Holiday greetings to everyone, and happy hair-growing in the new year!
I am very exited that I have finally reached my first goal of waist length :cloud9: and have set a new goal of tailbone length, which I will hopefully reach by Christmas 2006. Below are my hair pics from December 2004 and December 2005; my hair has grown 5.25 inches in that time, so I guess it grows slowly. I am very pleased with how it looks and feels, thanks LHC :flowers: for all the great tips! I also find everyone's progress pics quite inspiring.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/tbochsle/hairpic_001.jpg
December 2004

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/tbochsle/strong001.jpg
December 2005

Autumn you got fantastic hair!! It's like liquid silk wow, I'm having difficult times here trying to resist the smooth hair envy :blushing: thanks for posting the pic it's very inspiring indeed :grin:

my god! your hair is sooo shiny! and extremely beautiful! :inlove:

Congratulations on reaching your goal, and boy does your hair look really nice in great condition, great shine. That's my goal too, but a long way off yet. Good on you.:hollie:

Incredible hair!! :rockerdud

[thud] Wow! Fabulous hair! :cloud9:

Hey mods, can we get a thud icon?? :lol: I would not know even know where to look or how to transplant one over here.

And Autumn I think that you've passed waist some time ago you're almost at hips congratulations :grin:

All I can say is Wow!! Your hair is gorgeous. I am now inspired even more to grow mine to my waist.

OH MY!!!
That is so pretty!


Bonnie

Wow! Thanks everyone for the compliments. :inlove: Zift- You're right, the tips of my hair are longer than waist length. I was just estimating the average length of my hair at waist.

Awesome hair! I can't wait to see next years comparison pics :) . Keep growing- your hair is totally beautiful.

You have such lovely hair, the kind of hair I've wanted all my life -- dark, straight, and shiny; everthing my hair is not. My husband looked over my shoulder and complimented your hair as well. Such a stunning growth rate: I hope my hair follows your example this year.

That's a lot of growth. :thumbsup:

Autumn, you have fabulous hair. Congratulations on reaching your hair goal, and so quickly, too! I especially love your shine.

Gosh, what shiny perfect hair!! It's absolutely breathtaking! :bigeyes: Great work!

WOW! :inlove: So long and glossy.
jes

Autumn!!!!!http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/simply_longhair/drool.gif http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/simply_longhair/jaw-dropping.gifAll that I can say is that somethings are worth the wait!

Your hair is so lovely! Like spun silk! I want my hair to look as healthy at that length! Great job! Keep on growing. :rockerdud

Wow, Autumn! Your hair looks fantastic -- like a Pantene commercial! Beautiful!

Good lord, your hair is so beautiful it ought to be illegal!

Autumn you got fantastic hair!! It's like liquid silk wow, I'm having difficult times here trying to resist the smooth hair envy :blushing: thanks for posting the pic it's very inspiring indeed :grin:

What she said! Your hair was very pretty before and now it's stunningly beautiful. Wow, indeed!

the health and shine and thickness of your hair is overwhelming!!!! it can't be real!!!! congrats on taking care of it for a whole year! hee hee i'm getting there, and if mine is half as nice, i will be counting my blessings :cloud9:

Wow! lovely hair. 5.25" inches in a year is NOT slow. You had great hair a year ago but now it's drop dead gorgeous.

Wow, gorgeous hair! :flowers: We must be about the same height. My goal of tailbone is also 38 inches, I hope be be there by August or September.

Absolutely beautiful hair!!

MariahL.

Stunning! Incredible shine. :bigeyes: :rockerdud

Oh, and THUD!

beautiful thickness! Autumn, I grew 5 inches this yr too alittle less than yours & like you I thought its been growing slow. But looking at your comparison I don't think its so slow now.

Autumn! :shocked: Your hair is absolutely stunning! It's so incredibly shiny, and it looks like it never even thinks about tangling or frizzing out. Wow!

Wow! Your hair is stunning :shocked:

http://www.96lt4.com/smileys/thuda.gif Oh wow! Your hair is gorgeous!

http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/c020.gif Autumn, your hair is stunning!

[thud] Wow! Fabulous hair! :cloud9:

Hey mods, can we get a thud icon?? :lol: I would not know even know where to look or how to transplant one over here.

I second all those emotions! And here is the one to steal that I use at appropriate times: http://www.declipsed.com/lhc/thud.gif

:D

Speedy

Wow, Autumn, your hair is absolutely gorgeous! :grin: It's so incredibly healthy looking!

WOW. That is some AMAZING hair. :)

Gorgeous, gorgeous - GORGEOUS!!!

your hair is beautiful! and its grown so much! congrats on reaching your goal :)

Amazingly gorgeous hair! *faints*

WOW! :rockerdud

Oh my goodness ... your hair is simply stunning!! Shiny, healthy looking ... sigh.

Your hair is SO shiny! I really can't get over that!

Lovely hair indeed...you've accomplished much in this past year. May you grow well and strong in the coming months!!

Very beautiful gorgeous shiney hair, congrats:grin: :grin: :grin:

That is one gorgeous head of hair! *thud*
:grin: :rockerdud
*Serious hair envy moment*

I agree with everyone! Beautiful hair!

What's your regimen?

I too agree with everyone and would love to know your hair routine!? and if you trimmed it this past year or not ( 5 inches growth without trimming?)

And you know something, your hair shows its real beauty the longer it gets! - because you maintain softness , thickness and also increase length all the way.. :heartbeat

Congratulations - your hair is stunning. :rockerdud


It seems like we have the same growth rate so this is a huge inspiration for me.

Your hair looks absolutely amazing!! :rockerdud

WOW....!!

*faints...*

Zift described it perfectly: liquid silk :)

Thanks for all of the wonderful compliments! You guys really made my day!:heart:

As for my routine, its fairly simple (or maybe it just seems that way because I've been doing it for a while now, so it has become like second nature). I will give a general overview here and make a new entry in my journal on the things I have changed since my last entry.

I have not used shampoo regularly for over a year now, and not at all for the last months or so. I henna my hair about once a month, leaving the henna overnight. I CO my hair every 3-4 days or thereabouts with either a VO5 or Suave conditioner (my absolute favorite is Suave Milk and Honey, but I have lots of them and alternate between the two brands and dif scents). I CO by mixing about a third cup conditioner with about 3 tablespoons water and applying it to dry and detangled hair. When my hair is saturated with the conditioner, I twist it up gently in a loose bun at my nape and cover it with a shower cap and towel for a couple of hours. Then I rinse it out in the shower and let it dry naturally.

I don't do any heat styling or use any products on my hair other than the conditioner every few days. Oiling my hair in any way just seems to weigh it down. The only styling tools I use are a handmade sawcut comb and my hands. During the day, I mostly wear my hair up in hair sticks, hair combs or forks, or a large Ficcare. When I exercise, I braid my hair. At night, I leave it loose and place the length in the space between my pillow and headboard (per Dianyla's suggestion, I think in her photo journal).

I take the same vitamins as discribed in my journal (MSM, hair, skin and nails, biotin, flax oil, calcium...). I try to eat healthy (mostly fruits and veggies, lean meat and fish, whole grains) and jog/walk 3+ miles a day. Also try to get 8h a night. I try to keep my hair braided and under my jacket when its under 40 degrees outside, but sometimes that is impossible if I am running.

I'd be happy to answer any other questions if you have them.

Oh, I forgot to mention: I haven't trimmed my hair since October 2004 and I don't S&D.

Autumn, your hair is breathtaking and is an absolute inspiration to me to keep on going. Now I'm looking forward to my own hair a year from now! :) Thanks for sharing!

Autumn, your hair is absolutely awesome. I thought of the Pantene commercials too. Congrats on a job well done! And thanks for sharing the pics, very beautiful and inspiring, hope we don't have to wait a year for more.

Your hair is gorgeous! It's soooo shiny!

ooo, purty!!! I like it. lol. your hair is gorgeous!

Wow, that is amazing! :thumbsup: My first goal is BSL, the second waist length and I am even more convinced now that waist length is the way to go!!! Very nice! Congrats.

Your hair is absolutely stunning! I must admit, I am quite envious! You've reached my goal length :)

Oh wow! *green with envy* *eyes popping out of their sockets*

OMG! That is such a big difference. Wow! And I think your hair looks even better in the second picture, or maybe it's just the light. But anyway, it looks fantastic. It is so long, shiny, healthy-looking, and soft-looking. That's a lot of growth! Way to grow!!!!!!!

Grrrrr.... ok we have just slightly beautiful hair here. That is so da** shiney. Seriously, good for you! I was sure your hair is waay longer than mine, but your profile says not quite 32", it looks longer-is it? VERY pretty....and boy do I need to update my signature pic:thinking:....

Holy sh...

That's some awesome growth and the shine of your hair is fantastic.

Alex

goooooorgeeeouuuussssss hair, autumn. :rockerdud

I mean with hair like that? You could defiantely land some kind of a commercial or something????

Your hair is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Yes, I am feeling TREMEDOUS hair envy!!!! ;)


Michelle in Florida

Beautiful hair! Congrats on your success!

OMG, Your hair is sooo gorgeous! I'm speechless!

What beautiful hair. I love how smooth and shiney it is, and the color is very rich!

WOW!
(Needs 8) due to the extreme shine)
:silly:
Chris

Very good growth! Your hair looks so soft, silky and incredibly healthy. Very good job!!

Im impressed! Just gorgous! Very happy for you.:) Love the silky look.

redfirecherryopal

Gorgeous! :cloud9:
The shine is incredible! :sun:

mestillaqt: No, my hair is 31.25 inches, measured just a few days ago. Maybe there is a height difference? I'm 5'6." Maybe measuring differences? I (think) I've been measuring according to the thread on LHC.

I am speechless, your hair is stunning!!! I only wish!!! May I ask, do you shampoo at all and if so, what shampoo do you use? I'm going to have to try the CO method if it gets gorgeous hair like yours!!!

Hey tamgirl25- No, I do not use shampoo. I CO every 3-4 days with Suave or V05. I would highly reccommend COing, though it takes a while for your hair to get used to it. I started gradually, going from shampoo and conditioner every day (about a year and a half ago) to CWC, to CO every day, then every other day etc. I went through lots of days with greasy hair, but now it is much more managable. I don't plan to ever use shampoo again. I gave an overview of my routine on page 4 of this thread, if you are interested in more details.

Thank you everyone for the compliments! For those who asked- no I have never considered modeling my hair or doing ads. Honestly, I never thought my hair was that great. I originally joined this site out of discontent with my hair, wanting to make it look better, so I guess I am surrised people are so impressed by it.

Truly BEAUTIFUL, stunningly gorgeous hair. Congratulations. Keep doing whatever it is you are doing. (Flipping back to read your routine)

Absolutely gorgeous! It looks so soft and smooth. My hair should look half so good!

Wow-weee!!! You have the shiniest hair I think I have ever seen. Wait... where are my shades?? 8) Ahhh, much better! Just gorgeous! Congrats on your accomplishment!

Wow! Your hair is absolutely gorgeous. I love how shiny it is. Off to read your regimen.

Beautiful hair!

What can be said other than ... amazing! I hope to see even half the resuilts you do.

Beautiful hair!!!

I saw your sig picture the other day and had to stop and stare, Autumn. You have one of the healthiest most beautiful heads of hair that I've ever seen! :flowers:

Your hair is so smooth! Simply stunning! :thumbsup:

Julie

Autumn, your hair is BREATHTAKING!!
Thank you for posting your pictures, they are very inspiring. As I am currently at 25.5" I am hoping my hair will be where yours is by next Christmas although I can only DREAM of shine like yours!

What a lovely head of hair you have, Autumn!

Congrats...and may I add that your hair is gorgeous???

LJC

Autumn,

Your hair is stunningly breathtaking! Congrats(!) on reaching your goal, and continued success in reaching your next.

Wow....

Catalina

Autumn,

Your hair is simply breathtaking. I think zift said it best: liquid silk. You also happen to have my favorite hair color. Thanks for sharing these..

Jason

To echo everything that's already been said: wow oh wow oh wow. I've got some serious hair envy going on here... your mane is absolutely beautiful.

ITA with everyone else Awesome growth- incredible hair.

I am a newbie (just joined today)

But I had to comment in agreement with what everyone said.

Yours is truly beautiful hair!

Your hair is incredibly beautiful. Your length gain is also very inspiring, maybe I really will get past bsl someday!

Wow, your hair is beautiful. I hope my hair looks that good and shiens like yours soon!


Chelci

Your hair is so pretty . . . and so shiny. :rockerdud

*WOW* (THUD) Great hair! It's so shiny and thick! Congratulations on your goal!! :grin:

Wow your hair is beautiful :inlove: Congrats on reaching your goal of waist length :rockerdud

Ok, I'm going to say something totally original...not!
Your hair is amazing! Exceptionally beautiful hair.

Hearty congratulations on achieving your goal.

Hi Autumn.
Your hair looks so wonderful, so smooth, so shiny.
It's definitely a bit beyond waist length and you should keep it growing longer indeed.
Just one expression: woooooooooow.
Kisses,
Emmy.

autumn please tell me your regime

I just had to jump in here and add my admiration, Autumn. Way to go! Your hair is truly beautiful!

Wow- I love my hair but I wouldn't mind having yours for a day or so! If my hair looked that good and it 5.25 in in a yaer I would have no problems with that!

whoa! your hair is amazing!

THUD!!:flowers: Like everyone has said thus far...beautiful!

I just say as the people before me: wow what a beautiful hair you have! And quite a growth from last year. Waiting to see next year's comparison picture... and the next year's... :smile:

/Anders

Your hair is gorgeous. Love that shine. I can't wait until mine is there.

Holiday greetings to everyone, and happy hair-growing in the new year!
I am very exited that I have finally reached my first goal of waist length :cloud9: and have set a new goal of tailbone length, which I will hopefully reach by Christmas 2006. Below are my hair pics from December 2004 and December 2005; my hair has grown 5.25 inches in that time, so I guess it grows slowly. I am very pleased with how it looks and feels, thanks LHC :flowers: for all the great tips! I also find everyone's progress pics quite inspiring.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/tbochsle/hairpic_001.jpg
December 2004

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/tbochsle/strong001.jpg
December 2005


Your hair is really beautiful, not only the length but also the colour: A nice dark brown!

Oh my goodness!!!!!......to die for. Congradulations! your hair is beautiful. I am as of now, not going to accept my terminal at 29". Well, I may have to, but your pics have given me a lot to fantasize about.

Thanks for sharing.

Holiday greetings to everyone, and happy hair-growing in the new year!
I am very exited that I have finally reached my first goal of waist length :cloud9: and have set a new goal of tailbone length, which I will hopefully reach by Christmas 2006. Below are my hair pics from December 2004 and December 2005; my hair has grown 5.25 inches in that time, so I guess it grows slowly. I am very pleased with how it looks and feels, thanks LHC :flowers: for all the great tips! I also find everyone's progress pics quite inspiring.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/tbochsle/hairpic_001.jpg
December 2004

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/tbochsle/strong001.jpg
December 2005

Wow youre hair looks beautiful, thick, shiny and long. Good job congratz.
No you have to tell your regime, what have you been doing this year to retain maximum length. Come on spill it :wink:

Wow, gorgeous hair. Enjoy it.

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for the positive comments! Harpgal- I have always admired your beautiful honey-hued locks.


twistedness and Lucia3k- You can look on page 4 of this thread for a summary of my routine, or check out my hair journal (Autumn Story) pg 4, Dec 26th 2005, see link below:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=17095&page=4&pp=15

WOW!!!

Really great!

You have very beautiful shiney hair & lots of growth, congrats:smile:

Wow!! You made my yaw drop!! Absolutly beautiful!!!!!:rockerdud

Wow! Thanks everyone for the compliments. :inlove: Zift- You're right, the tips of my hair are longer than waist length. I was just estimating the average length of my hair at waist.

Absolutely beautiful! :rockerdud It gives me hope that someday I can get there! It seems so slow at times.

Wow! It looks gorgeous.

*Gasps* WOW! How did you get your hair to grow so fast? It's GORGEOUS!

Autumn, your hair is beautiful. Simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing your pics and your routine. :)

wow..... your hair is very very beatiful and suits you...... my compliments!!!

Woooow Autumn.
Your hair is so shiny, so smooth, so wooonderful.
What a progress since a year ago.
I am sure that you'll enjoy and love your hair growing longer and hope that you'll reachyour 38" goal by next X-mas.

Kisses,
Emmy.

Eat your hearts out, Maury and Oprah! (lol) Now, yours is a makeover worth seeing, Autumn! Congratulations, Bob :flowers: