I'm entering this challenge. I began flat ironing tonight, now I'm half way done
. I'm giving up and going to bed. I hope I don't look too crazy for work. Looks like I'll still be grazing BSL after an inch trim so I'll be aiming for MBL. I'll try to take pics within the next couple of days.
okay so here is my starting pic as promised. I am never flat ironing my hair again. The next time it is flat ironed it will be by a stylist. I didn't even finish my whole head! My hair has reverted somewhat already so it looks shorter than it is. It's still touching my bra strap even after an inch trim so I'm claiming BSL
. And I'm def full APL.
I'll edit this post with my game plan.
Eta:
Game Plan for MBL:
-Use quality DCs and DC every 1-2 weeks
-Dust/Trim every 2 months or so
-No more using the blow dryer to stretch my hair.
-More protective styling.
-Visit my stylist every 2 months to combat my “hair fatigue”.
-Take vitamins everyday.
-Use growth aid on scalp (Xcel or JBCO)
-Purchase some quality hair tools (clips, brushes, and combs)
I also need to work on getting my ends healthy. My hair isn't as bad as I thought it was though. I thought I would have to trim a lot more. I want to thicken up the last 4 inches of my hair which I'll do with trims. There was some thinning in my nape before which threatened to give me the dreaded “W” shape in the back. To my surprise that thinning is gone now! So I'm happy about that. Despite close examination of my ends, over all my hair looks thick from root to end.