5 Years Natural Length Check/Hair Cut

I have officially been completely natural for 5 years as of June.  I have had many set backs and I am still learning how to take care of my hair.  Below is a length check at 5 years.  I don't know if I posted it or not, but I cut my hair in February (I think it was February) of this year.  I also just cut my hair in the back on Sunday, June 2.  Below are before and after pictures.

This picture shows my hair before I cut it.  My hair is below my waist.  My right hand is resting at my hip so that you can get a better idea of how long it was.

This picture shows my hair after the cut.  It is around waist length or a little above.  You can see where it is in comparison to my right hand on my hip.

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This picture shows my twists before the cut.

This picture shows my twists after the cut.  Don't forget, my hair was flat ironed in both pics., so it is somewhat straight.  Once I wash it, the twists will be much shorter.