I think I probably started out with the least amount of hair
. I don't think it will be that exciting for anyone else but me
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I started with 2 in front, 2 1/2 top middle, 1 on sides, 2 at back. pic is Sept 3 after taking out cornrows, which had to be done by doing the front half first, then the back. I could not do one continuous cornrow from hairline to to back.
same day, freshly washed
Beginning of October, pre-wash. Didn't look much different, but I noticed i could do one continuous cornrow from hairline to back--and the back stayed!
end of October, beginning of November. I didn't measure, but my front is definitely longer (yes, that's the texture--enter the lost Jackson child). at the time, i didn't think my hair grew much, although it appeared fuller (in person)
here is where I am now. I can do a very decent puff--i couldn't do this in September. Normally, this is the point where i would cut off my hair again. But I'm really happy with it. This is my hair lightly blowed out.
end results on blow dried hair: 4 in front, 4 1/2 top middle, 3 1/4 on sides, 4 at back. and i did a trim at the end of October--about 1/8 to 1/4 inch). all my pictures suck, but you can still see the shine
this was really helpful for me...my 'awkward' stage doesn't feel so awkward now. i came to the forum with color/hard water damage and now have no signs of either. when i started, i could not put my hair in a puff, cornrows in the back came loose by mid-week, and i had no routine.
here's my routine:
wash--1x week with Aphogee deep moisture shampoo (or Shea moisture) I'm just really loving Aphogee products right now
condition-with aphogee moisture balance conditioner
DC--Queen Helene Cholesterol treatment for about 15-20 minutes under dryer. this is the only heat i use (except for the final picture)
leave in--Aphogee Leave in or Infusium 23
moisturize--Shea Moisture DT Masque
seal--Shea moisture shea butter
from July to Sept I wore half wigs. from Sept to Dec I wore full wigs.