Hair Growth

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Hair Growth

I started N's hair journey in October 2010. The first picture shows her hair back in December 2010, her hair was shoulder blade length. Now in May 2012 the second picture shows how far we came along. 

We didn't use some magical potion lol. We just switched to "mostly" all natural products, did alot of protective styling (without a ton of beads & etc,) learned how to properly detangle, maintained a good balance of water, vitamins, and veggies in her diet. Once you create a good hair care regimen, your hair will flourish as well! 

Big thanks to all who have followed our journey from the start, and all of the love and encouraging words!

Mini Twists Length Check

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Mini Twists Length Check

We are now on week 2 of the mini twists. They are holding up very well. Each night I add moisturizer and seal her hair. Her twists love to curl for some strange reason. So I either band her hair at night, or I pineapple her hair. She wears her scarf for bathing (so it won't get wet) and sleeping. I will probably take them down this weekend.

While creating her twists, I decided to do a length check. I couldn't find our tape measure, so we used body parts to determine her growth. Surprisingly her hair now reaches her "bottom." If you remember on New Years we set a length goal for the year. Our goal was to reach "bottom length" and we are there! I thought it would take all year. Now we have to set a new goal, I think I would like for her hair to be more fuller on the "bottom" and our second goal (this is a dream) but waist length. I plan on measuring again by the end of the summer, so we shall see.....

Take a look at her "bottom/butt length" 

Had to use a bow to hold it down, hard to take a pic and hold the hair at the same time lol.

I also have to share that Little Miss N, has offically learned how to do a two strand twist. She grabbed her Dora doll and created several twists. I had to take a picture, I'm so proud!  

She even finished the final twist in her hair!

N's Hair Growth

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N's Hair Growth

 I recently shared this picture with our facebook family. Look at N's hair growth from last year 12-13-10 (the top 2 pictures.) Now look at her growth as of 12-12-11 (photos at the bottom.) Before her hair was above her elbow, now it's a little past (with braids.)  

A few people have already asked me, what did I do? or what products are we using? The answer to these questions are in the tabs above. It can be found in N's hair care routine, and hair care tips. But the main key for us is patience, protective styles, moisture, and no dry detangling (unless her hair is stretched). These steps have helped us tremendously!  Since the New Year is right around the corner, we set some hair goals for the upcoming year.

1.) Moisturize daily. (We've been pretty good on this one.) 

2.) Always sleep with her sleeping cap. (We have our forgetful moments.)

3.) Reach hip length hair. (Hard one, but we will keep our fingers-crossed.)

What is your 2012 hair care goal?