MBL 2010

*CherryPie* said:
If you're BSB (Below Shoulder Blade) now, then you are already BSL. BSB is the accurate way to measure BSL. It's not a different length point. It's the same.
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Kellum said:
I claimed BSB and then when my hair gets to my bra I will claim BSL because I wear my bras lower than you are supposed to.
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I agree with you, Kellum. I'm BSB right now & I'm still about an inch to an inch and a half away from BSL.

Bene said:
Everything I do is low manipulation or benign neglect. I understand that low manipulation doesn't work for everyone. But my hair really likes to be left alone :lachen:
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I've learned the same about my hair. My hair really thrives when I just leave it alone!

bimtheduck said:
Are BSL and MBL basically the same thing?
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Since MBL is supposed to be the midpoint length of the torso, I think MBL is in a different place on everyone. For me, technically BSL & MBL are the same because I wear my bras low. However, I won't officially claim MBL until my hair has passed the bottom of my bra.

So count me in. I was in the 2009 MBL challenge & knew it was a stretch. However, I'm BSB right now. I'm wearing my hair cornrowed in a honeycomb style & am wearing a lacefront. I get my cornrows redone every 30 days.

When I'm at home my hair is under a baggy & I moisturize with a mix of aloe, rosewater glycerin & distilled water. I still have some braid spray & Infusium so I'll still be using that stuff here & there, I think.

Weekly, I dilute poo in a spray bottle. Not mentioning a specific brand b/c right now I'm just using up what I have. I spray my scalp with the diluted poo & pour the rest all over my cornrows & rinse. Then I DC. I just ran out of my last DC & I really want an all natural DC so I don't know what I'm going to buy as a replacment. I'm open to suggestions if you ladies have any.

When I take down my cornrows, I clarify & do a protein DC with Aubrey Organics & then another moisturizing DC under my soft bonnet dryer. I detangle with Qhemet detangler & airdry in plaits & get my hair redone the next day.

I will be with the cornrows under a wig all of next year. I will take a break or two. I have my h.s. reunion in October so I'm planning to BKT & wear my hair out for that & another party I'm attending that month. After the party & the reunion, I'll be back in cornrows under a wig until May of 2011, when my DS graduates from h.s. - I plan to be WL by then.

Also, I'm 6 months post from a curly perm. I'm unofficially transitioning b/c I'm giving my natural hair one last chance. If we fall out again, I'll be back with the curly perm.

I don't really have a goal date right now because I'm trying to see if the chlorella & WL shakes are going to keep me consistently getting an inch per month. If so then I guess MBL by my h.s. reunion definitely seems doable.

I don't have any starting pics. I'll try & remember to snap a pic when I get my hair rebraided next month. I'll definitely post a pic when I make BSL. Then my next reveal will be when my hair is MBL.

HHG ladies!
 
can i join? :look: i JUST joined the weave it up challenge so hopefully it will help with this challenge!
 
boingboing said:
I got these stupid layers. I believe i am about BSB. I think I may have about 3-4 inches till i reach it MBL. I won't be full MBL but i think i can get my longest layer to hit it. I'll join as well!
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WOW! ur hair is so pretty! love the swang!
 
I would love to join this challenge!! This will be my first LHCF Challenge ever and I'm very excited. I have been natural for 5 years and really havent known how to care for my hair until I started stalking this forum last year. I have def seen results and want more!!

My Regime will be to moisturize twice daily
Steam d/c at least once per week
Straighten with maxiglide twice a month max
Protective hair styles (updos) during the dry winter months

that's all i can think of right now. I will update my starting pic the end of the month/beginning of Jan.
Thanks again for all the useful tips you wonderful ladies provide and HAPPY HAIR GROWING!!
 
Woooo Whoooo! I'm in! This is the challenge I've been waiting on! My main challenge is thinning. Which is an internal thing. So this will force me to deal with whatever's going on with my body.

My first plan is to Make a dr's appt for the thinning issue. I'll have an iron check, thyroid check and anything else you ladies can recommend.

The other stuff like conditioning I already do. When do we chk in ?
 
The picture in my avatar is as of December 8, 2009 which is my starting picture for the challenge. My goal is for my hair to cover the entire bra by Dec 2010.
 
I'm hoping to reach MBL sometime next year. The length in my avatar is where I'm at now.

Side note:SaSSy, your siggie gif has me all jacked up. He punched her like she was a man!
 
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I want to join! I've been bra strap length for over a year and I'm ready to get over this hump. I plan to start a vitamin regimen and do protective styles 80% of the time. I'll continue my basic regimen of washing and DCing once a week. Perm once every 2 weeks. Henna once a month. Trim only when absolutely necessary.
 
luxurious_lengths said:
I want to join! I've been bra strap length for over a year and I'm ready to get over this hump. I plan to start a vitamin regimen and do protective styles 80% of the time. I'll continue my basic regimen of washing and DCing once a week. Perm once every 2 weeks. Henna once a month. Trim only when absolutely necessary.
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:eek::pullhair: Is that what you meant to type?
 
I have just taken my braids down.
My front is CBL, the sides touch my nipple and the back is BSL. I want thick MBL hair by dec 2010 so I'll just measure the sides. I will consider I have reached my goal when my sides are mid back length.

My regimen:

Wash as needed (every 7 to 10 days) with any shampoo.
Put hair in four braids.
Wet hair.
Pour diluted shampoo on the scalp, massage well.
Rinse

Undo one braid, apply oil from mid length to the ends while smoothing the hair.
Do the same for the three other braids and redo them.
Rinse with medium hot water.

Apply conditioner ( lekair cholesterol works well).
Put two plastic caps on
Leave on for 30 minutes min.
Detangle gently with a denman brush.
Rinse while squeezing the hair in braids.

Towel dry gently.
Undo the braids, spray some scurl on and oil the ends.
Style

Moisturize every other day, seal with oil every time you moisturize.
Henna/Aphogee every 6weeks or two months. Do not cut my hair for any reason, I've already cut it 5 to 6 times in 2009 with dull scissors...


My staple products:
Any shampoo
Le kair cholesterol
Scurl
My homemade hair crème
Shea butter or castor oil, or any vegetable oil/butter.

I also have:
Motions moisture plus ( my boyfriend uses that)
Paul Mitchell the detangler ( not very efficient)
Phyto reconstructing milk (never used it)
Keracare Humecto
Tigi Dumb Blonde ( I won't repurchase it)
My homemade conditioner,
dudley cream protein ( never used it)
and a wide array of vegetable and essential oils

Oil rinses have helped detangle and moisturize my hair. Henna strengthens my hair. I may use some ayurvedic powders instead of shampoo from time to time, but I have to use up what is in my bathroom first. I'm quite happy with this regimen.

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I wanna join too. All done once a week except where noted:

Wash with WEN
Aphogee 2 minute Reconstructor
Steam treatment
Leave in of Aphogee Pro-Vitamin and Green reconstructor
Rollerset using Chi Silk Infusion with ceramic rollers

Oil scalp with a mixture of some of the following: JBCO, grapeseed, jojoba, avocodo, olive and or coconut oils

BKT once every 3 months

I will be posting monthly on hair day (Mondays :grin:)
Starting pic:
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dimechiq said:
Woooo Whoooo! I'm in! This is the challenge I've been waiting on! My main challenge is thinning. Which is an internal thing. So this will force me to deal with whatever's going on with my body.

My first plan is to Make a dr's appt for the thinning issue. I'll have an iron check, thyroid check and anything else you ladies can recommend.

The other stuff like conditioning I already do. When do we chk in ?
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I don't like pressuring others so whenever or if ever you feel like posting a starting picture you may. If you happen to be on LHCF about once or twice a month :look: you may stop by this thread to give an update and say hi. All in all this thread was started for motivation and support to others who have a MBL goal in mind for 2010. Words of encouragement, progress photos w/regiments and any other positive contributions are always welcomed!!! :yep:
 
Just a quick update....I plan on doing my henna + indigo tomorrow so I hope to post a starting pic by Saturday or Sunday.
 
Add me. I should be Full BSL by Feb. My MBL is only 2-3 inches from my BSL so im hoping to reach Full MBL or at least grazing MBL by June 2010.

Regimine:
Im in the Weave It Up Challenge so I will be in a Weave Install PS 100% of the time. Take down install every 3 months reinstall within 2-3 days.
Shampoo 1x/month
Cowash 3x/wk- Suave Humectant and Mane & Tail
DC 1x/wk- Motions Moisture Plus, Le kair Olive Oil
Megatek 3x/wk
Moisturize 3x/wk- Infusium 23 and Avocado Mist
No trimming, until I pass my goal of MBL
 
I'd like to join please. I am a little past APL and I hope to be BSL by May 2010 and MBL by Dec 2010. I think I need 2 1/2 to 3 inches for BSL and 5-6 inches for MBL.

Regimine:

I plan to cowash everyday or every other day. I don't shampoo unless I am going to BKT.
I will keep wearing buns and half wigs.
I will be consistent with my H2O and MSM, Biotin & Spirulina. I think I may try Megatek again and I would like to incorporate steam treatments.
I will only trim if necessary.

I will post a starting pic before the end of December.
 
The pic I just placed in my siggy can be my starting pic taken approx end of Oct beginning of Nov (not quite sure)...I was going to wait until my next relaxer on 02/10/10 but I will post another pic then..

Fingers Crossed!
 
I'm really excited to be apart of a challenge like this!!! One cause it's taken so dang long (lol) & two because everyone is in growing mode & supportive of one another!!! Random I know just thought I would share!!
 
Count me in as well. I'm currently between APL and BSL, and have 7 inches to go to reach WL(I have a very short back) and I figure I can add at least 3-4 from now to next Dec. My starting pic is in my siggy.
 
LOL sign me up! MBL for me should be the last realistic goal for 2010. But here goes... I need about 4 more inches. Sept 2010!
 
I'm Dc'ing now. I plan to shampoo and Deep Condition 2x a week. I will alternate Patience growth oil,Boundless Tresses, Lenzi's Request, Gro Aut , my homemade mix and Claudie's Elixer every SIX weeks. I want to know which works better :) I'm also working in Ayurvedic products as well.
 
Well I'm watching TLC, typing on the computer and wiping the henna that draining down my neck from under my saran wrap and plastic cap......1 hr and 30 minutes more to go before I rinsed out and put on my indigo.........can't wait, I love the results but hate the wait and the mess! :nono:
 
I am in on this challenge. I havent taken a length pic since about mid-to-late November, but MBL realistically should be around March for me, and WSL sometime late summer, or early fall. I have my last length pic (unstretched, unstraightened) in my Fotki. I think its dated November 19, 2009...and my hair is in a full, fluffy 'fro-like style, if anyone is looking for it among the other pics. Its in the first album (descending, dated Aug-Nov 2009). That's my starting point, give or take about 1/2-3/4".
 
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I want to join! I have been protective styling in cornrows and wigs since August after a horrible salon relaxer experience. Major setback....I've been breaking and shedding since. I think its finally slowing down. I haven't relaxed since but plan to in March if I can hold out. I was APL in August and will do a length check after my next relaxer.
 
Here is my starting pic.....I really need to gain some density!!! My hair didn't come out jet black with this session of henna + indigo but it is very black in person (you can't see it in this pic). I was getting real tired so I rinsed out the indigo in like 30 mins or less :ohwell:

My hair also is not at its full length in the photo because I airdried in a plaited pony and I never use direct heat. I will, of course, post all of my progress photos "apples to apples" :look:.
 

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