I just realized

[Napp]

I'm really satisfied with my length. im not sure if i want to go longer.i might keep growing just to see but my hair looks really nice at this length esp in shrunken styles(my fav). if my hair doesnt hang right/over powers my face as it gets longer i will go back to this length.

anyone else happy with full apl or less?

 

[WyrdWay]

Nope, I still want to see if I can get my shrunken hair to hang to APL.
And I've never had hair longer than just past BSL. But once it gets really long and once I know I can do it who knows? I might cut back.... maybe

 

[lettieg27]

I understand what you mean my hair is a little beyond APL and Im thinking BSL should be enough I like my hair I don't think I want an astronomical length.

 

[ebsalita]

I haven't got there yet, OP, but I think I know what you mean. For me the perfect length will be the length that I find easy to handle and that suits my look and my lifestyle.

It is lovely to hear of someone who is content with the hair they've got, OP!

 

[alive]

my hair is a decent length when it's straight. After my last cut i think im grazing APL in the back, SL on the sides BUT when i wear twist outs, game over. my hair looks like it's 4 inches long. i'm going for APL twist outs (probably MBL straight) then i think i'll be able to make a thread like this

i'm glad that you're happy with your length though. i'll be sure to check out your fotki

 

[Janet']

Napp...First let me say on reaching your "happy length"...I cannot wait until I feel the same way that you do! I feel like my ultimate goal is TBL, but realistically, I may get to WL and be totally overwhelmed (I doubt it, but hey, It could happen )...I just feel like my shrunken styles really do shrink, so I want more hangtime for those styles, which would mean that I would have to grow longer...

 

[naturalmanenyc]

That is great news!!!

I am shooting for full BSL and I think I will stick at that point. I love to look at WL and HL hair, but I just cannot imagine dealing with it. DH is WL (dreads) and if it was loose hair I'm sure he would have cut it.

 

[bunnie82]

lol nope!!! i'm greedy!:eatme:
i want WL hair!

 

[RegaLady]

I haven't got there yet, OP, but I think I know what you mean. For me the perfect length will be the length that I find easy to handle and that suits my look and my lifestyle.

It is lovely to hear of someone who is content with the hair they've got, OP!

ITA!

I am happy for you OP. Not many people say that on this board. I am happy you are satisfied at your length

 

[Imani]

Thats great! I have a while to go before then.

The problem with being natural- I'd be happy at APL straightened. But it would need to be much longer for me to be happy with how long it looks in natural styles-I'm not even sure yet what that length is.

 

[brucebettye]

I am happy with my length after I gave myself a cut and I am now back between sl and apl. Since my hair is natural I really like the thickness and the ease of my hair at this length. So I may not let it grow out. I am happy that my hair is healthy and easy to maintain.

 

[Rocky91]

bump!!
I wanna hear what others say on this topic.

I feel the same way as Napp. I think I will be content with full APL. right now, my hair is like around collarbone length. I think it looks pretty fantastic in natural styles-finally got enough hang, nice when straight, and it doesn't take that long to take care of. I could def see myself getting to APL and being perfectly happy.

 

[divya]

Well, not APL but I've been around MBL (when straightened) for awhile now. I'm fine with it. I don't mind it being longer or around APL either. From time to time, I cut to about APL, and it grows back. I suppose I could really get serious and grow it longer, but I'm lazy. LOL.

So to make a long story short, I totally understand. It's about what you are happy with.

 

[BeautifulFlower]

I will be happy with hip length. That length felt great.

 

[divachyk]

Congrats, OP. Full BSL in a shrunken state is good by me. Almost there.

 

[Curlybeauty]

I'm at APL now, and I thought that was long. I still think my original goal of MBL will still satisfy me. I want my hair to hang right with my fave style, and I think MBL will fit the bill.

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

Congratulations OP! I felt that way a little when my hair was about 4-5 inches all around. It looked good without alot of manipulation. Now, I have to work it a bit more because of the weird textures and different levels of shrinkage they possess.

I think I would be truly happy at APL to BSL stretched BUT it depends on how well it suits my lifestyle and it's behavior as it gets longer. More hair = more work sometimes... so I have to just wait and see.

 

[Bnster]

When I reached APL I was disappointed a little, I am now just hitting top of BSL. So no to your question, I was not satisfied with APL. I think I am stopping at MBL, so when it is curled it will be back to APL. Anyhow glad you found your ideal length. HHJ!

 

[greenandchic]

APL length on me = neck length when I wear WnGs. I want my hair to blow in the wind and look long without having to wear a twist out. I'm looking to grow my hair as long as it will grow. I think my limit will be hip length.

 

[Charla]

Congrats on your hair contentment and satisfaction!
My goal is stretched MBL. Since my hair is in the shrinkage range of 50-65 percent, I think that'll put me at full APL with twist outs. Then'll I'll be at my "happy length" as Janet' calls it!

 

[lilyofthenile]

I see what you mean. I would be happy to just get mid back length or even bra strap length and just maintain it. Both lengths stretched though.