BSL by Dec 2011

Update: I've kinda fallen off my routine lately. So, I am really trying to focus on being consistent. I feel like since I have almost reached APL, that I can slack up a little bit, but I quickly found out that that won't work. So, I'm back to doing things that allowed me to reach this length --- pre/poo, wash/condition/detangle, put hair in 2strand twitsts, and repeat.

I found a bit of breakage when I washed--probably about 6 little pieces. I am a bit paranoid and wondering how much breakage is too much. But, I will keep monitoring the situation.
 
I switched up my routine for the last 2 weeks. I've been wearing twist outs instead of twists. I missed seeing my hair out. It said "Give us, us free" so I did.

This week I'm going to bun it up (snowing here) and then do curl formers for the weekend. I will wrap it on the 2nd or 3rd day and wear it "straight" but I won't be using my flat iron. See if I can get a update on my length then.

I'm going to henna on Friday. Haven't had any henna since Oct. I know this for some odd reason helps keep my shedding in check.
 
Vonnieluvs08 said:
I switched up my routine for the last 2 weeks. I've been wearing twist outs instead of twists. I missed seeing my hair out. It said "Give us, us free" so I did.

This week I'm going to bun it up (snowing here) and then do curl formers for the weekend. I will wrap it on the 2nd or 3rd day and wear it "straight" but I won't be using my flat iron. See if I can get a update on my length then.

I'm going to henna on Friday. Haven't had any henna since Oct. I know this for some odd reason helps keep my shedding in check.
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It's been awhile since I checked in. I've been using a sulfur mix to help with growth for a week and a half now. I will do length check close to Valentine's day because I am planning on doing a light flat ironing for the weekend. I've had some issues with shedding but have started taking some garlic supplements so hopefully that will help. Still hoping to reach BSL by the summer. Fingers crossed. (Toes too)
 
Checking in...for the first time :look:
I used Joico Chelating shampoo for the first time today, and DC with the body shop Banana Conditioner and really like it. My hair is back in cornrows until next sunday.I Will be wearing a half wig until then.
 
Check in...Did a cassia gloss and my hair feels pretty good, I def needed it...about to apply this DC mixture with two new products added in (Matrix conditioning balm,lustrasilk argan oil) and leave it in overnight...
 
checking in.
busy planning and preparing for my relaxer and salon cut.
thinking about doing a clear rinse this time to add shine and strength.
very excited to take these braids out and spend some time playing in my hair again.
 
My hair is doing fine, I guess. For most parts of my hair, I've hit APL or a little past APL. My crown is still lagging a bit. I haven't done an official length check and won't until April but I am still excited to see the growth. I feel kinda blah about this whole hair journey. I've read more posts and blogs than I want to admit but still haven't gotten to that "My hair feels like it needs this or that" part. I have no clue what my hair "feels" it needs. The only thing I know is when my hair is dry or not. It's kinda frustrating.
 
I have been extremely lazy with my hair lately. I took my sew in out last tuesday, left my braids in because I can't cornrow for anything and wore my mommy wig for the last week and a half. Last night I finally took the braids out but I have no idea when I'll get around to washing it. I'll get to it when I get to it, I guess.
 
ms_b_haven06 said:
Can we get a pic, I been wanting bangs.

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Sure why not :yep:

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Is it too late to jopin the challenge? I had a major set back these past couple months (hair broke off badly in crown of my head). I'm on a mission to get my hair healthy and long like my profile pic again. My starting date will be Jan 26th 2011(I got a touch up)

What's your regimen? I get a touch up every 10wks w/Olive Oil Relaxer(Normal Strength)
I get a wash and set 1x wk (Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture retention Shampoo)
I deep condtion 1x wk (Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol Conditioning Treatment)
I use Aphogee 2min Reconstructor 1x month
I use Salerm 21 as a leave in condtioner with my rollersets
I use Chi Silk Infusion for shine

What Products are you using? See above

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? I use Jamaican Black Castor Oil and 100% Coconut oil on my scalp 2x a day every other day. I also use Palmers Replenishing Hair Milk Hair Lotion on my hair every day.

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? Dec 2011

Please include a Starting pic: sorry so big
 

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Hi ladies,

May I join?

My start date is today 27th Jan 11. My start length is between SL and APL stretched. I think I am nearer to APL stretched will post pic tomorrow.

What's your regimen?

100% natural and if possible organic minus conditioner
Moisturise hair every day.
Wash hair once a week; Section hair, Pre Poo (only if hair has been in PS for more than 1 week), Wash scalp, Wash hair, Homemade hair treatment for 30 mins to 1 hour under plastic cap, Detangle with wide tooth comb and cheap condish or water, moisturise hair, plait/twist, leave to air dry.

What Products are you using?

Pre Poo's are usually amla mixed with EVOO or water depends on my mood.
African black soap or Castille Soap to wash hair and scalp
Homemade hair treatment: Egg and castor oil (softens my hair so detangling is a breeze)
Detangle with Aussie Moist or water
Moisturise with shea butter or JBCO seal with monoi oil :lick:

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?

Trying various Protective Styles and giving my scalp more massages. I am also eating healthy, drinking lots of water and exercising more.

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?

I want to be BSL by June for my 23rd.

Please include a Starting pic:

Coming soon - Will take one tomorrow (wash day) and post here.

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PICTURE REMOVED BY USER - SORRY
 
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Hey ladies, I would like to join this challenge if it's still open to new additions!

My starting date is Jan. 11, 2011--the day I BC'd. My starting pic is in my Fotki, dated 01/24/2011. Hair is APL stretched.

What's your regimen?

*CW/DCW every other week. PS in 2 french braids/lg. cornrows beneath wigs and half-wigs 100% of the time (from Jan. to late April, then taking a break from wigs due to the heat/humidity here, but will still PS over summer with my own hair, just not under a wig or weave; will resume PS with wigs in late Aug./early Sept. 2011). I will PS 100% of the time (I leave my hair braided at all times except for during a wash/CW).

I choose to PS mostly b/c I want to grow my hair out quickly in time for my destination wedding sometime in 2012. It shole would be nice to have some near WL natural hair flowing down my back while on honeymoon!:grin:

What Products are you using?

*Lustrasilk Shea Butter/Mango Liquid Cholesterol
*ORS Replenishing Pak
*VO5 Moisture Milks Strawberries & Cream Cond.
*Suave Almond & Shea Butter Cond.
*Africa's Best Shea Butter Lotion (for little girls)
*My own MTG mix
*MegaTek
*Dabur Vatika Oil
*HE LTR
*Smooth Care Shea Butter Cream
*Smooth Care Olive Oil Cream
*Various EOs, Ayurvedic oils, and pomades. (fave: Black Thang Castor Oil/Shea Butter grease).
*African Royale Hot 6 Oil
*Roux Porosity Control Cond./Corrector
*Any other cheapie cond. I can find in my stash for CW's and general apps before detangling (I use reg. cond. as a leave-in).

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?

*Protective styling, low-manipulation, using vitamins and growth aids, sealing the ends, moisturizing every other day, increasing protein in my diet.

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
*Dec. 2011 at the latest, but by Oct. would be great.

Please include a Starting pic:*Please see my Fotki album entitled, "Newly Natural" (2011) for a starting pic dated 01/24/11 at: Public Home | JewellJ | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy.
 
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4evershika said:
@ms.tatiana, cute bangs!! I have been wanting some but I don't want to commit to it by cutting my OWN hair lol
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i know right, but what is so funny is that my front grows faster then my back i have had to get these bangs cut like 4 times because they were in my face.
 
Checking in!! Have NO IDEA what my hair looks like. I'm in week 13 post relaxer and dying for a length check! Currently in Kinky twist, and plan to relax at 16 weeks. I really hope I can make BSB this year :grin: ( BSL is MBL for me!!)
 
Checkin in- nothing much to add because I've been in braids Since Dec 16th & won't take them out until Feb 16th. From looking at the roots of my hair I've gotten about a 1/2- 1" of new growth. I'm not ready to takt these braids out, but I am ready to touch my hair again.
 
Haven't checked in since I joined. I've been wigging it since the first week of December. I'm assuming my length is 1.5 inches away from apl. I have no idea. My siggy pic was since the end of September. I also haven't relaxed since the end of September, but it was really under processed. I have no idea if I want to relax again or just transition. I'm just going with the flow for now.
 
Been wearing my hair in twists for two weeks. IDK what I want to do next week. . . More twists? :ohwell: I've been in a boring hair mood since I washed out my flat iron.
 
I made my own sulfur mix and I have been using it twice a day since yesterday. I am going to use it everyday for a month and see if my growth has improved. My hair is still in the box braids so it will be easier to tell growth. Hopefully it can get me 3/4 of an inch or 1 inch if I am really lucky.
 
Got a trim yesterday......

I finally wacked that tail off but I feel so far from BSL. I'm going to have to retain every single inch this year to make it to BSL. *deep sigh*

ETA- On the bright side, upon examination of my siggy pic, looks like the bottom of BSL for me is also MBL. *sigh of relief*:look:
 

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