Hip Length 2011!! Let's do this!!

[NJoy]

Ugh. This is my 3rd attempt to post here and I lost lengthy posts. That must be my hint to keep it brief.

My update pics are in my siggy. That is all. Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR, Ladies! Here we go again!

 

[kami11213]

LOL I was wondering what was going on, been stalking your fotki and youtube for updates.



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lol... Yeah, I decided to either straighten or relax for my bday in Feb. So I'll do an update then more than likely...

 

[kami11213]

I just wanted to post a pic were I'm starting from

i feel like my hair is mbl. oh and my relaxed ends are about 6 - 12+

Gorgeous hair!

Well ladies, these are my official starting pics...I need a couple of months to claim MBL truly but here they are...Yikes...I've got a loooonnngggggg way to go...This Challenge is a llloooonnnngggg shot, but I'm going hard!!!!

Looking good Janet, you'll be there in no time...

Ugh. This is my 3rd attempt to post here and I lost lengthy posts. That must be my hint to keep it brief.

My update pics are in my siggy. That is all. Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR, Ladies! Here we go again!

Great progress NJoy

 

[NJoy]

Got tired of my hair being flat ironed already. Too tempting to play in it. Back to wavy roots. All that hard work...over. Ah well...

How's everyone doing today?

 

[SimplyBlessed]

Have you gotten good growth from rocking wigs? This is my first time wearing them..

It helps me leave my hair alone!! I'll post pics for u.

 

[Lucia]

OK my starting stats are in this post
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/12375613-post12.html

 

[Lucia]

Ugh. This is my 3rd attempt to post here and I lost lengthy posts. That must be my hint to keep it brief.

My update pics are in my siggy. That is all. Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR, Ladies! Here we go again!

Nice progress, you're so on your way to HL.

 

[Whimsy]

Thanks to everyone who posted their starting pics!!
I'll be doing the same soon, but only a stretched hair pic, not straightened.

What is the biggest hair change you'll make in 2011??

 

[Janet']

My biggest change is no color other than to cover greys!!!


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[Whimsy]

That's a big one Janet.

My biggest change in 2011 will be the products I use (more natural stuff), and being fully self sufficient. (self trimming and coloring)

 

[NikkiGirl]

I haven't been on LHCF that much lately. I've been mostly on nail forums. My nail polish addiction is getting to me. Here is my starting pic. As you can see I am not that close to WL yet. I cut WL at the bottom of the pic. But I did take this picture the middle of December. It was the last time it was straight and that is too much work to do for one pic.

So I don't know if I will get there, but I will try, but honestly I will be happy with WL.

 

[Janet']

That's a big one Janet.

My biggest change in 2011 will be the products I use (more natural stuff), and being fully self sufficient. (self trimming and coloring)

That's a big one too! Yeah, I noticed that my retention was more on point before I triple processed... I didn't lose but I didn't retain as much from July- Dec...


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[BostonMaria]

My biggest change is no color other than to cover greys!!!

That's not even an option for me I really don't have a choice but to cover them damn grays. I buy a plant based dye from Whole Foods.

That's a big one Janet.

My biggest change in 2011 will be the products I use (more natural stuff), and being fully self sufficient. (self trimming and coloring)

You do such a fantastic job on your hair, Whimsy. I don't think you will have a problem with this.

I haven't been on LHCF that much lately. I've been mostly on nail forums. My nail polish addiction is getting to me. Here is my starting pic. As you can see I am not that close to WL yet. I cut WL at the bottom of the pic. But I did take this picture the middle of December. It was the last time it was straight and that is too much work to do for one pic.

So I don't know if I will get there, but I will try, but honestly I will be happy with WL.

Gorgeous!!!!! I say join and see what happens! I joined last year's hip length challenge at MBL and I was definitely inspired & learned so much from the ladies on the challenge. I got to WSL but trust me I was very happy.

As far as my own progress, I dyed my hair last Friday, deep conditioned and rollerset. Last night I did 2 braids before going to bed. I have my hair down now, but I am going to run upstairs and put it up in a ponytail or bun. For 2011 I want to have my hair in a protective style at least 75% of the time. I also need to stay away from scissors and make sure to PS at night.

I'm not going to change my product regimen. Its pretty simple and so far I've had no set backs. Its my PS regimen I need to get better with.

 

[Janet']

That's not even an option for me I really don't have a choice but to cover them damn grays. I buy a plant based dye from Whole Foods.

I would love to be able to do that myself... Do u get breakage?



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[BostonMaria]

I would love to be able to do that myself... Do u get breakage?



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Nope! None at all. I dye my hair every 2-3 months with Tints of Nature. I make sure to deep condition and pre-poo a few days before I dye my hair. I wouldn't dye if my hair wasn't healthy. Black hair dye is pretty harsh on hair so I am very careful.
Tints of Nature

Its usually between $15-$20 a box depending on whether WF has a sale or not. I usually dye the front and sides and leave the middle & back alone.

 

[Janet']

Nope! None at all. I dye my hair every 2-3 months with Tints of Nature. I make sure to deep condition and pre-poo a few days before I dye my hair. I wouldn't dye if my hair wasn't healthy. Black hair dye is pretty harsh on hair so I am very careful.
Tints of Nature

Its usually between $15-$20 a box depending on whether WF has a sale or not. I usually dye the front and sides and leave the middle & back alone.

Ok! Hmmm... What color would u suggest for me? I need something to cover greys and blend in with my current colors...


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[Lucia]

Whimsy
No more bandwagons no new products just rotating my staples
Baggie bun daily also no more cutting Im putting the shears down and will think really hard before a trim or cut and I'm putting myself on a cut schedule every 6 months on the lunar cycle of course.
I won't be wearing my hair out much at all I'll give myself occasion passes that's all. I'm
determined to reain max length actually my hairs up in a juicy baggie bun right now.

 

[wyldcurlz]

Thanks to everyone who posted their starting pics!!
I'll be doing the same soon, but only a stretched hair pic, not straightened.

What is the biggest hair change you'll make in 2011??

My biggest change is no color other than to cover greys!!!

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i'm with Janet - i'm finally seeing some greys pop-up so i'm going to have to figure out how to cover them and care for my hair. i'm somewhat scared of dye because i had a very bad reaction to it a few months ago - dreadlocks, thousands of shed hairs! scary!!

My other biggest change...actually biggest challenge is 1. figuring out how to retain my length. feel like i've been stuck at the same length for years and i'm frustrated. so i've gotta figure out a regimen that works for me and is satisfying to my hair. 2. figuring out how to kill the single/multiple strand knots and split ends!

I haven't been on LHCF that much lately. I've been mostly on nail forums. My nail polish addiction is getting to me. Here is my starting pic. As you can see I am not that close to WL yet. I cut WL at the bottom of the pic. But I did take this picture the middle of December. It was the last time it was straight and that is too much work to do for one pic.

So I don't know if I will get there, but I will try, but honestly I will be happy with WL.

oh my gosh NikkiGirl, your hair is gorgeous!! i'm with you, i'll be happy if i make it to WL, but aiming for HL. all i really want to do is figure out how to retain. every update i see, i wonder...wth am i doing wrong that i'm not retaining.

Nope! None at all. I dye my hair every 2-3 months with Tints of Nature. I make sure to deep condition and pre-poo a few days before I dye my hair. I wouldn't dye if my hair wasn't healthy. Black hair dye is pretty harsh on hair so I am very careful.
Tints of Nature

Its usually between $15-$20 a box depending on whether WF has a sale or not. I usually dye the front and sides and leave the middle & back alone.

maybe i'll look into this dye...

 

[wavezncurlz]

I'm going to subscribe to this thread and lurk. I reached WL and I'm not so sure I like it. I don't know if I want to be HL because my hair is so thin I think it needs layers and shorter lengths to look thicker. However, I love to check out the hair porn on this thread with the thick, long haired gals. Who knows, maybe I'll change my mind.

Nope! None at all. I dye my hair every 2-3 months with Tints of Nature. I make sure to deep condition and pre-poo a few days before I dye my hair. I wouldn't dye if my hair wasn't healthy. Black hair dye is pretty harsh on hair so I am very careful.
Tints of Nature

Its usually between $15-$20 a box depending on whether WF has a sale or not. I usually dye the front and sides and leave the middle & back alone.

Ooh - Maria - I might have to try this. I remember when you used to henna/indigo. Do you still do that? Is this better for you? I couldn't find the time to do the process with henna or henna/indigo. I need a good color from a box.

ETA: Do you use the semi-permanant or permanant?

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Thanks to everyone who posted their starting pics!!
I'll be doing the same soon, but only a stretched hair pic, not straightened.

What is the biggest hair change you'll make in 2011??

Less manipulation. I'm only going to redo my buns once a week and no more mid-week co-washes just for fun. That's unnecessary manipulation and I don't need it to keep my hair moisturized. I'm also not going to purchase anymore hair products until I need to replenish my staples and I need to use up the other crap I have. I'm going to list them (my staples) here to remind myself lol (Suave or Vo5 shampoo, Suave or Vo5 conditioner, Aubrey Organics HSR or TJ nourish spa as leave-in, Lekair Cholesterol, Duo Tex, shea butter, evoo, evco, sunflower oil)

 

[SimplyBlessed]

Don't, know if I posted in here....but I want in!

Um idk my length now lol
Regimen: cowash, protein, incorporate henna and the usual moisturize n seal

Pic n siggy!

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[wyldcurlz]

How do you keep your hair (or ends?) Stretched?? i'm hearing this may be the key to reducing ssk & other small knots and locs my ends seem to suffer from.

is it possible to keep hair stretched AND protective style? if so, please tell (or show) me what styles would do both of these for my hair.

 

[Ms Lala]

Well I had a mini setback from my recent henna experiment. I'm not sure if I'll henna again. I think I went wrong by using a DC that had protein in it after hennaing (I didn't even realize there was protein in it, I didn't check the label well). So for now my hair is in twists until I can get this tangling and dryness under control.

 

[curlycrocheter]

Well I had a mini setback from my recent henna experiment. I'm not sure if I'll henna again. I think I went wrong by using a DC that had protein in it after hennaing (I didn't even realize there was protein in it, I didn't check the label well). So for now my hair is in twists until I can get this tangling and dryness under control.

I had to lay off the henna for a while too. The last one I did was in September and I had a MASSIVE shed! I was having shed hair for days. I just steamed, steamed, steamed and then...oh yeah! I steamed some more! You'll bounce back though!

 

[NikkiGirl]

How do you keep your hair (or ends?) Stretched?? i'm hearing this may be the key to reducing ssk & other small knots and locs my ends seem to suffer from.

is it possible to keep hair stretched AND protective style? if so, please tell (or show) me what styles would do both of these for my hair.

Hmm. Good question. I would like to know as well. My ends are relaxed hair, so I don't have that problem now. But I will when I cut eventually, so I would like to know too.

 

[Candy828]

Don't, know if I posted in here....but I want in!

Um idk my length now lol
Regimen: cowash, protein, incorporate henna and the usual moisturize n seal

Pic n siggy!

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Beautiful hair! Looks like you are about hip length already... Maybe you should be on to TL.... I'll be watching you...another CL potential!

 

[Optimus_Prime]

Right! So this pic is about a month old. I was about 2 weeks post in it.

I know unraveled bun pics aren't so great, but I'm in grow mode; flatirons, wraps, and even rollersets will have to wait.

In the last month, I've started a sulfur mix and wearing a wig when I go out (except to yoga/stretch class).

 

[Whimsy]

How do you keep your hair (or ends?) Stretched?? i'm hearing this may be the key to reducing ssk & other small knots and locs my ends seem to suffer from.

is it possible to keep hair stretched AND protective style? if so, please tell (or show) me what styles would do both of these for my hair.

it's totally possible.
i'm not sure ur general reggie but an option would be....say you wash your hair weekly right... on wash day, braid or twist it or bun it in like 8 buns, and let it dry fully, your hair is then a bit stretched. wear it for the week in buns or various updos, and at night just braid or twist it in like 2 or 4 and wear a bonnet or scarf to sleep, and each morning put it back up in a bun or other updo.

that way ur hair and ends are stretched all week long, but protected both night n day.

 

[Whimsy]

re stretched and protected hair:

you an also use heat if you're not opposed to it, or blowdry your hair w/ cold air, and keep it in that semi straight state for the week as you wear buns or updos.

 

[NikkiGirl]

Thanks Whimsy, I was wondering the same thing! The blowdryer on a limited basis at cold setting may help me with my transitioning. My natural hair is THICK and BIG! LOL.