6 month-ish anniversary

[goldenwaves]

Hi all,

I've been here for about 6 months now and although I haven't gained all that much length, I thought I'd share my journey so far! These are the first pictures I took of my hair, when it was at 28 inches.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/Naturalinsunlight.jpghttp://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/paintout.jpg

They are both natural, and this is how long my hair was straightened (bad, I know):
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/straighthairpaint.jpg

As you can see, my hemline was VERY uneven. Here are a couple of my photos on a very good day:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/shinyhair3.jpghttp://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/shinyhair.jpghttp://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/shinyhair2.jpg

And braidwaves:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/braidwaves.jpg

About 2 or 3 months after I joined I had 2 or so inches chopped off. Here's the length straightened. I don't straighten it often by the way. This was for a party.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/Straightsmall.jpg

[goldenwaves]

Here it is, dried naturally, at 27 inches.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/27inchesnaturalstretched.jpghttp://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/27inchesnatural2.jpghttp://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/27inchesnatural.jpg

And in a quick hairstick bun:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/Sidequickbun.jpghttp://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/Backquickbun.jpg

Here it is now. This is not natural. I oiled it with olive and almond oil just before CWC, then bunned it to make it curly. The curls have been brushed out a little. It was VERY soft and VERY shiny, which was a nice change!
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/Halfplaitsmall.jpghttp://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/curls2small.jpghttp://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/half-upsmall.jpghttp://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll106/jess2707_album/curlssmall.jpg





Hope you've enjoyed looking, and I can't wait to post future anniversaries when I can see some real progress!!

[goldenwaves]

Sorry that was so many pics, hope it doesn't stuff up someone's computer. Sorry in advance if it does!

[kiora]

It looks lovely! Great colour and shine.

[cindy58]

Very pretty hair! Lovely color. It looks so cute tossed up in the hairstick bun too.

[Aditi]

Your hair is terrific :heartbeat. I loved the color and the waves it's just so WOW!!

[Johanna64]

Your hair is beautifull!!
It's so shiny and I love the color :crush:

[paper]

:thud: You have gorgeous hair! Thanks for sharing all your beautiful hair pictures.

[Garnet66]

Your hair is just lovely. Your curls are gorgeous.

[Curlsgirl]

I am an admirer!!! LOVE your golden color! Beautiful ..just beautiful!!!

[AnneAdeline]

Braidwaves? (5th row down) I can never get mine to look as magnificent as yours.
Your hair looks wonderful, happy 6 months!

[Ryanne]

Your hair looks beautiful! Lovely colour.

[burns_erin]

Lovely wavy hair and beautiful color.

[Tressie]

It looks wonderful! I can see some growth too! Great hair! (o:

[Islandgrrl]

goldenwaves, your hair is just beautiful! I have shine envy and curl envy and color envy and...oh my gosh!!!

[marajade]

Wow, very lovely. I'll hit my year in December. It just gets better and better :).

[Oskimosa]

That is just absolutely lovely!

[rhubarbarin]

Beautiful hair! It looks so full and healthy.

We are hair twins when your hair is natural. :)

[Demetrue]

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! My hair wants to be yours when it grows up!

[windblown]

What lovely hair!! I love how thick it looks in a braid!

[morguebabe]

So Shiney and what great color, it looks so soft!

[LutraLutra]

Wow, your hair looks great, really lovely colour and shine. :cheer:

[maskedrose]

Oooo thanks for posting all those pictures! It's looking so lovely, and I must say that it seems to be pretty close to waist - I bet you are there when you pull it straight! Beeaauutiful!!!

[rileysmama32208]

very very pretty! i just love progress pics :D

[suicides_eve]

wow your pictures are a great inspiration to grow my hair out

[goldenwaves]

WOW everyone thanks for your lovely heartfelt replies!! It's really encouraged me to keep up the hard work! Sometimes a compliment from someone else can make a world of difference, and I know I'm going to go out today and feel so good about myself! Thanks so much! You have absolutely made my day!!

[Vitalai]

Your hair is so gorgeous! :thud: Beautiful golden color and curls!

[serabelle]

Wow, your hair is so beautiful. I can't wait until mine is your length! I love your hair curly, it's really beautiful.

(well, I mean.. I guess I'll *have* to wait, not much of a choice there!)

[jojo]

Beautiful, love your braid waves too

[xrosiex]

Your hair is very pretty!!! Thanks for sharing.:)

[Addy]

Stunningly gorgeous hair! I love your color and the braidwaves are just beautiful!

Congratulations on making it this far!

[sahiba]

I love everything about your hair. The colour , waves, shine, everything.:toast:

[goldenwaves]

Thanks everyone!

[tiny_teesha]

Your hair is looking so amazing!!! :) You're doing a great job with it!

[DavidN]

Oh my goodness, Goldenwaves! Just look at those beautiful shiny and bouncy curls, and the colour is breathtaking!:flowers:

Congratulations on 6 months at the LHC!