BSL 2013 Challenge

[isawstars]

My Wen finally arrived! I'm gonna put my hair in twists tonight or tomorrow morning.

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

Just shampooed with my sulfate free poo, I DC, then let air dry. I did have a few tangles but got them under control. I applied my Leave in and sealed with my coconut oil and put into my Bantu knots now I'm under the dryer for about ten min to help set my hair for a knot out. This is only due to the superbowl party I'm going to tomorrow or else I would bun and throw on my satin bonnet.

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[Seamonster]

I am doing my first henna, hoping for the best

 

[NikkiQ]

Yall making me want to shampoo and DC my hair tonight,but we're going back to Jobos tomorrow so it would defeat the purpose. Another bun in my future.

 

[Cattypus1]

No henndigo this weekend for me. Just a Wen cleanse and a DC using L'Oreal Damage Erasing Balm. I'm steam-cleaning my bathroom floor while I DC. New product for me but I'm trying it because it contains ceramide.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I need to do the same thing today. I am out of henna though so looks like it'll be Monday but Ill mix it up tonight. Think I may avoid the conditioner this time around for a deeper Auburn color. Pre-pooed with Sulphur oil on the scalp and grapeseed oil on the hair strands. Got a good deep condition coming my way.

I bought a whole year's supply during Henna Sooq's Black Friday sale, I'm not running out no time soon! The boxes are stored in my freezer ;-).

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[jprayze]

Soooo SO and I were going to get pics together tomorrow, but he made a subtle comment that he would like some pics with just my hair and nothing else. Now this was unusual bc he never usually has a preference, He said he liked the twists, but wanted the pics to reflect what I look like normally which most of time is a straight style, created by flat ironing my natural hair. I blame it on the 2012 APL challenge which got my hair growing strong and healthy lol...i guess the man loves MY hair

 

[NikkiQ]

Soooo SO and I were going to get pics together tomorrow, but he made a subtle comment that he would like some pics with just my hair and nothing else. Now this was unusual bc he never usually has a preference, He said he liked the twists, but wanted the pics to reflect what I look like normally which most of time is a straight style, created by flat ironing my natural hair. I blame it on the 2012 APL challenge which got my hair growing strong and healthy lol...i guess the man loves MY hair

Hey don't be blaming my challenge lady! The man loves you and your hair.

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[KiWiStyle]

I think our DH's and SO's are closet hair lovers. They don't say a word while we're EL & NL , but as soon as we start getting length, APL and beyond they start drooling all over themselves. My DH is going to lose his mind when I meet my next goal!!

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[KiWiStyle]

Why is this comb so dang on AWESOME!!!
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I'm guessing its the Jibere knock-off but I think it must be discontinued because the comb shown in the picture is all Sally's sells now. Anyway, I have bone combs of every size and when I tried the bone Detangling comb in the shower, I was like oh, he!! No! I bought this comb about a month ago and it detangled my hair like its no tomorrow, newly relaxed and deep in my stretch. I read somewhere that the Jibere works even better...I cannot imagine that but I'm willing to give it a shot. Does anyone know where I can buy one?

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[Angel of the North]

What is this I'm hearing about a bun challenge????

I am mildly offended. Y'all know I am hosting the Twist/Braid/Bun for Growth challenge for the first quarter of the year. Why don't you guys join us?
I'm not offended for real. You guys are more than welcome to lurk if you don't join. If you do start a bun challenge, let me know plz.

BraunSugar I'm not gonna lie, I was eye balling this challenge, especially as I only intend to bun, wear braids under wigs and twists (after some of the twists I've been seeing in this thread) for this year. I'll be over there in a heartbeat if you'll have me.

Did I hear somebody say rollersetting month?? Count me in. My head is too big to be walking around with a bun all month. Everybody calls me Gina (you know...from Martin?). Rollersets are my friends. The fresh shiny curls take the attention off my head!

Buns for Feb, rollers in March.... this is getting juicy Maybe we can add some wigs for April, braids another month and twists?

In the process of making my wig!! So excited! Hope it comes out right! If this works out I'm doing a 6 month stretch and will relax this summer and be at BSL!!!! It's on!

Carmelella I want to know all the details , if you used any YT tutorials, could you share the links please?

Hi al I've been feeling in a funk lately with my hair so I decided to straighten (im in a no heat challenge so only plan to do so once or twice more this year) Well i'm really happy with the progress and I think it's getting thicker slowly lol

Sholapie Your hair is gorgeous, you've mad some great progress and are so close to BSL

Sea glass collection was a success! Got some pretty greens and blues for some hair combs. Should work on them soon and show you guys. SN-the link to my store is in my siggy

NikkiQ You've got some great things on there, you're very talented, love your items.

i guess i will be cowashing and dc'ing my hair today. i feel buildup and my ends will start tripping soon if i don't remove it. i just did a light dusting. wish i had the energy to do something cute. but it will be in my usual bun.

shortdub78 Girl, you got it bad! Someone confiscate her scissors quick!

 

[Angel of the North]

Thought I'd post a couple of my messy braid out buns

The first two are from Saturday the others are from December, takes about 2-5 minutes to do. I comb out the braid out leaving the ponytail holder in, I role strands from the ponytail backwards and pin them into place to form a bun, no socks no bun tools, just a few hairpins and a hair band.

Random thought # 1: This thread moves so fast, I try to go back and read all the posts but I can't believe how many I still miss

 

[NikkiQ]

Why is this comb so dang on AWESOME!!!
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I'm guessing its the Jibere knock-off but I think it must be discontinued because the comb shown in the picture is all Sally's sells now. Anyway, I have bone combs of every size and when I tried the bone Detangling comb in the shower, I was like oh, he!! No! I bought this comb about a month ago and it detangled my hair like its no tomorrow, newly relaxed and deep in my stretch. I read somewhere that the Jibere works even better...I cannot imagine that but I'm willing to give it a shot. Does anyone know where I can buy one?

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I've looked around online for a bit and can't find one anywhere. Just the Sally's version of it.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I've looked around online for a bit and can't find one anywhere. Just the Sally's version of it.

I wonder why it was discontinued. Oh well, I love this one and I can't miss what I never had...

Thank for check searching for me.

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[NikkiQ]

My nape is always curly and I end up playing with it (HIH disease at its finest). Tonight I decided to actually pull it straight and was rather surprised. The curls normally sit flush to my neck.

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[KiWiStyle]

Hair day is officially over!

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[BraunSugar]

Angel of the North Yes, we will gladly have you! PSing isn't second nature to me, so the more people I can do it with, the better I am at sticking to it.

 

[jprayze]

Thought I'd post a couple of my messy braid out buns

The first two are from Saturday the others are from December, takes about 2-5 minutes to do. I comb out the braid out leaving the ponytail holder in, I role strands from the ponytail backwards and pin them into place to form a bun, no socks no bun tools, just a few hairpins and a hair band.

Random thought # 1: This thread moves so fast, I try to go back and read all the posts but I can't believe how many I still miss

Love these buns! I miss a lot of posts too.

 

[Evolving78]

Angel of the North

i tried! i got nervous when i couldn't find them at first!

your hair looks pretty!

NikkiQ

your hair is growing!

 

[Evolving78]

i just put on my length check shirt (that thing is tight as hell right now ) and i am at the 5 mark. my goal by the summer is to be at the 7 mark . i am going to start taking pictures in it when i reach the 7 mark. i am air drying my hair now (scarf method) no breakage during washing/detangling process. i guess i am now in the phase of my pregnancy where i am not experiencing much shedding. before i was shedding like a dog when i wasn't. i hope post partum doesn't get the best of me. i had two bald patches in the front after i had my daughter.

 

[NikkiQ]

Now shortdub78 you know that shirt was gonna fit snug on the mama pregnant belly woman

 

[Evolving78]

Now shortdub78 you know that shirt was gonna fit snug on the mama pregnant belly woman

i got that shirt in a small back in 2011! i don't know what i was thinking putting it on! i almost hurt myself trying to get it off!

 

[NikkiQ]

Picked up some saran wrap so I can attempt to moisturize my ends a bit when I'm not bunning. Almost picked up some coconut milk so I could throw together a DC for tomorrow,but I'll use what I have already.

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[Angel of the North]

Giving my hair some TLC for today's wash day (this has been going on for hours and still isn't over) . I mixed up a pre-poo with half a bottle of DR Organics manuka honey protein conditioner, Roux PC, carrot oil, avocado oil and HOT 6 oil I'm in love, my hair was so soft it felt like butter, detangled with such ease and hardly any hair loss, I loved it so much I mixed up the other half, I like this mix enough to co-wash with too .

I thought I was DCing with protein conditioner which I intended to follow up with a moisture DC for an hour and then cover with oil to seal for another hour, I think it was actually a moisture or a balanced DC (Matrix Biolage Fortetherapie) it's supposed to be a conditioner that strengthens and repairs damaged hair, but I can't see any protein on the ingredients list. This is the first time I have used it and I actually prefer it to the hydratherapie which I don't think much of, the fortetherape seems much more moisturising. I've added the oil onto the hydratherapie instead and I'll be air drying in my signature braided bun.

 

[KiWiStyle]

On my way to brunch with DH & DD. Next time I'll place my bun higher.
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[mami2010]

Picked up some saran wrap so I can attempt to moisturize my ends a bit when I'm not bunning. Almost picked up some coconut milk so I could throw together a DC for tomorrow,but I'll use what I have already.

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How do u apply ur coconut milk? I have some but never got around to using it. Do u put oils or anything to mix it?


Most of the time my coconut milk ends up in a pot with some rice for my Caribbean DH. But I put one aside for my hair like a year ago... I need to use it out on my hair.

 

[deedoswell]

Lovvvveee this thread! Can't miss a day or you've missed a lot!! Here is a pic - sorry so small, of my "messy at home or going to grocery store bun". I can't do neat ones, my daughter has to do them for me.

 

[missliberia]

Your bun is beautiful.

 

[missliberia]

Straightened my hair yesterday. This is a pic before my trim:

Front pic after trim:

Back pic after trim:

I am just glad I am still APL. Those ends were horrendous. Just thought I would update you ladies.

 

[deedoswell]

Your bun is beautiful.

Thanks!!!