Hip–Tailbone Length (HL–TBL) 2014 Challenge!

SmilingElephant

Have to 2nd that...my hair likes heavy, rich products. I love GFTN conditioner. L'Oreal Advanced Total Repair 5 Ceramide conditioner is good too. Had a coupon and got a liter size for $2 (ceramide version is black and yellow bottle). Plan on getting the intensive repair balm in the ceramide line next to strictly apply on my ends to keep them in top shape. I only buy liter sizes of conditioner...I use a lot and it's more cost effective that way.

Aussie Moist is a long-time fave and VO5 Strawberries & Cream conditioner I use as a leave-in cream mostly since it is rather thin. As for this challenge, I hope to be TBL by December '13 or Jan '14. Still truckin along.
 
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So i've been lurking on this thread for awhile but I think it's time I finally join. I'm not totally sure I'll get to hip or tbl but there aren't any other challenges for 2014.

Details:

- Current length + hair type
I am currently BSB-esque possibly scraping BSL, haven't done an official length check in awhile and I guess I am somewhere in the 4 hair type spectrum even though I have random straight hair that grows out my scalp :perplexed

- Regimen
Current regimen is wash with Kimmaytube's line, DC with Matrix Aqua-Immersion Crème masque bought from ULTA and protein weekly w/Aphogee 2 min. I do biweekly HOT's with castor, JBCO, Olive or argan oil, whichever is handy. M&S with argan leave-in moisturizer or another ULTA brand leave-in con dish. Also like Juice & Berries and then Shea butter and any oil. Wear protective styles 90% of the time with braids, twists and a lot of buns and pin-up styles. Rarely use heat, just blowdry on cool every once in awhile but mainly airdry and use a wig cap and my night scarf to keep the hair smooth. Maintain healthy diet, exercise, water intake and vitamins.

- Exact goal length
My ultimate goal length is TBL but I most likely won't get there until 2015

- Goal date
Giving myself until Dec 2014, to see how close I can get to Hip and TBL, should be a solid WSL by then

- Plans
Continue with my regimen, set up some trimming schedule if necessary. Increase my exercise and find possible indirect heat options for stretching/styling my hair

- Maintenance once goal is achieved
Twist-outs, braid-outs, big buns, and braids w/no extensions, blowout and stretched styles
 

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My hair stylist is going on maternity leave next month, so I thought this would also be a good time to let my hair get some rest. I 'm either going to get a sew in bob weave installed before she goes or get some braids. I'm leaning more towards braids, cause I have better access to my scalp and won't have to wash as often. I'll be heading on a 2 week vacation soon after so it would be perfect timing.

Awww this would be my first protective style while trying to get to hip length hair :)
 
My bestie asked me how long I was going to grow my hair. I told her that my goal is to grow it to my hips. She said "YOUR HIPS!!??? What are you are going to do with all that hair?" I told her that I was going to Swing it and Fling it around Of course! lol.

In my life outside of the internet that's the typical reaction. Actually her response is a step up. Usually I'll just get the blank stare like it's a foreign concept or something.
 
SunRai Naturals said:
My bestie asked me how long I was going to grow my hair. I told her that my goal is to grow it to my hips. She said "YOUR HIPS!!??? What are you are going to do with all that hair?" I told her that I was going to Swing it and Fling it around Of course! lol.

In my life outside of the internet that's the typical reaction. Actually her response is a step up. Usually I'll just get the blank stare like it's a foreign concept or something.
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:lol: Swing it and Fling it...watch her start asking for tips, so she can get in on the fun.

Sent from my Speak & Spell using LHCF
 
ckisland said:
Do you like Aussie Moist or Sydney Smooth? Those come in 29 oz sizes. You could also get bottles of V05 and pour them all into an old liter bottle. That thought just hit me, and I'm going to so do that when I finish up my liter of Giovanni :lol:.

ETA: I just realized that I could have just bought 3 bottle of V05 @ $0.78-.99 a piece and had 45 oz of condish that's great for detangling and as a leave-in, plus it's -con free. My Giovanni was $13 for 33oz and Aussie Moist is $5-6 for 29oz. V05 is a freaking steal!!
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V05 is the BOMB!!! I use it as a leave-in and also mix it with my deep conditioner :lick: It's the only conditioner I use other than my reconctructor.
 
I got my mind right and I'm back in the game :lol:. I am ready to get my last 1.5 inches of the year!! I'm ready to be full MBL and to FINALLY grow to WL and beyond!! WOOOOOORRRRAAAHHHH!!!

Yeah. I'm pumped :grin:
 
http://youtu.be/dIEpDL1kvcA

I cannot. I just can't go on living this short hair life anymore :nono:. Her hair's like grazing WL when curled. What kinda crap is that?! I need someone to hunt her down and find out what her regimen is? how long it took her to grow to this length? and how many innocents do I need to sacrifice to get there :look:?
 
ckisland said:
http://youtu.be/dIEpDL1kvcA

I cannot. I just can't go on living this short hair life anymore :nono:. Her hair's like grazing WL when curled. What kinda crap is that?! I need someone to hunt her down and find out what her regimen is? how long it took her to grow to this length? and how many innocents do I need to sacrifice to get there :look:?
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:lol: at the bolded :lachen: That was too hairpornilious! BRB, I have to watch that again. I'll probably be up all night now watching her videos, so when I look sleep deprived tomorrow...I'm blaming you ckisland:look:
 
^ I wish I could stay up all night watching her vids, but I think there's only this one :sad:. The video was posted on a salon's (I think) channel, so this mythical unicorn is out there somewhere NOT on youtube :cry: . I wish this video had shown her hair being washed, conditioned, and detangled. I would have loved to see what her texture is like before being combed out like it was. . . and because it would have added some more time to this hair porn :lol:.
 
ckisland said:
I got my mind right and I'm back in the game :lol:. I am ready to get my last 1.5 inches of the year!! I'm ready to be full MBL and to FINALLY grow to WL and beyond!! WOOOOOORRRRAAAHHHH!!!

Yeah. I'm pumped :grin:
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Woot! Woot! Get it girl!

You and me both! Waist length I'm comin' for ya!:brucelee:
 
SmilingElephant said:
Okay...i need answers on this issue...bc i run out of products sooo fast. Im scraping WL

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So ladies in this HL thread...what products do u use...and how many ounces do you buy??
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SmilingElephant

Well I use AO GPB for protein and HSR weekly or 2x month and it only comes in 11oz bottles so i buy 1 each 1 bottle lasts about a month max its vey thick rich and creamy but i also mainly use cw and Leave in is KCKT so I just get 2 bottles sometimes I find the 16oz or online the 32oz refill that lasts 2-3 months don't need a lot to get the job done I'm CW 3x week

I've been looking for the 1 L Giovanni conditioner it's also a good alternative and its prof size
 
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Tomorrow I'm starting my personal 21 Day Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. I'm ditching chemical laden products for my body, hair, and home. I couldn't fall asleep because I was up thinking of all the creative and natural alternatives I'll have to use, find, experiment with. I'm so geeked about this :grin: because it's going to make mundane tasks interesting. I'll post the hair side here, but it shouldn't be much since I'll be PSing to keep myself out of my hair :rolleyes:. I will try my darndest to make a blog post everyday on what I eat, use, experiment with. I know it's not solely hair related but I couldn't think of another group of ladies I would rather share this with :drunk:.

So today I will be getting my grub on and cleaning my home with these poison products one last time :lachen:.
 
I don't know if I've mentioned this before but if any of you ladies have a dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis problem that natural remedies do not effectively treat, try Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Complete Care. It's cheap, readily available and is one of the best things I've ever used when it has come to scalp health. I absolutely love it. I'll be honest, it's not SUPER softening but doesn't exactly strip the hair either -- conditioner definitely needs to be used after though. This product seriously gets rid of any fungus issue after about 2-3 uses but itching goes away immediately. A little goes a long way and does not need to be used every week once you've made sure your dandruff/SD is under control, keep it in rotation though. Better than Nizoral in my opinion.
 
Relaxed yesterday. I got some pretty good growth since July. I *think* I am scraping MBL, which is my goal this year.

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Yesterday
 
IDareT'sHair, it didn't turn out nice, but the good news is I didn't cause any damage this time around. I put the Sedu on 340 degrees. I think for the winter solstice I'll increase the temp or go to the shop. I think it gets straighter with the curlformers. Le sigh! :perplexed

Pre Trim:
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You can't even tell that I trimmed:
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Ladies, this is my 3rd quarter check in. Unfortunately, it's not as pretty as I thought it would be.:perplexed :pray: that the 4th quarter will be kinder to me and these strands. I have no flat ironing skills at all.:nono:

We have 15 months and five days to reach HL or TBL. Let's Grow and Retain Some Hair!:yep:
 
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