MBL 2013 Challenge!

[chickory_bee]

How did I miss this thread? 2013? That's a while off...kinda! I am going to try. Whats the worst that could happen?

Current Length APL
Current State of Hair Natural
Regimen Cardio, Low manipulation, healthy diet
Goals for each check-in date I plan to check in in December 2012...
What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL I'm shooting for December...

 

[greenandchic]

Checking in:

My hair has improved since I started cowashing every 4 days. I'm also going to amp up my henna applications too to at least once a month. Taking an iron supplement has slowed down my excessive shedding which I'm most happy about. I will post photos in the next week though I have a hard time taking photos of my own hair.

 

[classoohfive]

I still plan to pull out the Split Ender after my relaxer and do a trim after I baby my ends I just hope adding ApHogee helps me recover from my recent set backs so I can get to MBL. I noticed when my hair was wet that some of my strands are close to MBL, which I'm going to have to cut to BSL so my hair won't be too uneven.

Just finished texlaxing, my hair is actually still wet right now as I t-shirt dry, lol. I haven't looked in the mirror yet but in the shower it felt like a lot of my hair reached BSL (again) so I don't think I'm too far off from where I was before my breakage got really bad.

I still need to DC tonight (Edit: tomorrow) and I may try a rollerset with my new rollers to get through the next few days. A henna, indigo, and amla touch-up will be done probably on Sunday, with a henna gloss on my previously henna-ed ends for strength. Then the Split-Ender, some more TLC for my ends (baggy), and then a trim where the TLC doesn't work. It feels like so much work but I was so lazy with my hair so all of that work is catching up to me now. A lesson for me to stay on it.

 

[kandigyrl]

I'm FINALLY grazing APL so now I think this challenge is doable for me.

• Current Length- APL
• Current State of Hair- 4a Natural
• Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL)- Shampoo 1x/week. DC 1x/week. Moisturize and seal daily. May try megatek or MN.

Check-In Dates
August 15, 2012- APL
December 31, 2012 - Full APL
April 30, 2013- grazing BSL
August 15, 2013- full BSL
December 31, 2013- MBL:reddancer:

 

[LightEyedMami]

Current Length : Between APL and BSL

Current State of Hair : Natural 4b

Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL) : Even though i want continue to heat train, i think i am gonna stay off the heat for a while, and recently i have started to deep condition 1-2 times weekly, and i will continue to do this as well as drink more water...and continue my vitamin,exercise and eating regimine.

Goals for each check-in date (dates are below)

August 15, 2012: Be Full BSL

December 31, 2012 -April 30, 2013 : By april 2012 i plan to be mid back length

August 15, 2013: working towards waistlength

December 31, 2013: Be Waist Length ...my ultimate Goal!!!!


What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL : By April

 

[newnyer]

Awww sweet lawdy ya'll are NOT about to have me up in here changing my dream length! LOL. I came here on LHCF dreaming about APL hair...then on to BSB...now I've conceded to drooling over BSL. DAGNABBIT ya'll are gonna have me reaching for stars at MBL soon! hmmmm...#okiwillthinkaboutit. LOL

 

[caliscurls]

A bit bummed today, did a length check and it doesn't look like I've retained anything in the last month. My hair seemed to be thriving with the monthly flat ironing but then on closer inspection I noticed mid-shaft splits...so the PJ in me went and bought a new hair dryer (the oblong one with the comb attachment) 3 weeks ago thinking it would help....nooooooo..it fried what was left of my ends and those pieces have been breaking off since. (sigh)

So, I'll be gifting the dryer to one of my lovely sisters..with a warning.

As for the hair, it's "operation get it under control" starting this week
- 2x week deep condition..bought some silicon mix today...I'm still searching for the BEST moisture dc as I'm definitely protein sensitive
- bun or French braid only
- keeping up the moisturize and seal
- changing my co-wash to trader joes tingle treat..I think wen is making me shed
- added alter ego garlic con to help with the shedding
- bought a split-ender last night..yeah I know I have to straighten to use it but I'm going to wait until late June. I really need to dust but my hair is uneven so it's takes FOREVER. I don't want to even it up because then the thickness makes my co-washing routine a nightmare....besides I need to save my length!!
- started on chlorella and spirulina June 1
- swapped my Nioxin supplements for Viviscal (due to cost/impending formula change and I'm not seeing the same benefits anymore...I wonder if you need to rotate these kind of supplements....)

My lesson learned? Next time I have an issue ask you lovely ladies for advice!! No need to experiment when others have been there done that

Last thing...I think heat damage can sneak up on you if you're not careful...truly truly my hair was looking awesome until a month ago

Happy Monday and HHJ!

 

[lamaria211]

A bit bummed today, did a length check and it doesn't look like I've retained anything in the last month. My hair seemed to be thriving with the monthly flat ironing but then on closer inspection I noticed mid-shaft splits...so the PJ in me went and bought a new hair dryer (the oblong one with the comb attachment) 3 weeks ago thinking it would help....nooooooo..it fried what was left of my ends and those pieces have been breaking off since. (sigh)

So, I'll be gifting the dryer to one of my lovely sisters..with a warning.

As for the hair, it's "operation get it under control" starting this week
- 2x week deep condition..bought some silicon mix today...I'm still searching for the BEST moisture dc as I'm definitely protein sensitive
- bun or French braid only
- keeping up the moisturize and seal
- changing my co-wash to trader joes tingle treat..I think wen is making me shed
- added alter ego garlic con to help with the shedding
- bought a split-ender last night..yeah I know I have to straighten to use it but I'm going to wait until late June. I really need to dust but my hair is uneven so it's takes FOREVER. I don't want to even it up because then the thickness makes my co-washing routine a nightmare....besides I need to save my length!!
- started on chlorella and spirulina June 1
- swapped my Nioxin supplements for Viviscal (due to cost/impending formula change and I'm not seeing the same benefits anymore...I wonder if you need to rotate these kind of supplements....)

My lesson learned? Next time I have an issue ask you lovely ladies for advice!! No need to experiment when others have been there done that

Last thing...I think heat damage can sneak up on you if you're not careful...truly truly my hair was looking awesome until a month ago

Happy Monday and HHJ!

Sorry your having troubles but let me know when u find the best DC!!

 

[caliscurls]

Sorry your having troubles but let me know when u find the best DC!!

Will do! I have found that if I add aloe vera juice and silk amino acids it kicks it up a notch but I'd really like to get a standalone product.

 

[lexxi]

Length check I have about 3-4in til apl hopefully reach it by November .im using megatek so I'm hoping for good results

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[Marand13]

Joining! Good luck everyone!

My stats:

I hit BSL in April

Natural

I am currently on a 1 year protective style challenge. My hair is now braided under a lacewig. I will be wearing wigs, braids, and twists non-stop for the rest of the year and cowashing often.

I am hoping to be FULL MBL by March 2013. I basically want my shortest layer to be at or past MBL.

Links in the siggy! I recently posted a length check on youtube.

HHG

 

[Sanndy]

Count me In!

Current Length- APL
Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)] – NATURAL
Regimen- HAIRFINITY 2x, daily BIOTIN 2x daily, massage every 2-3 days w/MYLON'S HAIR CARE SCALP & EDGES wash/ co-wash weekly
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- NOT AT HIS TIME

 

[newbeginnings2010]

Welcome Marand13 and Sanndy ! See you at MBL!

newnyer - Sooo...have you decided to join us?

 

[newnyer]

Welcome @Marand13 and @Sanndy ! See you at MBL!

@newnyer - Sooo...have you decided to join us?

Ohhh...what the heck! Can't hurt, can it?!!?

Current Length: APL
Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)] – You can also include hair type if you like: Relaxed; fine & low density
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL): I think I'll pretty much keep the same regimen as I do now-
-Shampoo every 1-2 weeks. Use moisturizing DC after each shampoo and protein treatment every other shampoo. Cowash every 2-3 days or as I see fit (depending on workout schedule). My staples will most likely change as time goes by...but for now the one thing I am in love with is my Giovanni DL...so that will most likely stay the same.
-Start washing/cowashing in sections. I haven't done this yet but have heard from LHCF that it could save some of my shed/broken/tangled hair on wash days. It's not bad yet, but it could be better. Sign of longer hair!
-Trim only when needed until BSL. Once I get to that stage...I may venture into getting a better cut/shape in order to "trick" my hair into looking less limp. (without losing much length of course!)
-Continue to stretch relaxers for a minimum of 12 weeks.
-KEEP DIRECT HEAT STYLING (flat ironing, curling) TO A MINIMUM! Rollersets and flexi rods will be cool, though.
-Protective style frequently- the one positive about my job is that I have to wear it in a PS so even if I'm tempted to wear my hair down more often...I can't really follow through with it as much as I'd want. LOL.
-Henna once every month or two; will try to get my indigo dye right so I can have black hair.
-Moisturize and seal daily; currently using S-Curl or HV's whippped ends and Shikakai oil to seal.
-Planning to get a sew-in in a month or two so that will keep me out of my hair for a while.



Goals for each check-in date

• [FONT=&quot]March 31, 2012 - APL[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]August 15, 2012 - Touching BSB[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]December 31, 2012 - Full BSB and Touching BSL[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]April 30, 2013 - BSL[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]August 15, 2013 - BSL w/ style[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]December 31, 2013 - MBL[/FONT]

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL: December 2013
Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share: Album here on LHCF but I desperately need to add and update...so to be continued...
Will be able to give an update after next roller set (maybe in 1 week)

LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN!

 

[newbeginnings2010]

newnyer

Yay! You have been added!

 

[skraprchik]

Protective style inspired by sipp100. Lately I've been trying to weave new styles into my HHJ to MBL.....one of these days I'll figure out how to post pictures from my iPad the right way!

Wow! Now that's some thick hair.

I can't get my iPad/iPhone pics to post correctly either, but I heard there's an app for that.

 

[SavannahNatural]

Just wanted to give an update. Im grazing APL. And hope to be there by the end of the month!! I think my hair grows a little quicker than I though it did.

I'm not low maintenance with my hair. When I do it, I'm touching it regularly, and other times I leave it as is! I guess I "do" my hair regularly and not always in a PS, which was my plan when joining this challenge. When I do PS it's typically french braids, box braids, or a bun. All of that is just to get this hair stretched to wear it out and big!

I think once my hair gets a little bit longer, me and PS-styles will be best friends again.

Side-Note: Shrinkage is the devil!

 

[LightEyedMami]

Just wanted to give an update. Im grazing APL. And hope to be there by the end of the month!! I think my hair grows a little quicker than I though it did.

I'm not low maintenance with my hair. When I do it, I'm touching it regularly, and other times I leave it as is! I guess I "do" my hair regularly and not always in a PS, which was my plan when joining this challenge. When I do PS it's typically french braids, box braids, or a bun. All of that is just to get this hair stretched to wear it out and big!

I think once my hair gets a little bit longer, me and PS-styles will be best friends again.

Side-Note: Shrinkage is the devil!

Congrats on getting to APL!!!

 

[lexxi]

Just checking in had my hair out for less than a week cowshed almost every day now it's back in the wig

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[newbeginnings2010]

lexxi your hair is GORGEOUS! I want my natural hair to be like yours when it grows up!

 

[BEAUTYU2U]

• Current Length -

Collarbone/Shoulder Length

• Current State of Hair -
  

Natural, 4A/4B mix, fine strands

• Regimen -

Shampoo 3x per week (Chagrin Valley Butter Bar Shampoo)
Moisturize 3x per week (Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Butter Cream)
Seal 3x per week (JBCO/EVCO)
Growth 3x per week (MN mix)

• Goals for each check-in date -

August 15, 2012 - Arm Pit Length
December 31, 2012 - Full APL, Grazing BSL
April 30, 2013 - Bra Strap Length
August 15, 2013 - Full BSL, Grazing MBL
December 31, 2013 - Mid Back Length

• What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL?
  

Decemeber

 

[LuvlyRain3]

Current Length- APL

Current State of Hair- Natural

Regimen- wash weekly with CON Argan oil, dc weekly (I rotate dcs), moisturize and seal weekly (I rotate moisturizers), try to keep hair stretched.

Goals for each check-in date- August 2012 healthier ends and scalp December 2012 BSB

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL- June 2013 (my 3yr nappiversary)

Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share- need to update will post later

 

[irisak]

I am so in. This is my goal length and I think I can make it there by next year.

Okay, I searched and searched and I can't find an MBL 2013 challenge anywhere. I'm definitely not making MBL in 2012 as I originally planned because I do wear my hair out quite a bit. I've been off the board for a while just enjoying my hair, but I'm back and ready to grow again! I'm going to copy most of the rules from the 2012 challenge.

The challenge will run from March 31, 2012 (To give everyone a chance to get a pic posted) – December 31, 2013.

Please introduce yourself! Things you might want to include:


[*]Current Length apl
[*] Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)] – You can also include hair type if you like
Relaxed/stretching for 12-16 weeks at a time.
[*] Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL)

Psing with more psing and some extra psing thrown in for good measure. I just gave myself my first real relaxer all year and have worn my hair in either a bun a ponytail or a doobie since then. Now that I've proved to the world that Im not bald under my weave it's time to get back on the grind and put my sewing back in.

*wash once weekly
*wear full sewins with lace closures for 4-8 weeks at a time
*dc 1x a week
*moisturize hair under install with rosewater, vatika, grapeseed oil, and mn mix
*clarify and dc with both protein and moisture after takedown/before reinstall.
[*] Goals for each check-in date (dates are below)
[*] What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL
I hope to be there by June but will just as happy if I make it at any point during 2013 lol.
[*] Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share
I will add a current photo instead





PLEASE ONLY THANK THIS POST TO OFFICIALLY JOIN! Just makes it easier to keep track of names. And don't forget to post your info too!


Check-In Dates
March 31, 2012 grazing apl
August 15, 2012 apl
December 31, 2012 - Last "official" day to join here. (Last day I will update names) bsl
April 30, 2013 grazing mbl
August 15, 2013 mbl
December 31, 2013 full mbl and maintaining from there.

You can check in more than this if you like, but let’s all try to do so on these particular dates at the very least so we can keep up with each other's progress!

Let’s grow, ladies! I'm excited!


Challengers:
newbeginnings2010
skrapchik
LexaKing
smwrigh3
@blcbuty@
greenandchic
LoveArianna
ms.tatiana
NappyNelle
lamaria211
jprayze
EasypeaZee
FlawedBeauty
KumakoXsd
KurlyNinja
KhandiB
topnotch1010
caliscurls
Fab79
DivaJones
NaiyaAi
Khaiya
classoohfive
ShantiNamaste
ecadnacmc
trutru1luv
nadaa16
Katherina
tiffjust2002
djkforeal
kandigyrl
LightEyedMami
Marand13
Sanndy
newnyer

Unofficial Joins (Thanked the post, but no info posted)
@annanimittee
@Course24
@GroovyMama
@JerriBlank
@lexxi
@lilyofthenile
@Seamonster

Sent from my HTC EVO using LHCF. any spelling errors should be blamed on auto-correct.

 

[NikkiQ]

Good luck to all of the recent APL graduates that have moved on in here. Do us proud ladies!!!

 

[lamaria211]

When im done using up the rest of my poo I may switch to using black soap to wash. I think that may help my moisture and retention

 

[newbeginnings2010]

Just finished wrangling my transitioning hair into a ponytail. Whew! I gave myself a 2 inch trim as well. My ends really needed it and I'm happy with the results. I'll post an updated length shot soon.

 

[TeeBee]

Total newbie here! Hi all
I'll be celebrating 2 YRS NATURAL on August 4, 2012..I won't be doing a length check until then (my own personal challenge)
So as of right now, I only have an 'idea' of how long my hair actually is.
To reach MBL would be an absolute dream..count me in, I think I can make it there by the beginning of next year.Hopefully right on time for my bday (Jan 12). Right, so down to business..

Current Length=*Full APL?

Current State of Hair=*Natural

Regimen=*clarify/cleanse my hair 2x a month
*Deep Condition as needed
*CoWashing as needed
*Low Manipulation styling with a sprinkling of Protective styling

Goals for each check-in date=
*March 31st, 2012..Made it to APL
*August 31st..Grazing BSL
*December 31st..Full BSL
*April 30 2012..grazing MBL
*August 15, 2013..Full MBL
*December 31, 2013..WL?? (maybe)

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL=
*August 2013

Good Luck to us all!

 

[lamaria211]

Welcome TeeBee happyhairgrowing

 

[claud-uk]

Hi everyone - @@blcbeauty@ has convinced me to go for it so I'm up for this challenge as I can see at least some of my hair reaching MBL next year

Current Length:

1" from APL to back, CBL to sides, nose length to front


Current State of Hair (Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning/Stretching):

Transitioning - roughly 2" relaxed ends left


Daily:

20mg Biotin
6mg MSM
500mg Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2000mg Fish Oils
2000mg Omega 3

M&S
S&D
Baggy Ends
Inverted GHE (plastic bag goes outside of my scarf instead of the other way round, I have a sensitive scalp)


Midweek:

Ceramide Oil pre-poo
Co Wash
DC


Weekly:

Ceramide Oil pre-poo
Poo
Protein Treatment
DC


Goals for each check-in date:

March 31, 2012 - SL
August 15, 2012 - APL
December 31, 2012 - Grazing BSL
April 30, 2013 - BSL
August 15, 2013 - BSL / MBL
December 31, 2013 - MBL

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL:

December - I have no doubt the back of my hair will be MBL or longer, but I need the whole of 2013 for the front of my hair to catch up! Starting pic here:



The only thing I have to add is that my next length check is in September, so I'll have to post an estimated length in the August check-in, sorry

thanks newbeginnings2010 and congrats on your baby - and hey to NikkiQ lamaria211 !!

 

[SavannahNatural]

TeeBee for a newbie you're well on your way! Welcome to LHCF and the journey to MBL!

That hair in your sig is gorgeous!