Gotta have my layers! (Pics)

[so1913]

I can't help it, I love having layers in my natural hair! I did my 3 month SELF trim a week earlier than scheduled (I was bored last night lol) and decided to go in a little more on the layers. They are fun when it comes to styling and I feel they are truly a reflection of my personality I didn't cut too much (because I am trying growing it out) but I attempted to add more shape and layers to my hair than my first self trim. Most of the trimming went on in the top of my hair and I lightly dusted the longest back layer of it to keep the length. I blew my hair out first, no real technique just guessed based on what I invisioned the shape to be. One I washed it out and got it back in it's curly state, if there are some stray curls that looked like they were "out of place" *snip! snip!* lol. How my hair would look straightened now is a whoooole other story lol. Since I don't really wear it straight, I'm not too concerned. I feel like I can go even a little shorter on the bang part, but will try to hold off...maybe next time.

So here are my July 4th self trim/layers!

 

[Pompous Blue]

Oh, my!! You are talented and brave.

You did a wonderful job! I likey!

 

[FroFab]

They look awesome. I'd be scared to try cause my hair never looks the same shrunken.

 

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

Looking good

 

[Researching]

So pretty and full!!!!!!!!!

 

[sweetnlow06]

Very pretty!

 

[MsChelle]

Lookin' good! Great job!!!

 

[Miss_C]

That looks great!

 

[Trini_Chutney]

Great job! I'm not brave enough.

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

i've got to have layers as well!!!

yours are too cute! me next!

 

[frizzy]

Pretty as always!

 

[justicefighter1913]

Looks good!

 

[andromeda]

Your hair has a really nice shape. Good job!

 

[RubyWoo]

Your hair looks great! I love the layers and the shape of your hair!

 

[Barbie83]

very pretty, i love your curls!!

 

[BostonMaria]

Gorgeous!
I would love to see a picture of your t-shirt too!

 

[Tiye]

Good job and I like your hair. I always self trim - it saves me the aggravation of going to a salon and coming away mad coz someone took off too much.

I like what I can see of your t-shirt.

 

[so1913]

Thanks ladies! Will take a pic of the t-shirt as well

 

[Soliel185]

I LOVE layers in natural hair. (relaxed hair too). I'm a self cutter/trimmer as well and I think it's the best showcase for the kinks & coils. Gives it more personality and makes it fall better IMO.

I've been thinking about trimming more off the back/crown, but like you I'm conflicted b/c I'm supposed to be growing it out.

 

[so1913]

I LOVE layers in natural hair. (relaxed hair too). I'm a self cutter/trimmer as well and I think it's the best showcase for the kinks & coils. Gives it more personality and makes it fall better IMO.

I've been thinking about trimming more off the back/crown, but like you I'm conflicted b/c I'm supposed to be growing it out.

I got around the whole "growing out" out thing by leaving the longest layer alone lol. Still have the length for the most part, but more volume and shape

 

[so1913]

Oops....lol will repost tshirt pic.

 

[Allandra]

Hey girlie. Your hair looks great (as usual).

 

[fivetimestwo]

beautiful hair! You did a great job! I wish I had that kind of hair talent!

 

[Country gal]

As always beautiful hair

 

[DivaMommy]

You and your hair are beautiful!

 

[so1913]

Ok, here's a full tshirt pic for those interested

 

[so1913]

meant to come back yesterday to add this, but here's the link to the company I got the shirt from. It's called Minoritees http://minoritees.com

I've gotten a few shirts from them in the past...the one I'm wearing is no longer on their site, I got it a while back, but they regulary put up new designs so I always keep an eye out.

 

[Prettyeyes]

Nice!!!!!!!!

 

[Carrie A]

I got around the whole "growing out" out thing by leaving the longest layer alone lol. Still have the length for the most part, but more volume and shape

The shape is important. My hair has lost it's shape and is not hanging right. I should have trimmed more while I was growing out. This site has got me paranoid about going to a salon but I'm scared to try too much by myself. Your post gives me some encouragement.

 

[so1913]

The shape is important. My hair has lost it's shape and is not hanging right. I should have trimmed more while I was growing out. This site has got me paranoid about going to a salon but I'm scared to try too much by myself. Your post gives me some encouragement.

Just take it slow and do a little at a time if you attempt to do it yourself. The first time I did it in April I took my time and was very conservative with how much I trimmed off. This time around I got a little more aggressive, but still took my time and didn't rush anything. I did a little first run through, then went back over areas I thought I could trim a little more layers in.