BSL 2013 Challenge

[Guinan]

NikkiQ, YAS!!!!! That's the color I want. I figured that by lighting my hair alittle, by the time I dye my hair again w/ Shea Moisture Color Line, it should be that color or maybe a little lighter.

Will you be doing that color yourself or going to the salon? If yourself, which brand do you use? I used the Clariol semi perm.

 

[Guinan]

GettingKinky, any pics

 

[KiWiStyle]

I'm driving to the salon with the AC turned all the way up, freezing my butt off hoping the pores on my scalp close.

LMBO!!! The things we do.

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[NikkiQ]

NikkiQ, YAS!!!!! That's the color I want. I figured that by lighting my hair alittle, by the time I dye my hair again w/ Shea Moisture Color Line, it should be that color or maybe a little lighter.

Will you be doing that color yourself or going to the salon? If yourself, which brand do you use? I used the Clariol semi perm.

pelohello I'm going to a salon to get it done this time along with a good trim. If I was doing it myself, I would use the intense auburn for dark hair by Garnier. I've used it before and it worked great!

 

[kandiekj100]

You know what is so funny and devastating at the same time, lol. I just cowashed my hair and I could swear my hair is BSB again. I look in the mirro and my hear looks and feels long. As soon as I bring the camera up to take a pic (or have my son or husband take it), it seems to instantly shrink up and look short as heck, and thus not worthy of showcasing on here. It's been a while since I did a length check it's time, good or bad. I should have one posted some time this weekend.

 

[GettingKinky]

Here's my hair post touch up. I'll post an LC picture when the curls drop, when I pull it it's BSL but I want it to reach without pulling. Maybe in Dec.

Even though we timed the relaxer and I told her not to smooth, I think she got it too straight again. Ugh. I thought I had this texlax thing figured out, it's been almost 2 years. Sigh..,

 

[g.lo]

Guys, I need your input! How long to you think low manipulation style should be kept in to be effective? I was planning to wear my cornrows for 4 to 6 weeks for max retention. But after a week it looks already so messy. I have been exercising daily for the past 10 days and rinse my hair daily as well, otherwise my scalp would be so itchy.

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

Guys, I need your input! How long to you think low manipulation style should be kept in to be effective? I was planning to wear my cornrows for 4 to 6 weeks for max retention. But after a week it looks already so messy. I have been exercising daily for the past 10 days and rinse my hair daily as well, otherwise my scalp would be so itchy.

I'm going to say six weeks only because that's my weave max. Considering the braids are smaller that has to be the key. Would you braids smaller so you could wash...what about rinsing with a stocking cap to preserve the braids?

 

[Froreal3]

So my little inversion experiment didn't produce any noticeable results. That's ok though. I'mma still get my two inches by December! *positive thinking*

 

[newnyer]

You know you are in a hair rut or hair lazy when coworkers are "excited" to see you in anything besides a bun. I just pinned my hair up in 2 half arse french braids. Lol

 

[g.lo]

I'm going to say six weeks only because that's my weave max. Considering the braids are smaller that has to be the key. Would you braids smaller so you could wash...what about rinsing with a stocking cap to preserve the braids?

i will do them smaller next time and use stocking cap for rinsing. Thank you

 

[Beautifulwildflower]

Did I tell yall I'm trying out this inversion thing? I'm on day five. Hopefully I get 3/4" to 1". I feel like I definitely need a boost. Wanna start 2014 off right.

Inquiring minds would like to know what is an "inversion" thing??

 

[Guinan]

g.lo, can you do the braids smaller? For me, if I'm PS, I'll leave a style in for about 3-4days. My PS of choice is a pinned up braidout.

GettingKinky, your results came out beautifully!!!!

Froreal3, I'm doing the inversion thing too. I hope I see results. Did you take a before pic? I'm about 1-2inches away from BSL, so I figured if this works, I should be there after I complete the method.

 

[Guinan]

I posted this pic in the inversion thread. I still feel motivated that I can make BSL by the end of the year. I just really need to STAY focused, motivated and determined to make it and STOP messing up my progress with unnecessary trims.

 

[GettingKinky]

I posted this pic in the inversion thread. I still feel motivated that I can make BSL by the end of the year. I just really need to STAY focused, motivated and determined to make it and STOP messing up my progress with unnecessary trims.

You're already touching BSL. Just stay away from the scissors.

 

[coolsista-paris]

Guys, I need your input! How long to you think low manipulation style should be kept in to be effective? I was planning to wear my cornrows for 4 to 6 weeks for max retention. But after a week it looks already so messy. I have been exercising daily for the past 10 days and rinse my hair daily as well, otherwise my scalp would be so itchy.

i have the same issue. my hair is a mess in just 1 Week with ps. i i wash it ,becomes a mess.

the only ps that doesnt look ragedy is braided up conrows (the one that forms a bun). or crochet braids (no one sees the mess underneath)

im still searching for more ideas of ps..

id love to do individual braids again. lasted 4 weeks. seemed to retain as long as i didnt wear the hair doWn,and slept with a satin scarf.

im lazy to do them ( i do it myself)....

 

[mami2010]

Been away for awhile, long summer vacation... Did not so so well caring for my hair but I'm back on track.... I think.... Had a few trims and tons of flat ironing...

 

[Froreal3]

@pellohello you look like you're there. Can't wait to see your results from inversion.

 

[coolsista-paris]

@pellohello you look like you're there. Can't wait to see your results from inversion.

im gonna find out what inversion is. you girls are all talking about it. im gonna research.

 

[Guinan]

im gonna find out what inversion is. you girls are all talking about it. im gonna research.

coolsista-paris, the inversion method is when you flip ur head upside down w/ warm oil on your scalp. You do this for 4mins a day for a week, once a month. Ur suppose to grow inch after doing this method.

 

[coolsista-paris]

coolsista-paris, the inversion method is when you flip ur head upside down w/ warm oil on your scalp. You do this for 4mins a day for a week, once a month. Ur suppose to grow inch after doing this method.

i need to grow inches! especially at the completely broken crown area.. maybe i should give it a try. you never know :-/

 

[ImanAdero]

Inversion didn't really work for me in terms of growing a whole once, and honestly (because I'm in braids) I don't knowing the "new growth" I saw was actually because my hair is growing, or because the braids were looser.

Either way, it doesn't hurt to try. Make sure you have a measuring tape or something to try and track progress. Pulling wouldn't work (for me that is) because my hair always looks the same to me for pull tests lol.

Try it out though. It can't hurt.

 

[coolsista-paris]

Inversion didn't really work for me in terms of growing a whole once, and honestly (because I'm in braids) I don't knowing the "new growth" I saw was actually because my hair is growing, or because the braids were looser. Either way, it doesn't hurt to try. Make sure you have a measuring tape or something to try and track progress. Pulling wouldn't work (for me that is) because my hair always looks the same to me for pull tests lol. Try it out though. It can't hurt.

When i do pull rests i seem to be at same length too.

im lazy to track with measure tape but i better use that if i want to see anything going on.
i think î´ll try it out. ive heard sometimes you only see the result 3 weeks later. dont know why.

 

[jprayze]

Getting my next PS installed and the goal is to keep it in for a month. It's crochet kinky twists! My hair is cornrowed and then Marley hair is installed and twisted. It's supposed to take less time, but we will see. I like the fact that my hair is completely hidden. Of course pics are coming.

 

[NikkiQ]

Today is the big day!!! Well not really that big of a day, but I'm finally getting the hair cut and dyed today. I gotta tell yall I'm looking forward to being pampered a bit today. I really need to get out of this hair rut I got going on right now. Maybe it'll be the swift kick in the butt I need to get back on track. My best friend is pushing me to get back into my hair routine, but I've been so busy lately I forget I have hair all together sometimes

 

[GettingKinky]

jprayze
NikkiQ

I can't wait to see the pics!

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

As most of you know I have decided to wig it out for the rest of the year. I have incorporated the deep moisture method as well while under the wig. My first wig was pretty but it was too long and tangled easy so I went and got a new one. I must say I really love this one. Here is a pic:

 

[jprayze]

As most of you know I have decided to wig it out for the rest of the year. I have incorporated the deep moisture method as well while under the wig. My first wig was pretty but it was too long and tangled easy so I went and got a new one. I must say I really love this one. Here is a pic:

I like! Pretty!

 

[NikkiQ]

Ladies...I'm officially in love with my hair again and found the perfect stylist!

 

[Duchess007]

Ladies...I'm officially in love with my hair again and found the perfect stylist!

Oooh shiny! :-D

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