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Saturday 19 April 2014

Healthy Hair Journey: 2 Years and Counting!

Earlier this week, 15th April, marked 2 years since I have been on my healthy hair journey and I can honestly say than I am not “over the moon” with where I am at. I fully expected to be
at least APL by now. I made it there in November of last year but lost it all at the hands of a healthy hair serial killer stylist a few days later in December, read more about it here. Yes, I’m still a little bitter almost five months later but I think I deserve to be lol, after he butchered my hair I ended up with fried ends and a sloped hemline. We live, we learn right?!

Start of Journey: April 2012
March 2014
As you can see, due to my setback I don't have much progress in terms of length but I love my thickness and the health of my hair. My plan this year is to grow out my hair then get it cut at the end of the year to even out my hemline, if I need to trim during the year I will. I know if I touch the scissors I am going to cut so I had my daughter hide it lol. Despite not being where I hope I would be I am staying positive, I am determined to make my setback a comeback. Healthy hair will guarantee long hair once I stick to my healthy hair practices.


My daughter is one year into her hair journey and things are looking great, I got a really bad cold over a week ago so I was not able to do a proper length check for her. I am starting to feel better and want to try one of those strengthening systems, when I flat iron her hair I want it to last at least a few weeks, more on that to come.


How far along are you on your hair journey?       

 
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  1. UnknownSaturday 19 April 2014 at 04:58:00 GMT-4

    This is actually quite inspiring!
    I don't really have a date I started but it was around October 2011 when I cut of my relaxed ends and had shoulder length natural hair.
    I'm about two years and a few months in, and too wish my hair was a bit longer really but I had a bit of a set back last year.

    Anyway, like you said slow progress is better than no progress!

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    1. CandiceSunday 20 April 2014 at 16:05:00 GMT-4

      We're going to make a big comeback, positivity is key!

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  2. Nelly B.Saturday 19 April 2014 at 08:24:00 GMT-4

    I made two years in February...cant really length check cuz ive cut my hair a few times well into diff styles..and by cut i mean shave lol!!! im letting it grow out..for now..lol!!

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    1. CandiceSunday 20 April 2014 at 16:12:00 GMT-4

      I admire women who can rock those type of styles, i don't have that kind of confidence lol when I first cut my hair at the start of my journey I didn't know what to do with it, I hid it under wigs because I couldn't do what I knew best, buns lol

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  3. UnknownSaturday 19 April 2014 at 21:44:00 GMT-4

    I never saw your starting length but your hair looks so healthy, thicker and if not for your 'hair serial killer" your length would have been where you wanted to be. It's growing back nicely and your thickness is awesoooooome. Can't wait to see how your daughter hair is doing.

    Btw i'm 2 months shy of my 2 years hair journey.

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    1. CandiceSunday 20 April 2014 at 16:17:00 GMT-4

      My hope is to maintain my thickness, you know how it can start to look thinner as it grows longer, I can't wait to see where I'm at by the end of the year!

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  4. nerlineMonday 21 April 2014 at 09:39:00 GMT-4

    Your hair looks so full and healthy!

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  5. Yvonne - Diary of Anotha ChicTuesday 22 April 2014 at 13:41:00 GMT-4

    I agree with the other comments. your hair does look thick and healthy, though I do understand the frustration you are going through. But take heart in knowing your hair has actaully been long (BSL) so you will make it there again!

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    1. CandiceTuesday 22 April 2014 at 20:42:00 GMT-4

      I have no doubt in my mind that I will have long healthy hair one day, thanks Yvonne!

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  6. Jas-ShereseTuesday 22 April 2014 at 18:14:00 GMT-4

    Congrats on making two years! I think your hair is gorgeous, it's so full and pretty. In the beginning of a journey you are still getting used to what your hair likes and what makes it thrive. I'm sure by the end of the year you'll hit APL and beyond :)

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    1. CandiceTuesday 22 April 2014 at 20:37:00 GMT-4

      If I can be APL by the end of the year I will be forever greatful!

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  7. Kathy JayThursday 24 April 2014 at 15:00:00 GMT-4

    Great progress!!!

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    1. CandiceThursday 24 April 2014 at 23:12:00 GMT-4

      I won't consider it great but I'm getting there, thanks Blutiful Blaq :)

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  8. ahhhsoNeoFriday 13 June 2014 at 11:04:00 GMT-4

    I love how super thick your hair, I too feel like I always lose inches when I visit hair stylsts!!! I sometimes feel like my hair has stopped growing, but then I notice the thickness and I know all is well. Good luck with your hair goals for the rest of the year!

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    1. CandiceFriday 13 June 2014 at 21:55:00 GMT-4

      Thanks Neo! As much as I would love to find a stylish I can trust, I've blacklisted them for awhile.

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