BSL 2012 Challenge!!!

[Guyaneek]

What is your goal date for BSL?
Right now I'm just below shoulder length so I plan to hit bsl in December.
What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story?
I bc'ed in November of last year. I've been close to bsl but never yet touched the milestone.
Whats your current length?
Just below shoulder length
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?
I am 100% natural trying to resist the strong urge to color.
Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? [/B]( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc)
Protective styling, no heat, frequent washing, dcing, henna, msm, biotin, Nioxin vits, and topical sulfur mix.
What do you plan to do once you make BSL?
To wear it down it a lil more often.

eta a starting pic

 

[Evolving78]

What is your goal date for BSL? Aug 2012


What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? first time going for BSL
Whats your current length? SL

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning? Relaxed

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? hot oil, wash/dc/roller set weekly.

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? get my swang on and focus on getting to MBL

 

[faithVA]

To all challengers I will be helping Imani out on this challenge. But since the challenge doesn't really take off until Jan 2012, I will be sort of low key until November. So for the next few months, we will just keep this thread active to allow everyone to join.

Welcome to all the new ladies.

 

[Rossy2010]

wow so Imani finally did it Im not joining as yet. I have to be APL before I think BSL. But i will be lurking. Im seeing some gorgeous heads on this thread.. Good luck ya'll

 

[Philippians413]

What is your goal date for BSL?

12/31/2012

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story?

I've never had BSL hair or even tried to grow it. This will be my first time


What's your current length?

Will see once I take starting picture.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?

Natural

What's your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? ( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc)

-Pre-Poo with EVOO, Coconut Oil, and any other oils on hand
-Wash, DC once a week
-Co-Wash as needed (possibly daily for wet bunning)
-Protective Styling (buns mostly), keeping my hair stretched

What do you plan to do once you make BSL?

Go to the salon and get my hair styled. I haven't done this in YEARS!

Will post a starting picture later

 

[Rapunzel1309]

What is your goal date for BSL?
8/31/2012 is my ambitious date if everything "goes right" and 12/31/2012 for the unexpected challenges along the way!

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? (ie. This will be your first time ever being BSL; You were BSL but had a setback, or BC’d or chopped it off for a style and want it back again; You were BSL back in the day and now trying to achieve it again, etc.)

I started my long hair journey about 6 months ago (at the end of March 2011). My hair was pretty healthy, but it has never been longer than slightly past SL. I have pretty agressive length goals, but I figure there's no harm in reaching for the stars!

Whats your current length?

I'm probably full shoulder length, but I will post pictures after my next relaxer when I get my hair straightened.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?

I got my first relaxer at 3 (I'm in my late 20's), went natural in 2009 and once I found KISS, LHCF, etc. earlier this year, I decided to go back to the creamy crack so I have a texturizer!

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? ( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc)

I know from prior experience that my hair likes protein and no heat (she likes to be left alone) so I have only used direct heat twice since beginning my journey (6 months ago) and will start wearing a wig this week with my hair cornrowed underneath (I'll follow my normal regimen, but with cornrows). I plan to do this at least until February, which is about 3 months from now, but my goal is to make it out of the cold months which is April - May(I live in the Northeast where sweaters, scarves, etc. are required).

So protective style for 6 months!

(see my blog for more details http://whatsupwithmyhair.blogspot.com/)

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? (ie. treat urself to a flat iron or blow out and swang it til u get whiplash, wear it out more, stay disciplined and focused on MBL and WL, etc)

My best friend is planning to get married at the end of 2012 or shortly thereafter, so my goal is to do a big reveal for her wedding and hopefully be at BSL! I would love to do a bun drop...lol! But right after the festivities, it's back to discipline and focus on MBL (ultimate goal).

 

[nissi]

Please count me in!

What is your goal date for BSL?
Full BSB for June 2012 for my bday would be wonderful.

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story?
Been there before through cowashing, bunning and wigs, had a BKT setback and have been in protective mode ever since.

Whats your current length? A little past APL.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning? Transitioning, last relaxer 7/15/10, but likely will return to relaxer.

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL?

Sulfur oil mix
GHE/Baggy
AO GPB, maybe WC
Henna Amla & Shikakai
Lo Mani
Vitamins, maybe juicing
Monitor moisture/protein more closely
Lace wigs

What do you plan to do once you make BSL?
[Edited to add] Thank the Lord! and then think about perming and do rollersets for regular maintenance.

Pics at the end of the year after HYH 2011 is over... HHG!

 

[ladysaraii]

What is your goal date for BSL?

I'd like full BSL by Dec, but Id love to have some layers there by my bday in July

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story?

My first time reaching BSL. I'm currently at APL, just not full (still have some SL layers, the shortest is at my chin)

Whats your current length?

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?

Natural

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? ( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc)

My goal is to do as little manipulation as possible while enjoying my hair a little. Im also working on being as healthy as possible to maximize my growth. I dont use heat and intend to continue that. And I want to get back into my ayurvedic regimen

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? (ie. treat urself to a flat iron or blow out and swang it til u get whiplash, wear it out more, stay disciplined and focused on MBL and WL, etc)

Slap my momma in the face with my hair as her punishment for doubting me (then run away really fast and hide ) enjoy it and keep on trucking to the next goal

 

[GIJane]

Let's do it!!!

What is your goal date for BSL?

December 31, 2012

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? (ie. This will be your first time ever being BSL; You were BSL but had a setback, or BC’d or chopped it off for a style and want it back again; You were BSL back in the day and now trying to achieve it again, etc.)

I was almost BSL a year ago but I had see thru ends. I went to a Domincan salon ask for a dusting. Showed them how much to take off and they chopped my hair off. Then it was one set back after another.

Whats your current length?

Full shoulder length (I think). Maybe closer to APL if stretched. Not for sure.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?

Relaxed

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? ( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc)

Low heat (such as steaming). More moisture. Less protein. Henna gloss. Co-wash. Baggy ends. Bun hair. Continue to take my vitamins.

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? (ie. treat urself to a flat iron or blow out and swang it til u get whiplash, wear it out more, stay disciplined and focused on MBL and WL, etc)


I plan to stay focused and discipline on to MBL.
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**I will add a pic before Jan 1 2012


That's if you ladies let me in the challenge.

 

[lamaria211]

I want to join here's my starting pic

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[prettynatural]

I want to join. I just cut my mbl hair a couple of inches. I am not sure why my hair has splits. I just cut it in 2010 to shoulder length and grew it to mbl in one year. Yes, short person with short torso. I will post a starting pic later with a length check. I am not sure how long my hair is now.

I plan to get better shears and trim every 6 weeks. Protein and moisture balance and have a better diet. I will be shooting for wl for 2012 too

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[lamaria211]

Just past sl natural I BC in April 2010, ill be washing and dcing weekly with all natural shampoos and conditioners and utilizing the ton of oils I just purchased!!!

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[Skiggle]

What is your goal date for BSL?
I want full BSL, So October 2012 sounds great!

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? (ie. This will be your first time ever being BSL; You were BSL but had a setback, or BC’d or chopped it off for a style and want it back again; You were BSL back in the day and now trying to achieve it again, etc.)

This will be new territory for me, I've never had hair longer than grazing APL. I just love long hair on me, extra feminine.


Whats your current length?
APL the last time I checked in July.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?
Natural

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? ( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc)

Vitamins, henna, deep conditioning, heavy sealing and Protective Styling.
I'm too lazy to use heat.

What do you plan to do once you make BSL?
Do a rollerset. And take pictures at the beach! Wear a sexy outfit


A pic from July, to lazy to do a check

 

[zoeyy]

Hey ladies!
I'm from Germany and new to this forum!! Very happy to be here!
Please count me in, I'm currently in a weave and will add pics, when I take it out in November..

What is your goal date for BSL?
October 2012

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? (ie. This will be your first time ever being BSL; You were BSL but had a setback, or BC’d or chopped it off for a style and want it back again; You were BSL back in the day and now trying to achieve it again, etc.)

It will be my first time in my adult life to be BSL!

Whats your current length?
Shoulder length.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?
Natural. (Had relaxed hair all my life, but it broke all off, now I'm stayin natural!)

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? ( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc)
PS: weaves!!pre poo with oils, wash and DC once a week, very low heat and air dryin,
daily: use water based condi or oils on scalp and conrows
takin vitamin c+ zinc, biotin and msm

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? (ie. treat urself to a flat iron or blow out and swang it til u get whiplash, wear it out more, stay disciplined and focused on MBL and WL, etc)
enjoy it a couple of weeks and flat iron, then focus on MBL

 

[NappyNelle]

I'm in... I'll be back with details.

 

[KurlyNinja]

I cant believe I'm actually joining a BSL challenge! But there would be no point of joining the APL 2012 challenge because apparently I'm already APL. I keep pulling strands, and it reaches to my armpit. I'm just in denial now. erplexed

What is your goal date for BSL?
Any time within 2012. I didnt even look at how many inches are between APL and BSL for me because I was focusing on getting to APL so hard.

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story?
Transitioned for a full year and got to SL. Now grazing APL and looking forward to being BSL for the first time in my adult life.

Whats your current length?
Grazing APL

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?
All Natural!

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL?
K.I.S.S. - I dont really do much to my hair. I co-wash and moisturize and seal. I dont even really protective style unless I'm just sick of having my hair out. Its been working for me so far because I havent seemed to have any set backs or anything.

What do you plan to do once you make BSL?
I'm gonna wear it in a HUGE braidout and go sit in the front row of the movie theater. Then I'm gonna straighten it out and swang it in all of my haters faces while wearing a shirt thats says "Hi, Haters"

Starting pic

 

[youwillrise]

different parts of my hair will reach bsl at different times so im trying to decide whether or not ill celebrate each time a section reaches it or wait until all of my hair is there lol...i know im crazy

 

[naturalagain2]

^^^what the heck celebrate when each section makes it

 

[Wanderland]

Hey ladies! I'm excited to finally join this challenge. It's something I've aspired to do since joining LHCF years ago.


What is your goal date for BSL?
June 2012


What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story?
First time I'll EVER be BSL. I may have been APL in as a young kid but mostly SL my whole life, even after being natural for years.

Whats your current length?
APL. Almost full except a back left section that is still catching up from a asymmetrical bob from june 2010.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?

Natural

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL?
K.I.S.S. Washing biweekly mud for one and cowash the other. Deep conditioning weekly and low manipulation.

What do you plan to do once you make BSL?
Treat myself to a flatiron and a trim(trimming only at milestones).
Then getting my head back in the game and focusing on MBL

**Please add a starting pic now or at least before Jan 1 2012

Will do next week when I straighten for SOs birthday.



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[GIJane]

Let's do it!!!

What is your goal date for BSL?

December 31, 2012

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? (ie. This will be your first time ever being BSL; You were BSL but had a setback, or BC’d or chopped it off for a style and want it back again; You were BSL back in the day and now trying to achieve it again, etc.)

I was almost BSL a year ago but I had see thru ends. I went to a Domincan salon ask for a dusting. Showed them how much to take off and they chopped my hair off. Then it was one set back after another.

Whats your current length?

Full shoulder length (I think). Maybe closer to APL if stretched. Not for sure.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?

Relaxed

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? ( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc)

Low heat (such as steaming). More moisture. Less protein. Henna gloss. Co-wash. Baggy ends. Bun hair. Continue to take my vitamins.

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? (ie. treat urself to a flat iron or blow out and swang it til u get whiplash, wear it out more, stay disciplined and focused on MBL and WL, etc)


I plan to stay focused and discipline on to MBL.
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**I will add a pic before Jan 1 2012


That's if you ladies let me in the challenge.

Ok ladies. I took a pic of my hair in it's current state.

 

[Nayna]

What is your goal date for BSL?
December 2012

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story?
Yesterday I cut my hair from BSB to SL. I took down a sew in a week and a half ago and my hair looked thinner. I got it straightened and I could see that my hair thinned out. I don't know if I should attribute it to the sew in or my highlights but I hated it. I only highlight my hair once a year but I used a different brand this time. So I thought it over for a week and finally decided to let it go.

Whats your current length?
SL

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?
Natural

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL?
I think I'll do cassia treatments biweekly. I'll also continue to use aloe vera juice, water, and JBCO daily. In the winter I tend to alternate between straightening and protective styles (wigs/halfwigs) so I'll probably keep doing that.

What do you plan to do once you make BSL?
Keep on keeping on to the next goal. I wear my hair out a lot anyway.

My cut was done on blowdired hair. WHen I pull it a bit it's fairly close to APL but I'd hve to straighten to be sure. Maybe in Januray I'll do an official length check.

Good luck everyone!

 

[ErikaUK]

Yay! I'm so excited to join this challenge! This will be my first one since joining in the spring - as you can see I don't post often, but now I will


What is your goal date for BSL?
My goal date is my birthday, 2nd Dec 2012. I have not straightened or done a length check other than stretching in the mirror, so I'm not sure how fast my hair grows. I think it grows about average, but I'm still working on retention. If I get there sooner, all's the better!!

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? (ie. This will be your first time ever being BSL; You were BSL but had a setback, or BC’d or chopped it off for a style and want it back again; You were BSL back in the day and now trying to achieve it again, etc.)
This is my first time ever at the length I am now; let alone BSL. When I first started my HHJ, I thought 'if I get to APL, then I know I've made it', but now my hair still seems short, so I'm moving the goal posts. When I get to BSL, then I KNOW my hair will be long.

Whats your current length?
I think I'm APL, but I'm hesitant to claim it. As I've said, I haven't done a length check properly since I've started. The most I've done is stretch the hair down my front in the mirror. I started off at CBL in April, now my back and sides are APL. (I've always wondered if stretching to the front of body is the same as stretching down the back - any thoughts on this?) The rest is between CBL and APL apart from the front, which is to my lip.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?
Natural

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? ( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc)
DC at least once a week - overnight if possible
No heat
Dry baggying most nights, some days too
Only wear my hair in 'out' styles 1-3 times a week, otherwise PSing
Taking vits when I remember

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? (ie. treat urself to a flat iron or blow out and swang it til u get whiplash, wear it out more, stay disciplined and focused on MBL and WL, etc)
Focus on my next goal -WL - after a trip to my local BSS to whip my hair in their faces for giving my HHJ the side eye.

I will be posting a pic when I get my hair straightened in Dec

 

[naturalagain2]

I posted starting pics on my original post.

 

[Ronnieaj]

I'm in! I'll post a pic by the end of the year.

What is your goal date for BSL? 12/31/2012. I'm in the no-heat challenge for next year, so I won't be doing a full-fledged length check until 1/1/2013.


What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? (ie. This will be your first time ever being BSL; You were BSL but had a setback, or BC’d or chopped it off for a style and want it back again; You were BSL back in the day and now trying to achieve it again, etc.) I think the longest I ever was was APL when I was relaxed. This would be my first time being BSL .

Whats your current length? CBL stretched, I think. I just cut an inch off around a month ago.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning? Fully natural.

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? ( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc) I plan to keep my hair in twists for 12wks at a time (taking out to redo every 3 weeks), with one week off, and dusting. I have to dust to keep the SSKs at bay. No heat for the full year, regular vitamin-intake. I'll probably get bored with twists around April and start bunning again. Protective styling, dusting, and regular protein treatments keep my hair in good shape.

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? (ie. treat urself to a flat iron or blow out and swang it til u get whiplash, wear it out more, stay disciplined and focused on MBL and WL, etc) I plan to spend one month actin a holy FOOL with my hair, and then get back on my grind for MBL. Lord willing I'll be married in 2013, so I'll get back on my grind sooner rather than later.
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[BrookeLynn]

What is your goal date for BSL? My hair grows half an inch a month. It's between 10 inches to 11.5 inches now, and there are 12 inches of hair from my scalp to bra strap length. However, I want ALL my hair there- not just the back and low lying areas. That may take another year?

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? (ie. This will be your first time ever being BSL; You were BSL but had a setback, or BC’d or chopped it off for a style and want it back again; You were BSL back in the day and now trying to achieve it again, etc.)This is not my first time having BSL hair, but it's the first time in many, many years. Relaxers + heat damage, broken hairs and jacked up ends kept me lingering at shoulder length or a little below for most of my teen and adult years. During my childhood my hair was always down my back to my natural waist line, but we all know that happens when your mom feels the need to "tame" it.

Whats your current length?Mostly armpit length, except for in the front where hangs past chin length. It ranges between 10-11.5 inches all around but hangs lower in some places.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?Technically transitioning, but about 99% natural now. I need to seek and destroy a few rogue relaxed ends here and there.

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? ( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc)I don't really have a reggie. I wash my hair with sulfate free shampoos once or twice a week, deep condition, use a leave in conditioner and some lotion or cream. Then I either 2 strand twist, wash and go, flat twist, or pull into a curly ponytail. If I twist or braid, I keep them installed for a week, and then spend the 2nd week or so in a twist or braid out.

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? (ie. treat urself to a flat iron or blow out and swang it til u get whiplash, wear it out more, stay disciplined and focused on MBL and WL, etc)I haven't really thought about it... Maybe pull it on top of my head in an I Dream of Jeanie ponytail and make it bounce. LOL.

The following is a pic of my hair taken in early August, nearly 3 months ago.

 

[Janet']

Yayy!!! BSL 2012!!!!! Just sending some positivity to you all!!! Best wishes!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RegaLady]

I'm in!!!




What is your goal date for BSL?

Dec 2012

What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? I have NEVER been BSL before and I would like to challenge myself to see if I can accomplish it.
Whats your current length? Past SL a couple of Inches to APL(9-9.5 inches) Full APL is 11 inches for me

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning?
Natural
Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? Protective Styling, Moisture/Protein Balance, Ph Balance, Sealing, Baggying
What do you plan to do once you make BSL? Stop there are keep in maintained.

 

[brickhouse]

I am in.
What is your goal date for BSL? 12/31/2012


What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story?Whats your current length? A little past APL and about 4-5 inches from BSL.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning? Relaxed

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? Wash once a week and cowash once a week. Moisturize and oil ends nightly and sleep in a satin cap. Protective styles 6 days a week. Relax 10-12 weeks. Steam treatment every week or every other week. Protein treatment every 4 weeks. Eat healthy and exercise on a regular basis.

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? Not sure yet. I may wear it out more.

 

[newnyer]

OH BOY!?? DARE I?? *bites fingers*
What is your goal date for BSL? December 2012


What brings you to this challenge/whats your length story? My hair has never been this long, so APL was reaching for the stars IMO. Now that I'm almost there, I'm thinking...hmmm, maybe I could even get to BSL??? That would truly be an accomplishment!!!!

Whats your current length? . SL

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning? Relaxed

Whats your reggie/What are you doing to make it to BSL? ( ie. Protective styling, low heat, stretching relaxers, vitamins, etc). I PS 5x a week (bunning), relaxers no sooner than 9 weeks, no later than 13, (inconsistent) Hairfinity & Daily vits taker, wash & DC once a week, co-wash once a week (depending on exercise routine), only use indirect heat from rollersetting. (Used a flat iron for the first time in 6 months last week & almost had a heart attack. Ok, maybe I'll feel better about it once I reach my APL goal.)

What do you plan to do once you make BSL? GIRL ya'll ain't gon be able to tell me NOTHIN'!! (Yes, terrible grammar and spelling used on purpose. Lol). High ponytails, flexi-rod sets galore, rollersets, etc. I still plan to have healthy hair practices but will flaunt my length a lot more after work.
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[An_gell]

Don't know where I have been but I just saw this and I want to join.. I will be back to post my info later. I feel like I can make it.