MBL 2010

[NikkiGirl]

just got back from the gym. i have been going 5-6 days a week on top of eating healthy and maintaining my regimen. i really think its the reason my growth rate has picked up

I can agree with this all the way. I used to go 4-5 days a week. I can only go like 2-3 days a week now and my hair was thanking me when I went more often. It may have something to do with circulation, but I definitely know it helps with growth.

I am glad your hair is doing well. Keep growing.....

 

[bigbrowneyez]

Hey ladies, i have an update! i was gonna get a relaxer at the end of July but I have to fly to Atlanta beginning of nxt week for an event so I needed to go ahead and get that touch-up. I also got a trim.....i know, i know. i said i wouldn't but i love the look of blunt ends, and my right side grows a lil faster than my left. i feel like its good progress for 2.5 months (10weeks)+trim. you can see its all one length (minus random layers) as opposed to April's pic where it had a little V and the sides were shorter. No more trimming tho (i promise!). I bought a length check t-shirt for convenience. I'm hovering at BSL and according to the shirt i'm at the "6"....the bottom of my bra is at "7" and so MBL is at "8" for me. 2 more inches to go!

 

[Spring]

^^ your hair looks really good!

 

[exubah]

Hey ladies, i have an update! i was gonna get a relaxer at the end of July but I have to fly to Atlanta beginning of nxt week for an event so I needed to go ahead and get that touch-up. I also got a trim.....i know, i know. i said i wouldn't but i love the look of blunt ends, and my right side grows a lil faster than my left. i feel like its good progress for 2.5 months (10weeks)+trim. you can see its all one length (minus random layers) as opposed to April's pic where it had a little V and the sides were shorter. No more trimming tho (i promise!). I bought a length check t-shirt for convenience. I'm hovering at BSL and according to the shirt i'm at the "6"....the bottom of my bra is at "7" and so MBL is at "8" for me. 2 more inches to go!

Looking really good !!!! MBL watch out!!

 

[casey3035]

Hey ladies, i have an update! i was gonna get a relaxer at the end of July but I have to fly to Atlanta beginning of nxt week for an event so I needed to go ahead and get that touch-up. I also got a trim.....i know, i know. i said i wouldn't but i love the look of blunt ends, and my right side grows a lil faster than my left. i feel like its good progress for 2.5 months (10weeks)+trim. you can see its all one length (minus random layers) as opposed to April's pic where it had a little V and the sides were shorter. No more trimming tho (i promise!). I bought a length check t-shirt for convenience. I'm hovering at BSL and according to the shirt i'm at the "6"....the bottom of my bra is at "7" and so MBL is at "8" for me. 2 more inches to go!

OMG-that hair is looking great! Congrats! I'm so excited!

 

[NJoy]

Hey ladies, i have an update! i was gonna get a relaxer at the end of July but I have to fly to Atlanta beginning of nxt week for an event so I needed to go ahead and get that touch-up. I also got a trim.....i know, i know. i said i wouldn't but i love the look of blunt ends, and my right side grows a lil faster than my left. i feel like its good progress for 2.5 months (10weeks)+trim. you can see its all one length (minus random layers) as opposed to April's pic where it had a little V and the sides were shorter. No more trimming tho (i promise!). I bought a length check t-shirt for convenience. I'm hovering at BSL and according to the shirt i'm at the "6"....the bottom of my bra is at "7" and so MBL is at "8" for me. 2 more inches to go!

Girl, your hair is looking beautiful! Keep up the good work!

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

bigbrowneyez, your hair's beauty brought a tear to my eye

 

[bigbrowneyez]

Thank all of you guys for the compliments. sometimes it seems like mbl is forever away but its good to have ppl on the journey with you!

 

[TiffTaff]

Hey ladies, i have an update! i was gonna get a relaxer at the end of July but I have to fly to Atlanta beginning of nxt week for an event so I needed to go ahead and get that touch-up. I also got a trim.....i know, i know. i said i wouldn't but i love the look of blunt ends, and my right side grows a lil faster than my left. i feel like its good progress for 2.5 months (10weeks)+trim. you can see its all one length (minus random layers) as opposed to April's pic where it had a little V and the sides were shorter. No more trimming tho (i promise!). I bought a length check t-shirt for convenience. I'm hovering at BSL and according to the shirt i'm at the "6"....the bottom of my bra is at "7" and so MBL is at "8" for me. 2 more inches to go!

Good progess~ your hair looks Great!

 

[LongCurlyLocks]

Yes! Congratulations you've made middle back length!

~insert big ghetto kool aid smile here~ Thank you guys! Good luck to you all on your progress.

Next stop, WL....

 

[wyldcurlz]

i'm shedding a ton!!! i've attached a picture for some ideas or thoughts. i have no idea if this is normal or if this is damage or a problem. i'm kinda scared about it so i created another separate thread about it on the main forum for more ideas.

any ideas on how to decrease/minimize/STOP shedding????

is this the result of only combing 1-2x/week? or is it indicative of a greater problem?

ps: i haven't tracked how often this happens because i've just begun wearing wash-n-go's this week. i'm going to keep an eye on it and see but hoping to get some ideas and help! thanks!!

 

[Ms_Twana]

i'm shedding a ton!!! i've attached a picture for some ideas or thoughts. i have no idea if this is normal or if this is damage or a problem. i'm kinda scared about it so i created another separate thread about it on the main forum for more ideas.

any ideas on how to decrease/minimize/STOP shedding????

is this the result of only combing 1-2x/week? or is it indicative of a greater problem?

ps: i haven't tracked how often this happens because i've just begun wearing wash-n-go's this week. i'm going to keep an eye on it and see but hoping to get some ideas and help! thanks!!

If you only comb your hair once a week, and that's all the hair that came out, I wouldn't be worried at all. You have long hair too. So it looks worse than it seems. Have you tried looking for a white bulb on the ends?

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

Gonna stay in my protective style for the day: banded ponytail. I have no where to go and a lot of work to get done. Its about time my hair got a break.

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

also...i really wish i could frech braid

 

[wyldcurlz]

If you only comb your hair once a week, and that's all the hair that came out, I wouldn't be worried at all. You have long hair too. So it looks worse than it seems. Have you tried looking for a white bulb on the ends?

thanks for the reply. i didn't see a white bulb on the ends of any of it.

i really need to keep a closer eye on things. i'm not sure if that much comes out more frequently or if that only comes out weekly. i'll be back to follow-up in a week or so. i feel like it comes out that much multiple times a week. i hope not, though.

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

ehh...i lied. lol. i put my hair in a bun and wrapped it back up so i don't have to touch it until tomorrow night

 

[Ms_Twana]

thanks for the reply. i didn't see a white bulb on the ends of any of it.

i really need to keep a closer eye on things. i'm not sure if that much comes out more frequently or if that only comes out weekly. i'll be back to follow-up in a week or so. i feel like it comes out that much multiple times a week. i hope not, though.

Hmmm....no white bulbs. :scratchch

Are they short or long hairs?

 

[JJamiah]

Couldn't wait until TUesday or thursday to wash my hubby said the build up from my gel was showing so therefore I am sitting under the dryer with APhogee 2 Step on my hair. I will steam today haven't done that in a while. . I think My Ion moisture extreme will be the choice for today. I clarified my hair whew hew, will shampoo with Hair one after the APhogee 2 step, I have found this allows me to make sure not too much protein is on my head and will prevent protein overload. Not many choices of open Moisturizing conditionersl I have my Banana Brulee Hmm maybe this one, but when I get under the steamer she is wicked she will make it seem like Aphogee 2 step was never applied LOL. I have Ion extreme moisture, Yes to carrots and Aussie 3 minute moisture.

It's 5:30. I started at 5:15 wonder how long it's going to take

 

[JJamiah]

IT's HOT and It is SUmmer, last week I started wearing my Phony POny's again. I for the rest of the SUMMER am going to PHONY PONY period. No wearing my hair out--- I hate hair touching my neck in the heat. I am going to keep my hair up. I am going to reach MBL this year and I want to be Damn close to WL which is only 2 inches from MBL for me.

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

So I just decided that I am gonna put single braids (no extensions) in my hair next week. I need a break from doing my hair everyday, and I need to retain every inch possible if I want to reach all my goals this year. Plus I can wear my hair down without watching the humidty make it GROW as the day goes on. lol. Bunning is good and all, but...change is necessary sometimes. So I will be doing them on the 8th because I don't have class or work that day. And this will take some time cuz I have a lot of hair. I hope to keep them in for a month (2 weeks minimum). does anyone cowash with their hair braided up?

 

[bigbrowneyez]

So I just decided that I am gonna put single braids (no extensions) in my hair next week. I need a break from doing my hair everyday, and I need to retain every inch possible if I want to reach all my goals this year. Plus I can wear my hair down without watching the humidty make it GROW as the day goes on. lol. Bunning is good and all, but...change is necessary sometimes. So I will be doing them on the 8th because I don't have class or work that day. And this will take some time cuz I have a lot of hair. I hope to keep them in for a month (2 weeks minimum). does anyone cowash with their hair braided up?

I cowash with braided hair, just make sure the braids are tight (not too tight of course) initially and they will last longer. also be sure to put a silk scarf on asap afterward.

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

^^thanks. cuz I still wanna be able to go to the gym. but with all that sweating, I am gonna need to be able to cowash

 

[taj]

i'm shedding a ton!!! i've attached a picture for some ideas or thoughts. i have no idea if this is normal or if this is damage or a problem. i'm kinda scared about it so i created another separate thread about it on the main forum for more ideas.

any ideas on how to decrease/minimize/STOP shedding????

is this the result of only combing 1-2x/week? or is it indicative of a greater problem?

ps: i haven't tracked how often this happens because i've just begun wearing wash-n-go's this week. i'm going to keep an eye on it and see but hoping to get some ideas and help! thanks!!

Alter Ego garlic conditioner is excellent for shedding. You can also take garlic supplements and/or add a fresh (juiced) garlic clove to your deep conditioners. This way the shedding is combated from the inside out. Once it slows down 1 of the methods can be discontinued. Too much of anything isn't good. These are the methods that I've used and has worked for me. It completely STOPPED the shedding. Keep us updated!! HHG!!

 

[Ms_Twana]

any ideas on how to decrease/minimize/STOP shedding????

Alter Ego garlic conditioner is excellent for shedding. You can also take garlic supplements and/or add a fresh (juiced) garlic clove to your deep conditioners. This way the shedding is combated from the inside out. Once it slows down 1 of the methods can be discontinued. Too much of anything isn't good. These are the methods that I've used and has worked for me. It completely STOPPED the shedding. Keep us updated!! HHG!!

Try these links too. They have cheaper alternatives to Alter Ego.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=409542
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=410406

 

[soon2bsl]

Just had my mom do my crochets. This will be my protective style for the rest of the summer. I had them in about a month ago, which I keep in for 4 weeks. Looking to keep them the same length of time again or longer. I'm 1 year post relaxer and do a long term transition to natural. I've attached a pic of my current length, BSL and a texture shot. Just made BSL about a month ago, and looking to make MBL by Oct. Any chance I can be grazing WL by the end of this year ladies, or is it wishful thinking? Let me know! If not, no biggie because my acutal WL goal is summer of next year.

 

[belldandy]

when people say their shedding stopped completely, do they really mean it because I thought it was normal to shed 50 to 100 hairs daily...

 

[nakialovesshoes]

So I think I was getting a little jelly of all the progress pics. I felt like a faker b/c I haven't posted any since I started the challenge. My hair length is different in terms of which bra I have on at the moment. With this cheapie bra, I'm past my BS. However, I haven't had a trim since August & will be getting one in September/October. My goal is to claim MBL on my b-day, September 24th.

 

[Ms_Twana]

So I think I was getting a little jelly of all the progress pics. I felt like a faker b/c I haven't posted any since I started the challenge. My hair length is different in terms of which bra I have on at the moment. With this cheapie bra, I'm past my BS. However, I haven't had a trim since August & will be getting one in September/October. My goal is to claim MBL on my b-day, September 24th.

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I think you're just about there, if not already.

 

[NikkiGirl]

I am not doing anything special lately. Just the same routine. I am co-washing almost daily now, either from working out or going to the pool. I try to DC once a week, but that ususally turns into once every two weeks. I am going to straighten again in September, I am going to Chicago for my job and dont want to be protective styling that week. Other than that, nothing new. just trying to stay out of my hair.

 

[exubah]

Just had my mom do my crochets. This will be my protective style for the rest of the summer. I had them in about a month ago, which I keep in for 5 weeks. Looking to keep them the same length of time again or longer. I'm 1 year post relaxer and do a long term transition to natural. I've attached a pic of my current length, BSL and a texture shot. Just made BSL about a month ago, and looking to make MBL by Oct. Any chance I can be grazing WL by the end of this year ladies, or is it wishful thinking? Let me know! If not, no biggie because my acutal WL goal is summer of next year.

It all depends on your growth rate and whether or not you retain that growth. It's definitely not impossible, just keep up with your healthy hair practices!!