BSL by Dec 2011

Ladies, what's your nape regi? My nape ranges from SL to APL. I really wish it would catch up with the rest of my hair. It makes my top layer appear thinner at the ends because the hemline is not even.
 
divachyk said:
Ladies, what's your nape regi? My nape ranges from SL to APL. I really wish it would catch up with the rest of my hair. It makes my top layer appear thinner at the ends because the hemline is not even.
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My nape is ridiculous. It WAS previously healthy but someone "shaped" it up and went too high. I'm letting it grow back in but THEN I got a sew in and left it out thinking I didn't want to place too much tension on it. :nono: Bad idea....it broke off. So I'm going to be using my BM sulfur GA on it religiously....along with the rest of my head to try to bring it back.
 
new protective style --> yarn braids/genic locs :)

i started tonight to test em' out and to see if i really like em ... im going to continue tomorrow after work. Hopefully it won't take me too long to finish

Once completed i plan to keep em' in for 6-8wks

Currently 9wks post
 
ImanAdero said:
Hair is now in Senegalese twists. I really like them! And the woman who braided my hair did a really good job because my head doesn't look huge like it has when I've gotten it done in the past!
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I'll keep them in for at least a month and a half.
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I'm planning on getting these twists for the summer. Please update us on how they hold up throughout the weeks.
 
Hi Ladies, I haven't checked in for a while, but I'm still in. My last relaxer stretch was for 3 months and it went ok, so I'm gonna go for the seem goal. I'm currently 2 weeks post and I just got a weave install which I'll be rocking for a few weeks. I can't wait till this hide your hair challange is over so I can post pictures.
 
checkin in:
I washed yesterday and am soooo happy I'll be relaxing next week. I don't know how you ladies that do long stretches manage it cuz my new growth at 11 weeks is too much for me :nono:.
 
I will be removing my sew in after only 3wks, I am getting bored with my style and I want to wear my real hair for mothers day since I have not worn it out in about 4 months. I will be texlaxing early at 9wks instead of my usually 11-12. I will post some pics after I get a much needed trim
 
hi ladies!

i will finally perm this month after a 5 month (and 7 day) stretch!

i'm toooooooooooo excited! i'm counting the days like a kid waiting for Christmas!!!!

hhj ladies!
 
grow I can't wait until December to see pics, you've been holding out on us.

Congrats on your stretch. I'm in the process of doing 6 month stretch and can't wait until June to relax and do a length check. These last inch to full bsl is taking forever. loll

QUOTE=grow;13350853]hi ladies!

i will finally perm this month after a 5 month (and 7 day) stretch!

i'm toooooooooooo excited! i'm counting the days like a kid waiting for Christmas!!!!

hhj ladies![/QUOTE]
 
grow said:
Thanks captain!

It's great to be back&able to report a damage free stretch, whew!

How's everything with you, hun?

HHJ ladies!
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Hey grow I'm ok. Slightly bored with my hair, I've been doing buns and ponytails for the HYH challenge. So, I can't wait for June 30th. And I'm trying to stretch my relaxer until then as well. I'm 11/12 weeks post now (i think). And secretly hoping to be at or really close to BSL by June 30th.


ojemba said:
grow I can't wait until December to see pics, you've been holding out on us.

Congrats on your stretch. I'm in the process of doing 6 month stretch and can't wait until June to relax and do a length check. These last inch to full bsl is taking forever. loll

grow said:
hi ladies!

i will finally perm this month after a 5 month (and 7 day) stretch!

i'm toooooooooooo excited! i'm counting the days like a kid waiting for Christmas!!!!

hhj ladies!
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I'm with you ojemba :yep:
 
mzsophisticated26 said:
I will be removing my sew in after only 3wks, I am getting bored with my style and I want to wear my real hair for mothers day since I have not worn it out in about 4 months. I will be texlaxing early at 9wks instead of my usually 11-12. I will post some pics after I get a much needed trim
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This is why I hate getting curly weaves, because I don't keep them in long. I wear straight hair longer, but I understand what you mean when you say you get bored I hate to wrap and flat iron weaves! Good luck with wearing your own hair.
 
Something's off with my hair care journey. Ever since I trimmed my hair I feel like I can't quite get my regimen right. I feel like I'm retrogressing rather than progressing. I really like the Shea Moisture products I got but I think I'm going to have to switch back to my tried and tested products. I don't co-wash my hair as much as I used to and I think this is affecting my moisture levels. I used to shampoo once a week and cowash 1-2x in between but these days I just do the poo and skip the cowashes.

I'm thinking of juicing for moisture. My hair just feels thirsty.
 
GraceV said:
Something's off with my hair care journey. Ever since I trimmed my hair I feel like I can't quite get my regimen right. I feel like I'm retrogressing rather than progressing. I really like the Shea Moisture products I got but I think I'm going to have to switch back to my tried and tested products. I don't co-wash my hair as much as I used to and I think this is affecting my moisture levels. I used to shampoo once a week and cowash 1-2x in between but these days I just do the poo and skip the cowashes.

I'm thinking of juicing for moisture. My hair just feels thirsty.
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I hate that feeling as well. Best of luck figuring things out GraceV. If you need any help, we're here for you!
 
IntheMix08 said:
I hate that feeling as well. Best of luck figuring things out @GraceV. If you need any help, we're here for you!
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Thank you so much IntheMix08 I appreciate your support. I've been on this site for way too long to be this lost but I'm sure by God's grace I'll get settled soon enough. I'll let y'all know how things play out.
 
What's your regimen?
Wash hair once a week
Deep Condish
Gold n Hot Blowdry
Kentucky Maid Press
Chi Flat Iron

What Products are you using?
Doo Gro Mega Thick Conditioner
Aphogee Moisture Shampoo
Aphogee 2 Min Keratin
Pantene Relaxed and Natural Shampoo and Condish
Elasta QP BODIFYING Shampoo
Silicone and Dog Mane Deep Condish
Elasta QP Intense Fortifying Hair Conditioner
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizers

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
Oiling My Scalp with Doo Gro oil and Dog Mane

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
October
Please include a Starting pic:
 
Tonight I decided to get back on track...

I henna'd for 3 hours with yogurt and honey. I detangled right after putting the henna in because:

1. I wanted to make sure it covered all my strands and
2. the instructions said to! :lol:

Then I DC'd with the Deity America (Extra Strength Deep Penetrating Conditioner for Damaged Hair--Herbal Formula) and a bit of Hairveda Vatika Frosting for an hour. Then I used/ saturated (lol) my Cantu and put in 10 braids. My hair looks and feels great!!! I can't wait to see how it looks in the morning...:yep:
 
DC'd with my hydrating oil tonight, castor oil on my scalp and argan oil on the length (castor on the ends) for wet wrapping/air drying overnight..
 
Got my roots pressed out today and the relaxed ends flatironed...excessive heat was not used. I love my stylist...she knows about her some healthy hair care practices! I didn't get it particularly "styled" because I'm going to be hiding and protecting until touch up time, so that's why its just hanging like this...I DID GROW AND RETAIN SOME! WOOT WOOT! Not BSL yet but gosh dangit I'm so freakin close! September I should be up in here yelling BSL BSL BSL BSL! On another note, I did notice a little, teeny bit of thinning...but overall I'd say my weave was very successful. Ends aren't see thru, hair still has some thickness and any other damage will be undone over the summer...cause Imma be goin HARD!

Onto the pics!!!!

After a fresh trim right before install in February:
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Now...trim was not needed, so I didn't get one!
This one was in the shop from my cell phone...awful pic but you can see how blunt and healthy the ends are:
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