MBL Challenge 2011

Hi Ladies,

I'm just checking in...I'm wearing my hair in a wash and go pony and chillin! How are ya'll doing?
 
I want to join this challenge. I wanted to hit mbl last year, but my hair grew so slowly. I can't explain why - maybe the stress of being laid off/looking for work for so long and poor diet.

My longest layer was about half an inch past bsl, but I needed a trim badly so now my longest layer is right at bsl and the rest has to catch up.

I'll be back in a bit to post my regimen and my hair is only a little longer than my siggy pic. I'll post a new one once there's more of a difference.
 
I'd like the join you ladies. I was in this challenge last year but I cut about 3-4 inches of color treated ends off last March. I just about bsl then. I'm currently bsb. I have been on a keep my hair stretched out reggie since September. The wash n go hair styles of summer left me with breakage and ssks! It has been working well.

My hair is currently in a bantu knot out. I got it roller set & LIGHTLY blown out last Saturday. I wore it straight for a few days then started putting up in two big bantu's at night for the rest of the week. I have to head to work now. But I will be back with rest of my reggie. The pic in my siggy will be my start for now.
 
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UPDATE: So after neglecting to wash and take care of my hair for a considerable amount of time an inspection was needed. As a result, I'm going to add something new to my regimen which will be a pre-poo to my edges, nape, and ends. Ever since I was younger I have had trouble with my edges and nape but when I started my HHJ the condition of those two areas has significantly improved. Despite the improvement, I still feel like both of these sections of my hair have not reached their full potential so I will be doing this to give more attention and care to get added growth as a result of the retention I hope to receive. I've added my ends into this experiment since they're the oldest part of the hair and for prevention of deterioration. I hope to reap better results after I go to my stylist for a touch up since my ends will be freshly trimmed and I can properly judge how well the protection of this pre-poo is.

Another change I've added in is the decision to go back to my old staples. I've repurchased ORS Hair Mayonnaise and Motions Moisture Plus. At the start of my HHJ, my hair took off with the ORS, it added moisture along with durability which was something I needed at the time. The MMP is an older favourite that I've used a few times and that my stylist uses after she relaxes and neutralizes my hair.

Below I've added pictures of the start of this experiment as well as the pre-poo mixture I'm using just for fun. The mixture contains HE HH, HE LRT, Yes to Cucumbers Colour Care Conditioner, EVOO, and molasses. I'm really excited about this because I just know I'll get the results I want — softer, smoother, longer edges/nape along with protected ends. I also get to use up all the extra conditioner in my stash that is just mediocre. Since I just used up the first two products I added to my mixture, it will be modified frequently. Also, I plan to switch from EVOO to Safflower or Sunflower Oil to gain the added benefits of ceremides. I also want to stop sneaking EVOO from my mum's kitchen since she notices when it's going down. :giggle: The main components of this will always be molasses, oil, and conditioner; I might add honey later on.

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Checking in. Just normal routine, except for adding peppermint to my weekly overnight pre poo oils. Wearing my hair in 7 pinned up twists most days, and keeping hair moisturized.
 
Just checking in... Very boring- doing the same old wash and go pony... Happy Tuesday!


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I have started cowashing again after a couple of months of washing once a week and wearing twistouts. Now I am in wash and go buns(?)

What is a tangle teaser?
 
chrisanddonniesmommy said:
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Checking in. I am cowashing today and using my Tangle Teezer for the first time afterwards! Yay me!

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Just used mine for the first time last night. It was amazing! I did my weekly detangling in like 15 minutes! It usually takes twice as long, if not more.
 
This is the 10th day of straightened hair. Currently prepooing under a plastic cap with AO Honey Suckle with a table spoon of Sunflower oil added. Debating whether to go wash/condition myself or go back to the DM salon for another set & light blowout. I feel like I need another break from my usual 4-5 hour plus (if flat ironing) weekly routine.:look:
 
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loulou82 said:
I saw the tangle teezer at Sally's for $10.
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Thanks! The Sally Beauty stores are harder for me to get too. None in DC proper...too cold for a metro adventure. :) However, I will check the beauty center @ Bed & Bath. I lucked out and found some Sally products there in the past. They carry the One n Only Argan oil line and also the Hollywood Beauty Argan line. I was able to try both products sans trekking out to the burbs or ordering online. I was soooo happy! lol


ETA: Bed & Bath = Bed Bath & Beyond
 
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Ok, I'm going to join this challenge now. I know it's late. Last time I straightened (early December), I was about an inch from BSL which is about 3 inches from MBL for me.


Regimen: co-wash at least every other day, moisturize, no trims until April, only using heat about every 2 months.
Goal Month: July 2011
Pic for starting length: The most recent length pic I have is from September:
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I was taking vitamins, I need to start that again.
My hair growth is incredibly slow even though I barely have breakage. It's very frustrating.
 
I was supposed to come back in here and give my reggie as it states in the rules. That was Saturday... I procrastinate a-lot. :look:

Natural hair:
Shampoo w/Kinky Curly Come Clean (2x a wk), cowash daily.
Deep Condition 1x a wk w/ heat (usually w/Alter Ego or Kenra)
Leave-in (Elucence, but I experiment frequently).
Apply coconut/olive oil as needed.
Wear in a bun or puff.

Straight hair:
Shampoo 1x a wk
Deep condition same as above
Leave-in (I rotate a few for straight hair)
Apply Sabino Moisture Block (Just tried Ojon glossing mist and it may become a staple).
Air dry & Flat iron on ~360
Coconut oil for the ends

Protein treatments when I remember (Aphogee/Nexxus). Henna when I happen to think about it. Trim every couple of months.
 
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The Tangle Teezer (sp) must be the hot new thang on the board. :giggle: You know I'm going to go research it, though!

Checking in -- I've fell into this great groove of twist and curls, and I'm not planning on stopping anytime soon. I also got some samples of KCKT and KCCC from Whole Foods, and the salespeople were pretty generous with the amounts they gave me. I am definitely purchasing the KCKT, and I hope I feel the same way about the KCCC after I try it. Is there a place to buy a bigger bottle of KCKT? *runs off to do a Web search in the meantime*
 
I did a bootleg length check by wrapping a belt under my armpits and pulled down one of my twists and it looks like I'm pretty much APL (or at least that twist is.... lol). I think I have maybe .25" to go. I don't straighten until April (my goal to hit APL) so I won't know for sure but if I am past it by then, I will probably trim it back up to APL because I want to see if I can get started on that U-shape I've been longing for.
 
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lilsparkle825 said:
The Tangle Teezer (sp) must be the hot new thang on the board. :giggle: You know I'm going to go research it, though!

Checking in -- I've fell into this great groove of twist and curls, and I'm not planning on stopping anytime soon. I also got some samples of KCKT and KCCC from Whole Foods, and the salespeople were pretty generous with the amounts they gave me. I am definitely purchasing the KCKT, and I hope I feel the same way about the KCCC after I try it. Is there a place to buy a bigger bottle of KCKT? *runs off to do a Web search in the meantime*
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You can find the 32 oz of KCKT on Kinky-Curly - Home or you can just go to Whole Foods or Target and buy 4 bottles and save your self the shipping cost.

HTH
 
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That Tangle Teaser looks a LOT like the flat round shampoo brushes they sell @ the bss. I had an Ethiopian stylist turn me on to them. They use them when roller setting the hair. Denman also makes a version, I had one but the handle broke. I found the Denman version a few years ago @ Whole Foods:

Amazon.com: Denman Shampoo Massage Brush #D6: Beauty


But of course...I still want to try "tangle teaser" to compare. It's the PJ in me. lol

Has anyone used both? TIA
 
Sunshine_One said:
That Tangle Teaser looks a LOT like the flat round shampoo brushes they sell @ the bss.
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I have a BSS shampoo brush that I use to massage my scalp sometimes and it's not the same at all! The Tangle Teezer teeth are a bit softer than the shampoo brush, definitely skinnier, and they are flexible - almost rubbery like (they don't feel like rubber at all but they are flexible like rubber teeth, if that make's sense)
ETA: I've never used or seen the Denman version so I can't compare it.
 
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