BSL by Dec 2011

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I did cut 2-3 inches of dead/heat damaged hair on Jan 1st. This past Sunday I did the Aphogee 2 step protein treatment and braided my hair into smaller braids than I usually do (which actually looks much better, yay!). I plan to keep my hair braided until Feb 1st where I plan to flatiron and see where I stand as far as length.

I'm pondering whether retaining 5-6 in. of growth in one year is feasible :(
 
Checking in...doing nothing major with my hair...I think my goal length will be BSL since my bra sits low. I have a sew-in that is thick and barely reaches BSL and I am in love with the length. It's long but not unmanageable
 
Tweaking my regimen:

1. Cowash once a week/ as needed; shampoo (to clarify) as needed/ once a month

2. Henna or protien treatment once a month

3. Daily moisture and seal (moisturize with whatever is on hand--usually M&T Moisturizer/Texturizer or Cantu Repair Cream and seal with CO or shea butter. M&T is the perfect balance of moisture and protein for me!)

4. I have been wearing kinky twists most of '10 (only straightened twice--Thanksgiving and Christmas). Now that I've grown out my (5-6 inches of) heat damage, I plan to wearing regular twists, twist outs, etc. to get to BSL. I will twists on dry hair, leave them in for a week or two (max) and then wear twist outs.

I may also do braids and braid outs, but I don't love how braids look on me... an suggestions for PSs would be appreciated!!!

I have attached pics of twists I put in a few nights ago:
 

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Just checking in! I think I'm going to PS for a while and see if I can get some additional retention. I'm also going back on my GNC Be Beautiful Vits for extra growth! I want to make BSL by summer...6 months early! Chicka-wow! :yay:
 
I haven't posted my starting pic yet because I haven't blown my hair out in a few weeks. I've been cowashing & twist/braid outs. Tonight I will post a pic...I promise with wet hair.


I need 6" to make bsl.
My regime is to cowash daily with suave humectant. Moisturize with carol's daughter hair balm and seal with olive oil. I will be doing braid/twist out and keeping my hair off my shoulders. I sleep on a satin pillowcase.


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sweetpeadee said:
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????
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I'm going to be using sulfur once my hair is in box braids in the spring-time... I mix it with JBCO, regular castor oil, wild growth oil, and MN...
 
Checking in...decided to try Moptop Maven's Ayurvedic Overnight Pre-poo. I bought the powders FOREVER ago and never tried it. So, will do this pre-poo tonight to see what results I get...I did do a test section at the nape...I'm always worried something will go wrong! I am also trying to break up my shampoo routine. Tonight I took down my twists and will pre-poo, tomorrow shampoo, and the following day twist my hair...hopefully this is easier for me.
 
JennyKenny said:
Checking in...decided to try Moptop Maven's Ayurvedic Overnight Pre-poo. I bought the powders FOREVER ago and never tried it. So, will do this pre-poo tonight to see what results I get...I did do a test section at the nape...I'm always worried something will go wrong! I am also trying to break up my shampoo routine. Tonight I took down my twists and will pre-poo, tomorrow shampoo, and the following day twist my hair...hopefully this is easier for me.
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Good luck with your pre-poo. I'd like hear what your thoughts on it are.
 
Hi Ladies! Currently thinking about the IDEA of stretching 6 months. I'm keeping my kinky twists another month and planned on relaxing at 4 months... I need 4-4.5 inches to make it to BSB, but my goal is full APL by May 14th for graduation.
 
My current install:

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I have my hair pinned up underneath

I am currently 7 weeks and 4 days post. On average u would usually relax around this time but my 2011 hair resolution is to increase mu stretch time from 8 weeks to 12 weeks. My ultimate stretch goal is to be able to go 6 months at a time.

I suffered a small set back a few days ago. I had individual box braids installed, I had them in for 2.5 weeks. On my last wash I noticed my hair felt really oily and coated so I thought i had product buildup. So I took down the braids and realized buildup was the last of my issues. I had a major protein overload. I lost quite a bit of hair.. But after an overnight dc my hair was much better.

I may stretch longer depending on the condition off my hair. If my hair isn't In shape i will not chemically process it.

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Kamilla16 said:
Hi Ladies! Currently thinking about the IDEA of stretching 6 months. I'm keeping my kinky twists another month and planned on relaxing at 4 months... I need 4-4.5 inches to make it to BSB, but my goal is full APL by May 14th for graduation.
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Me too...I've only gotten to 4.5 months in the past. Want a stretching buddy?
 
Kamilla16 said:
SURE!! how far are you post relaxer?!
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Oh girl, I just got my relaxer in Dec (I'm only 3 wks post, but normally stretch between 16-18 weeks)...I'm stretching until June 30 and would like to be BSL then. I'm in the HYH Challenge, so I *think* it will be a little easier to stretch 6 months since I will be keeping my hair up, tucked, bunned, or braided. :look:
 
Stopping by to say my hair is currently braided in the front with the rest of the hair in a bun in the back.

Only products in my hair are my jbco for my edges and my cantu shea butter leave in for the rest of my hair.

I will be getting my hair braided next week right before my next semester of school starts back. I want to get my ends clipped before I get braided, but then again I want to wait :ohwell: :ohwell: :ohwell:
 
Kamilla16 said:
Hi Ladies! Currently thinking about the IDEA of stretching 6 months. I'm keeping my kinky twists another month and planned on relaxing at 4 months... I need 4-4.5 inches to make it to BSB, but my goal is full APL by May 14th for graduation.
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chasturner84 said:
Me too...I've only gotten to 4.5 months in the past. Want a stretching buddy?
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My longest stretch so far has been 5 months, I'm on a personal HYH challenge so im thinking im going to go for a long stretch this time around. I'm down to stretch w/ you ladies:yep:
 
JennyKenny said:
Checking in...decided to try Moptop Maven's Ayurvedic Overnight Pre-poo. I bought the powders FOREVER ago and never tried it. So, will do this pre-poo tonight to see what results I get...I did do a test section at the nape...I'm always worried something will go wrong! I am also trying to break up my shampoo routine. Tonight I took down my twists and will pre-poo, tomorrow shampoo, and the following day twist my hair...hopefully this is easier for me.
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Did my pre-poo. I made a hot mess in my bathroom with the concoction! But, when I woke up this morning to wash my hair I found it much easier to detangle. I usually dread wash and detangle days, but with the pre-poo it made it easier! Usually slippery conditioners don't help me--but this made it easier. Also, my ends felt less bushy (which may have helped the detangling)...I definitely think I will add this to my reggie...maybe every other week.

Rocking braids now, may do a braidout tomorrow! We'll see.
 
UPDATE: Hi everyone, I recently did an update but decided to do another one to say that I'm BSB! :grin: I haven't relaxed yet so no update pictures until then. I should be happier, but right now I'm so impatient when it comes to waiting that I just want to be WL already. BSB does NOT feel long AT ALL — I actually still feel like I'm SL to be honest. :look: Oh well, I'm satisfied since I was starting to get discouraged after seeing other people's fast progress.

Anyway, that's it for now; I hope you're all doing well and that you're seeing tons of progress on your hair journeys, HHG! :grin:

ETA: Okay so I know this is the BSL challenge thread and I'm supposed to show my results when I get to BSL but my camera transfers pictures through its memory card and since I don't have a USB cable for it and my new computer that is able to accept the card has been taken in to be repaired, I can't share pictures. :sad: I'm REALLY sorry but I promise to update everyone soon when I relax with at least 3 pictures. So until then, I hope you all don't mind too much when it comes to waiting! :lol:
 
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I believe I will be full APL when I take this sew-in down during the first week of March. woo-hoo goooo me.
 
Aireen said:
UPDATE: Hi everyone, I recently did an update but decided to do another one to say that I'm BSB! :grin: I haven't relaxed yet so no update pictures until then. I should be happier, but right now I'm so impatient when it comes to waiting that I just want to be WL already. BSB does NOT feel long AT ALL — I actually still feel like I'm SL to be honest. :look: Oh well, I'm satisfied since I was starting to get discouraged after seeing other people's fast progress.

Anyway, that's it for now; I hope you're all doing well and that you're seeing tons of progress on your hair journeys, HHG! :grin:

ETA: Okay so I know this is the BSL challenge thread and I'm supposed to show my results when I get to BSL but my camera transfers pictures through its memory card and since I don't have a USB cable for it and my new computer that is able to accept the card has been taken in to be repaired, I can't share pictures. :sad: I'm REALLY sorry but I promise to update everyone soon when I relax with at least 3 pictures. So until then, I hope you all don't mind too much when it comes to waiting! :lol:
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:congrats: Aireen!
 
Im secretly in this challenge and have been since the beginning, was too scared to offically join cause I dont wanna hurt my own feelings if I dont make BSL

What's your regimen?
----Hiding it by bunning or wigging it it, cowash 1-2x/wk, and basically keeping it simple in my own way. What Products are you using?
-----Some of everything.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
------Same stuff in the first answer.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
------I was hoping 2 months ago but that didnt happen, so Im not going to push it just before Dec '11

This was my hair 12/27/10
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I still have not gotten around to doing my henna treatment or getting a trim at my stylist, I know I need to these ends have to go eventhough it would put me further away from my goal. I have been prepoo my hair with Amla oil for the last 2 washes which makes it extra soft. I will be doing my henna treatment this weekend.
 
I did the Aphogee 2 step treatment last sunday and ever since my hair has been so dry and hard. Nothing I put on it seems to remedy it. Do you think it was too much protein?? it was the first time I ever did a protein treatment...I guess it might be my last. *sad*
 
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