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    ijust measured my hair after my bc. i cant believe it's 4 inches. i hear average hair grows 1/2 inch a month so my goal is 3 more inches by july 9. any suggestions?
    9 months in transition bc 1-09-09 http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ebonyb/hair/
    5.5 inches streched 7-01-09GOAL 7.5 inches 1-09-10


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    Congratulations!! I haven't gotten that far yet, but, I've been reading other threads that say to retain length they keep their hair in protective styles. Hope that helps.
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    I've been at that stage (not at my BC though) and I'd suggest a protective style like flat twists with a snood or head wrap as a protective style and twistouts (that was my favorite at that length) or something else that requires minimal manipulation but still allows you to moisturize and care for your hair on a regular basis. I'd also suggest taking vitamins if you don't already. I saw a marked difference in the thickness, speed, and retention or my hair's growth over the past 10 months with the vitamins (and I've been without them and can see the difference for sure).

    Also, take your time finding what's right for your hair. Try to figure out what your hair needs and find a conditioner, a moisturizer and an oil that correspond to those needs and go from there. For instance, I need moisture, so I look for conditioners that provide that. Also, give henna a try if you need protein, it's like a natural aphogee treatment.

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    ijust measured my hair after my bc. i cant believe it's 4 inches. i hear average hair grows 1/2 inch a month so my goal is 3 more inches by july 9. any suggestions?
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    Congratulations...mine grew super quick after my bc...don't be surprised if you meet your goal before july...maybe try a good hair vitamin and then there is always the MoeGrow...(wonderful)...Happy growing...

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    Suggestions? Girl, puhleaze! Sounds like to me you need to be telling ME what to do! Congratulations!
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    should i take hair vitamins or regular vitamins? i've been taking prenatals forever breasfeeding pregnant back and forth. can i take a hair vitamin if i'm pregnant? how do i know if i need protein? i know i need to eat more protein while pregnant but what about protein for hair?
    9 months in transition bc 1-09-09 http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ebonyb/hair/
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    Congrats on your progress so far. The best thing to do is to focus on retaining the length of your strands. Keeping your ends super moisturized and doing protective styles will aid in that. As far as hair vitamins go and being pregnant, you should definitely talk to your doctor about it...that's the best person to talk to and get advice about what you should/should not be doing during your pregnancy. Good luck on your journey and congrats on your new bundle of love

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    jeniece, i dont hire a doctor when pregnant because i dont have babies in the hosptial if possible. i will hire a midwife, havent yet but since i dont know i'll hold off on the extra vitamins thanks
    9 months in transition bc 1-09-09 http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ebonyb/hair/
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    ^^Oooh you're a brave mommacita! That's definitely something to admire Good choice w/ holding off on the vitamins. I know everyone's body is different and I've never been pregnant before but I can imagine any vitamins or pills/certain foods etc. treat all pregnant ladies differently as well.

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    jeniece, i dont hire a doctor when pregnant because i dont have babies in the hosptial if possible. i will hire a midwife, havent yet but since i dont know i'll hold off on the extra vitamins thanks
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    Your midwife will be able to tell you what is safe during your pregnancy and during breastfeeding. If you are taking prenatal or multivitamins, that should be sufficient because it is going to help fill in any gaps from your food intake.
    "If you want longer hair you need to live by your ends, and die by your ends. They are all that matter." -mymy


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