One week left until the end of my first 4 month stretch...hair looks shorter.

[sj73]

I'm planning to relax next weekend. I'm near the end of my first 4 month stretch and boy am I looking forward to that creamy crack. Well, I noticed that my hair looks shorter than it did since my last relaxer. I'm hoping this is shrinkage fooling me. I've had a lot of shedding the last month. I'm praying for thicker, fuller, LONGER hair next week. I want FULL APL to get me excited about reaching my 2011 year-end goal of BSL.

 

[bimtheduck]

yeah its probably just shrinkage. congrats on completing your stretch.

 

[davisbr88]

Yeah, it's shrinkage. The further I got into my transition, the shorter my hair looked, but when I straightened it, it was definitely growing from month to month.

 

[MissYocairis]

It's shrinkage. I always have that and have been stretching for years. It's discouraging and disorienting too! It can make you get a lil worried....but you'll be pleased! Congrats on your first stretch!

 

[blessedandlucky]

another reassuring voice checking in - it's just shrinkage. same thing happened to me. post pics when you meet your goal!

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

Congratulations on your stretch!

Co-signing: Yeah it's shrinkage.

 

[Poopiedo]

Next week will be five months for me. My longest stretch ever. My hair is looking shorter also. I've been tempted to relax to make sure I haven't lost any of my progress but I'm pushing on. I'll relax at 6 months and since it is so thick I will get my mom to do it this time.

 

[Curlybeauty]

Make a thread when you relax

 

[sj73]

Thanks ladies. This is my first four month stretch, but I normally stretch for three months. I remember feeling this way at the end of my three month stretchs, but I'm amazed how much 4 months of stretching can make a difference regarding shrinkage. I did a hard protein treatment last night and my hair looked NECK length when it dried. I quickly finger-combed and braided it up for a braidout and just started thinking positive thoughts.

 

[TLC1020]

Congratulations on your stretch, more than likely it is shrinkage.
I know how you fell I am 29 weeks into my 32 week stretch and I know I have shrinkage but I am wearing braids so its not so bad.

Good luck on your stretch and post pictures of your progress..HHG

 

[beans4reezy]

It's shrinkage. This is why I am so addicted to stretching- the tricks your hair plays on you. It looks shorter for a while but when you finally relax- the progress you've made is jaw dropping! Congrats on holding out!

 

[janaq2003]

Thanks ladies. This is my first four month stretch, but I normally stretch for three months. I remember feeling this way at the end of my three month stretchs, but I'm amazed how much 4 months of stretching can make a difference regarding shrinkage. I did a hard protein treatment last night and my hair looked NECK length when it dried. I quickly finger-combed and braided it up for a braidout and just started thinking positive thoughts.

Same here. I was beginning to think I was crazy! I'm 10 wks post..

 

[AlliCat]

I think you will be pleasantly suprised after your relaxer