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May 23rd, 2012, 05:21 AM
thirstylocks

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Congrats on so much growth in two weeks, by the way!
May 23rd, 2012, 07:54 AM
ravenheather

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I got 1/2" in 2 weeks also. Yay Monistat! Usually I'm 1/2" per month. Last month was just over 1/4" for the whole month. I'm very pleased.
May 23rd, 2012, 08:04 AM
XcaliburGirl

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Bunnysaur

I am!
Oddly enough, I think I'm going to keep my layers. When they start growing out more and making me look weird again, I'm going to get them recut.

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Originally Posted by thirstylocks

I have layers and I hate them! But I will probably have to get them cut because the bleach is still at the ends of my layers (for some reason, I barely have any damage on my longest hair but the damage on my shoulder length layers goes to my chin!?!?!)

I can't decide about layers. I love them when I wear my hair down, but I usually wear my hair up. The layers I have are pretty weird-looking, though, since they used to be an angled bob.

I think when my hair is long enough, I'm going to trim it myself, and that would be easiest with a blunt cut.

Do any of you use Feye's method? At what length does it become feasible?
May 23rd, 2012, 11:06 AM
MegaMystery

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I've used feye's method a couple of times, but do need a mirror (because i can't see the ends of the ponytails i make) and someone to help me with the last part of the u-cut (pulling the elastic down and cutting the tip).
Ugh this heat is driving me crazy! Only last week i still wore a wintercoat out and now my summerdress, it's insane!
May 23rd, 2012, 11:34 AM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by thirstylocks

Congrats on so much growth in two weeks, by the way!

Thanks! :D

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Originally Posted by ravenheather

I got 1/2" in 2 weeks also. Yay Monistat! Usually I'm 1/2" per month. Last month was just over 1/4" for the whole month. I'm very pleased.

I've had trying monistat in the back of my mind for a while now. I'm still considering it, but I don't think I could put cooter cream on my head :p I've been using oils oils oils, massaging, and upping my protein intake.
May 23rd, 2012, 11:44 AM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

OMG! So much has happened since I had a sudden meeting with my thesis committees. Ok I'll try my best to get caught up.

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Originally Posted by Bunnysaur

OK, so tonight DF and I went out to dinner, and we were joking around and I was playing with my hair and making it look all silly. Suddenly he got real serious after I pulled all of it back (my bangs have grown out enough to be included in a ponytail) and said, "You know, with no hair on your face, with all back like that, you look super creepy." I've been thinking the same thing for the past couple weeks: as I lose my bangs, I look weirder.
My facial structure is just too strong to not have bangs.

Sweety, I think you are right that you need bangs to accentuate your pretty strong facial features, only thing is you would risk the ability to do certain updos, especially bunning at a half-up do which I'll show as soon as I'm caught up.

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Originally Posted by ravenheather

Rowie: your braids inspired me to figure out french braiding on my own head. I've been able to do other people for years, but not me. So I got a pretty decent braid last night before bed. I'm going to keep working on it then move on to dutch.

Thanks ravenheather! I started braiding the moment I can French braid my hair. This braid was like 48 or close to 50 attempts at braiding my own hair. What really helps me a lot is having my rat tail comb, and really taking my time and using a tri mirror stand with a hand mirror. Simply taking my time was the key, and keeping my mind somewhat occupied whether it was by listening to music or watching a movie.

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Originally Posted by ravenheather

Here's one for ya Rowie. It holds well and doesn't need alot of length.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWXxztWnLUg

Thanks! This was really helpful! I tried it with my big five prong and it held up pretty well, I just didn't like the look of it for it made me look like I did a Gibson tuck. LOL I guess it's ok that I have that Gibson or school marm look since I teach.

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Originally Posted by DaniVerde

HIYA PEEPS!!!

Sorry for my absence, I've been super-ill :( But on the mend now, and I can see that I've missed a lot! :o

And Rowie... :grouphug:

Awww I miss you! Get well soon, and I'll keep sending you positive vibes wherever you are! :heartbeat:chillpill:

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Originally Posted by Katleen

Rowie, I've been trying crown braids as well. My problem arises when I reach the back of my head and I need to keep braiding close to my head, and changing hands... I get completely tied up in a knot :-) So if you have any tips or tricks how to handle that hand-change...

OMG I failed miserably doing the Crown braid! You did a fantastic job for your first try. Have you tried heavy oiling? I know it works for me whenever I French braid my own hair. But don't worry, I haven't given up. I'll keep trying, and when I can make it look decent you'll be the first to know!

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Originally Posted by Sillage

And Rowie how in the world did you manage to French braid your own hair so perfectly. I want to know the secret!!!

Hey, nice to see you! The biggest secret I have is to use a good amount of coconut oil. Have a rat tail comb handy, and if you could use a tri fold mirror stand with a hand held mirro helps a lot. I literally drenched my hair with coconut oil, and by the time I took this pic most of it has almost dried. Yes, I have very porous hairs.

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Originally Posted by millyaulait

Since there is a bit of braid talk going on I thought I'd show off my first *braid thingie*, it's not very good but I think it's pretty-ish & when I looked back at the pictures I realised I have these strange caramel-y highlights going on....? Weird! The braiding was really loose so I'll have to work on that... :\

Wow you did a fabulous job! It is a very interesting look, plus I like the loose braids because it makes your braids look thicker! Kudos to you, I have a lot more practice doing the crown braid. I now take inspiration to your style!

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Originally Posted by Katleen

Okay, I watched some tutorials, and I got to work... :cool:
For a first try I think it could be worse, but I'm far from Katniss Everdeen :eyebrows:

Sorry for the bad quality pictures, I should find my old tripod, would reduce the blur...

You did 10 times better than me! I agree with you that it's the turning point that makes this style extremely difficult. I nearly cried off of my frustration, here I was I thought I knew my scalp or head well.

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Originally Posted by Bunnysaur

I hate using products in the summer too. Usually I oil my scalp a little in the morning to ward away the itches (I work in a super dry environment) but lately I just haven't been able to bring myself to do it.

This, but I usually stick with good ole coconut oiling in general since I have very porous hairs. I hope all is will with work though!
May 23rd, 2012, 11:47 AM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by ravenheather

EEEKKK! My forks are finished.

I'm going to keep the action shots as motivation. I'll have a big bun one day too. LOL.

ravenheather I'm sooooo excited for you!:D I agree with others about seeing your action pics. I think you have a fabulous set of toys you'll be able to wear! Hint, hint you can use them for your profile pics, avatars, and siggy pics. ;) I especially adore the moon fork!
May 23rd, 2012, 12:04 PM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Aaaaaaugggghhhh I have to wait until Friday to even ask for my fork to be shipped :( So it won't ship until Monday, and I won't get it until I go back to school on the 8th or so :( Ya'll are making me so jealous!

rowie: All will be well with work on the 8th when I go back to school :p I won't have a job over the summer (which isn't the best situation, but whatever) and I have a fun job for the fall semester. I'll be an astrophysics major teaching a freshman Earth Science lab. :p
May 23rd, 2012, 12:19 PM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Anyone tried the Nautilus bun yet? I was able to try the Nautilus bun, but I can only do it in a half-up do. I didn't know how to stick the sticks in so it turned into this spiral look instead. I also think that maybe this bun usually calls for traditionally one stick? I guess I have to revisit youtube again. I think that it was Terra who gave the tip to try doing complex buns at a half-up do because your hair here is generally longer around that area (crown area?), I think she got it from some board, I just don't remember where.

The only problem I see with Terra's tip is this might pose some difficulties if you have layers. Hmmm bunnysaur do you have any pics of you without bangs? Cause it might be worthwhile to consider growing out any layers in the back of your head but still have bangs? Or is your bangs the only layer you have, I don't remember if you mentioned where you have layers.

P.S These are bullet sticks Kimi sent me. And now you can see how my hair looks like before I oil it. Super coarse like horse hair!:pegasus:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...iend/nbbun.jpg
May 24th, 2012, 01:49 PM
MegaMystery

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

You guys! It's been forever since the last post! Don't tell me this thread is gonna die :(

So, to start off this thread again: i got some new (hair-)stuff and have completely forsaken my 'use up your stash' challenge :cheese:
First, i ordered a couple of EO/perfume oils online. I got vanilla, peach, peppermint(EO), eucalyptus(EO), mandarin (EO) and rose. I also got a little plastic jar, so i put some unscented coconut oil in and mixed it with some vanilla, peach and mandarin oil. So now i have a delicious smelling body/hair oil that's totally awesome, even though the smell doesn't last very long (doesn't bother me as it would attract bugs).
I also got a buy 2, get 1 free deal on some Dove nourishing oil care products. As you may or may not know, I've been trying out cones again to see how they work for me after learning so much on LHC. I got the dayly intensive conditioner (so not the regular conditioner) and the hair mask in a jar. I haven't tried them yet, but i will soon :cheese:
Also, my Flexi8's have shipped so I will be expecting them in a couple of weeks or so!
I hope this thread will come back to life now, i just love reading all of your hair adventures :D
May 24th, 2012, 02:02 PM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by MegaMystery

You guys! It's been forever since the last post! Don't tell me this thread is gonna die :(

So, to start off this thread again: i got some new (hair-)stuff and have completely forsaken my 'use up your stash' challenge :cheese:
First, i ordered a couple of EO/perfume oils online. I got vanilla, peach, peppermint(EO), eucalyptus(EO), mandarin (EO) and rose. I also got a little plastic jar, so i put some unscented coconut oil in and mixed it with some vanilla, peach and mandarin oil. So now i have a delicious smelling body/hair oil that's totally awesome, even though the smell doesn't last very long (doesn't bother me as it would attract bugs).
I also got a buy 2, get 1 free deal on some Dove nourishing oil care products. As you may or may not know, I've been trying out cones again to see how they work for me after learning so much on LHC. I got the dayly intensive conditioner (so not the regular conditioner) and the hair mask in a jar. I haven't tried them yet, but i will soon :cheese:
Also, my Flexi8's have shipped so I will be expecting them in a couple of weeks or so!
I hope this thread will come back to life now, i just love reading all of your hair adventures :D

OMG Mega I'm so jealous! I can't wait to hear your review for tuesday treatment, and then some action shots of your Flexi8!
May 24th, 2012, 02:09 PM
MegaMystery

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

It will probably be a monday treatment, or even a saturday/sunday treatment :D but whatever it is, you will hear from me this week :cheese:
May 24th, 2012, 02:25 PM
Cjatje

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Bluh, still here, after a few months ofnot being here :(
Feels as if it doesn't grow at all :s
May 24th, 2012, 02:49 PM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowie

Anyone tried the Nautilus bun yet? I was able to try the Nautilus bun, but I can only do it in a half-up do. I didn't know how to stick the sticks in so it turned into this spiral look instead. I also think that maybe this bun usually calls for traditionally one stick? I guess I have to revisit youtube again. I think that it was Terra who gave the tip to try doing complex buns at a half-up do because your hair here is generally longer around that area (crown area?), I think she got it from some board, I just don't remember where.

The only problem I see with Terra's tip is this might pose some difficulties if you have layers. Hmmm bunnysaur do you have any pics of you without bangs? Cause it might be worthwhile to consider growing out any layers in the back of your head but still have bangs? Or is your bangs the only layer you have, I don't remember if you mentioned where you have layers.

P.S These are bullet sticks Kimi sent me. And now you can see how my hair looks like before I oil it. Super coarse like horse hair!:pegasus:

Those sticks are so cool! My fork is going to be showing up soon, I can hardly wait! Your hair does look pretty coarse without oiling, but that thickness is to die for.

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Originally Posted by MegaMystery

You guys! It's been forever since the last post! Don't tell me this thread is gonna die :(

So, to start off this thread again: i got some new (hair-)stuff and have completely forsaken my 'use up your stash' challenge :cheese:
First, i ordered a couple of EO/perfume oils online. I got vanilla, peach, peppermint(EO), eucalyptus(EO), mandarin (EO) and rose. I also got a little plastic jar, so i put some unscented coconut oil in and mixed it with some vanilla, peach and mandarin oil. So now i have a delicious smelling body/hair oil that's totally awesome, even though the smell doesn't last very long (doesn't bother me as it would attract bugs).
I also got a buy 2, get 1 free deal on some Dove nourishing oil care products. As you may or may not know, I've been trying out cones again to see how they work for me after learning so much on LHC. I got the dayly intensive conditioner (so not the regular conditioner) and the hair mask in a jar. I haven't tried them yet, but i will soon :cheese:
Also, my Flexi8's have shipped so I will be expecting them in a couple of weeks or so!
I hope this thread will come back to life now, i just love reading all of your hair adventures :D

Noooo! This thread shall never die! :D I'm still trying to use up the rest of my stash, but I sooooo want some lavender EO for my shampoo mix. Must... resist...

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Originally Posted by Cjatje

Bluh, still here, after a few months ofnot being here :(
Feels as if it doesn't grow at all :s

Maybe you should try to get some length pics? I'm sure it's growing!
May 24th, 2012, 05:28 PM
battles

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Awww. I won't reach my goal of BSL by the end of the year.

According to that excel chart, I should be at APL in a month and BSL in about 9 months. Interesting. :D
May 24th, 2012, 05:49 PM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Mine says I'm 27 days out from APL and 8 months 2 days from BSL. :(
May 24th, 2012, 05:51 PM
battles

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Bunnysaur

Mine says I'm 27 days out from APL and 8 months 2 days from BSL. :(

We're pretty close! You'll hit both before me. Your growth rate has got to be tons faster than mine.
May 24th, 2012, 06:59 PM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Bunnysaur

Those sticks are so cool! My fork is going to be showing up soon, I can hardly wait! Your hair does look pretty coarse without oiling, but that thickness is to die for.
Maybe you should try to get some length pics? I'm sure it's growing!

Aww thanks! And you have the texture to die for, now let's switch for a day! Please do with the length pics. I miss seeing your hair on this board.

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Originally Posted by battles

Awww. I won't reach my goal of BSL by the end of the year.

According to that excel chart, I should be at APL in a month and BSL in about 9 months. Interesting. :D

What is this excel chart that I'm missing out on. I don't know if i'll qualify because I have a weird growth pattern. It goes like this- no growth to big bang growth spurt. LOL
May 24th, 2012, 07:16 PM
battles

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by rowie

Aww thanks! And you have the texture to die for, now let's switch for a day! Please do with the length pics. I miss seeing your hair on this board.

What is this excel chart that I'm missing out on. I don't know if i'll qualify because I have a weird growth pattern. It goes like this- no growth to big bang growth spurt. LOL

Here's a link to the thread it's on. :)
May 24th, 2012, 07:27 PM
Choicely

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I've been growing my hair out since June of last year when I lobbed it off from APL to chin, dreadful. I hoped my hair would be strait, yeah right. Okay evidently my ends still flip in opposite directions-especially if the weight isn't there. So now I'm trying to reach TB overall but APL is what I want for my birthday! It has two months give or take a couple days, maybe I can make it! My current routine is wash every 2 days-not very faithfully-with J.R. Ligget's shampoo bar and follow up with white rain conditioner because it's cone free. I take folic acid and biotin-again unfaithfully-in the hopes that it will *kind-of-not-really* help.:confused:. And I use a wide tooth comb that needs to be sanded and a double sided BB brush, for my brushing and detangling needs. It's just to the fold of my armpits when wet, but pulls up about a half inch as it dries. I wouldn't consider myself to be at soild APL until my hair stays, when dry, below the little arm fold line thingy.:pray: maybe soon! End of July please, it would be a wonderful b-day present-self.
May 24th, 2012, 08:07 PM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I don't know WHAT is going on with my hair... I just got out of the shower and it honestly looks like it's ~.5" SHORTER than it was yesterday. Ugh. I'm going to be in this thread a while yet.
May 24th, 2012, 08:13 PM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by battles

Here's a link to the thread it's on. :)

Thanks battles! You are awesome.:D I don't think I have time for that because I'm on here on my free time. LOL

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Originally Posted by Bunnysaur

I don't know WHAT is going on with my hair... I just got out of the shower and it honestly looks like it's ~.5" SHORTER than it was yesterday. Ugh. I'm going to be in this thread a while yet.

Oh bunnysaur, sigh, I'll be in here awhile and with you because I want APL hair when it's dry. Hmm maybe your hair is shrinking up a little to prepare for a very big growth spurt? I sometimes feel like my hair doesn't grow or it looks shorter, and then bam! Big growth spurt!
May 24th, 2012, 08:29 PM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by rowie

Thanks battles! You are awesome.:D I don't think I have time for that because I'm on here on my free time. LOL

Oh bunnysaur, sigh, I'll be in here awhile and with you because I want APL hair when it's dry. Hmm maybe your hair is shrinking up a little to prepare for a very big growth spurt? I sometimes feel like my hair doesn't grow or it looks shorter, and then bam! Big growth spurt!

I sure hope so. I've been spending a lot of time in the sun and generally eating healthier/more protein and stuff that hair supposedly likes, so maybe that's the case.
May 25th, 2012, 12:34 AM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Finally reached APL when wet today.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...iend/g4442.gif Today was my third wash for this week and its been consistently the same at APL. I know my own hair best, which is why noticed I've been able to lately transition to wearing only one hair stick comfortably(holds all day with a tight cinnabun) as opposed to needing extra supports that forks and antlers provide( I'll continue to wear them of course), goodies to share with you all after Bunnysaur and ravenHeather showcase their toys! I'm claiming title also for the fact that i can already do a nautilus bun with my half updos as shown earlier, i can do cinnabuns comfortably and now i can do high cinnabuns. I will remain here until my hair is apl when dry- which I've also roughly estimate my hair will be at APL+ closer to BSL when wet by the time that happens. My participation now will be to cheer you all and give support. Cheers!

P.S I would share pics but my boo has been away on a business trip. He's my photographer for my towel test.
May 25th, 2012, 01:03 AM
ClassicalBlonde

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Bunnysaur

I don't know WHAT is going on with my hair... I just got out of the shower and it honestly looks like it's ~.5" SHORTER than it was yesterday. Ugh. I'm going to be in this thread a while yet.

I know what you mean. I looked at my hair the other day and thought "what the?!". I could have sworn I was almost there! Right the moment it looks like I've still got two good inches left to go.
May 25th, 2012, 01:45 AM
Charybdis

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by Choicely

I've been growing my hair out since June of last year when I lobbed it off from APL to chin, dreadful. I hoped my hair would be strait, yeah right. Okay evidently my ends still flip in opposite directions-especially if the weight isn't there. So now I'm trying to reach TB overall but APL is what I want for my birthday! It has two months give or take a couple days, maybe I can make it! My current routine is wash every 2 days-not very faithfully-with J.R. Ligget's shampoo bar and follow up with white rain conditioner because it's cone free. I take folic acid and biotin-again unfaithfully-in the hopes that it will *kind-of-not-really* help.:confused:. And I use a wide tooth comb that needs to be sanded and a double sided BB brush, for my brushing and detangling needs. It's just to the fold of my armpits when wet, but pulls up about a half inch as it dries. I wouldn't consider myself to be at soild APL until my hair stays, when dry, below the little arm fold line thingy.:pray: maybe soon! End of July please, it would be a wonderful b-day present-self.

Hi, Choicely, welcome! I notice that you have your hair listed in your profile as 1b, but if you have flippy-flippy ends that drive you nuts at chin, have you considered that you might be a 1c or even 2a? Do you ever have frizz issues? It might be interesting to post a hair typing photo and get feedback from other members. Here's an article with info on how to get a hair typing photo that reflects your natural wave pattern. I do take issue with the article on one thing though -- I recommend detangling thoroughly before the shower and then not combing conditioner through but rather scrunching it in. While I normally finger-comb conditioner through, even that small amount of finger-combing is enough to pull a noticeable amount of the natural wave out for me. And at the end, gently blot/scrunch your hair, rather then using a wringing motion to get water out before you exit the shower.

Anyway, I just bring this up because it seems like hair typing is way more confusing for people who fall between 1c and 2b than it is for people elsewhere on the spectrum. Our hair is pretty changeable, and is often easily mistaken for "difficult" straight hair.

Again, welcome aboard! :cheese:
May 25th, 2012, 02:13 AM
MegaMystery

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I need some help with hairsticks! I just got a message back from Nightblooming (about the color-changing sticks remember?) and she's more than happy to make a pair for me as well :D
Now i don't want to change anything about the sticks, i think they're pretty unique as they are, but she did ask me for usable length :confused:
What usable length should i ask for? I have a 60th street fork with 3,5" usable length (if i measured correctly), and a 5" ketylo which is just long enough. I want the hairsticks to be mine for a long time yet, so would 5" usable length be long enough?
It is a pair of sticks, so i guess they'll be more secure than just one stick, even if they're shorter.
Thanks you guys! :)
May 25th, 2012, 02:33 AM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MegaMystery

I need some help with hairsticks! I just got a message back from Nightblooming (about the color-changing sticks remember?) and she's more than happy to make a pair for me as well :D
Now i don't want to change anything about the sticks, i think they're pretty unique as they are, but she did ask me for usable length :confused:
What usable length should i ask for? I have a 60th street fork with 3,5" usable length (if i measured correctly), and a 5" ketylo which is just long enough. I want the hairsticks to be mine for a long time yet, so would 5" usable length be long enough?
It is a pair of sticks, so i guess they'll be more secure than just one stick, even if they're shorter.
Thanks you guys! :)

I have a couple sets of sticks that are 6" and 7". They both work great for me :shrug:
May 25th, 2012, 03:16 AM
lundmir

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Tonight I'm really frustrated. I know my hair keeps growing, and it is a lovely color, and healthy and thick too, so the cut was fine, and I needed it. But at the same time, this month last year I still had my hip length hair. I did abuse bleach and everything, and I should have just maintained it, but I don't have the patience for that.

It is just very frustrating to not be able to play with my own long hair, and my clip in extensions feel very foreign in my head, even if they look great.

My mother also chopped her waist length hair to just below shoulders. She's very happy and I'm happy for her too, but whyyyy.
May 25th, 2012, 03:17 AM
MegaMystery

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Do you mean the entire hairstick or the usable length? Because the hairsticks i'm looking at have a decoration at the top, so you can't put the entire stick in. I do think that maybe a longer usable length would be better, about 6" maybe? So i can still use it when my hair is (much) longer :D
May 25th, 2012, 03:27 AM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by MegaMystery

Do you mean the entire hairstick or the usable length? Because the hairsticks i'm looking at have a decoration at the top, so you can't put the entire stick in. I do think that maybe a longer usable length would be better, about 6" maybe? So i can still use it when my hair is (much) longer :D

Oops, I should have mentioned that mine are just wooden sticks :p no decorations, so the functional length is 6".
May 25th, 2012, 03:32 AM
MegaMystery

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Great, thanks :D Do you think you'll be able to use the 6" sticks even when your hair is waistlength or something? I really want to be able to use them for a long time, or else it's kind of a waste of money :(
May 25th, 2012, 03:42 AM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by MegaMystery

Great, thanks :D Do you think you'll be able to use the 6" sticks even when your hair is waistlength or something? I really want to be able to use them for a long time, or else it's kind of a waste of money :(

Probably. I think they'll work better as my hair gets longer, and as it is I have a good inch of stick on each side of my bun.
May 25th, 2012, 03:51 AM
Tisiloves

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by MegaMystery

Great, thanks :D Do you think you'll be able to use the 6" sticks even when your hair is waistlength or something? I really want to be able to use them for a long time, or else it's kind of a waste of money :(

It should be plenty long enough, I had 7" hair sticks when my hair was waist length and I had a ton of room, and my hair was very thick then.
May 25th, 2012, 04:14 AM
MegaMystery

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

Great, thanks :D I think i'll choose between 5,5" or 6". 6" to grow into, or 5,5" because i don't really like long ends of sticks sticking out of my hair..
May 25th, 2012, 04:27 AM
Bunnysaur

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by MegaMystery

Great, thanks :D I think i'll choose between 5,5" or 6". 6" to grow into, or 5,5" because i don't really like long ends of sticks sticking out of my hair..

I would get the 5.5" sticks to use now, and the 6" sticks to look forward to. :D
May 25th, 2012, 08:05 AM
lunamummy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by MegaMystery

You guys! It's been forever since the last post! Don't tell me this thread is gonna die :(

So, to start off this thread again: i got some new (hair-)stuff and have completely forsaken my 'use up your stash' challenge :cheese:
First, i ordered a couple of EO/perfume oils online. I got vanilla, peach, peppermint(EO), eucalyptus(EO), mandarin (EO) and rose. I also got a little plastic jar, so i put some unscented coconut oil in and mixed it with some vanilla, peach and mandarin oil. So now i have a delicious smelling body/hair oil that's totally awesome, even though the smell doesn't last very long (doesn't bother me as it would attract bugs).
I also got a buy 2, get 1 free deal on some Dove nourishing oil care products. As you may or may not know, I've been trying out cones again to see how they work for me after learning so much on LHC. I got the dayly intensive conditioner (so not the regular conditioner) and the hair mask in a jar. I haven't tried them yet, but i will soon :cheese:
Also, my Flexi8's have shipped so I will be expecting them in a couple of weeks or so!
I hope this thread will come back to life now, i just love reading all of your hair adventures :D

My Flexi8 arrived this morning! I'm wearing it in a french pleat right now! I'm really happy with it, great quality. It's much sturdier than I was expecting and my hair feels very secure.

p.s. thanks for getting this party re-started :D
May 25th, 2012, 08:29 AM
firegypsy

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

I'm fascinated by the flexi-8 action. How versatile are they? Anyone willing to post some photos in shorter than APL styles?
May 25th, 2012, 08:35 AM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by MegaMystery

Great, thanks :D Do you think you'll be able to use the 6" sticks even when your hair is waistlength or something? I really want to be able to use them for a long time, or else it's kind of a waste of money :(

Yes! Definitely go with the bigger sizes if your plan is to go to waist.
May 25th, 2012, 08:37 AM
rowie

Re: Calling all who are growing shoulder to APL!

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Originally Posted by lunamummy

My Flexi8 arrived this morning! I'm wearing it in a french pleat right now! I'm really happy with it, great quality. It's much sturdier than I was expecting and my hair feels very secure.

p.s. thanks for getting this party re-started :D

Hey lunamummy, what size did you get?

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