Should I be disappointed? <<Pics + Vent>>

[nakialovesshoes]

So...I had 2 use my Bootcamp pass 2 flat iron my hair 4 an interview on yesterday. & of course I went ahead & took some progress pics 4 comparison sake. Well y does it seem that I don't have much progress?

This makes me ponder my decision 2 remain natural. When I flat ironed my hair, my ends were so crispy b/c of all of the darn knots. Everytime I've run a comb thru my hair since yesterday it's been nothing but tangles & pop-pop noises.

I know there r the threads on better growth with natural vs. relaxed hair but I'm really starting 2 think that perhaps my hair grows better relaxed.

& of course it doesn't help when I c all of these ladies on here w/beautiful heads of relaxed hair. "What is I'm gone do?"

Note: The different lengths n the back r due 2 my doing my own BC.

 

[FemmeCreole]

you better quit that

you hair has grown a lot as far as I can see....yes the ends looks a bit frizzy but I see thickness and length

 

[MiWay]

What are you talking about girl! I see wonderful progress! The length is there...there's no way you can miss it. You better stop playin. Your hair looks great!

 

[elaine07]

Are you serious?? NO you shouldn't be disappointed. I can see progress. Your hair has grown... just keep on doing your thang! Sorry, I don't have any advice for the knots. I get them too, and I'm a relaxed head. erplexed
HHG!

 

[janaq2003]

Absolutely not! You've got some growth and lots of thickness!

 

[ladylibra]

awwww sweetie don't be disappointed. your bootcamp was only 4.5 months. the average person would've grown about 2 inches of hair. unless you have a faster growth rate you should be proud and happy!

i have a vid on how i straighten my natural hair so that i get those pesky tangles at the end. i am also plagued by single-strand knots that i trim off every time i straighten (granted, i only straighten once or twice a year). i don't know what technique you used to straighten your hair but maybe it will help you.

please don't be discouraged! i know it SEEMS like it was a long time and you were probably looking for dramatic results. but it looks like you got at least 2 inches to me and your hair looks GOOD girl! keep up the good work

 

[QB]

Looking good there's nothing to be disappointed about.

 

[spacetygrss]

Ummm. Are you serious??? Just one glance at your pics shows that you've gained length and thickness! Don't make me come over there!

 

[Lady Esquire]

"What is I'm gone do?"



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Nakia, the above is so cute. As long as it is healthy and IS growing, then you are on the right track.

 

[nakialovesshoes]

awwww sweetie don't be disappointed. your bootcamp was only 4.5 months. the average person would've grown about 2 inches of hair. unless you have a faster growth rate you should be proud and happy!

i have a vid on how i straighten my natural hair so that i get those pesky tangles at the end. i am also plagued by single-strand knots that i trim off every time i straighten (granted, i only straighten once or twice a year). i don't know what technique you used to straighten your hair but maybe it will help you.

please don't be discouraged! i know it SEEMS like it was a long time and you were probably looking for dramatic results. but it looks like you got at least 2 inches to me and your hair looks GOOD girl! keep up the good work

Thanks, I'll definitely check out your video. I know I'm long overdue 4 a trim. I've only did 1 on myself since the BC. I really appreciate the encouragement from you & from all of the ladies. THANKS Y'ALL!!!

Ummm. Are you serious??? Just one glance at your pics shows that you've gained length and thickness! Don't make me come over there!

That made me laugh. Thanks...

 

[iasade]

You are kidding right? Girl, I can totally see length in those shots! You are making the right decision to stay natural so hang in there sweetie!!

 

[SimpleKomplexity]

Girl please!! It looks like you've grown 2 inches!! And look at the thickness!! Beautiful!!

 

[QUINN]

You are sooo pretty!

I wish my hair didn't grow like yours! Yes, thickness and length, you got it!

 

[Rapunzel2B]

Wow! I think you have a case of hair anorexia I can definitely see length and thickness. Looks good!

 

[nakialovesshoes]

You are sooo pretty!

I wish my hair didn't grow like yours! Yes, thickness and length, you got it!

LOL! Thanks...

Wow! I think you have a case of hair anorexia I can definitely see length and thickness. Looks good!

I think you may be right. <<clears throat & stands up w/candle lit>> My name is Nakia & I have hair anorexia.

 

[Afro-Indi]

I can understand being frustrated if your hair doesn't seem to be progressing the way that you think it should, but don't give up girlie.
Just keep taking those progress pics and you'll see progress for yourself in no time

 

[LadyKaypnyc]

Should you be disappointed? HECK NO! I definately see a difference, you hair has gotten longer and fuller, by a few inches, especially the front

Girl you betta Stop

 

[nodisrespect]

Girl you are half an inch from APL now. That looks like at least 2 inches if not more. At a half an inch a month I would say you are right on track. I wish I had that much progress from December.

 

[JustKiya]

*bops nakia on the forehead like the V8 commercial*

GIRL!!!!!! Your growth is fabulous! That's at least two good solid inches!!! Dissapointed. *sigh* I wish my hair grew that fast without nudging & prayer.

 

[Traycee]

I think you had great progress....How fast do you want your hair to grow ????
You shouldn't feel disappointed at all...

 

[tapioca_pudding]

*bops nakia on the forehead like the V8 commercial*

GIRL!!!!!! Your growth is fabulous! That's at least two good solid inches!!! Dissapointed. *sigh* I wish my hair grew that fast without nudging & prayer.

 

[Mook's hair]

Are you just hearing the pops when you comb the flat ironed straight hair?

It may help is you use some cones while it is straight. They will reduce the static, give more slip and should help reduce that bad

 

[Lioness]

So...I had 2 use my Bootcamp pass 2 flat iron my hair 4 an interview on yesterday. & of course I went ahead & took some progress pics 4 comparison sake. Well y does it seem that I don't have much progress?

This makes me ponder my decision 2 remain natural. When I flat ironed my hair, my ends were so crispy b/c of all of the darn knots on my ends. Everytime I've run a comb thru my hair since yesterday it's been nothing but tangles & pop-pop noises.

I know there r the threads on better growth with natural vs. relaxed hair but I'm really starting 2 think that perhaps my hair grows better relaxed.

& of course it doesn't help when I c all of these ladies on here w/beautiful heads of relaxed hair. "What is I'm gone do?"

Note: The different lengths n the back r due 2 my doing my own BC.

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NO YOU SHOULDN'T be disappointed!!! Your hair is gawjus!!!!!!! ps..so are you

 

[SweetlyBlessed]

*bops nakia on the forehead like the V8 commercial*

GIRL!!!!!! Your growth is fabulous! That's at least two good solid inches!!! Dissapointed. *sigh* I wish my hair grew that fast without nudging & prayer.

I came in here with a because I knew that you would have progress that others are wishing and praying for! Hair anorexia is what you are suffering from. Fuller and longer, mos def. I say it may be trim time for the knots. Or maybe just make sure you clarify your ends instead of having the run-off hit them. That worked for me for a while (got that tab bit from dlewis).

Love your eyes btw!

 

[Christa438]

.... "What is I'm gone do?"...

im sorry...that ? made me laugh...
Heck No you should not feel disappointed,
I see that your hair is Super thick and it has definitely grown. Now turn that into a ! {i know. im sorry. it's hard for me not to use a couple of smilies whenever I post. i luv them...too much.}

 

[audacity.]

I see progress...

Keep it growing.

 

[hothair]

So...I had 2 use my Bootcamp pass 2 flat iron my hair 4 an interview on yesterday. & of course I went ahead & took some progress pics 4 comparison sake. Well y does it seem that I don't have much progress?

This makes me ponder my decision 2 remain natural. When I flat ironed my hair, my ends were so crispy b/c of all of the darn knots on my ends. Everytime I've run a comb thru my hair since yesterday it's been nothing but tangles & pop-pop noises.

I know there r the threads on better growth with natural vs. relaxed hair but I'm really starting 2 think that perhaps my hair grows better relaxed.

& of course it doesn't help when I c all of these ladies on here w/beautiful heads of relaxed hair. "What is I'm gone do?"

Note: The different lengths n the back r due 2 my doing my own BC.

If your hair grew any faster your scalp would be bleeding!!

 

[TriniStarr]

WHAT R U TALKING ABOUT?????? Your progress is GREAT!!!! Sometimes iT can be MIND OVER MATTER!!!! Keep it up!

 

[SUPER SWEET]

no relaxing, just do a light dusting on the ends....boy do i know about tangleserplexed but sometimes we need to change up products to help with slip too

 

[ajoyfuljoy]

It's hard to grow out layers. In the back you've gained a lot of length!

In the front (your haircut is fierce by the way) it is growing out.

My hair used to be layered and the front of my hair has looked mostly the same to me for the past year (until I got it bluntly cut about a month ago).