Classic Length 2010 Challenge Part I

[Candy828]

I thought I already had? I was so excited last week to find *ONE* strand past the middle of my bottom, just when you started this thread, . I can't post any pictures until I get myself a new camera though.

Oh, I wasn't sure... I am so happy! :welcome3:to the party!

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! This list is growing! :woohoo:

P.S. I'll have some sucking-up to do for that mistake! I hope it isn't too expensive... Be gentle with me!

 

[Candy828]

I add honey (and oil) to my conditioners too, but I haven't noticed any shine. But it does help to keep my hair moisturized. I can sometimes go from one wash (3-5 days) to the next without having to moisturize hair. I don't use silicone products at all anymore, except for Sabino Moisture Block when I straighten, and that has made the biggest difference in my hair's ability to retain moisture. I wish I had known all these years just how bad silicone was for my hair.

Cool! I am just really learning about the pros and cons of cone vs non-cone conditioners.... I always try to choose a conditioner with good ingredients...but did not know the value of cone vs non-cone. So I am glad I learned this tid bit of information!

 

[Candy828]

This link shows Cinnamon's different Bun and updo hairstyles usings some of her hair toys. She includes links of the stores she purchased from.

http://www.beyondclassiclength.com/updos4.html

 

[Candy828]

I like this "Farm Girl's" Styles and Updo's because she gives pic-by-pic instructions on how she accomplishes them and some of them are a bit different than others I've seen.

Long Hair Anything But Boring....

From: http://wahsegavalleyfarm.typepad.com/wahsega_valley_farm/stylesupdos.html


By: Avrilon
Here is her home page, if anyone is interested in viewing it...
http://wahsegavalleyfarm.typepad.com/wahsega_valley_farm/long-hair.html

 

[jupitermoon]

Lucia, thanks for letting me know that Flexi 8 makes customs.

Here are the customs I've recently purchased:

This is style 1632 custom made in XXL:

This is style 1639 custom made in XXL. Purple beads were used instead of the original topaz:

This is style 1636 custom made in XXL:

^^^^Yeah, it's crooked but my camera's battery was running low; I was trying to hurry up.

This is style 1631 custom made in XXL. It's no longer available but they may still be able to make it for you if you ask:

This is may absolute favorite! This style is no longer available on the website but I found it here and asked them to custom make it for me in XXL:

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

holy crap i dun peed my self.....THOSE FLEXI'S LOOK WONDERFUL!!! AND SO DOES YOUR HAIR!!!! i'm ready to have that much hair too!!!

 

[jupitermoon]

holy crap i dun peed my self.....THOSE FLEXI'S LOOK WONDERFUL!!! AND SO DOES YOUR HAIR!!!! i'm ready to have that much hair too!!!

Lol! You do have a lot of hair. Your hair looks absolutely beautiful in your siggy.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

Lol! You do have a lot of hair. Your hair looks absolutely beautiful in your siggy.

lol thanks... but i'm still swimming in the kiddie pool compared to you... but hopefully this time next yr i'll be right there with you (or still trying to catch up lol)

 

[jupitermoon]

Here's another Ficcare clip along with a Ficcare headband:

I guess I'm more of a Flexi 8 gal. I don't really like the Ficcare clips because they still sometimes hurt. They're very popular over at the Long Hair Community though. The headbands are nice.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

i never heard of Ficcare until candy posted that door full of um... why do they hurt? what's so special about them?

 

[jupitermoon]

lol thanks... but i'm still swimming in the kiddie pool compared to you... but hopefully this time next yr i'll be right there with you (or still trying to catch up lol)

No, I think you're suffering from a bad case of hair anorexia. You're not seeing what the rest of us are seeing. Your hair is amazing now and will look even more amazing next year.

 

[jupitermoon]

i never heard of Ficcare until candy posted that door full of um... why do they hurt? what's so special about them?

They have a very tight hold; that's what makes them special. My hair is super thick so I can sometimes feel tension when I create my buns. It's just me though. Most people don't have this problem.

Mwdezi, reviewed the Ficcare here and her hair looks wonderful. She has no issues with it either.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

thanks for the link... wow they do look good though... but pricey... maybe when i hit hl it will be my hair present lol

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

OT a bit... i've been really enjoying my hair this past week. i'm still rocking my weak roller set lol it still has some wave to it but not so uniform so instead of looking nice it looks like... well you know the crease you get when your hair is pin straight but wear it in a pony tail all day? kinda like that randomly through out the hair lol. doesnt matter, i've been keeping it in a pony tail so its ok lol.

but back to my enjoyment. i just rarely get to see my length any more plus its really soft!!! so i've had some serious hand in hair syndrome going on lol. i'll either wash my hair tomorrow nite or saturday nite. then its back in my bun and back to seeing my curls lol

 

[FlowerHair]

Thank you Candy828 for the invitation to this thread! I don't know how I missed it... I spend most of my time in OT.

I will join this challenge, but I can't promise that I'll post all the time, because I usually let my hair do its thing and just see what happens.

My hair grows really slowly so it might take a lot longer than this year to reach CL.

Right now, my hair is probably a tad bit shorter than TBL, since I just cut it due to uneven ends. I'm also struggling with my grey hairs. I don't like using hair colors, but I feel like I have to. I find that using a glaze or a level 1 hair color on top of my regular hair color (level 2) will help with the shine and strength of my hair.


This was the length of my hair in March 2010. It probably hasn't grown much since then.

This was my hair before the cut, when I straightened it a little. I suck at flat ironing, this is the best I can do. I want Nina_Def (my Swedish Nikos' Cousin) to help me straighten one day. I haven't told her that yet. Sorry about the messy background, this was in an office at work.

My straightish updo.

 

[FlowerHair]

I'm going to watch Leobody's videos for inspiration.

I feel a little guilty because I don't do much with my hair anymore, I need to get back into the groove. I will probably wear my hair down most of the time this year, so I have to start moisturizing more diligently.

Otherwise I'll keep following my regimen (click on the link in my siggy).

 

[Nina_deF]

This was my hair before the cut, when I straightened it a little. I suck at flat ironing, this is the best I can do. I want Nina_Def (my Swedish Nikos' Cousin) to help me straighten one day. I haven't told her that yet. Sorry about the messy background, this was in an office at work.

Doing some

in preperation for the Big Straightening....

 

[FlowerHair]

Doing some

in preperation for the Big Straightening....

LOL! Are you up for it?

It will probably take an hour or so?
You're so good at straightening!

 

[Candy828]

Thank you Candy828 for the invitation to this thread! I don't know how I missed it... I spend most of my time in OT.

I will join this challenge, but I can't promise that I'll post all the time, because I usually let my hair do its thing and just see what happens.

My hair grows really slowly so it might take a lot longer than this year to reach CL.

Right now, my hair is probably a tad bit shorter than TBL, since I just cut it due to uneven ends. I'm also struggling with my grey hairs. I don't like using hair colors, but I feel like I have to. I find that using a glaze or a level 1 hair color on top of my regular hair color (level 2) will help with the shine and strength of my hair.


This was the length of my hair in March 2010. It probably hasn't grown much since then.

This was my hair before the cut, when I straightened it a little. I suck at flat ironing, this is the best I can do. I want Nina_Def (my Swedish Nikos' Cousin) to help me straighten one day. I haven't told her that yet. Sorry about the messy background, this was in an office at work.

My straightish updo.

:welcome3:to the Challenge! Your hair is beautiful!:wow: You can post when you can.... I am not gonna be strict about that. I may not hit CL this year either.... So there is CL Part 2! Anyway, there is no pressure on anyone... We just want to support each other on this journey no matter how long it takes!

 

[Candy828]

FlowerHair - I too battle the grayhair.... When people meet me, they think I am very young, but I am not as young as most people think.... Let's just say definitely over 45. What I am using is Color Brilliance by ion. It is a semi-permanent hair color so it fades out. But it has no ammonia or peroxide chemicals, it does contain aloe vera, pro-vita B-5, silk protein, jojoba oil, and vitamin E... So I use this several times a year... In the winter my hair is mostly hidden so I don't color in the winter months.

 

[FlowerHair]

FlowerHair - I too battle the grayhair.... When people meet me, they think I am very young, but I am not as young as most people think.... Let's just say definitely over 45. What I am using is Color Brilliance by ion. It is a semi-permanent hair color so it fades out. But it has no ammonia or peroxide chemicals, it does contain aloe vera, pro-vita B-5, silk protein, jojoba oil, and vitamin E... So I use this several times a year... In the winter my hair is mostly hidden so I don't color in the winter months.

LOL! I'm 39.

You should come join us in the 40+ thread in the off topic forum too.

There's no hiding for my greys on top of my head. The new growth is blinging like white gold up there!

I'll grow to Classic Length just to see if I can do it, but I don't think I can handle any longer than that. It's a lot of work with long hair. I don't want to look like Cousin It either. LOL!

 

[Lucia]

Welcome Flowerhair

you're closer to CL than the some of us on this challenge, but I'm on part 2. Can't wait to see all the great updates even if it's a longer haul it's worth it.

 

[Candy828]

LOL! I'm 39.

You should come join us in the 40+ thread in the off topic forum too.

There's no hiding for my greys on top of my head. The new growth is blinging like white gold up there!

I'll grow to Classic Length just to see if I can do it, but I don't think I can handle any longer than that. It's a lot of work with long hair. I don't want to look like Cousin It either. LOL!

lol... I'll check out the thread! Yea... "Cousin It"... not a good picture..lol I haven't decided if I'll stop at CL or not...when my hair reaches a new length and I think it's going to be to much trouble...by the time I am use to it and figure out how to style it, I changed my mind and think "What If"!So, I'll probably just let it do it's thing for a while as long as I am comfortable...

 

[Lucia]

@ Celinastarr
YW
You're hair looks great the thickness it
I love those customs maybe next year I'll be able to order some customs Flexi-8
right now I'm OK with the large so far.

I have that exact Ficcare it's Burgendy and gold, and I have the shiny silver one. It used to hurt me at first too, I just had to get the hang of it. You have to place it in your hair so it's a firm hold, not too tight cause it really does hold super tight if you set it in an uncomfortable spot, play around with it and you'll find the right spot to place it.
I've been trying Aussie Moist and I'm surprised at how soft it made my hiar, and I like the slip, but it's not more slippery than my #1 fav Sauve Tropical Coconut though, but it's a good staple it's now in my top 2 alternates-thanks for the suggestion.

@ Momo
ITA w/ CS
yo do have alot of hair

 

[Candy828]

LOL! I'm 39.

You should come join us in the 40+ thread in the off topic forum too.

There's no hiding for my greys on top of my head. The new growth is blinging like white gold up there!

I'll grow to Classic Length just to see if I can do it, but I don't think I can handle any longer than that. It's a lot of work with long hair. I don't want to look like Cousin It either. LOL!

FlowerHair - There is a lot of links about 40's... could you give me the direct link you mentioned?

Thanks!

 

[detroitdiva]

Oh FlowerHair! You make my mouth water and drool!!! WOW!!

Your hair is soooooooooooooo beautiful! You are a wonderful inspiration to me. Thank you.

 

[Candy828]

Here is a look into my tiny beginning collection of Hair Toys..... I took pictures with different views of the collection. I am no Cinnamon...at least not yet... Now when I am out shopping, I am always looking for some unique hair toy!

 

[wyldcurlz]

Candy828 & FlowerHair need your thoughts on thin ends. Candy - you posted a knee length girl's blog and she was struggling with thin ends. what's your opinion on thin ends? do you think they should be cut? or do you just hang in and wait until they thicken up/the rest of the hair catches up?

thin ends is one of my biggest problems - i'd imagine, on your journey to classic length that you've had to deal with this problem at least once???? pleeeeeease help!

 

[wyldcurlz]

I'm going to watch Leobody's videos for inspiration.

I feel a little guilty because I don't do much with my hair anymore, I need to get back into the groove. I will probably wear my hair down most of the time this year, so I have to start moisturizing more diligently.

Otherwise I'll keep following my regimen (click on the link in my siggy).

FlowerHair - (you know i'm your hair/forum "stan") - okay, so you mentioned that you'll wear your hair down more - meaning that you'll have to moisturize more diligently. how do you plan to moisturize? what will you use. i've got your regimen memorized, but from what i remember, you just do your reggie on wash day and no in between moisturization. just curious what addition you plan to make to your regimen/how you're going to moisturize?

can't wait to see your hair straight!!! that's gonna be amazing!

 

[Candy828]

Candy828 & FlowerHair need your thoughts on thin ends. Candy - you posted a knee length girl's blog and she was struggling with thin ends. what's your opinion on thin ends? do you think they should be cut? or do you just hang in and wait until they thicken up/the rest of the hair catches up?

thin ends is one of my biggest problems - i'd imagine, on your journey to classic length that you've had to deal with this problem at least once???? pleeeeeease help!

Hi wyldcurlz, For me when I get to a new length thin ends is a problem because I have three scalp skins types.... so my hair grows at different paces. For example: The right side is oily and it grows extremely fast. The left side is normal and it grows at a steady normal pace. The center is dry and it grows slow. My right side hair will sometimes out pace the rest of the hair by a full inch! If your hair is healthy there is no need to do a big trim. Only dusting and this does allow the shorter hairs to catch up and thickening does begin to happen. Also make sure you are doing S&D. If you can't stand to look at the unevenness... Keep your hair in up styles while you are waiting.... It helps to keep down the anxiety!

For me a trim is a once a year thing...I may do a 1/4 inch trim on the leftside and have to do a 3/4 inch on the rightside.... then it is back to letting it grow to the next new length. So I have length milestones before thickening up again.... I hope that makes since...

Remember to always keep your hair moisturized.... dryness equals breakage!