Been all natural for nearly 10 months (comparison pictures)

[danimani]

My last relaxer was in April of 2006. I BC'd in January of 2007 and it looked like this:

Now it looks like this!

I LOVE my texture!!! Soooo glad I went natural, and I'm equally as happy I found this board. What an inspiration and I hope I inspire some who are unsure of the decision to transition/go natural.

 

[neonbright]

I love your hair it is so beautiful. I really love those natural curls.

 

[ChocoKitty]

So pretty! You've made wonderful progress.

 

[***Toy-Pisces***]

NICE! I'm scared to BC! What is your hair type?

 

[sunnydaze]

Lovely curls!..Your hair has really grown!

 

[gradygirl]

I love the texture and your hair growth is amazing.

 

[MiWay]

Your hair looks great! Love the texture. Makes me wanna go natural.

 

[ravenmerlita]

Beautiful!

 

[Evolving78]

Your hair grew a lot last year and this year. I think we might have the same texture. I hope so, I really love the texture of your hair and I hope when mine gets that long it falls like that. I've been growing my hair out since April so I hope I reach your BC length by Dec. Do you have a hair album? I would love to see it. What products or practices do you use?

 

[poetist]

Well dannnnggggg!!!!! That's some SERIOUS growth. It's beautiful. Keep up the good work

 

[danimani]

Your hair grew a lot last year and this year. I think we might have the same texture. I hope so, I really love the texture of your hair and I hope when mine gets that long it falls like that. I've been growing my hair out since April so I hope I reach your BC length by Dec. Do you have a hair album? I would love to see it. What products or practices do you use?

No, no hair album. I hardly take pictures, to be honest. The last time I took pictures was probably April.

I do want to point out that both shots were wet hair. The update shot my hair was a bit dryer because I was sitting for a while watching ANTM before I took the picture

Truth be told, my practices/products have changed so very, very much. I keep my hair in natural braids now that I've got a good length, just because I'm a college student (soon to be grad student), and I just don't have the time to get up every morning and style it. I re-braid every few days. I haven't been brave enough to wear it out wet, though everyone I know adores those curls, I really want them grow out some more. I do wear braid-outs when my friends beg and plead. They love my curly fro, but it's so painful to get through them when I shower after a braid-out!

When I started I came to this board a lot, I had sooo many products. I still have most of them, I don't use them. I use BT, maybe once or twice a month, not really for growth. but it really helps with my scalp itching. Other than that, my products are water, shampoo, and conditioner.

I am the rare one who shampoos nearly everyday and my hair loves the attention. I shampoo even if I'm in braids. I use the TIGI product line and I LOVE it. I had been using Suave products, and while I still do when I'm on vacation/forget my others, to me, the price difference made a huge difference.

I've come to the conclusion that less is better for me. If you read my earlier posts on this board, I was obsessed with products and practices and gaining length and making goals, but I've learned what works for me, and I stick to it. I don't worry about my hair anymore, and once I stopped, things went so much smoother.

You'll figure it out too, I promise!

 

[bluediamond0829]

very beautiful growth....

u truly are a inspiration...im hopefully getting braids done tomorrow!

and getting rid of alot of products later down the line...

 

[zzirvingj]

Your hair is beautiful and it is growing out wonderfully!!

 

[Allandra]

Love those curls.

 

[caligirl2385]

ALL I CAN SAY IS... WOW!!

 

[tyte curlz]

Wow your hair is looking GREAT

 

[BambiEyes]

Beautiful!

 

[ashiah]

That's a lot of growth! How long was your transition?

 

[berry87]

your hair is purrty! Great progress Congrats!

 

[DDTexlaxed]

So pretty! I hope for my hair to be that long in 10 months!

 

[gimbap]

Gorgeous hair. Makes me want to transition.

 

[LynnieB]

Wow, you are definitely on the grow!!!!

Looking gawjus and marvelous progress!

 

[AwesomelyNappy]

way to go Dani!!! i know it was hard doing that... but it surely paid off!!! i would love to go natural... but right now, i lack patience...

 

[PuffyBrown]

You have beautiful Curls...so pretty.

 

[DeepBluSea]

Wonderful progress! A lot of poeple say less is more is the way to go.

 

[Jetblackhair]

Your hair is really growing quickly and I love your curls!

 

[NewYorkgyrl]

WOW!!!! Your hair grows fast. It's beautiful!

 

[MissFallon]

Beautiful hair and progress. Our hair is about the same length now so I can't wait to see what progress u make.

 

[Sugar Brown]

Your hair is Beautiful! You've made nice progress.

 

[Poohbear]

beautiful hair texture! what a difference it makes after all those relaxed ends are gone! best wishes to you as you continue on your natural hair journey!