My first LHC Anniversary ! One year of hair TLC !

[Cailie]

My first year without heat, iron ... and being mean (and hatefull) to my hair.

... also one year making huge changes in my routine, with regular trims and trying so many little tips I learned here... trying to get rid of the damage...


I'd love honnest comments, encouragements, suggestions on how to do better next year...

Do you think my hair look healthier at all ? Was the TLC worth it ?


Thanks !

ps. please don't quote my picture ;)

[Aveyronnaise]

Wow , It looks so much shinier and it looks like it grew quite a lot ! Felicitations !

[hairobsessed1]

your hair looks beautiful- so moisturized and shiny. Out of interest what is your routine? would love some tips :)

[growing2shine]

Okay my honest oppinion?...

I think you have gained so much thickness and shine. :D Beautiful curls, and I love the colour!
And of course congratulations with your anniversary! :cheer:

[Spring]

It shows in the thickness and hemline... congratulations and happy anniversary

[Avital88]

the henna really worked out well!! i love the shine ,color and volume!! it looks really good and yes better then before!! thumbs up!!Well done.

[little_cherry]

Wow..what a difference the henna and herbal washing has done! Happy anniversary! :D

[serious]

Wow, your hair is beautiful, so healthy and shiny!

And, the henna color is just gorgeous!

Congratulations!

[triumphator!]

wow I love the color! your april picture is to die for :)

[DuckyDot]

Lovely! Your hemline has thickened up so much! I love your natural curls and your hair looks so much better! Well done! The henna has given your hair a great colour and warmth!

[Cailie]

Thank you everyone !

@ hairobsessed1, I will be back in a few hours (no time now) to write the things that worked best on my damaged and dry hair / my present routine (:

[ericthegreat]

Your hair has grown tremendously! I love the new hemline you have, and it looks so healthy and thick. You have indeed been taking care of it better, it shows!

[princessp]

Holy heck is that the same hair! Wow congratulations on one year and all that progress!

[Alexannee10]

Wow ! The henna made a great difference ! Your hair is beautiful, and the difference between the first and the last pic is huge !

Comme je peux voir, tu es francophone ? Tu viens de la france ? :) J'suis du Canada!

[Kristin]

Wow! It looks great! Congratulations!

[EleanorRigby]

Your hair looks amazing and healthy, so shinier and beautifull, congrats

[LisaMonster]

So beautiful!!!

[<3OnHerSleeve]

wow, ur hair looks remarkably in better condition and has grown so much! congrats! anniversary threads are my fav!!!

[Cailie]

Merci &#224; tous :)

Thanks a lot for all the comments. As promised, here are some things I did during the year (nothing you don't already know, I think :D) :

- choped 4 inches off (made a huge difference)
- dusted the ends every couple weeks
- S & D
- oilling (I love olive oil, but I used others too)
- shikakai wash once in a while (after heavy oiling and scalp massage)
- henna every1.5 / 2 months
- no heat, no iron, a wood comb
- hair usually in updo with hair friendly ties
- scalp massages
- increased my protein intake (food)
- usually co-wash or skikakai or soapnuts or bar (hennasooq)... sometimes a natural shampoo if needed
- sometimes a dilluted vinegar rince
- using mostly cold water on hair and scalp
- washing hair every couple days not too often

etc.
...



I honestly think that what made the most diffrence is the hair cut and stopping destructive behaviors (and using henna, oils, shikakai (etc), probably !)

[christine1989]

The difference is huge! It look so much healthier and longer than in the beginning.

[Sooze]

Oh your hard work was definitely worth it. Your hair is beautiful - and it's grown so much in a year! Love the curls.

[FrannyG]

Oh my goodness, Cailie, your hair has responded beautifully to the good treatment you've been giving it. The increased thickness, the shine, the texture--everything about your hair has improved incredibly.

Congratulations on a year of being kind to your hair. Your dedication and hard work really shows and your hair is looking gorgeous! :blossom:

[Yozhik]

Congratulations on your anniversary, Cailie!

Your hair looks to be in such wonderful condition now, and so much longer! I can't believe that you actually also got a 4 inch cut! Your hair must grow really quickly. :)

[DavidN]

Congratulations, Cailie, on your 1 year LHC anniversary, and here's to many more!:cheer:

Oh, yes, you HAVE come a long ways, and your TLC has paid off, in spades, and I see a lot of shine and definite improvement in condition. Keep up the good work!

[hairobsessed1]

Thank you for sharing tips cailie :)

[jojo]

wow that really is such a difference, your hair looks beautiful x

[lw8666]

Your hair look healthy, thick and shiny! It is beautiful! I love the color! Congrats on your one year!!

[AnnaJamila]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! I love the texture of your hair, such beautiful loose curls! And thats a lot of growth, it looks fantastic!

[~BoHemiAngel~]

Wow, Cailie, your hair looks AMAZING!! Can you tell me what type/color of henna you are using? :pray: I looked at the Henna Sooq website, but they have several varieties- and the color of yours is the EXACT one I have been looking for! It's beautiful!

<3 BoHemiAngel

[ButterflyKissx]

Congratulations Cailie on making it to a year! Phew!:D and yes it looks just LOVELY and that it just brilliant growth! I wish I had those wurlies, curlies you have. :o

[remidosi]

Wow!

The difference between the February picture and the November picture is especially astounding.

Nice work, and beautiful hair! :D

[Debra83]

Looks like you're different people!!! Vous avez fait tres bien!!! Felicitations!!!/ You did very well, Congratulations - Keep up the good work!!!

[jasper]

I think it looks softer and fuller. Happy hair-anniversary!

[Chamy]

It really looks great! It looks so full and bouncy.

May i ask what TLC means? Im totally confused. :)

[freckles]

It really looks great! It looks so full and bouncy.

May i ask what TLC means? Im totally confused. :)
usually stands for 'tender loving care' or some variant of that :)

OP, congratulations on your progress!

[CrisDee]

...Do you think my hair look healthier at all ? Was the TLC worth it ?...

Are you kidding??? Holy GORGEOUSNESS, what a difference! Hard to believe it's the same head of hair, your hard work certainly has paid off. :flower:

[DarkChocolate]

Wow! Really nice progress. It seems that henna thickened your hair quite a bit:) I love your color now too:)

[Cailie]

Thank you everyone ! it is really motivating to read your nice comments :flower:

~BoHemiAngel~, to answer your question, I first used the moroccan henna (sometimes with katam about 60/40) and I recently tried the Rajasthani Indian Henna, which is supposed to be more red I think (?) (always from henna sooq, she is so sweet and I love her herbs / henna /soapbars, etc.)

I apply henna when I have a 2-3 cm regrowth (approximately)

I just love the ritual of henna most of all... and how it makes my hair feel stronger, healthier, and more easily "wavy" than curly when drying in a simple bun. Sometimes I miss my natural color, so I am happy many of you liked the new color. I am very happy about the change in texture though

[~BoHemiAngel~]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, Cailie! Keep on growin, girl, it looks BEAUTIFUL!! :cheer:

<3 ~BoHemiAngel~

[Intransigentia]

The changes in your hair in just a year are simply amazing. Congratulations. I hope to be posting something like this ten months from now.

[Avvoltoio]

Nice hair grow process, and yes your hair is much healthy :)

[aenflex]

Congrats and def. great job on taking care of your hair! It look fabulous!

[JamieLeigh]

Wow! That's a huge difference. Congrats!! :crush: It looks gorgeous and healthy.

[autumnchild]

L:bounce::bounce:ks great, thanks for sharing your progress! Happy Anniversary !!

[Tia2010]

Wow ! Your hair looks beautiful , healthy , and shiny ! :D I love the color too !

[Lady_C_longhair]

Congratulations on such wonderful progress!:cheese:

[TwilightBloom]

Your hair looks so beautiful, it is very inspirational to see what you have done in a year. congratulations..

[Cailie]

Thank you again everyone ! :flower:

[long hair lover]

Just Beautiful Cailie!