Hip Length 2011!! Let's do this!!
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NicWhite
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Girl, you need to be like Jasmine and have that blowing in the wind
.......j/k. 
Have fun on your trip.
Vintagecoilylocks
New Member
I am keeping my newly discovered braid regimine. Trying to come up with a liquid moisture lotion or milk to use on my braids that is not to heavy or oily like my butters.
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NikkiGirl
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I am back to PSing this week. I might do a good deep condition this weekend. I haven't deep conditioned in a very long time. Other than that, I just put my flat iron back up. I gave myself about a week to enjoy my hair being out and now I am done with that for now. Sometimes I actually miss my buns, just because they are effortless and still look good.
kami11213
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Hey guys, so I think I'm going to back out of this challenge 
I honestly don't think I'll make HL this year, especially b/c over the wknd during my length check I cut about 3-4' of hair putting me a little below MBL... I needed the cut, it was long overdue but I don't think I'll make HL this year, now my goal is getting back to WL...
I'll be cheering for you guys on the sidelines though and lurking regularly for pics
I honestly don't think I'll make HL this year, especially b/c over the wknd during my length check I cut about 3-4' of hair putting me a little below MBL... I needed the cut, it was long overdue but I don't think I'll make HL this year, now my goal is getting back to WL...I'll be cheering for you guys on the sidelines though and lurking regularly for pics
wyldcurlz
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Ok ladies. I need your help ASAP! I'll be out of the country for a month. Really want your thoughts on if I should put extensions in it for that time frame...or if you think extensions are damaging/cause the hair to thin?
Please let me know your thoughts ASAP! I have an appt tomorrow.
Please let me know your thoughts ASAP! I have an appt tomorrow.
LaFemmeNaturelle
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Have you had extensions before? If so, did it damage your hair? Extensions have never damaged my hair and they are a great long-term protective style but I know many people whose edges thinned because of the weight of the braids or due to the braider braiding too tight. Be sure that the braider does not braid too tight (especially so tight that you can barely close your eyes). But whether or not the weight of the braids will cause thinning is something you will only be able to learn from experience I guess. If your hair is naturally fine and/or thin, you may want to stay away from the extensions and just use your regular hair. Maybe crochet braids will be less tension but I've never had those before.
wyldcurlz
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Thank you for your reply. Sadly I don't know if my hair is fine or not. What is the best way to determine fine hair from medium or avg hair? I've had them twice before & my hair felt thinner. But I also suffered a setback from an overzealous stylist aggressively removing my tracts. I also was on bcp at the time which I've heard can thin hair. Its a great protective style and will make life so much easier as I'm traveling. Just nervous.
LaFemmeNaturelle
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The fine-haired people I've asked about this said that individual strands are hard to see when they are fine. So if you were to put a shed hair on a white sheet of paper or hold it in the air and it's hard to see (like almost invisible), then your hair is fine. I'm not sure how much sense that makes but that's how it was explained to me lol.
wyldcurlz
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no that makes sense. thank you!! using your explanation, i'm guessing i don't have fine hair. also assuming that if i did have fine hair...i guess i should've known by now. its just NOT the thick hair i had in my younger years.
thanks again!! okay, i guess i'll go for it. easiest thing to do with a rough month of travel ahead.
wyldcurlz
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Found a great article about hair typing - hope it'll help someone else as much as it helped me tonight.
FIRST CLASSIFIER - Your curliness (or lack thereof)
The straight ones
1a - stick straight
1b - straight but with a slight body wave, just enough to add some volume, doesn't look wavy
1c - straight with body wave and one or two visible S-waves (e.g. nape of neck or temples)
The wavy ones
2a - loose, stretched out S-waves throughout the hair
2b - shorter, more distinct S-waves (similar to waves from braiding damp hair)
2c - distinct S-waves and the odd spiral curl forming here and there
The curly ones
3a - big, loose spiral curls
3b - bouncy ringlets
3c - tight corkscrews
The really curly ones
4a - tightly coiled S-curls
4b - tightly coiled hair bending in sharp angles (Z-pattern)
SECOND CLASSIFIER - What (most of) your individual strands look like
F - Fine
Thin strands that sometimes are almost translucent when held up to the light. Shed strands can be hard to see even against a contrasting background. Similar to hair found on many people of Scandinavian descent.
You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Fine hair is difficult to feel or it feels like an ultra-fine strand of silk
M - Medium
Strands are neither fine nor coarse. Similar to hair found on many Caucasians.
You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Medium hair feels like a cotton thread. You can feel it, but it isn't stiff or rough. It is neither fine or coarse.
C - Coarse
Thick strands that where shed strands usually are easily identified against most backgrounds. Similar to hair found on many people of Asian or native American descent.
You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Coarse hair feels hard and wiry. As you roll it back and forth, you may actually hear it.
THIRD CLASSIFIER - Your overall volume of hair
Put your hair in a ponytail with as much hair as possible in it. Don't bother with the way it looks - the goal is to have most/all of your hair in there. If it means it sits smack dab on top of your head, put it there.
Measure the circumference of the ponytail. If you have bangs and/or you can't get all of your hair in there adjust according to how much of your hair you have measured.
i - thin (less than 2 inches/5 centimeters)
ii - normal (between 2-4 inches or 5-10 centimeters)
iii - thick (more than 4 inches/10 centimeters)
FIRST CLASSIFIER - Your curliness (or lack thereof)
The straight ones
1a - stick straight
1b - straight but with a slight body wave, just enough to add some volume, doesn't look wavy
1c - straight with body wave and one or two visible S-waves (e.g. nape of neck or temples)
The wavy ones
2a - loose, stretched out S-waves throughout the hair
2b - shorter, more distinct S-waves (similar to waves from braiding damp hair)
2c - distinct S-waves and the odd spiral curl forming here and there
The curly ones
3a - big, loose spiral curls
3b - bouncy ringlets
3c - tight corkscrews
The really curly ones
4a - tightly coiled S-curls
4b - tightly coiled hair bending in sharp angles (Z-pattern)
SECOND CLASSIFIER - What (most of) your individual strands look like
F - Fine
Thin strands that sometimes are almost translucent when held up to the light. Shed strands can be hard to see even against a contrasting background. Similar to hair found on many people of Scandinavian descent.
You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Fine hair is difficult to feel or it feels like an ultra-fine strand of silk
M - Medium
Strands are neither fine nor coarse. Similar to hair found on many Caucasians.
You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Medium hair feels like a cotton thread. You can feel it, but it isn't stiff or rough. It is neither fine or coarse.
C - Coarse
Thick strands that where shed strands usually are easily identified against most backgrounds. Similar to hair found on many people of Asian or native American descent.
You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Coarse hair feels hard and wiry. As you roll it back and forth, you may actually hear it.
THIRD CLASSIFIER - Your overall volume of hair
Put your hair in a ponytail with as much hair as possible in it. Don't bother with the way it looks - the goal is to have most/all of your hair in there. If it means it sits smack dab on top of your head, put it there.
Measure the circumference of the ponytail. If you have bangs and/or you can't get all of your hair in there adjust according to how much of your hair you have measured.
i - thin (less than 2 inches/5 centimeters)
ii - normal (between 2-4 inches or 5-10 centimeters)
iii - thick (more than 4 inches/10 centimeters)
Mz.MoMo5235
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so is it too late to join this challenge 
so is it too late to join this challenge
Of course you can join! You are always welcome. And I saw what you did in the Classic length thread...I'm not saying nothing.
Mz.MoMo5235
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OH GOD!!!! i'm gonna get yelled at by someone... i feel it. lol
but i'm in. i have my starting pic ready
do i need to post my reggie too?
but i'm in. i have my starting pic ready
do i need to post my reggie too?
BostonMaria
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OH GOD!!!! i'm gonna get yelled at by someone... i feel it. lol
but i'm in. i have my starting pic ready
do i need to post my reggie too?
@Mz.MoMo5235
*shaking fists in the air* Well I'm first in line. What happened?!!! I thought you hit hip length already and was on the other thread? Why'd you cut it back to WL? Lucy you got some splaining to do
Edited to add a picture to shame Momo LOL
Shedding a tear
Oh BTW your hair looks great! LOL You'll start off with some nice ends.
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MariposaSexyGirl
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I don't know why I haven't asked to be added yet, but I would like to join! I will put my length back in my siggy when I get on my computer.
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Mz.MoMo5235
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DDDAAAANNNGGGG BostonMaria
you straight called me out! i wasnt gonna show them how much i cut, just that i was in
i was at hl but then i wasnt taking care of my ends the way i should have been so when i took the pix, i saw i made zero progress and my ends felt worse than ever. so i sucked it up and cut em off
lol
you straight called me out! i wasnt gonna show them how much i cut, just that i was in
i was at hl but then i wasnt taking care of my ends the way i should have been so when i took the pix, i saw i made zero progress and my ends felt worse than ever. so i sucked it up and cut em off
lol
a_ caribbean_dream
New Member
kami11213 I wouldn’t pull out of the challenge so quickly. Sometimes major cuts result in good healthy progress within a short amount of time. This has happened to me a few times back in my blunt-end-crazy-days. Your progress may surprise you. Whatever you decide good luck! 
wyldcurlz I was actually thinking about getting braid extensions for a vacation later this summer. I have never had any experience with extensions/weaves. I would love to see whatever input you get from any ladies here. Sorry I’m not able to give you any advice. I really like her braids here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgbulfhrPlI
And OH NO Mz.MoMo5235 didn’t!!!!??? lol
wyldcurlz I was actually thinking about getting braid extensions for a vacation later this summer. I have never had any experience with extensions/weaves. I would love to see whatever input you get from any ladies here. Sorry I’m not able to give you any advice. I really like her braids here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgbulfhrPlI
And OH NO Mz.MoMo5235 didn’t!!!!??? lol
Whimsy
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lawd BostonMaria is cold blooded!!!
mzmomo i get it, i totally do. But i'm still sad to see that length go.
Now.
if you DARE get back to HL with ends you don't like, and you cut again......
I will call mean Whimsy and she will fly to wherever you are and beat you up.
Understand?
mzmomo i get it, i totally do. But i'm still sad to see that length go.
Now.
if you DARE get back to HL with ends you don't like, and you cut again......
I will call mean Whimsy and she will fly to wherever you are and beat you up.
Understand?
BostonMaria
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Really? MariposaSexyGirl I could've sworn you were in this challenge with us. Weren't you in the other hip length challenge with us last year? Welcome BTW!
Momo its called tough love
Whimsy, I'll do the same to you if you cut your hair LOL
NikkiGirl
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Momo, your hair is beautiful. I actually really love the cut. I am a sucker for blunt ends. I am tempted to grow as much as I can this year and then take an inch off for a blunt cut at year's end. Don't know yet though. But your hair looks so healthy and pretty. I love it.
NJoy
Here I grow again!
Goodness. It's a little scary up in here with all the scoldings and whoopins going on. Creeping in slowly to make sure I don't get accidentally hit in the frenzy.
MoMo? You ok? I'm taken aback by the cut too but, I totally understand. What we see in pics is one thing but, you're in the best position to judge what needs to be done to reach the goals that you have for your hair. Sort of sliding that in because I think I'm going to start cutting soon to phase out these layers. But dang. With the lashings you're getting, I may have to go underground with my cuts.
MoMo? You ok? I'm taken aback by the cut too but, I totally understand. What we see in pics is one thing but, you're in the best position to judge what needs to be done to reach the goals that you have for your hair. Sort of sliding that in because I think I'm going to start cutting soon to phase out these layers. But dang. With the lashings you're getting, I may have to go underground with my cuts.
Vintagecoilylocks
New Member
This is for the ladies who either like the blunt look or feel the need to cut off and trim. I am not a cutter except for S&D but if you plan to cut your way to longer hair get on a regular schedule and trim 1/4 to a half inch routinely. That may avoid the need for drastic cuts and your ends will never get so V. You will achieve longer lengths at a moderate consistent rate.
THen Some of the other ladies won't have to S&D you after shocking cuts of beautiful long hair.
THen Some of the other ladies won't have to S&D you after shocking cuts of beautiful long hair.
NJoy
Here I grow again!
This is for the ladies who either like the blunt look or feel the need to cut off and trim. I am not a cutter except for S&D but if you plan to cut your way to longer hair get on a regular schedule and trim 1/4 to a half inch routinely. That may avoid the need for drastic cuts and your ends will never get so V. You will achieve longer lengths at a moderate consistent rate.
THen Some of the other ladies won't have to S&D you after shocking cuts of beautiful long hair.
CLEVER!!!
MariposaSexyGirl
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BostonMaria
I was with ya'll last year. I had planned to join this one earlier but I kept forgetting lol.
Momo I can't talk because I did the same thing last year
. Your hair is gorgeous though.Similar threads
