Hair Update - Claiming BSB =)

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

Hi Ladies!

I have been around the board now for just a little bit over a year. I joined in June 09 and never looked back. I just wanted to share my progress with you all and say THANK YOU for opening my eyes to healthy hair care practices. I am SO eternally grateful! I flat ironed last night and decided to take some pictures & thought...why not share an update? :grin:

I'm nowhere near finished and my ultimate goal is waist length...BUT, I am enjoying the journey.

Here goes...

This is December 08. Fully engaged in hair hari kari.... daily heat, bleach...the works. you can even see the broken off piece sticking up a la dennis the menace in the back a little bit.... oy...

This is March of 09...I had JUST started lurking maybe the day prior... this picture is where I was at. I had gone a little darker and had some pink oil "moisturizer" in my hair... I know, I know...

This is July 09. Hair started growing a little bit and I stopped murdering it with heat on a daily basis. Starting to see a bit of a turnaround here.

Below is December of 09. My hair definitely grew but I wasn't really trimming and my hair still had some porosity issues that I was figuring out.

Here I am in August of 10 with my curly look. Feeling more confident rocking it when I go out on the town with my friends!

It only lets me post 5 pics per post...so to be continued with the next post.

faithVA · Sep 9, 2010

Wonderful results. Looks full and healthy. I can definitely see major progress with each picture. I am just starting my journey and your journey is encouraging. Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations on all of your progress.

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

Here is part 2 :grin:

Here is the bun I wear daily.

and this is today... my flat ironed...what looks to be BSB hair from the back. I henna'ed so it looks a tinge reddish...

Front view from my cell phone. I'm at work...

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

Thank You! My hubby and friends all know my hair is my hobby now!!!! =) You have beautiful hair - I love your natural twists!

ConstantlyDynamic · Sep 9, 2010

so much progress! it looks beautiful

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

bkprincess617 said:
so much progress! it looks beautiful

Thank You! I am aiming for waist length. Hopefully one day! =)

faithVA · Sep 9, 2010

fitnessmommy said:
You have beautiful hair - I love your natural twists!

ROFL - Thank You. That is the 1st time in my life anyone has said that to me so going to frame it.

My hair seems to be my hobby at the moment, more like an obsession. So I know the feeling.

Toy · Sep 9, 2010

Great Progress Love the Thickness!!!

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

faithVA said:
ROFL - Thank You. That is the 1st time in my life anyone has said that to me so going to frame it.

My hair seems to be my hobby at the moment, more like an obsession. So I know the feeling.

It's an obsession for me too. I've always had broken off and crispy when all I've ever wanted was full and lush!!! LOL

longlady · Sep 9, 2010

wow AMAZING results!
you HAVE TO post your reggie! how often to you henna what products are you using? are you wet bunning everday? relax? lol I need to know everything! please post it!

Dominican09 · Sep 9, 2010

WOW!!

Great progress!!! HHG!!

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

Toy said:
Great Progress Love the Thickness!!!

Thanks Girl! Praying to have beautiful lush long hair like you one day!!

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

longlady said:
wow AMAZING results!
you HAVE TO post your reggie! how often to you henna what products are you using? are you wet bunning everday? relax? lol I need to know everything! please post it!

Thanks!! I've been all over the place with my regimen but lately I've been keeping it simple. I workout everyday so I co-wash every morning and then a 30 second roux porosity control rinse. Then I use kccc gel and scrunch, airdry til about 75 percent and throw it in a bun or a high ponytail. I deep condition with a protein based conditioner (kenra shea reconstructor 1x a week) and a moisturizing deep condish 1x a week (usually giovanni deeper moisture or yes to carrots moisturizing mud mask). I just started henna'ing last week. I used Reshma blended with cranberry juice and brewed coffee. I love it!! I am now a henna head. I also get my ends clipped only once a year by a friend that I trust. I am texlaxed. =)

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

Dominican09 said:
WOW!! Great progress!!! HHG!!

Thank You! I adore your shiny pretty hair in your siggy.

Ijanei · Sep 9, 2010

You hair definitely did a turn around. looks very healthy and I love the curly look

janda · Sep 9, 2010

What awesome progress! How does the roux porosity control help you?

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

Ijanei said:
You hair definitely did a turn around. looks very healthy and I love the curly look

Thanks Girl! The curly look is my favorite too - it's easier to work with too! =)

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

janda said:
What awesome progress! How does the roux porosity control help you?

Thank you! The roux porosity helped my hair lose it's "crispy". My hair is able to remain moisturized for much longer now. Before it would dry out soooo badly within just an hour or two of moisturizing it.

faithVA · Sep 9, 2010

fitnessmommy said:
Thank you! The roux porosity helped my hair lose it's "crispy". My hair is able to remain moisturized for much longer now. Before it would dry out soooo badly within just an hour or two of moisturizing it.

Do you remember how long after you started using it, you felt you had noticeable changes?

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

faithVA said:
Do you remember how long after you started using it, you felt you had noticeable changes?

I would say within the first 3 or 4 uses (I use it daily) I really noticed a major difference in my hair remaining moisturized.

faithVA · Sep 9, 2010

fitnessmommy said:
I would say within the first 3 or 4 uses (I use it daily) I really noticed a major difference in my hair remaining moisturized.

Thanks I just used it for the 1st time last week. It's helpful to have a gauge on when I may expect results.

Looking forward to your next progress pictures.

brucebettye · Sep 9, 2010

Your hair looks amazing and you have had some great growth. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

brucebettye said:
Your hair looks amazing and you have had some great growth. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much!! :grin:

FearfullyMade · Sep 9, 2010

Your hair looks great!

Barbie83 · Sep 9, 2010

WOW @ the work pics....your hair is so lush! and I love the curly look on you too :yep:

good job OP!

Missjae09 · Sep 9, 2010

You've made awesome progress! keep up the good work I'm sure you will reach your goal in no time!!!

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

FearfullyMade said:
Your hair looks great!

Thank you!! =)

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

Barbie83 said:
WOW @ the work pics....your hair is so lush! and I love the curly look on you too good job OP!

Thanks so much! Lush is a word I never thought I would hear when my hair was being described!!

fitnessmommy · Sep 9, 2010

Missjae09 said:
You've made awesome progress! keep up the good work I'm sure you will reach your goal in no time!!!

Thank YOu!!! Your hair is so healthy and shiny! Love it!

coconow2007 · Sep 9, 2010

Wow fantastic hair turnaround. Your hair is def thriving and looks wonderful!!

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