BSL by Dec 2011

[NikkiQ]

I'm used to cowashing 3 times a week without the install and my hair thrived on it. I just didn't wanna chance it with this curly install, but it took very well to the cowash method I used so I'm gonna rock with it.

 

[Bigmommah]

Hmmm the more I look at my picture from yesterday the more I like the look of the henna in my hair. I may have to make it a part of my hair upkeep.

I will have to wait until I straighten it out a bit to see if I really like it as much as I think I do. I will take more pics after I rollerset on Sat.

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

I've been cowashing a lot lately. I have HE Hydrolicious that I've been using just to get rid of it. The next time I cowash, I'm going to try that bantu-knot out again using your guidelines Bigmommah. The last time I just grabbed big chunks of hair to twist. Hopefullly, twisting the way that I would rollerset my hair will make a difference in the way that it comes out. Thanks for the tips!



Krystle~Hime, EccentricRed, and MissMed07!! to the challenge!

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

I would like some advices for winter regimen please.. i'm a little afraid because last winter i have not retaining length at all.

Good Question! What are you ladies doing differently with your regimen as the winter months start to roll in?

 

[Bigmommah]

I'm not sure exactly yet. I'll probably play it by ear. Keep my head covered if it's too cold and up my moisture.

I'm interested in what everyone else will be doing.

 

[Chaosbutterfly]

Good Question! What are you ladies doing differently with your regimen as the winter months start to roll in?

I'm going to:
1. Retire Care Free Curl, and switch to just using my Qhemet AOHC and my leave-in conditioners to moisturize.
2. Retire pure coconut oil for sealing and start using Avocado Butter, Sunflower Butter, and my Vatika - Castor Oil blend to seal.
3. DC with heat or steam every time. No more just putting it on and letting it soak in.
4. And bunning everyday. No excuses, and no exposed ends. In the summer, I would bun on weekdays and wear ponytails or lazy pinups on the weekends, but that's going to have to stop.

I was also thinking about crocheting myself a hat with silk fabric on the inside. I didn't wear hats last year, and my hair did fine, but I just want to see if I can do it.

What are you doing differently, if anything?

 

[grow]

Good Question! What are you ladies doing differently with your regimen as the winter months start to roll in?

i like those ideas, ChaosB!

last winter i wasn't on here (although i lurked a bit...) and i look back at pictures of myself and think "what torture it must have been for my hair"!
you know how your skin feels when it's chapped? well, that's how my hair looked...ashy and dry.

i agree with Chaos that buns are gonna have to be my style of choice this winter (like it or not).

also, i believe i will add hair butters to my reggie.
they are heavy duty, which is just what i need for the harsh wind we get here.

i also plan to step up my deep moisturizing dc'ing.

 

[NikkiQ]

I feel like such a lazy bum since I'm not changing my reggie for the winter
I plan on staying in sew-ins until the end of next year.

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

ChaosButterfly, I think bunning/hiding my ends and extra conditioning might be the key to making it through the winter with progress. Last winter(Dec - March), I wasn't able to retain much (maybe 1/2 inch) because every time I checked my ends I saw splits ends that I had to trim. Hopefully, this winter will be better now that I know what to expect.

 

[grow]

Hmmm the more I look at my picture from yesterday the more I like the look of the henna in my hair. I may have to make it a part of my hair upkeep.

I will have to wait until I straighten it out a bit to see if I really like it as much as I think I do. I will take more pics after I rollerset on Sat.

seeing how well your bantu knot turned out, you know i cannot wait to see the pics of your rollerset!
(take lots of pics please)

 

[KristenHair]

Im IN ! i plan on relaxing in a few weeks so i'll include startingg picture and regimen then

 

[chasturner84]

Good Question! What are you ladies doing differently with your regimen as the winter months start to roll in?

I didn't change my reggie last winter and my hair was fine but this winter I plan to wear crochet braids most of the time. I'll probably wear phony ponies too...once I find a cute one. I hope that helps me retain most if not all of my growth from now until April.

 

[Miss_C]

I'm in! Whoo hoo! I'm currently somewhere between SL and APL (I haven't straightened in months) transitioning to natural but my original goal was long hair. That's what I want, and that's what I'm gonna get. Plus, now to Dec 2011 is 16 months! That's plenty of time to get to BSL and beyond .

What's your regimen?
I don't have a solid one. My hair continues to grow. My current process is something like this:
Cowashing when I feel like it
Clarify once every month to 6 weeks
Prepoo 1x/week (for now, while I'm experiementing with ceramides)
Shampoo 1x/week
DC every time I wash
Airdry
M&S most nights
Scalp massage with MN mix most nights (will stop this when mix is finally finished)

What Products are you using? Still figuring this out completely. I'd like to get it down pat here soon. For now I am using:

Shampoo: Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo or Silk Elements Luxury Moisturizing Shampoo, ORS Aloe Shampoo for clarifying
Cowash/Rinseout Condishes: Using up my meh conditioners by Organix, HH, and Hair One. I might add ceramides to them to do this. Enjoying the Naturals and Curl Moisturizing Conditioners by Tressemme. Soon moving on to my JASON, and AO conditioners, because I think my hair really responds to natural products.
Moisturizers: Still trying to use up HE LTR (Will revisit this this winter) and NTM Silk Touch. Really liking HS14in1, but ordered some Qhemet Biologics samples and will check those out soon.
Oils:WhGO, Hempseed, Castor, EVOO, Jojoba

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Vitamins!- Currently taking Chlorella, Green Smoothies, Women's multi, Biotin, B-complex, and MSM(not consistent with this one), Sew-ins, Wigs, Buns, excercise, tons of water and living healthy. Also, not length checking every five minutes and stressing myself out.

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? My birthday in September! If it's even sooner than that, great! If it's later than that, oh well, I have until December .

Please include a Starting pic: I am planning on getting a press sometime soon, will post when I do.

 

[chasturner84]

...not length checking every five minutes and stressing myself out.

^^THAT is what I'm talking about! Too often we get caught up in checking for progress and getting frustrated when we're not where we had planned that we miss out on the fun times during our HHJ. This is a learning process ladies; let's enjoy the experience!!!

 

[Miss_C]

^^I keep it pretty simple when it comes to length checks. I wait until I get annoyed and impatient with my hair, then I get it straightened and put in a sew in. This usually happens every 4-6 months, more or less.That's when I see my length. Not orthodox for sure, but it works.

 

[Bigmommah]

seeing how well your bantu knot turned out, you know i cannot wait to see the pics of your rollerset!
(take lots of pics please)

Grow you are sweeter than pie!

I may try another bantu knot out. I have been thinking of ways to style it when the curls relax.

 

[Bigmommah]

And welcome Miss C.

 

[SimplyLeesh]

What's your regimen?
Co wash once a week
DC once a week (alternate between moisture and protein)
Decrease direct heat by air drying and braid outs
Relax at a minimum of 8 weeks
Use leave ins daily
What products are you using?
Joico K-pak restructuring shampoo and conditioner
Aveda dry remedy moisturizing treatment masque or Carol's daughter khoret amen hair smoothie (DC)
Aveda damage remedy intensive restructuring treatment (deep condition protein)
Aveda damage remedy daily hair repair (leave in) or Carols daughter black vanilla leave in conditioner
Organic root stimulator olive oil hair lotion (daily moisturizer on air dry and protective style days)
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Use less direct heat and protective style more often.
Month you are hoping to achieve BSL? August 2011
Starting pic coming soon after my next relaxer in October 2010!

 

[againstallodds]

Random! But am I the only who tilts back their head just to feel the hair graze further down their back? I even snap pics just to see what it will look like when I finally reach BSL...*chanting: patience, patience, patience*

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^I do that in the shower, but I have a LONG wayt to go before I get to BSL lol

 

[Adonia1987]

Can I join??

What's your regimen? 1x a week I do an overnight oil treatment, was, condition my hair and twist/braid

What Products are you using?JBCO, Shea moisture curl shampoo, AO GPB & HSR, Oyin Handmade Whipped pudding

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? I will wear weaves/braids 95% of the time

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? IDK, I give myself until Dec 2011
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Pov Anal

 

[chasturner84]

Random! But am I the only who tilts back their head just to feel the hair graze further down their back? I even snap pics just to see what it will look like when I finally reach BSL...*chanting: patience, patience, patience*

You're definitely not the only one...my "lean back length" is full BSL/grazing MBL...I'll get there eventually. There was a thread going around some time ago about your "lean back length". It was super cute.

 

[NikkiQ]

My lean back length right now is almost TL....oh wait. I got weave in. dangit!

 

[SimplyLeesh]

I am super new to this forum and excited about this challenge. My hair is relaxed and just grazing shoulder length and that's with frequent relaxers and constant direct heat. I am motivated to grow my hair longer and keep it healthy from now on!

 

[Forever in Bloom]

What's your regimen?

• I cleanse once a week.
• Apply Jamaican Black Castor Oil onto scalp at least 3 times per week
• I workout 6 days a week
• Steam once a week with a deep conditioner for 1 hour with no plastic cap
• Frequent search and destroy sessions
• Spray Hawaiian Silky on hair at night, and seal with castor oil. Put on plastic cap and satin bonnet

What products are you using? See below

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? June 2011

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Here's my step by step process on cleansing day. This is what I'll be doing in regards to achieving BSL by using 6 steps 6 products.

1. Before taking my twists down, I gather groups of them into 6-8 sections and detangle one twist per section using a slippery conditioner and my Denman D3 brush. The one product that never fails me is VO5 Strawberries & Cream. After detangling completely, I braid each section and continue to do so until all sections are complete.

2. I apply an ample amount of Heritage Products Castor Oil to each braided section and hop into the shower to rinse out.

3. I rinse all of the product out, gently massaging my scalp to loosen up any product buildup accumulated throughout the week. I squeeze the braided hair gently in order to remove all of the conditioner from my hair. After it feels product-free, I apply a generous amount of cleansing conditioner. I am using Hair One Olive Oil for Dry Hair right now. I think it's a keeper!

4. Before stepping out of the shower, I apply Joico K-Pak Conditioner to my hair for exactly one minute, then rinse it out.

5. Apply a deep conditioner (Joico Moisture Recovery Balm), and sit under my steamer for 1 hour. I let my hair cool off for 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

6. After all this is finished, I take down 1 braid at a time and apply this Mane 'N Tail Moisture Balancing Treatment Creme.

It really helps to detangle my hair even more. I then proceed to twist my hair and leave them in for another week.

 

[grow]

And welcome Miss C.

yes, WELCOME MISS C.!

Random! But am I the only who tilts back their head just to feel the hair graze further down their back? I even snap pics just to see what it will look like when I finally reach BSL...*chanting: patience, patience, patience*

i do this all the time! i wanna stop though because i think it makes me a bit anxious.....4 months and counting...

Grow you are sweeter than pie!

I may try another bantu knot out. I have been thinking of ways to style it when the curls relax.

aww, than you Bigmommah! you are sweeter than sugar yourself!!!
i've seen where alot of people do pin ups when their curls relax which are really pretty and keep the hair off of the clothes, too!

^^THAT is what I'm talking about! Too often we get caught up in checking for progress and getting frustrated when we're not where we had planned that we miss out on the fun times during our HHJ. This is a learning process ladies; let's enjoy the experience!!!

such wise words of wisdom!!!
i gotta get that stopwatch outta my head and start enjoying the progress i already have!

I am super new to this forum and excited about this challenge. My hair is relaxed and just grazing shoulder length and that's with frequent relaxers and constant direct heat. I am motivated to grow my hair longer and keep it healthy from now on!

WELCOME ALISHAB!!!

 

[Aireen]

Hey everyone! I realized I haven't posted but that's because I haven't been doing anything different lately but regardless I'll still give a brief update. I've been shampooing and conditioning my hair every 7-10 days, no set conditioner since I'm using up my mini stash and doing a lot of mixing but it's all been working out well. I'm thinking of buying some natural moisturizing conditioners soon. I've also been taking my vitamins regularly and even though I haven't seen any increase in hair growth, I will continue since sometimes it takes a few months to kick in and to me my new growth appears to be healthy so that's a plus. Next update will probably be in the late fall/early winter when I relax with pictures included. HHG everyone!

 

[grow]

Hey everyone! I realized I haven't posted but that's because I haven't been doing anything different lately but regardless I'll still give a brief update. I've been shampooing and conditioning my hair every 7-10 days, no set conditioner since I'm using up my mini stash and doing a lot of mixing but it's all been working out well. I'm thinking of buying some natural moisturizing conditioners soon. I've also been taking my vitamins regularly and even though I haven't seen any increase in hair growth, I will continue since sometimes it takes a few months to kick in and to me my new growth appears to be healthy so that's a plus. Next update will probably be in the late fall/early winter when I relax with pictures included. HHG everyone!

you KNOW we can't wait to see those lovely pictures!
you've got great hair!
i miss seeing it!

 

[Aireen]

you KNOW we can't wait to see those lovely pictures!
you've got great hair!
i miss seeing it!

Thank you so much! ♥ Your hair is really shiny! I love it!

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

seeing how well your bantu knot turned out, you know i cannot wait to see the pics of your rollerset!
(take lots of pics please)

I agree! I'd love to see pics of your next rollerset, Bigmommah!

Random! But am I the only who tilts back their head just to feel the hair graze further down their back? I even snap pics just to see what it will look like when I finally reach BSL...*chanting: patience, patience, patience*

ALL.THE.TIME. When I lean back I'm BSL.

Can I join??

Of, Course! Just jump right in! The water's nice!

Hey everyone! I realized I haven't posted but that's because I haven't been doing anything different lately but regardless I'll still give a brief update. I've been shampooing and conditioning my hair every 7-10 days, no set conditioner since I'm using up my mini stash and doing a lot of mixing but it's all been working out well. I'm thinking of buying some natural moisturizing conditioners soon. I've also been taking my vitamins regularly and even though I haven't seen any increase in hair growth, I will continue since sometimes it takes a few months to kick in and to me my new growth appears to be healthy so that's a plus. Next update will probably be in the late fall/early winter when I relax with pictures included. HHG everyone!

Can't wait to see your pictures!



KristenHair, Miss_C, AlishaB, Lolita1987, and Flower in Bloom!! Glad to be on this journey to BSL with you ladies! Come back often and let us know how you're doing!!!