BSL 2013 Challenge

[Angel of the North]

Avocado butter sounds like I need it in my life! Where do you get it from?

It really is some great stuff! I order it from the natural stores on ebay, I got some mango butter too and it's nice, but I much prefer the avocado butter.

 

[Froreal3]

I'm supa excited! The resort I'm staying @ got mixed reviews, but one of my friends went to this resort & had a ball. I'm staying @ the riu in montego bay. Where did u stay @?

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pelohello sooo jelly! Have fun!

trixi58 Good luck with everything. You will get past this.

jprayze I'm glad you're hair is doing better after that shs.

shortdub78 Lil man is adorable! Make sure mama is Ok though. Look into supplements and natural herbs or vitamins. Pp can be no joke. (((Hugs)))

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[itsjusthair88]

I put some box braids in yesterday; took me about 5 hours, they are smaller and go to my waist.

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[jessicarabbit]

Welp, thanks to a scissor happy stylist, My BSL hair is back to above apl. I'm so so depressed. I don't even wanna get back on here for a while. My hair had NEVER been that long before. Ughhhh!!!!

 

[jessicarabbit]

So I may get box braids for the summer....does anyone have and good box braid reggies/tips/stories?

 

[keranikki]

Welp, thanks to a scissor happy stylist, My BSL hair is back to above apl. I'm so so depressed. I don't even wanna get back on here for a while. My hair had NEVER been that long before. Ughhhh!!!!

What was their excuse for cutting so much off?! That's about 4" of hair!

 

[jessicarabbit]

What was their excuse for cutting so much off?! That's about 4" of hair!

My hair grows in a V and she decided (without telling me) to even out the V.

 

[keranikki]

My hair grows in a V and she decided (without telling me) to even out the V.

Wow! Stylists can be quite cocky! To just assume you know what the customer wants. Smh, I'm sorry hun.

 

[keranikki]

My hair grows in a V and she decided (without telling me) to even out the V.

Double post, sorry.

 

[polished07]

Got 3 more months before I relocate to a new city and about that much time (a little over) for this good growth spurt! Taking my vits faithfully, drinking water and working my butt off in the gym I'm on it I need a good 3 inches to make BSL I'm praying for 4 in case I need a trim

 

[Seamonster]

shortdub78 Start drinking nettle tea if you can tolerate the taste, it has loads of calcium and easily digestible vitamins. He is adorable.

 

[Trixie58]

Welp, thanks to a scissor happy stylist, My BSL hair is back to above apl. I'm so so depressed. I don't even wanna get back on here for a while. My hair had NEVER been that long before. Ughhhh!!!!

You'll be back BSL in no time and it will be BSL with lovely strong ends! Don't give up.

 

[jprayze]

Welp, thanks to a scissor happy stylist, My BSL hair is back to above apl. I'm so so depressed. I don't even wanna get back on here for a while. My hair had NEVER been that long before. Ughhhh!!!!

I was just there a month ago! And I really shed some tears!!! But my hair is growing back well already. I do believe that it won't take long for either you or I to get back to where we were and exceed that. This will be faster because we know what to do and won't have to do as much trial and error with products etc.

 

[Tatilove]

Hey everyone. I am suffering from a setback where about 2 months ago my hair broke off all around my head. I have a huge chunk in the back that is 3 inches long and my crown is a HAM, with uneven pieces 1-2 inches long sticking up (see pic of me in the long sleeve shirt--that is my breakage chunk). My nape is 1-2 inches shorter than the rest of my hair. There is also just random one inch pieces scattered thru the rest of my head (many of u kno my story).

So when this happened i cut from APL to SL and got a couple layers in, the. Weaved it up. Over that 6 weeks i saw about 2 inches of growth, as i Have been furiously taking growth aids, drinking vitamin water and working out. The tank pic is before the see in, the bra pic is after. So progress but i have been so depressed about this i cant see straight. I got a relaxer last week and my hair is so flimsy and dead and i hate looking at the breakage, so i cornrowed it myself and i plan to wig it for the next 3 months.

Not exactly the purpose of this forum but anyone have any words of encouragement? I could start a new thread if anyone thinks thats necessary. Just looking for someone who maybe went thru the same thing and has some advice. I was about 1-2 inches below APL and well on my way to BSL when this all happened.

Hiii! I also went through the same thing in January. My breakage was worst than yours. I think I was closer to BSL. And in one day, I went from almost bsl to ear length hair. I couldn't even tie a ponytail as my hair was way too short. When I tried to wear a ponytail, hair was sticking out everywhere. It was a real nightmare I tell ya. Now it has been over 4 months, and I just got my first relaxer since the incident. My hair has grown between 2.5 and 3 inches. Now I have enough hair to even tuck back when I do a ponytail. I have to say that not relaxing for 4 months helped a lot, but then my hair started breaking, so I could no longer stretch my relaxer.

My biggest issue though, is that my hair is still uneven. A simple trim might not do the trick, I need an actual hair cut. But I just don't want to go back to the place where I can't even tie my hair because it's too short.
Last week, I decided to start my own hair regimen. It's nothing too elaborate, as I'm new to this whole new world of hair care. So for now I just moisturize my hair every single day, so that if I can gain another 2.5 or 3 inches by the end of the summer, I will finally be able to get that haircut. My goal is to reach bra strap length again by this time next year (about June 2014). It seems far, but you'd be surprised how much time flies.

Sooo you are not alone sweets. In fact, you have someone who's hair is even more distressed than yours. But it's nothing a little time and care can't fix.

 

[Tatilove]

My hair grows about 2 inches a month with viviscal

TWO inches a month??! Wowza! What is viviscal and where can I get it?

 

[Evolving78]

shortdub78 Start drinking nettle tea if you can tolerate the taste, it has loads of calcium and easily digestible vitamins. He is adorable.

thank you! i will look into that this week!

 

[naturalagain2]

I think I'm going to do a mini BC to get rid of the heat damage. It should be about 2 or 3 inches cut off. I'm don't really feel bad about it either. I ready to get back to full looking twistouts, wng's, and braidouts with out putting a perm rod on the ends. I'm gonna cut down on the heat too particularly flat ironing my hair. I made an appt for Friday.

 

[Guinan]

I stayed at the Riu at Ochos Rios! We loved the Riu...the food and drinks were great. And the staff was wonderful! Soooo how are you going to wear your hair???

I got a flexirod Mohawk done, but it will couldn't stand the heat and water of the trip! By the last 2 days of the trip I was struggling to try to make it look good. Last year in Dominican Republic, I started with a twist out but it too couldn't stand the elements either! My hair felt so dry with the sun just beating down!!! This year, I going to Cabo San Lucas and think I'm going to get some tree braids but I don't want to be too hot!

I think I'm going to do a curlformer set and pin it up and then take it down for my b-day. Maybe I'll get a sun hat to help protect my hair from the sun. I plan on snorkling(sp) too, so hopefully my hair will hold up.

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

Internet has been off so i been missing alot. I miss u ladies I do know that much. Im going off to catch up cause i know this thread stay poppin'. Later ladies!!!

 

[KiWiStyle]

I think I'm going to do a curlformer set and pin it up and then take it down for my b-day. Maybe I'll get a sun hat to help protect my hair from the sun. I plan on snorkling(sp) too, so hopefully my hair will hold up.

pelohello are you natural?? I did a curlformers set on dd over the weekend and it turned out wonderful! The only thing was, she went to wash up...not shower but wash up because I didn't want humidity to get to her hair. Well you can guess what happened, lol. Her curls were pretty for 20 minutes and then POOF. My child was do disappointed. I uses a leave-in, moisturized and setting lotion.

This was after curlformers:
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This is 20 minutes later:
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I'm still laughing!! I didn't mind so much because this was our first attempt, plus her hair remains insanely soft and stretched...and she loves her big hair.

Any advice to get a longer hold? I'm thinking because she sat under the dryer, maybe we should do overnight the next time....

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[Guinan]

@pelohello are you natural?? I did a curlformers set on dd over the weekend and it turned out wonderful! The only thing was, she went to wash up...not shower but wash up because I didn't want humidity to get to her hair. Well you can guess what happened, lol. Her curls were pretty for 20 minutes and then POOF. My child was do disappointed. I uses a leave-in, moisturized and setting lotion.

This was after curlformers:
View attachment 210829

This is 20 minutes later:
View attachment 210833

I'm still laughing!! I didn't mind so much because this was our first attempt, plus her hair remains insanely soft and stretched...and she loves her big hair.

Any advice to get a longer hold? I'm thinking because she sat under the dryer, maybe we should do overnight the next time....

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I'm texlax. I use Eco Styler Gel (the olive colored one) to keep the hold. Prior to applying the hair gel, I M&S. I used ytuber mahogoneycurls method.

 

[Guinan]

@pelohello are you natural?? I did a curlformers set on dd over the weekend and it turned out wonderful! The only thing was, she went to wash up...not shower but wash up because I didn't want humidity to get to her hair. Well you can guess what happened, lol. Her curls were pretty for 20 minutes and then POOF. My child was do disappointed. I uses a leave-in, moisturized and setting lotion.

This was after curlformers:
View attachment 210829

This is 20 minutes later:
View attachment 210833

I'm still laughing!! I didn't mind so much because this was our first attempt, plus her hair remains insanely soft and stretched...and she loves her big hair.

Any advice to get a longer hold? I'm thinking because she sat under the dryer, maybe we should do overnight the next time....

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I install them around 12 and sit under the dryer for about 3hrs and then let them air dry until 6-8pm.

The end result looked soooo cute and you can tell she really liked the hairstyle. I think the gel will help. Its soft enough but has good hold.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I'm texlax. I use Eco Styler Gel (the olive colored one) to keep the hold. Prior to applying the hair gel, I M&S. I used ytuber mahogoneycurls method.

Thanks, I'll check her out today.

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[KiWiStyle]

I install them around 12 and sit under the dryer for about 3hrs and then let them air dry until 6-8pm.

The end result looked soooo cute and you can tell she really liked the hairstyle. I think the gel will help. Its soft enough but has good hold.

She probably can't do more than 1.5 hours so I'll do that and then air dry about 5-6 hours. I have a Pibbs 516 so maybe that will lessen the time under the dryer as well. I have the olive Eco styler gel but I bought some QB Honeybush Tea Soft Gel today, maybe I should take it back.

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[Evolving78]

pelohello are you natural?? I did a curlformers set on dd over the weekend and it turned out wonderful! The only thing was, she went to wash up...not shower but wash up because I didn't want humidity to get to her hair. Well you can guess what happened, lol. Her curls were pretty for 20 minutes and then POOF. My child was do disappointed. I uses a leave-in, moisturized and setting lotion.

This was after curlformers:
View attachment 210829

This is 20 minutes later:
View attachment 210833

I'm still laughing!! I didn't mind so much because this was our first attempt, plus her hair remains insanely soft and stretched...and she loves her big hair.

Any advice to get a longer hold? I'm thinking because she sat under the dryer, maybe we should do overnight the next time....

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KiWiStyle
if any of those products had humecants in them, humidity will take over and you won't get the hold you want. i would just deep conditioner, a serum and use a light gel or setting lotion. no leave-ins or moisturizers.

 

[laylaaa]

Does anyone have any good tips for gentle but time effective detangling? I'm on my 5th day of a wash n' go and I regret everything.

 

[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle
if any of those products had humecants in them, humidity will take over and you won't get the hold you want. i would just deep conditioner, a serum and use a light gel or setting lotion. no leave-ins or moisturizers.

That could very well be the issue. I'll have to check for glycerin in the ingredients when I get home. Her hair was super soft, bouncy and moisturized...almost felt damp but it was dry. We're talking on 4b hair. I really don't want to use serums because I plan to continue to CW often. I realized her hair ends are crunchy if I don't moisturize properly...will a moisturizer be ok as long as there is no glycerin??

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[Guinan]

shortdub78, after u relax & its time 2 wash ur hair, do u use protein, chelate, neutralize or moisture? Does that make sense, lol?

This week I'm washing my hair & I can't remember if ur suppose to do a light protein or moisture. Like I was going to shampoo w/ joico reconstructor shampoo, condition for 2-5min w/ joico reconstructor, rinse & then dc w/ Herbal essence.

TIA!!!

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[Cattypus1]

pelohello are you natural?? I did a curlformers set on dd over the weekend and it turned out wonderful! The only thing was, she went to wash up...not shower but wash up because I didn't want humidity to get to her hair. Well you can guess what happened, lol. Her curls were pretty for 20 minutes and then POOF. My child was do disappointed. I uses a leave-in, moisturized and setting lotion.

This was after curlformers:

This is 20 minutes later:

I'm still laughing!! I didn't mind so much because this was our first attempt, plus her hair remains insanely soft and stretched...and she loves her big hair.

Any advice to get a longer hold? I'm thinking because she sat under the dryer, maybe we should do overnight the next time....

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What a cutie!

 

[Evolving78]

shortdub78, after u relax & its time 2 wash ur hair, do u use protein, chelate, neutralize or moisture? Does that make sense, lol?

This week I'm washing my hair & I can't remember if ur suppose to do a light protein or moisture. Like I was going to shampoo w/ joico reconstructor shampoo, condition for 2-5min w/ joico reconstructor, rinse & then dc w/ Herbal essence.

TIA!!!

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pelohello
i rinse, use Aphogee 2 min, rinse, use Mizani Chelating Neutralizing shampoo 3 times, then i use a moisturizing shampoo, moisturizing dc.