Well it looks as though I am growing, 18.5" this month.

I was very sick a few weeks ago. I am still a bit sore from the pneumonia. I am glad my mother got me those massage gift certificates for my birthday back in August. I have not used them and now I know why; I need them now lol.

Anyway, I know my growth is less because I was sick and my body is still trying to heal. However, I do know what my genetic potential is. Back in September, I cut my mother’s hair. She has not had a trim since and her hair is about 3 inches longer. Which means her hair grows approximately ¾ of an inch a month. Therefore, I know I can get that when I am at my strongest and healthiest.

I am still grateful for the growth I received. I look at it as natures New Year’s gift to me.

Oh, I put up a new signature picture.

Happy New Year Everyone!

I'm measuring in at 26".  I have a trim on Tuesday, however I don't expect her to take off any length.

brunette85, I'm glad you're on the mend.  I suggest taking some ibuprofen before your first massage, 'cause it will probably be pretty rough.

Your curls are coming along nicely.  Does your son have curly hair?

Sakina Thank you. I am pretty happy about my progress.

Yes, my son does have curly hair. I just started using oil in his hair at bath time as we as putting a little in with his water. He smells so good after and his hair looks great.

24" today, at my longest layer!!  After no growth for 5 mo., it's very good to see it's back to my usual 1/2" per month.  Apparently my hair was in a resting phase, which started out with a massive shed in June, which totally freaked me out :o.  But all is well now and perhaps waist length is still possible.  My hairdresser is doubtful, given the very fine texture of my hair, but we will see.  :)

28.5"

Trim coming soon.

34.5"

Might be a bit more than that, but I'm rounding to the nearest half-inch for simplicity's sake.

30"!!!!

Yay!!  I finally made it.  Only two more inches (?) until Waist-length!   

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Well I'm starting out 2010 with 21 3/4". I've never measured my hair correctly before. So we'll see how fast I'm actually growing. Hm...

I just trimmed it, and that took off about an inch and a half. I hadn't gotten a trim for months because I didn't have the money to drop and... dangit I didn't want to give up the length.  :-[ But the ends were getting to the point where they'd tangle within 30 minutes of a brushing. :-/ Not fun. So I found Feye's self trimming guide and gave myself a U-shape. Talk about nerve wracking! I've never trimmed my own hair before. But it worked. And I'm never going to a salon and dropping $30 for a hairstylist to take more than what I told them to cut again. Lol.

I also just bought a boar bristle brush which I absolutely love and am already seeing results from, as well as Infusium 23 Leave-In Treatment (moisturologie). Loving that too, so far. :)

Still at 30 inches and loving it. http://www.pic4ever.com/images/hippie4.gif