But more and more, friends ask, "how long are you going to let your hair grow?" Believe me, that was not a question I'd have ever thought I'd be asked before I locked. I can tell I'm still not ready to cut the back and I'm willing to let it go for awhile longer. It must have something to do with the fact that my hair has never been anywhere near this length before and it's just facinating! I can honestly say that while there are some annoying aspects to having hair this length (getting it caught between your back and the chair when you lean back, having to pull it out from under your purse strap, and having it fall in your face when you bend over) it's not enough yet to make me want to cut it. I think I'll reevaluate when it gets to the point where I'm actually sitting down on it! Which brings me to these pictures. My hair is finally waist length!
The picture on the left was taken in May 06, when my hair was 5yrs 9mos. On the right, which was taken on February 19, my hair is 6yrs 6mos. I didn't realize how much it grew until I put these pictures side by side. It looks like almost 4 inches in 9 months! At this rate, I'll be sitting on it in the next 3-4 years!
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I wonder the same thing. I think I'm going to stop at the bra-strap length, but I have a few years to think about it.
Your hair grows fast! 4 inches of locks is probably 6 inches were it to be pulled straight. I think average is 6 inches per year. But, why be average, espcially when you have such lovely hair!
Brenda, you darn near look like you were born with Sisterlocks girl. You said your hair is/was thin so I checked out your older post. Where's the proof? Am I gonna have to dig thru that forest full of locks to see what u see?
What more can I say but, yo locs roc! And one last question. Did you always have growth comparable to this b4 you got Sls?
Your hair is amazing!
I want to sit on my hair before I cut it...
Brunsli - I've seen your comparison pics and you've been having a growth spurt, too!
Valenciajaz - One thing you'll probably never see from me is a pic looking down on top of my head - if you did, you'd know what I was talking about! I've learned to style well. And I'm amazed at the growth also. When my hair was relaxed, you couldn't have told me that my hair was growing this much or this fast - I always had to cut off almost as much as I got retouched so it was never noticeable.
Cluizel - Crystle Gayle, here we come!!
Unbelievable! It looks so healthy...when I dip my head back really far...my hair touches neck! A gal can dream:) You hair looks fabulous!
whoa, your hair grows quickly. like valenciajaz, i also searched for the pictures that showed thinning, lol.
my hair is so nicely short right now, i can't fathom what it would be like to have locs as long as yours. however, it sure would be nice just to see for myself. peace
Work it on out girl!!! Your SL are gorgeous. I like how you have documented your length. I need to pull out my camera. My hair is around bra strap length now and I think waist length will be my limit and then out will come the scissors...okay MAYBE NOT ...anyways, your hair looks fabulous!
Luvi
Congratulations on the waist length milestone! Its amazing how fast chemical free and unabused hair will grow. I can hardly wait to see where it is in a year. BTW I finally learned to add links to my blog and added a link to yours. I hope that is okay. If not let me know.
Congrats!!!!
one love still
Wow!!! You're a SisterLock All Star.
Girlfriend,
Your hair is beautiful, thanks for putting hope out there for other black women and little girls to see. Our hair is something to treasure, and from the looks of it, you've take great care of yours.
Your locs are sooo gorgeous. Every time I come to your page I have to battle the urge to go find a consultant to loc my hair lol.
All I can say is wow, wow, wow. After seeing this post, I won't even dream of putting scissors to my head!
brenda,didnt you just cut a foot of hair off????lol!!this is amazing. scissors must be a signal to YOUR follicles to grow.you must do a blog one day on how you sleep...do you use a satin pillow case,what holds all those locks together in one place/space/etccc...do you usually wear them in a bun during the day..all that good stuff
you are taking excellent care of your hair! congrats!
Wow, you hair is great, sometime a picture is worth a million words.
Bev
I'd like to thank the Academy for voting for me... Just kidding!! From all of your comments, I feel like I did just win an Oscar!!
Cloudnine - You won't have to dream for much longer - the time will fly!
Locizm - Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to show!
Luvi - I've seen your hair - your's ROCK!
Quietspirit - That's high praise coming from you! I know you cut some of yours or you'd be past me! No problem linking to my blog - I linked to yours also.
Still Waters - Thanks!
Ms Stella - Thanks!
RockStar - I'll talk about locks with anyone who stops me on the street! And I try to encourage young sistas to lock by showing off my daughter.
MahoganyButterfly - What U waiting for??! You've got a ton of hair!
Tanya - Once you get to a certain point, there's just this curiosity to see how much farther you can take it. It's crazy!
Cheleskilove - Yes, I did, but that was just from the sides and top. I didn't touch the back. I'm going to have to do a post to talk about my routines. I guess that'll be next.
Bev - I didn't mean to leave you out - we were posting at the same time! Thanks so much!
Brenda, I can't wait 'til I get "down - to - there" hair ((LOL))!!!! your hair is soooo healthy looking, you are a beautiful sista!!!!!
Sacrletlocs sl'd 39 months!
You go girl!! I often wonder how long i would want my hair. All the super loooong hair I've seen has been on white women, and it always looks limp and icky, in need of some TLC and a good haircut...
You hair looks fabulous, and yes, grow it out!!!
But yeah, how on earth DO you sleep?? I keep getting images of you like Rapunzel, waking up in a tangled web of locks!! If Brunsli looks like Marge Simpson, I can't imagine how you manage...
Simply Lovely!!! I bet you don't miss that perm one bit. I know I don't ;).
Ooooohhh weeeeeee! After all my scissor days, I ready for some length. Just beautiful and I'm too dreaming like CloudNine!
Yes do share your routine in a post!! I forgot to ask on my previous post what it is...Thanks
You are just the poster girl for long healthy sisterlocks.
Fabulous!
Brenda,
Congrats on your milestone!!! Your hair was gorgeous when I met/dined with you and the other beautiful ladies during the Lock Conference in Philly last year...but my oh my how it's grown!!! I just made my 2-year mark in January, and patiently waiting on some length...but whenever I'm in need of some inspiration, I'll be back on your blog checking out your photos :)
Ok I am visiting your blog and taking a look at these comparison photos! That growth is GANGBUSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do tell your regimen!
Oh my dearest Brenda,
How GORGEOUS!!! That's quite a milestone! Yeah, I don't see the "thin" thing either. I'll have to take your word for it. :-)What I do know is, you certainly do know how to work it!
Scarletlocs - Thanks, you are too!
Sunsail - Actually, I sleep with my hair hanging over the edge, dragging on the floor!
Jeri - Not a bit!
Creyole - No more scissors!
Vee - Thanks! I'm looking for your next post, hint, hint!
Sharon - Yours looked great, too! I'm looking forward to the next conference.
Curleedst - Thanks for visiting!
Leighann - I can't thank you enough for turning me on toSoftSpikes. I want to see how low you're going to go!
WOW!!!! OMGosh!!!! That is amazing. Ok, I am calling into the Sisterlock headquarters and telling them I have found THEE MODEL/SPOKESWOMAN for Sisterlocks. Anyone who may be considering Sisterlocks, after they see your beautiful locks, they will be running to find a consultant :)
Your hair is beautiful. When I see photo's like yours I get more and more excited about the potential of my locks.
Keep up the great work!
That length is UNBELIEVABLE!!!
You sure those are not SL extension???!!!
No just kidding, I know it took lots of time and patience to grow those beautiful locs.
WOW! Your hair looks absolutely amazing! You are working that length.
WHOA WOW and ALL THAT! I love the comparison shot and called my daughter in here to check you out. Your locks are the bomb and you definitely do know how to style them.
Wow! Brenda I'm gobsmacked and that doesn't happen often! You and your hair are an inspiration :-)
Chosen Vessel, NappyTexanGirl, Ayankha, Tra and Mel - Thank you all. I'm looking forward to congratulating all of you when you reach your next milestones, whatever they may be. You all have great hair too!
brenda...absolutely beautiful...the length is simply amazing...i was reading an older post on tai's blog where he talked about how easy it is to lose locks, particularly when you wash them once they get really long because of the weight if they are thin...you often mention that you have thin hair(though none of us can tell)...have you found this to be a problem when you wash your hair?
Simply WOW
Veronica
your sisterlocks are gorgeous. scissors can be your friend too! i recently cut about 8 inches all the way around and i love it! whew! it really is possible to have too much hair. i have had sisterlocks for 11 years so it was down to there and beyond. but then again i have a 20 month old who loves to pull my hair, and given the choice between her and my sisterlocks i would choose...uh, uh, uh, her.
Veronica - Thanks!
Muslimahlocs - Thanks. I would have loved to see 11 year old locs!
Your locs look great. They look so healthy. I'm in agreement with most, I don't see the thinning. I am amazed at how fast your hair is growing. Just Beautiful!
Brenda, your hair looks just beautiful.. I look forward to the day when I have length like that.. It's hard for me to believe it will happen so I will just have to wait and see..
Your locks are just ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! What makes it even more amazing is that you've been doing all that maintenance yourself. Awesome job!
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