Can you evaluate my growth?

**cleanbug** · April 25th, 2009, 07:27 AM

Hello to the group. For those of you who would like to comment, I am wondering if you would take a look at my pics & see what you think about my hair growth?

I have a link to my henna site where I created a new page that shows the growth. I started growing my hair in Feb. 2008. I have a few pics about 4-5 months apart up until April of this year.

Keep in mind that between every picture, i cut off about an inch because the grow out process from very short hair is really difficult without regular re-shaping.

I think I get, as a rule, about 1/2 inch per month. Is that about right/normal? I do henna my hair & have lots of grey in the front so it is pretty easy for me to measure monthly growth.

Here's that link I mentioned.
http://ilovehenna.tripod.com/id14.html
Thanks,
Tami

**lora410** · April 25th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Average growth is 1/4" a month but there are exceptions to the rule. I get 1/4 growth in the cold months and almost an inch in the warm months.

**marialena** · April 25th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Having in mind that you have regular cuts on your hair every month your hair are growing longer really fast.
I like you with your henna color. Makes your skin look soooo white and your eyes look like cat's eyes.

You are very beautiful!

**Honey39** · April 25th, 2009, 09:38 AM

Looks good - I think now it's the one length, you can let it grow for longer without cuts, or have small trims! I usually cut about 1/2 inch every three months or so.

I think the average growth is 1/2 inch per month. Mine seems to grow a little faster than that, but it's curly, so am not entirely sure.

You have lovely hair!

**cleanbug** · April 25th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Thanks everyone for your replies. I now am going longer between cuts. I waited 5 months this last time for a trim. I took off 3/4" in my layers because there was that much old blond (hidden under the henna) bleached, really dry hair. Now that I have fresh ends, I'd like to get to Christmas, at least, with out scissors. Might need a micro trim by then. I'd really like to go a year...we'll see how my hair holds up til then.
Thanks
Tami

**nayver** · April 25th, 2009, 10:48 AM

Hi, first I love your hair color!!! Second, I think you are ready now to stop trimming for at least six months. I don't see any layers that can get in your way

Plus, I believe henna will help you protecting your hair.

**aahavaa** · April 25th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Your hair colour is awesome!! Your site looks really neat too..its great to see these progress reports..happy growing you are over the most awkward stage now.

**JamieLeigh** · April 25th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Thanks for sharing your photos! You're very beautiful, and your hair-color is fantastic!

If you're getting 1/2" growth a month, you're in the top percentile of average monthly growth. Most people get around 1/4"-1/2" inch a month. I get about 1/2"-3/4", but that is probably just genetics, since I really don't do anything to stimulate it that I know of besides massage and Biotin (and it's still unclear whether Biotin really does stimulate growth).

You're doing a great job, and I hope you have a LONG and happy hair journey!

**lynnala** · April 25th, 2009, 10:45 PM

I think you've gotten very good growth. I get 1/2" per month too. I used to think my hair was slow growing, but I guess not! Beautiful hair too! I don't think you need to trim unless the ends start seeming 'yucky'. I always know when to give myself a tiny trim, the 'yucky' factor!