutely beautiful hair! Love the color and wave. Continued luck on your hair growth process.

[coffinhert]

I just wanted to say omg your hair is so beautiful. Amazing progress, makes me look forward to the future!

[ElusiveMuse]

Gorgeous! I think that your hair really reflects how carefully you care for it. It seems longer because it's so luscious!

[Roscata]

Beautiful hair. :)

[hoopster]

beautiful! i'll be a minion! :P

[racrane]

Oh, it's just beautiful. My dream hair, truly! Congratulations!

[Slinks]

wow !!! bring it .. that is one head of gorgeous hair :-)

[DavidN]

Congratulations, maskedrose, on your LHC anniverasry, and here's to many more years in our community!:cheer:

What wonderful growth through the years, and such beautiful thickness, waves, colour, and condition!

[pepperminttea]

Gorgeous, gorgeous hair! :crush:

[Of the Fae]

Wow! I certainly agree with the it's luscious so it looks longer part!
Hair envy :)

[julliams]

Gorgeous. If I hadn't read that your texture is fine, I would have thought we were hair twins!!

[katienoonan]

So thick and beautiful! I'm in awe! ~:thud:

[LocustSpawning]

It is simply stunning! Looks like princess hair.. too perfect! :)

[infinity_girl]

Your hair is really really beautiful! Enjoy it.

[freckles]

absolutely amazing hair! I love your colour :)

[kanaka]

Your hair so gorgeous. its so healthy and thick. absolutely stunning :)

[Issmene]

Wow! Pretty hair :)

[newbeginning]

Beautiful hair. Lovely colour and length. It looks healthy.

[Teazel]

Beautiful hair, maskedrose, and I always stop to admire your avatar. Happy anniversary! :flower:

[maskedrose]

Thanks everyone! :flower: I do love this community - even if I'm away for months, or go through spells where I just lurk and don't do much posting, I've always so enjoyed everyone here :)

[Silver Strands]

:bowtome:
Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[spidermom]

Abolutely gorgeous, maskedrose.

[vintage88]

Gorgeous hair! Congratulations :)

[ange1ito]

Stunning hair ;)

[Pixna]

:thud: :thud: :thud:

Your hair is absolutely, positively, astoundingly beautiful!!!

[jojo]

your hair is beautiful and I too love your colour and waves

[PurpleAshes]

Your hair belongs to a fairy tale, congratulations!

[CarpeDM]

Dream hair!!

[MsBubbles]

Ah your hair is so gorgeous! A great ad for keeping the ends neat but making steady progress.

[Tsopana]

You should be in a shampoo commercial or something..:O

[Yozhik]

What beautiful, healthy, and shiny hair! :thud:

It looks stunning, and I love your wave pattern. :flowers:

[supercupcakexx]

Wow, your hair is gorgeous! <3

[Manzanilla]

I really like your hair!! It is lovely!! :)

[PixxieStix]

Gorgeous, beautiful hair indeed. Good job on sticking with your goals, the quality of your hair really shines through. :) (Pun intended!)

[JamieLeigh]

What beautiful hair! :crush: Happy 4-years!

[maskedrose]

Thank you :flower: Definitely has been slow progress, but at least I know I'm committed to long hair now :P

[Woosh]

The first picture reminds me a bit of my hair as it is now, so seeing all that progress gives me so much hope!

Thank you for sharing these :)

[phoepha]

your hair is so beautiful, healthy and shiny!! and I adore your hemline!

[thelittlestdoc]

Wow, you've got one stunning head of hair! Your current length is my goal length--such a pretty hemline, too :)

[Juneii]

So beautiful! quality over quantity indeed :)

[CoconutLover]

Your hair is beautiful! And my new growing inspiration!

[SwordWomanRiona]

Gorgeous, gorgeous hair!! It looks so thick and healthy, and I love the colour and the waves too :).

[tinti]

Oh my gosh, what a beautiful mane! I love your color and waves! Happy 4 year anniversary, and here's to many more years!

[Rocket22]

Love your hair it's one of my favorites!!!

[Lostsoule77]

Your hair is simply gorgeous! I love the waves and color. I think your cutting has helped because your hair looks so healthy! Congratulations on your time here and your beautiful progress. :)

[PianoPlaye]

Wow! If that's what four years can do, I will extend my project timescale. (I'd only reckoned on 3 years - looking at your photos I am converted!) That said, you have worked to get it looking that glorious & every millimetre is a credit to you. :D
Goes back to re-examine photos & consider what I'm actually ready to do to get hair that glorious. :o

[lindaton]

Beautiful hair. And I agree with you-the 2009 picture sure is stunning.

[bobbsi]

Soooo pretty!!! I just love your ends!
Very beautiful.

[Inching Along]

Masked Rose, your hair is absolutely breathtaking. I love the color, the length (in all the pictures), and the wave/curl. Good for you for taking excellent care of it and enjoying it as it grows out, trimming as you feel necessary. :)

[Oberon88]

Hey you! It looks AMAZING. Has it really been four years?

[Aerin]

Ooh! I really hope my hair turns out as nice once it gets longer. I love your curl/wave pattern!

[Aqua Gal]

Wowee! Can we say hair model? Congrats, it looks awesome.

[auroraclio]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the color

[Lisa R]

Congratulations! You have such gorgeous hair:)

[Avital88]

Wow, your hair looks super good and healthy! congrats on the 4 years..