BSL 2013 Challenge

I'm making the commitment to using trouser socks as ponytail holders. I've said it before, but this time I'm serious. I'm tossing all my goody rubber bands today.
 
Washed my hair in the shower and grabbed a hold of something touching back and it was my hair! lol. Jumped out to look in the mirror and I'm about an inch beyond APL in the back. Braids installed in 2 weeks and I can't wait to see my flat ironed hair after the braids come out :-)

I'm drinking bamboo tea, taking my vits, sulfur oil on my scalp and also using MN. Something is working! Hmmm am I missing anything?
 
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Sooooo....I got bored with my hair and there wasn't much I could do to it but henna and cut it.....so, that's exactly what I did :-) . I took off three inches most places except for the front sides where I took off 4-4.5 inches, I forgot how nice blunt ends look, I'm enjoying it! I'm now a smidgen past full APL and plan to make it back to BSL by the end of the year.
 
Onhergrind09 said:
Sooooo....I got bored with my hair and there wasn't much I could do to it but henna and cut it.....so, that's exactly what I did :-) . I took off three inches most places except for the front sides where I took off 4-4.5 inches, I forgot how nice blunt ends look, I'm enjoying it! I'm now a smidgen past full APL and plan to make it back to BSL by the end of the year.
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I love your cut!! I may cut mine in the front like that. You wear your bra super low... You'll be a normal bra wearer's BSL in no time.
 
jprayze said:
Washed my hair in the shower and grabbed a hold of something touching back and it was my hair! lol. Jumped out to look in the mirror and I'm about an inch beyond APL in the back. Braids installed in 2 weeks and I can't wait to see my flat ironed hair after the braids come out :-)

I'm drinking bamboo tea, taking my vits, sulfur oil on my scalp and also using MN. Something is working! Hmmm am I missing anything?
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Do tell about the bamboo tea?! After my move I have some making up to do for the last month not taking my vits like I should
 
I added grapeseed oil to my AOHSR dry DC. There are so many benefits I wish I had started doing this sooner.
-- it thins the HSR so it's faster and easier to apply
--the bottle of HSR will last longer
--more slip so detangling was faster and easier
--I added ceramides to my reggie

I'm just a happy camper all around. I hope I still like it after I wash my hair tomorrow.
 
Protein overload has gone bye-bye!!! My hair feels sooo good & looks sooo much better. I had to go back to my old favs which was HH hello hydration, queen Helene, shea butter, coconut oil & shea moisture deep conditioning mask. I mixed that all together & then added 2 tablespoon of sea salt. I was going to flat iron my hair, but I think I will wait. I want to do a couple more cowashes next week, plus I'm going to ocean city, Maryland next weekend & I know I'll be getting my hair wet.
 
jprayze said:
Washed my hair in the shower and grabbed a hold of something touching back and it was my hair! lol. Jumped out to look in the mirror and I'm about an inch beyond APL in the back. Braids installed in 2 weeks and I can't wait to see my flat ironed hair after the braids come out :-)

I'm drinking bamboo tea, taking my vits, sulfur oil on my scalp and also using MN. Something is working! Hmmm am I missing anything?
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Dang ur hair grows fast!!! What Vits r u taking? I think I need to start using my mn again:yep:
 
pelohello said:
Protein overload has gone bye-bye!!! My hair feels sooo good & looks sooo much better. I had to go back to my old favs which was HH hello hydration, queen Helene, shea butter, coconut oil & shea moisture deep conditioning mask. I mixed that all together & then added 2 tablespoon of sea salt. I was going to flat iron my hair, but I think I will wait. I want to do a couple more cowashes next week, plus I'm going to ocean city, Maryland next weekend & I know I'll be getting my hair wet.
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Glad that worked for you! It saved my hair a year ago. I tell anyone that has that issue to try it.
 
It's official ladies, I'm just now reaching full APL. I am no longer in denial, I'm ok with where my hair currently is and I've realized I have to take a step backwards because at this rate, BSL isn't happening for me this year. I cut about an half inch yesterday and will probably cut another half if I can muster the nerve.

Here are the results from yesterday's relaxer.
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I'm nor happy or sad that it appears that I have very little growth, it is what it is. I've been pushing and sweating to the finish line with you ladies to somehow only tricking my mind into believing I've reached the finish line every December.

You ladies have been wonderful and I'll still hop over here to see your progress and congratulate graduates. Good luck ladies....I'm off to find my place in my journey to WL!

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KiWiStyle said:
It's official ladies, I'm just now reaching full APL. I am no longer in denial, I'm ok with where my hair currently is and I've realized I have to take a step backwards because at this rate, BSL isn't happening for me this year. I cut about an half inch yesterday and will probably cut another half if I can muster the nerve.

Here are the results from yesterday's relaxer.

I'm nor happy or sad that it appears that I have very little growth, it is what it is. I've been pushing and sweating to the finish line with you ladies to somehow only tricking my mind into believing I've reached the finish line every December.

You ladies have been wonderful and I'll still hop over here to see your progress and congratulate graduates. Good luck ladies....I'm off to find my place in my journey to WL!

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You are indeed my hair twin! Your hair looks great...I've been having a hair meltdown since I did my touchup weeks ago. I recognize that I won't make BSL anytime soon. Maybe next year...
 
Cattypus1 said:
You are indeed my hair twin! Your hair looks great...I've been having a hair meltdown since I did my touchup weeks ago. I recognize that I won't make BSL anytime soon. Maybe next year...
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Thanks and yes we are hair twins indeed! I'll meet you in the BSL 2014 challenge (rolls eyes).

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Cattypus1 said:
I had to stop bunning for that very reason. The guy who cuts my hair always knew when I had been wearing a pony tail and exactly which position. Good luck on your S&D.
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im really gonna need to look for a decent ps at work. the bun was easy and fast to do.

i wish i can weave on myself..
 
Cattypus1 said:
You are indeed my hair twin! Your hair looks great...I've been having a hair meltdown since I did my touchup weeks ago. I recognize that I won't make BSL anytime soon. Maybe next year...
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KiWiStyle said:
Thanks and yes we are hair twins indeed! I'll meet you in the BSL 2014 challenge (rolls eyes).

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Cattypus1, KiWiStyle, I will also be joining you ladies in BSL 2014. But don't leave yet :sad:

I first reached APL about June last year and over a year later I am still APL. I started my hair journey Feb 2011 with thin NL hair and 2.5 years later, I am still APL!!! I don't know if it my growth rate or being scissor happy but what I do know is that my hair keeps looking better. My hemline is also thickening up. This journey is lifelong for me. Our hair will keep growing ladies :yep:
 
Is it wrong that I use goo gobs of AOGPB because I don't really like it and just want to finish the bottle as soon as possible.

I'm a little sad about it as I was hoping this would become my main conditioner but it doesn't do anything great for my hair and I don't like the smell. :-(

KiWiStyle- why do you need to cut more hair? Do you have split ends?
 
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polished07[/USER];18837975]Do tell about the bamboo tea?! After my move I have some making up to do for the last month not taking my vits like I should
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It's a really good source of silica! And I like getting it in a tea versus taking another vitamin. Also good for weight loss just because I can drink it without sweetener, so its a good sub for other morning drinks. I drink 1 cup twice (I re-steep the same tea bag) about 5 days a week; I started in June. No really noticeable differences in my hair as my whole regi is pretty tight, so I can't distinguish any noticeable difference. I think my nails are growing healthy and I've been totally neglecting them. I like it as a tea rinse after ORS hair mayo-- my hair felt amazing and strong.
 
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I bit off more than I can chew with BSL. But I will still hang out here to be certain.

When is the next length check in? I try to do it with challenge schedules instead of on my own randomly or I will length check every 20min lol
 
I cut my hair again. I was so tired of my raggedy ends. It wasn't getting any better no matter how much I dusted. I pretty much cut all of my progress off, so I'm back to where I started at the beginning of this challenge. .. well sort of. Right now my hair is awesome! It looks healthier, thicker, and I have fewer layers. My hair is so manageable! I may not make BSL, but my hair will be at its healthiest because of this challenge and the wonderful ladies in here! Thanks for all of the advice. I will continue to lurk in here from time to time.:yep:
 
keranikki said:
I cut my hair again. I was so tired of my raggedy ends. It wasn't getting any better no matter how much I dusted. I pretty much cut all of my progress off, so I'm back to where I started at the beginning of this challenge. .. well sort of. Right now my hair is awesome! It looks healthier, thicker, and I have fewer layers. My hair is so manageable! I may not make BSL, but my hair will be at its healthiest because of this challenge and the wonderful ladies in here! Thanks for all of the advice. I will continue to lurk in here from time to time.:yep:
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I did the same thing myself today...join the club. See you in MBL2014. My thin ends will be gone, baby, gone!
 
GettingKinky said:
Is it wrong that I use goo gobs of AOGPB because I don't really like it and just want to finish the bottle as soon as possible.

I'm a little sad about it as I was hoping this would become my main conditioner but it doesn't do anything great for my hair and I don't like the smell. :-(

KiWiStyle- why do you need to cut more hair? Do you have split ends?
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No my ends are in pretty good shape but this is why I'm cutting:
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Aesthetically it looks bad to me. I'll most likely not cut anymore until the fall because I go hard on protective styling anyway so no one will see it.

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pelohello said:
My hair still has too much protein. So tonight I plan on DC overnight with HH & hempseed oil. I plan on flat ironing my hair on Sunday to see if there is any damage from the braids & the protein overload. It doesn't seem to be; as I haven't had an increase of breakage. My hair just feels hard & dry, even when it's wet. I will def only do protein once a month, instead of weekly.

What do y'all ladies do when u have too much protein?
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NikkiQ said:
I usually bump up the moisture to balance it out. M&S daily if not twice daily. DC with a super moisturizing condish like SE megasilk moisture treatment or any Curl Junkir DC.
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^^^This is what I do

pelohello said:
Protein overload has gone bye-bye!!! My hair feels sooo good & looks sooo much better. I had to go back to my old favs which was HH hello hydration, queen Helene, shea butter, coconut oil & shea moisture deep conditioning mask. I mixed that all together & then added 2 tablespoon of sea salt. I was going to flat iron my hair, but I think I will wait. I want to do a couple more cowashes next week, plus I'm going to ocean city, Maryland next weekend & I know I'll be getting my hair wet.
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pelohello Glad to hear you've sorted out your protein overload. What are the benefits of using sea salt?
 
What in THE world is going on??? I'm gone for the day and people are dropping out the challenge??! Ohhhh this is no bueno!

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