Straightened My Hair - Oct 2010 (Pic heavy)

Ediese

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I spent about 8 loonnnnggggg hours on Saturday doing my hair (taking breaks in between of course
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). My plan was to straighten in order to get it trimmed (about 1-3") This is my second time straightening this year. Since I stopped wearing installs earlier this year, I've been mainly bunning. I started at about 8a washed, tea rinse w/black tea (to help alleviate shedding), did a protein treatment, and deep conditioned with my steamer.

I blowdried my hair as best as I could, and started to flatiron at about 12p. I didn't finish the flatironing process until around 5:30p. I tried to do really, really small sections. I used a hot comb for my roots, and a Jilbere Tourmaline to straighten. I LOVE that iron even more than my CHI. It got my hair really straight with only two passes. I had horrible shedding earlier this year, and I've been really worried about straightening to see the damage. As I suspected, my hair is much thinner and the layers are much more pronounced now. I also had serious breakage in some spots due to a chemical reaction with my bkt/dye back in April. All in all, I knew before seeing the damage that I'd need to add a little hair for extra volume until my hair recovers.

I made two clip pieces with EPRT, 1b in 18". By the time I was finished with everything, SuperCuts was closed so I'm planning to go sometime this week to have between 1-3" trimmed. (will post pics after that) My plan is to start trimming an 1" every other month. I'm happy with the current length, and definitely not interested in growing it longer.

When I tried to put in the clip ins, the combs weren't snapping close to the roots because my hair was too straight. I took the clip-ins out the next day, and had my sister just sew in two tracks, so I wouldn't have to deal with the hassle.

I did a few bantu knots last night, and had nice waves in the morning. It dropped a little throughout the day, but I still like it. Anyone have any recs on what I can do to alleviate frizzing? I don't want to use a lot of product because I'm not planning to wash until another 2 weeks. I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to wear my hair out or slap my wig on..idk.

Here are the pics.



Look at my ends
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Clip Ins added










You can see the placement of the tracks here. (one at the top and the other at the bottom)
















excuse my nubs -- I'm a biter





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I know I'll get questions about my wigs, so here goes. I've mainly worn the kinky curly wig. I wore it straight for about 3 weeks, but I stopped for a bit because I got tired of having to manipulate the hair the same way I would if I had a sew-in. I thought I would be able to just slap it on and go, but it gets frizzy just by me wearing it.

I haven't worn the EPRT wig yet because I've been waiting for cooler temperature.

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Update

I wore my hair straight for three weeks. I didn't continue straightening. I actually bought a curling iron to get big curls, but it didn't hold even though I used hairspray. The last 2 weeks I did pincurls, and those stayed much longer.

Here are some pics. (Pic in my siggy was on the same day)

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Your hair looks really good. Not only is it growing nicely but it looks very healthy as well.
 
Awwww, great progress, Ediese. Lovely hair as always. I'm in admiration of the tumbled, tousled look.

I look forward to your pics, I reallllly do.
 
Awwww, great progress, Ediese. Lovely hair as always. I'm in admiration of the tumbled, tousled look.

I look forward to your pics, I reallllly do.

Thanks ladies!!!

Thanks BB! I really appreciate that! I was feeling a little down when I saw the amount of hair lost, but I think it's filling in and my trims should help too.
 
Ediese I heart your progress pictures LOL

By the way, don't trim your ends. Mine looked the same way and it made me depressed, but as my hair grew my ends thickened up. I did try trimming an inch or two a few months ago, but honestly the only thing that really helped was letting my hair grow and do its thang.
 
Pleasee do not cover up that gorgeousness with a wig. It would hurt my feelings so bad. :(

Aww..thank you! :-) I'll try to bun it if I get too lazy. I'm hoping it won't revert for another couple of weeks. I'd really like to wear it straight in the winter.
 
Ediese, can you talk more about the color you have here?

lol Sure! It's the craziest thing actually. I dyed my hair jet black right before I did my bkt in April. After the bkt, I saw this reddish/brown color in a lot of spots throughout my hair. If you look at it now, you'd swear I got highlights, but I never have. There was some kind of chemical reaction with the bkt and dye, and my hair color changed. It's also the cause of my breakage. I didn't moisturize it enough after I noticed the color.

Ediese I heart your progress pictures LOL

By the way, don't trim your ends. Mine looked the same way and it made me depressed, but as my hair grew my ends thickened up. I did try trimming an inch or two a few months ago, but honestly the only thing that really helped was letting my hair grow and do its thang.

Thanks BM! :-) You always saw the sweetest things! Re: trim - I'm gonna wait until the beginning of the year to see what's happening then. I don't think I want it blunt because long, blunt hair on me looks crazy. However, I do need to even it up and get rid of some splits.
 
Your hair is gorgeous girlie! Could those ends be lead hairs? I know you say you don't want to grow anymore, but it looks like you are heading toward HL.
 
Looks good - what is ur plan to combat the thining areas - I am struggling with that myself.

Sorry to hear that. I know how depressing it can be. There really isn't anything to do about it, but trim it. (gradually or all at once) I'm planning to trim about 1" every other month.
 
Looking marvelous as always! I'm another fan of your updates.

Thanks for making us a part of your journey.

P.S. DO NOT CUT!!! It will fill in.
 
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very pretty! I can see what you mean about your ends, but a trim and a few months of protecting should get them back to how you'd like them. Can't wait to see it after your visit to SuperCuts! I loved the BKO look as well.
 
So pretty!! you have always been one of my hairspirations. I cant wait to be where you are, it seems like your hair grows superfast!!!
 
Seems like everyday I'm getting a new hair idol. You have been added to my list. Your progress is amazing.
 
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