I'm 29 yrs old and cut 10 1/2 inches off my hair 3 years ago. I meant to donate it, but never did. It was cut into 2 locks and they stayed braided and in a ziplock bag. I NEVER dyed my hair and don't blow dry it either. I normally let it air dry or just scrunch it with hair gel to curl/wave. I hardly ever straighten it, but if I do, I let it air dry and then straighten the next day with a ceramic iron and biosilk. I eat very healthy and don't drink, smoke or do drugs. I have a pic of my hair straightened and plan on cutting it again, but this time around 14 or 15 inches. My hair is VERY thick! Right now, I am just selling the 2 locks that I cut off 3 years ago. They are 10 1/2 inches long.