Saludable84
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I had a dream I texlaxed and was MBL. It's gonna happen!!!!
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MBL 2013 Challenge!
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EnExitStageLeft
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Saludable84
And when it does, we won't lots and lots of pictures
we need some inspiration up in here.
And when it does, we won't lots and lots of pictures
we need some inspiration up in here.
djkforeal
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Just popping in to say hello.
I have not been caring for my hair like I should be and I had another mishap when I straightned a couple of weeks ago. I have been giving my lace wigs a break for the about a month and I have been using my curlformers to set my hair. I will wash tonight and do another set. I don't think I have made much progress with my length and when my hair was straight it was so fine and limp that I did not want to take any pics. I also cut a couple of inches because that is how bad it was looking. I may look into getting some hair vitamins or take biotin to get my hair back to health and give it a go to reach MBL within the next 4 months.
I have not been caring for my hair like I should be and I had another mishap when I straightned a couple of weeks ago. I have been giving my lace wigs a break for the about a month and I have been using my curlformers to set my hair. I will wash tonight and do another set. I don't think I have made much progress with my length and when my hair was straight it was so fine and limp that I did not want to take any pics. I also cut a couple of inches because that is how bad it was looking. I may look into getting some hair vitamins or take biotin to get my hair back to health and give it a go to reach MBL within the next 4 months.
caliscurls
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It's not check in time but (takes deep breath)...I think I'm scratching MBL! Won't claim it just yet though, I'll wait until the next check in. For now, I need to focus with NO routine changes! It definitely needs thickening up, but that will come as I transition.
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Angel of the North
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I didn't wash my hair last week but, I co-washed 3 times during the last week. I am going to wash my hair on Sunday, I'll clarify as I'm planning on trying a new conditioner. I'm currently 17 and a half weeks post and my next touch up is scheduled for the 27th in 2 weeks time. I'm looking forward to my TU, I have so much NG it is crazy, people have been asking me if my hair is natural. I've been using olive butter on my ends and I'm loving it, it's been keeping them nice and soft, I'm really hoping that I won't need to get too much trimmed off, I dusted twice last month, my ends seem okay at the moment though.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Its all about that retention!!!
karlajamaica
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So, I managed to go 9 months with no real growth (Booo). So, I'm STILL at 12 inches. There are some longer bits, but I need a trim so those won't be around long.
It's my own fault because I've been using heat and not sticking to my reggie.
...back to the drawing board! Wigging!!
I decided to aim for protective styling until my braces come off (9 months) but I will post the final progress pic in December.
Hope everyone is doing well!!
It's my own fault because I've been using heat and not sticking to my reggie.
...back to the drawing board! Wigging!!I decided to aim for protective styling until my braces come off (9 months) but I will post the final progress pic in December.
Hope everyone is doing well!!
Hey Ladies, I'm Jamaica. I am excited to join in... if a bit late.
Current Length - About 2 inches past APL. My last measurement was 10.5 inches. That was before my recent 3 months of wigging, so I am guessing my current length at roughly 12 inches. [Edit: took a picture on 10/14... see below]. I like measuring with inches, but will translate that to body parts for the challenge. I'm 5'2 with a short torso... which I never thought of as a good thing until now! Lol. WL for me is 17 inches from the nape.
Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning] – Texlaxed
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL) - I am wigging the whole way! I wash the hair while braided to minimize wet manipulation. Once my hair is dry I take down the braids one at a time with a bit of coconut oil. Co-wash with Trader Joe's Nourish (...or Tresemme if I don't have that around).
Goals for each check-in date (dates are below) ...I tried to be very realistic, so 1.5 inches every four months.
December 31, 2012 - BSL (12.5 inches) ...I wear sports bras, so I skipped this one on my chart.
April 30, 2013 - Grazing MBL (14 inches)
August 15, 2013 - Full MBL (15.5 inches)
December 31, 2013 - Grazing WL (17 inches)
What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL
August (full)
First photo was taken at 10.5 inches (the picture doesn't really show it, but I was about an inch past APL in this shot). Second photo is currently (about 12 inches).
NaturalfienD
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Checking In ...
I am popping by to say hello and give a quick update. I have my hair in Marley twists (LUVS THEM) that are WL. TBH, I have not washed my hair since the beginning of June (had a flat iron, threw the hair in, six weeks later ...)
I have been using sea breeze on my scalp to clean it so I am not TOO out of pocket. 
Anyway, I am looking forward to the check-in next month and hoping that I am BSB at that time- I am still gunning for MBL by December.
I am sending you all great hair growth vibes and I hope you all are doing well!!
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
cheerrette
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I forgot that I was in this challenge. I did a length check this weekend. I am scraping BSL. Think I have like 3 more inches to MBL. I really hope I reach it, but that would mean retaining everything I get from here on out. I am going to continue bunning and moisturizing daily.
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Yeah same here.
I am sooo tempted to blowdry and take advantage of our lovely weather, but it will cost me. So, I am going to keep on sticking to NJoy's oil, Scurl, and twists into a bun. I will remain strong,lol.
growbaby
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You're hair is beautiful!
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
ms.tatiana
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Checking in. I took my weave down tonight, but it will be put back in tomorrow morning. Tonight I detangled, washed, & conditioned. I combed my hair into 8 braids with leave on conditioner and I will let me hair air dry over night.
I cut a braid as I was taking down my hair on my left side, so that's a major setback
And I did was pull my hair down my back we my hand so this isn't the best length test but its all I got
I cut a braid as I was taking down my hair on my left side, so that's a major setback
And I did was pull my hair down my back we my hand so this isn't the best length test but its all I got
growbaby
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cheerrette
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thank you! :blush3:
Angel of the North
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If your hair was stretched fully, you'd actually be WL, congratulations on your growth and retention, sorry to hear about your setback.
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
ms.tatiana
I agree with the other ladies. You are already MBl, grazing waist! Sorry about cutting your hair. Hopefully it can be hidden among the rest of your hair.
I agree with the other ladies. You are already MBl, grazing waist! Sorry about cutting your hair. Hopefully it can be hidden among the rest of your hair.
ms.tatiana
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Angel of the North growbaby Froreal3
Thanks ladies.
After this new weave I just got installed I'll probably have to do a real length check and also cut my raggedy ends. All this time I thought I was BSL. And hopefully my setback does catch up lucky its just the side piece.
Thanks ladies.
After this new weave I just got installed I'll probably have to do a real length check and also cut my raggedy ends. All this time I thought I was BSL. And hopefully my setback does catch up lucky its just the side piece.
panama_princess6
New Member
I think I made it ladies!!! What do you all think?? Sorry the pic isn't the best my hubby took it right by the window. I will try to get another up soon.
Angel of the North
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panama_princess6 Looks MBL to me, you claim it
Update/LC as posted in BSL and HL-TBL threads:
Okay ladies I got my TU done on Saturday as planned, the good news was My hair had grown, the bad news was I still had to take an inch off despite dusting in between. My stylist did say she felt I was doing all the right things and that it was paying off
I think I had a mini setback caused by using the Bee Mine luscious on my ends, it really dried them out although it was great for my NG, I will NEVER use it on my ends again but will continue to use it on my NG when I'm deep into a stretch.
I'm so sick of having to cut my progress off
erplexed, I'm hoping for better results next time round.As promised here's my LC pics, these pics were taken a couple of hours ago (2.5 days after my TU) I've had my hair in a ponytail for the last 2 days so it is not sitting flat but I have no intentions of using straighteners for the LC. I expect to be BSL when I get my next TU in December.
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Checking in!
I am amazed at the progress I am having in the last month alone!!! I hope to achieve MBL by December. I am still bunning with twists, moisturizing, sealing with JBCO, baggying, oiling my scalp with sulfur, etc. It seems to be paying off.
Of course, I have some parties to attend and I want to blowdry my hair, so I am going to have to think of creative ways to stretch my hair without adding heat. I hope to increase my length even more my next check in time.
I am amazed at the progress I am having in the last month alone!!! I hope to achieve MBL by December. I am still bunning with twists, moisturizing, sealing with JBCO, baggying, oiling my scalp with sulfur, etc. It seems to be paying off.
Of course, I have some parties to attend and I want to blowdry my hair, so I am going to have to think of creative ways to stretch my hair without adding heat. I hope to increase my length even more my next check in time.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
What sulphur mix are you using. The last time I used it, it was so drying. Not sure if I did something wrong or if my scalp just didn't like sulphur.
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