PPGbubbles
Well-Known Member
I want to be MBL
This is a spin-off thread from Platinum's "This Time Next Year, I Want To Be..." thread.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/hair-care-tips-product-review-discussion/340455-time-next-year-i-want.html
We are quickly approaching a brand new year, taking with it the knowledge and experience we gained during this one!
What have you learned about your hair?
I'm still learning about my hair, but what I've learned so far is that my hair loves moisture and thrives in protective styling. My hair is much healthier and thicker in its natural state than relaxed. I love my curlie ques and I'm finding what enhances them.
Your regimen?
I keep my hair in braids or two strand twists under wigs and I co-wash every week and a half or so. I also spray every other night with S-curl and BRX African Royale spray. When I twist I use ORS lock and twist gel and Jane Carter Nourish and Shine. When I have cornrows, I only use the Kimmaytube leave in. I use Aussie Moist Conditioner and Deeeep Conditioner for co-washes and Aphogee for protein treatments. I shampoo with Carol's daughter Black Vanilla (I think its called) or ORS Aloe shampoo.
What do you expect to accomplish in the upcoming year?
Totally expect to be APL by year end. I'm looking forward to a huge afrolicious puff by the summer and luscious lengths for big hair and optimal styling options.
How do you plan to accomplish it?
I plan to protective style and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.
Are you doggedly determined to make a certain length, or are you more focused on the overall heath of your hair and nailing down your regimen?
I have to say that I want BOTH. My hair is the healthiest and strongest that its been in years so I know the health factor is there and I plan to maintain that by not using much heat or neglecting my hair. But I am doggedly determined to get APL natural hair. Big, fun, curly hair is my goal! My regimen is pretty set although I wanna try SheaMoisture products, I'm good with what I have so far.
If you have a length goal, will it be your first time getting to that length?
This my second time reaching APL and I want it badly!!
Inquiring minds want to know! More specifically, I want to know!
As for me I've learned that in spite of my hair's resistance to being straightened, it's not made of steel! I feel that I over indulged with the flat irons this year and caused some minor damage to my ends. It's probably a total of about 1/4 of an inch, but when your hair is as short as mine, that's kind of a lot. I've already given myself a light trim and will do so again in a few months or so to get rid of the rest. Lesson learned!
As far as my regimen, the only thing I plan on doing different is incorporating more protective styles! My hair is almost SL now and I know I'll really need to start protecting my ends so I can retain my length!
I expect to make full APL by the end of 2011! And yes, I am DETERMINED to make it! It'll be the first time in my life that my hair has gotten that long!
How about you?
ETA: If there is already a thread like this for next year, please let me know! I didn't see one!