Started at my big chop, now I'm here! Pics of my journey on 3rd naturalversary!!!

[Diva_Esq]

Exactly 3 years ago today, after an 11 month & 3 day transition, I was inspired by one tiny tendril at my nape that had broken at the line of demarcation to reveal the cutest little curly Q I'd seen on my head! That curly Q made me long for no more limp, dead, relaxed ends! It made me want to rock my curls and I haven't looked back!

I am so thankful for my natural journey and wanted to share a few pics!! Happy 3rd year natural to ME!

Big Chop (April 5, 2010)

AFTER 3 YEARS FULLY NATURAL

Excuse the back fat!!

Thanks for your help in my journey!!

 

[dyh080]

lol @ "excuse the back fat". Very pretty, healthy looking hair!

 

[Yen Oak]

Well done--great progress!!

 

[BostonMaria]

Woohoo!!! Congrats on your 3 yr anniversary. Your hair is GAWGEOUS!

 

[NinasLongAmbition]

You and your hair are beautiful! Great Progress!!

 

[Channy31]

Congrats!
Can I ask how you got your hair straight like that?
Blow dry? With what? Flat iron? with what?
Temp for both

 

[sunnydaze]

Gorgeous hair!!

 

[Highly Favored8]

Very pretty.

 

[KPH]

LOVELY, LOVELY

 

[Chaosbutterfly]

Your hair was pretty when you were relaxed (I remember it), but it's actually alot prettier now.

Congratulations!

P.S. Let me get that reggie?

 

[Ashawn Arraine]

Okay am I the only one who can't see the beautiful photos?

 

[Diva_Esq]

Congrats!
Can I ask how you got your hair straight like that?
Blow dry? With what? Flat iron? with what?
Temp for both

MixedGirl

I air dry my hair in one braid about 60-75% dry with leave-in conditioner in it (Paul Mitchell the Conditioner or Kinky Curly Knot Today). Then I take the braid down, apply a little bit of Paul Mitchell super skinny serum and blow dry on low heat with a comb attachment. Once I am done with the blow out, I apply a little Sabino Moisture Block and either Almond, Jojoba or my fav, GRAPESEED OIL and flat iron very small sections using the comb chase method on about 375-425 with a ceramic Infrashine flat iron that my stylist had to buy for me. He uses the same method when he does my flatty too. Hope that helps!

 

[cynd]

Simply beautiful.

 

[Miss617]

Your hair is gorgeous.

 

[londonjakki]

Gorgeous!!

 

[Nix08]

I love seeing pics of your hair

 

[HoneyA]

Excellent progress!

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Okay am I the only one who can't see the beautiful photos?

Nope I only see partial of one....lol dk why but I will log in when I get home from my computer and see them.

 

[05girl]

whoa! was not expecting all that 3 years later! gorgeous! thx for sharing.

 

[Anakinsmomma]

That is beautiful hair!! So shiny!

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

I wish I could see the pix

I'm not illiterate. It's my phones auto correct

 

[caribeandiva]

Gorgeous! How did you get your hair that straight?

 

[cutenss]

Wow. Beautiful I'm jelly.

 

[Diva_Esq]

Your hair was pretty when you were relaxed (I remember it), but it's actually alot prettier now.

Congratulations!

P.S. Let me get that reggie?

Chaosbutterfly

Thanks so much.

Regimen: I cowash 4-7x a week depending on the style with Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle or L'Oreal Total Repair 5, detangle in the shower with condish in my hair using the Ouidad Double Detangler comb. Rinse, squeeze out water. While dripping, I put Paul Mitchell The Conditioner in and use ORS Edge Control and EcoStyler clear or Olive Oil gel for my edges. I mostly wet braided bun or pony. Occasionally, I wear it in a wash n go.

I deep condition 1x a week- every 2 weeks with Joico Moisture Recovery Balm or some other deep conditioner (trying a few new ones). Protein about once every 3-4 weeks with Giovanni. Shampoo once every 2-3 weeks with Tigi Bedhead Moisture Maniac. Sleep with a silk scarf. I only flat iron for length check/ trim day every 12-14 weeks or special occasions.

 

[Diva_Esq]

Gorgeous! How did you get your hair that straight?

caribeandiva

I air dry my hair in one braid about 60-75% dry with leave-in conditioner in it (Paul Mitchell the Conditioner or Kinky Curly Knot Today). Then I take the braid down, apply a little bit of Paul Mitchell super skinny serum and blow dry on low heat with a comb attachment. Once I am done with the blow out, I apply a little Sabino Moisture Block and either Almond, Jojoba or my fav, GRAPESEED OIL and flat iron very small sections using the comb chase method on about 375-425 with a ceramic Infrashine flat iron that my stylist had to buy for me. He uses the same method when he does my flatty too. Hope that helps!

 

[laylaaa]

Your hair is lovely!

 

[NJoy]

Girl! Your hair is fabulous!!! From the chop to the drop. I love it! Congratulations on 3 years natural!

 

[Guyaneek]

Dang gurl!!!!!!! Gawjus!!!

 

[greenandchic]

Wow, beautiful hair!

 

[bydebra]

Your hair is gorgeous!