MBL 2010

I am so fighting the urge to relax before I travel this weekend :nono: I want to hold out until the end of July. I think I will DC on dry hair with AOGBP and co-wash with YTC Thursday night God willing. I really should rollerset to straighten out my roots...........Lord I can't remember the last time I sat underneath a dryer :nono:, I'm just way too lazy and this heat is not helping!
 
exubah said:
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!! :yep:
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Thanks exubah! Seems like my growth rate's been 1/2 per month or a little more, and I've retained all my growth from the past year. So I shall see what the rest of the year brings me. :) Either way, I'll be super happy to make MBL this year and WL by summer of next year!
 
wyldcurlz said:
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!!
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I shed a lot more than this in a week's time. Maybe because the hairs are curly, it makes it look like there's a lot more hair there. Have you ever tried counting the shed hairs and then dividing that number by the number of days you didn't comb, to see if that just your avg shed rate? It really doesn't look like a lot to me for a weeks time. HTH :)
 
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soon2bsl said:
Thanks exubah! Seems like my growth rate's been 1/2 per month or a little more, and I've retained all my growth from the past year. So I shall see what the rest of the year brings me. :) Either way, I'll be super happy to make MBL this year and WL by summer of next year!
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This is exactly what I am aiming for. But I hope to make MBL by September. That would be year of growing from shoulder, but I noticed from another thread you started that you are a long term-transitioner. So am I. I am talking three years if it takes that long to transition. I hope I can make it and your hair is beautiful. :grin:
 
NikkiGirl said:
This is exactly what I am aiming for. But I hope to make MBL by September. That would be year of growing from shoulder, but I noticed from another thread you started that you are a long term-transitioner. So am I. I am talking three years if it takes that long to transition. I hope I can make it and your hair is beautiful. :grin:
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Aww..thanks NikkiGirl! So is yours!! Yes, and I'm right there with you transitioning 3 years or longer as well. When did you start your transition?
 
exubah said:
I am so fighting the urge to relax before I travel this weekend :nono: I want to hold out until the end of July. I think I will DC on dry hair with AOGBP and co-wash with YTC Thursday night God willing. I really should rollerset to straighten out my roots...........Lord I can't remember the last time I sat underneath a dryer :nono:, I'm just way too lazy and this heat is not helping!
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exubah, would gelling down the edges and bunning work until your next scheduled touch up... or.. maybe you could rollerset letting it air dry, then straighten your edges with a curling iron.
 
soon2bsl said:
Aww..thanks NikkiGirl! So is yours!! Yes, and I'm right there with you transitioning 3 years or longer as well. When did you start your transition?
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My last relaxer was December 31st. So almost seven months. now. I am excited about it and glad to see some other long-termers. :grin:

ETA: You guys have been transitioning longer and that gives me encouragement. Great job ladies.
 
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I have to give it to you ladies that are transitioning long term. It's amazing how you're able to keep the breakage to a minimal and continue to enjoy your length..
 
sipp100 said:
I can imagine it, but it wouldn't be a pretty sight. I'd look like a pencil w/a brown eraser on top, lol.
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Yea, I understand how you feel. I went natural a few years back (three I think), but I had my hair cut in a bob and I couldn't ever wear it curly. It looked a mess. :lachen::lachen:
 
I'm absolutely motivated by you lovely ladies and your amazing hair! I'm only 2 months into my HHJ and seeing that it can be done is a great boost in the right direction. Any advice for us transitioning newbies?lol
 
Hi everyone,
I have a problem. I've always had split ends. When I BCed, I noticed that a few strands were split from the middle down. My hair was BSL at that point and healthy.
I thought I would have less split ends when I went natural but it's not the case. I still have split ends. But my hair grows. The front went from CBL to one inch longer than APL in 6 months.
I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to start baggying my hair because it's too hot and unpractical. I only cut split ends when they cause tangles . It gets better when I henna my hair. I wear PS 95% of the time. I wash and DC once a week, moisturize and seal every other day.
My hair looks healthy ( I think, look at my album) and grows, but I hate the split ends.
S&D do not help.
For the time being, apart from hennaing, I can't see what could help. I've been reading this forum since 2003 and I still cannot significantly reduce the split ends.

I'm thinking about cutting it but I'm not sure since the BC did not make much difference.
Should I change my regimen? Does anyone else have this problem?
 
I'm usually just lurking in here but I see you ladies talking about transitioning :-D My plan was to transition until at LEAST next May because I figured I'd be sick of dealing with the two textures but will have enough length by then.

My question is, what are you ladies using to detangle, how often do you do it and how long does it take you?
 
lalla said:
Hi everyone,
I have a problem. I've always had split ends. When I BCed, I noticed that a few strands were split from the middle down. My hair was BSL at that point and healthy.
I thought I would have less split ends when I went natural but it's not the case. I still have split ends. But my hair grows. The front went from CBL to one inch longer than APL in 6 months.
I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to start baggying my hair because it's too hot and unpractical. I only cut split ends when they cause tangles . It gets better when I henna my hair. I wear PS 95% of the time. I wash and DC once a week, moisturize and seal every other day.
My hair looks healthy ( I think, look at my album) and grows, but I hate the split ends.
S&D do not help.
For the time being, apart from hennaing, I can't see what could help. I've been reading this forum since 2003 and I still cannot significantly reduce the split ends.

I'm thinking about cutting it but I'm not sure since the BC did not make much difference.
Should I change my regimen? Does anyone else have this problem?
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What kind of PS are you doing? Is your moisturizing and sealing actually keeping your hair feeling moisturized to the touch? Do you use heat at all? Is your hair fine?
 
LaFemmeNaturelle said:
I'm usually just lurking in here but I see you ladies talking about transitioning :-D My plan was to transition until at LEAST next May because I figured I'd be sick of dealing with the two textures but will have enough length by then.

My question is, what are you ladies using to detangle, how often do you do it and how long does it take you?
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I use conditioner to detangle. Right now I am using Rusk Healthy and Tigi Oatmeal and Honey. I have been using the same conditioners since I started my journey. They work, so I don't need to buy anything extra. I also use Aussie Moist. I part my hair in four and load each section up with conditioner and then let it sit while I wash, shave, etc. Then I take it one section at a time and detangle that way. :grin:
 
LaFemmeNaturelle said:
What kind of PS are you doing? Is your moisturizing and sealing actually keeping your hair feeling moisturized to the touch? Do you use heat at all? Is your hair fine?
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PS: buns, box braids, braid outs, twists, twist outs,
I used heat twice in 2 years, in april and in may.

My moisturizer works fine, it makes my hair feel very soft and moisturized. I don't know if my hair is fine, I've always thought it was thick but since coming to LHCF I've had doubts.

Here are a few pics where you can see the strands:
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NikkiQ said:
I'm absolutely motivated by you lovely ladies and your amazing hair! I'm only 2 months into my HHJ and seeing that it can be done is a great boost in the right direction. Any advice for us transitioning newbies?lol
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These are some things that are helping me:

Keeping my hair ultra-moisturized
Only detangling with loads of conditioner and never on dry hair
Co-washing
Protective Styling ( I bun most of the time)
Low use of heat.

Hope some of this helps. :grin:
 
Spring said:
exubah, would gelling down the edges and bunning work until your next scheduled touch up... or.. maybe you could rollerset letting it air dry, then straighten your edges with a curling iron.
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The funny thing is that I bun 95% of the time! My problem is the heat and humidity over here is fuzzing (yes fuzz) my front edges. Unfortunately I don't use gel.....never have.....but if I rollerset I can get my edges looking like a fresh relaxer :grin:

You know what....I will probably suck it up and sit under the dryer with a good book and the fan on me.

Thank you for the advice though.....almost forgot we have quite a few aloe plants in the backyard, do you think I can use that like a gel on my edges?
 
I've been on the fence about transitioning. I started transitioning last year & ended after about 10 months or so because the chemical was starting to snap off & I didn't want to lose any length. Well b/c I want to stretch, it still continues to snap at the line of demarcation. I would have to be a long term transitioner b/c DH hates short hair.
 
exubah said:
The funny thing is that I bun 95% of the time! My problem is the heat and humidity over here is fuzzing (yes fuzz) my front edges. Unfortunately I don't use gel.....never have.....but if I rollerset I can get my edges looking like a fresh relaxer :grin:

You know what....I will probably suck it up and sit under the dryer with a good book and the fan on me.

Thank you for the advice though.....almost forgot we have quite a few aloe plants in the backyard, do you think I can use that like a gel on my edges?
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Wow! I have plenty of aloe at my house too :). I'm might try that and let you know how it goes, but if you try it before me, please come back and let us know how it worked for you. I always use Fruit of the Earth that I get at Walmart in the sunblock sunburn treatment section. I'm always in a bun and when I get to about 8 wks post, the aloe gel comes out.

I live in Florida, so I'm familiar with the fuzz :grin:, so hopefully your rollerset will hold up for the weekend!
 
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Nakia, do you have a curl or a relaxer? I remember when I had a curl transitioning back to natural was pretty challenging...
 
lalla said:
PS: buns, box braids, braid outs, twists, twist outs,
I used heat twice in 2 years, in april and in may.

My moisturizer works fine, it makes my hair feel very soft and moisturized. I don't know if my hair is fine, I've always thought it was thick but since coming to LHCF I've had doubts.

Here are a few pics where you can see the strands:
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Do you see actual split hairs? Your hair looks lovely and it sounds like you are retaining length well. If it were me, I would not cut it. Do you use gel ?
 
lalla said:
Hi everyone,
I have a problem. I've always had split ends. When I BCed, I noticed that a few strands were split from the middle down. My hair was BSL at that point and healthy.
I thought I would have less split ends when I went natural but it's not the case. I still have split ends. But my hair grows. The front went from CBL to one inch longer than APL in 6 months.
I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to start baggying my hair because it's too hot and unpractical. I only cut split ends when they cause tangles . It gets better when I henna my hair. I wear PS 95% of the time. I wash and DC once a week, moisturize and seal every other day.
My hair looks healthy ( I think, look at my album) and grows, but I hate the split ends.
S&D do not help.
For the time being, apart from hennaing, I can't see what could help. I've been reading this forum since 2003 and I still cannot significantly reduce the split ends.

I'm thinking about cutting it but I'm not sure since the BC did not make much difference.
Should I change my regimen? Does anyone else have this problem?
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I am in this same boat. My hair will grow, but I keep splitends. IDK why. I PS out of laziness and work. I don't do heat enough for that to be the cause. But my strands are fine. I have thought about cutting back to APL. My hair will be one length and splitend free. But for how long?
 
Posting my official June update pics. Today is the first time I'm feeling like my hair is long. Feels so thick, healthy and strong. And it looks like the sides are catching up.

 
Plan on getting a corrective relaxer this friday so prepooed with wheatgerm oil and bitoera conditioner, clarified, did an Aphogee2step treatment, DCed for 30 w heat and 2 hours without heat with a mixture of Suave humectant, NTM, matrix biolage ultra hydrating conditioner, and coconut oil. Air dried with giovanni direct leave in.

I've been protective styling pretty much 98% of the time but I think I'm going to up my DCs to twice a week. I REALLY want all 3 of those inches I've got coming these next 6 months. If I retain all of my length I'll be MBL. I might be due for a trim though. I dunno I'll wait and see Friday.
 
classychic1908 said:
Do you see actual split hairs? Your hair looks lovely and it sounds like you are retaining length well. If it were me, I would not cut it. Do you use gel ?
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I see some split ends. Some are long ( over 4cms), some are multiple ( 5 splits on one strand). That's the reason why I cut my hair 6 times last year. Since I joined this challenge, I've only trimmed twice when the splits start causing tangles. Is there any other way to deal with the splits and tangles except cutting it?

I retain length more on the front and sides than in the back because I trim the back more. The middle of my hair is shorter but I don't think it's because of split ends.

I am too lazy to use gel on a regular basis. I used some 3 weeks ago to make my twists last longer. I don't think I'll be using gel any time soon.


Thanks cutenss,
It's good to see that others with the same problem can grow long hair.
 
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