Hip Length 2011!! Let's do this!!

[NJoy]

Standard Hair Length

HL and TL are really close. HL is not where you measure your hips for clothes it's actually upper hip top where th bone starts. TL is crakin
WL in that pic chart is passed WL.

Is anyone daily CW and living in cold snowy weather?

Hey, what's up with the guy sporting the furry Elmo red pants at the link provided. Seriously??

I'm living in Atlanta so, I can't say that it's snowy here in the winter but, it does get pretty cold. We were at 21 degrees today and headed for the teens for tomorrow. I'm not cowashing daily only because i'm in month 5 of a stretch but, last winter, I cowashed daily and baggy bunned or covered with a whole head baggy, satin scarf + hat or wig when I went out. But usually, by the time I went out, only the bunned hair was damp. My head wasn't wet. If so, the plastic cap kept my head warm with my body heat and no exposure to the cool air. (Hey, I was serious )

And after I end my stretch in January, I'll go back to daily cowashing. I LOVE having water streaming onto my scalp.

But again, I'm in Atlanta and it doesn't get blistery cold for very long.

(hope that made sense. erplexed)

 

[BostonMaria]

I understood it to be at the top of your hipbone (pelvic bone), which should be only a few inches below the natural waist. Everyone can feel where the top of the hipbone is even if you can't see an obvious indentation of the natural waist (maybe narrow hips or thick middle. c'mon, we're all grown)

I've attached the charts for visual reference.

Looks pretty straight-foward. Put your hands on your hips and let them rest at the top of the pelvic bone. That's hl, from what I understand.

Um, what the problem is?

Somebody find my hips please


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[NJoy]

Somebody find my hips please


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What the? I can look at how you're standing in your avi pic to see that the top of your hipbone is a little further up. We have a tendency to rest our hand at the top or the center of the hipbone. Do that, squeeze your pelvic bone and follow it to the top. You're not THAT thick, woman. Even so, how are y'all saying you can't find your hip? That ish is funny as hayl to me. Feel more towards the front. Don't count on your thumbs. Squeeze with your fingers and slide upwards. Your hip will stop, then there's a space and then the ribs. Acting like you're 300 lbs over there. Really? Now find them hips, mama. We can see ya got 'em, Diva. I'm guessing the top of your hips are 2-3 inches below your waist....and that's without feeling you up.

 

[BostonMaria]

What the? I can look at how you're standing in your avi pic to see that the top of your hipbone is a little further up. We have a tendency to rest our hand at the top or the center of the hipbone. Do that, squeeze your pelvic bone and follow it to the top. You're not THAT thick, woman. Even so, how are y'all saying you can't find your hip? That ish is funny as hayl to me. Feel more towards the front. Don't count on your thumbs. Squeeze with your fingers and slide upwards. Your hip will stop, then there's a space and then the ribs. Acting like you're 300 lbs over there. Really? Now find them hips, mama. We can see ya got 'em, Diva. I'm guessing the top of your hips are 2-3 inches below your waist....and that's without feeling you up.

Ummm I was kidding LOL


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[NJoy]

Ummm I was kidding LOL


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Oh. My bad.

 

[Irresistible]

Grow ladies Grow

There are definitely more long length hair threads and challenges on the board more than ever now

 

[BostonMaria]

Oh. My bad.

I was laughing at your explanation. I need to get my hair professionally straightened to see the real length. If I'm correct, I think I need about 4-5 inches so I should be there by next Dec assuming I don't get scissor happy again.


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[Ms Lala]

I'm not sure what length my hair is from looking at all these charts. I'm not going to worry about it though. We'll just see how long it gets. From that one chart posted my hair looks mbl and on another it looks wl.

 

[NJoy]

I'm not sure what length my hair is from looking at all these charts. I'm not going to worry about it though. We'll just see how long it gets. From that one chart posted my hair looks mbl and on another it looks wl.

Seriously, you KNOW your hair isn't mbl. (Well, judging by your fotki pics and assuming there were no cuts). But, to make sure, feel free to post a pic lick and we'll be happy to help verify your length. (shameless request for some hair porn ).

I LOVE your hair, btw.

 

[NJoy]

Ok, it just hit me. We're going for HL this year. I've been focusing on wl for so long that I'm just starting to think about hl and how long that is. Wow!!! I'm always commenting to the long-haired divas and now it's hitting me that I'm among the long-haired divas ('course last year's long haired divas are going for super diva status. dang). Wasn't it just the beginning of this year when I was above apl? Amazing!

So THIS is what it's like being in the long-haired section, huh? Wow. By this time 2011 Am I the only one trippin or are you long-haired ladies just taking it in stride? I mean, I know some of you may have been here before, but for those who haven't, are you trippin yet? We're going for freakin HL!

(clearly I'm delirious and need to take myself to bed. ) G'nite, Divas!

 

[Whimsy]

Ok, it just hit me. We're going for HL this year. I've been focusing on wl for so long that I'm just starting to think about hl and how long that is. Wow!!! I'm always commenting to the long-haired divas and now it's hitting me that I'm among the long-haired divas ('course last year's long haired divas are going for super diva status. dang). Wasn't it just the beginning of this year when I was above apl? Amazing!

So THIS is what it's like being in the long-haired section, huh? Wow. By this time 2011 Am I the only one trippin or are you long-haired ladies just taking it in stride? I mean, I know some of you may have been here before, but for those who haven't, are you trippin yet? We're going for freakin HL!

(clearly I'm delirious and need to take myself to bed. ) G'nite, Divas!

LOL!! That's how I feel. It took forever for me to get from BSL to WL and my focus was sooo hard on WL and now that I'm past it and moving to HL and even now that TL isn't just some crazy fantasy....it's just....amazing to me.

I'm semi-tripping so I feel you lol.

I think keeping my hair curly and up most of the time is what makes me not go insane about it.

 

[wyldcurlz]

In the middle of a modified carmel treatment. Will also trim today. Putting the henna on hold. Maybe within the next few days. Meanwhile, trying to get some work done on my laptop. (busted! I'm supposed to be working, ) *yawn* Tell you the truth, I could really use a nap. If I thought I could do so without messing up my pillow, I would. This treatment is so messy. Ah well...

- Carmel treatment? I'm not familiar...what is it? how is it done? sounds like the results are great - just can't do it & sleep on my pricey sheets.

I'm convicinced that in order to wear your hair down everyday you have to have a no fail dc either weekly dc or daily cw And at night sleep on a satin pillowcase or scarf it up.

- i've been wearing a lot of wash-n-go's lately...could be doing more harm than good? would conditioner rinsing and a bun be better? i do need to do more protective styling and moisture!

i need some protective styles that aren't buns (or wigs) - any ideas ladies???

 

[Janet']

for Sunday...Good Morning HL 2011 Challengers

 

[Whimsy]

Good Mornin Sunshine!!

I'm procrastinating on DCing and twisting my hair up

 

[BostonMaria]

Good Mornin Sunshine!!

I'm procrastinating on DCing and twisting my hair up

I'm going to pretend I didn't read this

I loooove your hair in your siggie!!!! So gorgeous!

 

[curlycrocheter]

Hey everybody!! What are your Sunday hair plans?? I'm going to my family's christmas party, so my hair will be up in a bun using hairsticks. I've had my hair straight for the past 8 days and I'm starting to get flakes around my hairline. I'm gonna hold off on washing my hair until Tuesday tho. So what's everyone else doing??

 

[NJoy]

- Carmel treatment? I'm not familiar...what is it? how is it done? sounds like the results are great - just can't do it & sleep on my pricey sheets.



- i've been wearing a lot of wash-n-go's lately...could be doing more harm than good? would conditioner rinsing and a bun be better? i do need to do more protective styling and moisture!

i need some protective styles that aren't buns (or wigs) - any ideas ladies???

Girl, I'm sorry I missed this. There are several recipes floating around for the carmel treatment but they're basically the same. I'll post recipe that I originally copied down and modify as needed:

Simple recipe that can be tweaked for your individual hair needs
Honey - 6 tablespoons - An excellent humectant good for moisture

Olive Oil - 6 tablespoons - For lubrication and helps with moisture retention

Bananas - 2-3 overripe and very soft - Good for moisture and some protein benefits as well

Molasses (Treacle) - 3 tablespoons - Another excellent humectant with some protein benefits

Water - 4-6 tablespoons - This is the best natural moisturizer and is used to thin the mixture

Apple Cider Vinegar - 1 tablespoon - For the shine it imparts to the hair

1-4 oz can of Coconut Milk - Promotes hair growth and is a great moisturizer

Cornstarch - For thickening purposes (optional)

Wheat germ oil - For added strength and lubrication (optional)

Now for my comments on my experiences. That ripe banana thing did NOT work out for me at all. Girl, I had banana pieces in my hair for a week, at least. But, I've since been using a jar of baby food bananas, thanks to Grow's advice.

I also add EVCO (just because I like to add it to all my DC's. And I've never tried adding cornstarch but, I guess I really should. The messy part of the treatment is that it drips like crazy. And, since you have honey and molasses in it, the drips are sticky. But it's WELL worth it. Oh, and the mix says WGO is optional but, I always add WGO to all my DC treatments for the ceramides. And I also add JBCO, mainly because it's thick and I thought that would thicken the mix instead of using cornstarch. (I've just been resisting the whole cornstarch idea because I haven't seen it in any of the other Carmel Treatment recipes but, maybe I will try it. ). JBCO does thicken it but, it still drips. But again, it is WELL worth the efforts. Hopping in the shower afterwards makes it all good. And I use half coconut milk and half coconut cream. The cream is thicker.

Apply it like a normal DC treatment. I use it with my steamer a lot but, as you can imagine, the drips. You'll need a towel around your neck for sure. But, the honey and molasses are humectants and grabs the moisture from the steam. Or, wrap your hair in plastic or use a plastic cap (well, two) and sit under heat or just keep it on for awhile and use your own body's heat. Either way, the moisture starts to accumulate in the cap and may spill over so, a towel is still needed around your neck.

It's called the Carmel Treatment because when it's all mixed, it looks like carmel. It's messy and sticky but OH so worth it! Oh, and to temporarily loosen the curl in my ng while stretching, I add yogurt to the mix.

Hey everybody!! What are your Sunday hair plans?? I'm going to my family's christmas party, so my hair will be up in a bun using hairsticks. I've had my hair straight for the past 8 days and I'm starting to get flakes around my hairline. I'm gonna hold off on washing my hair until Tuesday tho. So what's everyone else doing??

I'm going to try the Tangle Teezer that someone posted about, henna and then put my hair in twists.

 

[Janet']

^^^Please tell me about the Tangle Teezer!!!

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

What the? I can look at how you're standing in your avi pic to see that the top of your hipbone is a little further up. We have a tendency to rest our hand at the top or the center of the hipbone. Do that, squeeze your pelvic bone and follow it to the top. You're not THAT thick, woman. Even so, how are y'all saying you can't find your hip? That ish is funny as hayl to me. Feel more towards the front. Don't count on your thumbs. Squeeze with your fingers and slide upwards. Your hip will stop, then there's a space and then the ribs. Acting like you're 300 lbs over there. Really? Now find them hips, mama. We can see ya got 'em, Diva. I'm guessing the top of your hips are 2-3 inches below your waist....and that's without feeling you up.

OMG!!!

Effin hilarious!!!!

Girl where was this pep talk when i was all confused lol. i'm still a bit iffy on where my hips are. i'm starting to believe what my momma used to say "girl, you aint got no hips! you're just boobs, eyes, and hair on top of legs!!!" lmfao

 

[Janet']

OMG!!!

Effin hilarious!!!!

Girl where was this pep talk when i was all confused lol. i'm still a bit iffy on where my hips are. i'm starting to believe what my momma used to say "girl, you aint got no hips! you're just boobs, eyes, and hair on top of legs!!!" lmfao

Welp :thatsall: I'm done!!!

 

[Ms Lala]

Seriously, you KNOW your hair isn't mbl. (Well, judging by your fotki pics and assuming there were no cuts). But, to make sure, feel free to post a pic lick and we'll be happy to help verify your length. (shameless request for some hair porn ).

I LOVE your hair, btw.

THANKS!!! And no I really am serious about mbl. Even when I did that length check in my fotki I didn't think my hair was wl, it wasn't until I posted here and everyone told me I was waist length that i said okay well I must be because I know the ladies around here are honest about length. I did just trim my hair. I cut about an inch. I also think w/the shrinkage my hair looks shorter and it just throws me off, it doesn't look as long when I compare it to other people's hair on here. Maybe it's my height too, I'm not that tall and I have a short torso and long legs. I will definitely post. I am putting together a vid on my recent trim but I was fully clothed so it's hard to tell where my hair hangs to. Honestly though some parts of my hair looks more like mbl to me.

 

[NJoy]

THANKS!!! And no I really am serious about mbl. Even when I did that length check in my fotki I didn't think my hair was wl, it wasn't until I posted here and everyone told me I was waist length that i said okay well I must be because I know the ladies around here are honest about length. I did just trim my hair. I cut about an inch. I also think w/the shrinkage my hair looks shorter and it just throws me off, it doesn't look as long when I compare it to other people's hair on here. Maybe it's my height too, I'm not that tall and I have a short torso and long legs. I will definitely post. I am putting together a vid on my recent trim but I was fully clothed so it's hard to tell where my hair hangs to. Honestly though some parts of my hair looks more like mbl to me.

Girl, you have hair anorexia BAD!! 's ok. Call yourself whatever length you'd like, your hair is jaw-dropping GORGEOUS!!! Can't wait for pics and the video. Just because.

 

[NJoy]

^^^Please tell me about the Tangle Teezer!!!

So I ended up taking my kids to the zoo and Sally's was closed when I got back. But you better believe I'm on it first thing in the AM. The reviews sound too good. I'm looking forward to trying it!

 

[Janet']

So I ended up taking my kids to the zoo and Sally's was closed when I got back. But you better believe I'm on it first thing in the AM. The reviews sound too good. I'm looking forward to trying it!

Bwahahahaha!!! I'm waiting with baited breath...I ordered mine so I've got to wait...

 

[Ms Lala]

Girl, you have hair anorexia BAD!! 's ok. Call yourself whatever length you'd like, your hair is jaw-dropping GORGEOUS!!! Can't wait for pics and the video. Just because.

Ok, well I just finished my vid and in the vid put that my hair is around wl or slighty above after you talked about me so bad on here. Watch and let me know, I don't want people thinking I'm trying to claim a longer length than I actually am. Whatever length my hair is I like it! I know its the healthiest its ever been.

The length shots start at 1:08 in the video.
In the 2nd pic I have shrinkage though because it was a week after I flat ironed.
Length Check Vid

 

[Janet']

Mslala, you are too funny!!!

 

[Lucia]

Ok, well I just finished my vid and in the vid put that my hair is around wl or slighty above after you talked about me so bad on here. Watch and let me know, I don't want people thinking I'm trying to claim a longer length than I actually am. Whatever length my hair is I like it! I know its the healthiest its ever been.

The length shots start at 1:08 in the video.
In the 2nd pic I have shrinkage though because it was a week after I flat ironed.
Length Check Vid

You ARE WL! (in my best Maury P voice)

 

[NJoy]

You ARE WL! (in my best Maury P voice)

Cosigning! Your hair is gawjus. Just gawjus.

 

[Ms Lala]

Mslala, you are too funny!!!

Why am I funny? You mean in the vid or just in general

You ARE WL! (in my best Maury P voice)

Cosigning! Your hair is gawjus. Just gawjus.

Okay thanks for checking ladies. I really don't see it. Maybe if I reach HL I'll finally think I'm WL.

 

[Janet']

Cosigning! Your hair is gawjus. Just gawjus.

I agree...I don't know how much more WL you have to be to be WL, girlie???