Life after the big chop--tons of pictures!

[danimani]

i think i'm about ready to start my own fotki

I transitioned for a few days short of 10 months.

Commentary first...the most growth I have (middle of head) is about 4 1/2 inches (my front and nape are much shorter--my nape is about 3, and it used to be bald!) If I had went for a few more weeks, I would've had five. I am VER5Y happy about how fast my hair grew and I hope to keep it up!

My first length goal is not to lose any

Once I learn to care for it better (it was so dry by the end of today in this horrible, dry, virginia winter--i'm going to need to up my moisturizer), i'll start getting goals

I was going to transition indefinitely, but 2006 was a bad year. I decided to start 2007 all new, and decided my hair was a part of that process. i cut off some stragly ends that made it through in the pictures right after i took 'em. eventually i'll go to my hair dresser and let her take off any bits and pieces left.

I haven't told my mother. She's going to flip. I'm 21 and still her baby!

I found this board by sheer accident. Someone had started a thread on another (mostly white) board about boards that get more traffic than that particular board. One black board friend of mine mentioned some hair care boards. I sent her a message, she sent me here...and that was almost a year ago this May! I didn't even know what natural was--or I take that back. Momma always called it nappy I guess I'm proud to be nappy!

I was so unsure after I chopped the first side--I kept thinking...what have I done?! But now, I LOVE it. It's not long enough for a low puff, but definitely long enough for some fun styles. And I can't wait to see how it grows!

both are dry shots. i love the second picture--it shows how crazy different my nape is from the rest of my hair! and i'm so happy to have HAIR in my nape! i was totally rocking the bald look!

length check!

4 1/2 in 10 months!!!

uncombed and soaking wet. i LOVE the texture in my nape the most!

full shot, uncombed and soaking wet

again, my nape, soaking wet, no product

this is what happens when you sleep with a loose fro...

this is how you fix it the next night!!

 

[OneInAMillion]

Congrats on BC! Your hair looks so healthy...and for 10 months you had amazing growth!

 

[jaded_faerie]

Congrats on the BC!! I BC as well tonight!! im sporting a TWA...10 months thats great, you got alot of growth

 

[Hidden_Angel]

I love fros, your making me want to play with your hair! very nice

 

[danimani]

I love fros, your making me want to play with your hair! very nice

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I can't keep my hands out of them. The ends are starting to curl up too, which makes it even more fun.

 

[Allandra]

Congratulations on the bc.

 

[dlewis]

Congrats, your hair looks very healthy.

 

[seraphinelle]

You got amazing growth for 10 months. WOW

What were you using and/or taking?

And you're right the textures seem completely different, but both make up a head of gorgeous hair.

Lovely!

 

[firecracker]

Congrats. Your hair is really nice. It looks soft too. Don't worry you will find a moisturizing product that works for your hair by trial and error.

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

Congrats on the BC!!!

@Jadedfarie- where are the pics? I've been following (stalking) your fotki girl waiting on you to make the next move. (nevermind, I see I have to wait until after the Hide your Hair challenge)

 

[NewYorkgyrl]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NewYorkgyrl]

Congrats on the BC!!!

@Jadedfarie- where are the pics? I've been following (stalking) your fotki girl waiting on you to make the next move. (nevermind, I see I have to wait until after the Hide your Hair challenge)

I am also waiting for those pics...lol

 

[Blackrican]

I think your hair looks great. What types of styles will you be wearing? I am also considering a BC, but since I work in an office I don't want to feel even more of an outcast than I already do (I'm the only black girl..yipee). But...good job brave woman!!

 

[danimani]

Thanks so much everyone. I love my hair

You got amazing growth for 10 months. WOW

What were you using and/or taking?

And you're right the textures seem completely different, but both make up a head of gorgeous hair.

Lovely!

Nothing out of the ordinary. I'm probably an oddball on this board; I wash (with shampoo) nearly everyday. I did CO washes for a long time too--daily. I drink a lot of water, but I always have. I also wash at night, and sleep on a wet head of hair. My hair is usually still wet when I wake up, and doesn't dry out until late in the day, but the time I'm ready to wash again (though it's drying out a lot quicker now that it's all natural). I use cantu shea butter to get it to lie down, and one of my favorite products that also provides moisture is liquid hair mayo. I think Africa's Best makes it. I also love the Aussie line of products. I clairify once a week, and that's the only time I use expensive shampoos--like my Nexxus. If I don't clairify, I just use my Suave/Cream of Nature Products. I also don't cover my head at night.

I seriously follow every rule most people try to avoid But it works for me, so I don't plan to change anything.

As far as styles go, I'm still trying out different things with my length, seeing what works, but I'm wearing several puffs right now or just a fro!