BSL 2013 Challenge
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Beautifulwildflower
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The "power of Christ..." image from Mz. MoMo 5235 is too funny!
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Beautifulwildflower
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Welcome Beautifulwildflower!
After wearing my hair out in a twist out, it felt a little dry so I lightly sprayed with a little diluted Komaza Califia spray, then added some Hairveda Whipped Creme Ends, sealed with Hairveda Almond Glaze. Also massaged my scalp with NJoy's Growth oil, especially my crown.
I put my hair up in about 10 large braids and put a little EcoStyler on it for a braid out tomorrow. Then this evening I will prepoo with sunflower oil overnight, co-cleanse w/Naturelle Grow Lemon Detox, and DC with the last bit of SD Vanilla Silk. I'll put my hair in some medium flat twists in the front and medium twists in the back w/braided roots.
Thank you. Glad to be back!
Today my son and I went bowling (he's in a junior league) so I decide to make-up my face in pin-up girl style for the first time, I like that era of style. My eyebrows didn't turn out quite the way I had hoped (need to shape better), but I had fun doing it. I'm wearing another short wig that I rinsed with vinegar/water mix then redyed blue on the long side. I'll add pic below. Tonight gonna message scalp with coconut/rosemary mix (quite relaxing) and back in wig tomorrow.
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TheNDofUO
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BraunSugar girl, you are there. Graduate already. Don't wait for us
Beautifulwildflower, you remind me of Angela Bassett.
polished07
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I'm going back to my wigs I've been doing to much to my hair it's too late in the game for that I will be going back to my deep moisture method and wiggling up 24/7 till the end of the year I'm trimming today bc my ends feel ugh, braiding up and making a new full bang wig with my closure and Brazilian hair and tightening the band on my kinky straight hair so I can alternate looks I'm just in a funk with this hair ish
JosieLynn
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update on my Amla HOT....that is some super oil. I accidentally made it an overnight HOT but when I went to wash my hair the next morning it took me 3 shampoos to get it where my hair didn't still feel oily and i was sure my scalp was clean lol thankfully even after all that my hair still felt very soft and was easy to detangle...just have to remember 30 min HOT is all i need with the amla lol. Also i ended up blowdrying, straightening and doing a light dusting. I haven't cut/trim/dusted my hair since december of 2012 so i figured it was time and I really didnt have to cut any substantial amount off, at the most in some areas MAYBE an 1/8 in, so i'll wear my hair out today since it's straightened and then it's back to flat-twists and buns for the week. I have a photo of the total amount trimmed as well as a dry flat-twist and bantu-knot out I wore yesterday
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officially started my wig reggie, I bought 2 half wigs and loving it.
The one I am wearing on the pic is called La Jay, it is blending so well with my hair, the colour, the curls, had so many compliments at church today. Loving the wig
I have about 8 cornrows underneath and hoping to keep them in for 4to 6 weeks.
The one I am wearing on the pic is called La Jay, it is blending so well with my hair, the colour, the curls, had so many compliments at church today. Loving the wig
I have about 8 cornrows underneath and hoping to keep them in for 4to 6 weeks.
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polished07
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officially started my wig reggie, I bought 2 half wigs and loving it. The one I am wearing on the pic is called La Jay, it is blending so well with my hair, the colour, the curls, had so many compliments at church today. Loving the wig
Pretty! I wanted to try this wig did you cut it to shape your face!
Yes I did , it was a bit too long at the back
Beautifulwildflower
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Oh my goodness I get that often, but never myself saw the likeness. So today I put our images together and wow I see it now. She is an amazing actress, hope she is just as wonderful in person. When I grow
up I hope to accomplish many wonderful things "through Christ who strengthens me." Thank you.
Beautifulwildflower
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Hi Polished07, I went to wigs this year for the same reason, doing to much to much hair and watching it grow
. I especially like to color (blue cellophane). I get the human hair wigs now so I can color blue and wear 24/7 to give my own hair a break until i reach MBL, hopefully by Dec. 2013.If you haven't trimmed your ends yet try adding vitamin E oil capsules (pierce with pin) to your oil regimen. Apply from your root to ends to help prevent split ends or nourish already splits ends. Taking it internally adds even more to the benefits since it is an antioxident. I only trim my hair 1/4" 1-2 times a year, if that.
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bajandoc86
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So life has gotten so hectic....once I took down my braids I didn't have time to be fiddling with my hair too much. So I decided to go with crochet braids. Why didn't I try these before?! So easy. Protective styling till exams next yr....this makes it a no brainer.
Beautifulwildflower
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Beautifulwildflower
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So life has gotten so hectic....once I took down my braids I didn't have time to be fiddling with my hair too much. So I decided to go with crochet braids. Why didn't I try these before?! So easy. Protective styling till exams next yr....this makes it a no brainer.
I like your hairstlye, beautiful face too!
ImanAdero
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So this third picture you posted...the short Halle cut-esque one... What's the name of that wig? I have been wanting a really cute short wig for a long time and I LOVE the look of the one you're wearing!
ImanAdero
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And ummm... What kind of hair did you use for the crochet braids? And ummm... How long did it take to do them?
I need ideas for 7 weeks from now when I take out these braids lol
ImanAdero
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So speaking of braids (sorry for the triple post y'all)
I recently decided that I would try the inversion method just to test it and see if it might work for me. Today was the 7th day so I'm done for the month.... I missed one day.
Next Tuesday (coming up) will make 2 weeks of braids, so I should see "new growth" right? But I don't want to jump the gun and say I'm going to continue inverting because it just might be the braids loosening up.
I hope it is working though. I want to blog about this inverting thing. (Although I'll probably blog no matter what.
The blog has changed its URL too. It's not www.mrnhl.blogspot.com
Just a shameless plug lol. No new info for all you ladies who know more than I do because of this forum, but still take a look if you'd like haha.
I recently decided that I would try the inversion method just to test it and see if it might work for me. Today was the 7th day so I'm done for the month.... I missed one day.
Next Tuesday (coming up) will make 2 weeks of braids, so I should see "new growth" right? But I don't want to jump the gun and say I'm going to continue inverting because it just might be the braids loosening up.
I hope it is working though. I want to blog about this inverting thing. (Although I'll probably blog no matter what.
The blog has changed its URL too. It's not www.mrnhl.blogspot.com
Just a shameless plug lol. No new info for all you ladies who know more than I do because of this forum, but still take a look if you'd like haha.
coolsista-paris
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Hi Polished07, I went to wigs this year for the same reason, doing to much to much hair and watching it grow
If you haven't trimmed your ends yet try adding vitamin E oil capsules (pierce with pin) to your oil regimen. Apply from your root to ends to help prevent split ends or nourish already splits ends. Taking it internally adds even more to the benefits since it is an antioxident. I only trim my hair 1/4" 1-2 times a year, if that.
i was plànning on buying vitamin e. i didnt know how to use it so i havent purchased yet. i wanted it for hair and skin ( on those stretchmarks ) .
i need to go agead and buy
coolsista-paris
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i dont understand Why after airdrying , my hair feels dry the next day. i co washed yesterday ( decided to go back co washing) , air dried, when 90% dry i added spray moisture, oil, and ic fantatia serum that softenes and seals my hair so well. it all felt soft. but today.... feels kinda dry.
when i used blow dryers with these same steps , my hair was smoother and less dry. :-/
i dont get it! im waiting for my order to arrive ( giovanni leave in) ive never used a leave in. î hope it helps.
5 years natural ( almost 6) and im still here lost! and stuck at bsb. this is just fustrating and discouraging :-(
when i used blow dryers with these same steps , my hair was smoother and less dry. :-/
i dont get it! im waiting for my order to arrive ( giovanni leave in) ive never used a leave in. î hope it helps.
5 years natural ( almost 6) and im still here lost! and stuck at bsb. this is just fustrating and discouraging :-(
Froreal3
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^^^ You need to use a leave in coolsista-paris. The spray moisture doesn't seem to be enough. A creamy/lotiony leave in works best for my fine strands...not too thick. Then I would try heavy sealing the ends with a whipped butter like product or JBCO based.
Are you protective styling for at least a week? How is your protein/moisture balance? I think I remember you saying that you bun all the time. My strands mat in the middle when I bun too much. Try doing twists or braids pinned up into a bun. Holds the moisture in your hair really well imo. Also try refreshing your hair with the LCO or LOC method every two to three days, then pinning it back up.
ETA: Why are you using a serum and an oil? They're both sealants.
Are you protective styling for at least a week? How is your protein/moisture balance? I think I remember you saying that you bun all the time. My strands mat in the middle when I bun too much. Try doing twists or braids pinned up into a bun. Holds the moisture in your hair really well imo. Also try refreshing your hair with the LCO or LOC method every two to three days, then pinning it back up.
ETA: Why are you using a serum and an oil? They're both sealants.
naturalagain2
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Had the BEST Henna day ever yesterday.
My usual recipe is :Nupur 9 Herbs Henna/ Green tea (or some other type tea I'm feeling)/ 1 cup Conditioner/ 2 Tbsp Oil/ 1 TBSP organic honey. Once finished after 4 hours I dunk my head in a tub of water to get most to the henna out.
Well this time around I did: Nupur 9 Herbs Henna/ Hibiscus tea (first time using)/ 1/3 cup conditioner (tresemme naturals condish)/ 1 Tbsp Grapeseed oil/ 1 tbsp organic honey.
BEST EVER. This time around I lightly coated my hair with grapeseed oil after shampooing (to help manage it and keep away tangles. I didn't use a plastic cap I used saran wrap (which I think helped it from drying out) and a scarf. MOST IMPORTANTLY I didn't dunk my head in a tub full of water. I washed it out under the shower head making sure to continue smoothing my hair in a downward motion. I think dunking my head in water in the past caused the tangles (I was starting to dread henna treatments due to the tangles). It took me LESS time to rinse out the henna compared to other times I only needed to cowash 3 times (really didn't need to do it that many times but want to make sure it was out) and I was able to mostly FINGER DETANGLE (NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DO THAT)!!!! My hair in the sunlight has this deep red tint due to the hibiscus tea. I love it!!!
OH and Bask Y.A.M Nectar combined with Cacao Bark is the bizness!! The coating was like candy on my hair it was so moisturizing after rinsing it out. I only dc'd with no heat for about 30/40 mins.
My usual recipe is :Nupur 9 Herbs Henna/ Green tea (or some other type tea I'm feeling)/ 1 cup Conditioner/ 2 Tbsp Oil/ 1 TBSP organic honey. Once finished after 4 hours I dunk my head in a tub of water to get most to the henna out.
Well this time around I did: Nupur 9 Herbs Henna/ Hibiscus tea (first time using)/ 1/3 cup conditioner (tresemme naturals condish)/ 1 Tbsp Grapeseed oil/ 1 tbsp organic honey.
BEST EVER. This time around I lightly coated my hair with grapeseed oil after shampooing (to help manage it and keep away tangles. I didn't use a plastic cap I used saran wrap (which I think helped it from drying out) and a scarf. MOST IMPORTANTLY I didn't dunk my head in a tub full of water. I washed it out under the shower head making sure to continue smoothing my hair in a downward motion. I think dunking my head in water in the past caused the tangles (I was starting to dread henna treatments due to the tangles). It took me LESS time to rinse out the henna compared to other times I only needed to cowash 3 times (really didn't need to do it that many times but want to make sure it was out) and I was able to mostly FINGER DETANGLE (NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DO THAT)!!!! My hair in the sunlight has this deep red tint due to the hibiscus tea. I love it!!!
OH and Bask Y.A.M Nectar combined with Cacao Bark is the bizness!! The coating was like candy on my hair it was so moisturizing after rinsing it out. I only dc'd with no heat for about 30/40 mins.
Beautifulwildflower
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Definitely a good investment. I first tried the Vit E capsules and found that i liked the results in both my hair and skin. So i went ahead and bought the Vit E in liquid form at 20,000IU - 2 fluid oz. I used when I started in 2010 transitioning cutting 1/4" - 1/2" of my hair ends at a time. Now I'm completely chemical free. The Vit E saved my hair from breaking off more than it could have and I did not have to do a big chop.
For my skin I place in my hand 1-2 drops of Vit E alone or in my favorite (natural lotion) and put it on my face at night, on body after a shower and after being in the sun too long. Does wonders for when your 40+ (Oops, I mean 20+,
). If you take internally ask an herbalist or vitamin shoppe person on the amount you should take. Add lots of water and vitamins to your diet too.
bajandoc86
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Thank you!!
I used marley braid hair. And it took only 2 hours.
coolsista-paris
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i really dont know why i took long before trying a leave in. If it works im gonna be mad at myslef for waiting so long!
i try protective styling but my options are low (at work). Thats why i bunned for months....result : big big breakage at the crown (back to ear length in the middle while the rest is bsb)...rediculous. the first big set back of my entire hair journey. I feel like shaving it sometimes and starting again.
My hair is fine already, now my ponytails are small because of the crown broken. :-(
To answer your question, i dont know why i put both (oil+ serum) i though putting 2 will give great moisturized results...felt oily and i hate that !
i cant wait to receive my leave in. so what do i do first( it giovanni leave in).
wash, then after rinsing i add directly the leave in (on wet hair or dry)?
should i add the serum on top of the leave in?
Im trying to figure out the order i have to put all this in hair.
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
coolsista-paris After shampooing, I usually DC. When I rinse that out, I let it air dry in large twists or huge braids for at least 30 minutes or until it is about 50% dry. There will still be moisture inside the middle of the braids/twists. I add the leave in on damp hair in about 10 sections. Admittedly I am a bit heavy handed, so I have to watch that. After the leave in, I put some ceramide oil (love these) like sunflower or GSO mixed with EVOO on the length of the hair (still in sections). Then I put a butter or grease on my ends. You can use a serum to seal as well. I have done that but I stopped using cones as not to encourage build up and the need to consistently use the SLS shampoos.
The moisture usually lasts two to three days before needing to refresh with some more leave in (by itself or diluted with water in a spray bottle).
So in a nutshell.
Water (liquid)
Leave in/moisturizer (cream)
Seal (oil)
This is the most basic process you need to follow. I have found that heaving sealing my ends with various butters helps immensely.
You need to chill with the bunning. Are you doing it with damp ends? That can definitely cause matting and breakage. I know it is for your job, but can you wear a short wig with your hair in cornrows underneath? Or put your hair up in twists leading to a bun and maybe put a phony bun on top?
The moisture usually lasts two to three days before needing to refresh with some more leave in (by itself or diluted with water in a spray bottle).
So in a nutshell.
Water (liquid)
Leave in/moisturizer (cream)
Seal (oil)
This is the most basic process you need to follow. I have found that heaving sealing my ends with various butters helps immensely.
You need to chill with the bunning. Are you doing it with damp ends? That can definitely cause matting and breakage. I know it is for your job, but can you wear a short wig with your hair in cornrows underneath? Or put your hair up in twists leading to a bun and maybe put a phony bun on top?
NikkiQ
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Life has been so insanely crazy for me lately. I haven't had much time to do anything let alone worry about my hair. Just been wigging it for promos and bunning it during the day for work. I'm looking forward to getting the trim and color this weekend. Maybe this will be the motivation I need to get back into the hair game and try again. It feels like my hair has been in a stand still for months now.
As far as the next challenge ladies, IDK what to do. I see there is a WL challenge already do I don't think a BSL to WL challenge will happen. What do you guys think? MBL? BSL/MBL combo?
As far as the next challenge ladies, IDK what to do. I see there is a WL challenge already do I don't think a BSL to WL challenge will happen. What do you guys think? MBL? BSL/MBL combo?
SCarolinaGirl
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I'm waiting for a BSL 2014 challlenge! I think I can realistically make BSL next year. 
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