Natural Rollerset Results and 1 Year Progress Pics---> Hair Porn Inside

[kblc06]

* Pictures are posted in the first 3 posts of the thread *

Hey guys, it's been a minute since I posted hair updates because I've had so much going on recently. My regimen is pretty basic and low maintenance- I wash 1-2x a week w/ Joico products, moisturize with Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in and African Royale Braid Spray and seal with Vaseline. I then slick it back into a braided ponytail or bun using gel. Or during the fall, winter, and spring seasons, I moisturize with my staples, seal with Vaseline, wash & DC 1x per week and plop on my wig. I don't know if I qualify as MBL but I hope to make it soon. My hair is close to the bottom of my bra-strap which is about 2.5-3 inches above WL. Hopefully I can make it by the end of this year. But in any case, here are the pics:

Rollerset (I used diluted Lottabody, Lacio Lacio, & Chi Silk Infusion). I've finally graduated to the Grey rollers





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[kblc06]

Flat-Iron Hair (Beyond the Zone + FHI Platform): Shrinkage is a muthaf*@3er. And please excuse the backfat as well as the mess in the background (I haven't quite finished moving into my apartment)

 

[kblc06]

Hair Comparison Pics:

Oct 2008/April-May 2009/ July 2009


Sept 2009 vs. Sept 2010


It looks as though I've retained about 5-6 inches in the past year. Including trims, I estimate that my hair grows about 7-8.5 inches per year

 

[Serenity_Peace]

A-FREAKIN'-MAZING!!!

 

[hair4romheaven]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!
I don't see any comparison pitchas though.

 

[nikki2229]

Great job!
Some of the pictures are not loading though.

 

[Yoshi3329]

^^^Me either

 

[hairedity]

very nice results on your rollerset! I love graduating to larger rollersizes too lol!

 

[kblc06]

They're coming guys...sorry

 

[dream13]

Gorgeous hair!!!

 

[afrochique]

Your hair is beautiful!!!

 

[kblc06]

Okay, I finally got them posted. Can everyone see them okay?

 

[soon2bsl]

I can see them...great progress!! I always love how your rollersets turn out! I have to keep working on mine. What heat do have your dryer set on and how long do you stay under it?

 

[MA2010]

Your hair looks so silky and smooth before the roller set. Was is straightened beforehand?

Very beautiful!

 

[kblc06]

Your hair looks so silky and smooth before the roller set. Was is straightened beforehand?

Very beautiful!

No, the pictures just uploaded in the wrong order. I always rollerset my hair prior to flat-ironing.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

Wonderful progress and beautiful rollerset

 

[hairdrama:{]

Wow, amazing.......looks great, Congrats!

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Your hair is beautiful! Def MBL and will be WL def by the end of this year!

 

[keelioness]

Looks like ur already MBL heading to WL. Congrats!Pretty hair!

 

[ckisland]

Awesome progress!! The pics of your rollerset had me . My hair grows at the same rate as yours but my retention has been craptastic this past year . I guess it's decided. I'm going to get my butt on the bun wagon .

Although I'm not completely certain, you look almost WL to me. If you're not then I would say MBL for sure .

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

Fantastic results. Your comparison pics are great too. Good retention you've had thus far. Keep up the great work!

 

[jwhitley6]

How long does it take you to wash, condition, roller set and flat iron? It would take me at least 4 hours.

 

[kblc06]

How long does it take you to wash, condition, roller set and flat iron? It would take me at least 4 hours.

Well, I usually will break it up over two days. I'll rollerset and dry my hair that night and flat iron the following morning.

But an overall breakdown of the time would look like this:

Wash & DC: 1 hour (but I usually let the conditioner sit in my hair for several hours).

Rollerset: 40-50 minutes

Drying time: 1- 1.5 hours

Flat-ironing: ~ 1-2 hours

So, overall it is about a 4-5 hour process especially when compared to the 10 minutes it takes to slick my hair back in a ponytail in the shower . But I seldom do it, so it doesn't seem like that big of a deal.

 

[Grand Prix]

Gorgeous!! And you're all natural? That rollerset is amazing!

 

[halee_J]

Oh my goodness gracious that is absolutely beautiful! how do you get your rollersets so smooth? You did an amazing job

 

[caligirl2385]

Your hair looks absolutely AMAZING! I love the curly results from your rollerset. Do you trim your hair yourself?

 

[omegachick31]

Bow-chicky--wow-wow....(thought I would add a lil theme music for the full effect)...child are those ends the results of vaseline or are you just happy to see me.....You get 2 thumbs up....Beautiful hair

 

[Bigmommah]

I thank thee for thine hair porn.

Your hair looks amazing.

 

[WyrdWay]

Your hair is beautiful! I wish my roller sets turned out like that!

 

[ceebee3]

Your hair looks great, you did a good job!