BSL 2013 Challenge

[jprayze]

I happened to luck upon my chi. One of my classmates is a stylist/barber and she had just got one. Well, turns out that one of her male friends brought her a new one without her knowledge soooo she just passed me the one she purchased as a gift to me Lucky right?? LOL cause i know they are expensive!!!

You all are gonna make me pull my chi out!

 

[NikkiQ]

Time to braid the hair back up. Might wear the banana clip to the beach tomorrow, but that's a BIG might. IDK if I want salt water killing my hair. We'll see how I feel in the morning.

 

[nemi95]

Yeah!! I was trying 2 wait for it 2 go on sale @ pennys. My sis was able 2 get a chi for 70 bucks a couple of yrs ago. But I did save five bucks, since I used my target card.

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Costco sells it about once a year. I got mine for $55 at Costco 2 years ago.

 

[BraunSugar]

Went to the BSS to get some more Ultra Sheen Duo Tex and saw that they marked it up to $12.49. It was $5 when I bought it 2 months ago. I left. Looks like I'll be going to a diff BSS from now on because, no.

 

[NikkiQ]

Damn BraunSugar! They didn't even try to jack the price up on the slick by like $1. These fools went all or nothing. Guess they don't want to keep their loyal customers. Damn shame

 

[Kerryann]

I totally forgot to take a progress pic before getting my braids done yesterday again...so I will miss the next length check again

 

[crlsweetie912]

crlsweetie912

imma need you to get back on your A game asap! both of us can't be around here looking crazy with our hair falling out!

that conditioner really did take the kinks out. glad you put me back on!

Lol...I thought about that. i don't know what the heck imam do. I'm out of almost all my staples....I need a sugar daddy!!! Lol

 

[jayjaycurlz]

I will be dc-ing and flat ironing my hair today. Gotta look good for Grandma's b-day BBQ. I'm thinking to pre-poo with vatika frosting, wash with Terressentials LCL and maybe dc with Vanilla Silk (depends on if my hair feel moisturized after LCL. If so, then I'll use a bit of VS Wheatgerm Condish as a LI), apply heat protectant then blow dry on coll and flat iron.

I missed the last length check so I'm curious to see where I'm at now. Just taking a little peek ahead of the next length check.

 

[GettingKinky]

The problem with hardcore PSing is that I feel like I don't have anything to say since my regimens so simple

I feel exactly the same. But I'm still anxious sometimes because I want my hair to be BSL and beyond already.

 

[BraunSugar]

Damn BraunSugar! They didn't even try to jack the price up on the slick by like $1. These fools went all or nothing. Guess they don't want to keep their loyal customers. Damn shame

I was too done! It doesn't cost that much ANYWHERE. I might have gone for an extra dollar or two and just complained to myself, but they jumped $7!!! And you are giving me the same size, same ingredients, and nothing extra? They can have a million seats.

 

[itsjusthair88]

I've been pretty boring since I put in these Senegalese twists. They are lasting pretty well, but they got fuzzy really quickly, the crazy part is, the older and fuzzier they get, the more compliments I seem to get. I am keeping them in until a week before my big move and then I'm getting a flattwist updo of some sort for my 1st few weeks at my internship and then I'm getting a Dominican blowout for my graduation on June 15th...after that, it has to go back up, I've been warned about straight hair and the NY summer.

The next length check is coming up right? I'm already nervous lol

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[jprayze]

The donut is back until further notice!

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

Clarified with my ORS creamy aloe shampoo and followed up with Elasta QP conditioning shampoo. After rinsing I did a rinse out with Dove intensive care conditioner (this has been in my stash for a long while so i need to use it up). I DCed with Nexxus humectress mixed with coconut oil, olive oil, and honey. I also tried something new by adding the contents of 2 of my Hairfinity supplements in my DC as well. After letting it sit for a few hours I rinsed. Now im air drying a bit before applying my cantu and sealing with coconut oil which I absolutely love!!! Ok enough rambling have a great day ladies!!!

 

[NikkiQ]

itsjusthair88 the next one is at the end of next month. Nothing to be nervous about.

So we went to Playa Sucia today and it was absolutely GORGEOUS!! The water was turquoise so I had to get in. I played the cute girl role and didn't go any deeper than my boobs so my hair wouldn't get wet (I wore the banana clip again). After a big wave came in and just drenched the bottom of my hair, I said screw it and had a ball. Tomorrow is wash day and I am very much so looking forward to it. Not sure if I want to keep using the CON shampoo I have that I'm really liking or give the Naturelle Grow cleanse a try. Decisions decisions.

 

[polished07]

I'm strictly p'sing too! I've put my Havanas back in until I can find time to to get some expressions kanekelon (sp?) hair for sengalese twists. I've been stalking this chic on IG onedo05 whose hair I always freaking luv! I'm gonna rock those until July fourth weekend so I want to try and do them this upcoming weekend so I can get a good wear out of them well see I may get last and slap my wig back on lol

 

[isawstars]

Hey ladies... it's been a while... lol.

I've been inspired by the "can you wash n go to BSL" thread so that's what I've been doing the the past few weeks. I'm still loving my texlaxed hair. Sometimes I feel like I'm still natural because I have so much texture.

Today I DCed with Aubrey Organics for a couple hours while cleaning the house, then shampooed my scalp only, then followed up with Wen. Then used extra wen for a leave-in conditioner that has a soft hold.

 

[GettingKinky]

I left my AOHSR DC on for hours (about 5) today instead of my usual 15-30 minutes and my hair came out so soft. I may start putting I on Saturday night and doing overnight DCs.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I used Sally's GVP Paul Mitchell The conditioner leave-in and Matrix conditioning Balm. I'm returning both today because my hair felt like hay until I M&S. I'm sticking to my staples from here on out.

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[Damaged but not out]

Hair has finally stopped shedding. Just need to control this anaemia, and i might have some retention to show for 2013!

 

[Guinan]

Hey ladies... it's been a while... lol.

I've been inspired by the "can you wash n go to BSL" thread so that's what I've been doing the the past few weeks. I'm still loving my texlaxed hair. Sometimes I feel like I'm still natural because I have so much texture.

Today I DCed with Aubrey Organics for a couple hours while cleaning the house, then shampooed my scalp only, then followed up with Wen. Then used extra wen for a leave-in conditioner that has a soft hold.

WoW congrats on texlaxing!!! What texturizer/relaxer did you use?

 

[Damaged but not out]

NikkiQ

You are in Puerto Rico right? When I go home I wet my hair daily at the sea( and I am at the sea sometimes for 5hours a day). I use castor oil and a cheap condish( vo5 moisture milks) to coat my hair. Then co-wash(mostly just rinse with plain water though)when i get home.

Or

Not sure how it is in PR but at home there are usually rastas selling aloe at the beach(u can usually hustle some for free though). Rub in, leave in for like 20 mins rinse out with sea water or plain water.

I use aloes a lot at home. Something about aloe and sea air/water is a nice combo.

 

[Guinan]

Hey Ladies!!

My hair has been acting up. Lots of breakage and shedding. So I'm thinking its time to relax again. I really wanted to relax every 6mths but I'm causing more harm than good. On a positive note, my hair has been growing like weeds but b/c of breakage and not being gentle with my hair, I've had to cut about an 1/2 an inch a month. So in total I've cut about 2-3inches off.

I have my hair straight now, so if I do relax it will be either this Thursday or this weekend.

I really need to re-evalute my reggie and PS reggie. I feel like I'm doing way to much & I keep jumping on too many bandwagons. I trying to figure out what is working but b/c I'm doing so much I have no clue. Something is working but I don't know what it is.

I also need to work on my product list. The main thing I'm confused with is the protein. Like what are light to mild proteins??? I know that the 2step is a heavy protein. I have no idea when to use the heavy ones. I have been using (I'm hoping) a light protein every other week. I use Aphogee 2min & the Jcoico reconstructor.

Any suggessions?

 

[naturalagain2]

Saturday I shampooed my hair with Joico Moisture Recover Shampoo and then followed up with NuENZ Organic shampoo. Then did a henna treatment mixed with VO5, Aussie Moist condish, and honey (next time I want to add a oil maybe that will help with slip when rinsing it out). I cowashed it out with V05 passion fruit smoothie condish and DC'd with AOHSR (completely different DC than I had plan). I added V05 to it before detangling and rinsed.

Sunday my hair was still feeling hard to the touch so I cowashed with Tresemme Naturals Condish. Then I did a final tea rinse with horsetail, Marshmallow Root, & Slippery Elm. Sealed with Vatika Frosting and moisturized styled my hair for a braid out with Bask Hair Milk, Tapiocia Hair Cream, and Sevenfold Hair Butter. My hair is so soft and moisturized.

 

[NikkiQ]

@NikkiQ

You are in Puerto Rico right? When I go home I wet my hair daily at the sea( and I am at the sea sometimes for 5hours a day). I use castor oil and a cheap condish( vo5 moisture milks) to coat my hair. Then co-wash(mostly just rinse with plain water though)when i get home.

Or

Not sure how it is in PR but at home there are usually rastas selling aloe at the beach(u can usually hustle some for free though). Rub in, leave in for like 20 mins rinse out with sea water or plain water.

I use aloes a lot at home. Something about aloe and sea air/water is a nice combo.

Damaged but not out Yeah I'm in PR. There aren't any guys out here trying to sell aloe unfortunately. They try to sell you everything else though . I normally wear my hair up in a high bun or puff so the water is never really an issue. I just wanted to be cute yesterday and it ended up getting splashed. I'll keep oil and condish routine in mind next time though. Thanks!

Hey Ladies!!

My hair has been acting up. Lots of breakage and shedding. So I'm thinking its time to relax again. I really wanted to relax every 6mths but I'm causing more harm than good. On a positive note, my hair has been growing like weeds but b/c of breakage and not being gentle with my hair, I've had to cut about an 1/2 an inch a month. So in total I've cut about 2-3inches off.

I have my hair straight now, so if I do relax it will be either this Thursday or this weekend.

I really need to re-evalute my reggie and PS reggie. I feel like I'm doing way to much & I keep jumping on too many bandwagons. I trying to figure out what is working but b/c I'm doing so much I have no clue. Something is working but I don't know what it is.

I also need to work on my product list. The main thing I'm confused with is the protein. Like what are light to mild proteins??? I know that the 2step is a heavy protein. I have no idea when to use the heavy ones. I have been using (I'm hoping) a light protein every other week. I use Aphogee 2min & the Jcoico reconstructor.

Any suggessions?

pelohello I think a light to mild protein would be the AO GPB conditioner. It is FANTASTIC!! I had a bottle and absolutely loved it. Why I never ordered another bottle is beyond me, but I used it on a regular basis before and after my BC and my hair loved me for it.

 

[Damaged but not out]

^^^ dont forget sea spray is also the enemy.

 

[naturalagain2]

pelohello I know the 2 min reconstructor is light. The Joico I consider medium. I only use protein 1 or 2 a month and I only use light/medium ones (I'm too scared to try the heavy ones). You can usually tell when you need protein when your hair is too soft to the touch or when detangling it feels like your ends may want to break even when your being gentle.

 

[Evolving78]

Hey Ladies!!

My hair has been acting up. Lots of breakage and shedding. So I'm thinking its time to relax again. I really wanted to relax every 6mths but I'm causing more harm than good. On a positive note, my hair has been growing like weeds but b/c of breakage and not being gentle with my hair, I've had to cut about an 1/2 an inch a month. So in total I've cut about 2-3inches off.

I have my hair straight now, so if I do relax it will be either this Thursday or this weekend.

I really need to re-evalute my reggie and PS reggie. I feel like I'm doing way to much & I keep jumping on too many bandwagons. I trying to figure out what is working but b/c I'm doing so much I have no clue. Something is working but I don't know what it is.

I also need to work on my product list. The main thing I'm confused with is the protein. Like what are light to mild proteins??? I know that the 2step is a heavy protein. I have no idea when to use the heavy ones. I have been using (I'm hoping) a light protein every other week. I use Aphogee 2min & the Jcoico reconstructor.

Any suggessions?

i broke down and used that Aphogee 2 step and it helped. i knew to shampoo that residue out afterwards and i used Tresemme naturals for a conditioner rinse before i dc'ed. my hair was good. it's been about 2 weeks since i used it. i haven't had problems with the breakage. i mean can't get away from breakage, but it's more under control. i will be using the 2 min maybe next week. the next time i use the 2 step will be before or after i relax, so in between that time i will use the 2min. i think you should go ahead and relax too. i'm all for stretching, but if it is doing more harm that good, you shouldn't have to suffer to prove something.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Hey Ladies!!

My hair has been acting up. Lots of breakage and shedding. So I'm thinking its time to relax again. I really wanted to relax every 6mths but I'm causing more harm than good. On a positive note, my hair has been growing like weeds but b/c of breakage and not being gentle with my hair, I've had to cut about an 1/2 an inch a month. So in total I've cut about 2-3inches off.

I have my hair straight now, so if I do relax it will be either this Thursday or this weekend.

I really need to re-evalute my reggie and PS reggie. I feel like I'm doing way to much & I keep jumping on too many bandwagons. I trying to figure out what is working but b/c I'm doing so much I have no clue. Something is working but I don't know what it is.

I also need to work on my product list. The main thing I'm confused with is the protein. Like what are light to mild proteins??? I know that the 2step is a heavy protein. I have no idea when to use the heavy ones. I have been using (I'm hoping) a light protein every other week. I use Aphogee 2min & the Jcoico reconstructor.

Any suggessions?

Relax, relax relax...no seriously, you need to relax your hair NOW! I tried to stretch to 16 weeks maybe twice before but quickly learned that 12 weeks max is that thin line between a healthy stretch and a disastrous stretch. Know the difference and never cross the line.

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[kandiekj100]

Got a much needed trim on Thursday. I didn't have the heart to look. Although she didn't cut much, at all, I felt like I BC'd (dramatic much) I was getting a weave put in and I figured it was the perfect time to just go ahead and get rid of those bad ends. Although I didn't look, I felt it and it honestly it felt sooooo much better. I'm glad I did it.

So here is my weave. My goal is to keep it in for 6 weeks to 2 months. I'm not good at keeping these sorts of things in my hair, but I'm going to give the 'ol college try.

Here's a pic of my installation.

 

[jprayze]

kandiekj100 love it! I still trying to decide if I want to get one. I'm going to a gala in June and I think it would give me more options as well as hide my hair.