Aalize, I cut off 1 1/2' at the end of Nov. bringing my hair above my neck. When I relaxed it in Jan. it was barely touching my shoulder. I cut another 2' three weeks ago and I got 1/2' new growth already. I went to the hairdresser and she told me I need a perm and I just got one 3 weeks ago. I measure the growth with my pinkie finger, I use the first line on my pinkie because that's 1'. I put the BIOTIN CREAM all over my head. I think it helps a lot because I take vitamins also.
My problem is I cannot retain the hair I have now. Since I'm kinda new to wearing my own hair, I have to try and see what works for me. I get good advice here, but what works for one may not work for someone else. I try to use produts with Biotin in it.
I use to go to this lady to get my hair done and I stop. Know I started again and I must say when she does my hair I have no breakage what so ever. Everyone that goes to her have nice healty hair. I know a lot of you guys don't use stuff with petrolatum or mineral oil, but she recommend this grease and I have no problem with it. Plus her hair is below bra strip