BSL 2013 Challenge

[SimJam]

I'm thinking about doing some henna this weekend. I've only done it once since being natural and the henna didn't color as much, and my hair seemed hard. Do you all have any suggestions on how to make the henna work better?

For me I mix my henna the night before and make sure the dye releases. You can test it with a bit of tissue paper, just dip it in the henna and it should get stained.

In terms of getting the dye to release, there are different ways, I usually mix with apple cider vinegar and warm water. And after the dye releases I add in oil and conditioner j6st before I use it.

I use the henna on dry hair and leave on for at least 2 hours, but I've left on overnight before with no issues.

After washing out I make sure to DC with a very moisturizing conditioner.

Hope this helps.

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[KaramelDiva1978]

My head has been itching already. What gives???

Do u oil your scalp? Do you think its dryness?

 

[NikkiQ]

Do u oil your scalp? Do you think its dryness?

No I don't oil my scalp. It's not dry though. It may be product build up which is weird since I washed my hair on Sunday and I haven't used much product since then.

 

[Evolving78]

i am having to use too much product to keep my hair together. i wish i could have a hair mentor that has my hair type, my density, and my porosity. i don't like having to use three products to moisturize and seal. but i see that is the norm.

 

[PureSilver]

After a few days of being too lazy today to oil my scalp, i warmed my concoction a few minutes ago in some hot water and oiled away, my scalp thanked me for it cuz she sure was thirsty.

 

[Sholapie]

I didn't plan to do anything to my hair this wash day but i ended up doing a pony tail rollerset and am under the dryer now. I hope it comes out good because it was sooo quick to put in.
Also I've noticed that i had no breakage and could count the hairs i lost to styling. I have gotten so used to seeing some degree of breakage when i manipulate my hair especially rolletsets. I wasn't being crazy gentle either my hair is finally getting healthy!

 

[jessicarabbit]

lazy day. idk why im so tired. m&s'd, baggy bun, and im now wearing a head wrap/scarf

 

[NikkiQ]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

 

[Evolving78]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

7-8 weeks. i am trying for 12 weeks, but it's not looking good. i am not in a hurry to relax either, but i don't want to cause breakage trying to stretch when it isn't necessary for me. i am on week 8 now. if i can get a hold on my new growth, then i will continue on to week 12.

 

[coyacoy]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

I like the QOD! I will be 4 years relaxer free in august of this year!

 

[Cattypus1]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

I like it! Pre-LHCF my normal stretch was 7-8 weeks. Last year I began two long stretches. The first one ended in July just short of 16 weeks and the second one ends next week at 6 months. Suffice it to say that my normal stretch will be somewhere in-between, like 8-12 weeks.

 

[Danewshe]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

I'm 28 months post.

 

[Curlywurly10]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

Love QOD!

I'm not even sure how long it's been since my last relaxer, I transitioned without knowing that's what I was doing, it's around 2 and a half years I think.

 

[Guinan]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

I like the QOTD, It keeps me interested in this challenge

I used to stretch my relaxers to every 6mths to 1x's a yr & could never figure out why my hair would never grow past BSB. It would get to BSL & then start breaking off. Now I'm stretching to every 3mths. I think by me stretching too long, it cause me to have excessive shedding & lots of breakage.

 

[NikkiQ]

Guess I should answer my own question huh? I'll be 3 years post relaxer on April 23rd and 2 years natural on Feb. 25th

 

[BraunSugar]

QOD answer:

I'll be 3 yrs post BC at the end of May. I think I stopped relaxing in November of 2009. Funny thing is, I went 7 months without a relaxer before then. I kinda kick myself wondering how much longer my hair would be if I had stuck it out during that stretch. Oh well.

 

[itsjusthair88]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

I like the QOTD's makes the whole thread seem more interactive; my answer: I am natural and my last relaxer was 2 years, 5 months and 24 days ago (July 20, 2010).

So, I learned something new about my hair (that isn't really new at all, I guess I just had to re-learn it the hard way ) my hair does NOT like a lot of manipulation and baby, I have been manipulating the past few weeks. I put in those fat twists and last night I was messing around and took a few out and started to teach myself how to cornrow and flat twist, on just one small section. Well, I have them both down (YAY) I just need more practice, BUT that one section of hair I was messing with? It looks like garbage, the ends got really thin and gross, and I just went ahead and cut them off

Fast forward to today and I decide I need a protein treatment and I have been watching "FusionofCultures" on YT (does anybody else watch her? One of my faves!) and she had this "banana,egg,coconut milk,honey & avocado" light/medium protein treatment and I tried it! It felt amazing going on, but we'll see how it looks in an hour or so! I put my Instagram pic below, Have a good weekend ladies!

 

[PureSilver]

QOD answer:

I'll be 3 yrs post BC at the end of May. I think I stopped relaxing in November of 2009. Funny thing is, I went 7 months without a relaxer before then. I kinda kick myself wondering how much longer my hair would be if I had stuck it out during that stretch. Oh well.

@BraunSugar We have a lot of similarities sugar, my last relaxer was on Oct 2009, i was 6 months post when i BC April 13 (that's my b/day too) this year i will be 3 years fully natural.
I don't think my hair would be longer but who knows i do know that had i released my fears and BC when i had the urges in late 2007-2008 i prob would be MBL by now but all i gotta do now is have lots of patience, maintain low manipulation and give my hair TLC.

 

[KiWiStyle]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

I'm a relaxed head and usually stretch up-to 12 weeks, 14 max. I thought I would eventually stretch for six months but quickly learned that's a death sentence for my fine hair.

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[jprayze]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

My last relaxer was September 2009, so 3 years and 4 months! But I transitioned until July 2012! Longest transition ever lol

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

I'm relaxed and This is my second big stretch. I'm going for 20 weeks again. I'm currently 14 weeks post. And I love your idea of question of the day!! Keep them coming!!

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[Realhairdontcare]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

I relax my hair every 12 weeks.

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[growbaby]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

I relax as needed. I try to do it every 16 weeks but it goes anywhere between 12-20. I am on week 14 currently.

 

[Angel of the North]

i am having to use too much product to keep my hair together. i wish i could have a hair mentor that has my hair type, my density, and my porosity. i don't like having to use three products to moisturize and seal. but i see that is the norm.

shortdub78 have you checked out the relaxed buddy thread? Maybe you can find a mentor through that thread.

*Question of the Day!!!*Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers

I do 3 stretches a year, 14 wks, 20wks and 18 wks. I love the QOTD

 

[Kerryann]

Got my hair braided on Thursday will be braiding until summer

 

[NikkiQ]

I think I already have tomorrow's QOTD in mind

 

[BraunSugar]

@BraunSugar We have a lot of similarities sugar, i BC on Oct 2009, i was 6 months post when i BC April 13 (that's my b/day too) this year i will be 3 years fully natural.
I don't think my hair would be longer but who knows i do know that had i released my fears and BC when i had the urges in late 2007-2008 i prob would be MBL by now but all i gotta do now is have lots of patience, maintain low manipulation and give my hair TLC.

SUNSHINE BABY Tbh, my hair would probably only be a couple inches longer. That would be about BSL but I guess it's not so much of a difference that I should cry over it.

I won't lie though, I'd be happy if I woke up tomorrow with 2 more inches of hair.

 

[NikkiQ]

SUNSHINE BABY Tbh, my hair would probably only be a couple inches longer. That would be about BSL but I guess it's not so much of a difference that I should cry over it.

I won't lie though, I'd be happy if I woke up tomorrow with 2 more inches of hair.

Girrrrrl I'd be doing cartwheels around here if I woke up with 2 more inches

Sent from my Android...Boom.

 

[MicheePrings]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

Two years and three months post relaxer

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[lamaria211]

*Question of the Day!!!*

Relaxed/Texlaxed ladies- how long do you normally stretch your relaxers?

Natural ladies- how many months/years post relaxer are you?

Yall let me know when these questions start to get annoying please lol

This is my very first stretch so far its been 9 weeks but I'm not texlaxing til I'm 12 weeks post.
I like the "question of the day" it keeps the thread active and entertaining