++TWO YEARS SINCE MY LAST RELAXER; SIX MONTHS SINCE THE BIG CHOP (PIC-O-RAMA)++

[TaraDyan]

Welp … today marks the 2-year anniversary of the day I gave the relaxer the boot. I decided to get my hair straightened to check my length, and I wanted to share that with my LHCF family. Here are my official stats (and pics):

• Last relaxer: March 1, 2007 (24 months of growth as of today)
• Date of Big Chop: September 1, 2008
• Length of Transition Before the Chop: 18 months
• Length of Natural Hair Today: 12 inches in the back and on the sides; 10 inches in front (had to trim my bangs in October)
• Growth Rate: ½” a month exactly

Throwback Transitioning Pics:

Big Chop Pics vs. Current Pics:

That white line on my shirt goes right under my armpit. Sooooooo, I've made it back to APL! Hey, APL … how you doin’? Nice to see you again (LOL). I have more pics of my straightened hair in my Fotki.

Even though I'm sick of these layers in my hair and can't wait to grow them out, I'm pleased with my progress overall. A HUGE thanks to everyone on this site for all of the different tips, tricks and tutorials. I’ve been a member here for almost 5 years, and I’m STILL learning new things.

 

[trey21]

Your hair is absolutely beautiful and it looks so healthy! I hope mines looks half as good by the time I am finished with my transition. Congrats!

 

[Platinum]

Congratulations! Great progress! I love your texture!

 

[danigurl18]

Your hair is gorgeous!! Congrats!!

 

[HairGurl]

Ooooh pretty hair and I love the shine! Your natural hair is beautiful!

 

[Chicagodiva]

Congratulations on your progress! Your hair is beautiful and looks so healthy!

 

[LunadeMiel]

Your hair is so beautiful...

 

[~~HoneyComb~~]

Congratulations!!!! Your hair is so beautiful!!

 

[Allandra]

Wow. Your hair is just as beautiful as ever.

 

[EMJazzy]

You've made fantastic progress!!!

 

[Likeyouneverseenme]

HOLY MOLY!!!!
Look at you Miss TD, you know I am a HUGE fan.

Your hair is gorgeous :superbanana:

 

[rsmith]

Your hair is beautiful. Great progress

 

[veggiegirl314]

I love your hair! It's gorgeous.

 

[Toy]

Just Beautiful!!!

 

[jaded_faerie]

congrats! your curlies are so pretty

 

[**SaSSy**]

Wow. Your hair is just as beautiful as ever.

OT: Wow Allandra your hair has surly grown quite a bit! I have been following your siggy for over a year now! Keep up the good work!

OP: Wow I love your texture in your hair and it looks so healthy! Keep up the good work!

 

[TaraDyan]

Thank you, ladies.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

One word. Gorgeous!!

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

very inspirational for my transition journey!!!! Love your hair!!!

 

[MagnoliaBelle]

Great progress! Your hair is beautiful straight and curly!

 

[dream13]

I love your natural curls! Very pretty hair!

 

[mahogany_horizons]

Your hair looks great!!

 

[Liberianmami26]

wow nice progress

 

[tenderheaded]

Your hair is lovely!!! Thanls for sharing your success!!!

 

[audacity.]

your hair is coming along SOOO nicley, tara! great job!

 

[blackmaven]

Congrats! Looking good

 

[Faith]

You've done an awesome job with your hair it looks great BUT girl you know we also need your flatironing regimen. What did you do to get it that sleek?

 

[Country gal]

Great progress and very healthy hair.

 

[TaraDyan]

You've done an awesome job with your hair it looks great BUT girl you know we also need your flatironing regimen. What did you do to get it that sleek?

Actually, I went to the salon to get it done (Too Groovy here in Atlanta). I can't get my hair as straight as the stylists do, but I think the next time I'm going to try to do it myself. I'll never get better if I don't practice.

 

[*Frisky*]

Way to go sis!! Get ready to say "how u doin" to BSL!