BSL 2013 Challenge

mscece1 said:
Checking in ladies, I flat ironed my hair tonight so I thought I'd post my progress thus far. I did trim off 1 inch a little over a month ago. My ends were dry and nasty, I really need to step up my dc treatments.

The first pic was in October the second was taken tonight.
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you got some good growth there!
 
NikkiQ said:
Ms_CoCo37 the LOC method is using Liquid Oil and Cream to moisturize your hair. I use it and Love it!!!

OAN today is another fly day. Bittersweet leaving but I'm ready to get back to my hubby and fur babies. Plus my head is itching like crazy!!!
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NikkiQ, I'm definitely gonna have to try the LOC method. It sounds like something my hair would love. What kind of cream do you use?
 
KiWiStyle

what time is your appointment? i really wanna know how it turns out. i would love to go to a stylist, but i am really scared. not scared of them ruining my hair, but scared of what they might think of how i have been caring for it. i guess that is just paranoia. the last time i went to a stylist, she didn't have anything bad to say, but that was last year in the summer.

i just hear a lot of stories of stylists criticizing or trying to find something wrong with their client's practices. i remember years ago, i got laughed at for requesting a consultation, asking a stylist to dust my hair, coming into the salon with an oil prepoo treatment ( i used to like to sit under the dryer for 10 mins with it before i got washed) etc...

plus, i have been really trying to work on the condition of my hair since my last touchup to make sure it is strong enough to handle a stylist. see i am very gentle with my hair, but no matter how gentle a stylist is, they will not be as gentle as me. i don't want someone causing breakage detangling my hair.
 
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Hey ladies, sorry I've been MIA, with baby no. 2 due in May me and the Hubby thought now would be a perfect time to take the first steps to starting our own business =\ so crazy!!!! My life is all over the place right now!
I totally missed our length check =(... Next time I wash my hair I'm going to go back and read through the thread, I'm sure everyone is making great progress!!! Happy Hair Growing Ladies =)
 
shortdub78 said:
KiWiStyle

what time is your appointment? i really wanna know how it turns out. i would love to go to a stylist, but i am really scared. not scared of them ruining my hair, but scared of what they might think of how i have been caring for it. i guess that is just paranoia. the last time i went to a stylist, she didn't have anything bad to say, but that was last year in the summer.

i just hear a lot of stories of stylists criticizing or trying to find something wrong with their client's practices. i remember years ago, i got laughed at for requesting a consultation, asking a stylist to dust my hair, coming into the salon with an oil prepoo treatment ( i used to like to sit under the dryer for 10 mins with it before i got washed) etc...

plus, i have been really trying to work on the condition of my hair since my last touchup to make sure it is strong enough to handle a stylist. see i am very gentle with my hair, but no matter how gentle a stylist is, they will not be as gentle as me. i don't want someone causing breakage detangling my hair.
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shortdub78 My appointment is at 1p. I just prepped my hair; thoroughly finger detangled in four sections and applied roux porosity control conditioner and chi silk infusion to my length and organix coconut milk anti-breakage serum on my ends only to prevent relaxer run off over processing and breakage. My hair is now in four Celie braids and ready for her to quickly and easily manipulate my hair.

I looove my stylist, she is sweet as pie. She is very knowledgable about taking care of hair and is very, very receptive to knew practices. There are a few things she does that a I don't agree with but she kindly make adjustments at my request. She believes in the mid-relaxer moisture step oppose to protein and she loves high heat but will turn that flat iron down to 100 if I asked, lol. I asked before my last relaxer if I could bring my Aphogee 2-minute for a the relaxer mid-step and she was so appreciative that I had the discussion in private before my appointment and even said if she liked it, she may implement it herself.

Also, if I say cut, she'll cut..,if I say trim, she'll trim and if I say dust, she'll dust. She turns me toward the mirror when she cuts and she shows me the products she uses and explains their purpose. She is always on-time and if she is late by a few minutes she'll call me before my appointment and more importantly, she doesn't over book, EVER! I'm usually out in 2 hours but then again my appointments are usually weekdays early mornings. Once I needed a specific time and she told me I might have to sit because she already had a client at that time and would fit me in, then asked if that was ok. As for relaxer application, she does EXACTLY what you ask. When i first started going to her my nape was all damaged and breaking at lightening speed...not any more! my last relaxer, i discussed strengthening the front of my hair so we texlaxed the front area and will continue to do so until its long and strong enough to handle the relaxer staying in longer. I highly recommend her if anyone is in the Chicago area. The salon is in the hood and isn't the best looking but it's not the worse either.

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Three days in a row without using a brush! I'm being good :-). I wish i had figured this out sooner, I think my edges are going to thank me.

On the other hand I've worn a ponytail for at least a week now and my hair is constantly rubbing on my shirt. I don't see short broken hairs, but I'm sure I'm hurting my retention. But I am just sooo sick of buns. I have to let my hair be at least a little free.
 
KiWiStyle said:
shortdub78 My appointment is at 1p. I just prepped my hair; thoroughly finger detangled in four sections and applied roux porosity control conditioner and chi silk infusion to my length and organix coconut milk anti-breakage serum on my ends only to prevent relaxer run off over processing and breakage. My hair is now in four Celie braids and ready for her to quickly and easily manipulate my hair.

I looove my stylist, she is sweet as pie. She is very knowledgable about taking care of hair and is very, very receptive to knew practices. There are a few things she does that a I don't agree with but she kindly make adjustments at my request. She believes in the mid-relaxer moisture step oppose to protein and she loves high heat but will turn that flat iron down to 100 if I asked, lol. I asked before my last relaxer if I could bring my Aphogee 2-minute for a the relaxer mid-step and she was so appreciative that I had the discussion in private before my appointment and even said if she liked it, she may implement it herself.

Also, if I say cut, she'll cut..,if I say trim, she'll trim and if I say dust, she'll dust. She turns me toward the mirror when she cuts and she shows me the products she uses and explains their purpose. She is always on-time and if she is late by a few minutes she'll call me before my appointment and more importantly, she doesn't over book, EVER! I'm usually out in 2 hours but then again my appointments are usually weekdays early mornings. Once I needed a specific time and she told me I might have to sit because she already had a client at that time and would fit me in, then asked if that was ok. As for relaxer application, she does EXACTLY what you ask. When i first started going to her my nape was all damaged and breaking at lightening speed...not any more! my last relaxer, i discussed strengthening the front of my hair so we texlaxed the front area and will continue to do so until its long and strong enough to handle the relaxer staying in longer. I highly recommend her if anyone is in the Chicago area. The salon is in the hood and isn't the best looking but it's not the worse either.

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pm her info. i don't mind the hood as long as there are no men in there smokin weed and watchin porn/shootin craps in the back! :lachen: yes that has happened before..... this one shop i went to on 107th halsted. i love her, but i couldn't go back!
 
shortdub78 said:
pm her info. i don't mind the hood as long as there are no men in there smokin weed and watchin porn/shootin craps in the back! :lachen: yes that has happened before..... this one shop i went to on 107th halsted. i love her, but i couldn't go back!
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Oh no, it's nothing like that, lol! It's decent.

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i need to hurry up and rinse this conditioner out. i am not trying to get mushy head! i had it in for about 40 mins. i don't have the type of hair where i can leave conditioner in all day.
 
Need to wash and DC thi s weave reallt soon...but I only have enough energy to cowash....IF I can even do that. :-(
 
SincerelyBeautiful said:
Been doing some research on tea rinses and ayurvedics. Anyone uses these? If so what and how?? TIA
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Black tea is the BEST for shedding! I like to spray it on under my DC and rinse it all out. You can also spray a bit more during the final rinse. I'm real simple with this stuff; I also use green and chamomile from time to time.

The caffeine in green tea should also help with shedding but it's not as much as black. Caffeine is also supposed to stimulate growth as well, guess I should put a pot of tea on right now :-)

I also have peppermint tea that I haven't used yet. When I have fresh herbs like rosemary, I will throw them in while my tea is brewing.
 
APRIL Length Check:

Back from the salon and I'm so disappointed I could literally cry :-(. My hair didn't grow in 12 weeks! 12 weeks!! Either that or it has been breaking the whole time. My hair is super healthy and no split ends, WTF! Besides see thru ends which i'm trying to decide if i should even it now or continue to dust until its all even (about 1"). My profile picture was taken the end of December-2012, this is my hair today:
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I know I said I would make full APL but I was looking for a little surprise, I'm surprised alright. I feel like I have gotten nowhere fast...I do everything right, EVERYTHING and I can't seem to benefit from all my hard work, dedication and discipline.

BSL for me is line 7/8 top/bottom of bra, at this rate, there is no way I'm going to make my goal in December.

I'm off to drink my Bailey's and soak on my sorrows :-(.

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Hey ladies just sharing my week in hair so far. Finally getting used to no heat! But planning to flat iron next week for MBL length check then no more heat until June :-)

Washngo and then banana clip bun

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jprayze said:
Black tea is the BEST for shedding! I like to spray it on under my DC and rinse it all out. You can also spray a bit more during the final rinse. I'm real simple with this stuff; I also use green and chamomile from time to time.

The caffeine in green tea should also help with shedding but it's not as much as black. Caffeine is also supposed to stimulate growth as well, guess I should put a pot of tea on right now :-)

I also have peppermint tea that I haven't used yet. When I have fresh herbs like rosemary, I will throw them in while my tea is brewing.
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Thanks jprayze I actually went and purchased some black and green tea but didnt wanna use them til I had more info on how to use. How often are you applying your rinse?
 
Finally home after the longest day of flying I've had in a LONG time!!! I sat next to this guy on the flight from Miami to San Juan that LOVES natural hair. He kept touching it. I let him...he was GAWJUS!!! :drool:
 
KiWiStyle said:
APRIL Length Check:

Back from the salon and I'm so disappointed I could literally cry :-(. My hair didn't grow in 12 weeks! 12 weeks!! Either that or it has been breaking the whole time. My hair is super healthy and no split ends, WTF! Besides see thru ends which i'm trying to decide if i should even it now or continue to dust until its all even (about 1"). My profile picture was taken the end of December-2012, this is my hair today:

I know I said I would make full APL but I was looking for a little surprise, I'm surprised alright. I feel like I have gotten nowhere fast...I do everything right, EVERYTHING and I can't seem to benefit from all my hard work, dedication and discipline.

BSL for me is line 7/8 top/bottom of bra, at this rate, there is no way I'm going to make my goal in December.

I'm off to drink my Bailey's and soak on my sorrows :-(.

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I feel your pain(BIG HUG)...the very reason I've not posted my length-check. I really made me sad but I know my hair is in good shape I just didn't get the length I was expecting. I think we can still make our goals if we keep the faith...and our regis. Tomorrow is my anniversary and we're going to celebrate but I've decided to straighten my hair and actually do the length-check and live with the results, whatever they are.
 
Okay I don't think I'm going to last until this weekend to wash my hair. My scalp is cursing me out something fierce right now. If nothing else, I'll cowash or condition cleanse it tomorrow.
 
KiWiStyle said:
APRIL Length Check:

Back from the salon and I'm so disappointed I could literally cry :-(. My hair didn't grow in 12 weeks! 12 weeks!! Either that or it has been breaking the whole time. My hair is super healthy and no split ends, WTF! Besides see thru ends which i'm trying to decide if i should even it now or continue to dust until its all even (about 1"). My profile picture was taken the end of December-2012, this is my hair today:
View attachment 205367
I know I said I would make full APL but I was looking for a little surprise, I'm surprised alright. I feel like I have gotten nowhere fast...I do everything right, EVERYTHING and I can't seem to benefit from all my hard work, dedication and discipline.

BSL for me is line 7/8 top/bottom of bra, at this rate, there is no way I'm going to make my goal in December.

I'm off to drink my Bailey's and soak on my sorrows :-(.

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Healthy hair....no split ends! Leave it alone - no cutting! I know exactly how you feel but you know when you hair is healthy or not - you know your hair -and it looks good to me. Leave it alone. Just keep doing what you've been doing. Have that Bailey's, wrap your hair up and forget about it!
 
SincerelyBeautiful said:
Been doing some research on tea rinses and ayurvedics. Anyone uses these? If so what and how?? TIA
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I just started back on the tea rinses because my hair was shedding a lot! Seems to have calmed down some. I just ordered brahmi powder and alma. this will be my first time using....so hopefully my hair will like it.
 
deedoswell said:
I just started back on the tea rinses because my hair was shedding a lot! Seems to have calmed down some. I just ordered brahmi powder and alma. this will be my first time using....so hopefully my hair will like it.
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Please let me know how you like the Brahmi and Alma powders. I want to try these as well as Bhringraj and Shikakai powder.
 
Mjon912 said:
Hey ladies, sorry I've been MIA, with baby no. 2 due in May me and the Hubby thought now would be a perfect time to take the first steps to starting our own business =\ so crazy!!!! My life is all over the place right now!
I totally missed our length check =(... Next time I wash my hair I'm going to go back and read through the thread, I'm sure everyone is making great progress!!! Happy Hair Growing Ladies =)
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congrats on the baby and the buisness. i no what you mean, after baby #3 im lucky if i get to DC once a week and posting is hit or miss. The best of luck to you!
 
KiWiStyle, I understand your frustration sometimes I don't see any growth at all for a couple of months and then out of the blue I will have a major spurt. I'm sure you will make your goal by the end of the year don't give it. I often have to remind myself its a journey not a race:)
 
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