Wanting to grow hair out, where to start?

[CTH3989]

Hi ladies! My name is Chelci and I was here a while back and I felt that it was best if I took a break from LHC so I could go natural. The process of me going natural consisted of transitioning and letting my permed ends grow out for a a year and then chopping off the rest of the perm. I was left with approximately 6 inches of hair. Now, I am back on track with letting my natural hair grow as long as it can. So... where do I start? Just a few facts about myself...

• I am black(african-american).
• Permed, my hair was 32 inches long(Which is waist length on me, so I know my hair grows).
• Now, my hair is about 19.5 inches long, stretched that is(my hair tends to shrink).
• I am 6 months pregnant.

My routine: I wash my hair when I feel it's dirty with Suave shampoo and condition with VO5 Strawberries and Cream Moisture Milks, I detangle in the shower with condish on my hair, and I usually add EVOO after I wash. I also sometimes put Suave Mousse with aloe vera on my hair.

If anyone wants to know anything else, please feel free to ask.

[HairColoredHair]

Sounds like you've got a good start going!

Good luck with the hair growth, and your little one that's on the way!

[BorknagElf]

You may want to start taking some multivitamins or prenatal vitamins if you don't already. Not only will they be beneficial in compensating for the additional nutritional requirements of pregnancy, but they're also good for your new growth.

[star13]

Welcome to the natral side. I did the big chop recently too. Good luck growing out. Have you heard of www.nappturality.com it's another great place aside from LHC to start.

[CTH3989]

Thanks for your tips ladies.

@ Star, I have been a member there for over a year. Thanks though.

Chelci