3 month comparison

So I just learned how to do comparison shots and so here you go. As I look at my hair daily, I know that its growing, but I don't truly see the difference but now I can really document it and view it for myself!!!




Oh yeah, we are getting somewhere!!!!

Month 3 Looks

Just a few looks over the past week that I've worn. I've gotten very lazy and I've gotten more comfortable with just free styling I think because of the length it doesn't look as bad to me. I put some braids in today because I'm having a cookout tomorrow so gotta show and prove my SL's!!!! You know I might get "pet" by someone, LMAO!!!!!

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4 weeks and no slippage!!!!

I just realized something, tomorrow is four weeks since my last re tightening and I have not had one lock with slippage this go around. I'm getting pretty psyched because doesn't that mean my locks will now start to settle. Yippie!!! I'm starting to see more locks budding which is also a good thing....

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Hair Color

I was browsing through some photos and it appears that my hair color is changing from black (I guess) to black with a reddish tint. I do like it, but I wonder if its the sun changing the color? At this rate, I may not have to color it in the months to come.

A Bigger Issue

I've noticed in the past few days some white dots in my hair in the front. I thought since I had not washed my hair in almost three weeks that it was just dirty. Well, this morning I took a closer look and yes you guessed it, its my hair coming straight from the root. It is so disheartening to see that, I don't know if my hair was tightened too much so it came from the root, or if its my natural shedding. The front hairline has always been a problem area for me, so I see I'm still going to have to deal with it. I'm crying inside, because I can't get the white flakes out unless I pull it out with a tweezer or cut!!!! Challenge #1!! This picture actually shows a tint of red in my hair, which lately under certain lights, I have a hint of red tones!!




And as a sidebar - WTH is this. 2 knots in one lock...this is crazy! I can't blame the new consultant because look how high up the knots are!!! WTF, really!!!!

Update:
Lots of free time today to read other blogs, but in doing so it appears that Dr. Bronners actually reveal the white bulbs more so than other shampoos. Apparently, the bulbs are always there but just now more visible. I will continue to use it because I like the smell and feel of my hair after.

Dr. Bronner Results

Here are the pictures from right after my wash, my hair is still wet.

Looser Lock Loops

I took a break from lock loops over the past few weeks, not because I don't like them, just because I've been lazy. On Sunday night I brought them back out, just for a different look. I curled them a bit looser to see how they would come out and I like it much more than the Dorothy Dandridge tight curl. When I took the pictures below it made me notice two things.

1. I need to be cognizant when rolling the back and sides to make sure they are even, because one side was not rolled tight enough so the back is very uneven.

2. The part down the middle of my head is still very prominent. I hope I'm not losing hair in that area, I'm going to have to monitor that.

Another Look

Just got back in from seeing fireworks sponsored by my township. The fireworks were so much more than I expected and I can't believe how much I enjoyed it. Too bad my daughter was so exhausted that she fell asleep. Next year I need to be more prepared with my lawn chair, blanket and cooler, but i was dressed comfortable enough. Here is a picture I took waiting for the show to start.

This is for You...

So my friends have been getting on me for only posting pictures from my car and house. Honestly, me too :-) so here is a picture with different scenery. The first picture I was outside for brunch which was delicious. The second picture I was at a local festival waiting in line for face painting. Nothing much with my hair just freestyling.

Lazy Week

This past week I have been extremely lazy with my hair. I haven't spritzed with anything and I've barely did any styling. I wake up shake and go, and I sleep with my trusty satin bonnet everynight. I don't feel a difference in my hair at all from not putting any water or crazy mixtures in it, so I'm going to try and continue with that until my next re-tightening. However, I need to shampoo my hair and although I purchased the Jamaican Lime and Mango shampoo I'm extremely apprehensive to using it. I haven't repurchased the Starter Shampoo because it made my locks dry and I didn't feel like I had a clean scalp. A fellow blogger recommended Dr. Bronner and I just purchased it and once I receive it I will let you know what I think. Its been two weeks since I last shampooed my hair but it doesn't feel dirty so I'm going to hold off until I receive Dr. Bronner. I haven't noticed really anything new with my hair besides that I think its getting thicker which its supposed to do, so looks like I'm right on schedule.

My Kitchen

Lately I like wearing corn rows if I'm just running errands or working out. This morning I took a good look at my kitchen area and to say the least it looks a mess. My hair grows down into peaks but right now they are still to short to get locked and even just Sat my consultant pulled some of it in the closest lock but it came back out. I'm seriously contemplating cutting that area off just to keep a neat appearance. Have you ever done it or thought about it? Because it looks awful to me.

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2nd Retightening Pics

I haven't done anything with my hair since my retightening besides a little spritz but styling has been just a freestyle with a braidout if you can even see from Friday. Going forward I'm going to make sure that when I get my retightenings that my middle part is prevalent so that for the few days that its tight I have a look I can wear. I don't know if you all experience a bit of stiffness the first few days after that you can't place your looks anywhere.....as I looked in the mirror this morning I said "I LOVE MY HAIR"!!!!

My Parts are Back...2nd Re-tightening

After 5 hours and 45 minutes I am now complete with my 2nd re-tightening. It was 7 weeks in since my last one and I have no plans to go that long again. I had one slip out and I actually put it back in myself I don't think I can do it again if I tried. I didn't lose any locks but two were combined in this session my consultant felt one was just too thin. Other than that my re-tightening went as planned. I asked about coloring my tips and my consultant felt that 6 months would be safe, so another few months for that. Who knows by that point I may actually change my mind. Its been so long since I had my hair done that the tightness of my scalp feels good. The picture is on the ride home. Better ones to come once I take my cornrows out, but I see that my locks look fuller this time around.



On another note, last night I washed my hair and used the last of my SL starter shampoo so I purchased the Jamaican Mango and Lime tingle shampoo. I figure its made for traditional locks and have no detangling ingredients so I should be in good shape. Have any of you used any other shampoo besides the SL?









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Roots before Retighening

Finally, I'm going for my second retightening tomorrow and seriously it is so necessary. Here are two pics of what my roots look like today, but my locks are looking much thicker now. I will post a picture after my retightening tomorrow. Nothing much else going on with my hair today :-)

So much to say.....

So much to say today, I've been dealing with my laptop trying to get rid of some viruses to post but oh well...who has time for that!?! I am not in IT..... have to put my thoughts on paper. First up..I used lock loops again last night without braiding my hair up first and seriously this is a definite must. I was not really feeling my hair the past few days and the lock loops brought the love back. Although my hair is a bit wild it gives a more sophisticated look which fits so well when I'm at work. During the weekends "wild style". Lol :-)!!!
Here is the pictures for this one....I have some length shots coming and oh my....I think one of my hair ends locked...can we say WHAT!!!! Have the pics coming for that too....
Stay tuned....
Oh yeah...in the car as usual so a weird shading from my sun roof being open...
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