Flat iron/ Length Check

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

I decided to flat iron my hair for the last time until the fall. It felt like I’d been retaining length from all the bunning I’ve done, so I decided to see my full length. Even though it’s hot as the devil outside.

Anyhoo, here is what I did:

• Washed hair in sections with diluted castile soap
• Deep conditioned and dentangled with Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment for 2 hours
• Rinsed
• Applied KBB Ambrosia Leave In
• Let hair airdry with a few big rollers. I wouldn’t call it a rollerset because I was just trying to stretch it out some and took absolutely no care whatsoever in smoothing it out.
• Applied GVP heat protectant
• Blowdried each small section with comb attachment on high heat
• Flat ironed on medium heat
• Applied coconut oil immediately after flat ironing

As usual, it didn’t get super straight, but it was enough to see my length. I then had my best friend trim off about an inch from the bottom layer to even it out. Honestly, it’s getting almost to the point where it will be too long for me, so I wasn’t that concerned about losing the inch. It was very uneven and, though I don’t wear it straight much, I just wanted to see what more blunt ends would look like.

Mostly I’ve been wearing it in buns because, as I said, it’s too durn hot!

The yellow line is what I consider waist length on me

Ponytail

Close up of bun

Plaits for braidout

Braidout

 

[Addy3010]

Love it! Great work

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

Here is a pic of my naked shrunken hair for shrinkage comparison

 

[faithVA]

Beautiful -- Love that bun and that ponytail.

Why do you feel it is almost too long for you? Are you planning to stop at WL?

 

[Etherealsmile]

Look at the thickness! That ain't fair OP, not fair at all!


Gorgeous hair!

 

[faithVA]

Here is a pic of my naked shrunken hair for shrinkage comparison

You were reading my mind. I was thinking, I wonder what it looked like before straightening.

 

[Evolving78]

look at you momma! i knew i was going to come in here and see your hair at MBL! get girl!

 

[ChristmasCarol]

Very pretty - so thick and lush!

 

[Vshanell]

Very pretty. Love the big full ponytail!

 

[Nyssa28]

I can't see the pics but I'm sure your hair is gorgeous!

 

[prospurr4]

Very, very pretty! I remember when you BC'd...you've made excellent progress.

 

[cinnespice]

You hair is so pretty and thick.
My hair is taking notes.

 

[bride91501]

I know we don't know each other, but I have been secretly waiting for your length check There....I've said it.

And it is GORGEOUS! I can't wait until my hair looks like that--- it is SOOOO BEAUTIFUL!

 

[brg240]

your hair is very beautiful, thick and lush

 

[kandiekj100]

I love it! Even straight, your hair is thick and luscious.

 

[mEmYSELFaNDj]

Your hair is soooo thick and healthy!! It looks great!!

 

[~~HoneyComb~~]

Nice progress!!!

 

[geejay]

WOW! Thanks for the hairgasm!

 

[Makenzie]

Love the thickness!

 

[13StepsAhead]

beautiful hair.

 

[LunadeMiel]

Gorgeous your hair is so lush and thick.

 

[keepithealthy]

Your hair is so pretty and so thick!!!!

 

[beana]

Such lush, beautiful hair!!!

 

[Diva_Esq]

WOW!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous!!

 

[beanie44]

Congratulations!!! Your hair is so thick and thick, I want my hair to grow up to be like your!!

 

[me-T]

why come my hair is only as thick as 3 of your braids? *sad face*

 

[Shadiyah]

where were you the last time you checked your length? that is a lot of hair and thick. I see why you said it will be too long for you in a min lol

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

Beautiful -- Love that bun and that ponytail.

Why do you feel it is almost too long for you? Are you planning to stop at WL?

Thanks! As it is, it takes me a long time to do my hair. I can't imagine it even longer sometimes. We will see. DH wants me to grow it out more, but I'm really happy with it at this length.

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

where were you the last time you checked your length? that is a lot of hair and thick. I see why you said it will be too long for you in a min lol

I think I was a little past BSB. I don't do too many back shots, so I can't remember. I know I've been MBL for a minute.

 

[sweet_silvia88]

wow i love natural hair! its shrinks so well and yet your almost waist Length!!!! good job!