BSL 2013 Challenge

[jprayze]

So I got my hair braided in small box braids. I'm excited to have a low maintenance ps....all I have to do is m&s. Bad thing is pregnesia got the best of me and I forgot to take pics of my LC, but I look to be 2 inches away from APL. I hope to have a nice growth spurt and claim APL by next LC in June when I come out these braids.

That's a great PS for this busy time! Any pics of your braids?

 

[NikkiQ]

My goodness. IDK about yall, but I'm excited to see some length checks/hairstyle milestone pics up in here this weekend!!!

 

[trinity8mod8]

I didn't want to straighten my hair until I reach BSL, but I have a few pics of a style that I have been doing lately. I just learned how to flat twist my hair, and next I want to try cornrowing. This is a twist out that I wore for the past two days.











I will try to include a length update in a couple of days of my hair pulled down in the back.

 

[NikkiQ]

Ohhhh I LOVE it trinity8mod8! How long did you practice your flat twists? I can't do those to save my soul

 

[KiWiStyle]

My goodness. IDK about yall, but I'm excited to see some length checks/hairstyle milestone pics up in here this weekend!!!

I know!! Looking at all the swinging hair is pumping me up!!! 2 weeks, 5 days to go!

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[deedoswell]

trinity8mod8 Wow I love your twist out!

 

[trinity8mod8]

NikkiQ thanks! I'm really proud of myself for actually trying. I was watching videos for weeks trying to learn how to cornrow and trying to visualize where to place my fingers lol. I practiced cornrowing on my husbands hair and I finally got it, but I couldn't do it on my hair so I thought practicing flat twisting was the next best thing In the photos was my second try before it actually clicked for me on how to do it better.

If you want to try, it is actually easier to try to hold one strand in your fingers and then pick up a section and twist it around that and then let the first section go, instead of trying to hold both sections, which is what I was doing at first.

 

[NikkiQ]

It's been rainy and gloomy all day. Haven't even taken my bonnet off and I probably won't anytime soon Why get cute when I'm not going anywhere and I had a medical terminology midterm exam to take? No thanks!

OT: I aced that exam too. BOOM! I was so excited that I took a pic of the screen when the score popped up. Sad huh?

 

[growbaby]

Hey ladies,

I've decided to crack down on my regimen n stop doing the minimum n start goin hardcore. For 3 days now I've been sure to take my vitamins, apply my sulfur mix (haven't done that since 2012), M&S EVERY morning and night, scalp massages, drinking over 60 ounces of water a day, and I will be going to the store later to day to get some MN to add to my mix. Anxious to get BSL out of the way and have long hair!

 

[jprayze]

Hey ladies,

I've decided to crack down on my regimen n stop doing the minimum n start goin hardcore. For 3 days now I've been sure to take my vitamins, apply my sulfur mix (haven't done that since 2012), M&S EVERY morning and night, scalp massages, drinking over 60 ounces of water a day, and I will be going to the store later to day to get some MN to add to my mix. Anxious to get BSL out of the way and have long hair!

Sounds like a good plan! I'm getting a little anxious to so it's time to hide my hair for a whole.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I'm going to up my protein treatments, both heavy and light treatments. My fine strands are just breaking left and right. I bought some Nexxus Energencee yesterday to see how my hair responds to it...something has got to give.

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[NikkiQ]

I'm going to up my protein treatments, both heavy and light treatments. My fine strands are just breaking left and right. I bought some Nexxus Energencee yesterday to see how my hair responds to it...something has got to give.

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I hope the protein helps stop the breakage KiWiStyle! That just reminded me that I need to do a treatment soon. It's been 6 weeks.

 

[GettingKinky]

trinity8mod8 your hair is so juicy and shiny. I love it.

NikkiQ you are just a regular scholar acing all your exams!

Here's my half up half down braid out. I won't have an LC picture until end of April so this will have to do. I took these in the bathroom at work so they're not the greatest.

 

[NikkiQ]

GettingKinky your hair looks great! I love a nice thick braid out.

 

[jessicarabbit]

Got my touch up today. Got burned and was in a lot of pain; almost makes me wanna go back natural.
Anyways, I'll post LC pics as soon as I get home.

 

[NikkiQ]

Got my touch up today. Got burned and was in a lot of pain; almost makes me wanna go back natural.
Anyways, I'll post LC pics as soon as I get home.

Oh no lindsaywhat!! Sorry to hear that you were in pain I hope you're okay. Those relaxer burns can be a beyotch!

 

[jprayze]

I didn't want to straighten my hair until I reach BSL, but I have a few pics of a style that I have been doing lately. I just learned how to flat twist my hair, and next I want to try cornrowing. This is a twist out that I wore for the past two days.

I will try to include a length update in a couple of days of my hair pulled down in the back.

What products did you use?

 

[jessicarabbit]

Oh no lindsaywhat!! Sorry to hear that you were in pain I hope you're okay. Those relaxer burns can be a beyotch!

Lol thanks and they are...all on my side edges :-/

I took my LC pic but I won't post til the 1st. I guess I'm just excited lol

 

[Cattypus1]

I'm going to up my protein treatments, both heavy and light treatments. My fine strands are just breaking left and right. I bought some Nexxus Energencee yesterday to see how my hair responds to it...something has got to give.

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I have that, I had forgotten about it. Did the tea rinse stop working?

 

[Cattypus1]

Got my touch up today. Got burned and was in a lot of pain; almost makes me wanna go back natural.
Anyways, I'll post LC pics as soon as I get home.

Noooo...I've used PM tea tree shampoo to make my scalp feel better. It always does the trick.

 

[trinity8mod8]

jprayze oh i just saw your question. I already had olive/almond oil and shea butter on my hair (from a previous braidout) before I wet it in the shower. Then I added Tresemme Naturals conditioner to comb through and detangle before twisting.

I usually add shea butter each time I braid or twist my hair, but I didn't this time because I wasn't sure how it would turn out. That's why my roots are already getting frizzy cause I just added conditioner.

 

[itsjusthair88]

For some strange reason, my twists no longer want to stay twisted. Which is strange because I wore twists almost exclusively the 2nd year of my HHJ and I do the double twist method Nonie uses, but there are still a few that are not doing what I want them to...so frustrating.

Anyway, I didn't M&S nor use my sulfur mix last night because I got sidetracked...so I will make sure to do that tonight before I go to bed. I have also been drinking my water and getting my green smoothies in and exercising. I hope all of this will help me get to freakin' BSL...

@trinity8mod8 I love your permed hair, it looks so healthy and beautiful!

 

[Angel of the North]

I'm starting to get discouraged ladies. I straighten my hair & there's no difference in length. I'm trying to stay positive, but I feel like throwing in the towel & cutting it in a bob for the summer.

On the plus side, I guess, I successfully(sp) cut my hair like the "reneice" trim. I still have more to cut but will do that @ our next length check.

pelohello hang on in there girl, I understand how you feel, I didn't feel like I made any progress when I did my first LC pic, I will be able to really see when I take one on Sunday with my LC shirt.

Girl stop! Don't you dare! It's probably just thickening. Leave your hair be.Sent from my SGH-T959 using LHCF

This is exactly what I'm hoping is happening right now with me

just checking in. trying my best to keep my hair on my head. sick as a dog. that's all i got.

shortdub78 Hope you get well soon, not what you need right now

Did a length check. Good news is my hair is a full inch longer than it was a month ago. Still have about 3 inches to go to hit BSL. Will post pics when i get to my comp.

Froreal3 Congratulations, you're well on way

Ahhhh it's Wednesday already ladies! Just a few more days until check in time. I have a question about it though (but I won't make it QOTD).

For the length checks that you don't feel comfortable participating in, how about you post a picture of a style that you have been working on or perfected since the beginning of the challenge? Seamonster had a good idea telling bajandoc86 to post a pic of her GORGEOUS hair.

NikkiQ That's a great idea, I'm unsure if I will be participating in the June LC (I may do a pull test) I'm quite liking the idea of getting a surprise in August after a 19 and half week stretch, the August LC is a couple of days after my next stretch

Congratulations on getting those grades all the studying and hard work has paid off, keep it up

I didn't want to straighten my hair until I reach BSL, but I have a few pics of a style that I have been doing lately. I just learned how to flat twist my hair, and next I want to try cornrowing. This is a twist out that I wore for the past two days.

trinity8mod8 Your twist out looks gorgeous, your curls are popping

For some strange reason, my twists no longer want to stay twisted. Which is strange because I wore twists almost exclusively the 2nd year of my HHJ and I do the double twist method Nonie uses, but there are still a few that are not doing what I want them to...so frustrating.

itsjusthair88 could it be because of the cut you recently had and your ends are blunt/healthy so they won't hold in the twists?

 

[jprayze]

I've been trying different pack DCs.

I really like this one for moisture: http://happilyevernatural.com/2012/...live-oil-formula-organi-gro-deep-conditioner/

And tonight I just tried hot six oil protein treatment. I don't know what kind of protein it would be considered (mild, heavy etc) but I had no shedding in my comb when I detangled and no more than 10 hairs on my hand. I was impressed. One pack is 2 applications. I keep in on for 15 minutes under a plastic cap. It had a nice cherry smell...not overpowering. I bought it from Sally's but I didn't see it on their website. This is the only link I could really find online. http://texasbeautysupplies.com/bb256.html

KiWiStyle you might want to try it.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I've been trying different pack DCs.

I really like this one for moisture: http://happilyevernatural.com/2012/09/04/product-review-palmers-olive-oil-formula-organi-gro-deep-conditioner/

And tonight I just tried hot six oil protein treatment. I don't know what kind of protein it would be considered (mild, heavy etc) but I had no shedding in my comb when I detangled and no more than 10 hairs on my hand. I was impressed. One pack is 2 applications. I keep in on for 15 minutes under a plastic cap. It had a nice cherry smell...not overpowering. I bought it from Sally's but I didn't see it on their website. This is the only link I could really find online. http://texasbeautysupplies.com/bb256.html

KiWiStyle you might want to try it.

I was reading this post and thought to myself, "hmmm" I should try this...then I kept reading and saw your suggestion, lol!

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[KiWiStyle]

Got my touch up today. Got burned and was in a lot of pain; almost makes me wanna go back natural.
Anyways, I'll post LC pics as soon as I get home.

Geez, I don't miss those relaxer burns. Can't wait to see your results!

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[KiWiStyle]

I have that, I had forgotten about it. Did the tea rinse stop working?

The tea rinses are working on the shedding...I'm noticing breakage again. This always happens as I near the end of my 12 week stretch. I've been reading a lot on how fellow fine hair ladies grow beyond APL and I learned incorporating weekly protein is key. I know I'm not protein sensitive so I think I can handle it; light, medium and heavy.

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[itsjusthair88]

Thanks Angel of the North I was actually thinking that my "blunt-er" (still not blunt lol) ends may be the culprit.

 

[jessicarabbit]

I've been trying different pack DCs.

I really like this one for moisture: http://happilyevernatural.com/2012/09/04/product-review-palmers-olive-oil-formula-organi-gro-deep-conditioner/

And tonight I just tried hot six oil protein treatment. I don't know what kind of protein it would be considered (mild, heavy etc) but I had no shedding in my comb when I detangled and no more than 10 hairs on my hand. I was impressed. One pack is 2 applications. I keep in on for 15 minutes under a plastic cap. It had a nice cherry smell...not overpowering. I bought it from Sally's but I didn't see it on their website. This is the only link I could really find online. http://texasbeautysupplies.com/bb256.html

KiWiStyle you might want to try it.

That protein treatment sounds yummy. I may have to cop that

 

[Seamonster]

Speaking of protein I am using Claudie's reconstructor for the first time. I added henna to my routine last month, and had been avoiding protein until I figured it out. Well I started getting breakage after a month of no heavy protein, so I am easing up my protein.

Kinda doing the works for Easter, pre poo'd with my onion mask, washed with my favorite dandruff shampoo mixed with a little una poo, and co washed with CD chocolate in preparation for my curlformers.

Hoping I can get a tumeric mask in so my skin is as healthy as my hair.