From SL Relaxed to MBL Natural!!!!! (PICS)

[jhcprincess]

I've never posted progress pics before, but when I took down my braids last week my hair growth surprised me! That's the beauty of protective styles; it makes your big reveal that much better

The last time I relaxed my hair was January 2009. I transitioned for 27 months, first by straightening the new growth and wearing bantu knot-outs. Then I started wearing wigs in January 2010 and haven't looked back. I BC'ed in April 2011, and I'm still wiggin it lol. I might wear my real hair out someday, but I really need a haircut and I have a phobia of salons

Anyway... enough talk, here are the pics!!!! (click thumbnails for a larger view)

August 2008


September 2010


BC April 2011


Flat ironed natural May 2011


January 2012




Sorry my face is blocked... long night and no makeup lol

Thanks for reading!

 

[janeemat]

Congrats! I will have to wait until I get home to see the pics. Please share your wig regimen.

 

[LovelyNaps26]

congrats

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[Valerie]

Wow! your hair looks so lovely!

 

[Curlykale]

Your hair looks very happy, especially in your siggy! Yay for you!

 

[smwrigh3]

YAY! I love seeing success of ppl who share the similars regimens! Lets me know I am on the right track!

 

[lolascurls]

Congrats, hon! I'm inspired! I'm still transitioning and I am now 26 months post relaxer!

 

[PeaceFlow]

Well done

 

[Funmiloves]

Congrats

 

[Cherokee-n-Black]

Awesome! Great success story. Shrinkage is something else! You're an inspiration to all us recently chopped folk!

 

[jhcprincess]

Thanks everyone!

Wig Regimen:

Braid hair in 8 plaits

Wash and deep condition 1x week with Nizoral & Cathy Howse conditioner mix

Moisturize every other day with Cantu Shea Butter leave-in

Wear wig 90% of the time, w/satin wig cap

Redo braids every 2 months and trim 1/4 inch from the tip of each braid

I have the most UN-regimented regimen lol

 

[NJoy]

Awesome job! And STILL thinking about how you were rocking that wig at the meet up!

 

[NappyNelle]

Lovely hair jhcprincess! I especially like your May 2011 curls... and I want to see the rest of that blouse/dress. The color is fabulous and you look great!

 

[thaidreams]

Your hair looks great!!!

 

[lushlady]

Thanks for sharing your progress.

 

[Guyaneek]

I love it! Great progress and I'm so inspired.

 

[janeemat]

Thanks everyone!

Wig Regimen:

Braid hair in 8 plaits

Wash and deep condition 1x week with Nizoral & Cathy Howse conditioner mix

Moisturize every other day with Cantu Shea Butter leave-in

Wear wig 90% of the time, w/satin wig cap

Redo braids every 2 months and trim 1/4 inch from the tip of each braid

I have the most UN-regimented regimen lol

Thanks for sharing. Very simple. I am trying to get into the wig thing and need all the help I can get. I just purchased the sonya lace front wig. Your hair is beautiful....keep it up!

 

[Kn0ttyByNatur3]

GREAT GROWTH, SIS!!!

 

[jhcprincess]

Thanks ladies!!!!!

 

[jamaicalovely]

wow i'm jealous

 

[EbonyCPrincess]

Awesome progress!

Where do you get your silk wig cap? Do you have a link or a picture?

 

[coolsista-paris]

Awesome progress!

Where do you get your silk wig cap? Do you have a link or a picture?

i'd also like to know.mine is not silk and i feel like it gets stuck on my hair and may even snap it when i take it off or move it..

 

[Latifah]

Nice progress! I'm also interested in the silk wig cap. I quit wearing wigs because of breakage I got a lot of breakage with regular wig cap. Dries out my hair alot.

 

[jhcprincess]

sorry for the late response ya'll, I actually use a black silk scark that I tie around my head. Itis just long enough to cover everything, but the ends are short enough to tuck under without creating a "bump." Other times, I use a cap that is similar to a durag, but without the ties. The fabric is smooth and silky, not like a stocking wig cap, and I've experienced no breakage from these. I believe they're called wave caps, here's a link. http://cchairandbeauty.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1705