Straightened Hair

I straightened my hair on May 3rd for my  birthday.

I like the length of my hair, but not more than I hate the terrible shape it's in!
I mean that literally, as well. I was too upset to take a picture of it, but the back of my hair looks like someone cut a M into it. It looks this way both straight and natural.

So, I have decided that I want to get a haircut. I want at least 2inches off. Maybe I'll even go for 3.
I wanted to get it done as soon as next week, but I'm not sure I'll be able too.

When I do get it done, I'll be sure to post the pictures.

A Trim And Some Pin Curls!

For the past two days, my (freshly trimmed) hair has been styled with pin curls.

I think this is the first time I've successfully worn a pin curl set. I never quite seen to get it right, before now.
I love the results! I reminds me of Bantu knots-- which I have done on my straight hair before, with basically the same look, except it added a bit more volume and curl definition.

I think what I like most about pin curls and other means of curling straightened hair over night, is that I get both a good night's sleep and beautiful curls in the Morning.

The take-down: my hair right after removing the pin curls

The results: After finger combing/loosening the curls

I love the pin-curled look! The results are big, bouncy curls! And it's also really easy to sleep on.

Have you tried pin-curls on your pressed/straightened hair?

Did you love the results?

It's That Time Of Year Again-- My Hair Goes Straight!

I've been following my 'straighten only twice per year' method, to get to enjoy straight locks every so often while keeping damage to a minimum.

The last time I straightened my hair was in May of this year. I straightened, for the last time this year on Saturday November 6th.

These pictures doesn't really show the length of my hair, but the length of my longest layer(pre-trim) was bra strap length length and the shortest was a little longer than armpit length.

I'll post pics of my trimmed hair at a later date---sooo happy I got a trim, my ends look so healthy!

Hair Update

A couple of days after I straightened my hair, it starting expanding and I actually contemplated a touch-up, but then decided against it. I gave up on the super straight look and decided to aim for a wavy look. After two nights of wrapping it, I started bunning it. I secured it in a low bun at the nape of my neck. The next morning, it unraveled into soft waves and I actually preferred it over the bone straight look.
On the 5th I got a lovely trim. I loved it because my ends were beyond horrible, because I kept putting off my trims. I've been moisturizing it with a mixture of Shea butter and EV olive oil.
The pictures below are of my hair after I combed it out to put it in bun for the night.

My Birthday Hair!

I straightened my hair for my birthday!
I washed with diluted apple cider vinegar, 'deep' conditioned with olive oil and HE Hello Hydration and a newly- bought electric heating cap. It was not at all what i expected, I think it's because I need a real deep conditioner.
I then dried my hair in braids over night, and the next day I detangled again and Piece by piece I sprayed a heat protectant and used my flat iron.

Before

During

AFTER

I think it pretty plain to see that I am in, once again, a desperate for a trim! My ends are ragged with split ends and knots. I know this is a definite result of the neglect that I've shown towards my hair. I will get a good inch, maybe an inch and a half, trimmed of.