PrettyFaceANB's One Year (& 20 Day) Progress *PICS*

[BeautifulFlower]

Here is my starting point. This was three days after joining the site. Longest my hair has ever been I think.

This was a month after starting a regimen. LHCF made me a believer. My goal: Waistlength 2010.

Alot of in between stuff. Bandwagons, dusts, a trim, minor setbacks like breakage from dryness, and regimen changes. I've only recently (within the last 3 to 4 months) truly understand what it really takes to keep my hair on my head. Now, I'm retaining all my length (minus dusts).


Currently: 1 inch from BSL (longest layer) with 2 inches of new growth

I am 12 weeks post here. My hair is blow straight (to defrizz and remove remaining shed hair). My roots are still very thick and I have at least 2 inches of new growth. I will relax at the end of November or December. I just dont feel like relaxing.

Why did I blow dry? I know alot of relaxed ladies that are not bone straight or straight have a problem with frizzy hair.How I Cured Frizzy Hair.... Direct Heat of a Blow Fryer. I havent used it in a very long time. I know its a LHCF no no but my hair is holding moisture 50x better now. Before, I would have to constantly moisturize my hair and co-wash almost everyday to keep hair from being excessively dry. And the more new growth I get, the worst it gets. I'll incorporate use of my blow fryer only to defrizz my hair. But of course, whenever I use direct heat, I dust. Thats a must.

Not for everyone but works very well for me.

 

[Tallone]

Now that is awesome progress!

 

[chitowngal330]

Great progress! Your hair is so healthy and shiny...look at that bling!!

 

[me-T]

look how much thicker and silky lookin it got!

OT:got that juice in just this morning! tastes a lil like flat cherry coke, had my stomach actin weird for a minute too...guess my ph is way off or somethin. 2oz down, 30 to go!

 

[MonaRae]

Wow! That's a lot of hair! Keep up the good work!

 

[KizzieNapps]

BEAUTIFUL Progress!!!!!!!!

 

[LadyD]

Wow. Your hair is gorgeous! It looks so much thicker now. Off to get knee deep in your Fotki.

 

[DaRealist]

Awesome progress!
Your hair looks thick and healthy.

Question: When you blow dry are you drying semi-wet hair? What's your process?

 

[blackmaven]

Your progress is wonderful. Happy Growing!

 

[BeautifulFlower]

Thanks for the comments!

BTW...Super! Its my favorite morning drink. Aloe vera juice has laxative properties. You may be "going" a bit more.

look how much thicker and silky lookin it got!

OT:got that juice in just this morning! tastes a lil like flat cherry coke, had my stomach actin weird for a minute too...guess my ph is way off or somethin. 2oz down, 30 to go!

 

[Lanea87]

I am so in love with the thickness of your hair. Keep up the good work!

 

[seashell]

Wonderful progress!
Your hair is nice and thick.

 

[caligirl2385]

Your hair looks great! I'd love to know your regemin.

 

[Solitude]

Wow! Wonderful progress. *off to visit your fotki!*

 

[locabouthair]

Great progress!!!

 

[wheezy807]

Beautiful progress! Your hair is so much thicker and healthier than before (even though you had a great start imo)! Not to forget length, too! Gorge!

 

[tiffers]

Wow! Great job!!! Your hair's gotten so thick! Happy anniversary!!!

 

[BeautifulFlower]

Your progress is wonderful. Happy Growing!

Awesome progress!
Your hair looks thick and healthy.

Question: When you blow dry are you drying semi-wet hair? What's your process?

:blowkiss: Semi-wet and sectioned. I have very thick hair so it can be a bit much. With a good technique you should be done in about 7 minutes. I first detangle with finger as thorough as possible. I used Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat to airdry a lil. I use a hatchet blowdry with a comb (can not use it with a comb, it will not straighten). Hatchet blow dryer gives me more control. I use high heat on the roots and medium heat on the rest of the hair. I dont stay to long on any section and I may not get all of the roots but thats ok. This helps to defrizz and remove remaining shed hair. After I applied Humectress Luxe and CHI Silk Infusion. Sealed with Coconut oil. I put it into pigtails and dusted about 3/4 inch off each tail.

Wow. Your hair is gorgeous! It looks so much thicker now. Off to get knee deep in your Fotki.

BEAUTIFUL Progress!!!!!!!!

Wow! That's a lot of hair! Keep up the good work!

Great progress! Your hair is so healthy and shiny...look at that bling!!

Now that is awesome progress!

 

[TaurusAngel]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! congrats on your progress. Very thick and shiny hair

 

[Amour]

this is amazing!!!! Just incredible.

I need to see some results like yours in a month (the 1st -> 2nd picture)

what did you do in that month? what was your reggie?

 

[ChocalateDiva]

Great progress!!1

 

[BeautifulFlower]

Thanks You Ladies For All the LOVE!

This I why I joined this site. Everyone is so encouraging.

KissKiss Ummm...I dont exactly remember to be honest. My regimen changes so much. I was doing things alot differently and using completely different products. I was washing twice a week and DCs with every wash. Moisturizing as usually. I was using CON, Silicon Mix, and other stuff I really cant remember. It was doing a whole lot. I've recently, last 3 months, adopted a K.I.S.S. regimen. I have a completely different regimen.

 

[Sly]

Gorgeous!!!

 

[Likeyouneverseenme]

Awesome progress! Your hair is so thick and healthy.

 

[SignatureBeauty]

CONGRAGULATIONS!!! Your hair is very Pretty & Healthy, keep up the good work!!!

 

[danigurl18]

Congratulations!!! Your hair looks so thick and healthy!!

 

[BeautifulFlower]

Thanks Ladies! So sweet everyone..

BTW...I'm Mizani Lye Relaxed.

 

[Allandra]

Great progress.

 

[TriniStarr]

Congrats....keep up the GREAT job. I think we are hair twins.!!!!!

 

[RabiaElaine]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great progress! My hair is jealous of your hair's thickness! I wish...i wish!