Two and half years have passed since I started my natural hair journey. As I look back, I am amazed at the progress of my hair growth; never has my hair grown with such consistency and without breakage.

Yesterday while sorting through family pictures, I came across a few pictures of me. In the spirit of the reflecting on the past year and moving forward, I’m sharing a few shots of my hair journey.

Happy Holidays!!

My beginnings!

Natural at the age of 6

Sporting a fro with dad. Age 14ish. Didn’t know what to do with my natural hair.

I wore lots of braids In the 90’s. Hubby and I were on a cruise in this pic.

6/2008 (Our 20th Wedding Anniversary) -For 10 years, I wore my hair short. A barber cut it and I texturized my hair at home.

May 2010 One month before the texturizer was cut from my ends.

Thanksgiving 2011 – Me and hubby.

My love for my natural hair.

Winter 2011

My attempt at foam rod curls 3/2012

Surprised by my hair growth. Summer 2011

My first attempt at wearing two-strand twist out of the house.

Summer 2011

12/25/2011

12/30/2011

I love Naptural85’s greek yogurt deep conditioner recipe. The treatment works well on skin too.

Winter 2012 (Sometime between January and March)

Wnter 2012

June 2012 – My first kiss by a dolphin! In spite of being in water all day, my curls are still poppin!

Cancun, Mexicio 6/2012 My curls holding up to the heat. I love this pic!

Before color Spring 2012

Summer 2012

June 2012 in Cancun. Hair is not so bad after a day at the pool.

Showing off my new nose ring, but I couldn’t help noticing the great color. August 2, 2012