SL 2015

[jennifer30]

well i checked my hair length tonight, it seems like my sides grew a bit, now if i can get 3 more inches, i just might make SL..now if i can keep my hands out of my hair. and keep my hair braided all summer.. it just might happen..hmm i dunno....i'll see

 

[ForestRose]

@xxlalaxx
This big chop I've sworn off wigs (so far) and I can't do braid extensions or sew ins because my scalp can't take it.

I've been wearing my hair in pinned up stretched styles. I also do faux buns (fave).

Washing once every 1 wk- 10 days, scalp massages, inversion sessions monthly and taking my vitamins.

Today in my usual faux bun protective style. Ends are pinned & tucked away. Bobraz hair used to form the bun.

Sorry these pics are soo HUGE* I do not know how to load pictures like before the forum update as an attachment.****

Today's faux bun protective style:

Thanks for the response. You've given me a little faith with my hair after seeing that yours has grown so much.

 

[ForestRose]

I've decided to be a little more confident in myself. I've been too focused on keeping the length and its doing more damage than good seeing balls of split ends and breakage in my hand everyday. The stress is not worth it. I know how to look after my hair so much better than when I first went natural. Gonna start buying hair supplies over the next few weeks. Already taking supplements. I'm starting to suspect that a vit deficiency could be the cause due to my nails groing very long since I've started retaking them. Lets hope I've found the cause for good

 

[Evolving78]

Hopefully I make SL by the end of this year, or beginning of next. Yep that's right... I big chopped! I got a story for ya'll coming soon! I plan on going to the barbershop tomorrow to get a shape up and a lining. I might get it tapered in the back. Can't believe I'm back to being natural so soon! I will post pics tomorrow and create a thread.

 

[faithVA]

Hopefully I make SL by the end of this year, or beginning of next. Yep that's right... I big chopped! I got a story for ya'll coming soon! I plan on going to the barbershop tomorrow to get a shape up and a lining. I might get it tapered in the back. Can't believe I'm back to being natural so soon! I will post pics tomorrow and create a thread.

Have you checked to see if you have a gluten intolerance.

 

[Evolving78]

Have you checked to see if you have a gluten intolerance.

Was this for me? If so, no I haven't.

 

[Coilystep]

Hopefully I make SL by the end of this year, or beginning of next. Yep that's right... I big chopped! I got a story for ya'll coming soon! I plan on going to the barbershop tomorrow to get a shape up and a lining. I might get it tapered in the back. Can't believe I'm back to being natural so soon! I will post pics tomorrow and create a thread.

Congrats on your bc. Hopefully this is what you wanted. It will be long in no time. Can't wat for you to post pictures

 

[Evolving78]

Congrats on your bc. Hopefully this is what you wanted. It will be long in no time. Can't wat for you to post pictures

Thank you! I really wanted to transition. Never had the opportunity. I normally cut it down to a low/bald fade. But I'm ok. I have no regrets.

 

[Evolving78]

Now I gotta see what barber will fit me in! I wish my SO would hook me up, but he doesn't even know I went Brittney Spears! He did buy me some scissors though, but he doesn't know what they are for. He did catch a glimpse of some twa pics I googled. I would like to suprise him and get it looking nice. I need to have some makeup on too! He is going to have a fit! Lol

 

[Coilystep]

Thank you! I really wanted to transition. Never had the opportunity. I normally cut it down to a low/bald fade. But I'm ok. I have no regrets.

I transitioned for a little over a year and bc'd earlier than I ever thought I would. I think it's the best decision I could have made. It's given me an opportunity to get to know my hair. It's also changed my perspective on my view on the importance of length. Prior to bc'ing length was everything to me regardless of how it looked. But the longer I transitioned the more I hated how my hair looked all the time. Don't get me started about dealing with two textures.

 

[Evolving78]

I transitioned for a little over a year and bc'd earlier than I ever thought I would. I think it's the best decision I could have made. It's given me an opportunity to get to know my hair. It's also changed my perspective on my view on the importance of length. Prior to bc'ing length was everything to me regardless of how it looked. But the longer I transitioned the more I hated how my hair looked all the time. Don't get me started about dealing with two textures.

It was awful! And I just had a really bad experience with a product that pushed me over the edge! I tried silk elements naturally silk co wash. As soon as I applied it, my hair became extremely knotted and tangled! It felt horrible! I got fed up, looked in my SO's drawers for some scissors and went to work! My daughter was like "no mommy!" "Your beautiful hair!" Lol I told her it will grow back. Now I need somebody to clean it up for me!

 

[ForestRose]

It was awful! And I just had a really bad experience with a product that pushed me over the edge! I tried silk elements naturally silk co wash. As soon as I applied it, my hair became extremely knotted and tangled! It felt horrible! I got fed up, looked in my SO's drawers for some scissors and went to work! My daughter was like "no mommy!" "Your beautiful hair!" Lol I told her it will grow back. Now I need somebody to clean it up for me!

Aww bless. I get that all the time. How my hair is nice and not to cut it. One thing about being natural vs straight is that when natural, damage hides itself so well. . I only realised how bad it was after I flat ironed it.

 

[Guinan]

Hopefully I make SL by the end of this year, or beginning of next. Yep that's right... I big chopped! I got a story for ya'll coming soon! I plan on going to the barbershop tomorrow to get a shape up and a lining. I might get it tapered in the back. Can't believe I'm back to being natural so soon! I will post pics tomorrow and create a thread.

Whatttt!! Congrats on ur BC. I can't wait to see the pics

 

[Evolving78]

Wh

Aww bless. I get that all the time. How my hair is nice and not to cut it. One thing about being natural vs straight is that when natural, damage hides itself so well. . I only realised how bad it was after I flat ironed it.

when are you gonna cut it?

 

[Evolving78]

Ladies i couldn't sleep last night! SO still hasn't seen my hair! Lol ! I have been thinking about what style I want. It's had 3-4 inches of new growth, but I was rushing and hacking it up. So now it 2-3 inches. I was thinking of getting a tapered Mohawk, or just tapered in the back. But I am more concerned about who is gonna cut it?!?! I know plenty of barbers. I don't want to be bothered with my old barber. He is like a brother. Don't want to hear his mouth. And I'm really picky about my lining.

 

[xu93texas]

Ladies i couldn't sleep last night! SO still hasn't seen my hair! Lol ! I have been thinking about what style I want. It's had 3-4 inches of new growth, but I was rushing and hacking it up. So now it 2-3 inches. I was thinking of getting a tapered Mohawk, or just tapered in the back. But I am more concerned about who is gonna cut it?!?! I know plenty of barbers. I don't want to be bothered with my old barber. He is like a brother. Don't want to hear his mouth. And I'm really picky about my lining.

Ok, girlfriend!! You're worse than me! I can't believe you did it and still haven't told SO! congratulations on the BC, I can't wait to see pics!!

 

[DarkJoy]

Dang @shortdub78 that was a stealth bc! Congrats!

 

[yaya24]

@faithVA

Thats nice to know that SM dye is sold at Sallys.

I was on a treasure hunt trying to track down the kit on ground at Target.

 

[*Michelle*]

Im optimistically thinking I can make shoulder length by the end of the year!

I need to figure out my hair texture...ugh. Someone help me please lol!

 

[Evolving78]

Dang @shortdub78 that was a stealth bc! Congrats!

Ok, girlfriend!! You're worse than me! I can't believe you did it and still haven't told SO! congratulations on the BC, I can't wait to see pics!!

thank you ladies!
I sent him a pic and he is hot! I told him not to be mad at me. It had to go and I feel better. Now if I could just upload a dang pic! I'm trying to use photobucket, but it is acting weird.

 

[Evolving78]

Ok ladies!

 

[Coilystep]

Ok ladies!

It looks great. Your head is shaped perfectly (I hope that doesn't sound creepy lol).

 

[Evolving78]

T

It looks great. Your head is shaped perfectly (I hope that doesn't sound creepy lol).

not creepy at all! Thank you! SO isn't mad anymore and he is digging it now!

 

[faithVA]

T

not creepy at all! Thank you! SO isn't mad anymore and he is digging it now!

That hair is fiyah. Love it.

 

[Guinan]

@shortdub78 , you look so pretty. I love the cut!!!

 

[Evolving78]

That hair is fiyah. Love it.

@shortdub78 , you look so pretty. I love the cut!!!

Thank you ladies!

 

[xu93texas]

@shortdub78 ,

Simply beautiful!! This cut looks fabulous on you!

 

[jennifer30]

so i relaxed my hair today, then i measured my hair, i only need 2 inches on the left side and 4 inches on the right side.. then i'll be SL and for the first time too..yipee

 

[ForestRose]

Wh

when are you gonna cut it?

Wow you look gorgeous!
I cut it yesterday. It was a bit below collar bone now its just touching the tip of my shoulders. I've decided to give it a few weeks. If there's no improvements I will get someone to cut shorter.

 

[ForestRose]

For everyone with kinky hair. How do you manage to keep your hair stretched and moisturised regularly? I've noticed that most of the moisturize everyday advice is from women with curly hair that can stretch easily or they wear wash and gos. I don't have either. Any advice? What works for you?