Am I tripping?

[JulietWhiskey]

Ok.

My hair doesn't *seem* to be getting longer when it's dried but when I rinse my co-wash/DC and twist my damp hair after my DCs, the twists *seem* longer and thicker than before.

I don't have any excessive shedding, no broken hairs lying dead upon my shower floor. I DC and co-wash weekly and M/S daily or every other day. I protect my hair by wearing twists beneath a satin bonnet under my hat or a twist-out.

In other words, I'm doing everything you're "supposed" to do for healthier, longer hair.

So, ladies, should I trust my wet/damp hair or my dried hair for progress?

Here's my regimen and products:
Co-wash (weekly): Trader Joe's Tingle Treat
DC (weekly): Giovanni Nutrafix (light protein), Doo Gro Deep Down Intense Conditioner (non-protein), mixing them together
DC additives (weekly): glycerin, EVOO, Jojoba oil, Vitamin E oil
Protein (weekly): I have SUPER fine strands so I use Aphogee Green Tea Restructerizer after my DCs to strengthen my hair.
Leave-In (weekly): Giovanni Direct Leave-In
Moisturizer/styler (daily): KCC
Sealant (daily): Blue Magic Coconut Grease

 

[faithVA]

I say trust your damp/wet hair. Due to your curl pattern it may take a bit before your hair starts to show length when it's dry.

 

[Evolving78]

i am relaxed, but i feel the same way. but you got shrinkage going on, so the length is there!

 

[southerncitygirl]

JulietWhiskey

i feel bald and my shrinkage has not changed and my hair keeps getting longer so don't feel bad. i'm currently bsl with 50-60% shrinkage.

know that heat is not the debil like folks say, every now and then do a light blow dry and style or flatiron on low so you can see your length. i do so when i get a trim every 3 months at the salon & she flatiron my hair.

it doesn't matter whether she's wet, damp or dry...your hair in its natural state gon lie to ya all jokes aside your reggie looks great, just make sure you dust your entire head at least every 3months, not just search and destroykeep up the good work!

 

[JulietWhiskey]

@JulietWhiskey

i feel bald and my shrinkage has not changed and my hair keeps getting longer so don't feel bad. i'm currently bsl with 50-60% shrinkage.

know that heat is not the debil like folks say, every now and then do a light blow dry and style or flatiron on low so you can see your length. i do so when i get a trim every 3 months at the salon & she flatiron my hair.

it doesn't matter whether she's wet, damp or dry...your hair in its natural state gon lie to ya all jokes aside your reggie looks great, just make sure you dust your entire head at least every 3months, not just search and destroykeep up the good work!

. She lyin'!

Seriously, sometimes I look in the mirror and think, "I HAVE to be making some kind of progress because my hair isn't breaking and popping off so I must be retaining my growth, right? (Silence in my head.) Right?..."

I have thought about blowdrying my hair once a month on the same day and time and taking pics to document my progress. I'm about to search for the best blowdryers, heat protectants, etc. Just from preliminary research, I may use the Aphogee Keratin Restructerizer, Direct Leave-In and Grapeseed Oil since it has a very high flash point and blow dry my hair on the low-medium setting.

I'm kinda scared but we'll see...