BSL 2013 Challenge

Finally conceded and did my own weave. First time ever, was thinking of having someone else do it. And then realized I'm most likely nvr paying anyone to do my hair. YouTube is my hair school lol. Just took my wig apart and used the two longer bundles I had from when I made my wig last year. It's pretty good. Plan on keeping it until my birthday in Jan with maybe 1 or 2 take downs for deep cleaning and touch up.
 

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JosieLynn said:
Finally conceded and did my own weave. First time ever, was thinking of having someone else do it. And then realized I'm most likely nvr paying anyone to do my hair. YouTube is my hair school lol. Just took my wig apart and used the two longer bundles I had from when I made my wig last year. It's pretty good. Plan on keeping it until my birthday in Jan with maybe 1 or 2 take downs for deep cleaning and touch up.
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JosieLynn, you did a great job!! Did you braid it underneath and then sewed it in? or is it glued?
 
I am currently rocking an afro today. I let my hair airdry and decided not to do a twistout. If I dont stay too late at work tonigt., I might start braiding tonight. As you can see, I am SUPER EXCITED to braid my hair.
 
@pellohello thanks! And it's sewn down to braids. Just feels weird not being able to reach my hair whenever I want too. That will be the challenge
 
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Braids are a quarter done. This is gonna take me sum time. I'm hoping ill be done by Monday. The only thing that's getting me through this is "the game "maranathon. So far I'm luving the look.
 

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This is me today.... Just a little more, plus I need a trim.
 

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I think I will start incorporating a modified Crown & Glory method. So far this set of twists has held up better than the others. I think it's because they are smaller with braided roots, but not mini. I will try to leave them in for 2 - 3 more weeks. I will do another set at the end of the month and try to keep them in until the end of the year just in time for the new year. I already moisturize and seal in my twists every other day, but now I'm going to also shampoo/co-cleanse them and Dc in them as well. Everything seems to be easier in twists too.
 
well Im happy to report that I finally made it to APL :spinning::rolleyes::ohwell::rolleyes::spinning: :perplexed: :rolleyes:

yes I said APL :lol: Im ecstatic .... really frustrated but ecstatic
 
I'm hating on all ya'll that have this long healthy BSL hair!! (Not really, I'm actually happy for you, just envious) I mean...wth...I've been chilling between APL and BSL for over a year now...and what makes it worse is my bra strap is actually high! Dang...I just KNEW I'd be trimming/evening up my BSL hair by now...oh well. I mean...APL came so quick- & that was my original hair goal! Lol..okay vent over. I love the pics btw!! ;)

Oh and congrats SimJam!!!
 
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Ive got my hair super moisturized and covered in oil. I made to big braids and im gonna wear it under a wig for the next month. Im gonna try washing and DCing biweekly from now till the end of the year to avoid manipulation as much as possible!
 
I'm finally done!!!! I'm sooooo proud of myself. This was my first time doing actual braids with synthetic hair.

Because I'm uploading these pics from my ipad, I have to upload one @ a time:sad:
 

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I decided to wave the ends. The front of my scalp is a little sore, but not as bad as when I used to go to the braid salon.
 

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Last pic. It took me less than 2days to do the braids & only cost me 8.00, as oppose to the 200 the braid salon would charge me for WL braids (might be even more money).

Duchess007 & Froreal3, THANK YOU soooo much for your help with picking out the hair. The kanchelon hair was wayyyy better than the other hair that I got from Sally's. The brand I used is by Vivica fox.
 

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pelohello said:
I decided to wave the ends. The front of my scalp is a little sore, but not as bad as when I used to go to the braid salon.
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you did a good job and had lots of patience to do all that!! doesnt it feel sooooo good to see that you did it all alone and know that from now on you dont have to rely on stylists. and paying all that money!

i learned doing my own braids and im happy i can now. i just prepare some movies,programms and im done. braiding while entertaining myslelf!

anyway: your braids are nice :-)
 
pelohello said:
Last pic. It took me less than 2days to do the braids & only cost me 8.00, as oppose to the 200 the braid salon would charge me for WL braids (might be even more money).

Duchess007 & Froreal3, THANK YOU soooo much for your help with picking out the hair. The kanchelon hair was wayyyy better than the other hair that I got from Sally's. The brand I used is by Vivica fox.
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Looks AMAZING!!!

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
 
Froreal3 said:
Congrats! SimJam

newnyer You sure you're still at APl? When was your last touch up?
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Well, I'm more like BSB but still need to dust my ends soon. I got my touchup 3 weeks ago and I swear I feel like my hair is at the same spot on my back as it was after my last one. Lol! I have henna in my hair right now and will DC right after, maybe I'll take a pic just to check it out again.
 
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Well, I'm more like BSB but still need to dust my ends soon. I got my touchup 3 weeks ago and I swear I feel like my hair is at the same spot on my back as it was after my last one. Lol! I have henna in my hair right now and will DC right after, maybe I'll take a pic just to check it out again.
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Not to butt In but...gurl, it's on your back, you betta work it!
 
pelohello said:
Last pic. It took me less than 2days to do the braids & only cost me 8.00, as oppose to the 200 the braid salon would charge me for WL braids (might be even more money).

Duchess007 & Froreal3, THANK YOU soooo much for your help with picking out the hair. The kanchelon hair was wayyyy better than the other hair that I got from Sally's. The brand I used is by Vivica fox.
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You're very welcome! They look great! The savings will add up especially if you do several styles a year.
 
newnyer said:
Well, I'm more like BSB but still need to dust my ends soon. I got my touchup 3 weeks ago and I swear I feel like my hair is at the same spot on my back as it was after my last one. Lol! I have henna in my hair right now and will DC right after, maybe I'll take a pic just to check it out again.
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Maybe your BSB is like mine...BSL. :yep:
 
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nemi95 your hair looks great! You're only about an inch from BSL. What is your reggie?
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Sorry, but I can't see mentions on my Iphone, or maybe I jut don't know how to view them. I don't really have a set Reggie. I try to wash once a week and sometimes I stretch that to 2 weeks , depending on how hard I worked out that week. I clarify once a month with ORS creamy aloe poo, my normal poo is Neutrogena triple moisture. I DC after every was wash with a Giovani Deep Cond mixed with coconut oil and evoo. I air dry then flat iron, or bun while it's wet. I do prefer to wear my hair straight, but I alternate between bunning and flat ironing. I do use the carols daughter heat protectant when I flat iron. For a leave in I use As I Am leave in conditioner and I seal with the Shea butter mixture I made using Naptural85 recipe.
In the summer I mostly co-washed every other day with As I Am Coconut co wash and I bun wet. I do like to a swim so I I rarely put heat in my hair then. I do live in OC, close to Disneyland and it was 85 degrees today! I may be able to go swimming this week.

My products may change, but the routine stays the same. I have yet to find any product that I'm just in love with.
 
Question????......I am 4b/c and have been wearing track braids (for wigs) for about 6 months, taking them down once a month to do detail hair care. I find that my ends tangle much and makes it hard for me to rebraid my hair before and after it dries from a wash.

Has anyone been able to retain most of their curl pattern after texlaxing? I like my curl pattern, tho crazy as it is but the tangled ends are becoming too much of a pain. I texlaxed once (whole head), however my hair came out too straight :nono:. So, I was thinking maybe I could texlax just my ends about 2"- 4" worth to loosen the curl pattern a little. Any thoughts, tips or advice would be appreciated on the subject :yep:.



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Natural/Relaxed: 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: Thick WL, or maybe even Hip length
Oil of Choice: Coconut oil, jojoba oil and rosemary[/QUOTE]
 
pelohello said:
Last pic. It took me less than 2days to do the braids & only cost me 8.00, as oppose to the 200 the braid salon would charge me for WL braids (might be even more money).

Duchess007 & Froreal3, THANK YOU soooo much for your help with picking out the hair. The kanchelon hair was wayyyy better than the other hair that I got from Sally's. The brand I used is by Vivica fox.
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I wish it took me only 2 days to braid. With 3 kids (husband included) it takes me a week, Lol. Looks good :grin:.

___________________________________:rosebud:

Natural/Relaxed: 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: Thick WL, or maybe even Hip length
Oil of Choice: Coconut oil, jojoba oil and rosemary
 
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