chasturner84
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esi.adokowa
I purchased Tammy at my local BSS. I think I paid around $25 for it and considering how much I wear it, it was well worth the money.
BSL by Dec 2011
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esi.adokowa
I purchased Tammy at my local BSS. I think I paid around $25 for it and considering how much I wear it, it was well worth the money.
esi.adokowa
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chasturner84, not too much selection here in nova scotia haha, but i'll have a look around and see if i can find her.
grow, here are the promised pictures.
i was deep conditioning my hair last night when i remembered i was supposed to take pictures.
so it's wet, but i think you can still get the idea.
i usually wear them in a ponytail. when i wear them down (like in the first set of pictures), i'll braid them into a few cornrows the night before to give the braids some curl the next day.
i'm really enjoying these braids for their versatility and ease of styling, and also because they make it so easy to wash and condition my hair! with most other styles, i find it's one or the other.
grow, here are the promised pictures.
i was deep conditioning my hair last night when i remembered i was supposed to take pictures.
so it's wet, but i think you can still get the idea.
i usually wear them in a ponytail. when i wear them down (like in the first set of pictures), i'll braid them into a few cornrows the night before to give the braids some curl the next day.
i'm really enjoying these braids for their versatility and ease of styling, and also because they make it so easy to wash and condition my hair! with most other styles, i find it's one or the other.
Lanea87
Natural Gang Gang Gang
I will be relaxing this weekend and hopefully that will show that I will be BSL by my nxt relaxer in June or July.
I will be using Mizani Rhelazer in medium!
**I did the half and half method and LOVE the results, this is the first time for me relaxing my own hair since my HHJ started back in 2007, saving myself some money.
I will be using Mizani Rhelazer in medium!
**I did the half and half method and LOVE the results, this is the first time for me relaxing my own hair since my HHJ started back in 2007, saving myself some money.
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chasturner84
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nappystorm
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@EbonyEyes
I think you're like an inch away if you aren't there already. You should have joined the MBL challenge. Your bra looks really low in the second pic...too low to measure for BSL
I agree. Your hair is already BSB. Pretty!
Amoreofcurls
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Amoreofcurls
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about 5 days since my hendigo treatment, and im finally gonna cleanse and DC tonight...I'll also be trying Oyin Handmade Honeyhemp as a leave in tommorow, and seal with avocado oil
Afrobuttafly
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I am not doing much of anything with my hair..and it shows! I want some individual braids soooo bad but don't have the money. But I'm going to get back on the ball. I will do a pic update at the end of this month anyway.
On my lazy days I put on a stocking cap and rock a hat. =]
On my lazy days I put on a stocking cap and rock a hat. =]
grow
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tmkersha, welcome aboard!
wow, an animal doctor to be...wonderful!
good for you!
(i have 5 dogs, so i love love love anything to do with animals!)
EbonyEyes, welcome aboard! i agree with the general consensus, your hair looks to be BSB, BSL already, plus it's so healthy and strong looking!
esi.adokowa, THANK YOU FOR THE FABULOUS PCTURES!!!!!
:sweet:
wow, does your hair ever look good in those braids!!!
they look like thick chords of hair!!!
and i like how they are all the same length and very evenly distributed!
it still amazes me that you did that yourself!
honey, you are a pro, because to get those parts done in a way that keeps them so perfectly aligned, is not an easy job...especially with the back of our heads.
how do you keep them from matting together?
after just 9 days, i had to take my braids out last night because they'd started matting and that had me terrified of dreadlocs.:covereyes i got my water, conditioner, and oil but maybe forgot the most important ingredient....patience.
might have lost some hairs because the shed hairs seemed to have wrapped themselves around my ng (i'm 11 weeks post today).
does that ever happen with you?
Afrobuttafly, i love love love your hat/stocking cap style!
i do that alot, too and just love the ease it gives!
in the summer, it's great for not only keeping the hot sun off of my forehead, but i put my dc's and oils on under my plastic cap too, so the sun gives me a hot oil hot dc treatment as i go around doin' whatever i'm doin'.
it really benifited my hair last summer, so i'm looking forward to these treatments this summer, too!
hhj ladies!
wow, an animal doctor to be...wonderful! good for you!
(i have 5 dogs, so i love love love anything to do with animals!)
EbonyEyes, welcome aboard!
i agree with the general consensus, your hair looks to be BSB, BSL already, plus it's so healthy and strong looking! esi.adokowa, THANK YOU FOR THE FABULOUS PCTURES!!!!!
:sweet:wow, does your hair ever look good in those braids!!!
they look like thick chords of hair!!!
and i like how they are all the same length and very evenly distributed!
it still amazes me that you did that yourself!
honey, you are a pro, because to get those parts done in a way that keeps them so perfectly aligned, is not an easy job...especially with the back of our heads.
how do you keep them from matting together?
after just 9 days, i had to take my braids out last night because they'd started matting and that had me terrified of dreadlocs.:covereyes i got my water, conditioner, and oil but maybe forgot the most important ingredient....patience.
might have lost some hairs because the shed hairs seemed to have wrapped themselves around my ng (i'm 11 weeks post today).
does that ever happen with you? Afrobuttafly, i love love love your hat/stocking cap style!
i do that alot, too and just love the ease it gives!
in the summer, it's great for not only keeping the hot sun off of my forehead, but i put my dc's and oils on under my plastic cap too, so the sun gives me a hot oil hot dc treatment as i go around doin' whatever i'm doin'.
it really benifited my hair last summer, so i'm looking forward to these treatments this summer, too!
hhj ladies!
chelseatiara
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my hair is soft strong and healthy...and it's growing...i think it's time to stop with the pjism and start/continue with routine *currently setting aside products for the SO and cleaning out my hair shelf*
ms.tatiana
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Tracks are out & my hair is clean & feeling great.
i washed and conditioned my hair last night & then mixed some MTG (a little that smell is powereful), Tree Tea oil, Olive oil, JBCO & the last of my Cantu Shea Butter together and that what i'm going to leave in and tomorrow i will be getting a full weave curly on saturday
i didn't even use that Lusters Pink thanks for the advice grow because i knew it was a reason why i haven't use it. its full and everything lol. & my shampoo do have those sulfates that you talked about those are drying you say hmmmm... i believe its time for something new then. i can't just co-wash my hair so i need a good shampoo any suggestions???
i washed and conditioned my hair last night & then mixed some MTG (a little that smell is powereful), Tree Tea oil, Olive oil, JBCO & the last of my Cantu Shea Butter together and that what i'm going to leave in and tomorrow i will be getting a full weave curly on saturday
i didn't even use that Lusters Pink thanks for the advice grow
because i knew it was a reason why i haven't use it. its full and everything lol. & my shampoo do have those sulfates that you talked about those are drying you say hmmmm... i believe its time for something new then. i can't just co-wash my hair so i need a good shampoo any suggestions???
esi.adokowa
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EbonyEyes
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@EbonyEyes
I think you're like an inch away if you aren't there already. You should have joined the MBL challenge
@EbonyEyes, welcome aboard!
@EbonyEyes you need ta' migrate to the MBL challenge
Your hair is perty
Oh dear! This whole time I thought I wasn't at BSL length quite yet because of where the vertical strap lays on my back with most of my bras. But maybe I need better bras!
Well thank you ladies for the love and the correction. I'll go ahead and join the MBL challenge. But I'll continue to pop in here to cheer you ladies on!
WaistLengthDreams
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My scalp has been a bit dry/itchy lately, so I'm doing a HOT, with some Hot 6 oil, JBCO and rosemary eo. No particular reason for this particular mix, it's just what I had on hand. I'm leaving it in overnight and waking up early to do my wash, DC, rollerset routine.
HHG!
HHG!
Afrobuttafly
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Oh dear! This whole time I thought I wasn't at BSL length quite yet because of where the vertical strap lays on my back with most of my bras. But maybe I need better bras!
Well thank you ladies for the love and the correction. I'll go ahead and join the MBL challenge. But I'll continue to pop in here to cheer you ladies on!
Girl it looks like if you sneezed too hard your hair would just shoot down to BSL. Get your fanny outta here! LOL <3
shasha8685
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Stopping by with an update.
I took those darn tree braids out. I felt like they were starting to wreak havoc on my edges. Word to the wise, don't go longer than 6 weeks with those bad boys. I had a hard time taking them out and I only had them in 5 weeks.
I also did my quarterly length check ( someway, somehow I always wind up doing one length check per season). I feel like my hair has grown some since December. I'm thinking I'll hit BSL by late summer/early fall (barring setbacks)
Left is December 2010, right is March 2011.
I took those darn tree braids out. I felt like they were starting to wreak havoc on my edges. Word to the wise, don't go longer than 6 weeks with those bad boys. I had a hard time taking them out and I only had them in 5 weeks.
I also did my quarterly length check ( someway, somehow I always wind up doing one length check per season
). I feel like my hair has grown some since December. I'm thinking I'll hit BSL by late summer/early fall (barring setbacks)Left is December 2010, right is March 2011.
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Nasdaq_Diva
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I've been watching this challenge from afar. Good luck and HHG ladies!
tmkersha
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Never gaves you guys my regimen... so here it it
What's your regimen?
I shampoo twice per week and DC once per week. After conditioning I apply my leave in conditioner (KimmayTube homemade leave in) and plait or twist my hair. I apply diluted tea tree oil to my scalp as needed. At night I spritz my hair with water and lightly apply my shae butter, jojoba oil, and coconut oil mixture. I concentrate mostly on my ends. . Then I baggy the ends of my hair. In the morning my hair is usually pretty moisturized. I usually style it in a bun for the day.
What Products are you using?
Shampoo: Curlicious Curl Cleansing Cream
DC varies: right now im using organic root stimulator leave in
Shae butter + jojoba oil + coconut oil
leave in: aloe vera juice, castor oil, jojoba oil, kinky curly knot today (KimmayTube)
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Being more careful with my ends by gently detangling and keeping them well moisturized, protective styling (twists, braids, and buns), DC weekly, and limiting heat styling. I am also exercising, eating healthy, and drinking plenty of water.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? December 2011
What's your regimen?
I shampoo twice per week and DC once per week. After conditioning I apply my leave in conditioner (KimmayTube homemade leave in) and plait or twist my hair. I apply diluted tea tree oil to my scalp as needed. At night I spritz my hair with water and lightly apply my shae butter, jojoba oil, and coconut oil mixture. I concentrate mostly on my ends. . Then I baggy the ends of my hair. In the morning my hair is usually pretty moisturized. I usually style it in a bun for the day.
What Products are you using?
Shampoo: Curlicious Curl Cleansing Cream
DC varies: right now im using organic root stimulator leave in
Shae butter + jojoba oil + coconut oil
leave in: aloe vera juice, castor oil, jojoba oil, kinky curly knot today (KimmayTube)
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Being more careful with my ends by gently detangling and keeping them well moisturized, protective styling (twists, braids, and buns), DC weekly, and limiting heat styling. I am also exercising, eating healthy, and drinking plenty of water.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? December 2011
Eluv
Active Member
Stopping by with an update.
I took those darn tree braids out. I felt like they were starting to wreak havoc on my edges. Word to the wise, don't go longer than 6 weeks with those bad boys. I had a hard time taking them out and I only had them in 5 weeks.
I also did my quarterly length check ( someway, somehow I always wind up doing one length check per season
Left is December 2010, right is March 2011.
Nice progress, you look bsb already.
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ms.tatiana
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i have a new hair style:
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Ok so I know a few of you requested pictures of my three strand twist. I have pics of my bun that I wore, the twistout on the 2nd day after sleeping with no scarf the night before (i know horrible), and the picture of me with the rock is the first day twist out. My actual twists were really frizzy and I am a little embarrassed to post pics of them so I just did one in the front. I find that they hold a lot better than twist which tend to unravel especially if I get them wet. I hope yall enjoy! BTW sorry these pics are so big. Does anyone know how to make them smaller???
ImanAdero
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So right now I'm just kinda checking in.
I currently have my hair in 2 French braids with the ends pinned to my head. Semi-elegant, although definitely not as neat as it could be.
I'll leave it like this for a week until I figure out what to do next.
I want to twist my hair, but I'm not sure it will stay because of this color and the heat damage I've caused. I still need to do something though because I'm getting bored again. And when I get bored, I do stupid things wit my hair lol.
I'll probably put it in braids or get a friend to do something with it.
I currently have my hair in 2 French braids with the ends pinned to my head. Semi-elegant, although definitely not as neat as it could be.
I'll leave it like this for a week until I figure out what to do next.
I want to twist my hair, but I'm not sure it will stay because of this color and the heat damage I've caused. I still need to do something though because I'm getting bored again. And when I get bored, I do stupid things wit my hair lol.
I'll probably put it in braids or get a friend to do something with it.
SunshineStell
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Yes, its current I might loose a little length because I recently had my son, and Im going through postpartum shedding. So far so good, not that much shedding
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SunshineStell
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chasturner84, I have no idea where my post went.lol. Yes, its current I recently had my son and im going through postpartum shedding, I might loose a little length so that's why I picked Aug. So far I haven't lost that much.
grow
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grow
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ms.tatiana, i'm so glad it worked out for you!
plus your new style is G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.!!!!!
if you're looking for some sulfate free shampoos, they have a sticky with the list, but sadly, i cannot seem to find it at this time.
if i manage to find it, i'll post it for you, but do a search as many ladies have great staples of them.
the only ones i've tried are giovanni tripple treat and CON, but there are many others if you search it.
i've also read that to use up the sulfate poos you've already got, you can cut down on their harshness by adding some oil to them.
i've attached (hopefully it'll go thru) a book exerpt from Chicoro who has G.R.E.A.T. info on how to care for our hair, not to mention fabulous hair!
tmarie90, thank you for the WONDERFUL pics!
your hair is very, very pretty!
any tips on detangling when you take them down?
IntheMix08, hey honey!
that mix you made sure sounds delicious!
rosemary always helps my itchies and i also add neem and tea tree eo.
i bet that rollerset came out gorgeous, too!
ok, that's yet another shamless attempt to get some eye candy!
if you do take pics, please let us see so we can ooooh and ahhhh!
on a personal note: LADIES, I AM IN LOVE!!!!
i just did another henna last night and i'm already counting the days till my next henna!
this week i'll be 3 months post, but i believe the henna has made my ng and shaft so much straighter that i might just lengthen my stretch more than i'd planned!
this time i did a "henna gloss" with lots of conditioner and oils and i clarified my hair first.
i can't tell you how full and strong my hair is now!
i can actually do my french twists (similar to the bun/chignon) WITHOUT feeling the need for a filler and for my fine and fragile hair (which is thin by heredity), that is AMAZING PROGRESS!
HENNA/INDIGO HAS BECOME A KEEPER FOR LIFE!!!!
plus your new style is G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.!!!!!
if you're looking for some sulfate free shampoos, they have a sticky with the list, but sadly, i cannot seem to find it at this time.
if i manage to find it, i'll post it for you, but do a search as many ladies have great staples of them.
the only ones i've tried are giovanni tripple treat and CON, but there are many others if you search it.
i've also read that to use up the sulfate poos you've already got, you can cut down on their harshness by adding some oil to them.
i've attached (hopefully it'll go thru) a book exerpt from Chicoro who has G.R.E.A.T. info on how to care for our hair, not to mention fabulous hair!
tmarie90, thank you for the WONDERFUL pics!
your hair is very, very pretty!
any tips on detangling when you take them down?
IntheMix08, hey honey!
that mix you made sure sounds delicious!
rosemary always helps my itchies and i also add neem and tea tree eo.
i bet that rollerset came out gorgeous, too!
ok, that's yet another shamless attempt to get some eye candy!
if you do take pics, please let us see so we can ooooh and ahhhh!
on a personal note: LADIES, I AM IN LOVE!!!!
i just did another henna last night and i'm already counting the days till my next henna!
this week i'll be 3 months post, but i believe the henna has made my ng and shaft so much straighter that i might just lengthen my stretch more than i'd planned!
this time i did a "henna gloss" with lots of conditioner and oils and i clarified my hair first.
i can't tell you how full and strong my hair is now!
i can actually do my french twists (similar to the bun/chignon) WITHOUT feeling the need for a filler and for my fine and fragile hair (which is thin by heredity), that is AMAZING PROGRESS!
HENNA/INDIGO HAS BECOME A KEEPER FOR LIFE!!!!
esi.adokowa
New Member
ms.tatiana, i love the idea of braids and a weave!
looks cute.
tmarie90, thanks for the clarification!
grow, i really want to try henna/indigo.
is it as much work as it seems?
and what about the mess haha?
ladies I need your help!
my hair is beginning to return to it's pre-lhcf condition.
my ends are breaking like crazy.
i noticed when i was conditioning my hair last night that each time i put my hands in my hair, i'm coming away with little pieces in my fingers.
my hair has always been especially prone to breakage, but in the past i was using heat almost daily and not doing anything to improve the health of my hair.
now i'm trying to be better, i've only used heat once this year, but my hair seems to be suffering anyway.
i'm still in braids, and washing my hair twice a week.
i started using aphogee two minute before deep conditioning, usually overnight, in an effort to curb this breakage.
i use cantu shea butter when my hair feels dry, and i try and keep my ends out of harm's way.
any ideas or suggestions?
i'm literally pulling my hair out here haha.
looks cute.
tmarie90, thanks for the clarification!
grow, i really want to try henna/indigo.
is it as much work as it seems?
and what about the mess haha?
ladies I need your help!
my hair is beginning to return to it's pre-lhcf condition.
my ends are breaking like crazy.
i noticed when i was conditioning my hair last night that each time i put my hands in my hair, i'm coming away with little pieces in my fingers.
my hair has always been especially prone to breakage, but in the past i was using heat almost daily and not doing anything to improve the health of my hair.
now i'm trying to be better, i've only used heat once this year, but my hair seems to be suffering anyway.
i'm still in braids, and washing my hair twice a week.
i started using aphogee two minute before deep conditioning, usually overnight, in an effort to curb this breakage.
i use cantu shea butter when my hair feels dry, and i try and keep my ends out of harm's way.
any ideas or suggestions?
i'm literally pulling my hair out here haha.
grow
Well-Known Member
esi.adokowa, so sad to hear about that breakage.
to assess what it could be, we need to first understand a few things:
-how often do you do dc treatments and how do you do them?
the aphogee is great for protein, but we need balance as Chicoro's book exerpt states.
-do you clarify your hair? if you use cones (cantu), it might be preventing your moisture from actually entering the hair shaft.
cones are great for locking moisture in, but that means they also lock moisture out so once they've been applied, your hair might only be getting a "coating" of moisture.
-have you ever tried acv rinses to keep the cuticle smooth?
-have you tried garlic: pills, oil, supplements
-how do you seal your ends? alot of people use hair butter with braids...but on top of moisturizers and oils....how do you do it?
lastly, it's marvelous that you've given up the heat! surely that will keep your ends safe until we figure out what the culprit is, so it's surely not the heat!
hhj ladies!
to assess what it could be, we need to first understand a few things:
-how often do you do dc treatments and how do you do them?
the aphogee is great for protein, but we need balance as Chicoro's book exerpt states.
-do you clarify your hair? if you use cones (cantu), it might be preventing your moisture from actually entering the hair shaft.
cones are great for locking moisture in, but that means they also lock moisture out so once they've been applied, your hair might only be getting a "coating" of moisture.
-have you ever tried acv rinses to keep the cuticle smooth?
-have you tried garlic: pills, oil, supplements
-how do you seal your ends? alot of people use hair butter with braids...but on top of moisturizers and oils....how do you do it?
lastly, it's marvelous that you've given up the heat! surely that will keep your ends safe until we figure out what the culprit is, so it's surely not the heat!
hhj ladies!
grow
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oh, i forgot to add...YES! everyone i've read about in the henna threads ALWAYS says that it stops their breakage in its tracks!
but i must also add that yes it is messy, but the second time i made less mess.
i think it'll get easier as i continue to do it.
it's definitely worth the effort!!!!!!!
but i must also add that yes it is messy, but the second time i made less mess.
i think it'll get easier as i continue to do it.
it's definitely worth the effort!!!!!!!