Missed my 10-year anniversary!

[jel]

At the recent London meet, I realised that I missed my 10-year LHC and hair growing anniversary. I hope it's OK to post a little retrospective here.

This is what my hair looked like when I joined LHC in July 2005:


Soon after, I discovered henna, and kept using it for a number of years; at hip length I started adding temporary dyes such as Adore and Elumen:


Reached my original goal of tailbone and the richest red colour in December 2010:


Then decided to stop with henna/dye and grow my virgin colour (not seen since my early 20s when I first started home blonde dyes and highlights), as well as try to reach classic length. Here's a funny picture of my roots, about a year on:


Tried several applications of Colour B4 and it stripped down a lot of the red:


By July 2013 it had grown out enough to look like an intended 2-tone effect (photo taken at the London meet):


In May 2014 I was past classic:


Although classic length looked impressive, it felt too long and unwieldy for me, so I trimmed to BCL, to let it grow again (I'm a no-trimmer by nature/laziness). My current siggy is showing the May 2015 past classic again, but here is what my hair looks like today (or rather, looked like on Saturday - London meet, taken by rach):


Hope this shows a little of how much fun I had since joining LHC and meeting so many wonderful people online and in person. Thanks to everyone on these boards for advice, support and sharing - without you all, my hair wouldn't be what it is!

[DollyDagger]

Very beautiful hair all through the years..! That most recent pic your hair looks virtually frizzless and the wave wurls look so on point! Thanx for sharing that!

Congrats and happy haireversary !

[hennalonghair]

What a fabulous journey you've been through. I love love love your cherry coloured ombre
You're a great inspiration to me cause that's the look I'm going for.
Well done and happy anniversary

[dancingrain91]

Beautiful hair! It looks great jel!

[RavenRose]

BEAUTIFUL! I love the curl pattern!

[Groovy Granny]

So pretty ~ congrats

[Stiria]

What a journey! Your hair is beautiful! The shine, the waves, the colors!
Happy anniversary!

[Anje]

Hi! It's been a while since I've seen you around much, and I'm going to have a hard time thinking of you with anything other than cherry-red hair. But it's looking great! I'm like you in my tendency to trim infrequently, and it seems to be working out just fine.

[MsBubbles]

Gorgeous hair and photos! Your hair looks beautiful at any length or color.

[Beatnik Guy]

Happy 10-iversary.