My Relaxer Update (pix included)

Unfornately I had to relax my hair early due to drying hair. I rather relax it then try to figure out what was wrong after trying for three weeks. I didn't have a great deal of new growth in the front. However I had a ton of new growth in the back. This is the only texture pic I have and I was actually trying to catch a pic of my gray hair rather than texture lol. 

I know it isn't much but it was crunchy and dry. I truly couldn't deal. So I relax a few days shy of 8 weeks. I really agonized over it, but I am very happy that I did. 

I have a typical relaxer prep, but I won't bore you with the details. Instead, I'll show you a few result pix. 

The left pic is from May and the right pic is from July. I think that I am going to officially claim APL. I'm so happy, however, it did take me 4 and a half years to get from SL to this point. I'm thankful. I had to learn about retention, I am just really learning about it this year. Any who I am extremely pleased with the results. 

So what is my plan for my next relaxer stretch? I am planning a 20 week stretch. I am extremely excited and nervous. It will be my longest stretch and my last relaxer of the year. So I am going out with a bang!!! I will also be participating in the nape challenge. I am going to try to grow my hair as close to BSL as I can before the new year! Wish me luck! I can't wait to keep you updated.