Hi, Ladies, I know I have been AWOL. My schedule is pretty crazy right now. One of the professors at the seminary passed away last year and I was asked to take on an extra class plus I already agreed to teach 2 extra classes in another program, so with my practice, teaching, & consulting - I am wiped out.
However, I have been diligent with my hair. I, know, I know, I should have pics. Soon as I get the time I will post some. My edges are filling in nicely, although it
still is much too slow for me. I have considered starting a thread just on what I have leard from LHCF thus far. It is truly miraculous how my hair is responding. The hard work and effort is well worth it. Yes, I tend to obsess on things and I have been bordering on fanatical when it comes to getting my hair back in shape. I am still MT/OCTing twice a day. I apply MT or OCT after cw in AM, apply conditioner, rinse and
bun. Yeah, you heard me right. My hair at the back is long enough to put in a tiny ponytail & I apply a braid or phony pony and bun it. At first when I read about bunning as a proctective style, I thought that was crazy. Why grow your hair long to hide it (coming from someone who had no hair
)? But I got concerned about using gel every day, so I decided in Dec. to try to bun it. I have gotten pretty darn good with it. I struggled finding hair that matched my nappy hair, but I found some cheap "nappy, krinkly" braids that does the trick. (Anyone know of hair that matches nappy hair - let me know). I still think the sides look too sparse, but my husband said it looks great. I think my hair loves it. It is softer and I swear the edges seem to be growing in faster.
Between deep conditioning and steaming and prepooing with oil before cw daily, my hair is healthier and thriving. I also still apply MT/OCT at night, moisturize, seal, & baggy overnight.
As it is growing out, I see that my hair is many different lengths all over my head. I decided to wait until at least the sides and top front are filled in to my satisfaction and maybe when I get to shoulder or apple length stretched - then maybe consider evening it out. I am thinking of it like a transitioner. Trying to hang in there a year or more before cutting to even out. In the meantime the bunning covers up this mishapened mess.
Still can't twist, bantu, or braid worth a darn, plus the top and sides are too thin for that yet.
OK, that's it for now. I miss you guys and do appreciate all you've taught me. The bestest advice I got here was from Honeycomb who told me I had to learn the DNA of my own hair. I was trying so hard to have hair that looked like others. I remember many years ago one of my beauticians told me when I asked about a particular hairstyle, "Baby, you don't have that kind of hair." Once I accepted my own hair & what it does, now I am at peace with my natural hair and am loving discovering it more and more every day.
JK, you were right. I didn't cut it and I am so glad I waited. I will be able to use my progress tee sometime soon - I am sure. And Lady Aggie & SamanthaJ- you have given me some of the greatest hair recipes ever. My hair loves them. Thanks
C ya