BSL by Dec 2011

Wow, looks like we got a lot of new members last night! I'll update the challenger list to reflect the new additions! Remember we love updates, so come back often!




@Wanderland, you're right you do have lovely, superblunt ends! :welcome4:

@Mona123, hopefully someone here will be able to help you with uploading your pictures! Welcome to the challenge and LHCF! :hiya:

@shasha8685, how are you using the Roux PC? Can't wait to see your starting pic! :welcome:

@Khaiya, :congrats: on that inch of retention/growth! That's great!

@4everbeautifull1, I think we all are inspired by NJOY! Her one year progress is miraculous! :welcome: to the challenge! And I'd call your length SL.

@CB1731, how many week/months post relaxer are you so far?
 
IntheMix08 said:
@shasha8685, how are you using the Roux PC? Can't wait to see your starting pic! :welcome:
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I pretty much use the Roux PC after I DC with heat as a final rinse. Once I wash my DC out, I put the PC on my hair, let it sit for 2-5min, and then rinse out with cool water. :yep:
 
shasha8685 said:
I pretty much use the Roux PC after I DC with heat as a final rinse. Once I wash my DC out, I put the PC on my hair, let it sit for 2-5min, and then rinse out with cool water. :yep:
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Out of laziness, I add it to my DC conditioners because I don't want the extra step. But I think the next time I flat iron I'm going to use it as a final rinse and see if I notice a difference.
 
Wow! I was gone for the weekend(the SO and I moved) and missed all the new challengers. Welcome everybody!!!
 
IntheMix08 said:
@Mona123, hopefully someone here will be able to help you with uploading your pictures! Welcome to the challenge and LHCF! :hiya:
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Figured it out! Thanks for the welcome! :grin:

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divachyk said:
That aphogee 2 step is the devil (to me)!!! :nono:

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!
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I say once the majority of your hair is at a certain length, you become full. My hair grows in a "v" + I have layers. So when I first reached "APL" it was only my bottom layer tail. But now...Most of my hair is APL so I consider myself "full". I am glad someone else said it took them 13-14 months. Those threads where ppl ask how long it took them DRIVES ME CRAZY! Ppl always respond "3-5 months" and I'm like WHEREDEYDODATAT?! I'm an average 0.5" per month grower and it took me about 5-6 months just for my tail to reach and another 5-6 months to consider myself FULL! Lets just hope BSL doesn't take that long!
 
IntheMix08 said:
@CB1731, how many week/months post relaxer are you so far?
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Almost 6 months but I went 9 months without a relaxer when I was pregnant and when I finally did relax it, I didn't relax all of the new growth because my hair was flat ironed and it all looked kind of the same. Also, some of the hair ended up bone straight while other spots are underprocessed or didn't take at all. My head is a mess which is why I don't know what I want to do. I just feel it would be easier to get a corrective and be done with it. I loooooove seeing curls though and DH loves it too but it's so hard to deal with a bunch of different textures. I'll probably just have my aunt or mom relax it for me when I go home for Christmas but then I'll just be mad that I cut off some of my ends and it's not as long as it could have been. lol
 
EbonyCPrincess said:
I say once the majority of your hair is at a certain length, you become full. My hair grows in a "v" + I have layers. So when I first reached "APL" it was only my bottom layer tail. But now...Most of my hair is APL so I consider myself "full". I am glad someone else said it took them 13-14 months. Those threads where ppl ask how long it took them DRIVES ME CRAZY! Ppl always respond "3-5 months" and I'm like WHEREDEYDODATAT?! I'm an average 0.5" per month grower and it took me about 5-6 months just for my tail to reach and another 5-6 months to consider myself FULL! Lets just hope BSL doesn't take that long!
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That was me!!! :lachen:I got so annoyed with my hair when I would read that it was taking 3-5 months to reach APL. :sad: I was thinking "what the heck am I doing wrong???" Oh well, I try not to pay attention to what everyone else's hair is doing and just focus on mine because I'm definitely not one of those "it took me 1 month to reach MBL from SL" people :lachen::lol:
 
EbonyCPrincess said:
I say once the majority of your hair is at a certain length, you become full. My hair grows in a "v" + I have layers. So when I first reached "APL" it was only my bottom layer tail. But now...Most of my hair is APL so I consider myself "full". I am glad someone else said it took them 13-14 months. Those threads where ppl ask how long it took them DRIVES ME CRAZY! Ppl always respond "3-5 months" and I'm like WHEREDEYDODATAT?! I'm an average 0.5" per month grower and it took me about 5-6 months just for my tail to reach and another 5-6 months to consider myself FULL! Lets just hope BSL doesn't take that long!
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My hair is APL most days but some days it feels shorter than APL if that makes any random sense. Is guess that's shrinkage I'm experiencing. My goal is to be a full BSL even with factoring in shrinkage. Looks like I have a long way to go but I'm determined. :perplexed
 
I had to search through the pages for this thread. How is everyone doing?? End of the year is upon us ladies. I can't wait to see everyone's progress and see how many people have made their goals quicker than they thought.
 
Quick update: Just washed and DCed my hair and styled my hair in the usual roller set. I'm going home this weekend from school for 2 weeks. I usually wash once per week but I'm just going to stretch the 2 weeks without a wash. I only use 1 product on my hair after wash day, and that's only to lightly moisturize, so I don't have to worry about my hair being weighed down.

So far I am 4 weeks post relaxer. My goal is to go for 12 weeks but If I can get to 12 weeks, I may push on longer.

 
What's your regimen?Wash 1 x weekWhat Products are you using?Still decidingWhat are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?protective styling. no heatIn what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?June 2011Please include a Starting pic:Will do after my relaxer, hopefully before Xmas
 
chasturner84 said:
That was me!!! :lachen:I got so annoyed with my hair when I would read that it was taking 3-5 months to reach APL. :sad: I was thinking "what the heck am I doing wrong???" Oh well, I try not to pay attention to what everyone else's hair is doing and just focus on mine because I'm definitely not one of those "it took me 1 month to reach MBL from SL" people :lachen::lol:
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I completely understand and agree. I was getting so frustrated and about to give up the last few months. Seems like I will never get to APL, or full SL for that matter.:perplexed
So I was happy to read Irresistible's thread. She said it didnt happen overnight. It put things back in perspective for me, and I can't gauge my growth by the lovely ladies on this hair board, geez. And that Nina Pruitt. Wow! lol. :blush:
Anywho, I have tweaked my regimen, and I plan to go strong in 2011.
HHG Ladies!
 
I hear ya MsSonya. I just bought a lovely half wig to help me with my retention in 2011. I'm starting to think that signing up for the the HYH challenge may have been a great idea :yep:
 
Count me in! It would be so lovely to make bsl in december!

What's your regimen? pre-poo w/ light protein, shampoo, deep condition weekly. aphogee 2-step 1x a month. Stretching relaxers 10-12weeks. Moisturise & seal ends daily
What Products are you using? Lots of sutff, but I mainly stick with the aphogee, lustrasilk shea butter mango, and argan oil shampoo.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? Same thing I been doing for the past 2 years :D wash 1x a week, light dusting every 2 months, & leaving my hair alone.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? Hopefully December, but it doesn't matter :D
Please include a Starting pic -- Will come back for this!
 
Thanks for bumping this NikkiQ!

:welcome: Amour and MissHoney26!

Thanks for sharing your starting pic, NYDee!


I'm looking forward to everyone's Dec/January pics!
 
Well ladies i am officially all natural! Will post starting pics for this challenge before the month is out.
 
Pretty sure I can do this...

What's your regimen? What Products are you using?
Weekly: Shampoo (Fantasia Tea Tree Shampoo), deep condition (Silicon Mix, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle), airdry/blowdry ( IC Fantasia straightening serum), flat iron (Nexxus Heat Protexx)
Monthly (or more if needed): Light protein treatment (Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor)
Nightly: moisturize (conditioning spritz) and seal (coconut oil, aloe vera gel, shea butter mix)

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Keeping my hair stretched via flat ironing, moisturized, and mostly in protective styles (really just bunning, I'm lazy and that's likely all I'll manage :spinning:)

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
No specific month in mind, and I do use heat regularly, so I'll say hopefully I'll make it by November 2011

Please include a Starting pic:
pic from Nov 2010
 

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