#Relaxer update

Recently got my hair relaxed after 12 wks..... Here are the results:

Still got a few inches to go in growing out my layers..... but it lays very nicely. I am loving how my hair is thickening up; even though this summer I didn't do a fantastic job of maintenance with my strands..... So for the fall I plan to:

- continue to wash 1x a week and keep my hair off my shoulders as much as possible (even though my husband likes to see my hair down) 

-DC with every wash alternating protein and moisturizing conditioners

-moisturize and seal my ends at night

-look into some different protective styles to wear through the end of the year

My goal is to be pushing APL by the end of the year..... think I can make it?

Relaxer update

I stretched a little bit longer this time around since I was in a wedding. I wanted my hair to be as fresh as possible without having to suffer on the backside of waiting for a relaxer. I extended my stretch from 11-12wks to 14 wks; and honey my hair was READY. 

Still growing out my cut, so I'm currently rocking longer layers these days which is still cute to me. I feel like my hair is in that awkward length phase where because all of it is not one length, certain hairstyles don't work out very well and it's hard to bring together a cohesive style...... but I'm trying my best to keep it interesting. Our area is having some serious humidity so I probably won't wear my hair down much, if at all this summer. Speaking of summer, I tend to get a really good growth surge during these months so I believe me when I say I will capitalize on it! 

How was your last relaxer? 

Relaxer update!

Recently relaxed my hair..... at 11 weeks. I thought about going 12 weeks, but it wasn't like 7 days was going to make a tremendous difference in my hair lol.... Since the move it takes no less than 20 minutes to get to all of our usual places (when it used to take only like 7-15 going ANYWHERE) so in adjusting to that extra driving I realized that it was going to take me like 45 minutes to get over to Amanda (my stylist)! My first mind caused me to schedule an appt with a stranger..... but after thinking about it, Amanda has been down with my hair journey this long and really understands what I'm aiming for with my hair so why quit her over a longer commute? Glad I came to my senses! Anywho here's my hair:

It's growing back nicely from the cut I got in Dec with my last relaxer. Amanda commented on how shiny and healthy my hair looked and felt. Also in Dec. I had layers cut into my hair; they are growing out and poppin' as well so I'm really feeling myself lol I'm definitely in love with this stage of my hair..... Of course I don't want to stay this length forever but I will enjoy it while it's here :) I didn't get a trim with this relaxer but I plan to get one soon to help get rid of  those pesky under processed ends!

If there is one thing that I have learned, it's to love and embrace your hair regardless of what stage it's in! So what I'm APL or BSL yet, this is a journey and I'm  enjoying the learning moments of it!