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I flationed my hair...got pics

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Faith

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I wasn't going to post but I figured what the hey. I have pics of my hair "flatironed". It was as straight as I could get it. My ends are at the end of my brastrap but are so thin (those queen pieces that shot off by themselves) that you can't even see them...just a little in pic 1 and 5.
I'm a little disappointed that it's not longer. I think I have only attained 3" since last year. I feel like my hair isn't growing. Maybe this is the longest it will be. Do any of you ever feel like that? That your hair is predetermined to be a certian length and that's it? I know we all have the potential to get it to bra strap but after that....I don't know. I did have a minor setback (set me back about 3"..I wasn't going to mention it but Adrienne thought it may serve to help others, mama knows
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)...I thought I would texturize my ends cause they kept knotting...what a bone-head idea..my ends have been breaking on and off since. I was pretty foolish though I texturized the ends Sept 2001 (2x in one day) then April 2002. See, this is the reason I should stay away from chemicals. Even with all I know, I still tried to texturize my ends 2x in a day...sheesh. Needless to say my ends went reddish-brown..
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and started to split and break. Thanks goodness, I have about 1" more and it's all gone.
Anyhoo, I blowdried my left side and braided to dry my right side then flatironed with my Revlon 20 heat setting flatiron on 15 and that's how it turned out. I applied kemi oyl before flationing and Profectiv's Healthy ends (all over) after. And my hair was verrrrrrry soft.
I'll update my pics in August when I get back from my trip. Hopefully the humidity will get it to grow. I'm hoping it's all one length at the end of my brastrap.
 
Faith, ur hair looks good regardless of the set back. You still managed to gain 3 inches even though u deprived urself of 3 inches. you can't go blaming it on genetics. That was all u girl. It sounds like u learned from ur mistakes... just make sure that u contact us b4 making any crazy moves like that again. oK ?
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happy growing
 
Ooh Wee!
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Thick and healthy hair. Don't worry about the setback, you'll be at the bottom of brastrap in no time.
 
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I'm a little disappointed that it's not longer. I think I have only attained 3" since last year. I feel like my hair isn't growing. Maybe this is the longest it will be. Do any of you ever feel like that?

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Faith, your hair looks long and healthy
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, please don't feel disheartened, your hair will be longer and stronger, believe that you have the ability to grow long natural hair. I need some encouragement too sometimes, but think about the improvements your hair has made since you decided to take care of it. You have done a great job. Don't speak defeat over your hair
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Faith, your hair is beautiful! I know how you feel about your hair being predisposed to be a certain length. My hair is taking so long to grow, I haven't had any significant amount of growth in a long time. But keep the faith!
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I do believe you will get your hair the way you want it. You're already way ahead of the game.
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Now see that is what I am talking about!
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Your hair IS growing Swttg! I don't know what you are talking about! My hair grows between 3-5 inches a year as well, so don't feel bad.


And I KNOW about set backs, believe me. But you'll be okay, continue what you are doing (and I'm ain't talking about "chemicalizing your ends" ) and you will be A-ok!

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-lee
 
faith dont take this the wrong way, but your hair might not be completly straight. i find that if i flat iron my natural hair it looks straight but it isnt till i relax my hair that i see the TRUE length (which sometimes are one or more inch longer). i dont know if you ever plan on relaxing your hair (which looks absolutly amazing btw!) but you might be suprised at its true length. your hair looks fabolous, keep on growing!
 
Hi Faith,
I'm glad that u decided to post your updated pics....
However, Yahoo's server is busy/broken, so I can't see them
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. I'll try back a lil later
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Thanks SweetNic,

I will be sure to ran any crazy future hair ideas by all you ladies
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See I need you all to set my head on straight. I definitely lost 2-3" since July 2002 so it did grow
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...hmmmm. What would I do without you guys
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I'm sure your hair looks GREAT Faith
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but the link is NOT working!!!

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It's probably 'busy' from everyone admiring her beautiful hair.
 
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Hi Faith,
I'm glad that u decided to post your updated pics....
However, Yahoo's server is busy/broken, so I can't see them
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. I'll try back a lil later
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Yeh, I can't see them either, but I will check again, I am sure the are awesome.

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Den:
Ouch!
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Actually, I had to repent this weekend for saying I hated my hair. Cause I realized the Good Lord gave me this hair and I should love it and appreciate it.
I just (you too and Pebbles) have to remember that my hair is growing and that hair growth is not on my schedule and has it's own schedule so I should just let it be..ya know. I have to remember that it's softer and thicker than it has ever been by like 200%. That something. Thanks girl.
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Pebbles:

Thanks
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We should PM eachother when we're feeling down about the growth. Talk eachother through it. It helps to focus on the other positives..health, sheen, etc.
 
Hi Emmi,

Thanks for the compliments
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No, I don't take it the wrong way. You said nothing wrong. Girl, it takes a lot to offend me
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Another person told me the same thing, that flatironing may not show my true length (Gld was it you?)..it was still a bit puffy at the roots but that was the best I could do...hmmm...anyways, food for thought.
 
Faith, your hair does look gorgeous!!
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I saw your pictures earlier today. I'm glad you're putting your "faith" in God to continue to allow your hair to grow. It will definitely grow, and grow, and grow....
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Keep up the good work....
 
Faith, I'm dying to see your photos but I can't access them - I get a message saying the document has no data. It's probably the fault of my ancient computer at home - I'll try tomorrow at work!

Based on everyone's comments, though, your hair sounds absolutely lovely!!!
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I'm not able to get into the photos either.

FIX IT GIRL
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I wanna see too--I know it's gonna be beautiful.
 
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Faith, I'm dying to see your photos but I can't access them - I get a message saying the document has no data.

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It says the same thing when I try to access the link also? Faith I'm sure your hair is as beautiful as everyone says it is
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I will try to view your pics later
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It's not your computer. It's YAHELL! I can't do anything about it. Sowee
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I may need to find another site to post my pics...it wasn't like this till I decided to post that I had pics now it's acting up...figures
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