Super Quick Natural Hair Update (with Pics)

 My length check is due on February 12th! Making me 18 months post relaxer, it feels like just yesterday I big chopped. I will upload my length check video soon but I am happy I have retained length, especially in the nape area which was broken off by a relaxer. I am still practicing different styles as the aim (again I say the aim) is to stop protective styling for Summer and wear my natural hair out.

Here is a bantu knot I took out after being left to set overnight with Eco Styler Gel:

Hoping practice makes perfect because this braidout below is no bueno: