It took me 11 months, but I finally did it. I grew out my layers! I had so much growth, I even hit waist twice, and it was painful to cut back each time but I am so happy with the results today.Here's a starting point of how "meh" my layers were looking:
This was in January of last year. I had highlights and layers put into my hair a few months prior to this picture and while they looked great the first couple weeks, they just didn't look right on my super fine, basically straight hair.
THIS (below pic) was so hard to cut off!!! A few weeks ago, with lazy wrap bun waves (which I probably will no longer be able to do for half of a year, but oh well):
And here is my brand new hemline, brand new ONE LENGTH HAIR!!! I have layering in the front to frame my face, but this is what I was going for!
Ah!!!! I'm a "shortie!"
I went to Walmart for my haircut. I wanted something simple, I wasn't expect a great stylist but wow, she was so awesome. We talked about my non-mainstream hair routines and she had me beaming. She told me I had the healthiest hair she's ever seen! She called over all of the other stylists to look at the condition of my hair, and I felt like a celebrity as they all watched her dry it. It's the first time I've had a stylist actually treat my hair like silk without having to demand it not be ripped through by a brush. I said it was OK for her to flat iron, but she ended up just doing the front because she didn't want to damage my hair at all. No split ends, and I even got to share some of my hair routine. It was hands down one of the best experiences I've had when I was just expecting a cheap-o cut. I tipped her very well and thanked her for being so awesome, but I forgot to get her name! I might stop back in to get a card, but I already have a stylist so I kind of feel bad going to someone else.
Since my one year is approaching in less than a month, I want to thank everyone who has been so supportive in my hair journey. I got very frustrated so many times, but I see the difference in the pictures and it really is amazing. I'm not going to post for my official anniversary since I decided to get the trim today, and I consider this my real step in growing out my hair. Fresh start! Now my goal for 2013... no layers, and waist length.
Thanks again everyone! Back to the painful journey from BSL to Waist!
cut from waist to BSL AGAIN
but finally said bye bye to layers
Lady Rose of the Angels in the Order Of The Long Haired Knights
You have such lovely healthy hair! Congratulations on growing the layers out! Now you have such a healthy looking hemline! !
Lady Randiriel, Shepherdess of Tithenmamiwen, in the Order of the Long-Haired Knights
Currently: mid-thigh length Next Goal: Knee length Final Goal: terminal length
It really is gorgeous. Great job and your strength to cut it back is inspiring! this is what I'm still facing to have to do. The difference is extreme and I have the same type of hair so I know how it is. Beautiful hair!!!
Your hair is so healthy looking with a thick hemline- gorgeous
Lady Orlaith of the Silken Onyx 'neath The Wandering Clasp in The Order of the Long Haired Knights.
Congratulations! Your hair is gorgeous and amazingly healthy!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter.
Try again. Fail again. Fail better. (S. Beckett)
Well you are my inspiration! I'm going to book my appointment for December. If I don't cut it before it gets nearer to BSL I don't think I ever will. I have bleach left on the ends, layers, and the ends stick together ew!You may not post new threadsYou may not post repliesYou may not post attachmentsYou may not edit your postsForum RulesLonghairs gotta do what they gotta do!
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