So I finally figured out how to do a 9 strand french braid and made a youtube tutorial of how its done. Here is part one for anyone that is instersted.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZbfcOU5ots

Wow! You certainly are talented! I can't even manage a straight french braid! You did a great job explaining it and I appreciate your video!

Christmas 08 April 09

Close up of my gray hair.

My new mantra: 2009 for hair that's divine!

Oil on ends just before combing to help with snarls, 2x a day.

Shampoo every 5 days
Experimenting with ACV, coconut oil, and honey.

Started measuring August 06, at 36.5 inches
1cCii ~ Natural Silver

I am 53 year old and I've been married for 34 years!!

July 1st 07 - Reached 40 inches
July 14 07 - Cut back to 36.5
August 3rd 08 - Reached 40 inches again.
January 1 09 Reached 43 and classic achieved! Cut for a better hemline.
April thru June 40 still. sigh...

36.5/40/Classic

Faithful to barbers - they actually trim 1/8th of an inch!!

how you did a nine strand.
I've done a five strand braid before but didn't understand the 'pattern' behind it, so to speak.
I'm definantly going to try it!
Thanks!




~*~Strawflower~*~




Skirt waist had to be folded over, and brother had to put his hand in the pic. Sorry.

Hair Type: 2aNii Brown with gold (on top layer) and red highlights (bottom layer).
Hair care: Sierra legacy wooden comb (I LOVE it!!!) ACV herbal rinses, Baking soda and honey shampoo recipe that I found posted on here. Oil with rosemary and lavender EO mixed in coconut oil. Try to wear hair in bun or braids. Major in the F.L.A.
Hair length: LOOKS 29-30" (curls up at bottom normally.) 31" streatched out.
Goals: My first goal has been reached!- 30" (a bit below my waist.) Now, if I can accomplish my second goal of Classic length, I'll be happy.

In my perfect world I would be able to grow my hair to my knees. But unfortunatly this is the real world.