My 2010 Hair Updates -- Yep..I'm Claiming MBL!! (pic heavy)

[Janet']

Seriously, you are a HAIRSPIRATION...CLAIM MBL because that is definitely what you are! Congratulations on your success!

 

[angelc]

You should know by now that we LOVE pics! Your hair is gorgeous!!!

 

[200AndOne]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

 

[Whimsy]

YAY FOR MBL!!!! And you already know I stan for your hair.

 

[Ediese]

Thanks again ladies! I really appreciate you all taking the time to comment. I wish I could quote everyone, and personally thank you all.

Doing your thang, girl!!!

Thanks m'am! I wanted to thank you for the pm you sent me about L'Occitane Repair Mask. I've been using it with my steamer (thanks for that Exoticmommie), and I'm in LOVE!! I apply Qhmet (sp) Detangling Ghee and it leaves my hair really soft.

What do you do with your own hair under the weave? Could you detail how you have your hair weaved up?

So So beautiful!

Thank you. I have detailed tips in the About Me section in my fotki. If there is something that I didn't answer there, please pm me. I've been going to Nichi's stylist Tinnell, who is fabulous by the way to weave my hair.

One more question. What kind of hair is that in your avatar???? I also wear a curly wear from time to time but I REALLY like that curl pattern.

Okay, I promise I'll be good. No more questions!

No problem. It's Halleys Curls Creole Curly. I loved it. I have more pics here.

Absolutely ridiculous, Ediese. As soon as Tinnell returns from Switzerland in May, I'm getting her to pencil me in. I love your hair and progress. I'm sending her an email to see this.

Off topic: Amara is coming into town tomorrow for a wedding this weekend, and her and some of my peeps are going for drinks. You should join us. Text me if you're down.

Thanks Nichi!! Yea, I've really been itching to get back in some kinky curly hair. lol I'm going to try my hardest to hold off for a few months. Tinnell's in Switzerland?! I'm so jealous.

I'll let you know about this weekend. I'd love to join you guys, but as of right now, I have two hot dates. lol I'll let you know if anything changes.

Great progress! Love those side by side comparisons.
How do you define your coils like that?

Thank you! I cowash with Pantene Hydrating Conditioner, and leave just a bit in my hair. Then, I apply some gel to my hair and rake it through starting from the roots. My roots in the crown tends to be more cottony, so I might use my denman or twirl my hair around my fingers.

When I first went natural, I shingled to get really defined curls, but I no longer do that. I find that if I just rake the gel through my hair I get the same results, it's just a little frizzier.

Your hair is so beautiful and you are proff that when people say weave damages the hair is a bunch of Bull Spit. It's all about the technique!!!

Thank you! Yes, you're absolutely correct. I've always said that if it's done the right way, and properly maintained it can make a world of difference.

I had to go and have a look at your 2007 pics to remind myself of where you started from and you just continue to bowl me over!

Thank you! Yea, sometimes I do the same thing when I start getting frustrated. lol

Your hair is sooo pretty and healthy looking!!!! You have made wonderful progress...Cant wait to see more updates!!!

Thank you! I'm getting BKT today, so I'm going to be temporarily not natural. lol I'll post pics of that when I'm done. I'm just a bit nervous, but I can't wait to see it straightend. I dyed it bright black last night, and I'm loving the color. I hope the red doesn't come back.

Congrats!! I love your hair!! I keep having set backs even though I am doing everything I can to make sure I don't. It is good to see people's hair growing and doing well! It keeps me motivated! Thanks for sharing and yeah I think it is MBL too!

Thank you! We all have setbacks. I know I've had my share even after I started my journey. Don't get down about it. Stick to what works for your hair, and you'll see progress in no time. It takes time.

I'd say you're mid back You hair looks very healthy. You kept a weave in for 14 weeks? Impressive. I'm thinking about getting one myself.

Thank you! Yes, but I wanted to mention that it is NOT recommended to wear a weave past 12 weeks. I know my hair will do ok if I keep it up to 16 weeks, but someone else's might not. Usually, I only keep it for 12 weeks though.

Sweet Baby Jesus!

*gives serious side eye to jar of relaxer*

lol Thank you!! Yea, leave that relaxer alone. lol

Mizz Diamonds, we are right here >>>>>><<<<<< with that one. I've even read a few posts where folks where NOT recommending PS'ing as it supposedly messes up your ends. These photos prove otherwise; at the end of the day, it is how you care for your hair while it is protected.

Once again Ediese, thank you for the inspiration!

Absolutely! I think a lot of people aren't aware that protective styles do help when done the right way.

 

[Day36]

1. This is the epitome of "pic heavy". Thank you!
2. Your hair makes me swoon and fan myself!

lol. But seriously, great job and keep up the good work

 

[tricie]

Your hair is gorgeous; based on your curls, you may be my hair twin! I only hope my hair gets to that length, and yes, claim MBL; you've earned it! Beautiful curls!

 

[so1913]

Love love love your hair...you've done such a great job growing it out.

What are you using to pin your hair up in your last set of updo pics?

 

[Lynnerie]

Your hair is so lovely! Congratulations!

 

[NikkiGirl]

I love your hair. It is so pretty. I especially like curly updos.

 

[beans4reezy]

Thank you! I'm getting BKT today, so I'm going to be temporarily not natural. lol I'll post pics of that when I'm done. I'm just a bit nervous, but I can't wait to see it straightend. I dyed it bright black last night, and I'm loving the color. I hope the red doesn't come back.

Please do! You know we will be waiting! Please don't worry about being photo heavy...'cause you know, we's hungry for da pitchas 'round here

 

[Ediese]

Love love love your hair...you've done such a great job growing it out.

What are you using to pin your hair up in your last set of updo pics?

I used a banana clip to hold it together, and then hair pins to pile it up.

Please do! You know we will be waiting! Please don't worry about being photo heavy...'cause you know, we's hungry for da pitchas 'round here

I will.

 

[Jazzmommy]

Beautiful...

 

[yardyspice]

Ediese, you are so pretty! Oh, yea your hair is gorgeous too

 

[onelove08]

You are doing a great job!!!! Love those curls!!!!

 

[justicefighter1913]

Wow! Your growth is amazing! Congratulations!

 

[PistolWhip]

Beautiful hair and such great progress. Big Congrats!!

 

[DesignerCurls]

Congrats to MBL!!! Your hair is sooo inspirational!
Your curls are gorgeous!

 

[dyamonds10]

i heart your hair

 

[Tangie]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

 

[SouthernBeauty]

Good Lawd that is some beautiful hair!!! Wow just WOW!!!! notworthy

 

[anon123]

Amazing, from apl to mbl in 1 year! Great job! And your hair is beautiful.

 

[MiWay]

Girl, I am speechless! Your hair is beautiful!!! You have made amazing progress and you are a true inspiration. I love it!

 

[danigurl18]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Congrats on your progress!!!

 

[goingBack2black]

u are my hair inspiration! i have showed my mother, sister and friends your beautiful hair and reggie and one by one, we are getting there. GOOD JOB! yur one of the reasons why i put in my box braids and then i will install my sew in....: )

 

[Xaragua]

I Love your curls, beautiful hair

 

[Garner]

Ediese, your hair is gorgeous!!! I was shocked by the amount of hair lost after detangling, yet you can't tell. Where did you obtain a banana clip that's strong enough to hold all of your hair?

 

[princessdi]

Claim it girl! Congratulations.

 

[Keshieshimmer]

Ah I love it, that banana clip thing is LOVELY! Congrats, your hard work shows!

 

[Kerryann]

your hair is gorgeous i cant wait i give myself 2 1/2-3yrs to get to mbl