Two inches from bra strap--Whoo hoo!!1

[melodee]

Hey guys,
You are the first to know that I am now closer to meeting my bra strap by September goal! I was at almost 18 inches when I started my journey back on April 20th. Well, I'm at 20 now. It's been a while since my last touch up April 17th, and my hair is still kind of krinkly at the roots. I just co washed and dried (w/ heat)and then used a curling iron to straighten (I used low heat). I know that's a nono.

But I treated myself after two months of ponytail, braid, and bantu sets. I had been feeling kind of depressed about my hair b/c I had just taken out my cornrows( in for two weeks)and shed like mad. I was sure my hair was in bad shape. After a few deep conditioning sessions, I decided that if my hair was going to be in bad shape, it's gonna at least look fly. WOah, I was shocked when I got a mirror and looked at the back when I was done. My hair was still full looking, and it even seemed a lil bit longer. Did my eyes decieve me? I got out the measuring tape. After fumbling awhile, I measure 20 1/4 inches. I did have to trim that 1/4 inch off. But I am close to bra strap which for me is 22 inches. I am so thankful to y'all for all the tips and inspiration!!!!

 

[Supergirl]

Congratulations!

Isn't that a great feeling for you?????????????????

 

[tekmommie]

Congratulations!

Don't forget some (probably most) of the hair you call shedding like mad, is probably the hair that you would have seen on a daily basis had your hair not been braided...so it SEEMS like you lost more hair, but probably not. Hope this makes sense.

Happy hair growing to you!!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Congratulations.

 

[melodee]

Tekmommie, you're probably right. But I get so nervous when I see that much hair.

 

[tekmommie]

I know sweetie, its okay. This means you are concerned about your hair...this is a good thing!!

 

[Xcellence2]

Congrats!

 

[Cami]

Congrats!! I wont reach my goal until next june 2004 (waist lenght). Right now it's at bra strap lenght, but once I gain 4 more inches, I would have reached my first goal which is waist lenght, then the next year (2005) hopefully tailbone.

 

[KinksnCurlz]

Congratulations Cami...

 

[EgyptianSand16]

Congratulations

I can only imagine how good you feel I'm jealous

 

[brownrelaxedhair]

Congratulations!!!!!

 

[zoya_j]

I'm glad for you. You'll be at 22 inches in no time

 

[pebbles]

Congratulations! I can't wait until I'm that close!

 

[Allandra]

Congratulations. Way to go.

 

[sweetcocoa]

Congratulations Melodee!

 

[Nessa]

Yes!!!!!!! congradulations Melodee,

Lil sis.

 

[Crysdon]

That's great Melodee...you'll get those two inches in no time.

BTW, are you short in stature? I ask this because bra strap length is 24 or 25 inches on me.

 

[jade3]

You know I was thinking the same thing Crysdon... I'm 5'9" so bra strap on me is about 25 or 26 inches. I have a loooooooooong way to go. Anyways Congratulations Melodee!! I'm sure your hair looks fabulous and You'll be at bra strap in no time

My suggestion is take advantage of this summer weather by stepping up your regimin. During these summer months my hair seems to take off like wildfire!!!

Now to only get this kind of action during the winter

 

[UmSumayyah]

That's great news Melodee! Can't wait to see all that pretty hair at the next metro meeting!

 

[Crysdon]

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During these summer months my hair seems to take off like wildfire!!!
Now to only get this kind of action during the winter

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DITTO. I guess we'll have to move to California for that to happen

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[jade3]

Right behind you Crys

CALI HERE WE COME!!!!!!

Most of my hair inspirations on this board live in warm weather climates. There might be something to this.

 

[melodee]

Yes, I'm 5'3".

 

[tekmommie]

~*~*~CONGRATULATIONS~*~*~


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That's great Melodee...you'll get those two inches in no time.

BTW, are you short in stature? I ask this because bra strap length is 24 or 25 inches on me.

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I was wondering the same thing.

 

[ms_kenesha]

WTG Melodee

You are such a nice person, I couldn't think of anyone better to wish long, healthy, hair on! I can't wait until I'm shouting the same thing!!!

 

[Breeze]

Congratulations!

 

[Nyambura]

Congratulations, Melodee!

 

[tasha]

Yeah! Congratulations...I know that must be a great feeling. I am about your height too...maybe my brastrap goal is right around the corner too....(now where did I put my measuring tape?)