18 UPDATED PICS!!!

[Peachtree]

Hi Ladies,
I'm working on my web page, however, it's doin' it's own thing... so I decided to go ahead & post the pics in my album until I work out the web pg kinks.

Just wanna mention a couple of things...

1) I'm going to try to post the next set of pics by Monday...(pics showing my hair once washed/conditioned after the touch up). Hair will be tremendously fuller, which I love!

2) I'm kinda' sensitive about my "rolling" skills

. So if u know what's best, u'll lay low on the jokes... Don't make me have to

ya', ok? Sorry, let me apologize

..... but be gentle...

I know that there's a lot of photos, so I placed them in order, to make viewing a lil easier.

Almost forgot.......here's the link UPDATED ALBUM

God Bless,
Peachtree

 

[Peachtree]

Give me a min to change the settings... for public viewing...

 

[Peachtree]

Ok, it's ready for viewing now. By the way, once you are in the album, u'll have to click on the "next" button to see pics 17-19.

God Bless,
Peachtree

 

[pebbles]

Wow Peachtree! Your hair is so nice!!

I can't wait to see my hair that long. You're lucky you don't have a lot of layers to deal with.

 

[Armyqt]

Hey Peachtree

. I really enjoyed checking out your album. Your hair is BOO-TI-FUL

and although you're trying to hide, you've got a beautiful face to go-with.

Your touch up came out really well. Which relaxer did u use and how long did u leave it on? Your hair type looks a lot like mine. Especially when it's wet. Oh and what did u use to get that bling, bling shine

. You grow girl

 

[elite_chiq]

WOW -hates you- lol nah im playing. I LOVE your hair. U got my goal legnth. U r 4a/b hair another insperation to me. Keep up the EXCELLENT! work!!! <3

 

[EXSQUISIT]

awesome hair pics....thanks for the inspiration

 

[KitaWita]

Hi Peachtree-

Your hair is GORGEOUS!! Did you do the touch-up yourself? What relaxer did you use?

Thanks-
K

 

[Destanee]

Very pretty

 

[Karonica]

Your hair looks great! You're truly an inspiration! That relaxer came out perfect!

 

[Laela]

Hi Peachtree

(are you in ATL?)

I LOooove your hair. It's gorgeous and very healthy. Thanks for sharing the pics!

 

[ny2atl]

That's what I'm talking about Peachtree!! Your hair looks beautiful.

Did you always have long hair?

 

[ngaa]

well it aint workin now so ima have to check it out in a lil while...cant wait coz i kno how beauuuuuuuuutiful the first pic looked

 

[levette]

wow-your hair is soo beautiful.
i can't wait till my hair reaches that length. what is your regime

 

[Faith]

Your hair is BEAUTIFUL. I was confused at first...I didn't realize I was looking at Jan and April pics. It's Friday, what can I say

I was thinking is this somebody else's head...how did it get so long, so fast...who's April?

NO, I don't do drugs

You do a great job...beats most stylists I've seen. You'll be at waist length in no time..I can't wait to see more update pics

Btw, you don't look like a 4a/b....hmmm

 

[DatJerseyDyme]

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Faith said:
You do a great job...beats most stylists I've seen. You'll be at waist length in no time..I can't wait to see more update pics

Btw, you don't look like a 4a/b....hmmm

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I second that!

 

[sweetcocoa]

Girl your hair is so beautiful...and the fact that you do it yourself makes it very special. I admire that. I like doing my own hair also. Once again I must say you are such a cutie. The camera loves you. I enjoyed looking at your pics.

 

[ms_kenesha]

Your hair is gorgeous, but I agree with Faith you are definitely not a 4A/B, I don't know any 4s that could go that long w/o a touch-up and not receive massive breakage. Also in your pics of the newgrowth it doesn't look 4ish to me. My favorite picture is D, truly gorgeous!

 

[zoya_j]

Peachtree your hair is the bomb

Keep growing! I can't wait for my hair to get that long.

 

[Lindy]

Peachtree,

You have a gorgeous head of hair!! Your touchup came out so nice &amp; straight

. Good job!!!

I'm at week 15 since my last touchup and looking at your pictures is making me even more anxious to get mine done! I'm going next week!

 

[steph]

Peachtree, your hair looks gorgegus. I have a question, did your hair come out that straight just after a rollerset and no heat. Whether it did or not, your hair still looks great. I just wondering because i might want to try to that soon. It probably won't turn out the same because i do not have a perm,my hair in naturally wavy and curly, and i just want to reduce some of the shrinkage without heat usage

 

[BabyCurls]

oo:

oo:

oo:! Peachtree, you grow, girl!! Like I posted before, I really love your hair, and you are an inspiration for all of us on the board. Love your pics! God Bless, my

. You are indeed a <font color="green"> jewel. </font>

 

[Peachtree]

Pebbles, elite chiq, ms jennifer, Destinee, Karonica, Laela, ngaa, DatJerseyDyme, Zoya j, ladies thank u all sooooo much for your sweet words. It really means a lot to me to have such encouragement here.

Armyqt, thanks girl!

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Which relaxer did u use and how long did u leave it on? Oh and what did u use to get that bling, bling shine

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I used Optimum No Lye, regular strength. I leave it on for approx 15 min (timing includes application &amp; smoothing). Now as for the bling bling shine, I use African Royale Hot 6 Oil, this gives an excellent shine but to be quite honest, I believe u were seeing the flash bulb from the camera, giving the illusion of more shine than it really had.

KitaWita, </font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />
Did u do the touch-up yourself? What relaxer did you use?

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Yes, I applied the touch up myself. I have managed my own hair care (consistently) for 13 yrs now. I used Optimum No Lye, regular strength. Thanks for your kind words Kita.

Ny2atl </font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />
Did you always have long hair?

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Thanks for the compliment Ny2atl.

. Yes, I have always had long hair, except for my college graduation in 95, I cut it from bra strap to a Halle Berry style! (I will try to post a graduation pic). I let it grow to shoulder length &amp; beyond a few more times, but found it easier to care for at shoulder length (keeping in mind, I did not have a regime, &amp; frankly did not care much about it). I kept it shoulder length for several yrs. Sept 1, 2002, it was about 4.5 inches from the back bottom of my neck. That is when I developed my current regime. Now it is 11inches.

Levette </font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />
what is your regime?

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Thanks Levette. Girl your hair is beautiful also.

(I replied to your photo post).

My weekly regime I make sure to MOP it. (M =moisturized, O=oiled, P=protected). &amp; I keep the regime very simple.

-pre shampoo with Hot 6 Oil, extra virgin olive oil, or VO6 (have not used but will use tonight). I warm the oil &amp; apply it to hair &amp; scalp. Cover with plastic bag &amp; leave on for couple hrs if I can but usually it stays on for 30 minutes.
-shampoo with Crème of Nature, Motions Lavish
-deep condition with Motions Moisture Plus for 15-30 min under warm hooded dryer. I add Hot 6 Oil or olive oil to my conditioner.
-use Motions leave in, apply Hot 6 oil then set. Sometimes I will use Miss Cool for my sets I want to keep my curls for 4 days, otherwise I will omit the setting lotion.
-Once monthly, I clarify with Suave Clarifying shampoo.
-If my hair seems a lil too dry, I will give it a conditioner wash with Suave Coconut.
-Between washes, for a moisture boost, I will spritz with S-Curl Moisturizer &amp; Hot 6 oil, or water &amp; Hot 6 oil.
That is pretty much it!

Faith </font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />
how did it get so long, so fast...
Btw, you don't look like a 4a/b....hmmm

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Gurrrrl, u are too funny!

Thanks for your kind words. Now let me answer some of your questions;
I have ben told that my hair grows really fast, however, not fast enough for me. But to answer your question, I attribute the quickness to my no heat regime, which means no breakage. My hair has literally thrived ever since I stopped blow drying &amp; hot curling. That is about the 1 thing that has made a tremendous difference. I do not eat healthy, I am over weight, I do not exercise &amp; I do not take vitamins, so it has to be the the no heat theory. However, beginning tomorrow, I am starting my vitamin regime &amp; my overall health &amp; fitness regime, so pray for me!!!

As for my hair type, well, I was puzzled with this for a while. My kitchen-tician friend is the one who introduced me to the hair type/classification thingy last yr. She told me that I was a 4b. Then I read up on it &amp; was still a lil confused. I showed the information to my mom's beautician &amp; he confirmed that I was a 4b also. So this is what I've been going by...

SweetCocoa,
you're such a Sweetie Pie!

I have nothing but luv 4u. Thanks for the compliment; it means a lot coming from u, coz, your hair is simply beautiful!!! Thanks for thinking I'm a cutie; u &amp; Armyqt have given my ego a strokin today!!!

Ms Kenesha
Thanks girl! You' re really sweet.

Thanks for the kind words. Kenesha, please refer to the response I gave Faith re: my hair type. I'm still a lil confused about it (when I read up on it) but like I said, I've had people literary play around in my new growth, to give me their assessment of my hair type and well, that is what they have concluded. But I'm a lil curious; do u have any ideas of the type, from what u could see???

Again, thank u everyone. Your encouragement &amp; support has truly been felt.

God Bless u all

Luv,
Peachtree

 

[Peachtree]

Hey Lindy!
Thanks girl

. I just took a look at your pics... love your hair. I really like the color too. How exactly does the "John Frieda" system work? I really loved those curls...

 

[Peachtree]

Hi Steph!
Thank u for the kinds words.
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did your hair come out that straight just after a rollerset and no heat

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I use heat.... I use a hooded dryer on warm. (if that's considered heat

... i guess it is...) But that's the only heat I use, and that's once per week or every 10 days if I get lazy

.

 

[AZJeepgurl]

Girrrrrllll, what are you eating, taking (by way of supplement), doing to make your hair grow so well????

How gorgeous! I will peruse the comments before me, but I sure hope you have or intend to post your regime.

Well done, Peachtree! Yet another hair inspiration for me. Especially considering your hair type...woohooo!

Fondly,
AZ

 

[Peachtree]

Babycurls, I luv your positivity. Your truly a sweet, sweet heart. That's such a beautiful quality to possess....&amp; u wear it well

.

God Bless U
Peachtree

 

[Peachtree]

AZ, you're just toooo much for me girl!
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Girrrrrllll, what are you eating, taking...

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gurl, u had me

. I never had anyone ask me this...too funny!!!

Well, I don't eat healthy, which explains why I'm overweight

, and I don't take any supplements........yet. Beginning tomorrow, I'm starting my vitamin/fitness/health regime. I've attibuted my "quick" success to not using heat. Since beginning my regime on Sept 1, 2002, I have gained 6.5 inches... So that's definitely attributed to staying away from daily hot curling &amp; weekly blow drying. I'm really excited though about my vitamin regime... God knows I'll be sooooo happy if the vitamins agree with me.

God Bless,
Peachtree

 

[AZJeepgurl]

Cool! My question has been answered. Thanks for sharing Peachtree.

Did i mention that I LOOOOOVE your hair. Oooo. if I just wasn't so lazy when it comes to wet set...UGh!

How is your hair styled when you sleep at night? Please don't say wrapping which is another lazy woman's nightmare.

Thanks for sharing your pics and regime. And ohmigoodness. What is your hair gonna do when you start taking supplements and exercising?????

Happy growing, Girl!
AZ

 

[Peachtree]

Oh stop it AZ....you are tooo kind!

Gurrl, don't get me started about wet sets.... i hate 'em with a passion!!!

. I hate to roll 'em, &amp; I rather stare at a blank wall for 3 hrs than to sit under that dryer. Gosh, I hate those roller sets... but they have literary "rescued" my hair from that weekly blow dryer...

At night, I gather the hair in a very loose ponytail, secured with a satin scrunchie, and covered with a satin bonnet, that comes off in the middle of the night... I really need to buy a satin pillow case before I run into trouble...

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ohmigoodness

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crackin' up again

...reminding me of "Sha na na" from "Martin"

I can not tell u how excited I am about the vits.... girl, Jesus knows I hope they agree with me... I have a Multi, B-complex, 5mg of Biotin, &amp; GNC Ultra Nourishair.... I have some aerobics tapes, and a fridge stocked with fruits &amp; veggies... oh and a gallon jug for my water....I'm ready..... Can u hear meeee!!!