Growing It Long
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Category: Long Hair Happenings
Forum Name: Long Hair Support
Forum Description: Growing it long takes commitment and support.
URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=60852
Printed Date: April 11 2025 at 9:08pm
Topic: Growing It Long
Posted By: Addy
Subject: Growing It Long
Date Posted: May 04 2008 at 7:38pm
Last summer, I was in the process of growing my hair out from short and spiky (had 2 1/2 - 3 years worth of growth). Heck, I was doin pretty good til I stepped into a salon and the stylist pulled all my hair on top of my head and she WHAPPED my BSL to my shoulders with layers hacked up to my ears. I even *yelled* at her on two occasions that she was lucky my hair grows fast and the other girl said I could still put it in a ponytail. I pulled it back, hair falling in my face and asked her if this stub looked pretty infront of all the patrons... she threatened to kick me out but not before I got the money back that my mom paid for 2 cuts (mine and hers).
I was devistated but 8 months later, here I am, growing out again. It's been a long 8 months without a trim and quite frankly, my hair has next to zero split ends and I probably won't trim for awhile anyway.
Here's my pic, just taken this evening. I'm hoping to get past BSL by the end of summer. I'm almost there now. Almost.
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 I've resorted to hair extensions to get back what that wanna be Barbie took off of me but even the clip ins have caused some minor breakage that I can't bear to continue so I've stopped wearing them for now. I've also been taking Biotin as a suppliment but that's all. I wanted to look into the hairtopia or whatever it's called but I can't seem to get info on ingrediants because I have a deadly food allergy so I can't just take anything and even have to read ingrediants on shampoo.
 I do color my hair but only because I'm graying.
 Plus I flat iron it once in awhile and I've been washing it every other day. I can't go past a couple days inbetween washes because I sweat alot at work... but that's all the torture it sees every now and again.I've seen the pics of all of your hair and I just want ya'll to know, I'm right behind ya and a tad bit jealous!
 I can't wait to have it super long again! |
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Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: May 05 2008 at 7:56am
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Hi and welcome! I know you didn't ask for this, and may already know about it, but just in case here are Feye's instructions for trimming your own hair so this need never happen to you again. Salons can be so frustrating! Sounds like the girl just completely doesn't understand if she can't think of any good reason to have longer hair than to fit it into a ponytail. http://community.livejournal.com/feyeselftrim/ - http://community.livejournal.com/feyeselftrim/ Edited to add: Your hair is pretty! I love its color and thickness! ------------- Making metal barettes/concord clips hair safe, long hair style how to: http://alonghair.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: May 05 2008 at 11:08am
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Thanks Susan!
I did see the link a couple days ago but I'm kinda scared that I might hack it!
It hasn't seen a pair of scissors in almost 9 months now.I wish I could wake up and be hit with the hair fairy wand and have gorgeous long locks all for me!
 But I'll wait it out...  I love seeing all the pics though... especially DaveDeckers!
G~O~R~G~E~O~U~S Dave! Simply Gorgeous!
 And thanks for the color compliment. It comes from a bottle.
It seems as though one day, it just got super thick after spitting out 2 babies 13 years ago. No more for me though. |
Posted By: Bob S
Date Posted: May 06 2008 at 3:06pm
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In the future, think about allowing a VERY trusted friend (or husband, maybe) to trim the very bottom for you. Even with them, be explicit. Get a tape out. Anyway, welcome and happy growing, Addy! Best, Bob
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Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: May 06 2008 at 10:24pm
Hi Addy, What a horrible experience you suffered at the salon. I am certain that you must not have ask the stylist to chop it all off. There really is no explanation for what they did, other than gross negligence/incompetence/arrogance.  Thank you for the compliment on my hair. Just let it grow for another 6 or 7 years and you will have the same. (Or similar). I promise.  ------------- |
Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: May 07 2008 at 6:50am
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Thanks Bob!
I have a very dear friend who is a stylist who I trust. I should have stuck with her that day I ventured into another salon. I guess that's what I get huh?
 BUT NEVER AGAIN! Live and learn!Thanks Dave!
I asked the girl to trim my long layers... that I didn't want any length taken off and it was all gone in one cut.
I seriously, seriously wanted to plow her over but I have responsibilites that require me to keep my temper in check. But I so wanted to grab her long bleach blonde Barbie hair that was way longer than mine and WHAP it off! I will have long hair again! It grows so fast, I can hardly wait!
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Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: May 07 2008 at 8:29am
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Oh, now how could she have long hair and not understand?! Somethings wrong with that girl. Anyway, that's the beauty of Feye's method, you really can't mess it up, it just naturally comes out straight. You just put it in a scrunchy, slide it down like she shows, then cut straight across, making sure your cut line looks straight. Most of the time when I do this, I'm only cutting off 1/8 inch or 1/4 inch, no one would even notice the difference. Its a good idea to have someone you trust with you to help you pay attention to detail though. I agree with Bob though, your hair looks good, and doesn't look like it needs a trim at all now anyway. ------------- Making metal barettes/concord clips hair safe, long hair style how to: http://alonghair.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Bob S
Date Posted: May 07 2008 at 2:52pm
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"I guess that's what I get huh?
" No, Addy. What happened to you is beyond excuse. Just b/c it happens often in salons doesn't mean that any victim "had it coming", so to speak. I know you weren't saying that exactly, but if a unwanted drastic chop happened my wife (ever again), I'd be after the hacker's license. There seems to be an arrogance built into some stylists' cosmetology licenses. I'm happy to hear that you have found one who is respectful of your desires. Keep thinking positive, and you WILL reach your goals!
Blessings, Bob |
Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 12:44pm
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I have a question.
I'm taking vitamins (Hair, Body, Skin, Nails) and I'm wondering if they can make your hair curly because my hair is getting curly!
 I've never had curly hair. It's not curly curly but it's holding a pretty good wave like never before!!!
Can this really happen?
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Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: May 11 2008 at 6:29pm
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I don't believe so. The differing texture may be a result of length changes, layering (or none), haircare routine (conditioner used), or some combination thereof.
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Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: May 12 2008 at 7:43pm
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Thanks for answering Dave!
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Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: May 15 2008 at 9:18pm
It sounds like you are enjoying your new wave pattern, Addy! 
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Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: May 15 2008 at 9:34pm
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I will Dave.
I just got my layers cut today and I'm so happy to be rid of most of them.
 Now I can really go without heat styling tools! I can't give up my color though!
This 30 year old is too young to turn gray! I have a good bit coming in too but I have honestly earned every single one of them. |
Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: August 08 2008 at 9:39pm
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I took this pic about a month ago so. http://imageshack.us"> It's actually the front of my face but all covered up.
I am really wishing it were longer but I'm being patient. |
Posted By: paper
Date Posted: August 09 2008 at 6:07am
Looking good. 
Your hair looks alot like mine! You said you never had waves before, but do now. I'm experiencing the same thing. My DH asked me last night what I did to my hair, he said it looked like I just took rollers out of it. I always had stick straight hair, weird. ------------- |
Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: August 11 2008 at 7:07pm
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I colored my hair today. I don't like my gray hair. I'm noticing more and more so that's why I color it!
Here is a pic aired dry. I did cheat a little and used a blow dryer on cool setting while I ran my fingers through it... so it still counts as aired dry right?
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 I still have a ways to go and I'm loving it more that it is at one length, almost. I have a shorter layer on the left side than the right but it only bugs me. I'll get it trimmed again in December. <I tried Faye's method and got nervous so my friend trims it for me
> Here is a side view...
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 Well, I'm off to growing some more!
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Posted By: paper
Date Posted: August 12 2008 at 9:32am
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Your hair looks great! Love the color and the waves are very pretty. What color did you use? ------------- |
Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: August 12 2008 at 10:44pm
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I use Garnier 100% 501.
I don't use anything else and I'll go elsewhere if I can't find it at a store.
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Posted By: Kimbearly
Date Posted: August 13 2008 at 8:04pm
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Your hair is very pretty and I also love the color. I was surprised that the Garnier Med. Brown 501 gave you such a pretty red tone to your hair, since most med. browns look dull. Your hair also looks very healthy and shiny. Happy Growing
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Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: August 16 2008 at 7:00am
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Thanks Kimbearly~
My hair has always pulled red. My sister is a red head so I guess I pull red honestly.
The growing out is such a slow process!
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Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: August 18 2008 at 8:20pm
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Here is my son's hair. He's growing it long too.
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 His hair is super thick! Like the tickest I've ever run my fingers through. Oh wait! I can't run my fingers through it with out them getting caught up, it's so thick!
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Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: September 18 2008 at 7:59pm
New photo!
Just checkin to see if we're grow'in... http://imageshack.us">
 Would ja look at that!!!! It looks like it grew! WOOOOO HOOOOOOO!
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Addy wrote:Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: September 18 2008 at 8:03pm
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Here is a pic of the back. I was brushing it earlier.
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Posted By: paper
Date Posted: September 19 2008 at 10:44am
I'm so jealous!  Your hair has grown alot!------------- |
Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: September 19 2008 at 5:00pm
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Thanks paper! Sometimes, it feels like it doesn't grow fast but that seems like a good bit of growth since July!
WOOOOO HOOOOOOOO! I am excited! http://imageshack.us">
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Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: December 25 2008 at 8:42pm
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I took pics just for fun because I'm wearing the same Jesus Rocks shirt and my hair has grown a lot since September.
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 I am over the moon to see such growth!
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Posted By: paper
Date Posted: December 26 2008 at 9:35am
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Wow, your hair grows so fast! It looks great Addy. ------------- |
Posted By: Mike46019
Date Posted: December 26 2008 at 10:18am
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Addy you are almost to your goal. Do you have another one like lower back ro maybe waist lenght? Your hair looks great. Thank you for the time line pics. ------------- Few men are killed by the bayonet;many are scared by it.Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts.General George Patton Jr.,War As I Knew It,1947. |
Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: December 26 2008 at 6:50pm
My goal length is classic and beyond! 
Thanks paper! It does grow fast huh?! I am so happy!
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Posted By: Mike46019
Date Posted: December 26 2008 at 10:24pm
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I do hope you make that goal your hair would look great that long. ------------- Few men are killed by the bayonet;many are scared by it.Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts.General George Patton Jr.,War As I Knew It,1947. |
Posted By: Kimbearly
Date Posted: December 30 2008 at 5:38pm
| Addy, your hair is looking beautiful! |
Posted By: Kimbearly
Date Posted: December 30 2008 at 5:39pm
| Awww - I love his hair and the color too! He has the same haircut as my 10 your old - except he is a blonde. |
Posted By: suicides_eve
Date Posted: January 03 2009 at 6:56pm
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yeah i can defiantly see some growth going on you could very possibly hit your goal in the summer time cheers!
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Posted By: Addy
Date Posted: January 03 2009 at 9:40pm
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I'm hoping suicides_eve! We'll see! Thanks for the comps!
Here's to growing!
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