It’s Been Two Years

Grow Your Hair, The Gems | afroniquely | July 22, 2009 3:36 pm

On June 26 of this year I celebrated 2 full wonderful and quite a sporadic journey, of being 100% natural! I absolutely love it. I look back at my pics and I realize how far I have come. I can’t express how happy I am to have made it to two years. Trial and error, research and just wanting to really embrace my God given glory, has brought me this far.

Quick hair stats:

  • 4a/4b hair type, though my hair does what it feels like and curls and coils up when it chooses.
  • seemingly jet black hair color
  • now after 2 hair cuts since I’ve been natural, hair length is shoulder length
  • Very thick hair
  • texture: cottony in some areas, wiry in others, smooth in others (I have combo hair)

Video Slideshow of my hair journey:

Things that I’ve learned over the 2 years:

  • Patience is key in dealing with natural hair
  • Finding what works for your hair is very essential to it’s health
  • Not everything that fits OR works for Jane will fit  or work for you!
  • Deep conditioning is a MUST!!
  • Protective Styling is very important if you plan on retaining any form of length
  • TID (tie your hair down at night)
  • It’s very easy to become a product junkie-especially when you read people’s rave review!! LOL
  • Trimming is good for revitalizing the hair, but don’t go overboard
  • Eat healthy it helps, drink water it helps! Exercise also
  • Document your journey, more often you’ll not see progress until you take a look back at where you were a month ago in pics
  • Have fun, change your hairstyle up, be bold, don’t be afraid
  • The journey is always about learning! Hang tight

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Stay Blessed and Afroniquely You!

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  • Kourtney

    LOVE IT!!! Happy Nappiversary!!!

  • Kourtney

    LOVE IT!!! Happy Nappiversary!!!

  • http://www.afroniquelyyou.com/ afroqueenshae

    thanks Kourtney!!

  • http://www.afroniquelyyou.com afroqueenshae

    thanks Kourtney!!

  • Quieona Lewis

    Congratulations!!! I am right behind you it has been 18 mos for me and I know I am over due for a trim but this site did help me alot and encourage me more….

  • Quieona Lewis

    Congratulations!!! I am right behind you it has been 18 mos for me and I know I am over due for a trim but this site did help me alot and encourage me more….

  • http://www.afroniquelyyou.com/ afroqueenshae

    Thanks Quieona! Lol the trimming sometimes does get pushed aside, but it’s worth it. And I am glad this site is keeping you encouraged..Stay strong!

  • http://www.afroniquelyyou.com afroqueenshae

    Thanks Quieona! Lol the trimming sometimes does get pushed aside, but it’s worth it. And I am glad this site is keeping you encouraged..Stay strong!

  • terada

    not much of a comment but a quick story

    hey i have had my natural hair for 5years and i never had the encouragement that is seen here

    my style was seen to be childish and old fashioned.

    the most i could do with it was twists, and when it grew cork screw.

    im going to relax it now, i have had enough pressure, to grow up and for my hair to help me look grown up.

    im 25 and ppl always tell me i look 15ish.

  • terada

    not much of a comment but a quick story

    hey i have had my natural hair for 5years and i never had the encouragement that is seen here

    my style was seen to be childish and old fashioned.

    the most i could do with it was twists, and when it grew cork screw.

    im going to relax it now, i have had enough pressure, to grow up and for my hair to help me look grown up.

    im 25 and ppl always tell me i look 15ish.

  • http://www.afroniquelyyou.com/ afroqueenshae

    There are many styles you could rock natural that can have you look grown up. But if you must (*tear*) then make sure you remain healthy. But just know, natural hair is still fabulous. Don’t let others make a choice for you.

  • http://www.afroniquelyyou.com afroqueenshae

    There are many styles you could rock natural that can have you look grown up. But if you must (*tear*) then make sure you remain healthy. But just know, natural hair is still fabulous. Don’t let others make a choice for you.

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