BSL 2013 Challenge

[NikkiQ]

@NikkiQ @BraunSugar

Ditto and Ditto. I keep on trimming off the SSKs, only for them to come back...and have to trim again. At this rate, my hair is going to stay this length forever. It seems like I had so much more retention at the beginning of my HHJ. It's made me tempted to look into texlaxing (which I really don't want to do). Maybe a BKT, but all I know about BKTs is that sometimes your hair does not revert back. I need to research BKTs and other smoothing options (didn't know others existed).

I'm browsing the BKT threads on here to see which ones the ladies are raving about that are formaldehyde free. I just need something to help making dealing with my hair and these knots a lot easier. Out here, the humidity kills any style I do and I don't want to see what kind of mess will happen if I start to wash n go more.

 

[jprayze]

Good morning! Seems like I haven't checked in for a while. I started drinking bamboo leaf tea this month. Glad to get the silicia in without taking another supplement. Hoping it will give me a boost to get back to APL by the end of the month, so I can work on BSL for the remainder of the year.

 

[deedoswell]

Hi!!! I'm just checking in also. Been busy; mom not well. So, I'm going to go back about three thread pages and see what I missed! Last time I posted I had trimmed my hair so I think I might pass this months length check and wait for the next.

 

[Evolving78]

Hi!!! I'm just checking in also. Been busy; mom not well. So, I'm going to go back about three thread pages and see what I missed! Last time I posted I had trimmed my hair so I think I might pass this months length check and wait for the next.

i hope your mommy gets better soon.

 

[deedoswell]

NikkiQ
i am dropping out of this challenge. i had some huge knots and haven't been to sleep in the past 24 hour because of them. i got fed up and cut my hair into a graduated bob. i am NL and i am ok with that. now i gotta go back to wrapping and roller setting. no more bunning. the shedding was just taking over and i couldn't deal anymore.

if you ladies don't mind, i would still like to hang out? i won't be joining any other challenges. i am just going to enjoy my new length.

Of course we don't mind you hanging out with us!!! I know how you feel. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do! Enjoy your new style!

 

[naturalagain2]

I oiled my scalp this morning with my oil mix. Then moisturized my twist with bask hair milk and sealed my ends with sweet simplicity hair styler (I love this stuff).

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

This is absolutely beautiful! I would stay outside if my surroundings looked like this!

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

*sigh* Really thinking about getting a BKT soon. These SSKs are taking over my hair and no matter what I do, they keep coming. I love my natural hair, but I don't think I can deal with this for much longer.

After two years and one month, my head landed in a bucket of lye and came out texlaxed. I have never looked back and I enjoy my hair way more.

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Hey Ladies!
Everyone's hair looks great!! Even if you've had to trim more than you wanted, you're still keeping hair health at the top of the list and that's most important.

I've learned a valuable lesson of swimming at 9 weeks post
Can u say tangled and knots city?? Didn't matter that I deep conditioned for hours, my hair was mad!!! I did the best detangle I could and a
rollerset.

I will try to keep my roots fairly straight until I self texlax on Saturday. Y'all it was something fierce and crunchy! My bf looked and shook his head...literally there were no words for this hard mess!!

 

[growbaby]

For my swimmers - do you all clarify after each swim session? DD will swim weekly during camp and I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle her hair. I will probably cornrow it at 2 week intervals or just do it every week. I welcome any suggestions you all may have.

I clarify every time, i mix 1/2 part clarifying shampoo and 1/2 moisturizing poo in my hands.

 

[Froreal3]

I think I'm happy my twists are shoulder length and I have a pony tail, which I had never had before, but I'm greedy. I want more.











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[Incognitus]

I'm browsing the BKT threads on here to see which ones the ladies are raving about that are formaldehyde free. I just need something to help making dealing with my hair and these knots a lot easier. Out here, the humidity kills any style I do and I don't want to see what kind of mess will happen if I start to wash n go more.

@NikkiQ I spent the wee hours of the morning searching through the various BKT threads. I couldn't find too many pics of naturals who did a BKT. I'm still a bit confused. I want my hair to revert, but I want to be able to wear it straight with body (kind of like in pics below).

I still have a few questions, like:

How often can/should you apply a BKT?
How long does the effects last?
When I do weekly cowash or wash hair, do I have flat iron again or does it remain straight?

 

[kinky curlygenie]

@NikkiQ I spent the wee hours of the morning searching through the various BKT threads. I couldn't find too many pics of naturals who did a BKT. I'm still a bit confused. I want my hair to revert, but I want to be able to wear it straight with body (kind of like in pics below).

I still have a few questions, like:

How often can/should you apply a BKT?
How long does the effects last?
When I do weekly cowash or wash hair, do I have flat iron again or does it remain straight?

You have the same idea as I do because I wouldn't want to wear my hair straight all the time. Iv been toying with the idea of using BKT but not sure just yet!!

From what I have read it seems that this treatment can last up to 3months. You have to wait 3-4 days before you wet the hair wash etc but after that you are free to wash/cowash as much as you like but you must use sulphate free shampoo. I'm not sure whether you use blowdry or flatiron to get the straightness back?? Hopefully other ladies will chime in but that's what iv read so far but there are threads on here some where- gd luck and let me know if you decide to go for it hhg

 

[NikkiQ]

Found out yesterday that while I'm home for July 4th, my old promo boss wants me to work a few events for Essence. Lawd yall I haven't did a promo in over a year!! Time to find a good wig again

 

[keranikki]

You have the same idea as I do because I wouldn't want to wear my hair straight all the time. Iv been toying with the idea of using BKT but not sure just yet!!

From what I have read it seems that this treatment can last up to 3months. You have to wait 3-4 days before you wet the hair wash etc but after that you are free to wash/cowash as much as you like but you must use sulphate free shampoo. I'm not sure whether you use blowdry or flatiron to get the straightness back?? Hopefully other ladies will chime in but that's what iv read so far but there are threads on here some where- gd luck and let me know if you decide to go for it hhg

NikkiQ, after you mentioned wanting to get a BKT, I did some research of my own. There seems to be three types of BKTs: formaldehyde, formaldehyde free, and 30 day kits. The formaldehyde versions (Inoar) keep your hair mildly straight for up to 12 weeks. Formaldehyde free (Design Essentials) allows your hair to be curly or straight, doesn't change curl pattern, and lasts up to 12 weeks. The 30 day kits (Silk Elements) allows your hair to be curly or straight, but only lasts roughly 4 weeks. Hope this helps. HHJ!

 

[Guinan]

Getting ready to cowash. I'm pre-conditioning with Amla Oil for 30 min w/ a shower cap, then I'm going to cowash with HE hello hydration.

I went to my local natural market (I'm addicted) & saw that they sell redmound clay. Has anyone used it for their hair? If so, any reviews?

I'm trying to decide if a mid-week cowash is necessary for my hair. Even though my hair likes it, I'm trying to figure out if its necessary if I'm still getting the same results w/o the extra fuss. We'll see

HHJ!

 

[NikkiQ]

@NikkiQ, after you mentioned wanting to get a BKT, I did some research of my own. There seems to be three types of BKTs: formaldehyde, formaldehyde free, and 30 day kits. The formaldehyde versions (Inoar) keep your hair mildly straight for up to 12 weeks. Formaldehyde free (Design Essentials) allows your hair to be curly or straight, doesn't change curl pattern, and lasts up to 12 weeks. The 30 day kits (Silk Elements) allows your hair to be curly or straight, but only lasts roughly 4 weeks. Hope this helps. HHJ!

keranikki thank you SO much for that info!!! I definitely will look into Design Essentials and Silk Elements. I don't want anything permanent and want the option of wearing my hair curly. Off to find reviews!

 

[fifigirl]

Current Length
SL
Texture - Relaxed
BSL goal month- DECEMBER
Current Regime
Daily- moisturise and seal with oils.....I do this sometimes twice a day if I feel my hair is thirsty
Prepoo once a week with castor oil, coconut oil, grape seed oil or hair trigger
Shampoo once a week with Aphogee deep moisture
Deep Condition with heat using Silk Dreams Vanilla Dream moisture OR ORS Hair Mayonnaise OR Aphogee 2 step
I practise GHE every other day
Massage castor oil on my scalp every other day
Styling choices - buns, braid outs, pony tails.....may try wigs at some point
Practicing no direct heat since May 10th and therefore air dry my hair
Take vitamins to optimize my hair growth- using Perfectil hair, skin and nails at the moment but starting GNC ultra nourish next week as soon as it's delivered.
What do you plan on changing to make it to BSL?
I intend to stretch my relaxers as I used to retouch every 6-8 weeks but I'm aiming for 10-12 weeks now.
I will have to send my pictures in when I get to work tomorrow as I tried to upload on my iPad but was unable to

Wish me luck everyone!

 

[KiWiStyle]

Current Length
SL
Texture - Relaxed
BSL goal month- DECEMBER
Current Regime
Daily- moisturise and seal with oils.....I do this sometimes twice a day if I feel my hair is thirsty
Prepoo once a week with castor oil, coconut oil, grape seed oil or hair trigger
Shampoo once a week with Aphogee deep moisture
Deep Condition with heat using Silk Dreams Vanilla Dream moisture OR ORS Hair Mayonnaise OR Aphogee 2 step
I practise GHE every other day
Massage castor oil on my scalp every other day
Styling choices - buns, braid outs, pony tails.....may try wigs at some point
Practicing no direct heat since May 10th and therefore air dry my hair
Take vitamins to optimize my hair growth- using Perfectil hair, skin and nails at the moment but starting GNC ultra nourish next week as soon as it's delivered.
What do you plan on changing to make it to BSL?
I intend to stretch my relaxers as I used to retouch every 6-8 weeks but I'm aiming for 10-12 weeks now.
I will have to send my pictures in when I get to work tomorrow as I tried to upload on my iPad but was unable to

Wish me luck everyone!

Good luck and welcome to the challenge fifigirl!

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[NikkiQ]

fifigirl!!

 

[ImanAdero]

My hair is snapping like crazy.


I think I need to get a good protein treatment in next time I wash.

And no more washing and going. I so wish I could, but I feel like my hair is paying a small price for not putting my hair in a style.

 

[jprayze]

I was going to get my hair done, just a roller set but I've been working out so much that there's no need. Smh! I am trying to wear a bikini in Mexico for labor day weekend. Pray for me!

My blow out lasted 2 weeks but just barely. My ends are still nice and blunt from the trim. My mom weave checked me bc they were so blunt lol

I think I will use Wen for the first time tonight and then do my regular Twistout for the weekend!

 

[lamaria211]

Loving the simplicity of my corn braids. I just spray n seal every day!

 

[growbaby]

Just did a HOT followed by aphogee 2 min reconstructor now under the dryer with a deep conditioning masque.. My hair has been put on the back burner for the last 3 weeks

 

[NikkiQ]

I think I'm gonna give the Silk Elements KeraPro Smoothing kit a try. Pretty good reviews and I have nothing to lose. I'm over fighting these knots and frizz all the time.

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[jprayze]

I was going to get my hair done, just a roller set but I've been working out so much that there's no need. Smh! I am trying to wear a bikini in Mexico for labor day weekend. Pray for me!

My blow out lasted 2 weeks but just barely. My ends are still nice and blunt from the trim. My mom weave checked me bc they were so blunt lol

I think I will use Wen for the first time tonight and then do my regular Twistout for the weekend!

I feel asleep last night. No Wash Day! I will tonight. I'm going to brew some tea for a tea rinse. Yay!!! I think I will do a regular black tea today.

 

[naturalagain2]

Gonna try to go another week with these two strand twist. I put Rosemary growth essential pomade on my scalp and put my twist in a banana clip this morning. I ordered some wooden and buffalo horn hair forks today. I can't wait to try them!

 

[NikkiQ]

This is supposed to be the time of the month where I try to blow out and/or flat iron my hair. But let's be honest here...I suck at straightening my hair. And I don't think it's really gonna make that big of a difference if I try to introduce my hair to heat or not. When it gets done for Christmas, more than likely it's gonna fluff up like always.

 

[Seamonster]

ImanAdero Did you do something new to your hair to cause to snap off?

 

[NikkiQ]

Any hair plans this weekend ladies?? Everybody has been so quiet today!