BSL by Dec 2011

Good morning Ladies!

I am just overflowing with hair happiness today. Not because anything changed in my length or anything but because I am firmly entrenched in my HHJ. I know my goals are achievable, and I am surrounded by beautiful women who are walking the same path.

Welcome to our newest group members and I hope everyone has a super successful week.
 
Hi Ladies,

Ok this is my third and final challenge.. I hope. I am focusing on growing my hair long and healthy. I am currently transitioning and my goal is to not bc. I am not to far from APL. I hope to be there by Spring of 2011 and BSL by December of 2011.

What's your regimen?I keep it simple. Wash and dc once a week. I use little to no heat when styling and always sleep in a silk scarf or sattin bonnet.

What Products are you using? I use varios products but my hair likes Giovanni Moisture Conditioner, Giovanni Direct Leave In, Mango and Olive Butter, Silicon Mix, Castor oil, Argon oil.

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? I am going to step my game up and start steaming while dc'ing. Henna once a month. Incorporate a sulfur mix into my regimen. Continue to where my hair in protective/low maintenance styles. I will flat iron once every 3-6 months.

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? By or B4 Dec 2011

Please include a Starting pic: Will add pic this weekend.
 
Can I join?

I'm in the APL by 2010 challenge, and I plan to make it there by the end of the year. I have starting pics, but for some reason it's not letting me add attachments. :ohwell:


What's your regimen?
CW 2x/wk (moisture and protein), dc 2x/wk (just moisture), no heat. I just started doing oil rinses, though, and I love them.
What Products are you using?
Staples: Wen and Aphogee 2 min, Alter Ego garlic, Emergencee before and after TU's, rosemary and tea tree EO's.... but I'm a pj, so I have cabinets and cabinets of conditioners and oils. I fit them into my reggie as needed.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Same thing I did to reach APL
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
I don't know, I try not to stress myself out by pinning down a date. When it happens, it happens. :shrug:
 
I am having issues with heat lately because it's hard for me to resist the blow dryer and flat iron. I like bouncy and flowing hair, but I just don't get that effect by airdrying or roller setting.
 
Add me please. I'm in the APL by 2010 challenge, and I am planning to make it there by years end.

Here is my latest pic taken 8/21/2010. I will add my regimen later.

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AlishaB said:
I am having issues with heat lately because it's hard for me to resist the blow dryer and flat iron. I like bouncy and flowing hair, but I just don't get that effect by airdrying or roller setting.
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Have you tried a rollerset and the 'saran wrap' thing they talk about? (You take out the rollers, wrap, cover in saran wrap, and then sit under your hooded dryer for a few minutes, I think)
 
I hate this new LHCF feature...so anything hair related i'll post where ever I see an update thread..the search feature is horrible IMO... ETA: before trim....I think i'll be APL by Dec.

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I'm mad I still can't post pics.*pouts*

Should I contact admin, or might it work itself out? I'm sad. I wanna be down with the challenge and post my pics and stuff. *stomps off*
 
Honey Bee said:
I'm mad I still can't post pics.*pouts*

Should I contact admin, or might it work itself out? I'm sad. I wanna be down with the challenge and post my pics and stuff. *stomps off*
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Why can't you post pics???? Are you getting an error message or something?
 
Honey-Dip said:
Add me please. I'm in the APL by 2010 challenge, and I am planning to make it there by years end.

Here is my latest pic taken 8/21/2010. I will add my regimen later.

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Hey HoneyDip....I think we are starting at almost the same point with the same goals for this year and next...I also signed up for the MBL by 2012, my ultimate goal...how exciting...good luck and I will see you at the finish line::grin:
 
Okay here is the secret to my success...or at least I hope

My current hair state is natural...I'm willing to believe my hair is a mix of 3? (the front is kinda weird)/4A/4B
My current regimen is as follows...
Shampoo & DC 1x a week
Cowash 2-3 days a week
Baggy the days I don't Cowash
Hot oil treatment 1X a week with EVOO
Daily Flintstone Vitamin (don't judge)
Protein bars and shakes since I don't really eat meat and I needs the protein
oh and every other week protein reconstructor treatment and aphogee every 6 weeks if needed
I moisturize my hair nightly with an aloe vera/h2o/s-curl concoction I came up with
I seal my hair daily with a EVOO/Coconut/Castor oil mix and I keep my hair braided into about 11-14 plaits/braids until I do my weekly wash during the week I wear a wig or keep it tied up with a satin scarf. I wear a satin scarf and bonnet everynight.
I just became interested in obtaining great hair length goals so I'm happy to have others who are on a similiar journey

Currently my hair ranges from 7 1/2-9 inches all over... I seem to be 7 3/4 inches from BSL which I can potentially gain in 15.5 months with about 1/2 month leeway for tweeks so this goal is definitely attainable if my regimine is conducive to what my hair needs or wantsI want to be BSL and beyond by Dec. 2011
 
welcome aboard Omegachick31!

you may be a newbie to this board, but you have already got a GREAT reggie for yourself!

MY COMPLIMENTS!

it took me from January to March to really find all those things that would work well for my hair!
(i didn't even know what a baggy was, lol!)

i'm glad you are starting off on the good foot already and am sure that will give you a great boost to your successes!

next step is: pictures please!

oh, and i LIKE the flintstones vitamins!
 
^^^

this is DROOL WORTHY HAIR!!!

i love love love that trim, that growth, that fullness, that sheen, hey i love it all!!!

B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. Top Notch!
 
That there is some beautiful hair!

I am currently pre-pooing getting ready for this week's ps. I find myself really wanting to straighten my hair for a length check but I know that if I just hang on until January I'll be in for a pleasant surprise.

I wore my ponytail down on Friday because I was running behind and I found myself at work twisting it up and tucking the ends. It wasn't until I realized that I didn't have a hair pin that I had a moment of "I may be a bit hair obsessed."
 
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I am currently pre-pooing getting ready for this week's ps. I find myself really wanting to straighten my hair for a length check but I know that if I just hang on until January I'll be in for a pleasant surprise.
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I know that this may be a stupid question, but what is pre pooing? I am still new to this forum...lol
 
SimplyLeesh said:
That there is some beautiful hair!

I am currently pre-pooing getting ready for this week's ps. I find myself really wanting to straighten my hair for a length check but I know that if I just hang on until January I'll be in for a pleasant surprise.


I know that this may be a stupid question, but what is pre pooing? I am still new to this forum...lol
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Using oils or conditioners on your dry hair before using shampoo to prevent your hair from being stripped too much by the shampoo. If you use sulfate-free shampoo you can get away with not pre-pooing.
 
I used a chelating shampoo today so I wanted to make sure my hair didn't dry out too much. I am in the process of stretching my relaxer so I'm babying my hair as much as possible.
 
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