BSL 2013 Challenge

[daae]

^^^Probably not as crazy as you think. It's what helped me most with retention/moisture and my hairstyles are nothing to write home about. I do medium to large twists. In the winter, I wear a beanie with a satin cap underneath. If your job is relaxed like that, I'd suggest it.

FroReal

i look awful with hats lol.
will try when the weather gets harsh.

 

[Guinan]

pelohello Did you take advantage of the CVS B1G1 Shea Moisture sale? I decided to pick up the Curl Enhancing Smoothie and matching shampoo. Never tried these before.

Froreal3, not yet, I decided to buy beer instead I'll go 2morrow.

I like the curl enhancing smoothie. I use it as a leave-in.

 

[ImanAdero]

Week and a half left in these braids!!!!

Counting down LMBO

 

[KiWiStyle]

Froreal3, not yet, I decided to buy beer instead I'll go 2morrow. I like the curl enhancing smoothie. I use it as a leave-in.

pelohello not everyone can have their priorities straight like you, lol. Seriously though, if I had to chose between buying hair products and my Cupcake wine, hair would lose every time.

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[ImanAdero]

You can supposedly use beer in your hair too... ::

 

[jprayze]

Week and a half left in these braids!!!! Counting down LMBO

Whenever I get braids, I count down too! I have 2 weeks, maybe 3 weeks left.

 

[Cattypus1]

pelohello not everyone can have their priorities straight like you, lol. Seriously though, if I had to chose between buying hair products and my Cupcake wine, hair would lose every time. Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

what the heck is Cupcake wine?

 

[KiWiStyle]

what the heck is Cupcake wine?

This right here...it costs under $12 but I can usually find it for under $10. I found it at Sam's club for under $8!

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[polished07]

This right here...it costs under $12 but I can usually find it for under $10. I found it at Sam's club for under $8! Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

I love this wine!

 

[NGraceO]

Week and a half left in these braids!!!! Counting down LMBO

ImanAdero

UGH!!! I too, am counting down the days until I can get out of these twists. ONE WEEK TILL FREEDOM!! Lol It's only been five weeks. This seems so short, considering I used to be able to ride this wave for 2 months back in the day.


Do you have any plans for after they come out?

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[NGraceO]

Thought I'd do a length check I've been taking MSM skin and nail vits for 3 weeks now along with horsetail and neocell plus my regular vits I'd like to see if it helps my progress or not My BC was 2/12 I was EL/NL now I'm a sneeze from BSL in the back I'll be 3 yrs post relaxer in January about 3 more months ))))

polished07

Your shrinkage is something else!! Your hair looks like it's in optimum shape.

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[Meritamen]

Patiently waiting for the BSL 2014 challenge to open. I'm not gonna make it this year. My hair hasn't been a top priority and so not much length was retained.
Right now I letting my hair dry a little before doing some cornrows. I straightened my hair last weekend and really had no idea what to do with straight hair styling-wise. I plan to straighten it again in mid-November and after that take a break from heat.

 

[PureSilver]

You can supposedly use beer in your hair too... ::

good for strengthening and shedding (stale beer)

 

[polished07]

polished07 Your shrinkage is something else!! Your hair looks like it's in optimum shape. Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

Thanks so much! Yes that shrinkage ain't no joke smdh!

 

[daae]

could i claim SB length?

Also my hair suffers terribly from shrinkage as you can see

I might just moisturize once a week, and oil between moisturizing.

 

[Guinan]

^^^yes but I think ur APL

 

[Guinan]

Cowashed 2day. I put 4 braids in & I am currently wearing a beanie to cover my braids. I will probably wear this till Monday, to give my hair a break or at least ME a break from my hair.

 

[ImanAdero]

ImanAdero UGH!!! I too, am counting down the days until I can get out of these twists. ONE WEEK TILL FREEDOM!! Lol It's only been five weeks. This seems so short, considering I used to be able to ride this wave for 2 months back in the day. Do you have any plans for after they come out? Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

I am getting my hair did! A good flat iron maybe warmup my color with chunky auburn/reddish hi lights on my crown. I need something different.

 

[Kerryann]

why do i feel like im at an uncomfortable stage with my hair

 

[keranikki]

Went back to pre-pooing with coconut milk. I'm able to keep a better moisture/protein balance this way. I mixed it with coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil, and avocado butter. My hair felt strong, yet soft. I mixed the left over concoction with ORS Aloe shampoo and peppermint oil. It gave me an invigorating shampoo experience and left my hair feeling really moisturized.
The mistake I made was using a mixture of castor oil, rice bran oil, aloe vera, Shea butter, and mango butter as a moisturizing dc. My hair was so oily, that I had to lightly wash my hair again. Next time, I'll save the heavier oils for my pre-poo.
Currently air drying my hair in eight twists. I'm thinking of twisting my whole head, instead of bunning. Mind you, I have mentioned twisting my hair well over a month ago and have not attempted it yet. :sigh:

 

[GettingKinky]

why do i feel like im at an uncomfortable stage with my hair

What's going on Kerryann?

 

[Guinan]

Buying my hair for my braids next week. I'm thinking about putting my box braids in either this week or next week. I want to get the hair soon b/c I'll end up spending the money on something else.

This will be the 1st time I'm putting braids in. I'm going to practice doing the braids with the left over marley hair that I have from my twist. If it doesnt turn out well, then I'll just do the twists instead of the braids.

I'm too scarred to go to a braider, cause I'm afraid that they will braid too tight.

 

[daae]

A twist out fail kinda day....

my hair is just difficult kmt.

 

[GettingKinky]

I'm watching football with my DC in. Going to wash soon, it's been 17 days. Shame on me!

 

[Froreal3]

Buying my hair for my braids next week. I'm thinking about putting my box braids in either this week or next week. I want to get the hair soon b/c I'll end up spending the money on something else.

This will be the 1st time I'm putting braids in. I'm going to practice doing the braids with the left over marley hair that I have from my twist. If it doesnt turn out well, then I'll just do the twists instead of the braids.

I'm too scarred to go to a braider, cause I'm afraid that they will braid too tight.

Ooo, can't wait for pics!

 

[Froreal3]

pelohello, I don't know how I never tried the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie. It is good for my hair. I need to start getting back to thick creams instead of messing around with these hair lotion type things. I might have finer strands, but they are 4b and need creamy moisturizers. One of the first things I ever loved in my hair was Elasta QP Mango & Olive Oil Moisturizer...also Cantu Shea Butter. I need to get back to stuff like this.

 

[Guinan]

Froreal3, I thought the same thing about the Curl enhancing smoothie. I think what initally turned me off about it was b/c of some of the reviews. Alot of people said that it makes your hair too oily. But I'm soooo happy that I gave it a try. I guess my hair really likes thicker products; especially during the winter. I use it as my leave-in.

 

[naturalagain2]

Plan on getting my hair braided into two milkmaid braids this weekend for a wedding I'm going to. Hopefully it will last me for two weeks and will be a nice protective style too. I wish I could do a protein treatment before getting it done but I doubt I will have time this week.

 

[Froreal3]

^^^Can't wait to see pics naturalagain2!

 

[GettingKinky]

naturalagain2 what are milkmaid braids?


I finally washed my hair. I can't believe I went 18 days. I can't remember the last time I went that long.