2010 LHCF BOOTCAMP CHALLENGE

[winona]

I am still PSing and DCing once a week. This first session has flown by and I cant wait to take pics in 2 weeks to mark my third month. Lately I have been putting my twists in a bun during the day and taking down at night so I dont get massive head and neck aches

 

[4evershika]

Haven't trimmed yet... decided to wait it out until the end of the session.... 10 more days!

 

[beans4reezy]

Still keeping my hair braided up. I am about to put some box braids on to really keep my hands out of my hair until my next length check in June. Hoping that I can at least make BSB by then.

 

[Chemetria]

I'm still doing good no heat no trimming the only heat I use is when I deep condition

 

[13StepsAhead]

Checking in: still wigging it for the month of March and maybe April. I'm starting to get bored with wigs, but I'm too lazy to try anything else with my hair. When the weather warms up a little bit more, I'm getting Senegalese twist.

 

[4evershika]

Hey gals! Just coming thru w/ my first of two update pics... I'm posting pre-trim pics this evening and post-trim pics tomorrow... I won't be participating in session 2 but I'll be back and ready for session 3!!!

Here's where I was at the start of the challenge:

And here I am now:

I'm 2.5-3 inches from APL based on these pics, but we'll see where I am after my trim tomorrow!!

 

[aa9746]

Hey gals! Just coming thru w/ my first of two update pics... I'm posting pre-trim pics this evening and post-trim pics tomorrow... I won't be participating in session 2 but I'll be back and ready for session 3!!!

Here's where I was at the start of the challenge:

And here I am now:

I'm 2.5-3 inches from APL based on these pics, but we'll see where I am after my trim tomorrow!!

It's growing!!!! hhg

 

[Jade Feria]

I'm doing well in this challenge..I used my pass once (for a date/my birthday...and it was only a small part in the front to blend with my wig). I wear wigs when I go out. Underneath my wigs I have a satin tie band around the majority of my hair (mainly the edges). My hair is usually in cornrows underneath with a baggie around the ends. At home I have my hair in a whole head baggie or in a satin bonnet or my silk scarf.

I have DC'ed with every shampoo (as I'm in the DC challenge). I haven't trimmed my hair. So far I've felt a significant difference in the health of my hair.

 

[bellebebe]

I have been exercising everyday except weekends, Full head baggies on a nightly basis, dusting after every relaxer, DC after every shampoo.

January 2010

March 2010

Though the 2 month growth isn't really noticeable but my hair has thickened a lot. It seems much darker for some reason (not just the pic). I know hair grows much faster in the summer so I cant wait to see results. I'm gonna start taking hair, skin and nails supplements too

 

[Hair2Here]

I used my first pass to flat iron and do a length check on March 21st. Not impressed with my length results. I did, however, retain and notice considerable thickness. Did feel a little discouraged. Hopefully with the warm months approaching, I'll catch up and get some added growth. Jan - Mar was very slow for me. Didn't give up on my new regimen though. I'm still only co-washing.

 

[cch24]

So I used heat once during this session, and then I big chopped. These next three sessions should go by with no rules broken. I'm trying to get as close to BSB as I can by December.

 

[TCatt86]

I've been doing really good I don't have any length pictures, but I did use a heat pass in mid january. Still going strong.

 

[Pooks]

Do we have to post update pics at the end of each session?

I just got tiny plaits done on my own hair, these bad boys are not coming down for a whiiiile.

Haven't broken any rules so far. It seems my longest layer is back to APL though so I'm happy about that but I'm planning another dusting session soon though as the SSKs are driving me .

 

[13StepsAhead]

So today I went to the Dominican shop for the first time since I started my HHJ( Dec 09) and had them do a rollerset. I was very anxious about going because I know that most salons will tug and rip through your hair as they wash and roll it; however, I was prepared for them. I rinsed myt hair and applied my DC mix, detangled, and let it sit until I got to the salon; doing this allowed me to go in there worry free. My hair was detangled, and ready to go by the time they washed and was ready to roll it, I lost barely any hairs . When I sat under the dryer they tried to burn me to death , but I promptly had them turn the temp. all the way down to cool. Long story short- my hair came out really nice without blowing out the roots and I'm super happy with the results

ETA: I'm going to use the saran wrap method when I get home to lay down my roots.

 

[beans4reezy]

I used my first pass to flat iron and do a length check on March 21st. Not impressed with my length results. I did, however, retain and notice considerable thickness. Did feel a little discouraged. Hopefully with the warm months approaching, I'll catch up and get some added growth. Jan - Mar was very slow for me. Didn't give up on my new regimen though. I'm still only co-washing.

Same here! I did a length check b/c my hair was finally out, from Jan- March and I was like . Not impressed. I am hoping for that summertime growth spurt too. Hopefully, the box braids I am getting ready to put on will help me with retention. But I am not getting discouraged either, I usually find my hair grows faster in the warmer months.

 

[mzbrown]

I'm so proud of myself for making through the first part of this challenge. I only used my heat pass two weeks ago when I had my hair permed after a five month stretch. I was happy with my progress, my hair seems healthier, I gained about an 1 1/2 -2in, and my hair actually had some "swang" I was estatic about that.The best part was my bf noticed and complimented my hair. I can't wait to see the progress after this next part of bootcamp.

 

[nakialovesshoes]

I have made it through session I & I used my pass to get a trim when I got my curl retouched last month. Currently I'm experiencing some shedding & I'm not sure exactly what's the culprit. Garlic internally as well as externally has helped but it's still shedding more than normal.

I ordered a Flexi 8 & will be bunning for a while, just babying my hair. I was going to use a pass in June to be lazy while on vacation but I may be getting a new job so a vacation will be out. I'm hoping not to use a pass at all for session II. I will not post pics until the end of the next session.

No direct heat since August of last year & my longest layer is finally touching my bra strap.

 

[panamoni]

Made it through session one!! Used my heat pass in January when I relaxed. I bunned the entire three months. I've seen great growth -- I'm on my way to APL in a few months.

During Session 2, I've decided to get a sew-in. This will require flatironing the hair that I leave out.

 

[liteskinshowdy]

I flat iron my hair 3 times during this challenge- bad I know but here is my progress- I am also 19 weeks post relaxer.
this is Dec 2009
this is March 2010 .
I get about .5 inches so good progress to me, haha

 

[halee_J]

checking in. Session 1 completed, never used my passes ans kept on track mainly due to wearing half-wigs everyday. Also its been 12 weeks since my last relaxer I would really love to not relax until the end of session 2. We'll see how that goes.

 

[bellebebe]

I only use heat when I get a relaxer at the salon. Since I'm paying, it better be part of the package lo.

 

[winona]

I changed the way I take my update pics so I hope this gives you a little idea of my progress. These are pics from Jan 1 2010 length check(baseline)

 

[winona]

These are from yesterday. Since January I cut about 2-3 from front right(heat damage) and 1-2from front left(heat damage). HHG ladies

 

[DaDragonPrincess]

Today is my hair day,always on saturdays, I'm DCing as I speak,still going strong havent broke any rules,took one pass to trim thats it.

I have been doing protective styles and air drying my hair alot .


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[She-Ra]

Unofficially joining as a rouge member for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th session. Hair in constant braids/plaits for wig. Will post image at the last session when I straighten hair to do a length check.

I am going to commit to 3 sessions of LHCF Bootcamp. My consequence for violating Bootcamp Rules will be giving up lhcf(I need serious intervention ), youtube, tumblr and online gaming. I am excited to see the hair progress I will make by participating in this challenge!!

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April Top 5 Highlights
* Cowashing 1x a week and DCing 1x a week.
* Hair currently in plaits since December to accommodate wigs.
* Hair will go back to braids (End of May) for 5 months, Out @ mth for serious DC and wash.
* Henna at the end of April
* Saving for a hair steamer

 

[esi.adokowa]

Wow, so I made it through the first session, used my heat pass in march to check my length.

Good luck to all in session two! :]]

 

[SimpleKomplexity]

Krissie is checkin' in like your boyfriend

I am going to commit to 1 session of LHCF Bootcamp (April 1st-June 30). My consequence for violating Bootcamp Rules will be no candy/buying clothes for a week. I am excited to see the hair progress I will make by participating in this challenge!!

 

[13StepsAhead]

I did my 1st wet bun after co-washing yesterday. I love the ease of doing and will be doing this( in conjunction with dry bunning) for April to give my hair(line) a break from wigs. I'm excited and I hope to see good results doing this.

 

[beans4reezy]

My hair is nice and protected in box braids. Spraying 2x a day or more with my braids spray. I get to keep my hands out of my hair for the next month or two.

 

[aa9746]

Checking In: baggying with wheat germ oil, bought liquid MSM from vitamin shoppe today