Mini Update (5 months and 6 days since BC) PIC HEAVY

[itsjusthair88]

Well I was going to update at 6 months exactly (March 11, 2011) but I've been really bummed about my hair lately; I'm in HYH 2011 so I've put it up in kinky twists, but right before that I was pretty upset about how dry it is, the crazy (non)curl pattern and mostly how short it is! I know you're probably thinking, "girl...you cut all of your hair off! get over it!" but it's just in an awkward phase right now and I'd convinced myself I was a slow-grower, so I've been a little down. Anywho, today I took two of the twists out to do some comparison shots and YAY!! 2.5 inches of hair, or .5 a month, here are some pics:

The BC (I was already 75% shaved because I had a mohawk)

One month post-BC

And today! 2.5 inches of hair later!!! (the back)

And the front

The front (again):

My 2011 goal is shoulder length...I think if I keep it low-mani, NO Heat through 2011 then I'll make it. I'll probably straighten it for New Years or something. Who knows? I'm always looking for other 2010 BC'ers!!! let's stick together!

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

Aww don't be down. You will figure things out and your hair will grow (though I think your TWA is too cute!) I bet hiding your hair for a bit will really help you regroup. Congrats on your progress.

 

[keepithealthy]

Thanks for sharing. You looked super cute with your short hair cut!!! I'm sure you will make your goal. HHJ

 

[itsjusthair88]

Thanks, sometimes being in here seeing all of these MBL,WSL, HL ladies can get you down...but I know its just a matter of time!

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[~~HoneyComb~~]

The one month after your BC pic is fierce

 

[DDTexlaxed]

Shrinkage will always make natural hair look shorter than it really is. Don't go by length, go by health.

 

[bibs]

^^^ ITA. I BC'd in September (I think around the time you did, but after a 3 month transition) and my hair's looked the same for the same for the past three months. No fuller or longer. When I stretch it though, I notice the growth but overall appearance is the same. I was kind of down in the dumps about it too when I started looking at other people at 5 months post but then I realized that my hair's the healthiest it's been in a very very very long time and that's something to celebrate about.

 

[itsjusthair88]

The one month after your BC pic is fierce

Thanks! HoneyComb you don't know it, but I'm hair-stalking you...lol.


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[itsjusthair88]

^^^ ITA. I BC'd in September (I think around the time you did, but after a 3 month transition) and my hair's looked the same for the same for the past three months. No fuller or longer. When I stretch it though, I notice the growth but overall appearance is the same. I was kind of down in the dumps about it too when I started looking at other people at 5 months post but then I realized that my hair's the healthiest it's been in a very very very long time and that's something to celebrate about.

You are soooo right! Even with the dryness, my hair still feels soft and healthy


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[Iluvsmuhgrass]

Girl you rocked the hot sauce out of that BC!! Beautiful!!

You're getting good growth. It's a process but you're already on it because it's healthy and growing!

 

[babylone09]

Ur twa is beautiful and off subject: I love thw tat on ur finger

 

[itsjusthair88]

Girl you rocked the hot sauce out of that BC!! Beautiful!!

You're getting good growth. It's a process but you're already on it because it's healthy and growing!

Thanks!!!! I'm trying to sit back and enjoy the process...

Ur twa is beautiful and off subject: I love thw tat on ur finger

Thanks! Please tell my mother that (at the bolded)