After 2 1/2 years I'm all natural again. Did a hack off in May & have just let it do it's thing. Oh & yes it was a hack off not a big chop. I was watching TV with a pair of scissors LOLOL What can I say? :)

UPDATE: Mom's suffering has ceased and she's now at peace. Love you momma
I just wanted to let you all know that I haven't forgotten you but my mom was diagnosed with cancer and I have been taking care of her.
I'm still in braids - nothing new and probably will be for awhile. You all keep growing and when things break - you know a sisters got your back.
Thanks for your prayers & keep growing.

This is my experience with Janelle Beauty Smooth Kit. INGREDIENTS: raw wild honey, olive oil, sugar, cornstarch, lemon extract, vinegar, vitamin e, and essential oils

After 11 months of transitioning and wondering how would I handle the growth I came across this product that was mentioned on BHM and LHCF.
If you're trying to stretch a relaxer or grow out of one I would highly recommend it. It's a keeper for me. My 4b/c hair has never been this manageable.
http://www.janellebeauty.com/
Also the Virgin Coconut Hair Serum is absolutley wonderful for blow drying or flat ironing. Leaves your hair silky smooth without being greasy or weighed down. It's an all natural pre-poo pruduct - love it.

Here are pictures of another young lady who is stretching between relaxers. Great results also. http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=330501

**********UPDATE**********
Dec 08
Well I stopped using Megatek around the last week of Nov. It keeps my new growth soft and as a conditioner, great ... growth aid it was just ok for me. So back to my own mixes and I still haven't relaxed or cut yet - will update that at the end of the month or Jan 09.
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8-10 yrs ago I was all natural and now I'm missing it. So I'm thinking about cheating my way back. No Big Chop, but the longest relaxer stretch in the history of man. :)

The plan - keep it natural until natural reaches armpit then chop. Well that's the plan we shall see - you know I'm addicted to scissors ... and the relaxer is so much easier .... hmmmmm

OCT 08
I have just found out that I wasn't doing a traditional bantu, but coil twist knot. LOL Who knew :\ I twist my hair like I'm doing coils then twist that into a bantu knot.

UPDATE: 2/2/09 1yr no relaxer
I have been 1yr. growing out the relaxer and will be cutting 2-3" every 3 months so the updates will be for my natural growth.

This is where I will be posting all comparison shots.

I've been making hair and skin concoctions for over 20 years now and I'm always looking for new ingredients. Following you will find a listing of different ingredients so you too can make a brand new brew.

I also brought my Health Newsletter to blogspot. I've been publishing an online health newletter for over 8 years now - stop by - leave a comment ask a question. http://2healthylivivng.blogspot.com/

These are my base products. There have been others in between but I would never go without these first 5. Also this is the order in which I apply them.

Check out My Juournals for some basic hair care info.

Check out my Journals for more info on the MTG challenge. It will probably continue until April or May.

This has been an experiment with amino acids. I took aminos for 6 months and the progress was good. I took Greatest Vitamins for about a month and the progress was great. You be the judge.

Welcome. This is my love me challenge. 2004 & 05 some of the most stressful years in my life. Two family members sick and one eventually passing took it's toll mentally and physically on me. So I promised myself I would start to shower and bestow love on me. Losing those you love can destroy you if you let it. Getting my hair back in shape is just the beginning stay tuned...

After being asked to explain how to do a scarf bun I thought pictures would say it better.

Laughter is the best medicine and stress will not only stop your hair from growing but kill you. So if you have been stressing over your hair. "it won't grow fast enough, they cut off to much, it was chemically damaged etc.
Relax, have a laugh and know all is well.