SL 2015

Chula said:
When I started this challenge earlier this year, I was going hard. But I've had some serious situations this year that have brought a lot of stress. This stress caused setbacks. I'm realizing that some of my setbacks were probably from an iron deficiency too:( So I've decided to go natural. Hopefully that will help.
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:bighug: Hope you are feeling better now and more relaxed. Welcome to the natural side.
 
DarkJoy said:
Hendigo
Wash
DC
Seek n destroy
Tuck n roll
M/S every 2 days
*YAWN*

I was so bored I bought a hooded dryer. Now I put in silk elements heat protection, flat twist to stretch and sit under the dryer. Needed some dang variety. I do enjoy the extra stretch the heat provides. Less ssk.

The upside is that I can now wear a comb for my tuck n roll without the teeth showing through. I tried last year but it was too short and low density for hair candy. Slowly moving up!
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It's good to have some progress. Every little bit helps. :yep:
 
Finally got around to doing something to my hair. I didn't even spritz it during the past week :nono: Tonight I just did a water rinse and cowashed with some sample conditioners I had lying around. Put her right back into flat twist. I will wash again on Sunday.

Not much to report. Seeing some growth but I think my hair will just be grazing SL by December. The very front is just below my lip. My crown has just passed the top of my ear but doesn't reach the bottom of my ear yet.

I still have a ways to go before a twist out looks like something other than a fro. Just going to hang in there.
 
I had some BREAKAGE near my nape. I did a trim near the shorter areas to get rid of the "bad" ends plus I cut 1 inch off all around. My hair is soooo uneven. I started the year off uneven and I'm ending the year off the same way.

I really need to get a professional "scissor happy stylist" trim to kick off year 2.

I'm thinking January 2016... that or its time to start getting cornrows monthly like I did my first natural journey.. until I get to APL.

Some things I have to be consistent with for the rest of the year:
vitamins, tension blowdrying, protein treatments and moisturizing.

The back of my hair is soo fine. Its unlike the rest of my 4c hair, and I really need to research how to take care of it to prevent breakage.
 
pelohello said:
I MUST wash my hair, I MUST wash my hair! I havent washed my hair in about 2weeks. On the plus side, I've had my protective style in. I have been putting off on washing my hair ever since that dreadful wash day. But I cant keep putting it off.
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Get washing!lol
I did the same as you, and was putting off washing my hair for fear of tangles and a hard time. Thankfully there was nothing to worry about.
 
yaya24 said:
I had some BREAKAGE near my nape. I did a trim near the shorter areas to get rid of the "bad" ends plus I cut 1 inch off all around. My hair is soooo uneven. I started the year off uneven and I'm ending the year off the same way.

I really need to get a professional "scissor happy stylist" trim to kick off year 2.

I'm thinking January 2016... that or its time to start getting cornrows monthly like I did my first natural journey.. until I get to APL.

Some things I have to be consistent with for the rest of the year:
vitamins, tension blowdrying, protein treatments and moisturizing.

The back of my hair is soo fine. Its unlike the rest of my 4c hair, and I really need to research how to take care of it to prevent breakage.
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If your going to wear cornrows just leave it uneven. Even it out when you get to APL.
 
AbsyBlvd said:
Get washing!lol
I did the same as you, and was putting off washing my hair for fear of tangles and a hard time. Thankfully there was nothing to worry about.
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I washed my hair yesterday! !!!! Same as you there was nothing to worry about.

I think my tangles from the last time I washed my hair was from lack of protein. So yesterday I rinsed, ACV, protein and then DC. I had no problems!
 
yaya24 said:
I had some BREAKAGE near my nape. I did a trim near the shorter areas to get rid of the "bad" ends plus I cut 1 inch off all around. My hair is soooo uneven. I started the year off uneven and I'm ending the year off the same way.

I really need to get a professional "scissor happy stylist" trim to kick off year 2.

I'm thinking January 2016... that or its time to start getting cornrows monthly like I did my first natural journey.. until I get to APL.

Some things I have to be consistent with for the rest of the year:
vitamins, tension blowdrying, protein treatments and moisturizing.

The back of my hair is soo fine. Its unlike the rest of my 4c hair, and I really need to research how to take care of it to prevent breakage.
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Fine 4c is no joke. I have similar issues though its my crown that act a fool. The nape retains well though. Its a constant ssk battle but we will win the war! :up:
 
I forgot that it's throwback Thursday! !

This was my hair about 5yrs ago. I absolutely LOVED my hair then. It was texlaxed and jet black. I had page boy bangs and an asymmetrical bob.

This is the hair that I eventually plan on going back too, but a little shorter in the back.

ETA: Too late:angeldevil:
 
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I haven't check in since early July but a lot has been going on. My uncle was killed on his motorcycle by a hit and run. I got engaged in my birthday. Business was picking up more (realtor) and I have been a big ball of emotions since July but my hair has been a trooper through it all. I had some headshots done today so I got my hair pressed and I was so happy that my hair is pretty much grazing my shoulders even though she cut about 1/2 inch. Top pic is July 9 and the bottom pic is today
 

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Finally here with a length check and texture shot.

Its been about 8 weeks since my relaxer but I must've taken these pics at the 6th week mark or so.
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As you can see the last picture my edges are becoming thin again. They were really thin earlier on this year then thicken up but have now become thinner again. I think its a combination of me getting the relaxer and using the edge control (and bristle brush) on such a frequent basis. Right now I'm giving the edge control a bit of a break and keeping it to once a week or so. Hopefully that helps thicken then up.

Other than that I'm also thinking about getting some coarse yaki clip ins. I want longer hair and seeing as my hair is pretty straight I've had to face the fact that I can't wear curly hair and have my leave out blend (my texturised hair just loosens). I know straight hair would be a lot easier to blend then curly hair so I'll see how I feel. If I get them then I will update.

My current go to hair style is a bun at the back and a curly braidout fringe (or bangs). I get to many compliments on it. More than I ever expected. So my texturised hair has been pretty great so far and low maintainance. Thank you everyone for your advice. SO happy my hair journey is on the right track at the moment
 
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Love2Live said:
I haven't check in since early July but a lot has been going on. My uncle was killed on his motorcycle by a hit and run. I got engaged in my birthday. Business was picking up more (realtor) and I have been a big ball of emotions since July but my hair has been a trooper through it all. I had some headshots done today so I got my hair pressed and I was so happy that my hair is pretty much grazing my shoulders even though she cut about 1/2 inch. Top pic is July 9 and the bottom pic is today
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Sorry about your uncle but glad you have had some wonderful things happen for you as well.
 
Love2Live said:
I haven't check in since early July but a lot has been going on. My uncle was killed on his motorcycle by a hit and run. I got engaged in my birthday. Business was picking up more (realtor) and I have been a big ball of emotions since July but my hair has been a trooper through it all. I had some headshots done today so I got my hair pressed and I was so happy that my hair is pretty much grazing my shoulders even though she cut about 1/2 inch. Top pic is July 9 and the bottom pic is today
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So sorry about your uncle! Glad to have you back with us & congratulations on your engagement, hair growth, & business growth!
 
I've started cowashing like every other night! I can't stop! Fall weather is among us here in Illinois & that will be followed by brittle winter windchills (in the negatives) in just a couple months so I figured I'd better start upping my conditioning!!! I haven't DC'd in like 2-3 weeks though so I'll be adding that back once a week too.

After I cowash, I twist my hair for the next day's doo with some Goddess curls, Jbco, & a little SCurl. I untwist it in the morning & spray some oil sheen, put her up in a curly puff whether I'm working from home or going into the office. The opposite days (non cowash days), I spray a little SCurl & just reset my twists for the following day.

I love to crochet my own winter hats but I think that my hats last year rubbed my ends to much & broke my hair so I'm thinking of sewing satin material in my hats this winter so that they aren't jacking up my progress!!
 
I could not post on LHCF for the past few days..grr.

Long straight wig is back on deck. Oh how I've missed thee lol. Sooo I feel like a traitor kinda.. but not really.

I have no hair left out (except my edges). Its an old full lace wig from Best Lace Wigs from like 3 yrs ago.

Decided to rock her all last weekend for my 31st Bday and that has spilled into this week.

I have an appointment for next Tuesday for cornrows. I want 8 straight back.

 
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Finally colored my hair for a wedding this weekend. My hair is feeling so much better. It was sort through the entire process. I wonder if that's due to the protein treatment I did recently.

My flat twist are showing some extra length. Just waiting for my upper back to grow out.

I won't be where I want to be in December but I will have come a long way from January.
 
I'm so ashamed to step in here lol. I have really neglected my hair this year. Some times understandably because of health problems and looking after people.

My edges are fully back which is great. I don't know the real condition and length of hair. Will do a load of deep conditioning and protein treatments before christmas and straighten then.

Thinking about investing in a proper hair dryer and products. I can never get my hair as smooth as I want.
 
Sumra said:
I'm so ashamed to step in here lol. I have really neglected my hair this year. Some times understandably because of health problems and looking after people.

My edges are fully back which is great. I don't know the real condition and length of hair. Will do a load of deep conditioning and protein treatments before christmas and straighten then.

Thinking about investing in a proper hair dryer and products. I can never get my hair as smooth as I want.
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No need to feel ashamed. Everyone in here is doing the best they can. Your back on plan now. That's all that matters.
 
Still protective stylin. I have some of my bang area out in a twist out. I'm thinking about wearing a wng next Tuesday for a special event. I didn't wash my hair this week, but I did re-moisturized and removed my shed hairs. I do that every couple of days.

How are ya'll ladies doing? Any weekend plans?
 
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