What keeps you motivated to PS?

[luvbighair]

Ladies, I need help to stick with PS! I'm braided up under a wig, but the thing is -- when the weather changes from winter, I feel more compelled to "unleash the beast". The whole hiding-your-hair during the cold months works, but when it gets spring/summer, I just want MY big hair.

Currently wearong: Halleys Curls Creole Curly (best hair ever btw, had it for 1 year + and its still as great as the day it came in the mail)

Current length: BSL 4b natural

Please tell me what keeps u motivated under a PS when u just wanna be free?

 

[PPGbubbles]

The only way I survive is to stalk fotki's of other who have ps'ed their way to greatness.

 

[CurlsBazillion]

I feel the exact same way right now!! just the other day it was 89 degrees down here and I had on my half wig Creta Girl and even tho the wig wasn't super hot I really wanted to free my mini 'beast' and show off my curls The only thing that keeps me from doin that is my year end goal APL

 

[Poopiedo]

Wanting long hair keeps me motivated. I've been ps'ing for a while so once the it gets really pretty outside I can throw on my shades, open the sun roof, and ride with my pretty girl swag.

 

[TrueToHair]

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[Fine 4s]

At first it was viewing all the other ladies PS'ing results, then my length checks, the feedback from some people and then my overall personality...don't give up until I make it and the MAKE-THE-NAYSAYERS-DROOL attitude!!!!

 

[Prudent1]

ITA w/ rejuvenation1. Seeing the results that I have achieved from the PS. When I feel myself slippin' I go buy a new hair toy and KIM. I am closer than ever to my LT goals. No turning back now.

 

[luvbighair]

I bunned for a year, and my hair grew longer than anyone in my family thought possible. Now I can enjoy it. So the delayed gratification was worth it.

How much length did you retain bunning for a year?

Thanks ladies, I need to stay focused on my year-end goal:: MBL!

 

[Janet']

Yeah...I'm not a PS guru...more of a low-manipulation gal...but the delayed gratification is what keeps me going...I know that my hair thrives when I just leave it be and because TBL is my ultimate goal...I'll be leaving it be for a long time!

 

[ms.blue]

What motivates me is my goals I'm trying to achieve and the actual progress I made. When I took down my last weave install last month, even though I didn't straighten I noticed my hair was longer which motivated me to continue what I was doing.

 

[Poohbear]

I need some motivation too before I start doing this...

 

[TrueToHair]

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[LunadeMiel]

Laziness

 

[luvbighair]

Laziness

LOL!

I know how you feel!

 

[libertysince05]

Laziness

i'll second that.
not having to detangle hair is a great motivator.

 

[AlliCat]

I've PS'd so long that I think I've conditioned myself to hate the feeling of ends rubbing/popping/getting caught on clothes and things. Even now when I flat iron it's only a matter of hours before I'm annoyed it's up in a clip. So I guess it just comes natural for me. Another thing is I want to meet my goal so bad that i don't even want to see my hair until it's that long

 

[Fine 4s]

^@AlliCat, I'm sooooooooo with you on this. My general feeling is 'this is too much hair' *clip*

 

[Lita]

When I see the results (PS)/That keeps me going...To all the people/that laugh at me for keeping it up (out of sight out of mind) and when I do a lite flat ion/see the length..The facial expressions are priceless


Happy Hair Growing!

 

[IMFOCSD]

The results I get from PS'n motivates me to keep it up...I feel thats protective styles are the reason I am able to retain my length.

 

[divachyk]

At first, it was acne. Then, it was length. Now, it's just a way of life. The question (for me) should be, what would motivate me to not PS. Very few things, let's just say that.

 

[Allandra]

Ladies, I need help to stick with PS! I'm braided up under a wig, but the thing is -- when the weather changes from winter, I feel more compelled to "unleash the beast". The whole hiding-your-hair during the cold months works, but when it gets spring/summer, I just want MY big hair.

Currently wearing: Halleys Curls Creole Curly (best hair ever btw, had it for 1 year + and its still as great as the day it came in the mail)

Current length: BSL 4b natural

Please tell me what keeps u motivated under a PS when u just wanna be free?

The length of my hair, and the thickness of my hair.

Don't get me wrong. I do wear my hair down, but I don't feel like I need to wear it down all the time (a few times a month is good for me).

 

[Jewell]

I LOVE being braided underneath a wig from late Aug to March of EVERY year, and that is my typical PS regimen for the cooler months. However, I have to let my hair "breathe" as I can't stand sweating underneath a wig during the spring and summer.

I stay motivated to PS but just change the style...I go from braids beneath wigs to buns, wearing my hair twisted up with a clip, braidouts, tucked ponytails, etc. I'm motivated to PS b/c I know the results it has given me in the past, and continues to give. Plus I keep visualizing a head of WL curly hair one day, and I keep it going!

Also, AlliCat says it all for me regarding hair hanging down getting annoying! Sure does!

 

[Napp]

i need some motivation. i have the worst case of HIH disease

 

[faithVA]

I like to hang out late and sleep until the last minute. Yeah, I PS to retain length and protect my ends but the real reason is that I need to get to work on time and not look crazy. With a protective style I can sleep later and just fluff my twists and go. I have a feeling that even as I gain length, it will be up most of the time.

 

[TLC1020]

What keep me going are the results....

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

What keeps me motivated is attaining my goal length. If I want it, I have to work at it.

 

[africanqueen456]

I like this thread...For me like the other say it is pure laziness... I am natural and my hair is thick, almost apl and too much to deal with already. Plus I am know I am trying to be bsl before the year is up. That motivates me. But honestly your face understands.

 

[SherylsTresses]

Low maintenance b/c I'm terribly hair lazy

 

[Sianna]

Um... nothing.

I rarely PS. Too lazy. *shrugs*

Besides, I have HIH disease. erplexed

 

[JJamiah]

I love variety, Not having my hair touching my back, I love the ease of starting my day and ending my night.

PSing for me is my norm. Not something that is a bore or a drag.

I like the ease it gives me, especially with 4 boys. I have to have a Mommy on the go hair style. I like to look nice with little effort.