Welcome Long Hair Lovers!

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  • 4sandrad
    4sandrad Posts: 283 Member
    Hello All,

    My name is Sandra and my hair has been in Sisterlocs for the last 3 years. Right now, I am about BS length and it seems to be going crazy in it's natural state. I love the versitility, because I can do just about any style imaginable and not have to worry about damage due to blow dryers, products, and chemicals. The best part.....no worries about sweating it out during workouts. Wash and go. I love it!!!

    Thanks for the invite!!!
  • Empressmee
    Empressmee Posts: 92 Member
    Morning ladies.. My name is Pam, my hair has been loc'd for 5 years. It was just below BS until January of this year. Some of my loc's snapped from being over processed (didn't completly get it all rinsed out) I trimmed it to just above shoulder length. I've since nursed it back to health and I am back on the path to long healthy hair :smile:
  • yolste07
    yolste07 Posts: 327 Member
    Hello,

    My name is Yolanda, I have been natural for almost 3 years, my hair has been locked for 2 years come October this year. My hair drew up when I started locking it is at my shoulders now I do not want it to be too long.
  • phatkris
    phatkris Posts: 13 Member
    Hi my name is Kris. And I have been natural since Mid/End 2006. I Loved my hair. I tried to loc my hair which started off great. It grew sooo fast. I have suffered from Alopecia since around 1994. It was doing well be between my locs and other stresses in 2010 I started going bald. In the beginning of this year I finally had a Doc say it will grow back. I now have a head full of hair it's just really really short maybe an inch.

    I'm trying to get accustomed to short hair. Because when I went natural in 2006 I refused to do the BC. Now that I have done the BC in reverse :laugh: it's starting to grow on me. My goal is too have my hair between my Mid Back and My Shoulders. All ideas, suggestions are welcome.

    Also could some one give me the legend for the length of hair. Like MB = Mid Back. That is about the only one i know.

    Thanks,
    Kris
  • Hello my name is Felecia, I have been natural for 2 years now and I refuse to go back. Going natural was the best thing I could have ever done for my hair. I didn't really do the BC, I wore braids a lot while transitioning and slow began to cut the relaxer out ever time I took my braids out. I am using Kinky Curl products now, I like them a lot but i am always open to try new things. Any Suggestions????
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Hi my name is Kris. And I have been natural since Mid/End 2006. I Loved my hair. I tried to loc my hair which started off great. It grew sooo fast. I have suffered from Alopecia since around 1994. It was doing well be between my locs and other stresses in 2010 I started going bald. In the beginning of this year I finally had a Doc say it will grow back. I now have a head full of hair it's just really really short maybe an inch.

    I'm trying to get accustomed to short hair. Because when I went natural in 2006 I refused to do the BC. Now that I have done the BC in reverse :laugh: it's starting to grow on me. My goal is too have my hair between my Mid Back and My Shoulders. All ideas, suggestions are welcome.

    Also could some one give me the legend for the length of hair. Like MB = Mid Back. That is about the only one i know.

    Thanks,
    Kris

    EL=Ear Length
    NL=Neck Length
    SL= Shoulder Length
    APL=Arm Pit length
    BSL=Bra strap length
    MBL=Midback Length
    WL=Waist length
    TBL=Tailbone length
    HL=Hip Length
    CL=Classic Length (or half your body length)
    FTL=Fairytale length (or to your ankles)
  • rockermom5
    rockermom5 Posts: 58
    Hello! My name is Dawn and currently, my hair is somewhere between MBL and WL when I pull is straight. I had WL hair until I had my first child, then got frustrated and cut it to my shoulders. I have let it grow and cut if over again a few times, but over the last few years, I decided I love it long, so that's where it stays. :) I have curly/wavy thick hair that I do color (I have 5 kids...I go gray on a daily basis!), but I rarely blowdry or straight iron. I am questing to find shampoo and conditioner that really work, so I hop around a lot from brand to brand. It seems that when I find something I like for curly hair, they discontinue it. It's very frustrating. I had never really heard of co-washing before, except in passing, so this is something I definitely may want to try.
  • Dana_gets_fit
    Dana_gets_fit Posts: 21 Member
    Hi All,

    My name is Dana and I have been natural for about 2 years now. I have APL hair and use the CG method. I am also looking to lose some weight.. I want to have healthy hair and a healthy body. The two goes hand and hand, in my opinion.

    Currently, I am wearing a protective style and do very little to my hair...only a moisturizing spray. When I let the curls free, I co-wash about 2 times a week. I shampoo and use a deep conditioner monthly.

    Please feel free to add me to your friends list. The more motivation I have the better I do. I love the encourage that I receive here. Can always benefit from a new friend!!!

    Talk to you all soon!!!
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Hello and welcome to all the Long/Natural hair Lover Newbies :-)
  • tugboatme1
    tugboatme1 Posts: 23 Member
    Hiiiii!!!! iv grown my hair all my life and its almost down to my knees!!! i still want it longer tho.
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Hiiiii!!!! iv grown my hair all my life and its almost down to my knees!!! i still want it longer tho.
    Wow!!! That is amazing!! I wonder how long you can get it??? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm?
  • Sonya139
    Sonya139 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm Sonya. Thanks Curvi for the invite. I've been natural since September 30th of last year. Wow almost one year but over a year since my last relaxer. I'm now loc'd!! I love the low maintenance of getting up and going. Although locs isn't really low maintenance, it's better than when I was doing twistouts.
  • mommyred35
    mommyred35 Posts: 275 Member
    I've been natural for about 12 years now. Ive worn twa, dreadlocs but mostly close cuts. Right now my hair is cut but I'm growing it out. This is going to be a journey. My hair is.... Tough to say the least but I will NEVER perm my hair again, EVER. I have two daughters and I will never perm their hair either.
  • jesusislove1526
    jesusislove1526 Posts: 442 Member
    Thanks for the invite! My name is Glenda. I've been natural for almost 17 months with a 15 month transition. My hair is in layers, and my longest layer is approaching MBL. My goal length is between TBL and HL. I am in protective styles 95% of the time. I cowash only, 2x per week, and deep condition 1x per week. I use the LOC [liquid, oil, cream] method for moisturizing and sealing my hair 2x per week. I also use the GHE [greenhouse effect] on my hair 3x per week. I am so glad to be a part of the group and look forward to growing my hair with you all to longer lengths!
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    :happy: Welcome Newbies!!! :happy:
  • toya316
    toya316 Posts: 137 Member
    THANKS FOR THE INVITE... :flowerforyou:

    I am new to the Natural hair thing and still learning. I have been Natural for about 2 Years w/ about 2 inches of annoying permed tips that I have yet to chop.. :noway: I am in desperate need to replenish this CATUS....Any Suggestions, I hate dry looking hair :grumble:

    Other than that going Natural really wasn't to much of a problem being that I rarely got perms but once a year. I think I would like it more if I had more things to do with it other than walk around looking like EDWARD SCISSOR HANDS or BUCKWHEAT...:sad:
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    THANKS FOR THE INVITE... :flowerforyou:

    I am new to the Natural hair thing and still learning. I have been Natural for about 2 Years w/ about 2 inches of annoying permed tips that I have yet to chop.. :noway: I am in desperate need to replenish this CATUS....Any Suggestions, I hate dry looking hair :grumble:

    Other than that going Natural really wasn't to much of a problem being that I rarely got perms but once a year. I think I would like it more if I had more things to do with it other than walk around looking like EDWARD SCISSOR HANDS or BUCKWHEAT...:sad:

    Welcome!!!!... If you go on Youtube you can find lots of hairstyles for transitioning individuals. It can be quite helpful with products and styles you can try. Good luck
  • trugift
    trugift Posts: 102 Member
    My goal is to see how long I can grow my hair and keep it healthy... This is going to be a journey. My hair is in a TWA about 1 and ½ inch very big curls and thick. I co-wash only, 2-3x per week, and shampoo and deep condition 1x per week and do a ACV rinse 1x a month but I moisture daily with my spray bottle and oil esp. before bed. I love the versatility, The best part.....no worries about sweating it out during workouts. Wash and go. I love it!!! I am so glad to be a part of the group and look forward to growing my hair with you all to longer lengths!

    Thanks for the invite!!!
  • Yana150
    Yana150 Posts: 226
    What a fun thread!

    My name is Yana and I am currently NL hoping for HL one day. I've been natural since 2005. I first went natural in 1998, but began "texlaxing" off and on until April 2005.
  • Nette0309
    Nette0309 Posts: 106
    Hi, thanks for the invite !!! I have been natural for 4 1/2 years, I ended up doing a second big chop a year ago, but now my hair is BSL stretched, my goal is to get MBL ideally by next fall. But I'm patient, as long as my hair is healthy I'm happy. :smile:
  • Serenstar75
    Serenstar75 Posts: 258 Member
    I loooove long hair. Mine was past my rear when I got really sick, stressed, and went through a divorce. I lost so much hair it was straggly, so I had to have it cut to around bra strap length with layers to hide all the loss. Now it's getting healthier all the time and I'm getting more and more of it. It's super thick again and I just want it to grow!
  • Hey long hair lovers! Been on MFP for some time now and didn't know about this group. Any who, I am APL hoping for BSL this year.