Nov/Dec '08' Big Choppers/ *2009* Twa Grow Out*

[BrandNew]

Chosen07 and Ramya, your progress is inspiring, HHG!

I can't believe it's been six months for me!! My puff is looking just a little bit fuller than the last pics I posted. I just started using Kinky Curly products and had positive results. I also moved and I don't think the water agrees with my hair, it makes it really hard. I stepped up on the moisture and I may start baggying.

 

[Melissa-jane]

can I join I have a two inch twa I just chopped.

 

[NaturallyBlonde]

Here is my update with pics...

I got microbraids 2 months ago and took them out last night/this morning (6 hours!!! )


Anyway, here is my progress.

HHG!

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

I BC'd July 1st. Mostly have been doing WNGs because my nape is pretty short and I'm not using heat until Sept. I tried a braid out (individual braids can't cornrow) but the nape came out crazy since it was short and wouldn't catch in a braid. I want to do more protective styles to retain my length but I don't know what else I can do. Any suggestions??

Ready to Grow already!!

 

[chosen07]

^^^ Are you against extensions if not, then kinky twists or cornrows with extensions for lenth and fullness. Those only lasted
Me a week and half because me hair was so sort it frizzed quickly.
You can also try twists with your own hair but you would hve to do them really small. I have examples in my fotki.
I've neve tried but you can also try wigs... I bought a phony pony but without heat my hair still can't get in a pony...
HTH!!

 

[chosen07]

Here is my update with pics...

I got microbraids 2 months ago and took them out last night/this morning (6 hours!!! )


Anyway, here is my progress.

HHG!

Great progress!!!!

 

[nikz24]

Can I join please? I have a twa and hoping to grow a full big afro by the end of this year I will be using hairveda products, dcing 2-3x a week, cowashing everyday, using ayurvedic oils and powders, hennaing 2x a month, moisturizing 2x daily and sealing with vatika oil. Phew so much work, but to get good results you have to put in the work.

 

[pinkdot's blog]

Hey everybody.
Last Relaxer August 16, 2008
Big Chopped March 15, 2009

I wash and condition every day if not every other day with
Aphogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair and Suave Green Apple
or
Dove Intense Therapy Shampoo and Dove Intense Therapy Conditioner

I deep condition with plain Mayonnaise and 2 eggs once every 2 or 3 weeks.


I apply Parnevu Scalp Therapy Leave in conditioner and I seal it with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I put my hair in box braids and wear it under a wig. I make sure my hair stays moisturized throughout the day. I spray it with Stay Soft Fro. I wear a satin bonnet to bed.

The first pic was the day of my BC. It was a wash and go shrunken afro. It shows what my hair looks like after 7 months of transitioning. The second pic is a braid out poof so my hair is stretched. It shows 11 months of my natural hair growth.

 

[chosen07]

^^^ that's nice growth!

 

[blackbeauty10]

I got some updated pics in my fotki:
www.public.fotki.com/blackbeauty10

 

[Shandell]

blackbeauty10,
Your hair is so flawless and your progress is amazing. You are a natural beauty.
PEACE!

 

[BrandNew]

Any updates?

 

[chosen07]

its been a minute huh? well a lot of our 1 year mark is quickly approaching. mine is Jan 1.

here is the last pic of me in Sept before I put braids in...I'm thinking its 'progress'. *giggle* I'm still patiently waiting for this elusive hang time!
chunky twist out

twists

 

[MochaEyeCandy]

Any updates ladies?

 

[LovelyMiracle]

I big chopped 11/21/08 and here's my progress to date. These pics were taken a couple months ago but my hair grows slow so it hasn't changed that much. I'm still figuring out what to do with my hair since it's at an awkward length and it's cold so I don't want to wear it out. Kinda lost but all in all I love my hair. My fro is getting serious!

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

That IS a lot of progress!

 

[BrandNew]

I'll be back with pics.

 

[chosen07]

:bumpity bump:

 

[MochaEyeCandy]

 

[ftiffreneee]

I'm in...transitioned fior about 10 months so i did not necessarily have a TWA. Here we go....this is exciting!!!

 

[blackbeauty10]

Hey ladies....Man i havent posted in forever!!!! I updated my fotki with some recent pics...

www.public.fotki.com/blackbeauty10

 

[blackbeauty10]

:bumpity bump:

I love love love that hairstyle in your sigi....it is very pretty!!! Great progress by the way

 

[blackbeauty10]

I big chopped 11/21/08 and here's my progress to date. These pics were taken a couple months ago but my hair grows slow so it hasn't changed that much. I'm still figuring out what to do with my hair since it's at an awkward length and it's cold so I don't want to wear it out. Kinda lost but all in all I love my hair. My fro is getting serious!

GREAT PROGRESS!!!!!

 

[Sha76]

bumpity bump bump.. I'll be back with pics

 

[Mandy4610]

I have graduated from this challenge even though my shrunken hair still is a TWA:

More pics in my fotki

 

[BrandNew]

Today makes ONE YEAR NATURAL!!! I'm still in love with my hair like the very first day. These pictures were taken with my webcam at work so the quality sucks but I hope you can still see the progress. I have not straightened my hair since my BC. You can see the evolution of my puff from the first page of this thread to now.

 

[MochaEyeCandy]

From bc to shoulder-ish length...

 

[BrandNew]

From bc to shoulder-ish length...

Great progress!! Make me want to pull out my flat iron now! lol

 

[chosen07]

^^ congrats ladies on the first successful year! GREAT growth!! I'll post sometime next week the comparison pics. my b.c was jan 1