My first ecounter with Lady S

I had heard stories about her, but I didn't expect to meet her this soon. After transitioning for 10 months and a failed trim, I had no choice but to BC (big chop) sooner than I wanted to. Three days after my BC I didn't know what to do with my hair, so I resorted to my trusted box braids.

I kept my braids in for a couple of months and I must say I was really happy with my growth...

Until I washed my hair, and had my first encounter with shrinkage. From what I have learned my hair texture can shrink up to 80% of its actual length when it comes in contact with water. Thanks goodness for banding and bantu-knots.