Okay...I didn't keep my promise :(

[BTW I AM TAKING ON THE KISS ULTIMATE SUMMER GROWTH CHALLENGE :) ]

Alright! just last night I said that I would keep my braids in at least another week but I ended up taking them out (insert cut hip here). I really tried but now that I did it I do not regret it! I have come to the conclusion that braids (extensions) are not for me! I am not going to put any form of braided extensions or twists in my hair ever. It was not worth it as my hair was hard to manage and keep back in shape after taking them out. I have thin, fine hair and the reason I took them out early is because I wasn't sure if my hair could handle it. I was right to an extend as I had a lot of hair loss (yes I know its normal but it was too much for me). Also the tangles were ridiculous. So in my opinion on my hair personally I don't think it's worth it. After taking the braids out I shampoo-ed, DC while detangling, worked out in the main time :) and then rinsed out...put in a leave in then roller set (pics tomorrow hopefully). I am glad this happened in a sense is it is a form of motivation for me! I am ready to get good products (funds are low at this point) and get on point with a workable regimen. I do have a lot of new growth :) well I like how it looks cause I haven't really seen in it in some time now lol. But, I am getting there! Continue to keep me in your prayers as I get it together!

With Love,
Shay

p.s. my dad knew why he didn't like those braids for a reason and why they were never put in my hair as a child!

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I JOINED THE K.I.S.S. COMMUNITY :)

THIS WAS MY FIRST BLOG POST ON THERE:

I have decided to make it official and document/monitor my progress. I am travelling this hair journey road! I have been taking better care of my hair significantly since I got it re-relaxed (it was relaxed then i went back natural due to bad care and breakage) in June of 2008. I have vowed to myself from then that I would take better care and I did. However, I know that there is much more that I can do. I have been watching YouTube videos for some time now (years) and feel like I am in a better position to make this possible. I plan to move to the United States this August for school and feel as if I will have more resources available and easy to access. I want my Journey to be one involving relaxing my hair. However, I want to stretch my relaxers to the fullest extent as it will be less costly while I am off to school and healthier for my hair. I joined this community to help me with my progress and to continue to learn. I am so excited about it that I am ready to rip these braids out (not literally) and get to it! haha
I've had the braids in for almost 4 weeks and I want to try to make it one more week but I may take them out on Saturday...but I'm still pushing for my 6 week goal! But please continue to pray for me on this journey! Thanks for the love....

Shay!

p.s. my father especially can't stand my braids which makes me want to take them out even more! but imma hold on!