Thank you everyone for your encouraging comments, this really gives me confidence to keep going!!
To answer Armyqt's question about my hair regime:
I really don't have a set hair regime. I just do whatever my hair tells me! I did start trying some regimes of other members of the forum and since my hair is different, it didn't react too well. Normally I just wash my hair about every 3 days and I deep condition every week at the least. If my hair is weak and dry, I deep condition with every wash with Organic Root Stimulant Mayo Conditioner. I use Smooth N Shines conditioning gel everyday to keep my hair moisturized and activator spray. Since I'm in the military I always wear my hair in protective styles. I air dry my hair in a ponytail and have recently tried the baggie technique. I add a little bit of vaseline to my ends after they are dry, then I add the baggie. I use Optimum Care's Stay Strong Shampoo and Conditioner, it's inexpensive and it works. I'm thinking about trying Garnier Fructise. My hair is relaxed. I use Motions No-lye relaxer. My hair is 4b and doesn't relax too well. But, I don't mind because it my hair has a lot of elasticity and curl when I let it air dry. Actually, since I've been using a lighter relaxer, my hair is much more healthier. It's funny because in High
School I would braid my hair up and it would grow, then I'd be so happy with the results that I would take them out and not deep condition or take care of it like I do now. In the end, my hair would fall out and then I'd start over again. Now that I've been educated, I know what I need to do to maintain my growth. No more of the wives tales and myths from my family. I know I'm just rambling on...sorry! The only thing I can say is that I listen to my hair and do whatever it tells me! Thanks you guys!!!
