My 1 year stretch will be over......

[MsQ]

Wow, 1 year?! Congratulations and goodluck! I can't even do 16 weeks yet! :-(

 

[melodies815]

Congratulations on stretching for so long!!! We can't wait to see how your hair has progressed! I could only do 6 months at a time when I was relaxed. One-year stretchers are amazing to me.

cj

 

[Casarela]

1 year ...wowzers...drooling just thinking about amount of new growth...lol
Im 2 months post trying to stretch to 6 months. 1 year ...omg you are patient!!!!
Can't wait to see your pics!

 

[longhairlover]

congrats on the 6 inches, once you relax you will see the growth and length difference.

 

[Highly Favored8]

Can't wait to see your pictures.

 

[Leesh]

That's a very good question because many of us are afraid because of that very reason. I did experience some breakage, but not alot. What I think helped me was I started using a pick or what's call a "finishing comb" when you have two different textures. You can go to growafrohairlong.com and see Robin's picture of the comb. It would be unrealistic to think you can do a 1 year stretch and not experience some breakage. I kept my eyes open for key areas like the nape of neck, behind ears, and the front middle. I combed my hair very gently, and I can honestly say that I hardly see no breakage. I do see some, but not for me to be alarmed about. In fact I remember Wanakee in just talking about taking care of afro texture hair said in one of her booklets that we should expect to get some breakage, but we want to control the breakage so that it does not get out of control. Stretching for 1 year requires effort because it is not easy; but I armed myself with the right tools and great products and patience and I got there. I'm surprise myself that I did it!

Thank You So Much Dear, Congratulations again, that is wonderful, We Would love to see the results, don't forget to post some pics as soon as You can.

 

[Platinum]

Congratulations on completing a year-long stretch. I can't wait to see your pics.

 

[happylife]

Wow! Great job! Can't. Wait to see the big reveal!

 

[aquajoyice]

Congradulations!!!! Wow 1 year that is awesome!!! I can't wait to see the results!!!

 

[mariofmagdal]

Congrats on your stretch! I hope you get your desired results, you have a plan, all should be well. Can't wait to see your pics!

 

[star]

This great 6 inches is great just take your time in relaxing while using a conditoner with oil a week before you relax to soften roots.

 

[Saffirejuiliet]

Congrats OP! Five or six inches of growth is great progress! Please post pics of your progress.

 

[fancypants007]

congrats on the 6 inches, once you relax you will see the growth and length difference.

Thanks, I really hope so.

 

[fancypants007]

This great 6 inches is great just take your time in relaxing while using a conditoner with oil a week before you relax to soften roots.

Well what I'm doing is oiling my scalp with castor oil every 2 days. I want the relaxing process to be somewhat easy when I'm moving from section to section.