2 year update!! bc-apl-getting close to bsl

keepithealthy

Well-Known Member
So it's been two years for me since I've been natural. I've learned a great deal about my hair during this time. I am very happy with the progress I've made thus far and wanted to share. :)

(sorry for big pics I tried to make them smaller on Photobucket but it didn't work)

I bc'd in June 2009

July 2009
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Feb 2010
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August 2010
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December 2010
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March lenght check 2011
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March braid out on old straight hair 2011
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April Twist 2011
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May (I think) straight hair in a bun 2011
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May 2011lenght check Sides
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May 2011length check back
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June 2011 My hair that has been freshly washed and air dryed in 8 big twists with a shea butter mix I made. The ends sealed with Elast QP olive & mango butter moisturizer. Then I take it out when it is almost dry and go.

Side
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Back
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Front
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Wow!!! Amazing progress. Total inspires all of us new and not so new naturals. Now you KNOW we need your reggie!

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Wow!!! Amazing progress. Total inspires all of us new and not so new naturals. Now you KNOW we need your reggie!

Sent from my SPH-D700 using Long Hair Care Forum App

NikkiQ

I don't have a real reggie yet because I had to change as my hair grew.
But basically

Warm Weather
Co wash 1-3x's a week
DC 1-2x's a week alternating between protein and moisture
(Just added) Scalp massage 3x's a week (Peppermint, Rosemary, Vit E, Castor Oil Mix)
Clarify at least 1x a month (Suave or V05 Clarifying Shampoo)
Wash with Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo 1x a week
Will be wearing wng's and buns in the summer. No heat

Cold Weather
I usually alternate between twists and straight hair in the winter.
I usually leave my hair straight for two weeks then wash and wear twists for 3 weeks. Then I may bun for a week and press again. I don't have a real schedule it's how I feel and what I have time for. I try to wash and DC my hair every week or every other week when wearing straight, during the winter.

Oh and I also trim my hair every 3 months. I only trim about .25 of an inch. I haven't had any real breakage or splits. I did have a mini battle with ssk :angry2: But I've found that keeping my hair moisturized, stretching my hair, sealing my ends and air drying in twists has dramatically reduced them.

Hope that helps :)
 
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