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May 1st, 2012, 11:41 PM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by battles

Just looking, I am SO CLOSE to APL I CAN ALMOST TASTE IT. I can't wait for towel test. I'm going to scalp massage RIGHT NOW. :lol:

ETA: My reward to self for reaching APL for the first time ever is going to be a hair fork, I think. :D

My roommate has a scalp massage thingy, like this thing. It feels sooooo good and I can almost feel my hair growing when I borrow it. :D
May 1st, 2012, 11:48 PM
battles

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Bunnysaur

My roommate has a scalp massage thingy, like this thing. It feels sooooo good and I can almost feel my hair growing when I borrow it. :D

I love those things! They feel amaaaaazing.
May 2nd, 2012, 06:35 AM
Terra

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

No Treatment Tuesday for me this week... :rolleyes:

But I can't wait for Towel-Test-Thursday!! :disco:
May 2nd, 2012, 09:10 AM
XcaliburGirl

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by rowie

Yay, my first ever Grahtoestudio custom hair fork is done! Kimi (the owner) spent so many days talking to me before she finished this piece for me. She emailed me pictures this morning and I was like OMG, it's huge!!!!! She told me that, based on all the pictures i've sent her, this is the right size and piece. I guess because she is encouraging me to keep wearing my hair up, and so she designed a piece that should carry me all the way to waist and beyond. Omg I feel so intimidated right now. I'll definitely need some help with advice when this piece arrives, please... I'll probably end up experimenting with different kinds of french twists, and peacock styles to make this piece work for my current length! I don't think i'll be able to do a bun with this piece, but styled more like ravenheather. Here is the preview she sent, along with action shots for my first ever Grahtoestudio hair fork:

That's a really beautiful design! :thud:
May 2nd, 2012, 10:38 AM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Bunnysaur

I just took a pic but I'm having trouble putting it in an album... I'll edit this in a little bit after I get it working!

ETA:
Here ya go, rowie!
http://tinypic.com/r/2jdghmg/6
It's not a very good shot, but hey, it's the back of my head we're talking about! :p

I still struggle with French braids, but that's mostly because my layers start falling out and the whole thing falls apart and I just give up :o I'm really looking forward to being able to do a proper fishtail braid. A hairstyle day sounds like fun! I can't think of any alliterative names for one, where's Sillage?

Bunnysaur you did an amazing job! I'm soo happy that we are now making some progress and we have toys to prove it:joy:. I just love this thread. BTW I LOVE your hair color! I agree with all your points with braiding. Don't let layers get to you, remember the good old trick of using bobby pins to hide them!:D
May 2nd, 2012, 10:40 AM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Roscata

I tried to post it for you Bunnysaur, but it's HUGE. Here's a hot link in stead: http://i48.tinypic.com/2jdghmg.jpg

I love your hair sticks by the way.

Thanks Roscata for doing this! You are such a resourceful friend on here! I'm glad that you stop by this thread to check us out once in a while!:blossom: Are you still on the Neeli oil routine?
May 2nd, 2012, 10:44 AM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by XcaliburGirl

That's a really beautiful design! :thud:

Thanks XcaliburGirl!;) I'm still new to hair toys, and I'm learning so much about what all you "LHCers" love when it comes to toys. I think next time I'll try Ficcares. Also it's nice to meet a fellow wavy/wurly! Yay Are you into any toys as of this moment?
May 2nd, 2012, 10:45 AM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Terra

No Treatment Tuesday for me this week... :rolleyes:

But I can't wait for Towel-Test-Thursday!! :disco:

I can't wait to see your results Terra! You have curls to die for!:heartbeat
May 2nd, 2012, 10:54 AM
XcaliburGirl

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by rowie

Thanks XcaliburGirl!;) I'm still new to hair toys, and I'm learning so much about what all you "LHCers" love when it comes to toys. I think next time I'll try Ficcares. Also it's nice to meet a fellow wavy/wurly! Yay Are you into any toys as of this moment?

Unfortunately, I'm stuck in between chin and shoulder right now, so the best I can do is a claw clip. I can't wait to use my Flexi-8s and hair sticks again.

When my hair was longer than waist, I used hair sticks exclusively, because I wasn't aware of any other way to keep my hair up. That was pre-LHC, so they were all plastic sticks from Claire's. I'm definitely going to get a nice wooden fork as soon as I can actually use one.
May 2nd, 2012, 11:25 AM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by XcaliburGirl

Unfortunately, I'm stuck in between chin and shoulder right now, so the best I can do is a claw clip. I can't wait to use my Flexi-8s and hair sticks again.

When my hair was longer than waist, I used hair sticks exclusively, because I wasn't aware of any other way to keep my hair up. That was pre-LHC, so they were all plastic sticks from Claire's. I'm definitely going to get a nice wooden fork as soon as I can actually use one.

OOh I love the claw clip! The moment I could tie my hair was the moment I bought one. ;)

Yes I've heard of the Flexi's! You'll get there in no time! I can't wait to see you share your styles and toys later on. :D I hope you can join us tomorrow for the towel test! Yay:D
May 2nd, 2012, 12:29 PM
XcaliburGirl

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by rowie

OOh I love the claw clip! The moment I could tie my hair was the moment I bought one. ;)

Yes I've heard of the Flexi's! You'll get there in no time! I can't wait to see you share your styles and toys later on. :D I hope you can join us tomorrow for the towel test! Yay:D

Thanks! I think I will. Mine will be more along the lines of "Can I call this shoulder?":) That way I will have a good baseline.
May 2nd, 2012, 12:29 PM
Terra

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by rowie

I can't wait to see your results Terra! You have curls to die for!:heartbeat

Thank you! :blossom:
May 2nd, 2012, 12:33 PM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by rowie

Bunnysaur you did an amazing job! I'm soo happy that we are now making some progress and we have toys to prove it:joy:. I just love this thread. BTW I LOVE your hair color! I agree with all your points with braiding. Don't let layers get to you, remember the good old trick of using bobby pins to hide them!:D

It's not my natural color :p
And thanks, I really needed to hear that after this weekend's dying fun :D:cheese:
May 2nd, 2012, 03:10 PM
lunamummy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by thirstylocks

http://oi49.tinypic.com/2u721hl.jpg

A bit early, but seeing as I will be leaving next month before the first Thursday to study abroad, I'll just post a pic of my hair right now. I cut it to a bob in December.

Thirstylocks - your growth has been amazing! From chin to here - wow!

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Originally Posted by rowie

Yay, my first ever Grahtoestudio custom hair fork is done! Kimi (the owner) spent so many days talking to me before she finished this piece for me. She emailed me pictures this morning and I was like OMG, it's huge!!!!! She told me that, based on all the pictures i've sent her, this is the right size and piece. I guess because she is encouraging me to keep wearing my hair up, and so she designed a piece that should carry me all the way to waist and beyond. Omg I feel so intimidated right now. I'll definitely need some help with advice when this piece arrives, please... I'll probably end up experimenting with different kinds of french twists, and peacock styles to make this piece work for my current length! I don't think i'll be able to do a bun with this piece, but styled more like ravenheather. Here is the preview she sent, along with action shots for my first ever Grahtoestudio hair fork:

Rowie, that fork is stunning. I love the detail, and the idea of a hair toy that will work with you all the way on your hair journey!

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Originally Posted by rowie

Ooooh I don't remember if you posted any action shots of your hair sticks. Isn't it nice that we can finally play with hairtoys!!! :D Maybe we can have a day where we all play around with hair toys. It would be perfect for us to see each other's style and then copy it, cause I know for me, at this stage of my hair growth, I'm already having difficulties making up styles because I can't do a good perfect solid bun. But at least most of us in here can do a basic french braid. :happydance:

Yes! I would do nothing but a peacock twist if it wasn't for this site. But so many of the styles are for longer hair, so we can all inspire each other :D

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Originally Posted by battles

ETA: My reward to self for reaching APL for the first time ever is going to be a hair fork, I think. :D

Me too! It's really encouraging me. Do you have one in mind already?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bunnysaur

My roommate has a scalp massage thingy, like this thing. It feels sooooo good and I can almost feel my hair growing when I borrow it. :D

Ha - never seen such a thing before! Just ordered one from Amazon. LOL I'm a sucker for a gadget, especially hair -related!!

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Originally Posted by Terra

No Treatment Tuesday for me this week... :rolleyes:
But I can't wait for Towel-Test-Thursday!! :disco:

You really have the most perfect curls :thud:

Roll on Towel Test Thursday - getting excited now ;)
May 2nd, 2012, 03:39 PM
battles

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by lunamummy

Me too! It's really encouraging me. Do you have one in mind already?

I've been looking at Baerreis forks.. I really love their "Egyptian" design.
May 2nd, 2012, 05:48 PM
battles

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I am so bad. :doh: I skipped my treatment last week, and I'm doing one late this week.
May 2nd, 2012, 06:49 PM
InTheCity

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I just want to whine....

I can't quite understand why my hair - at the healthiest it had ever been - looked so thin and scraggly when long. I can't understand why my a-hole ex-dresser cut me to ear/chin layers instead of APL almost a year ago when I asked for APL. I can't understand why layers make me look like I have zero hair (see-though ends). I can't understand why at shoulder/flip my hair still looks so thin I want to shave my head.

I especially can't understand why when my hair was this length in college, in all my bleach/color/heat glory, it looked so much better and thicker than it does today completely virgin and healthy.

whhhhhyyy?

End whine.
May 2nd, 2012, 07:09 PM
ravenheather

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by InTheCity

I just want to whine....

I can't quite understand why my hair - at the healthiest it had ever been - looked so thin and scraggly when long. I can't understand why my a-hole ex-dresser cut me to ear/chin layers instead of APL almost a year ago when I asked for APL. I can't understand why layers make me look like I have zero hair (see-though ends). I can't understand why at shoulder/flip my hair still looks so thin I want to shave my head.

I especially can't understand why when my hair was this length in college, in all my bleach/color/heat glory, it looked so much better and thicker than it does today completely virgin and healthy.

whhhhhyyy?

End whine.

:grouphug: Sorry you're having a bad hair moment. I think this is just such an awkward length expecially for wavy thinnies. I feel your pain.

I want to add a treatment to my routine, but can't decide what. I was thinking about cocoveda oil and sukesh ayurveda herbs from henna sooq. The sukesh is cassia plus other goodies. I'm always interested in thickening. Then I just read about catnip being good for fine haired wavies so that caught my attention. Then there's monistat. How nice would it be to get to apl twice as fast. I've also considered adding msm to decrease shedding but I think I'd rather have something with a little quicker results.

So anyone care to weigh in on which I should try?
May 2nd, 2012, 07:46 PM
Lissandria

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Hey gang!
It has been a while. I am well past APL straight now at 23" stretched, but I have a long way to go curly. Looking forward to towel test thursday results.

@Rowie- LOVE the GTS fork, very intricate. Please post action shots when you get it!

@Battles- Yay for being nearly APL!! :blossom:

@Bunnysaur- would love to see pics of your PM sticks. I love PM they are my favourite everyday hairsticks by far!!

@InTheCity- hang in there! I think your hair is fabulous.
May 2nd, 2012, 08:07 PM
auroraclio

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I checked tonight, i'm finally @ APL, just barely but my longest hairs have the towel finally @ 24"

Will post pic on towel Thurs :)
May 2nd, 2012, 09:37 PM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by auroraclio

I checked tonight, i'm finally @ APL, just barely but my longest hairs have the towel finally @ 24"

Will post pic on towel Thurs :)

Congratulations!!! :joy:
May 2nd, 2012, 11:30 PM
Katleen

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Got up early to wash my hair and take TTT-pictures, no warm water!!!
Hope to solve the problem asap, but for now, to work with greasy hair :-(
May 3rd, 2012, 12:54 AM
DaniVerde

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I may have to do my Towel Test Thursday on Friday this time...I have a super-busy day ahead!
May 3rd, 2012, 01:00 AM
Terra

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by lunamummy

You really have the most perfect curls :thud:

Thanks lunnamummy! :flower:

@InTheCity:
I know what you are going through... I had the same problem... And then my hair got somehow nice (around 2008) and then it broke!! :blueeek:
It needed a lot of patients to get it full again, because I needed to trim of my ends as they where like you say zero hair. With my curls it felt like it will take forever! But time goes on and now I love my hair. And you can do it too! Be nice to your hair and it will grow. Slowly, but it will grow. :grouphug:
Did you think of taking some supplements?

TTT is postponed for me :(:
I washed my hair last night and it has dried (even not completely) over night. And therefore it's shorter than usual. :rolleyes:
So it doesn't make sense to take a picture now. It is shorter than my signature pic... I will wash tomorrow morning again and take in the afternoon my TTT pic. :)

For my curly hair it's better to take a photo of the same hair care routine, otherwise it is not comparable...

I'm looking forward to see your photos!! :agree:
May 3rd, 2012, 12:43 PM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Hello all my sweeties! Ok i'll start off the towel test! It's always nerve racking but EXCITING!!!

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...8CE22AC6E2.jpg

AHHHHH i feel like I have a long way to reach APL! DAYUM! I thought I'd do a shot fresh out of the shower shot! I guess I should of combed out my hair, Ok i'll remember to do that next time. I'm sure there are experts in here that can imagine my length if I were to straighten out my hair (which i'll never ever do!).

@lunnamummy Thanks for all your comments. Yes, I hope we can all share our hairstyles. I hope to see yours as well!

@Lyssandria - You bet! I'll definitely show some action shots once I get them.

@Bunnysaur- Girl, I can't wait to see your hair! You have the texture I wish I had, but I know, "the grass is always greener on the other side."

@Megamystery- I hope you can join us! I miss you and I hope all is well with you.

@Daniverde- I can't wait to see your results as well! It's so nice that you are on here.

@sillage- Girl, I hope all is well with you, and I'll continue to send positive vibes in your direction!

Forgive me all if I spelled any of your names wrong. I'm so bad with names! As always let us celebrate our progress today!!!!:D:D:D:

P.S I'll share my latest hairstyle technique i'm experimenting tomorrow, just so that we can just focus on everyone's test!
May 3rd, 2012, 01:02 PM
DaniVerde

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Oh my god, Rowie, your hair is beautiful!!!!
May 3rd, 2012, 01:07 PM
XcaliburGirl

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Very nice wurls, Rowie!

Here's my first towel test! :)

I'm not sure I can officially call that shoulder yet, but I promise, in the shower with water running through it, it does hit my shoulders! It just flips up like crazy at the ends. Also my towel was slipping on one side, but I guess that doesn't matter too much yet.

http://i49.tinypic.com/30kxdf7.jpg
May 3rd, 2012, 01:09 PM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by DaniVerde

Oh my god, Rowie, your hair is beautiful!!!!

Thanks dear! You are such a sweetie!!! :blossom:
May 3rd, 2012, 01:11 PM
lunamummy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by battles

I've been looking at Baerreis forks.. I really love their "Egyptian" design.

I hadn't seen their stuff before - simple and elegant - lovely!
May 3rd, 2012, 01:11 PM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by XcaliburGirl

Very nice wurls, Rowie!

Here's my first towel test! :)

I'm not sure I can officially call that shoulder yet, but I promise, in the shower with water running through it, it does hit my shoulders! It just flips up like crazy at the ends. Also my towel was slipping on one side, but I guess that doesn't matter too much yet.

http://i49.tinypic.com/30kxdf7.jpg

PRETTY! PRETTY! PRETTY! Welcome to our group, and I hope you'll stay with us! I can imagine that your hair is at shoulder so you do belong here with us!
May 3rd, 2012, 01:15 PM
XcaliburGirl

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by rowie

PRETTY! PRETTY! PRETTY! Welcome to our group, and I hope you'll stay with us! I can imagine that your hair is at shoulder so you do belong here with us!

Thanks! :D
May 3rd, 2012, 01:16 PM
lunamummy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by auroraclio

I checked tonight, i'm finally @ APL, just barely but my longest hairs have the towel finally @ 24"

Will post pic on towel Thurs :)

Woo! Are you going to leave us or wait until you are solidly APL? :D
May 3rd, 2012, 01:18 PM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by XcaliburGirl

Very nice wurls, Rowie!

Here's my first towel test! :)

I'm not sure I can officially call that shoulder yet, but I promise, in the shower with water running through it, it does hit my shoulders! It just flips up like crazy at the ends. Also my towel was slipping on one side, but I guess that doesn't matter too much yet.

*img*

I believe you :p
Your hair is so gorgeous! Your color is pretty much my natural color, I love it! Welcome to the thread.
May 3rd, 2012, 01:18 PM
lunamummy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowie

Hello all my sweeties! Ok i'll start off the towel test! It's always nerve racking but EXCITING!!!

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...8CE22AC6E2.jpg

AHHHHH i feel like I have a long way to reach APL! DAYUM! I thought I'd do a shot fresh out of the shower shot! I guess I should of combed out my hair, Ok i'll remember to do that next time. I'm sure there are experts in here that can imagine my length if I were to straighten out my hair (which i'll never ever do!).

Great shot Rowie, your hair looks so thick! How much do you think it has grown since last month? It looks like loads from here.
May 3rd, 2012, 01:21 PM
lunamummy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by XcaliburGirl

Very nice wurls, Rowie!

Here's my first towel test! :)

I'm not sure I can officially call that shoulder yet, but I promise, in the shower with water running through it, it does hit my shoulders! It just flips up like crazy at the ends. Also my towel was slipping on one side, but I guess that doesn't matter too much yet.

http://i49.tinypic.com/30kxdf7.jpg

Lovely hair, XcaliburGirl - real thick and shiny. It's going to grown beautifully!
May 3rd, 2012, 01:35 PM
XcaliburGirl

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bunnysaur

I believe you :p
Your hair is so gorgeous! Your color is pretty much my natural color, I love it! Welcome to the thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunamummy

Lovely hair, XcaliburGirl - real thick and shiny. It's going to grown beautifully!

Thanks for the great welcome, Bunnysaur and lunamummy. :)

Unfortunately, this is my second time on this thread. I decided in Jan 2011 (pretty much brushing APL) that I had to try a pixie cut at least once before continuing to grow my hair. :doh:I'm glad to be back here after over a year.
May 3rd, 2012, 01:40 PM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by lunamummy

Great shot Rowie, your hair looks so thick! How much do you think it has grown since last month? It looks like loads from here.

Thanks lunamummy!:D hmmm I don't know since i'm bad with measurements and math. LOL:wigtongue For me, I feel like I grow hair slow compared to most LHC-ers. :o I decided to do a wet shot this time, since I normally have bushy, frizzy, coarse hairs. I find it's the only way to level out the playing field since there are straight hair friends here that have the advantage of naturally showing length.:eyebrows:
May 3rd, 2012, 02:06 PM
XcaliburGirl

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by rowie

Thanks lunamummy!:D hmmm I don't know since i'm bad with measurements and math. LOL:wigtongue For me, I feel like I grow hair slow compared to most LHC-ers. :o I decided to do a wet shot this time, since I normally have bushy, frizzy, coarse hairs. I find it's the only way to level out the playing field since there are straight hair friends here that have the advantage of naturally showing length.:eyebrows:

I tried to do the same thing, but my hair still flipped up, so I went with the dry shot. :rolleyes: My hair is slept-on in that shot, so it's not as wavy as it can be, though.
May 3rd, 2012, 03:41 PM
lunamummy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowie

Thanks lunamummy!:D hmmm I don't know since i'm bad with measurements and math. LOL:wigtongue For me, I feel like I grow hair slow compared to most LHC-ers. :o I decided to do a wet shot this time, since I normally have bushy, frizzy, coarse hairs. I find it's the only way to level out the playing field since there are straight hair friends here that have the advantage of naturally showing length.:eyebrows:

Quote:

Originally Posted by XcaliburGirl

I tried to do the same thing, but my hair still flipped up, so I went with the dry shot. :rolleyes: My hair is slept-on in that shot, so it's not as wavy as it can be, though.

Hey both, I'm totally going to be going with a pre-drying shot. The curls make that towel look ever further away!
May 3rd, 2012, 03:42 PM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by XcaliburGirl

I tried to do the same thing, but my hair still flipped up, so I went with the dry shot. :rolleyes: My hair is slept-on in that shot, so it's not as wavy as it can be, though.

Interesting...Here I thought if I took a wet shot my hair would be straight. LOL I guess sometimes hair behaves the way it will want to depending on the weather. Your hair almost looks borderline 1c-2a. let me check out your album since i know you said before you had longer hair. :D

ETA: i just looked at your album! You have gorgeous hair! Now I know what you mean about your hair texture. Yay nice to meet a fellow wurly!

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