I'm posting this as encouragement for the ladies with short hair. I think we need extra support and attention because we have such a long ways to go to reach our goals. I know it's hard and frustrating because we can't get our hair in a nice neat ponytail or bun....
If you do not give up and stay consistent with your regimen you WILL reach your goal.
I know that my hair has been through some major changes. I started this back in October of last year. Back then, my hair was shedding and I could not wet my hair with out it just break off. This was the result of too frequent relaxing (every 4-6 weeks) and permanent hair color.
I had to shave the back of my hair completely off and gradually cut off the damaged hair at the top and the front.
I now have just enough hair to gather into a little ponytail or tiny little bun and can actually tuck the ends under. Now, it is a pathetic little bun that I will not wear out in public, but it's a start!
I use to be ashamed to pull my hair back because I had ballspots around my temples from braiding too tight. I had to wear braids to give my hair a break from the chemicals while I trimmed the damaged hair off. I can now wear my hair back and my edges are almost completely restored. They are still thin around the temples but, it's not that noticable.
Another set back was having too much hair cut off by my ex-stylist. She also cut one side shorter then the other. I have since been able to even it out (just finished clipping today).
My accomplishments:
being able to stretch my relaxers out beyond six weeks (now 8-10 weeks). Could not do this before.
I have about three inches of hair all over not counting my new growth. I will probably have another inch when I retouch my relaxer.
My current challenge is keeping my hair from drying out. I almost have a regimen in place, but it has been difficult to find products that work for me.
So far my staples are:
Aubreys GPB
Motions CPR
Water/glycerin and lavender oil combo- think I will add aloe vera gel to this
Still trying to find a deep moisturizing conditioner:
I just purchased:
Kenra's moisturizing conditioner (could not find Keracare Humecto)
Giovanni's direct leave-in
Aloe vera gel
about to purchase Instant weave so that I can wear daily wet buns.
Hope this helps!
If you do not give up and stay consistent with your regimen you WILL reach your goal.
I know that my hair has been through some major changes. I started this back in October of last year. Back then, my hair was shedding and I could not wet my hair with out it just break off. This was the result of too frequent relaxing (every 4-6 weeks) and permanent hair color.
I had to shave the back of my hair completely off and gradually cut off the damaged hair at the top and the front.
I now have just enough hair to gather into a little ponytail or tiny little bun and can actually tuck the ends under. Now, it is a pathetic little bun that I will not wear out in public, but it's a start!
I use to be ashamed to pull my hair back because I had ballspots around my temples from braiding too tight. I had to wear braids to give my hair a break from the chemicals while I trimmed the damaged hair off. I can now wear my hair back and my edges are almost completely restored. They are still thin around the temples but, it's not that noticable.
Another set back was having too much hair cut off by my ex-stylist. She also cut one side shorter then the other. I have since been able to even it out (just finished clipping today).
My accomplishments:
being able to stretch my relaxers out beyond six weeks (now 8-10 weeks). Could not do this before.
I have about three inches of hair all over not counting my new growth. I will probably have another inch when I retouch my relaxer.
My current challenge is keeping my hair from drying out. I almost have a regimen in place, but it has been difficult to find products that work for me.
So far my staples are:
Aubreys GPB
Motions CPR
Water/glycerin and lavender oil combo- think I will add aloe vera gel to this
Still trying to find a deep moisturizing conditioner:
I just purchased:
Kenra's moisturizing conditioner (could not find Keracare Humecto)
Giovanni's direct leave-in
Aloe vera gel
about to purchase Instant weave so that I can wear daily wet buns.
Hope this helps!
