BSL/MBL 2015 Challenge

So it's been a pretty long time since i posted in here, but I think I can say that I have reached BSL. I've been doing a lot of protective styles in the last 4 months or so and just decided to do another protective style kick for the remainder of the year. I'm currently wearing a full lace wig and my hair underneath i straightened and bunned with the Beautiful Textures Naturally Straight Management System. In general I like the system because it helps my fine strands stay almost relaxer straight but as soon as I shampoo with regular shampoo my curls have bounced back every time. I think I'm going to keep my hair in its natural state while under my wig since the lace front allows me to have virtually no leave out. But I just realized that all the hair products I had I've used up so I need to hit up an ULTA or Target and stock up again. That's one of the downsides of having a family with 4 natural women (mom and sisters), they use up all my stuff before I even realize it. Even my dad sneaks and uses my shea butter lol

My current length in the front and back are maybe an inch away from full BSL but majority of my head is measuring 14in now, and I think it's just because I've been in weaves the last few months and had leave out around my perimeter.

So the first pic is of the front and sides, and the second pic is a comparison from November 2013 when I first reached BSL, and February 2014 when I went to a salon for a "trim" for my birthday and the lady massacred my hair to yesterday where I'm back to where I was when I first reached BSL. So it's probably taken me 12-15 months to get back 6-8 inches from the trim set back so I'm pretty pleased. Now I just want to keep my hair under wraps in wigs this summer because it grows really well in the summer and just flat-twist, deep condition and hot oil treatment it until I reach MBL or WL.
 

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When ole girl was done with my blowout she tried to drape the trim cape over me... before she could clasp it I was like "I don't want a trim today".

Then she said "Only a little, it's free."
I went on to tell her that I would be trimming it myself tomorrow, because of the moon.

I barely have any growth as it is. I'm certainly not losing the little that I have. Especially on a non trim day.
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I used my Alter Ego garlic products to shampoo and condition yesterday and...ummm...magic. This whole "I'm going to save money and use products I can find on the ground stuff?" Over. Linange and Alter Ego. Fo' life (or until they get discontinued)!
 
I had to touch up my roots, because I massaged my scalp with Kerastase Initialiste serum and it reverted my hair a bit. Now I know not to use it on straight hair.
 
Earlier I sprayed Chi Keratin Mist on my ends. Then I massaged my scalp with lavender/argan oil. I ran the excess through to the ends. Surprisingly my hair isn't heavy or greasy.

I might make this a weekly routine as long as it doesn't weigh down my hair.
 
I'm three weeks into my protective style (I have crotchet braids in). I'm enjoying them very much. I've been oiling my scalp every 3 days with my JBCO mix with some other oils so it won't be so thick. I spray my hair with APB refresher spray every other day on my own hair but I mainly use my own mix (Aussie 3 min conditioner mixed with tea tree oil and almond oil) on my crotchet hair and my own hair everyday. I plan to keep them in for 3 more weeks, take them out, wash, dc and get them put right back in again.
 
Anaisin said:
My ends are breaking & terrible but I haven't been caring. Maybe next year I'll retain to get to mbl
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My hair is pretty much back where it was in January, but my ends are thick again. I have pretty much given up on Mbl this year. Full thick BSL is my new end of year goal.

Hopefully my new Kerastase salon and regimen can help keep my hair strong.
 
Hey y'all. I went to a new hairstylist last june. I was taking out my braids and she came up to me with scissors and cut my hair not asking where my hair was. Needless to say she cut my hair to about shoulder length. I've been traveling to waist length for years and every time a stylist gets me with scissors. I'm joining you guys by only wearing wigs for the rest of the year.
 
cherishlove said:
Hey y'all. I went to a new hairstylist last june. I was taking out my braids and she came up to me with scissors and cut my hair not asking where my hair was. Needless to say she cut my hair to about shoulder length. I've been traveling to waist length for years and every time a stylist gets me with scissors. I'm joining you guys by only wearing wigs for the rest of the year.
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I'm sorry that happened to you. Bad stylists make me want to just get my cosmetology license and do my own hair...

How are you wearing your hair under the wig?
 
cherishlove said:
Hey y'all. I went to a new hairstylist last june. I was taking out my braids and she came up to me with scissors and cut my hair not asking where my hair was. Needless to say she cut my hair to about shoulder length. I've been traveling to waist length for years and every time a stylist gets me with scissors. I'm joining you guys by only wearing wigs for the rest of the year.
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thats awful....so sorry!
 
Prettymetty said:
My hair is pretty much back where it was in January, but my ends are thick again. I have pretty much given up on Mbl this year. Full thick BSL is my new end of year goal.

Hopefully my new Kerastase salon and regimen can help keep my hair strong.
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Yeah these sloppy improperly moisturized buns have been killing my ends plus not covering it at night. I didn't care because I was too busy with school and work. Oh well, maybe I'll make it to full bsl by December too
 
I tried the Giovanni la natural styling gel and it was awful. I can't wait to wash my hair.
Anyways, I'm trying to discipline myself and get used to moisturizing and dealing every other day. Either it's hard or I'm just lazy :lol:
 
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