MBL 2010

[Butterfly08]

Joining late! (as usual)

I'm somewhere between APL and BSL, and hope to make MBL by September/October. I have about 5-6 inches to go.

Love your curl pattern!

I'm officially ready to join this challenge. I just made BSL and I'm so excited. I need a trim badly, but I hope it doesn't set me back too much. Anyway, I hope to be touching MBL by December. I most likely won't be full MBL until this time next year. My starting pics are below.

Your hair looks great.

 

[Butterfly08]

Sittin under my Pibbs right now DCing with Aveda Damage Remedy. The colored portion of my hair is breaking down a bit so I'm giving it some gentle protein. That's what I love about DR, it's the perfect blend of protein without sacrificing softness and moisture. So I'll hopefully get my hair dry and let the con sit overnight. I'll rinse and rollerset tomorrow to prep for Easter Sunday.

 

[MrsHdrLe]

I haven't updated b/c I'm feeling a little discouraged. Any advice? I want to do braids or a weave, but I can't afford my beautician's price for weaves and I have 30 days to my wedding and definitely don't want braids for that. What do you all suggest?
Here's my current length. Do you think I'll make it to mbl by December (barring setbacks)?

 

[joyandfaith]

Your hair is gorgeous. I don't see where you need a trim. Your ends look great. You will definitely be MBL by Dec probably a little longer.

Thanks Kellum! My hair doesn't look bad overall, but if you look at it in person you can see the little white ends.

I agree with Kellum, joyandfaith...........your ends look fine unless the photo is lying.

Thanks Exubah!

 

[exubah]

to our late joiners!!! Hope you all enjoy this trip with us to MBL. Don't hesitate to post pics, give updates or offer words of advice and encouragement

 

[JJamiah]

This week was my rest week. I decided to color my hair after looking at it and seeing hi-lites YUCK!

I used Revlon Color Silk #10.

I colored and left on for 20 minutes. I washed once with Motions Neutralizing shampoo, 2 times with Ion Clarifying shampoo. I then gave myself my monthly Protein Nexxus Emergencee. Rinsed and then I shampooed with Hair One Olive Oil left it on and added a smudge of Ion Extreme Moisture and PC mix, got under the steamer for 30 minutes. I let the towel sit for about 5 minutes, under the hooded dryer for 5 minutes and then blow dried for 2 minutes. My scalp felt unbelievable, and so does my hair. The color is great and I am happy I am no longer looking old!

 

[anon123]

I just got my car inspected and licensed this morning and the fellow that was helping me change my plates and apply my stickers asked me if I was natural cause I had "borders" (first time I heard that expression) LMBO....he had dreds....to his hip supposedly but I couldn't tell cause they were up and covered. I guess my NG is taking over..........it's all good.........hopefully I will get my wish of 2" when I relax in May

It took me a while to even figure out what "borders" meant.

I haven't updated b/c I'm feeling a little discouraged. Any advice? I want to do braids or a weave, but I can't afford my beautician's price for weaves and I have 30 days to my wedding and definitely don't want braids for that. What do you all suggest?
Here's my current length. Do you think I'll make it to mbl by December (barring setbacks)?

I think you can make mid-back by December. What are you feeling discouraged about? I mean, why do you need advice about?

 

[CrissieD]

I know I am late but I want to join. I didnt think I would be any where near it but I checked in the shower since my hair is never stretched and I have a few strands that are BSB Sooo I am thinking those strands might be MBL by December 31.
So here is what I have been doing.
Co-washing just about every day and slapping on some EVCO when I get out of the shower.
Deep conditioning at least once a week with AO HSR or GBP
Protective style a minimum of 90% of the time
Using the search and destroy method instead of trimming.
If I make it to MBL by December I am gonna be so PSYCHED!!! I cut my BSL hair to shoulder length in November becuase of heat damage so even if I only make it to BSL i will be super happy. Wish me luck.

 

[NikkiGirl]

I haven't updated b/c I'm feeling a little discouraged. Any advice? I want to do braids or a weave, but I can't afford my beautician's price for weaves and I have 30 days to my wedding and definitely don't want braids for that. What do you all suggest?
Here's my current length. Do you think I'll make it to mbl by December (barring setbacks)?

Your hair is very pretty. I definitely think you can be MBL by December.

 

[Enyo]

Checking in. I've upgraded my comb, brush, scarf, and a few products. My hair butter is heaven and will become a nightly scalp and pre-brush treatment. I can already feel a difference in it. I'm going to try DCing on dry hair tomorrow since I'm going to curlform and need to wash.

I'm now on a modified bargello routine to help with the thinning and the shedding due to medications. I'm tied of losing my hair! So I added evening primrose, a fizzy MSM drink, and 1 biotin tablet to my vitamin routine (which consisted of Maxi-Hair, cod liver oil, and iron). The EPO is more for my horrible PMS and lithium-related acne while the MSM and Biotin are for my hair. I already take 3 prescription meds, so I'm trying to keep the pills popping down. The EPO and fish oil are liquid/drops so I will just slurp them together, the MSM drink will stay in my office for that 2pm slump since it's also an energy booster, and the biotin is only one pill so I can pop it with the iron and maxi-hair. It's still a lot so I got a cute vitamin app to make sure I stay on target. I really hope this helps since I'm tired of seeing my hair everywhere.

 

[NJoy]

Checking in. I've upgraded my comb, brush, scarf, and a few products. My hair butter is heaven and will become a nightly scalp and pre-brush treatment. I can already feel a difference in it. I'm going to try DCing on dry hair tomorrow since I'm going to curlform and need to wash.

I wanted to do a modified bargello routine to help with the thinning and the shedding due to medications. I'm tied of loosing my hair! So I added evening primrose, a fizzy MSM drink, and 1 biotin tablet to my vitamin routine (which consisted of Maxi-Hair, cod liver oil, and iron). The EPO is more for my horrible PMS and lithium-related acne while the MSM and Biotin are for my hair. I already take 3 prescription meds, so I'm trying to keep the pills popping down. The EPO and fish oil are liquid/drops so I will just slurp them together, the MSM drink will stay in my office for that 2pm slump since it's also an energy booster, and the biotin is only one pill so I can pop it with the iron and maxi-hair. It's still a lot so I got a cute vitamin app to make sure I stay on target. I really hope this helps since I'm tired of seeing my hair everywhere.

Can you share more info on these, please?

 

[brittanynic16]

Oh I want to join too. My hair is skimming BSB/BSL after a did a trim a few days ago. I think I can totally be MBL by the end of the year. To get the max retention I am going to try to limit my manipulaton by reducing my wash days. I now wash weekly so I am going to try to last as long as I can. I also just started using shea butter to keep my ends hydrated. That has been working very well so hopefully I can get there. Happy growing.

 

[exubah]

I know I said I would not add anymore names to the list after a certain date but if any of you late joiners really want to be officially added to the list just PM me.

 

[exubah]

Okay so I just washed my hair on Wednesday night but I had to try out my new Yes To Carrots Mask and Conditioner this morning. I put the mask on dry hair under a plastic cap for about 20 minutes, rinsed and co-washed with the conditioner. Combing through my NG was a breeze! I intentionally did not travel with my usual Rusk or Giovanni Direct leave-ins so that I can replenish my supply.....but that means that right now I am air-drying without products (I also did not plan to wash my hair until I returned home on Tuesday). Oh well, at least I have my NTM Silk Touch leave-in but I don't use that until I am at least 75% dry. I guess this way I will be able to tell how the Yes To Carrots products work on their own.

 

[Enyo]

Can you share more info on these, please?

Of course!

I use the "Vitamins" by GP Apps.It's not good if you take the same vitamin a couple times a day or need a reminder. It's extremely basic. I'm pretty good about remembering, but sometimes I take everything twice!

Here is the MSM drink I found: http://www.amazon.com/Emergen-C-Booster-0-2-Ounce-Packets-36-Count/dp/B000IXKM6G

I just ordered it this morning, so I can't review it. But I've had Emergen-C before and it was pretty good.

 

[Butterfly08]

It took me a while to even figure out what "borders" meant.

Still don't know...

 

[Butterfly08]

Easter hair, the night before. I'll post the looser curls tomorrow if I get a chance.

 

[Kellum]

^^^^^ Gorgeous hair Butterfly!!!

 

[ckisland]

I rollerset today and the whole process only took 2.5 hours!!! I'm so proud of myself . Last time I rollerset I was just entertaining the idea of making it the focal point of my routine, but now I'm serious about. So this upcoming week will be for me to develop a post rollerset regimen . I also joined the rollersetting challenge for 3 months. Hopefully my hair will thrive, if not I always have cowashing to fall back on.

 

[lane]

Nice rollerset Butterfly08!

 

[NJoy]

Of course!

I use the "Vitamins" by GP Apps.It's not good if you take the same vitamin a couple times a day or need a reminder. It's extremely basic. I'm pretty good about remembering, but sometimes I take everything twice!

Here is the MSM drink I found: http://www.amazon.com/Emergen-C-Booster-0-2-Ounce-Packets-36-Count/dp/B000IXKM6G

I just ordered it this morning, so I can review it. But I've had Emergen-C before and it was pretty good.

Thanks for the info, Enyo.

Easter hair, the night before. I'll post the looser curls tomorrow if I get a chance.

Your hair is FABULOUS!!

 

[exubah]

Still don't know...

Girl, I "think" it meant my fuzzy edges and slight sideburns

 

[exubah]

oooohhhhh, your rollerset is off da chain Butterfly!!!

 

[Southernbella.]

Hopefully I'll have an update in the next few days. I know I'm not there yet, but I want to see how much progress I've made since I posted in this thread.

 

[Southernbella.]

I'm going to join this. I hope to make MBL by October of next year.

My plan:

Keep hair stretched 50-75% of the time, via twists, twistouts, braidouts, flat ironing, and buns.

Deep condition with every wash. I've really been slacking on this.

Wow, I stuck to my plan! I posted this in December. I have been doing twists, twistouts, and braidouts. I haven't done any buns becuase I've only flat ironed once. I plan to straighten today or tomorrow.

 

[aymone]

Buuterfly08, I.m drooling over your hair. All pretty for resurrection Sunday. Happy Easter.

 

[Qualitee]

Im out. I need to get full BSB first. Good luck ladies!

 

[exubah]

Im out. I need to get full BSB first. Good luck ladies!

So sorry to see you go....I thought you were BSB from your avatar...well you know what hopefully you will get quite a surprise and see MBL come December.

 

[ckisland]

I rollerset today and the whole process only took 2.5 hours!!! I'm so proud of myself . Last time I rollerset I was just entertaining the idea of making it the focal point of my routine, but now I'm serious about. So this upcoming week will be for me to develop a post rollerset regimen . I also joined the rollersetting challenge for 3 months. Hopefully my hair will thrive, if not I always have cowashing to fall back on.

Yeah, so much for me rollersetting for the next 3 months. I inspected my ends today and they do not look good. I'm going back to bunning and regular cowashing from here on out.

 

[Qualitee]

So sorry to see you go....I thought you were BSB from your avatar...well you know what hopefully you will get quite a surprise and see MBL come December.

Thanks hun I had some breakage and in order for me to be full MBL I need atleast 6 inches. I dont think i'll grow that much in 8 months