I apologize for my lateness. Hopefully these pics post properly. I’m currently in mini braids, which are working for me. Mini braids have allowed me to see that parts of my hair lacked moisture.
I had my hair trimmed back to shoulder length in mid March. While I lost my progress, my ends feel so much better. My goal for the next three months is to keep my ends happy and massage my scalp on a regular basis.

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I have made some progress since my trim. My hair is slightly thicker and I have gained approximately 1/2” overall.
 
Hi,
Sorry it took me soo long to respond. In the middle of moving. The attached is the make/model.
 

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i ran out of my biotin (5000mcg) and replaced it with another liquid biotin that is 10000 mcg. we'll see how this goes. it is definitely not as tasty and there are no markings on the droplet so i need to replace it with another one that has a marking at 1ml
 
Since last summer, I've noticed that my crown hair is coarser than the rest. I'm not sure if it's always been like that and I haven't noticed it if it's changed. My crown is also a shorter length than the rest of my hair, so I'll have to take extra care to baby it.
 
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I’ve been trying to grow my hair in its natural state since 2013, but didn’t really get serious until 2015; however I’ve had numerous horror stories and set backs due to going to salons. on the last incident I lost 7” of hair. I cried for a week! After the 3rd set back I decided From that day forward I swore off salons and grow my hair myself (with the help of forums like this). It’s been trial and error but I’m determined. Below is my info. If you have ANY pointers or helpful tips please let me know because I’ve only retained 5” in 5 years and I’m so ready to break past BSL. Thanks everyone!


Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: natural

Current Length: 15” in back, 13 1/2” on side, and 13” bangs.


Goal Length: 20” by end of 2020

Plan to reach goal length: moisture and sealing hair and protective styling.

Regimen: moisturizing daily. Washing and DC weekly.

Protective Styles: will be twisting my hair into small twist with French braids.

Staple Products: shampoo eden peppermint tea tree, moisture dc tgin, protein dc IC deep penetrating creme and Shea moisture bamboo charcoal purification masque w/tea tree oil. leave in Cantu mixed with shea moisture JBCO. Various oils for growth or sealing: clary sage, thyme, cedarwood, neem, avocado,emu, and others.

Starting Pic: REQUIRED - below pics is my bangs (13”), sides (13 1/2”) and back (15”).
 

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Since last summer, I've noticed that my crown hair is coarser than the rest. I'm not sure if it's always been like that and I haven't noticed it if it's changed. My crown is also a shorter length than the rest of my hair, so I'll have to take extra care to baby it.

Me too! Trying to be extra gentle with it and apply more products with that area, no success so far though.
 
Its been a crazy few months, sorry I haven't posted as much. I do plan to post my progress pic soon.

As far as hair goes, I have been revisiting hair grease. I moved to a VERY dry desert climate a few weeks ago and my hair has been the driest I've ever seen it. None of my heavy duty products were working, shea butter, DCs, oil infusions, etc. Randomly I remebered I had some natures blessings grease deep in my stash. My hair has been soft and moisturized ever since I've been using grease to seal. We'll see how it goes over time. I haven't used grease for at least 10 years, but its working wonders for me in this new climate.
 
Since last summer, I've noticed that my crown hair is coarser than the rest. I'm not sure if it's always been like that and I haven't noticed it if it's changed. My crown is also a shorter length than the rest of my hair, so I'll have to take extra care to baby it.

Same here, sis! I apply extra product to that area. I primarily finger detangle so it's not mechanical damage. I just accepted that it's the way my hair is and I accept her as she is. My nape is also a different texture than the rest of my hair.
 
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