Midback | Waist

[Johannah]

Brattina88, thank you! I just realized how humongous that picture is... Flipped ends hide all the growth plus I think I'm blind to my own hair. It seems to be forever stuck at this length. I stopped maintaining 2 months ago.

I had the same problem! I cut that length off (around 1.5-2") and my hair is straight right now. I'm curious if my hair grows faster/if it looks like my hair grows faster

[Arashi]

Measured in at 30.5" today!! Since 32" is waist for me, I'm excited to be so close! Yipee!

Edited to add: the only problem is now I'm thinking I want hip length. Lol

[ExpectoPatronum]

I haven't; I didn't think of it.

Hey TheLuckyLurker!

We're not exactly hair twins as my hair is more on the straight/wavy side than curly...But I have the same problem as you. No matter what I do, my ends go to hell after a certain length. For me, it's BSL. My hair is around 27 inches long (stretched) and the splits and dry ends have reared their ugly heads, despite me babying them. I use gentle shampoos, conditioners, handling techniques, and oils. I'm very cautious to make sure my hair doesn't get caught in anything. And still...Split ends.

I do dye my hair, however, I did it for the first time in years a month ago. (My hair was completely virgin) but I was having the problem with splits before I dyed it, so I know that's not the cause of my problem. Sure, it didn't help, but I'm happier with my hair now that it's a color I actually like.

What's your routine like? Have you tried the CG method? It might help with some of the problems you're having.

[hennalonghair]

Ive got about 4 inches to go until waist but need 6 inches in order for it to look at waist due to waves/ curls
So that will be a year from now. I'm looking forward to having waist length hair.

[lapushka]

Thanks. I tried WCC, but it just didn't work out for me.

I'm sorry about that. Maybe there's another method you'll have better luck with. Hoping you'll find what works the best for you soon!

[sourgrl]

Changing the length goal happens alot around here

Measured in at 30.5" today!! Since 32" is waist for me, I'm excited to be so close! Yipee!

Edited to add: the only problem is now I'm thinking I want hip length. Lol

[TheLuckyLurker]

Well, these last couple washes I've used a different conditioner -Herbal Essences Hello Hydration- and it seems a bit better. Not as good as I'd like, but enough to make a noticeable difference. So, I need something like Hello Hydration but... more?

As far as Curly girl goes, a good bit of it just isn't compatible. CO washing doesn't work for me, because I need medicated shampoo for my scalp. And other aspects, like applying multiple products to soaking wet hair, and leaving it down to air dry just aren't workable.

My routine: CWC, then let the conditioner-soaked hair sit under a plastic cap for half an hour before I get back in the shower and rinse (as well as my normal shower stuff). I leave it wrapped in a towel for 2 hours. Then I spray it with Aussie leave-in conditioner, Tangle Tease it, oil it with olive oil, TT it again. Then I use a silky scrunchie to ponytail it like I would for Feye's trim (sliding it down to the ends) and leave it like that for a few hours. This is so it's fanned and stretched out so the air can circulate through it to dry it without it going out of control. Then I TT it one last time and english braid it, pinning the braid to my head so it doesn't rub against my back (I take out the pins for bed).

[FallingDarkness]

I am OFFICIALLY BSL so I can finally join you guys! YAY! <3 IDK exactly what length my hair is, I'm not allowed to measure until September (I'm getting slightly obsessed :P ) but I am 5 inches away from Waist. Ugh. It seems so far away. :/

[Arwenlily]

What is so annoying is that I'm a little past BSL with my hair stretched and when wet, but my hair when curly is a couple of inches away from BSL ...

[sachaa]

Just got to BSL, joining this thread
Let's go for the last growing phase !! (my goal is waist)