BSL by Dec 2011

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!
I know the feeling, I am impatient when it comes to meeting my hair goal as well.
 
Congrats Aireen!!!

Update: just washed my sew-in last night.

I'm also going to be stretching long-term ladies!! I'm 4wks post right now...
 
ms_b_haven06 said:
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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Girl, what are you talking about? you are right there, so close, don't feel like you wont make it. I bet before the summer/June you will be there if not, just scraping. :yep: and very pretty hair
 
Nelli04 said:
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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This is the exact reason why I am a little nervous in doing a harder protien than I'm doing. Currently, I'm using the Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayo every other week and that seems to be doing fine in my hair. I think because it's a light protein, right?!?
 
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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Congratulations!!!!
 
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 TO YOU!!!!! The rest will come. Patience. :yep:
 
Nelli04 said:
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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I have been there before, it's no fun. Did you follow it up with a moisturizing deep conditioner? The Aphogee 2 step is a very strong protein treatment. You might want to try an overnight (or a couple hours) moisturizing DC or clarifying with your next wash, if you've been hitting your hair with moisture to no avail. HTH

TruMe said:
This is the exact reason why I am a little nervous in doing a harder protien than I'm doing. Currently, I'm using the Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayo every other week and that seems to be doing fine in my hair. I think because it's a light protein, right?!?
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Yup, ORS Hair Mayo is a light protein. I loved that stuff before they changed up the formula. I used to use it weekly, but my hair loves protein.
 
chasturner84 said:
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:
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Well I'm not promising I can make it until 6 months... but I can try!! I'm in the HYH challenge as well, and will be bunning and using half wigs to make it as long as I can!! :spinning:! I'm already dying to take these twists out, so I can play in my hair!
 
Is BSL length actually MBL on some of you?!? I know my bra is low and I'm only 5'2, so when I'm BSL I'll be MBL. That's why I'm going for BSB first... I'm 4-4.5 inches from my bra strap, but maybe 2' from BSB.
 
@Aireen congrats girl!
I'm still in my braids but they look so raggedy already lol so I'll take them out in a few days. I will be Deep Conditioning overnight later.
 
Just checking in...I was supposed to rollerset this week, but I didn't. I just wore my flat ironed hair in a bun pretty much. Last night I washed my hair with Ion's clarifying shampoo and moisture infusing conditioner for the first time. I liked the combo and will continue to use it whenever I go without 2 weeks of washing. I did a overnight dc with megatek and will wash it out today, let it air dry, flat iron my roots w/ low heat (350) and rollerset.
 
So I was itching to wear my hair out and I did a low product wash and go to show why I shouldn't. The pics of which are in my signature now to remind me. I measured my hair and the longest layer is about .5-1 inch away from BSB so being BSL may actually be in my future this year. I'm cowashing now because I can't seem to find a decent leave in that will keep my hair not tangling. Since I trimmed (cut) my hair I don't seem to need to wash in sections anymore so we'll see how long that will last.
 
I did my first henna treatment today and it was great, my hair felt soooooo soft when I rinsed it out. I did not find it that messy, it was the same as me doing my color rinses. I used about 50g of Jamila henna mixed in Suave humectant and tsp of Dabur Amla oil. I did not let the dye release because I only want the conditioning properties. I left in on for 1.5hrs. Once I receive my Indigo, I will be doing Henna/Indigo treatments every 2wks for about a month and then switch to Cassia biweekly
 
I'm steaming my hair more often. Just did a steam with conditioner and my oil mix. I have it in four plaits and will rebraid it before I got to bed and undo it tomorrow.
 
I'm currently in twists, thats about all i do these days, twists and flat twists since i cant cornrow and flat twists are easier to pull out anyway.
 
I have been wearing a braid out bun all week. Today I wore it out after spritzing with an aloe vera juice mix. I will probably steam and deep condition tomorrow. I may even do a henna gloss.
 
Ijanei said:
Girl, what are you talking about? you are right there, so close, don't feel like you wont make it. I bet before the summer/June you will be there if not, just scraping. :yep: and very pretty hair
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Thanks, I am hoping so but BSL is like 7 on that shirt so IDK
 
bibirockz said:
@Aireen congrats girl!
I'm still in my braids but they look so raggedy already lol so I'll take them out in a few days. I will be Deep Conditioning overnight later.
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What do you do to your braids while your wearing them? Do you use a different shampoo? Wash and condition every week? Do you grease once a week?


Sorry so many questions just want to know what you do to keep your braids up.
 
Yep, BSL with some bras is actually MBL on me so I have started using specific bras for length checks. Right now I'm about 3 inches from BSL and 6 from MBL
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chasturner84 said:
Yep, BSL with some bras is actually MBL on me so I have started using specific bras for length checks. Right now I'm about 3 inches from BSL and 6 from MBL
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You know, this is something that I have been thinking about for a minute. I found out that I have to use one particular bra for my length checks b/c with some of my bras, BSL is MBL. Crazy......
 
Sure is quiet around these parts :ohwell: Where is everyone?:sekret:

Question: I've had my hair in the same bun for 3 days and I have a small sore spot at my roots :perplexed: My bun isn't tight but I frequently get these random sore spots...anyone else get them? It doesn't matter if my hair is in a bun, braidout, down, whatever. What is going on???

I've searched and some of the responses said that sore spots can be caused by hair growth but I don't buy it. What say you?
 
Can I join?


What's your regimen? Wash one time per week (hey I have 3 young kids) and DC..moisturize and seal with oil 3x per day. Bun 6/7 days
What Products are you using? I clarify with Suave, followed by a cowash with MoistureMilk, and DC with La Plancha and Silk Elements. I use Garnier Fructis and LTR leave in on a daily basis. ORS Olive Oil is my moisturizer and seal with oil (coconut or olive)
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? I bun my hair 95% of the time.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?To be safe, let's say September.
Please include a Starting pic: In my siggy!
 
I'm on maintenance mode. This week I'm wearing twist outs. I got so tired of seeing myself in twists week after week. I wanted to wear my hair out so this is a nice compromise since its semi-protective, a natural style and I'm not straightening it.

Next week I'm wearing curl formers then a bun. I'm going to try really hard not to straighten until the Fall.
 
chasturner84 said:
Sure is quiet around these parts :ohwell: Where is everyone?:sekret:

Question: I've had my hair in the same bun for 3 days and I have a small sore spot at my roots :perplexed: My bun isn't tight but I frequently get these random sore spots...anyone else get them? It doesn't matter if my hair is in a bun, braidout, down, whatever. What is going on???

I've searched and some of the responses said that sore spots can be caused by hair growth but I don't buy it. What say you?
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Have you been scratching the area?

I know when I wear buns or styles that don't let the scalp breath I start scratching. before I realize it I've scratched it raw.

I do have a few places on my scalp that are more prone to drying out and becoming itchie, which means they will become sore quickly. I think this is from previous chemical burns from relaxers and not the scalp there is more sensitive.
 
Hi ladies! I can't believe I forgot to join this challenge! :wallbash:

It's my goal to be BSL by December 31. I should've made BSL in 2010, but better late than never (I've had a few setbacks along the way).

What's your regimen?
-Co-wash every 3 days, shampoo and clarify as needed.
-Moisturize nightly with homemade moisture spray, and various light moisturizers.
-DC with steam after every wash.
-Keep porosity in check with ACV rinse as needed.
-Boundless Tresses after each wash.
-Henna every 2 months.
-BKT every 2-3 months.

What Products are you using?
I have a lot of products...I won't list them all. These are the main things I use:

Co-wash: DevaCurl No-Poo and Low-Poo, Wen Sweet Almond Mint, TJ Nourish Spa, V05
Sulfate-free shampoo: Cocoa Pink Princess Poo, Cocoa Pink Squeaky clarifying poo
Deep conditioners: Elucence MB, Lush Retread, Curl Junkie Banana & Hibiscus, LeKair cholesterol, Komaza Olive Moisture Mask, Aubrey HSR.
Pre-poo: Lush The Strokes, Aveda Sap Moss, Burt's Bees Avocado Butter.
Leave-in conditioner: All of the Komaza sprays and leave-ins, Elucence MB.
Moisturizers: Komaza shea butter lotion, Komaza Moku serum, Komaza Califia leave-in, Lush R&B, Afroveda Miss Bhree.
Oils: Hairveda Cocasta, Afroveda hibiscus oil, jojoba, JBCO, avocado, grapeseed, Boundless Tresses.
Styling products: Living Proof No Frizz, Komaza Moku serum.

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
-Sew-in weave as a protective style
-BKT strengthens my hair, and helps me retain length
-Henna strengthens my hair
-Sulfur gives me crazy growth
-Frequent co-washes are key

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? December

Please include a Starting pic: Will post one next time I take down my sew-in.
 
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