BSL by Dec 2011

[GraceV]

Checking in.
I noticed some broken hairs around my sink today. They were not shed hairs, but short little pieces here n there. I know I've been slacking with my protein treatments (from 2ce a month to once if at all) and using the comb senselessly and carelessly. I was stricter with my regimen earlier in my journey but as my hair has grown I've been cutting out important stuff. My hair is telling me something and I better listen if I want to hit BSL by December. SO... I will be modifying my current regimen of laziness.

Joico Reconstructor biweekly routine will be enforced.

Combing only when necessary. I'll be doing more finger combing.

Air-drying in a bun or 2 twists. I notice my ends dry weird when I air-dry with the hair hanging down.

I'm still trying to figure out my PSing. I've bunned for most of my journey and I'm starting to notice a W. I trimmed about an inch off today. My plan is to trim another 2 inches off when I hit my goal.

As for products, the only area I've had a challenge with recently is with leave-ins. I purchased some SheaMoisture products. I hope they work so I can stop shopping for leave-ins.

Relax every 11-12 weeks with ORS lye.
Wash 1x per week with a sulfate shampoo (my scalp needs it).
Co-wash at least 1x per week.
DC 1x per week

I guess I'm officially in this challenge with all this info I just put out. My siggy could be my starting point.

 

[ImanAdero]

Guys I'm really frustrated with my hair.

My ends are a ratty mess.

I don't have a style.

And I hate my straight ends.

I feel like doing a major cut and just starting over.

I don't know what to do. I feel like I went from 10 to 0 really soon.

 

[GraceV]

Guys I'm really frustrated with my hair.

My ends are a ratty mess.

I don't have a style.

And I hate my straight ends.

I feel like doing a major cut and just starting over.

I don't know what to do. I feel like I went from 10 to 0 really soon.

Girl I feel you! I was this close >< to getting a cut today cos I wanted to even up my ends. I thought about how devastated I would be if the stylist cut too much (my usual "hair cutter" is out of town) so I satisfied the urge with a mini trim and a promise to cut when I hit my goal. Do you think a trim (rather than a major cut) might help you feel better about your ends?

I've given up on style for now as I am clueless when it comes to anything beside a bun. How do you usually wear your hair? The ladies here might be able to suggest other options. There are also some threads/challenges for styling your hair. Might have to search for them though and join.

I've heard that stepping up your make-up and accessories game (if you have any) can compensate for boring hair. Would you try that?

One more thing: Hang in there!!!!

 

[topnotch1010]

Updated pic in siggy ......

 

[Janet']

topnotch1010 You are almost at BSL!!!

ImanAdero Don't give up!!!! Maybe a nice trim will straighten everything out as GraceV suggested. I would hate to see you cut out of frustration and lose everything that has been gained.

I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you ladies!

 

[chasturner84]

I did an unofficial length check last night (no heat, just lightly pulling) and my hair has finally hit the top of my bra strap! I'm not relaxing until the end of June (6 mths post) but I am so excited!!! I have been wearing PS 24/7 since Jan 1 and I think it has finally paid off!

 

[esi.adokowa]

grow,
thanks, and good to hear from you again!

chasturner84, that is awesome news!
can't wait to see those yummy pictures after your relaxer

 

[chasturner84]

@esi.adokowa

Hey, thanks! How's it going?!

I would love to blast you guys with progress pics, but I can't since I'm in HYH. I was just looking at my calendar and I noticed that I would normally be doing my happy dance in preparation for my relaxer in 2-3 weeks but I have a looong way to go. 6 month stretches are brutal when you are focused on making it to your next length goal

 

[shasha8685]

chasturner84

That's awesome girl!!! I know your progress pics are gonna be awesome when you post them!

Oh, and I took your advice about the bra....I adjusted my straps and bam! I am grazing BSL (just like you).

...oh and is it me or does it seem like we have been close progress wise for a while?

 

[chasturner84]

@chasturner84

That's awesome girl!!! I know your progress pics are gonna be awesome when you post them!

Oh, and I took your advice about the bra....I adjusted my straps and bam! I am grazing BSL (just like you).

...oh and is it me or does it seem like we have been close progress wise for a while?

shasha8685

Thanks! I was so relieved when I realized that I wasn't going crazy and I WAS making progress. Darn bra! And yes, we have been close in progress for a while and I think it's wonderful because we should hit out length goals around the same time!

*in my creepy voice* I will be watching you!!!!!

 

[ms.tatiana]

chasturner84

CONGRATS!!!!

When you get that fresh relaxer you are doing to be on point this summer

 

[chasturner84]

@chasturner84

CONGRATS!!!!

When you get that fresh relaxer you are doing to be on point this summer

ms.tatiana

Thanks! June can't get here fast enough!:reddancer:I miss the "relaxer swang" my hair has

 

[yoli184]

This is an update on my progress. I am currently 2 weeks post.

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

chasturner84 your reveal is going to be amazing! Personally, I know that I can't wait to see it! Congrats on BSL!!!

 

[Katherina]

I'm straightening and dusting Saturday! I will probably do a length check as well. I may post pics ... IDK

 

[chelseatiara]

so my hair is doing good...maybe that's im soooo bored with it :/

 

[prettyhair73]

Seeing my new length really motivated me. My hair is back up, doused with coconut, jojoba, safflower and rosemary essential oil. I am still taking my vitamins and using those oils. I am looking forward to another 3-4 inches of growth by June.

 

[4everbeautifull1]

Hey ladies, just checking in. I have not been here in a while and I kinda fell off but I am back and trying hard to reach this milestone! It seems so far away

 

[chasturner84]

@chasturner84 your reveal is going to be amazing! Personally, I know that I can't wait to see it! Congrats on BSL!!!

Thanks, but I can't wait until YOUR reveal, dear! We're challenge buddies . I wonder where the other ladies are who started in the APL challenge with us and how they're doing especially Salsarisma <---she hasn't been on here in a long time.

I'm straightening and dusting Saturday! I will probably do a length check as well. I may post pics ... IDK

PLEASE post pics! I love seeing progress pics

Hey ladies, just checking in. I have not been here in a while and I kinda fell off but I am back and trying hard to reach this milestone! It seems so far away

It does seem like this milestone is far away especially when you're checking for progress frequently, like I was. I think the best thing I could have ever done was hide my hair...it saved me from being discouraged each time I looked in the mirror.

Stay on your reggie!!!

 

[againstallodds]

Goodness, I'm a horrible challengee - I haven't posted an update in ages!!

Pic on the left is from my touch up on Dec. 29, 2010, I had about 2 inches trimmed off. Due to long strand breakage my hair thinned out and I didn't want to keep those horrible ends. After the cut my hair was at the number 2 line.

The pic on the right is from my last touch up on March 13th. I grew an inch in 10 weeks, whhhooooooooo, putting me at the number 3 line. Line 4 is BSB for me, and the seemingly ever-elusive BSL is at line 5 for me.

I'm currently 3 weeks post and looking to stretch for 8-9 weeks. Crossing my fingers for another inch of growth!

HHG ladies!

 

[WorkInProgress88]

taking a break from the wig and will switch to bunning until im 8wks post (currently 4 wks post)

 

[ms.tatiana]

Goodness, I'm a horrible challengee - I haven't posted an update in ages!!

Pic on the left is from my touch up on Dec. 29, 2010, I had about 2 inches trimmed off. Due to long strand breakage my hair thinned out and I didn't want to keep those horrible ends. After the cut my hair was at the number 2 line.

The pic on the right is from my last touch up on March 13th. I grew an inch in 10 weeks, whhhooooooooo, putting me at the number 3 line. Line 4 is BSB for me, and the seemingly ever-elusive BSL is at line 5 for me.

I'm currently 3 weeks post and looking to stretch for 8-9 weeks. Crossing my fingers for another inch of growth!

HHG ladies!

Great Progress!!!

 

[againstallodds]

Great Progress!!!

Thank you!!

 

[Katherina]

Negatives:

I had one heck of a time detangling yesterday and didn't straighten my hair. I plan to do it sometime this week.

I saw white dots on the ends of all my strands so I know I need to dust when I straighten.

Positives:

I haven't seen hardly any mid-strand breaks (the ones that form an L shape or have a frayed point along the strand) since my last cut of 2.5" in January. I used to have them on every strand. No mo'!

My hair is soft with minimal / no product - something I thought impossible until I grew out my heat damage.

I think my hair will reach BSL by my goal - mid June.

 

[bestblackgirl]

Last week I joined this challenge, and I said I would come back with a starting pic. My goal is to be full BSL by December 2011.

I dont have a fix regimen. I plan to not stretch for many weeks for the spring/summer. So 10-11 weeks is as far I will go until fall. I plan to wear Protective Style, protective syle, and more protective styles with my own hair of course. (I cant wear extension, wigs, or weave or else i will def have setbacks) . I really want to be BSL this year.

I had a relaxer yesterday 4/2/11. This is my hair as of now. I tried taking the pics by myself, and this is the best i could do. Sorry

 

[Samoneisthebest]

Comparison Update.

 

[newbeginnings2010]

I'm still in. Here is then (June 31, 2010):

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/album.php?albumid=7333&pictureid=104521

Here is now (April 3, 2010):

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/album.php?albumid=7331&pictureid=104517

I think I'll make it this year!

 

[HE_Blesses_MY_Tresses]

Here is where I am at now I hope it shows.... I am not sure how to post pictures...erplexed For some reason it wont allow me to do any as an attachment . I think I will be BSL by summer at this rate.

 

[HE_Blesses_MY_Tresses]

UUUUGH! it didnt post the pic! I will try again later, I have to feed my son... smh.

 

[HE_Blesses_MY_Tresses]

The first pic was taken yesterday, and the second is a comparison from March 12th to April 3rd. Ive made progress with the aide of sulfer a la NJoy and PSing with half wigs and lace wigs. Im looking forward to hitting BSL by July. My hair was was fully flat ironed in the first comparison pic but just blowdried and brushed back in the second so its slightly longer. I just did an oil rinse but I need to find a lighter oil for my texture. I plan on flat ironing for my birthday in December, hopefully I will be long past BSL and on my way to MBL. I need to work on the front of my hair more, I know the back is and will grow but the front was damaged last year chemically and its taking FOREVER to bounce back, I guess my hair is reluctant to grow out the way it was because its mad at me for what I let others do to it... Its just now growing like normal... Never again.


Correction: I have to change the pictures that I wanted to post bc some wont attach... The first pic was taken on March 12th and the second was taken yesterday...