MBL 2013 Challenge!

irisak said:
I really suck at update these challenges but here's my update and plan for the rest of the year. I made BSB at my last touch-up but have about 1 1/2" to BSL. I'm also turning 30 in March and freaking out about it so..... I'm hiding my har until my birthday. No touch-ups, no length checks, just braids and sew-ins until about a week before my birthday. Then I think I'll post a thread with the glorious reveal . I take down my current sew-in Thursday night so I will try to post a pull test for an update (if I remember) but that will be the last length check of the year before I go get tree braids on Friday.
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Hey buddy! I was going to call you out too. Hadn't seen you in a while. I wish my nerves would let me keep a sew in. I just can't do it. I am 5 1/2 weeks post relaxer and just had a 1/2 inch trim. Protective styling my way to BSL. Would love to be there by my three year hair journey ....last two years natural and this past six months relaxed. I think you'll make it. Imma try to wig it through winter. Keep me posted!! Here's to MBL 2013!!!
 
I had made it to 3 day hair... Then realized I wasn't gonna push it. I've been wanting to try the marley bun, so here it is. It's a completely different color than my natural hair haha, but oh well! I'm still gonna wear it for the rest of the week.
 

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Well here is my length check for the end of the yr. I'm still apl :( I've gone crazy cutting my hair. I've trimmed 3 or 4 times. Just about once every month. I'm going to try to stop put myself on a schedule. I'm not flat ironing this month because that seems to be the reason I'm cutting so much. But in yalls opinion... Do I look BSB nit sure the requirement for that at leastnot on my body (I'm not plus size but I feel lime I have a fat back :nono:)

I'm sad but still in it. The first yr is about learning getting your health back and then the length. I'm still in this
 

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freckledface I think you look like you are at least 2 inches past APL and only about 2 inches away from full BSL, your hair looks to be below shoulder blades at the longest layer. Don't be sad, your hair looks beautiful, I love the colour of it too.

I have decided not to use my blow dryer unless I'm going somewhere special, I want to retain as much as possible for 2013. I think using hair straighteners definitely contributed to my thin and split ends, but I'm working on it. Since August, I've only used the straighteners twice myself and once when I had my touch up (went to a wedding on the same day hence the straighteners), I'm hoping that by cutting out the straighteners and minimising the use of the blow dryer I can retain more.

My stylist said that my ends were in much better condition than the last time I saw her and my ends don't look as thin as they did after the trim I got at my previous touch-up. I had been baggying my ends under my bun for only the week before the touch up, I told my stylist that I intended to take much better care of my ends for the duration until my next touch up, she thanked me for not letting her have to tell me to do that :blush::lol:
 
Last night I ordered the Komaza Care Hair Analysis (thread). I'm tired of trying to figure out what my hair really needs. Every time I think I have it figured out, my hair surprises me. Despite all of the reading and research I've done over the years, I can't find a solution now. I'm mostly just wasting time throwing things at it and hoping it works, lol. It's just difficult to handle, find a balance for, keep from seriously tangling, and keep looking nice. It's growing but I don't see the point in having long hair if I can't deal with it.
 
angelofthenorth thank you very much. BSB ain't so bad :) you've made me feel better already

Plan is hide flat iron and scissors for 2013
 
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I too am upset à bit...its like im.stuck at bsb. I hide my ends like crazy. I dc every 15 days. Very low.manupulation.....massage scalp. All this and its like im going nowhere. I do have natural fine 4b (4à at some areas) so its delicate ....and im quite upset... Im starting to think that mbl will be in 2014 at this rate. And thé thing is that bsb and mbl dont seem too far. But i feel ill never make it
 
This is what I posted in another thread...


I don't think my hair is as healthy as it used to be. I have a front bald spot, my edges have been pulled out since forever now, I recently cut a piece of my hair out in the back, and my hair just seems so dry. Starting to wonder if for 2013 should I cut it all off & just start fresh.
 
ms.tatiana said:
This is what I posted in another thread...

I don't think my hair is as healthy as it used to be. I have a front bald spot, my edges have been pulled out since forever now, I recently cut a piece of my hair out in the back, and my hair just seems so dry. Starting to wonder if for 2013 should I cut it all off & just start fresh.
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Ive asked myself the same thing...should i cut and start again. But im.bsb...that was long to get!
 
coolsista-paris Don't give up on MBL 2013 just yet, it's still a good year away and still achievable :). Is there a reason why you DC every 15 days opposed to weekly? Do you co-wash in between your DC's? Maybe you just need to tweak a couple of things. Did you post your regimen already? You've obviously been doing something right to get to where you are and maintain it.
 
Angel of the North said:
coolsista-paris Don't give up on MBL 2013 just yet, it's still a good year away and still achievable :). Is there a reason why you DC every 15 days opposed to weekly? Do you co-wash in between your DC's? Maybe you just need to tweak a couple of things. Did you post your regimen already? You've obviously been doing something right to get to where you are and maintain it.
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I dc every 10-15 days because my hair goes good with very low manipulation . When i wash weekly i lose more hair that when i listen to my hair every 10-15 days. I blow dry tension method after dc and wash. i did everything and without heat my hair goes bad.

Reggie :

Dc overnight on damp hair + wash next day with condit or shampoo without paraben and silicones
I wash in 8 braids.
I.then rinse + apoghee leave in (just à bit)
Ic fantacia heat serum to blow dry each section avoiding high heat on ends.
Add s curl spray,seal with oil then retwist sectiion.
I undo section 2 hours after or next day. Hair is nice and stays moisturized for 3 days.
I dust when i feel like i need to.
I sleep in 2 or 4 twists.
I wear à bun everyday to work..hide my ends...

I have fine hair by the way.

I really dont understand why im stuck .
 
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coolsista-paris I don't see anything wrong with your regimen, you seem to be doing what your hair likes and needs. Maybe it's just taking a lot longer than you had hoped it would, but that doesn't mean it won't happen, hang on in there and let's see what 2013 brings :)
 
Angel of the North said:
coolsista-paris I don't see anything wrong with your regimen, you seem to be doing what your hair likes and needs. Maybe it's just taking a lot longer than you had hoped it would, but that doesn't mean it won't happen, hang on in there and let's see what 2013 brings :)
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Maybe i need extra patience (feel like ive already been very patient grrrr). it sure is taking longer than i thought.
 
1. Current Length: Almost BSL

2. Current State of Hair: Relaxed

3. Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL): My regimen is simple.
Weekly:

  • Pre-Poo with Amla Oil
  • Wash (sulfate free shampoo)
  • Deep condition (alternate with protein and moisturizing)

Daily or when necessary

  • Oil scalp with peppermint and castor oil
  • Moisturize hair with ORS Olive Oil Moisturizer
  • Seal with Coconut Oil
Every 6 Weeks: Hardcore Protein Treatment or Hot Oil Treatment
Every 6 Months: Relax Hair

4. What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL: December

5. Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share: I will be tracking my progress through my YT Channel (link in signature)

Current Length
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I would like to join this challenge.
Current Length: BSB
Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)] – You can also include hair type if you like: Natural, 4 type, fine/medium strands
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL): Prepoo with hair trigger and vatika frosting
Wash hair in 4 sections using ayurvedic teas, paste, poo bar, or diluted Nizoral poo.
DC w/ B.A.S.K Y.A.M nectar (moisture) or Aubrey Organics GPB (protein)
Moisturize and seal with modified Kimmaytube leave-in and seal with Tasti Kiss ayurvedic hair butter
I protective style 5 days a week, and I stretch with curlformers weekly.
Goals for each check-in date (dates are below)
Check-In Dates
March 31, 2012-N/A
August 15, 2012-N/A
December 31, 2012 - Last "official" day to join here. (Last day I will update names)-BSB
April 30, 2013-BSL
August 15, 2013-Full BSL
December 31, 2013-MBL
What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL: Dec 2013
Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share: N/A
 
Guess I'll go ahead and join since the last official day is on Dec. 31st

Current Length- APL
Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning)- natural
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL)- K.I.S.S. I shampoo once every 2 weeks and PS 99% of the time in braids and buns. Will try mostly buns now that my hair is long enough to do so. Will also TRY to incorporate the LOC method in every other day. Plus step up my vitamin game. I've slacked off a lot since moving to PR.
What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL- I HOPE and :pray: that I make it by December.

Check-In Date Goals
December 31, 2012 - APL
April 30, 2013- Grazing BSL
August 15, 2013- Full BSL/Grazing MBL
December 31, 2013- MBL comfortably
 
I know check in time is 12/31 – But I am going to go ahead and check in now , since I relaxed this weekend and wont be flatironing again until next year. I am ALMOST BSL – I have a couple of strands touching, but not full.. So, I do think I will achieve MBL next year!!! Hopefully no set backs!!
 

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NikkiQ said:
Guess I'll go ahead and join since the last official day is on Dec. 31st

Current Length- APL
Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning)- natural
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL)- K.I.S.S. I shampoo once every 2 weeks and PS 99% of the time in braids and buns. Will try mostly buns now that my hair is long enough to do so. Will also TRY to incorporate the LOC method in every other day. Plus step up my vitamin game. I've slacked off a lot since moving to PR.
What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL- I HOPE and :pray: that I make it by December.

Check-In Date Goals
December 31, 2012 - APL
April 30, 2013- Grazing BSL
August 15, 2013- Full BSL/Grazing MBL
December 31, 2013- MBL comfortably
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Yyaaayyyyy we're here together!! We got this girl!! Been watching YT videos on waist length ladies who made it in four years and they all made MBL in year 3. This is our year NikkiQ.
 
My hair has been feeling kinda mushy... Decided to mix 3eggs some oils 3MM and an ORS pack.... It feels nasty and its cold I really don't like it. It better make my hair feel better or Ima be one mad lady. Doesn't smell too bad though because I added a few drops of peppermint oil. I'm expecting amazing results or this won't be going down again. Blah
 
freckledface said:
My hair has been feeling kinda mushy... Decided to mix 3eggs some oils 3MM and an ORS pack.... It feels nasty and its cold I really don't like it. It better make my hair feel better or Ima be one mad lady. Doesn't smell too bad though because I added a few drops of peppermint oil. I'm expecting amazing results or this won't be going down again. Blah
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Let us know how that works...might need that recipe.
 
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