MBL 2013 Challenge!

[Evo-ny]

Current Length: APL for 2 years
Current State of Hair: Relaxed 4ab
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL): Improve diet, STAY on the vitamins, drink more water, get exercise regularly. I'm joining the no heat challenge, will continue to DC, PS, and moisturize with S-Curl. I need to change my relaxing technique, I'm going to try to do half and half at my next touchup. My mom would do my whole head in one sitting, starting from the back. Took me a year to realize that's why my nape wasn't improving. Duhh!! I'm also using Njoy's sulphur mix, need to be consistent with it.
What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL: November
Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share: Well, this pic was taken in Sept, but I FINALLY got the nerve to trim off all my bad ends and I'm right back to where I started. Should've trimmed them months ago, they did more bad than good.

 

[growbaby]

Ok I'm joining.. I've been hesitant to join b/c the thought of achieving MBL seems Like it approached way to fast in my hair journey, but here I am


[*]Current Length...
BSB 1.5 inches from full BSL

[*] Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)]...
Relaxed, I stretch anywhere between 12-20 weeks. Currently 12 weeks posts with no plans to relax anytime soon.

[*] Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL)...
Cowash with Wen 1x a week
DC 1x a week
Clarify 1x a month
Protein treatment 1x a month
M&S 1-2 times a day
Protective style/ low manipulation style 100% of the time (thanks to bootcamp challenge)
Trim/dust as needed (I normally put scissors to my head 3-6 times a yr.)
Consistently take my vitamins

[*] Goals for each check-in date (dates are below)...
December 31, 2012 - BSB
April 30, 2013 - full BSL/ grazing MBL
August 15, 2013 - MBL
December 31, 2013 full MBL/ grazing WSL

[*] What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL...
JULY 2013

[*] Starting Photo

 

[Victorian]

MBL here I come!

Currently: Grazing BSL
Current state: Natural, flat ironed
Regimen: Basically continue 2012 regimen. Wash and straighten every 7-10 days. Alternate moisture and protein treatments. Trim/dust ends as needed. Take vitamins.

December 31, 2012: Grazing BSL
April 30, 2013: Full BSL/Grazing MBL
August 15, 2013: MBL
December 31, 2013: Even fuller, thicker MBL (I don't think I want WSL)

I hope to actually make MBL proper in June.
I will take some starting pics this weekend and update my abandoned fotki

 

[KhandiB]

For the rest of he challenge :


Current Length:BSB

Current State of Hair: 4a Relaxed

Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL):
I will KISS - Wash once a week, Deep Condition Once a week, Moisturize every day (I need it) I will dust as needed. And try more protective styles. Im trying to get this bun thing down.. Will probably do more CO-Washing next year.

Goals for each check-in date
April 30, 2013 - Hoping to be Full BSL (barring any set backs!! )
August 15, 2013 - Grazing MBL
December 31, 2013 - A Little Past MBL (This is my wish )

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL: August

 

[hnntrr]

Current Length: Bottom of neck
Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)] –Relaxed/texlaxed. Possibly a 3b/3c. Freshly relaxed, Stretching to 12 weeks. (hopefully)
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL)

Co-Wash at least twice a week
DP at least once a week.
So some bunning/protective hairstyles at least 4 days out of the week.
Tea rinse every 2 weeks.
Henna towards the end of January.

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL:
November/December

Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share: silovaughn.tumblr.com

 

[itsjusthair88]

Hi Ladies, I think I'm going to go ahead and join, I'm in the BSL 2013 challenge, but I feel if I keep wigging it and using the deep moisture method then I will be able to make MBL by December 2013.

Current Length APL...and proud of it

Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)] – You can also include hair type if you like Hmm, my hair at the moment is natural, and I'm a 3C/4A...? I gave up on heir typing a LOOOONG time ago lol

Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL) I'm bad with regimens, but I'm pretty big on deep moisture under wigs and when I'm not in wigs, then I do mini-twists and leave those in for the month. I have started to get my hair straightened and trimmed every 3 months, (so check-in time) and I DC every 2-3 weeks and I NEVER do protein, but I will start, so from now on it will look something like this:

• Wash and DC, do NOT wash out conditioned, put in twists, under a wig for -3-4 weeks, keeping the hair right with moisture spray
• After I take the wig off, shampoo and protein treatment, then moisture DC and mini-twists for the month
• Every 12 weeks (or around check-in time) I get it flat ironed and trimmed

I think that will be beneficial and I really like seeing my hair out every once in a while, why else am I doing all of this if I can't enjoy it?


Goals for each check-in date (dates are below) I'm actually going to do personal check-ins on March 31st, June 15th (college graduation date), September 30th and the last week of December (those are every 3 months, when I want to flat iron and trim). Anyway, I want to be BSL in June and MBL by December 2013

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL December 2013

Starting Picture:

 

[trendsetta25]

Here's my starting pic. I'm relaxed and my goal is to MBL by December.

 

[GrowAHead]

Current Length - Little past APL
Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)] – relaxed
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL) - hiding my ends, moisture & sealing, and dc-ing with every wash
Goals for each check-in date (dates are below) - Hope for BSL by Oct/Nov and MBL by Dec
What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL - same
Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share n/a

 

[BGT]

Tomorrow makes 10 weeks post and i'm getting a touch up. Will post pics!

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

 

[RegaLady]

CHecking in!

I have bunned, added my sulfur and MN mix daily. Next time I wash I will do a protein treatement. I want to flat iron for a birthday party the end of January, but I don't want any heat in my head for 6 months( my last flat iron was in November). Trying to figure out what to do.

 

[newbeginnings2010]

tashboog
Sissy0561
tasha7239
Miss AJ
chrisanddonniesmommie
GrowAHead

Ladies above who PMed me, you have been added. Welcome to the challenge! If anyone else would like to be added to the initial post list, let me know by PM.

My update: My hair is thinning a bit, but I have finally started to brush the top of BSL. I'll take a pic soon, but since I'm 5'10" with a long neck, I'm going to go ahead and claim it!

 

[tasha7239]

Hey growbaby -

Can you share some tips on stretching? I am 16 weeks post. My next relaxer is 30 Jan 13.

 

[growbaby]

Hey growbaby -

Can you share some tips on stretching? I am 16 weeks post. My next relaxer is 30 Jan 13.

What works for me is a few things:
- the easiest thing to do is. To get a long term PS towards the end (last 4-8 weeks) of the stretch like a sew-in or braids. (This is what I'm doing this go round to go to 20 weeks.
- last stretch before this past relaxer in October I went 19 weeks with no long term PS and no heat. It was definitely tough but I learned that the best thing to keep myself from going crazy was to keep my NG moisturized and happy. I would DC every weekend, as always, but towards the end of a stretch I apply my DC as if it were a relaxer, 1/4 inch parted sections, seal my DC with an oil, and overnight the DC 90% of the time.
- the last things I need during a stretch is PATIENCE and GENTLENESS ..without these I know I am doomed to fail.
- also the most important thing I think I could tell you is listen to your hair. If for whatever reason your hair tells you "ayo girl, stretch is over" and begins to write a suicide note lol PLEASE don't ignore it cuz there's 2 weeks left until u reach your goal. It's not worth it to risk a setback, just relax and asses what you can possibly change to prolong your stretch the next go round.

I'm not a veteran stretcher but I knw what works for me, I hope this helped Tasha

 

[Sholapie]

Hope im still in time to join! Just decided to go for it

Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching
Texlaxed
4a
Stretch for 6+ months
Low density

Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to mbl
Shampoo weekly
Dc weekly
Detangle weekly
M&s everyday
Co wash when i feel like it during the week
Aphogee 2 step every 6 weeks
Henna every month
Due to my low density i need to eliminate heat as much as possible to reach my full thickness potential. I will only straighten once every 3-4 months. Ill try to perfect the rollerset for straight styles


Check in dates
December -
April 30, 2013-bsl
August 15, 2013-full bsl
December 31, 2013-mbl

Start pic taken in early Nov '12- sorry for the low quality phone pic

 

[BraunSugar]

Here is my official starting pic. I posted one before, but this one is better.

Right now I'm full APL & natural. I plan to be BSL in April and MBL at the end of 2013.
I will be PS'ing, DCing and doing PTs several times a month.
I'll be taking biotin, MSM, iron, and ground flaxseed daily (the flaxseed for Omega 3 and 6).
I will increase my water consumption, do at least 20 minutes of cardio daily, and moisturize my hair daily.

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

Im Joining !
Current Length Newly BSL in a natural V shape

Current State of Hair Color treated Natural with types 3A at the crown 3B in the middle and 3C in the back

Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL)
1. Weekly Wash with Totally Twisted Shampoo Herbal Essences
2. In Shower steam condition with Totally Twisted conditioner
3. DC with a mixture on conditioners that i dump in an empty evoo bottle with
added honey and evoo
4. Cool rinse and dry with cotton shirt
5. Massage scalp with MN/Cayenne oil/MTG mix for 5 minutes
6. Add Creme of Nature Lemongrass & Rosemary Leave in
7. Add a layer of Elasta QP Olive oil & Mango butter moisturizer
8. Seal with Coconut Oil !
9. Braid into 5 sections and Air dry
10. Un-braid the next day and throw into a high ponytail.
11. undo ponytail every 2-3. Spray with warm water, MN scalp massage, add Olive oil & Mango butter moisturizer and Shea with Shea Butter.

Goals for each check-in date
December 31, 2012 - Grazing BSL
April 30, 2013 Full BSL/Lightly Grazing MBL
August 15, 2013 Full MBL
December 31, 2013 Grazing WL

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL
April/May
Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share

Changed my starting pic to a more recent one ..as of 5 minutes ago!

 

[Lexsmarie]

Hello..... I'm just checking in. I mentioned I would check in every 3 month starting January. Well, tomorrow I am getting my first ever sew-in (excited and scared at the same time) so I'm attaching my last updated picture that was taken on 12/21/2012. I had a 1" trim (I'm growing out my BKT and slowly chopping whats left of it). I'm also adding Priveta to my vitamin intake and eliminating Biotin and Viviscal.

9-26-2012



12-21-2012



See you gals in March......

 

[BGT]

Ok here is my official check in. MBL is somewhere around the bottom of that paw print I think.

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

 

[NaturalfienD]

Checking In:

I have already added pix for this challenge but I want to add current pix to get this new year popping off right ...

Here is the side, December 2012:



Here is the back, December 2012:



HHG Ladies ...

 

[tasha7239]

Happy New Year Future MBL Ladies!!!

NaturalfienD - Your hair is beautiful.

 

[rachelpierre7385]

Hello ladies I was in the Bsl thread for this year. I am happy to announce that I am full Bsl. One of my next goals is to reach Mbl for 2013. Glory be to God. Happy NewYear ladies. I hope all of you reach your goals. Let's make 2013 memorable.

 

[panama_princess6]

Current Length: Between BSL
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 3c/4a Flat Ironed
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL):
1. Shampoo every two weeks with Bee Mine Botanical Moisturizing shampoo, co wash with Mizani cleansing conditions cream
2. DC with Joico KPak with honey and EVOO
3. Air dry, banding and bunning using Eco styler gel and bee mine curly butter, refresh with Carols Daughter Tui Leave in spray seal with coconut oil.
4. I have increased the amount of water and started prenatal vitamins again.
Check in dates
December - BSL
April 30, 2013- Full BSL
August 15, 2013-MBL
December 31, 2013-Full MBL between WL

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL: July 2013
Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share

 

[TruMe]

I would like to join as well.

Current Length - Full BSL
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; 4a I believe
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL) - Wash with SLS-Free shampoo once a week, DC once a week alternating protein in every other week, co-wash 6 days a week, bun 5 days a week
Goals for each check-in date
April 30, 2013 - Touching MBL
August 15, 2013 - Full MBL
December 31, 2013 - Touching WL
What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL - August

 

[caliscurls]

Checking in with a very grainy photo erplexed I'm basically a little further progressed than I was in August, only it's without pulling my hair - so probably 1/4 inch below BSL whereas before i was scrapping BSL when pulled. It's also fuller. August through October I struggled with porosity, protein, and cone issues which lead to breakage . It's under control now with all cones banned, protein only on occasion. My products have been minimized and are moisture rich. Detangling seems to be the new issue so am going to try Borax later this week.

With consistency I'm sure the New Year will be more fruitful.

 

[ImanAdero]

Beginning photo: this bra is at MBL. I hope to be MBL by no later than August, which gives me 3-4 inches of growth hopefully!

 

[Miss AJ]

I changed my avi to my starting pic. Here's to massive amounts of growth and retention in 2013!!

 

[Evo-ny]

Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share: Well, this pic was taken in Sept, but I FINALLY got the nerve to trim off all my bad ends and I'm right back to where I started. Should've trimmed them months ago, they did more bad than good.

Added my starting pic!

 

[jayjaycurlz]

Ladies I plan join you after making full BSL, which I hope will be by July/August - I'm a slow grower! I will be lurking until then and cheering you all on from the sidelines.

 

[NaturalfienD]

Happy New Year Future MBL Ladies!!!

@NaturalfienD - Your hair is beautiful.

@ tasha7239 ~ Thank you girlfriend, I really appreciate it!! <3

Happy New Year to you all!!!

 

[bklynbornNbred]

@TruMe based on your photo (& your very low top) you look as if you are already at MBL.

I never post pic's but I'll write this out here to keep track:

Current Length - Full BSL

Current State of Hair Relaxed 4something

Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL):. Sticking to what works.

1) Wash with CON Argon or Kera Care hydrating detangling shampoo
2) Deep Condition with Hair Mayonaise/hot oil/whatever hair needs
3) Leave in mix of Fatasia Leave in Moisturizer with Aloe & Infusium23
4) Roller set & pin curls/wrap first few weeks of new relaxer then adjust as new growth dictates.
5) Will only stretch for 12 weeks at a time this year.


Goals for each check-in date
April 30, 2013 - Approaching MBL
August 15, 2013 - Full MBL on my way to WL
December 31, 2013 - Touching WL if not at it

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL - June