**Just starting out! I have photos!**

[dontspeakdefeat]

I have been a member of this board for about 2 days and it has been wonderful. All of you ladies are wonderful. I am getting so much advice and encouragement. Reading the posts is so encouraging and helpful. I will keep you all up to date on my hair growing journey. My ultimate goal is to have waistlength hair but my summer goal is to gain about 3 inches(wish me well!

)I wish I had found this forum back in 2000 when I was growing my hair out then. I actually did get it about three inches past my shoulders but lost it due to damage and breaking.

hwell: Now through this forum I am learning how to take care of my hair! Thanks to all!

</pre><hr />My pictures:
http://photos.yahoo.com/dontspeakdefeat

 

[pebbles]

Hi,

It says your album is empty. Did you set it for public viewing?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Sorry about that! I went back and changed the settings!
Thanks!

 

[pebbles]

I see it now. Your hair looks nice and thick.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I have not had a relaxer since Dec 6 2002. I currently press and curl. I am going to braid my hair for the summer to see if I can gain about 3 inches. My hair grows a lot faster in the summer. I have been doing deep conditioning treatments every week for the past month and my hair is regaining its health. It is not as thick as it looks. My hair had just gotten wet the day before so my press was a little swollen. I try to only apply heat once a week regardless!
Thanks. </pre><hr /> http://photos.yahoo.com/dontspeakdefeat

 

[Allandra]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks! I need all the encouragement I can get! </pre><hr /> http://photos.yahoo.com/dontspeakdefeat

 

[Integrity]

nice black black color and the shine!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks! I usually apply all of my oils while wet to lock in the extra shine, moisture and softness!

</pre><hr /> http://photos.yahoo.com/dontspeakdefeat

 

[SweetNic_JA]

your hair LOOKS good. You're starting out on a healthy foot so you should see progress in no time. Welcome to the board!

 

[Peachtree]

Beautiful head of hair indeed.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks a bunch for that! I am usually good with keeping up with hair routines. I want it as long and strong as possible! </pre><hr /> Pictures: http://photos.yahoo.com/dontspeakdefeat

 

[atmo718]

I wish my hair was looking that healthy when I started.
Good Luck with obtaining the extra 3 inches

.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks I am sure I will make my goal! </pre><hr /> http://photos.yahoo.com/dontspeakdefeat

 

[Armyqt]

Your looks very thick and healthy. Keep up the good work and definitely stay away from those SHS

.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks! I will definitly stay away from those scissor happy stylists! Far away!! </pre><hr /> http://photos.yahoo.com/dontspeakdefeat

 

[Laela]

[ QUOTE ]
I have not had a relaxer since Dec 6 2002. I currently press and curl. I am going to braid my hair for the summer to see if I can gain about 3 inches. My hair grows a lot faster in the summer. I have been doing deep conditioning treatments every week for the past month and my hair is regaining its health. It is not as thick as it looks. My hair had just gotten wet the day before so my press was a little swollen. I try to only apply heat once a week regardless!
Thanks. </pre><hr /> http://photos.yahoo.com/dontspeakdefeat

[/ QUOTE ]

Hi, fellow transitioner... welcome to the boards. I love your bob.. Your hair looks THICK and it does look healthy

. Happy Hair growing!!!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks for the wonderful comments. This is going to be a long journey! I have a lot of inches to gain but it looks like I have plenty of support out there to help keep me on track!

 

[Brownie]

You hair looks really thick and shiny, so does your daughter's. Keep up the good work!

 

[Lucia]

Welcome, and your hair looks nice an thick, you won't have any problems gettting more length.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

RE: Brownie and Lucia Thanks! I am a press and curl transitioner. I hope I can last! My daughter's hair is actually in the 2a/b catergory it is very easily straightened but very dry and very thin except in the top of her head. I applied a relaxer a year ago to help combat some of the breakage. Wish that I had found this forum before I did that thought! It is doing very well depite!

 

[Allandra]

Happy Anniversary DSD.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks Allandra for sending me back down memory lane. I am so tickled to read one of my first posts. I have surely come a long way!

 

[godzooki]

Happy Anniversary DSD! YOu have awsome before and after (current) shots! Can't wait to see the future shots!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks!