chasturner84
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Diva, what's your final goal?
BSL by Dec 2011
- Thread starter WaistLengthDreams
- Start date
Vonnieluvs08
Well-Known Member
Got my first DC of the new year in last night. Going to do a chunky twist out today. I'll put twists in on Friday (my staple winter PS) and keep them for the weekend.
I think I'm going to do a hard core protein treatment but I'd like to do an all natural one. Does anyone know of any recipes?
I think I'm going to do a hard core protein treatment but I'd like to do an all natural one. Does anyone know of any recipes?
Please count me in 
What's your regimen? cw 2-3x a week with aussie moist or mnt condish, shampoo 1x every week and dc with moitions moisture plus or silicon mix, mild protien every 2 weeks with aphogee 2 min and relax 8-10 weeks also i do a aphogee 2 step, 2 weeks prior to relaxing to strenghten my hair moisturize 2x daily with ntm or scurl and seal with argan, evoo or evco
What Products are you using? see above
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? PS'ing under my wig until i real my goal
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? hopefully by October but I'll take December
Please include a Starting pic: will do so once i relax in the next 2 weeks or so
What's your regimen? cw 2-3x a week with aussie moist or mnt condish, shampoo 1x every week and dc with moitions moisture plus or silicon mix, mild protien every 2 weeks with aphogee 2 min and relax 8-10 weeks also i do a aphogee 2 step, 2 weeks prior to relaxing to strenghten my hair moisturize 2x daily with ntm or scurl and seal with argan, evoo or evco
What Products are you using? see above
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? PS'ing under my wig until i real my goal
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? hopefully by October but I'll take December
Please include a Starting pic: will do so once i relax in the next 2 weeks or so
blueberryd
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Ok so I GOTTA join this thread! I may be a lil too ambitious but my goal is to (once again) make BSL. I am currently 6 months post--trying this transitioning thang again. Not sure of my texture--maybe like 4a? My current length is barely shoulder length--i think 
I plan to trim my hair 1x every 4 months (3x a year). My goal is 1 inch per month.
What's your regimen? I'm going to rotate my weekly styles as such:
Week 1: Wash and Flat-Iron (Baggy at night)
Week 2: Bun (Baggy at night)
Week 3: Wash and Rollerset (w/ option to flat-iron roots/NG)
Week 4: Bun (Baggy at night)
Week 5: Daily Cowash:
Week 6: Daily Cowash:
**Henna/Cassia and Indigo 1x per month**
What Products are you using? I'm going to rotate product lines every 3 months to see which are most effective. I just took inventory and will be trying to use my current stash of conditioners, heat protectants, etc..Some of my staples thusfar are: NTM leave in, NTM daily conditioner, CO, Hot 6 Oil, Cantu Leave In, ORS replenishing pack.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? STOP CUTTING MY HAIR! And I don't mean trims..Whenever I get stressed out, I CHOP (with kitchen shears nonetheless lol)--gotttttta stop doin that lol! I also MUST try to stick to my reggie. I may start blogging my reggie adherance--just to keep myself focused and on track.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? Dec 31, 2011
Please include a Starting pic:
Jan 1, 2011; 6 months post; fresh flat-iron
Jan 1, 2011; Length= 10 inches when parted from midline.
I plan to trim my hair 1x every 4 months (3x a year). My goal is 1 inch per month. What's your regimen? I'm going to rotate my weekly styles as such:
Week 1: Wash and Flat-Iron (Baggy at night)
Week 2: Bun (Baggy at night)
Week 3: Wash and Rollerset (w/ option to flat-iron roots/NG)
Week 4: Bun (Baggy at night)
Week 5: Daily Cowash:
Week 6: Daily Cowash:
**Henna/Cassia and Indigo 1x per month**
What Products are you using? I'm going to rotate product lines every 3 months to see which are most effective. I just took inventory and will be trying to use my current stash of conditioners, heat protectants, etc..Some of my staples thusfar are: NTM leave in, NTM daily conditioner, CO, Hot 6 Oil, Cantu Leave In, ORS replenishing pack.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? STOP CUTTING MY HAIR! And I don't mean trims..Whenever I get stressed out, I CHOP (with kitchen shears nonetheless lol)--gotttttta stop doin that lol! I also MUST try to stick to my reggie. I may start blogging my reggie adherance--just to keep myself focused and on track.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? Dec 31, 2011
Please include a Starting pic:
Jan 1, 2011; 6 months post; fresh flat-iron
Jan 1, 2011; Length= 10 inches when parted from midline.
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janeemat
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I'm joining this challenge. I have been trying to get full BSL for 2 years now. I'm not changing my regi much. I will wash Wed and Sat as normal. Except on Wed I will cowash, no poo. I have recently started taking full advantage of my coconut oil using it as ninapruitt demostrates on you tube. So I will be oiling my hair/scalp focusing on ng at least 3-4 times weekly. I also started moisturizing with Ojon revitalizing mist. I used this early in my healthy hair journey, so I'm going back to it. I will mainly rollerset. My starting point is in avatar since I'm stuck there.
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TruMe
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Do you know the link to the specific youtube video of this being demonstrated? I just bought me some coconut oil too and was thinking of using this as my sealer instead of my usual HydraTherma Hair Growth Oil.
somewhereinbtwn
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Hi ladies....I've been lurking on all these challenges for awhile now, and I thought it was time to actually get in one. So here I am!
What's your regimen? Still trying to figure that out, but so far I pre poo w/ coconut oil overnight, shampoo, condition, and dc every 7-10 days. I use a clarifying shampoo once every 4-6 weeks. I also might DC and/or add an oil rinse one more time during the week depending on what my hair feels like.
What Products are you using? Again still figuring that out but Pantene Relaxed and Natural Conditioner, coconut oil, Aura Humectant Pomade, ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo,and Queen Helene Cholesterol.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? Being more gentle with my hair, and listening to what it needs.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? December
I am going to flat iron later on this month and will post more pics then, the pics below are from Oct. These pictures are aren't the best. I couldn't brush the ends straight, and I really didn't want to flat iron, but you can still get an idea.
What's your regimen? Still trying to figure that out, but so far I pre poo w/ coconut oil overnight, shampoo, condition, and dc every 7-10 days. I use a clarifying shampoo once every 4-6 weeks. I also might DC and/or add an oil rinse one more time during the week depending on what my hair feels like.
What Products are you using? Again still figuring that out but Pantene Relaxed and Natural Conditioner, coconut oil, Aura Humectant Pomade, ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo,and Queen Helene Cholesterol.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? Being more gentle with my hair, and listening to what it needs.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? December
I am going to flat iron later on this month and will post more pics then, the pics below are from Oct. These pictures are aren't the best. I couldn't brush the ends straight, and I really didn't want to flat iron, but you can still get an idea.
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chasturner84
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Who else is as excited for BSL as I am?!
JennyKenny
New Member
Checking in-- I'm having a horrible hair week already!! Yikes!! I got bit in the hand by a dog on Sunday, so it is bandaged up and difficult to do anything. But, I really had to wash my hair today--it took forever!! Then my mom rinsed my hair over the sink, when she got done, it looked like I had a bird's nest on top of my head!! I've spent about an hour re-detangling and twisting it up!! I had lost my patience and was raking through my hair--- 
Thinking about just keeping it baggied for the rest of the week since I can't do much to it. Is that a good idea??
BTW, I hate detangling my 4A/B hair! It absolutely sucks. My ends are tough. I've done different techniques too..I think I may need to give myself a small trim--that might help. We'll see...
Thinking about just keeping it baggied for the rest of the week since I can't do much to it. Is that a good idea??BTW, I hate detangling my 4A/B hair! It absolutely sucks. My ends are tough. I've done different techniques too..I think I may need to give myself a small trim--that might help. We'll see...
Aireen
Well-Known Member
UPDATE: Hello everyone, I took a long break from LHCF and I've only been popping in recently for a short time now but I decided to check-in. I hope everyone is doing well on their haircare journey and the new year brings lots of growth. 
I think I've only updated with pictures once (if you missed that, the same picture is in my signature) but I will be again for this year sometime between now and March depending on when I get my relaxer. I am now air-drying instead of blow-drying to get my hair to the best possible health that I can under its conditions and to also retain as much length as I can. For now my regimen is wash, condition, and air-dry with no leave-ins, moisturizers, oils, or butters included. Due to this, I stress heavily on conditioners to help maintain manageability, length, and a proper moisture/protein balance. I've been slacking on taking my multi-vitamins but I'm hoping I'll change that with my new year's resolutions by at least taking a regular dose every other day.
Anyway that's it for now, I know that was very abrupt, I'll be back with new pictures soon! HHG everyone!
ETA: I just realized one of the objectives is to come in and update regularly. I won't have much to add but I'll try to follow the rules and at least add a line or two concerning my hair especially since it's already 2011.
I think I've only updated with pictures once (if you missed that, the same picture is in my signature) but I will be again for this year sometime between now and March depending on when I get my relaxer. I am now air-drying instead of blow-drying to get my hair to the best possible health that I can under its conditions and to also retain as much length as I can. For now my regimen is wash, condition, and air-dry with no leave-ins, moisturizers, oils, or butters included. Due to this, I stress heavily on conditioners to help maintain manageability, length, and a proper moisture/protein balance. I've been slacking on taking my multi-vitamins but I'm hoping I'll change that with my new year's resolutions by at least taking a regular dose every other day.
Anyway that's it for now, I know that was very abrupt, I'll be back with new pictures soon! HHG everyone!
ETA: I just realized one of the objectives is to come in and update regularly. I won't have much to add but I'll try to follow the rules and at least add a line or two concerning my hair especially since it's already 2011.
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ms.tatiana
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WaistLengthDreams
Well-Known Member
Checking in-- I'm having a horrible hair week already!! Yikes!! I got bit in the hand by a dog on Sunday, so it is bandaged up and difficult to do anything. But, I really had to wash my hair today--it took forever!! Then my mom rinsed my hair over the sink, when she got done, it looked like I had a bird's nest on top of my head!! I've spent about an hour re-detangling and twisting it up!! I had lost my patience and was raking through my hair---
BTW, I hate detangling my 4A/B hair! It absolutely sucks. My ends are tough. I've done different techniques too..I think I may need to give myself a small trim--that might help. We'll see...
Oh my!
I hope you're doing well after that bite. Hopefully, you won't have that bandage on for too long. Feel better, @JennyKenny (I don't know about baggying, but maybe someone else will be able to chime in with some valuable advice for you)UPDATE: Hello everyone, I took a long break from LHCF and I've only been popping in recently for a short time now but I decided to check-in. I hope everyone is doing well on their haircare journey and the new year brings lots of growth.
I think I've only updated with pictures once (if you missed that, the same picture is in my signature) but I will be again for this year sometime between now and March depending on when I get my relaxer. I am now air-drying instead of blow-drying to get my hair to the best possible health that I can under its conditions and to also retain as much length as I can. For now my regimen is wash, condition, and air-dry with no leave-ins, moisturizers, oils, or butters included. Due to this, I stress heavily on conditioners to help maintain manageability, length, and a proper moisture/protein balance. I've been slacking on taking my multi-vitamins but I'm hoping I'll change that with my new year's resolutions by at least taking a regular dose every other day.
Anyway that's it for now, I know that was very abrupt, I'll be back with new pictures soon! HHG everyone!
ETA: I just realized one of the objectives is to come in and update regularly. I won't have much to add but I'll try to follow the rules and at least add a line or two concerning my hair especially since it's already 2011.
Welcome back and good luck with your new regimen.
4everbeautifull1
Active Member
Checking in again, I am cowashing with Hair One and DCing with ORS tonight.
Kamilla16
New Member
Hope it's not too late!! New here and would like to join!!!
What's your regimen? K.I.S.S.- wash once weekly, Followed by Aphogee 2 min. Reconstructor and ORS replenishing conditioner. Airdrying and only flat-ironing once a month.
What Products are you using? Aphogee 2 min reconstructor, ORS replenishing pack, Patene Relaxed and Natural Shampoo...
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? Proctective Styles, minimizing heat, and stretching relaxers 3-4 months.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?November 2011
Please include a Starting pic:
Here is a pic from July 2010. Don't have any recent pics, will post updated pic after removing kinky twist in February.
What's your regimen? K.I.S.S.- wash once weekly, Followed by Aphogee 2 min. Reconstructor and ORS replenishing conditioner. Airdrying and only flat-ironing once a month.
What Products are you using? Aphogee 2 min reconstructor, ORS replenishing pack, Patene Relaxed and Natural Shampoo...
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? Proctective Styles, minimizing heat, and stretching relaxers 3-4 months.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?November 2011
Please include a Starting pic:
Here is a pic from July 2010. Don't have any recent pics, will post updated pic after removing kinky twist in February.
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CB1731
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I'm checking in. I'm very excited for BSL but I am so tired of looking at these ugly buns on my head everyday. I think I am going to buy a half wig. I'm seeing so many nice ones. Hopefully this will help me out with reaching my goals. Not sure how DH is going to react to them though. lol
Katherina
Well-Known Member
Add me please! BSL and MBL were my goals for 2010 and I made neither 
. Instead of getting longer, my mane has thickened up. Healthy hair first I guess 
. I will make BSL this year!!!
What's your regimen?
I shampoo about once every two weeks and cowash about two times per week in sections. I detangle before washing. After shampooing I DC for a couple of hours with no heat. I often ACV rinse. I braid in about 10 and put rollers on the ends, removing braids and rollers once hair dries. I may or may not seal. I wear my hair either down or up. I may rebraid my hair at night. I wear a satin scarf or sleep on a satin pillowcase.
What Products are you using?
Shampoo: Currently I use Sally's generic Kenra moisturizing shampoo. I haven't found a staple shampoo yet, and will be trying Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat shampoo once I empty this bottle.
Oil: EVCO, Sweet almond
Cowash: Whatever is on hand, usually Herbal Essences, Suave or Aubrey Organics.
Leave in: Giovanni Direct
DC / Regular Conditioner: Aubrey Organics GPB and White Camellia.
Detangler / Pre poo: No staples. Leaning toward using a heated aloe vera and oil mixture to make detangling easier. I like sweet almond oil and will try olive oil.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
I am a low manipulation kinda girl. I don't need protective styling to retain length. I use minimal heat and minimize aggressive styling practices (I don't brush, don't do tiny braids or twists, and basically don't wear tight styles that pull the hair and scalp).
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
After this trim I'll have about two inches to BSL, so June.
Please include a Starting pic:
Will update...
. Instead of getting longer, my mane has thickened up. Healthy hair first I guess . I will make BSL this year!!! What's your regimen?
I shampoo about once every two weeks and cowash about two times per week in sections. I detangle before washing. After shampooing I DC for a couple of hours with no heat. I often ACV rinse. I braid in about 10 and put rollers on the ends, removing braids and rollers once hair dries. I may or may not seal. I wear my hair either down or up. I may rebraid my hair at night. I wear a satin scarf or sleep on a satin pillowcase.
What Products are you using?
Shampoo: Currently I use Sally's generic Kenra moisturizing shampoo. I haven't found a staple shampoo yet, and will be trying Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat shampoo once I empty this bottle.
Oil: EVCO, Sweet almond
Cowash: Whatever is on hand, usually Herbal Essences, Suave or Aubrey Organics.
Leave in: Giovanni Direct
DC / Regular Conditioner: Aubrey Organics GPB and White Camellia.
Detangler / Pre poo: No staples. Leaning toward using a heated aloe vera and oil mixture to make detangling easier. I like sweet almond oil and will try olive oil.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
I am a low manipulation kinda girl. I don't need protective styling to retain length. I use minimal heat and minimize aggressive styling practices (I don't brush, don't do tiny braids or twists, and basically don't wear tight styles that pull the hair and scalp).
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
After this trim I'll have about two inches to BSL, so June.
Please include a Starting pic:
Will update...
25Nona
Active Member
Hi Ladies,
Checking in, and updating with my starting pic. I relaxed last week and put a rinse on my hair, I usually do a Jazz in Spiced Cognac but this time I decided to try something different and I really like it.
I'm washing and steaming tomorrow and I hoping that the rinse holds up afterwards. I don't want to have to keep doing it over to often to keep the look.
I have a question for you, are you finding that as you hair grows it is becoming harder to roller set? There is a thread on roller setting tips I'm going to go check that one out for some tricks on making it easy again.
Checking in, and updating with my starting pic. I relaxed last week and put a rinse on my hair, I usually do a Jazz in Spiced Cognac but this time I decided to try something different and I really like it.
I'm washing and steaming tomorrow and I hoping that the rinse holds up afterwards. I don't want to have to keep doing it over to often to keep the look.
I have a question for you, are you finding that as you hair grows it is becoming harder to roller set? There is a thread on roller setting tips I'm going to go check that one out for some tricks on making it easy again.
afrochique
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afrochique
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QueenAmaka
Live, Love, Laugh :)
Just Checking In. I've been wearing a wig since 12/1. I decided to take a break this week and wear my hair out. I'm 11 weeks post and planning to stretch another 13 weeks 
Pic Below is of my flat ironed hair today I think its safe to say I made apl (my hair is cut in layers). I hope to make full apl soon and BSL this year.
Pic Below is of my flat ironed hair today
I think its safe to say I made apl (my hair is cut in layers). I hope to make full apl soon and BSL this year.
guudhair
Well-Known Member
Is it too late to join?...my plan is below
What's your regimen? oil treatment, herbal rinse/wash, and deep condition weekly
What products are you using? Ayurvedic powders, oils, any kind of moisturizing conditioner (mostly Suave)
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? bun Mon-Fri...twistout or rollerset Sat/Sun...no heat (except when DC)
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? Dec
Please include a starting pic: will post after I wash this weekend
What's your regimen? oil treatment, herbal rinse/wash, and deep condition weekly
What products are you using? Ayurvedic powders, oils, any kind of moisturizing conditioner (mostly Suave)
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? bun Mon-Fri...twistout or rollerset Sat/Sun...no heat (except when DC)
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? Dec
Please include a starting pic: will post after I wash this weekend
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WaistLengthDreams
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I don't find it harder to put the rollers in, but I do find it harder to sit for such a long time under the dryer. My last roller set I sat for 2 hours and it was still damp when I tried to remove them. smh.
Also, I like that color.
WaistLengthDreams
Well-Known Member
to the new challengers! I've updated the challenger list. Anyone can join whenever they'd like BUT...the last day to get on the challenger list is January, 7th. (It's hard work maintaining that list...it leaves me little to no time to participate in the challenge)
25Nona
Active Member
Your starting pic looks BSL to me!
I do have some lead hairs touching but I still have a little ways to go. I'm going to spend the first couple of months of the year dusting up and letting my hair even out some, than I will feel comfortable claiming it.
25Nona
Active Member
Thanks so much!!!
And I know what you mean about drying time and making sure your hair is dry, I struggle with that too. My problem is that I think I just need to get use to the additional length. I use to set on the grey rollers than I went back to the purple ones and that helped, but now I noticed with my last wash that I was having problem with those. I seem to be having trouble keeping the hair smooth and getting the rollers to stay taught, something I use to do so easy before.
YoursTrulyRE
New Member
Here is my starting picture. I think I'm starting at APL (Well that's what I'm claiming...
)WaistLengthDreams
Well-Known Member
I'm not sure if it's just me but I can't see your picture @YoursTrulyRE.
ETA: nevermind. I see it now.
ETA: nevermind. I see it now.
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Challenge: BSL in 2011
---->>>>After January 7, 2011, the Challenger list will NOT be updated. <<<<----
Ok, Ladies! Here it is BSL by December 2011!!
BSL Challenge Starts: January 1, 2011
BSL Challenge Ends: December 31, 2011
Template to join
What's your regimen?
What Products are you using?
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
Please include a Starting pic:
Objectives:
- Support each other as we try to reach our goals.
- Share any useful tips, links, or information that you have.
- Check in with the group at least monthly.
- Make it to BSL!!!
Official Progress Picture/Length Update Dates:
December 2010/January 2011
June 2011
December 2011
(The more pictures the better and of course let us know/see when you make it to BSL
Who wants in!
Challengers:
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