Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Hair Growth Progress So Far

This is how I looked today at work!!!  Everyone did a double take.  Below are pictures which show my progress from my Big Chop.

August 2012


January 2011


November 2011

August 2012




Sunday, August 12, 2012

Curly Girl Method Update (Month 2)

I am REALLY loving this Curly Girl Method!!!  I'm just wondering why didn't I try it sooner??? 

I did have to modify it just a little to meet my needs.  For instance, I have detangled my hair with a wide tooth comb twice since beginning.  I also use a silicone free shampoo to cleanse my hair when it feels like the conditioner is not cleansing enough. 

The only styling products that I use are the conditioner, gel and my shea butter mixture.  I love the results.  Through trial and error I have learned what styling products works well together on my hair.  If I want to use gel I can't use the conditioner, sooo I only use the gel after I co-wash my hair.  I never use gel on unclean hair (from experience that's a recipe for disaster).   After completely rinsing out the conditioner I apply eco styler gel or pro line extreme gel to naked hair and wear a wash n go.

The Curly Girl Method will be "my method" for now.

What do I do with all of these products?

OK I have been following the Curly Girl Method for about 2 months now.  Currently I use only silicone free conditioner to wash and style my hair.  Every now and then I will use As I Am's Coconut Cowash to switch it up a little.  My routine also includes using my shea butter mixture.

Now I have all of these hair care products that I have purchased over the last 2 years and I don't know what to do with them. 

My daughter is considering going natural.  She's 19 years old and she want her hair to look like mine but I have to remind her that it has taken me 2 years to get to this point, lol.  I think I will hold onto the hair care products and maybe she will want to use them once she big chops.