BSL 2013 Challenge

[NikkiQ]

lamaria211 what about the SE megasilk moisture DC? Mix that with EVOO and leave it on overnight.

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[lamaria211]

lamaria211 what about the SE megasilk moisture DC? Mix that with EVOO and leave it on overnight.

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It has silk protein I'm scared to death

 

[yoli184]

I'm so in !!!

~Current hair length - Cut back from BSL to Full SL/CBL (suffered setbacks!)

~Relaxed

~BSL goal month - August 2013 ( currently 4 inches away from BSL)

Current Reggie and styling choices
- Prepoo with Hotoil Treatment (grape-seed oil)
- Shampoo once a week.
- Deep condition under hooded dryer or steamer 2 times per week
- CW- daily (except on shampoo day)
- Stretch Relaxers 10-12 weeks.
- Protein treatments every 6 weeks
- Henna/Indigo once every 2.5 months
- I air dry 100% of the time, or rollerset
- Protective Styling : buns, braidouts

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL? ABSOLUTELY NO TRIMMING THIS YEAR. I AM WAY TOO SCISSOR HAPPY!!
Post starting length: My hair as of 11/27/12 ... line 1.
I measured my hair tonight and its already on line 2, BSL is line 6, and MBL is line 7. There is a chance of making it to MBL, but I will focus on BSL.
I'm aiming for 1 inch of growth per month and I'm doing well so far.
Will update with a more current pic on December 31

 

[jazzygirl225]

APL
Relaxed
Aiming for BSL by December 2013
I am about 3 inches away from BSL. But I want to give a conservative estimate given that it took me over 5 years and 2 pregnancies to get from SL to APL without trying! However, this time I will really focus on good hair practices that will help me retain length.

Current Reggie and styling choices:
Prenatal Vitamin
Daily CO washes
1x/week Deep Condition
1x/6 weeks Protein Treatment
20 week relaxer stretches
Mizani Thermasmooth system to prolong relaxer stretch
Protective bunning
Growth aid on edges

What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
Continue 20-22 weeks relaxer stretches
Drink more water
Eat more fruits/veggies
Exercise more (once baby's here I will run again)
Use a topical growth aid (any suggestions?)
Scalp oil massages
Try baggy method, especially during maternity leave (Feb-June)

~Post a beginning picture
(will update with link to picture soon!)

 

[Guinan]

KaramelDiva1978, If yall plan it I will defintely come!! I need sum beaches and some R&R; especially after seeing NikkiQ, on that beautiful beach. I am sooo jealous.

lamaria211, what DC did you use? I say M&S and baggying your hair or ends. Have you tried using vegetable glycerin? I remember when I had mositure overload and it was b/c of the glycerin.

yoli184, ur hair looks so healthy, thick and even.

Good Morning Ladies,

I finally purchased the Cantu Shea Butter, Leave-In conditioning Cream. I used it for the 1st time yesterday. It's ok. It def helped soften up my NG. I didnt know that the product was so watery. I was hoping to use it while my hair is straight. I plan on DC and co-washing on Wed. After that, I will try the Cantu Butter or freshly washed hair. How do you ladies use the Cantu Butter? Do yall use it everyday as a mositurizer or just as a leave-in? I didn't realize that the product has protein in it too.

I still haven't purchased the sprush yet to apply my relaxer w/ it. Amazon wants 6.47 for it then the S&H is like 4 or 5 bucks So I'm hoping that Ulta has it.

Are there any other ladies interested in meeting up in Miami 2013 or does it need to be somewhere on the East Coast?

Happy Growing Ladies!!! Less than 3wks for length checks!!! Grow Big or Go Home!!

 

[NikkiQ]

I'm down for the meet in Miami! I can fly from here to there in no time

 

[Dove56]

Dove56

I didn't no it was protein overload when I woke up this morning (it happened sat) so I got up this morning and tried to M&S my hair felt like metal straw so I did a wash with my Wen 613 that didn't help so I tried DCing with ORS Hair repair condish *big mistake* while rinsing it out I clearly recognized the problem so then I tried to CW with my Aussie Moist. That didn't help either, so I made a concoction using Olive oil, GSO, honey and some V05 I left it on for 2hrs. It helped a little (very little). So I added my leave ins Matrix BiolagIe fortotherapie and some V05, and sealed with GSO and Organix Macadamia hydrating oil. Tonight I applied some (a lot) scurl and sealed with olive oil. My hair does feel a lot softer now but its still breaking and shedding

Oh, okay. I use ION Moisture Solutions Extreme Moisture Creme - Deep Nurturing and Hydrating conditioner for Extremely Dry Hair after I use extra strong proteins like Nexxus Emergencee and/or DRC28 and it instantly softens my hair. It's not very pricey and you can purchase at Sally's Beauty Supply.

Breakage is no fun, I went through that this Summer after my hair was overbleached (I simply asked for highlights). I had to cut it from BSL to SL. I'm sure your hair will stop breaking as long as you keep piling on the moisture.

 

[NikkiQ]

Ughhhh I wanna take these Celies out already! Barely a week old and already a hot mess

How is everyone doing? Excited for the official beginning of the challenge?

 

[youwillrise]

okay, so i need new bras! badly. the ones i have are so ill fitting.

i took some more pics, but i used one of those camisole type undershirt deals. but now, i'm like...ehhhh...so i might just go buy some new bras and take better pics lol.

i'll post em anyway.

if i were to judge by this shirt here, i'd say it was about 4 inches? but then again, im not even sure if it's accurate.

 

[Dyaspora]

I'm in! I was MIA in the APL 2012 thread, but I'm here now.

~Current hair length
APL

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Natural

~BSL goal month
No hurry. December 2013 is fine by me.

~Current Reggie and styling choices
I wear protective styles about 80-90% of the year, especially during the colder months.
Moisturize scalp with a mixture of aloe vera and JBCO and/or Grandma's Secret Recipe braid spray.
Wash and condition every two weeks with JBCO Shampoo and Conditioner.


~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
Actually use all of the vitamins I've bought.
Moisturize scalp at least every other day.
Get at least two trims during the year. (SSKs are killing me.)
Do a better job of detangling.

~Post a beginning picture
These (attached) are from the beginning of August. My hair is in some sort of twists right now.

 

[RegaLady]

I've been wet bunning like crazy since I cut 2inches off over a month ago.

Firstborn2

Me too

Have you seen any progress?

 

[Firstborn2]

Firstborn2

Me too

Have you seen any progress?

Actually I have, when I cut my hair I was right at APL. So I was not happy about cutting off 2inches. But a few nights ago I did a length check without heat and on the right side I'm 1/2 from APL and on the left I'm about 1inch so I'm happy, wet bunning has given me amazing retention. I will definitely be using wet buns as part of my 2013 PS.

How about you, have you seen any progress?

 

[NikkiQ]

Moisturized with my MN mix this morning. I really need to be more consistant with it, but I forget half the time that I have it. I know

 

[Sholapie]

Just bought a new condish which i hope will be my new staple dc lol im hoping to get lucky first time. Will report back after i used it

 

[pookaloo83]

Just put some loose twists in.

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[NikkiQ]

Twists are getting long Pook

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

Hey ladies

I almost had a lazy moment and skipped out on a M&S but I quickly recovered and now I'm back in a bun. I kinda wanna rush my stretch just to length check. I have 12 weeks left before my TU. hwell

 

[Evolving78]

i am going to give my scissors away for a couple of months. i'm just too scissor happy for my own good.

 

[NikkiQ]

shortdub78 what did you do now???!

 

[Evolving78]

shortdub78 what did you do now???!

i trimmed a little last week and i trimmed a little today. when i air dry my hair, my ends are not as smooth as when i roller set. so i know i don't have splits, but i cut just for them to look more blunt. i need to stop. it is hindering my progress.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^You are gonna make me fly to wherever you are and just raid your house of all scissors huh???

 

[Guinan]

Pic & run I'm trying to figure out how 2 upload pics from my phone
Hopefully u guys can c this. If not i wont be able 2 upload pics untill i buy a computer cause my ipod is acting crazy

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[Guinan]

Yeah!!!!!! I can c my pics!!! can yall see them? If so, they r pics of todays hair. I have lots of ng. Im bout 2 m&s.

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[Guinan]

Here's another pic. This is when i did 2strand twist in the back.

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[Sholapie]

Looks nice pelohello!

 

[KiWiStyle]

I'm all set for my new BSL 2013 Venture. All my staples are fully stocked, plenty of henna & indigo in the freezer, new shears for self-dusting, new boar bristle brush, plenty of conditioning caps, a box of latex gloves for henna applications, grey and purple magnetic rollers for roller setting, a Sedu Revolution flat iron AND my Pibbs 514 Kwik Dri is on its way!! If I don't meet my goal it will be due to circumstances far beyond my control. I'M READY Y'LL!

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[BraunSugar]

I've gone back to oiling my scalp with my JBCO/cayenne pepper mix. I figure that it should give me some extra boost combined with my vitamin regimen.

 

[jprayze]

I'm all set for my new BSL 2013 Venture. All my staples are fully stocked, plenty of henna & indigo in the freezer, new shears for self-dusting, new boar bristle brush, plenty of conditioning caps, a box of latex gloves for henna applications, grey and purple magnetic rollers for roller setting, a Sedu Revolution flat iron AND my Pibbs 514 Kwik Dri is on its way!! If I don't meet my goal it will be due to circumstances far beyond my control. I'M READY Y'LL!

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I need to make sure I'm ready too!

 

[Sholapie]

Braunsugar your siggy pic is adorable!! He is like "back up Santa" lol soo cute

 

[KiWiStyle]

I need to make sure I'm ready too!

Your hair is looking great girl and the growth & retention is something to be admired. You're doing the MN, right! I might just start applying again for a month to take me to full APL. I was in the sulfur challenge but after a while, the smell is unbearable. Good luck to you in 2013!

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