MBL 2010

So ladies, I’m just checking in. I just relaxed last Saturday and think that I’m well on my way to MBL. If I don’t have any setbacks, I think I will reach my goal by December. What do you ladies think? See updated picture below.
 
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Well I just trimmed a little more off my hair last night so I am about APL or slightly below. I don't know if I will hit MBL again before the year is out but I am definitely aiming for WL in 2011, God willing!!
 
princessdi said:
So ladies, I’m just checking in. I just relaxed last Saturday and think that I’m well on my way to MBL. If I don’t have any setbacks, I think I will reach my goal by December. What do you ladies think? See updated picture below.
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I think you'll make it. :yep: Beautiful progress!
 
I was just about to buy some Rejuvenol from another member & take the BKT plunge & it hit me. I really do love my curl. I had posted before about my indecisiveness about my hair.

Today I decided that if I grow all of my curl out I will still be dependent on the BKT. And until the chemical hair is gone I would have to always be straight to maintain the look. Yes, that would work better with me wanting to return to the Wanakee system but if I was going to truly return to that system, I would just have to chop my hair & start all over.

Forgive me, I do have rambleitis sometimes but just wanted to share my decision. I'm getting my touch-up on Friday. If my stylist will let me, I'm going to wait & get my hair trimmed in October when I flat iron for my reunion. I'll post pics but they won't be length shots.

 
Checking in...well I have learned the difference from dusting my ends, S&D, and trims. So last month I lightly dusted my ends. In the past I would do major trims when I didn't need it which were major set backs. I am current a little past APL (I think)...I won't do a length check until December and don't know if I will make MBL length by then unless I get a miracle growth spurt! :lachen: I will be going into protective style mode to see if that helps. :grin:
 
NJoy and JJamiah,

I just posted in the personal milestones measurement thread (the one you created NJoy, lol) and according to that, I only need about 2 inches to reach MBL instead of the 3 that I originally thought...That means that with my average retention rate of .75 in/month...This is definitely an attainable goal!!! OK...I'm done with it!!!!! No more measuring...
 
Princessdi,

It appears to me that you are pretty much at mbl. How many more inches do you think you need?
 
Janet' said:
NJoy and JJamiah,

I just posted in the personal milestones measurement thread (the one you created NJoy, lol) and according to that, I only need about 2 inches to reach MBL instead of the 3 that I originally thought...That means that with my average retention rate of .75 in/month...This is definitely an attainable goal!!! OK...I'm done with it!!!!! No more measuring...
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Girl, that's awesome! I think it's great tracking by measurement so that you really know where you stand instead of trying to eyeball it and guess. Oh yeah, you'll have no problem making it!! 2 inches in 4.5 months? Piece of cake! Yummy, delicious piece of cake! :lick:
 
Janet' said:
NJoy and JJamiah,

I just posted in the personal milestones measurement thread (the one you created NJoy, lol) and according to that, I only need about 2 inches to reach MBL instead of the 3 that I originally thought...That means that with my average retention rate of .75 in/month...This is definitely an attainable goal!!! OK...I'm done with it!!!!! No more measuring...
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:woohoo: :woohoo:
 
August 18, 2010 Update:

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Okay I am giving my hair June 2011 to finally be WL or I will I will I will.....


Wait until it finally reaches :lachen:
 
It is almost time for me to straighten to do a length check. I am getting so anxious. Not for length. If I am there, great, if not I still have four months. But I really just haven't worn my hair down in forever. I have been bunning forever. I only straightened in April and this September will be my second flatiron. Do you ladies have any straightening tips?(so I can make sure it comes out nicely.)
 
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I went to my stylist yesterday & found out that my hair was severely damaged from stretching for 6 months & broken off in my stress area (my fave uncle got sick & died after a month). So she suggested that I not touch up & just get my hair treated, trimmed & flat ironed.

I hadn't had a real flat iron since August of last year. I was surprised at the length & realized how much I missed my hair straight. However, I also hadn't had a trim since of August of last year, either, so she wouldn't let me leave without one. Thank God I have fairly thick hair or I would've had to cut it all off.

Now I'm an inch or so from BSL. I doubt I'll even make MBL by the end of the year. I'm sad but not really. I made the decision to stop the chemicals. My stylist says that I can wash/flat iron every 2 weeks until my reunion in October & then go into a protective style for awhile.

Much to my surprise she suggested braids. She has a braider that she highly recommends & she said that none of her clients have ever returned with damaged hair. So I'll do that at least until next summer.

I got a new phone & my e-mail isn't working right & I'm at my mom's house w/o a data cord so I'll upload my pics when I return home.
 
nakialovesshoes said:
I went to my stylist yesterday & found out that my hair was severely damaged from stretching for 6 months & broken off in my stress area (my fave uncle got sick & died after a month). So she suggested that I not touch up & just get my hair treated, trimmed & flat ironed.

I hadn't had a real flat iron since August of last year. I was surprised at the length & realized how much I missed my hair straight. However, I also hadn't had a trim since of August of last year, either, so she wouldn't let me leave without one. Thank God I have fairly thick hair or I would've had to cut it all off.

Now I'm an inch or so from BSL. I doubt I'll even make MBL by the end of the year. I'm sad but not really. I made the decision to stop the chemicals. My stylist says that I can wash/flat iron every 2 weeks until my reunion in October & then go into a protective style for awhile.

Much to my surprise she suggested braids. She has a braider that she highly recommends & she said that none of her clients have ever returned with damaged hair. So I'll do that at least until next summer.

I got a new phone & my e-mail isn't working right & I'm at my mom's house w/o a data cord so I'll upload my pics when I return home.
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If your hair is damaged then your stylist told you right. You should never chemically treat damaged hair. You need to deep condition your hair and bring it to a healthier state.

She probably suggested braids to give your hair a break from manipulation and allow it to rest.

THe key is not to leave the braids in for a long extended period of time. I would say 6 weeks the most and be sure to do a Deep condition (protein and moisturize) right before hand, clarify to make sure the conditioner has a clean pallet to work on. Be sure to moisturize while in the braids.

Wish you the best of luck getting your hair back on the right track :)
 
I'm still hoping to make MBL by the end of the year or at least VERY close to it. Just relaxed my hair and it's grown alot in 11 weeks. Will stretch again for about 14 weeks next time and should be officially bsl.
 
I washed my hair last night with Paul Mitchell Clarifying Shampoo Two. (I went to the pool) Anyway, I conditioned with Victoria's Secret So Sexy. I forgot how much I love this conditioner, it smells so good and makes my hair feel great. Anyway, I thought I would post some pics I took.

I am encouraged right now by the health of my hair and trying to focus on that:

This is a pic of my new growth:
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My boring protective style. LOL.
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A random curl I thought was cute. :)
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Sorry so big.
 
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i agree, Nikkigirl, i love your pics, thanks for posting them!

btw, in those pics, what do you have on your hair: is it oil or a gel?

thanks!
 
Dang I think I cut my hair uneven :wallbash:....*suck teeth* aw well I won't be fixing that until December, God willing.
 
NikkiGirl your hair looks so healthy and shiny!!!! You can possibly be my aunt's hair twin except her hair is slightly coarser :yep:.
 
hey all...just checking in...i've been away for awhile but still in...6 months post and will take pics this weekend coming...i hope i made some progress...i want/need to be mbl already!!!
 
Hi, Ladies. It's been a month of Sundays since I checked in, but I see you all have made great progress. :)

I still haven't hit bsl let alone mbl, yet. It seems like my hair just decided it's not going to grow for a while. :ohwell:

I'm hoping for a growth spurt or that I'll be able to make mbl by Jan/Feb of 2011. I'll still show a couple of pics of where I'm at for now.

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