So what's REALLY considered SL?

[Charla]

I have a goal of hitting SL by December. But I wonder, what do other ladies REALLY consider SL. Please answer in the poll and include a pic of what you think is considered SL if you can. Thanks.

 

[Akemi]

I think you've forgotten to add the poll...

 

[Charla]

I think you've forgotten to add the poll...

No, I'm just slow about it. It's my first poll!

 

[cheryl26]

I just cut to SL, that's what I consider it.

 

[Ozma]

I considered myself SL when all my hair touched my shoulders. That was important for me because my hair grows out mullet-style. My nape was SL for several months before the hair at the top of my head was.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

I consider SL when the nape reaches collar bone length (I only consider cbl to truly be SL). I think it would be silly to wait until all of my and any newly naturals hair reaches SL because that can take years considering we have natural layers and would therefore have to wait until our hair passes the length of our entire head. I measure my growth by the back of my head and generally consider the hairs starting at the ear. That's enough hair to give a nice thick length without it looking like just a few strands

 

[MilkChocolateOne]

when the hemline reaches the shoulders

 

[brg240]

when the vast majority of your hair reaches is there.

 

[EllePixie]

I say when the nape/back reaches the shoulders. I wouldn't say all of the hair because a lot of people have bangs.

 

[Charla]

I consider SL when the nape reaches collar bone length (I only consider cbl to truly be SL). I think it would be silly to wait until all of my and any newly naturals hair reaches SL because that can take years considering we have natural layers ad would therefore have to wait until our hair passes the length of our entire head. I measure my growth by the back of my head and generally consider the hairs starting at the ear. That's enough hair to give a nice thick length without it looking like just a few strands

That's a good point. I'm still unsure about at what point I'd consider SL, especially if it's based on just the nape because the nape is shorter than the other lengths, plus it's naturally closer to the shoulders. But I think if you can pull a piece of nape hair to the collarbone, then you're definitely SL even if the others hairs aren't there yet.

Not sure??? Maybe I should have included in the poll an option for hair that is BEHIND the ear to reach SL.

 

[NYDiva]

I voted when the nape reaches SL. I shaved all my hair off, so the hair at my nape and ears are actually beyond SL, but the front just won't be there for a looooooooong time.

 

[IMFOCSD]

I felt i reached sl once the back touched my shoulders...my nape is a problem area so i don't count my nape. My hair has layers so my bangs, sides and crown didnt reach sl at the same time as the back....some parts still haven't.

 

[bronzebomb]

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...99&ndsp=20&tbm=isch&ei=VArtTaGjG4PbgQeEnc3hCQ

When stretched:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...99&ndsp=20&tbm=isch&ei=rgrtTdrYKMSBgAfA_MzhCQ

 

[Daeuiel]

On this forum? I won't claim SL until I'm APL

Actual SL

to me anyway

LHCF's SL

 

[Solitude]

When the hair rests on one's shoulders.

 

[libertysince05]

On this forum? I won't claim SL until I'm APL

Actual SL

to me anyway

LHCF's SL

so true....

 

[IMFOCSD]

On this forum? I won't claim SL until I'm APL

Actual SL

to me anyway

LHCF's SL

^^Would not this pic be considered below shoulder....more like between shoulder and apl?

 

[Daeuiel]

^^Would not this pic be considered below shoulder....more like between shoulder and apl?

It is I'm just saying I'd wait until I was far below shoulder length before saying I was SL, just to be safe

 

[IMFOCSD]

It is I'm just saying I'd wait until I was far below shoulder length before saying I was SL, just to be safe

Oooh okay

 

[kittikat24]

I say when the hair rests on the shoulders naturally (When fully stretched, obviously shrinkage is a whole nother story!), without pulling strands or tilting.

I'm almost BSL, and I have peices of hair that would be considered ear-length...but my overall length is longer. My hair grows in layers..some are just a few inches, honestly. :/

 

[Nonie]

Daeuiel, where did you get that LHCF definition from?

Charla, for as long as I've been on LHCF, SL has been from that point right where neck length ends and one's shoulder's starts and it is when nape hair reaches there. Outside of LHCF, folks may not think you have SL unless your hair is naturally falling at collarbone...which for natural 4's would be when it is straightened and the nape falls there--afterall, when hair is hanging/lying down, what we see is where the lowest strands fall as the other ends just blend in with the rest of the hair.

Because shoulders start from where the neck ends and slant downward, while the optimistic lot will claim SL the minute that inner part of shoulder is touched, I think it's safer to claim it when some strands are at collarbone...which is around the midpoint of slanting shoulders where no one can deny that you have SL hair.

Here's my chart and the key follows below:

NL = neck length; SL = shoulder length; CBL = collarbone length; APL = armpit length; BSB = below shoulder blades; MBL = midback length; WL = waist length; HBL = hipbone length; BL = butt length; MTL = mid-thigh length; KL = knee length; MCL = mid-calf length; AL = ankle length; then I added FL (floor length, even though it's not a body part just coz I'd drawn the line and didn't feel like coloring it out).

 

[Nonie]

I think this photo shows what I mean about slanting shoulders.

As you can see, CBL is clearly full SL...and no one would deny that. But on LHCF, we won't look at you funny if you stretch a strand at nape and claim SL right at the start. At least not all of us will.

 

[Daeuiel]

Nonie , if you mean where did I find the pics, I just googled. If you mean where did I get the idea that you have to be almost APL to be confident enough to declare yourself truly SL on LHCF, that's just from reading update threads

 

[Nonie]

@Nonie , if you mean where did I find the pics, I just googled. If you mean where did I get the idea that you have to be almost APL to be confident enough to declare yourself truly SL on LHCF, that's just from reading update threads

@Daeuiel The bold is what I meant.

I haven't noticed that w/r/t SL. I have noticed wishful thinking when it comes to APL though...and yes, raised arms for me do not APL make. I even demonstrated how inaccurate taking pics like that is. I've also seen the angle trick...but again not w/r/t. But not sure why any of us (including me) should care; it's the one who wants to claim a goal earlier that is really at a loss because she may be stuck there forever. So pfft, let them claim whatever but don't be mad if others don't join in the fake celebration.

The image you called LHCF's SL I consider between SL and APL. I've never seen anyone disagree with that description of that length. Unless the pic was taken from above then or with a tilted head ...yeah, no comment.

 

[Charla]

so true....

so true

 

[Charla]

This is TRULY what prompted my question. I know the first pic is SL, but on this forum, it may not be good enough! LOL!


Darn it, who cares, when my hair looks likes Elise Neal's I'm SL!

On this forum? I won't claim SL until I'm APL

Actual SL

to me anyway

LHCF's SL

 

[Nonie]

Charla and Daeuiel, you have piqued my curiosity. Can you show evidence of this observation please? oke: I'm intrigued, plus I do want to applaud the new SL chick who's probably feeling slighted.

 

[Daeuiel]

LOL, Nonie , I am not about to start any drama by posting threads like 'can I claim SL' that are full of members saying 'almost there' 'maybe in a couple months' and 'nope, not with only 3 hairs hitting it'

 

[Nonie]

LOL, @Nonie , I am not about to start any drama by posting threads like 'can I claim SL' that are full of members saying 'almost there' 'maybe in a couple months' and 'nope, not with only 3 hairs hitting it'

^^That gives me enough guidance to find the threads myself. And why would you posting links be starting drama? If it's something that is already posted and you are stating what's already posted, if drama was going to start, wouldn't just your statements in this thread be enough to start it?

But Daeuiel you're a trip stretching those^^ responses to mean it has to be between SL and APL to considered SL on LHCF. LOL

 

[Charla]

@Charla and @Daeuiel, you have piqued my curiosity. Can you show evidence of this observation please? oke: I'm intrigued, plus I do want to applaud the new SL chick who's probably feeling slighted.

Wish I knew exactly where those posts were, but I know I've seen posts where the person is asking/showing their lenght and then they plead, "Please don't bash me if you don't think it's the length I'm claiming." --- or something in similar words! So that leads me to think there are some who will disclaim another's length. I'm not talking about a person just disagreeing. I'm talking about meanness! And that pitiful "smh."

Oh, btw, when I post my SL hair in December, I will be TELLING everyone I'm SL, not ASKING! LOL!