1 Year Since My Big Chop (PICS)

[TaraDyan]

Heeeeeeeyyyy, peeps ...

So September 1, 2009 marked the one-year anniversary of my Big Chop. My last relaxer was March 1, 2007, I transitioned for 18 months and then I big chopped on September 1, 2008. Here are a couple of comparison pics:

And here's a picture of my flat ironed hair on the second day (actually, I think it looked better the second day).

I'm still basically following the same regimen listed in my Fotki:

• co-wash every other day
• deep condition with steam once a week (Kenra MC is the ish for this purpose)
• detangle every other day (if I go any longer, I lose too much hair)
• lots of natural oils (coconut, avocado, olive, etc.)
• heat only twice a year (although I think I'm going to up that to 4 times a year)
• try to maintain correct protein / moisture balance (a challenge in and of itself)

Since my natural hair is soooooo coily, it shrinks up to my neck (which is fine because it's a built in protective style). No vitamins or growth aids ... not feelin' like doin' alllllll that right now.

I also think my ends are craptacular, but what did I expect: I haven't cut my hair since my BC last year. I think I'll get it straightened in October or November just to get it trimmed. I guess BSL will have to wait.

Anyhoo, these are all the pictures that I have. I haven't been snapping many photos of my hair lately; but I did want to at least share my one-year progress with my LHCF homies.

Later ... and HHG!

 

[LunadeMiel]

Your curls are GAWJUS!!!!!

 

[SEMO]

Wow, your hair looks great! And it has grown so much. Thanks for sharing your 1 year update.

 

[PecanCandy]

Pretty curls!

 

[MonPetite]

Your hair looks so shiny and healthy! You've made serious progress!

 

[BlkOnyx488]

I love your natural
great progress!!!

 

[RoundEyedGirl504]

Wow you've had great growth!! Looks gorgeous

 

[topnotch1010]

Your hair is beautiful!!

 

[msa]

I've been waiting for your progress update. Gorgeous hair and great progress!

 

[Chicagodiva]

Great progress and beautiful hair! Love the coils!

 

[Likeyouneverseenme]

Miss Lady!
You know you are my hair she-ro.
Just gorgeous.

 

[Kellum]

You hair is so shiny and silky looking. I love the curls that look so soft. Congrats on your progress.

 

[Chameleonchick]

NICE! Great progress.

 

[InquiringMind]

Ditto to all the previous comments!!! Luv ur hair!!! I hope to see growth like this one day..soon! lol

 

[foxee]

Your hair looks so pretty and healthy! Congrats on your progress!

 

[SUPER SWEET]

Wow your hair has really grown. Wonderful progress

 

[HealthyHair2007]

Wow, your hair is soooo shinny. I love the natural curls.... Great Progress.

 

[mswoman]

You have beautiful hair!!! I sent you a PM to ask about the steam process. Thanks!

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

Great progress and so healthy!! I remember your fotki was one of the first ones I every looked at. Thanks for sharing.

 

[bablou00]

Beautiful progress!! You got some bling lady its blinding....so pretty

 

[Platinum]

Great progress! Your hair is beautiful!

 

[BlondeByDesire]

Wow, very nice. Great progress. You are another inspiration to get me to go 18 months for my transition. Your hair looks very nice.

 

[isabella09]

congratulation’s on your great progress your hair looks beautiful, you’ve done a fantastic job.

 

[BrownEyez22]

Congrats on your progress! Looking Good!

 

[Tylove101]

Your hair looks nice and is growing wonderfully! Awesome progress!

 

[Itllbeokbaby]

wow it looks great!

 

[wavezncurlz]

Good going my hair twin! Has it been a year? Damn! Keep up the good work!

 

[Poohbear]

Your natural hair is beautiful! You've made great growth progress in 1 year! Keep taking good care of your hair!

 

[bludaydreamr]

Your hair is beautiful, it grow so much!

 

[fyb87]

Your hair is gorgeous!