TEN (?!) years of LHC

[Zesty]

Ten years ago yesterday I joined the LHC! It's so wild to me that I've been in the community for so long. I found the forum looking for hairstyle ideas because my hair was near waist and a ponytail wasn't cutting it, and I couldn't do ANYTHING else. I've learned so much here and I've really enjoyed everyone's company and support as well. I've been more and less active over different periods but I always lurk! I've grown a lot, and so has my hair.

My first LHC pic (sorry for the bare back):


I got to near-tailbone, which was my goal:


Before I got frustrated and cut back to above APL. Then after about a year I missed my hair and started growing again:


I wanted to reach classic, and I did!


...But I contracted LHCitis and here I am today. This is not a flattering picture of my ends but it's real and I'm okay with it.


Now I am making the final push to knee this year! I'm not trimming until I get there, which I expect will happen early fall. Then I might cut back a few inches to try for a better hemline. Or maybe not, because LHC-itis is REAL -- I am living proof. I never thought I could get anywhere close to knee but here I am. I would offer a Q&A like some have on their anniversary posts, but my hair is not that remarkable so I'll just say -- thanks to everyone who makes up the LHC, it's a really special place on the internet and I appreciate you so much!

[purple_omelette]

Wow! Congratulations! What a milestone

Your hair is gorgeous, and definitely an inspiration (along with your fantastic blog!). Good luck with getting to knee this year (you're so close!!) I hope you keep lurking for many years to come

[lapushka]

Zesty, you've been here, there & all over the place. LOL; no but seriously, congratulations, girl! You are awesome and so is your hair! I always love reading your posts and sometimes really wish you were here more often!

[foreveryours]

Congratulations Zesty. Having been bitten by this bug too, I now know how it feels pushing knee and it feels great! Thanks to people like YOU for providing the inspiration which makes this refuge from the shorthairs possible!

[paulownia]

Big congrats on the hair-anniversary and many happy returns!
Your hair is amazing and really an inspiration to us all hope you will reach your goals in no time!

[Ylva]

Congratulations, Zesty!

[AmaryllisRed]

Happy anniversary!
It's been fun watching your progress, and I'll echo what Lapushka said: I wish you were here more often!

[Mariekeeee14]

Happy anniversary, nice to read!

[bparnell75]

Joining in with congratulations. You are an inspiration to just let those fairey tale ends grow. I may join you.

[lakhesis]

Congratulations on your decade on the forum! super close to knee, I think you will definitely reach it soon. Beautiful hair