BSL by Dec 2011

bign__17 said:
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.
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It is becoming more difficult for me to roller set my own hair. The time it takes under the dryer sucks....2.5+ hours :nono:. I'm about to give up on roller setting and just air dry in flexi rods because I hate sitting under the dryer that long. On the bright side, when I do roller set my hair, the softness is insane because I have found the perfect combo of products for that style.
 
I want to join!!! This would be my first challenge ever! :) I will post a begin pic tomorrow after i straighten my hair! If theres anything else i need to do please anyone inform me please and thanks!!
 
IntheMix08 said:
I'm not sure if it's just me but I can't see your picture @YoursTrulyRE.

ETA: nevermind. I see it now. :spinning:
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No you weren't :spinning: I had my friend check it out from her log in. I think it wasn't showing up before bc I clicked private on the album by accident. Thanks for the heads up, I wouldn't have known bc I could see it.
 
OK, here is my starting pic. Sorry for the bad lighting, I am not quite APL but I am very, very close. A little discouraging as I just knew I was already. Oh, well. I have about 50% shrinkage, I think. What's left of my relaxed ends are still trying to hold on.
 

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Did a hardcore protein treatment yesterday with Aphogee 2 step. Definitely what my hair needed at this time. My curls looked a lot better and my hair was soft and strong.

Hoping this will help with the shedding I've been seeing. I'm trying not to worry since I'm a heavier shed-er already but I don't want another set back.

I'll probably put in a set of twists for the weekend since I'm working. It's my fave low maintenance protective style.
 
I'd like to join. I was in BSL '10 challenge, but I didn't make it. :ohwell: I'm hoping to be there by April. :yep: HHG (I'll post a starting pic on wash day.)
 
I still havent washed this press out...I wanna do some kind of protein prepoo wish I had some Amla powder, but I hope the oil will do...
 
chasturner84 said:
It is becoming more difficult for me to roller set my own hair. The time it takes under the dryer sucks....2.5+ hours :nono:. I'm about to give up on roller setting and just air dry in flexi rods because I hate sitting under the dryer that long. On the bright side, when I do roller set my hair, the softness is insane because I have found the perfect combo of products for that style.
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What prods are you using for roller set to yield the softness? I air dry 99% of the time because I don't have the patience to roll or sit under that heat any more.

I know sometime ago we were talking prods and we both were on the search to find that hit item. I think I am narrowing down what my hair likes. So far it's Hair One poo, AOWC DC, Bee Mine Balancing Cream Moisturizer (daily moisturizer for winter)/ Scurl (for summer) and Avocado oil (sealing). I keep my ng hydrated with Taaliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier. I was struggling to find a good leave. Tried KCKT but didn't fall in love with it. Even tried the kimmaytube's leave-in and that was okay but was still searching. I might have found it -- Giovanni Direct. I've only used it once so the verdict is still out but on my 11 week post hair, it worked wonderful. It was creamy and gave great slip! :lick: Hopefully that wasn't an anomaly.

chasturner84 said:
Diva, what's your final goal?
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Right now I think my max goal would be MBL. My goal forever changes because it becomes a challenge to see if I get to that next length so it gives me something to look forward to and work toward. I honestly thought I'd be content if I could get my APL back (had it years ago but stress :spinning::nono: did a number of me) but look at me now, I'm trying for BSL. What's your ultimate goal?
 
Happy New Year everyone!!!

It took me SO long to get back to this thread because 1. I did not book mark it and 2. It took forever to get a picture of my hair.

I'm going to attempt to keep my hair in braids the entire time of this challenge (of course getting touch ups/re braided).



This picture was taken around December 16, 2010.

I actually cut much more than this that day, and gave myself a MAJOR trim. So my hair is mid-neck length. The bangs are mid forehead.

My immediate goals are: Lessen split ends as much as possible. Avoid breakage as much as possible in order to retain length. My hair is VERY porous, so I will be looking for PH balanced conditioners or perhaps try some ACV rinses to help combat that.

My hair is not relaxed, and I *may* henna when I take my braids out in January.
 
divachyk said:
What prods are you using for roller set to yield the softness? What's your ultimate goal?
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I discovered by accident that my hair loves light protein with heat. :ohwell: When I washed my hair for New Year's Eve, I knew that I needed a boost of protein since I was 1 week post relaxer. I poo'd with AO GPB and DC'd with my usual Kenra moisturizing condish. I towel dried after my final rinse and decided to use my Joico leave in reconstructor. Well, I didn't want my hair to be heavy so I decided not to use a regular moisturizing leave in. I grabbed my ApHogee keratin and green restructurizer and lightly sprayed my hair and sealed with jojoba oil. Yeah, I used a lot of protein. :lachen: I kept my hair wet for setting by using only water. When I took the rollers out, my hair had softness, shine, body, you name it...not to mention MOISTURE that lasted for days (that obviously meant that my moisture/protein balance was in check).

Normally using those products would scream protein overload, but that wasn't the case here. I wanted to know if I would get the same results after another attempt with the same process and products so after a few days, I tried it again and, yep, same results. I'm sold. This weekend I'm going to try it with air drying.

My ultimate goal is full MBL...I don't think I can handle anything longer than that.
 
So far so good this week. Maintaining flat ironed hair; baggying every night with Hawaiian Silky leave in cream; sealing with grape seed oil. Plan for next week: Rollerset.
 
Keeping my braids until Feb 19th. I should be APL by then. I will DEFINITELY be BSL by December. Im even hoping I'll be a little past that :) . Im protective styling all year. ALLL year..I only get 2 passes to wear my hair out for a maximum of one week.
 
chasturner84 said:
I discovered by accident that my hair loves light protein with heat. :ohwell: I grabbed my ApHogee keratin and green restructurizer and lightly sprayed my hair and sealed with jojoba oil. .
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I have this spray....haven't used it yet, trying to figure out how/when to incorporate. You are giving me good ideas here. Thanks girlfriend.
 
I'm in!
Planning to be at BSL by Summer 2011--but definitely, trimmed, full ends at BSL by December 2011.
What's your regimen? I'm still figuring this out--my hair changes a lot day to day. I mostly do phonytails and buns though.

What Products are you using? Various. Plan to start using a lot more moisturizing products though.

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? Paying more attention to moisturizing and strengthening my hair. Being gentler with my hair, stretching relaxers, dusting/trims, vitamins, exercise, drinking more water.

Photo from October 2010:
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Just calculated that I have to retain at least 6" this year to make BSL after my 2011 year-end trim...

How many inches do you ladies need to make BSL???
 
Hi Ladies!

Just checking in! The first week of the year I wore twist out (twisted it up Dec 29th and took them out on the 1st). I cowashed a couple of times in between. I washed today (ORS Uplifting Shampoo), henna'ed (henna and yogurt x2 hours) and deep conditioned (ORS Hair Mayonnaise). Then I threw it in a bun (using M&T Conditioner and CO to seal moisture). I'm going to twist it up again tomorrow...I'm also thinking about using sulfur. Anyone in this challenge use sulfur????
 
checking in!
i'm 14 weeks post, still in braids.
applying my sulfur mix nightly, and redoing my edges biweekly.

i need about 4 more inches to reach bsl.
i am having my hair cut in february, however.
 
I got a TU earlier in the week and had my hair roller set in ringlet curls. It was pointless to get it in that style because I'm in the hide your hair challenge so I'm protective styling. Anyway, I decided to do a quick length check today and was impressed. I hope the good luck continues.
 
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