It's been 1 year...UPDATE w/PICS!!!

[Diya]

Hello ladies! It's officially been 1 year since I joined LHCF and began taking control of my hair care practices. I wanted to thank everyone here for the advice and wonderful tips that helped me to get to this milestone with progress I can be happy about I just wanted to share a quick picture update to celebrate my 1 year anniversary I'm hoping for MBL by this time next year...HHG everyone!


ETA: See post #7 for pics (thanks Allandra )

 

[RegaLady]

Hello ladies! It's officially been 1 year since I joined LHCF and began taking control of my hair care practices. I wanted to thank everyone here for the advice and wonderful tips that helped me to get to this milestone with progress I can be happy about I just wanted to share a quick picture update to celebrate my 1 year anniversary I'm hoping for MBL by this time next year...HHG everyone!

http://www.jumpcut.com/view?id=F42D3C74337011DD8B03000423CEF682

Very good progress!

 

[Dposh167]

LOVELY progress

 

[Diya]

Thanks ladies!!

Hmm, I seem to be having trouble posting the images in the actual thread window...help anyone??

 

[lilsparkle825]

here's hoping you get there! love your sig!

 

[bigdeelight]

Hello ladies! It's officially been 1 year since I joined LHCF and began taking control of my hair care practices. I wanted to thank everyone here for the advice and wonderful tips that helped me to get to this milestone with progress I can be happy about I just wanted to share a quick picture update to celebrate my 1 year anniversary I'm hoping for MBL by this time next year...HHG everyone!

Congrats!

 

[Allandra]

 

[Allandra]

That's great progress!

Keep up the good work.

 

[wheezy807]

Beautiful progress girl! Your hair reminds me of mines sometimes when i look at your pics. HHG!!!

 

[Diya]

Thanks Allandra! Just when I thought I had this thing figured out...

 

[Diya]

Beautiful progress girl! Your hair reminds me of mines sometimes when i look at your pics. HHG!!!

Thanks, Wheezy... our hair *does* look a lot alike... I'm honored

 

[Allandra]

Thanks Allandra! Just when I thought I had this thing figured out...

You're welcome hun.

I was going to see if I could fix them in your original post, but I didn't want to mess it up.

 

[diligence]

Wow, your hair looks great! Your progress is very inspiring!

 

[Nella]

wow awesome growth. What is your regimine?

 

[Mrs. Verde]

Excellent progress!

 

[Diya]

wow awesome growth. What is your regimine?

Thanks! Here is my regimen, copied from my Fotki page

My Regimen

Wash 1-2 times per week; at most one shampoo. I clarify about once per month. A typical wash day consists of the following:


- Prepoo/deep condition dry hair with a 50/50 mix of Aubrey Organics GPB and Honeysuckle Rose. I put a palmful of Vatika Oil on top of this and sit under a hooded dryer for at least 10 min, more if I have the time.

- Shampoo day: I use Phyto Organics Theratin moisturizing shampoo for one lather on my scalp and roots only, allowing the runoff to be the only shampoo to touch the length and ends of my hair.

- I rinse my hair and apply 1/2 palmful of avocado oil to my hair and allow it to sit for about 2 minutes before rinsing out

- As a final step, I apply Nature's Gate Henna Shine Enhancing conditioner and detangle my hair with a shower comb as I rinse this out

- I use Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch as my leave-in, about a quarter-sized amount

- I set my hair on magnetic rollers or flexi rods and dry under my hooded dryer for about 1h 15 min


Products also in my rotation: Phyto Organics Humectin and Enphuse, Nexxus Emergencee (after relaxers)


Daily Maintenance: To maintain my hair throughout the week, I moisturize with NTM silk touch leave in and either cross wrap, wrap or pincurl. Then I always follow up with a snug but not too tight satin scarf. I also sleep on a satin pillowcase nightly. I try to comb my hair minimally, especially if I am wearing a curly/textured style.

 

[MizAvalon]

Great progress!

 

[vestaluv1]

Awesome progress! You're hair looks beautiful... you must be so happy !
Here's to LHCF and hard work on your part ... congratulations!

 

[Platinum]

Wow! Your hair is beautiful! Great progress!

 

[Angelicus]

Congratulations! Your hair did get longer!

 

[Kurly K]

great progress!!! beautiful!

 

[Diya]

Thanks everyone for the encouraging comments! Here's to another great year!

 

[yellow08]

Great progress!!!!

 

[ksk_xs]

Your hair looks beautiful and healthy.

 

[MsAngie]

Fabulous progress!

 

[mrsjohnson75]

Great progress! I hope to be where u r very soon

 

[MiWay]

Wow. You made some great progress! Keep up the good work!

 

[Lady Esquire]

Wow. Very nice progress.

 

[EbonyHairedPrincess]

Your hair is beautiful. Keep up the great work.

 

[Diya]

Great progress! I hope to be where u r very soon

Thanks! I keep things pretty simple IMO, so I know if I can do it anyone can!