Washed today and had it braided down. I'm 17.5 weeks post, and everything is going great! As my hair grows, stretching is getting easier--- esp with the Rev Air. I thought I would relax soon, but I think I can make it to a full 6-7 months again, but easier this time.
Last week, I flat ironed it, so I could trim. Proud of myself for waiting 4 months/16 weeks to trim this time (vs 8 weeks). Especially after the Split Ender fiasco with the last trim. I cut more on the right side to even it out with the shorter pieces on the left. I'm also cutting the bottom layers more to keep the length at the base of my neck, to allow the top to grow out more.
I passed the one year anniversary of when I stopped chopping my hair, and though there have been some setbacks, I'm super pleased with the growth and progress. Can't wait for what's in store for my 2 yr anniversary.
Edit: Attaching some progress pics. Please excuse my really dirty mirror. I didn't even notice the spots until I took the pics.
Aug 27th 2020 - Natural
Sept 4th 2021 - Before Trim, Blow Dried Only - 16 wks post relaxer
Right side - normal
Left side - chopped up by the Split Ender during the last trim
Sept 4th 2021 - After Trim, Flat Ironed with Dyson Corrale