Hello! I'm a first-time poster, though I've been a fan of the LongLocks website for years and years.

Back in 2003, I cut my hair from 28" long to super short. I kept it in a variety of short styles for maybe six months, then began growing it back out. When it got chin-length, I put in dreadlocks, kept those for about six months, then just last week combed them all out. (I loved my 'loc's, but for some reason, they just wouldn't "take" in my hair, hence being able to comb them out after so long!) So now I'm back on the growing-out-long-hair wagon!

So... it's now just above my shoulders, dark brown with gray streaks (which I love), thick and wavy. I use the most natural shampoos I can find, and condition with almond oil or apricot oil.

I have a low hairline, so wearing my hair down is pretty tough--it would basically hang in my face and leave a small sliver of space for me to see and breath out of. So I do a lot of up 'do's. I love braiding, but a messy bun is pretty much my standby.

Whew! Long introduction, but glad to have found y'all, and looking forward to talking tresses!

Welcome!

Greetings and welcome, HoneyTree.

Best of luck getting your hair back to the length that you want. Remember that patience is a virtue.    Happy growing!

OK-- Here's a pic from a few weeks ago, with the dreadlocks:



and one taken today:



I've been looking back through the pics in others' intros, and on the picture thread. Y'all's hair is so inspiring!! Angelspun, you're right--patience is the key. I am just planning on enjoying every length my hair is between now and when I stop letting it grow. After all, I don't plan on having it "short" again for quite a while. Thanks for the warm welcome, all!

Welcome!

Wow, your hair looks great for having had dreads.  I look forward to getting to know you better.