BSL by Dec 2011

OMG this MSM, really does effect your dreams....

My dream was wierd and very vivid, I was VERY pissed, and cuzzin up a storm in it because I was at a photoshoot (it was very strange how I even got there ) and I could not find my make up:cry2:

I woke up feeling like crying:sad:
 
Hey ladies,
Hope that all is well in hair land. I am trying to think of a PS to get me to the end of this year. I can't do buns because I am all up in my hair and I am getting tired of the wigs. I may settle on braids, but not sure yet.
HHG
 
I'm thinking of cutting down to washing every two weeks, wear my hair natural for two weeks ans straight for two weeks, i'm not sure yet though i'm sure there will be weeks i dont feel like straightening at all or when i'm itching to wash and cant hold out, so we'll see.

I'm loving Wave Nouveau and Shea Butter, best thing that ever happened to my hair!
 
Greeting Ladies! :grin:

I'd like to join. I have been a member for a while but haven't been to the site in years. I've had some major hair set backs:nono:---- but I'm ready to get growing again.

I have not taken starter pictures yet as I am in braids. But I will take some pics once I remove them next week.

My Current Routine is as follows:

1. Wash hair bi-weekly
2. Deep condition once per month (when I remove braids or weave)
3. Keep hair in braids or weave as protective style

Vitamins: :lick:


  • MSM Trimedica powder - 5- 10k mg daily
  • Biotin
  • Vitamin C
  • Multi
  • B-Complex
  • Vitamin E (face related, not hair related really)
Edited to add: Moisture = Worlds of Curls Gel and seal with Carols Daughter Elixir Oil
Water Consumption= Drinking at min. two FULL 28oz bottles of water daily*

*I am a major caffeine addict (red bull, rock star etc. not coffee or tea) so I'm trying to stay away from that as it dehydrates my body and hair.

I'm hoping to be able to provide a length check pic monthly. I am a 4a/b natural, and I am horrible at being able to blow dry -- soooo my pics will reflect how "large" my hair gets vs. how long it hangs. I have lots of shrinkage, so I will try to do these pics wet perhaps to see if I can notice the results.

I am looking for a stylist who actually knows how to flat iron hair so that I can get my hair flat ironed for my progress pics (le sigh).

Oh, I hope to be brastrap length by December of next year. That would be great.

Will post my starter pics soon.

ETA: I am in love with YOUTUBE for such fantastic information. So I am now adding Aloe Vera Juice to my routine. My hair is VERY porous, and so this may be just what I need to smooth the hair shaft. I just used a youtuber's aloe vera mix (I mean like JUST now) and my hair is softer than it has been in a while. So this leave in will be added to my routine.

I plan to do monthly progress pics if possible.




IntheMix08 said:
Challenge: BSL in 2011​


Ok, Ladies! Here it is BSL by 2011!!

Template to join
What's your regimen?
What Products are you using?
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
Please include a Starting pic:
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Objectives:
  • Support each other as we try to reach our goals.
  • Share any useful tips, links, or information that you have.
  • Check in with the group regularly.

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Official Progress Picture/Length Update Dates:
December 20, 2010 to January 7, 2011
June 2011
December 2011
(The more pictures the better and of course let us know/see when you make it to BSL :grin:)​


Who wants in!
:theteam:​
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I hope everything is going well with everyone. Not much going on with my hair HOWEVER I have decided to get my hair trimmed now instead of waiting until Dec (my appt is tomorrow). My plan is to have the stylist trim off about 1.5-2" which would bring me back to APL. I'm excited but really nervous because this is my first time with this new stylist. I will have my list of demands in hand :giggle: ...I hope she's ready...err...I hope I'm ready
 
I washed my hair Tuesday and then henna'd Thursday (and will do it again next week). It's taking a lot to get my hair back to it's normal pre-straighten health. I'm going to cowash and DC again today, just cuz. I'm wearing a WnG for the weekend then will put in some twists Monday or Tuesday.

I'm hoping that PS with twists like last year will have me at BSL by Sept 2011. Right now I just want that 1inch back that I cut 2 weeks ago.
 
Will be waking up bright and early tomorrow to get my bi-weekly wash and style (flat two strand twists) at the salon. I hope she has Jane Carter in cuz that Design Essentials Naturals product is not working for my relaxed hair. Will revisit that when I am all natural.
 
I just relaxed with Silk Elements Mild Shea. It burned the ISH outta my scalp! But that was my fault. Dont wanna talk about that though. But other than that, my hair does feel good! It started burning realy so I had to wash it out sooner than i wanted to. But it still came out pretty good! Better than ORS No Lye! I relaxed a lot earlier than normal so there was only a small amount of length added but it is all good! Silk elements and Bee Mine are great together! I am still late on posting my pic but I am coming around to it! You ladies are amazing!
 
Today I'm sitting here with a mayo/egg protein treatment...I have a few splits since I str8ened a couple weeks ago..I dont think my hair like alot of heat..I also have a few str8 hairs too..oh well I dont plan to str8en for a while and next time it will be a roller set..
 
Still hanging in there. Wigging it until December when I will do a length check at 26 weeks post. Almost at APL. So far, so good. HHG
 
Just checking in. I'm currently 8 weeks post in a 10 week stretch. I tried Aubrey Organics White Camellia Ultra-Smoothing Conditioner last night and this stuff might make me extend my stretch. It smoothed and loosened my new growth. Detangling was a breeeeeeeeeeze. I'm so happy I picked up a bottle.

First picture was after deep conditioning under my heat cap for an hr. I pulled the cap back in it looked my hair sucked the condish right up.
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Second picture is my new growth after rinsing out the condish. It was much easier to detangle, from tip to root.
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I may consider stretching a bit longer now because I was only planning to touch up because my new growth gets so unruly. It would be exciting to have a little more length to show for my stretch if I stretched a couple more weeks.

HHG everyone!
 
Ever since I changed the conditioner to AO Honeysuckle Rose in my modified Kimmaytube leave in , my ends have been feeling great! :clap:I hope it shows in retention by the end of this year...
 
Hey everyone, just a quick update and check in. I think I'm around bsb, but right now my hair seems dull, dusty, and my ends need some tlc. I'm trying hard not to trim my lead hairs too :nono:
Anyway, I believe I will be stretching till around mid December when I'll be 14 weeks post. I'll post updates then. Hopefully my hair will recover some lusture by then. I'm gonna try clarifying/chelating and a tea rinse and see what happens. I will more than likely be bunning / half wigging it till December.
 

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Hey Ladies!

I unfortunately had to end my last stretch to get a corrector done because the stylist who relaxed my hair in August left me waaaaay underprocessed and I was starting to suffer from breakage. I went to a new stylist and she was amazing! I am happy to report no "stylist from hell" stories. :grin:

I also got a trim! Note: I am not BSL. This bra is pretty high.
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I'm in love with my ponytail :yep:
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I definitely have plans to trim off another 1-1.5" around the holidays. HHG!!
 
chasturner84 said:
Hey Ladies!

I unfortunately had to end my last stretch to get a corrector done because the stylist who relaxed my hair in August left me waaaaay underprocessed and I was starting to suffer from breakage. I went to a new stylist and she was amazing! I am happy to report no "stylist from hell" stories. :grin:

I also got a trim! Note: I am not BSL. This bra is pretty high.
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I'm in love with my ponytail :yep:
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I definitely have plans to trim off another 1-1.5" around the holidays. HHG!!
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CONGRATULATIONS CHAS!!!!

your hair looks absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!!

i love love love it to the high heavens!!!!!!!

i just don't get one tiny little BIG detail......what do you mean you're not BSL yet?

is it an optical illusion or do i see hair on your bra strap?! lol!

doesn't matter if the bra is high or low....it's a bra you own and wear nd your hair is on it, so that is BSL to me, honey!

CLAIM IT because YOU GOT IT!!!

much continued success!

oh, and hey, send those trimmed inches over here!
 
NikkiQ & Ijanei Thanks ladies! How are you two doing? Ijanei, how's the transition going?

grow Thanks hun! I just don't feel comfortable claiming BSL or BSB just yet...maybe in about 2" for BSL and 1" for BSB which is my Dec goal. My definition of BSL is when the majority of my hair rests on the band on my bra; I didn't use my measuring bra and I really should have. Full BSL, to me, is when my hair gets to the bottom of my bra's band...maybe that will be in Dec of next yr? Who knows :drunk: but it's been a long 18 months of healthy hair care practices. :yep:

SN: I hate that my hair was oily when I took the pics because it looks really thin and it's not that bad, promise :lol:
 
chasturner84 said:
NikkiQ & Ijanei Thanks ladies! How are you two doing? Ijanei, how's the transition going?

grow Thanks hun! I just don't feel comfortable claiming BSL or BSB just yet...maybe in about 2" for BSL and 1" for BSB which is my Dec goal. My definition of BSL is when the majority of my hair rests on the band on my bra; I didn't use my measuring bra and I really should have. Full BSL, to me, is when my hair gets to the bottom of my bra's band...maybe that will be in Dec of next yr? Who knows :drunk: but it's been a long 18 months of healthy hair care practices. :yep:

SN: I hate that my hair was oily when I took the pics because it looks really thin and it's not that bad, promise :lol:
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Your hair looks great!!! i wish my pony looked like yours.....
 
WOW chasturner84! Your hair looks amazing! So thick and healthy and I am in lust with your nice blunt ends!

I am touching up on Thursday and getting a trim. My first trim in 2010. I am extremely nervous about it, but excited too! My ends are definitely in need of a trim, they always feel dry and rough nowadays and I've found a few splits when examining my shed hair. I am about 12 wks post. Will post pics!
 
I did a spiral rollerset last night and let it air dry overnight since I am limiting heat. I was so mad all my hard work went to waste this morning humidity got to my curls and they r so limp now :(
 
chasturner84 said:
@NikkiQ & @Ijanei Thanks ladies! How are you two doing? Ijanei, how's the transition going?
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doing pretty darn good Chas. 6 months post relaxer and stil going. No problems thus far *knock on wood* so hopefully the rest of my transition goes as smoothly. I'm hoping to be full SL by the end of the year.
 
Thanks ladies. EbonyCPrincess I was really nervous about my trim too. I will definitely say that I am pleased with the outcome and will welcome another in Dec :lol:

mzsophisticated26 The 1000 places we use to measure confuse me something awful, lol. BSB, to me, is just that: below shoulder blade and I think I have about an inch to get completely below that point; I think I'm definitely grazing it though.
PS- How does your hair do with air drying in a style like spirals? Is it ever hard and/or dry?
 
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