BSL/MBL 2014 Challenge

isawstars said:
Ladies...

I lost some length but I'm not even upset. I really needed a heavy trim. But what I am upset about is the fact that I went to San Francisco with my gorgeous styled hair and turned into HAM after 30 minutes in that windy, foggy city. smh. I didn't even take a picture beforehand because it was my first time at the salon and I felt self conscious about snapping a photo in front of her. I'm regretting it now though.

And for those curious, I didn't get a touch up. I'm still not sure about going natural OR continuing to be texlaxed. I have, however, decided I am going to take a break from stylists for a while and return to cutting my own hair like before. Not only to save money, but to regain control. I think I can still reach BSL by the end of the year.

I'm inbetween CBL and APL now.... :ohwell: Oh well. On the plus side, my hair is silky straight for my 2nd date on Monday night.

BTW, ya'll need to stop tempting me with these hair vitamins. I'm paranoid about putting synthetic/unknown things in my body but ya'll make it seem worth it...... :look:
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Ooooo, isawstars don't let the synthetic vitamins deter you :nono:. There are natural vitamins that are full of plants, fruits, minerals etc without all the synthetic additives. They are often sold at health food stores and vitamin shops. You could also look for a licensed herbalist (I have one). You just have to do a little searchin' and question askin' to find the right vitamins for you :yep: :grin:.




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~Current hair length: BSL first time Nov 2013!! WooHoo!!:woohoo2:

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

~Goal month: Goal reached for BSL in Dec. 2013; April 2014 for MBL

~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013. Updated pics mid January 2014
 
Okay, here goes:

My first pic is from the last week of December 2013. I still see the issues in the crown area and I can also tell that the ponytail holders must go!

I'm going to ask DH to take a better pic, but I also need a trim.
 

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Though I'm not officially a part of this challenge, I figured I'd participate in the LC since I bombard you guys with questions and such lol



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I washed and deep conditioned my hair last night. I then blow dried half of the back of my hair and then flat ironed. This time I measured my length by using a ruler instead of just my length check shirt because I feel like I'm tilting my head when I measure. Here's my progress pic:


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Hubby wasn't home so I tried my best to take this pic
 
Before trim

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After trim

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Ladies, did I lose much length? I feel like I did but when I look at my pictures i can't tell. Maybe I just did a poor job flat ironing my new growth?

If I can just make it to BSL by December, I'll be happy.

EDIT: Sorry, the photos are sideways, I don't know how to fix that on my phone :nono:

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Looking good Ladies

I've had a bit of a trim because my ends were feeling a little let's say tired lol I think it's what I needed feels a lot healthier. Although that could be the DE that I'm taking. I am going to buy some rollers come this weekend and experiment with roller setting as I don't want to straighten just yet.

Ladies if you have any information on what kind of rollers I should get?!
 
isawstars said:
Before trim

After trim

Ladies, did I lose much length? I feel like I did but when I look at my pictures i can't tell. Maybe I just did a poor job flat ironing my new growth?

If I can just make it to BSL by December, I'll be happy.

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After pic doesn't look like you've lost any length really. Thats why I try keep comparison pics in the same t-shirt so I can gage whether any growth is there
 
I have a feeling i'm already at BSL but with this plague of SSK i'm not so sure, plus i need a good good trim of at least 1.5'' but i'll see whats up after i relax on Saturday. I'll post pics too.
 
^^Thats what I did, too. Just went to Goodwill and got a shirt for a dollar or so. I kept losing track of it until I finally realized I should just keep it with my hair stuff. :-)

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No length check for me this time since I'm still in box braids, but I think I'm making progress. I'm hoping to keep these at least until mid May then maybe spoil myself with a flexi rod set!

Froreal3 Im sorry to hear that! Have you tried protective styling at all? There's this channel on youtube afrolengths and all they do is protective style and their hair is sooo long! Hope this helps! :-)
 
Took my first dosage of Hairfinity. Perfect day to start. First of the month and the day after an official length check. I'll check my progress (if any) at the end of the month and decide if they're worth reordering.
 
Tderham1314 said:
No length check for me this time since I'm still in box braids, but I think I'm making progress. I'm hoping to keep these at least until mid May then maybe spoil myself with a flexi rod set!

Froreal3 Im sorry to hear that! Have you tried protective styling at all? There's this channel on youtube afrolengths and all they do is protective style and their hair is sooo long! Hope this helps! :-)
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Tderham1314 I ps every day. :(
 
Froreal3 Oh! Have you tried keeping it for a month or two at a time? I heard it gives your hair a chance to rest and grow so the ends don't break. It has been the main reason for my hair growth this past year. For the longest time I couldn't get past nl!
 
NikkiQ said:
What do you guys plan on doing once you hit MBL? Fierce braid out? Flat iron? Roller set?
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I want to do all of the above and wear my hair out the majority of the time, but in reality I'm so hair lazy that I'll probably still bun most of the time. I managed to wear a braidout 6 days last week, but this week it's been all buns. I never have the energy at night to braid my hair. And I only need 2 braids for a good braidout. I'm just way too lazy. :nono:
 
Tderham1314 said:
Froreal3 Oh! Have you tried keeping it for a month or two at a time? I heard it gives your hair a chance to rest and grow so the ends don't break. It has been the main reason for my hair growth this past year. For the longest time I couldn't get past nl!
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NikkiQ said:
Froreal3 what type of PS do you do? Maybe the daily manipulation is too much.
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My hair is in twists braided up or in twists bunned up. This is with my own hair. I redo my hair weekly. I joined the Crown & Glory challenge, but with my own hair. I lasted a month in the braids (which look terribly anorexic on my low density hair). I haven't gotten extensions since I started my hhj.
 
I've been missing in action for a minute! It's going to take me a while to go through all of these posts. I hope everyone is doing well! It seems I missed the length check, but I'll try to post a pic later on this week.
 
Took my puff down, moisturized and put in 2 braids. After playing around with the braids a bit, I decided to pin it up in the back and wear it like that to work tomorrow. Now...it may look terrible when I attempt it in the morning, but its worth a try :lol:
 
NikkiQ said:
Took my puff down, moisturized and put in 2 braids. After playing around with the braids a bit, I decided to pin it up in the back and wear it like that to work tomorrow. Now...it may look terrible when I attempt it in the morning, but its worth a try :lol:
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That's EXACTLY what I did last night/today
 
~Current hair length
Between APL & BSL

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Transitioning hair

~Goal month
Under BSL by December 2014

~Current reggie and styling choices
Wear full cap/ lace front wigs 3 weeks out of month with full beehive braid underneath.
spray hair daily in braids with homemade braid spray. moisturize scalp as needed.
1 week out of month take braids out and let hair rest. (Bunning it during the 7 day span).
Swear by Jane Carter products.
Low manipulation/ no heat styles.

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL/MBL?
Continue to wear wigs for growth retention & low manipulation/ no heat

~Post a beginning picture


Looking forward to this challenge with you lovely ladies!!! & all the hairporn lol .
 

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Yeah so this morning's style didn't end up quite the way I expected and it's all my fault. My part down the middle of my head was so wonky that it looked crazy so I nixed that idea. Did 2 flat twists in the front and braid out pony in the back.
 
NikkiQ said:
Took my puff down, moisturized and put in 2 braids. After playing around with the braids a bit, I decided to pin it up in the back and wear it like that to work tomorrow. Now...it may look terrible when I attempt it in the morning, but its worth a try :lol:
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I did something similar this week. I found a style called a double rope twist bun. I wore it 3 days this week but I had to redo it every morning.
 

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Love it, GettingKinky!

I was sporting a fuzzy 2-strand-twist bun today. I fell asleep without putting my twists up. There was just no saving them this morning. :-D

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Did a light protein dc, then cowashed my twists with some SSI Avocado, removed them, moisturized, sealed, put hair in two braids on either side of my head. Will wear it out in a puff tomorrow.
 
Thoroughly looking forward to wash day on Saturday. Now that I'm finally settled in my own place, I can try to get back into my weekly routine. I might attempt to do a bit more cowashing this summer too.
 
NikkiQ said:
Thoroughly looking forward to wash day on Saturday. Now that I'm finally settled in my own place, I can try to get back into my weekly routine. I might attempt to do a bit more cowashing this summer too.
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Own place! Congrats!!
 
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