BSL by Dec 2011

Soooo...I think I'm going to bow out gracefully. I would love to see BSL in 2011, but after straightening this past week, I saw just how thin the ends are from heat damage from last year. :nono: The back section is the thickest and longest, but the sides and top have suffered the most damage. I'm definitely APL now, but I rocked damaged/ broken hair when I was relaxed. Upon gping natural, I said (and once I joined LHCF) that I would care more about health than length.

I would loved to have the support from (and been supportive to) you ladies... (can you tell how sad I am to cut my hair??? lol)
 
sweetpeadee said:
Soooo...I think I'm going to bow out gracefully. I would love to see BSL in 2011, but after straightening this past week, I saw just how thin the ends are from heat damage from last year. :nono: The back section is the thickest and longest, but the sides and top have suffered the most damage. I'm definitely APL now, but I rocked damaged/ broken hair when I was relaxed. Upon gping natural, I said (and once I joined LHCF) that I would care more about health than length.

I would loved to have the support from (and been supportive to) you ladies... (can you tell how sad I am to cut my hair??? lol)
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sweetpeadee, you should definitely stay in the challenge. If you're APL now, you could definitely still make BSL next year if you nurture your ends to maximize retention. And even if you don't make BSL, everyone here will help you and be supportive of you as you grow out your hair. Whatever you decide, we've got your back. :yep:
 
sweetpeadee said:
Soooo...I think I'm going to bow out gracefully. I would love to see BSL in 2011, but after straightening this past week, I saw just how thin the ends are from heat damage from last year. :nono: The back section is the thickest and longest, but the sides and top have suffered the most damage. I'm definitely APL now, but I rocked damaged/ broken hair when I was relaxed. Upon gping natural, I said (and once I joined LHCF) that I would care more about health than length.

I would loved to have the support from (and been supportive to) you ladies... (can you tell how sad I am to cut my hair??? lol)
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A setback is a setup for a comeback!
 
What's your regimen? I wash and DC twice per week

What Products are you using? Shampoo and Condtioners: Depending on how my hair feels Silicon Mix(Ceramides), Joico K-Pak(Protein), Aphogee(Protein), Mizani (Moisture), Design Essentials(Moisture). Leave Ins: Aphogee and Chi Silk Infusion. I use Cantu Shea Butter or LTR Leave In to moisturize and Coconut oil to seal.

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? Buning and Roller sets

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? October 2k11, my hair grows pretty fast.

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I have not been updating much in my challenge threads...but I remembered seeing that December 2010 is one of the "official" check in dates. I definitely should be able to reach BSL by my birthday at the end of May! Here are my 2010 length shots:







 
EbonyC your hair is looking great!!! You definately are gonna make it!!!


Ive decided that im gonna really get into PS for the year of 2011, I think im gonna PS every other month in Half Wigs and Buns...how does that sound to ya'll??
 
Amoreofcurls said:
EbonyC your hair is looking great!!! You definately are gonna make it!!!


Ive decided that im gonna really get into PS for the year of 2011, I think im gonna PS every other month in Half Wigs and Buns...how does that sound to ya'll??
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Sounds pretty promising to me! I keep my hair in PS M-F (I don't have anyone to be cute for in the office :lol:) and leave my hair out on the weekend. Since I'm in the HYH challenge next year, I guess I'll be in PS 24/7...well, whatever gets me to BSL :look:
 
Beautiful hair EB! I can't wait to see my hair straight on Jan 1st. I am going to try doing 2 strand twists tomorrow and see if my relaxed ends will stay with a little help.
 
:welcome4: to the challenge, Luscious850! I'll add you to the challenger list.

I like those pics, EbonyCPrincess! You're really close to BSL now, so you'll definitely make it to BSL in 2011! KUTGW!

Amoreofcurls, that sounds like a plan! Any PS is better than none at all.
 
Ebonyprincess you are very close to BSL. I am suppose to texlax my hair in 2wks but I may hold out for a few more weeks cowashing has helped with my newgrowth and its not as unruly:) I am still wearing protective styles halfwigs. I wore a bun for the last few days but I feel that I have to manipulate my hair more with constant comb/ brushing in the morning because I wet my hair prior to bunning because I like the smooth bun look.
 
good work ebony!

so i made an appointment at the salon for the end of february when I end my stretch.
i'm hoping that my hair will be past apl by then so that I can cut it back to apl and start my next stretch with fresh ends.

good luck everyone!
 
esi.adokowa said:
good work ebony!

so i made an appointment at the salon for the end of february when I end my stretch.
i'm hoping that my hair will be past apl by then so that I can cut it back to apl and start my next stretch with fresh ends.

good luck everyone!
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yeah that is what I am hoping to do also. My hair is grazing or right at APL and I am about 9wks post.
 
chasturner84 said:
Sounds pretty promising to me! I keep my hair in PS M-F (I don't have anyone to be cute for in the office :lol:) and leave my hair out on the weekend. Since I'm in the HYH challenge next year, I guess I'll be in PS 24/7...well, whatever gets me to BSL :look:
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I am planning to PS more in 2011 as well. I mainly wear low manipulation styles now (braidouts, rollerwraps and flexirod sets) but my hair is down a LOT. I definitely feel with the heavier, harsher fabrics of winter I will be wearing a lot more updos and protective styles until at LEAST Spring. I'm even thinking of getting a sew-in in January....so it sounds GOOD to me.

Halfwigs are definitely my friend too! :yep:
 
EbonyCPrincess said:
I am planning to PS more in 2011 as well. I mainly wear low manipulation styles now (braidouts, rollerwraps and flexirod sets) but my hair is down a LOT. I definitely feel with the heavier, harsher fabrics of winter I will be wearing a lot more updos and protective styles until at LEAST Spring. I'm even thinking of getting a sew-in in January....so it sounds GOOD to me.

Halfwigs are definitely my friend too! :yep:
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Eb, I've been wearing my trusty bun and even with that, I can feel the hairs at my nape being pulled and snapping after getting caught in my scarf :ohwell:. It is so irritating! I'll be bald back there when Spring gets here if I don't find a solution....FAST:cowgirl:
 
chasturner84 said:
Eb, I've been wearing my trusty bun and even with that, I can feel the hairs at my nape being pulled and snapping after getting caught in my scarf :ohwell:. It is so irritating! I'll be bald back there when Spring gets here if I don't find a solution....FAST:cowgirl:
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Gurl, tell me about it! Hence why I'm thinking of using some store bought hair :yep: to get me thru January and February! IDK yet though I am so finicky...changing my mind every other day. I may just stick to the half-wigs, such a great temporary fix!
 
Can't believe just a few more weeks til the end of the year. Wow time flies! But I'm anxious to see my progress. I'm still staying positive on hitting BSL next year. Is everyone doing a length check for the holidays?
 
I believe I will hit BSL by the end of next year. I feel that inner confidence with each bun I pin. Sounds dramatic right? I think after my legislative session ends in May I will go back to braids. That will give me some length to play around with and keep me away from wanting to flat iron.
 
Oh man, i have been so terrible keeping up with this challenge cause i've been so busy and i tried getting on here a couple times and it wasn't working. I'm growing tho, still haven't cut the front half of my hair yet but i'm thinking of making hte plunge soon, we'll see. Not sure how much growth i've gotten and i wont promise pictures again cuz i've done that so many times and not posted them, so i'll TRY and post some since this is the official start of the challenge.
 
IntheMix08 said:
sweetpeadee, you should definitely stay in the challenge. If you're APL now, you could definitely still make BSL next year if you nurture your ends to maximize retention. And even if you don't make BSL, everyone here will help you and be supportive of you as you grow out your hair. Whatever you decide, we've got your back. :yep:
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AWWWWWW!!!!! Thanks @IntheMix08, @diadall and @Bigmommah!!!! I would really like to stay :grin: I definitely need help with the speed at which my hair has been growing...hint hint lol As soon as I find the cord to my camera I'm going to post the pics I took of my hair after I straightened it.

Thanks again ladies!
 
Just purchased a B complex vitamin and Biotin...I'm hoping to help with my growth and my energy level..other than that I was experiencing some breakage so I did an Aphogee 2 step..which is the TRUTH...I did the treatment on Friday and I can already see the difference..my breakage and shedding is less now..This weekend I will do the 2 min treatment and follow up with the 2 step in 2 months....I will also alternate between a protein DC and a moisturizing DC with honey added every other weekend...My regimen is still basically the same..braid outs and buns..When I bun, I baggy overnight...my hair is currently a little past APL..I'm hoping to be BSL by the spring..
 
Qtee said:
I was experiencing some breakage so I did an Aphogee 2 step..which is the TRUTH...I did the treatment on Friday and I can already see the difference...
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Don't sleep on my 2-step. I give myself a treatment every 8 weeks and I wish a hair would even THINK about breaking afterward; I ain't having it :lachen:
 
chasturner84 said:
ApHogee 2 step is an intense protein treatment designed to restructure the hair to decrease breakage and help with damage. My relaxed hair LOVES it. :yep:
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Aphogee works..I was breaking and shedding..it reduced both..now the true test is when I wash and detangle my hair this weekend..
 
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