What length are u trying to achieve??
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Topic: What length are u trying to achieve??
Posted By: Honeydoo
Subject: What length are u trying to achieve??
Date Posted: January 26 2005 at 11:16pm
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I was wondering if you ladies have a target length for your hair growth. I cut my hair to above ear length a year and a half ago and looonged to have my long hair back. Now it is an inch past my shoulder in the back and I'm going for longer if I can. I don't know exactly how long, but I'll see how long I can grow it. ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
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Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: January 27 2005 at 8:24am
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I'd like to grow mine to bsl. I just grew it there and then I cut my hair to my shoulders. ------------- Type: 3c/4a Natural Current Length: 6" Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair. BC: 02/08/06 |
Posted By: carameldiva
Date Posted: January 27 2005 at 9:42am
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bsl for me as well. currently at back of nape area, 2 inches past the ear , and tip of the nose in the front. ------------- Me and you, your cousin and your momma too rollin on da strip on bow's |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: January 28 2005 at 8:36pm
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How fast would you say your hair grows each month? I have yet to know mine. ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: Pocahontas1
Date Posted: March 14 2005 at 3:08pm
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My hair is already about 5 1/2 inches past my collarbone, but I want it to grow down to my elbows. I love really long hair! ------------- |
Posted By: JadeGoddess
Date Posted: March 14 2005 at 4:46pm
My hair growth goal to reach bra-strap length also. I have a serious challenge ahead of me in that I have been wearing my hair natural for the last 3 years, and due to all the different styles and changes I've done, my hair is only about 2" long. I figure it will take me at least 18-24 months to achieve the length I want. Wish me luck!  ------------- "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." |
Posted By: vickyd
Date Posted: March 14 2005 at 6:10pm
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Pencil me in for BSL as well. You know one of the reasons I joined this challenge is to try to keep myself from cutting my hair. I have this problem with not being satisfied with the current state of my hair whatever it is. If its short, i want long. When my hair reaches a bit past shoulder length, i want a cut. Hopefully being a part of the board will help curb my tendency to change. Although, I haven't really curbed my pj-ism ------------- "And this too shall pass." |
Posted By: Supersugar
Date Posted: March 14 2005 at 6:22pm
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I wanted bra-strap length, but I should reach that in about a year and a half if my current growth continues. I think that I'm going to go for waist length. That'll be fun. ------------- Make every day you have count, before the time comes for you to count every day you have. |
Posted By: diamondprincess
Date Posted: March 15 2005 at 6:33am
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1st goal - Shoulders 2nd goal - Bra Strap ------------- DiamondPrincess 
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Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: March 15 2005 at 11:23am
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I think mid back. I just pulled my hair the other day and the
back is at my shoulders, the front was at the tip of my nose. I don't know when I'll get there, but thats what I want.  ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: March 15 2005 at 11:52am
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Sounds like majority of us want to at least reach bra-strap length. I want to also, but I'm not thinking that far ahead yet although I don't have too far to go. I think I'll just think of my first goal to my shoulder blades. I also have to stop wanting to measure my hair. If I keep it up, I can't measure it so that's what I'm trying to do. My scanner is screwy but I'm going to try and upload some pictures. ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: Supersugar
Date Posted: March 15 2005 at 3:31pm
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I measured my hair, from the center of my scalp down to the longest points. It's like 12 inches, which is about shoulder length. Bra strap length on me will be about 20 inches; waist length will be around 26. I hope my ends are still in decent shape by the time it grows that long... ------------- Make every day you have count, before the time comes for you to count every day you have. |
Posted By: ceceney
Date Posted: March 16 2005 at 12:39pm
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i just cut mine. i want it to grow out past my shoulders
------------- Trust God; He holds the key to your future. |
Posted By: missfro
Date Posted: March 18 2005 at 10:27pm
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i want to grow mine to elbow length , that would be good if i can achieve it .. but my hair grows really slow and by the time i get to that length i think my hair would need a major trimming job how can i avoid that , plus it seems that there isn't much can be done with log hair regarding tyles , any ideas girls ? have tried to use curling gel for wet looks but it just stayed straight as it is |
Posted By: Mrs.Robertson
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 5:24pm
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My goal is to have waist length natural hair and beyond ------------- 3c/4a- HairType Hair Growth Challenge and Healthy Eating Challenge Start's 04-11-2005 |
Posted By: cebnn
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 7:01pm
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Well my first goal was to get my hair back in good health. I have accomplished that, by reading several books, this site and the LHCF. I also bought and bough tons of products and found out what my hair really like.. Nexxus. pricey stuff but I love it. My second hair goal is to grow my hair out a few inches past my shohulders, its at the nape of my neck in the back, and in all kinda different layers in the front. I got my hair cut into a style I don't even wear now.. oh well It should be long enough to get most of them trimmed out at the end of the summer! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
Fotki updated on 10/28 address in profile |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 12:01am
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Great goals. I agree that the first step is getting your hair healthy and seeing what it thrives on. My hair likes carrot creams and oils. I wish I knew that a few years ago. Missfro, there are some good long hair styles. Your can braid it at night and let it loose for a wavy look. You can do french braids and twists. Side ponytails, buns, braidouts....your options are limitless!! ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 11:49am
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I think mine grows about 1" a month. ------------- Type: 3c/4a Natural Current Length: 6" Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair. BC: 02/08/06 |
Posted By: mysweetevie
Date Posted: April 21 2005 at 10:49am
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1st goal.....shoulder 2nd goal....brastrap ------------- sweet like honey! |
Posted By: BrownEyez2
Date Posted: April 21 2005 at 12:23pm
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Thick and healthy brastrap length. ------------- ~~  LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!~~
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Posted By: Nubianqt86
Date Posted: April 22 2005 at 7:49am
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My first goal is shoulder length natural hair My second goal is mid back natural hair It looks like I've got to keep this regimen up for atleast three years to get to the second goal. I can do it! |
Posted By: Jewell
Date Posted: April 22 2005 at 3:46pm
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First goal is waist length. Second is tailbone. I'm maintaining tailbone after that...anything longer would be overwhelming on me. ------------- Type: 3c, Relaxed Current Length: Lower Back (Close to Waist) Goal: Classic Length http://public.fotki.com/Jewell21 PW: trulyblessed -No Stylists. -Self-Relaxer. -Simple Hair Care. |
Posted By: Cinnamon
Date Posted: May 04 2005 at 5:53pm
My goal is waistlength! I'd like to have hair that long
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Posted By: sugaplum
Date Posted: May 05 2005 at 2:29pm
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My goal would be 4 inches past bra strap. Currently 3 inches past shoulder. ------------- 100% Natural BC - 4/21/07 Love All Gods' Creatures |
Posted By: Princess1
Date Posted: May 10 2005 at 12:02pm
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first goal, mid back second goal, waist length ------------- To whom much is given, much is expected. www.fotki.com/princess121 |
Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: May 10 2005 at 4:18pm
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first goal: past my shoulders second goal: armpit ------------- Type: 3c/4a Natural Current Length: 6" Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair. BC: 02/08/06 |
Posted By: Donda
Date Posted: May 10 2005 at 8:07pm
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My goal is 15 inchs (armpit). I think that will be just the right length for me. Long enougth to have fullness around my face and neck, yet still at a good styling length.  ------------- Thick 4A Hair, Relaxed every 8 weeks. Contributing writer at xicamagazine.4t.com |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: May 10 2005 at 9:16pm
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Hi Donda, welcome to the site!!! How long is your hair now?? ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: Callalily
Date Posted: May 10 2005 at 10:23pm
I want my hair back! It was near mid back length and I want it back, DARNIT!  ------------- 
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Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: May 11 2005 at 9:14am
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What happened to your hair? ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: oskana
Date Posted: May 11 2005 at 10:30am
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curently: a little longer past armpit 1st goal: mid back 2nd goal: waist length |
Posted By: sakura07
Date Posted: June 07 2005 at 1:44pm
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My first goal is mid back Second Goad: Waist length. Current Length: Bra strap |
Posted By: Renee
Date Posted: June 07 2005 at 2:05pm
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first goal, shoulders 2nd goal, bra strap 3rd goal waist length current length, neck ------------- |
Posted By: Donda
Date Posted: June 08 2005 at 6:16pm
Thanks Right now my hair is just at colar bone length. I have about 6 inches to go or about a year. I'm trying to keep my hair up 
but it is so hard I love to curl and style it, but I know if I want to
get past colar bone I will have too. The upside is once I get to
airpit I will not have to worry about it breaking from wearing it down
since it will be past my shoulders.  ------------- Thick 4A Hair, Relaxed every 8 weeks. Contributing writer at xicamagazine.4t.com |
Honeydoo wrote:Posted By: hairlover1
Date Posted: June 09 2005 at 10:33pm
| i'm shooting for waistlength. |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: June 11 2005 at 6:50pm
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Donda, you don't have too long to go. I'm glad it's summer because I can start seeing some fast results!! ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: SimplyAlex
Date Posted: June 12 2005 at 4:54pm
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Fist Goal Bra Strap (15inches) Second Goal Waist length (18 inches) Third Goal Waist length (Less layered 30in crown to longest layer)
All Natural All the Way! |
Posted By: loonatick
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 4:43am
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All i want is healthy shoulder length hair, is that too much to ask?
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Posted By: collcoll
Date Posted: October 20 2005 at 9:54am
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i hoping to grow my hair to bra strap length, however i how have in a 10 inch weave and i really like the length which i think is a nice first goal hair length. my own hair is about 7-8 inches long so ill soon reach that length with using sew in weave and my vitamins and amino acids supplements. ------------- IloveRob |