3rd anniversary

[Loreley]

My 3rd anniversary is tomorrow! :D
I'd like to thank you guys for all your help and support! :flower: Without LHC I'd probably still be at TBL with very demaged and thin hair. :disgust:

I reached my goal length in March which was 50". :joy: I've been maintaining since then and planning to do it till next March. Then I'll see how my ends look and I'll choose one from these options:
a, keep this length and trim all the growth every month like now (not too likely)
b, cut back to classic
c, grow to knee length and keep it
d, grow to knee length and then cut back to classic.
It mostly depends on my hemline. I want my ends to be as thick as possible.

Sooo, a before and after shot:

http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p639/CharlotteElisabeth/upload.jpg

(Same trousers. :laugh:)

The first photo was taken in May 2009. (Unfortunately I don't have any length shots from July 2009. :() The ends were really thin and it started to taper at about shoulder length.
The second one was taken today. The line wants to show where knee length is on me. Growing 4" would take me there, I think. :confused:

Anyways, I'm pretty happy with my hair now. :)

[jacqueline101]

Your hair looks lovely and I do hope you grow to knee length.

[tohavelongcurls]

Your hair is stunning. I am deeply envious. Congratulations on your growth!

[Amethyste]

Wowza!!! Look at the shine, thickness and texture... Beyond beautiful!!

[pepperminttea]

Your hair is amazing, it's so shiny! Happy LHCiversary! :D

[jojo]

Keep it growing! I remember you first joining thought your hair was beautiful then now it's just stunning, you have my dream hair and what excellent growing genes you have well done!

[MissCoco]

Congrats and happy 3rd anniversary! Your hair has thickened up so beautifully and looks so healthy and shiny! :D Also, I just have to mention that you're one of my hair idols here since we have the same kind of hair type :o Hope I can get to your length (or close to it) someday! *dreaming*

[EtherealDoll]

Happy aniversary! Your hair looks lovely!

[Loreley]

Thank you! :flowers:

[californiagirl]

Beautiful hair! Congratulations on the growth and the improvement in your hair health!

[Madora]

Enjoy your beautiful hair at whatever length you desire, Loreley! It's really something else! Reminds me of Empress Elisabeth of Austria's gorgeous locks!

[pink.sara]

Oh my goodness you have beautiful hair! It would look stunning at knee ;)

Happy anniversary.

[lilliemer]

So shiny! I hope my hair grows up someday to be like yours (I am just past shoulder :hmm:)

[Audrey Horne]

Congratulations! Your hair is stunning!

[Othala]

Wow! Well done for achieving long, beautiful hair.

[vintage88]

Amazing! Your hair is so beautiful:)

[Kyla]

Happy 3rd anniversary! Your hair is looking so thick and beautiful, good luck on your journey to knee! :)

[Xi]

Happy anniversary, Loreley! Your hair is looking absolutely beautiful! :blossom:

[Loreley]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments! :blossom:

[RitaPG]

Oh my, your progress is beautiful! The difference in the hemline is impressive :D
What have you changed in your routine since joining?

[LaFlor]

So beautiful!!! Very inspiring! :blossom:

[Loreley]

Oh my, your progress is beautiful! The difference in the hemline is impressive :D
What have you changed in your routine since joining?

I tried a couple of things in the last 3 years so my routine changed a few times. When I joined I used sulfate shampoo and coney conditioner. Then I was CO-ing for about 9 months. After that I started using a mild sulfate free shampoo, cone free conditioner and coconut oil. That was till last autumn. That routine just stopped working so I went back to cones. This spring I tried going cone free again but my hair hated it. Now I use tons of coney stuff and a sulfate free shampoo (SLES shampoo at about every 4th wash) and my hair just looooves this routine. I still use coconut oil every now and then, though.
Before joining TLHC I didn't really trimmed my hair, that's the main reason it was so thin. And I was ripping it with those evil plastic brushes and apart from that totally neglected it.

[HereIGrowAgain]

Wow! Your hair is so beautiful!!! I can't wait until mine looks like yours!

[Alva]

Beautiful hair, major hair envy here :D Congrats!

[dwell_in_safety]

Your hemline's really thickened up. What pretty waves, too.

[prettykitty]

Happy hairiversary! Thank you for sharing your amazing progress :)

[meishkamooshka]

Your hair is great! I love it! :thumbsup:

[FrannyG]

Your hair is stunning and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your photos. Congratulations! :blossom:

[Ishje]

wow, amazing growth! your hair looks much more healthy as well!

[lapushka]

That is some amazing progress! :)

[Falcore]

So very stunning!

[Loreley]

Thank you! :pegasus:

[MintChocChip]

Your hair is amazing! It looks so thick and healthy!

[velvetvenus]

You have incredibly beautiful hair :)