DarkandLovely
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I finally relaxed and flat ironed so here's my offical start pic..unfortunately my hair grows in very uneven but it's growing : )
12/10
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MBL Challenge 2011
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I finally relaxed and flat ironed so here's my offical start pic..unfortunately my hair grows in very uneven but it's growing : )
12/10
hola_lo2002
New Member
Arg.... It seems like i've been stalling at BSL for awhile now!!! Grow hair, grow!!!!
Janet'
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trendsetta25
Well-Known Member
Regimen: K.I.S.S - Weekly DC, Monthly Protein Treatments, Moisturize and Seal with S. Curl and EVCO
Goal Month: Dec (i'm a slow grower...but some of you guys don't believe me
)
Side Note....OMG IF I MAKE MBL...I'LL DIE I TELL YOU!!! DIE
Pic for starting length:
Goal Month: Dec (i'm a slow grower...but some of you guys don't believe me
)Side Note....OMG IF I MAKE MBL...I'LL DIE I TELL YOU!!! DIE
Pic for starting length:
casey3035
New Member
OMG-you are almost there girl-Feb-yep!Morning Ladies,
Hahahahahahaha...You aren't getting rid of me JUST yet,
started right!!!!!
nappystorm
Well-Known Member
I think I may join. I won't be hitting it until November or December though.
Janet'
Well-Known Member
Lol!!!! Thanks girl...I know, technically, I could claim it because I wear my bra so low- but hey, it's cool- I'm proud of my growth!
SmileyNY
Well-Known Member
I'd like to join 
My hair is currently slightly longer than APL when straight. I'll post a pic that better shows length later. I'm still trying to figure out what works best for me, but my hair regimen is currently as follows:
Sulfate-free wash & DC once a week
CO wash mid-week
Coconut oil on roots/carrot oil on ends
Novacare Nourishing Spa Leave-in conditioner
Rare heat (maybe 2-3 times a year)
Protective pin-up 5 days a week
Silk sleeper bonnet
ETA:
MSM Supplements
Texlax every 12 weeks
My hair is currently slightly longer than APL when straight. I'll post a pic that better shows length later. I'm still trying to figure out what works best for me, but my hair regimen is currently as follows:
Sulfate-free wash & DC once a week
CO wash mid-week
Coconut oil on roots/carrot oil on ends
Novacare Nourishing Spa Leave-in conditioner
Rare heat (maybe 2-3 times a year)
Protective pin-up 5 days a week
Silk sleeper bonnet
ETA:
MSM Supplements
Texlax every 12 weeks
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s4pphir3
New Member
OK I'm officially joining this challenge. Here's my starting pics, I roller set my hair so in one of the pics I'm trying to stretch the curls and also show that it's not just 2 or 3 strands that touch my bra strap 
Regimen:
Keep hair braided under lace wig ...
Weekly: Prepoo overnight w/ oil, Tea rinse with ayurvedic powders next day, follow up with moisturizing DC, final rise w/ acv & water, moisturize w/ homemade spritz & seal
Monthly: Clarify, roller set (for easier braiding), dust ends, & rebraid
Goal Month: June 2011
Regimen:
Keep hair braided under lace wig ...
Weekly: Prepoo overnight w/ oil, Tea rinse with ayurvedic powders next day, follow up with moisturizing DC, final rise w/ acv & water, moisturize w/ homemade spritz & seal
Monthly: Clarify, roller set (for easier braiding), dust ends, & rebraid
Goal Month: June 2011
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blessedandlucky
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i'm in, starting today. you ladies go hard starting so early
Regimen: wash every 7-10 days with abba pure moisture shampoo and condition with ao honeysuckle rose or ao rosa mosqueta (after 6 weeks post). will be deep conditioning with heat each wash. let my hair airdry about 30% and blowdry, relax between 8-10 weeks. i plan to bun more, maybe once or twice a week - i like to enjoy my hair. my signature style is waves using caruso steam rollers. also moisturize more frequently and consistently cover my hair at night.
Goal Month: december 2011
Pic for starting length: relaxing this weekend and will post then. until then, my siggie is my hair in early october. i had a lot of shedding and breakage recently and i hope my hair isn't still the same length!! (fingers crossed)
Regimen: wash every 7-10 days with abba pure moisture shampoo and condition with ao honeysuckle rose or ao rosa mosqueta (after 6 weeks post). will be deep conditioning with heat each wash. let my hair airdry about 30% and blowdry, relax between 8-10 weeks. i plan to bun more, maybe once or twice a week - i like to enjoy my hair. my signature style is waves using caruso steam rollers. also moisturize more frequently and consistently cover my hair at night.
Goal Month: december 2011
Pic for starting length: relaxing this weekend and will post then. until then, my siggie is my hair in early october. i had a lot of shedding and breakage recently and i hope my hair isn't still the same length!! (fingers crossed)
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Sugar
Active Member
Hi ladies! Here are a couple of starting pics. I'm 9 weeks post today so my new growth isn't quite straight (you may notice some poofiness in the crown).
I wash my hair twice a week (sometimes only once depending on my schedule and the weather). I deep condition each time I wash it. I texlax every 13 weeks. When I get pretty far into my stretch I blowdry/flat iron once a week to keep my hair from tangling so much.
Hmmmmm...what else? I don't do much protective styling unless I'm having a bad hair day. I pretty much wear it down everyday. I'm more into low manipulation styles like braidouts, pin curls, and flexirods.
ETA: I should not talk on the phone and post at the same time
I wash my hair twice a week (sometimes only once depending on my schedule and the weather). I deep condition each time I wash it. I texlax every 13 weeks. When I get pretty far into my stretch I blowdry/flat iron once a week to keep my hair from tangling so much.
Hmmmmm...what else? I don't do much protective styling unless I'm having a bad hair day. I pretty much wear it down everyday. I'm more into low manipulation styles like braidouts, pin curls, and flexirods.
ETA: I should not talk on the phone and post at the same time
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casey3035
New Member
Oh yeah you most definitely could claim it now-I just thought in FEB you said (in another thread) you would claim the FULL MBL...so you're almost THERE-LOLZ! I am right with you I will claim FULL MBL in February!
Firstborn2
Stop frontin, you know me!
I'm ready to go after MBL, I'm doing natural braids this whole year. I'm waiting for my vitamin order to come through the mail and I'll be good to go!
pattyr5
Well-Known Member
I hope its not too late to jump in too. I hope to make BSB by September 2011. Even though I need a trim I am not touching the scissors until I get to at least 2 full inches below BSB. 
I'll be starting my MSM again, Washing 2x a week, 1x week moisture DC, 1x per month protein DC and doing Rollersets without heat.
I'll be starting my MSM again, Washing 2x a week, 1x week moisture DC, 1x per month protein DC and doing Rollersets without heat.
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Janet'
Well-Known Member
Oh yeah you most definitely could claim it now-I just thought in FEB you said (in another thread) you would claim the FULL MBL...so you're almost THERE-LOLZ! I am right with you I will claim FULL MBL in February!
I did!!! Yay!!! We can claim it together then!!!
pattyr5
Well-Known Member
Morning Ladies,
Hahahahahahaha...You aren't getting rid of me JUST yet,
Oooh, this is you? Girl, your hair is so pretty...and it looks like you are already at MBL
Aireen
Well-Known Member
UPDATE: Hello everyone, I took a long break from LHCF and I've only been popping in recently for a short time now but I decided to check-in. I hope everyone is doing well on their haircare journey and the new year brings lots of growth.
I think I've only updated with pictures once (if you missed that, the same picture is in my signature) but I will be again for this year sometime between now and March depending on when I get my relaxer. I am now air-drying instead of blow-drying to get my hair to the best possible health that I can under its conditions and to also retain as much length as I can. For now my regimen is wash, condition, and air-dry with no leave-ins, moisturizers, oils, or butters included. Due to this, I stress heavily on conditioners to help maintain manageability, length, and a proper moisture/protein balance. I've been slacking on taking my multi-vitamins but I'm hoping I'll change that with my new year's resolutions by at least taking a regular dose every other day.
Anyway that's it for now, I know that was very abrupt, I'll be back with new pictures soon! HHG everyone!
ETA: I just realized one of the objectives is to come in and update regularly. I won't have much to add but I'll try to follow the rules and at least add a line or two concerning my hair especially since it's already 2011.
I think I've only updated with pictures once (if you missed that, the same picture is in my signature) but I will be again for this year sometime between now and March depending on when I get my relaxer. I am now air-drying instead of blow-drying to get my hair to the best possible health that I can under its conditions and to also retain as much length as I can. For now my regimen is wash, condition, and air-dry with no leave-ins, moisturizers, oils, or butters included. Due to this, I stress heavily on conditioners to help maintain manageability, length, and a proper moisture/protein balance. I've been slacking on taking my multi-vitamins but I'm hoping I'll change that with my new year's resolutions by at least taking a regular dose every other day.
Anyway that's it for now, I know that was very abrupt, I'll be back with new pictures soon! HHG everyone!
ETA: I just realized one of the objectives is to come in and update regularly. I won't have much to add but I'll try to follow the rules and at least add a line or two concerning my hair especially since it's already 2011.
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SuchMagnificent
Taking a Break from Posting
I joined this challenge a couple of weeks ago, but I didnt see my name on the list, I am hoping to reach MBL by July..
I am: Relaxed
I wash my hair every 2 weeks
I rotate a set number of products in my regimen
Clarify once a month with ORS creamy aloe
I always: Wash with CON green or One n Only Argan oil shampoo no matter which week it is
On moisture weeks:
Deep condition with ORS replenshing conditioner (old formula) in a bottle or
One n Only Argan oil moisture repair conditioner or
lustrasilk shea butter mango cholesterol
On protein weeks:
Apply aphogee 2 minute reconstructor for 5-10min under cap with heat then rinse and apply silk elements moisturizing treatment or
Apply one n only argan oil restorative mask for 15 minutes under cap with heat, rinse, then apply moisturizing conditioner or
ORS hair mayonnaise under cap with heat, rinse, apply moisturizing conditioner
For both weeks I:
Deep condition for up to an hour with heat, rinse,
Apply porosity control for 1 min then do a cold water rinse
Apply leave in Herbal essence long term relationship
Sit under hooded dryer until 80% dry, blow dry, apply one n only argan oil serum, then style.
Moisturize with Qhemet burdock root (always) and sealing with almond oil in the winter and coconut oil in the summer
*too distraught to post starting pic, Im back at BSB tho****
I am: Relaxed
I wash my hair every 2 weeks
I rotate a set number of products in my regimen
Clarify once a month with ORS creamy aloe
I always: Wash with CON green or One n Only Argan oil shampoo no matter which week it is
On moisture weeks:
Deep condition with ORS replenshing conditioner (old formula) in a bottle or
One n Only Argan oil moisture repair conditioner or
lustrasilk shea butter mango cholesterol
On protein weeks:
Apply aphogee 2 minute reconstructor for 5-10min under cap with heat then rinse and apply silk elements moisturizing treatment or
Apply one n only argan oil restorative mask for 15 minutes under cap with heat, rinse, then apply moisturizing conditioner or
ORS hair mayonnaise under cap with heat, rinse, apply moisturizing conditioner
For both weeks I:
Deep condition for up to an hour with heat, rinse,
Apply porosity control for 1 min then do a cold water rinse
Apply leave in Herbal essence long term relationship
Sit under hooded dryer until 80% dry, blow dry, apply one n only argan oil serum, then style.
Moisturize with Qhemet burdock root (always) and sealing with almond oil in the winter and coconut oil in the summer
*too distraught to post starting pic, Im back at BSB tho****
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PeculiarDaye
Well-Known Member
Thanks PeculiarDaye! I think I may join after all .. I'll be back at the end of the week to post my starting pics & regimen.
Good grief now I'm becoming a challenge junkie
OK I'm officially joining this challenge. Here's my starting pics, I roller set my hair so in one of the pics I'm trying to stretch the curls and also show that it's not just 2 or 3 strands that touch my bra strap
Regimen:
Keep hair braided under lace wig ...
Weekly: Prepoo overnight w/ oil, Tea rinse with ayurvedic powders next day, follow up with moisturizing DC, final rise w/ acv & water, moisturize w/ homemade spritz & seal
Monthly: Clarify, roller set (for easier braiding), dust ends, & rebraid
Goal Month: June 2011
Your welcome. I think Im a challenge Junkie as well :/
Im glad you decided to join, You are definitly a step close to MBL and that makes you two steps closer WL.
loulou82
Well-Known Member
Hi ladies! Here are a couple of starting pics.
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ETA: I should not talk on the phone and post at the same time
I can't see the pictures.
What vitamins did you decide to go with? I'm taking a multi, Biotin, and MSM powder. I'm terrible with being consistent though.
I hope its not too late to jump in too. I hope to make BSB by September 2011. Even though I need a trim I am not touching the scissors until I get to at least 2 full inches below BSB.
I'll be starting my MSM again, Washing 2x a week, 1x week moisture DC, 1x per month protein DC and doing Rollersets without heat.
Welcome! You look close if not there already.
@Aireene: Thanks for the update. I'll be on the lookout for your pics.
I joined this challenge a couple of weeks ago, but I didnt see my name on the list, I am hoping to reach MBL by July..
I updated the list a few days ago and included you. Did you get an unwanted hair cut? You were at MBL if I remember correctly.
TamedTresses
Well-Known Member
I'm in this challenge. I haven't really posted since I joined.
I reached MBL last month. I still want to an inch or two before I claim full MBL.
I'll post a regimen as soon as I figure it out. I just make sure my hair stays moisturized and clean. I can't think of anything else to add...will post when I do.
I reached MBL last month. I still want to an inch or two before I claim full MBL.
I'll post a regimen as soon as I figure it out.
I just make sure my hair stays moisturized and clean. I can't think of anything else to add...will post when I do.
afrochique
Well-Known Member
I would like to join this challenge. I hope to make MBL (hopefully by) Dec 2011.
Regimen: Clarify monthly (Nexxus Aloe Rid or Suave Clarifying Shampoo), Wash weekly (CON detangling shampoo or Queen Helene garlic shampoo), DC weekly( alternate Aphogee 2min, ORS Mayo, Queen Helene Cholesterol), leave some HE HH in hair while airdrying, moisturize (S-Curl, or Infusium 23+water mix) and seal (JBCO) after air drying, and as needed during the week.
-Wigging daily (while outside of the house) and baggying nightly.
-Stretching relaxers.
Pic:
Regimen: Clarify monthly (Nexxus Aloe Rid or Suave Clarifying Shampoo), Wash weekly (CON detangling shampoo or Queen Helene garlic shampoo), DC weekly( alternate Aphogee 2min, ORS Mayo, Queen Helene Cholesterol), leave some HE HH in hair while airdrying, moisturize (S-Curl, or Infusium 23+water mix) and seal (JBCO) after air drying, and as needed during the week.
-Wigging daily (while outside of the house) and baggying nightly.
-Stretching relaxers.
Pic:
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afrochique
Well-Known Member
SuchMagnificance: Sorry about your setback. You will be back and longer within no time.
Janet'
Well-Known Member
Oooh, this is you? Girl, your hair is so pretty...and it looks like you are already at MBL
Tis I!!! Yes, I'm getting a consensus of people saying that I am already MBL but I'll be with you ladies till the end of February/March so I can be confident in my claimage (if that's even a word)! Thank you so much for the compliment!
ojemba
Well-Known Member
Hi Ladies,
Happy New Year and Best wishes to all on your hair journey.
I'm hoping to make full MBL by Dec 2011. I was in the BSL by Dec 2010 and didn't quiet make my goal because I had a good trim after my last retouch in Dec 2010 but I'm very happy with my overall hair health because its thick and healthy. Now I will be focusing hard core on retaining all my inches.
Me Reggie will include weekly co-washing and clarify when needed.
Moisture and Seal daily, maybe 2x a day.
Deep Condition after ever co-wash weekly alternating with protein (aphogee 2 min) and moisture.
PS 100% (I'm in the HYH Challenge) My PS of choice will be wigging and I may get some braids depending on my mood.
My starting Pic is the second picture in my siggy.
Happy New Year and Best wishes to all on your hair journey.
I'm hoping to make full MBL by Dec 2011. I was in the BSL by Dec 2010 and didn't quiet make my goal because I had a good trim after my last retouch in Dec 2010 but I'm very happy with my overall hair health because its thick and healthy. Now I will be focusing hard core on retaining all my inches.
Me Reggie will include weekly co-washing and clarify when needed.
Moisture and Seal daily, maybe 2x a day.
Deep Condition after ever co-wash weekly alternating with protein (aphogee 2 min) and moisture.
PS 100% (I'm in the HYH Challenge) My PS of choice will be wigging and I may get some braids depending on my mood.
My starting Pic is the second picture in my siggy.
reeko43
Well-Known Member
Just checking in with an update. Flat ironed my har for DH on New Year's eve. I am in the Hide Your Hair challenge so I have since been wearing my hair up in a curly french roll. I made a half butt looking scorched length shirt with an iron on thanks to one of the posters. I just don't know how to follow directions for iron ons well. So, here's my pic. According to the rules of the other challenge, I won't be able to update pics any more until June. Not sure where MBL is on me but the bottom of the bra I had on today is at #5 on the shirt. I guess MBL would be at #6?
soon2bsl
Well-Known Member
Hey ladies! I'd like to join this challenge. Just a little background, I was SL in June 09 when I first began my HHG and 18 months later made MBL in Dec 2010. However I had been transitioning for 18 months when I recently decided to chop 6+ inches, and BC'd on Dec 27th! I'm now back at APL but don't regret my decision at all. So my goals for this year is to make BSL this summer and MBL (this time fully natural) by Dec 2011. Look forward to us all reaching our MBL goals together!
So my goals for this year is to make BSL this summer and MBL (this time fully natural) by Dec 2011. Look forward to us all reaching our MBL goals together!
Lucia
Well-Known Member
I'm IN!
My starting stats & Regimen below:
I did my last cut Nov 2010 and cut about 2-3 inches off, and now my hair is blunt BSL. No cuts, trims until at least 6 months have passed.
Current Length: BSL
Stg full WL some longer lead hairs @ HL
LTG TL
Regimen
CW whenever I feel like it usually weekly
Daily or every 2 days moisturize and seal evco or
EVOO/WGO mix then STCC and Shea butter
Aloe Vera gel for frizzy edges. PS all the time
Nightly Scalp massage with oil mix+MTG
DC when I need
Protein when I need
Trims 2x year 2" max
Products
Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner STCC
EVCO
EVOO/WGO 50/50 mix
Aloe Vera gel
East/west shea butter
Kinky Curly Knot Today and
Kinky Curly Curling Custard for Wash n Go's
Vitamins
Essential Prenatal Vitamins-Whole Foods Brand
Vit C 1000-1500 mg
Amino Acid Complex
Omega 3-6-9, Calcium
Liquid Vitamin B12
Essential Amino Acids+ B12 +B complex vits=HF 37, so save your money.
I switched out my reg multi for prenatal I used to take it cause it's basically Bargello's vitamin regimen (in my journal blog) in 1 pill and I got superfast length results taking it. The reason I take Vit C daily is the body doesn't absorb other vitmins if Vit C isn't present as well.
More detail in fotki products album
I claim TL!
ETA: My main PS will be well moisturized, oiled and buttered baggied bun, covered with clean stocking during the day, no phonytails
Pic is dry hair brushed/frizzed out.
http://images12.fotki.com/v216/photo...MG_0417-vi.jpg
My starting stats & Regimen below:
I did my last cut Nov 2010 and cut about 2-3 inches off, and now my hair is blunt BSL. No cuts, trims until at least 6 months have passed.
Current Length: BSL
Stg full WL some longer lead hairs @ HL
LTG TL
Regimen
CW whenever I feel like it usually weekly
Daily or every 2 days moisturize and seal evco or
EVOO/WGO mix then STCC and Shea butter
Aloe Vera gel for frizzy edges. PS all the time
Nightly Scalp massage with oil mix+MTG
DC when I need
Protein when I need
Trims 2x year 2" max
Products
Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner STCC
EVCO
EVOO/WGO 50/50 mix
Aloe Vera gel
East/west shea butter
Kinky Curly Knot Today and
Kinky Curly Curling Custard for Wash n Go's
Vitamins
Essential Prenatal Vitamins-Whole Foods Brand
Vit C 1000-1500 mg
Amino Acid Complex
Omega 3-6-9, Calcium
Liquid Vitamin B12
Essential Amino Acids+ B12 +B complex vits=HF 37, so save your money.
I switched out my reg multi for prenatal I used to take it cause it's basically Bargello's vitamin regimen (in my journal blog) in 1 pill and I got superfast length results taking it. The reason I take Vit C daily is the body doesn't absorb other vitmins if Vit C isn't present as well.
More detail in fotki products album
I claim TL!
ETA: My main PS will be well moisturized, oiled and buttered baggied bun, covered with clean stocking during the day, no phonytails
Pic is dry hair brushed/frizzed out.
http://images12.fotki.com/v216/photo...MG_0417-vi.jpg
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