BSL 2013 Challenge

[lamaria211]

Help please: im new here and I need help on my journey to healthy hair. My hair is always breaking. I got a perm last week and havent wash my hair. Someone please tell me what I should do? Currently taking prenatal pills. Using mane n tail shampoo and conditioner. Also using the mane n tale leave in conditioner. I dont know where to start. Please someone give me an idea where I should start

I will say that YouTube helped me out a lot when I first started my hhj especially when it came to my regimen. Also hair blogs are great. They give you a good idea of what ladies are doing and you get the visual. My advice is to start by keeping things simple and if it works stick to it! If not move on. Don't become a product junkie, I'll say it again don't become a product junkie. It doesn't take 46776532 products to have healthy hair. And lastly good luck

 

[BeautifullyExotic]

how you guys figure out what works for your hair and what doesnt? thats my biggest problem. i think im already a product junkie

 

[BeautifullyExotic]

for example tell me if thats too much of something and what am i missing? sorry for all these questions.


once a week
1. shampoo your hair with a hydrating/moisturizing shampoo/cleansing cream
**kenra moisturizing shampoo
2. deep condition your hair with a hydrating/moisturizing conditioner
**kenra moisturizing conditioner
3. use a moisturizing leave-in
** mane n tale leave in
4.you can dry your hair by air drying. use a leave-in and a serum like chi silk infusion or One and Only Argan oil to help seal in them moisture and to reduce frizzy hair.
(b) detangle your hair with a wide toothed comb and tie your hair with down with a silk/satin scarf until it is dry. or you can get some wrap/neck strips from the beauty supply store, tie your hair down and sit under the dryer until it is dry.
(c) once dry you can wrap it and just give it a bump with the flat iron, or you can always wet set your hair with a roller set.

daily
moisturize and seal your hair once a day and tie your hair up with a silk/satin scarf.
***mane n tale leave in moisturize and seal starting from the end to the root w/ coconut oil

relax every 8-10 weeks depending on the growth of your tapered nape, you can relax that every 6-8 weeks

once you get the hang of stretching out the timing of your touchups, you can stretch the weeks out more if you desire.


Monthly
clarify your hair with a clarifying shampoo
**kenra clarifying shampoo

wash again with hydrating/moisturizing shampoo
**kenra moisturizing
protein treatment
** ORS mayo
deep condition with hydrating/moisturizing conditioner

** how should i deep condition my hair?
if i mix mayo, egg, coconut oil, and a bit of honey. is that too much

 

[youwillrise]

how you guys figure out what works for your hair and what doesnt? thats my biggest problem. i think im already a product junkie

give yourself time with the products...get to know them and how your hair feels & looks when you use them. im not much of a product junky anymore, but i used to be. now, i mainly buy things that are tried and true...with a few new products thrown in every once in a while just to try

the problem with super product junkyism is you dont give yourself a chance to really recognize what is working and what isnt because every product you use just kind of melds together....and it just gets crazy and confusing.

also get to know the properties of your own hair...it really helps.

 

[polished07]

Tried a bun for the first time well a semi cute one with a tiny bit if effort lol! Tom I have an interview for a seasonal gig since I'm on school break (blah!) I'm gonna wear it like this since I don't feel like roll tuck and pinning or being creative with an updo! I was just thinking I'm about 3.5 inches away from BSL I wonder how close I can get by my graduation in May that 5 months Id be happy with 2 inches actually by then

 

[KiWiStyle]

Something that made me grin ear to ear today:
I went to the BSS to pick up some Nairobi Setting foam when I noticed a rack of Sprushes (relaxer/color applicator) as I talked to the lady helping me, she said, "why are you relaxing again"? "How long has it been, since the Summer?" I was like, girl no! I'm only 7 weeks post. She looked at my head again and said, Whaaat, that's good! I was like girl, it's all those vitamins, lol! Apparently she thought i was transitioning, lol! I hope all this translates into APL hair when I have my NG flat ironed on the 27th

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[NikkiQ]

Slowly getting things together for our trip this weekend. Even made my list of hair products to pick up while I'm there to ship back. Lots of DCs that's for sure.

Also...I'll have straight hair after 3pm on Saturday. I'm sure it'll revert before Christmas, but I'm bringing my Sedu with me just in case. If it reverts too much, I shall be slicking it back into a high donut bun and calling it a day.

 

[Honey Bee]

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.

shortdub78, do you do all your own trims? Or do you go to a salon for a seasonal cut/trim and just upkeep it yourself?

 

[Evolving78]

shortdub78, do you do all your own trims? Or do you go to a salon for a seasonal cut/trim and just upkeep it yourself?

Honey Bee

i trim my own ends. i don't really trust anybody anymore. plus i am a duster. i don't wait to do big trims. i find that to be counterproductive. it bothers me when i see someone having to cut off 1-3 inches just to hold on to length. if they would just dust regularly, they wouldn't need to take that much off.

i only trim/dust 1/8-1/4 inch. i can be scissor happy though. my hair grows in layers, so i kinda like blunt ends. normally, i would do that every 4-6 weeks, but i do it whenever i feel like it. that could mean every 2-3 weeks.

 

[coolsista-paris]

Slowly getting things together for our trip this weekend. Even made my list of hair products to pick up while I'm there to ship back. Lots of DCs that's for sure.

Also...I'll have straight hair after 3pm on Saturday. I'm sure it'll revert before Christmas, but I'm bringing my Sedu with me just in case. If it reverts too much, I shall be slicking it back into a high donut bun and calling it a day.

Im planning on flat ironning saturday too. Ill do my best for it not to revert before christmas !!! Its raining everyday here in Paris
Im gonna take the car everywhere to avoid stepping outside.lol Commercial centers are indoors so ill park the car in covered places. Hoping this will all work

 

[Honey Bee]

@shortdub78, Your ends are lovely. How do you trim? I'm asking because the best tuts are on ladies with much longer hair. I started dusting every 4 weeks at the end of the summer and my hair is thanking me, but I don't think I'm getting it in the right shape, kwim? I'm actually a week overdue cuz I'm nervous about messing it up. Any guidance would be helpful.

 

[BeautifullyExotic]

How long should I tried a product before I change to another

 

[Evolving78]

@shortdub78, Your ends are lovely. How do you trim? I'm asking because the best tuts are on ladies with much longer hair. I started dusting every 4 weeks at the end of the summer and my hair is thanking me, but I don't think I'm getting it in the right shape, kwim? I'm actually a week overdue cuz I'm nervous about messing it up. Any guidance would be helpful.

thank you! i kind of just do what they do. since i have layers i part my hair down the middle, in four sections, or i'll just grab and cut. if i see that some strands are a lot longer than the rest, i move them out of the way.

i think when you trim for shape, that is more like cutting to maintain a certain hair cut or shape.

like some folks like their hair to be blunt, straight across, V shaped, or U shaped. my hair grows naturally into a V. i just keep it as is. i would lose a lot of hair trying to have it straight across. there are some YT videos that show how to do it. i'll see if i can find some for you.

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

Hey Ladies Im back for conquer Full BSL !

~Current hair length - Grazing BSL

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd

~BSL goal month
April 2013

~Current Reggie and styling choices
1. Weekly Wash with Totally Twisted Shampoo Herbal Essences
2. In Shower steam condition with Totally Twisted conditioner
3. DC with a mixture on conditioners that i dump in an empty evoo bottle with
added honey and evoo
4. Cool rinse and dry with cotton shirt
5. Massage scalp with MN/Cayenne oil/MTG mix for 5 minutes
6. Add Creme of Nature Lemongrass & Rosemary Leave in
7. Add a layer of Elasta QP Olive oil & Mango butter moisturizer
8. Seal with Whipped Shea butter
9. Braid into 5 sections and Air dry
10. Un-braid the next day and throw into a high ponytail.
11. undo ponytail every 2-3. Spray with warm water, MN scalp massage, add Olive oil & Mango butter moisturizer and Shea with Shea Butter.

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
More Protective Styling - Bunning is preferred

~Post a beginning picture

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Slowly getting things together for our trip this weekend. Even made my list of hair products to pick up while I'm there to ship back. Lots of DCs that's for sure.

Also...I'll have straight hair after 3pm on Saturday. I'm sure it'll revert before Christmas, but I'm bringing my Sedu with me just in case. If it reverts too much, I shall be slicking it back into a high donut bun and calling it a day.

I can't wait to see your straight reveal!

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Something that made me grin ear to ear today:
I went to the BSS to pick up some Nairobi Setting foam when I noticed a rack of Sprushes (relaxer/color applicator) as I talked to the lady helping me, she said, "why are you relaxing again"? "How long has it been, since the Summer?" I was like, girl no! I'm only 7 weeks post. She looked at my head again and said, Whaaat, that's good! I was like girl, it's all those vitamins, lol! Apparently she thought i was transitioning, lol! I hope all this translates into APL hair when I have my NG flat ironed on the 27th

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LOL! Spread some of the love! I'm trying to wait until1/19/13 which is 12 weeks, but 1/5 is calling my name AND its my birthday! How many weeks are you going to stretch this time? After all who doesn't want to start the year with laying, swaying hurr! Lol

 

[Miss AJ]

How long should I tried a product before I change to another

That depends on you and if the product is doing what you want it to do. If it's a product you use every day, give it about a month and see how your hair feels.

 

[KiWiStyle]

LOL! Spread some of the love! I'm trying to wait until1/19/13 which is 12 weeks, but 1/5 is calling my name AND its my birthday! How many weeks are you going to stretch this time? After all who doesn't want to start the year with laying, swaying hurr! Lol

I'll be 12 weeks post on 1/18/13. I was initially going for 14 weeks but there really isn't any point in waiting so I'm relaxing at 12 weeks.

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[BeautifullyExotic]

How do you guys take care of your hair daily?

 

[BeautifullyExotic]

Just did a dc with mane n tail conditioner with honey, n herbal oil. Co washing with mane n tail shampoo and 2 minutes conditioner with mane n tail

 

[Evolving78]

Just did a dc with mane n tail conditioner with honey, n herbal oil. Co washing with mane n tail shampoo and 2 minutes conditioner with mane n tail

you should check out the SL Challenge 2013 and the Relaxed Thread. you can get more help there. this thread is for people trying to achieve Bra Stap Length this coming year. i gave you a link a page or two ago that can help you as well. it is has a ton of info on relaxed hair. it's right in front on the first page of the hair board. and i told you earlier that unless your hair likes all of that protein, you are doing more harm than good.

listen to what your hair needs and the rest will follow. we aren't there with you daily to walk you through and what is best for your hair. from your pics, it seems like it is in good condition, but you are doing too much. refer to a good stylist in your area that can help you create a good home care regimen. this person could get a better feel of what your hair needs.

best of luck and go to the Relaxed Hair Thread.

 

[polished07]

How do you guys take care of your hair daily?

I agree with shortdub you it seems as if your running and leaping into a regimen you don't know the purpose for, you need to read and inform yourself on why your using the products what are the expected results and place a hair goal in mind, its been stated many times that this is a growth challenge for women who are prob close to Armpit length hair and moving on to BSL. Asking a million questions back to back to get a quick answer is not gonna help you, learn about your hair there's more than enough info to read and start off at, happy hair journey!

 

[polished07]

Now I'm about to ask some question's lol j/k I'm thinking about getting that book the science of black hair it seems like it has alot of background info I really don't understand about my natural hair, I've been reading about porosity and I've tested my hair its weird bc some of my hair sunk to the bottom kinda fast and some of the strand lingered at the middle/top half of the glass. I always figured I just need lots of moisture for my 4B strands and this was apart of the territory but I'm learning a bit more from reading threads and scienceofblackhair website, gonna look at treatments for my hair and go from there. Any naturals dealing with porous hair or did deal with it in the past?

 

[NikkiQ]

Hi BeautifullyExotic

I've been reading your posts and it seems like you have a lot of questions that can be answered for you in a few other challenges and there are a couple other challenges that may be easier for you to relate to. Here are the links for a few threads you should definitely check out:

SL 2013
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=654895

APL 2013
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=648449&page=29

The LHCF Guide to Healthy Relaxed Hair
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=570837&page=10

Relaxed Hair Thread
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=524429&page=157

Can I Ask A Dumb Question (the thread isn't really dumb questions,but if you have anything that you need help with...ask in there and someone will help)

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=247447&highlight=dumb+question

I hope those help you out b/c it seems like you have a lot of questions and my ladies are doing their best to help you out, but you need to venture outside this challenge to find the answers you need.

 

[Miss AJ]

I've got good and not so good news. Good news is I've started my sulfur oil a little early so I'll already be used to it when the challenge officially starts. Not so good news is my bf wants me to straighten and wear my down more often. I think I could alternate every week to please us both. I'm going through my products now so I know which ones will provide the best heat/damage protection. This weeks product test will be silicon mix Proteina de perla DC and shampoo, Tresemme smooth and silky quick conditioner for washing, silk elements color care leave-in and fantasia ic olive oil serum for heat protection during blow drying, Shea butter mix for flat ironing.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I noticed a few pieces of small broken hairs this morning so I will be doing a protein treatment this weekend, it's been over 8 weeks so I'm long overdue. My protein treatment of choice when my NG is thick is Joico Deep Penetrating Reconstructor, I only use Aphogee 2 step when I don't have much NG.

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[GrowAHead]

Now I'm about to ask some question's lol j/k I'm thinking about getting that book the science of black hair it seems like it has alot of background info I really don't understand about my natural hair, I've been reading about porosity and I've tested my hair its weird bc some of my hair sunk to the bottom kinda fast and some of the strand lingered at the middle/top half of the glass. I always figured I just need lots of moisture for my 4B strands and this was apart of the territory but I'm learning a bit more from reading threads and scienceofblackhair website, gonna look at treatments for my hair and go from there. Any naturals dealing with porous hair or did deal with it in the past?

I bought that book - I'm not natural, but I can say it has a lot of great info explaining the difference in hair porosity for naturals, relaxed, color treated, etc. It really goes into the science of what happens to the bonds in each strand and what helps porosity. It's truly a science book. I didn't buy the actual book - I got the kindle version it was a LOT less expensive.

 

[NikkiQ]

Now I'm about to ask some question's lol j/k I'm thinking about getting that book the science of black hair it seems like it has alot of background info I really don't understand about my natural hair, I've been reading about porosity and I've tested my hair its weird bc some of my hair sunk to the bottom kinda fast and some of the strand lingered at the middle/top half of the glass. I always figured I just need lots of moisture for my 4B strands and this was apart of the territory but I'm learning a bit more from reading threads and scienceofblackhair website, gonna look at treatments for my hair and go from there. Any naturals dealing with porous hair or did deal with it in the past?

The porosity of my hair is so confusing to me. It takes a good while for it to really get wet when I wash it, but sucks up products with the quickness. I'm gonna have to look more into it and figure out how to solve my problem. Balance is key.

 

[BeautifullyExotic]

I know and im sorry about that. I been doing a lot of research and im just trying to see how everyone nanage their hair. Each person have their own regimes. YouTube been my friend

 

[Evolving78]

Now I'm about to ask some question's lol j/k I'm thinking about getting that book the science of black hair it seems like it has alot of background info I really don't understand about my natural hair, I've been reading about porosity and I've tested my hair its weird bc some of my hair sunk to the bottom kinda fast and some of the strand lingered at the middle/top half of the glass. I always figured I just need lots of moisture for my 4B strands and this was apart of the territory but I'm learning a bit more from reading threads and scienceofblackhair website, gonna look at treatments for my hair and go from there. Any naturals dealing with porous hair or did deal with it in the past?

polished07
i have non porous hair, but my ends are porous. it still sounds like you have high porosity. my hair doesn't sink to the bottom at all. it stays floating at the very top. even as a natural and relaxed. i didn't really need any type of protein until now, and that is due to coloring.

how does your hair feel about protein? does it dry quickly after you wet it?