Ex-lurker with pics

[darkbeauty]

Good evening ladies, I have been lurking since April last year. I am finally ready to come out the dark. First I would like to thank all of you ladies for the wonderful advice that you give each other. Without knowing, you were also advising me.

I decided to take charge of my hair Jan of 2003. The month before, I had about 4-5 inches chopped off due to excessive breakage. My hair was severely broken in the back due to overprocessing. I used to relax my hair every 4 weeks. I also made a mistake once and bought motions super instead of my usual mild. Well since I bought a big tub, I couldn't let it go, so I used it and that was the biggest mistake of my life.

I have since gone back to my motions mild, I do condioner washes 4-7 days a week and shampoo and deep condion once a week. I am now stretching my relaxers out with my first challenge being 10weeks, I am currently at 7 1/2 weeks. Oh, I also take my vitamins daily...multivit, silica, b-complex, biotin, vit c, evening primerose, amino acid, msm, zinc...it's alot but I'm used to it now.

I always enjoy looking at all your albums. Thanks for all the inspiration.

here is the link to my album: http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/darkbeauty78/my_photos

 

[kandyland]

Thanks for sharing your pics and welcome...your hair really has come a long way, keep up the good work..

 

[darkbeauty]

Thanks kandy, that really means alot to me.

 

[meka]

Beautiful hair. Keep up the good work. And also, could you post your regimen. Thank You

 

[Angelicus]

APRIL OF LAST YEAR?!?!?!!

My goodness your hair has come a long way. It is so beautiful! I am so happy that we are all a part of this supportive forum. This really makes me want to stick to my regime. I hope i get as much growth as u did in your pics

 

[darkbeauty]

Hi meka, through many trials, I think I have finally simplified my regimen.

In warmer temps, I conditioner wash daily, But it colder temps, I was every other day, so about 4 times a week. I use cheap condioners like v05, and motions detangling conditoner for kids when I'm closer to touch up time (great slip). Once a week I shampoo with a moisturizing shampoo and do a deep condioner with motions condioner, with some olive oil and occassionally some peppermint oil added. Once a month I use a clarifying shampoo, do protein contioner with motions CPR, or Lakir cholesterol condioner.

98% of the time, my hair is in an updo after I do a braid out. When I do my condioner washes, I spray in my home-made leave in (coconut milk, rosemary oil, olive oil, wgo, almond+honey oil, v05 condioner, garlic conditioner, water), then I use my home-made oil mix (unrefined shea butter, 100% coconut oil, castor oil and carrot oil). I then braid my hair in 4-8 braids. In the morning, I undo the braids and wear it up in a french roll for 1-2 days and do it all over again, until shampoo day. I use heat (no blow dryer, just a flat iron) once every 2 months. I always air dry. I will occassionally wear a bun, but it gets boring for me unless I do some twists in the front.

Oh and for those surge users out there, I use surge 1-2x a week. I put mine in an applicator bottle mixed with some rosemary oil.

I hope this answers your question.

 

[Laela]

nice pics.. the progress between June and December is amazing.. keep up the good work!

 

[inthepink]

nice progress!

 

[darkbeauty]

Hi anky, definitely stick with it, there were many times that I thought I was not gaining any growth. I'm glad I was documenting with pics since the beginning. I secretly depended on you ladies for encouragement. My husband has been quite supportive, so that helped alot too.

 

[darkbeauty]

thanks laela and hairlove. Hairlove, I have to say, that you along with adrienne, sherrylove, prettyinpink and so many more have been my number inspirations. Great advise always on this board.

 

[LABETT]

WOW GIRL. That a lot of growth since April KEEP GROWING.

 

[stacy]

Great progress pics. I hope to achieve the same growth. You have become an inspiration!

 

[darkbeauty]

Stacy you are making me blush

 

[lunalight7]

Congrats on your beautiful hair and all of the progress you've made...and happy birthday!!

 

[darkbeauty]

lunalight thank you. Another year older, can't complain, God has blessed me, many didn't make it yesterday or today.

 

[Armyqt]

Great work Darkbeauty. You should really be proud of yourself. Your hair growth progress is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations and welcome to the light

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[Valerie]

Dark Beauty, you and your hair are looking lovely. Well Done with the progress.

 

[darkbeauty]

armyqt cudos on the great pun

. Valerie, again without this site and the wonderful ladies here, I would be nowhere right now.

 

[cdfrank]

Hey Darkbeauty!

When you complimented my hair (in another thread), you didn't mention your OWN beautiful pictures. Great progress! Lovely style, also.

 

[darkbeauty]

cdfrank, thanks for the compliment. hopefully I will be where you are this time next year.

 

[cybra]

Wow! You did an excellent job on growing your hair back. It looks great! I sure hope you continue to post so we can be part of your "growth". BTW, welcome

 

[darkbeauty]

Thanks cybra, I will definiely continue to post. I was a little nervous about posting, but I am extremely happy now that I did.

 

[diamondlady]

Nice Progress!!! Keep it up.

 

[SingingStar12]

Your hair is pretty!! It has progressed nicely!!

 

[Supergirl]

What a pretty girl with pretty hair

 

[Ayeshia]

WTF?????? I hate yahoo, I wanna see!!!!

 

[Isis]

I love your hair and you've made great progress! Thanks for sharing your pics and your regime Darkbeauty!

 

[Vitality]

Your hair is growing beautifully...thanks for sharing your pics and welcome to LHCF.

 

[darkbeauty]

Thank you all for the warm welcome. Supergirl, I have heeded your warning about SHS. Ladies keep up the good work and continue spreading the gospel about proper hair care.

 

[Crysdon]

You sure did retain a lot of length during the year. Very nice.