BSL/MBL 2015 Challenge

[NefertariBlu]

I'm joining this challenge. I've finally reached APL and I'm shocked that I even got there since my hair has never grown past collar bone. Now I know my hair can grow, I'm aiming for BSL.

My stats

My hair is natural
Current length is APL at the back and sides, couple inches past chin in the front.

My routine is to keep it very simple.

-Wash twice a month using clay wash, deep condition with what's left of my stash.
-Wash scalp twice a month with shampoo.
-Air dry with leave in conditioner
-Moisturise with Taliah Waajid protective mist bodifier and seal with JBCO
-protective style with Braids, twists or wig.

Will be back with a starting pic.

 

[Anaisin]

Looking through my old phone pics. This is Dec 2012, I remember crying this day because my hair was so thin and short (yes it's that serious lol). I straightened it to wear it down but it looked like see through paper. It only looked decent in a bun. I got a weave after this and went back on campus. When I went back home after watching a bunch of natural hair videos in my spare time at school, I went natural Summer '13.

 

[Prettymetty]

PlainJane it really is a great moisturizing conditioner.

Anaisin you had great progress this year!!

NefertariBlu welcome to the challenge

 

[Prettymetty]

I want to put a rinse over my brown ends. Im thinking about something bold and deep like purple or teal. I want it to appear black except for in certain light. Here is my current color

 

[Leo24Rule]

I've been M.I.A, but I will have you know I've been wigging it since last week. Being lazy I've just spritzed my hair with my tea concoction and reached for my sisters Hemp grease (which I love) and just braided my hair and did the GHE method.

At the moment, I'm torn as to what I should purchase. I have two carts: 1 from Annabelle's Perfect Blends with 3 items a) Infused Oils Hurry Up Grow b) Ayurvedic Infused Oils and c) White Chocolate Mousse Moisture Intense Mask. Second cart is from hennasooq.com with the 300g of Sukesh Ayurvedic Powder and Cocoveda Hair Oil. I don't need all this oil now. What to do...what to do??

 

[iLurk]

cowashed. wasnt really planning to but some silk amino acids got on my scalp from the last time i straightened it and my scalp was soooo sore

 

[Prettymetty]

I fell asleep last night without tying up my hair. I have frizzy, reverted ends and my hair just feels yucky. My blowout is only a week old so I'm gonna have to make it last. If it gets too hard to manage I will cowash and bun it.

 

[snoop]

I finally have a starting pic for this challenge. The 4th line on my shirt is equal to BSB on me which would make 6 BSL. The last time I put in this shirt my hair barely reached the shirt's header.

 

[iLurk]

^ nice

reminds me i need to get a real length check tee because the one i attempted making has crooked lines and barely legible in pics. any place i can get one for cheap?

 

[snoop]

^ nice

reminds me i need to get a real length check tee because the one i attempted making has crooked lines and barely legible in pics. any place i can get one for cheap?

I've always wondered where to buy one. I was lucky that I got one as part of a promotion.

 

[iLurk]

posted this in the very wrong thread

 

[Prettymetty]

Since my blowout is pretty much ruined I might as well put a rinse on my hair and wig it for a few weeks. I was going to get another blowout next week, but once a month is already pushing it.

 

[missyrayne19]

My roller set has been lasting nicely this week. Been M&S every other day. Hair has been soft, bouncy, and shiny. So in love with my hair right now!

 

[Prettymetty]

Trying to decide if I should go to the bss today. I need to pick up some Aphogee 2 minute and a cheap wig. Sigh.

 

[iLurk]

just might get a hair analysis this year. only thing thats stopping me right now is the price.

 

[Leo24Rule]

As of yesterday started 2015 on a good note by:
a) Finishing the last of my Biotin Bottle
b) Taking a multi-vitamin
c) Massaged my scalp for 4 mins
d) Started the 30-day squat challenge

 

[ezina]

I think I've made MBL. The only thing keeping me from claiming it are my thin ends. I got a feeling I will trim it before my February sew-in, even though my ends look visibly even. This is the year of hiding my hair in protective styles for me. Too much hair to deal with on a regular basis and look neat at the same time...but I can't say I'm unhappy to have such a problem! It looks like I might possibly even make waist length in 2015.

 

[Prettymetty]

just might get a hair analysis this year. only thing thats stopping me right now is the price.

I want one too. I might do it after I get my tax refund

 

[Leo24Rule]

Prettymetty & iLurk why are you considering something like that? And what is the price for something like that?

 

[Prettymetty]

Leo24Rule it helps get you on track with your regimen. The assessment will tell you if you are at risk for hair loss, it also tells you your porosity, texture, and what kind of damage you have. Komaza does the assesse for about $99. I just want to know how much protein and moistureto use and when.

 

[iLurk]

@Prettymetty & @iLurk why are you considering something like that? And what is the price for something like that?

i just wanna make sure my hair is in as good of condition as think it is and make sure i'm on the right track with my regime. my hair is stalling on me right now and i'm tired of guessing what i need to change.

 

[Prettymetty]

I really wanted to rinse my hair tonight, but after cleaning the house and putting the babies in bed I'm exhausted. Maybe I can get up early and do my hair before work

 

[FollicleFanatic]

Happy new year chicas!

Here is my starting length check pic. I included some close shots since idk what hair type I am, can y'all help me out? I don't really care, but it might be helpful if someone else's hair is thriving with the same texture and I can get some tips. I had it in a fuzzy old braidout that got wet in the rain that I had maintained by pineappling.

 

[Guinan]

Happy new year chicas!

Here is my starting length check pic. I included some close shots since idk what hair type I am, can y'all help me out? I don't really care, but it might be helpful if someone else's hair is thriving with the same texture and I can get some tips. I had it in a fuzzy old braidout that got wet in the rain that I had maintained by pineappling.

From the pics your curl type appears to be 3c/4a; however in order for it to be more accurate we would need to see your hair in it's natural state; so no braidouts, twistouts and no product.

 

[Froreal3]

^^^ I'm a little scared of a hair analysis, plus I'm lazy and the process seems like a lot to go through (putting hairs in baggies...mailing...waiting forever for followup etc).

Today is going to be wash day. I'm doing the full shebang, including a protein DC w/Komaza, moisture DC etc. I've been oiling my scalp with NJoy oil and just started back on MN last week. I like the tingles that I feel w/MN.

FollicleFanatic you look to be 4a, but like pelohello said, you need to show us naked hair.

 

[Leo24Rule]

Interesting ladies on the hair analysis.

I just want to take down my protective hair style of Princess Leia and scratch my scalp with a comb and wash. Within a few hours later today, I may be going to the mountains for the rest of the weekend (it's like a 45 min. drive away). I'm not trying to catch a cold with all that snow up there. Job #1 resumes Monday and Job #2 on Tuesday. Ain't no way!

 

[FollicleFanatic]

Here are the nudies The front has straight ends from some heat damage. A lot of pics I know, but hopefully that will give you guys a good idea of the type/s.

 

[Prettymetty]

Looks like 4a roots with 3b/c ends

 

[trclemons]

Since my goal for this year is BSL/MBL, I would like to join this challenge. Below is my regimen:

1. Daily = spritz hair, baggy & massage scalp;

2. 3 Times/Week = moisturize & seal;

3. Biweekly = sponge wash scalp;

4. Monthly = pre-poo, wash, co-wash, DC, reconstruct, ACV rinse, leave in 75% of a moisturizing conditioner, & use LOC method when 80% dry;

5. Monthly = invert for a week; and

6. Monthly = install braids/twists. NOTE: Wigs, buns, & updos are used 1-2 weeks between installs.

 

[Guinan]

Here are the nudies The front has straight ends from some heat damage. A lot of pics I know, but hopefully that will give you guys a good idea of the type/s.

I agree, your curl type appears to be in the 4's; however the heat damage makes your curl type to be in the 3's especially on the ends.