Waist Length Challenge 2015

[krissyhair]

You know those moments when you look in the mirror and satisfyingly (or not) notice a change in your body that wasn't there yesterday?

Well I looked today and my my my, my hair has grown and so have my boobs. What?

 

[Meritamen]

You know those moments when you look in the mirror and satisfyingly (or not) notice a change in your body that wasn't there yesterday?

Well I looked today and my my my, my hair has grown and so have my boobs. What?

Have you been taking MSM?

 

[krissyhair]

Nope no vitamins or supplements. I must not have had a good look at myself in the mirror lately to notice both changes all at once. Grama said my hair grew but I didn't believe her because she says that every day.

 

[Celesti]

Ummmm... Girl bye. You will definitely make waist length by 2015. That's two WHOLE years and you only have MAYBE 6 inches. You will DEFINITELY make it.

Lol I wish it was that simple! I had a horrible plateau at 12 inches for a whole year! Literally no length changes lol. I'm just so thankful I've truly begun to understand my hair this past summer. Finally seeing a length change lol. But truly anything could happen, I'm just going to try and work hard and conquer this beast!

 

[Froreal3]

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.

 

[Froreal3]

Celesti, do you know why you were stuck? Was it hairstyles, products?

 

[Celesti]

Celesti, do you know why you were stuck? Was it hairstyles, products?

For a whole year I was suffering from brittle ends, and I discovered that the only way to keep my ends from braking in little half inch pieces is by moisturizing EVERYDAY. Which isn't impossible, just not fun to do with a foot of hair lol. So I plugged in my symptoms and it took me to porosity. Now I already knew I had low porosity hair. However, when I read through it again a year later, I discovered more than I did then. So I started using glycerin, and ever since then, my hair has been staying moisturized. I've gained 3 inches, since then, so I'm hoping to get to waist length this year! But with low porosity you never know what's going to be thrown at you next lol ^_^

 

[jade998]

Ultimate Goal: Waist length, but will be happy with MBL

Regimen: Wash and condition every week - Using Joico K-Pak (Protein) and Moisture recovery (Moisture). Using a heat cap for the moisture condition

Bun during the week, and allow out over the weekend (if I have an occasion)

Daily moisture with Aveda conditioner and seal with a little castor oil nightly only

How many inches do you have to go to get to WL: A Long way - around 12 inchies

Natural/Relaxed/Other: Texlaxed with Silk elements mild

Tips/Tricks: MSM and bamboo extract each evening with loads of water, Jamaican black caster oil on scalp each night

Issues or difficulties you're having: Staying committed!! Need to focus on the goal and how I will feel when I reach it.

Slight breakage from changing relaxers, Especially at my nape (sucks)

 

[Froreal3]

For a whole year I was suffering from brittle ends, and I discovered that the only way to keep my ends from braking in little half inch pieces is by moisturizing EVERYDAY. Which isn't impossible, just not fun to do with a foot of hair lol. So I plugged in my symptoms and it took me to porosity. Now I already knew I had low porosity hair. However, when I read through it again a year later, I discovered more than I did then. So I started using glycerin, and ever since then, my hair has been staying moisturized. I've gained 3 inches, since then, so I'm hoping to get to waist length this year! But with low porosity you never know what's going to be thrown at you next lol ^_^

How do you use the glycerin and do you use it in the winter?

 

[Celesti]

How do you use the glycerin and do you use it in the winter?

Actually this will be my first time using it in the winter lol! But so far I've had no issues. It worked too well in the summer, my hair was poofing out!
I use about 1/2 C. of conditioner, 2-3 T. coconut oil, and 150ml of water/glycerin (25% glycerin; 75% water). I shake that all up and spray it with a spray bottle. I use this spray for resetting styles, a moisturizer, and as a leave-in. So I'm pretty reliant on this bottle ^_^

 

[angelhairtype4]

Today I will be doing a deep condition treatment using rhassoul clay, aloe vera juice, and Amla oil. Followed by keeping my hair in twist for 2 weeks.

 

[goingBack2black]

Well ladies...this is my first set back in 5 years. I have been bunning and just noticed a few hours ago that bunning has literally broke my hair off around the whole front, sides and back perimeter of my hair. Those parts are now 1 inch long while the rest of my hair is 14 inches long. I have no clue what to do at this point.

 

[Froreal3]

goingBack2black Sorry about your set back! Seems like the buns might have been too tight around your edges, sides, and nape. When you are able to, try to keep those areas in a flat twist of their own, massage with JBCO, and keep them moisturized. They will grow back.

ETA: How long have you been bunning?

 

[goingBack2black]

goingBack2black Sorry about your set back! Seems like the buns might have been too tight around your edges, sides, and nape. When you are able to, try to keep those areas in a flat twist of their own, massage with JBCO, and keep them moisturized. They will grow back. ETA: How long have you been bunning?

Thank you. I am going to see if I can get it braided but unsure if the broken pieces can be braided as well. I have been bunning for about 2 months now, everyday.

I thought that bunning would help my hair by leaving it alone but apparently my hair doesn't agree much with that.

 

[JJamiah]

I gave in a did a length check the other day. I'm about 3 1/2 inches from waist length but I'm going to give myself time in case of setbacks.

Can someone please tell me if I'm BSL or MBL because I'm not sure anymore

You definitely look like you're in the MBL zone to me

 

[JJamiah]

Ladies I am in the count down to start breaking down my hair and ending my semester

3 weeks I will be breaking down hair and in 6 my semester will end... Until then I have 20 hours a week of studying and papers to write..

Thank you ladies for joining the challenge I have updated the list as of today

 

[Sholapie]

goingBack2black I had the same situation going on, I don't even know how long I was daily bunning for but one day I just realised my perimeter was really short. It's still very short but like 3-4 inches now. I've been keeping them really moisturised and I quit doing tight buns (or any buns if I can help it)

I am really bad at keeping track of hair dates like trims and relaxers but I was able to find out the date of my last trim through a photo I took. It was June. I'm excited to say my hair has definitely retained 2 or so inches!

 

[krissyhair]

Thank you. I am going to see if I can get it braided but unsure if the broken pieces can be braided as well. I have been bunning for about 2 months now, everyday.

I thought that bunning would help my hair by leaving it alone but apparently my hair doesn't agree much with that.

What kind of buns were you doing? There may be a gentler way to do it.

 

[krissyhair]

For a whole year I was suffering from brittle ends, and I discovered that the only way to keep my ends from braking in little half inch pieces is by moisturizing EVERYDAY. Which isn't impossible, just not fun to do with a foot of hair lol. So I plugged in my symptoms and it took me to porosity. Now I already knew I had low porosity hair. However, when I read through it again a year later, I discovered more than I did then. So I started using glycerin, and ever since then, my hair has been staying moisturized. I've gained 3 inches, since then, so I'm hoping to get to waist length this year! But with low porosity you never know what's going to be thrown at you next lol ^_^

I always found daily moisturizing to be essential.

 

[goingBack2black]

What kind of buns were you doing? There may be a gentler way to do it.

I would just wet my hair in the shower, dried till damp with a t-shirt, put some oil in followed by Eco-styler and then tie it back in a ponytail (5% of the time) or put the hair up in a bun.

 

[goingBack2black]

goingBack2black I had the same situation going on, I don't even know how long I was daily bunning for but one day I just realised my perimeter was really short. It's still very short but like 3-4 inches now. I've been keeping them really moisturised and I quit doing tight buns (or any buns if I can help it) I am really bad at keeping track of hair dates like trims and relaxers but I was able to find out the date of my last trim through a photo I took. It was June. I'm excited to say my hair has definitely retained 2 or so inches!

Today I just pinned it up and let the front out and curly and then put a nice scarf wrap around my hair . My sister is a constant bunner but she said it happened to her as well.

 

[Tonto]

I just realized that I did not post an update since!
I got a weave install on the 26th of this month and I plan on keeping it until the 26th of December (fingers crossed). My install will not really affect my regimen. So the current regimen I found is:
*Washing twice a month with a shampoo (Trader Joe's/Shea Moisture/Giovanni)
*Deep conditioning my hair ( Sitrinillah from Hairveda/ Trader Joe's conditioner/Shea moisture/3 minutes miracle)
*Moisturize my hair ( Hair dew/Giovanni/Knot Today)
*Seal in the moisture (olive oil/grapeseed oil/castor oil)

I will do my best to massage my scalp at least three times a week and trim my ends when necessary.

Here is a picture of me now

 

[greenbees]

Well ladies...this is my first set back in 5 years. I have been bunning and just noticed a few hours ago that bunning has literally broke my hair off around the whole front, sides and back perimeter of my hair. Those parts are now 1 inch long while the rest of my hair is 14 inches long. I have no clue what to do at this point.

Sorry to hear about your setback, goingBack2black. Have you thought about just wearing wigs for a while and nursing your hair back to health underneath them? I know wet buns are a big NO for me, I'm still recovering from breakage in my crown area.

 

[havilland]

I have maintained straight hair for over a week now. I think I've learned what I need to do to maintain it longer than in the past.

1. The first two days it's too clean and easily reverts with any exposure to light, people, air.....cookies.....anything really..... Argh!

2. My natural hair is oily when it's straight and no moisture is needed. At all. I haven't added any oils and my hair is just fine. Shiny and oily in a good way.

3. The first few days dab in my edges with hair grease, yes hair grease, keeps them from reverting. The mineral oil helps repel moisture. This helps keep the straight look.

4. I took the first week 6 days or so off from exercise. Now I have been liftin weights and running the last few days. I apply some hair grease to the edges prior to repel the sweat. Wear a ponytail. Leave my hair exposed so the sweat can evaporate. After the workout I apply gel to the edges and tie on a scarf. I do not comb my hair or remove the scarf until the next day. (I workout at night.)

5. wear a scarf in damp weather until i arrive at my destination.

6. Do not attempt any of this in humid weather.

7. I prefer my hair straight, but it's ALOT OF DARN WORK!!!

 

[krissyhair]

I would just wet my hair in the shower, dried till damp with a t-shirt, put some oil in followed by Eco-styler and then tie it back in a ponytail (5% of the time) or put the hair up in a bun.

I have success making buns without a ponytail holder, just a spiral pin. Do you ever make a dry bun? When my hair is wet I'm tempted to pull it slick and tight.

 

[krissyhair]

I'm trying to add this picture of a bun for you

 

[JaszG]

I'm joining! My goal is to be WL straightened by the end of 2015. If I stop trying to put heat in my head, its possible. lol. I'm sure that will put my at chin length curly due to shrinkage. Haha. I'll be back to post my pics.

 

[Duchess007]

Did a Dollar Tree haul this weekend and got a new conditioner to try. It's Spa Haus, and the ingredients look yummy:





ETA: this is $12.50 on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005IRWF3K

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

 

[PlainJane]

I just swiffered the living room in my apartment and it was covereddddd in broken hairs! I swiffered a week ago and there wasn't any hair. I'm afraid to swiffer the bathroom now. I didn't even know I was having that much breakage. Hopefully this Aphogee 2-step solves this problem because I thought I was on cruise control at this point.

 

[mscocopuff]

So I think I may have found a happy place for my hair. I have increased my washes to twice a week. I deep condish once a week. This has been working wonders for me. I hope this keeps working because I hair feels delicious!

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. ~ Marie Curie