jan 09 - jan 2010 comparison pix

curlissima · January 2010

very often i feel "stuck" in the journey. i try to take many pictures so i can look back and actually see GROWTH

i'm happy with my growth so far. i don't take stretched out pictures because i feel like there's no point since i have no intention of ever having my hair straight!

09 (about 5 months into transition):

beginnings of a curl pattern...

'10 (17 months)

i'm really happy. i wish the crown curled as well as the edges do

maybe i can work with it..

i wore a weave for the whole years...

anyway...no one in my life is transitioning so i have no support network but you guys. so i thought i'd share

elixandrea · January 2010

your hair looks wowsome! :salute:

hamptonsfnst · January 2010

Keep up the good work. When did you BC?

curlissima · January 2010

thanks, ladies. i appreciate it.

i BC'ed in november

i will be extensions-free in the spring. I could do it now, but it's too cold up here (canada) and i don't know how to deal with my hair yet.

i'll start experimenting in the spring/summer

appelerlesloups · February 2010

Your hair is beautiful! Such a quick progress you made.

Ekaette · February 2010

Awesome progress! I love your curls

Suburbanbushbabe · February 2010

Beautiful progress! Regarding the crown you really have to work product through the hair there. Best way to rake product in is to pull it gently through your fingers in an up, not down directions, or just do it bending over. Make sure the hair is really soaking too. Hair near the nape is always wetter than any other because it catches drippies from -- the crown!