MBL 2013 Challenge!
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caliscurls
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I'm trying to do the same thing. Interestingly enough it seems like my hair fairs better in braided buns.
freckledface
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Me too bunning until march.... At least 
KhandiB
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Hey Everyone 
I am making good progress in my efforts to get MBL. I wont measure again until my next relaxer which is 4/15/2013 - (12 weeks,
for me ) lol! I have added jojoba and Amla oils into my reggie and started usine NuNaats Keratin Intensive Mask. Life has been changed *snaps*
HHG Ladies!
I am making good progress in my efforts to get MBL. I wont measure again until my next relaxer which is 4/15/2013 - (12 weeks,
for me ) lol! I have added jojoba and Amla oils into my reggie and started usine NuNaats Keratin Intensive Mask. Life has been changed *snaps* HHG Ladies!
Bunning until my anniversary in June. So far so good.Me too bunning until march.... At least
Angel of the North
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caliscurls There are a lot of ladies that have had great progress and retention doing this, I hope it works out well for you.
Evo-ny That's some excellent progress, congrats. Keep doing what you're doing, it's obviously working.
NaturalfienD WOW! I'm excited for you that you had your hair analysed, but disappointed for you that your hair practices have been having an adverse affect on your strands, that must be hard to hear, especially when you've been trying so hard to keep your hair healthy. Hopefully you will see the results within the time frame Jenn gave you and your hair will move to the next level. I contacted Komaza and was delighted to learn that perform their analysis service for overseas clients, they even suggested that we could skype instead of having a telephone follow-up. I intend to purchase the service too at some stage, I don't know that I'm ready to hear that all I've been doing has been wrong for my hair just yet, but I suppose that's the whole point of getting the service in the first place.
Naturelie Our challenge host hasn't posted for a while so I'm assuming she has things going on IRL that is keeping her away from the boards, hopefully you may be able to squeeze a pass, if not you can always join the HL (Hip Length) 2014 challenge
, there are some ladies in this challenge over there too.KhandiB Your bun is really pretty, good luck with your stretch and I can't wait to see pics from your next length check.
Angel of the North
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I too am bunning for this month through to mid March when I get my next touch-up, I have various buns I wear but, just like caliscurls I prefer my hair in a braided bun, it doesn't look as cute as some of my other buns, but I feel that my hair is really protected, especially my ends when it's in a braided bun.
I hope we all get great retention and progress for our bunning efforts freckledface, RegaLady, mayoo, caliscurls and anyone else who is bunning, I'm looking forward to the updates and the first check point.
I hope we all get great retention and progress for our bunning efforts freckledface, RegaLady, mayoo, caliscurls and anyone else who is bunning, I'm looking forward to the updates and the first check point.
NaturalfienD
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Hey angelOfTheNorth
I am happy to hear that Komaza can analyze your hair although you are overseas, that is dope! That is awesome that they are accommodating your living situation by offering to Skype with you to share your results, that is very kind!!
ITA with everything you said, especially the difficulty in hearing that MANY of the things that one does to her hair causes more harm than good. I have to be honest and tell y'all that I fantasized about hearing how I was doing everything perfectly and that I should keep it up; imagine how my ego was deflated when she dropped that bomb on me.
When she shared her recommendations, I was sad because I was seriously grinding in terms of getting my hair right. I felt a bit silly because I was doing so much and still having issues. But once I got out of my feelings, I was okay. 
Whenever you feel you are ready to take that plunge, please share your results! You might hear news that is not too tough on the ears ... <3
I am happy to hear that Komaza can analyze your hair although you are overseas, that is dope! That is awesome that they are accommodating your living situation by offering to Skype with you to share your results, that is very kind!!
ITA with everything you said, especially the difficulty in hearing that MANY of the things that one does to her hair causes more harm than good. I have to be honest and tell y'all that I fantasized about hearing how I was doing everything perfectly and that I should keep it up; imagine how my ego was deflated when she dropped that bomb on me.
When she shared her recommendations, I was sad because I was seriously grinding in terms of getting my hair right. I felt a bit silly because I was doing so much and still having issues. But once I got out of my feelings, I was okay. Whenever you feel you are ready to take that plunge, please share your results! You might hear news that is not too tough on the ears ... <3
NaturalfienD
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Checking In:
Over the weekend, I removed all of my mini braids and started the recommendations that Jenn shared with me. Last night, (while the moon was getting bigger AND in Pisces) I went ahead and trimmed that half of an inch. My hubby was totally against it but he lived. I got to be honest, I could see a difference in my hair when I got rid of those raggedy ends. The curl pattern was enhanced and when I manipulated my hair, I had no breakage ...
I used the rest of my Aphogee 2-step and only used the balancing moisturizer in terms of conditioning. I know, I know- typically, a really good d/c is required after the 2-step but my recommendation stated nothing about d/cing. I will monitor my hair and if I notice something not quite right, I will d/c at that point. I completed the evening by spritzing my hair with my leave-in moisturizer and sealed with EVCO. Now I am on the hunt for a good protein conditioner that is not as strong as the 2-step. I thought about getting something from Komaza but Ion feel like doing the shipping and waiting thing ... to keep my life easy, I might buy the Aphogee reconstructor. I will figure it out at some point.
I hope you all are doing well ...
Over the weekend, I removed all of my mini braids and started the recommendations that Jenn shared with me. Last night, (while the moon was getting bigger AND in Pisces
) I went ahead and trimmed that half of an inch. My hubby was totally against it but he lived. I got to be honest, I could see a difference in my hair when I got rid of those raggedy ends. The curl pattern was enhanced and when I manipulated my hair, I had no breakage ... I used the rest of my Aphogee 2-step and only used the balancing moisturizer in terms of conditioning. I know, I know- typically, a really good d/c is required after the 2-step but my recommendation stated nothing about d/cing. I will monitor my hair and if I notice something not quite right, I will d/c at that point. I completed the evening by spritzing my hair with my leave-in moisturizer and sealed with EVCO. Now I am on the hunt for a good protein conditioner that is not as strong as the 2-step. I thought about getting something from Komaza but Ion feel like doing the shipping and waiting thing ... to keep my life easy, I might buy the Aphogee reconstructor. I will figure it out at some point.
I hope you all are doing well ...
freckledface
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NaturalfienD the only thing I've found my hair always agrees with is gpb although you've prob already tried it. It feels light but my hair is always so much stronger but in a way that you can't tell unless you were lookin for it. Make sense? Lol in other words its not crunchy lol. Good luck. Seems Luke you've got a new start. Fun stuff.
mayoo
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Mine does too but I don't like how small they look on my head
Especially because I never do them tightly (scared of losing my hairline) so they look awkward
mayoo
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Me too bunning until march.... At least
Yay! Good luck!
Channy31
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oh yay! so Im there then. But my hair is so layered that my shortest layers are like shoulder length.
Im going to wait another month or so when my hair will be about 1.5 inches below my bra strap to claim it.
freckledface
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caliscurls
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coolsista-paris
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yesterday i mixed castor oil to s curl.....my hair is very moisturized but felt greasy some how. on the next day (today) it felt great and no longer greasy. i feel as if my hair is thicker (castor oil effect i guess).
i need very low manipulation on my thick strands.
when i moosturize and try sealing...hair remaining in my hands...breakage i thing. so fragile.
thats why i tried castor with scurl and i dont need to seal . its like 2 in 1.
im gonna finish up the mini mix i made then do it next time with less castor oil.
ps:usually castor is too heavy for my strands but this seems to work Well.
ill be expérimenting ,cool.
i need very low manipulation on my thick strands.
when i moosturize and try sealing...hair remaining in my hands...breakage i thing. so fragile.
thats why i tried castor with scurl and i dont need to seal . its like 2 in 1.
im gonna finish up the mini mix i made then do it next time with less castor oil.
ps:usually castor is too heavy for my strands but this seems to work Well.
ill be expérimenting ,cool.
Channy31
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thank you!
LightEyedMami
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UPDATE: I took down an two stand twist to measure my length yesterday and to my disbelief i am FINALLY BSL....I just couldn't believe it i have been APL for at least 2 years (if not longer) i started to think terminal length was apl for me....Im soo glad DC'ing and trims are my hair savior...I am on a strict regimine this year and i have 2 inches or so to MBL and will do my best to reach that by the summer.....I know bsl is nothing to alot of ladies here, but i feel like i struck gold 
...I cant wait to reach MBL!!!!
...I cant wait to reach MBL!!!!
jprayze
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UPDATE: I took down an two stand twist to measure my length yesterday and to my disbelief i am FINALLY BSL....I just couldn't believe it i have been APL for at least 2 years (if not longer) i started to think terminal length was apl for me....Im soo glad DC'ing and trims are my hair savior...I am on a strict regimine this year and i have 2 inches or so to MBL and will do my best to reach that by the summer.....I know bsl is nothing to alot of ladies here, but i feel like i struck gold
So happy for you!!!
Angel of the North
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coolsista-paris I keep reading about ladies who find castor oil too thick to use on its own mixing it with lighter oils, apparently you get all the benefits without the thickness of of the oil or its weight on your strands.
UPDATE: I took down an two stand twist to measure my length yesterday and to my disbelief i am FINALLY BSL....I just couldn't believe it i have been APL for at least 2 years (if not longer) i started to think terminal length was apl for me....Im soo glad DC'ing and trims are my hair savior...I am on a strict regimine this year and i have 2 inches or so to MBL and will do my best to reach that by the summer.....I know bsl is nothing to alot of ladies here, but i feel like i struck gold
Congratulations LightEyedMami, I'm glad you finally got there, especially after waiting 2 years for it, I hope you get to MBL ASAP
coolsista-paris
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coolsista-paris
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Angel of the North :
yeah. Its amazing. I was surprised. 2 days after moisturizing with that mixn here i am, hair is still moisturized and SO SOFT.
i love it.
Now i feel : its not greasy, not heavy, just soft and strong.
My hair felt fluffy some how (fine strands) before using it. When i added the spray i was like "what the hell did i do, my hair feels heavy,greasy,weard but with lots more volume/thickness"
Next day "wow my hair is great and feels full" !
Im gonna dust tomorrow if i have time.
yeah. Its amazing. I was surprised. 2 days after moisturizing with that mixn here i am, hair is still moisturized and SO SOFT.
i love it.Now i feel : its not greasy, not heavy, just soft and strong.
My hair felt fluffy some how (fine strands) before using it. When i added the spray i was like "what the hell did i do, my hair feels heavy,greasy,weard but with lots more volume/thickness"
Next day "wow my hair is great and feels full" !
Im gonna dust tomorrow if i have time.
Washed my hair last night, did some protein Aphogee and a moisturizing DC. I plan to wear a top knot bun tonight for a dinner party. So I am currently stretching my hair out with twists. I am using weave to cover up my real hair because I want to keep protecting my hair.
I noticed a few pieces of broken hair in the sink, so I will try low manipulation in buns from here until summer. The cowashing thing is good, but it is too much manipulation for me. I also plan to return back to my NJoy concotion, because I really was getting great growth with this mix. I will be full BSL by June.
I noticed a few pieces of broken hair in the sink, so I will try low manipulation in buns from here until summer. The cowashing thing is good, but it is too much manipulation for me.
I also plan to return back to my NJoy concotion, because I really was getting great growth with this mix. I will be full BSL by June.
freckledface
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Dying for a length check but holding out until my relaxer. I'm 10 weeks post and my hair is doing great. I actually feel more comfortable with all this NG. so saying the Ima try and strecth this one out til April.
ManiiSweetheart
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**Repost from HL 2014**
Detangled my hair after a long day of selling Girl Scout cookies ... Detangled with my new TRESemme Flawless Curls conditioner that i got for $2! its thw Huge 39 oz. one so i said why not! I really like it for detangling and i love that it comes with a pump.
Heres some pics too
This is probably the normal amount of hair comes from my weekly detangle sessions.. not sure if that good or not but i think its fine.
Detangled my hair after a long day of selling Girl Scout cookies ... Detangled with my new TRESemme Flawless Curls conditioner that i got for $2! its thw Huge 39 oz. one so i said why not! I really like it for detangling and i love that it comes with a pump.
Heres some pics too
This is probably the normal amount of hair comes from my weekly detangle sessions.. not sure if that good or not but i think its fine.
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