Yeah I am starting to take Andrew Lessman hair vitamins with has tons of everything. I don't drink soda..mostly water and green juice and some friut juice from time to time.Maybe you can also take a b complex vitamin (suppose to be good for hair, nails and skin), and drink lots of water. Water is my main drink. It's rare that I drink anything else (as I really dislike wasting calories on beverages). We have got to find ways to get you some progress.
Thank You.I was waist length when I was relaxed. I got 6 to 8 inches of hair cut, and then after that I slowly had my hair trimmed a little each month. On the 24th month of my transition, I had a half inch of relaxed hair left, and I had that trimmed off then. I kept my hair straight during my transition because it was easier to keep both textures the same. Back then, I would get my hair shampooed, deep conditioned, roller set or blow dried and flat ironed. It worked well for me.
PSs: bun, 2 flat twists (pinned up), single braid, single twist, French twist
I was waist length when I was relaxed. I got 6 to 8 inches of hair cut, and then after that I slowly had my hair trimmed a little each month. On the 24th month of my transition, I had a half inch of relaxed hair left, and I had that trimmed off then. I kept my hair straight during my transition because it was easier to keep both textures the same. Back then, I would get my hair shampooed, deep conditioned, roller set or blow dried and flat ironed. It worked well for me.
PSs: bun, 2 flat twists (pinned up), single braid, single twist, French twist
I'll be back in this thread tomorrow ladies.
Girl, don't make me come over there and get those scissors. No, you shouldn't be depressed, but you should leave those scissors alone. Your regimen looks pretty good. Your hair will probably take off once you stop cutting on it.
Allandra said:Are you natural or relaxed? What's your hair length goal?
just a wash and go. on second day i wear a puff and then bun everyday after that.Do you wear any particular hair styles?
Allandra said:Are you going to wash your hair twice a week? I haven't had a problem with ssk or split ends. Do you wear your hair down a lot?
What would you use to color your hair? I don't feel color is damaging (at least not for my hair, but I use a dark color since my natural color is dark brown). Your regimen sounds good.
Well, it certainly sounds like you're doing everything right. What is your hair length goal? I bet your shake n go is cute. What natural products are you using?
Hi. What length is your hair now? Protective styling should help you to avoid dry ends. What protective styles have you tried?
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Pardon me in advance if this has been asked already.
Im interested in knowing what major differences there are between your regimen when you were relaxed with long hair and now with natural long hair. Are you or did you do anything differently to get to waist length with natural hair?
Uh oh, we've exhausted you!
rrWhen you say 'at the end of the install', do you mean when you remove it to shampoo or while it's still in to shampoo? How much growth have you gotten so far? How long are your breaks between installs. I really don't know anything about weaves (hence all my questions).I want Waist Length Hair... I've been protective styling in kinky twists and weaves for 5months now. This latest weave has been the best ever thanks to the lady who did it -- she added extension hair to the beehive and spaced the braids out. There doesn't feel like their is ANY tension on the scalp. I moisturize the braids underneath every 4-5 days (I suppose I could be better at that) and I shampoo/condition whenever my scalp feels the need.
I workout 5-6 days a week, and take a multivitamin. I drink 85oz of water a day (5 bottles) and I eat protein and leafy vegetables for food almost daily. So far I've been doing 1 month intervals, but this latest install I'm going for 8 weeks. At the end of the install, and before the next one, I: shampoo, steam with Joico K-Pak restructurer, steam with AOGPB and/or AOHSR, and blowdry.
The problems that I face: I'm transitioning, 7 months since my relaxer. The more new growth, the more difficult it is to do the shampoo/steam/blowdry at the end of the install. *sigh*
Wow at the BC. How much hair did you have after your BC? It sounds like you're headed in the right direction. You'll be at WL in no time.I did my BC on close to hip length hair in December 31st. I grazing MBL right now (stretched) and I hope to be back at WL by the end of the year or close to hip.
I am currently co-washing every day to every other day. I just started incorporating a protein treatment every few weeks. I also went back to dcing every week. I am basically babying my natural hair and giving it the best start I can. I wear my hair in buns for work, I like buns, so doesn't bother me! I wear a wash n'go on the weekend just because I am newly natural and I do enjoy leaving my curls out and enjoying them a little, but I try to keep in mind my long-term goal of length as well. I am on a personal no heat six month challenge. I will do a length check in July once I fulfill this challenge. But to be honest, I have no desire to wear my hair straight, which I feel good about. I am bascially following the Curly Girl Method and it has been working tremendously for me! I was shocked at how much conditioner she advocoated using, but it works. So I am sticking to that. I basically know that my hair doesn't do well with too much heat so I limit that and keep it moving! I am hoping for long, glorious, curly hair by the end of the year.
Wow at the BC. How much hair did you have after your BC? It sounds like you're headed in the right direction. You'll be at WL in no time.
Thanks.Another nice thread @Allandra!
I am currently 1" away from MBL. My goal for this year is to at least reach WL (currently 4" away)by Dec 31! My ultimate goal is TBL!
I was APL & shorter for a year and a half because I thought I had to periodically cut my hair for it to be healthy and grown. I was cutting off what I was retaining! Last year I learned how to dust my ends and only trim when needed. So hopefully I will reach my goal by the end of this year!
My regi:
~Low manipulation: protective style in small twist 2-3 weeks (This spring I will start wearing medium to large twist)
~Wash with shampoo bars 1-2 times a week
~Deep condition once a week
~Moisturize 2-3 times a week
~Henna (to cover grey strand) & protein (to restore curls since henna loosens them) once a month
~ Multivitamins & omegas, organic diet, & exercise 3x week
I just started taking a hair & nail supplement as oppose to the separate msm & biotin I've been taking. I probably need to increase my water intake too!
Thanks.
Only 4" away from WL? I bet you can reach your goal this year. I'm glad you know how to dust your ends, and this should help you retain your length. My last trim was June 12, 2010 (yes, 2010). I've had my hair dusted a few times in 2011 (the number is in my siggy). When the ends are treated well and kept up, they won't need to be trimmed all the time. I consider myself living proof of that (I'm sure other ladies here are too). How much water a day are you drinking? I say this all the time, and I've already said it in this thread (probably more than once lol), but water is my main beverage. I dislike using calories on beverages, and water is good for the body, and it's the only beverage the body needs, so that's what I give my body. Drink up that water girlie.
Ok, I'll drink to that (toasting with a bottle of water (at room temperature, because I don't drink cold water). Your hair and body will thank you for it.My water intake is too shameful to say so I will be most definitely make it my new primary drink of choice!
Thanks for the personal encouragement especially from someone who is living proof!
Ok, I'll drink to that (toasting with a bottle of water (at room temperature, because I don't drink cold water). Your hair and body will thank you for it.
@DesignerCurls
rrWhen you say 'at the end of the install', do you mean when you remove it to shampoo or while it's still in to shampoo? How much growth have you gotten so far? How long are your breaks between installs. I really don't know anything about weaves (hence all my questions).
Way to go with the water (it's my main drink - hate wasting calories on beverages). It's good that you've eliminated any tension on your scalp.
Ok, I'll drink to that (toasting with a bottle of water (at room temperature, because I don't drink cold water). Your hair and body will thank you for it.
@DesignerCurls