Thursday, September 12, 2013

Snip, Clip, Trim (Official Length Check Results)

January 2013
Yesterday, I took a little more than an inch off of my freshly straightened tresses. Uneven ends are the devil to me. After snapping a few pics, I still wasn't happy with the quality of my trim; for some reason I felt like my hem line was a bit crooked, so I asked a friend to assist. She very reluctantly took off just a smidge more to even things out and called me loca.

September 2013
I'm pretty happy with the results. But I'm sorta kicking my self in the pants for snipping so much off last March. (You can check out my Imperfect Progress for more pics) I'm pretty much right back to where I was before I got a little scissor happy. The silver lining is the my front layers, formerly known as my bangs, are getting creeping closer and closer to my hemline. When I first started my healthy hair journey, I had this awful "mullet" type hair: long in the back and much much shorter in the front. *shudders* Although, I probably won't make MBL by the end of the year, but I'm very happy about my hair's overall thickness. I'm estimating that I have about a little more than 2 inches to go before I'm flirting with my ultimate goal. Once there---I'm just gonna kick up my feet and hang out. I really can't imagine having hair any longer...for now. Ha-ha!

How are your length goals looking for 2013? 

Besitos!
KLP

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28 comments:

  1. Jas-ShereseSeptember 12, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Your hair is looking great KLP! Don't beat yourself up over spilled milk lol. Your hair looks absolutely healthy which we all know is more important than length :)

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 12, 2013 at 9:38 AM

      Thanks for the dose of positivity Jas! Health first---then length will come. I'll be repeating that mantra for a few days.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    awesome! it looks so healthy!

    i'm keeping up with my hair goals this year...
    i often get an urge to chop it all off but i'm holding back and and pleased with the results!

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 12, 2013 at 12:59 PM

      You aren't the only one Morgan!

      Now that my bangs are completely grown out, I thought about trimming my hemline up to meet it. You know, like those Lbobs (Long-Bob) That cut would but me just above BSB. I'm telling y'all--one day, I'll actually be crazy enough to do it! Ha-ha!

      I can't wait to see you on when the RESET Tour stops in DC!

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  3. Divachyk @Relaxed ThairapySeptember 12, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Your hair looks awesome and healthy. I love the thickness. Was MBL your 2013 goal?
    Relaxed Thairapy

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM

      MBL was my goal. I've been in a BSL intermission for a while now. Oh well MBL 2014 here I come! Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. HarlemSeptember 12, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    The cut looks great, I love that layered look. A few months ago I decided that I was going to grow my bangs out as well so I definitely can't wait until they catch up with the rest of my hair.
    When you decided to grow your bangs out did you give them frequent trims just to make sure they grew out healthy?
    How do you do your self trims?
    I think my overall goal was to have Bra-Strap Length, I'm about 4 inches from that goal, but my next touch up will be the determining factor...

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 12, 2013 at 1:35 PM

      When I started my journey, my bangs were hoovering at ear length. I self dusted them from 2010- until last year when I got a professional cut. I asked the stylist to not only blunt out my hemline, but also clean up my bangs. At that time, they were probably chin length, now they are shoulder length.

      Here's how I self trim: http://www.savingourstrands.com/2013/02/losing-inches-for-win.html.

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  5. BebeSeptember 12, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    wow, hair looks awesome. love it

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  6. freshlengthsSeptember 12, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Looking great girl! Don't worry about the previous trim, you'll get to MBL soon enough x

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:23 PM

      Thanks Lesley! I dusted off and used my flexi-rods to give this straight hair a boost! Your tips are always on point!

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  7. CandiceSeptember 12, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Your hair looks lovely! Don't stress about that trim, forward ever backward never :)

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:22 PM

      You are ABSOLUTELY right Candice. Forward---never never ever backwards. Thanks!

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  8. TonkaSeptember 12, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Your hair looks long and healthy,you will definitely reach your goal in no time.

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  9. ChicSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Yet again I'm still drooling at that length! I'm hoping to make APL by December 2013 *fingers crossed*

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  10. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful! I'm going to trim about 1-2" this Friday with my touch up, I haven't trimmed all year so I'm excited to have fresh even ends soon too!

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  11. Jen of JustGrowAlready.comSeptember 15, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Whoo! you've made great progress and your ends looks nice!

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  12. Yvonne - Diary of Anotha ChicSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Well done, you ends look full and the length is really there! Don't get scissor happy! I love the kick back and relax after you get to you length goals!

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 17, 2013 at 10:17 AM

      I'm going to try not to Yvonne. Its just sooo hard! *shame face* I think that I have a problem. Ha-ha!

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  13. UnknownSeptember 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    AMAZING progress! So healthy :D
    mixed-hair.blogspot.co.uk
    x

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  14. TasiaSeptember 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Your hair looks gorgeous! Im so in love right now :)

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