BSL by Dec 2011

The braids are finally out!!! I didn't flat iron my hair yet, but from what it looks like wet...I'm about 3.5" from APL!!! Yay hair!!! :weird:
 
IntheMix08 said:
:hiya: Chantelle09, I'm a little confused. Is your hair mid back length? Could you clarify? TIA

ETA: I see you're new here :welcome: BSL = bra strap length. MBL = Mid Back Length. MBL is longer than BSL.
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You're so sweet. :kiss:
But I don't think she really cares about this challenge or about which measurement is which...she only came in here to advertise her silk scarves and pillowcases. :rolleyes:
 
I DEFINITELY WANT IN!! lol
I think im currently SL (not 100% sure)??

*Im a newbie "sowwy"*

What's your regimen? Co washing every 2-3 days, poo'ing biweekly (or as needed) DC after every wash. Sealing my ends nightly and applying growth aides and taking vitamins daily. Dusting when needed, but I tend to get scissor happy :( Henna once a month.
What Products are you using?
Poo's: Carols daughter or HE Hello Hydration occasionally (havent really find one I love yet)
DC/CoWash: Sauve Shea Butter and Almond. Aussie Moist ORS Hair Mayonaisse mix w/ EEVO EEO and Peppermint Oil
Protein: Aphogee Protien Treatment
Leave-ins: Any Co-wash conditioner or Cantu Shea butter leave In


What Products are you using? MT, Biotin, Coconut Oil, Shea butter, garlic pills

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? protective styling w/ Wigs currently and Sew-Ins taking my vitamins daily and applying my growth aides

Please include a Starting pic: At work now so will be back with my starting pic sometime this wknd

Sorry But Not Really A Solid Reggie - Like I said *Im A Newbie*
 
:hiya: Judwill07 and Mz.Shazia! And welcome to LHCF, Mz.Shazia, your reggie will come in due time.



UPDATE: Tomorrow, I'll be trying out a hot oil treatment for the first time. I picked up African Royale Hot Six Oil from Sallys today. I'll be following it up with my regular wash/dc regimen. I'm really curious to see if it makes a difference in my hair's softness.



Does anybody else have hair plans for the weekend? :look:
 
I'll be getting another install done. This time I should leave it in for around 8 weeks. When I take it out, I'll be 25 weeks post :grin:
 
IntheMix08 said:
Wow, NikkiQ! That's great! Do you always stretch this long? That's really impressive. Congrats, girl!
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i agree with IntheMix08!
25 weeks is a record for stretching! (the most i've done so far was 17 weeks and it cost me a bit of knots and breakage)
please share your secrets with us NikkiQ!:yep:

Bigmommah, i'm glad to see the rollersets are working out for you!
i remember you saying you needed to get on them, and now you're already doing it!
i'm still waiting for the cooler months....maybe september, though i'm in the hyh challenge, so it'll only be for a day, lol!
you inspire me to get on it, thanks!:grin:
 
i ordered mizani butter blends (lye) for fine/color treated hair on wednesday from bluebeez.com and my order arrived on thursday. i had originally planned to relax my hair on september 6th but my new growth is so unruly n poofy that i've decided to relax on august 29th, i'll be 10 weeks post by then. i wanted to relax this weekend out of pure impatience but i promised myself when i started my hhj that i would relax if i wasnt atleast 10 weeks post.

i cant wait to see my progess!

we can all do it ladies!

*sorry for any errors, posting from my phone!
 
againstallodds said:
i ordered mizani butter blends (lye) for fine/color treated hair on wednesday from bluebeez.com and my order arrived on thursday. i had originally planned to relax my hair on september 6th but my new growth is so unruly n poofy that i've decided to relax on august 29th, i'll be 10 weeks post by then. i wanted to relax this weekend out of pure impatience but i promised myself when i started my hhj that i would relax if i wasnt atleast 10 weeks post.

i cant wait to see my progess!

we can all do it ladies!

*sorry for any errors, posting from my phone!
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I can't wait to see your results too! I've found that cowashing really helps with unruly NG. I saturate the hair with conditioner let it sit while I shower and then I rinse. My favorite for the NG is AO HSR. It :whip: my NG into shape.



:welcome: SlantedEyezMiss2003! I'll be adding you to the list! And I'm looking forward to your pics! :yep:


I'm DCing my hair right now. After the Hot Oil Treatment I kind of didn't want to wash my hair it felt so good. :lick: Hopefully there is residual effect that I'll be able to notice after I rinse my DC.
 
I think my new product regimen is working!!:grin: I started using Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Breakage Defense Shampoo and use the conditioner as a deep conditioner and I'm already noticing a difference after only using it for the second time!! I washed and blow dried my hair last night before getting it flat ironed and as I was cleaning up there was not nearly as much shed hair on the floor as I'm used to seeing.:yep: I'm also used to noticing stray hairs all over me, that too has almost virtually stopped. I'm guessing it's the shampoo/conditioner but I am taking vitamins daily, moisturizing daily and watching how much I comb my hair so it could be any number of things.

I also started using Kenra Clarifying Shampoo and my dandruff has almost virtually disappeared!!! I've only been on this new product regimen for less than a month but I'm hoping all these things will result in noticeable growth soon!!! I'm really happy right now I might post an update pic!!!
 
Thanks for the support Grow. You'll have it down pat when your challenge is finished. Welcome to those joining us.

I dc'd with Hot 6 oil tonight and did an acv rinse. I was a bit concerned that I would smell like pickles, but as I've sat under the dryer the vinegar smell has gone away. This rollerset all I put on my hair was IC Moisturizing leave in, lotta body and water. I hope it holds up.

I am going to be adventurous with my protective style this week, so I'll post a picture when it's done tomorrow.

Have a great night.
 
IntheMix08 said:
I can't wait to see your results too! I've found that cowashing really helps with unruly NG. I saturate the hair with conditioner let it sit while I shower and then I rinse. My favorite for the NG is AO HSR. It :whip: my NG into shape.
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I had actually planned to use this to deep condition for my wash today. I hope is does the same for my new growth! :yep: I've only used it a couple times, but every time, it left my hair so soft
 
IntheMix08 said:
:hiya: Judwill07 and Mz.Shazia! And welcome to LHCF, Mz.Shazia, your reggie will come in due time.

Does anybody else have hair plans for the weekend? :look:
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Bigmommah said:
I am going to be adventurous with my protective style this week, so I'll post a picture when it's done tomorrow.
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A BIG WELCOME ABOARD TO ALL THE LADIES SIGNING UP NOW!:grin:

this weekend, my hair plans have been: PREP FOR PERM.

so yesterday i did a deep moisturizing treat on dry hair.
today, i plan to chelate/clarify my hair with Joico, then do a deep protein treat with Dudley's DRC 28, follow up with another moisturizing treat using AO HSR, then top it off with porosity control Vitale (sp?) and air dry.
i perm on saturday, so i've stopped combing and only use my fingers to detangle.
absolutely no scratching for a week. i even halted my beloved scalp massages during this time (have already stopped MT, MN, and Ayurveda until after my perm....oh, and Sulfur)

Bigmommah, cannot wait to see those fabulous pictures!!!:lick:
 
Looking in the mirror yesterday at my flat ironed hair and my bra strap tan line I think I have about 4 inches to go. Thats not far at all!! YAY!
 
NikkiQ said:
You guys! I'm transitioning :lachen:
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:blush: I missed that one! :spinning: Good luck on your transition! How long are you planning to transition?


ScorpioBeauty09 said:
I think my new product regimen is working!!:grin: I started using Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Breakage Defense Shampoo and use the conditioner as a deep conditioner and I'm already noticing a difference after only using it for the second time!! I washed and blow dried my hair last night before getting it flat ironed and as I was cleaning up there was not nearly as much shed hair on the floor as I'm used to seeing.:yep: I'm also used to noticing stray hairs all over me, that too has almost virtually stopped. I'm guessing it's the shampoo/conditioner but I am taking vitamins daily, moisturizing daily and watching how much I comb my hair so it could be any number of things.

I also started using Kenra Clarifying Shampoo and my dandruff has almost virtually disappeared!!! I've only been on this new product regimen for less than a month but I'm hoping all these things will result in noticeable growth soon!!! I'm really happy right now I might post an update pic!!!
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It's amazing what deep conditioning can do for hair. The stray hairs you are talking about. That was me to a T. I forgot all about it. But since being on this HHJ it really hasn't been an issue. Keep it up and you'll definitely start to see the growth (and added thickness too). :yep:

grow said:
Bigmommah, cannot wait to see those fabulous pictures!!!:lick:
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^^^co-sign. :grin:
 
Hey Ladies:

Finally adding my starting pics. I relaxed my hair yesterday:

August 2010-
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Hair finger combed:
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IntheMix08 said:
:blush: I missed that one! :spinning: Good luck on your transition! How long are you planning to transition?
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I'm planning on 18-24 months, but it depends on how much NG I have by then. If its to at least SL by 18 months, I'll go ahead with the BC.:grin:


Chasturner...looking good girl!!! You'll be hitting BSL this year!!!
 
chasturner84 said:
Hey Ladies:

Finally adding my starting pics. I relaxed my hair yesterday:

August 2010-
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Hair finger combed:
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your perm came out great Chas!

and your length is looking awesome!

i'd say you are already knocking on BSL's door!:yep:

(i even see those ends are already not only on the bra strap, but heading into MBL land!!!:yep:)
 
grow said:
your perm came out great Chas!

and your length is looking awesome!

i'd say you are already knocking on BSL's door!:yep:

(i even see those ends are already not only on the bra strap, but heading into MBL land!!!:yep:)
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WyrdWay said:
You will make it by DEC 2010! :bouncy: and Will be pushing waist but next Dec :D
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Aww thanks grow! I was actually a little disappointed with my hair when I took these pics. It was really cute and silky after I left the salon but while I was getting ready for a date :giggle: my completely covered/protected hair got wet in the shower and I lost all of the body that I previously had. :ohwell: These pics were taken after I'd gotten home later that night and my hair was :down:.

Making BSL this year would be a dream come true since I was only aiming for APL. I was really thinking about joining the MBL challenge too but I think I'll hold off until I get my hair trimmed in Dec to see if it is even possible for next year. Man, that would be my final goal and I would be able to switch to
maintenance mode. Such a wonderful thought. :look:

Wyrd, I'm not even going to try to touch WL! If I make it there, it will be by accident only, lol. That's just too much hair for me to deal with :lachen:
 
chasturner84 said:
Aww thanks grow! I was actually a little disappointed with my hair when I took these pics. It was really cute and silky after I left the salon but while I was getting ready for a date :giggle: my completely covered/protected hair got wet in the shower and I lost all of the body that I previously had. :ohwell: These pics were taken after I'd gotten home later that night and my hair was :down:.

Making BSL this year would be a dream come true since I was only aiming for APL. I was really thinking about joining the MBL challenge too but I think I'll hold off until I get my hair trimmed in Dec to see if it is even possible for next year. Man, that would be my final goal and I would be able to switch to
maintenance mode. Such a wonderful thought. :look:

Wyrd, I'm not even going to try to touch WL! If I make it there, it will be by accident only, lol. That's just too much hair for me to deal with :lachen:
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Chas don't even play girl!!! You know you're gonna make BSL in a few months. Why you be trippin??? :lachen:
 
NikkiQ said:
Chas don't even play girl!!! You know you're gonna make BSL in a few months. Why you be trippin??? :lachen:
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Shhhh, hairnorexia is a serious disease!:lachen: I know it's possible but I'm considering the fact that I will also be getting a much needed 2" trim. So if I'm 2" below BSL then I'll get my trim and will still be able to claim BSL, but if my retention stalls and I'm only an inch below it, I'm still getting a 2" trim and will happily be in the BSL 2011 challenge! :drunk:
 
^^^I'll be right here in BSL 2011 when you leave us in December :lachen: I'm hoping I get to BSL by summer of 2011, but we shall see lol
 
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