BSL/MBL 2014 Challenge

So ladies I've decided to go back to the basics (4me) when I was in my youth:) pre hair journey my stylist always used Mizani , Keracare products in my hair and it was healthy and thick. I have solo many products that I'm literally using something different EVERYDAY. So over the past week or so I've been stocking up on that good old Mizani/Keracare. I have all the products I need between these 2 lines now. My question is do I start using them ASAP or try and use up my current stash still.??? Suggestions, tips and experience welcomed!
 
lamaria211 said:
So ladies I've decided to go back to the basics (4me) when I was in my youth:) pre hair journey my stylist always used Mizani , Keracare products in my hair and it was healthy and thick. I have solo many products that I'm literally using something different EVERYDAY. So over the past week or so I've been stocking up on that good old Mizani/Keracare. I have all the products I need between these 2 lines now. My question is do I start using them ASAP or try and use up my current stash still.??? Suggestions, tips and experience welcomed!
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I would use the current stash up first, then move on to the Mizani/Keracare. Otherwise they'll sit in your cabinets until god knows how long.

<----speaking from experience. I'm still discovering products that I haven't used in years...and I have a LOT of unused products. :-/
 
Ms_CoCo37 said:
I would use the current stash up first, then move on to the Mizani/Keracare. Otherwise they'll sit in your cabinets until god knows how long.

<----speaking from experience. I'm still discovering products that I haven't used in years...and I have a LOT of unused products. :-/
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I actually found an unused bottle of Surge14 two months ago. I sprayed that sucker in my hair every day after that too. Lol I can say it did assist with the left side of my hair that suffered loss after having my son.
 
Ms_CoCo37 said:
I would use the current stash up first, then move on to the Mizani/Keracare. Otherwise they'll sit in your cabinets until god knows how long.

<----speaking from experience. I'm still discovering products that I haven't used in years...and I have a LOT of unused products. :-/
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Girl I'll be using my stash for 2 years then:)


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Hey beautiful ladies---I need your help! As I embark on my journey to BSL, I've decided to do protective styling as opposed to flat ironing my hair twice a month. Today was my first time getting a roller set on flex-rods. I love the look but my hair feels a bit hard (from the setting lotion..I'm assuming it had alcohol in it).

For those of you who wear flexi-rod sets what do you do to keep your hair moisturized without ruining the curls?

AND---is this really a good protective style? I feel like there was a lot of tension put on my hair when rolling those things.:ohwell:
 

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Jace032000 said:
Hey beautiful ladies---I need your help! As I embark on my journey to BSL, I've decided to do protective styling as opposed to flat ironing my hair twice a month. Today was my first time getting a roller set on flex-rods. I love the look but my hair feels a bit hard (from the setting lotion..I'm assuming it had alcohol in it).

For those of you who wear flexi-rod sets what do you do to keep your hair moisturized without ruining the curls?

AND---is this really a good protective style? I feel like there was a lot of tension put on my hair when rolling those things.:ohwell:
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I have no valuable input to give, but your hair looks really nice. :)
 
Jace032000, when I used 2 get roller sets, I would apply chi silk fusion oil. However, after a while the hardness will go away. Your set came out great! M&S shouldn't mess up the curls. For me, I wait a day or two B4 I M&S.
 
^^^oh, for my curlformer curls, I M&S by layering. I 1st lightly spritz with aloe vera juice, then I applied shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie & then I seal with olive oil. While in my set I m&s about once a week. However, if my hair feels dry I M&S more often, Jace032000
 
pelohello--thank you! So glad to know that the hardness will go away! I just spritzed with aloe vera and water---I'll moisturize and seal day after tomorrow. Thank you again :grin:
 
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Jace032000 said:
Hey beautiful ladies---I need your help! As I embark on my journey to BSL, I've decided to do protective styling as opposed to flat ironing my hair twice a month. Today was my first time getting a roller set on flex-rods. I love the look but my hair feels a bit hard (from the setting lotion..I'm assuming it had alcohol in it).

For those of you who wear flexi-rod sets what do you do to keep your hair moisturized without ruining the curls?

AND---is this really a good protective style? I feel like there was a lot of tension put on my hair when rolling those things.:ohwell:
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Your hair turned out beautiful!!!!

I think applying a little coconut oil or jojoba oil through it will soften it up without leaving it greasy. To maintain the curls maybe try pineappling it for bed.
 
Ms_CoCo37 said:
Your hair turned out beautiful!!!!

I think applying a little coconut oil or jojoba oil through it will soften it up without leaving it greasy. To maintain the curls maybe try pineappling it for bed.
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Thank you!! Great idea---but what's the "pineappling"?
 
Jace032000 said:
Thank you!! Great idea---but what's the "pineappling"?
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The pineapple method is when you gently pull all of your hair to the top of your head with a scrunchie (optional) and tie a scarf around it to protect your curls. Here is an article about it: (sorry for the long link but I'm on my phone)
http://<a href='http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/hairstyles/how-to-pineapple-your-hair ‎ ?utm_medium=infographic-embed&utm_campaign=infographic'><img src='http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/how-to-pineapple.jpg' alt ='How to pineapple curly hair' height='1300' width='650'/> </a> <br/> <a href='http://www.naturallycurly.com/'>NaturallyCurly</a>
 
Naturelie said:
g.lo, I see there are others french speakers here lol. Great!
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I love this language! I always wanted to learn it, but never did.




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_______________________________________:rosebud:

~Current hair length: BSL first time!! WooHoo!!:woohoo2:

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural

~Goal month: Dec. 2013 for BSL, Feb-Mar. 2014 for MBL

~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013
 
Carmelella said:
Hair dye messed me up sooooo bad last year, hence why I stayed off thr boards. Ive hacking so much off, the rest judt falling off. Split ends werent even the problem.. my hair shaft is just weak throughout so after combing my hair I would have 1-7 inch broken pieces!!

I've done protein treatments, deep moisture, everything!

After this last cut all thats left is to hide my hair. I'm armpit length now but with this kinda uneven damage its not worth even claiming. Last year I was 1.5 inches ftom BSL.

I'm relaxed. Dont know if I shud transition again and give up chemicals once and for all. Sigh
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I feel your pain :sad:. I used to color and relax my hair until 2010 when I decided to go natural. My hair was breaking off and I couldn't maintain length.

I gradually cut off all my relaxed ends and now I'm 100% natural and loving it. However, I couldn't give up the color. So I make sure I do protein and moisture treats monthly, oil my ends every night, vitamins, etc.

If you decide to stay relaxed maybe consider texlaxing which is where you under process the hair. And if you don't do fashion colors like I do (blue and magenta red) then look into the "Bigen" color collection. It's a water base permanent and is great for chemical treated hair. It can be used right after a relaxer with no damage.

I encourage you to check out the "inversion method" thread, it might be of interest to you for hair growth. I'm there myself. Here's the link. http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=707143






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_______________________________________:rosebud:

~Current hair length: BSL first time!! WooHoo!!:woohoo2:

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural

~Goal month: Dec. 2013 for BSL, Feb-Mar. 2014 for MBL

~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013
 
Jace032000 said:
Hey beautiful ladies---I need your help! As I embark on my journey to BSL, I've decided to do protective styling as opposed to flat ironing my hair twice a month. Today was my first time getting a roller set on flex-rods. I love the look but my hair feels a bit hard (from the setting lotion..I'm assuming it had alcohol in it).

For those of you who wear flexi-rod sets what do you do to keep your hair moisturized without ruining the curls?

AND---is this really a good protective style? I feel like there was a lot of tension put on my hair when rolling those things.:ohwell:
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Jace032000 your hair came our great, totally gorgeous, good job :yep:, here's a shorter link to the pineapple method

http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/kinky-hair-type-4a/how-to-pineapple-your-hair

Beautifulwildflower said:
I love this language! I always wanted to learn it, but never did.
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Beautifulwildflower It's never too late to start, I've always felt that way about learning Spanish, I enrolled last year on a course but because of unforeseen circumstances I couldn't persue it but I intend to start again if not sometime this year definitely next year (God willing).
 
Beautifulwildflower said:
I love this language! I always wanted to learn it, but never did. _______________________________________:rosebud: ~Current hair length: BSL first time!! WooHoo!!:woohoo2: ~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural ~Goal month: Dec. 2013 for BSL, Feb-Mar. 2014 for MBL ~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013
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il n'est jamais trop tard! :-) commence !
 
i just finishd doing henna treatment, shampoo woth loreal sulfat free shampoo. my hair felt strong then.

after i added my melty ceramid conditionner : hair was soft but then i had some on my hands.

i shirt dried, added s tiny bit of apoghee green tea spray. it felt strog with less hair out, but kinda hard so i added s curl spray.. its soft again.

but: why do i always end up with hair on my hands when im being gentle??

i try pullin the hair to check elasticity, strenth... its seems fine but then hair still comes out ( some are sheds ànd some are broke)

i dont know.... this new relaxed journey is fustrating. :-/
makes me really feel like shaving!
 
Jace032000 said:
Hey beautiful ladies---I need your help! As I embark on my journey to BSL, I've decided to do protective styling as opposed to flat ironing my hair twice a month. Today was my first time getting a roller set on flex-rods. I love the look but my hair feels a bit hard (from the setting lotion..I'm assuming it had alcohol in it).

For those of you who wear flexi-rod sets what do you do to keep your hair moisturized without ruining the curls?

AND---is this really a good protective style? I feel like there was a lot of tension put on my hair when rolling those things.:ohwell:
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Very pretty Jace032000 I would consider that a low manipulation style, not protective though. Your ends need to be up and away from your clothing and the elements for it to be protective. It looks beautiful though! Mine didn't come out half as nice.
 
I took down my week old curlformer set and M&S. I plan on wearing it out next week. I think I'm going to do a WnG next Saturday and then flatiron my hair on Thursday. I want to do a LC to compare Jan 2013 LC and to really trim my ends, back into the "V" shape. Hopefully I wont lose too much inches.
 
My starting pic, I plan to cut off an inch ( if nit more) all around tomorrow as a result of my disastrous run in with a hair dresser who thought he knew more about my hair than I did and ended up frying my already fragile ends.



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here's my official starting picture...the one to the left was before i got my trim at supercuts. The right is where i'm currently at.

I think the 10 mark is BSL and the 11/12 mark is MBL.


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Thanks ladies. :) That style is no longer now. I just washed, dced, and my hair hair is fully reverted, and I am glad. :) I'm about to style my hair tomorrow.
 
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