2016 Bsl/mbl Challenge

[ClassyJSP]

Stopped to pick up two Just for me perms and a random lady asked me if kid perms really work because all she uses is "super". I don't like to get into these random conversations anymore so I just said oh if I use a super perm my hair will probably fall out.

 

[iVR]

Ladies do you use a paddle brush? I really want one but not sure where to start. The regular Denman works great for me and I thought their paddle brush would be great but the bristles have rounded tips and that will jack my hair up any recs I can find on the ground? Thank you!

I use a flat square Conair paddle brush after detangling with my wide tooth comb first. I have really thick dense hair and it catches what the comb missed. As long as I detangle twice a week the amount of shed hair total is between a half dollar coin and a walnut. It's walnut size when I skip detangling for a week. If the ends catch I stop and unravel with my fingers, but that rarely happens. I switched because my hair was too much for the Denman and my patience.

 

[Prettymetty]

I was supposed to wash and dc today, but I'm putting it off til Friday. Between homework, dinner and cleaning I just don't have time today.

 

[Aggie]

I finally did a length check for the year. I still haven't trimmed as yet but what the heck? My trim is due the end of this month so I'll add the pic now and maybe one afterwards.

Here goes:

 

[Prettymetty]

@Aggie wow at that shrinkage. I guess you are my hair twin too lol

 

[Aggie]

@Aggie wow at that shrinkage. I guess you are my hair twin too lol

I kept telling you that. Now I've made a believer out of you, yes?

 

[trclemons]

Put TJ Tea Tree Tingle on my hair & sat under the heat cap for 30 minutes. Rinsed out 80% of Kynx I Am Strong & LCSO'd with L = Ion Repair; C = Blue Roze Okra Curling Cream; S = Olive Oil Eco Styler Gel; O = Mission Condition on length.

 

[Mjon912]

I washed and set my hair this past weekend, I probably should have joined the apl/bsl challenge because it will be a miracle if I make it to Bsl this year. I'm going by my shortest section which is only a little past sl and I have a long back.

 

[GGsKin]

I washed and set my hair this past weekend, I probably should have joined the apl/bsl challenge because it will be a miracle if I make it to Bsl this year. I'm going by my shortest section which is only a little past sl and I have a long back.

Join us as well. No harm being in both. Is it?

 

[Mjon912]

No it won't hurt to be apart of both, I just don't want to get discouraged... And in getting there lol

 

[GGsKin]

@Mjon912 don't be discouraged at all. From your avi you are definitely getting there. Your hemline is looking good, and you've still got 8months before the year is out.

 

[Prettymetty]

I washed and set my hair this past weekend, I probably should have joined the apl/bsl challenge because it will be a miracle if I make it to Bsl this year. I'm going by my shortest section which is only a little past sl and I have a long back.

How long is your longest layer?

 

[Aggie]

I just massaged my scalp with some of my homemade hairdrenalin potion. It definitely smells herbally. I thought it would have had a really strong onion or garlic smell, but nope, it doesn't, probably because I added some peppermint and rosemary essential oils to it. Not much, but a little nonetheless.

It smelled awesome, like cooked food, when I took it from the oven though and that is also before I added the onion, garlic and essential oils.

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm on a roll with this clean eating. I made a dinner salad tonight and chicken and broccoli bake. It was soooo good. I had a protein shake for breakfast with instant coffee. It tasted like a chocolate frappucino!

I finally did my 7th inversion and I will oil my scalp right before bed. I can't wait to wash and dc tomorrow. I got a couple new Kerastase goodies this week that I'll be using (Therapiste prepoo and Keratin Thermique).

 

[Caramel74]

I finally did a length check for the year. I still haven't trimmed as yet but what the heck? My trim is due the end of this month so I'll add the pic now and maybe one afterwards.

Here goes:

Beautiful, thick, healthy, and long!

 

[Caramel74]

I have fine hair and direct heat for me is bad because it breaks down the hair, and after a while the hair can't hold moisture. That's why it looks and feels dry and damaged and you end up having to cut it off or it breaks off.

It's going slow. It'll be a year since my big chop in May. My hair has grown but slowly and I thought it would have been more. I guess it's just another reason to continue on my healthy hair journey, enjoy the new thick growth, take care of my ends, and continue to avoid chemicals and direct heat. It's feeling like I have a terminal length of APL, but only continuing on with my moisturize and seal regimen will tell. I hope not.

 

[Nightingale]

I braided my hair up today and was shocked when my product heavy, detangled hair sat at my brastrap. Woohoo! Next wash, I'll put on my length shirt and see if hubby will take the picture without giving me any lip.

 

[beauti]

Been moisturizing using the LCO method. Might dc tomorrow

 

[Prettymetty]

@Caramel74 I'm sure your hair can grow much longer than apl. We just have to be consistent and patient. I've been apl forever too so I know how you feel.

 

[Caramel74]

@Caramel74 I'm sure your hair can grow much longer than apl. We just have to be consistent and patient. I've been apl forever too so I know how you feel.

My last microtrim was 2/4/16 and I was thinking I'd wait until June or July, have it straightened and due another microtrim. That'll give it time to get some more length and maybe the microtrim will stimulate some more growth or at least it will be stronger and grow thicker.

 

[Prettymetty]

Wash day just didn't happen this week. I spent more time than usual doing meal prep and trying to make everything fresh. I'd rather just wait to wash my hair than to rush through it and cause breakage/damage.

I'm planning to wash Sunday since my schedule is opening that day.

 

[Prettymetty]

My last microtrim was 2/4/16 and I was thinking I'd wait until June or July, have it straightened and due another microtrim. That'll give it time to get some more length and maybe the microtrim will stimulate some more growth or at least it will be stronger and grow thicker.

Be sure to trim on a beneficial day. I'm trimming in June during the Summer Solstice Here are the best dates for June.

 

[Daina]

Be sure to trim on a beneficial day. I'm trimming in June during the Summer Solstice Here are the best dates for June.

@Prettymetty, thanks for sharing this. My grandmother liked to follow the lunar calendar for cutting and trimming and my hair was longest and thickest when she used to do it!

 

[Caramel74]

Be sure to trim on a beneficial day. I'm trimming in June during the Summer Solstice Here are the best dates for June.

 

[trclemons]

Shampoo & Twist Saturday

• Prepoo'd overnight with AVJ spritz and Duafe Unscented Whipped Amla & Honey's Handmade Knot Going Bananas.
• Added HQ The Slip, Roux Porosity & Bhringrai Powder DC mix under the heat cap for an hour.
• Shampoo'd with Coco Curls, CW'd length with TJ Tea Tree Tingle, Garnier Reconstructor, ACV rinse & Kynx I Am Strong with 80% rinse out.
• LCB'd: L = Carol's Daughter Monoi; C = Blue Roze Okra Curl Cream; B = Kyra's Shea Rejuvenation on scalp & HQ Twisting on length & ends.

I twisted my hair and penned it to stretch while it dries.

 

[Caramel74]

I absolutely love wash day because my olive oil pre poo is so incredibly beneficial. My hair feels so much stronger, thicker, healthier, and moisturized after I do it.

My Conair Essentials wide tooth shower comb came this week. So now I only see a hair or two as opposed to a clump of hair. It's nice it has a little hook so you can hang it on the shower curtain rod, detangle, and comb conditioner through your hair.

My scalp and hair feel and smell healthy and great. I just did my 4 plaits with no product to air dry in my sleep. Off to bed soon I can't wait I'm so tired.

 

[Prettymetty]

I lost 4lbs during my challenge last week. I had a bit of a cheat day yesterday so I weighed myself to see the damage... I lost another lb overnight! I'm so excited about this and my hair seems to be thriving as well.

I'm probably not going to wash my hair until Tuesday after work. I'm going to moisturize my ends and massage my scalp with sulfur oil. My babies are sound asleep so I'm going to bed soon

 

[Daina]

I lost 4lbs during my challenge last week. I had a bit of a cheat day yesterday so I weighed myself to see the damage... I lost another lb overnight! I'm so excited about this and my hair seems to be thriving as well.

I'm probably not going to wash my hair until Tuesday after work. I'm going to moisturize my ends and massage my scalp with sulfur oil. My babies are sound asleep so I'm going to bed soon

@Prettymetty, congrats on doing such a great job with the challenge! The first week is always the hardest.

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm looking forward to washing my hair tomorrow. I can't stand an itchy scalp

 

[Janet']

Happy Tuesday Ladies! I haven't been on in a week or so because I have was prepping for foot surgery (that I had yesterday). Everything went well, but I am off of my feet for 6 weeks! Needless to say, my hair is in two big goddess braids so that I don't have to worry about my hair during this healing process. I am not going to drop out because sometime soon, I will be able to put weight on my foot and therefore will be able to do what I do..but for now...