BSL by Dec 2011

prettyhair73 said:
I straightened today! I have a lot of length in the back...Pic doesn't do it justice. I can really see the difference when I look in the mirror. I'm keeping it down until Sunday then that's it. Back to bizness!!
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I know the feeling :nono:

I took a pic for my hair this past weekend, and it looked so much closer to APL than what is shows. Granted my siggy pic is a little decieving, but shoot next month i'm claiming it.

It looks so much longer in person...plus I think my bra is really low :rolleyes:
 
Ok ladies i'm out. I just chopped 4 inches. Essentially BCing back to a medium sized fro! Truthfully I think I will trim an additional 2 inches before i'm satisfied.

I'm happy with my trim! My twists already look *that* much better.

Congrats to the ladies who have made BSL & the same to those of you who will acheive it in 2011! HHG.
 
Hi ladies,
I was in the bsl by dec 2010 but got a good trim in dec after my relaxer so I didn't make it.

I was in a weave but took it out on Wednesday because my dh said he could see the tracks: lolll

I am in the hyh challenge until June and plan to continue again until dec. I stretched just to get an idea of where I'm at.

What do you think? BSL seems so hard to get.

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Natural Hair Princess said:
Checking in with starting pics since I just took out my weave last week. I am spending WAY too much time playing with my hair lol! I experienced good growth with wearing weaves for all of 2010 but the texture of my hair has suffered a bit. The hair strands seem thinner, more porous, and rough to the touch. Maybe from the synthetic hair used to braid my natural hair underneath the weave? Or just doing my installs back to back? Not sure the reason, but now I'm trying to find a regimen to help my hair get healthier AND get longer. Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated.

In the meantime the first pic I posted is my natural hair after I washed with Suave clarifying shampoo (then with Nexxus moisturizing shampoo) and conditioned with a cholesterol treatment, followed by a moisturizing conditioner.

The second pic is my SILKY hair after I straightened using this method from Ciarahoneydip's youtube tutorial (YouTube - Ciarahoneydip's Channel).

I followed her instructions EXACTLY and the final result looked just like hers! It is very soft and lots of movement. My hair is ALMOST APL (sorry for the black shirt, can't really see where my longest layer hits). I would say I will hit APL in about 2 months. This method is alot of heat though and my hair is flatter then I like so won't be doing this more than once a month. Actually will try to avoid heat for awhile until I get my hair back in shape.

Any advice about a good post weave regimen would be great! Happy growing Ladies!
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Checking in 2 months since I last posted in January. I've been so INTO my hair that I have suffered some damage and didn't retain much length these last 2 months :nono:. I've been excessively washing and manipulating and flat-ironing my hair about once or twice a week. I've seen some major breakage around my nape and some split end. So the easiest solution to stay out of my hair and stay away from heat was to deep condition, moisturize, then weave it up again! So I'm in a sew-in weave for 2 months. Will check in again when I remove it.

I've attached a pic of my natural hair flat-ironed with some loose waves from bantu knots (before I installed my weave).
 

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Pushing back my relaxer to next week which will be 11 weeks post. Im so anxious to see the length it is even after the trim in january. Hopefully its back at the same length(or longer) with nicer ends!! Im doing a rollerset tonight to help detangle hair and to have a nice style until the big day.
 
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so i had my hair blown out and slightly trimmed on st. patrick's day.
now my bottom layer is even/blunt, but i'd still like to have the top layers shaped a little more at my next haircut on the 15th of april.

i wasn't thinking about my hair, so i didn't take any pictures from the back, but here's how the front of my hair was looking.

my new growth is starting to get a little unruly, so i've decided that my regimen for the next little while is going to consist of washing on sunday and wednesday.
wash day consists of shampooing, deep conditioning, moisturizing and sealing with cantu and grapeseed oil, and braiding into two cornrows. no other manipulation until the next wash day.

after the trim, my hair doesn't seem to be breaking quite as much, so i'm hoping that it was split ends that was causing the breakage.

hhj ladies! :grin:
 

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my hair feels delicious...i cant style to save my life with the instyler but my hair is definitely softer and silkier than when i use my flat iron...that plus deep conditioning twice a week and my argan oil are doing wonders for my hair!
 
My signature is my latest update for this challenge. I just posted a thread on my disappointing 4 month stretch. Debating on whether I'm going to go back to a three month stretch instead.
 
shasha8685 said:
I'm starting to suspect that the bra I wear for length checks sits too low :perplexed
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shasha8685

That could definitely be the case. I just realized that most of my bras sit a smidge above MBL :nono: Although I'm only 13 weeks post, I kept wondering why my hair seemed to be growing but not nearing my bra strap. I adjusted the shoulder straps so now my bra is more accurate and I think I'll hit BSL by the beginning of summer. :pray:
 
chasturner84 said:
shasha8685

That could definitely be the case. I just realized that most of my bras sit a smidge above MBL :nono: Although I'm only 13 weeks post, I kept wondering why my hair seemed to be growing but not nearing my bra strap. I adjusted the shoulder straps so now my bra is more accurate and I think I'll hit BSL by the beginning of summer. :pray:
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chasturner84

That's exactly what's happening to me! My hair is growing but BSL is so far away! I checked my length with another bra and my length is very close to BSL. I'm gonna adjust the straps of the other bra and see what happens with that :yep:
 
hi ladies!

it has been like foreva since i've been on lhcf and when i get 5 min. to post, i never see this thread. (it's in my user cp, but i'm subbed to alot of threads, so this is way back..)

it's so good to come back here and see all the progress that's being made!!!!

nappystorm, having only an inch and a half is GREAT NEWS! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
plus, your hair is so healthy and full that i know it's gonna look fabulous (already does) so we'll be celebrating your arrival in no tme!

prettyhair73, that's a lovely pic, thanks for posting! you are really doing super well and the oiling has helped, right?

ojemba, it looks like you are ready to say hello to BSL!!!
it's right where your hand is in the picture, so CONGRATULATIONS!!!

cbanks67, welcome aboard!!! we can't wait to see those pics when you're ready to post!

esi.adokowa, those party pictures are fab and your hair looks great!

topnotch1010, you are averaging great growth AND RETAINING, so you will be there in no time! plus, your hair has that "to die for shine" so i'm getting ready with my sunglasses, lol!

chasturner84, you know i've thought you were BSL a long time ago!
(i BET that bra was the culprit!)
i'm 13 weeks post, too! when are you stretching to?
i hope to make it to the last of may, or maybe mid june which would make 6 months...whew!
we're at a phase when our hair's ng will pull it up so far that it doesn't look like it's growing, but it is.....we just have to believe and be patient......

do not despair, shasha8685 because i noticed the same thing with my bras.
i have a sports bra that has a base measuring 26 inches, which is definitely MBL territory for me. the bras definitely make a difference.

GraceV, great looking hair! gosh it looks soooo strong!!! you had me laughing at the part "my friends have had it with my bun"!
do you know i had the same thing happen where people have actually asked me "when are you going to wear your hair down"...lol....it's been ages and even THEY miss seeing my hair!

so, sweetpeadee, you can imagine what our suggestion will be for a good ps that enables laziness! they can get boring, but they really do work....

ms.tatiana, i'm so glad you've got a program that's working out well for you and those new products sound yummy! be sure to keep us posted on how they're working out for you!!!

hhj ladies!
 
grow said:
@chasturner84, you know i've thought you were BSL a long time ago!
(i BET that bra was the culprit!)
i'm 13 weeks post, too! when are you stretching to?
i hope to make it to the last of may, or maybe mid june which would make 6 months...whew!
we're at a phase when our hair's ng will pull it up so far that it doesn't look like it's growing, but it is.....we just have to believe and be patient......!
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grow

I've been hovering around BSB for a while, but never really hit BSL. I have had a couple of small trims to keep my ends intact so I haven't really had a lot of progress :ohwell:

I'm trying to stretch to the end of June/beginning of July which will be 6 months baby!! :yay: Hopefully I'll be BSL by then :pray:

My hair is definitely hiding its length which is frustrating because I keep thinking that my hair is breaking because it seems so short but I know that isn't the case. Patience Chas, patience.
 
grow said:
hi ladies!


@GraceV, great looking hair! gosh it looks soooo strong!!! you had me laughing at the part "my friends have had it with my bun"!
do you know i had the same thing happen where people have actually asked me "when are you going to wear your hair down"...lol....it's been ages and even THEY miss seeing my hair!


hhj ladies!
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LOL grow. Thank you! I wore my hair down for a little over a week and that was enough for me, it's back in a bun! I was supposed to go out with my Aunty this past weekend, she goes: "Please whatever you do to your hair I don't want to see that your dinner roll." I DIED laughing. I think she got bun and dinner roll mixed up. It didn't help that she said it with a Nigerian accent so it came out sounding like "Deenah Rooll" :lachen::lachen:
 
grow said:
so, @sweetpeadee, you can imagine what our suggestion will be for a good ps that enables laziness! they can get boring, but they really do work....
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Hey grow! Missed you girlie!

I've been doing twists but they aren't lasting :perplexed....so what would you suggest??? I think I may do 'natural micros' (not sure what they're called, but braid the hair only about half way down) or kinky twists. Something I can leave in for more than one week at a time...

Any and all suggestions greatly appreciated!!!:yep::yep::yep:
 
Thank yoU!!


I feel like every few years Im back at the same point, because I start slacking, kids, hubby, work..ug!

Im determined to be MBL, but BSL first, and I will be by the end of the yr!

prettyhair73 said:
THANKS!!! Everyone is really making progress!!



Your hair is awesome!!
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I feel like my progress has been so stagnant. I know that's not true because I see new growth from the color.

I need a sufferer style though. This high bun isn't going to cut it. I think I need to buckle down and put my hair in some braids. That way I can still have versatility, but it will last linger than if I did twists.
 
So its week 3 of my weave..

And Monday night I washed and conditioned my weave. Tuesday I got the front of the braids re-done and got some tracks tighted up and I also greased my scalp. My dryer is here and I can't wait to use it, but as much as I wanted to take my weave down at 4 weeks I really like this hair and I'm taking better care of it so I'm probably going to leave it in for 6 weeks, I'm not sure yet but I think I might.

grow don't just be gone for that long and not tell anyone where you been lol!!! Just playing hey girl... I hope with your busy schedule you still continuing to grow all that hair of yours. Take care!!
 
Thought I'd update since I haven't been here in a while. I integrated Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with Lavender, Rosemary and Peppermint oils into my regimen about 6 weeks ago when I noticed my hair just was not what it used to be and none of the products I used seemed to work. I first used it when I right before I conditioned but last week I used it as a pre-wash and my scalp has never been cleaner!:grin: I swear my hair's addicted to the stuff lol. I need to post pics but I'm already feeling a difference in how my hair feels and I think its translating into growth. Hopefully I'll be able to post pics soon.

If this keeps up, I'm aiming to make BSL sometime during the summer.
 
I would like to join!!! I failed the BSL by Dec 2010 challenge. I hope I can achieve BSL this year. I will be starting my new hair regimen April 2011.

What's your regimen?
Shampoo, protein treatment, condition, detangle, and blowdry my hair on medium/low heat once a month. Style in two-strand twists.

What Products are you using?
I will alternate between Mane N Tail Shampoo & Conditioner and Aussie Moist Shampoo & Conditioner. My protein treatment is Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor. I will use Ultra Sheen Creme Satin Pres when twisting my hair. If my hair needs moisture, I will use a little bit of S-Curl No Drip Formula.

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Leaving my hair alone in two strand twists. In previous years, I manipulated my hair alot and I used too much heat with the flat iron which kept my hair at APL.

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
December

Please include a Starting pic:

Trimmed Straightened Hair - March 28th
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Last time I did Twists - Feb 28th
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I know that I am late but I want to join. I'm getting a relaxer on saturday, and I will see how far away I am from BSL. I will put a starting pic after my relaxer
 
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