MBL 2010

[Spring]

Gotta make a decision on whether to do a full touch up, texlax or stretch a little longer. I have an event coming up on the 20th and don't want to look crazy. I have to decide by the 17th. Decisions, decisions...erplexed

If you liked the texlaxed results better than your bone straight texture, you might want to stick with texlaxing to avoid complications.

 

[pri]

checking in...i have a update in my siggy pic from the other day....i'm really hoping to make mbl by the end of this year or before will be even better.

 

[exubah]

Well ladies, I'm back, for now cause my other grandfather (my stepdad's dad) passed away last week Tuesday so I have that funeral to attend on another island this weekend. On another note, I hope to have some pics up before the end of this week as promised.

My hair is not liking me too much right now because I did not have any of my hair oils with me. I did however remember to use my satin scarf at night with the exception of one night (boy did I regret that...my hair was sssooo dry!!). The night before the funeral I washed and conditioned with my L'Occitance Aromachologie Shampoo and Repairing Condish....my hair felt beautiful !!! I air-dried in a plait pony after using my Giovanni Direct Leave-In.

Hope everything is going well with you ladies....the updates are sounding and looking great

 

[NJoy]

If you liked the texlaxed results better than your bone straight texture, you might want to stick with texlaxing to avoid complications.

What type of complications, Spring?

 

[yellow08]

I want to join this challenge!
My siggy (March 2010 is my hair in a low ponytail)
Currently rocking a weave (take down is this week-yay!!!)
I cowash weekly
DC every 2
Moisturize every 2-3 days (or daily depending on the product)

Does anyone know how many inches I have until MBL?

 

[Spring]

What type of complications, Spring?

My hair used to be texlaxed years ago before I even knew what texlaxed was, .... I would leave the relaxer on for 13 min max. At the time I couldn't figure out why I wasn't getting straighter results, so I started leaving the relaxer in for longer periods. I liked the straighter results, but when it was time to relax again, out of habit I relaxed for only 13 min leaving me with the two textures. I didn't correct it and of course a year or so later there was breakage at the demarcation line. At the time, I wasn't conditioning as much as we do here at lhcf and I wasn't as gentle with my hair either (combing, scarfing, moisturizing, loose buns).

Since you're doing those things you might have better success with a mixture of texlaxed and bone straight hair though.

I still have different textures from rinsing the relaxer out too soon (usually on the sides), but the time difference is usually only between 1-2 min vs the texture when I was texlaxing @13 min and the bone straight texture relaxing @20 min.

 

[Kurlee]

just gave myself a mini trim. About 0.5-0.75 of an inch. My loooks wayyyyyyyy thicker, just from this baby trim and the layers that I'm growing out are way less obvious. I wonder how it will look in December (next length check)

 

[NJoy]

My hair used to be texlaxed years ago before I even knew what texlaxed was, .... I would leave the relaxer on for 13 min max. At the time I couldn't figure out why I wasn't getting straighter results, so I started leaving the relaxer in for longer periods. I liked the straighter results, but when it was time to relax again, out of habit I relaxed for only 13 min leaving me with the two textures. I didn't correct it and of course a year or so later there was breakage at the demarcation line. At the time, I wasn't conditioning as much as we do here at lhcf and I wasn't as gentle with my hair either (combing, scarfing, moisturizing, loose buns).

Since you're doing those things you might have better success with a mixture of texlaxed and bone straight hair though.

I still have different textures from rinsing the relaxer out too soon (usually on the sides), but the time difference is usually only between 1-2 min vs the texture when I was texlaxing @13 min and the bone straight texture relaxing @20 min.

Gotcha! Thanks for sharing.

 

[JJamiah]

I have to get my hair done professionally in about 4 to 5 weeks. Will be time for my relaxer, cut, color and deep conditioner.

I get real happy around this time

I know I am far from MBL right now, so close but yet so far away. I find myself just wanting to let my hair rest so that it can get a chance to be.....

But then a week rolls around and I still can't find myself letting another day pass

 

[nakialovesshoes]

I have to get my hair done professionally in about 4 to 5 weeks. Will be time for my relaxer, cut, color and deep conditioner.

I get real happy around this time

I know I am far from MBL right now, so close but yet so far away. I find myself just wanting to let my hair rest so that it can get a chance to be.....

But then a week rolls around and I still can't find myself letting another day pass

I can relate. I am 2.5 inches away from claiming MBL. I'm 3 mos post on my curl. I've been seriously thinking about getting a sew-in for June, July & August just to leave my hair alone for 3 months with the hopes that once I take my weave down, I will have those last few inches.

 

[lilsparkle825]

haven't updated in a while...

finally got my senegalese twists in earlier this week. it only took me 5 hours, which is crazy bc it takes me 8 hours min on my clients. i'll keep these till june 13th....or try to, at least! (that's my sister in the background with her four week old crochet braids.)

 

[JJamiah]

I can relate. I am 2.5 inches away from claiming MBL. I'm 3 mos post on my curl. I've been seriously thinking about getting a sew-in for June, July & August just to leave my hair alone for 3 months with the hopes that once I take my weave down, I will have those last few inches.

I am hoping to get my inches by December this year. I know during the summer I do get a little lazy and just toss a clip up and call it a day.

My hair feels so SHORT right now. I keep saying shoulda woulda coulda, but I also tell myself get over it you cut it and now it is a grow out process. YOU'LL THINK next time you get all on edge and grab some scissors and start cutting.

But really it is short to me

 

[cutenss]

Well, I will be straightening my hair for a challenge. It will be a final length check, either tonight or tomorrow. I have not straighten since February when I did my BKT. I won't straighten again til July, my birthday month, maybe. I don't think I am goong to do another BKT either. Also slated for July. I will see what I have going on once I straighten this time.

Everyone's hair looks so yummy We are getting there girls

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

I tried to tresemme naturals conditioner as a cowash and leave-in today. love it! its in the rotation now

 

[NJoy]

I am hoping to get my inches by December this year. I know during the summer I do get a little lazy and just toss a clip up and call it a day.

My hair feels so SHORT right now. I keep saying shoulda woulda coulda, but I also tell myself get over it you cut it and now it is a grow out process. YOU'LL THINK next time you get all on edge and grab some scissors and start cutting.

But really it is short to me

I hear you JJamiah. My hair's feeling short right now too. And it just looks crazy with all the ng. I'm relaxing on Thursday so, maybe I'll feel better being able to feel my scalp and I can at least dry my hair to get a length check in. I wore a bsl wig last night and it looked so nice and long. Then it hit me that it's the length of my hair. My hair should look that nice too. I just can't tell because I'm looking like Ms Celie by my roots. I know for sure I couldn't be natural. I'd be a natural mess.

And for the zillionth time, why oh WHY did I get these freakin eakin layers? Ah well...

 

[Ms_Twana]

I tried to tresemme naturals conditioner as a cowash and leave-in today. love it! its in the rotation now

Oh my goodness, your natural texture is GORGEOUS!!!

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

Oh my goodness, your natural texture is GORGEOUS!!!

aww thank you
I am still new to it and just started wearing it out more so that means a lot

 

[soonergirl]

Still plugging away too.. Im 10 weeks post and my new growth is a hot mess.. I have been using jheri juice and its helped a lot... relaxing at 12 weeks cant wait.. hoping to be there!!

 

[Ms_Twana]

Okay, as promised like 3 weeks ago here are some update pics of my hair. Oh, I didn't know the last two were gonna be that big. I thought the 1st one was too small, and I don't know how to do in between the two.

I think MBL is either at 10 or 10.5 for this pic. If you can see it.

I think MBL is where my shirt creases.

 

[NikkiGirl]

Just a small update:

I am still growing. I have decided not to do a length check until September. That will make one year actively growing(I cut my hair to right past shoulder at the beginning of September 09). Anyway, I am obsessing a little much and need to just leave my hair alone. I am not straightening or anything. Just cannot keep my hands out of it.

On a good note: I am transitioning and that is going well. My curlies are coming in really cute, and my new growth is easily manipulated. So I am gonna just keep trucking. But I feel like since I don't style my hair, I am seriously overcompensating on the makeup. I need to stop spending money on makeup. But I love it. Oh well.

 

[Butterfly08]

checking in...i have a update in my siggy pic from the other day....i'm really hoping to make mbl by the end of this year or before will be even better.

You look close.

Well ladies, I'm back, for now cause my other grandfather (my stepdad's dad) passed away last week Tuesday so I have that funeral to attend on another island this weekend. On another note, I hope to have some pics up before the end of this week as promised.

I am sorry for your loss Exubah.

 

[Butterfly08]

I will get my hair relaxed next week. It will be either 9 or 10 weeks since my last disastrous experience with a SHS. Because of that unwanted U shape cut , most of my hair is APL and the longest part is only slightly past BSL. I hope I can still make MBL by the end of the year.

I am going to have my stylist give me even more layers with the highlighted section. The ends have to go, they are damaged and annoy me every time I rollerset. They shed something fierce.

 

[casey3035]

Still plugging away too.. Im 10 weeks post and my new growth is a hot mess.. I have been using jheri juice and its helped a lot... relaxing at 12 weeks cant wait.. hoping to be there!!

Yeah I cant believe how much The Jheri juice helps!It's been a amazing to feel how soft my new growth is-not hard,dry and crunchy AT ALL!

 

[casey3035]

Okay, as promised like 3 weeks ago here are some update pics of my hair. Oh, I didn't know the last two were gonna be that big. I thought the 1st one was too small, and I don't know how to do in between the two.

I think MBL is either at 10 or 10.5 for this pic. If you can see it.

I think MBL is where my shirt creases.

Girl your hair looks so healthy and I love the length-You are on the right track-for sure!

 

[Ms_Twana]

Girl your hair looks so healthy and I love the length-You are on the right track-for sure!

Thanks girl. I didn't have as much growth as I thought I should have, so I was disappointed.

 

[NJoy]

I couldn't wait until next week. I had to touch up today. I decided to texlax instead of bone straight because I want the thickness to compensate for the layering. It didn't really do anything to lay the ng down but it did loosen it up and make it managable.

Right now, my hair and scalp feel great! My hair feels strong and nourished and my scalp and I have an understanding. I take care of it, and it allows my hair to grow to meet my goals. Deal!

Anyhoo, my May update shots are in my siggy. Roots not flat ironed because of "No Heat 2010" challenge but, I'm pleased with the thickness.

First pic is naked and blowdried on cool. 2nd pic is at least moisturized.

 

[JJamiah]

I couldn't wait until next week. I had to touch up today. I decided to texlax instead of bone straight because I want the thickness to compensate for the layering. It didn't really do anything to lay the ng down but it did loosen it up and make it managable.

Right now, my hair and scalp feel great! My hair feels strong and nourished and my scalp and I have an understanding. I take care of it, and it allows my hair to grow to meet my goals. Deal!

Anyhoo, my May update shots are in my siggy. Roots not flat ironed because of "No Heat 2010" challenge but, I'm pleased with the thickness.

First pic is naked and blowdried on cool. 2nd pic is at least moisturized.

Definitely looking good and your on your way to MBL

I am just hanging in there. Get my touch up 2nd week in June

 

[taj]

I'm 31 weeks post. I was going to try and stretch the relaxer until June, but the two textures are becoming too difficult to manipulate. Low - no manipulation is the key for me, especially while stretching. I'll relax within a week.

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

I am only about an inch from BSL which means i am like 2-3 inches from full MBL. I want some crazy growth so I can make it by the end of the summer. I am cowashing daily basically, washing and DC when i feel necessary. I rock curly ponytails most of the week and a wash n go here and there to give my edges and hair a break. I am contemplating stopping some vitamins..I don't really see what they are doing. Or maybe I will stop using hsn and just use straight up biotin

 

[anon123]

I was oiling my hair last night, I pulled out a shed hair. It looked kind of long, so I measured it. It was 15 1/2". MBL is 15 - 15 1/2" from my nape. I wonder where this hair came from. My nape hair is a bit shorter because I cut my layers down. Anyway, I hope to be able to claim mbl by the end of June. My retention has been so much better since I've started using a little heat.