How I did it: I was very, very patient and endured a lot of bad hair days.  I last had it cut to my shoulders in 2005 and it reached my waist in early 2009.  I have a long body, though, so it would have been easier otherwise, haha.

Lessons & tips:

• Wash much less frequently than every day - gradually bring it down to only at most a few times a week, using organic shampoo without too many chemicals. 
• Comb it with a wooden comb instead of brushing. 
• Braid it at night to stop it getting tangled so you don't break it when you comb.
• Get regular trims so it doesn't look all straggly at the ends.

Resources:

• Thelonghair communityon Livejournal was very useful.

Mar 14, 02:47PM PDT | 0 comments | 3 cheers