My hair is growing! (picture)

Holly, I have strange hair because as it gets longer, it gets much curlier!!  In fact, when shorter, I'd say it's more "wavy" than "curly". Look at the pic on the left in my sig (when my hair was longer) and you can see what I mean!  I am not quite sure if I am looking forward to the increased curl though....could be tricky with really long hair.

  Wow, now I know how ladyfrog feels!!! hehe Thanks all for your kind words and support.

Ladyfrog, yes, my hair does do the ringlet thing when longer, however (and it's a big however) I have different curl patterns all over my head, so some parts do the S-wave, others do the ringlet, and there is one section on the underneath layer that is straight!!! (but usually can't be seen)  So it's not ideal.....but there you go

Katarina, as for products....well I was actually thinking last night that I might start a hair journal, but then was wondering if that would be the final nail in the coffin for me as far as hair obsessed goes!!  Anyway, in the journal I would put lots of pics and also routine details.  But for now:

Wash with herbs (an indian concotion called Silkeshine) about once every 3 days or so and condition the length if it needs it (doesn't usually need much these days) with Alchemy light Jojoba conditioner.  It's taken me a while to realise I was actually overconditioning, so since I've taken it easier my hair has been sooo much better.  I do the final cold rinse for as long as I can stand, then gently squeeze and blot dry with microfibre towel. Let it air dry ALWAYS. I don't straighten anymore as I feel that it just doesn't suit me, not to mention being hard on my hair.  I don't comb or brush with anything except my fingers. I don't use any styling products. My leave-in is either jojoba oil or pure aloe vera gel scrunched in. I clarify with ACV and/or bicarb once a week (and usually right before my weekly treatment).  Weekly treatment?  Well I do a henna one week, then amla the next, then cassia the next and back to henna and so on.  This keeps the roots in check and the condition really nice   Other than that, I just wear it up all the time right now and sometimes use a little bit of hairspray on the fringe (which I trim myself).  I'm planning on not trimming my hair for the next year, but we'll see how that goes.  I have never really seen a split end, but I think that's more likely because I'm not looking hard enough, but if they are not obvious, then why cut them?

Oh, and supplements...I take a multi-vitamin, a chromium/biotin pill, and about 7 pills of Spirulina per day.  Also drink pure aloe vera juice first thing in the morning on rising (not that it helps hair growth, but just thought I'd mention it!).   I study middle eastern dance, so that keeps me fit and active!  I also run around after two toddlers all day   And I've always been a freak for water drinking (since I was little I've always drunk 8 per day). I don't drink alcohol (except for the occasional glass of wine) and don't smoke.   However, I am no angel and I like my cups of tea, chocolate and cake whenever I can get them

Wow!!! I just realised how long that is!  I think I AM obsessed! HELP!!!! 

Your hair is just gorgeous! I LOVE red hair (my wife catches me looking at women's red hair...). And I also love curly hair (my wife has curly hair). You have both...RED and CURLY! What an awesome combo.

You have great growth. It will just keep getting more and more beautiful the longer it gets

Wow your hair is great! I love the colour and your wave formation.