2016 Bsl/mbl Challenge

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 said:
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
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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:rolleyes:.
 
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.
 
Mjon912 said:
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
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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.
 
Mjon912 said:
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
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@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.
 
Mjon912 said:
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
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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!Lil Steph Janet.jpg
 
Daina said:
@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.
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Thank you for the compliment! :bighug: :bighug: It's a work in progress for sure!!! Now if I could just get this length-- I'll be cooking with Crisco!! :yep: :yep:
 
@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.
 
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:spinning:
I'll give my hair a week break next time.
 
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.
 
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...
 
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.
 
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
 

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Caramel74 said:
Hello LHCF family :afro:

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.
:toocool:

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 :rose::rolleyes:
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it looks very healthy, which is the most important part :circle:
 
fifigirl said:
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
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:congrats: :congrats: :congrats: Go YOU!!!! That's awesome!!!!
 
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.
 
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