Grow It Long 2025 Challenge!

[faithVA]

I'm going to hang out in this challenge for the rest of the year!

I took a break from focusing on my hair this year. At the end of last year I was really disappointed with how my ends were looking and just not happy with my hair at all. I cut off about 2 inches in December and another 1-1.5 inches in January. Since then I've kinda just been letting my hair do its thing while I focus on life.

I am taking engagement photos in a few days so I wanted my hair straight for that, and pressed my hair for the first time since December and I'm pleasantly surprised with how my hair has grown back and ends filled in, it's motivating me to start caring about my growth again


My hair in December when I was very unhappy with my ends
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January blown out after cutting 3.5 inches off

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Today - Blow out and then press

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You had fabulous progress. I'm glad things turned around so quickly for you and you are back on track.

 

[Mapleoats]

You had fabulous progress. I'm glad things turned around so quickly for you and you are back on track.

Thanks! I'm grateful it was a relatively short setback

 

[yaya24]

Tracking today, and my hair only retains 1 inch every 3 months... so 4 inches a year (vs the standard 6) ..at least I can plan my goals accordingly.

I try not to compare lol. Yesss I'm soo excited about my 4 inches ♡♡

My trim is scheduled for December 17th.

 

[faithVA]

I think i forgot i was in this challenge. I was posting regularly and then trailed off.

Fortunately I said my goal was full SL and not APL. That is still possible.

Will make sure I post more often.

 

[B_Phlyy]

Had a slight misstep with a product. My hair had been feeling dry for the past week or so and my styling products weren't working as well either. My regimen has been the same so I knew it was a product.

The previous leave- in I had been using ran out so I switched to one I had used a few times before but never consistently. The product is labeled as a detangling leave- in but after my review of the ingredients and instructions, it's actually a "moisturizing" heat protectant. So it was added a tiny bit of moisture but not enough to combat Midwest spring humidity.

I will be able to finish the item, I just added in another moisturizer to keep my hair hydrated. So far so good.

So this was my last post, which was in the middle of May, three and a half months ago. Obviously, I've been active on the forum, but I swear I though I was posting regularly in this thread. I missed my mid year length check and everything. Since I'm in my "lock in to end 2025" era, I will just have to remember to post updates in the multiple threads I seem to be signed up for.

Anywho, I've been in mini braids all summer and will be for another week or 2. I will be adding some crochet hair to some that need a little more help getting into the bun. There's no point in doing a refresh at this point. I've mostly been using CurlSmith, The Mane Choice, and Shea Moisture products for maintenance. I now totally get the hype of why brands want you to use their whole line for everything. It really does work well if they have everything you need.

 

[yaya24]

I washed, DCd and styled my hair yesterday after taking down my 7.5 week old cornrows.

Styled with flattwists on revair stretched hair.

These flat twists will be in until October 1st.