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I Big Chopped!
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After one year and 17 days, I finally big chopped! This week has been full of struggles and I just gave in. I have no regrets because I was ready.
Watch the video below for my big chop experience. Enjoy!
My length check after big chop:
Front: 5 inches
Crown: 7 inches
Back: 4.5 inches
Side: 4.5 inches
Let the moisturizing and the cool natural hair styles begin!!
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Your so brave. Congrats lady-OMgosh I love your accent
ReplyDeleteAww... thanks. *blushing...
DeleteYay! You are so brave. I never actually did the big chop. Mine was a series of mini chops.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I was so ready to big chop.
DeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteYay, congrats! Looks good on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love it!
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