BSL by Dec 2011

Hey Ladies,

Just checking in...I have been hdiing my hair in bun this past couple of days. I think some of my leads hairs are grazing APL, I hope to get mostly there by Dec 31st. I think I am going to check out another wig this weekend since my 14 dd took my other one.:perplexed
 
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This is my length comparison shots taken 7/16/10 (the pics on either end) and taken today(the 3 in the middle)..so that almost 4 months..I had a slight setback with some breakage last month..but overall I think its good growth..for some reason I wasn't standing with my shoulders str8 on the back pics today..so one shoulder is higher than the other..weird..but I'm claiming APL 4 sure in the back and a little longer in the front..my head is also turned if that makes a difference on the front pic..
 
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indarican said:
so this cantu leave in is a life saver. it keeps my hair tamed and very very soft. i think its a new staple... also on the plus side since i have been using this my breakage has almost stopped... maybe about 4 strands a day... plus some shed hair. i have hope that i will make bsl by 2011 now... yippie!!
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indarican...I luv cantu but for me it causes build up after a few days...it just smells so yummy and leaves my hair soft..
 
I'll finally be relaxing my hair this weekend (and possibly doing that self trim I've been talking about for AGES). It will be 15 weeks post and I'll be back with progress pictures too.

side note: so happy that the site is back to it's old glory. Almost everything finally seems to be working again.
 
I'm in, if it's not too late. I'm not APL yet and I'm 7 inches from BSL, but I may be able to reach BSL by Dec 2011-- please work for me Sublimed Sulfur! I'm in a sew-in, now. I'll post pics in Dec.

Good luck ladies!
 
I'm in :spinning::spinning::grin: I hoping for BSL by end of Spring 2011!!!!!!!!!!

I'm currently sitting at APL and will be bunning for the next 6-8 months to retain length.

I intend to continue M&S everyday, DC once per week,clarify once per month and dust as needed.

BSL here I come!!!!
 
I want in please! I am joining LHCF for the first time after being a lurker for over a year. My hair was APL the last time I measured it.

What's your regimen?
I am in the process of changing my regimen because my hair is longer and wants something different. The plan is to
(1) cowash every 2-3 days
(2) wash once a week w/ deep conditioning
(3) Protein conditioning 1-2 times a month

What Products are you using?
My products change based on the weather in Minnesota and what I want to use. I am pretty much hooked on Shescentit products and some Darcy Botantical items, but after this Black Friday sale, I will be trying to implement some other products.

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
I will be protective styling all the way through. I wear my hair in braids (w/o extensions) throughout the year because it works well with my busy schedule and it helps me to leave my hair alone.

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
I plan to be full BSL by summer 2011

I will be able to provide a suitable starting pic at the end of December when I straighten my hair. Right now, my hair is in braids.

Very excited to do my first challenge! :superbanana: Now to the pictures
 

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Regimen + Products:

SHAMPOO: Joie Natural Shampoo
DC: ORS Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner
LEAVE-IN: Cantu Shea Butter + ORS Olive Oil Moisturizing hair lotion

STYLING: Airdried Rollerset.

MOISTURIZER: Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in
SEALANT: Wild Growth Hair Oil, EVOO Oil. (daily)

To achieve BSL:

* Relaxing every 12 weeks
* Baggying overnight
* No direct heat whatsoever. ( I love air drying my rollersets! It's comes out the same as with heat!)


Goal Month: December 2011

Starting pic:
pic after next relaxer.
 
I want in on this challenge if it's not too late. I will post my starting pic by the end of december because that's when I plan to straighten, hope that's ok.

What's your regimen?
Cowash 1-2x weekly
POO 1x a week or biweekly
DC weekly
Moisturize at night then seal &baggy the whole night
Spray hair in the morning or after my run
Once my aphogee 2 min gets here I will do that weekly or biweekly
Conrows weekly or plaits (my hair) then wiggin it

What Products are you using?
V05 moisture shampoo/ conditioner, Yes to Carrots Conditioner (mask), homemade spritz/leave-in, Profectiv Mega-Growth Strengthener, ORS Replenish Pak, Sulfur mix, Hair Pouss Plus, a lot of oils.

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
I'm going to wig it for a few months then try to alternate with full head weaves or crochet braids, and apply my growth aid nightly. Not to BC yet.

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
December 2011, I'm only SL(I think) now so this is a stretch.
 
I would love to join. Please count me in!

What's your regimen?
I wash my hair every 2/3 weeks, steam with oils/butters, then twist.

What Products are you using?
I use Elucence shampoo, DB daily leave in, Vo5, Suave, and a couple of oils.

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
I am keeping my hair in twists

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

Please include a Starting pic:
I will add a pic after i take my twists out.
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Add one more: Just join LHCF today :)

What's your regimen?What Products are you using?
Deep Condition 2x week (Neutrogena Moisture Mask) and moisturize 1-2 times per day (Yes to carrots or Honeysuckle Rose and seal). I will keep my hair in a bun, under a half wig, or in my natural flat twist style. I will flatiron only for progress pics (between 8-16 weeks apart). I also plan to do monthly S&D. Protein (Aphogee 2 min or two step) will be used as needed.

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? I want to be full BSL by June 2011

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just a quick update.

yesterday made a month with my braids in.
i'm going to try and make it till the end of christmas break - wish me luck!

i've been washing them once or twice a week, and deep conditioning weekly.
i bought some grapeseed oil, and it's really great.
i apply it to my hair nightly before i go to bed.

welcome and to the new challengers, and i hope everything is going well with everyone. :]]
 
When is everyone planning on doing their year end length checks? I'm gonna flat iron mine for Christmas and back up in braids for New Year's so I'll be taking my pictures then

Anyone moving their expected BSL date??
 
@ nikki I think Im gonna push my BSL date to Nov2011 a year from now because it took me 15mths to graze APL from SL...lol.I am a slow grower I may get 3 inches a year. I am gonna do another APL check next week when I get my hair flat ironed. I made me a bobraz half wig so I am gonna be rocking this baby for awhile because i dont have to apply any heat to my leave out. I have my hair cornrowed under my wig now.
 
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@ nikki I think Im gonna push my BSL date to Nov2011 a year from now because it took me 15mths to graze APL from SL...lol.I am a slow grower I may get 3 inches a year. I am gonna do another APL check next week when I get my hair flat ironed. I made me a bobraz half wig so I am gonna be rocking this baby for awhile because i dont have to apply any heat to my leave out. I have my hair cornrowed under my wig now.
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I always wanted to try to make a halfie. What tutorial did you use to make it??
 
NikkiQ said:
I always wanted to try to make a halfie. What tutorial did you use to make it??
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I just randomly skimmed through some youtube tuts but the person who I like was cynthia17us but she has since taking down all her wig making vids:lol: and also got some tips from ladies on BHM. I have watched the islandbeauty but her method was too much with flipping over back forth to tie the knots. here are some pics from my post on BHM. This was my first time making one.

Bobraz wig..**pics**...small update pg.3 - BHM Talk Cafe : BlackHairMedia.com - Page 1
 
@nikki I have a hair dye appt at Aveda on Dec 30th, not sure if I am going to get a trim and/or flat ironed. I might not do an end of the year length check. My lowest layer is 1.5 away from BSL. I wanna be full BSL though before I claim it.
 
@Nikki I will be doing my year end length check at some point after Christmas. I think that I will keep my BSL date at Dec 2011.
 
mzsophisticated26 said:
I just randomly skimmed through some youtube tuts but the person who I like was cynthia17us but she has since taking down all her wig making vids:lol: and also got some tips from ladies on BHM. I have watched the islandbeauty but her method was too much with flipping over back forth to tie the knots. here are some pics from my post on BHM. This was my first time making one.

Bobraz wig..**pics**...small update pg.3 - BHM Talk Cafe : BlackHairMedia.com - Page 1
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totally cute!! what type of cap did you use?? I don't want to use a regular ol' stockin cap b/c that sucker will get stretched out in no time lol

Charz said:
@nikki I have a hair dye appt at Aveda on Dec 30th, not sure if I am going to get a trim and/or flat ironed. I might not do an end of the year length check. My lowest layer is 1.5 away from BSL. I wanna be full BSL though before I claim it.
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Charz I LOVE your color!! Where do you go for it?

chasturner84 said:
@Nikki I will be doing my year end length check at some point after Christmas. I think that I will keep my BSL date at Dec 2011.
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now chas we all know you're gonna be BSL before then :lachen:
 
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