BSL 2013 Challenge

[SincerelyBeautiful]

washed and dc'ed this weekend... week 13 of this supposed 20 week stretch :-/ Hope to make it with no breakage!

We are the same on weeks post as well as stretching for 20 weeks. How are you maintaining GrowAHead

 

[growbaby]

washed and dc'ed this weekend... week 13 of this supposed 20 week stretch :-/ Hope to make it with no breakage!

Hey I'm on week 13 of a 20 week stretch too !! Good luck

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

I used V05 strawberries n crap! I used the raspberries balancing one before with good results and I been reading all the hype about the strawberries version so I bought it, tried it x3 and hated it.

I have heard some ladies rave about As I Am Coconut Cowash. Also the last time I went to Sally's the sales girl said that's a best seller. I'm thinking about trying it.

 

[growbaby]

We are the same on weeks post as well as stretching for 20 weeks. How are you maintaining GrowAHead

Haha I just said the same thing!

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

Hey I'm on week 13 of a 20 week stretch too !! Good luck

growbaby how are you maintaining your NG during your stretch??

 

[growbaby]

growbaby how are you maintaining your NG during your stretch??

Weekly dc, wen, and weekly detangling (aka no manipulation... It's been working pretty well, It doesn't feel like the unruly 13 weeks I remember.

What about u?

 

[jayjaycurlz]

Braiding my hair with AV Cocolatte for a braid-out tomorrow.

 

[UGQueen]

Just checking in. Still in corn rows under my wig.

Dc'd overnight last night with aohsr/se conditioner mix.

Might relax this weekend if I find the time.
Ill post a comparison pic if I can.

Happy growing ladies!

 

[Evolving78]

just cowashed, had to shampoo, cowash again. now i am air drying and will be bunning. my new growth isn't tripping too hard. i am 7 weeks post right now. i am going for 12 weeks, so 5 more weeks to go!

 

[Guinan]

Morning Ladies

I finanlly put in my relaxer on Friday. Not much difference in length from my length check last week. I have attached pics of my official starting length. I am very pleased with the progress I'm making. I plan on wearing my hair down 2day but 2morrow I will be bunning. Also, I believe where the 2nd pink line is would be BSL. What yall think? The 1st line is APL.

Happy Growing!!

 

[Guinan]

These are pics from my 6mth stre.

 

[naturalagain2]

Last night I cowashed my hair after having my hair straight for 2 wks. I co washed with WEN Tea Tree then DC'd with MD Peach Honey Syrup. I put my moisturizers (Sta so soft spray and DB Peach Kernel Hydrating Milk) in, twisted my hair and air dried overnight. This morning I took out the twist and put my hair in a twisted bun to further stretch my hair. Tonight I'm going to put in some braids for a braid out tomorrow.

 

[NikkiQ]

Morning Ladies

I finanlly put in my relaxer on Friday. Not much difference in length from my length check last week. I have attached pics of my official starting length. I am very pleased with the progress I'm making. I plan on wearing my hair down 2day but 2morrow I will be bunning. Also, I believe where the 2nd pink line is would be BSL. What yall think? The 1st line is APL.

Happy Growing!!

pelohello The 2nd pink line totally looks BSL to me. Not too much further for you to go before you hit it

 

[NikkiQ]

Washed,DC'd,detangled, and applied a styler to my hair before putting it in 4 twists to air dry yesterday so I can bun today. Well here it is the next day...and it's still wet and still puffy. I don't think bunning on shrunken hair is gonna work for me.

 

[Curlywurly10]

I am DC'ing with my brand new steamer for the first time as I type! I'm a little excited!! Using ORS replenishing con as my DC. I will then rinse, moisturise and seal and air dry in twists.

 

[SimJam]

Back at work today ..... ugggg all I want to do is sleep lol.

Anyoo wearing a fluffy twistout today, applied liquid gold green magic to my scalp last night trying to boost growth however I can lol.

 

[Sholapie]

pelohello great progress!

 

[mami2010]

pelohello great retention, so much growth in 2012!!! Whatever your regi is, it sure is working.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Morning Ladies

I finanlly put in my relaxer on Friday. Not much difference in length from my length check last week. I have attached pics of my official starting length. I am very pleased with the progress I'm making. I plan on wearing my hair down 2day but 2morrow I will be bunning. Also, I believe where the 2nd pink line is would be BSL. What yall think? The 1st line is APL.

Happy Growing!!

WOW, great growth and retention. Your hair is thick and beautiful too!

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[Firstborn2]

pelohello, you had some really go growth in 2012 congratz. I'm excited to see what 2013 brings for me as far as growth. I can't wait to get to BSL.

 

[Guinan]

Thanks ladies!! Even though stretching my relaxer helped with growth, I don't think I'm going to do that again. It was torture. I plan on relaxing every 3mths.

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[lawyer2be371]

~Current hair length -around APL
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd- Natural
~BSL goal month April 2013
~Current Reggie and styling choices- Braids, moisturizing, protective styling
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
~Post a beginning picture- will upload to fotki, in a few days

 

[KiWiStyle]

Thanks ladies!! Even though stretching my relaxer helped with growth, I don't think I'm going to do that again. It was torture. I plan on relaxing every 3mths.

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3mths seems to be the consensus. I decided after my first and last 16 weeks stretch that 12 weeks will be my max. Caring for that line of demarcation, gently parting thru all the NG as not to cause damage is no fun. I think I can maintain my healthy hair with the shorter stretches.

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[newnyer]

My hair steamer has been collecting dust for over 6 months now. I ma planning to carve out some time this week to henna & DC after with AE garlic conditioner. I'll use it then...

 

[GrowAHead]

growbaby & SincerelyBeautiful

I'm DC-ing, moisturizing, and PRAYING lol

So far my NG is behaving, it seems a little softer than normal, probably because I'm watching it like a hawk! I do like the way my NG feels though... sometimes I catch myself just rubbing it

But I tried to airdry a couple weeks ago and my hair wasn't having it! AT ALL. So I mainly DC then set on 5-7 big grey rollers to stretch out the NG and that works pretty well.

 

[itsjusthair88]

Washed,DC'd,detangled, and applied a styler to my hair before putting it in 4 twists to air dry yesterday so I can bun today. Well here it is the next day...and it's still wet and still puffy. I don't think bunning on shrunken hair is gonna work for me.

NikkiQ I can't bun on shrunken hair either...it's a no-go for me, sadly When I see SL and other APL girls rocking their buns me and my hair get sad and mad at each other...

Anyways, I am under this wig and I hate it already...I think I'm just ready for a new look. So I think I am going to make an appointment for twists for this Friday or something. I really wanted to by a bun girl, because I heart the top knot look soooooo much, but my hair be actin' crazy (I know how colloquial that sounds, but it's true!) and I know it's long enough for a bun, in the back I am less than 2 inches from BSL!!! So, twists or braids it is this weekend, because ain't nobody got time for that!!!

BTW, the Argan hot oil treatment sucked BIG TIME, but I did use a new shampoo method and it worked like a charm, barely any breakage or shedding...HHG ladies!!!

 

[JJamiah]

I will wait to bun, on partially shrunken hair. Lightly stretched. Maybe at the end of the year.

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[maninyee]

Current hair: Relaxed & nearly APL
BSL goal month: Mid August/Late September
Current Reggie and styling choices:
Wash, condition, DC once a week, cowash as necessary.
Moisturize ends daily and scalp as needed.
Protein treatments every other week.
Take vitamins and lots of water.
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
I’m gonna try to wear more protective styles & be healthier overall

I relaxed after a long stretch today and was surprised at the extra length. My hair also feels pretty thick

 

[jessicarabbit]

Started back on mn tonight. Got great results from it last year. (Along with jbco and sulfur)

 

[Lurkee]

These are pics from my 6mth stre.

Your hair has really gotten thicker and longer. Way to go!