My 2 year re- anniversary...:)

**GettingThere** · February 25th, 2011, 07:59 PM

So, I've actually been here on the forums for a looooong time. I grew my hair out almost to hip then decided to cut to just above BSL...HATED it so I ignored it for awhile and then started growing again in Jan 2009. I have had a heck of a time working out a routine that works for me this time around but I think I've finally got it going. I have done a few trims and for some crazy reason cut a bunch of layers not too long ago...I will more than likely grow them out as well.

Currently I do a modified version of CWC where I wet my hair and apply conditioner to the ends (from ears down). I then do the rest of my showerly duties and wash with regular shampoo diluted in warm water (poured just over the scalp). Then I do a vinegar rinse with white vinegar I infused with catnip, mint and rosemary. I rinse the vinegar out after a few minutes. Sometimes I oil with coconut oil when wet, sometimes when dry. I also occasionally use CHI serum on the ends (both damp and dry). I *try* to comb only but love the way it feels to brush so I sometimes do that.

I recently (yesterday) did my first henna gloss and am pretty happy with the results...no color change but it does feel more slippery!

This is Jan 2009 where I started documenting..

This is Feb 2009

I've recently been working on braids (as in, learning how to do them...lol). This is the way I wear my hair most days to work. It is my version of a "faux" french. Feb 2011.

My first attempt at a fishtail....pretty sad

My first French...not too bad considering that I taught myself with the internet...

A picture I took today to show the color in natural sunlight

And finally the length shot...31.5 inches at the longest layer...

I hope you guys have had some enjoyment looking at my pics...I know I enjoyed looking back over the last 2 years!

**1hunky5monkeys** · February 25th, 2011, 08:18 PM

Congrats!

Good job on the braiding!

**Vorvolaka** · February 26th, 2011, 05:06 AM

Your braiding is good considering you're just learning!

**Yozhik** · February 26th, 2011, 05:57 AM

Congratulations! That's a lot of growth, and it looks great. I also really like your braids -- it seems that you've gotten a sound foundation on how to do them.

**Capybara** · February 26th, 2011, 06:36 AM

Great growth, and great braids!

Your haircolour is super pretty

***Seraphina*** · February 26th, 2011, 06:49 AM

Your hair is much longer! Very beautiful

**Red_Wednesday** · February 26th, 2011, 07:09 AM

Congratulations!! I think progress threads are by far one of my most favorit threads!! Your hair looks great - thank you so much for posting!!

**LaurelSpring** · February 26th, 2011, 07:15 AM

Love the pics! Thanks for sharing. You hair looks great. You have had alot of growth. The color is really nice also.

**GettingThere** · February 26th, 2011, 07:53 AM

Thanks so much for all the positive replies. I keep practicing with the braiding and it is just getting easier the more I figure out how to maneuver my fingers...lol!

**Tressie** · February 26th, 2011, 08:15 AM

Congratulations on your "re-anniversary"!! You hair looks thick and lovely and it sounds like you've got a good routine going! Thanks for sharing your progress pics with us! (o: