It's been far too long, LHCF...

[fifi134]

Hey, LHCF! I've been in lurkmode for almost three years now , but finally decided it was time to stop hiding lol.

Anywho, I know you guys want some background info including pics:

I am 17, gonna be 18 in 9 days!! I am a 4a natural. I BC'd July 2008 after seeing so many beautiful heads of natural hair here. I never had any issues with relaxed hair; hair was not too short or long, a little past SL..just didn't know how to take care of it properly.

Love my natural hair and am continuing to learn each day about how to care for it.

Transitioning: Flat Ironed Hair (blocked bc I did not like my face here )



After my BC: Did not have any pics of BC or right after it. Kept my hair in twist extensions because my hair was too short (or so I thought) and I did not know how to style it then.



Dominican Blowout in May 2009: Stylist actually used a lot of heat protectant, which was good for me because I was actually deathly afraid to go there!



This was a recent lazy braidout I did. Excuse my fake smile lol.



Another braidout I recently did:



New Years Eve 2009: I prepoo'd overnight with conditioner and olive oil, washed, conditioned and blowdried using the tension method, and flatironed with my Sedu. My FAVORITE style I have done so far!

Excited to finally be a member of LHCF!! Thanks!!

 

[Shoediva]

Welcome to full fledge LHCF membership. Your doing a great job with your hair. Keep growing

 

[fifi134]

Thank you, Shoediva!

 

[locabouthair]

Nice progress! Your hair looks great.

 

[fifi134]

Thanks, locabouthair!

 

[Urban]

Welcome! You've done a fantastic job with your hair, it's looking great.

 

[MA2010]

Great progress OP! Your hair is super full!

 

[LushLox]

Your hair is beautiful and thick, well done!

 

[LongTimeComing]

Welcome! (character)

 

[ms.blue]

your braidout looks so good. I'm still trying figure how to do a nice braidout also I did my bc in june '08.

 

[Tene]

Welcome and your hair looks beautful!

 

[SleepyJean]

Welcome to lhcf! I joined lhcf when I was 17 or 16. Best $5 I ever spent!

 

[fifi134]

your braidout looks so good. I'm still trying figure how to do a nice braidout also I did my bc in june '08.

Thanks, ms.blue. I used to have trouble with my braidouts too, but I learned through trial and error.

I like to do my braids medium sized, and when they're dripping wet. I use coconut oil on each section and comb out the hair so it's properly detangled before braiding. Then I braid tightly, but not so tight I can't move my head lol.

By the morning, my hair is dry. I use coconut oil or olive oil on my fingers to separate each braid; go slowly so as not to disturb the curl. Then I lift at the roots to make it bigger and pin it up!

HTH!

 

[onelove08]

Keep up the good work! Welcome!!!!

 

[WAVES4DAYS]

Hi & Welcome, what a beautiful head of hair!!!

 

[liteskinshowdy]

welcome and nice hair!

 

[darlingdiva]

Welcome aboard!!!

You're doing a great job with your hair, and I'm glad that you're concerned about healthy hair care at such a young age.

Happy Birthday in advance!!!

 

[ms.blue]

Thanks, ms.blue. I used to have trouble with my braidouts too, but I learned through trial and error.

I like to do my braids medium sized, and when they're dripping wet. I use coconut oil on each section and comb out the hair so it's properly detangled before braiding. Then I braid tightly, but not so tight I can't move my head lol.

By the morning, my hair is dry. I use coconut oil or olive oil on my fingers to separate each braid; go slowly so as not to disturb the curl. Then I lift at the roots to make it bigger and pin it up!

HTH!

thanks so much for the info. My braidouts look so awful that I just put a hat over head & call it a day.

 

[Fhrizzball]

Aww can't see the pictures. I'm sure they were lovely though. Welcome aboard!

 

[dreysonsmommy2011]

Aww can't see the pictures. I'm sure they were lovely though. Welcome aboard!

I thought it was just me. I can't see the pics either.