Monday, May 10, 2010

May Length Check!

 
I am not one for frequent length checks, or measuring my hair because it will drive me insane. Ultimately my goal is to have a healthy, thick head of hair, so length isn't that important to me.  It has been almost seven months since I straightened and trimmed last, so it was definitely time to take a peak under the hood. I was almost grazing BSL after my last trim, so my hair definitely grew significantly.

The hardest part was growing out my layers; the sides and crown area is still shorter than the rest, but it is catching up much faster than I thought it would!

I thought my ends were going to be in super yucky condition after not trimming in 7 months, but surprisingly they weren't as bad as I expected. I normally get about a 1inch trim so that everything is nice and even, and to rid myself of thin, see-through areas. - All of these pics are PRE-TRIM


 
I think I am giving up on pressing my own hair, the longer it gets; the worse I get at it. Not to mention it takes entirely too long.
 
I used my favorite products; Sebastian Potion Number 9 Leave In, Frederick Fekkai Glossing Cream, and Aveda Heat Protectant - My hair feels soft, smooth, and has tons of body even with those products [which is why I love them]. 
 
Another gratuitous movement shot
 
 
All of these pics were taken PRE-TRIM; I like to wrap my hair overnight FIRST because it gives me a better idea of how much needs to come off [wrapping smooths my hair quite nicely]. I will most likely have an inch taken off all over.  The blue shirt is positioned about an inch ABOVE waist-length.

I will most likely leave my hair like this for a month [without shampooing], and it's back to business per usual. My next length check/press/trim will be in Dec.

28 comments:

  1. Love it! Your hair looks so healthy!

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  2. Fabulous! Keep up the great work :)

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  3. great job on not pressing it for 7mths! I'm trying to make it to September and I just pressed mine 2 weeks ago. It is now curly again, and I'm going to try to go until my birthday, (Sept 22nd) without any direct heat on my hair.
    I hope to be BSL along with you soon.

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  4. Absolutely love the new pics and the straight hair look!

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  5. Lovely, just lovely. keep up the good work and loving your natural hair.

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  6. WOW that looks good! what is a good safe flat iron to use for pressing.

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  7. Beautiful! What's the purpose behind not shampooing for a month?

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  8. Congrats, it looks beautiful! You are definitely inspiring to go on a no heat regimen for the next couple of months, especially as it's getting hotter.

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  9. It looks good even before the trim. You've definitely been taking care of your hair...it shows. :)

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  10. Love your blog! Your hair looks super healthy!

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  11. WOW!!!! Your hair looks wonderful! You are retaining so nicely, and your hair is super healthy! Congratulations on your awesome progress. Now this is the way to grow!

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  12. You have really lovely hair!

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  13. GORGEOUS!! It looks super healthy!

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  14. i just wanna say... I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!! it has inspired me to start being a little more health concious when it come to my hair. i have been natural for a while... maybe since i was 16? (and i'm 20 now) one quick question. how do you sleep on a braid out? i usually just use a scarf after doing flat twists. but those are finer curl/waves
    oh and good luck with your next length check :)

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  15. You hair really is an ode to life! It is so shiny and thick, and look at its length! So unique even when it's flat ironed. Very inspiring.

    L

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  16. Amazing hair and such an inspiration!!

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  17. loooooooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeetha hair and the color..... i hope i ll get there....once

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  18. Your hair is sooo beautiful.Being natural seems like there is no hair style u cant do. Keep being u,and u are sooo great.Thanks for everything u do!

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  19. your str8 hair is sooo pretty and thick! i love the versatility of your hair. you can wear it in that big awesome afro like u always do or nice and str8 like now...luv it.

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  20. ~~Gorgeous..I luv it...I can't wait 'till I get to your length!!!! Do you color your hair?

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  21. Your hair is very pretty and it looks very healthy GOD BLESS SIS!!!

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  22. How do you deal with any scalp/itching issues during the month period of wearing your hair straight?

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  23. @Tiffany; I don't really have that problem. Could be the fact that I use Sulfate free shampoo [Keracare Hydrating Shampoo], and the Ayurvedic Pre Poo Regimen [I have a post here w/my pre poo recipe]

    The combination of using a non-drying shampoo, ayurvedic pre poo's, and limiting my use of oils while my hair is straight keeps my hair from having that "itchy, dirty" feeling.

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