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

[ZkittyKurls]

I am finally qualified to join! I bc'd nov. 13th and have about 7 inches of growth mostly everywhere except for the front which is about 5.5 mayb 6 inches. i dont really have a regimen yet, but i am basically just doing twistouts for now and will be doing mini twists in the near future. here is my thread with pics of my hair for my starting pic http://www.longhaircareforum.com/hair-care-tips-product-review-discussion/508737-i-bcd-after-18-months-transitioning-3.html. im so excited!

 

[Tchanelle]

Hello All,
I saw this thread when it was first posted and didn't think I qualified but I believe there have been some exceptions made so without further adieu I'd like to join.

I have about 5 1/2-6 inches all over and I big chopped in July last year. However due to a bad braid job and not ready to show my new natural I relaxed the top middle portion of my hair for a sew in. All of the relaxed hair is cut off now and I'm looking forward to no setbacks. My current regimen is:
1. Wash 1x every 2wks with Anita Grant Babassu shampoo bar
2. Condition with Oyin Handmade Honey Hemp Condish 1x every 2wks
3. 1x a month deep conditioner with Anita Grant Rhassoul Clay under steamer
4. Scalp massage 3x's a week with Vadik Oil( Brahmi Alma & Bring-Raj)
5. Steam whenever my hair feels dry
As far as styling I normally wear box braids with Oyin Whipped Pudding and Burnt Sugar Pomade for 2 weeks then take down and start the process all over.

Looking forward to future progress with all you ladies, Let's get it!

 

[fabbodbobbi]

Hey Ladies!

Just stopping by the say Hello! And to sprinkle some positive praise and good wishes to everyone on this challenge.

My reggie has not changed just the way I use my products.
Before I put the braids back in, I'll send some pics on my progress.

HHG!
Bobbie

 

[manter26]

I've worn my hair straight for 3 weeks, but I think I'm going to put in 2 strand twists. I go through periods of never wanting to see my hair curly again to never wanting to see my hair straight again. Straight hair is easier day to day, but my roots get too poofy and my updo's look terrible.

 

[ZkittyKurls]

i put twists in my hair on friday and will hopefully keep them in for at least 2 weeks. i only cowashed it friday morning. i learned that it is great washing and detangling in sections!! im in love with sectioning while washing. anywho here r some pics of how i where my hair.

i add some coconut oil and some oyin burnt sugar pomade to keep them nice and soft every night or when it feels dry.

 

[Lady_q_tee]

Im defo joining ... Will update post when I'm on the computer!! Good luck every one

Sent from my GT-I9000 using Long Hair Care Forum App

 

[winona]

@ZkittyKurls

That is a very pretty style I think I am going to try something similar before I visit my momma. She said it is freezin in DC Sheesh I am going to miss TX. today it was 79 (shorts and t-shirt

 

[ZkittyKurls]

^^ thanks! im in delaware about 1.5 hrs from dc, its not that bad for nov. its like 58-59 degrees here. its no 79 degrees but its warmer than usual. lol

 

[Platinum]

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

 

[ZkittyKurls]

hey how is everyone doing? i will be back to post pics of my protective style for the next two weeks.

 

[MeowMix]

Hey ladies I just discovered this thread. Thank you Platinum for answering my PM and letting me join.

I have been natural for a number of years, I suffered a chemical burn over 10 years ago and figured bump these relaxers. I also have an issue with my thyroid which I think has impacted my growth/retention. On medication now so hopefully….

Some more vitals

Hair length~ 5-6 inches all around.
Hair type: Outer circle 4a/ Crown 4b
Regie:
Cowash ~ 2-3 times weekly. Shampoo about every 10 days/ depends on how gummy its feeling.
Vitamins at least once a day, try for morning and evening. Usual culprits: biotin, msm, fish oil, ultra nourish hair and a multi.
Protective style: 6 cornrows straight back. I baggy at night. I usually spritz Kimmaytubes leave in conditioner. I use an avocado butter at night when I baggy.
Dust about every 5 weeks.

My current length is in my siggy. Ladies, I must have really wanted in to post that picture. HHG everyone.

 

[Missjae09]

Ladies.. just stopping by to check in.. I have started to incorporate ayurvedic powders into my regi. I don't think i've been using it long enough to say whether its helping me.. but I really feel[/B] I'm doing something good for my hair.. and I will say that I have not experienced the dryness that I've heard a lot mention from their use of the powders.

My hair is growing and I will say that it makes protective styling easier for me (because I can't wash n'go with my 4a/b hair) my protective styles last longer.

I hope all is well with everyone else!

 

[Diva_Esq]

Hey ladies! Just checkin' in...it's been a while. I'm on my way to APL, but I don't want to straighten and trim until after New Years. I haven't used heat since I straightened for my last trim on September 27th. I only straighten right now to trim every 3-4 months. I am still cowashing daily, but I noticed my hair was dry so I've began using olive oil more often. Other than that, things are going great. Can't wait for WL!

Good luck, ladies!

 

[Platinum]

I'm thinking about going back to Senegalese Twists as a protective style for the winter. Hopefully I'll be able to do this before Christmas.

 

[Tchanelle]

Ladies.. just stopping by to check in.. I have started to incorporate ayurvedic powders into my regi. I don't think i've been using it long enough to say whether its helping me.. but I really feel[/B] I'm doing something good for my hair.. and I will say that I have not experienced the dryness that I've heard a lot mention from their use of the powders.

My hair is growing and I will say that it makes protective styling easier for me (because I can't wash n'go with my 4a/b hair) my protective styles last longer.

I hope all is well with everyone else!

What powders are you using? Any hibiscus? i know that one is really moisturizing for your hair since it's supposed to be a natural conditioner

 

[lizzyb168]

Definately joining this now! Waist length here i come!

 

[ZkittyKurls]

^^I was just about to ask if you were joining this challenge! here you are! lol

here are my pics of my hair ... mini twists, they are no where near perfect because i was actually bored at work and decided to make my medium sized ones into small ones. they ok but i have to keep stretching them every night by braiding it. but they are slowly unraveling, and i dont know y. my hair is really really soft and it could b because of the oils and leave ins but its not helping them stay together.

 

[ZkittyKurls]

Hey wat r u ladies up to? Hope everything is goin well

 

[Platinum]

How is everyone doing? I'm in braids now and will probably stay in braids until Spring. I also plan to learn how to braid my own hair. I may consider doing the Crown and Glory method for a year.

 

[fabbodbobbi]

Hello Ladies,

How's everyone?! Where I live - winter is officially here.
My hair is in 2strand twist. Plan on keeping them in for 3 months. I will follow the crown and glory method. Only thing I would like add to the method is use a mixture to clean my scalp twice a week. The stylist who has done my twist gave the ingredients to make the mixture. Will keep you posted on the outcome. If all goes well, I will share. I dont think she would mind.

HHG!

Bobbie

 

[HauteHippie]

Hi ladies! I'm just checking in. It's nice to read about how everyone is doing and what they're doing with their hair.

I think I said I was going to post pics way back on one of the early pages. But I haven't had Internet access for quite a while. Yay for the new iPhone app! I took these at the beginning of the month. Now I'm back in a full weave.

 

[ajoke]

Hello Ladies,haven't checked in for a bit now. I've been washing and DCing with my steamer once a week. The last time I straightened was in October. I had decided toflatiron today, but after I airdried my hair over 90%, and lightly blow dried it, I decided not to after all. I love the thickness of my hair and don't want to jeorpadize it.

 

[cinnespice]

Im still here. I use either amla or vatika oil as a pre poo and I wash my hair and deep conditon once a week. I pass the blow dryer on it for bit and let the rest air dry. After ward i mosturize, seal it and braid it up under my wig. I just started to mosturize daily with just some braid spray which works good. Im working on thicking up my hair other that that its growing. It somwhere between nl and sl right now streched.

 

[ZkittyKurls]

hi ladies!! today has been a month since i have been completely natural. time flies so fast!! I need a good quality deep conditioner. i tried the profectiv deep conditioner and i dont like the feel of it, as if there was alcohol in it, which there may be, didnt read the ingredients thoroughly.

but i was thinkin about using aussies 3 minute deep conditioner. any suggestions? i plan on dcing in a few weeks so i will have some time on my hands to stock up on stuff i need.

ive had these twists in for almost a week and they have already shrunken up a little. i will be experimenting w some more styles over the next few days, and next week i will try putting them in rollers.

 

[fabbodbobbi]

hi ladies!! today has been a month since i have been completely natural. time flies so fast!! I need a good quality deep conditioner. i tried the profectiv deep conditioner and i dont like the feel of it, as if there was alcohol in it, which there may be, didnt read the ingredients thoroughly.

but i was thinkin about using aussies 3 minute deep conditioner. any suggestions? i plan on dcing in a few weeks so i will have some time on my hands to stock up on stuff i need.

ive had these twists in for almost a week and they have already shrunken up a little. i will be experimenting w some more styles over the next few days, and next week i will try putting them in rollers.

Hi ZkittyKurls,

the (2) products I fell in love with when d/c are Giovanni Deep Moisture Conditioner and Shea Moisture Restoration Conditioner.

HHG!

Bobbie

 

[EllePixie]

I'm about 3 inches away from APL in the back, prob 4 inches on the sides (my hair layers b/c my BC was even). As a self challenge, I think I'm going to stay away from my flat iron until I reach APL.

 

[nlamr2013]

While reading the initial post I saw that we had to join before dec 1, but then ther is a list for people who joined between july 2 and dec 31. So am I able to join or is it too late?

 

[ZkittyKurls]

hey hope all is well! just checking in, here are some pics of my twists, its been two weeks since i had them in and they have shrunken quite a bit. i have been using leave-ins and oils on my hair. i will probably be washing them next week and i bet they will shrink up even more.

cant wait to get to APL my goal is by May 2011. Does anyone else have any short term length goals with within the year 2011?

 

[fabbodbobbi]

Hello Ladies!!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful christmas. Wishing everyone a happy new year. Im so looking forward to witness everyone progress in 2011.

HHG!!! WOOHOO :woohoo2::woohoo2::woohoo2:

Bobbie:

 

[manter26]

The jury is still out about how I feel about my 2010 progress...I guess I should be happy because my hair naturally evened up the layers from my BC, which is why it looks like I didn't gain as much length as I expected.

I can't wait to have hair down my back. I want to get to APL, then BSL this year.

Here's my 2010 progress with dates on the pic (not the best quality but good enough for me)

I plan to wear the same tank in my progress pics from now on. My hair is at the 1st full stripe on the tank, as of December. The next stripe will be APL, and past it, full APL.

I decided to go back to protective styling back-to-back because I lose way too much hair detangling after wash and gos. I also had a setback...about a dime size bald spot, which has never happened to me before in my life. I think the culprit was the hair color I used, Garnier Herbashine. The color came out wack, nothing like the box and I suffered massive shedding because of it. I guess shame on me for not patch-testing or reading reviews. MakeupAlley had similar experiences. Along with my fabulous bald spot, I have a lot of heat damage. I'm guessing it was the combo of the color then the heat styling because the color was the only thing I did different in my heat technique. I did an Aphogee 2 step treatment but my results were not dramatic. I'm trying to include a lot more protein daily and see if things improve over time.

I plan to stick to braids or twists, maybe wigs, no heat, no color for 2011. (or at least until I pass APL with blunt ends)