Hair Journey Inspiration

I know more than anyone how hard it can be to try and stick out a hair journey. You struggle to find products that work in your hair, what protective styles to do with your hair and it always just seems like your hair isn't growing. It's tempting to give up and turn to a texturiser or a relaxer as it makes your hair easier to manage but I'm telling you it's worth you sticking at it. I've been natural all my life so some may think I find it easier but I'm telling you I struggle too. I love having braids and weave but there was a point in my life where I hated showing my natural hair because I thought it was too short and I didn't know how to properly take care of it myself. However I came to the realization that my hair will only be as great as the amount of time I invest into looking after it. 
                                                                 So following that, I decided to take a break from weaves and braids and thought it time to look after my natural hair. In the five month gap I had away from weave, my hair has grown longer and faster than it ever has in my entire life. It is hard to begin with I agree but nothing worth having in life ever comes easy. I'm telling you not to give up on your journey. Even if you wake up and think you've had enough  because your hair isn't co-operating don't give up. Even if you're tired of the extreme shrinkage you experience when washing your hair don't give up. This is because when you persevere through the tough times you will start to see results. I have some pictures, utterly horrendous and embarrassing, of me when I was around 14/15 of my hair length which you can come to now:

THEN vs NOW

As you can see, my hair has come leaps and bounds from the length that it was and that's all down to me formulating a hair care regime and sticking to it. This is not impossible to achieve, it just requires dedication so don't give up hope!