End of Year Update

[princessdi]

Well, I just relaxed and have decided not to flat iron this year, so this is my end of the year progress picture. I am claiming WL (I was hoping for FULL WL but by looking at the hair chart; I don't think I'm there--grazing but not there yet)

Although I encountered some volume loss due to heavy shedding (September through November), I am still very happy with my progres this year.

Since I'm at the length that I want, next year's goal is to concentrate on keeping my hair healthy and also to try to gain back the volume/density of my hair.

I hope everyone has met, if not exceeded their goals, for 2011.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone!!

Princessdi

 

[Pompous Blue]

Congrats on reaching your goal!

Nice picture in your avatar.

 

[vestaluv1]

Congrats on reaching your goal! However, judging from your avatar, I would say you were more HL than WL!!

 

[kblc06]

Can we get a few full pics ...pretty please

 

[princessdi]

Thanks ladies! I will try to add more pictures as the holiday season progresses. I may even flat iron.

However, I'm confused on this hair length thing. After looking at the hair chart, I am beginning to wonder if I'm full WL, so I changed my original posting.

Am I WL or Full WL? Pease enlighten me.

Thanks ladies!

 

[havilland]

you look like you are tailbone to me.....but def full WL.

i'm sure other ladies will chime in......but if i was you i'd claim it.

so are you gonna post your regi and your relaxer schedule? how you gonna post one pic?

 

[dancinstallion]

I think you are hip length.

 

[Legally Natural]

You are definitely full WL.

I am editing the post to say that you are definitely full waist length because you are way past waist length.

 

[ONAMSHN]

Excellent progress!!

 

[AmyRose92]

The longest layer is way past your waist. More towards HL, but probably not full HL. However, you are definitely full WL. Congrats!

 

[Aireen]

You're way past WL, you're HL! I don't really know what you're talking about with grazing WL and all that. Maybe if you give more pictures but I'm so confused right now. Anyway congratulations!

 

[prettypithy]

Agreed with comments made above, I am seeing HL. Beautiful either way though!

 

[NaturalBeauty<3]

way WAAAAAAAAAAY past WSL !!!

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Beautiful progress! Congrats on making WL and beyond!

 

[FoxxyLocs]

Your hair looks good! I'd say you're WHIP length (between WL & HL).

Sent from my HTC Evo

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Girl you are HL! CLAIM HL!!

 

[Toy]

Congrats Great Progress!!!

 

[Aggie]

Congrats on reaching your goal! However, judging from your avatar, I would say you were more HL than WL!!

Ita with you vestaluv1. I really see Hl more so than Wl. Congrats princessdi.

 

[bebezazueta]

princessdi WOW! I remember your thread about your huge setback. Stylist relaxed root to tip and chopped your hair off! You have recovered remarkably in less than a year! CONGRATS! And please share your RECOVERY REGGIE!

 

[princessdi]

Thanks ladies. I'll post more pictures soon. My regime for 2011 was to relax every four months, wash and DC every week. I try to henna every month and incorporate protein when needed. My staple products are Aveda DR Reconstructing Treatment; CON shampoo (green/white bottle). Although I'm down to my last bottle. I'll have to find another good detangling shampoo for this year (any suggestions?); my deep conditioner is Nexxus Humtress, mixed with Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol Plus mixed with jojoba oil, castor oil, grapseed oil, avocado oil, wheat germ and almond oil (just a little of each).

This regime seems to have worked and I'm pretty much keeping it for 2012; however, because of encountering problems with tangles and fairy knots, I will be relaxing every 3 months and I have also incorporated black tea rinses to help with shedding and always do a final rinse of ACV.

As I mentioned, I'm going to work on thickening my hair or adding more volume/density. Can anyone tell me how to achieve this?

 

[Bnster]

Beautiful hair and progress. Thanks for sharing your beautiful WL hair!

 

[~~HoneyComb~~]

Congratulations!! You're past WL, imo

 

[Platinum]

Congratulations!

 

[Kn0ttyByNatur3]

congrats!!! You are sooo at HL

 

[hairedity]

Great job, awesome retention!

 

[Raine054]

You are hip length and a bit past it actually.

You better move on over to the TL and Cracking thread.