BSL/MBL 2015 Challenge

My mom found a really good natural hair stylist, but her prices are higher and she is appt only. My Dominican salon is open 7 days and it's first come first serve (no appts). I never spend more than $45 for my wash, dc, set and flatiron. The same service at my mom's salon is going to cost me around $80 :nono:
 
Boy its been awhile!:blush: Sorry will play catch up now!:drunk:

I am 5 months post design essentials low lye relaxer and don't plan on a touch up. I decided to transition into natural. I've been doing buns and wigs with cornrolls for the winter weather trying to preserve my ends. Plus I am on a low manipulation,low heat regimen. I do a deep conditioner homemade with shea butter and oils every week or two depending on how lazy i get. And for moisture i have been using a home made hair butter with shea butter, coconut oil,and black Jamaican castor oil.Been working pretty good only been needing to apply every week. Here are some pics of my hair styles. Will not be doing a length check for a while since I'm on the low heat but in a few months around april/may I will check since weather will be warmer.
 

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Nice bun and that wig is beautiful! I may go back to braids under a wig myself, because I have been working out and my blowouts aren't lasting.

How long do you plan to transition Benuontherise?
 
When I come home from a long days work I massage my scalp nightly and with oil every other night. I then heavily moisturize my hair from mid-shaft to ends. Then braid or twist up securely with bobby pins and cover with a plastic shower cap or 2 and a satin bonnet. That's GHE, right?

Even if I have natural virgin hair I have to do protein treatments? What are some good natural ones?
 
Thanks Prettymetty.

Well, actually I am not sure, my hubby is extremely attached to my hair so I may never cut it off (thinking i may not have to since my hair is only texlaxed) or may only do so once my hair is about the same length it is now. So I guess about one to two yrs but I really don't know. I was thinking of just slowly dusting (only when needed) my ends off over time while trying to retain my length. I hope if all goes well with my regimen that i can dust until my hair reaches Full BSL or Preferably MBL then keep cutting it at that length while i grow out the remainder of my relaxer but idk If I am being realistic!lol But I guess dream big right! Most of the hair I had cut off after my dreadlock comb out have grown back with good ends still, I haven't trimmed since my 2 hair cuts back in Oct/Nov.

How often do you trim with your blowouts? I can't really do blowouts, I sweat in my sleep and even in the shower(my hair always seems to get wet).
 
Leo24Rule said:
When I come home from a long days work I massage my scalp nightly and with oil every other night. I then heavily moisturize my hair from mid-shaft to ends. Then braid or twist up securely with bobby pins and cover with a plastic shower cap or 2 and a satin bonnet. That's GHE, right?

Even if I have natural virgin hair I have to do protein treatments? What are some good natural ones?
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Yes that is ghe. It's a great way to keep your hair hydrated. I don't know of any natural protein treatments. Aphogee 2 minute is a good light treatment and it is pretty easy to find. I got a big bottle from my bss.
 
Benuontherise that sounds like a good plan. Maybe you can dust every 3 months until all the texlaxed hair is gone.

I trimmed twice in 2013 and once in 2014. This year instead of one annual trim I will do several mini trims. I plan to trim in March during the Spring Equinox, in June during Summer solstice, September for Fall equinox and in December for Winter Solstice. These are the most beneficial times to trim this year. I follow the Morocco Method
 
Leo24Rule said:
When I come home from a long days work I massage my scalp nightly and with oil every other night. I then heavily moisturize my hair from mid-shaft to ends. Then braid or twist up securely with bobby pins and cover with a plastic shower cap or 2 and a satin bonnet. That's GHE, right?

Even if I have natural virgin hair I have to do protein treatments? What are some good natural ones?
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I think so, it does give you the visible moisture on your plastic shower cap right? if so I think you've got it. Yes, I am big promoter of protein treatments even for natural hair. I love the way it make my hair feel (nice and strong). Now on on natural recommendations...sorry can't help... I only have experience with natural ones that I made and store bought are not natural but here are the ones I use anyway just in case: Aphogee 2 min reconstructer and The Good Ole' Queen Helene Cholesterol. I normally mix them with some of my natural mixtures if i got the time, but it works for me everytime.
 
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Benuontherise that sounds like a good plan. Maybe you can dust every 3 months until all the texlaxed hair is gone.

I trimmed twice in 2013 and once in 2014. This year instead of one annual trim I will do several mini trims. I plan to trim in March during the Spring Equinox, in June during Summer solstice, September for Fall equinox and in December for Winter Solstice. These are the most beneficial times to trim this year. I follow the Morocco Method
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Wow, I hope I can have good ends like you!:grin:. Your new trim regi sounds good, kinda fresh start for each new season.Yea, I have been looking at my ends the past few days wanting to do a dusting. I guess I will tom when I wash. I do want to get rid of my relaxed hair, I really miss my Fro and Body. My 2 strand twist look anorexic!:lachen:

What is the Morocco Method?
 
Prettymetty said:
^^^There is a stylist named Anthony Morocco and he makes a chart each month that shows the most beneficial days to cut, color, dc, etc.

http://antiagingpress.org/anthony-morrocco-lunar-hair-cutting-chart-2015.html/
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Hey thanks, I'm gonna do a GHE on Feb 19th- 20th as per chart best day for lengthening my hair and just so happens the 20th is my wedding Anniversary!lol I knew that was a good day for a reason when I got married!:grin: This is a good website even has henna hair dye, will offer to my mom and may consider myself since I'm noticing my 9 grays I got already!lol

How long have you been doing the Morocco Method?
 
I started my hair journey back in 08. I have been using it off and on since then. My relaxed hair really thrived with this method. I used to trim my relaxed hair every other month and I was still able to retain length.
 
Protein treatments are necessary even if protein ingredients are found in most hair products & coconut oil/milk?
 
Leo24Rule said:
Protein treatments are necessary even if protein ingredients are found in most hair products & coconut oil/milk?
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It really depends on how your hair feels. Have you done a strand test lately? Take a strand of shed hair after your next wash/cowash. Gently stretch out the strand and see what happens. If it keeps stretching, you need more protein. If it stretches and bounces back your hair is healthy and elastic. If it barely stretches and then breaks off, you need more moisture.
 
I slept in 3 big braids last night so today's bun has some texture. I'm seriously thinking about getting a wig today and going back to my celies for a few weeks. I have worn my hair straight for 4 months. Now that I'm serious about working out, my straight hair regimen isn't going to work.

I will stop by the bss later today. I want something cute and inexpensive.
 
I would like to join:yep:
I'm brand new to the forum. I have been on this journey for about 2 yrs now. I would like to make BSl by the end of 2015.
Stats:
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I feel like my hair is resting. I retained a lot last year. Now I'm not retaining, actually seems shorter. Oh well
 
I got a new wig and new lippie. I love the length, because it fits my dress code at work.
 

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havent been posting much lately just wanted to add, it was topical sulfur that changed my hair texture.

didnt originally plan to but im getting my hair straightened next saturday i just wanna see if what i am doing is working. will be 18 months post i usually relax around this time but my hair has been very manageable.
 
I have a few weeks to really find a good detangling Dc. I'm thinking about splurging on Kerastase Chroma Riche Masque and Oleo Relax. I know Kerastase will soften, hydrate and detangle, but I was trying to avoid that price tag. I'm going to order the Oleo Relax today.
 
I didn't realize my subscription expired until I opened the app :(. Today I'm planning to take these braids out. Think it's been 3 weeks. Starting to feel the weight pulling at the hairline and that's a :nono:
 
I feel like cowashing tonight... My hair felt a little dry after using Aphogee 2 minute Friday. I need some moisture asap. I'm thinking about using Alter Ego.
 
So I never talk about hair outside of the board especially with my SO. Imagine how happy I was when I was getting dressed on valentines day and he causally said "I can really tell that your hair is growing". Eeeekkkk!
 
Cowashed and DC'd my cornrows. Greased scalp too.

I can't wait to do a length check when I take them out next week. Hopefully I'll have a little bit of growth.
 
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