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What is The Official LHCF Length Check Method
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Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
Most people here measure from the nape because those are the layers that typically show length, but I think if you just pick a spot and stay consistent with it, that should be fine.
I actually measure the sides, nape, and crown when I length check. However, I only post pics of the nape.
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ETA: You have beautiful hair!
ETA2: I was on my phone and didn't see the poll. I chose pull down since my hair is natural and has about 50% shrinkage. However, like I stated above, I also use a measuring tape from the nape and have a length check shirt too. So I guess I use three methods.
erplexed I think most ppl here use the pull down method and then a length check shirt, then measuring tape on nape.
I actually measure the sides, nape, and crown when I length check. However, I only post pics of the nape.
(don't ask why I'm up)
ETA: You have beautiful hair!
ETA2: I was on my phone and didn't see the poll. I chose pull down since my hair is natural and has about 50% shrinkage. However, like I stated above, I also use a measuring tape from the nape and have a length check shirt too. So I guess I use three methods.
erplexed I think most ppl here use the pull down method and then a length check shirt, then measuring tape on nape.
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MileHighDiva
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MileHighDiva
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LivingInPeace
Well-Known Member
I don't have any answers to the question because I'm too consumed with being jealous of that hair!
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
it's the pull down method that is the most popular. the next one is using lines.
polished07
Well-Known Member
With my hair always being shrunken I use the pull down method when get my hair straightened in Dec ill just let his rest where it lays
newnyer
Well-Known Member
Um, I'm sorry I was distracted by that beautiful head of hair, um, what did ask again?? LOL
But I use the pull down method if I have a little curl in my hair that day, otherwise I just wear the same shirt or bra in my pics every time so I can see the difference in growth.
But I use the pull down method if I have a little curl in my hair that day, otherwise I just wear the same shirt or bra in my pics every time so I can see the difference in growth.
BostonMaria
Well-Known Member
Your hair is beautiful!!!!!!!
I measure by straightening my hair at the salon.
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I measure by straightening my hair at the salon.
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Dang 14" is chin length. That's crazy!
Meritamen
On a happy hair journey
I only pull a section from the nape down toward a body part. Now that I am in-between APL and BSL it is hard to see a difference so it maybe time to get one of those length check shirts. I'm just cheap and also don't want to waste a shirt just for biannual length checks. Maybe a nice stripped shirt needs to be added to my wardrobe. 
LOL it's standard to measure from the hairline on LHC that's way it seems so long for just chin length.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
BostonMaria, that is not my hair. It's Mane&Chic's hair, she's a member here, but I can't think of her screen name off the top of my head. When I do, I'll post it, or someone can help me out and post her screen name for me.
I usually use a strip shirt and a bra to measure my length. However, I am considering getting a sewing measuring tape to check my length; b/c at least with that way, I wont need to straighten my hair.
BostonMaria
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That's a whole lotta hair! If that were my hair I bet it would still shrink up to my ears LOL
ETA: The hair in the original post is from Southern.... OMG I forget her screen name. She has the Mane & Chic blog.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
BostonMaria, thanks for the memory prompt! Southerntease is her screen name.
missbugg21
Well-Known Member
I will usually straighten my hair first and use my length-check shirt to measure the length. Now that I'm going heat-free indefinitely, I will likely use the pull-down method or tape measure to track my growth.
Lilmama1011
Well-Known Member
Pull down method, but make sure every time you check your using the same part of your hair. On relaxed hair when you have a fresh relaxer on natural just pull it down
MyAngelEyez~C~U
Well-Known Member
Pull down method. Currently using my tattoo as a marker (bottom of tattoo=BSB)
Seamonster
New Member
I use the pull down method, but on my last length check I also did my first where does my hair fall length check. My stretched hair fell just short of sl. Hoping to get my stretched twist out to shoulder one day.
Lilmama1011
Well-Known Member
i don't like measuring tape. because if its not on the start of the scalp it's so easy to be off on your measurements
Guinan
Re-Branding
Maybe I'll start doing the pull down LC. I try to be as accurate as possible. When I do the pull down, I feel like my head is slightly leaning too far back, causing an inaccurate LC. I usually flat iron and then put a book on my head. When I LC by pulling down, my hair is longer than when I LC flat ironing & then placing a book on my head.
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