BSL 2013 Challenge

[Angel of the North]

Quite sad today.......had to let go of half an inch of my hair. I'm about 6 weeks post relaxer and stretching for 12-16 weeks. Noticed my hairs been tangling of recent and I put it down to split ends. It was making my ends look real rough as well. So I went to the salon to rollerset my hair. I had the Stylist dust off the split ends for me.
The good part is my hair looks healthier and I'll know by my next wash if it did any good.
In the meantime, I have to learn how to rollerset my hair myself and I intend to buy rollers for my hair as I don't like how my hair was combed at the salon. I guess I shall look up YouTube.
I really shouldn't feel down as we all say 'healthy hair over length' but arrrrrgggghhhhh!!! I am so upset? Need to grow 2 inches in a month! Any advice?

Don't feel sad you did something good today, I understand how you must be feeling, I just took off half an inch tonight too. I figured that I'd rather lose half an inch now than 2-3 inches later, that's a positive in my book.

 

[Cattypus1]

Quite sad today.......had to let go of half an inch of my hair. I'm about 6 weeks post relaxer and stretching for 12-16 weeks. Noticed my hairs been tangling of recent and I put it down to split ends. It was making my ends look real rough as well. So I went to the salon to rollerset my hair. I had the Stylist dust off the split ends for me.
The good part is my hair looks healthier and I'll know by my next wash if it did any good.
In the meantime, I have to learn how to rollerset my hair myself and I intend to buy rollers for my hair as I don't like how my hair was combed at the salon. I guess I shall look up YouTube.
I really shouldn't feel down as we all say 'healthy hair over length' but arrrrrgggghhhhh!!! I am so upset? Need to grow 2 inches in a month! Any advice?

If you figure out how to get 2 inches a month you could bottle that and make a mint!

 

[jprayze]

LOL, girl you are too fancy! Did you do your own make-up??

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Thanks I went to the MAC store...I had an allergic reaction to the lipstick later that night! My skin is overly sensitive!!! I've worn the lip glass for years, but the addition of the lipstick and liner gave me major problems! Guess I will be headed to the makeup thread!

 

[jprayze]

And finally These are pics from the actual event...a Juneteenth gala with my honey

Lighting wasn't the best in the pics but we had a blast! And my hair is safely tucked away. Hopefully this will last until the end of the week.

 

[ronie]

jprayze that second picture of you too is so beautiful. Your smiles are so contagious. And i love the top of your dress... i'm a sucker for lavender, lol.

 

[fifigirl]

Thanks for your encouragement Angel of the North.......Cattypus1 I had to break out in laughter at your comment! Really if wishes were horses....

 

[jprayze]

jprayze that second picture of you too is so beautiful. Your smiles are so contagious. And i love the top of your dress... i'm a sucker for lavender, lol.

Thank you! I love dressing up lol

 

[naturalagain2]

Friday Night i Prepoo'd with Amla/Brahmi/Vatika Oil, put my hair in a bun and plastic cap over it. (I love prepooing w/ this oil mix my hair is always soft and smooth!)

Sat. I ended up clarifying my hair with Kenra Clarifying Shampoo (first time trying it and it was really good; it will replace my suave clarifying shampoo since its a chelating shampoo as well). Then I DC'd w/ ORS Replenishing Conditioner under the dryer for 15 mins. Rinsed well with warm water then applied Vatika Frosting let it sit for 10 mins for an oil rinse. After added tresemme naturals condish to help with detangling and rinsed. Used Bask hair milk as a leave in a sealed with grapeseed oil and airdried in twist overnight.

I ended up not doing a braid out but did two flat twist on the front and bun the back. Plan to wear this protective style all week.

I must have needed a protein treatment my hair feels nice and smooth and not so thin feeling. It looks full too. I think the no heat has been helping too.

 

[NikkiQ]

Wash day for me and I'm pretty happy about it. Of course after finger detangling I had to do a quick length check. I'm pretty shocked considering I cut 2 inches off last month.



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[Froreal3]

jprayze Looks like yall had a lot of fun! You look adorable.
NikkiQ You're doing awesome! You'll definitely be there by year's end.

 

[polished07]

And finally These are pics from the actual event...a Juneteenth gala with my honey

Lighting wasn't the best in the pics but we had a blast! And my hair is safely tucked away. Hopefully this will last until the end of the week.

You both look Fab!!!!

 

[Incognitus]

jprayze Such a pretty purple!!

 

[Guinan]

jprayze, yall look soooo nice & happy. Your whole look, looks beautiful!

 

[Guinan]

Wash day for me and I'm pretty happy about it. Of course after finger detangling I had to do a quick length check. I'm pretty shocked considering I cut 2 inches off last month.

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WoW, your growth is AWESOME!! I was trying to see how I'm going to do a length check w/o heat, but I still cant get my arm pull positioned right w/o unintentionally leaning my head back.

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

jprayze that second picture of you too is so beautiful. Your smiles are so contagious. And i love the top of your dress... i'm a sucker for lavender, lol.

I was thinking the same thing... look at that love!!! Its written all over yalls faces

Suny

 

[jprayze]

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments!

 

[laylaaa]

I use Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm. It is fantastic I deep condition with it and then detangle. The comb slides right through like a knife through butter. I usually mix it with a good cheapie, like an Organix deep conditioner, just so it lasts a bit longer since it's pricey. It smells nice too.

I swear by Joico Moisture Recovery Balm. I have fine, low density hair but I still prefer it. I usually add other things to it which makes my hair super moist but its fantastic alone too.

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I used to. My fav was the reconstructor shampoo & conditioner. It's a great protein treatment.

Thanks I'm toying with going back to sulphates and silicones this fortnight just to see what suits my hair best and I always wanted to try Joico. Part of me suspects natural isn't necessarily better... a good product is a good product imo.



Might be a setback in waiting, might be freedom at last from funny smelling organic stuff. Who knows!

 

[Evolving78]

jprayze, yall look soooo nice & happy. Your whole look, looks beautiful!

it's nice to have somebody put that smile on your face! you look very pretty!

 

[PureSilver]

fifigirl You could try using cayenne pepper or making to oil to accelerate your hair growth.

 

[Evolving78]

Does anyone here use Joico products?





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joico had too much protein in it for me, but other ladies on the board really like it. i had the moisture recovery line.

 

[fifigirl]

fifigirl You could try using cayenne pepper or making to oil to accelerate your hair growth.

Yea.....I'm reading up on MN. Thinking of mixing it with castor oil and using on my scalp every other day. In fact I started it tonight as I had a tube of Daktarin. Hopefully that should work along with DCing. I thought of adding cayenne to the mix but I'm scared of an allergic reaction

 

[NikkiQ]

Didn't braid my hair up after wash day. *gasps* shocking I know since I'm so predictable But I decided to try to wear it curly this week so I did a wash n go. Not sure how I feel about wearing my curly hair down just yet. It just shrinks up to NL and it looks weird to me.

 

[Angel of the North]

Didn't braid my hair up after wash day. *gasps* shocking I know since I'm so predictable But I decided to try to wear it curly this week so I did a wash n go. Not sure how I feel about wearing my curly hair down just yet. It just shrinks up to NL and it looks weird to me.

Sorry NikkiQ I'm not biting, I bet it looks hot, I was just admiring your hair in the length check you just posted, thinking how great your wash and goes must look. Somebody gave me a compliment yesterday IRL which I questioned, they said when we look at ourselves, we don't get the same views/angles others see, I understand exactly what they meant. On a different note, great progress, that grew back quick

 

[ImanAdero]

So these braids are starting to look tired...


But I'll make sure I keep them in so on Thursday I can have a nice braid/twist out.

 

[GettingKinky]

Two more days until my touch up. Last time I was there, 8 weeks ago, she said I needed a trim. If she brings it up again I'll let her do but if not I'll leave it alone. I'm not sure if I need it or not. Part of me wants nice even ends and part of me want to keep every last millimeter of growth.

I didn't buy the mizani honey shield so I have to figure out what I'm going to use to protect my ends during the touch up. Maybe olive oil + serum. I can't wait to see if/how much my hair has grown!!

 

[Guinan]

^^^me too

 

[Evolving78]

well i am bald headed compared to you ladies in here, but i am really going to work on keeping my hair healthy and strong. i am going to fight with myself to get back into roller setting. i don't wanna hear nothing coming out of my stylist mouth, but nice things. i got some good quality products in my stash and i won't be messing with any hardcore protein ever again. i will not be doing my own relaxers anymore.

i am still shedding like crazy though. it's a ball full of hair daily.

 

[KiWiStyle]

well i am bald headed compared to you ladies in here, but i am really going to work on keeping my hair healthy and strong. i am going to fight with myself to get back into roller setting. i don't wanna hear nothing coming out of my stylist mouth, but nice things. i got some good quality products in my stash and i won't be messing with any hardcore protein ever again. i will not be doing my own relaxers anymore.

i am still shedding like crazy though. it's a ball full of hair daily.

shortdub78 im joining your pity party. Well I guess I would be next in line. I am grateful for my continued length retention but my fine hair doesn't allow me to enjoy my hair as much as I would like. I think I'll have to be WL before I have a decent size bun, smh.

I hope that shedding subsides soon. Try not to stress about it, it'll only get worse.

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[Evolving78]

shortdub78 im joining your pity party. Well I guess I would be next in line. I am grateful for my continued length retention but my fine hair doesn't allow me to enjoy my hair as much as I would like. I think I'll have to be WL before I have a decent size bun, smh.

I hope that shedding subsides soon. Try not to stress about it, it'll only get worse.

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are you kidding me? you have done so many styles and i would just wear my tired little bun. i was such a scary cat and i always felt i needed more hair to pull off what you have accomplished!

as far as the shedding, i'm not bothered by it like i was before. my hair doesn't get tangled and knotted up anymore, so that is a plus.

 

[fifigirl]

I'm still mooning over my lost half an inch! I'm trying every trick to grow my hair. Tonight I mixed Sulphur 8 with my tube of MN and oiled my scalp. Then I wrapped it up in a plastic bag, tied my scarf and going to bed like this. My scalp is all tingly. I'm thinking it better tingle so I get some hair growth by hook or by crook! I know I sound desperate....sob! I think I need a shrink to deal with how I'm feeling right now. I'm NOT trimming my hair till the end of 2013. I'll prolly have a breakdown if I trimmed again.