Discouraged 4a/4bs... this thread's for you!!!

[AJamericanDiva]

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msportugal said:

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[Bklynqueen]

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Your hair looks wonderful and I KNOW you are happy the psot pregnancy shedding is gone! I still have a little post parten shedding going on (my child is a year old) but it is SLOWLY growing back in. What products do you use?

 

[bunita]

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Hi AJD,
So it is safe to braid again without touching up your hair? Or will your relaxed hair break? Can you please tell me your hair regimen? I am very happy for you and for us 4 b's that you have proven we can also have long hair

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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lakettab said:
wHOA!!! That is some serious growth there.

You said it took only a year to get there. Fantastic. My goal is to be below brastrap by this time next year. Congrats. I am so happy for you

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Girl, I finally posted a backshot pic. I don't think I'm there yet, but really close.

I started March 2003, so it took about 17 months to get where I am today.... This backs up what I was saying... nothing happens overnight.

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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SweetNic_JA said:
BLOUSE AN' SKIRT!!!

Lots of THICK growth .

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"Kiss mi neck! Di dry head pickney hab hair!!!"

Thanks, Nicky!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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debyjay said:
AJD, That is altogether awesome!!! Congrats!!!

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Thanks, Debyjay!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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ms_kenesha said:
I wish I could braid my own hair, I'm not readdy to give anyone upwards of $100.

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I hear ya! I learned how to braid using Robin's video... I only paid someone when it got uncomfortable to do, like when I was pregnant. I had someone do it this last time too because the baby would be too distracting, but I've decided to resume doing it myself. No one loves my hair more than me, I'd say!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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dreemssold said:
Congrats!! I needed to see that today, because I am sick, sick, sick of my hair right now! Thanks

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I'm glad to see that you found this in the nick of time... Why are you sick of your hair?

What's going on? Braids are especially good when your "Sick" of your hair. That was the case with me and the excessive shedding.

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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Eclipse said:
Hey AJD! That is some serious growth.

I am so happy for you! It looks like you may already be at bra-strap. Hurry up and post some more pics.

You have me on pins & needles over here!!

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I did! I did! I did! Let me know what you think!

I put the link to the pics in one of these posts, but you can just click the album in my link. Holla, Girl!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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CharUK said:
THat is AMAZING!! Well done!

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Thanks, Char!!! Hoping things are turning around for you as well.

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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ScorpioLuv70 said:
Yeah, that second pic is just...WOW!! Congrats and continued success on your hair journey!

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Thanks, Girl and the same to you. Let's continue to encourage each other!!!

 

[Dreamn]

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wow! thats all i can say *faints*

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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QVEE said:
Thank you for the thread. Gurl that is some excellent progress. I was

at the second picture. absolutly marvelous darling.

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Thanks, QVEE!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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QVEE said:
Thank you for the thread. Gurl that is some excellent progress. I was

at the second picture. absolutly marvelous darling.

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Thanks, QVEE!!!

 

[hotshot]

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im so happy for you!

 

[Victorian]

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I just looked at the back shots

WOW!! You are definitely up for the Inspiration of the Year Award

Proof that patience really is a virtue, and that low maintenence is the key

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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As per your request, here's my regimen:

Shampoo 1/wk with one of the following:
Pantene Relaxed and Naturals
Keracare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo

Condition 2-3/wk with one of the following:
Panete Relaxed and Naturals
Keracare Humecto
Miss Key 10 en 1 Super Conditioner

Protein treatment every 6 weeks or so:
Nexxuss Emergencee followed by one of above conditioners

Leave-ins, varies:
Salerm 21
NTM Serum
50/50 Mixture of Infusium for Dry hair and Infusium for Relaxed and Damage hair

Moisturizer, dependant on how much I need at the time:
S-Curl
World of Curls gel

Oil to seal in the moisture:
Wondergroo Shea butter mega moisture Protein complex fine mist hair and body oil
Or any other light oil

To detangle massive new growth and take down braids:
Better Braids UnBraid Spray

Relax every 4+ months. There was 7 months between the last relaxer and this one that was done in April due to the fact that 1) I was pregnant and wanted to limit chemical exposure as much as possible and 2) my hairdresser went to Dominican Republic for a good while. I am now 4 months post relaxer. I'll wait until the end of my year long braid-a-thon to relax. I use Affirm Regular strength, but will request Affirm Mild as I don't want bone straight hair. When my hairdresser hits it with the heat, it'll be straight enough. Whenever I get a touch up, that's the ony time I get heat on my hair (you know relax, set and blow). It's not like I wear it down anyway and my hair is healthier with a little kink. I think Mild relaxers take longer to work, but I won't allow the hairdresser to go past the recommended time listed on the side of the tub.

Supplements, per day:
Designer Whey Protein shake Chocolate flavor 2 (2 scoop) shakes made twice a day

GNC Women's Ultra Mega- 2 caplets
Evening Primrose- 1000mg
Flaxseed oil- 1000mg
Freeda Super Dec B-Complex-1 caplet
Freeda Biotin- 10,000mg

Hope this helps and I didn't leave off anything.

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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mikki727 said:
Wow your hair is so long! Thanks for the pics!

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You are most welcome.

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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AFashionSlave said:
Beautiful Hair!!!
You have made a lot of progress.

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May God be praised!!!

Thanks

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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foxybronx said:
WHOA Diva where all that hair come from? It is LOOONNG! Somehow you found out a way to steal my new growth and put it on your head, I’m just kidding

Girl you are doing the damn thing! I can’t wait until you post the pics from the back. I am sure you are brastrap if not very close to it

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Hey Foxy! I put the backshot photos in my album. Check 'em out. I'm sorry we keep missing each other. You know you are one of the first few people's albums I bookmarked and was in awe of when I first started. I hope we get this hair thing sorted soon. I'll be the one to call you next!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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sengschick said:
Congrats AJD!!!!

That's incredible progress! Thanks for being an inspiration!!!!

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Thanks, Sengschick! I'm honored to be an inspiration... what a responsibility!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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honey_jammz82 said:
Wow Diva your thread was the first I saw this afternoon, WHAT AN INSPIRATION! Your lil poppa is too cute, congrats!

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Thanks, Girl! I'm able to sneak on the computer as he's napping... he's my Parole Officer!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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A_Christian said:
Wow, your hair has really grown! It looks strong and healthy too. Keep up the wonderful work!

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Thanks, A Christian and happy growing to you too!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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sbaker said:
Do I see a future Hair Model of the month? WOW! Your hair really has grown. Thanks for the inspiring post.

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Maybe at the end of my one year braid-a-thon? Would hate to hear, "We're sorry ladies and gentlemen. AJamericanDiva has been disqualified as she didn't quite make it to brastrap length!"

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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cowgirl said:
Yes, you remembered correctly. I'm in Rio on a one month work assignment.

The kids,(as I call my horses), are being taken care of by my SO. That's why I only date Cowboys, so when I'm out of town, I have someone to take care of the kids. Otherwise my Dad or Brothers will have to fill in for me.

Don't forget, We're all waiting on those back shot pictures. Post soon.

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Pics posted!!! Check my album!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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BlackCardinal said:
All that.....growth.....

Grow-head girl! (that's you in the middle of the party

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OK, BlackCardinal!!!

Maybe once I reach brastrap I'll host a LHCF get together to celebrate!!!

Thanks, Babe!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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NYCQT16 said:
I am encouraged

...I need to get braids

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Give it a try or find another really good protective style!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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Sascha said:
Diva!!!!! Your hair looks Wonderful!!!

I am in awe.....

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Thanks, Sascha!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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blue_flower said:
Wow! Your hair is coming along great!

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Thanks, BlueFlower!!! I must admit that I've had some really good hair buddies to guide me along the way. Shout out to Adrienne, Gldspoon, Foxybronx, ChoclatePrincess, Webby, Boadicea and all the lovely ladies of LHCF and BHCAB! You're the best!!!

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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bettydavis said:
Thank you for posting this...your hair is growing beautifully and looks so healthy! I love seeing type 4s with long hair, it really gives me hope

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I am strongly convinced that we are all capable of at least brastrap length hair, BettyDavis. All we need is consistent TLC!