BSL by Dec 2011

I think I might do another length check in August and then just wait until December I'm still rocking my curly weave I plan to keep it in for another 2 weeks then take it down.
 
I am thinking about making a U-shaped wig. I was up all night watching YT videos....I will be 3 wks post this Saturday (7/30) and just bunning it at the moment.
 
Hi ladies! I haven't updated my status on this thread in FOREVER!! :(

I'm getting closer and I am confident that I can achieve BSL by year's end. I am currently cowashing with Aussie Moist 3-Minute Miracle and leaving Aussie Moist Conditioner in my hair. I currently DC with Joico MRB and after the length check flat irons, I do a Giovanni Protein Treatment and DC with Kenra MC. I am on a KISS regimen.

Here are some updated pics from my 1 year post BC length check and my 1 year & 3+ months post BC length check (last weekend):

ONE YEAR POST BC, NATURAL: April 6, 2011
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ONE YEAR, 3 MONTHS (almost 4) POST BC, NATURAL: July 23, 2011
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ETA: Someone asked if I was sure that I hadn't already made BSL. I wear my bra pretty low, I think, compared to some I've seen. I HATE posting bra pics, but I'll make an exception to see what people think. It's all relative b/c where you wear your bra, the length of your neck or torso, height, etc. make one person's APL/ BSL/ MBL/ WL/ HL, etc. different from another's. Anywho, here's the pic that makes me think I'm between APL and BSL. :look:

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wow, I haven't updated in sooo long :(. umm...I think I've made progress but it doesn't seem like a lot. my hair seems to be drier than usual so I'll be looking for a new moisturizer very soon. this NTM just isn't cutting it. can anybody recommend a light weight moisturizer, please?

oh yeah and the color is a lot brighter. hopefully I'll remember to take pics tomorrow (wash day) and I'll post them here.
 
MsKikiStar said:
wow, I haven't updated in sooo long :(. umm...I think I've made progress but it doesn't seem like a lot. my hair seems to be drier than usual so I'll be looking for a new moisturizer very soon. this NTM just isn't cutting it. can anybody recommend a light weight moisturizer, please?

oh yeah and the color is a lot brighter. hopefully I'll remember to take pics tomorrow (wash day) and I'll post them here.
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I love Oyin Hair Dew for my hair. Have you tried it yet?
 
MsKikiStar said:
wow, I haven't updated in sooo long :(. umm...I think I've made progress but it doesn't seem like a lot. my hair seems to be drier than usual so I'll be looking for a new moisturizer very soon. this NTM just isn't cutting it. can anybody recommend a light weight moisturizer, please?

oh yeah and the color is a lot brighter. hopefully I'll remember to take pics tomorrow (wash day) and I'll post them here.
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Oyin Honey(?) Dew is really light but very moisturizing.
 
MsKikiStar I see your point. I have natural hair and Jacqueline (my hair, yes I name her lol) love it. Hope you find a moisturizer. There's a YouTuber, ulovemegz, who is relaxed with a great reggie.
 
LOL!! your hair has a beautiful name. I watch ulovemegz a lot, but I hate the ORS Olive Oil hair lotion she uses. it's just too heavy for me. thank you so much for suggestion tho :hug3:. I do need a hair-porn break today...

I'm wondering if I need to clarify and do a hot oil treatment. I haven't clarified in months :blush:.
 
EbonyCPrincess said:
@chasturner84 - girl i just saw your updated length shot in ur siggy! just gorgeous!!!! :lick:

@Diva_Esq - lovely! are you sure you aren't already there? :look:
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@EbonyCPrincess - I know I'm VERY close. I wear my bra pretty low though. I added a bra pic, EVEN THOUGH I HATE THOSE! :look:


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@EbonyCPrincess: Thank you! The only way I can tell it's growing is through pictures or if someone comments on it. It has definitely been a journey.

@Diva_Esq: I remember when you BC'd! You have made wonderful progress!!!! :yay:
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@chasturner84 - Thank you so much! :)
 
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It's been forever since I've updated but just wanted to share a quick update. Hair is flourishing quite nicely:spinning:. Hard to believe it was just 1yr and 5mo. since my BC. I prepoo, detangle, clarify, protein, dc and re-twist 1x a mo. and cowash+dc 1x in between while in twist. I will often spritz with vegetable glisterine and water mix. I mainly keep it in twist and k.i.s.s. I noticed when I leave my hair alone it grows. I'm confident I'll be full bsl by Sept:woot:
 

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Hi ladies,
It's been a looooong time since I last logged in yet alone checked in. I decided to get a really good trim, so I'm not longer APL, but I'm weaved up so we shall see. With that said, I'm not sure if I'll be BSL by Dec. this year. But I take down my weave Labor Day weekend, so I'll post pics then.

Happy hair growing!!
 
Diva_Esq said:
@EbonyCPrincess - I know I'm VERY close. I wear my bra pretty low though. I added a bra pic, EVEN THOUGH I HATE THOSE! :look:
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I know girl you see in mine, not only did I "blur" my back bulge but I put my watermark directly over the fattiest area. Your pic isn't bad at all, but I completely understand bc it feels like overexposure! Ahhh, the things we hair fanatics do! :lol: Anywhoo, your bra is rather low, but I've been told the same of mine as well. It'll just make it that much sweeter when we DO hit it!

eocceas said:
It's been forever since I've updated but just wanted to share a quick update. Hair is flourishing quite nicely:spinning:. Hard to believe it was just 1yr and 5mo. since my BC. I prepoo, detangle, clarify, protein, dc and re-twist 1x a mo. and cowash+dc 1x in between while in twist. I will often spritz with vegetable glisterine and water mix. I mainly keep it in twist and k.i.s.s. I noticed when I leave my hair alone it grows. I'm confident I'll be full bsl by Sept:woot:
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Your hair looks great, it appears so healthy and strong! Awesome progress!

Ladies, is it just me or does bra strap seem much more elusive and difficult than previous lengths? I am very happy with my hair right now because it does have some length to it...which eases the pain & frustration of this taking so bleeping long...but sheesh! I feel like its very possible that it will have taken me 1.5 years to go from APL to BSL by the time I get there! I'm officially claiming this as the hardest length for me. I haven't had any setbacks, no BIG "trims" I've been protective styling and my hair is very healthy....I should be there already! :ohwell: Whelp...at least I'm enjoying the hair I do have, I can comfort myself with styling my hair cute ways! :lol:
 
EbonyCPrincess said:
Ladies, is it just me or does bra strap seem much more elusive and difficult than previous lengths? I am very happy with my hair right now because it does have some length to it...which eases the pain & frustration of this taking so bleeping long...but sheesh! I feel like its very possible that it will have taken me 1.5 years to go from APL to BSL by the time I get there! I'm officially claiming this as the hardest length for me. I haven't had any setbacks, no BIG "trims" I've been protective styling and my hair is very healthy....I should be there already! :ohwell: Whelp...at least I'm enjoying the hair I do have, I can comfort myself with styling my hair cute ways! :lol:
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Man it's so elusive it's like a member's only club :grin: It's taking me so long to join I just want to be there by May 2012, but I 've set my hopes on making it by Dec 2012.
 
MsKikiStar said:
wow, I haven't updated in sooo long :(. umm...I think I've made progress but it doesn't seem like a lot. my hair seems to be drier than usual so I'll be looking for a new moisturizer very soon. this NTM just isn't cutting it. can anybody recommend a light weight moisturizer, please?

oh yeah and the color is a lot brighter. hopefully I'll remember to take pics tomorrow (wash day) and I'll post them here.
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HE LTR split end protector
 
I would be remised if I didn't mention that I attribute my length retention from neck length to bsb with not trimming my hair since my BC 1.5 years ago. I have never in life not gone with out a trim more than perhaps 3 mo. and that's probably bc I was in a weave or something. But until I started doing some of the practices here on the board I just didn't feel the need to. There is a young lady on here that I was reading went 10 yrs. w/o trimming...got me to thinking. Wonder how long I can go:think:
 

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After 3 wks i took my yarn braids down.

Product Rave: CON Argon Oil Shampoo really is like the old formula CON. Made my hair feel like butter after i washed it out. Detangling was such a BREEZE.

Im probably gonna keep my hair out for the remainder of the week and braid it back up next week. I plan on keep the next set for 6wks - 8wks.
 
Hi ladies,

I relaxed this past Sunday. I didn't pull out my length check shirt for this touch up and didn't take a pic with a bra (I secretly just want to surprise myself on my next touch up lol) but I'm about half an inch from touching the top of my bra. Next touch up will be sometime in October.

Air dried hair:
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Flat ironed and dusted my ends:
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EbonyCPrincess said:
I know girl you see in mine, not only did I "blur" my back bulge but I put my watermark directly over the fattiest area. Your pic isn't bad at all, but I completely understand bc it feels like overexposure! Ahhh, the things we hair fanatics do! :lol: Anywhoo, your bra is rather low, but I've been told the same of mine as well. It'll just make it that much sweeter when we DO hit it!



Your hair looks great, it appears so healthy and strong! Awesome progress!

Ladies, is it just me or does bra strap seem much more elusive and difficult than previous lengths? I am very happy with my hair right now because it does have some length to it...which eases the pain & frustration of this taking so bleeping long...but sheesh! I feel like its very possible that it will have taken me 1.5 years to go from APL to BSL by the time I get there! I'm officially claiming this as the hardest length for me. I haven't had any setbacks, no BIG "trims" I've been protective styling and my hair is very healthy....I should be there already! :ohwell: Whelp...at least I'm enjoying the hair I do have, I can comfort myself with styling my hair cute ways! :lol:
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EbonyCPrincess I completely agree with the bolded! Only difference for me though is that after I hit APL, I've had a couple trims that have slowed me down and brought me back to APL :( but still, feels like it's taking forever!!!!!
 
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@EbonyCPrincess I completely agree with the bolded! Only difference for me though is that after I hit APL, I've had a couple trims that have slowed me down and brought me back to APL :( but still, feels like it's taking forever!!!!!
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I also agree with u both that BSL seems to be the hardest length to achieve for me..I made it A few mths ago (April), but it took almost a year from APL to BSL.. hope i get to MBL faster; although my goal is May 2012..HHJ
 
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