BSL by Dec 2011

It seems like I'm a summer shedder, because my hair has been shedding more than normal and I'm worried about thinning... I hate thin ends so a trim will be in order. A trim would dash my hopes of reaching BSL in the next 3 months; I'm about 1.5 inches away.

I going to try grinding up some garlic and mixing with oil for a pre-poo when I next wash my hair.

:( :( :(
 
Still got these braids in for about another 2 weeks I hope.

I hope to see some serious new growth when I DO take them out!
 
My summer plan was to get my hair cornrowed and wear it for 6-8 weeks, washing and DC'ing in the braids. However my stylist braided my hair straight back instead of in a circle, so the combs were kind've uncomfortable and the appropriate amount of hair wasn't left out in the bang to blend easily. So after 2 weeks, today I decided to take down my braids, prepoo with EVCO, wash and DC, blow dry lightly and re-braid. I'm halfway through the process now. *le sigh* But I definitely think it is worth it....I feel I'm going to hit my new goal of BSL by September.
 
ms.tatiana

Thanks so much for the pics and the breakdown of what you're using. I think I'm going to try it and see if I can get some good results like that. My edges are not really gone, but they've always been thin and I'd love for them to thicken up (or at least start GROWING :lachen:)

Thanks again!
 
againstallodds said:
It seems like I'm a summer shedder, because my hair has been shedding more than normal and I'm worried about thinning... I hate thin ends so a trim will be in order. A trim would dash my hopes of reaching BSL in the next 3 months; I'm about 1.5 inches away.

I going to try grinding up some garlic and mixing with oil for a pre-poo when I next wash my hair.

:( :( :(
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I was just about to post asking if anyone noticed more shedding now that the weather is warmer. I'm wondering if it's a side effect of summer growth spurts (i.e. it's growing faster, so it's shedding faster?). I think I'm going to start pre-pooing with the garlic conditioner again, which seems to work well.
 
Well, I think I may need to bow out of this challenge and move over to the SL challenge because I cut the remaining relaxed ends off last week and I REALLY don't see BSL happening by the end of this year.
 
Haven't really updated, I am defintly past APL but I think I am experiencing
lead hairs syndrome :(

The longest hairs are barely an inch from BSL! I was discouraged at first but the
Lead hairs thread has really inspired me not to trim my ends( they are not damaged or split and I haven't been using heat) I will continue the SD method as it works for me.

I will try to get a decent camera to show you guys what I mean. Think I'll just have to see what happens in the next 6 months :)
 
I will be doing the same, exactly on the 30th because I am doing a summer camp for diabetic children and I dont wanna be out there sweating out my relaxer while playing with the kiddos.
chasturner84 said:
@ms.tatiana

I will be posting a BSL update when we do our HYH reveal at the end of the month. I'm so ready to bring my hair out of hiding!
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So far...i think i'm pretty close to BSL

I have decided to go natural by doing a long term stretch....i mean like 4 yrs stretching. I do need to trim or cut about an inch off.....there are certain moments where I know a certain style...or my ends rubbing against my clothes is gonna cause damage. After about a month...I can feel rough ends..but other than that...my regimen and lifestyle has changed and I think my regimen is good.
 
I definitely have to step my protective styling game up.:blush: I've been wearing my hair out way too much and this Texas heat is getting serious. So, this is where I'm at. Barely grazing bra strap with a few strands. I was going to trim today but after seeing this today I think I will work on my hair more and be patient. I had fun this week making my mixes. This place is addictive. I've learned so much over the past few days. I thought I knew a lot.
 

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Checkin' in!!!!:grin::grin::grin:

I put some kinky twists in 5/20 and I've been using my sulfur mix and MegaTek when I remember (I got a new job, just moved out of my apt and I'm living out of a suitcase until the end of a week). I'll be taking out the twists this coming Sun (6/12). I've experienced a good amount of growth with the twists and can't wait to see what the hair looks like underneath!!!

Also, CONGRATS to all the ladies who's made it to BSL!!!!! Yippee!!!!!!
 
Update 6/5: So yesterday was a wash day and I'm trying to get in the habit of switching conditioners every couple months. I love DC-ing with Pantene Beautiful Lengths Breakage Defense but I'm beginning to feel like my hair is getting tired of it, even though I use ACV with peppermint, rosemary and lavender oils as a post-poo/pre-conditioner to maintain my pH balance.

So I used Tresemme's Conditioner for Breakage Defense as a DC and was pleasantly surprised. I'm now encouraged to try their Thermal Recovery collection since I'm a straightened natural.:grin:

Good news: This is the second time I could really feel the peppermint oil on my scalp. It felt like I was getting a scalp massage!:drunk: I also think I have some new growth YAY! I don't have pics since I was busy with exams but my hair just feels longer somehow. I'm going to officially claim BSB and am hopeful I can make BSL by the end of this year!
 
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Meh...i'm getting there.

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just checking in, I am wearing a weave ponytail for the next 2wks. I just started nioxin vitamins about a week ago. I am hoping it will boost my growth rate some
 
This right here is why I will be claiming MBL and BSL at the same time :nono:

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I'm getting a relaxer this weekend. My ends don't look too bad, so I may not got them trimmed and just go ahead and get a roller set done :ohwell:

But part of me says to get them trimmed so I don't regret it later. My hair is fairly straight, so I will ask her about it when I go and see her...

She says trim don't take off length, so I'm snapping pictures every hour just to have some before and after shots :lol:
 
EbonyCPrincess said:
My summer plan was to get my hair cornrowed and wear it for 6-8 weeks, washing and DC'ing in the braids. However my stylist braided my hair straight back instead of in a circle, so the combs were kind've uncomfortable and the appropriate amount of hair wasn't left out in the bang to blend easily. So after 2 weeks, today I decided to take down my braids, prepoo with EVCO, wash and DC, blow dry lightly and re-braid. I'm halfway through the process now. *le sigh* But I definitely think it is worth it....I feel I'm going to hit my new goal of BSL by September.
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I think I will too.
 
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