curl pony comparison (fall 2008 to fall 2009)

[wavezncurlz]

I took a picture of my curly ponytail today b/c I've been documenting my accessories. Interestingly, the pose was similar to a pose I'd done last year at about this time.

Fall 2008

Nov 2009

I'm stoked!
I usually don't do length comparisons with curly hair because of shrinkage. I was a bit surprised at the growth that is evident in the two pics.

Thanks for checking me out.

 

[Desarae]

Gotta love pictures! Your hair looks lovely.

 

[AllAboutMoi]

Yes I can see the difference. Pretty curls!

 

[PrincessLinzz]

Very shiny and healthy!

 

[krissyprissy]

Very nice. I love the curls

 

[Distorted Barbie]

BEAUTIFUL

 

[wavezncurlz]

Thanks ladies. I am glad I've started taking pictures. I never felt like my hair is growing but tracking is the proof.

 

[*fabulosity*]

Your hair is absolutely beautiful! You are one of the primary reasons why I want to go natural.

 

[wavezncurlz]

Your hair is absolutely beautiful! You are one of the primary reasons why I want to go natural.

Wow that is so nice of you! Thank you!

And yes, you can do it!

 

[Miss*Tress]

Your curls are so pretty and shiny.

 

[Diva_Esq]

OH EM GEE your hair is gorgeous!!!!!!!!! You know I love your hair and your hair accessories!!

What's your curly regimen/ fave curl forming products? Did you BC or transition? Staple products? Overall Regimen? Do you use "curly" poos and cons?

I swear I stalk you and Pokahontas' threads & pics! GORGEOUS as usual! Thanks for posting...I'm inspired! And I needed the inspiration right now!

 

[dlewis]

Pretty pretty hair!!

 

[ladytee2]

That is a gorgeous ponytail. It definitely shows growth.

 

[danigurl18]

Your hair is gorgeous! Congrats on your progress

 

[onelove08]

Keep up the good work!!! Looks lovely!!!

 

[Fine 4s]

And when your hair looks longer in its shrunken state you KNOW ur in business. Congrats!

 

[classychic1908]

I can't get over the shine The BLING!!

 

[BostonMaria]

Are you kidding me?!! *faints*
WOW!!!! Absolutely beautiful! I love the flower in your hair.

What do you put on your natural hair to make it so moisturized?

 

[Diva_Esq]

Are you kidding me?!! *faints*
WOW!!!! Absolutely beautiful! I love the flower in your hair.

What do you put on your natural hair to make it so moisturized?

QUESTION OF THE DAY!!!! I MUST KNOW!

 

[flowinlocks]

Awesome progress!! Congratulations!! Your hair is pretty and I love the Flower.

 

[Diva_Esq]

I can't get over the shine The BLING!!

RIGHT! I'm dying over here to know the secret! LOL

 

[wavezncurlz]

Hey guys! Thanks for the compliments.

Disclaimer: As far as the bling, I do have to say that part of what you are seeing is the flash from the camera. I think my hair does reflect the light and in pictures, it appears extra shiny. It's always had that effect no matter what I use. I just don't want to make it seem like everyone will have the same effect if you use the same product.

That said - I do use this for leave-in and it does smooth my hair and make it shine - it is old school and I've been using it for over 15 years

Then, I use some kind of butter/creme. I change products. I used to use MyHoneychild's Caribbean Hair Creme and still like it

but I you guys sold me on Qhemet Biologic and I'm on the bandwagon now. My current favorite is Burdock Root and Alma and Olive Heavy Cream.

When I do twist/twistouts, I either use KCCC (if I want hold), njoicreations Herbal Styling Pudding (soft and bouncy), or EcoStyler (in between KCCC and Herbal Styling Pudding).

I wash with CON or cowash 2 times a week and DC when I can. Almost always have hair up and/or curly.

That's it guys. Sorry I don't have any big secrets!

 

[wavezncurlz]

OH EM GEE your hair is gorgeous!!!!!!!!! You know I love your hair and your hair accessories!!

What's your curly regimen/ fave curl forming products? Did you BC or transition? Staple products? Overall Regimen? Do you use "curly" poos and cons?

I swear I stalk you and Pokahontas' threads & pics! GORGEOUS as usual! Thanks for posting...I'm inspired! And I needed the inspiration right now!

That is so sweet! Thanks!
P.S. I've been looking for your leather flower in CVS - no luck yet. I will keep checking b/c you never know when they have them.

 

[Diva_Esq]

That is so sweet! Thanks!
P.S. I've been looking for your leather flower in CVS - no luck yet. I will keep checking b/c you never know when they have them.

Thanks!! I really appreciate it!

And thanks for posting your reggie/ products!

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

Luvs it!!

 

[washize]

WOW! what is that Like a 3 inch Diffrence!! There is hope for use that are deprived length from shrinkage!

 

[wavezncurlz]

Did you BC or transition?

I forgot to answer the bolded.
I went natural 2x once in the 80s in high school , went to college and relaxed (now I know that I texalaxed because I still wore my hair exactly the same way only it had less bulk). Second time was when I went to grad school and had no money and stopped relaxing. I didn't do a bc (didn't know what that was) but I stopped relaxing, went for my regular trims until I was natural. Not sure exactly how long that took because I never really had straight ends but after 2-3 years of not relaxing and cutting off ends, I considered myself natural. I've had really short hair and long hair throughout the last 15 years of being natural. Only in the last year have I focused on healthy length.

 

[wavezncurlz]

oh, I also have been using coconut oil (thanks Iris) and I it makes my hair lay and probably adds to the shine.

 

[FlowerHair]

Gorgeous!! Your hair is definately growing
It looks so silky and soft

 

[Irresistible]

Your hair is doing wonderful , such pretty curls!