11 months progress!

[MaryMarx]

Hi guys. :)

When I joined here, in October 2011, I seriously think I had the worst hair on the whole LHC.
I had just stopped dying it black, and stopped the flat ironing 6 months earlier.
It was terrible, thin and dry.

I'm also a little bit ashamed to show that early picture, but I want to show people who are in the same situation that it is possible to get healthier hair, even when you just want to give up.

One day a couple of days ago, I had washed my hair and let it air dry.
I took this picture and I just couldn't wait to show you, that's why it's 11 months instead of 12. :)

I don't mean to brag, because I know my hair is still damaged and has a long way left to go, but isn't it hard to believe it's the same head in those pictures? :)
Here you go! And Happy new year! (now let's just hope you can see the picture...)

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t399/schakt/11maringnader_zpsa002f85a.jpg

[novemberfoxtrot]

It is so much thicker!

[Sillage]

Wow that's an amazing transformation! Your hair looks gorgeous now :) Love the curls and the color!

[Golden]

WOW what a progress! Your hair is just stunning now, I love the curls!

[oktobergoud]

What a progress! It looks a lot thicker! :)

[melusine963]

What a transformation! You're right, I'd never guess it was the same head of hair in both pictures. :) Congratulations!

[spirals]

We might be hair twins!

[HairFaerie]

That is really awesome! Congratulations!

[turtlelover]

Amazing change!!! :-)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Wow, what a difference, you wouldn't guess that it was the same head of hair in both pics! Well done! Isn't it exciting seeing the difference LHC'ing makes?

[MaryMarx]

It is so much thicker!
Thank you! I had to cut a LOT though, but it’s been worth it. :)


Wow that's an amazing transformation! Your hair looks gorgeous now :) Love the curls and the color!
Thank you, that was very nice. :) I really enjoy my natural colour now, even though I hated it for many years.


WOW what a progress! Your hair is just stunning now, I love the curls!
Thank you SO much!


What a progress! It looks a lot thicker! :)
Thank you, I’m so happy I made the decision to stop torturing it. :)


What a transformation! You're right, I'd never guess it was the same head of hair in both pictures. :) Congratulations!
Thank you very much. :) I’ll never abuse my hair like that again!

[AnnaB]

wow! well done, you have done amazing in 11 months! your hair looks fuller, thicker and I like the new colour!

[MaryMarx]

We might be hair twins!

That would be really great, because I'm looking for one!
Do you have any picture? :)

[imaroo]

it's very inspiring as your hair does look lovely now. You must just be tickled pink! You should be proud.

[Atira]

huge difference! it is really starting to look lovely!!

[Annibelle]

:thud: Even without seeing the "before" picture, I would think you have amazing hair. It looks so soft and fluffy. :cloud9: I love the color!

And in comparison with the "before"? Whoa! I've never seen such an incredible transformation! You're a real inspiration. :flower:

[Fantak]

Wow you have such pretty hair! You've come such a long way in the past 11 months! Kudos to you!

[MaryMarx]

:thud: Even without seeing the "before" picture, I would think you have amazing hair. It looks so soft and fluffy. :cloud9: I love the color!

And in comparison with the "before"? Whoa! I've never seen such an incredible transformation! You're a real inspiration. :flower:

You just made me kind of teary eyed, that was really sweet of you. :blossom:

[Iolanthe13]

Wow, your hair has such lovely shine and curl now! Love the colour too. Good job :)

[pocketsmall]

Very inspiring! Well done :thumbsup:

[10000days]

Wowmygosh you've given me hope that drastic change is possible!! Congrats you must be so happy!

[dwell_in_safety]

Ah, what a (positive) transformation. What a little TLC will do, when carried out over time... :) Your hair is beautiful.

[metricfuture]

What an impressive change!

[Falcore]

Amazing comparison! Congratulations.

[Indigostreams]

Your hair is so much fuller and healthier! Nice work!

[SnowyDream]

Your hair is beautiful, I love the color. :)

[lunalocks]

What a difference a (n almost) year and very good care can make. Congats. You have beautiful hair!

[karenpetal]

Wow MaryMarx that is amazing progress !! Keep it up

[kitschy]

Your natural hair is so healthy and beautiful. Congratulations!

[jacqueline101]

Its thicker and the color is great.

[Micayla47]

wow your hair is so beautiful! i love the soft waves and the golden brown color.

[ozzy]

wow. well done!! you're really an inspiration for people who think their hair can never be healthy. love your natural hair colour!! can't wait to see your progress next year!!!

[MissAlida]

That is amazing. Your hair looks so thick and shiny. Good work ;)

[TheLadyKM]

Indeed it is a healthy transformation! Happy New Year and Take care! Keep growing :blossom:

[jennafrogg]

Your progress is absolutely amazing!

[Louise148]

That is an amazing transformation. It's soooooo much thicker now. That's one happy head of hair :happydance:

[bekstamonkey]

Amazing! Congrats, you should be super-proud! :D

[DancingQueen]

Wow, that hair looks amazing! I am actually a bit jealous on the second picture. Way to go, girl!

[MaryMarx]

HairFaerie, turtlelover, Sarahlabyrinth, AnnaB, Atira, imaroo, Fantak, Iolanthe13, pocketsmall:

Thank you all so much! And yes, I definitely have LHC to thank for this. :)

[MaryO]

Wow, well done! Your hair looks great!

[goldloli]

beautiful progress, even though its not long, it looks totally cute esp with the piece clipped back. reminds me of some of the frenchy clipped hairstyles in amelie, always makes me consider shorter hair

[vintage88]

Wow that's such an amazing change! Congratulations and happy growing :)

[jojo]

Your hair has thickened up just lovely. It looks beautiful, i can see you developing some beautiful curls as it grows longer, whatever your doing continue with, its paying off beautifully.

[Joliebaby]

Your hair now is beautiful, great job!!!!!

[lapushka]

Your hair has thickened considerably. Well done! :)

[MaryMarx]

wow. well done!! you're really an inspiration for people who think their hair can never be healthy. love your natural hair colour!! can't wait to see your progress next year!!!

Thanks! That was my quest. :D
Next time I update you'll hopefully see some length progress too. :)

[MaryMarx]

Wow, that hair looks amazing! I am actually a bit jealous on the second picture. Way to go, girl!

Oh my, I never thought I'd hear that! Thank you very much. :)

[MaryMarx]

Your hair has thickened up just lovely. It looks beautiful, i can see you developing some beautiful curls as it grows longer, whatever your doing continue with, its paying off beautifully.

Thank you so much, I really hope the curls will hold as it grows longer. :)

[winship2]

This is so beautiful! Love the natural color and curl, and looks so shiny and soft. Congratulations, it's gorgeous!

[MaryMarx]

1000days, dwell_in_safety, metricfuture, Falcore, Indigostreams, SnowyDream, lunalocks, karenpetal, kitschy, jacqueline101, Micayla47, MissAlida, TheLadyKM, jennafrogg, Louise148, bekstamonkey, MaryO, vintage88, Joliebaby, lapushka:

Thank you all! You're so kind.
I'm really not used to getting compliments on my hair so you have made me very encouraged! :blossom: :disco:

[MaryMarx]

beautiful progress, even though its not long, it looks totally cute esp with the piece clipped back. reminds me of some of the frenchy clipped hairstyles in amelie, always makes me consider shorter hair

Thank you. :)
Terrible, outgrowing, mouth length bangs forces me to clip it back. ;)

[Neecola]

Wow! Seriously impressive -- congratulations! The color and curl are fantastic~

[RecklessCharlie]

WOW! You truly deserve to be proud of those locks. It looks SO healthy and full, eons different than the first photo.
I know how great this must feel for you - it its beautiful!

[NataschaB.]

Very nice progress! Your hair looks sooo much better.

[xoxophelia]

Wow what a difference! :)

[Kosmos]

What a difference! This is a really inspiring post! Thank you.

[MaryMarx]

winship2, Neecola, RecklessCharlie, NataschaB., xoxophelia, Kosmos:

Thank you so much. :)

[Lucky]

Fantastic!!! What a difference a year makes! Just curious, what is your hair care routine?

[Mischamiu]

That's amazing! I was in the same situation when I joined... it's nice to see that it gets better

[bunzfan]

Wow excellent progress! its so much thicker ...also a tip from another wavy, as it gets longer your find the weight pulls it down more;)

[MaryMarx]

Fantastic!!! What a difference a year makes! Just curious, what is your hair care routine?

Thank you! Yes, I could never imagine, thought it would take a lot more time. :)

I kind of... don't have one. I wash every other day if I have to (like if I'll be working or leave the house), with shampoo and conditioner...
When I have the money for it I'll switch to a shampoo without sulfates. :)
I try to remember to use some argan oil on the ends after washing too.

[MaryMarx]

Wow excellent progress! its so much thicker ...also a tip from another wavy, as it gets longer your find the weight pulls it down more;)

Thanks bunzfan!
I'm waaaaaitiiiiing for that to happen. :D

[QueenMadge]

Your hair looks very nice 11 months later. Much thicker.

[battles]

Amazing progress! It looks so much thicker, and your curls are lovely.

[SchnauzerMom]

Wow your hair has certainly improved a lot. It looks beautiful!

[Simone_Fatale]

Wow, what gorgeous color and thickness! Amazing progress, congrats and happy growing. :)

[MintChocChip]

It looks amazing! Well done!! :)

[Yozhik]

Your hair is beautiful! That's certainly amazing progress and wonderful inspiration!

Great job. :thumbsup:

[MaryMarx]

That's amazing! I was in the same situation when I joined... it's nice to see that it gets better
Thank you, well then you know the feeling. :)


Wow, what gorgeous color and thickness! Amazing progress, congrats and happy growing. :)
Thanks! I'm happy for the curls because the hide that my hair is actually pretty thin. :p Happy growing to you too!

QueenMadge, SchnauzerMom, battles, MintChocChip, Yozhik:
Thank you everyone for your kind words. :)

[long-hair-lover]

Wow what an improvement!
Looks lovely:)

[browneyedsusan]

Holey mackerel! You should be so proud of yourself! I'd never have believed that a person could turn their hair around that well and that quickly. Very nice job! :)

[Alexblue]

I think your progress is one of the best I've seen on LHC. And your hair is just beautiful now. Perhaps you still have some left over damage but I don't see any in the photo.

...and such a nice mix of waves and spiral curls you have. Who needs curling tongs, eh!

[Agnieszka]

wow! so inspiring!

[MaryMarx]

Wow what an improvement!
Looks lovely:)
Thanks! :)


Holey mackerel! You should be so proud of yourself! I'd never have believed that a person could turn their hair around that well and that quickly. Very nice job! :)
Thanks! I thought it would take a lot longer, actually.


I think your progress is one of the best I've seen on LHC. And your hair is just beautiful now. Perhaps you still have some left over damage but I don't see any in the photo.

...and such a nice mix of waves and spiral curls you have. Who needs curling tongs, eh!
Whiii, thank you! :)


wow! so inspiring!
Thank you. :)