BSL 2013 Challenge

[kandiekj100]

Thinking of doing a henna and indigo treatment this weekend. It's been a while. I have to remember to take the henna out the freezer tonight if I am going to do it. Because of how long it takes, I want to try to get it done tomorrow after work so that my Saturday is completely taken up by it.

 

[BGT]

NikkiQ I LOVE your hair color. I want to dye my hair when I hit MBL. How did you get it and what's the maintenance like? I was thinking of using henna.

 

[GettingKinky]

Thanks MSLONG pelohello lamaria211!


My hair is protected with AOHSR and frizz serum I think I'm ready for my touch up tonight.

Since I started my HHJ I've pretty much given up cones. I'd forgotten how nice and smooth they make my hair feel, and how shiny they make it look. I tried the cone free l'oreal serum, but it's not as good.

Does anyone here still use cones regularly? I think my hair looks so much better when I use them, but I don't want to jeopardize my hair health.

 

[NikkiQ]

@NikkiQ I LOVE your hair color. I want to dye my hair when I hit MBL. How did you get it and what's the maintenance like? I was thinking of using henna.

Thanks so much BGT! My current color is a result of a permanent color by Silk Elements fading to a caramel color and putting red box dyes on top. In my avi, that color is from using Garnier's Light Intense Auburn. It's designed for dark hair so it works wonders. The upkeep isn't too bad. My hair tends to hold onto color pretty well, but it does lose it's vibrancy after a few weeks. HTH

 

[naturalagain2]

I got my hair trimmed and flat ironed today. My hair has grown! Last night I prepoo'd with Amla and Brahmi oil with AOHSR on top overnight. If I keep protective styling and continue doing my ayurvedic regimen I should be BSL by the end of the year. Matter of fact I will be MBL too because my torso is so long. I will do a pic later this week when I get some time...

 

[itsjusthair88]

Hello all! I'm just checking in, I'm working over time with school, work and opening my online boutique, so hair is literally the last thing on my mind. I got a pretty good pic of my hair in these crazy twists, so I attached it.

Have a good weekend ladies!

PS: Never mind the sour face...I'm just exhausted.

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[NikkiQ]

Online boutique @itjusthair88??? Way to go hair twin! Gimme deets.

 

[lamaria211]

Thanks MSLONG pelohello lamaria211!

My hair is protected with AOHSR and frizz serum I think I'm ready for my touch up tonight.

Since I started my HHJ I've pretty much given up cones. I'd forgotten how nice and smooth they make my hair feel, and how shiny they make it look. I tried the cone free l'oreal serum, but it's not as good.

Does anyone here still use cones regularly? I think my hair looks so much better when I use them, but I don't want to jeopardize my hair health.

I personally don't use cones or any non all natural product anymore. I'm going to finish up the few items I kept from my original stash but I now only purchase products that are all natural and cone free. I feel that this approach fits my lifestyle and hair much better than synthetic products.

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

My lovelies are here. Can we say stanning for Nairobi....adding this to what i already have and i should be set for the year...that's 4 lbs of humecta-sil...yum yum



Suny

 

[Realhairdontcare]

I haven't updated in awhile. Been busy with school and other things but I lurk alot. I'm 3 months post relaxer. Gotta relax soon and I also need to dc but I'm sick right now so I don't wanna make myself feel worse by washing my hair yet. Last time i washed my hair which was a couple weeks ago, I airdryed in braids and I like the results. So I'm done with blow drying and flat ironing for awhile and taking heat out of my regimen unless I'm getting a touch up. My new growth is coming in really thick and there's alot of it. I plan on buying a detangler soon. I don't know when I'm going to relax but it will most likely be sometime in march.

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[itsjusthair88]

Online boutique @itjusthair88??? Way to go hair twin! Gimme deets.

Well NikkiQ it's just an online jewelry and hair accessory store I opened because I was tired of these little online stores charging an arm and a leg for cute jewelry and I wanted chic jewelry I could wear to work. This store's name is Big Heart Couture and I officially open tomorrow. 10% (or more) of our net profits go to a different charity every month, something I am very passionate about!

Check it out hair twin...great flat iron, BTW, I swear we are right at the same please length-wise as well...it's like the freakin' twilight zone

 

[KiWiStyle]

My lovelies are here. Can we say stanning for Nairobi....adding this to what i already have and i should be set for the year...that's 4 lbs of humecta-sil...yum yum

Suny

The Nairobi & Nairobi Pamper line are my favorite. Where did you order from??

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[Guinan]

I am currently dc under my new standing dryer! I luv it!!! Iam soooo glad I decided to keep it. I feel like I'm @ a salon. I was able to make it to sallys & I purchased the curl formers. Hopefully they come out nice. I will def post pics 2morrow.

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[Guinan]

Thanks so much BGT! My current color is a result of a permanent color by Silk Elements fading to a caramel color and putting red box dyes on top. In my avi, that color is from using Garnier's Light Intense Auburn. It's designed for dark hair so it works wonders. The upkeep isn't too bad. My hair tends to hold onto color pretty well, but it does lose it's vibrancy after a few weeks. HTH

Ur hair color is sooo pretty. I think if I am able to holdout on relaxing till july, I'm going to do sum red/blonde highlights. I've done it before but with a stylist.

Ur hair grew too! When the heck u start being able to length check w/o hubby?

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[Guinan]

Hello all! I'm just checking in, I'm working over time with school, work and opening my online boutique, so hair is literally the last thing on my mind. I got a pretty good pic of my hair in these crazy twists, so I attached it.

Have a good weekend ladies!

PS: Never mind the sour face...I'm just exhausted.

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Those twists r cute. I especially like how the ends r curled.

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[Guinan]

Thanks MSLONG pelohello lamaria211!

My hair is protected with AOHSR and frizz serum I think I'm ready for my touch up tonight.

Since I started my HHJ I've pretty much given up cones. I'd forgotten how nice and smooth they make my hair feel, and how shiny they make it look. I tried the cone free l'oreal serum, but it's not as good.

Does anyone here still use cones regularly? I think my hair looks so much better when I use them, but I don't want to jeopardize my hair health.

Honestly I really don't know what cones are. Are cones not natural? If so yes, almost all my products have cones, I think. Except for my shampoo, I think. I'm really not sure. I go by how my hair feels & responds to the products; regardless if its natural or not. If its natural & my hair likes it then that's an added bonus.

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[SunySydeofLyfe]

The Nairobi & Nairobi Pamper line are my favorite. Where did you order from??

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I keep eyeing that pamper line.....tell me more. Ensleybeautysupply.com.

Suny

 

[NikkiQ]

Ur hair color is sooo pretty. I think if I am able to holdout on relaxing till july, I'm going to do sum red/blonde highlights. I've done it before but with a stylist.

Ur hair grew too! When the heck u start being able to length check w/o hubby?

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You think so too??? Lawd yall seeing stuff that I can't see . I did my first self length check earlier this month and was super tickled about it.

 

[bajandoc86]

pelohello I love curlformers. I had to buy a second styling kit (40 curlformers) a few days ago because I dont think 40 was enough to set my hair in smaller sections as I would like.

My main tip would be to install on soaking wet hair and allow it to dry fully. That way i get very smooth fluffy curls. HTH!

 

[Guinan]

I just finished installing the curl formers & excuse the language but OMFG there is a learning curve to this. I broke several hairs but was determined to put these suckers in. I sure hope its worth it. I wanted to do the back 1st but didn't want to risk losing hair from back since its my longest. Once I got the hang of it, I started to have fun. If they come out nicely & hopefully w/o split ends, I might do this on a weekly basis.

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[Guinan]

pelohello I love curlformers. I had to buy a second styling kit (40 curlformers) a few days ago because I dont think 40 was enough to set my hair in smaller sections as I would like.

My main tip would be to install on soaking wet hair and allow it to dry fully. That way i get very smooth fluffy curls. HTH!

Thanks! I will def do it on soaking wet hair. I did mine on damp hair. Do u use gel?

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[lamaria211]

Loving bee Mine cream moisturizer and moisturizing spritz. I just ordered 2 more of each. Definitely staples!!

 

[lamaria211]

Duplicate post!

 

[GettingKinky]

I just finished installing the curl formers & excuse the language but OMFG there is a learning curve to this. I broke several hairs but was determined to put these suckers in. I sure hope its worth it. I wanted to do the back 1st but didn't want to risk losing hair from back since its my longest. Once I got the hang of it, I started to have fun. If they come out nicely & hopefully w/o split ends, I might do this on a weekly basis.

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How long did it take you to put them all in?

 

[Guinan]

How long did it take you to put them all in?

Cause I'm a slow learner it took me alil over 2hrs. But once I got the hang of things the other side only took me 3omin. So I'm guessing as I get better, it should only take me 30/40min to install.

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[GettingKinky]

I forgot that it's a bad idea to workout on relaxer day. I did my normal Insanity workout this morning at 6am and my appointment was for 7pm. My scalp was on fire almost immediately. I'm so glad I only do 10 minute touch ups. I was able to bear it, but it was bad. Never again!!!

 

[GettingKinky]

I had my stylist curl my hair instead of flat iron it, but I'm pretty sure it's longer. Even curly I'm less than an inch from BSL.

I guess this means all this PSing is working, but sometime soon I want to start enjoying my hair. I don't think I look all that good in buns.

 

[jprayze]

I had my stylist curl my hair instead of flat iron it, but I'm pretty sure it's longer. Even curly I'm less than an inch from BSL.

I guess this means all this PSing is working, but sometime soon I want to start enjoying my hair. I don't think I look all that good in buns.

Wow, your hair looks great!

 

[jprayze]

After 2 weeks, my hair was due for a good wash. I was trying to keep my hair straight as long as possible. I kinda mad that I can't trim my hair to length until tomorrow (Sat.). I wanted to do it right after the wash. I used fekkai glossing shampoo just because I had a sample. I liked the consistency and it wasn't stripping, but I'm not changing my staples. I conditioned with Hollywood beauty cholesterol with a bit of apricot oil esp on the ends. Let me say I am so happy miss Jessie's now has unscented curly pudding! I used some and made some rugged flat twists that I tucked into a bun. Seriously it took me less than 10 mins. I will keep them in all day and hopefully have a decent twist out this afternoon. If so, I will post pics. If not, wet buns until further notice lol

 

[Guinan]

Pics pics & more pics of my 1st time using curl formers & eco gel. I pinned the back using spin pins since I have a job interview & a concert 2morrow, I want the curls to last.

So far I am impress with the results. I plan on keeping this in until next Thursday and I will do the process again but in the morning. I def cannot sleep in those things again.

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