Happy New Year!

Hello All!

It has been a while since my last post  and with that there have been several changes.

Since my last post I have come across what appears to be my first "major" setback.

I was going through some personal issues that I believe caused my hair to start shedding excessively and breaking in certain areas. I did 2 trims to get my hair even but it continued to break and shed. I am currently at grazing BSL.

So once I got my hair back to a stronger state I decided to have Senegalese twist installed to give my hair a rest.

Once I take these braids out (2-3 months) I plan to go to the salon and have my hair cut to APL or SL and restart my hair growing process.

While seeing my progress is important the overall health of my hair is more important than the length.

So as the new year begins I have a goal for the year and I am making every effort to reach it.

My goal for 2014 is to reach Grazing MBL by December 31st!

Here's to 2014!

Week 17 of 26 Week Stretch

I hit my 17 week mark on Sunday and I must say this experience is hair changing lol.

My hair is SO thick and it has become more and more of a challenge to wash my hair. No matter how many sections I wash in I find that my new growth is extremely challenging to work with.

I know this is a trial and error situation but it is very scary at the same time because when you're on a stretch you want to reap the benefits not the setbacks.

I noticed an increased amount of shedding but that could due to the fact that I wear a braid out for 2-3 days without any manipulation aside from fluffing. So I haven't completely freaked out yet. I don't wear buns because of the thickness of my hair and they start to look crazy. So I am still playing around with other protective styles until I can find something that really works. I am considering rocking my wigs for the remainder of the stretch but that is still sketchy.

I am tempted to straighten my hair and trim my ends now but I want to do that once I have finished my stretch but I know my ends are hollering and it is imperative that I keep them protected.

Breakage hasn't been terrible but it's certainly more than I am used to and I want to fix it now rather than later.

I have updated my regimen which will be in detail in a different post. Products are pretty much the same but I have fallen in love with grapeseed oil!

Stay tuned for more updates on my blog and on my YouTube channel.

17 weeks down...9 more to go!!!

The Split Ender

I am not sure if any of you have heard of the split ender or have even tried it but I just ordered mine today and paid a total of $84.92. This included the Split Ender Maxi Kit and the 2 1/2 extended warranty and shipping and handling. I saw great reviews from ladies on hair journey's and I thought I would give it a try. I currently trim my ends using shears but I don't feel like I'm getting a good trim and I refuse to step back into a salon for a trim after I would leave with a haircut.

So when I receive it in the mail I will right an initial review of the product.

Comparison Pics!

These are pictures of my hair  from January 1st- April 24th. The picture on the left are the most recent. I had 3 trims during this time period so I imagine my hair would have been longer but I can still see the difference in length and since I will not be trimming again until December (unless I absolutely have to) I am hoping to see some better results.

Hair Journey: Take 2

*My last trim was April 9, 2012*

*I am currently 8 1/2 weeks post relaxer*

Restarting My Hair Journey

Hello!!!

Today is April 8, 2012. I am restarting my hair journey because I am not afraid to say that I gave up on the first go around.

I am making some changes starting today and look forward to seeing my progress.

1. From now on I will be TEXLAXING only.
2. NO MORE TRIMS!
3. I will be drinking only water for the next 6 months.
4. Eat 1 fruit and a salad daily.
5. Take vitamins daily (Biotin, Nioxin, Garlic Supplements)
6. Stop purchasing hair products until I use the ones I have.
7. Focus on my ends and length retention.
8. ULTIMATE GOAL: BSL 


Along with these changes I am going to continue to wash, co-wash, deep condition, and do protein treatments as needed.

I will post starting pictures soon!

Please watch and support.

ASR