2 years of curly hair growth

[longmane]

This is the day I cut it.





Some pictures I just took.

[longmane]

Are the pictures showing? I did few practices on the testing threads and it was working.

[CreatureBailey]

Are the pictures showing? I did few practices on the testing threads and it was working.

Yeah they are. That's some very nice growth! ^_^

[komodo]

That bob was super cute! And your hair is just as cute now!

[dvep]

Wow! Your progress has been amazing and your hair looks so good!

[LadyCelestina]

STUNNING :thud:


Both hair and growth!

[Zalicat]

Looks amazing! Great job being so patient

[Beeboo123]

Your hair grows quickly. You have really great curl definition

[Sarahlabyrinth]

WOW :thudpile: such beautiful hair!

[Raevyngoddess]

Awesome growth, love your curls.

[longmane]

Thank you all :o :o

[Chocowalnut]

Wow you grew all of that in 2 years? Beautiful.

[Beckstar]

Beautiful.

[Borgessa]

Your hair is simply beautiful.

[Stray_mind]

Wow that's a big progress! Your hair is beautiful.

[lapushka]

That is absolutely my dream hair; you have such gorgeous curls, and that is amazing growth in 2 years, amazing! :)

Congratulations!

& Happy growing!

[TatsuOni]

Great growth and beautiful hair! :)

[OhSuzi]

those are some beautiful curls & impressed with how much it grew in 2 years!

[Jo Ann]

Longmane, you've learned some GREAT lessons!

Your hair looks amazing! Great curl definition, well-moisturized (the length and lack of frizz REALLY showcase your efforts!) and it appears to have more shine/sheen to it than your "Before" picture! Your hair is downright enviable, and you should be proud of it--truly a crowning glory!

[Suze]

Such beautiful hair and amazing progress. Really like your avatar picture too!

[lithostoic]

So pretty! I cut my hair from BSL to just past CBL that same day! You've made great progress.

[diddiedaisy]

Gorgeous gorgeous coily curls!!! You’ve grown really long in two years taking into account shrinkage. Congratulations :)

[lapushka]

"longmane" for real, right. ;) :D :thumbsup:

[Lanalavallama]

Beautiful hair and fantastic growth.

[school of fish]

I LOVE your curls!!! Looks like you've figured out what your hair likes and are meeting its needs beautifully - well done!! :D

[Groovy Granny]

Congrats...that is just beautiful :love:

[Dendra]

All your pictures are lovely, the fullness of the bob, as well as the amazing definition of your curls in the final pic! Keep going you're doing great :toast:

[Guitargod]

Those are really some beautiful curls.

[hayheadsbird]

Your hair is incredibly beautiful. Stunning curls! I'd give you a thud but I'm Mobile and don't know how to do that from my phone!

[Lizabeth94]

It looks very long and healthy! You clearly take very good care of your hair! And the curls look so well defined. :thudpile:

[NightSister]

Incredible!!!! :applause I just love how shiny and defined each curl is!

[longmane]

"longmane" for real, right. ;) :D :thumbsup:

I sound so self-concieted :blushing: :blushing: compared to the breath taking lengths I have seen here. A long mane is what I'm hoping for :D

[longmane]

Thank you all, I feel flattered :o :o

[MotherofJames]

Wow!! you got some amazing growth! I love your curls too! Congratulations!!

[lucid]

Such gorgeous hair, and very impressive growth as well!

[lapushka]

I sound sound so self-concieted :blushing: :blushing: compared to the breath taking lengths I have seen here. A long mane is what I'm hoping for :D

Oh no you don't! It's what you're striving for and that's nothing to be ashamed of, surely. :) :flower: Besides, I think you're succeeding in that goal pretty well already! :D

[Anje]

That's impressive length gain, especially since you know the curls are hiding a lot of growth in their coils! It's looking great, too! What is it when stretched, waist?

[longmane]

That's impressive length gain, especially since you know the curls are hiding a lot of growth in their coils! It's looking great, too! What is it when stretched, waist?

Yes, it stretches to waist :)

[Flowerness]

Wow. Just... Wow! You have such beautiful hair! Lovely!

[garner]

Longmane, You did a fantastic job. Your hair is gorgeous!!! To what do you attribute your growth to? What types of products did you use? Finger detangle vs wide tooth comb v Denman, etc? Please share. :)

[CindyOfTheOaks]

A lot of growth !
You have beautiful hair :)

[longmane]

Longmane, You did a fantastic job. Your hair is gorgeous!!! To what do you attribute your growth to? What types of products did you use? Finger detangle vs wide tooth comb v Denman, etc? Please share. :)

Thank you :) There was lot of trial and error for the first year but I think I have my routine set for the rest of hair growing.

The products I use are:

>OGX argon oil of morocco shampoo
> Conditioner Tresemme botanique nourish& replenish
> I detangle with wide tooth comb. I tried a denman brush once, it was almost ripping through my hair so I don't like it. I think finger detangling is good but it is too time consuming for me and I feel like it doesn't remove tangles and shed hair thoroughly like a wide tooth comb would do.

I believe the key contributions to my growth are: detangling before I shampoo, stretching and shea butter


I hope that was helpful garner. What is your routine and how's your hair growing journey? I'd love to hear about :)

[garner]

Thank you so much for replying. I had my first chop in May 2010 and it grew past my buttocks, using somewhat your same technique...shampoo, deep condition, condition, and LOC method using shea butter as cream. (Giovanni products, Blensblend conditioner and hair butter were used). I styled in braids and protective styles. Henna every 6-8 wks.

Unfortunately I got off track and started using shampoo bars which for me the pH was too high, neglected moisture/protein balance and straightened to obtain a straight trim. Due to the damage incurred 6 inches were chopped with permission and I decided to start over. This occurred in July of this year. I know smh...

I am now prepooing with Coconut oil/Suave or V-O5, shampooing with Calia naturals, DC with Shea-Moisture, Giovanni, conditioning with Blensblend and using her hair butter. I will continue to Henna as before and use protein as needed. I do not plan to straighten, however I will trim as needed.

I have spent far too much money to chase something that I already had. I plan to eliminate some products I have placed in the product grave and 2018 will be my year of regaining what I lost.

Your regimen is so encouraging and one thing I have learned is what works for some will not work for all. Thank you so much for answering and being so thorough. I love seeing the triumphs of others as it encourages me more. :)