2016 Bsl/mbl Challenge

[Mjon912]

Hey ladies, question... I have very uneven hair, one side is in between sl and apl and the other is just at. It's from cutting when I was upset then cutting again a month later when I was frustrated My ends are in good condition, full, healthy and thick, but the un evenness looks crazy. I was going to just let it grow out and cut little by little but it just looks so weird I'm debating if I should just even it back out which would put me at sl and I'll have to drop out of this challenge (I'm a slow grower) what would y'all do.

Also I'm a weekly roller setter but I'd like to get into braids with only my hair for less manipulation. I did some last week to match with my son but it looked so bad I had to take mine out

 

[beauti]

I will dc overnight and straighten in the morning

 

[Aggie]

Hey ladies, question... I have very uneven hair, one side is in between sl and apl and the other is just at. It's from cutting when I was upset then cutting again a month later when I was frustrated My ends are in good condition, full, healthy and thick, but the un evenness looks crazy. I was going to just let it grow out and cut little by little but it just looks so weird I'm debating if I should just even it back out which would put me at sl and I'll have to drop out of this challenge (I'm a slow grower) what would y'all do.

Also I'm a weekly roller setter but I'd like to get into braids with only my hair for less manipulation. I did some last week to match with my son but it looked so bad I had to take mine out

If it was my hair, I would even it out. I can't handle looking at hair that's uneven, whether it's on me or anyone else. I believe that's why I don't like asymmetric hair cuts either. It just looks all wrong to me. I don't know, maybe it's just me though.

 

[Aggie]

I'm sitting with some overdue hendigo treatment my hair right now and wondering if I should follow it up with some straight indigo when I'm done. I have a church service to attend at 6:30 and don't know if I'll have time to either. I'll play it by air.

 

[Prettymetty]

Hey ladies, question... I have very uneven hair, one side is in between sl and apl and the other is just at. It's from cutting when I was upset then cutting again a month later when I was frustrated My ends are in good condition, full, healthy and thick, but the un evenness looks crazy. I was going to just let it grow out and cut little by little but it just looks so weird I'm debating if I should just even it back out which would put me at sl and I'll have to drop out of this challenge (I'm a slow grower) what would y'all do.

Also I'm a weekly roller setter but I'd like to get into braids with only my hair for less manipulation. I did some last week to match with my son but it looked so bad I had to take mine out

My hair is uneven also. The left side is about an inch or 2 longer and the ends are fuller. I've been trimming every 3 months so that it gradually evens out. I refuse to do a big trim, because my hair is really healthy and strong.

Just keep your hair hidden until it grows enough to trim a bit. Out of sight out of mind.

 

[Janet']

@Janet', be sure to post pics!

Here is my Wednesday evening rollerset!

 

[Daina]

Here is my Wednesday evening rollerset!View attachment 355699

@Janet', your curls look great very shiny! I can even see shine on the blonde parts which is not easy to do. I have been blonde a few times and the first thing I miss about my natural color when I dye is the shine but yours looks good! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Daina]

Hey ladies, question... I have very uneven hair, one side is in between sl and apl and the other is just at. It's from cutting when I was upset then cutting again a month later when I was frustrated My ends are in good condition, full, healthy and thick, but the un evenness looks crazy. I was going to just let it grow out and cut little by little but it just looks so weird I'm debating if I should just even it back out which would put me at sl and I'll have to drop out of this challenge (I'm a slow grower) what would y'all do.

Also I'm a weekly roller setter but I'd like to get into braids with only my hair for less manipulation. I did some last week to match with my son but it looked so bad I had to take mine out

@Mjon912, my hair is not even either as it actually likes to grow in a "V" shape. It's always been like that and I've had to constantly tell stylists not to trim straight across or even cause that's just my hair. Personally I wouldn't cut that much to even out. Especially since you say you are a slow grower. I like @Prettymetty's suggestion of the gradual trimming. Even better if you are going to get braids for awhile definitely don't cut.

 

[Prettymetty]

@Janet' your curls are so pretty. What kind of rollers did you use?

 

[Janet']

Hey ladies, question... I have very uneven hair, one side is in between sl and apl and the other is just at. It's from cutting when I was upset then cutting again a month later when I was frustrated My ends are in good condition, full, healthy and thick, but the un evenness looks crazy. I was going to just let it grow out and cut little by little but it just looks so weird I'm debating if I should just even it back out which would put me at sl and I'll have to drop out of this challenge (I'm a slow grower) what would y'all do.

Also I'm a weekly roller setter but I'd like to get into braids with only my hair for less manipulation. I did some last week to match with my son but it looked so bad I had to take mine out

Ok...so, I was about to say if you have uneven hair because like @Daina, my hair has ALWAYS been uneven...as you said-- significantly shorter (see photo). It took me years to realize that...I have learned to grow around that...don't give up!!! PLEASE! We'll be uneven sisters together!

 

[Aggie]

Here is my Wednesday evening rollerset!View attachment 355699

Nice @Janet' . Looks like those pretty curls will hold for a while too.

 

[Janet']

@Janet', your curls look great very shiny! I can even see shine on the blonde parts which is not easy to do. I have been blonde a few times and the first thing I miss about my natural color when I dye is the shine but yours looks good! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the compliment! It's a work in progress for sure!!! Now if I could just get this length-- I'll be cooking with Crisco!!

 

[Janet']

Nice @Janet' . Looks like those pretty curls will hold for a while too.

Thank you!!! Yes, they lasted until yesterday (5 days). I re-rolled last night and wearing a reformed rollerset now.

 

[Daina]

Thank you!!! Yes, they lasted until yesterday (5 days). I re-rolled last night and wearing a reformed rollerset now.

@Janet', five days wow - what do you do to it at night to maintain?

 

[Janet']

@Daina, I set with water and wrap foam and seal my ends with either grapeseed or coconut oil. Every night I put a bonnet on and by the third night, I start re-rolling the curls that have fallen limp.

 

[ScorpioLove]

I took out my sew in this weekend. Did a good protein treatment and moisturizing treatment before getting my weave back in again.
My hair still is shrinking up to less than ear length as I approach bra strap length
I'll give my hair a week break next time.

 

[Prettymetty]

I massaged my scalp with sulfur oil tonight and I moisturized with Mane n tail this morning .My ends feel so strong. I'm probably going to wash tomorrow or Wednesday.

 

[Daina]

My braidout was very moisturized and defined on Sunday. Really love the Camille Rose products. I used the moisture milk and the almond jai twisting butter. I was off yesterday so kept my hair in a loose bun under my scarf. Last night I used SM JBCO styling lotion to re-moisturize and sealed the ends with a mix of grapeseed and almond oil. Put my loose bun back in. Depending how it behaves when I shake it down it will either be loose or in a bun.

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm washing my hair tonight and I'm actually looking forward to it. My scalp has been itching a bit so it's time. This will be my first wash since my trim. I'm wondering if detangling will be easy since my ends are blunt...

 

[Janet']

@Janet' your curls are so pretty. What kind of rollers did you use?

Sorry I missed this!! I use flexi rods and perm rods (different sizes).

 

[trclemons]

Tonight, I put Avon Advanced Techniques Volume on my braids, sat under the heat cap for 30 minutes, CW'd and rinsed it out and rinsed out 80% of HE Hello Hydration.

I sat under a cap dryer on high-cool for ~1.5 hours and LCOB'd with L = Cozy Moments Vanilla Cone, C = Liquid Gold Whipped Ginger Cream, O = Annabelle's Essential on length, NJoy on scalp & Kreyol Essence Peppermint HBCO on edges, B = Belle Butters Orange Dream Cream on ends.

 

[Prettymetty]

I was too tired to wash my hair tonight. I'll do it tomorrow while I'm off so I'm not rushing

 

[fifigirl]

So sorry i haven't been here....i have been quite busy but despite this, i have ensured that i wash and dc at least once a week. I am basically following an ayurvedic regimen these days....cant remember when last i bought shampoo....anyway, this post is supposed to be my length check.
ignore how ratchet i look, i had spent the whole day doing my hair in the heat. The shorter length is my hair in November and i have had 2 trims since then before i relaxed (dont judge, i'm manic like that these days, i seem more focused on health than length, plus i realised that with healthy practices, my hair grows)....the longer length is in March about 10 days ago when i texlaxed my hair.

My hair is almost back at BSL, just an inch away from it! ......the journey continues

 

[fifigirl]

Hello LHCF family

I did my length check pic when my hair is wet bc I AM PETrified of heat these days. I'm prolly going to have to go to Mastercuts and get it trimmed soon and use some heat but I'll be ok. On a good note my hair is filling in bc when I did a low ponytail and just let it air dry it looked really good.


I didn't gain a ton of length but it did fill in so I'm happy. Lost a lot of hair during my olive oil prepoo but.... it is what is is. Here is my March length check pic. Enjoy! lol love you all

it looks very healthy, which is the most important part

 

[Prettymetty]

Your hair is growing nicely @fifigirl.

 

[Daina]

@fifigirl, definitely see growth!

 

[Prettymetty]

Today I:
Lathered twice with Ion scalp shampoo
Did a dc with Masque Densite and Cristalliste
Now I'm airdrying and I will braid it later

I checked the mail today and my Chroma Riche mask is here. It has been a great day

 

[Janet']

So sorry i haven't been here....i have been quite busy but despite this, i have ensured that i wash and dc at least once a week. I am basically following an ayurvedic regimen these days....cant remember when last i bought shampoo....anyway, this post is supposed to be my length check.
ignore how ratchet i look, i had spent the whole day doing my hair in the heat. The shorter length is my hair in November and i have had 2 trims since then before i relaxed (dont judge, i'm manic like that these days, i seem more focused on health than length, plus i realised that with healthy practices, my hair grows)....the longer length is in March about 10 days ago when i texlaxed my hair.

My hair is almost back at BSL, just an inch away from it! ......the journey continues

Go YOU!!!! That's awesome!!!!

 

[Prettymetty]

I finger detangled today and I barely lost any hair. That's a new Hit for sure. When my hair was 80% dry I used my wet/dry iron on 250 to stretch my hair a bit and then I did my celies.

 

[beauti]

I did dc a few nights ago and just bunned it. Will prepoo and dc again no later than Saturday since I have a function on Sunday. I will straighten as well.