My Length Check - Going for WSL

[loolalooh]

Hey ladies,

It's been a LONG minute since I've been active in this section. (I'm usually in other sections though. ) Well it's almost my 3-year nappiversary, but I thought I'd do an early update. There's been growth, but also trimming. This year, I'm getting back to being serious about retention:

Stats:
+Hair type: 4-ABCXYZ
+3 years natural on Feb. 1 (~4 yrs relaxer-free)
+Aiming for layered WSL by Dec. 2011
+Regimen = prepoo, wash, DC, detangle, moisturize, wear twists for 3-4 weeks



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[NikkiGirl]

Beautiful hair, you will definitely be WSL by December. You may be there before!!!

 

[Skiggle]

Pretty hair loolaooh!
How do you normally get your twist out to lat so long?

 

[*Happily Me*]

woah momma!
nice hair.

 

[Allandra]

Great progress.

 

[Charz]

Ur hair looks wonderful! How do you get your twists to last 3-4 weeks? How big do you make them? TIA

 

[lilpooky]

Hi loolalooh! Beautiful hair as always!

 

[loolalooh]

Thank you, ladies!

@Skiggle & Charz: I keep washing to a minimum (about 1-2x) while wearing the twists. This helps to make them last a while. Other things I do to help with long-term wear:

+twist on stretched hair,
+use the "Senegalese", or "rope", twist method
+try not to manipulate them much during the 3-4 weeks

 

[loolalooh]

Hi loolalooh! Beautiful hair as always!

Hey, girl! Great to see you here. Thank you!

 

[ezina]

Beautiful, loolalooh!

OT: Love your siggy, Skiggle!

 

[Etherealsmile]

Wonderful growth OP!

 

[Toy]

Great Progress!!

 

[Mystic]

Looking great LouLou! Congrats on your progress.

 

[D.Lisha]

Nice hair

 

[alive]

your hair looks incredibly healthy! nice work i honestly think you can make it to WL before December

 

[bride91501]

^^ That's the first thing I noticed...how healthy it looks from root to tip. Absolutely gorgeous.

I plan to eventually start PSing in twists for 3-4 weeks at a time. Do you work out often? If so, how do you keep your scalp clean during the 2-3 weeks between washes? Also, what do you use to moisturize & DC? I CW twice per week, mainly for moisture, so I'd need a pretty super moisturizer to last between washes if/when I start this regimen.

TIA!

 

[Ijanei]

love your hair type (seems fluffy)...and ur hair itself

 

[classychic1908]

Looking Good!!!! I'm sure you'll reach your goals!!!!

 

[loolalooh]

^^ That's the first thing I noticed...how healthy it looks from root to tip. Absolutely gorgeous.

I plan to eventually start PSing in twists for 3-4 weeks at a time. Do you work out often? If so, how do you keep your scalp clean during the 2-3 weeks between washes? Also, what do you use to moisturize & DC? I CW twice per week, mainly for moisture, so I'd need a pretty super moisturizer to last between washes if/when I start this regimen.

TIA!

Thank you! I used to work out hard core regularly, but haven't had much time lately. When I did, I would use witch hazel or the ORS dry shampoo on my scalp in between washes. I DC with Lekair Cholesterol mixed with an oil and moisturize with whipped shea butter (shea, coconut oil, aloe vera, olive oil, grapeseed oil). It works really well for me.

 

[loolalooh]

Thanks for all the encouragement, ladies! I'm so loving your hair in your siggies ... NikkiGirl, Allandra, Charz, Toy, Mystic, DLisha, bride91501, classychic1908!

 

[keepithealthy]

Your hair is very healthy looking. I definitely see wl in your near future.

 

[Fhrizzball]

That's one of the lowesst bras I've ever seen. Congrats on your progress. I can't wait until twists look decent on me to try having them in long term like that. You'll be WL in no time for sure.

 

[loolalooh]

That's one of the lowesst bras I've ever seen. Congrats on your progress. I can't wait until twists look decent on me to try having them in long term like that. You'll be WL in no time for sure.

LOL! I know right! I don't know why, but it's just comfortable for me to wear it that low. Ah well. Thank you!

 

[Nonie]

Such consistent and steady progress! Congratulations!

I love your documentation of the journey. Very orderly done.

 

[Lita]

Great progress...Very pretty! See you at WL in no time..




Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Kiki82]

Awesome progress honey!!!

 

[locabouthair]

Great progress!

 

[Rocky91]

Your hair is gorgeous! I love your fotki and your blog.
Congrats on your progress!

Is WL your final goal?? just curious...

 

[Mrs. Verde]

Beautiful hair!!! Your progress is very inspiring.

 

[Ms Lala]

Great Progress!!! Your hair looks very healthy.