Friday 19 July 2013

Hair Update: 20 Weeks Post

Say my name, Star; I'm 20 weeks post already!! (Clap clap clap clap ......claaaaaaaaaaaap).

Time flies so fast and I can't believe how easy this stretch has been so far though I'm not on a braid or weave regimen. My hair has been out of extensions for almost 8 weeks now. There are a few steps I am using to make this stretch easy without extensions:

Edges and nape still growing back nicely.

1. I have adopted a "no comb " approach to minimize breakage. I comb my hair only once a week with a wide tooth comb.

2. I still green house effect (ghe) every night. This keeps my new growth really soft and moisturised.

3. Since I ghe so much, my hair doesn't dry out so much. I m&s at least every other day.

3. I don't style my hair. I just keep it in 3 or 4 large braids which I undo only to moisturise and seal. Even so, I don't always undo it to m&s. I m&s in the braids.
20 weeks post relaxer



4. When I need to go out; which is about once a month since I'm on leave, I undo the braids and just finger detangle into a braid out style. I use pins to tuck the ends into a cute style. My wig comes in handy when I'm running late.

5. My T444Z hair food is almost finished so I'm back to using it only once a week. I have a lot of thick new growth I'm quite satisfied with. I need just about 4 inches to reach my APL goal by the end of the year. I'm quite sure I will make it with even 1/2 inch growth per month since I have at least 2 inches (yeah, I used a ruler to measure...lol) of new growth already. 

New growth stretched.


6. I am trying out the DIVA by CINDY hair dress as a regular growth aid now. I use it on my entire scalp every other day and every day on my edges. Will use it for at least 2 months to see how much progress I make. It is an award winning product so I really hope my hair loves it, especially my edges. It feels good on the hands and is really easy to apply. It has a tingling sensation which lasts a long while.

6. I don't massage my scalp and rub my fingernails together as much as before.......laziness....lol!! Not much fruits and veggies too........that is real bad, I know.....but I still love my water!!

How many inches of new growth do you have now?

Cheers,
Star.

8 comments:

  1. Your stretch sound like its going great! I'm 6 weeks post and have about 1/2 inch NG.

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    1. It is...learning new stuff that help everyday!! Love your hair..absolutely lovely!

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  2. You are doing well with the stretch:)

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    1. Surprisingly well...hope I make it at least 24 weeks again. I may relax just out of curiosity...*wink wink*

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  3. Congrats on stretching for 20 weeks. That's super hard! You should be proud :). I have adapted a "no comb" approach too and just finger detangle. My hair loves it.

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    1. Sunshyne.....*blinking real fast*....yep, I'm wide awake...lol! I started this hair journey..thanks to you. From where you started, I knew it was possible if I just try haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard...yes..it's hard. Your hair really loves it and it shows.....cheers!

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  4. Hello. I stumbled upon this site while doing an image search on regrowth of edges. Does t444z really work?

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    1. As you can see in the pictures, it works very well for me. I haven't stopped using it ever since I tried my first jar.

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