BSL 2012 Challenge!!!

Took out my twists. I didn't make it to four weeks:look:. But I trimmed(had some breakage before installing my twists) and I don't intend on trimming anymore for another 6 months. I am bunned up and probably will be for the rest of June and July. Maybe by August I will install my twists back in.
 
MzSwift said:
@lamaria211

Oh gosh girl don't cut the SSK's too much!! I'd hate to see you cut off a lot of progress for something like that. They're kinda inevitable for us curly or kinky heads.
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MzSwift, your siggy!:lick: You are verrryy close to becoming my hair idol:grin:.

Questions, how often do you trim and when was the last time you trimmed? Also if I see breakage isn't that a clue that I need to trim? And after I trim and go back to PSing, won't that aid in retention?
 
SmilingElephant said:
I really did nothing to my hair today but spray it with water/conditioner and moisturized with R&B moisturizer...smells good:)

I hope to be BSL in August or September:yep:
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:yep: you and me both! I'm hoping for September to be BSL, too
 
RegaLady said:
@MzSwift, your siggy!:lick: You are verrryy close to becoming my hair idol:grin:.

Questions, how often do you trim and when was the last time you trimmed? Also if I see breakage isn't that a clue that I need to trim? And after I trim and go back to PSing, won't that aid in retention?
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:Blush2:Aww shucks. Thanks girl!

I last dusted in Feb. I usually dust about every 6 months.

I see breakage as a sign that I don't have enough of something (protein or moisture) or that something I'm doing is damaging my hair (ponytails/buns or nightly headscarf).

However, tangly ends tend to be a sign that I need to dust. Especially if I've tried clarifying followed by protein and extra moisture.

Is your PS low manipulation as well? Maybe you could try to lower your manipulation even more. Have you checked your products to see if your regi is protein or moisture heavy? Finding that perfect balance for your hair, I feel, is a very crucial aspect of retaining.

We've got 6 more months! Maybe we all can help you figure out something to get you retaining more per month :)
 
Went to Joann fabrics and got some material to use as scarves. Im gonna start doing more things with scarves to keep my hair from rubbing on my clothes. I'll post pics when I get to an actual computer (on my phone) of my hair today. Im liking this scarf thing. Btw Joann fabrics is having a sale.
 
Hey ladies! Just dropping by. I decided to flat iron my hair Sunday and it come out a hot puffy mess. I tried again Monday with even more heat :ohwell: and got the same puffy results. I decided to make an appointment with a salon next Tuesday and hopefully they can get it flatter. I LOVE my big hair, but its just too humid where I stay and the expanding never stops. Plus ive found that im not that good at flat ironing :look: Below is a pic of my so called "flatiron" :giggle: I can say that my ends still look fresh since my 2 inch chop in December and makes my hair look extra think. Im trying to decide if i should get a small trim or not cause I do have a few splits. I will post an update pic once i get it professionally flat ironed.

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I'm trying a pony rollerset for the first time. I hope it turns out ok. *fingers crossed*

Sent from my HTC EVO using LHCF. any spelling errors should be blamed on auto-correct.
 
Ok so the pony roller set was a fail so I flat ironed. I didn't realize how much my hair has grown!!!! Not only am I apl but my bottom layer or as I've always called it my "tail" is approaching bsb. I will post a pic later after my phone charges. I'm so excited though. I really feel if I keep growing at this rate I can make bsl for sure by December!

Sent from my HTC EVO using LHCF. any spelling errors should be blamed on auto-correct.
 
Here are the pics. I couldn't figure out how to add them to my edited post.

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This is my hair after combing down my wrap this morning. O have a question though. I cut bangs in my hair at 14 and haven't been able to grow them out for 15 years. What can I do to make that area grow? I don't want to bsl in the back with the same bang and obviously it's more prone to breakage than the rest of my hair.

Sent from my HTC EVO using LHCF. any spelling errors should be blamed on auto-correct.
 
Just stopping in...hope to be APL by the end of the month and will become more active over here. In the meantime, just trying to be patient...
 
MzSwift said:
:Blush2:Aww shucks. Thanks girl!

I last dusted in Feb. I usually dust about every 6 months.

I see breakage as a sign that I don't have enough of something (protein or moisture) or that something I'm doing is damaging my hair (ponytails/buns or nightly headscarf).

However, tangly ends tend to be a sign that I need to dust. Especially if I've tried clarifying followed by protein and extra moisture.

Is your PS low manipulation as well? Maybe you could try to lower your manipulation even more. Have you checked your products to see if your regi is protein or moisture heavy? Finding that perfect balance for your hair, I feel, is a very crucial aspect of retaining.

We've got 6 more months! Maybe we all can help you figure out something to get you retaining more per month :)
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Ok, thanks! Well did I do right in trimming my hair when I saw breakage? Like should one trim if they notice breakage. I tried to remedy the problem on its own and it seems my hair wasn't retaining as it should. I thought that eliminating the ends would help me to retain more.
 
RegaLady said:
Ok, thanks! Well did I do right in trimming my hair when I saw breakage? Like should one trim if they notice breakage. I tried to remedy the problem on its own and it seems my hair wasn't retaining as it should. I thought that eliminating the ends would help me to retain more.
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sneaking in... it's a good idea, i use breakage as a sign that i need a trim, especially if the broken hairs are all roughly the same length. did a trim today in fact, bc i had breakage yesterday, and i haven't had any since my last trim. still learning to listen to my hair...sneaking back out...
 
claud-uk said:
I just had to call hubby over to show him your pic (drool :lick:) ... I told him that this is where I want to be come next length check in September. Hear him: "I hope not, otherwise you'll be a *itch" :lachen: :yep:
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OMG! This is too funny!
 
RegaLady said:
Ok, thanks! Well did I do right in trimming my hair when I saw breakage? Like should one trim if they notice breakage. I tried to remedy the problem on its own and it seems my hair wasn't retaining as it should. I thought that eliminating the ends would help me to retain more.
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Ok! What did you try in your remedy? And what's your normal regi?

Whenever I read the stories of the long-haired ladies that I stalk..I mean, admired, many of them were not regular trimmers. They trimmed once or twice a year or as needed. That's my schedule as well, except that I don't trim, I dust.

Since you've trimmed, have you noticed a difference in your breakage? Was it breaking before installing your twists? If so, the twists may have exacerbated the problem and your hair may need rest (very little manipulation), moisture and a light protein. Do you manipulate your hair a lot in order to bun it?
 
claud-uk said:
I just had to call hubby over to show him your pic (drool :lick:) ... I told him that this is where I want to be come next length check in September. Hear him: "I hope not, otherwise you'll be a *itch" :lachen: :yep:
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awww thanks! u just made me smile! Your husband is funny too :lachen: you'll be there in no time I'm sure! :yep:
 
Right now im sitting with a predeepoo of Jason's Naturals Tea Tree condish, Honey, and Africas Best Ultimate Herbal Oil ill probably sleep with it and poo in the morning:)
 
Hello ladies,

Just got done swimming, about to clarify DC then put in flat twists for a twist out tomorrow. Hope they turn out cute cuz I'm goin to the beach! I felt like a teenage mermaid today at the pool (teenage bcuz it's not THAT long... Yet) mom snapped a photo, I'm closer to BSB/BSL than I thought :yep: :)

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Hope these aren't too big. Lightly blown out hair after a cassia treatment. I suck so badly @ progress pics you guys. I'm sorry! *shamefaced*
Promise I'll get some help once I hit bsl. Lol. I guess 3 ins to bsl? Correct me if I'm wrong please.
 

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baddison said:
OMG! This is too funny!
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IndifinableJoli said:
awww thanks! u just made me smile! Your husband is funny too :lachen: you'll be there in no time I'm sure! :yep:
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I thought so too - then he starts trying to tell me about my hair, that "you need this" and "you need that" and I said to him "what I don't need is you telling me about my hair - cos you know I'll walk out with my long hair and scarf and leave you wondering what you done wrong. Hear him: "I'll come after you with the shears. You can take the scarf but no way you're leaving me with long hair" :shocked:

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MzSwift said:
Ok! What did you try in your remedy? And what's your normal regi?

Whenever I read the stories of the long-haired ladies that I stalk..I mean, admired, many of them were not regular trimmers. They trimmed once or twice a year or as needed. That's my schedule as well, except that I don't trim, I dust.

Since you've trimmed, have you noticed a difference in your breakage? Was it breaking before installing your twists? If so, the twists may have exacerbated the problem and your hair may need rest (very little manipulation), moisture and a light protein. Do you manipulate your hair a lot in order to bun it?
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Hmmm, thank you for the insight. I don't think I am not a regular trimmer. This is the second and last time this year I have trimmed. Before these two trims I hardly trimmed last year, which lead to horrible ends.:nono: The frustrating thing is that I hardly ever wear my hair out. I usually wear two strand twists and hide those ends in a bun. I was in sew ins, I do buns, and have recently done my own extensions. Sigh:ohwell:. I leave my hair in all these PS anywhere from a week to 6 weeks. I will admit, since I have trimmed, it looks as if my ends are in the best shape since last year, which is good. I am hoping to retain more length because I don't intend on trimming for another year.

I am going to send you a PM:yep:
 
Hey ladies! I'm back from COLS (jrotc bootcamp) I've neglected my hair all week I haven't been M&S since Sunday ... But now after I come back from the pool I'll co wash DC until tomorrow and figure it out then
 
after a bunch of horrible setbacks, i am now on the APL train heading for BSL! i really hope you ladies can see this pic. it's kinda big.
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What is your goal date for BSL? I'm going to say the end of the year Dec 2012, and if it comes sooner than that then Yay me!


What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? As a relaxed adult woman my hair has not been longer than shoulder length not always because of "setbacks" but I've chosen to cut my hair for style, etc. I know that I cut my hair because it wasn't getting to my desired length quick enough. As a natural I want this mane to grow until it can't grow anymore and still be healthy.

Whats your current length? I'm currently grazing APL, and by my next APL 2012 challenge check-in I anticipate being APL


Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning? I'm happily nappy

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? I exercise regularly, take vitamins and supps (Biotin, Niacin, Fish Oil, etc.), and drink water the whole day through. I protective style when it's convenient, but love seeing my hair in it's big and bad status. Since returning from a short LHCF break I think I'm going to go ahead and put in some extension twists or try my hand at sengelase (SP) twists. I don't have a set reggie, but I watch my hair to see how it's doing and react accordingly.

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? I will definitely get it straightened, take a pic, wear it for a week, but will most likely bun it until I'm ready to wash it, or my edges start reverting.
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**Please add a starting pic now or at least before Jan 1 2012: Please see below for a starting pic, however I will post an updated pic at the end of June :)
 
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