BSL/MBL 2015 Challenge

Took my braids out two days ago...had a lot of shedding....my hair is about 11 weeks post relaxer but the amount of new growth is crazy....i have sworn off having anyone touch my hair even for braids or weaves...going to be DIY from henceforth. I feel like i had unnecessary shedding caused by the lady using little of my hair and large chunks of synthetic hair in the middle of my hair. This caused my some strands to pull off from my hair due to the weight of the hair. My hair is okay since it's always been very thick, but i've just about had enough of stylists and braiders doing what they like despite me telling them what i want non-stop...they make me feel like a manic woman whenever i visit the salon, like i'm OCD about my hair.
Nursing my hair back to life....Did an apogee reconstructive treatment and planning to do some serious deep conditioning treatment this weekend
 
So I got my hair done earlier and then a thunderstorm happened. Luckily I'm always prepared. I clipped up my hair, put on a satin scarf and a plastic baggie and I carried an umbrella. I aint taking no chances. My bday is tomorrow so I want my hair to look good.

After my dc Bee said my ends looked really good. I guess I won't be needing a trim after all. I booked my next appt for Wednesday after next. Wednesday appts are $25 less than other days.
 
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Prettymetty said:
Ladies what is your ultimate length goal?

I think mbl or waist is all I can handle.
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LOL I think I only want waist length myself, but will see when I get there.
Leo24Rule said:
@Benuontherise I did the same trying to use up my old unwanted products for new items.

I can't say I want to try anything new other than the Liquid Gold line.
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Well I have tried the Alter Ego garlic shampoo and masque treatment. I love how soft my hair is and detangled it was by the shampoo alone. It says for chemically treated hair by my new growth was very soft and detangled as well. My curls looked great also after an air dry. Now I feel no need to buy any more products, I had such good results!lol. It had me thinking about just transitioning again, I only have a difficult time with it because every time I went natural I cut all my hair off and now my hubby doesn't want me to cut it and I feel to impatient to have natural hair but I am going to try to have patience!. Since I being doing my flexirods, I kinda loving that style eventhough it sucks to sleep in them!lol
 
I don't know why, but I've always associated new growth with relaxed hair. Please refrain from thinking I'm ignorant (haha) It's just I ALWAYS heard my mother and sis (both relaxed heads) talk about new growth. Anyway, to make a long story short, yesterday during wash day I noticed flyaways on the top of my head. I thought it was breakage from maybe wearing my half-wigs without a wig cap. Scared and afraid of set back, I run to my mothers room (a former beautician) and asked her what were these short hairs on the top of my head? She said my new growth. (sighs of relief)
 
keranikki said:
I'm working out too! We can encourage each other. My birthday is June 27th and my goal weight is also 130lbs. I drink plenty of water, takes vitamins, workout 4-5 times a week, and I cut out bread and pasta (it's painful to eat). May we reach our goals in a healthy and steady manner!
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I was going through old posts and I saw this... How is the weight loss coming along?
 
Tomorrow will be week 2 in this second set of crotchet braids. My head is itching like crazy. I put APB Green Powerhouse Oil on my scalp and this morning its has been feeling much better. I have 5 more weeks to go in this style.
 
My hair is really impressing me right now. My roots are still fairly straight despite the constant rain. I haven't even been using my anti humidity leave in. I'll start using it today on my ends
 
I woke up this morning with my tight bun on top of my bun which was secured by a bobby pin to become unraveled. So after I brushed my teeth and washed my face; I looked in the mirror and noticed how big and beautiful my hair is...my curls are poppin'. Letting my hair air dry since it's wet from the day before due to bunning. Anyway, just wanted to share.
 
I moisturized my ends and did a search and destroy. My hair is frizz free despite all the rain. I should have no problem making my blowout last another week. I have a rain survival kit in my tote bag (clips, elastics, satin scarf and baggie). Now all I need is a travel size moisturizer and I'll never have a bad hair day again lol
 
Last night I prepoo with conditioner. This time I sectioned it off, two in front two in back. I also washed and dc in sections. It is time consuming but my products eased in with such simplicity I was sold. Thanks @Prettymetty
For recommending washing in sections.
 
I used a little aloe gel and a satin scarf to lay down my edges. It worked until I went outside and it was all humid. I'll use a little more aloe before I wrap my hair tonight
 
It took 4 days but I managed to get my *mini* twists installed. My hair was staring to mat at the roots. I think i got all of the shed hair and knots out, but not without the use of scissors.

Now I'm going to experiment with a water only regimen for the next few weeks and see how that works out.
 
Thursday I decided to start co-wash mid-week because my hair looked a tad dry, I really wanted to try the Mane 'n Tail Conditioner, and it's in the *100's this week. Anyway, I pre-pooed with coconut oil and Trader Joe's Spa Nourish Conditioner. I have to say I like the Mane 'n Tail Conditioner, although, it didn't provide a lot of slip my hair didn't get tangled and my hair came out soft. I also noticed less hair in the shower/combing process.
 
Just completed my first wash n go and I ABSOLUTELY love ... the right side lol left side is struggleville :pyro: Since I can't walk around with my head slightly turned to the left lol will probably end up throwing it in a puff and trying again after church tomorrow . In 10 months of being completely natural this is the first time I've truly witnessed my hair texture and I never thought my 4a/4b coils could be so beautiful. Super surprised at such little shrinkage maybe 25% and how little time the process took like 15 minutes maybe less (not including dry time).
I've promised to never harm my precious coils ever again :love3:
 
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