Couldn't wait to get home and start my weekly routine. My scalp was itchy and had buildup from not being able to cleanse last week. I've treated my scalp with T-gel, co-cleansed used Olaplex steps 1 and 2, used Aphogee 2-minute reconstructor, quick covering with Aussie Moist 3 minute miracle and now I'm deep conditioning with TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask. I'm going to leave this on for about 3 hours cause I'm tired. Will rinse before bed and twist, can't decide on style yet. It's been a long week but my hair needed the love.
2016 Bsl/mbl Challenge
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Caramel74
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gorgeous!! oh yup yup, git it girl!
ajargon02
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Thx so much!gorgeous!! oh yup yup, git it girl!
Caramel74
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Anytime sweetie and I love your signature. That's some awesome reading right there!
trclemons
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- Pre-poo'd overnight with AVJ mix.
- DC'd with Vatika Garlic under a heat cap for 1.5 hours.
- Scrubbed scalp with CJ Naturals, CW'd with HQ Strawberry, Reconstructed with Garnier, & rinsed out 80% of Motions Moisture Plus.
- LCB'd with L = Jakeala Pineapple, C = Obia & Mop Top Curling Cream, & B = HQ White Tea & Lemon Twisting.
Caramel74
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Broke down and used my flatiron last night. It's been 3 months since my last microtrim/flatiron and I wanted to see my growth and how it looked. I didn't like it as much as my tension blowdry because there was no body or shape to it. That part in the back where my hair really doesn't grow that well was more noticeable. I'd have to cut back up to almost APL to get rid of that "hole." But my hair is pretty much or grazing BSL now. It was easier to put in my olive oil pre poo today with it being flatironed. I put it in dry too. It's so messy I didn't realize and didn't want to ruin another shirt (I don't have much) so I googled how to get the olive oil stain out. It's soaking in dish detergent right now after a spot treatment.
I'm going to keep just letting it grow and take care of it like I have been. Now that it has some length to it it looks nice curly. I'm due for a microtrim next month unless I just keep letting it grow and get a professional trim haven't decided. That spot is like 3-4 inches shorter than the rest of my hair but the good news is that I can blend it. That's another reason why I whipped out my flat iron last night.. that and I was bored of the same ole, same ole.
I'm going to keep just letting it grow and take care of it like I have been. Now that it has some length to it it looks nice curly. I'm due for a microtrim next month unless I just keep letting it grow and get a professional trim haven't decided. That spot is like 3-4 inches shorter than the rest of my hair but the good news is that I can blend it. That's another reason why I whipped out my flat iron last night.. that and I was bored of the same ole, same ole.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
@Caramel74 I have a shorter thinner spot as well. It's in the back on the right side. The left is blunt and thick and the right is wispy and looks a lot thinner 
I've been slowly dusting my ends every 3 months so hopefully by the end of the year it looks even.
I've been slowly dusting my ends every 3 months so hopefully by the end of the year it looks even.
Caramel74
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I think our spots are in the same spot. I try to wait 4 months and then take about 1/2 inch off. After my inspection yesterday was also thinking just keep letting it grow and get length then maybe even it off but if it's just going to keep growing the same way then maybe just deal with it? We do have the same problem though because all else is blunt and thick and then I have that spot where it's shorter and thinner. I started a thread on it and there was one nice lady she said to baby those hot spots and try to keep then protected by taking the hair around it and braiding it, keeping it moisturized, etc. Basically taking extra care of ourselves because of that situation.@Caramel74 I have a shorter thinner spot as well. It's in the back on the right side. The left is blunt and thick and the right is wispy and looks a lot thinner
@Caramel74, great update and congratulations on the progress and length!!!!
You are doing a great job. If that's how your hair grows I wouldn't even it out but keep protecting and babying that side. Now where are the pics of your lovely hair???? We need more pics in this thread...I'm fighting the itch to flat iron as well I want some swang!!!!!
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I'm supposed to finally wash my hair tomorrow. I think I'll wear ot out for a few days before I go back to wigs. I'll post pics tomorrow evening.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Thank God it's wash day! My scalp is itching like crazy
Aggie
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I'm almost there myself @Prettymetty. I have to do something about that this weekend tooThank God it's wash day! My scalp is itching like crazy
Caramel74
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LOL @Daina@Caramel74, great update and congratulations on the progress and length!!!!
I didn't post a pic of it because I really really hacked it lol I hate flatironing my own hair plus I looked like that crazy girl that climbs out of the tv in "The Ring"
I took one today of my braidout though. So y'all can see that it is easier to hide those uneven thinner spots when our hair has some curl/wave too it. It doesn't look as jacked when it's natural. Of course it looks much longer when it's straight but... you get more retention when you can stay away from the direct heat.
Well I take that back lol It does look jacked today but I promise you when I do my regular tension blowdry to stretch out the curl just a little bit with product, it doesn't. It just looks jacked because there is no product in it, freshly washed, and the way it air dryed in my braid/plait style lol.Probably won't keep this in my hair journey album. I just did it for you all. Especially you my prettymetty @Prettymetty
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Aggie
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It's not that bad @Caramel74. You should keep this one just to have pics for comparisons. I like your hair girlie.LOL @Daina
I didn't post a pic of it because I really really hacked it lol I hate flatironing my own hair plus I looked like that crazy girl that climbs out of the tv in "The Ring"
I took one today of my braidout though. So y'all can see that it is easier to hide those uneven thinner spots when our hair has some curl/wave too it. It doesn't look as jacked when it's natural. Of course it looks much longer when it's straight but... you get more retention when you can stay away from the direct heat.
Probably won't keep this in my hair journey album. I just did it for you all. Especially you my prettymetty @Prettymetty
morgandenae
Morgan Denae'
Update !!!
I did end up cutting two inches off in March (two trim sessions). Btw I did not forget about the March update. I took the picture but my length shirt was ratchet and wrinkly (since I found it in the bottom of the dirty clothes basket
) also I ended up at the exact same length as before so I figured I'd save myself the embarrassment 
. No more setbacks lort !
I am now one month into a sew-in and have one more month to go. Hopefully I can finally claim BSL for the June length check
I did end up cutting two inches off in March (two trim sessions). Btw I did not forget about the March update. I took the picture but my length shirt was ratchet and wrinkly (since I found it in the bottom of the dirty clothes basket
) also I ended up at the exact same length as before so I figured I'd save myself the embarrassment . No more setbacks lort !I am now one month into a sew-in and have one more month to go. Hopefully I can finally claim BSL for the June length check
trclemons
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- Pre-poo'd twists with HE The Sleeker The Butter under the heat cap for a little over 30 minutes & CW'd it out.
- Rinsed out 80% of Motions Moisture Plus & Tresemme Moisture Rich.
- LCO'd with L = Jakeala Pineapple; C = Coco Curls; O = Keravada Alter Ego on scalp & Avon Argan on length.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Nice braidout @Caramel74. Your hair is growing.
Caramel74
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Caramel74
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Thank you baby, yours is too! Thankful we r in this journey together.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I washed my hair today (finally). I did a Therapiste prepoo for 5 minutes, lathered twice with Ion scalp shampoo and did a 30 minute dc with Masquintense. Now I'm airdrying my hair. I'll straighten it later this evening.
I organized my hair stash too. I have enough conditioner to probably get me through the rest of the year. I may need to buy more shampoo in a few months though.
I organized my hair stash too. I have enough conditioner to probably get me through the rest of the year. I may need to buy more shampoo in a few months though.
Aggie
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You're quite welcome sweetie.Thank you Aggie
LOL @Daina
I didn't post a pic of it because I really really hacked it lol I hate flatironing my own hair plus I looked like that crazy girl that climbs out of the tv in "The Ring"
I took one today of my braidout though. So y'all can see that it is easier to hide those uneven thinner spots when our hair has some curl/wave too it. It doesn't look as jacked when it's natural. Of course it looks much longer when it's straight but... you get more retention when you can stay away from the direct heat.
Probably won't keep this in my hair journey album. I just did it for you all. Especially you my prettymetty @Prettymetty
@Caramel74, hugs suga I'm sure you did a fine job!
I find the warmer months to be hardest for me to maintain my discipline for my hair and sticking to my plan and regimen. Winter is easier because its cold and I don't mind hiding my hair. All these posts about coloring, highlighting..heck even cutting into pretty styles has me anxious and itching to do something. I want to have summer swang, bounce and color too but I'm at work today in my high bun trying to keep up the good fight! I don't really want to flat iron again until August but not sure I can make it until then...I will need you ladies to help keep me encouraged. We were at church the other day and there was a beautiful woman with the most gorgeous MBL/WL hair that was thick, healthy and beautiful - it looked gorgeous with lots of swang!!! Hubby says, oh wow I really wish you would let people see your hair more often - her hair is so beautiful and makes me miss yours even more...(sigh) that did not help at all needless to say. 
Caramel74
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Thanks sweetie @Daina@Caramel74, hugs suga I'm sure you did a fine job!
I feel opposite as far as winter vs. summer. It's so much easier when it's humid (New England weather) and hot to throw my hair into a wet bun and just forget it for the day and it keeps me cool too.
The winter is tough for me because going out with wet hair is very uncomfortable so it's a challenge for me. But length and hair health does make things easier because we have more options as far as styling and protective styles look prettier with some health and length.
That lady you saw at church probably had her hair done by professionals. It's nice to have hair crushes that's what I do and sort of "live" through them and it gives me hope. If you cannot wait until August it's ok I promise because heat damage basically occurs with heat abuse not very infrequent use like you and I live by. Just make sure your hair is clean, moisturized, protected (heat protectant), and the temperature does not exceed 450 degrees. To be on the safe side I would make sure the temp is much lower than that. Then just go back to a no heat reggie. Like now that I did that it's totally out of my system. I could easily go another 3 months.
http://www.naturalhairrules.com/using-heat-natural-hair-heat-damage/
So funny about the hair color thing I had a dream that I was at the salon dying my hair and I woke up scared, lol. I just let my greys come in. Less is more as far as my hair because it's so fragile as it is. If I did dye it it would be my own natural color or a tad bit darker so I wouldn't have to deal with roots or maintenance thus leading to overlapping chemical processes.
@Caramel74, thanks love! Yeah I'm going darker I learned my lesson about going lighter or blond - that phase is definitely out of my system but I cannot deal with the gray hairs. Once the no buy challenge is over I have 2 boxes of SM color soft black and jet black sitting in my cart for me to buy. If I get too fretful and just have to do something I will use my 1 pass from the challenge and get the dye and maybe color in June.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I miss my hair so much. I'm tempted to snatch off this wig and just wear a loose braid out for a few weeks. I have to bun for work, but I can wear it down at home... sigh
trclemons
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- Prepoo'd overnight with AVJ and a mix of HH Knot Going Bananas & Sunny Isle Coconut Oil.
- DC'd with Vatika Garlic for a little over an hour under a heat cap.
- Shampoo'd with TJ Tea Tree Tingle, CW'd with HE The Sleeker The Butter, Reconstructed with Garnier & an 80% rinse out of ACV & Tressemme Moisture Rich.
- LCOB'd with L = LRC Shake n Go, C = Coco Curls, O = Keravada Alter Ego on scalp & Buttercream Wedding on length, B = HQ Twisting.
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