Thickness or Length First??
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danigurl18
Active Member
My hair usually gets big before it shows any length...HTH
Blessed2bless
Active Member
I notice more thickness then length...
Neith
New Member
Length, then thickness 
It makes sense...
The hair at the crown takes time to catch up with the hair below it.
For example, if you just got your hair cut in a blunt cut at BSL, then take a hair from your nape and one from your crown, the hair from your crown would be a lot longer.
I even made a little drawing
That's just how hair grows. I was an IDIOT and kept trimming my hair thinking that I had thin or damaged ends
but I just had layers. For YEARS!
It's less easy to see in curly hair...
It makes sense...
The hair at the crown takes time to catch up with the hair below it.
For example, if you just got your hair cut in a blunt cut at BSL, then take a hair from your nape and one from your crown, the hair from your crown would be a lot longer.
I even made a little drawing
That's just how hair grows. I was an IDIOT and kept trimming my hair thinking that I had thin or damaged ends
but I just had layers. For YEARS!It's less easy to see in curly hair...
MissNina
Libra Girl
Length, then thickness
It makes sense...
The hair at the crown takes time to catch up with the hair below it.
For example, if you just got your hair cut in a blunt cut at BSL, then take a hair from your nape and one from your crown, the hair from your crown would be a lot longer.
I even made a little drawing
That's just how hair grows. I was an IDIOT and kept trimming my hair thinking that I had thin or damaged ends
It's less easy to see in curly hair...
@ your illustration! I didn't quite get it. . .but that's okay. . .I will take your word for it
Neith
New Member
don't be laughing at my pictures
JustKiya
Well-Known Member
I definitely get thickness, first, then length - or, more accurately, the thickness creeps down my length, but I can observe the thickness before the length shows up. I assume that's because of my shrinkage, though - if my hair was straight, I might notice the length, first.
I assume that's because of my shrinkage, though - if my hair was straight, I might notice the length, first.TexturedTresses
Well-Known Member
i have been noticing my hair is getting really thick especially towards the ends which were thinner. i'm looking forward to seeing both though.
LadyKaypnyc
New Member
As a fine haired natural, I always wish my hair was thicker, so I say THICKNESS first
As i've been going natural i've learned that my natural hair is fine. Most people who transition say that they have trouble with it because their hair was so thick and it had a lot of bulk..my hair is thicker but i'm just not experiencing a problem with thickness. With relaxers my hair always had length before thickness..i can't ever recall my hair truly being thick to where it was hard to handle, not even as a kid.
moonglowdiva
New Member
In my case, my hair has gotten fuller or thicker. I have not gain any length however. My hair grows at a snails pace. I believe that I will be SL by March or April 2009. My original goal was SL Dec 2008. I don't think I'll make it.
The Savvy Sistah
New Member
I would like more thickness than length. I have thin, fine hair and although I'm getting alot of length, I like my wigs better because of the thickness. (the wig I wear is about 2 inches shorter than my natural hair).
danigurl18
Active Member
I love your pic!!!
Length, then thickness
It makes sense...
The hair at the crown takes time to catch up with the hair below it.
For example, if you just got your hair cut in a blunt cut at BSL, then take a hair from your nape and one from your crown, the hair from your crown would be a lot longer.
I even made a little drawing
That's just how hair grows. I was an IDIOT and kept trimming my hair thinking that I had thin or damaged ends
It's less easy to see in curly hair...
tapioca_pudding
Well-Known Member
Neith.. Your pic... Too cute!!
I agree w/ everything you said though. Thickness is noticed before length. It seems like your hair is growing 'out' instead of 'down'. And please believe I know all about trimming under the guise of 'thin ends...' Live and learn and then get LHCF. 
Your pic... Too cute!!I agree w/ everything you said though. Thickness is noticed before length. It seems like your hair is growing 'out' instead of 'down'. And please believe I know all about trimming under the guise of 'thin ends...'
Live and learn and then get LHCF. 
Hair Iam
Well-Known Member
This sound like my experience, I get length first with an ounce of thickness..I don't mind because I have lots of fine hair .
charmtreese
Well-Known Member
I received length and then thickness, I had to slowly cut away my length (bottom layers) for a more thicker appearance. Also now that my top layers are catching up with the middle and back layers Im now starting to thicken up after a year of cutting growth for thickness!
Country gal
Well-Known Member
My hair is really thick. I am hoping the length will finally come. It just seems to be stuck between Sl and APL
GeauXavi
New Member
It gets thick first, then I relax and i have length
but honestly...
stretching+no brushing and little combing has gotten me more thickness...and I retain length also at the same time...i feel like i'm "both ways Barack" on this one....that commercial is ridiculous btw...
but i digress...
but honestly...
stretching+no brushing and little combing has gotten me more thickness...and I retain length also at the same time...i feel like i'm "both ways Barack" on this one....that commercial is ridiculous btw...
but i digress...I definitely get thickness, first, then length - or, more accurately, the thickness creeps down my length, but I can observe the thickness before the length shows up.
Justkiya - you are 100% correct. I always get the thickness first - then I get mad & say --"I want length!!
Sorry, just got a little anxious 
. Anywway, it's the length first w/ me, then the length.
Neith..
I agree w/ everything you said though. Thickness is noticed before length. It seems like your hair is growing 'out' instead of 'down'. And please believe I know all about trimming under the guise of 'thin ends...'
I totally agree!
:thatsall:
Opalsunset
New Member
Length, then thickness
It makes sense...
The hair at the crown takes time to catch up with the hair below it.
For example, if you just got your hair cut in a blunt cut at BSL, then take a hair from your nape and one from your crown, the hair from your crown would be a lot longer.
I even made a little drawing
That's just how hair grows. I was an IDIOT and kept trimming my hair thinking that I had thin or damaged ends
It's less easy to see in curly hair...
That was priceless! I love it!
I noticed I get thickness before length...It used to drive me crazy but now I embrace it.Who wants just length and super thin hair anyway?
MsSharee06
Member
I would definitely have to say that I see thickness before length. My hair is super thick right now, I'm just being patient until my length decides to make an appearance
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