2016 Bsl/mbl Challenge

Made the decision to get PS and getting some vixen crochet braids on Saturday. None of my hair will be out, she is going to do knotless crochet around the perimeter and the parts.

I'm buying the hair today and I'm excited to leave my hair be for a few weeks...hope to make it to 7-weeks, then I'll be going in for a relaxer touch up and will do a length check then.
 
Physical Therapy is done, JOICO K-Pak (gold bottle) and Grapeseed oil slathered on head...I've got a plastic shower cap on my head and I'm chillin...I'll steam tomorrow. It's going to be a hat day (since it's going to be raining in the A, that will be a good thing anyway)!
 
Ladies do you have any recs for a quality dc (salon brand) I can get on the ground? Like something very moisturizing. I gotta straighten my hair tonight. TIA!
 
beauti said:
Ladies do you have any recs for a quality dc (salon brand) I can get on the ground? Like something very moisturizing. I gotta straighten my hair tonight. TIA!
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Nexxus Humectress, Mizani Moisturefuze, Keracare Humecto, Moroccan oil mask. That's all I can think of right now, but check Target. They sell a lot of salon brands as well as independent hair lines.
 
Prettymetty said:
It's April! Who is doing inversions this month? I'm starting today.
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I am. I will start on the 10th.

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Shampoo & Set Saturday
  • Prepoo'd overnight with AVJ spritz and Duafe Unscented Whipped Amla.
  • Added J. Monique Natural's Bentonite & Rhassoul Detox Mask under the heat cap for a little over an hour.
  • Shampoo'd with Coco Curls, CW'd length with TJ Tea Tree Tingle, Ion Reconstructor, ACV rinse & Herbal Essence Hello Hydration & Kynx I Am Strong with 80% rinse out.
  • LCOBS: L = Ion Repair; C = Coco Curls; O = Mission Condition Star Glaze on length & Keravada Alter Ego on scalp; B = Belle Butters Orange Dream Cream on ends; S = Design Essentials Curl Enhancing Mousse.
I will let my hair dry in a ponytail roller set overnight.
 
ScorpioLove said:
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.
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I know how you feel, my shrinkage is crazy! :rolleyes:
 
I'm Late, but I'd like to join
Starting length: APL in the back
Goal month: August 2016
Inches from Bsl/Mbl: I think 2 or 3
Regimen: protective styles, deep condition every Friday, flatiron with heat protectant conditioners and leave ins, trim once a month(search and destroys)
Starting pic:starting.png
 
Yesterday I was rocking my braid out and my hair was like.. virgin clean. You know what I'm talking about no products in it after the pre poo and wash day. It was pretty frizzy. I thought about flatironing it. Then I was like, hell no! My hair needs moisture and oils NOT direct heat. I took this pic because I'm glad that I havent' given up and my hair is healthy and filling in. I know you all can relate by looking at this pic you'd never know it was APL almost BSL but that's shrinkage for ya. I'm not about to have a set back over heat. I've worked so hard for just this. I could just see all the hairs breaking off into the sink as I'm flatironing. So I did my CW and applied my products. Then let it air dry. Then stretched it out after it airdryed w by blowdryer and hands w indirect heat to feel some length. This pic is after slept on loose. Every time it's wet I look at it and just try to picture it longer. That's how I combat the flatironing.
 

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Yesterday I was rocking my braid out and my hair was like.. virgin clean. You know what I'm talking about no products in it after the pre poo and wash day. It was pretty frizzy. I thought about flatironing it. Then I was like, hell no! My hair needs moisture and oils NOT direct heat. I took this pic because I'm glad that I havent' given up and my hair is healthy and filling in. I know you all can relate by looking at this pic you'd never know it was APL almost BSL but that's shrinkage for ya. I'm not about to have a set back over heat. I've worked so hard for just this. I could just see all the hairs breaking off into the sink as I'm flatironing. So I did my CW and applied my products. Then let it air dry. Then stretched it out after it airdryed w by blowdryer and hands w indirect heat to feel some length. This is pic is after slept on loose. Every times it's wet I look at it and just try to picture it longer. That's how I combat the flatironing.
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#shrinkageisforeal!!!! My shrinkage is the same for my braidouts as well. My almost BSL hair is only slightly below my shoulders after a braidout. But I remind myself that my hair is healthy and it is thickening again because I'm staying away from heat. I'm going to dust again in June but I'm thinking I will only lightly blow-dry and not flat iron. My goal is to not flat iron again until August. We can do it @Caramel74!
 
Daina said:
#shrinkageisforeal!!!! My shrinkage is the same for my braidouts as well. My almost BSL hair is only slightly below my shoulders after a braidout. But I remind myself that my hair is healthy and it is thickening again because I'm staying away from heat. I'm going to dust again in June but I'm thinking I will only lightly blow-dry and not flat iron. My goal is to not flat iron again until August. We can do it @Caramel74!
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Yes we can! :angel: You're right on the money, good job!!
 
I finally did my inversion. This is day 1. I will try not to skip anymore days...

I got a new kanekalon textured wig today for under $20. It's really pretty. I just hope it doesn't tangle since it's so long
 
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I wore my new wig for the first time and it looks nice on my face. The side swept bangs are perfect...

I inverted today for the 2nd consecutive day. I'm trying to do 7 in a row. I will massage my scalp with Liquid Gold oil since I'm washing today anyway.

@Janet' don't forget to invert today:headspin:
 
Prettymetty said:
I wore my new wig for the first time and it looks nice on my face. The side swept bangs are perfect...

I inverted today for the 2nd consecutive day. I'm trying to do 7 in a row. I will massage my scalp with Liquid Gold oil since I'm washing today anyway.

@Janet' don't forget to invert today:headspin:
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Shows us the wig @Prettymetty!!! I live vicariously through you on wigs since they are a no go with hubby!
 
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