BSL by Dec 2011

Thanks I'm so relieved ;) I will post pics in the 2011 transitioning thread soon of it washed since I'm in the HYH challenge.
 
4everbeautifull1 said:
@ Divachyk, You're welcome! I love your hair! I am trying hard to get to where you are now. I am getting some decent results with my sulfur mix. I just posted my 30 day results in the sulfur challenge a few minutes ago and I went from just about the 2 line on my shirt to just about the 3 line and I am very anxious to see if I can keep my growth rate there or better. If I do, I will be BSL before I know it! (I gotta get to APL first though, lol!)
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CONGRATS! What's your sulfur mix consist of?
 
divachyk said:
CONGRATS! What's your sulfur mix consist of?
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Thanks! My mix consists of Brahmi oil, Bringraj oil, Amla oil, a few drops of peppermint essential oil and a heaping teaspoon of sublimed sulfur. I have mine in an 8 ounce applicator bottle from Sally's. I am thinking about adding some JBCO to it to make it a bit thicker so that it's not so runny. I am very light with the application to avoid an oily mess and a little does go a long way. If you decide to use a sulfur mix, just make sure your moisture game is on point because it can be drying from what I hear. I have not had any issues with dryness as of yet but I do cowash quite often so that could be helping me combat dryness as well.
 
4everbeautifull1 said:
Thanks! My mix consists of Brahmi oil, Bringraj oil, Amla oil, a few drops of peppermint essential oil and a heaping teaspoon of sublimed sulfur. I have mine in an 8 ounce applicator bottle from Sally's. I am thinking about adding some JBCO to it to make it a bit thicker so that it's not so runny. I am very light with the application to avoid an oily mess and a little does go a long way. If you decide to use a sulfur mix, just make sure your moisture game is on point because it can be drying from what I hear. I have not had any issues with dryness as of yet but I do cowash quite often so that could be helping me combat dryness as well.
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I also read that sulfur is drying. I haven't tried my hand at sulfur yet. Maybe later this year. I'm just now getting settled my staples so I need to roll with that for a minute before switching things up.
 
Regimen + Products:
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo (weekly)
Co-Washes: Herbal Essences Hello hydration (twice a week)
PROTEIN: Aphogee 2-step (every 6 weeks)
Protien: Nexxus Emergencee (every 3 weeks)
DC: ORS Deep conditioner/Aphoghee 2 minutes reconstructor (weekly)
LEAVE-IN: Nutregena Triple Moisutre Silk Touch, Shea Butter and Nioxin Bliss

HEAT PROTECTANT: ORS Olive oil heat protectant

STYLING: I rollerset or airdry (overnight then flat iron).

Dusting ends every 4 weeks with the split ender, sleep with silk scarf & bonnet, drink more water and taking hairformula 37 vitamins and MSM crystal flakes.:perplexed:yep:

MOISTURIZER: Nutragena Triple Moisture silk touch/
SEALANT: Emu oil/castor oil/hot six oil/jojoba oil/aveda light elements/ jamaican black castor oil (with pimeto) in the scalp.(depending on how I feel) The emu oil smells a bit funny!

Curently APL
Want o achieve BSL: December 2011.

* Texlaxing every 14 -16 weeks.
* Protective Styling as much as possible.
 
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divachyk said:
I also read that sulfur is drying. I haven't tried my hand at sulfur yet. Maybe later this year. I'm just now getting settled my staples so I need to roll with that for a minute before switching things up.
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Yeah, I know what you mean. Believe it or not, I am actually just getting mine down solid now as well. I am just glad I finally found a combination of things that are finally working!
 
Just stopped in to say that things are going well. I am going to start using my bee mine sulfur mix every other day. I am still co-washing 2x a week and using a leave in daily.
 
UPDATE: So after neglecting to wash and take care of my hair for a considerable amount of time an inspection was needed. As a result, I'm going to add something new to my regimen which will be a pre-poo to my edges, nape, and ends. Ever since I was younger I have had trouble with my edges and nape but when I started my HHJ the condition of those two areas has significantly improved. Despite the improvement, I still feel like both of these sections of my hair have not reached their full potential so I will be doing this to give more attention and care to get added growth as a result of the retention I hope to receive. I've added my ends into this experiment since they're the oldest part of the hair and for prevention of deterioration. I hope to reap better results after I go to my stylist for a touch up since my ends will be freshly trimmed and I can properly judge how well the protection of this pre-poo is.

Another change I've added in is the decision to go back to my old staples. I've repurchased ORS Hair Mayonnaise and Motions Moisture Plus. At the start of my HHJ, my hair took off with the ORS, it added moisture along with durability which was something I needed at the time. The MMP is an older favourite that I've used a few times and that my stylist uses after she relaxes and neutralizes my hair.

Below I've added pictures of the start of this experiment as well as the pre-poo mixture I'm using just for fun. The mixture contains HE HH, HE LRT, Yes to Cucumbers Colour Care Conditioner, EVOO, and molasses. I'm really excited about this because I just know I'll get the results I want — softer, smoother, longer edges/nape along with protected ends. I also get to use up all the extra conditioner in my stash that is just mediocre. Since I just used up the first two products I added to my mixture, it will be modified frequently. Also, I plan to switch from EVOO to Safflower or Sunflower Oil to gain the added benefits of ceremides. I also want to stop sneaking EVOO from my mum's kitchen since she notices when it's going down. :giggle: The main components of this will always be molasses, oil, and conditioner; I might add honey later on.

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I finally got my box braids. They are not as small as they were last time but I am pretty satisfied. I have no idea how long I can keep them in but hopefully at least two months. I would love to see at least an inch of growth in those two months or maybe more. Didn't someone say that the warmer the climate the better it is for hair growth?
 
I need some advice!

Okay, so I flatironed my hair today and i am NOT pleased with the results. I think I put too much Chi silk infusion because my hair feels greasy. Anyway, I had did a big trim New years day because my heat damaged hair (about 50%) of my length is really bugging me. So I thought I had gotten all the dead ends off, but to my surprise there's more! Not everywhere but mainly in the back. Do you think I should do another trim? This will be another setback either way I look at it. *sigh*
 
feeling pretty good about myself as i found a shampoo regimen that works for me as well as purchased some quality hair trimming scissors. So as soon as i get some courage to learn how to arch my eyebrows i may never have to go to a salon again lol
 
I washed and DC over the weekend and gave myself a dusting/trim for the first time ever since I could not get an appt at the salon. I think I still need somemore cut off but I will wait being that I am a slow grower. I am gonna do a henna gloss treatment this weekend
 
well I went ahead and trimmed my hair (2nd time this month)...and I am just going to baby it for the rest of the year.
I am hardly even APL anymore, and only grazing Apl in some areas. Even the bangs I had cut to an inch above my eyes in June 2009 are catching up with the rest of my hair (they're full SL now). It's a little disheartening, but I feel its best that if I want to grow my hair long, it better be healthy.

So now my goal is to be BSL at the end of June and in August to be Full BSL.
 
chelseatiara said:
feeling pretty good about myself as i found a shampoo regimen that works for me as well as purchased some quality hair trimming scissors. So as soon as i get some courage to learn how to arch my eyebrows i may never have to go to a salon again lol
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where did you get your trimming scissors from?
 
Nelli04 said:
I need some advice!

Okay, so I flatironed my hair today and i am NOT pleased with the results. I think I put too much Chi silk infusion because my hair feels greasy. Anyway, I had did a big trim New years day because my heat damaged hair (about 50%) of my length is really bugging me. So I thought I had gotten all the dead ends off, but to my surprise there's more! Not everywhere but mainly in the back. Do you think I should do another trim? This will be another setback either way I look at it. *sigh*
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Girl I say go ahead and trim them ends! No need to hang on to raggedy ends for length. You will retain much more of your growth if your hair isnt constantly breaking due to splits and knots or whatever. No worries about the setback. It will be back before you know it.
 
wish4length said:
i updated my fotki..........
Hair Growth album | "D" | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy.
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Gorgeous hair!!!

Nelli04 said:
I need some advice!

Okay, so I flatironed my hair today and i am NOT pleased with the results. I think I put too much Chi silk infusion because my hair feels greasy. Anyway, I had did a big trim New years day because my heat damaged hair (about 50%) of my length is really bugging me. So I thought I had gotten all the dead ends off, but to my surprise there's more! Not everywhere but mainly in the back. Do you think I should do another trim? This will be another setback either way I look at it. *sigh*
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I say trim gradually. I'm overdue for a trim and will trim a little here and there. I'm not a self-trimmer (yet).

Aireen said:
CONTINUED UPDATE: More pictures just for fun. I think since I got carried away pictures, I'll update more often with them. Oh and I'm almost 4 months post if that matters. The last two pictures are just of my hair sort of, the former being from the summer with fresh, blunt ends and the latter being a current picture. I was going for a messy look in the second one so my hair looks shorter, don't mind me. :look: Better hair pictures in the next update. I think I might do some type of bang again when I go in for a cut. :scratchch
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PRETTY!!!!!!
 
Checking in.

Got new color and 1.5-2 in. cut on Friday. I'm back at APL, with fewer layers, but I only have a little bit of permed hair and could actually see curls popping before the flatiron.:grin:

I'm hoping that after my next trim in about 2-3 months, that I will be fully natural after transitioning for 21-22 months.:grin:

Last night, I Carol's Daughter Hair Balm for the first time and made about 5 french braids. My hair was so silky this morning and this was by far my best braid-out.
 
I haven't DCed since...erm yeah. :look: My hair is breaking more than usual and looking quite parched. I'm going H.A.M tomorrow: Prepoo, shampoo, aphogee, DC and final ACV rinse. Afterwards I'll be getting my hair cornrowed and installing crochet braids myself for the first time. Wish me luck ladies. Hopefully it won't be a disaster.
 
tmarie90 said:
Girl I say go ahead and trim them ends! No need to hang on to raggedy ends for length. You will retain much more of your growth if your hair isnt constantly breaking due to splits and knots or whatever. No worries about the setback. It will be back before you know it.
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thanks for the advice, I ended up doing a lil trim, I just couldn't see myself going outside with my ends looking so ate up lol
 
divachyk said:
Gorgeous hair!!!


I say trim gradually. I'm overdue for a trim and will trim a little here and there. I'm not a self-trimmer (yet).


PRETTY!!!!!!
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That's exactly what I think I am going to have to do until all these heat damaged ends are gone. Hopefully they'll be gone by the end of the year *crosses fingers*
 
Im on the late train, but I haven't done a length check since forever :grin: but today I decided to rollerset and flat iron.

About Me

  • Type : 4a/b/c
  • Relaxed/Texlaxed (some parts are more receptive to the relaxer than others)
  • APL

I started my journey with this 2yrs ago
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What's your regimen?
Its still a working process of trial/error

  • Shampoo 1x week
  • Cowash 1-2x week.
  • Rollerset & airdry overnight when not lazy after every wash/cowash
  • If lazy, air dry in plaits/braids/twist/cross wrap
  • DC 1-2x week
  • PC when needed
  • Black Tea Rinse 1-3x month to combat shedding

What Products are you using?
Shampoo:

  • ORS Creamy Aloe
  • Neutrogena Triple Renewal
  • HE LTR
DC:

  • Elasta QP DRP-11
  • ORS Replenishing Conditioner/Pak
Cowash:

  • NTM Daily Deep Conditioner
  • HE HH
  • HE LTR
Leave In

  • NTM Silk Touch
  • Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea
  • Mane n Tail Detangler
  • ORS Olive Oil

Others

  • Roux PC
  • Hot 6 Oil
  • ORS Olive Oil Moisturizer
  • Elasta QP Mango Butter
  • HB Castor Oil
  • IC Heat Protectant Serum

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Rollersetting, twist/braid outs, low heat, low mani, combat shedding, finding a staple moisturizer, combat tangles and knots...Oh and including more protein in my regimen

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
By the end of the year, Im am in much need of a good trim!

Please include a Starting pic
Yes Ma'am!
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Checking in ladies, I am hoping to be close to bsl by September, staying in sew-INS as my ps of choice til at least June. For the summer months, I'm not sure yet since I will be 13 months post then.
 
Right now I am back in school & this sunny California weather is getting to me. My hair was washed & conditioned with

-Triple Garnier Fructis Shampoo & Conditioner
-I then mixed Tea Tree Oil & Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion together and greased my scalp

I got my hair braided Friday with french braids in the front & individuals in the back
Here's a picture...

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-I just greased my braids with Bronner Brothers Super Gro Maximum



My Plan: I am going to leave the individuals in the back in for 6 weeks and grease them 2 times a week. With the french braids I plan to get them done in 2 weeks and then another 2 weeks after that to keep the braids looking fresh and just to change styles.
 
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