hillytmj
Well-Known Member
I can't believe it's the eve of my 5-Year LHCF journey. I'm so excited about it because I can honestly say that the tips on this site truly work and the advice/support from LHCF members over the years has been a true blessing.
Highlights of my journey
I got it back healthy that same year, but a scissor-happy stylist kept me at necklength for nearly a year and a half later in the name of "preventing split ends." (Of course this was before I learned the truth about proper trimming and length retention).
Since then, and throughout that time, I learned many things through trial and error, and blessings in disguise (aka "setbacks").
Here is my hair today after a 8 week stretch (black shirt) followed by me giving myself a light trim (pink shirt).
Happy growing everyone. Keep the faith and know that LHCF tips truly work.
Blessings,
hillytmj
Highlights of my journey
- Me in 2006 with fried, bleached hair.
I got it back healthy that same year, but a scissor-happy stylist kept me at necklength for nearly a year and a half later in the name of "preventing split ends." (Of course this was before I learned the truth about proper trimming and length retention).
- A friend referred me to LHCF in 2007, and I finally joined in July 2008. I started at healthy APL and reached BSL in Nov. that year.
- I met midback for the first time in 2009.
- Christmas 2010 marked my beyond dream length - WL.
Since then, and throughout that time, I learned many things through trial and error, and blessings in disguise (aka "setbacks").
- If you feel you are experiencing a setback, don't panic. Take time to think through what may have changed in your routine and correct it.
- Your hair will grow and rebound, no matter how many times you may have to trim it. Just be patient. I've grown to Waist twice in this five year period.
- Don't slack on your routine once you reach your goal. (That's what led to a major setback in 2011).
- Don't ever stop taking hair photos; I have tons of them and they help keep you motivated and allow you to track your progress.
- Regular trims work best for me; not trimming actually delayed me from reaching my length goals.
- Stick with what works (i.e. products, reggie, etc.); it's not like fitness where you have to constantly change it up.
- Healthy hair care, regardless of length, is a lifestyle.
Here is my hair today after a 8 week stretch (black shirt) followed by me giving myself a light trim (pink shirt).
Happy growing everyone. Keep the faith and know that LHCF tips truly work.
Blessings,
hillytmj
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