I am posting a link to my hair album. Thanks to all of the advice I've gotten on this website, my hair is looking the best it has in years!!!
My hair album - post big chop
My hair album - post big chop
My Hair Pics - Post Big Chop
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hairfanatic
New Member
I think your hair looks very pretty and healthy.
sweetcocoa
Active Member
Pretty curls! How much did you chop off?
I found that twisting my hair into fat coils while it's wet after applying products cuts back on some of the shrinkage. Clip them with a silver hair clip at the base. They will unravel slightly, but they will stay coiled as they dry. Just seperate them once they dry(just like twists...only coilier and easier).
I found that twisting my hair into fat coils while it's wet after applying products cuts back on some of the shrinkage. Clip them with a silver hair clip at the base. They will unravel slightly, but they will stay coiled as they dry. Just seperate them once they dry(just like twists...only coilier and easier).
Thanks everyone for all of the compliments
. I had my last relaxer in early 2001. I had bra-strap length at that time. I waited until September 2002 to do the big chop. I had 13"-15" of healthy new growth, 2"-4" of frizzy scab hair and about 10"-14" of relaxed ends at that time. It was hard having two (three???) different textures of hair, but I didn't think that very short curls would look good on me.
I don't have a specific goal in mind for my length right now. Maybe I'll try for waist length?? I get 1"-2" per month and only dust the ends as needed.
Once I liberated my curls, my only regret was that I hadn't done it sooner.
Sweetcocoa,
My braidouts, twists and coils never come out right
They look afflicted; bent at funky angles. I'll try using the silver clips as you suggested.
Thanks
I don't have a specific goal in mind for my length right now. Maybe I'll try for waist length?? I get 1"-2" per month and only dust the ends as needed.
Once I liberated my curls, my only regret was that I hadn't done it sooner.
Sweetcocoa,
My braidouts, twists and coils never come out right
Thanks
Ms. Jennifer,
If you miss your natural texture, don't be afraid to go back. This is my 2nd attempt at going natural. The first time, I had about 8" of new growth and went back to the relaxer
for some reason that seemed important at the time.
The ladies on this board have been key in my transition. I now know so much about what products and techniques to use on my hair.
If you miss your natural texture, don't be afraid to go back. This is my 2nd attempt at going natural. The first time, I had about 8" of new growth and went back to the relaxer
The ladies on this board have been key in my transition. I now know so much about what products and techniques to use on my hair.
AZJeepgurl
New Member
One word: GORGEOUS!
Thanks again.
I relaxed my hair ever since the age of 14. I believed at that time that there was something undesirable about my hair in the natural state and that I'd be more attractive with bone straight hair.
I have always been fortunate to have hair that grows quickly, but my current regimen allows me to keep much more of my growth because I don't need to trim nearly as often.
My current regimen:
Children's chewable multi-vitamen 1x per day
8+ glasses of water daily
Salmon 2x per week
Olive oil on my ends morning and night
Conditioner wash with cheap conditioner (Tropical Pacifica?) every other day
Mane and Tail as leave in conditioner
Alternate Keracare Humecto and Elucence Moisture Balance as deep conditoner 2x per week with heat
Protective hairstyles 90% of the time
Let hair air dry mostly; rollerset once in a blue moon.
Absolutely NO shampoo!!!
I relaxed my hair ever since the age of 14. I believed at that time that there was something undesirable about my hair in the natural state and that I'd be more attractive with bone straight hair.
I have always been fortunate to have hair that grows quickly, but my current regimen allows me to keep much more of my growth because I don't need to trim nearly as often.
My current regimen:
Children's chewable multi-vitamen 1x per day
8+ glasses of water daily
Salmon 2x per week
Olive oil on my ends morning and night
Conditioner wash with cheap conditioner (Tropical Pacifica?) every other day
Mane and Tail as leave in conditioner
Alternate Keracare Humecto and Elucence Moisture Balance as deep conditoner 2x per week with heat
Protective hairstyles 90% of the time
Let hair air dry mostly; rollerset once in a blue moon.
Absolutely NO shampoo!!!
brownrelaxedhair
New Member
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Elyse said:
I get 1"-2" per month and only dust the ends as needed.
Once I liberated my curls, my only regret was that I hadn't done it sooner.
Thanks
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Wow your growth rate is amazing!!! Dang that's fast
Your hair is stunning. Really glossy looking and thick.
Elyse said:
I get 1"-2" per month and only dust the ends as needed.
Once I liberated my curls, my only regret was that I hadn't done it sooner.
Thanks
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Wow your growth rate is amazing!!! Dang that's fast
Your hair is stunning. Really glossy looking and thick.
sweetcocoa
Active Member
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Absolutely NO shampoo!!!
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I wish I could do no shampoo. I tried twice and both times my hair got hard and developed a buildup. I shampoo once a week. It may be because I use shea/butter and oil pomade on my hair once it dries and it's hard to remove when I just do no shampoo for more than a week. Any suggestions?
Elyse said:
Absolutely NO shampoo!!!
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I wish I could do no shampoo. I tried twice and both times my hair got hard and developed a buildup. I shampoo once a week. It may be because I use shea/butter and oil pomade on my hair once it dries and it's hard to remove when I just do no shampoo for more than a week. Any suggestions?
Sweetcocoa,
When I do get excessive buildup on my hair, I do an ACV and distilled water rinse. I have also had luck removing buildup and chlorine from my hair by doing conditioner washes with Alberto VO5 Kiwi and Lime Clarifying Conditioner. It costs $1 or less per bottle. Mabe you can pick up a bottle from a store like Wal-Mart with an easy return policy (in case you don't like it.)
When I do get excessive buildup on my hair, I do an ACV and distilled water rinse. I have also had luck removing buildup and chlorine from my hair by doing conditioner washes with Alberto VO5 Kiwi and Lime Clarifying Conditioner. It costs $1 or less per bottle. Mabe you can pick up a bottle from a store like Wal-Mart with an easy return policy (in case you don't like it.)
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zanna said:
Hi Elyse, your hair is so beautiful! why "post big chop"?
Zanna
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Hi Zanna,
I'm not sure I understand your question. I was just posting this pic to show my hair after my big chop.
Bon Weekend!!!
zanna said:
Hi Elyse, your hair is so beautiful! why "post big chop"?
Zanna
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Hi Zanna,
I'm not sure I understand your question. I was just posting this pic to show my hair after my big chop.
Bon Weekend!!!
adrienne0914
Well-Known Member
elyse, your hair is just beautiful!!!
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