Hip–Tailbone Length (HL–TBL) 2015-2016 Challenge!

A few things I've learned about my hair so far this year:

Hair loves HOT's with argan & rosehip seed oil combo.

Hair loves deep conditioning under hooded dryer. Product wise: Anything by MoroccanOil or Shea Moisture. They are my OG's.. my tried & true...& we shall never part. I may cheat & try other stuff sometimes but I always go back.

It's imperative that I straighten every 3-4 months. 3 major reasons:
1) For my sanity. Dealing with curly hair can be daunting and straight hair gives me a break. Nothing like gliding a comb down straight hair without kinks and curls getting in the way.
2) I can THOROUGHLY detangle and remove all shed hairs since I finger comb/detangle most of the time.
3) I can examine my ends. Good ole' S & D and nip off any SSK's and splits.

Co-wash'ing & co-cleansing ain't in the cards for me. I love shampoo! Especially my clarifying shampoo...I always feel like I have a fresh slate.


Protein is my BFF. My fav's are hydrolyzed keratin, collagen & silk. I use some every 3rd wash. And even though I hate the smell, Aphogee 2 step done 1 week prior to straightening (every 3-4 months) is where it's at. :2inlove:
 
Marinating in some deep conditioner under my hooded dryer and it's dang near midnight. Only time I can get a good wash day in with an almost 1 year old. :look: Clarified & used a mini protein conditioner (SM anti breakage masque)...which smells yummy by the way. Will do a braid and curl for the week, turned into a bun, turned into 2 goddess braids lol:toocool:
 
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I cracked open my bottle of suave almond and shea conditioner the other day....why have I never tried that before!?? :whyme:

I still think I wanna try one of the Pantene lines tho......I wanna give the beautiful lengths line a try. Hmmmm....

I'm almost done with most of my products.
 
I hate that I missed that Sally's BOGO sale. I really need to get my kids their own sets of products to keep them out of mine. I swear I just wrestled my MoroccanOil deep conditioner out of my son's hand. Like boy I will karate chop you over this deep conditioner!!! :angeldevil:He call himself growing out his hair and washes and conditions it every.single.dang.day! I'm like holding on for dear life to the last 5 products in my stash right now. :boxing:

Next time CVS or Walgreens has a sale on Shea Moisture, I'm going to stock up for the kiddos.
 
lulu97 said:
I hate that I missed that Sally's BOGO sale. I really need to get my kids their own sets of products to keep them out of mine. I swear I just wrestled my MoroccanOil deep conditioner out of my son's hand. Like boy I will karate chop you over this deep conditioner!!! :angeldevil:He call himself growing out his hair and washes and conditions it every.single.dang.day! I'm like holding on for dear life to the last 5 products in my stash right now. :boxing:

Next time CVS or Walgreens has a sale on Shea Moisture, I'm going to stock up for the kiddos.
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Hi lulu just wanted you to know you still have time..... How do I know....well, cuz I just placed another order not even 5 minutes ago.
 
Tried my NuMe curling wand set recently, I really like it but my hair was kind of dry and I didn't use it as efficiently as I could've because it was my first time. Also, I burned myself. :look: I'll probably keep using it on days I want to "perk my hair up" when it's due for a wash.
 
Details:

• Current length: my hair tail is just touching HL and the rest of my hair is between WL and HL.

• Regimen: Wash and style once a week. I do a faux W&G where I apply and my leave-in and gel in sections. Air dry. Then stretch in four braids overnight. Every morning I just shake and go.

• Exact goal length: Maybe TBL? My goal is BSL curly.

• Exact goal date: April 2, 2016 which will make 6 years post relaxer for me.

• Tools + plans to help reach final goal: Continue my current regimen.

• Maintenance + plans once goal is achieved: I think TBL will be my limit. I don't want my hair to be too long.
 
So....I've bought a LOT of Pantene stuff over the past week. I'm currently using and LOVING the Curl Perfection shampoo and conditioner! :love:


Walgreens had a sale on Pantene products and I went and got another bottle of Curl Perfection conditioner, sleek and smooth conditioner, and I also have the shampoo and conditioner for Beautiful Lengths.


My hair seems to be happy with it so far! :)
 
ASDFGHJKL!! I had a dream the other night that my hair actually reached TBL! :spinning::drunk: It was kind of hazy and surreal but I take it as a sign that my hair WILL get there~ :yay: I'm hoping that by staking a claim, my hair WILL get there or at least the general area – which I'm happy with too – soon enough. I think the end of April is a good time to expect my hair to be around that length. Hehe, that dream made me so excited, I had to share it with the thread. Have any of you ladies gotten long hair dreams lately? :supergrin:
 
lulu97 said:
I hate that I missed that Sally's BOGO sale. I really need to get my kids their own sets of products to keep them out of mine. I swear I just wrestled my MoroccanOil deep conditioner out of my son's hand. Like boy I will karate chop you over this deep conditioner!!! :angeldevil:He call himself growing out his hair and washes and conditions it every.single.dang.day! I'm like holding on for dear life to the last 5 products in my stash right now. :boxing:

Next time CVS or Walgreens has a sale on Shea Moisture, I'm going to stock up for the kiddos.
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@lulu97 -this is too funny. These young boys are gettin' in the hair/skin beauty game big time. Earlier this week a colleague told me her son starting using her skin care products ~ 2 months ago. Now he has his own stash and is GI JOE in protecting it. She had to sneak in his room to borrow a "dab" . She got busted. :lachen:
 
SmilingElephant said:
@Lucia I'm just looking at your new avi....we might be hair twins! Lol
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@SmilingElephant
Could be. I thought I was @empressri hair twin too
Here's a test is your hair so thick it breaks hair bands barrettes some combs and brushes ?
I don't even buy barrettes anymore the ones I have I use on a small section of hair I just can't fit all my hair in a big barrette. My hair recently broke a regular sized bobby pin :lachen: that's a new one
I'm going to check my ficares see if they still work.
 
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ilong said:
@lulu97 -this is too funny. These young boys are gettin' in the hair/skin beauty game big time. Earlier this week a colleague told me her son starting using her skin care products ~ 2 months ago. Now he has his own stash and is GI JOE in protecting it. She had to sneak in his room to borrow a "dab" . She got busted. :lachen:
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I would be a little worried if I were her. Men do need to know basic grooming but taking it to that level at any age ? Suspect. ;) How u doin?
 
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Lucia said:
I would be a little worried if I were her. Men do need to know basic grooming but taking it to that level at any age ? Suspect. ;) How u doin?
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LOL - I think he's ok no limping of the wrist. He is just meticulous about his appearance.
But I am with you - not sure if I would want a man who "primps" (ol' school word) more than I.

I am hanging in here thank you for your thoughtfulness by asking @Lucia. I'm trying to get this hair game on steroids for a September goal - and I'm taking everything but the kitchen sink. That's why I popped in this thread (uninvited and certainly don't belong with my somewhere between SL and APL hair) to see if I could pick up some tips. I'm trying to decide between a sew-in or braids for next week. What do you think?
 
Aireen said:
ASDFGHJKL!! I had a dream the other night that my hair actually reached TBL! :spinning::drunk: It was kind of hazy and surreal but I take it as a sign that my hair WILL get there~ :yay: I'm hoping that by staking a claim, my hair WILL get there or at least the general area – which I'm happy with too – soon enough. I think the end of April is a good time to expect my hair to be around that length. Hehe, that dream made me so excited, I had to share it with the thread. Have any of you ladies gotten long hair dreams lately? :supergrin:
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Yesm - then I wake up to reality :cry:
 
I had a Thai massage on Tuesday then on the way home I was like....mannnnnn I could really use a good hair wash and scalp massage. Called up my hair stylist (who is my friend) and she told me to come slide on through. I had a HOT, massage, shampoo, massage, DC under the dryer, finger detangle while she rinsed it out and my hair coaxed into a twisted bun with a little leave in. Never sat in the stylist chair and I paid $15. Came home on cloud 9. I love my stylist :2inlove: I don't think anyone else would understand that I don't need a style..girl just rub this scalp real good and send me on my way. :lachen:
 
ilong said:
@lulu97 - you and your hair are gorgeous.
Pardon me while I :thud:
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@ilong Awwww thank you!!!!

Oh and it seems like my entire house is hair conscious now. I keep one set of products in every bathroom to keep them rascals out of my stuff. Sad part is they have portion control issues. Like why you ain't got but a pinch of hair and you use an entire bottle of conditioner after 2 uses??!!! Lawd Jesus help me with these chirrin! :bangdesk: lol
 
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