Mini chopped!! 3 year transition over!

[winnettag]

So today I took out the cornrows I've had in for over 2 months
After washing I couldn't stand the sight of my relaxed ends compared to the fullness of the rest of my hair so I grabbed the scissors and started cutting!

It looks like I lost a ton of hair but it was dang near three months of shed hair....and I will never leave them in that long again because it was something else getting the knots and tangles out.

I think I can still safely claim BSL? So, I'm not as depressed as I thought I would be about cutting off those inches.
ETA: Oops, meant to flip the 2nd pic over! The last pic is post-trim.

 

[DrC]

CONGRATS!!!!!!

 

[robot.]

Your hair looks beautiful! You must have some kinda patience to survive a three year transition. Congrats sis!

 

[Mrs. Verde]

You ain't lying that is a lot of hair. I don't think I could have braids in my hair for that long without cowashing. How did you keep it moisturized?

 

[kittikat24]

Congrats!!!
I'm still transitioning--in it for the long haul, thanks for the inspiration!
Your hair looks lovely!!

 

[winnettag]

Your hair looks beautiful! You must have some kinda patience to survive a three year transition. Congrats sis!

Patient, stubborn....same thing
I just didn't want to cut off any hair, lol.

You ain't lying that is a lot of hair. I don't think I could have braids in my hair for that long without cowashing. How did you keep it moisturized?

I co-washed every time I worked out (not often ) and washed and DC'ed weekly.
I haven't found a staple moisturizer yet....,I've been using kimmaytube's leave in as a daily moisturizer and I'm going to try out the Shea Moisture line at Target.

 

[RegaLady]

Beautiful, beautiful hair! May I ask what your starting length was and do you have a fotki?

 

[Firstborn2]

Congratz... girl you have mad shrinkage and I love it.

 

[Janet']

on being 100% natural...I was a long term transitioner too, so I know the struggle...But your hair is absolutely LOVELY!!!

 

[DozenRoses99]

Congrats! Your hair looks great!

 

[Lynnerie]

WOW 3 year transition! Now thats what I call patience and determination. Congratulations!!!

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

Sweeeet!!!!!!!

I'm geared for a 2+ years transition as well. You're an inspiration. Did you trim at all during those three years or did you just let it grow?

 

[fivetimestwo]

Congrats on being fully natural!

 

[Ijanei]

yaaay congrats

 

[MA2010]

Your hair looks great! Your BC will be beautiful!

 

[yaya24]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!
What an inspiration! I hope I am at your length at 3 years!

 

[ms.blue]

Congrats

 

[yamilee21]

... I think I can still safely claim BSL? ...

Looks closer to MBL to me, .

 

[Mandy4610]

WOW, you hair looks beautiful. You got some mad shrinkage too, gotta love natural hair!

 

[TamedTresses]

Congrats! Your hair looks great.

 

[Carisa]

Congrats!!!!!

 

[hairedity]

Beautiful hair!! Congrats :0)

 

[Computer Blue]

Patient, stubborn....same thing
I just didn't want to cut off any hair, lol.

Congratulations, your hair is beautiful. I feel the same way as the quoted. Inspiring for me to keep on keeping on.

 

[Xaragua]

congrats on your BC

 

[indarican]

love your hair... congrats on the chop!!

 

[Poohbear]

Congratulations! Your natural hair looks nice!

 

[soon2bsl]

Congrats on your mini chop and being 100% natural! That's my goal to transition 3 years as well. Beautiful hair!

 

[chasturner84]

Congrats! Your shrinkage is no joke!

 

[mrsjohnson75]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!! Your hair is beautiful

 

[NikkiGirl]

Your hair is beautiful. I must be a relief to be fully natural. Taking care of two textures is not easy.