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  1. 11-07-2009 12:01 AM #1
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    Default 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    So...i have been transitioning over 19 months now..

    I started off just trying to let it grow without cutting anything but a lot of the relaxed hair was so damaged that that was impossible. so i cut off about 2-3 inches (in general, more in the top layers) and started trimming every month (about 1 inch) from february through may (of this year). then i let it grow after the may trim and have been ever since. all i did was occasionally search and destroy. it just occurred to me that the last time my hair was REALLY straight was november of last year. and MAN! Do pictures tell a story. My hair is longer, thicker, and just healthier overall (even with the dirty mirror in the new pic lol). i am so thrilled about how far i have come. not done yet, i still have about 2 (a bit more in upper layers) on my head. i will be all natural by around spring/early summer. all i did was dust the hair a bit after flat-ironing each piece. so...NO SPLITS!

    what have i done? bunned and avoided heat. thats all. it works ya'll!

    and finally...the comparison pic:



    its about an inch (a smidgeon more) past APL. my ends are bumped under a bit and the lighting makes it harder to see some of the ends. excitement. going for all natural MBL by the end of next year!
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  3. 11-07-2009 12:07 AM #2
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    Congrats, lady! great growth....

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  4. 11-07-2009 12:33 AM #3
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    Beautiful!!....congrats!
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  5. 11-07-2009 12:39 AM #4
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    wow wonderful progress!
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  6. 11-07-2009 12:47 AM #5
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    Great progress and I'm sure you'll make your goal!
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    You've made nice progress. Good luck on your next goal, I'm shooting for MBL by the end of next year as well.
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    Nice progress! You're where I want to be come the end of February! I know you can make MBL by the end of next year. Stay strong!
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    Congratulations!!!!! You've been hiding ALL that length in your buns!!!! Thick, healthy and beautiful - everything I aim for!!!! KUTGW!!!

    Congrats on reaching 19.5 months and I know you'll make your goals, both transitioning and length!

    Did you blowdry and/or flatiron for your pictures? I want to do a length check @ one year post and would like to use minimum heat... like you, I don't use heat... What heat protectant did you use?
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    great progress!
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    Quote Originally Posted by Black Hoya Chick View Post

    what have i done? bunned and avoided heat. thats all. it works ya'll!
    ITA esp w/ no heat.
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    Great progress!
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    Congrats!!! Your hair looks nice.
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    Congrats!!
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    Man your progress is awesome!
    Hoping to be there next year
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    Default Re: 1 year comparison (sorta long, but with a pic lol)

    Congratulations on your progress!
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    your hair looks WONDERFUL. congrats on your progress. you are doing a great job!!!!!
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    Great progress!
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    Looking good, girl!!
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    That is beautiful progress!

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    Kudos for doing a fab job! Thanks for sharing!!!
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