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

[lovely_locks]

Hi ladies! I got tired of all the knots, and matting so I ended up texlaxing. Even though I am out of this particular challenge I will still be stopping by and seeing how all my ladies are doing. I still have the same goal to get to WL by 2013 so i'll be with you all in spirit

 

[pookaloo83]

Hi ladies! I got tired of all the knots, and matting so I ended up texlaxing. Even though I am out of this particular challenge I will still be stopping by and seeing how all my ladies are doing. I still have the same goal to get to WL by 2013 so i'll be with you all in spirit

Aww man! Good luck on your Hair Journey!

 

[Sprinkl3s]

Hi ladies, I finaly renewed my subscription. I wasn't going to because of all the changes and then at one point I couldn't even login and my computer kept freezing when they were doing all those updates.

But I will try to post some pictures soon. my hair comes to my shoulders now so I am so excited!!! I still havent straightened my hair and I have started using the shea moisture stuff from target, which works really well for me and it cuts back the time I spend on mixing my own ingredients.

I hope everyone is well.

 

[nkb115]

Hi Everyone,

I would love to join in on this challenge. I'm new to LHCF and this was the first thread that caught my eye. I BC in June 2010 and want to get to WL. I don't know how to post pics can someone tell me how? I've been taking pics since I started my journey and would like to share them.

 

[Evallusion]

Hi ladies! I got tired of all the knots, and matting so I ended up texlaxing. Even though I am out of this particular challenge I will still be stopping by and seeing how all my ladies are doing. I still have the same goal to get to WL by 2013 so i'll be with you all in spirit

Oh my word!! And you were my hair buddy. I sooo wanna know how the texlaxing thing is working out for you. I tried it at a shorter length and hated it but now that my hair is longer I've been thinking about it, but I'm trying to fight the urge.

 

[PureSilver]

i wanna join! my last relaxer was November 25th 2009, i BC'd March 25th, 2010...i measured my hair the otherday and it was 4 inches in the front, about 4.5 inches in the back.

We are the same mesurements in the front and back. I BC on April 2010 and my last relaxer was October 10th 2009. Happy growing to you!

 

[Prettyeyes]

Ladies we are starting to lose members due to relaxing, we knew that time would come, anyone fighting the urge right now?? This is a supportive BOOT CAMP remember we can not just relax we need to fight the urge and come in this thread for support!!!!!!Also, since I got no strong objections the challenge will close to new members on Jan 1 and we will become a tighter more focused/bonded group. It is time as the serious length growing shall commence. Let's have our lengths for 2010 measured By inches from root to tip and pics by December 23rd if you are in braids can you take a couple down for pics and measuring? If for some reason you can not do your December length/condition check please let us know when you will do yours by Dec. 23rd.BUT I HOPE MOST CAN UPDATE!!!

After this length check we will begin measuring our hair in the traditional manner and using SL, APL, MBL etc. also!

 

[Prettyeyes]

Oh my word!! And you were my hair buddy. I sooo wanna know how the texlaxing thing is working out for you. I tried it at a shorter length and hated it but now that my hair is longer I've been thinking about it, but I'm trying to fight the urge.

NO EVALLUSION LOL!!!STOP EVEN THINKING ABOUT IT YOU ARE DOING GREATTT!!!!

 

[Prettyeyes]

Challenger list updated again... please drop the sarcasm and impatience about OP not adding you to the list, I can read and I am the OP, just post measurements, be sure you qualify and I will add you, in the meantime you are free to post!!!!!!!!

All who have known me for years know I am kind and I like to be treated kindly in return THANKS!

If you are not on the list at this time it is because I don't know your measurements or your hair is WAY too long or you are not natural!

 

[Mocha5]

Hey Ladies! I'm still hanging in! No real urges to relax. Since I love my tree braids, I rarely think about my hair. I will take down, wash, condition and measure either this week or next. Stay the course ladies! The prize of WSL will be soooooo sweet!!!

 

[divinefavor]

I'm still hanging in there! I have not had any urges to relax. I will take my measurements and post pics within a few days.

 

[DivaD04]

Hi Everyone,

I would love to join in on this challenge. I'm new to LHCF and this was the first thread that caught my eye. I BC in June 2010 and want to get to WL. I don't know how to post pics can someone tell me how? I've been taking pics since I started my journey and would like to share them.

At the top of the page there's a blue menu going across the screen. 3rd to last option is quick links, click it, under user controlpanel, click on edit signature, scroll down to signature picture, under option 1 is option 2....choose your pic, click preview it or save it! ta daaa!

 

[Mocha5]

Laaaaadies!!!! I got measurements!!! As of today, I am 6.5 inches in the front (bang) and about 5 inches at the nape. I'm sooooo excited!!! I can really see the progress now. I estimated that if I keep growing at this length I will be a little above WSL by 2013. But I don't even care. I'm just happy that I've held out this long. I have a HEAD FULL OF HEALTHY HAIR again!!! And it feels good! I'm ecstatic. Thanks for your support ladies! No where but to go down from here...as in our hair!!! STAY THE COURSE, GIRLFRIENDS!!!!

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Nothing new to report on my end...I colored my hair burgundy yesterday, and I like how dark it is . It's growing quite nicely, and my non-stretched puff is getting bigger (see siggy).

 

[iri9109]

i havent measured my hair b/c i cant find my trusty measuring tape, but i think its around 6-6.5 inches...the front comes past my nose, the sides are chin length, and the back comes to right above my collarbone when i stretch it

 

[curly2shoez]

hello... im am new to lhcf and would like to join you ladies in this challenge... i bc'd april 21, 2010 after an unintentional transition... (not sure when my last relaxer was) 8 months later my hair is now measured 6.5 - 6.75 inches in length... even though i went through adjustment problems i have not desire to ever relax again... I LOVE BEING NATURAL... if the length of my hair is acceptable for this challenge may i please be added...

 

[pookaloo83]

I haven't been PS'ing at all. My hair goes in a puff everyday. I hope I'm not doing more harm than good. I'm gonna order me some crochet hair next week.

 

[EllePixie]

I measured a piece of hair from the back yesterday (yes I pulled my hair out - I REALLY need to stop doing this), and it was 8 inches. Izzy is growing nicely!

 

[RockCreak]

I thought I joined this challenge.. maybe I forgot to post my pics. Anyway count me in. My progress is in my siggy

 

[RockCreak]

I haven't been PS'ing at all. My hair goes in a puff everyday. I hope I'm not doing more harm than good. I'm gonna order me some crochet hair next week.

I do the same thing.. and crossing my fingers for the best.

I really don't know what to do with it. My hair is fine and I'm tired of the two strand right now. I really don't have an interest in straightening it.... so what do I do. I feel as though I do need some type of protective style.

Have you seen those African butterfly clips? I'm thinking about trying those for PS'ing.

 

[Prettyeyes]

I am ending 2010 with 5.5 inches of hair root to tip....Ready for 2011. I think I did okay considering I BC'd down to about an inch in mid April and chose to do a couple small trims!!!! I am looking forward to spring. I am still wigging it until March!

 

[Prettyeyes]

I will give the challengers the rest of 2010 to get TAPE MEASURED lengths, please no estimates!!!!!

I will update the list with our new measurements the first of the new year!!!!

If you do not post your length in inches you will not be added and this Challenge closes on December 31, 2010.

I am happy to have a little hair on my head LOL! It was so hard having an inch of hair!!! But I survived and I miss my MBL relaxed hair sometimes but I look forward to WSL natural a lot more! As I said before I am now re-focused on GROWTH, I am going to be strict on my regimen now that I have a little hair to work with! I have been natural for 8 months!

 

[SunnyHoney]

Year End Update...

Beginning Stats:
last relaxer Oct '09
bc'd mid-July '10 to about 3-5 inches
regimen is no heat, mostly buns, daily CO

As of Dec 26 2010:
9.25 inches at center back and sides
8.50 inches at bang
6.5 inches at nape

Pics from Nov 2010






Hope to see progress pics from the rest of y'all.

Thanks for a supportive 2010, and thanks PrettyEyes for starting the thread.
Here's looking forward to BSL in 2011

 

[Evallusion]

Just being realistic...there is no way I'll be WL by 2013. I've been in the natural game since '06 so I know my hair only gets about 4 inches of growth a year. I am currently about 4 inches in length which means that by the end of 2013, I should have 16 inches of hair. I need anywhere between 22.5 and 25.5 inches to be waistlength (I am tall with a long face and neck)....soo...as you can see...that won't be happening. So I am backing out of this challenge but good luck to the rest of you ladies.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

I've got about 5.5 inches in the front and sides, and about 7 inches in the crown/back. Looking forward to more growth in 2010

 

[jalen0216]

I would like to join. I BC to a fade June 2010. I had 3" of hair on Nov 29, 2010 and this is the day I got my set of kinky twist.

 

[DivaD04]

12/27/10
I have 1.2" of hair as of today's measurements.

I'm still poo'n once a week, I'm not using anything as of products other than cfcg and i haven't really used that with in the last 2 weeks. Manipulation is at a very minimum on a daily but I'm about to put some singles in so I don't have to worry about flat ironing my wig in the mornings.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Just being realistic...there is no way I'll be WL by 2013. I've been in the natural game since '06 so I know my hair only gets about 4 inches of growth a year. I am currently about 4 inches in length which means that by the end of 2013, I should have 16 inches of hair. I need anywhere between 22.5 and 25.5 inches to be waistlength (I am tall with a long face and neck)....soo...as you can see...that won't be happening. So I am backing out of this challenge but good luck to the rest of you ladies.

I don't think you should throw in the towel just yet....

 

[Prettyeyes]

Just being realistic...there is no way I'll be WL by 2013. I've been in the natural game since '06 so I know my hair only gets about 4 inches of growth a year. I am currently about 4 inches in length which means that by the end of 2013, I should have 16 inches of hair. I need anywhere between 22.5 and 25.5 inches to be waistlength (I am tall with a long face and neck)....soo...as you can see...that won't be happening. So I am backing out of this challenge but good luck to the rest of you ladies.

I am hoping that you change your mind. Your never know what your hair can do, it may amaze you. Plus 16 inches of hair is still a good length with this challenge you may at the very least be able to get full retention...NEVER SAY NEVER AND NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!

 

[Prettyeyes]

BUMP

Let's change the mood in here, what are you loving about your hair RIGHT NOW?

I am happy that it is long enough to cornrow, I love my curls and coils, I have learned a lot about which products to use, I am happy that being natural is actually really easy for me and fits my lifestyle...I will be a WSL NATURAL!!!!