Its My Journey

Oh My!! It has been over a year since I have posted on my blog--- So much has happened since then... I am still on my Natural hair journey, constantly caring for my hair :) As of August 2014, I achieved what used to be my ultimate goal (Waist length). I am very excited about that- However, I have yet to straighten my hair to allow others to see my true length. That can definitely wait because I am still not heat friendly. As of today I started a 6 months castor oil challenge-I have done these challenges before and got nothing but great results so I am at it once again. My current goals with my hair is to maintain it's health and allow it to grow as long as possible. Now that my hair is much longer wash days are obviously that- a whole day dedicated to my hair alone. Tangles have gotten much more severe since the hair is at a longer length and the detangling time is up by a good 85% compared to when my hair was shorter. I am still very grateful to have achieved my goal...

Once I made the decision to become very serious in taking good care for my hair, I can say that GOD has truly helped me along the way with his/her blessings! Its amazing what our hair can do when in proper care. My hair journey has been nothing but an excitement to me, I have enjoyed every single stage- from my BIG CHOP to my current length, I never complained. I fell in love with my hair the minute that I did my BC. Lets just take a sneak peak......   Top pic: Late November 2011- bottom Pic: end of June 2013 right pic: my flat ironed hair July 2013---  Its been proven that with proper care and techniques we can all grow our hair!!   There are so many factors that played a major part in my hair growth- for 1 I drink a lot water daily! Water has always been my favorite drink, I DO NOT DRINK SODA and hardly ever drink juice unless it is freshly squeezed.... I am extremely gentle with my hair when managing ...

2 years post relaxer- 1 year and 5 month Natural (above pic)   My ultimate goal is waist length where my hair (stretched) can cover up my tattoo. Unsure how long it will take but I am very patient with my hair..... Current length stretched is BSL.     

Who says you need to blow dry and flat iron your hair to stretch it out and see length? I say you don't! I simply did a simple roller set and took them down. I love how my hair feels when I roller set. I can feel the volume and thickness of my natural hair without having to straighten it all the way. Roller sets are a good way to see some length, but unfortunately for those that want to rid of shrinkage altogether, this method will not determine our hair's full length but it is, however, a good alterative to straight styles.......   VIDEO COMING SOON............    

  Most ask, " what is the difference between a ponytail and a puff?"   The answer is simple, a puff is when your hair is not long enough to grab it into a ponytail- a puff is giving the illusion of a ponytail. A ponytail is when u can actually grab and wrap/tie up your hair. I kind of miss my puff days sometimes but am very happy with my hair growth :)   

March 2, 2013 I celebrated 2 years since my last relaxer! I can't even begin to express how happy and excited I am to have made the decision to return back to my Natural roots! Im loving the journey and so far have not experienced any crazy setbacks! Left pic was my last relaxer back in March 2011- right picture is my all natural hair 2 years later. Whats the difference? My natural hair is much thicker and has surpass the length of my relaxed hair!! Im loving this journey!! My ultimate goal is Waist Length so i still have a long way to go- but I am, however, enjoying every stage of my hair growth! *Entery was types via my iphone- sorry for any typos* Lol Stay Blessed!- VannieC

Today marks my 1 year Naturalversary. So far, it has been a marvelous experience- Time really does fly by quick, just "yesterday" I remember doing my Big chop and rocking my TWA and today ( a year later) I am at Arm pit length. Being Natural has taught me so much. The very first thing that it taught me was how beautiful I am, that I dont need long hair to feel confident and secure. I never, in my wildest dream, thought that I would go back to may natural hair, let alone chop off all my hair to go natural! Life has so many surprises in store for us all and it becomes a wonderful experience when we can just sit back and allow God to do what he does best. I say that God had a lot to do with my progress- cause I prayed and had faith that he would show me new things while on this journey and its been deeper than "just hair"--- Current Length October 2012: Here is a quick video recap of my 1 year journey- from my Big chop till now:   Follow me on In...

My short term goal after I did my big chop was to reach apl before my 1 year naturalversary! Yesterday after having my husband stretch out my curl just for the heck of it- I found out that I am finally Arm Pit Length! I am more than happy and will only continue to fully care for my natural hair so I can retain longer lengths! My next short term goal is BSL- ;) Cant wait to write yet another blog post claiming this length! Peace- VannieC