L4L Protective Styling Challenge Final Check In!

I really enjoyed this challenge even though at first I struggled with finding a variety of protect styles for my hair length, but as time went on and my hair gained a bit of length I eventually found my niche. Overall I'm quite pleased with my hair and all that I accomplished in this challenge. Most of the requirements were not difficult for me to follow because they are already apart of my regimen! Here are some of the protective styles that I rocked during the challenge

And lastly, here's a picture of my hair before and after the protective challenge. Honestly I'm really not sure how much length I've gained seeing as though I'm 4 going into 5 weeks post in the after picture (shrinkage city!), but I'm proud of the health of my hair and as long as I'm maintaining that I'm happy!

                         BEFORE                                                                                      AFTER

I've learned so much about my hair during this protective styling challenge, but the biggest thing I've learned was to adapt and adjust to whatever my hair is telling me that it needs. I'm so grateful to EbonyCPrincess and Longing4Length for providing all of the hair lovers out there with a fun challenge that promotes growth!