Waist Length 2013

Shadiyah said:
lilpooky omg I just read this one. you mean you are not holding your head back and your hair is hanging where we see it???? if so you are waist length sweetie at the end of your shirt that will be hip length your waist starts at the curve in your side not the bottom where everyone now wear their pants. that is why back in the day those kind of pants use to be called hipsters.

Well congrats and if you want to wait until the middle catch up I would do that before I go to cutting. lol
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Hi Shadiyah. No, I'm not holding my head back. Thanks for clarifying where WL and HL are. I always get so confused. I asked my boyfriend and he was like, "Aren't they the same thing?" He said your hip meets at your waist. I guess we both need to take anatomy and physiology again LOL.
 
lilpinkdove said:
Uhmm yeah so your clearly waist length : ) but about the trim def take off anything spilt. I made the mistake once of trying to take off damaged hair gradually because I didn't want to loose length and I payed for it dearly. I went from MBL darn near WL to SBL with in 1 yr because the damage kept traveling up. Major set back so now I trim more regularly what must go. But mine were split not just at the ends but mid shaft. Yours may not be so bad. Although my hair dresser tends to want to get rid of see through hair and keep it blunt at the ends but I think that's a matter of preference.
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Thanks lilpinkdove I will definitely trim off all the splits. Will post pictures soon.
 
MileHighDiva said:
Shadiyah how did you measure your torso? From the base of your neck to your hip/tailbone? Or from the base of your nape to your hip/tailbone? TIA
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MzSwift I really hope so. I can not wait either because I always make sure I have pic from yr to yr to compare and I be like wow.

MileHighDiva I measured from the lower part of my neck where it meets my shoulder and to my tailbone. is that right?
 
Thinking I have one inch and a half of 'damage'
but I dont know why, it curls perfectly, no splits. No thinning. Its just not quite right..

im guessing its possibly mild heat damage as in the past i've used heat 4 times a week. I don't think there is a huge rush to cut it off since its not breaking off or anything. When I get to waist or a bit below I'll probably cut it off. I was always thinking that when I get to waist length ill jus continue growing but I find my hair quite hard to deal with when flat ironed at this length, cant imagine hip length.

Still considering making a U part weave for summer. I have good quality clip in extensions which are too short I could just cut off the clips and make my first attempt at making one and see what happens.
 
MixedGirl step away from the flat iron lol if you want your curls to be their best you need to leave the flat iron alone. just co wash all the time and maybe you should clarify if you have not done so and deep condition. or a protein treatment before the deep conditioner.
 
Shadiyah said:
MixedGirl step away from the flat iron lol if you want your curls to be their best you need to leave the flat iron alone. just co wash all the time and maybe you should clarify if you have not done so and deep condition. or a protein treatment before the deep conditioner.
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I know I know! :(
I now flat iron once every 2 weeks but I still need to be careful. The thing is because im a university student I go out often, probably like 3 times every two weeks and I often wants straightened hair for that.

In first year I'd go out like 4 times a week! (In england your first year of university doesnt coun't towards your degree, its like an expensive 'settling in' year meaning most people go out A LOT)
 
I finally sat down for a whole day and did these box braids (no extensions).
Hope to have them in for about a month :)
Will continue to CW twice a week :) and moisturize every-day
 

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mayoo those braids are so nice.

MixedGirl I know it will take some getting used to for you to be able to see yourself with curly hair all the time. Once you get the hang of it and you start really liking yourself with it when you see yourself in the mirror it will get better. I see it is not everyone else it is you. Just because you party and hanging out do not mean your hair has to be straight as a matter of fact your hair would do much better being curly when you go out because you don't have to worry about your hair sweating out. Your hair would be the only one that is holding up through out the heat and dancing or what have you.
 
Shadiyah said:
mayoo those braids are so nice.

MixedGirl I know it will take some getting used to for you to be able to see yourself with curly hair all the time. Once you get the hang of it and you start really liking yourself with it when you see yourself in the mirror it will get better. I see it is not everyone else it is you. Just because you party and hanging out do not mean your hair has to be straight as a matter of fact your hair would do much better being curly when you go out because you don't have to worry about your hair sweating out. Your hair would be the only one that is holding up through out the heat and dancing or what have you.
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I know, you're completely right. The thing is this hurdle is something I don't want to put the effort in to overcome atm. I think it may take a lot of effort and with my exams and all the work I have to do I don't want to be walking around worring about my hair. Although summer starts in July, I think I may be really strict on myself and do a curly summer and see what happens! Thanks for this, I needed this little message :)
 
ok still walking around in the bantu knots... I had fun for a couple of days but back to business. getting ready to co wash, I clarified yesterday and dc so just the co wash today.
 
Okay, WL challengers....help me!

My hair has been colored (and color corrected twice!) this year! And now it feels dry!! I've tried for WL 3 times and ....3 scissor happy stylists later, didn't make it.

THIS IS MY YEAR!!! Help me figure out how to handle this color (i'm doing coconut oil pre-wash, and trying to avoid heat.) Anything else? I'm ready for WL!!!
 
So I decided to French braid my hair. I may do this every week. I'm liking i. I'm thrilled about my hang time too ;lachen;
 

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wyldcurlz said:
Okay, WL challengers....help me!

My hair has been colored (and color corrected twice!) this year! And now it feels dry!! I've tried for WL 3 times and ....3 scissor happy stylists later, didn't make it.

THIS IS MY YEAR!!! Help me figure out how to handle this color (i'm doing coconut oil pre-wash, and trying to avoid heat.) Anything else? I'm ready for WL!!!
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wyldcurlz welcome to the challenge. as far as your color is concerned maybe you should back off the coconut a little because you know it acts like protein and you don't want to get overload. and the next thing you need to concentrate on is moisture. try co washing with a moisturizing conditioner and get a moisturizing deep conditioner. if you want to do a oil pre wash try olive oil or grape seed oil. coconut after a while will dry out some people hair. do a nice apple cider vinegar rinse and then moisture moisture moisture from there.

Let me know how it turns out, ok?
 
soldier4hair said:
So I decided to French braid my hair. I may do this every week. I'm liking i. I'm thrilled about my hang time too ;lachen;
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soldier4hair I love the braid. I think I may try something like that today. I have to go to the dr and I like to wear my hair flat under my khimar you know the bantu knots will not cut it. lol :lachen:
 
wyldcurlz said:
Okay, WL challengers....help me!

My hair has been colored (and color corrected twice!) this year! And now it feels dry!! I've tried for WL 3 times and ....3 scissor happy stylists later, didn't make it.

THIS IS MY YEAR!!! Help me figure out how to handle this color (i'm doing coconut oil pre-wash, and trying to avoid heat.) Anything else? I'm ready for WL!!!
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wyldcurlz - do you have peroxide color? Because peroxide strips the hair, I would say that you need to make sure you're getting enough protein. If you use too much moisture your hair will turn to mush. I know that normally when we think of dry hair, we automatically think the answer is more moisture. However, I've always been taught that when using peroxide based colors, you have to stay on top of your protein. I would also add some keratin based products and or silk amino acids to my routine. These are fillers & will help with the missing layers due to the color.

Definitely stay away from the heat & I would say try to keep a low manipulation routine. Because your hair is more fragile due to the color, you should be handling it as less as possible.
 
nakialovesshoes said:
wyldcurlz - do you have peroxide color? Because peroxide strips the hair, I would say that you need to make sure you're getting enough protein. If you use too much moisture your hair will turn to mush. I know that normally when we think of dry hair, we automatically think the answer is more moisture. However, I've always been taught that when using peroxide based colors, you have to stay on top of your protein. I would also add some keratin based products and or silk amino acids to my routine. These are fillers & will help with the missing layers due to the color.

Definitely stay away from the heat & I would say try to keep a low manipulation routine. Because your hair is more fragile due to the color, you should be handling it as less as possible.
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nakialovesshoes thank you! i have been trying to avoid cones - so because of that, i've mostly been using Devacurl products (they're emollient and seem to really moisturize my hair) BUT i haven't used protein (other than the occasional GBP by Aubrey Organics.) i'll try to find something good that is keratin based or silk amino acids and plop that on my hair this week! i'm pretty sure i have peroxide because they took my ends pretty light doing a "subtle ombré." thanks! WL here i come!!!!!
 
Shadiyah said:
wyldcurlz welcome to the challenge. as far as your color is concerned maybe you should back off the coconut a little because you know it acts like protein and you don't want to get overload. and the next thing you need to concentrate on is moisture. try co washing with a moisturizing conditioner and get a moisturizing deep conditioner. if you want to do a oil pre wash try olive oil or grape seed oil. coconut after a while will dry out some people hair. do a nice apple cider vinegar rinse and then moisture moisture moisture from there.

Let me know how it turns out, ok?
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you know...my hair DOES feel a little dry Shadiyah - maybe i DO need to back off the coconut!! i currently co-wash and haven't used "shampoo" in....wow, its been so long i can't even remember. maybe i will ACV tomorrow and add some protein per nakialovesshoes recommendation and then moisture on top of that! and maybe i will try a different pre-wash oil treatment. i don't know about this coconut anymore. :perplexed
 
I'm going to wear my hair curly for a little while. It's raining all the time and I'm starting to train for a 5K so I don't want to worry about water/sweat with my straight hair. I used my hair curly in high school but I was never crazy about the way it looked because I wasn't taking care of it the right way. But since I've found LHCF, I have a better understanding of natural hair care and I'm excited! Fingers crossed I can stay away from heat until June :yep:
 
Lindsanity said:
I'm going to wear my hair curly for a little while. It's raining all the time and I'm starting to train for a 5K so I don't want to worry about water/sweat with my straight hair. I used my hair curly in high school but I was never crazy about the way it looked because I wasn't taking care of it the right way. But since I've found LHCF, I have a better understanding of natural hair care and I'm excited! Fingers crossed I can stay away from heat until June :yep:
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May try with you!
Although Its my birthday 31st May so I'll use heat around then.
 
Lindsanity said:
I'm going to wear my hair curly for a little while. It's raining all the time and I'm starting to train for a 5K so I don't want to worry about water/sweat with my straight hair. I used my hair curly in high school but I was never crazy about the way it looked because I wasn't taking care of it the right way. But since I've found LHCF, I have a better understanding of natural hair care and I'm excited! Fingers crossed I can stay away from heat until June :yep:
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Lindsanity you can do it :yep::yep: I know you can. I love how easy curly hair is when it comes to sweating and showers, no worries.
 
you know I am getting to the point where I don't want to count my hair anymore. I will keep it up as long as my fatigue last and I will continue taking care of it but I think I will just wait to be surprise when it all happens lol.

told you all I am not a protective style person but I will see. I love waiting for the next yr and comparing pics to see what happen.
 
So I'll be wearing my hair out this week in preparation for my heat stretch and length check. I don't expect much b/c Dec to Apr seems to be a resting period in hair growth for me. But it'll be good to feel like I have some hair again. Even though my last row of mini braids rests at APL, I'm always surprised when I heat stretch and feel my hair tickling my back. LoL
 
I finally ordered a new blow dryer so that I can do a length check and trim. I missed my rhassoul DC this week, but I co-washed instead so my hair is feeling okay.
 
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