Three Years And Counting

[summertimewine]

I just realized I made it to three years!
I stopped obsessively tracking the length of my hair a while ago, around the 1.5 year mark. So I don't have the usual progression pictures
My routine has stayed very consistent throughout my journey. I've trimmed my hair twice during the three years, and had a major cut about 2 months ago. I only cut my hair, I've never been to a salon. I cut my hair pretty drastically two months ago to put in layers, which has helped with drying. My hair use to dry very flat on top because the top layer was SO long, which was relieved with the layers.

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This was 3 months after my BC


About four months in, I was just a bald baby haha


This was about one year in, maybe just a couple months shy. My pattern started coming in.

About a year and a half.


Two Years


My hair at three years, getting way to big and hot

I did color my hair in the beginning of my journey, and I let my hair naturally ombre. Which I dyed black recently.

This is just to show why I needed to layer my hair. It was flat on the top because my top layers were so heavy, reaching about armpit length.

Have a healthy journey!

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

OMG you and your hair are just flat out gorgeous! You had some great growth in 3 years congrats.

 

[Guinan]

You and your hair are fab.

 

[claudzie]

Gorgeous! You look a little like 'Itsmyraerae' on youtube.

 

[fifigirl]

Lovely smile and gorgeous hair!

 

[trclemons]

Lovin' it!

 

[caliscurls]

I love updates like this, thank you for sharing! That head of hair of yours is so bouncy and beautiful. You've done a great job! What's your routine?

And yes - you are absolutely gorgeous, love that smile

 

[summertimewine]

I love updates like this, thank you for sharing! That head of hair of yours is so bouncy and beautiful. You've done a great job! What's your routine?

And yes - you are absolutely gorgeous, love that smile

Thank you
I cowash every three days with either Tresseme Naturals Conditioner or Hair Food Conditioner.
Afterwards I use some kind of watery product, like Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Frizz-Free Curl Mousse, then Kinky Curly Knot Today, then Kinky Curly Curling Custard and finish with Jojoba or Almond oil.

Once a month I: Detangle, Shampoo with Hair Food Strawberry Ginger Root Clarifying Shampoo, Use Aphogee 2-Step protein treatment, and deep condition with Joico K-PAK Intense Hydrator or Giovanni 2Chic Argan Oil Deep conditioner.

I sleep with an extra large satin bonnet, and have satin pillows for those nights I don't feel like pulling my hair up!

HTH

 

[Chicoro]

Congratulations! May your hair journey continue to be a fabulous success.

 

[kellistarr]

I am in love with your hair! Looks great.

 

[bluenvy]

Wow! Fantastic hair. Congrats on your three year anniversary

 

[GGsKin]

The shape really suits you. Thanks for sharing. Your hair is luscious. Congratulations!

 

[Nazaneen]

i like the shape of your hair, it's very pretty, so are you .
i like the texture too, looks so soft.

you just made me wanna shave my head and start alll over lol

 

[niknakmac]

You have had great progress!

 

[HaveSomeWine]

Congrats. Your hair looks nice and healthy. I just made three years as well. Pretty random but you remind me of that singer Selena in some of those pictures, especially the fifth and last two photos.

So you only detangle once a month? Lucky. You probably get much less hair fall and broken strands than I. I wish there was a way to make that work for me. My hair strands are so fine that they get matted by the end of the week even with daily finger detangling. I hate brushing out my hair and seeing huge hair balls every wash lol.

 

[NappyNelle]

Awwwww lovely photos and curls. You have a wonderful smile!

 

[summertimewine]

Congrats. Your hair looks nice and healthy. I just made three years as well. Pretty random but you remind me of that singer Selena in some of those pictures, especially the fifth and last two photos.

So you only detangle once a month? Lucky. You probably get much less hair fall and broken strands than I. I wish there was a way to make that work for me. My hair strands are so fine that they get matted by the end of the week even with daily finger detangling. I hate brushing out my hair and seeing huge hair balls every wash lol.

Thank you for the compliments!
No I detangle every time I cowash. Every time it looks like I lose so much hair too! I want to remedy why I lose so much when I detangle so often, but my hair is so massive and long I think it's a regular amount but just long pieces wrapped around in a ball. Does that make sense?