18 Month Update! I made BSL again! :-) Pic heavy...

[Anew]

I've been waiting on your progress pics!!! Your hair is gorgeous!

 

[Ediese]

PART 3: PROGRESS

In late 2008 I got a spurt out of nowhere and was practically at BSL, even though at times I had over 4 months of ng.

You have clinched my decision to color my hair. Whenever I get back to BSL, I'm going to use your first set of pics when you first started highlighting, and get my hair highlighted that exact color. You have such BEAUTIFUL hair!

 

[dlewis]

Great progress!!!

 

[Butterfly08]

You have clinched my decision to color my hair. Whenever I get back to BSL, I'm going to use your first set of pics when you first started highlightening, and get my hair highlighted that exact color. You have such BEAUTIFUL hair!

Thank you. I agree, that first color was very subtle and nice. I went very blonde for a minute but last time she toned it back down for me.

 

[Butterfly08]

beautiful hair...this is the kind of hair we pray for ...thanks for giving us hope

Aww, thank you! :blush3:

Your hair is QUALITY!!!! It's beautiful. I bet you were very happy when the spurt arrived! It gets discouraging when it doesn't seem to grow, but when it does - watch out! Lookin great!

Yes the spurt quite took me by surprise! It coincided with a time when I was working out and eating great, I think that had something to do with it as well.

Congrats!! I am soo happy you made bsl, I knew you would soon!!! Hey girl still going strong with my blonde highlights, still using butter treat and olive oil, and not using as much heat!!! My hair is fine!!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!!!! Yay, see you at mbl girl... I'll race you there!!!! Take care...

Thank you lady!!! Please keep me posted on your progress! I think after stretching, laying off on the heat is one of the best things for double processed hair.

The protective styles worked wonders! You seem to be tall with a long torso (like me). You'd be mbl on a shorter person! It'll be here before you know it. I'll be checking out your progress - keep us posted

Your hair is gorgeous!!! Yes I do have a long everything, arms, legs, and torso.

The PS are awesome, especially the wet bun. I just need a little variety...........

 

[Xavier]

How did I miss this?

You and your hair are very beautiful!!!!!!!!!

I am on the rode to MBL myself. Happy growing!

 

[cutenss]

Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat is AWESOME! I recommend it to people alot.

 

[soleil01]

your hair is beautiful. very inspiring looking at your progress. I live in FL and i plan to co-wash and wet bun this summer.

 

[Jetblackhair]

Congrats on reaching BSL again! Your hair is beautiful and I love the highlights.

Thanks for posting your journey, as this is always inspirational. I think I have a new goal, the BSL ponytail.

 

[bbdgirl]

you are a stunner and your hair is gorgeous. Patience is a virtue and your wonderful hair prove that.

 

[chavascandy]

Your hair is BEAUTIFUL. I Love it and your Highlights are to die for!!

 

[Maz11]

Beautiful!!!

 

[hillytmj]

Wow! Your hair is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your testimony with us.

 

[longhairdreamzz]

Your hair is lovely...when I reach BSL I'm tempted to get highlights, too.

 

[ANUBIS]

Your hair and the color is sooo beautiful....what color do you use? I might have to try tis look

 

[Butterfly08]

How did I miss this?

You and your hair are very beautiful!!!!!!!!!

I am on the rode to MBL myself. Happy growing!

Congratulations! Wow, your hair grows so fast!

Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat is AWESOME! I recommend it to people alot.

OMG I love it . The heavy cream is nice too.

your hair is beautiful. very inspiring looking at your progress. I live in FL and i plan to co-wash and wet bun this summer.

It's perfect for summer, especially if you're working out. And my hair got so much healthier.

Congrats on reaching BSL again! Your hair is beautiful and I love the highlights.

Thanks for posting your journey, as this is always inspirational. I think I have a new goal, the BSL ponytail.

Yes, yes, the BSL pony. Have you seen dlewis'? I think hers is actual MBL!

Your hair is BEAUTIFUL. I Love it and your Highlights are to die for!!

Your hair and the color is sooo beautiful....what color do you use? I might have to try tis look

Your growth is awesome!

 

[TexturedTresses]

dang girl your hair is fabulous and those high lights look really good on you. i can't wait till have a bsl length ponytail either. i'll be wearing one everyday and flinging my hair. lol.

 

[Stella B.]

Your hair is beautiful, and your progress is stunning!!! Great job!!!!!

 

[Patricia]

beautiful hair

 

[Faith]

Congrats on your wonderful progress

 

[LaLaa]

Your hair is very pretty! I love the highlights!

 

[kandi1280]

Beautiful Hair!!! Congratulations!!!!

 

[cat eyes]

Thanks for sharing..so beautiful!!!

 

[kandegirl]

Beautiful!!! Love the lenght, thickness and the color! Keep it up miss lady!!

 

[CenteredGirl]

Wow Butterfly, Your hair is banging girlfriend. Congrats - again

Finally, I have a little time to post my update before summer school starts. This is long so I'll break it up into 2 - 3 posts.

Anyway, first a little history. I have been APL or beyond BSL most of my life. Here are pics of my college graduation and a little after (note, these are pictures of a picture )....

Then, 2 years before I found this board (in 2005) I did a "BC". I cut my beyond BSL hair to shoulder length. I was going through a life crisis and my hair was the first casualty. erplexed I wasn't really into taking pictures then so all I have a pic of is my first cut. I had a ballet recital and needed enough hair for a bun so my first BC was still shoulder length. Here was my inspiration pic by Kelly Rowland:

After my recital I slowly started chopping more and more away until I had some really deep, funky choppy layers, some an inch or so long. No pictures of my shortest cut. But here's the first BC:

I had fun with cutting for over a year, and then in early 2006 I decided to start growing it out. Here I am back at SL (on the right). My twin was graduating from law school and she has natural, MBL hair.

Next chapter in my hairstory - FINDING LHCF.......

 

[Sade]

Great progress and beautiful hair!!

 

[Lia200805]

Butterfly, your hair is gorgeous. I was going to say that it was indeed possible to grow double processed hair - bleach/relaxer (although I never quite managed to get to your length). You are a prime example of good hair care...lovely.

 

[SEMO]

Very nice. I love the sleek, pulled back look.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

WOWEE! Your hair is so gorgeous!

 

[SpiritJunkie]

Good Golly Miss. Molly!!! Your hair looks FANTASTIC!!! Gawgeous. i thought you were natural but hi-lights with a relaxer is very inspirational for me when i get to my goal.

my daughter's hair looks just like yours but she's natural.

Wait to go SISTAH! GREAT work!!!!!