Throwback Hair Picture: Braid Out

Here's a picture of my braid out in August 2008. This was taken one month before my stylist induced setback. My hair had a blunt cut and was mid back length. I'm still trying to get my hair back to this thickness. This was my regimen during that time:

Previously, on Kibibi Hair...

Here is what we were blogging about this time last year...

1. How I Flat Iron (Video)
2. Roller Set Tutorial (Video)
3. The Missing Link
4. Having the Hair Blues

How To: Twisted Bun Style (Video)

Throwback Hair Picture: August 2009

August 2009

Here is a picture of my hair taken the month before my wedding. This was immediately after my relaxer and before my stylist did the trial run for my wedding hairstyle.

It is always exciting to find pictures of my hair that I forgot about. The pictures either inspire me to get back to the length and/or thickness pictured, or they remind me of how much progress I've made. 

How do you feel when you find old pictures of your hair?

Video Request: How I wash in braids

Vitamins I take

October Hair Update

First Product Haul!!!

How to: Roller Set Tutorial

How I Flat Iron

Throwback Hair Picture - September 2004

Hi friends,

In an attempt to make myself feel better about my self induced thin ends (can we say "cry baby"? LOL) I decided to review some of my old hair pictures.  If you feel silly about taking pictures of your hair, this is exactly why pictures are helpful.  You can always look back, be proud about your progress, and motivate yourself to keep going. 

Here's a picture of my hair on September 14, 2004.  This is when I officially started taking care of my hair and my goal was to gain length and thickness.   

September 2004 (Thin left side)

 

 September 2004

Here's a picture of my hair at waist length in November 2009.  This is the longest my hair has ever been. Keep in mind that I've suffered numerous setbacks and was constantly trimming to gain thickness.  

 November 2009

Five years may be a long time, but guess what? Five years are going to pass regardless of what we do.  I hope this serves as an inspiration for those of you who are just starting out.  If I can do it, so can you.  

Where will your hair be in 5 years?

Winter Protective Style Regimen

Here is my winter protective style regimen. This post supplements the video above, so please watch the video in addition to reading this post.

Wash Schedule:

• Frequency - I wash my hair every two weeks (or once a week if my scalp gets itchy).

• Cornrow Removal - I unbraid each cornrow and thoroughly comb out all of the shedded hair. If you do not remove the shedded hair before you wash, your hair will get tangled and matted.

• Shampoo - I shampoo three times. First, with diluted clarifying shampoo. Then twice with diluted moisturizing shampoo.

• Deep Condition - To save time, I mix my reconstructor and deep conditioner together. I apply and comb the mix through my hair, then deep condition under my hair steamer for 40 minutes.

• Leave-in Conditioner - I use a liquid and creamy leave-in and comb them through my hair.

• Drying Technique - I let my hair air dry hanging down, with a silk scarf wrapped around my neck.

• Edges - I apply a heat protectant and flat iron the hair I leave out. Although I have a lace front wig, I use it like an instant weave. For me, this looks more natural than having the wig sit on my forehead.

Daily Care:

• I remove the wig at night and spray the cornrows with braid spray mixed with Infusium 23 leave-in. I seal with either coconut oil or castor oil.

• I comb the wig daily to remove tangles. I do not apply any product to the wig. 

I have a different regimen for the Spring/Summer seasons and will update my regimen when the time comes. 

Please let me know if you have any questions in the Comments section.

Throwback Hair Video

Hi ladies,

I just remembered about this video and thought you would enjoy it.  This was taken after my relaxer in May 2008.

Enjoy!

MsKibibi