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laketta

laketta

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Its been since earlier this year that I have given the board an update on my progress. I will admit, there has not been much progress because:

1. I have trimmed my hair 4 times since May. Yes I said 4 times.
2. I have not taken any suppliments at all. I have been lazy with that.

So I did a quick glance of my progress and when my hair is stretched, it reaches brastrap. Finally, after 3 years when i cut my hair completely bald to be rid of my perm, i have reached my first goal.

I will put in a sew in weave later this week so I can give my hair a complete rest. I have been sporting a wig for awhile.

Thanks LHCF. So here are some pics from an hour ago.


I miss you guys. :)

This was the very first pic i submitted here when my hair was pressed

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Here is now.


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tenderheaded said:
AMAZING:grin: :grin: Thank you for sharing your wonderful progress. Now, tell us how you achieved all this growth!!
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Thanks. I left it alone for the most part. I kept it under a wig for the entire summer, and i trimmed it a lot this year to get rid of layers. Otherwise it should be longer than that but I am pleased for now. The layers are gone so now I can concentrate on growing it again.
 
Your natual hair is soooooooo BEAUTIFUL!!! Great progress. I hope to be there someday. Thanks soooooo much for sharing this!!!
 
My sister has natural hair for almost six years and it hasn't even past shoulder length and I know she leaves her hair alone. I also know a lot of other people that doesn't have your length - especially in 3 years. What is your regimen? How often do you wash? How often do you braid/weave or have your natural hair out? Give us a look into the life of your hair so we can have a view of what you did to attain such beautiful hair and length. Sorry for the many questions but with length like that, I am sure you expect these questions, right? Your hair makes me want to go natural.
 
ivanay said:
My sister has natural hair for almost six years and it hasn't even past shoulder length and I know she leaves her hair along. I also know a lot of other people that doesn't have your length - especially in 3 years. What is your regimen? How often do you wash? How often do you braid/weave or have your natural hair out? Give us a look into the life of your hair so we can have a view of what you did to attain such beautiful hair and length. Sorry for the many questions but with length like that, I am sure you expect these questions, right? Your hair makes me want to go natural.
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I keep this briaded in plaits 85% of the time. It sits under a scarf and a wig during the week and on weekends, I just walk around the house in a scarf. I press it only for trims and progress. The last time my hair saw any real heat was this past May with the maxiglide and a blowdry in October to get cornrows. My hair hates for me to touch it. The first year (oct 2002-2003) I was pressing my hair i guess because my brain had not become acustomed to not having straight hair. So in that very top pic, I was natural for 13 months then and that was when i first started trying to actually grow out my hair.

The second year (oct 2003-to oct 2004) I started taking biotin and msm but i had issues with breakouts. I had those issues already but the vitamins kind of made it worse, although my hair loved the extra nutrients. I eventually stopped taking all vitamins because of that and laziness :(

i just finished year 3 (oct 2004-2005) and I did nothing but wash, trim the layers and plait my hair and left it tied in a scarf and under a wig for most of that time. That became easier to do.

no one really knows how long my hair really is except for a couple of people and at times it has been difficult to get my wigs to sit properly because i have too much hair under it.

Im getting my first sewn in weave because I have 4 big events i am going to this month and i dont want to put any real heat on my hair but yet look fierce at the same time.

even after 3 years I am still learning to adjust to having my hair natural. I occasionally make mistakes with it but I am getting better with it.
 
Thank you so much for this lengthy explanation. Now I understand why you retain so much hair - not much combing and touching. That is a really difficult thing for me to do - I am obsessed with combing :mad: Anyway, you have my exact hair type and I am proud to see how beautiful and thick your hair is..., keep it growing. When you attain your goal...., are you going to start wearing your hair out more?

laketta said:
I keep this briaded in plaits 85% of the time. It sits under a scarf and a wig during the week and on weekends, I just walk around the house in a scarf. I press it only for trims and progress. The last time my hair saw any real heat was this past May with the maxiglide and a blowdry in October to get cornrows. My hair hates for me to touch it. The first year (oct 2002-2003) I was pressing my hair i guess because my brain had not become acustomed to not having straight hair. So in that very top pic, I was natural for 13 months then and that was when i first started trying to actually grow out my hair.

The second year (oct 2003-to oct 2004) I started taking biotin and msm but i had issues with breakouts. I had those issues already but the vitamins kind of made it worse, although my hair loved the extra nutrients. I eventually stopped taking all vitamins because of that and laziness :(

i just finished year 3 (oct 2004-2005) and I did nothing but wash, trim the layers and plait my hair and left it tied in a scarf and under a wig for most of that time. That became easier to do.

no one really knows how long my hair really is except for a couple of people and at times it has been difficult to get my wigs to sit properly because i have too much hair under it.

Im getting my first sewn in weave because I have 4 big events i am going to this month and i dont want to put any real heat on my hair but yet look fierce at the same time.

even after 3 years I am still learning to adjust to having my hair natural. I occasionally make mistakes with it but I am getting better with it.
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To be honest, I may not wear it out too much. I have gotten spoiled with my current routine because its easy. But the moment (if ever) it reaches the top of my butt, Im letting it all hang out.


So I got another 3 years till then.
 
OMG!!! What a natural inspiration you are!!!!---- and I mean that in more ways than one. Your hair is gorgeous!! :love:
 
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Your hair is luscious, absolutely luscious. You've retain so much length AND incredible thickness. It's a wonder how those protective styles work. I love them and i can't wait until I'm at your length!!
 
Wow! fantastic growth! And you used a wig to protect it. I think a wig can be good for that but girl, you now have a pretty head of hair of your own and it was worth if for that outcome....Are you going for waistlength with the same method? bonjour
 
Mahalialee4 said:
Wow! fantastic growth! And you used a wig to protect it. I think a wig can be good for that but girl, you now have a pretty head of hair of your own and it was worth if for that outcome....Are you going for waistlength with the same method? bonjour
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I may try. But if I get tired of the wigs then i may just wear it out. But for now, i will keep covering it up.
 
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