Thanks so much for the kind responses guys...
SG - the pics was actually BEFORE the trim.
It's only about a centemeter shorter. my Dominican stylist actually uses the word "dust" to describe her trims - so I'm happy I have her. She truly understands the meaning of a trim - which I know you can appreciate as our SHS advocate.
Newgrowth - I actually had the honor of being FOT in Fall of 2002.
I hope many of ourlovely heads of hair here get a shot. I've had mine.
Jen Jen - which color do you mean - the really really red one? Or the more bronze one...girl it was a process all around. I'll explain when I get out of class.
Britty - yup - that's a full blow out. When I do my hair at home I just set and wrap - and it comes out like the T&T Bronze pics - a little more "poofy" but straight and smooth just the same. most of the time I only let them do my roots and while it's as straight as the progress pic - it's somewhere between a full blowout and a home set.
Lee - Awww shucks...
Thank you. That means a lot. I've been feeling a little tubby - and not so cute.
But I'm happy with my hair!
Dutchess - you CAN have hair like that! that's why I posted pics - my start pic left much to be desired. The health progress is what I'm most proud of. hard work and diligence chica - you'll get there. Keep plugging!