BSL by Dec 2011

:wave: xSweetxCaramelx :welcome4:! I'll add you to the original list.


chasturner84 your hair looks great! The pics from your trim are motivating my to get my trim in December. I want to start the new year off right. Every time I straighten my hair I can help but be annoyed at how the short the left side of my hair looks in comparison to the right.

update: Right now I'm 11 weeks post and I'm in :love: with my AO HSR (I really want to try AO WC too). I went to Sallys and had some fun the other day. I got GVP Conditioning Balm, GVP Sebastians Potion 9, Fermodyl 619 extra strength and EQP Designs Silk. I've tried and love them all except for the Design Silk. But that's only because I haven't used it yet. I plan on using it with my next roller set after my next relaxer.
 
I can't believe how much my hair has changed in just a few weeks. I've been wearing it straight this week and it just looks and feels so healthy! I am looking forward to co-washing again though. I'm a little unsure of how to take care of my hair when it's straight. The moisturizing and sealing just seems to weigh my hair down. DH is out of town and I was hoping to have my hair straight when he comes home but I don't think it will last another week. Oh well.
 
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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Your progress is awesome Chas! You are a ponytail inspiration. "Dear God, please let me have a ponytail like Chas'! Amen."
 
Hey ladies!!! so i bought the aphogee two step last night and im a little scared to use it... im having visions of my hair just falling out, im trying to get a handle on my breakage and everyone i ask says that this is the best thing... anysuggestions before i do this?
 
@IntheMix08 I was also annoyed by my thin and uneven ends. I looked in the mirror last week and made an impromptu hair appt for a relaxer and trim. I just couldn't take it anymore. I am very happy that I did get my ends trimmed and will get another one soon. I think once you get to the point where you're like "enough is enough" a trim is something that you look forward to. I'm definitely with you: "I want to start the new year off right"...with NICE ends

@afrochique Thanks girl! It has been a journey getting my ponytail to that point. :yep:

@indarican Please don't be afraid to use my beloved 2 step. I will be giving myself a much needed protein treatment this weekend. Suggestions? 1. Follow the directions!!! I put a little in a spray bottle and saturate my hair with it. I then get under the dryer on med-high heat until my hair is hard (DO NOT try combing your hair when it is hard...breakage, breakage, breakage). 2. I make sure the product is rinsed out completely and then I use a moisturizing DC and cover with a plastic cap with heat for 30 mins (there is a balancing moisturizer to be used after you rinse but it's garbage, IMO, a regular DC is fine) and 30 mins without. My only real piece of advice is to make sure you up your moisture. If you skip or slack on this your hair will be dry and brittle...one word: BREAKAGE! You will definitely get the hang of it. I know Ateyaa has a youtube video on it: YouTube - Ateyaaa's Channel

Hope this helps
 
://www.longhaircareforum.com/member.php?u=99755"]indarican[/URL] Please don't be afraid to use my beloved 2 step. I will be giving myself a much needed protein treatment this weekend. Suggestions? 1. Follow the directions!!! I put a little in a spray bottle and saturate my hair with it. I then get under the dryer on med-high heat until my hair is hard (DO NOT try combing your hair when it is hard...breakage, breakage, breakage). 2. I make sure the product is rinsed out completely and then I use a moisturizing DC and cover with a plastic cap with heat for 30 mins (there is a balancing moisturizer to be used after you rinse but it's garbage, IMO, a regular DC is fine) and 30 mins without. My only real piece of advice is to make sure you up your moisture. If you skip or slack on this your hair will be dry and brittle...one word: BREAKAGE! You will definitely get the hang of it. I know Ateyaa has a youtube video on it: YouTube - Ateyaaa's Channel

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chasturner84... thanks for the tips... what conditioner do you use.. do you think elasta qp DPR-11 will do the trick, or should i use something cone based like silicon mix?
 
indarican No, you don't need the aphogee shampoo. I normally use whatever shampoo I touch first which is usually my suave clarifying poo. So yes girl, use what you have!
 
Hello Ladies!

xSweetxCaramelx ~ Welcome to the fun!

@ Chasturner84 ~ That pony tail is amazing. Your hair looks really good straight as well. It's sweet that you added a bsb disclaimer. =)

IntheMix08 ~ I'm glad your stretch is going so well. How long are you planning to go? Also, what is it that you like about your Fermodyl product? I have't used any in years but the name rung a bell with me.

CB1731 ~ I'm glad you're enjoying your hair and I love the length check picture.

As for me I'm still working on my roller sets on Saturday's followed by a protective style (normally french braids) for the week.

I really like learning new technique and such for taking care of my hair but I am in LOVE with my over all health. My workouts make me feel like a million dollars and seeing my hair grow and my waistline shrink is a good combination.

***HUGS***
 
I havent been taking any of my vitamins , and drinking water as much in 3 days now...Im definately gonna get back on track on Monday...


Im doing my first Cassia treatment, contemplating on whether I should do it tonight...hmmm
 
chasturner84 said:
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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lol yes I totally understand. it actually took me a while to know what BSB meant...lol.. Surprisingly my hair was not hard when I took them out the next morning very soft and bouncy. I used Nioxxin Thermal Bliss, Keracare foam setting lotion and Argan oil on my wet hair. This was my first time doing a rollerset without using the hard top dryer. I know one thing I will neeeeevvvvver sleep in magnetic rollers again, I did not get any sleep:lol:
 
Amoreofcurls my hair wants to be like your hair when it grows up. It's gorgeous!
mzsophisticated26 girl I tried sleeping in magnetic rollers once and woke up overnight and SNATCHED each roller from my head. It was definitely NOT a good night. I am going to try air drying my weekend rollerset to see how my hair behaves. This should be interesting.
 
I'm a newbie and I want in.... This will be a strecth for me as my hair length is uneven SL but I love a challenge!

What's your regimen / Products? Co wash with Tresemme Conditioner, Deep Condition every 2 weeks with Organic Root Stimulator, Moisturize with Motions leave in conditioner and seal with oil mix.

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? Little hair maniupulation, no harsh shampoos, moisturize daily and wear protective hair style...
 

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Amoreofcurls, I love your siggy pic!


Photo update: I can't believe I finally made it to APL! It took me FOREVER! I hope to be BSL sometime next summer. I have about 3-4" to go.

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My touchup on Thursday went GREAT!!! Had an amazing experience, it was the first time she trimmed my hair and I LOVED the way she styled it! I felt absolutely no tingling, she DC'd with a great moisturizing conditioner, trimmed no more than necessary and I felt completely at ease with her. She's great! My hair is straight, silky, soft, moisturized, and healthy! I love the way my ends look and feel. :grin::yep: And of course....what is an update without pics!!!!!!!!

At the salon on my cell phone camera:
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After the curls dropped a bit with my regular camera (you can click to make it larger):




I'm feelin extra cute and happy! I haven't worn my hair straight in forever (braidouts and sew in) so it feels GOOD to run my hands thru my hair!
 
topnotch1010 your hair looks so great! It is so thick and FULL! :lick: I know what you mean about APL. I've been here about 7 months....all that is happening is my layers are catching up and its becoming fuller and fuller. But I am certainly not passing it!
 
No one said I couldn't join so I'm joining...

What's your regimen?
At the moment I'm currently in braids, because of a swimming class. I wash and condition them weekly. I take the down every 4 weeks and get new braids.

What Products are you using?
Mega-Tek & JBCO for my edges and Dr. Miracles and M-T-G to grease.

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Currently staying away from heat and keeping grease in my hair.

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
Hopefully by Dec 2011.

Please include a Starting pic:
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Hey ladies, haven't checked in in awhile, just wanted to update you.
I've been excercising a lot (5-6 days a week) lately and my water intake is good, I hope it's having a good effect on my hair, it sure is having a good effect on my body.
I stopped my vits for awhile while doing the Master Cleanse. Will recommit to them starting today.
I've been half wigging it for a while now, but I fell off a lot with my M&Sing, but I'm better now.
I've only been washing my hair once a week, and DCing every wash. This is mostly because I can't go about my day and airdry outside like I can in the summer so I have to do it when I will be in the house for a long period of time. I will try to increase this to twice weekly (one CW and one shampoo wash), my hair really loves to be washed more than once weekly.
That's it ladies, just wanted to let you know how I'm doing on this BSL journey.
 
ms.tatiana ~ Welcome to the fun!

Miss_C ~ I know what you mean about the workouts. I work out 7 days per week and it is really showing on my body. I also wash and co-wash once per week. My hair looks and feels yucky if I don't from the build up of oils and sweat.
 
So I decided to incorporate cowashing into my regimen since I wear protect styles most of the time. I am gonna start off cowashing 1-2times a week with Suave Almond and Shea butter cond or Skala G3 ceramides and then do a poo wash on Sat or Sun. I wear half wigs most of the time anyway with my hair in a bun or 8 braids underneath so it wont hinder my hair styling:) I am a slow grower. It takes me about 3.5 mths to get an inch.
 
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