FROM BC TO WAIST LENGTH! Natural growth and health CHALLENGE. Spinoff for 09 BC.

[jamoca5]

I just bought and used HE Hello Hydration Conditioner and it is LIKE THAT! =)
Still haven't developed that much of a reggie yet, but here's a what I have:

Wash with sulfate-free shampoo and HE conditioner (using Kimmaytube's "buffer technique")
Detangle w/wide tooth comb while airdrying
Moisturizer with water daily/as needed
Plait hair at night and sleep with satin bonnet
Unplait in morning

Hey you guys, do we have a September style/techniue/product?

 

[RayRayFurious]

Ladies!

I need help! Are there any YouTube, Fotki, LHCF, BHM, etc. women that you know of who grew their hair from a TWA to mid-back length whose hair I can use to keep me motivated during my hair journey!! I need a great big dose of inspiration. Any recommendations would be helpful!

 

[winona]

Checking in ladies. I am still being lazy Last/This month I have been braiding the front half of my hair and putting the back into a twistout bun. I am going to try and work on my twists but I get more SSKs when I do them I am not sure if it is technique or the style itself.

 

[manter26]

Checking in ladies. I am still being lazy Last/This month I have been braiding the front half of my hair and putting the back into a twistout bun. I am going to try and work on my twists but I get more SSKs when I do them I am not sure if it is technique or the style itself.

There were several threads going around about twists ravaging the ends and causing SSKs. It personally isn't my style of choice, mostly because of maintenance required and detangling is a nightmare when I take them down. I prefer braids, the hair is stretched and my strands tend to work together more when in them. When I take them out, the individual pieces are not twisted at all, so it's easy to comb through.

 

[GreenD]

Hi all,
Just checking in. I'm still in the cornrows (under my wig) from late July and can't wait to take them out in 3 more weeks. My next set will definitely be smaller with the intention of lasting longer (until Dec.?). That may be a push, but we'll see.

 

[ajoke]

Checking in. I have been blowdrying my hair on low after washing, steaming and Dcing the past two weeks(after about 3 months of no heat apart from DCing under the dryer). I missed the thickness of my strands, plus I think my hair is in a more fragile state when straightened, so I have decided to leave of the heat for a month at least. I have also decided to stop washing my hair 2x weekly and restrict it to 1x and DC with steam. I feel like I need to reduce manipulation, especially manipilation of my wet hair.
I am still debating whether or not to get a full head weave with bangs or stick with wigs as a PS. I will upload a picture soon.

 

[winona]

There were several threads going around about twists ravaging the ends and causing SSKs. It personally isn't my style of choice, mostly because of maintenance required and detangling is a nightmare when I take them down. I prefer braids, the hair is stretched and my strands tend to work together more when in them. When I take them out, the individual pieces are not twisted at all, so it's easy to comb through.

Yeah I have seen all the threads concerning SSKs. Right now the only thing I know how to do well is cornrow and bun. I really need to expand my horizons. I will give myself 4 weeks not necessarily consecutive to see if my hair hates twists. If she doesnt then I will continue to practice in some form (whole head or half head) until I can perfect it. I dont want to get too bored with her

 

[EllePixie]

Hi, I'd like to join! I was initially staying away from this challenge b/c my goal is curly BSL...but...if it's BSL curly won't it be waist length stretched? Most likely, so here I am!

My stats:
BC'ed to 1 inch on Dec 26 2009
Current Length: 6 inches
Starter Pic:

 

[EllePixie]

There were several threads going around about twists ravaging the ends and causing SSKs. It personally isn't my style of choice, mostly because of maintenance required and detangling is a nightmare when I take them down. I prefer braids, the hair is stretched and my strands tend to work together more when in them. When I take them out, the individual pieces are not twisted at all, so it's easy to comb through.

If your hair isn't moisturized when you are twisting, the ends will tangle up. I recommend moisturizing ends and sealing daily.

 

[chocolat79]

Checking in! I'm still sticking to my reggie. I just got my hair re-twisted yesterday. I actually don't have too many problems with SSKs. I keep my ends REALLY moisturized as well as the rest of my hair.

I've added in my MN mix and daily or every other day scalp massages. I'm back on my Biotin/B-complex/Hairfinity/Panthothenic acid vitamins and my WL shakes. I technically only need about 2-3 more inches to claim SL by December. I can't wait!

Also, I wear my wig as my PS, technically. I use a silk scarf under my wig. I decided I can't really leave my hair out too much because I tend to mess with it too much (hands in hair syndrome). So the twists and wig, help a LOT with that.

 

[Missjae09]

Hey Ladies! I'm still hanging in there! I haven't had any setbacks and I feel that my hair is coming along nicely!

The PJ in me just discovered a conditioner that I really love and I think will become a staple in my regi and that's Bed Head's Dumb Blonde conditioner! it's awesome.

 

[Platinum]

Ladies!

I need help! Are there any YouTube, Fotki, LHCF, BHM, etc. women that you know of who grew their hair from a TWA to mid-back length whose hair I can use to keep me motivated during my hair journey!! I need a great big dose of inspiration. Any recommendations would be helpful!

Hey! Check out Sera2544, she's one of my hair inspirations. She's a 4b that went from TWA to Waist Length. Hope this helps!

http://www.youtube.com/user/Sera2544

Hi, I'd like to join! I was initially staying away from this challenge b/c my goal is curly BSL...but...if it's BSL curly won't it be waist length stretched? Most likely, so here I am!

My stats:
BC'ed to 1 inch on Dec 26 2009
Current Length: 6 inches
Starter Pic:

 

[Aggie]

Welcome EllePixie. Glad to have you.

Hi, I'd like to join! I was initially staying away from this challenge b/c my goal is curly BSL...but...if it's BSL curly won't it be waist length stretched? Most likely, so here I am!

My stats:
BC'ed to 1 inch on Dec 26 2009
Current Length: 6 inches
Starter Pic:

 

[chocolat79]

Finally some "starting" pics...I was supposed to have these a few weeks ago, LOL

Sorry, I don't know how to resize

 

[Moopeh]

Hi, I'd like to join! I was initially staying away from this challenge b/c my goal is curly BSL...but...if it's BSL curly won't it be waist length stretched? Most likely, so here I am!

My stats:
BC'ed to 1 inch on Dec 26 2009
Current Length: 6 inches
Starter Pic:

Hey your curl patterns kind of like mine!

This is my hair with no styling products and fluffed out.

 

[EllePixie]

Hey your curl patterns kind of like mine!

This is my hair with no styling products and fluffed out.

Cute hair! Yah it does look similar. I don't think I could ever let my hair dry without something though, lol, I get paranoid!

 

[JC-Junkie]

Can I still join the challenge please ? I BCed on May the 23 for my birthday after one years transition.
My current regime which i am still tweaking is :
DC once a week with Naked Boost and olive oil or Assuie Moist or something else, still trying to find a staple DC
Shampoo when my hair needs it with HE, my hair doesn't like shampoo, it's too drying
Co-Wash 3-5 times a week with Aussie Moist moisturizing conditioner or any HE conditioners
Daily spraying with my mix of glycerine, EVCO, EVOO and cheapie conditioner
Leave in spray is Aussie Moist Leave spray
Trying to find another moisturizer.
wrap my hair with a scarf

I'll post some pics of my hair when I BCed and now

TIA

 

[Platinum]

Keep up the good work Ladies!

I think I'm going to try S-Curl as a moisturizer for a while. I've been using Worlds of Curls for a long time but I just want to try something different.

 

[Aggie]

Ladies I'm sorry but I have to drop out of this challenge. I will be relaxingm y hair today and I think this thread is for natural heads if I'm not mistaken. I cannot manage my natural hair with any degree of success. I am losing too much hair - broken pieces all over the place from detangling. Good luck to you all and happy hair growing.

 

[fabbodbobbi]

Ladies I'm sorry but I have to drop out of this challenge. I will be relaxingm y hair today and I think this thread is for natural heads if I'm not mistaken. I cannot manage my natural hair with any degree of success. I am losing too much hair - broken pieces all over the place from detangling. Good luck to you all and happy hair growing.

Aggie, Im sorry that you are consider leaving the challenge. It definitely does take lots & lots of patience to transition. I too suffered from tons of breakage when transitioning. It took me almost 3 yrs to figure out what worked. I was more embarrassed as an adult to have this sort of problem.erplexed I learned the hard way, I learned CANNOT maintain my hair with too different textures. There were tears, trust me there were LOTS of tears. But I refused to go back to relaxing, texturizing or coloring. I continued my journey with patience and experimenting with different products that works best for me. In addition to my lifestyle. . .I was persistent to find out what works.
I stayed focus for a year...Im glad that I finally got it right. No breakage, no tears. Just a better, more confident me.

If you really want to go natural. Im sure there are some members who can give you great advise. Take another moment and think about it.

Good Luck!

Bobbie

 

[Aggie]

^^Thanks Bobbi, but too late, I already texlaxed my hair. I still have some texture left in my hair and I am okay with that. At least I can manage it without yanking out all my hair. I am in a happy place with my hair for now. It's good that you found what is working for your hair and good luck to you too.

 

[fabbodbobbi]

Aggie...Thanks!

Here I go. Posting pics. Hope it works.


Bobbie

I think its time for a new phone cover.

 

[RockCreak]

I hope its not to late for me to join. Please see my start pics below. I can post updated pics. I have about 6inches of hair now.

My regimen is pretty much simple.. I'm using up what I have as far as shampoos and cons. I've been on the hunt for a good moisturizer for 3b hair.. so for right now, I'm back to using water and sealing with shea butter/vatika oil mix.

I've noticed that my hair takes really well to butters/oils so I will probably be doing more research on natural hair products and possibly developing my own mixes.

 

[moore.1506]

I am sorry it has been so long since I have posted. I have done some twists and mainly been wearing my hair semi out. I am still exploring some of the hair care products avaliable in China so I don't have anything set that I do with my hair. I think I can find some decent moisturizing conditioners here. Shampoo and olive oil so hopefully these things will hold me over untill I find more. I am also tired of my twa I really miss my hair length I have two weeks but I kinda hate the feeling of full hair wigs. I can barely stand weave braids or twists. If anyone has any words of wisdom or fotkis or youtubes to stalk it would be greatly appreciated cause this has been a very hard couple of months transitioning to natural hair.

 

[N.P.R. Addict]

I posted in the wrong thread. I need to be in this challenge as I BC's in April 2009. Let me take a starting photo and write down my regi and get back to you!

 

[fabbodbobbi]

Hello Ladies!!!

How everyone doing with the challenge? Today I got box braid because Im doing a show on Sunday. At first I was going to keep them in for only a week but after spending a fortune and setting in the chair for 6hours. Im going to keep them in for at least 2-3 wks.
I washed my hair this morning with Biotin Shampoo, condish w/Aubrey Organic protein, giovanni leave-in moisturizing condish, seal ends with raw shea butter.

Now that I hair is in braids...my reggie would be daily moisturizing with veg glycerin+water, shea butter or the Jamaican Castor oil.

After I take out the braids I plan to steam d/c

Question ladies...I have found great staple products and trying to build a good reggie around them w/o set back. Have you found yourself with great products but trying to figure out how to manage them in your reggie?

Happy healthy hair growth!!!
Happy Friday!!!
Bobbie

 

[Moopeh]

I tried my new honey hemp conditioner today and burnt sugar pomade. I put WAY too much in I think. My hair is all crunchy which I really don't like. I didn't have time to twist, I had to wash and go. Last time I did that I ended up with my first set of SSK. So today I was trying to be careful. I'll be rinsing most of it out tonight. My ends at the back of my head have been feeling dry and rough (no splits though) I'm hoping I can learn how to baby them so I don't have to cut off too much hair when I do my next trim.

I'm looking for a glycerin free moisturizer for the wintertime, I have fine strands so I'm looking for something not to heavy. Does anyone know of a good one? Is bee mine hair milk good? I heard the qhemet burdock root cream is good as well. Help appreciated!

 

[Moopeh]

Hello Ladies!!!

How everyone doing with the challenge? Today I got box braid because Im doing a show on Sunday. At first I was going to keep them in for only a week but after spending a fortune and setting in the chair for 6hours. Im going to keep them in for at least 2-3 wks.
I washed my hair this morning with Biotin Shampoo, condish w/Aubrey Organic protein, giovanni leave-in moisturizing condish, seal ends with raw shea butter.

Now that I hair is in braids...my reggie would be daily moisturizing with veg glycerin+water, shea butter or the Jamaican Castor oil.

After I take out the braids I plan to steam d/c

Question ladies...I have found great staple products and trying to build a good reggie around them w/o set back. Have you found yourself with great products but trying to figure out how to manage them in your reggie?

Happy healthy hair growth!!!
Happy Friday!!!
Bobbie

not yet, still looking, I'm at the beggining of my HHJ.

 

[Platinum]

I apologize for not posting lately. My daughter gave birth a few days ago so now I'm Grandma Platinum. I'm thinking about mixing a little MTG with my Mega Tek mix to see if I'm going to get an extra boost to my growth rate.

Keep up the good work, Everyone!

 

[winona]

I apologize for not posting lately. My daughter gave birth a few days ago so now I'm Grandma Platinum. I'm thinking about mixing a little MTG with my Mega Tek mix to see if I'm going to get an extra boost to my growth rate.

Keep up the good work, Everyone!

WOW congratulations Grandma