BSL by Dec 2011

had a major setback this week... i havent length checked but i know that most of length is gone. I hope that i can still make it to bsl by next year december.
 
mzsophisticated26 ~ I love co-washing. I think that it does a great job of helping to keep my ng manageable and removes the salt from my work-outs.

indarican ~ ****HUGS***I think you're worrying overly much Hun. I haven't seen pictures yet but I think that if and when you do straighten your hair it won't be as bad as you think. Keep us posted.
 
:welcome: ms.tatiana and Tishi!

Bigmommah Thanks, I plan to go until the 14th of November at 14 weeks post. The plan was to do 12 weeks but I just didn't have time this weekend and know I won't be able to do it next weekend. So, 14 week stretch it is. I remember using the Fermodyl for the first time a year or two ago at the recommendation of a stylist. I'm not sure why I didn't repurchase it after I finished. But when I saw it in Sallys, I was curious about trying it out again now that I'm on this HHJ. I've used it a couple times now and it makes my hair feel so soft. As soon as I apply it I can feel the difference in how my hair feels. So, it gets a thumbs up from me. (They come in those three or four applicator bottles and I think each one is for single use but I don't use the whole contents for one application, I stretch it out; I'm still on my first applicator bottle).
 
Bigmommah i hope your right, really but based on the hair in the garbage its not looking too good for me.
chasturner84 me and the aphogee 2 step are not friends...lol... i think i may be protien sensitive, i had to deep condition for nearly 3 days to stop the hair from coming out in clumps. dont think ill ever be doing that again.
 
indarican OMGah! I'm sorry that happened to you. Had you ever used a strong protein product before? Just curious: Why did you use the 2 step this time? Did you have breakage that you were trying to stop?
 
chasturner84 said:
indarican OMGah! I'm sorry that happened to you. Had you ever used a strong protein product before? Just curious: Why did you use the 2 step this time? Did you have breakage that you were trying to stop?
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My hair has been breaking non stop for months sometimes less sometimes more, but always more then the norm. i did the 2min from aphogee and it didnt do much. so i figured i would step it up.... bad idea!!
 
I just wanted to send out some positive vibes to you ladies!!!

indarican: I'm so sorry about your setback...Where were you length wise and where do you think you are now?

December 31, 2011 is enough time to right any wrongs...
 
Janet' said:
I just wanted to send out some positive vibes to you ladies!!!

indarican: I'm so sorry about your setback...Where were you length wise and where do you think you are now?

December 31, 2011 is enough time to right any wrongs...
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I was a little past full SL now certain portions of my hair stop at the base of my neck... (where my head and my neck meet) some are still full sl and some are not even to my neck...ugh
 
Again :bighug: I am so sorry...at least you know what NOT to use...We will be here to help you nurse your hair back to health...It probably will not take nearly as long as you think...
 
Janet' ~ Thanks for the positive vibes.

I have just realized that to reach my goals I'm pretty much going to be locked into wet bunning. I've never been particularly adept at styling my hair while wet but after working out today and having dripping braids I've decided to focus on keeping my hair healthy vs styled and trying to make it work with my fitness goals. It is more important to me to be healthy overall than to rock a cute hairstyle. Add to that my being a little past 14 weeks post after almost 32 years of being relaxed (every 6 weeks until the last 2 years or so) and you can see my dilemma.

I guess I need to watch videos on ways to get my hair into a ponytail or bun with minimal damage.

Have a great day!
 
Sorry about your set back indiarican....your hair will bounce right back in no time...

I really hope I can keep thse braids in for atleast two weeks...
 
I've never had a hair length challenge but I'm interested in joining. :yep:

Regimen + Products:
Pre-Poo: Coconut and olive oil (bi-monthly)
Shampoo: Giovanni 50/50 Balance w/hair braided (bi-monthly)
DC: Giovanni Smooth as Silk + Coconut + Honey (bi-monthly for 30 min w/heat)
Leave-In: Knot Today mixed with Aloe Vera juice and jojoba

Styling: 2-Strand Twist using Shea mixture; I twist out 2 out of 14 days

Moisturizer: Water or Shea Moisture Mist (daily)
Hair Sealant: Coconut Oil (usually daily) or Shea Mixture (if needed)
End Sealant: Castor Oil (usually daily)

To achieve BSL: Protective styling, maintain moisture balance, meet veggie, fruit, and water daily requirements, dust as needed, no blow drying nor heat, and staying positive.

Goal Month: Nov 2011

Starting pic:
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Took my braids down today and I'm officially claiming SL! I haven't used any heat on my hair since July but my ends are past my shoulder wet with puffy NG. hopefully I'll be full SL by the end of the year!!!
 
Amoreofcurls, I really love the style in your avi (from what I can see). I think I am going to try to do a similar style this week using flexirods. I'll post my results. Thx for the inspiration!

Ladies I've fallen in love with a new M&S combo = Bee Mine Deja's Hair Milk + Castor Oil (regular not JBCO). My hair is so freakin shiny, soft and moisturized ALL day even with me wearing my hair out and down since my touch up on Thursday. I'm going to start PS'ing this week but I can see this definitely helping my retention for the colder months. I'm so thankful for the progress my hair has made...although I am eagerly awaiting BSL, I'm so happy to have a healthy head of APL hair!!! :grin:
 
chasturner84 said:
NikkiQ & Ijanei Thanks ladies! How are you two doing? Ijanei, how's the transition going?
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chasturner84
It's honestly not going back except for that breakage spot I showed you all before. It feels like it's growing and have tons of new growth BUT I dont see the length :ohwell: The middle part is all natural from that cut I did in september :lachen:that was the breakage that I cut off, oh well, it's much shorter than the rest but it blends and I love it. I'm just waiting for mine to get to your length Chast:lick: (I'm gonna rock that ponytail hard :grin:)
 
how are you ladies planning on styling your hair as the weather gets colder?

it's already getting cold in halifax, so i've braided my hair for the next couple of months.
share your cold-weather styles :]]
 
esi.adokowa said:
how are you ladies planning on styling your hair as the weather gets colder?

it's already getting cold in halifax, so i've braided my hair for the next couple of months.
share your cold-weather styles :]]
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Great question. I plan on doing a lot of roller and flexirod sets. I also plan to do them in "up" styles because one of my goals for 2011 is to protective style more.
 
I will keep cowashing, leaving it down to dry until I'm ready to leave the house and then throwing it up in a bun.
 
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