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September 24th, 2017, 06:47 PM
Renora25

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Corvana

Welcome!

I'm thinking mine really likes summer as well, since it's started slowing down from my 1"/mo stage :laugh:

Mine too. It has been steady at 1"/ mo since June. Which is amazing. I know it is going to slow down soon but I am hoping to get another month out of it :p
September 25th, 2017, 01:13 AM
_fred_

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Estrid

I sure could join you :p I don't know when I should be attempting the braids, maybe to the night. In case I end up with an ugly braid it's better to sleep with it than to go to work with it!

And oh, hair forks are kinda like magic :o Love them more than hair sticks.

Clearly I need to try a fork sooner rather than later... Any recommendations for forks that work well with midlength hair?

LOL, I definitely see your logic with the night braids! I've managed to do some kind of Dutch braid face framing thing with mine today (with a flipped and pinned English braid at the back). It'll be interesting to see if it lasts the workday! It looks better in the mirror than in the photos. I just hope it looks OK outside!

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Originally Posted by Renora25

I clearly underestimated how much my hair likes summer! Officially calling shoulder length, so I am joining you wonderful people! Length picture won't be until next weekend for continuity's sake, but I excited to be here!

Welcome! :bounce: And congrats on the epic growth rate, that's so great :D
September 25th, 2017, 03:05 AM
Shanawavy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Hi! I haven't posted for ages as things have been a bit hectic. Hope everyone is growing well.
Well done Fred Corvana and Estrid lovely pics!
likelikepenny you are so nearly there!
Renora25 welcome :D
September 25th, 2017, 03:11 AM
Shanawavy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I had an inch cut off last week - the very last of the semi permanent + LUSH henna + lightening gel + silicone build-up years :D so I'm pleased with this and still have shoulder length hair.
I also had some angling and layering done which I am less pleased about. It wasn't blended in properly and looks uneven. I need a new hairdresser or to learn to cut it myself. The plan is to keep growing anyway focusing on scalp health and hair condition.
I've realised I always cut back unless I have some face framing - I need it! I wish this wasn't the case, but at least I can move forward with growing, even if it is never going to be all one length.
September 25th, 2017, 12:33 PM
_fred_

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Shanawavy Thank you! :D

It's a shame the stylist didn't blend properly. I hope it'll quickly grow out of the unevenness or that you can hide it. Congratulations on cutting off the last of the coloured/treated hair though, that's great!
September 25th, 2017, 01:55 PM
Shanawavy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Thanks very much Fred! I am blow drying it on cool which helps to hide the uneveness. My hair is lightened by a couple of shades at the moment - but it is in much better condition than a few years ago, when I didn't realise the damage that straightening, heavy silicone use, and repeated bleaching could do.
Happy growing :D
September 25th, 2017, 08:59 PM
papillon

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I think my longest layers are just brushing APL! It will probably take another month to be fully at APL. :)
September 26th, 2017, 01:05 AM
_fred_

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Shanawavy

Thanks very much Fred! I am blow drying it on cool which helps to hide the uneveness. My hair is lightened by a couple of shades at the moment - but it is in much better condition than a few years ago, when I didn't realise the damage that straightening, heavy silicone use, and repeated bleaching could do.
Happy growing :D

That's so good :D This reminded me of about 5 years ago when I was putting dark purple/red box dye on the whole lot every 6 weeks or so. My hair is so much stronger and happier now, even though it's currently bleached.

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Originally Posted by papillon

I think my longest layers are just brushing APL! It will probably take another month to be fully at APL. :)

Nice one! :happydance:
September 26th, 2017, 01:45 AM
Corvana

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Shanawavy

I had an inch cut off last week - the very last of the semi permanent + LUSH henna + lightening gel + silicone build-up years :D so I'm pleased with this and still have shoulder length hair.
I also had some angling and layering done which I am less pleased about. It wasn't blended in properly and looks uneven. I need a new hairdresser or to learn to cut it myself. The plan is to keep growing anyway focusing on scalp health and hair condition.
I've realised I always cut back unless I have some face framing - I need it! I wish this wasn't the case, but at least I can move forward with growing, even if it is never going to be all one length.

Thanks! Glad to see you back! If your hairtyping is correct, then your waves will make it blend sooner rather than later, which is a plus! Plus I bet it's nice to have more or less virgin hair.

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Originally Posted by papillon

I think my longest layers are just brushing APL! It will probably take another month to be fully at APL. :)

:cheer: Awesome!! You'll be there so quick you won't even notice!
September 26th, 2017, 04:49 AM
Shanawavy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by papillon

I think my longest layers are just brushing APL! It will probably take another month to be fully at APL. :)

How exciting! :D