Bsl/mbl 2018 Challenge!!

[pikkonoloidlee]

Today my hair was straightened and I got a bit more of a trim than I would have liked. Overall I've had good growth since the last time my hair was straightened. If I manage to retain this year I'm hoping I'll be able to hit bsl by December. We'll see.

Eta: these are both from today. I just laid down and messed up the style before taking the first one.​

 

[SAPNK]

Today my hair was straightened and I got a bit more of a trim than I would have liked. Overall I've had good growth since the last time my hair was straightened. If I manage to retain this year I'm hoping I'll be able to hit bsl by December. We'll see. ​

Beautiful color.
For some reason hair looks longer to me, when it's feathered or curled at the ends.

 

[pikkonoloidlee]

Beautiful color.
For some reason hair looks longer to me, when it's feathered or curled at the ends.

Thank you. I think I see what you mean.

 

[ClassyJSP]

Out of town but I plan on washing, deep conditioning and doing a protein treatment Sunday night.

 

[GGsKin]

I did a full wash day today. My strands are feeling more durable. I am loving Shea butter right now.

 

[Saga]

I am pleased to announce that I am FINALLY BSL!!!!!!!

I don't have any pictures I can post because I'm still not on land yet, but in my siggy you can see that I was just a little bit above BSL back in December when I took the photo.

So I measured my hair and it ended up being 12 inches this month, which is about an inch of growth since my 11inches in december. I usually only grow 1/4 in a month but I cannot be certain what sped my growth up.

So just out of curiosity I decided to stretch my hair today after I co-washed and sure enough, it finally hit my bra strap! Unfortunately my hair grows in layers so only the nape is bra strap and not my entire head, the rest is APL. I'll be more excited once my crown reaches bra strep.


Anywhos, I just wanted to share and hopefully this means I can reach MBL by the end of this year and achieve WL this time next year.

 

[Soaring Eagle]

I am pleased to announce that I am FINALLY BSL!!!!!!!

I don't have any pictures I can post because I'm still not on land yet, but in my siggy you can see that I was just a little bit above BSL back in December when I took the photo.

So I measured my hair and it ended up being 12 inches this month, which is about an inch of growth since my 11inches in december. I usually only grow 1/4 in a month but I cannot be certain what sped my growth up.

So just out of curiosity I decided to stretch my hair today after I co-washed and sure enough, it finally hit my bra strap! Unfortunately my hair grows in layers so only the nape is bra strap and not my entire head, the rest is APL. I'll be more excited once my crown reaches bra strep.


Anywhos, I just wanted to share and hopefully this means I can reach MBL by the end of this year and achieve WL this time next year.

Yayyyy, Congrats!

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm currently doing a dc with Kerastase Chroma Riche (bae). Afterwards I'll blow dry and smooth the roots with a flat iron.

 

[pikkonoloidlee]

I can never make it a full week with straight hair I always miss it too much so today I washed my hair. I am happy to report that I had full reversion and despite humidity and rain I had sleek hair all week. So a win all around.

I'll be deep conditioning this weekend.

 

[ClassyJSP]

Holding off on washing my hair plan on getting a relaxer on Sunday. I can't do long stretches anymore it makes my hair too difficult to deal with.

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

Finished up a bottle of Manetabolism hair vitamins. Starting my next bottle tomorrow.

 

[Soaring Eagle]

Finished up a bottle of Manetabolism hair vitamins. Starting my next bottle tomorrow.

This post made me miss the vitamin thread that was around last year.

On that note, I have enough vitamins to last me a good while. Granted, I haven’t been as consistent with them as I would like. I’ve been on one bottle of Mantebolism plus for almost 2 months.

 

[pikkonoloidlee]

Deep conditioned today. My edges need a break so I did 3 strand twists. I'll try to keep them in for at least 2 weeks.

 

[ClassyJSP]

Holding off on washing my hair plan on getting a relaxer on Sunday. I can't do long stretches anymore it makes my hair too difficult to deal with.

This probably won't happened this weekend since our power went out due to the wind storm.

 

[Prettymetty]

When it's humid and your braidout falls flat
Natural hair problem #999

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I banded my hair from the current Bronner Brothers gel wash and go into 7 strategically placed sections. Then in the morning I unbanded a section, tension blow dried the section, and did this until every section was done. I should have done it before my shower, because the shower steam shrank it a little.

But . . . you guys!!!!!!! I am in looooooooooove with my hair! I literally almost teared up when I realized "Wow! I love my hair!!!" I'm so serious (it's been a long hair journey with a lot of effort and expense).

Here are pictures:

https://blossomingfitnatural.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/img_20180305_075413.jpg

https://blossomingfitnatural.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/img_20180305_081511.jpg

https://blossomingfitnatural.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/img_20180305_071127.jpg

https://blossomingfitnatural.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/img_20180305_081301.jpg

 

[curlykimmy]

I cowashed and deep conditioned Saturday. Currently wearing a wash and go. I'll be moisturizing with a little water and sealing with EVOO this week.

 

[CoilyArielBrowe]

Yesterday I took out my Marley twists. They lasted for six weeks which was better than I hoped for. My hair was soft for the most part except for my ends. I’ve been growing out bad heat damage for the last year so the softness was encouraging. I trimmed the worst feeling ends and am hopeful that the worst of the damage will be gone by the end of the year !

I’m currently prepoo with SSI Curl Moist and will wash today and put in two strand twists for the week

 

[ClassyJSP]

I think I want some braids at least med to a little bit bigger than med sized so I won't have to sit in the shop too long

 

[Prettymetty]

My scalp is itchy and irritated. I may have to switch shampoos. I've been using Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship shampoo and conditioner.

I washed my hair 6 days ago. My scalp is used to being washed every 3-4 days. But my busy schedule is making that nearly impossible.

 

[ClassyJSP]

My scalp is itchy and irritated. I may have to switch shampoos. I've been using Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship shampoo and conditioner.

I washed my hair 6 days ago. My scalp is used to being washed every 3-4 days. But my busy schedule is making that nearly impossible.

Ugh I miss the LTR leave in they used to sell years ago.

 

[ClassyJSP]

Some of the braids I like at the moment

( i like the size of these)

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

Currently wearing some feed in braids which I hope can last me the rest of the month

 

[GGsKin]

I'm missing the my vibrant deposit from henna. I'll do treatment tomorrow/ Friday.

 

[pikkonoloidlee]

A few days in with these twists. I had forgotten how much more moisturized my ends feel when I do twists. I usually do much smaller ones to reduce how scalpy it looks but the larger ones are easier to do and look nice when they're pinned up. I think this will be my go to protective style for the year.

 

[CoilyArielBrowe]

Some of the braids I like at the moment

( i like the size of these)

These are so pretty ! They’re making me miss my Marley twist

 

[CoilyArielBrowe]

I'm missing the my vibrant deposit from henna. I'll do treatment tomorrow/ Friday.

How do you get a good color payoff from your henna treatments ?

 

[GGsKin]

How do you get a good color payoff from your henna treatments ?

Three things; I use Rajasthani henna which is said to have the deepest red deposit. I add hibiscus powder and tea to my mix. Lastly, I freeze my mix before use which forces the lawsone molecules to burst, giving a more vibrant stain.

 

[smwrigh3]

Finally went to a salon for a professional trim including a DC treatment, blowout and flatiron. I’ll do this again in May then Sep & Dec. I’ve received so may compliments and it’s nice to see my shine, length and to flip my bouncy hair Au’ Natural for life

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Your hair is so beautiful. I am getting my hair done tomorrow and I hope its looks like this!

 

[MizzBFly]

Your hair is so beautiful. I am getting my hair done tomorrow and I hope its looks like this!

Thanks , flexi rods or soft rollers wil keep it bouncy and straightish amid humidity... use only a lite amount of Argan oil every few days. I maintained this for a month
this pic is from today I tried a braid out which was a fail but the perm rods on the ends saved my style this is my last week straight