ladyleelu
November 23rd, 2012, 02:25 AM
*Note: Apologies for the creepy photobucket edits. I got carried away.*
Thought I'd post something cheery first. I spent much of my time lurking on here, as well as on naturallycurly, searching for tips, advice, enablement of delusions that my hair would grow 5" overnight, and for the subsequent weeks of distraction. Not to mention the friends I persistently annoyed during the hair-growing process... (Thank you!) So here is where I started, 2 years ago!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn34/anonymouslystupid/newomg.jpg
And a good hair day last week! Excuse the wonky bangs, they need a trim. I've had about ~5 trims excluding the required pixie-shaping (which took place every two weeks when I first started growing out! eugh)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn34/anonymouslystupid/sunface.jpg
Now for the not so cheery... My curl pattern is dwindling to barely-there waves, with the above picture showing my hair at its best. I'm not sure if it's a combination of the products I'm using or if my hair has just gotten heavy and needs some layering. General routine: Shampoo every 1-2 weeks (Suave Rosemary Mint), otherwise vo5 Clarifying or Nourishing co-wash. Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Styling Milk as a leave-in. Jojoba to seal. Any ideas? Is my hair weighed down? Will it only get worse as it grows out? *panics* :( Here's a pic of it right now:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn34/anonymouslystupid/croppp.jpg
I'm not sure if I need a haircut or product revamping. I'd rather be able to get my curls back without *needing* to pin-curl or diffuse.. but if that's expected of longer hair, then I'll have to work on it :p Advice, product, and style recs appreciated! Thank you!!
Thought I'd post something cheery first. I spent much of my time lurking on here, as well as on naturallycurly, searching for tips, advice, enablement of delusions that my hair would grow 5" overnight, and for the subsequent weeks of distraction. Not to mention the friends I persistently annoyed during the hair-growing process... (Thank you!) So here is where I started, 2 years ago!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn34/anonymouslystupid/newomg.jpg
And a good hair day last week! Excuse the wonky bangs, they need a trim. I've had about ~5 trims excluding the required pixie-shaping (which took place every two weeks when I first started growing out! eugh)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn34/anonymouslystupid/sunface.jpg
Now for the not so cheery... My curl pattern is dwindling to barely-there waves, with the above picture showing my hair at its best. I'm not sure if it's a combination of the products I'm using or if my hair has just gotten heavy and needs some layering. General routine: Shampoo every 1-2 weeks (Suave Rosemary Mint), otherwise vo5 Clarifying or Nourishing co-wash. Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Styling Milk as a leave-in. Jojoba to seal. Any ideas? Is my hair weighed down? Will it only get worse as it grows out? *panics* :( Here's a pic of it right now:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn34/anonymouslystupid/croppp.jpg
I'm not sure if I need a haircut or product revamping. I'd rather be able to get my curls back without *needing* to pin-curl or diffuse.. but if that's expected of longer hair, then I'll have to work on it :p Advice, product, and style recs appreciated! Thank you!!