12 inches in 12 Months 2012!

I've retained 1 inch last month with the help of my yarn braids and working on another inch this month!:drunk:
 
fairyhairy said:
well I dont think I have gained any length - but sticking at it, have been a bit lazy and the last 2 weeks have been just baggying, washing hair put in conditioner then baggy

does anyone else suffer from serious tangles? I can detangle then my hair just tangles within seconds rather annoying
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Have you tried apple cider vinegar? My cousin tried it on my hair and it worked. I had a bunch of knots when I took my braids out. It does have a strong smell but it only took one wash to get rid of it. Or you can try LongHairDontCareLLC's method: tresemme moisture rich conditioner and swag oil(olive oil&coconut oil) it only took her about 10 mins.
 
Checking in.

Just measured and found that I've gained 4 inches in 16 wks. I measured from the last time that I indigo'd my hair. I measured the gray portions of 2 different previously indigo'd strands to see how much growth and whether both areas were growing similarly. My last henna/indigo was 11/23/11. That's 16 wks 1 day ago.

I knew the 2" of scraggly bonelax ends cut seemed to grow back fast. :reddancer:
 
This is the last time I'm going to complain and feel down about transitioning and how the shrinkage can fool you into thinking your hair aint moving. When it's out and just sits there, it rests at my shoulders giving the illusion that I am only shoulder length...when I am at least an inch past bs. I am tempted to get a blow out for the week just to really enjoy my increasing length...but *sigh* I am on a detailed-follow-every-instruction-I-mapped-out-for-my-journey-until-October mission. That includes no heat styling either :sad:
 
ChasingBliss said:
This is the last time I'm going to complain and feel down about transitioning and how the shrinkage can fool you into thinking your hair aint moving. When it's out and just sits there, it rests at my shoulders giving the illusion that I am only shoulder length...when I am at least an inch past bs. I am tempted to get a blow out for the week just to really enjoy my increasing length...but *sigh* I am on a detailed-follow-every-instruction-I-mapped-out-for-my-journey-until-October mission. That includes no heat styling either :sad:
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ChasingBliss How long has it been since your last relaxer?
 
ChasingBliss said:
a little over 9 months....it's in my siggy. Wait is my siggy visible? Someone else asked me that too not too long ago. Now I'm wondering if I'm the only one that can see my ticker tape :lol:
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I'm on a gov't computer so I can't see pics and stuff like that. I am looking at a filter view. I can only see them on my personal computer.
 
ChasingBliss said:
This is the last time I'm going to complain and feel down about transitioning and how the shrinkage can fool you into thinking your hair aint moving. When it's out and just sits there, it rests at my shoulders giving the illusion that I am only shoulder length...when I am at least an inch past bs. I am tempted to get a blow out for the week just to really enjoy my increasing length...but *sigh* I am on a detailed-follow-every-instruction-I-mapped-out-for-my-journey-until-October mission. That includes no heat styling either :sad:
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I feel you on hidden length syndrome. My hair is mostly armpit length with the longest layers in the back at touching bra strap. When I wear it loose it sits some where between shoulder length and a couple of inches below the shoulder.

If you want to show you length you could try wearing a french braid. It will stretch your hair out and the braid will sit on your back or curve over your shoulder in a very satisfying way. Plus you'll get the bonus of stretched hair when you take it down.
 
kinkycurlygurl said:
I feel you on hidden length syndrome. My hair is mostly armpit length with the longest layers in the back at touching bra strap. When I wear it loose it sits some where between shoulder length and a couple of inches below the shoulder.

If you want to show you length you could try wearing a french braid. It will stretch your hair out and the braid will sit on your back or curve over your shoulder in a very satisfying way. Plus you'll get the bonus of stretched hair when you take it down.
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Hey I like that idea! Thanks! I'm also looking into smoothing conditioners. Recently purchased Yes to Carrots mud conditioner...I'm hoping too that the coconut milk I started adding to my dc process will help stretch it out some.
 
I am sticking to my methods and my new growth is REALLY thick at almost 9 weeks post. I had the same amount of new growth when I was at 16 weeks post last year! I'll be stretching for another maybe 4 weeks. Now I just have to work on my retention game because my ends have been quite dry lately.
 
I would like to join this challenge. It's March so it's still early in the year.

What are you ladies using and doing to get 1-inch per month?
 
So far, I haven't gotten a full inch in a month. I've gotten anywhere from 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch. I focus on hanging on to every bit of my growth by being very gentle with my hair and not breaking it off. I also keep it moisturized.
 
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.................I think I may have done it!! First attachment is a pic from exactly 8 weeks ago, and the second attachment is from today after I got my touch up - admittedly I haven't had 2 inches growth all over, but in some spots I've gone from the 2" mark on my t-shirt to the 4", yay!!! :grin:
 

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I think i am just getting my normal 0.5 each month so I will re-evaluate my method. I will be doing my sulphur application again so hopefully this will help my growth pick up a little.
 
Still hanging in there. I am using a new regimen now and seeing good progress. I am also trying to stretch my relaxer for a year. Will come back to post my new regimen.
 
Oddly enough, I got a lot of breakage on one side only. So that side appears an inch shorter than the other. I was waiting until I grazed APL to trim, which I thought might be April. We shall see.
 
So proud of you all!

The first official length check picture upload is April 1st 2012 (time flies right!) - it's been amazing seeing your growth.

I think this is the most positive thread on LHCF and I'm all about positivity :)

I'm here if you need any help :)

Hmhg <3

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I literally came back from weeks of taking a break from LHCF but just today I made a thread and was reminded why I left. I have taken off all my pictures (& links relating to me) my threads I've made because I don't feel comfortable anymore. When April comes, if anyone wants to see my current length and/or anything about my regimen just pm me and I'll tell you.

This challenge and you guys are the only reason why I'm still on LHCF so I'll be pm'ing you all later on or tomorrow.
 
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Inspiired said:
I literally came back from weeks of taking a break from LHCF but just today I made a thread and was reminded why I left. I have taken off all my pictures (& links relating to me) my threads I've made because I don't feel comfortable anymore. When April comes, if anyone wants to see my current length and/or anything about my regimen just pm me and I'll tell you.

This challenge and you guys are the only reason why I'm still on LHCF so I'll be pm'ing you all later on or tomorrow.
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I will post an update in April. The middle of my head is growing faster than the rest for some odd reason. I'm trying to take photos to keep record. Hopefully, I will have something to show in April.
 
Inspiired said:
I literally came back from weeks of taking a break from LHCF but just today I made a thread and was reminded why I left. I have taken off all my pictures (& links relating to me) my threads I've made because I don't feel comfortable anymore. When April comes, if anyone wants to see my current length and/or anything about my regimen just pm me and I'll tell you.

This challenge and you guys are the only reason why I'm still on LHCF so I'll be pm'ing you all later on or tomorrow.
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Happy to know youre back.:kisses::kisses:
 
My last relaxer was the 18th of December 2012 and I started my hair journey when I joined this forum on the 1st of January this year. My intention was to stretch my relaxer for a year; just to give my hair a break from relaxers. I did a length check yesterday by flatironing my hair. This morning, I decided to wash and deep condition but ended up cutting off all my relaxed ends. I have no intention of going natural but i may have a change of mind in the near future. I love my hair as it is now and think natural hair will look much better on me than relaxed hair.

SORRY FOR THE HEAVY PICS- DONT KNOW HOW TO RESIZE

Beginning of my Journey in January.
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My March length check pic

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After my big chop(almost 15 weeks post relaxer)

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