Shoulder | Armpit

Unzadi certainly they do! I love braided pigtails, in my view they look way better when the hair is short, look more cute and the waves when you take them out are simply gorgeous, of course the braiding is easier with longer hair, but nowhere near as cute :)

I felt the need of getting rid of my layers, so I'm back to shoulder again
Now I'll see if I can make it to APL without trimming. Damn, growing out dye + long hair is a looong journey...

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LaisB, short braided pigtails are the best. Uber-cute, with the ends at or just above shoulders, and the resulting waves can't be beat. Super cool in the temperature sense in hot weather, too. Not quite the same cute effect at almost APL, but I can do milkmaid braids now, so there's that. Every length has its perks, but dang, SL pigtails do win in cute.

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Originally Posted by Unzadi

LaisB, short braided pigtails are the best. Uber-cute, with the ends at or just above shoulders, and the resulting waves can't be beat. Super cool in the temperature sense in hot weather, too. Not quite the same cute effect at almost APL, but I can do milkmaid braids now, so there's that. Every length has its perks, but dang, SL pigtails do win in cute.

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YES! every lenght has it's good and bad points. And the milkmaid braids must be so pretty!!!

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Originally Posted by Elfa

I felt the need of getting rid of my layers, so I'm back to shoulder again
Now I'll see if I can make it to APL without trimming. Damn, growing out dye + long hair is a looong journey...

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...7&d=1477754358

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It looks really good! and your hair color is amazing!!!!

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Originally Posted by WillOTree

I'm getting there, if I keep up my growth rate I'm hoping I'll be there by April-ish.

Never mind the little blue marks and huge picture, I'm still trying to figure this forum thing out. :rolleyes: heheh.

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I just wanted to say your hair looks incredibly healthy and so soft! :o

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Originally Posted by LaísB

YES! every lenght has it's good and bad points. And the milkmaid braids must be so pretty!!!

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Every length has its plusses and minuses, that's for sure. I will get a picture of the milkmaid braids next time I wear them. Super comfortable, classic, and they stsy put until I want them down. Should be useful when it comes time for hats and scarves this winter. I look forward to finding out what updos and braids I can do with this length. I did a high ponytail the other day, which I haven't since my hair was at shoulder, and was pleasantly surprised how swishy it was. Not as bouncy as at shoulder, but swush for bounce is a good trade.

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Originally Posted by Elfa

I felt the need of getting rid of my layers, so I'm back to shoulder again
Now I'll see if I can make it to APL without trimming. Damn, growing out dye + long hair is a looong journey...

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...7&d=1477754358

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The journey can be more fun than the destination at times. May you and your lovely hair enjoy the ride. Welcome aboard!

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Originally Posted by Elfa

I felt the need of getting rid of my layers, so I'm back to shoulder again
Now I'll see if I can make it to APL without trimming. Damn, growing out dye + long hair is a looong journey...

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Hi Elfa! It's good to see you over here. Your hair looks amazing without the layers. Good decision. :)

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Originally Posted by Nymphe

Can you do small trims along with protein treatments until you have eliminated the damage?

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I do trims but the amount I have to cut off basically gets rid of my new growth, and my hair doesn't like protein :(
But thank you for the advice :)

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Originally Posted by Fragment

I have some damage to grow out, too (although I got rid of most of it when I cut back from hip). For me, getting rid of damage is easier once I am able to put my whole hair up in a bun (and have it stay there^^) - it doesn't fly around, get tangled, rub on clothes etc. this way, so there will be not that much of new damage. And it is easier to drown it in oil that way :D Of course entle handling helps, too, and maybe, if one is ok with using it, something with cones for detangling/protection during handling/wearing it down
. I tried to eliminate damaging things* as much as possible while still trying not to do too much and from now on, it's mostly sticking to this, cutting only when necessary, and a whole lot of patience.
Sorry if this was not very helpful for you, but I tried to and express that I feel your situation and you are not alone with it. :)


*which can be surprisingly many of the "good" things: The Tangle Teezer, BBB and Henna all make my hair break and split like crazy, and rinsing with ACV is sort of "meh", but necessary because of the hard water here

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It was helpful, thank you and yeah I cut out heat, chemical dyes and sulfates but I have to trim every month :(

I use to wear my hair braided all the time, Part of my reason for wanting to grow it out again, Ironically I really haven't braided it much at all since it's gotten long enough. Today I'm wearing tucked French braids though, I forgot how cute this style is :D

My tiny coils move down 1 cm every two months:
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Tucked French braids sound like a fun option. Bet those look lovely.

Unzadi, I love your red cloud of hair, it's so cute and looks so soft! :cloud9:

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Originally Posted by Nymphe

My tiny coils move down 1 cm every two months:
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Talking about great hair day! :inlove: Do your coils form like this without help or do you need to set them somehow? If they do this without assistance you are lucky, I've seen many wet setting tutorials where they try to achieve such neat coils. My own hair has very irregular wave pattern where is seems like no hair wants to play with its neighbour. :)


Elfa should get a medal for the fastest hair transformation of the LHC history! At least you would be at the top group of members if not the fastest!


Everyone else is lookin' good too! :eye:

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Originally Posted by Arctic

*snip* Talking about great hair day! :inlove: Do your coils form like this without help or do you need to set them somehow? If they do this without assistance you are lucky, I've seen many wet setting tutorials where they try to achieve such neat coils. My own hair has very irregular wave pattern where is seems like no hair wants to play with its neighbour. :)

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My hair did not start clumping together until I used oil rinses with conditioners. It got better naturally after I gave up conditioners, mainly using castor oil and water. I am playing with gels to see if they can help prevent or reduce single-stand knots. A person with my texture has to be brave to do what I do, seriously.

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Everyone else is lookin' good too! :eye:

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I know! Isn't it great? I love looking at healthy hair, period.

It works for you clearly, lovely coils and shine!

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Originally Posted by Unzadi

Every length has its plusses and minuses, that's for sure. I will get a picture of the milkmaid braids next time I wear them. Super comfortable, classic, and they stsy put until I want them down. Should be useful when it comes time for hats and scarves this winter. I look forward to finding out what updos and braids I can do with this length. I did a high ponytail the other day, which I haven't since my hair was at shoulder, and was pleasantly surprised how swishy it was. Not as bouncy as at shoulder, but swush for bounce is a good trade.

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Please post a picture when you do them next time! I am realy sure it looks amazing. I think that with this hair lengh high ponytails are cute, like they aren't long or bouncy but still super cute. When they are short-ish like when I first cut it mine looked almost bun-ish since my hair curled under a bit. Super cute!!

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Originally Posted by Arctic

It works for you clearly, lovely coils and shine!

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Thank you!

LaísB thanks! :o

Nymphe thanks! You're probably right, it's just that sometimes I'm like "ok, enough, I wanna be there already" lol. But we can't rush time, so enjoying the road is what we got!

HairPlease hi there! :p Thank you! I like it too, it feels like I have so much hair now!

Arctic lol! I'm happy to hear that, I feel like it's been forever that I'm stuck around this length :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by LaísB

Please post a picture when you do them next time! I am realy sure it looks amazing. I think that with this hair lengh high ponytails are cute, like they aren't long or bouncy but still super cute. When they are short-ish like when I first cut it mine looked almost bun-ish since my hair curled under a bit. Super cute!!

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I will be happy to post milkmaid braid pictures next time I do them. Very easy to do, and they stay well with hairpins, so I think I'll doing that style frequently.

Very much agree about the shorter ponytails. I had the curled-under ponytail effect when I first cut, too, and liked that a lot.

Arctic the red cloud thanks you for your lovely comments. It is pretty soft.

Nymphe, those are some gorgeous coils, super pretty

Elfa, the journey is part of the fun, though it is tempting to want to be at goal already. Lots of new things to try along the way.

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Originally Posted by Unzadi

I will be happy to post milkmaid braid pictures next time I do them. Very easy to do, and they stay well with hairpins, so I think I'll doing that style frequently.

Very much agree about the shorter ponytails. I had the curled-under ponytail effect when I first cut, too, and liked that a lot.

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The hairstyles are cute, sadly the curled under ponytail effect does not last for long. I never got around doing a milkmaid braid on my hair, I just can't get the hang of it :( same thing with waterfall braids, how are people even able to do that braid?? my skills just can't reach milkmaids and waterfalls, but theI can do other braids so I don't worry much about that. But I will LOVE to see yours!

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Originally Posted by LaísB

The hairstyles are cute, sadly the curled under ponytail effect does not last for long. I never got around doing a milkmaid braid on my hair, I just can't get the hang of it :( same thing with waterfall braids, how are people even able to do that braid?? my skills just can't reach milkmaids and waterfalls, but theI can do other braids so I don't worry much about that. But I will LOVE to see yours!

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Curled under ponytail effect is fleeting, but fun while it lasts. Almost bunlike, but not totally looped.

I've found the key to milkmaid braids is starting them above the ear, rather than below or behind. Waterfall braids mystify me. Props to anyone who can do them, though.

The red cloud needs re-reddening (got a look at my roots in the dressing room mirror, reminding me it is color time) so I should be able to give the milkmaid braids another shot over the weekend.

I love the curled under ponytail effect. If I ever cut my hair short it will be to that length where I can do that.

The first LHC length thread I joined was the shoulder to APL thread :D Everyone was so supportive and encouraging!

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Originally Posted by Sarahlabyrinth

I love the curled under ponytail effect. If I ever cut my hair short it will be to that length where I can do that.

The first LHC length thread I joined was the shoulder to APL thread :D Everyone was so supportive and encouraging!

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I love that curled under ponytail, too, and if I ever cut back, it will be to that same length. Add a wide black ribbon bow, flouncy white blouse, maybe a vest, leggings and boots, for the Hamilton effect. The hair in your profile picture is gorgeous though, so no hurries.

This is, I think, my first length thread I've joined. Could not ask for a better bunch.

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Originally Posted by Unzadi

I love that curled under ponytail, too, and if I ever cut back, it will be to that same length. Add a wide black ribbon bow, flouncy white blouse, maybe a vest, leggings and boots, for the Hamilton effect. The hair in your profile picture is gorgeous though, so no hurries.

This is, I think, my first length thread I've joined. Could not ask for a better bunch.

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Thank you :D Yes, you can have such fun with shoulder length hair! Sometimes I miss it.

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Originally Posted by Sarahlabyrinth

Thank you :D Yes, you can have such fun with shoulder length hair! Sometimes I miss it.

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Sometimes, I miss it, too. My cousin asked if I would ever cut back to shoulder length, and I didn't rule it out. It was fun, and I liked the look. Enjoying the growing journey right now, though.

Nymphe Thank you so much! I will be posting pictures soon then!

LaisB Thank you! I enjoy it because it's invigorating, yet relaxing. I get some pretty good growth from it too!

I just want to say that all of you ladies have beautiful locks!

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The sour look is because my sides are uneven. No more salon visits for me. This side is 14.5", the other is 15". I measured wet because I have stubborn, THICK hair(I'm serious. My pony measures 4" around WITH layers AND razoring!) that curls under when dry(and wet apparently).

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Originally Posted by Unzadi

Curled under ponytail effect is fleeting, but fun while it lasts. Almost bunlike, but not totally looped.

I've found the key to milkmaid braids is starting them above the ear, rather than below or behind. Waterfall braids mystify me. Props to anyone who can do them, though.

The red cloud needs re-reddening (got a look at my roots in the dressing room mirror, reminding me it is color time) so I should be able to give the milkmaid braids another shot over the weekend.

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Starting above the ear is a good idea! I'll try it!!

Today I did duch pigtails, they are so cute in this lenght (do you want a picture?)! I am sure your hair will look lovely when it's even more red!

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Originally Posted by yvsa

Yes, i'm finally at solid shoulder length:joy:. And i'm able to do some nice half updo's. Now on my way to apl. This is going to take a long time because i have a long torso:violin:. But i'm enjoying the journey this time.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...5&d=1478005558

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That's a pretty hairstyle.

Wishing *all* who are growing to APL a great journey. It is hard, was there twice during my time here, and it's not easy. I started from chin both times, and shoulder to APL is *hard*. But ladies, once you get to APL, I can assure you, it is *worth* it. What you can do with your hair at APL is so versatile all of a sudden!

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Originally Posted by lapushka

That's a pretty hairstyle.

Wishing *all* who are growing to APL a great journey. It is hard, was there twice during my time here, and it's not easy. I started from chin both times, and shoulder to APL is *hard*. But ladies, once you get to APL, I can assure you, it is *worth* it. What you can do with your hair at APL is so versatile all of a sudden!

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Yes, APL is a wonderful lenght and I sure hope to get there soon, I miss being able to braid all of my hair back and not have it fall apart after 5 minutes, and I know I will be able to do with APL because when my longes layer hits APL my shortest layer will be down my shoulders so it will be way easier.

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Originally Posted by Elfa

I felt the need of getting rid of my layers, so I'm back to shoulder again
Now I'll see if I can make it to APL without trimming. Damn, growing out dye + long hair is a looong journey...

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...7&d=1477754358

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Beautiful color! And it looks so healthy and happy!

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Originally Posted by yvsa

Yes, i'm finally at solid shoulder length:joy:. And i'm able to do some nice half updo's. Now on my way to apl. This is going to take a long time because i have a long torso:violin:. But i'm enjoying the journey this time.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...5&d=1478005558

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Lovely waves! Very similar to mine actually. Congrats on reaching SL and happy growing!

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Originally Posted by Eastbound&Down

Beautiful color! And it looks so healthy and happy!

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Thanks! :o

Feeling a bit disheartened today :(

Turns out I need another 5inches to get from CBL to APL, so I'm gonna be here for at least another 10 months.

This is so painstakingly slow!

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Originally Posted by jlau1827

Feeling a bit disheartened today :(

Turns out I need another 5inches to get from CBL to APL, so I'm gonna be here for at least another 10 months.

This is so painstakingly slow!

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Just see it as the time to really get to know your hair and scalp so you can avoid setbacks. Do a style once a month. Play with temporary color. Have some fun along the way.

I'd like to join too. I just had to chop my APL hair to shoulder because of damage from bleach. I'll be continuing to bleach through this process (only the roots) so my progress may be a little slower.

My hair is currently just past my shoulders at 17" and APL for me is 24". So yeah that should take a while. Judging by my roots my hair has grown a little over .5" in the last month, at that rate it should take me 14 months but it only took me about 10 months to get from shoulder to armpit before.

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Originally Posted by lapushka

That's a pretty hairstyle.

Wishing *all* who are growing to APL a great journey. It is hard, was there twice during my time here, and it's not easy. I started from chin both times, and shoulder to APL is *hard*. But ladies, once you get to APL, I can assure you, it is *worth* it. What you can do with your hair at APL is so versatile all of a sudden!

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So true! Suddenly I'm noticing ladies with APL hair all around me and I keep catching myself thinking "Oh, her hair is nice and long!" Then realizing it's APL like mine! I know APL isn't very long for a lot of people on LHC but it's an amazing boost when you've been on the growth journey for a while!

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Originally Posted by Hay_jules

I'd like to join too. I just had to chop my APL hair to shoulder because of damage from bleach. I'll be continuing to bleach through this process (only the roots) so my progress may be a little slower.

My hair is currently just past my shoulders at 17" and APL for me is 24". So yeah that should take a while. Judging by my roots my hair has grown a little over .5" in the last month, at that rate it should take me 14 months but it only took me about 10 months to get from shoulder to armpit before.

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Hello, wlecome, and happy growing! I am sure you can do it, and I know you can do it while keeping the bleach (not my own experience but I have seen others who bleached and still kept their lovely long hair, like a friend from uni who told me her secret is to really pamper her hair before and after the bleach). Good luck!

Also I think there is a thread somewhere about growing long hair while keeping the bleach, you may take a look at it if you need any more information/support.

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Originally Posted by LaísB

Hello, wlecome, and happy growing! I am sure you can do it, and I know you can do it while keeping the bleach (not my own experience but I have seen others who bleached and still kept their lovely long hair, like a friend from uni who told me her secret is to really pamper her hair before and after the bleach). Good luck!

Also I think there is a thread somewhere about growing long hair while keeping the bleach, you may take a look at it if you need any more information/support.

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Thank you very much. I tried to search for a thread about growing whilst bleaching but I didn't have any luck finding it. I find that frequent oiling helps is a must with the bleach.