Six month update from my setback! (pics)

[cutiepiebabygirl]

Hey!

I wanted to post my progress/updates since my setback.

It's been about 6 months since I had my setback.

Long story short - I started my hair journey in August 2008 and was set to make BSB/ BSL by December 2009.

In October, I went out with my mom, borrowed her coat. Her coat had velcro on the hood..and it decided to eat my hair for lunch!

When I attempted to take teh coat off...all I heard "chhhhhhhhhh" like something was ripping! perplexederplexed

It was may hair! It took about 2 inches off the back in a big spot.

I had to get about 2 - 2 1/2 inches cut. I was upset, but knew it would grow back!

Picture time!

October 2009 hair cut

April 2010 update

I am excited, I think I'm BSB or BSL, if not I'm VERY close!

Here is a pic of where I started....

my hair would not grow beyond this length, it would start breaking terribly.


Sorry about the small pics, I don't know how to resize, you can click on them and it will take you to my Fotki!

ETA: Clicking on the pics is not going to my Fotki, here is the link : http://public.fotki.com/TheHairChallenge/

 

[Reecie]

Wow. Your hair looks gorgeous and your progress is amazing. What was your reggie for the past 6 months?

 

[CA*Nappy]

Great Growth! What was your reggie.

Clicking on the photos do not take you to your fotki.

 

[danigurl18]

Excellent progress!!

 

[beans4reezy]

Great progess!

 

[~NanCeBoTwin~]

Your hair looks great!!! Wonderful progress.

 

[Toy]

Wonderful Progress!

 

[cutiepiebabygirl]

Wow. Your hair looks gorgeous and your progress is amazing. What was your reggie for the past 6 months?

Thank you! My reggie is quite simple.

I co-wash 4 times a week with: AO HSR or Tresemme Silcone Free Condish or Giovanni.

I moisturize and seal with Nourish n Shine and Castor Oil on the days I cowash.

I wear pinned up twist / braid outs 99% of the time.

I rarely use heat. In the last 6 months, I probably used heat 2x.

I sleep with a satin scarf/ bonnet. Trim every 6 months.

I use Amla, Brahmi, and Maka when I fee like it. I apply a reconstructor weekly.

I don't dc anymore....and that's pretty much it!

Great Growth! What was your reggie.

Clicking on the photos do not take you to your fotki.

I'm sorry, here is the link : http://public.fotki.com/TheHairChallenge/

 

[BostonMaria]

Beautiful progress!!!!

 

[changingSeasons]

REally excellent progress. Definetely Impressive and an inspiration!!!

 

[theprototype]

Yeah, you definitely made great progress
The velcro thing has happened to me as well. Next winter I will definitely be wearing my hair up (or at least while I'm outside).

Congrats

 

[isawstars]

awww i hate to hear about your set back but your progress is inspiring! thanks for sharing your regi and keep it up!

 

[Janet']

Amazing progress!

 

[andromeda]

Great progress!

 

[caribgirl]

Wonderful progress!! Congrats on your recovery!

 

[SouthernBeauty]

Great progress!!!!

 

[taz007]

Wonderful progress! Nice length and your hair thickened up beautifully!

 

[EbonyLockss]

Wow nice progress!Bounced right back from the setback.

 

[♦K.O♦]

Great progress! Your ends are to die for.

 

[wheezy807]

Wonderful progress! Beautiful hair and lovely ends!

 

[Desarae]

Nice progress and good reggie, love the ends, keep it up!

 

[soon2bsl]

Wonderful progress!

 

[Adaoba2012]

Congrats on your progress!!

 

[Triniwegian]

Great progress and beautiful hair!!

 

[Go0dGirl08]

So awesome!

 

[ChristmasCarol]

Your hair looks great!

 

[exoticmommie]

Great progress!

 

[cutiepiebabygirl]

Thank you so much everybody! I really appreciate it!

I got asked a few questions, so I will post the answers here so everyone can see.

I am relaxed, been relaxed my whole life! LOL

The longest my hair has ever been was barely SL, and my ends were broken off terribly!

When I was a child, my mom said my hair was probably APL at the longest.

I am 5'10.

I relax every 12-16 weeks, depends on how I am able to manage my NG.

I don't really have any hard rules...I try to "listen" to my hair and stay away from bandwagons.

I am not anti-heat...rarely using heat took some time adjusting to, I used heat all the time pre LHCF. I had to learn not to be so dependent on heat.

Trims...I don't dust often ( I know I'm bad). I just get a trim every 6 months.My best friend is a stylist so I don't have to worry about my hair getting chopped off!

I protect my ends by wearing my hair up 99% of the time, but I will wear my hair down if I want...I've learned how much my hair can take. My hair is fine and very fragile, it breaks very easily!

I detangle my hair when I cowash...under running water. I use a Wet Look (??) wide-tooth comb.

I have found that since my hair has gotten longer, that I need to cowash in sections.

After I t-shirt dry my hair, I apply Nourish and Shine, then I apply castor oil to my ends.

Since I have fine hair, so I try not to overdo it with the products.

I use the GVP version of Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum.

I use Oliver Oil relaxer, my mom relaxes my hair for me! I relax hers also.

I use Roux Pororsity Control when needed....

I don't take any supplements, and my hair doesn't grow fast!

Believe me, there were many days I was so discouraged, I wasn't confident that my hair would grow long...and I still have those days.

My ultimate goal is to be MBL...which I hope to attain by 12/31/2010.

 

[flowinlocks]

Awesome progress! Congratulations!

 

[Jas123]

your ends look very healthy