BSL 2013 Challenge
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KaramelDiva1978
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Your well on your way. I'm crossing my fingers too. NO SET BACKS!
Thank you lady!! Lord knows I'm trying! Avoiding heat like the plague! LOL. Your fly new cut doesn't make it easy for me to avoid the itch!
NikkiQ
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lamaria211 that is one hot wig!! I need details! I need to find one for next month. I gotta look good now.
jprayze
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My everyday wig style and the braids im rocking underneath
Beautiful!
Guinan
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keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
I finally finished my BKT using Ion Smooth! Lessons learned:
1) Do hair in sections. Wash whole head in plaits, then undo each section to blow dry, add product, then blow dry again. It will make the process longer, but it will keep you from going over your time. I definitely went over my time.
2) Not all flat irons are created equal. Just because a flat iron claims it can reach 450ºF doesn't mean it can. I found that out the hard way.
3) Follow the directions exactly. I felt I didn't have enough product on my hair, so after I followed the application procedure from the box, I decided to rub some more product in my hair. Bad decision. My ends ended up dry and crunchy from protein overload. I had to cut 1/2"of hair all around. (I was also due for a trim, so I won't hold the product fully responsible)
Here are the results:
1) Do hair in sections. Wash whole head in plaits, then undo each section to blow dry, add product, then blow dry again. It will make the process longer, but it will keep you from going over your time. I definitely went over my time.
2) Not all flat irons are created equal. Just because a flat iron claims it can reach 450ºF doesn't mean it can. I found that out the hard way.
3) Follow the directions exactly. I felt I didn't have enough product on my hair, so after I followed the application procedure from the box, I decided to rub some more product in my hair. Bad decision. My ends ended up dry and crunchy from protein overload. I had to cut 1/2"of hair all around. (I was also due for a trim, so I won't hold the product fully responsible)
Here are the results:
KaramelDiva1978
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It came out really good!! Now you have versatility! Great job. I desperately need another flat iron. I'm torn between Sedu and FHI.
Angel of the North
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So I washed my hair on Sunday as planned, had the worst time ever detangling! I used Osmo conditioning treatment mask, no slip whatsoever, half hour later and all that hair I've been raving about not losing this week (thanks to Priteva) was sitting right there in my comb 
, I have one more use of this conditioner, I shall mix it up with some oil and hopefully add a little slip, then it's good-bye for good.
Here are the pics I promised, the first one is my bun using one large spin pin, I was between 6-7 weeks post. The second and third pics are of the braid out pony-tail I did 2 wore two weeks ago.
, I have one more use of this conditioner, I shall mix it up with some oil and hopefully add a little slip, then it's good-bye for good. Here are the pics I promised, the first one is my bun using one large spin pin, I was between 6-7 weeks post. The second and third pics are of the braid out pony-tail I did 2 wore two weeks ago.
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Cattypus1
All loced up...
So I washed my hair on Sunday as planned, had the worst time ever detangling! I used Osmo conditioning treatment mask, no slip whatsoever, half hour later and all that hair I've been raving about not losing this week (thanks to Priteva) was sitting right there in my comb
Here are the pics I promised, the first one is my bun using one large spin pin, I was between 6-7 weeks post. The second and third pics are of the braid out pony-tail I did 2 wore two weeks ago.
I want that hair!
Angel of the North
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NikkiQ I've never washed my hair in sections before but, I always think about how I'm going to manage with washing my hair when it gets to BSL and beyond, if I'm unable to wash my hair the way I do now, I'm going to have to wash in sections. I'm assuming the more hair you have the more sections you'll need to separate your hair into? I'm absolutely dreading this
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NikkiQ
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@NikkiQ I've never washed my hair in sections before but, I always think about how I'm going to manage with washing my hair when it gets to BSL and beyond, if I'm unable to wash my hair the way I do now, I'm going to have to wash in sections. I'm assuming the more hair you have the more sections you'll need to separate your hair into? I'm absolutely dreading this
Angel of the North I usually DC, rinse and detangle in sections but never shampoo. I think washing in 4 sections as my hair gets longer will still work for me. I was gonna try Naptural85's beach curl method she posted not too long ago but that crap took too long
NikkiQ
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glamazon386
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texasqt
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Washed yesterday and flat ironed today. Trimmed and cut my bangs up to my nose. I never think my hair is doing anything until I compare pics. Here's my latest update. I should make BSL by the end of the year if I can keep the scissors away.
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Starronda
At the start of BSL! Patiently waiting for full❤️
Congratsyou look closer to MBL, to me
Thanks! Hoping to be there by the end of the year
Starronda
At the start of BSL! Patiently waiting for full❤️
I remember being stuck at shoulder blade FOREVER
lol. For some reason I just couldn't get past it. I'm going to try to stay with what I'm doing and have no setbacks. I'll see you at MBL girl!!!!
Guinan
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I LOVING all the pictures ladies!!
I trying to fight the urge to straighten my hair. My goal is to not straighten until my next relaxer in Sept.
I have been researching Aloe Vera Juice. I think I'm going to buy some this weekend. I plan on using the AVJ @ every wash and use ACV once a month. The AVJ seems to be more gentle and I can leave it in my hair. I will be using the AVJ as a final rinse. My hair seems to be responding really well to the ACV, but I don't want to press my luck; since it can be alittle acidic.
Anyone else use AVJ? How do you mix yours? I plan on using 4oz of water and 4oz of ACJ.
HHJ
I trying to fight the urge to straighten my hair. My goal is to not straighten until my next relaxer in Sept.
I have been researching Aloe Vera Juice. I think I'm going to buy some this weekend. I plan on using the AVJ @ every wash and use ACV once a month. The AVJ seems to be more gentle and I can leave it in my hair. I will be using the AVJ as a final rinse. My hair seems to be responding really well to the ACV, but I don't want to press my luck; since it can be alittle acidic.
Anyone else use AVJ? How do you mix yours? I plan on using 4oz of water and 4oz of ACJ.
HHJ
newnyer
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I'll break my long silence! 
Hey ladies!!! I've been out of the game for a bit, but I'm still hanging! Got my relaxer a few weeks ago and it was no surprise that my ends looked jacked, so I had to get a much needed trim. I'm pretty much in the same spot I was my last relaxer now. So I'm thinking I won't make true BSL until the end of the year now. But hey, lesson learned, right? No sew ins for me for awhile. .. and I'm baby'ing my lil setback bald spots. LOL. Im actually not that mad about the trim because i have to admit, it looks a lot healthier without those scraggly ends. I'm just getting a tad frustrated that my hair was growing so well and so fast before, and now i've hit this wall and seem to have been stuck at this same length for AGES. I'll post a pic after my next wash in the next couple of days since I didn't really participate in our last length check (I think I didn't?). Ya'll still give me life! smooches!
Hey ladies!!! I've been out of the game for a bit, but I'm still hanging! Got my relaxer a few weeks ago and it was no surprise that my ends looked jacked, so I had to get a much needed trim. I'm pretty much in the same spot I was my last relaxer now. So I'm thinking I won't make true BSL until the end of the year now. But hey, lesson learned, right? No sew ins for me for awhile. .. and I'm baby'ing my lil setback bald spots. LOL. Im actually not that mad about the trim because i have to admit, it looks a lot healthier without those scraggly ends. I'm just getting a tad frustrated that my hair was growing so well and so fast before, and now i've hit this wall and seem to have been stuck at this same length for AGES. I'll post a pic after my next wash in the next couple of days since I didn't really participate in our last length check (I think I didn't?). Ya'll still give me life! smooches!
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Kerryann
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20 more days til our next check in ladies!!! I can't wait to see everyone's progress
Oh lord sorry but i will miss this one too because i will be in braids still..... i really need to make bsl and im trying hard i feel stuck so protective styling will help a sister out. I really do need for my left side to catch up to my right so my arse will most likely keep my hair tucked away
Angel of the North
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I contacted a seller on ebay and done a deal, I got a sample of 18 different natural butters (I didn't know there were so many) for £20 including postage, I can't wait to try them all. I will probably choose the 6 best ones for my hair and stick with them but, for now I'm excited about the possibilities.
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GettingKinky
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When I get my touch up in 9 days I'm going to get my first real trim in 2 years. I've been dusting every 8 weeks but I think this will be 1/2-1 inch. At my last appointment my hairdresser said I should get a trim next time I come in because my hair was pretty tangly. My first thought was "no way!!!" but now I'm thinking I should do it. Plus I will get rid of some of my bonelaxed ends. But I will make sure she shows me before she cuts. No way I'm taking off more than an inch.
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
Happy for the next check in. Not sure how much it's grown. I've been using Njoy's sulfur mix so hopeful for additional growth/retention. I just cocleansed with HV Amala Cream Rinse in my twists after working out. Felt great.
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keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
Happy for the check in. My hair recovered from my last setback, even with the 1/2" I cut off this past Sunday.
I'm still recovering from my overprocessed BKT. I've been using my oil concoction on my ends and its slowly bringing my hair back to life. I just oiled and wrapped my hair for bed, so I hope I wake up to tamed ends. Good night!
I'm still recovering from my overprocessed BKT. I've been using my oil concoction on my ends and its slowly bringing my hair back to life. I just oiled and wrapped my hair for bed, so I hope I wake up to tamed ends. Good night!
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