What keeps you motivated to continue your hair journey?
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Guitarhero
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When I see somebody who is a hair goddess that just inspires me to continue on this journey. On 10 Things I Hate About Myself show, there was a Mexican national translator living in CA and she had the most beautiful waistlength wavy-kinky hair possible. Even the coloring was awesome. It was dark brown/black at the roots, graduating to reddish middle towards the ends. Gorgeous.
jerseygurl
Not a new member
Seeing the progress my hair has made in two years
Knowing that I was responsible for it getting to this poing and NOT hair dressers
Having people come up to me and ask what I do to maintain the hair
Compliments from random people
Seeing my husband's mouth drop when I told him it was my hair
Seeing my hair inspirations on this board both natural and relaxed attain their goals
Plus I think I look good with long hair 
Knowing that I was responsible for it getting to this poing and NOT hair dressers
Having people come up to me and ask what I do to maintain the hair
Compliments from random people
Seeing my husband's mouth drop when I told him it was my hair
Seeing my hair inspirations on this board both natural and relaxed attain their goals
Plus I think I look good with long hair
LadyRaider
Well-Known Member
Definitely growth.
~NanCeBoTwin~
Well-Known Member
#1. Seeing progress. I'm going to the salon tomorrow. I already know I have more NG at 17 weeks post this time around than I had last year at 19 weeks post. I'm not realxing, only having a rollerset and my roots pressed.
#2. Having others compliment me on my hair. It happens all the time, even in buns. I don't know how to react sometimes. Not that I haven't had compliments in the past, its just knowing I'm taking care of my hair myself a good 75-80% of the time and my stylist supports my hair practices, it makes me want to keep doing what I'm doing.
#3. I want to see how long I can get as an adult before I say it's too much. I was MBL as a preteen and haven't seen it since. It's not that I haven't made it again through lack of trying, but for lack of knowledge.
#2. Having others compliment me on my hair. It happens all the time, even in buns. I don't know how to react sometimes. Not that I haven't had compliments in the past, its just knowing I'm taking care of my hair myself a good 75-80% of the time and my stylist supports my hair practices, it makes me want to keep doing what I'm doing.
#3. I want to see how long I can get as an adult before I say it's too much. I was MBL as a preteen and haven't seen it since. It's not that I haven't made it again through lack of trying, but for lack of knowledge.
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mariofmagdal
New Member
My daughter motivates me to keep going on this hair journey. We have been in this together from day one, and we now have beautiful healthy hair thanks to LHCF 
KimPossibli
Supergirl
never mind
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LilMissRed
Well-Known Member
what keeps me motivated??
the health of my hair as well al the knowledge Ive gained that I'm able to pass down to my 2 daughters
also since joining hair boards.. I got the courage to transition -YAY me! and I want to be able to maintain my own hair.. I used to be one of those chicks who felt she couldnt go anywhere if her hair wasnt 'done', but now that I'm learning to take care of my hair on my own.. I no longer have 'bad hair days'
the health of my hair as well al the knowledge Ive gained that I'm able to pass down to my 2 daughters
also since joining hair boards.. I got the courage to transition -YAY me! and I want to be able to maintain my own hair.. I used to be one of those chicks who felt she couldnt go anywhere if her hair wasnt 'done', but now that I'm learning to take care of my hair on my own.. I no longer have 'bad hair days'
brucebettye
New Member
I cut my hair to about 2 inches and my hair is apl now (just the back
) So I see progress and will keep it up.
) So I see progress and will keep it up.
GaiasDaughter24
New Member
Three reasons
-Sheer determination!!!I BC'd in Feb. and no one can tell me I can't reach WL. I don't care how long it takes.
-I also REALLY want to set anexample for AA women that it IS possible. I have some friends that are following my progress and I want them to be inspired.
-I want to grow my DD's hair long and teach her healthy hair practices. I want her to know she can have it too. If she cuts it later, so be it. She'll atleast know she can. What I learn about my hair I'll pass to my DD and, hopefully, she'll pass it on, too.
-Sheer determination!!!I BC'd in Feb. and no one can tell me I can't reach WL. I don't care how long it takes.
-I also REALLY want to set anexample for AA women that it IS possible. I have some friends that are following my progress and I want them to be inspired.
-I want to grow my DD's hair long and teach her healthy hair practices. I want her to know she can have it too. If she cuts it later, so be it. She'll atleast know she can. What I learn about my hair I'll pass to my DD and, hopefully, she'll pass it on, too.
ConstantlyDynamic
Well-Known Member
i've wanted to perm a couple of times but i always remind myself that this was a goal i set and i have to see it through. i also love looking at pics of other naturals. seeing how beautiful their hair is motivates me to continue and hopefully achieve that look
belldandy
New Member
I also love helping my sister. She has struggled with her hair, it used to be so long when she was little and her eczema got really bad especially on her scalp. She had to go on medication (prednisone and other steroids) and I believe that the meds and the scratching ruined her hair. She never relaxed it, but started wearing weaves in middle school that were too tight which made the situation worse.
She has been wear wigs instead for the past year, but her real hair is about shoulder length now and is absolutely gorgeous, natural and i think she is about a 3b. I taught her about moisturizing, sealing and deep conditioning. I love seeing how her natural hair is thriving and i know that since she wears wigs, that even more of a reason why she is retaining all her length and will probably outgrow me!
She has been wear wigs instead for the past year, but her real hair is about shoulder length now and is absolutely gorgeous, natural and i think she is about a 3b. I taught her about moisturizing, sealing and deep conditioning. I love seeing how her natural hair is thriving and i know that since she wears wigs, that even more of a reason why she is retaining all her length and will probably outgrow me!
Mane Event
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1. Drive to get to MBL/WSL
2. Perhaps start a local business venture. There is TONS of information online but I don't think it's out there in our communities (at least not not mine). I really want to help other AA women. Unfortunately, my free advice and APL isn't making much of a statement right now but ONE DAY!!!
3. My future daughters!
2. Perhaps start a local business venture. There is TONS of information online but I don't think it's out there in our communities (at least not not mine). I really want to help other AA women. Unfortunately, my free advice and APL isn't making much of a statement right now but ONE DAY!!!
3. My future daughters!
Aspire
New Member
^^^
Ms. Bellebebe is on my wavelength. It has been a year, and I had a setback that made me want to quit and clean out my hair closet. But my greatest motivation is the way DH runs his fingers through it. Although it has been longer, it has never been this healthy. He is able to play in it with no breakage and I am amazed at how much it turns him on. 
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belldandy
New Member
^^^
+1
i love when my bf admires and caresses my hair 
winona
Well-Known Member
My future children. I want them to believe the hair that grows out of their scalp can grow long and beautiful.
The idea that maybe one day I can a HUGE loose bun on top of my head
My husband adores my natural hair (when it was relaxed he didnt really care) and I believe if it was longer I would feel even more invincible.
The idea that maybe one day I can a HUGE loose bun on top of my head
My husband adores my natural hair (when it was relaxed he didnt really care) and I believe if it was longer I would feel even more invincible.
drappedup
New Member
Ultimately, it's the thought and mental image of me with the lovely and bodified lengthy locks so smoothly fluffy and shiny it makes others jealous, and me proud I maintain superbly awesome haircare!
But day-to-day it's also me seeing photos of OTHER ladies further along on their journey than I am, and thinking......I BET I CAN DO THAT TOO. However, seeing pictures of so many with such gorgeous hair can also be discouraging, intimidating, and a real question of my confidence in my own hair care abilities as well as hair quality.
But day-to-day it's also me seeing photos of OTHER ladies further along on their journey than I am, and thinking......I BET I CAN DO THAT TOO. However, seeing pictures of so many with such gorgeous hair can also be discouraging, intimidating, and a real question of my confidence in my own hair care abilities as well as hair quality.
Hope.
It seems that just when I'm ready to give up, I learn something new to keep my hair healthy. My first breakthrough was conditioning and then it was moisture/protein balance, then porosity, and then so on and so on. Everything new I learn gives me hope and the hope for longer hair keeps me motivated. I don't know if I'll accomplish all of my goals, but I'd like to see how far I can go.
It seems that just when I'm ready to give up, I learn something new to keep my hair healthy. My first breakthrough was conditioning and then it was moisture/protein balance, then porosity, and then so on and so on. Everything new I learn gives me hope and the hope for longer hair keeps me motivated. I don't know if I'll accomplish all of my goals, but I'd like to see how far I can go.
theoneandonly
Active Member
1. Remembering the smell of perm 2. Being able to scratch my scalp whenever I want to.
3. Looking at how thick and healthy my new growth is compared to my fried,dry, relaxed ends
3. Looking at how thick and healthy my new growth is compared to my fried,dry, relaxed ends
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