BSL by Dec 2011
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bellesocialite
Well-Known Member
I'd like to join this challenge
What's your regimen?
I am relaxed. I stretch for about 12-16 weeks at a time. Moisturize daily, cowash frequently. Other than that I generally leave my hair alone.
What Products are you using?
HE LTR Shampoo, Conditioner, Leave-in
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Wearing protective & low manipulation styles and leaving my hair alone.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
I'm close to APL so I'll be ambitious and say by my 22nd birthday (10/1/2011)
Starting pic:
This is from the end of November because I only take progress pics after a relaxer touch up.
What's your regimen?
I am relaxed. I stretch for about 12-16 weeks at a time. Moisturize daily, cowash frequently. Other than that I generally leave my hair alone.
What Products are you using?
HE LTR Shampoo, Conditioner, Leave-in
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Wearing protective & low manipulation styles and leaving my hair alone.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
I'm close to APL so I'll be ambitious and say by my 22nd birthday (10/1/2011)
Starting pic:
This is from the end of November because I only take progress pics after a relaxer touch up.
sj73
New Member
I'm in:
My current regimen is:
* Stretch 12 weeks between relaxers.
* Shampoo at least once a week (I aim for twice a week, but that hasn't been happening often).
* I deep condition each time I shampoo (alternating between moisturizing conditioner and protein conditioner).
* I use a leave-in conditioner after every shampoo and use a moisturizer everyday (and seal my ends).
* I always air dry and only flat-iron on clean hair.
* I usually bun or wear my hair flat-iron the first six weeks of my stretch; I start braidouts the second six weeks of my stretch.
* I'm seriously thinking about bunning the entire winter and early spring.
Products Using: Using up Nexxus Therrape, Joico Moisture; Philip B Deep Conditioning Cream Rinse, AO Honeysuckle Rose, Silk Elements MegaSilk; and Giovanni Direct Leave-In, Philip B Lovin Leav-in; Elasta QP Mango Butter and seal with Wheat Germ Oil. Nexxus Heat Protexx
Hoping to reach BSL by May 2011, but expect to be full BSL by December 2011 too!
Starting pic below!
My current regimen is:
* Stretch 12 weeks between relaxers.
* Shampoo at least once a week (I aim for twice a week, but that hasn't been happening often).
* I deep condition each time I shampoo (alternating between moisturizing conditioner and protein conditioner).
* I use a leave-in conditioner after every shampoo and use a moisturizer everyday (and seal my ends).
* I always air dry and only flat-iron on clean hair.
* I usually bun or wear my hair flat-iron the first six weeks of my stretch; I start braidouts the second six weeks of my stretch.
* I'm seriously thinking about bunning the entire winter and early spring.
Products Using: Using up Nexxus Therrape, Joico Moisture; Philip B Deep Conditioning Cream Rinse, AO Honeysuckle Rose, Silk Elements MegaSilk; and Giovanni Direct Leave-In, Philip B Lovin Leav-in; Elasta QP Mango Butter and seal with Wheat Germ Oil. Nexxus Heat Protexx
Hoping to reach BSL by May 2011, but expect to be full BSL by December 2011 too!
Starting pic below!
WaistLengthDreams
Well-Known Member
Thanks Janet'
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to the new challengers!
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to the new challengers!I'd love to join this challenge i haven't actively been in BHM challege since 2009. I need the motivation this year. 2010 was the heat damage year and I'm currently recovering. I hope to do better this coming year, i want longer healthier hair 
. I'd love to join ladies, if you'll have space for one more. if so, here's my regime:
It's really pretty simple:
Year Goal
braid my hair in individual box braids
keep them in for 3 months at a time before re-braid them
Or to which it up: I'll wear fat twist in a bun and wash/re-twist weekly
yearly goal: BSL or longer if possible
Daily Routine:
I wet my hair everyday while bathing, and co-wash every other day
moisture: Kimmaytube's leave-in conditioner mixer
protein: hydrothermal natural protein leave-in
sealent: shea butter in winter, coconut oil in the summer
Current Condition:
Recovering from heat damage as i mentioned
Since feb 2010 I've been cutting my hair an inch to a half an inch.
However I still have some remaining damage to cut. I guess I'm transitioning. The heat damage is unevenly dispursed throughout my hair from a inch long in some areas to 4inches long in others. My hair
isn't breaking and is in fairly good condition so I plan to cut only one inch off every year at the end of the year until i make it to MBL.
Current Length:
One or two inches away from full APL
. I'd love to join ladies, if you'll have space for one more. if so, here's my regime:It's really pretty simple:
Year Goal
braid my hair in individual box braids
keep them in for 3 months at a time before re-braid them
Or to which it up: I'll wear fat twist in a bun and wash/re-twist weekly
yearly goal: BSL or longer if possible
Daily Routine:
I wet my hair everyday while bathing, and co-wash every other day
moisture: Kimmaytube's leave-in conditioner mixer
protein: hydrothermal natural protein leave-in
sealent: shea butter in winter, coconut oil in the summer
Current Condition:
Recovering from heat damage as i mentioned
Since feb 2010 I've been cutting my hair an inch to a half an inch.
However I still have some remaining damage to cut. I guess I'm transitioning. The heat damage is unevenly dispursed throughout my hair from a inch long in some areas to 4inches long in others. My hair
isn't breaking and is in fairly good condition so I plan to cut only one inch off every year at the end of the year until i make it to MBL.
Current Length:
One or two inches away from full APL
WaistLengthDreams
Well-Known Member
I'd love to join this challenge i haven't actively been in BHM challege since 2009. I need the motivation this year. 2010 was the heat damage year and I'm currently recovering. I hope to do better this coming year, i want longer healthier hair
It's really pretty simple:
Year Goal
braid my hair in individual box braids
keep them in for 3 months at a time before re-braid them
Or to which it up: I'll wear fat twist in a bun and wash/re-twist weekly
yearly goal: BSL or longer if possible
Daily Routine:
I wet my hair everyday while bathing, and co-wash every other day
moisture: Kimmaytube's leave-in conditioner mixer
protein: hydrothermal natural protein leave-in
sealent: shea butter in winter, coconut oil in the summer
Current Condition:
Recovering from heat damage as i mentioned
Since feb 2010 I've been cutting my hair an inch to a half an inch.
However I still have some remaining damage to cut. I guess I'm transitioning. The heat damage is unevenly dispursed throughout my hair from a inch long in some areas to 4inches long in others. My hair
isn't breaking and is in fairly good condition so I plan to cut only one inch off every year at the end of the year until i make it to MBL.
Current Length:
One or two inches away from full APL
You're in sajjy!
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
My pastor said something similar several months back and this is soooo true.
WaistLengthDreams
Well-Known Member
I just changed my current length in my LHCF profile to APL. It feels good. 
chasturner84
Well-Known Member
You know, the usual: PS in the winter, longer hair & clothing, new challengers, and most recently, ApHogee 2 step
I just changed my current length in my LHCF profile to APL. It feels good.
I know what you mean...I was too excited when I finally got there. Now, I will proudly say that I AM FINALLY FULL APL! Yeaaaaah!
It was a looooong 13-14 months.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
That aphogee 2 step is the devil (to me)!!!You know, the usual: PS in the winter, longer hair & clothing, new challengers, and most recently, ApHogee 2 step
I know what you mean...I was too excited when I finally got there. Now, I will proudly say that I AM FINALLY FULL APL! Yeaaaaah!
CONGRATS on making APL. :notworthy What is "full" <insert length here> defined? Does that mean all hairs are at that length? I ask because I'm APL for majority of my hair but at what point do I become "full APL?"
:notworthy CONGRATS TO YOU ALSO!I just changed my current length in my LHCF profile to APL. It feels good.
chelseatiara
Well-Known Member
I want to join
What's your regimen?
I wash and conditon my hair at least once a week. I deep condition once every two weeks. I moisturize and seal every other day.
What Products are you using?
Whatever i can get my hands on lol but i love using silk elements moisturizing shampoo, suave naturals coconut conditioner, Elasta QP Soy Oyl Deep conditioner, African Pride Olive Olive Moisturizing lotion, and One 'N Only Argan oil.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
I am going to protect my ends and baby my roots between relaxers. I am also going to try to ps with buns as much as possible.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
August 2011 just in time for my birthday
Please include a Starting pic:
What's your regimen?
I wash and conditon my hair at least once a week. I deep condition once every two weeks. I moisturize and seal every other day.
What Products are you using?
Whatever i can get my hands on
lol but i love using silk elements moisturizing shampoo, suave naturals coconut conditioner, Elasta QP Soy Oyl Deep conditioner, African Pride Olive Olive Moisturizing lotion, and One 'N Only Argan oil.What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
I am going to protect my ends and baby my roots between relaxers. I am also going to try to ps with buns as much as possible.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
August 2011 just in time for my birthday
Please include a Starting pic:
chasturner84
Well-Known Member
What is "full" <insert length here> defined?
It has serveral different definitions depending on who you ask. I define "full" as the majority of the hair being at that point or below. My hair is grazing BSB but not there yet, so I say full APL because most of my hair has passed the APL point. I will hopefully :crossfingers: hit BSL in June/July of next year but I wont claim full BSL until my hair begins to hit MBL territory. So, for me, it's like I won't claim full anything until I am grazing the next length goal...I can be scraping BSL and be full APL at the same time.
If you ask someone else, they will surely give you a different definition, but this was the one I learned when I first joined.
It has serveral different definitions depending on who you ask. I define "full" as the majority of the hair being at that point or below. My hair is grazing BSB but not there yet, so I say full APL because most of my hair has passed the APL point. I will hopefully :crossfingers: hit BSL in June/July of next year but I wont claim full BSL until my hair begins to hit MBL territory. So, for me, it's like I won't claim full anything until I am grazing the next length goal...I can be scraping BSL and be full APL at the same time.
If you ask someone else, they will surely give you a different definition, but this was the one I learned when I first joined.
WaistLengthDreams
Well-Known Member
^^^I agree with Chasturner84's definition. That's what I think of when I hear someone say that they are full APL.
Thanks and Congrats to you as well!
Thanks, divachyk!
ms-gg and bananabunneh! I'll add you ladies to the challengers list! We're happy to have you!
You know, the usual: PS in the winter, longer hair & clothing, new challengers, and most recently, ApHogee 2 step
I know what you mean...I was too excited when I finally got there. Now, I will proudly say that I AM FINALLY FULL APL! Yeaaaaah!
Thanks and Congrats to you as well!
That aphogee 2 step is the devil (to me)!!!
CONGRATS on making APL. :notworthy What is "full" <insert length here> defined? Does that mean all hairs are at that length? I ask because I'm APL for majority of my hair but at what point do I become "full APL?"
:notworthy CONGRATS TO YOU ALSO!
Thanks, divachyk!
ms-gg and bananabunneh! I'll add you ladies to the challengers list! We're happy to have you!
bibirockz
Active Member
What is "full" <insert length here> defined?
It has serveral different definitions depending on who you ask. I define "full" as the majority of the hair being at that point or below. My hair is grazing BSB but not there yet, so I say full APL because most of my hair has passed the APL point. I will hopefully :crossfingers: hit BSL in June/July of next year but I wont claim full BSL until my hair begins to hit MBL territory. So, for me, it's like I won't claim full anything until I am grazing the next length goal...I can be scraping BSL and be full APL at the same time.
If you ask someone else, they will surely give you a different definition, but this was the one I learned when I first joined.
Full or not, your ponytail in your avi looks awesome
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
you can say that again!Full or not, your ponytail in your avi looks awesome
babylone09
New Member
count me in
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
Just rambling -- Swinging by to say hello to all and hope you're enjoying your weekend. I haven't done much to the hair - I bunned yesterday and today and will poo tomorrow after church. I'm thinking about doing a steam treatment with the http://www.longhaircareforum.com/ha...ussion/215663-home-grown-steam-treatment.html since I don't own a steamer. I bought a Sprite Water Filter today from Lowe's based on the comments within this thread --> http://www.longhaircareforum.com/ha...sion/509954-hard-water-shower-filter-wow.html. Tomorrow's shampoo will be the first time I've used it while shampooing. Hopefully it lives up to the hype and can help me make BSL.
So after my daughter and I emptied the hot water heater doing our hair today I've decided to buy a portable sink. I am looking at a model that fits over the kitchen sink eliminating the need for a bucket for the cast off water. I am also looking at purchasing an adjustable stool so that my nieces can wash their hair when they come to visit.
KenyaDoll
New Member
^^^the portable sink sounds cool. I haven't done much to my hair. This half wig/sew-on has really helpful. My hair has been protected, but I have also been able to take of it as well. I will be flatironing at the end of the week because I will be meeting my bf's parents for the first time this Sunday. I will do a length check then.
SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
Please add me to this challenge!
Wanderland
Well-Known Member
I've been following peripherally but I'll jump in.
Currently bottom of neck length from a recent asymmetrical bob with the longest layer at CBL. I've considered just joining an apl challenge but I'm shooting to retain 100% and be apl by June and BSL by Dec
Regimen: pH balanced care. Washing with poo weekly starting with Prepoo , deep conditioning with heat every wash, alt protein/moisturizing conditioners.dis I mention pH balancing. I was previously trying to heat train why globally loosened my texture but I didn't feel I had the healthiest hair I could have, so now I'm pulling back on the heat to maybe every 2 months…we'll see.
Products: chicoros Prepoo with AVJ and ceramides, organix tea tree poo manually pH balanced, giovanni smooth as silk and direct leave in, kimmays leave in with ceramides and castor oil, aphogee 2 min, nairobi leave in, Nairobi setting lotion, aloe Vera gel for edges.
How I will get to BSL: take extremely good care of my hair. Remain positive, reduce SSK and retain EVERYTHING.
Starting image of my superblunt cut. All nice new ends. Downside. The back is so short I can't bun nicely.
Nice to join you ladies.
Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
Currently bottom of neck length from a recent asymmetrical bob with the longest layer at CBL. I've considered just joining an apl challenge but I'm shooting to retain 100% and be apl by June and BSL by Dec
Regimen: pH balanced care. Washing with poo weekly starting with Prepoo , deep conditioning with heat every wash, alt protein/moisturizing conditioners.dis I mention pH balancing. I was previously trying to heat train why globally loosened my texture but I didn't feel I had the healthiest hair I could have, so now I'm pulling back on the heat to maybe every 2 months…we'll see.
Products: chicoros Prepoo with AVJ and ceramides, organix tea tree poo manually pH balanced, giovanni smooth as silk and direct leave in, kimmays leave in with ceramides and castor oil, aphogee 2 min, nairobi leave in, Nairobi setting lotion, aloe Vera gel for edges.
How I will get to BSL: take extremely good care of my hair. Remain positive, reduce SSK and retain EVERYTHING.
Starting image of my superblunt cut. All nice new ends. Downside. The back is so short I can't bun nicely.
Nice to join you ladies.
Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
Mona123
Well-Known Member
I'm interested in joining! I'm brand new to the forum and on my HHJ so everything from my regimen to styles to goals is up in the air right now...
Regimen
Wash 2-3x/week
Alternate moisturizing and protein DC every week
Moisturize and seal ends 1-2 times/day
Low mani styles every day - mainly pincurls, braidouts, or updo's w/some hair out
Relaxer every 12 weeks or so
Products
Olive oil...besides this, I haven't found anything that I am particularly in love with
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
More updo's
Constantly keeping my ends moisturized
Wigs - I'm struggling to get into these and one day it's gonna happen...
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
September 2011
ETA: I have no clue how to upload pics from my fotki right now! My avatar is close enough...I'll look into doing this and hopefully upload later.
Regimen
Wash 2-3x/week
Alternate moisturizing and protein DC every week
Moisturize and seal ends 1-2 times/day
Low mani styles every day - mainly pincurls, braidouts, or updo's w/some hair out
Relaxer every 12 weeks or so
Products
Olive oil...besides this, I haven't found anything that I am particularly in love with
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
More updo's
Constantly keeping my ends moisturized
Wigs - I'm struggling to get into these and one day it's gonna happen...
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
September 2011
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shasha8685
Well-Known Member
Can I join?
I'm currently APL (somewhere in the midpoint to BSL)
Regimen
Wash and DC at least 1x a week, alternating protein and moisturizing DCs
Will bun the majority of the time. When heat is used, it will only be once a week.
Relax every 12 weeks
Products
Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo, Silicon Mix, ORS Replenishing Conditioner, Mizani Moisturefuse, Roux Porosity Control, Mizani Thermasmooth, Silk Elements Lye Relaxer-Mild ( I may introduce new products into the mix from time to time but these are my core products)
What are you doing specifically to achieve BSL?
Staying up on my DC game and protective styling the majority of the time
In what month do you hope to achieve BSL?
April/May 2011
I will add a pic later!
I'm currently APL (somewhere in the midpoint to BSL)
Regimen
Wash and DC at least 1x a week, alternating protein and moisturizing DCs
Will bun the majority of the time. When heat is used, it will only be once a week.
Relax every 12 weeks
Products
Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo, Silicon Mix, ORS Replenishing Conditioner, Mizani Moisturefuse, Roux Porosity Control, Mizani Thermasmooth, Silk Elements Lye Relaxer-Mild ( I may introduce new products into the mix from time to time but these are my core products)
What are you doing specifically to achieve BSL?
Staying up on my DC game and protective styling the majority of the time
In what month do you hope to achieve BSL?
April/May 2011
I will add a pic later!
4everbeautifull1
Active Member
I want to join! I really want to get serious about growing my hair really long. What's your regimen?
I co-wash 2-3 times per week and DC weekly alternating between a light protein and deep moisturizing DC'S. I moisturize and seal daily. I will start applying Brahmi oil 3 times per week and also apply a sulfur oil 3 times per week. ( I will start doing this in a week or so.)
What Products are you using?
I am using GVP Humectress/ HE LTR for co-washing. ORS Replenishing, Elasta QP DPR, and Silk Elements Olive moisturizing treatment for DC'S. S-Curl for moisturizing and sealing with Olive oil or hot six oil.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Staying true to my regimen this time, drinking more water, taking vitamins, protective styling, and trying the sulfur thing to see how it works for me. I am truly inspired by NJOY
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
My birthday, the end of June. A girl can dream can't she?!!!
Please include a Starting pic: I am not exactly sure what my starting length is. Can someone help me please? It's in the pic below. Thanks
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