Keep It Straight

It's been a long while. I've been updating on instagram a lot more than on here. @getitstraightbcook What's changed:  I've moved to another country that's dryer, colder and has some pretty hard water. I've also been in protective styles for about 3 months which have helped my 4c transitioning hair to grow. Big News: I'm now about 85/90% Natural!! Picture comparison after the jump.

Its 2014 and my stretch has ended!!! I'm so happy.  The last two weeks have been especially stressful because of breakage and thick new growth. Don't get me wrong.  I'm thrilled at the evidence of my hair to shoot like weeds out of my scalp. It only strengthens my resolve to protect it fiercely and keep it from falling off. Buuuut, detangling was a chore. Made for natural I am not. So I got relaxed this weekend and did my first texlax. My stylist uses mizani on my hair.  I've read about people using relaxer made for kids so that its not too harsh. I think either works its just based on how long you keep it in right? Results : is my hair as flat on my head as after a bone straight relaxer? No. Did I get the promise of curl that you see on youtube videos? Nope. Am I disappointed? Yes kinda. I have to be realistic.  I have 4b/c hair. Loose curly curls are not in my future. I should be happy that its healthy and retained much of the length growth...and I...