I really enjoyed your story! I am glad your results came out positive. I also went to JC Penny last Saturday to get a relaxer, my stylist was upset I would not let her use a flat iron on my hair, when I first started going to her I got my hair cut to ear lenght, and now 10 months later my hair is shoulder length, she was surprised at how my hair grew, that was because I NEVER let her put ANYTHING hot in my hair, and I only get relaxers every 4 months. Again Great story!!