MBL 2013 Challenge!

[growbaby]

I'm grazing BSL! You all will be seeing a lot more of me around these parts lol

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

Used my one year heat pass today. Omly used heat with the flat iron, my sister can work magic with a blow dryer on the cool setting. Thanks to no heat, mn, and bunning since December im getting way better retention then I was when I didnt this time last year. Closing in on MBL !

 

[coolsista-paris]

How did you use the ecostyler? how did you apply it?

I think it works based as a styling gel. A lot of ppl use it to smooth their edges for buns and done use it for hold and curl definition for wash n gos.

i just added it to dry hair.
when i do that with s curl ive no problem. dont know why. the ingrédients maybe :-(

 

[trendsetta25]

I really think I can make it to MBL in December. Check out my length check video

http://youtu.be/LJ3-G5uA_7w





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[ms.tatiana]

Just re-installed my weave & I wanna say the beginning if May I will take it down & actually wear my real hair so I can do my length check. I've been using my JBCO on my edges & takings hair vitamins daily.

 

[freckledface]

Dusted last night. It had been 7 weeks. Not sure how often I should dust though seeing as I protective style like 99% of the time . I may wear my hair down once a month. This time I just finger combed my hair pulled the ends and trimmed a VERY little bit. Then I twisted my hair to keep it out the way and decided to trim at the little hairs that were sticking out. I read you should cut those because its breakage but I don't believe all that. I just think I got a better over all dusting since my hair is not all the same length.


How often are you ladies dusting? I don't wanna over do it because I can/will/have been scissor happy in the past.

 

[RegaLady]

Dusted last night. It had been 7 weeks. Not sure how often I should dust though seeing as I protective style like 99% of the time . I may wear my hair down once a month. This time I just finger combed my hair pulled the ends and trimmed a VERY little bit. Then I twisted my hair to keep it out the way and decided to trim at the little hairs that were sticking out. I read you should cut those because its breakage but I don't believe all that. I just think I got a better over all dusting since my hair is not all the same length.


How often are you ladies dusting? I don't wanna over do it because I can/will/have been scissor happy in the past.

Funny I was just thinking about doing this. But my last trim was in November and like you I PS 99% of the time. I looked at my ends yesterday and they look really good. I may dust in May, that will be 6 months from my last trim. If I wore my hair down alot and used alot of heat I would do it sooner. But since I don't see a need, I am going to wait.

 

[NaturalfienD]

Ladies!!!

What does it do??!! I have missed reading posts and posting; my life was super hectic (in a good way) but that is over and I am back. Since my last post, I have been doing the things that Jenn recommended. I trimmed that 1/2 inch and have been having positive results so far. I don't have a bunch of broken hairs in my hands or on my sink like I used to. My ends feel much better and my hair looks fuller. I have been doing protein treatments biweekly and following up with a good deep conditioner. freckledface, thanks again for the GPB recommendation. I have never tried it but I have heard great things about the product (and your hair seems to like it because it is lovely!) I was all set to get it but when I saw that $16.99, I sat the bottle back on the shelf. (I got to get my money up before I purchase that product.) Until that happens, I will use the Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor as a mild protein treatment. I am getting good results with the 2 Minute and looking forward to trying the GPB in the near future.

I have not had a chance to wash weekly as I was told to, so I wash biweekly. I had the intention of doing biweekly washes but I don't like wearing my hair in its natural state right now- I find that my ends tangle hella even though I have modified my regimen. After washing and doing a protein/moisture dc, I either wrap my hair or twist it to dry. Once it has dried, I flat iron my hair and do one pass. I don't wear my hair down (it doesn't look great to me) so I pin it up or wear it in a bun. I am considering trying out a bunning challenge to see if I can get this 1.5 inch to make it to BSL by June/July; I feel like I have been 1.5 inches away from BSL for about nine months.

I continue to take vitamins, drink water, and eat well. I am hopeful that I get those inches I am looking for. I need to dust every eight weeks according to Jenn, so I will do that in mid-April; gotta catch those splits before they give me the blues. Oh and mayoo, your hair is super beautiful!

I hope you all are doing well ... <3

 

[growbaby]

Dusted last night. It had been 7 weeks. Not sure how often I should dust though seeing as I protective style like 99% of the time . I may wear my hair down once a month. This time I just finger combed my hair pulled the ends and trimmed a VERY little bit. Then I twisted my hair to keep it out the way and decided to trim at the little hairs that were sticking out. I read you should cut those because its breakage but I don't believe all that. I just think I got a better over all dusting since my hair is not all the same length.

How often are you ladies dusting? I don't wanna over do it because I can/will/have been scissor happy in the past.

I personally only trim when needed, last yr I did a total of 2 trims & 2 dusting's. I've already done 1 trim and 1 dusting so far this year, but again I did it because it was needed

 

[freckledface]

naturalfeind thank you for the compliment and I pay 10$ on the ground for GPB but its 8$ and some change on vitacost. I don't have it like that either. My staple will not cost me that much lol. I go through way too much conditioner for all that lol. Oh and good to see ya around again

 

[freckledface]

RegaLady & growbaby as I was dusting my ends didn't look bad at all. I've just seen so many people giving themselves a setback for trying not to cut. Welp I'm gonna grow my scissors away ( that's the only way I won't cut.) I'll buy a new pair when I need a trim.

 

[jprayze]

I've dusted twice this year, but I only dust on **good** days according to the Morocco method. I had to get a little dust in for the spring equinox. On the 2nd dust, I just did the front because its slightly heat damaged so it needs a little more help. Too much flipping and feathering my bangs in my early hair journey.

NaturalfienD good to see you back!

 

[RegaLady]

Argghhhhhhh! This bunning is driving me up the wall!!! I want to blowdry my hair, and rock a braidout or spring. Whats a girl to do? I have 2.5-3 inches before I reach my goal. Sigh

 

[mayoo]

Ladies!!!

What does it do??!! I have missed reading posts and posting; my life was super hectic (in a good way) but that is over and I am back. Since my last post, I have been doing the things that Jenn recommended. I trimmed that 1/2 inch and have been having positive results so far. I don't have a bunch of broken hairs in my hands or on my sink like I used to. My ends feel much better and my hair looks fuller. I have been doing protein treatments biweekly and following up with a good deep conditioner. @freckledface, thanks again for the GPB recommendation. I have never tried it but I have heard great things about the product (and your hair seems to like it because it is lovely!) I was all set to get it but when I saw that $16.99, I sat the bottle back on the shelf. (I got to get my money up before I purchase that product.) Until that happens, I will use the Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor as a mild protein treatment. I am getting good results with the 2 Minute and looking forward to trying the GPB in the near future.

I have not had a chance to wash weekly as I was told to, so I wash biweekly. I had the intention of doing biweekly washes but I don't like wearing my hair in its natural state right now- I find that my ends tangle hella even though I have modified my regimen. After washing and doing a protein/moisture dc, I either wrap my hair or twist it to dry. Once it has dried, I flat iron my hair and do one pass. I don't wear my hair down (it doesn't look great to me) so I pin it up or wear it in a bun. I am considering trying out a bunning challenge to see if I can get this 1.5 inch to make it to BSL by June/July; I feel like I have been 1.5 inches away from BSL for about nine months.

I continue to take vitamins, drink water, and eat well. I am hopeful that I get those inches I am looking for. I need to dust every eight weeks according to Jenn, so I will do that in mid-April; gotta catch those splits before they give me the blues. Oh and @mayoo, your hair is super beautiful!

I hope you all are doing well ... <3

thank-you!!!!

 

[djkforeal]

Hi Ladies,
Just want to come in to check in and give an update on my hair. I have been really lazy with my hair care practices and have only been able to deep condition and shampoo my hair 1 every 3 weeks. I know this is not good, but I think I will go back to weekly or bi-weekly when Summer comes around again. I am still using Aubrey Organics clarifying shampoo and Giovanni's Smooth as Silk (my staple) products for cleansing, I use Aussie Moist 3 Minute and Shea Moisture Mask for deep conditioning and I use Giovanni Smooth as Silk for conditioning and Aphogee 2 minute protien treatments once a month. I am protective styling 99.9% of the time like others have mentioned, so I have not kept my hair out long enough in the past 4 months to see if my ends even needed a trim. I believe I did give myself a light dusting last December while my hair was still in it's curly state, but the next time I straighten my hair I will probably run my split ender through my hair. I plan on purchasing another lace wig in the near future because they just work for me...I will be washing my hair this weekend and maybe even doing a curlformer set or flexi rod set for Easter Sunday, if I do I will be sure to take pics. Well that's all I have for now. Happy Hair Growing MBL Challenge Ladies!

 

[KhandiB]

I haven’t checked in in a while, But Im 9 weeks post and will be relaxing in 3 weeks, maybe, if I can make it. I haven’t measured since December, but when I did, I was grazing BSL, so hopefully I have made some progress since I haven’t been using heat that often, and been PS’n . Its getting harder and harder every time I wash to deal with this NG that Im having, not used to this,

 

[freckledface]

I WANT THAT BRAID!!! KhandiB

 

[KhandiB]

freckledface - Thanks!! Im glad you like it !! It took me like 5 times to get it right,

 

[MrsJaiDiva]

Checking in: Washed my hair yesterday, and was able to grab my hair easily from behind. I'm thinking that puts me at BSL, but won't claim it till next wash day when I can do an official length check. Still sticking to my reggie, but growth has been slow since I started washing every 1-2 weeks. I've been really lazy about it...detangling is a PITA.

 

[coolsista-paris]

i washed today w/ clarifying shamooo + apoghee 2 step treatment then flat ironned.

i needed to wear it straight cause i felt like throwing on à relaxer.... im loosing patience. thats à problem. this stupid fine hair can annoy me!!

i plan on braiding w/ extensions in like 2-3 weeks.

in may im going on à romantic weekend to venise with hubby. leaving thé kids in paris with grandpa. yayyy lol

and i will have NO TIME for this hair. so braids it will be !

from there ill start my personal challenge of 1 month (or 6 weeks) braids ,then thé next month my hair in à bun . That until december. i need better retention ....

 

[Angel of the North]

I'm looking forward to the first length check this Sunday, which will also be wash day. I'm planning to do a protein treatment too.

 

[Angel of the North]

djkforeal you look like you're at MBL

KhandiB I love your side braid

 

[SouthernScienceNerd]

Just checking in...I have been doing more of the same: Braidouts, Low Manipulation, Washing and Dcing every two weeks, and using mostly natural prouducts. My length check is in my siggy. How far would you ladies say I am from MBL?

 

[Lexsmarie]

Hi Ladies.... Here is my quarterly update. I am not impressed but better to have slow progress than negative results. So, my patience and confidence still have an eye for the MBL prize by December 2013. HHG!!

 

[Realhairdontcare]

Here is a length check update also posted from the bsl 2013 thread. The first pic is a comparison from sept til now and the second pic is April length check along with a length check in a tank top.

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

 

[BraunSugar]

I think I'll be grazing MBL by December. Not fully there, but I'm still in this!

 

[ImanAdero]

Gonna check in:


I think adding biotin to my regimen really helped for some reason. I feel like my hair is actually growing, and I've only been taking it for a month.

Photos below show length in Early February (2/8/13) and March 31. This is my "official BSL/MBL bra" and I feel oh so close. I'll be straightening in Early May and with that a trim, but hopefully I'll be even closer!

 

[NaturalfienD]

Checking In:

I washed, d/c my ends over the weekend (I didn't have time for the whole head), and flat ironed. I am wearing buns and treating my ends as good as possible. I checked the length of my hair while doing my bun and I feel like my growth has stalled out. Now that we are in the second quarter of the year, Ion know how realistic it is to grow and retain five or so inches by December. Forgive my whining, I am feeling some kind of way though.

This weekend, I will wash, do a protein treatment (anyone else feeling Chicoro's protein treatment video; when my $$ gets up I am trying it out), after that, I will follow-up with a moisture d/c, and then flat iron.

I hope you all are doing well ...

 

[mayoo]

Did a random length check yesterday... but as you guys can see, this fool was wearing the wrong type of clothing smh. Can't see anything.
gonna re-do it in a couple of days

 

[Fhrizzball]

I need to find a length check bra, I keep switching them around. Here's my length check for this term.