I just realized that I have split ends and I couldn't be happier!

[tmhuggiebear]

Ok give me a chance to explain. I'm not totally crazy.

I have been apl for I can't tell you how long. After changing up my bits and pieces of my regimen to no avail I was beginning to think that I have reached terminal length. Now I just couldn't believe that my terminal length could be so short compared to other ladies that have reached terminal length. But after all I decided that maybe it was time I come to grips with it.

Well for the first time in a while I straightened my natural hair. A week later (while it was still straight) I took a closer look at my hair and realized that my hair was full of split ends. erplexed

And then I heard the hallelujah chorus. :fallenang It finally made sense to me why my hair hasn't gotten past APL. APL isn't my terminal length! Now I'm still not sure why my hair is all split but atleast I can now take measures to fix it. Perhaps it was the way I straightened my hair or lack of protein or too much moisture or a combination of the three. Either way I plan to dedicate my weekend to a search and destroy and figure out the cause of the problem.

I will soon be back on track my journey to long healthy hair!

 

[mstk]

I love having hair discovery moments like this. I'm glad you identified your issue and are taking it as a call to action rather than a discouragement.

 

[davisbr88]

Hahaha. I'm glad you found this out!
I felt the same exact way when I got my first single strand knot.
I definitely learned what NOT to do with a WNG AND it made me feel like I was "legitimately" a natural head.

 

[ms-gg]

Good for you

 

[keepithealthy]

That's great now you can continue to work toward your dream length

 

[chelseatiara]

i feel the same way though my hair is relaxed lol

 

[Janet']

I get it!! Good for you! Onward and upward to BSL!

 

[halee_J]

I love these "Aha!" moments. Glad you figured it out

 

[tmhuggiebear]

thanks. Now I just gotta figured out what caused it. On to do my deep conditioners... I'm really at a loss though. hopefully I figure it out soon.