One Year Progress Pics - Check me Out!!

[cutiepiebabygirl]

I started my hair care journey in August of 2008...with my goal being BSL.

After seeing you ladies, I changed my goal to MBL! Hopefully I'll make it!

Sorry for the large pics...I have no idea how to re-size!

My first pic August 2008

Update 11/12/2008

Update 12/29/2008 (wnated to relax fresh for the new year)

Update 3/10/2009

Update 5/10/2009

My 1 year result!! Bring on Year 2!!!!




Comparison :

I am pleased!!

 

[Americka]

That is some really good progress! Congratulations! I can't wait until I show that kind of progress.

 

[doll-baby]

Great progress !

 

[deusa80]

Great progress!

 

[Neith]

Great progress!

 

[Long-n-Strong_Naturally]

Congratulations Cutiepiebabygirl! That's a lot of progress! Love the jellybean top

CG

 

[coconow2007]

really great progress - keep up the good work!!!

 

[SelahOco]

WOW!!!! Great progress.

 

[vkb247]

Great progress! I had slow growth during the winter and have just hit APL so you are really giving me hope that I can also get to BSL by the new year!

 

[brownbeauty196]

nice progress

 

[SweetSpirit86]

xD That's so cute! And wonderful progress! Keep it up!

 

[*Happily Me*]

excellent progress!!

 

[nikki2229]

Great Progress! I hope that you meet your goals, it looks like you're well on your way.

 

[LuyshuZ]

Wow, your progress is really wonderful.

 

[Desarae]

Great growth and retention! You will most def make MBL if you keep this up, that's what i'm going for as well.

Regimen? Spillit! I'm hoping to have this type of progress over the next year.

 

[nucienuce1]

Your progress is great and not to be rude but you look like your slimming down.

 

[danigurl18]

Excellent progress!!!

 

[Stepiphanie]

Looks good! Congrats!

 

[jazzyto]

nice progress

 

[isabella09]

Beautiful, you’ve done a great job!

 

[robot.]

Beautiful!

 

[star]

WOW!! Girl keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[cutiepiebabygirl]

Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate it! I'm hoping (fingers-crossed) to be BSL by the end of the year!

 

[kooskoos]

Great progress! I hope you reach your goal!!!

 

[LuvLiLocks]

Awesome progress!

 

[spacetygrss]

VERY nice progress. You did a great job. Keep up the good work!

 

[HealthyHair2007]

You made great progress. Good job.

 

[Platinum]

Great progress!

 

[pookaloo83]

Good progress!

 

[cutiepiebabygirl]

Great growth and retention! You will most def make MBL if you keep this up, that's what i'm going for as well.

Regimen? Spillit! I'm hoping to have this type of progress over the next year.

Thank you for your kind words.

My reggie is:

NO SILICONES, they dry my hair out terribly - which leads to breakage for me.

I rarely shampoo..maybe a few times a year (outside of my relaxers)

My hair loves moisture..I mean my hair loves water and conditioner!!!

I co-wash 2-3 times weekly..and dc once a week with heat.

My current staples are Aubrey Organics..I especially love HoneySuckle Rose and Island Naturals Replenishing (?)..I use these for my co-washes.

I also use the HSR for my dc's.

I have fine strands...but they are very dense...which gives the appearance of thick hair.

I moisturize & seal 3x weekly..depending on my hair..and what it needs..
I moisturize with Hawaiian Silky 14-n-1 and seal with oil / mango butter( or any random oil around the house) I have avocado oil, EVOO,jojoba oil...castor oil


I use Amla, Maka (my fave) 1-2 x weekly.

I comb only 1-2 weekly...here lately once a week with my dc.

I use a Jibere shower comb..and I detangle in the shower..with a head full of conditioner....under the running water...from the bottom up to the roots..I have found that this really helps my hair..I have minimal shedding...less than I would detangling on my dry hair.

I wear my hair in twist/braids-outs mostly..but I keep my hair pinned up..with magic hair clips ( love them).

I can't do ponytail holders..in any shape, form, or fashion..I WILL get breakage..so I use the magic hair clips...

I do something I call bunout/ups...it's where I wear a twist/braid out..but I pin it up..kinda hard to describe. It keeps my hair off of my shoulders..and away from the elements.

Since my hair is fine..it's very fragile..and needs to moisturized and protected a good bit of the time.

I do protein a week before and a week ater my relaxer...and as needed...Here lately...I have been doing a protein co-wash! With no breakage..stiffness...or hard hair..my hair is now more accepting of protein!!

DC'ing with heat is a must for me...I tried to dc without heat..and got breakage...(30 min)

I flat iron 1-2 times every 2-3 months...I rarely use heat...but if I have somewhere to go...I will use heat...I'm not anti-heat..I think it should be used sparingly..though..

Also..I never lay my head down on anything..unless I have my satin scarf on.