BSL 2013 Challenge

pelohello...When I used to braid my hair, I just used regular kanekalon. I haven't done my braids since before my HHJ and now I am paranoid about a possible breakage and thinning edges/aftermath even though I never had that before my HHJ. :lol:

Can't wait to see the install!

@polished07 Looks great! Your hair has really filled in.
 
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I can't remember when I posted in here...

Anyway! Took out my braids last night and currently prepping for getting my hair straightened on Wednesday.

Prepooed by dousing my hair in almond oil after finishing taking out my braids. Then today I Washed with Lush Trichomania shampoo bar. Didn't feel it was enough so I shampooed again with Shea Moisture coconut hibiscus shampoo.

Currently deep conditioning with a mix of conditioners all mixed together with some honey in it (tresseme moisture something or other, Sally's GVP of JoicoK KPak, safflower oil, 2 different Organix conditioners- keratin and coconut- AND honey... I think that's it). I think I might make this my regular deep conditioner so I can use up my stash quicker by using a little bit of everything.

I've got it twisted up in Bantu knots with a plastic bag over my head. I'll deep condition for a few hours. Probably cowash tomorrow too. I want as much moisture in my hair as possible before Wednesday.
 
pelohello said:
Question for the braiders. What brand of hair do y'all use? I'm was going to use the kanchelon(sp) hair but decided to go with the sassy collection synthetic braid hair from Sally's. It was only a 1.00 since I have a Sally's card.
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I use the kanekalon hair, too. I tend to leave some out and braid/boil it for texture. Here's a pic:



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I'm itching to braid it back up. I'll likely henna weekly for the month leading up to it.

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polished07 said:
I'm finding that my curls really love this new simple routine! My ends are juicy and my curls trying come out and play, this is my hair with no product I washed with ORS moisturizing poo sitting here in conditioner now with my heating cap looking at movies with my fiancé. Also wanted to share my hairs progress with the phytospecific thinning hair treatment I used it for only 2 months but the product definitely works
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Wow your Afro is yummy! Need to investigate that photo specific treatment.
 
Like polished07, my hair is really loving this low manipulation/ easy Reggie.
I took my cornrows out after 3 weeks, my hair was soft and feels thicker, I did a quick LC with my new Tee ( had to try it, lol). Bel is on number 6, Bsb is on 5 and I am between 4 and 5! I am really hopefully to reach my goal of BSb by end of December.

Hope hear from NikkiQ
 
Duchess007 said:
I use the kanekalon hair, too. I tend to leave some out and braid/boil it for texture. Here's a pic:



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I'm itching to braid it back up. I'll likely henna weekly for the month leading up to it.

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Duchess007, that's looks AMAZING!!!! Ok, since both you & Froreal3, both used the kanchelon hair & it came out great, maybe I'll stop being cheap & get that brand of hair. Duchess007, how many packs of hair did you use?
 
pelohello said:
Duchess007, that's looks AMAZING!!!! Ok, since both you & Froreal3, both used the kanchelon hair & it came out great, maybe I'll stop being cheap & get that brand of hair. Duchess007, how many packs of hair did you use?
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The kanekalon is 1-2 bucks tops. It's only being cheap that made me use it. And I have NO loyalty. I will jump brands for fifty cents. I'm ruthless. :-)

Here's what is currently in my inventory:
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I use about 5 bags every time. I do big hair (plus my hair is thick and my head is large-ish).

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Making progress!! AL.MOST.THERE. I can feel it!!! Just took down my Senegalese twists. Here is Comparison from Feb of this year right after I had taken out a set of the same twists



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pelohello, it doesn't even matter the brand with this cheap hair. I get a few packs for a few bucks at the BSS. I only use about 2 packs of hair and that's because I do them long. Sometimes I use Yaki, but that is silky eventually my texture shows through it, so I have to wear it up. I don't have that problem with Kanekalon since it looks like a blow out.
 
AudraChanell said:
I need to join this challenge. I'm growing back out and I'm about 1.5" below my shoulder
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Cute pic! I love Poison Ivy!



___________________________________:rosebud:

Natural/Relaxed: Natural since 2011, I did a gradual 6" cut til' perm was gone
Current Length: 2" past APL, could be BSL??? Won't be sure until December when I straighten do a length check
Goal Length: WL
Oil of Choice: Coconut oil, jojoba oil and rosemary
 
polished07 said:
I'm finding that my curls really love this new simple routine! My ends are juicy and my curls trying come out and play, this is my hair with no product I washed with ORS moisturizing poo sitting here in conditioner now with my heating cap looking at movies with my fiancé.

Also wanted to share my hairs progress with the phytospecific thinning hair treatment I used it for only 2 months but the product definitely works
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You have some pretty good growth on the top:yep:. What did you do to gain the fullness in your top area?


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Natural/Relaxed: Natural since 2011, I did a gradual 6" cut til' perm was gone
Current Length: 2" past APL, could be BSL??? Won't be sure until December when I straighten do a length check
Goal Length: WL
Oil of Choice: Coconut oil, jojoba oil and rosemary [/QUOTE]
 
polished07 said:
I'm finding that my curls really love this new simple routine! My ends are juicy and my curls trying come out and play, this is my hair with no product I washed with ORS moisturizing poo sitting here in conditioner now with my heating cap looking at movies with my fiancé.

Also wanted to share my hairs progress with the phytospecific thinning hair treatment I used it for only 2 months but the product definitely works
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Oops, my bad:blush:. You already answered that question in the second paragraph. It pays to read the whole thing:lol:.



___________________________________:rosebud:

Natural/Relaxed: Natural since 2011, I did a gradual 6" cut til' perm was gone
Current Length: 2" past APL, could be BSL??? Won't be sure until December when I straighten do a length check
Goal Length: WL
Oil of Choice: Coconut oil, jojoba oil and rosemary [/QUOTE]
 
My milkmaid braids didn't come out exactly how I wanted it....it's more a french braid but it served it's purpose. It looked cute for the wedding I went to and preformed at. Here is a side snap shot of it.....

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I had hair added to it and the ends are pinned. I hope to get two weeks out of this style. We'll see since I plan on working out some this week.
 
naturalagain2 said:
My milkmaid braids didn't come out exactly how I wanted it....it's more a french braid but it served it's purpose. It looked cute for the wedding I went to and preformed at. Here is a side snap shot of it..... I had hair added to it and the ends are pinned. I hope to get two weeks out of this style. We'll see since I plan on working out some this week.
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Very pretty!!!
 
Hi Ladies!

It's been a minute; I let my membership lapse, but then I decided to rejoin and update you guys with my progress and ask a question.

I have made a lot of progress with my growth and retention, but these length milestones are having me confused as to what I should claim. Let me post a few pics to illustrate. The first pic is the start of my current HHJ, around January, 2012. The second pic is from November, 2012, when I juuuust reached APL. The third pic is from three days ago, right after my last relaxer touch up.

As you can see (pardon the back fat!), I am technically MBL, based on the measurement of my back (from shoulders to the top of my hips), but I am just short of BSL because I pretty much wear my bra reeeeaaally low, like almost to my waist. So which should I claim? BSL? BSB? MBL? It's all so confusing--and a little frustrating.

On a related note, even though I can see the progress in the pictures, I am still trying to wrap my mind around the concept that my hair is "long," if you can understand that. It still doesn't "feel" long to me, and I definitely wish it was thicker and fuller, but that's not gonna happen with my fine strands. :nono: Nevertheless, it has been an experience exploring this uncharted territory (my hair has never been this long before)--I even had my first "weave check" by a total stranger yesterday, and that was a trip!

Let me know what you think, and happy hair growing ladies!
 

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Felt like I haven't posted in forever but I'm in a hairstyle rut. I really want to get my hair up and away for the winter but I haven't the foggiest idea what to do! This happens every year almost lol. Been seriously contemplating getting a sew-in even though I like the wig I made last year it's getting kinda old. And then I'd do braids but I've done that every winter for a good while so idk if I want to do them again. :-( so my hair has been in buns out of boredom.
 
The last time she posted was on 10/22 when she did the QOTD. Today makes two weeks since that last post.

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I even pmed her last week...no response. I'm officially worried. It sucks not knowing someone irl sometimes....


Any1 have her fb or something? Maybe I can check her etsy...
 
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