BSL 2013 Challenge

[Carmelella]

My Update:

I relaxed my hair August 26th after a 10 week stretch i think. It was much needed because I think the cause of my mid strand breakage was all these different textures i have going on b/c of my attempts at first for tex-laxing. I could never get consistent results and my hair being so resistant still required too much heat afterwards to make it "manageable"

i used the half and half method and did maybe 2 inches of overlapping at the end. Still dont know what to do about the other textures in the middle of my hair. I also did something cray cray and used ORS normal for the back, and Hawaiin silky super for the front. I liked the results for the hawaiin silky better. They both have the same main ingredient. Did a mid step protein treatment with Nexus Polymedic Emergency Reconstructor, nuetralized, then dc'ed.

On sunday i had an event and went to the dominican salon for a wash and set. she blowed it out a little afterwards b/c my roots in the back were still thick I was loving how flowy my hair was and parts of my v-shape is BSL!! Not claiming it yet of course,.. More needs to reach there. Most parts are .5 inches to 1 inch away.

End of year Regimen.
- I think I really need to up my moisture game something serious!
- Twice a week co-wash, air dry, curly stlye, every other day moisture and seal.
- Heat limited to twice a month,.. mostly roller sets.
- Stretch for 8-10 weeks,.. then continue stretch with weave until end of year.

Today: DC'ed for hours, then added oil. Washed, conditioned, and now air drying in 10 plaits after i MS.

 

[Cattypus1]

My Update:

I relaxed my hair August 26th after a 10 week stretch i think. It was much needed because I think the cause of my mid strand breakage was all these different textures i have going on b/c of my attempts at first for tex-laxing. I could never get consistent results and my hair being so resistant still required too much heat afterwards to make it "manageable"

i used the half and half method and did maybe 2 inches of overlapping at the end. Still dont know what to do about the other textures in the middle of my hair. I also did something cray cray and used ORS normal for the back, and Hawaiin silky super for the front. I liked the results for the hawaiin silky better. They both have the same main ingredient. Did a mid step protein treatment with Nexus Polymedic Emergency Reconstructor, nuetralized, then dc'ed.

On sunday i had an event and went to the dominican salon for a wash and set. she blowed it out a little afterwards b/c my roots in the back were still thick I was loving how flowy my hair was and parts of my v-shape is BSL!! Not claiming it yet of course,.. More needs to reach there. Most parts are .5 inches to 1 inch away.

End of year Regimen.
- I think I really need to up my moisture game something serious!
- Twice a week co-wash, air dry, curly stlye, every other day moisture and seal.
- Heat limited to twice a month,.. mostly roller sets.
- Stretch for 8-10 weeks,.. then continue stretch with weave until end of year.

Today: DC'ed for hours, then added oil. Washed, conditioned, and now air drying in 10 plaits after i MS.

I have the same multi-texture problem for the exact same reason. The most textured part, smack-dab in the middle of my strand was the result of a no smoothing, 15 minute total processing attempt. I'm actually considering pulling the Texturizer down the strand after my new growth is fully covered. I'm not really getting much breakage there because I'm a conditioning moisture and protein nut and I have been using henna for color. Once I decide what to do with the under processed area, I can be more consistent with my applications. What are you going to do with your different textures?

 

[GettingKinky]

I have a spot in the middle of my strands that's under processed as well. The first time I had my hair texlaxed we only did 5 minutes but it seems like 10 minutes is perfect. I also have a straighter section where we did 10 minutes plus smoothing. My hair is a mess. I'm way too afraid to ask for a corrective. I'm just living with the various textures down the strand.

On another note in one small section I cut of my bonelaxed ends ~6 inches, and I love my texlaxed hair! I'm fighting the urge to chop it all off tonight. 6 inches is over a years worth of growth for me so I'm not quite ready to do it. But I think at my next touch up I'll ask her to chop about an inch. I took a picture of the one part I cut.

ETA- I couldn't resist. I cut one part in the middle of my crown too because I know the texture there is different. I don't know how much longer I can hold out. I may have to chop and rejoin the APL challenge. I'm trying to hold out but it's starting to call to me.

 

[FroFab]

I washed and Dc my hair this morning, an cut about 3 inches off
I still believe in miracle so will still be hanging in here.
I have been itching to big chop for a while and if I didn't cut those inches off today, i know for sure i would have chopped in the nearest future.
2.5 years ago I suffered from a very severe post partum shedding (even my eyelashes went missing). the areas that was severely affected was my crown, sides and edges. I had bald patches, really horrible and depressing.
Although my edges grew back, i found that some hairs took over a year to start growing back. My density went from high to low which was ok when my hair was shorter, bu tnow that is longer, styling is a dilemma and my twist out look thin and just .
My hair is fine, but i used to have lots of it.
With this big trim, it looks much better and I am at peace with myself.
i will be opting for low manipulation style till december (loose twist, that i will hopefully keep for 4 weeks)

I include pic of the post partum ( in these pics, it's bad but not that bad as the hair started growing back)

I could have written this post. My shedding was horrendous and seeing pictures of my hairline made me cringe. It's taken over two years and I'm just now seeing the length and a little density return to my hair line. My hair is overall much thinner but low manipulation has been the way to go for me.

 

[FroFab]

Currently taking down the braids (cornrows and singles) I put in like 6 weeks ago. I am very near BSL! I've been super gentle and since I'm not in any rush to get them out I haven't lost much hair...aside from my usual setting. I've been taking down two at a time then converting them to a twist. I just love taking down my braids and my hair feels moisturized.

 

[daae]

will try and do an update after i take down these braids.

 

[GettingKinky]

Hurry up and get your new phone and laptop NikkiQ. It's not the same around here without you. :-(

 

[Tonto]

Still waiting for December to do a length check. I'm pretty sure that I'm still between BSB and BSL...

 

[Guinan]

I'm trying to debate on whether or not I want to cut some layers to the front of my hair. I feel like with my hair one length it looks boring. I recently just cut some bangs & I think the layers would add a nice touch

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

So I went on a product haul and may I add I may have went a lil coocoo lol. But it's mainly all staples. I did purchase some Aussie Moist 3min miracle which is a new product and I fought the urge to buy some Shea Moisture products because its buy one get one 50% off. I have hair issues y'all I'm an addict and need to attend Hair Anonymous!!! Lol anywho I just moisturized and sealed and put into a low bun for bed. Nite nite ladies!

 

[jprayze]

Hey y'all! Had a blast on vacation. But just realized I miss the SSI sale :-(. Probably better for my pockets. Lol. My twists are holding up ok; I lost 2 so far. I think I will go with braids from now on, they seem to hold better on my hair. Keeping the braid regi very simple, just M&S and oil my scalp very few days. It will be 2 weeks Saturday, shooting for a month. I have a wedding to go to on the 28th...wondering if I should wear them to the wedding or take them out? Depends on how they look by then.

Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[ImanAdero]

Ooohhhh I can't wait to take out these braids. I just made a Shea butter mixture with safflower oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, some of my Shea radiance nourishing hair repaid cream and castor oil. I just mixed it all up, but a little peppermint oil in it to make it smell better and I can't WAIT to use it!

I also am starting to feel for the first time that my hair is long. Again I know in gonna need a good trim when I get my hair done next, but for now, I'm just gonna keep doing what I'm doing with my hair.

I also think for this last part of the year I'm going to try my hand at rod sets and rolling my hair. I mean, why not?!

 

[fifigirl]

Just an update:
Still on the game of attaining BSL so I have really upped my game. I started taking Hairfinity and I am currently using Njoy's oil. I use it at least 5 times a week and I baggy myhair and sleep over night so my hair has been very moisturized.
I am 2 weeks post relaxer and I've got some good growth already. I try to work out 3 times a week now and eating healthy still, tweaked my diet a bit though.
Thinking I will have my hair braided in about 2 days time as my hands are always in my hair ( big problem) . Aside from washing once a week with shampoo I have started cowashing as I try not to let the sulphur build up in my scalp.
Hope everyone's doing well!

 

[ojemba]

Hi ladies,

Still on track with box braids until Dec. I steamed with EVCO then cowashed this past weekend. I'll do that every weekend while I have in the plaits.

This PS is super care free. While I may not get to BSL by Dec I'm happy to just stick to my regimen and I'm sure I'll get there by my 2 year naturalversary in April 2014.

 

[Guinan]

Hey y'all! Had a blast on vacation. But just realized I miss the SSI sale :-(. Probably better for my pockets. Lol. My twists are holding up ok; I lost 2 so far. I think I will go with braids from now on, they seem to hold better on my hair. Keeping the braid regi very simple, just M&S and oil my scalp very few days. It will be 2 weeks Saturday, shooting for a month. I have a wedding to go to on the 28th...wondering if I should wear them to the wedding or take them out? Depends on how they look by then.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Welcome back!

 

[Guinan]

I just did a LC. I will upload comparison pics once I cut my hair back into a V shape. But I did change my siggie pic. I'm still optimistic that I'll make BSL by Jan

 

[Guinan]

Ok, here's my sep LC, the 1st pic is before the cut & the 2nd is after. I noticed sum growth. I need to be in the next white strip on my LC shirt.

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[Froreal3]

pelohello that is great growth girl! You will be there so soon!

 

[Duchess007]

Ok, here's my sep LC, the 1st pic is before the cut & the 2nd is after. I noticed sum growth. I need to be in the next white strip on my LC shirt.

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Love the book for posture idea! You're serious about getting clean data.

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[mshoneyfly]

I confess!! Ive been stalkin this thread for inspiration :lurk:

pelohello nice retention!!

 

[GettingKinky]

jprayze welcome back

pelohello - looking good!

For the past 3 weeks I've added grapeseed oil to my dry DC but I don't think my baking soda shampoo is strong enough to get all the oil out. At first I thought I was going to have to buy real shampoo, but now I kind of like it. My hair is smooth and soft.

 

[Killahkurlz]

Tonight I undid my two side twists and smothered my ends generously with coconut oil. Then loosely twisted each side back up and wrapped them in conditioning caps before I tied my hair up. Coconut oil completely saves my hair.
Ladies who are experiencing dry ends, before you opt to just cut them off, try dipping your ends in coconut oil and letting it sit for awhile. For my hair there's always a difference.

 

[NikkiQ]

Heyyyyyyyyy ladies!!!! Finally back amongst the land of the living. Got my new phone in this evening and LORD that 10 days without it was torture! So I'll be able to check in a bit more often now. Still no comp, but I'll be buying a new laptop next weekend hopefully. I missed you guys!

 

[Carmelella]

Ok, here's my sep LC, the 1st pic is before the cut & the 2nd is after. I noticed sum growth. I need to be in the next white strip on my LC shirt.

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Omg. I luv ur hair fullness. After I reach BSL I think ill stay there and keep trimming until most of my hair all over is there so that I can get that thick volumous hair that u have!

 

[jprayze]

Ok, here's my sep LC, the 1st pic is before the cut & the 2nd is after. I noticed sum growth. I need to be in the next white strip on my LC shirt.

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You are doing great girl!

 

[Guinan]

Thanks Ladies!!! I was feeling alittle hohum b/c two of my coworkers asked if I cut my hair.

NikkiQ, welcome back!!!!!

 

[Guinan]

Omg. I luv ur hair fullness. After I reach BSL I think ill stay there and keep trimming until most of my hair all over is there so that I can get that thick volumous hair that u have!

That's why I trim in a V b/c it keeps my hemline full.

 

[deedoswell]

That's why I trim in a V b/c it keeps my hemline full.

Looks great!!! My hair grows naturally in a V but I have thin hair so it doesn't look anything like your V - beautiful!!!

 

[JosieLynn]

So me and my family are on this 21 day raw food diet and I'm pretty sure it has changed my hair thickness. I have the lowest density of hair and have never had problems with keeping it moisturized but yesterday my hands couldn't run through any of the roots! And it wasn't that it was tangled because I had just washed my hair 2 days before and had it braided up. My roots have never been this tough with me before and the only thing that has changed is my diet. My hair is growing out noticeably thicker. And I'm not used to it at all! Lol

 

[keranikki]

So me and my family are on this 21 day raw food diet and I'm pretty sure it has changed my hair thickness. I have the lowest density of hair and have never had problems with keeping it moisturized but yesterday my hands couldn't run through any of the roots! And it wasn't that it was tangled because I had just washed my hair 2 days before and had it braided up. My roots have never been this tough with me before and the only thing that has changed is my diet. My hair is growing out noticeably thicker. And I'm not used to it at all! Lol

I noticed the same thing when I minimized the amount of meat and processed foods I eat. I'm slowly trying to cut meat out of my life.