Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I definitely need another year. My left side grows much faster than the right so I may do a big trim in a few weeks
I will post the new challenge later this month.
2016 Bsl/mbl Challenge
- Thread starter Prettymetty
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I will post the new challenge later this month.
Caramel74
Well-Known Member
kk babe thanks. That's why I asked bc I definitely could use another year myself. I was just looking at mine wet and a little shrunken. And the back of my hair is still SL when shrunkenI definitely need another year. My left side grows much faster than the right so I may do a big trim in a few weeks
I will post the new challenge later this month.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
Gee yours is shoulder length, mine is neck length when shrunken,kk babe thanks. That's why I asked bc I definitely could use another year myself. I was just looking at mine wet and a little shrunken. And the back of my hair is still SL when shrunken
morgandenae
Morgan Denae'
I flat ironed my hair a few days ago and it immediately puffed up. Combination of my flat iron and me forgetting to add my Texture Manageability System. No one was home so I decided to not even bother with a picture. I will flat iron in 2-3 weeks with a new flat iron and not forgetting my TMS for a pic to satisfy the challenge rules.
I am unhappy with my growth so I'm making an executive decision to enjoy it instead of focusing on length. Will no longer be protective styling and will be wearing my hair out 80/20 (instead of 20/80). I will not join anymore length challenges. I think i'm going with the Glam Twins method of straight hair fall/winter and curly (coily for me) spring/summer. I am excited.
I am unhappy with my growth so I'm making an executive decision to enjoy it instead of focusing on length. Will no longer be protective styling and will be wearing my hair out 80/20 (instead of 20/80). I will not join anymore length challenges. I think i'm going with the Glam Twins method of straight hair fall/winter and curly (coily for me) spring/summer. I am excited.
Caramel74
Well-Known Member
@Aggie Actually some parts are.. I just didn't want to say it, lolGee yours is shoulder length, mine is neck length when shrunken,
It's crazy bc it leaves me in a position where most of it is so much longer and there isn't much else I can do except try to blend it and ignore it.
Caramel74
Well-Known Member
@morgandenae
I'll be sad to see you go but I'm happy that you are making a decision to enjoy your hair as it is right now and going forward.
The length challenges can put some pressure on some people but it doesn't have to be that way. You can still lurk or use it as a support system. As for myself I just use it as a reminder to not damage my hair. And also had it not been for LHCF I would not have learned important hair care practices.
Anyway no matter what you decide it's been a pleasure and your hair is very long and healthy in your profile picture.
I will be in for another year, even though I'm between MBL and WL I still need to trim out this heat damage. I plan to self trim myself as much as possible and maybe only 1 professional trim next year. Just don't trust anyone to listen and trim based on my wants and not what they think is best. Hoping to get rid of all the damage by mid-year so I can push to WL by end of next year or early 2018.
Caramel74
Well-Known Member
@Daina
That sounds like an awesome plan. I look forward to your update pics. MBL is very long on ethnic hair and the battle we face every single day. You're so right about trusting someone. After being devastated your entire life people hacking off too much..
Now that mostly all my layers are gonzo I just have my hot spots to deal with. But I think still trimming my own hair is the way to go. Unless for some reason I had to BC yet again. Don't ever let them do it wet and curly though.. you will definitely leave with no hair, lol.
Omg i had to run out of the chair one time. I was so mad. And pay triple the amount downstairs but she did it right and said: "I'm not even going to cut your hair, I'm going to give u a dusting.."
That sounds like an awesome plan. I look forward to your update pics. MBL is very long on ethnic hair and the battle we face every single day. You're so right about trusting someone. After being devastated your entire life people hacking off too much..
Now that mostly all my layers are gonzo I just have my hot spots to deal with. But I think still trimming my own hair is the way to go. Unless for some reason I had to BC yet again. Don't ever let them do it wet and curly though.. you will definitely leave with no hair, lol.
Omg i had to run out of the chair one time. I was so mad. And pay triple the amount downstairs but she did it right and said: "I'm not even going to cut your hair, I'm going to give u a dusting.."
morgandenae
Morgan Denae'
@morgandenae
I'll be sad to see you go but I'm happy that you are making a decision to enjoy your hair as it is right now and going forward.
The length challenges can put some pressure on some people but it doesn't have to be that way. You can still lurk or use it as a support system. As for myself I just use it as a reminder to not damage my hair. And also had it not been for LHCF I would not have learned important hair care practices.
Anyway no matter what you decide it's been a pleasure and your hair is very long and healthy in your profile picture.
Thanks hun. Girl I wish my ends looked that good that's a wig
Maybe your right. Length challenges do keep you accountable. I'm still in the WL 2017 challenge so I'll stay put, give myself longer to reach my goals, and enjoy my hair safely.
Caramel74
Well-Known Member
Wow, that's a nice one, you can't even tell a little bit! Sounds like an awesome plan and we'll be here for you if you need or want us.Thanks hun. Girl I wish my ends looked that good that's a wig
Maybe your right. Length challenges do keep you accountable. I'm still in the WL 2017 challenge so I'll stay put, give myself longer to reach my goals, and enjoy my hair safely.
@Daina
That sounds like an awesome plan. I look forward to your update pics. MBL is very long on ethnic hair and the battle we face every single day. You're so right about trusting someone. After being devastated your entire life people hacking off too much..
Now that mostly all my layers are gonzo I just have my hot spots to deal with. But I think still trimming my own hair is the way to go. Unless for some reason I had to BC yet again. Don't ever let them do it wet and curly though.. you will definitely leave with no hair, lol.
Omg i had to run out of the chair one time. I was so mad. And pay triple the amount downstairs but she did it right and said: "I'm not even going to cut your hair, I'm going to give u a dusting.."
@Caramel74, I have no problem getting up out of the chair. I also have no problem laying hands so rather than go to jail, it's best for me to learn! That way if I mess up its on me and nobody else. Plus I know I will be more conservative and take less. I have hairnorexia so it doesn't feel or look long to me although others can see it. I'm hoping full WL will help some of that feeling go away.
Caramel74
Well-Known Member
@Daina
I hear you loud and clear sister. I just wrote this whole thing off topic then said whoa and erased it. I don't think we can PM each other bc I tried. Anyway.. I hear you.. 10 years ago matter of fact this month.. all I'm sayin... and even that's probably too much.. oh well
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I used the last bit of Kerastase Masquintense (travel size) today. A couple days ago I got the big jar of Masquintense from Target. It was marked $52, but for some reason it rang up $36. I saved some coins and I didn't have to pay for shipping.
The Kerastase site sells the same exact mask for $60 plus shipping. What a rip off!
The Kerastase site sells the same exact mask for $60 plus shipping. What a rip off!
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I washed my hair earlier this evening with Densite. I just redid my braids...detangling was a little rough today because of build up on my roots. I may have to go down to using Xcel21 just once a day.
I also started collecting shed hair in sandwich bags after each detangle session. I have reduced the shedding by being more gentle and using shampoo instead of cleansing conditioner.
I also started collecting shed hair in sandwich bags after each detangle session. I have reduced the shedding by being more gentle and using shampoo instead of cleansing conditioner.
Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
GGsKin
Well-Known Member
@Nightingale Wonderful progress
. Your hair looks so lush and thick
. I'm a slow grower but your pics have me looking forward to the inches next year has to offer.
Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
@Nightingale Wonderful progress
Thanks! I actually thought I hadn't gained much, so this was a surprise to me.
SweetestChick
Long hair fanatic
Nice! My progress could've been like this if it weren't for hair stylists cutting so much of my hair off every visit!
I am so done. I'm trimming my own ends next year.Anyhoo...congrats hon! Looking great!
. I'll be patiently waiting to add my info and pics.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
@Nightingale your retention was on point this year! Excellent progress.
I can't believe it's already time for me to straighten (bkt) and trim my hair. I will do it tomorrow afternoon. The 2017 challenge will probably get started tomorrow too.
I can't believe it's already time for me to straighten (bkt) and trim my hair. I will do it tomorrow afternoon. The 2017 challenge will probably get started tomorrow too.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I did my 3rd bkt and trimmed between 1/2 inch- 1 inch from each section. My hair seems so much thicker post trim.
Here is my end of year pic.
Here is my end of year pic.
I think you are MBL! Woooo!!!!
Caramel74
Well-Known Member
Took another inch off. It was exactly 2 months to the day of my last trim so I most likely just cut off what grew in 2 months. My hair was so ratty and uneven at the ends also detangling in the shower was getting scary. Hopefully this will make the difference and I can just get my grow on. I saved myself $60 bucks doing this myself. This middle section is killing me. I'd rather do it slowly though I could never cut back up to that section it'd be way too short and I'd be devastated. It's better to take it off slowly and just keep practicing healthy hair strategies.
I'd rather do it slowly though I could never cut back up to that section it'd be way too short and I'd be devastated. It's better to take it off slowly and just keep practicing healthy hair strategies.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
@Caramel74 are you going to join the new challenge? I started the thread yesterday 
HappyAtLast
Simplicity & Peacefulness
How's your xcel21 progress? I only use it twice a week, but want to up it. In 13 weeks I've gotten 1.75" of growth. Normally I get 0.5" monthly, so it's a little boost considering it's only 2x weekly.
