BSL/MBL 2014 Challenge

[coolsista-paris]

good luck

thank you. and you too on getting that long bsl/mbl in 2014.

lets make it happen! i will be trimming sometimes so i really dont know if i can even make it but hey, why not.

 

[coolsista-paris]

I borrowed that reggie from shortysweet69 over a year ago and its worked out pretty well so far!

if im not lazy îll try it out. but maybe co wash and dc just once a week as i really dont know where to find extra free time.

i subscribed to shortysweet69 a week ago. i havent had time to check out everything yet

 

[lamaria211]

I ended up wrapping my hair instead of a doing twist. But I did use my new Inphenom leave in treatment and I love it so much im mad about it! Its a lil pricey and only available to me online but gals its the bomb! !!.com! !!

 

[polished07]

I didn't buy one hair product for Black Friday smdh now I'm regretting not researching some new products to try the longer my hair gets the more my texture is starting up change like it's hanging now and looser in the name and crown. Now that I finally made BSL I'm gonna work on getting my crown to flourish I'm hoping to be MBL by my wedding in June Lord willing!

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

Today I decided to clarify, tea rinse, and DC. I added oils and honey to my DC as usual. I must say that I did experience a little breakage because I'm currently 17 weeks post relaxer and my NG and my texlaxed hair is getting matted and tangled. I tried being as gentle as possible and comb from the ends up. It's ok though, if this causes a set back I will not stress. It's a hair journey after all. After I applied my DC, I sat under my hooded dryer to let it marinate (lol yes I said marinate!) then I air dried about 50% before I started detangling. I parted my hair in sections and applied my leave in and sealed with coconut oil and put in about ten Bantu knots. So this week I will be sticking to my knot out and trying to moisturize and seal nightly to help maintain it. I will also probably end my 24 week stretch early. I'm not about that life!! (Breakage that is) OK rant over!!!

 

[Duchess007]

Today I decided to clarify, tea rinse, and DC. I added oils and honey to my DC as usual. I must say that I did experience a little breakage because I'm currently 17 weeks post relaxer and my NG and my texlaxed hair is getting matted and tangled. I tried being as gentle as possible and comb from the ends up. It's ok though, if this causes a set back I will not stress. It's a hair journey after all. After I applied my DC, I sat under my hooded dryer to let it marinate (lol yes I said marinate!) then I air dried about 50% before I started detangling. I parted my hair in sections and applied my leave in and sealed with coconut oil and put in about ten Bantu knots. So this week I will be sticking to my knot out and trying to moisturize and seal nightly to help maintain it. I will also probably end my 24 week stretch early. I'm not about that life!! (Breakage that is) OK rant over!!!

That sounds AMAZING! Did it help with detangling?

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[jprayze]

Feeling so encouraged about Making BSL this weekend.

Ok answering questions...

I have 1.5 inches to MBL and my goal is to make it there by end of March (our first scheduled LC). I'm getting 1.5 inches every 2 months currently, but I am accounting for a trim which I think I will get by end of year. Gotta pay attention to these ends.

Still natural.

Current regi

2013 has been focused on limiting heat and my growth and retention has been consistent for the whole year, so I will continue limited heat. I plan to start 2014 with a new long term PS...twists? Braids? Not sure yet.

Definitely will revisit my standby styles and I need to start bunning again between other styles.

Changes

I'm going to do more DCs in 2014.

 

[Froreal3]

sunbubbles and other ladies, I just bought a 3 month supply of Priteva. I won't use my regular topical growth aides during this experiment.

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

That sounds AMAZING! Did it help with detangling?

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Yes it did wonders lol. I was very thankful at the end of the nite!!

 

[jprayze]

sunbubbles and other ladies, I just bought a 3 month supply of Priteva. I won't use my regular topical growth aides during this experiment.

Sounds Exciting! I need to look into some new vits for 2014.

 

[coolsista-paris]

im soooo excited at this new hair journey since my virgin relaxer last friday! im enjoying !!! my ends feel so good and soft and smooth. i make sure they are well moisturized and sealed. and its going well. im going to buy some s curl tomorrow and other hair shopping. i want to well balance the moisture protein. i have apoghee 2 min for protein. but what can i find for moisture???? is creme of nature conditionner , moisture ? or any other ideas? oh and when you dc, is it moisture or protein? or a dc with both ingredients? i dont know what to buy

 

[alanaturelle]

This morning, I co washed and bun my hair. I think that my hair is responding really well to this regimen. However, I do have a question. With this often cowashes, how often do you have to do a protein treatment? Thanks

 

[ajargon02]

It's been YEARS since I've done a hair challenge but I'm wanting to give this one a try! I never considered my hair would REALLY make shoulder length, let along grazing APL. Now that I'm there I want to do a full court press for BSL just to see if I can! I work in a gym so the protective styling will work great. Here's my current info: ~Current hair length: Just shy of APL ~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: 100% Natural ~Goal month: December 2014 ~Current reggie and styling choices: Protective Styling (twists, buns) ~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL/MBL?: incorporating scalp massages, weekly deep conditioning, monthly henna treatments and GHE. I also purchased 2 bottles of NJoy's Sulfur Based Growth Oil. Still in the process of putting together a reggie for it all. ~Post a beginning picture

I know ur trying to put a regimen together. Something that may be a useful guide is "the science of black hair care" site. She has a regimen builder w/ product suggestions to help u get started.
Don't know if u even wanted that info, but I thought it might be of use for u.

 

[GettingKinky]

I'm getting my hair flat ironed tomorrow and then I'm going to have her trim 1-2 inches. I'm so excited! These relaxed ends can't be gone soon enough. I hope I don't get carried away and ask her to cut all 6 inches off.

 

[Beautifulwildflower]

im soooo excited at this new hair journey since my virgin relaxer last friday! im enjoying !!! my ends feel so good and soft and smooth. i make sure they are well moisturized and sealed. and its going well. im going to buy some s curl tomorrow and other hair shopping. i want to well balance the moisture protein. i have apoghee 2 min for protein. but what can i find for moisture???? is creme of nature conditionner , moisture ? or any other ideas? oh and when you dc, is it moisture or protein? or a dc with both ingredients? i dont know what to buy

coolsista-paris, "Shea Moisture" has a great moisture system for fine and thick hair. 100% Coconut oil with/without shea butter mixed together, also

Shea butter, coconut oil, and aloe vera gel (has protein properties) combine to create a wonderful moisturizer. The three elements to the mixture all prove to encompass their own specialties; when they come together, it creates a heavenly mixture. To name a couple.​

Create whipped shea butter mixture based on consistency. Here is a guide that you may find useful:​

1. Begin with the shea butter as the base (place it in a small container for storage)
   
2. Melt the shea slightly (30 sec or so) in the microwave to soften up the texture
3. Stir in the aloe vera gel adding small amounts until you get a nice creamy consistency (you may end up with about half as much AV Gel as you used shea butter)
4. Add about a tablespoon or so of coconut oil
5. Mix the elements up well blending them all together and let the shea cool/settle.

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~Current hair length: BSB first time!! WooHoo!!

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

~Goal month: Dec. 2013 for BSL,
Jan. 2014 for MBL

~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013

 

[Beautifulwildflower]

Well, here it is the big reveal after 6 months of hair prison, ( wore wigs 98% of the time). Finally get to see how long my hair is after a press. It is 18"-20" measuring from the top of my head. 12" long measuring from the nape of my neck.

I colored my hair blue and red prior, rinsed with vinegar/water (shampoo sheds the color), did a mild protein treatment with 100% avocado oil and dry pressed (no oil), but used a homemade heat protectant made of gelatin, 98% aloe vera juice, 7 drops vitamin E and essential oil for fragrance. Aloe vera juice alone gives me a really nice press, however with the mixture it gels and it's easier to work with. It also make a great holding gel.


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~Current hair length: BSB first time!! WooHoo!!

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

~Goal month: Dec. 2013 for BSL, Jan. 2014 for MBL

~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013

 

[FollicleFanatic]

Undid flat twists yesterday, shampoo and dc tonight. Applied creamy LI, now under soft bonnet for 20 mins to set twists and not wake up with wet hair. Will bun for the week, might cowash and bun the following wk too since I just started back working out.. Pray for me yall lol.

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Count me in please!! I was hoping to make it to BSL this year but obviously that didn't happen. Shooting for the end of Spring!

~Current hair length APL
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd NATURAL
~Goal month APRIL
~Current reggie and styling choices
BRAIDSD USING DEEP MOISTURE METHOD UNDER WIG, REDONE EVERY 4 WEEKS AND SHAMPOO'D WITH SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO, DC WITH STEAM, PROTEIN TREATMENT EVERY 8 WEEKS. COWASH WHILE BRAIDED 2-3 TIMES A WEEK AND SPRITZ W/ MOISTURE SPRAY EVERY OTHER DAY.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL/MBL? JUST STARTED TAKING HAIRFINITY LAST WEEK. EVERYTHING ELSE I AM JUST TRYING TO BE CONSISTENT WITH.
~Post a beginning picture

 

[Froreal3]

Well, here it is the big reveal after 6 months of hair prison, ( wore wigs 98% of the time). Finally get to see how long my hair is after a press. It is 18"-20" measuring from the top of my head. 12" long measuring from the nape of my neck.

I colored my hair blue and red prior, rinsed with vinegar/water (shampoo sheds the color), did a mild protein treatment with 100% avocado oil and dry pressed (no oil), but used a homemade heat protectant made of gelatin, 98% aloe vera juice, 7 drops vitamin E and essential oil for fragrance. Aloe vera juice alone gives me a really nice press, however with the mixture it gels and it's easier to work with. It also make a great holding gel.


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~Current hair length: BSB first time!! WooHoo!!

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

~Goal month: Dec. 2013 for BSL, Jan. 2014 for MBL

~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013

Beautifulwildflower Congrats on BSB! Your hair looks great! You only have a few more inches to MBL!

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

There is some beautiful hair in here.

I just washed my hair after having it straightened for 2 wks. It was time for a wash. I'm letting my deep conditioner sit on my hair for at least 30 min. Then I'm going to wash it out apply my leave in and seal with a mix of hempseed butter and avocado oil. Then I'm going to bun it.

It'll be back to buns until I get my hair done for Christmas. My hair needs a break though because I used a lot of heat. I wont do that again anytime soon. It did last for 2 wks though. So I was able to enjoy it for a while.

 

[coolsista-paris]

coolsista-paris, "Shea Moisture" has a great moisture system for fine and thick hair. 100% Coconut oil with/without shea butter mixed together, also Shea butter, coconut oil, and aloe vera gel (has protein properties) combine to create a wonderful moisturizer. The three elements to the mixture all prove to encompass their own specialties; when they come together, it creates a heavenly mixture. To name a couple. Create whipped shea butter mixture based on consistency. Here is a guide that you may find useful: [*]Begin with the shea butter as the base (place it in a small container for storage) [*]Melt the shea slightly (30 sec or so) in the microwave to soften up the texture [*]Stir in the aloe vera gel adding small amounts until you get a nice creamy consistency (you may end up with about half as much AV Gel as you used shea butter) [*]Add about a tablespoon or so of coconut oil [*]Mix the elements up well blending them all together and let the shea cool/settle. _______________________________________ ~Current hair length: BSB first time!! WooHoo!! ~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural ~Goal month: Dec. 2013 for BSL, Jan. 2014 for MBL ~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013

thank you! this creamy recipe you state sounds lovely!!! do tou have te measurements? or can i find it anywhere? id like to try this out.

im sorry but is shea moisture a brand? do you happen to have a link of it?
i hear so much " shea moisture " but i dont know what it is

 

[coolsista-paris]

i just finished my hair ( pre poo, shampoo and dc) and this is 1 week post virgin relaxer.

i thought id have no texture in my hair as it was bone straight last week but i am air drying and it jas texture. cool. i guess it was the blow dry+ flat irôn last Week.
the stylist had used dark and lovely amla relaxer. no lye, it was fine.
i just dc with the amla moisturizing conditioner (dark and lovely + a little shea butter) hair came out like silk!!!!!!!! so soft.
air drying is leaving more volume.
that conditioner i used smells yummy!

pics:

happy for the blunt cut she did



blow drying leaves volume and im realizîng its not as short as i thought (good)! hope december 2014 will be bsl-mbl



closer look


i will trim a few times though.

 

[cherishlove]

Got my hair done today. Totally not what I asked for I asked for a French roll and got this. I do like it though.

 

[newnyer]

Hey ladies!! I'm protective styling on ya'll for a bit. I got my sengalese twists done today. I like them but it will be interesting to see how I'm going to get my hair into a tight bun for work tomorrow. (Lol-this ish sore) anywho...here are the pics. I plan to take good care of my scalp & edges so hopefully when I take these suckers out I will be BSL or more.

 

[newnyer]

How about I actually post the pics this time. LOL.

 

[Froreal3]

^^ Very pretty newnyer

 

[Guinan]

I've had my braids in for 3wks. I think I'm going 2 take them out next week. newnyer, ur twists r gorg!

 

[NGraceO]

I've had my braids in for 3wks. I think I'm going 2 take them out next week. newnyer, ur twists r gorg!

We're twins. I was thinking the same thing as well. I'm just tired of them.

NGraceO

 

[Beautifulwildflower]

Oooo I get to make a correction, I am 1/4" - 1/2" away from BSL! I'm claimmmmming it. Will show pic at the end of this month to see if there is a noticeable difference !





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

~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

 

[Beautifulwildflower]

How about I actually post the pics this time. LOL.

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newnyer, your twists are pretty! I do my own and it takes foreeeeever . I would love to do them again, but don't want any hair breakage.








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

~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