I thought it would be cool for everyone to share pictures of your hair from one extreme to another, whether it be style (some of us have come a loooong way, lol) color, length (doesn't have to be short to long, can be the other way around), health, texture, etc. just two shots that are COMPLETELY and DRASTICALLY different from the other. It just shows how versitile our hair is, and how NOTHING is permenant. We can make changes, make progress, and none of these drastic differences in our hair over time could happen if our hair DID NOT GROW, right? More motivation!!!!
Here are mine:
2001
July 2006
PLEASE share yours I can't wait to see them!!!
ETA: The whole point of this is that I remember CLEARLY when I cut my hair that short simply for "change" thinking "how in the hell am I going to grow this out???" At the time, I thought it would be impossible, or would take a lifetime. Sure, it's been 5 years, with other hair styles, cuts, and changes in between. I know a lot of women get discouraged about the "time" it takes to grow hair out and thinks it will take "forever". The time flies. It's possible And I think it's good to "show" that it is possible, especially for the newcomers.
I wanna add pics but i don't quite know how to enlarge them...
the first is Sept. 2004, the second is april 2006
wow that is a difference!
^wow ur hair got so much thicker! What's ur reggie?
GREAT REGGIE THANKS!I copied this from my fotki:
My hair type is 4a and 4b. I relax every 12 - 15 weeks (depends on the holiday that's coming up, lol) with Mizani lye, and I have finally completely transitioned to texlaxed and I'm loving it! The texture is so cool and wrinkly when it's wet! Lol, oh and not to mention the added benefits of thickness and less breakage!
I have revamped my regimen. I co wash twice a week with Organix Vanilla condictioner (smells delicious and is an EXCELLENT detangler for my texlaxed hair!). I shampoo whenever I feel like it (usually every 10-14 days) with Sunsilk black shine to keep my hair dark without using a lot of color (cheaper too). I still use a mix of coconut oil and Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil, but I'm switching back to pure coconut oil and I've also added Redken Extreme Antisnap. I use this sparingly for protein after some co washes instead of doing protein treatments.
After washing, I airdry in a ponytail, put Fantasia Aloe gel on my edges, LIGHTLY brush, tie down with a scarf, and in the morning I bun with a spongey bun, or just tie it up in a ponytail with the ends tucked under. No uniformity in my products, huh! But it works for me! lol
I don't have time to give myself real protein and deep conditioning treatments (full time graduate student, full time job, and a life!), so I work with the anti-snap and cowashes. It's been working so far...
November 2004 (I had stomach flu when I took this)
January 2008 (After more setbacks than I have fingers to count)
Now I finally feel like I'm really, truly on the right track! I'm full shoulder with 3 inches to APL!
And it only took me 3 years
I thought it would be cool for everyone to share pictures of your hair from one extreme to another, whether it be style (some of us have come a loooong way, lol) color, length (doesn't have to be short to long, can be the other way around), health, texture, etc. just two shots that are COMPLETELY and DRASTICALLY different from the other. It just shows how versitile our hair is, and how NOTHING is permenant. We can make changes, make progress, and none of these drastic differences in our hair over time could happen if our hair DID NOT GROW, right? More motivation!!!!
Here are mine:
2001
July 2006
PLEASE share yours I can't wait to see them!!!
ETA: The whole point of this is that I remember CLEARLY when I cut my hair that short simply for "change" thinking "how in the hell am I going to grow this out???" At the time, I thought it would be impossible, or would take a lifetime. Sure, it's been 5 years, with other hair styles, cuts, and changes in between. I know a lot of women get discouraged about the "time" it takes to grow hair out and thinks it will take "forever". The time flies. It's possible And I think it's good to "show" that it is possible, especially for the newcomers.
OMG THAT'S AMAZING!!!!! Your hair is so beautiful!
cosigning. this thread is great!
Just cuz I love this thread.
Actually, I spent my formative years in Alexandria then moved to Baton Rouge for college. However, I spent a great deal of time in New Orleans and know it like the back of my hand. So where did you go? McDonough 35, St Mary's, Xavier Prep, Benjamin Franklin, Douglas, etc. I could go on and on. Always nice to see a native Louisianan face.
Btw, your looks nice dear!