MBL 2010

Still bunning....but appear to be making progress. My hair feels so moisturized. Still hoping to reach FULL MBL by the end of the year--13 weeks post, 5 weeks until my next relaxer!:yep:
 
lalla said:
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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The reason I asked about gel, is that I find that water based gels help to smooth and protect my strands. It seals them in a way that makes them less likely to split. I do this on top of a heavy moisture layer.
 
sipp100 said:
Hey Soon2 & Nikki!

I'm glad to see some other long-termers. There seem to be few ladies who are transitioning longer hair for 2+ years.
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Sipp100, yes I'm glad to see some of us on the board! How long do you plan to transition for?

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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I second the advice that Nikkigirl gave! This is what I do as well! I'll repost from what she listed:

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.


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. Usually use my cheapie VO5 Moisture Milk conditioner. I do this in the shower with my hair braided/or twisted in 4 sections. I detangle one section at a time. Afterward is when when I ususally Deep condition. I use ORS mixed with EVOO and EVCO and it makes my new growth really soft. It doesn't take that long, maybe 15 mins or so. It's totally worth it to spend the time detangling in order to avoid breakage.
 
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I straightened. Well, you know, I never get it actually straight. Anyway, my hair reaches to the bottom of my sports bra, which is 15" from the nape, so I guess I'm grazing MBL. Will make a thread with lots of pictures tomorrow. Maybe.
 
Well, I plan to get a relaxer at the salon this Friday after 20 weeks post, whooooo. This was my longest stretch ever and truthfully, it was not that bad. I've seen a little breakage here lately, but nothing to write home about. I'm hoping to be MBL, but I'm in dire need of a trim. I plan to take pre-trim pics and post-trim pics in which I will be attempting my first self-trim :ohwell:. Well, pics should be coming this weekend :grin:. Wish me luck ladies.
 
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got my hair up in a claw clip. second day in a row. probably gonna leave it this way until the weekend. I have no time for hair right now. just sealing with olive oil on the ends that are exposed. still hoping to reach MBL by September. I miss the gym; I can't wait until summer school is over
 
Great progress princessdi and NJoy! MBL is really close..

nakialovesshoes said:
I have a curl. :perplexed
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I was combing my hair roughly, no protective styling, no gentleness, no carefulness and attention for the line of demarcation, I just couldn't wait for my curl processed ends to grow out so I could start pressing it again. I thought I was pampering it, but looking back on it, I was not giving my hair the care it needed to transition without bc'ing. With all the information here, I think you're going to have more success keeping your length longer than I did :yep:
 
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classychic1908 said:
The reason I asked about gel, is that I find that water based gels help to smooth and protect my strands. It seals them in a way that makes them less likely to split. I do this on top of a heavy moisture layer.
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Looks like a good idea. Doesn't the gel make your hair sticky and difficult to detangle? Could you tell me what brand you use?
 
Spring said:
Great progress princessdi and NJoy! MBL is really close..



I was combing my hair roughly, no protective styling, no gentleness, no carefulness and attention for the line of demarcation, I just couldn't wait for my curl processed ends to grow out so I could start pressing it again. I thought I was pampering it, but looking back on it, I was not giving my hair the care it needed to transition without bc'ing. With all the information here, I think you're going to have more success keeping your length longer than I did :yep:
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I've been thinking about getting a BKT until I decide to BC. There's a thread on BKT's and reversion & so far the consensus is that everyone's hair reverts. But still I really wanted to do a transition sans flat ironing to ensure no heat damage. Decisions, decisions...
 
I'm going to wash & dc this week...my hair needs moisture:lick:! My ends are looking good and I hope to be full MBL by Fall. I need to be WSL by Dec. 31, 2010 @ 11:59 pm!! :lachen:lol!
 
nakialovesshoes said:
I've been thinking about getting a BKT until I decide to BC. There's a thread on BKT's and reversion & so far the consensus is that everyone's hair reverts. But still I really wanted to do a transition sans flat ironing to ensure no heat damage. Decisions, decisions...
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Are you able to keep breakage to a minimal without the heat :ohwell:? ...the flat iron does seem safer because you're in control of the heat. I guess the cons of flat ironing would be, you would have to repeat that more often...
 
Spring said:
Are you able to keep breakage to a minimal without the heat :ohwell:? ...the flat iron does seem safer because you're in control of the heat. I guess the cons of flat ironing would be, you would have to repeat that more often...
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The 1st 6 months aren't a problem. It's once I get past the 6 month mark that things seem to fall apart. Maybe I can alternate with the BKT & weaves until I'm ready to BC. I wouldn't want to BC until my natural hair is at least BSL. :perplexed
 
Got a professional cut yesterday at Trade Secret-I am BSL-had to get layers cause my hair was just hanging there- I hate flat hair on ME!And although I had gotten rid of my splits, my ends still looked straggly and wanted something nice and clean for my sisters wedding. Anyway umm I like the layers and after this wedding JULY 24th-I'm braiding til 12-1-2010(c&G method.) My reveal is still 12-24 2010.I pray I am MBL by then.I will re-layer at that time-cause I have just Always loved layers...Southernbella has shown how to layer without loosing length so I will do her layering method at reveal time!
 
I am hiding my hair until next year maybe APril ish or May Ish! I may wear it out but not often, I am going to wear it under something weather it be phony pony, lace front, head wrap with knots, or what I am going to hide it!

Yet it will be taken care of underneath :D
 
JJamiah said:
I am hiding my hair until next year maybe APril ish or May Ish! I may wear it out but not often, I am going to wear it under something weather it be phony pony, lace front, head wrap with knots, or what I am going to hide it!

Yet it will be taken care of underneath :D
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Yeah-what she said! Naw... that's good because the only reason I don't want to do the C&G method is because I want more versatility on special occasions-But once get braids I am stuck! The thing is -I am ALWAYS pleasantly surprised after a LONG stretch (In Braids).I guess because I cant mess in it at all durin that time- and I am gonna need EVERY INCH if I wanna make MBL...I think protective styling( whatever method) will be key in getting over this BSL hump.Pray for me girl-I need it!
 
casey3035 said:
Yeah-what she said! Naw... that's good because the only reason I don't want to do the C&G method is because I want more versatility on special occasions-But once get braids I am stuck! The thing is -I am ALWAYS pleasantly surprised after a LONG stretch (In Braids).I guess because I cant mess in it at all durin that time- and I am gonna need EVERY INCH if I wanna make MBL...I think protective styling( whatever method) will be key in getting over this BSL hump.Pray for me girl-I need it!
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:pray: I will :) I think I will put my hair up towards my next touch up time. :)
 
So I got off my lazy behind and rollerset tonight.....first one in about 7 months and my hair is thanking me for it big time!!!

I pre-poo'd with Burt's Bee Avocado Butter, poo'd with ORS Creamy Aloe and DC'd with Alter Ego Hot Oil Garlic Treatment (applied with tint brush). Aussie Moist conditioner was used before my final rinse. Lacio Lacio leave-in and John Frieda Frizz Ease prior to rollersetting. I had to finish rollersetting with a battery operated lamp cus the power went out *suck teeth*. After sweating buckets the power came on and I dried under the hair dryer.

Right now I have my hair back in a single bantu knot and tied down with a scarf.
 
Okay I bought myself a Knotted Head Wrap I love it. So I wore it today over my pin curls. I went to Bible Class with my son and my friend goes, so you didn't go get your hair done, she knows I don't feel well. I said yes I did, so take the head wrap off. I am like no, maybe tomorrow. She goes " So what was the point of getting your hair done?". I answered "because I want to". What the Fook is wrong with people. I am like i Have my pin curls under here and this is a head wrap head garment not a scarf, I am not taking my hair out to come bring my son to class, I like the head wrap it was pink and went with my white and pink T! :D I just didn't feel like digging out my pink clarks so I wore my baby blue ones, all pastels so What Ever!
 
lalla said:
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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No problem. We are all in this together :grouphug: Come and join me in the castor oil challenge. This is round two. I did round one :yep::yep::yep: I got some nice growth. See. And this with my splits. I trimmed afterwards because of my layers, and I didn't like the way it looked. But nice growth none the less. Check it out.
 
hi ladies!
i hope to officially join this challenge once i get over my APL/BSL hump, lol!
hhg ladies!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROGRESS NJOY!
ALL OF YOU LADIES ARE INSPIRATION TO ME!
THANK YOU!
 
Hey Ladies!:grin:

I'm still plugging along. I'm so incredibly lazy these days. I keep meaning to post pix, but when I get home I don't want to look at a computer.:ohwell:
 
JJamiah said:
Okay I bought myself a Knotted Head Wrap I love it. So I wore it today over my pin curls. I went to Bible Class with my son and my friend goes, so you didn't go get your hair done, she knows I don't feel well. I said yes I did, so take the head wrap off. I am like no, maybe tomorrow. She goes " So what was the point of getting your hair done?". I answered "because I want to". What the Fook is wrong with people. I am like i Have my pin curls under here and this is a head wrap head garment not a scarf, I am not taking my hair out to come bring my son to class, I like the head wrap it was pink and went with my white and pink T! :D I just didn't feel like digging out my pink clarks so I wore my baby blue ones, all pastels so What Ever!
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Can I get the 4-1-1 on the knotted head wraps? Are you getting them online?
 
^^^lmao I think the knot is in the back

I assumed it was this one
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nakialovesshoes said:
Wait, are you talking the old lady-ish turbans that look something like this:
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:nono::nono: :D

LaFemmeNaturelle said:
^^^lmao I think the knot is in the back

I assumed it was this one
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:yep::yep: :D

Sorry it took so long for me to get back; just left my son's bible class so I am just getting to the computer. It's like this one they did have the other I am not sure of the price, but I liked the latter myself, :) I have it in pink, seems the blacks are gone, they were there December.
 
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