Basically, you put the end of the tape measure at your hair line and then bring it down over the back of your head and "stretch" out your hair with the tape measure to see what it's length is. Do it 3 times or so just to make sure you get the same measurement.
I think it's really interesting, because it's a great way to track growth and allows you to compare your hair and to see what 30 inches, 35 inches etc looks like on other ppl. I also like to see how fast my hair grows (have always thought it grew fast, but will be interesting to see exactly how fast)
Btw, does your name refer to "hello kitty"? I have been a Hello Kitty collector since the 70s
25 inches as at 1st Nov 06
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Missrini, our hair is just about the same length right now! (19") You might
say we're paddling down the river in the same boat assuming our hair
grows at similar rate, we could celebrate our milestones together... bra
strap length,elbow length, waist length... that'll be a good time
I usually like to wear my hair down if I can, unless I either 1.) have no time
in the morning so I just ponytail it, or 2.) my hair is being unruley in
which case I put it up somehow. I also liked doing double braids (when
my hair was longer), which look super cute, they're easy and after you
take them out you have nice waves ~
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Hi MissRini, I've been on vacation and didn't have my computer, or I would have replied sooner Thanks for the information! I will measure tomorrow and also try to post some pics! My name Kitty was my grandmother's name - short for Catherine. I love Hello Kitty though.
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That's what I have been wanting to know. I'm leaning toward a simple 3 strand braid lately too and have been wrapping and tying with satin cord or skinny ribbon. What do you wrap and tie with, Dave?
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I agree with AnaisSatin. Your hair's looking great, Sunsailing!
I wear mine in a simple 3-strand braid for work, and wrap and tie the ends. Looks just waist-length to the unaware.
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I'm too lazy/sleepy most days to do much with my hair, but I usually brush it back to the middle of my head, tie it in a loose knot then pull the ends through the middle of the knot and back towards my head then stick a claw clip on it.
It's a pretty loose stlye anyway, but if it gets too baggy then I'll just take it out and do it again, it only takes 2 seconds lol.
In the summer I normally plait, but it gets too fuzzy on my woolly winter jumpers at the moment
I also go through phases. Last winter and spring it was ponytails and buns, during the summer it was braids and bubba tails, during the fall it was a lot of braids and buns. Right now it's really cold so I've been wearing it down for an extra layer of warmth... which I know is bad for my hair, but it feels so gooood!
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That's what I have been wanting to
know. I'm leaning toward a simple 3 strand braid lately too and
have been wrapping and tying with satin cord or skinny ribbon.
What do you wrap and tie with, Dave?
Thanks Susan! The color it appears to be depends on the
lighting. This was outdoors (obv) on a brilliantly sunny day with
low humidity, and I was in the shade, so it appears to be a very dark
blonde. And yes, those wispy ends are almost to my ankles!
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i do my hair in mostly a simple 3 strand braid everyday, ive noticed when ive had my hair in a bun i get alot of split ends i dont know why this is, if anyone could tell me why? by the way i dont use elastics or bands with metal bits.
Really? I started practising when I was about 7 (my mum french plaited
in to two pigtails everyday and I wanted to do it myself). It can be
hard to start off with but once you've got the hang of it it's really
convenient. This link shows you how to do a normal plait.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/articles.php?action=vi ewarticle&artid=49
She starts it off in a complicated way-you can just put it in a ponytail and start from there (with or without a bobble)
Sorry for going off topic everyone.
28.02.06 34 inches
Photos Lifes a grave. Dig it.
-Wednesday 13
I wear mine up now ... which kills
me... growing it long to wear it short the logic in that excapes
me ....but it is at the length that in between stage
if I don't stack it I would cut it ... it's cute kind of
updo fringy job.... sometime I slap some spare hair on to make it
different ... like the banana clip type does no damage if your careful
taking it out ... it sure help to get me thur the growing
stages ...
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I did a cute updo yesterday night, which looked better in real life...but
here are the photos anyway
I'm not sure how I did it, probably won't be able to recreate it...
I've been wearing my hair up a lot lately too. I'm so sick of this middle
stage! Espeacially my bangs, I keep cutting them and then growing them
out, I can't decide if I want them or not!
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Hi all! Happy new year 2006! I turned 35 on january 8th 2006!
I'm a natural redhead(medium red), The length is currently 31/2 inches above my shoulders...I'm happy in general. I usually wash every other day, air dry with towel, scruch some sport dep gel at the top and side roots(for lift).
My wedding is soon, Feb 18th, Thursday Jan 12th, I'm consulting with a stylist for a mini updo for my wedding. I'm thinking my sides pulled up and twisted and clipped(using a barrete) then the veil and tiera.
By the way I cut my own hair, and my bangs are cut slanted, I'm casual, confident....I've had really long hair back in 200/2001/2002. Even as a girl I had long hair....
That's all for now....I don't wish to overwhelm anyone, ;)
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Thanks for the information! I will measure tomorrow and also try to post some pics! My name Kitty was my grandmother's name - short for Catherine. I love Hello Kitty though.
DaveDecker wrote:
i agree WOW missrini ur hair is burstin wid colour n shine!
