MBL Challenge 2011
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PeculiarDaye
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Hey ladies, I thought about dropping out of the challenge but I decided I want my curls to be at MBL by the end if the year... I can hope can't I 
grow
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Hey ladies, I thought about dropping out of the challenge but I decided I want my curls to be at MBL by the end if the year... I can hope can't I
we've got to hope!
as for me even though it's been ages since i've been on board, i've been working my reggie and growing BUT am rather discouraged about this MBL goal.
it's my ends.....even though they grace my brastrap, it's only my nape and that's not a look i like alot. i'm even considering cutting my hair back to APL just to have full ends.
erplexedwhat do you ladies think about the "lead hairs" idea?
is it better to leave my hair as it is and let it grow to MBL (if it can get there by the end of the year) even if i may not like the ends, or would it be better to just cut it back to a level where the ends are even, then grow it all out together?
thanks ladies! my ends are in your hands, lol!
PeculiarDaye
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we've got to hope!
as for me even though it's been ages since i've been on board, i've been working my reggie and growing BUT am rather discouraged about this MBL goal.
it's my ends.....even though they grace my brastrap, it's only my nape and that's not a look i like alot. i'm even considering cutting my hair back to APL just to have full ends.
what do you ladies think about the "lead hairs" idea?
is it better to leave my hair as it is and let it grow to MBL (if it can get there by the end of the year) even if i may not like the ends, or would it be better to just cut it back to a level where the ends are even, then grow it all out together?
thanks ladies! my ends are in your hands, lol!
Don't get discouraged, you've come along way, the end of the year is 10 months away, your hair will fill out by then. Don't cut your ends back keep those lead hairs growing.
give the rest of your hair time to catch up... 
loulou82
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Grow: I wouldn't cut lead hairs because hair will grow at different rates throughout your head. Why chop off progress? If you cut to APL, slowly but surely the "V" shape will come back and you'll have to continue to trim to maintain a blunt cut. How do you usually wear your hair? If it bothers you that much you could trim a little at a time instead of doing a big cut.
I'm growing to WL and then taking a year to get rid of my natural layers.
I'm growing to WL and then taking a year to get rid of my natural layers.
DarkandLovely
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Hey ladies, I thought about dropping out of the challenge but I decided I want my curls to be at MBL by the end if the year... I can hope can't I
I don't understand why you'd drop out...did you cut your hair or something b/c from the pic I see looks like you're less than an inch more or less away. shoot by the end of the year not only will you be MBL but you would have passed it and WL headed to whatever length is next
we've got to hope!
as for me even though it's been ages since i've been on board, i've been working my reggie and growing BUT am rather discouraged about this MBL goal.
it's my ends.....even though they grace my brastrap, it's only my nape and that's not a look i like alot. i'm even considering cutting my hair back to APL just to have full ends.
what do you ladies think about the "lead hairs" idea?
is it better to leave my hair as it is and let it grow to MBL (if it can get there by the end of the year) even if i may not like the ends, or would it be better to just cut it back to a level where the ends are even, then grow it all out together?
thanks ladies! my ends are in your hands, lol!
I say don't do it. Let your uneven ends...lead hairs wheatever you want to call 'em be. Very few people (if any) have hair that grows in perfectly even. Your hair will fill in and when you get to your goal then you can trim for a blunt look. Keep your ends up or try curly hair styles to hide your uneveness If you want to wear your hair down straight and give the illusion of even ends do what I do and add a clip in track. Trust me it works wonders
Anyways, I've been trying to focus on moisture/protein balance and keeping my hands out of my hair.
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PeculiarDaye
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I was dropping out because I was already would I was MBL... But I decided I want my curls to fall there . Thank you, I hope to graze HL by december
. Thank you, I hope to graze HL by december I don't understand why you'd drop out...did you cut your hair or something b/c from the pic I see looks like you're less than an inch more or less away. shoot by the end of the year not only will you be MBL but you would have passed it and WL headed to whatever length is next
I say don't do it. Let your uneven ends...lead hairs wheatever you want to call 'em be. Very few people (if any) have hair that grows in perfectly even. Your hair will fill in and when you get to your goal then you can trim for a blunt look. Keep your ends up or try curly hair styles to hide your uneveness If you want to wear your hair down straight and give the illusion of even ends do what I do and add a clip in track. Trust me it works wonders
Anyways, I've been trying to focus on moisture/protein balance and keeping my hands out of my hair.
MrsHouston
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I've started back taking my vitamins on a regular basic and steaming my hair. Every little bit helps.
grow
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PeculiarDaye, loulou82, tayflea a HUGE THANK YOU for your pearls of wisdom!:littleang
it had not even OCCURED to me that even with a blunt cut, it still might not grow out evenly.:realitycheck:
you ladies are right, i need to stick it out a bit more, though it's tough because it's been almost a year now.
i started baggy bunning in march 2010. my siggy pics are end of jan/early feb, 2010 to july 2010, so you can see i've got alot of layers.
hopefully my 1 year anniversary will be worth all of this work because i haven't seen my hair in ages! (though if i wear it out, i will take your advice tayflea and make sure the ends are curly, thanks!)
aa9746, your hair has SHOT DOWN YOUR BACK since i last saw it in 2010!
CONGRATULATIONS GIRLIE!!!
MrsHouston, thanks for the reminder about the vitamins and all, right, every bit does help!
PeculiarDaye, i'm glad you will stick around with us!
please spray some of that magic dust that has gotten your hair so super long on our heads!
it had not even OCCURED to me that even with a blunt cut, it still might not grow out evenly.:realitycheck:
you ladies are right, i need to stick it out a bit more, though it's tough because it's been almost a year now.
i started baggy bunning in march 2010. my siggy pics are end of jan/early feb, 2010 to july 2010, so you can see i've got alot of layers.
hopefully my 1 year anniversary will be worth all of this work because i haven't seen my hair in ages! (though if i wear it out, i will take your advice tayflea and make sure the ends are curly, thanks!
)aa9746, your hair has SHOT DOWN YOUR BACK since i last saw it in 2010!
CONGRATULATIONS GIRLIE!!!
MrsHouston, thanks for the reminder about the vitamins and all, right, every bit does help!
PeculiarDaye, i'm glad you will stick around with us!
please spray some of that magic dust that has gotten your hair so super long on our heads!
PeculiarDaye
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Whatever your doing keep it up I just started bagging, and I don't do it faithfully like I should.
well I kept it bunned mainly, but now I'm going to braids because I want to make WL by summer.
I use Paranu leave in conditioner and S~Curl, carefree curl mix. Oil on my ends to keep them protected, and oiled my scalp. My hair desires moisture, loves it dearly. God had to help me, I would if never thought I would of made it this far, I can only hope I reach my goal of WL then HL
I just started bagging, and I don't do it faithfully like I should.well I kept it bunned mainly, but now I'm going to braids because I want to make WL by summer.
I use Paranu leave in conditioner and S~Curl, carefree curl mix. Oil on my ends to keep them protected, and oiled my scalp. My hair desires moisture, loves it dearly. God had to help me, I would if never thought I would of made it this far, I can only hope I reach my goal of WL then HL
PeculiarDaye, loulou82, tayflea a HUGE THANK YOU for your pearls of wisdom!:littleang
it had not even OCCURED to me that even with a blunt cut, it still might not grow out evenly.:realitycheck:
you ladies are right, i need to stick it out a bit more, though it's tough because it's been almost a year now.
i started baggy bunning in march 2010. my siggy pics are end of jan/early feb, 2010 to july 2010, so you can see i've got alot of layers.
hopefully my 1 year anniversary will be worth all of this work because i haven't seen my hair in ages! (though if i wear it out, i will take your advice tayflea and make sure the ends are curly, thanks!
aa9746, your hair has SHOT DOWN YOUR BACK since i last saw it in 2010!
CONGRATULATIONS GIRLIE!!!
MrsHouston, thanks for the reminder about the vitamins and all, right, every bit does help!
PeculiarDaye, i'm glad you will stick around with us!
please spray some of that magic dust that has gotten your hair so super long on our heads!
growinstrong
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I know I'm super late, but I wanna join this challenge. I think I have 2"-2.5" to go to get to MBL. Pics will be coming soon as I'm getting a flat iron this weekend at 8 weeks post. I stretch my relaxers to 12-13 weeks. I dont do growth aids and just been eating healthy and drinking lots of water to attain the growth that I get. Plan to incorporate more scalp massaging with oils soon in order to make my MBL goal of June 18th 
. I have a little over 4 months to grow 2.5". I can do this 
!!!!
. I have a little over 4 months to grow 2.5". I can do this !!!!
PeculiarDaye
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I know I'm super late, but I wanna join this challenge. I think I have 2"-2.5" to go to get to MBL. Pics will be coming soon as I'm getting a flat iron this weekend at 8 weeks post. I stretch my relaxers to 12-13 weeks. I dont do growth aids and just been eating healthy and drinking lots of water to attain the growth that I get. Plan to incorporate more scalp massaging with oils soon in order to make my MBL goal of June 18th
Welcome Growinstrong,
2.5" in 2 months... VERY POSSIBLE. You'll make it there, you've got a lot of dedication. I'm rooting for you
nappystorm
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I started consistently taking GNC Ultranourish Hair and my skin is cutting a fool! Does the Hair, skin, and nails vitamins work better? I think I can make mbl by December but I have to retain every inch.
grow
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Welcome Growinstrong,
2.5" in 2 months... VERY POSSIBLE. You'll make it there, you've got a lot of dedication. I'm rooting for you
it's so nice to see cheering each other on! brava PeculiarDaye!
growinstrong
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thanks
Welcome Growinstrong,
2.5" in 2 months... VERY POSSIBLE. You'll make it there, you've got a lot of dedication. I'm rooting for you
it's so nice to see cheering each other on! brava @PeculiarDaye!
GreenD
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Ok, I just realized I'm realllllly slow in not having joined this challenge before now. 
Some how I jumped from APL to BSL to WL Challenges and completely forgot about MBL. So I'd like to join if it's not too late. I think I can squeeze MBL out by the end of the year. At least I hope so!!
Here's my starting pics....
Some how I jumped from APL to BSL to WL Challenges and completely forgot about MBL. So I'd like to join if it's not too late. I think I can squeeze MBL out by the end of the year. At least I hope so!! Here's my starting pics....
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PeculiarDaye
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it's so nice to see cheering each other on! brava PeculiarDaye!
Thank you, what better motivation than to have people believing in your goals as well
PeculiarDaye
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Ok, I just realized I'm realllllly slow in not having joined this challenge before now.
Here's my starting pics....
Welcome GreenD
I believe you'll make it there. Your hair looks very healthy.
10 months is more than enough time 
davisbr88
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Girl, I pretty much have to retain every inch minus about .5" from now until December, too, in order to make it. We can be retention buddies!
grow
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KenyaDoll, i'm sure your hair has grown alot since then too, and cannot wait to hear your joy when you do a length check! (i love the hidden braids idea!)
growinstrong, you're doing all the right things and your positivity is catching! kutgw! i think you will make MBL before June 18th., as you've got a great program goin' on!
nappystorm, yes, retaining every inch IS entirely possible, you can do it!
@GrennD, we not only hope you can squeeze MBL in by the end of the year, we know you can! you're close, so stick with it!
davisbr88, there ya go! get yourself your retention buddy and retain, babay....retain your way to MBL! you're making great progress!
PeculiarDaye, thank you long haired sista, for keeping us on track and cheering us on to victory!!!
i did a 30 minute massage with mtg and cayenne pepper oil last night while in 4 braids which i'll keep in until my ayurveda treatment tomorrow, making almost a week in braids.
i just took my hair vitamins and am about to go juice some spinache, carrots and cucumbers to drink for my health and hair.
HHG Ladies!
growinstrong, you're doing all the right things and your positivity is catching! kutgw! i think you will make MBL before June 18th., as you've got a great program goin' on!
nappystorm, yes, retaining every inch IS entirely possible, you can do it!
@GrennD, we not only hope you can squeeze MBL in by the end of the year, we know you can! you're close, so stick with it!
davisbr88, there ya go! get yourself your retention buddy and retain, babay....retain your way to MBL! you're making great progress!
PeculiarDaye, thank you long haired sista, for keeping us on track and cheering us on to victory!!!
i did a 30 minute massage with mtg and cayenne pepper oil last night while in 4 braids which i'll keep in until my ayurveda treatment tomorrow, making almost a week in braids.
i just took my hair vitamins and am about to go juice some spinache, carrots and cucumbers to drink for my health and hair.
HHG Ladies!
davisbr88
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Thanks so much for the encouragement, grow! This challenge is really going to push me to really take care of my hair.
And that juice sounds pretty good girl. May have to make me one when I get home on Monday.
Do you ever add an egg or anything? I'm really trying to figure out how to incorporate eggs everyday for my hair other than through hard-boiled and omelets. Lol. It's getting boring. I was thinking of using them in a smoothie.
grow
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davisbr88, you said that right because this challenge is gonna push us all to stick with it....just what we need!
and yes, eggs are so good for our hair! last year i did alot of raw egg shakes, but must admit that so far this year, i've done alot less.
i think the idea of making a smoothie with eggs is great! if you do it, please let us know what you put in it and how it came out! thx!
and yes, eggs are so good for our hair! last year i did alot of raw egg shakes, but must admit that so far this year, i've done alot less.
i think the idea of making a smoothie with eggs is great! if you do it, please let us know what you put in it and how it came out! thx!
davisbr88
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Definitely will do! I am thinking 1 egg, a scoop of chocolate protein, and maybe some type of fruit. Probably strawberries and bananas, just because those go well with chocolate and vanilla since I plan to buy vanilla when this is all gone and since I'm on WW, fruits are 0 points.
How was the spinach juice? I'm excited to try them both when I get home next week!
davisbr88
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Girl, mine too!
But it's helping me with my HIH disease for sure.
I put in two-strand twists on Monday and usually by now, I'd be aching to untwist and do something else. I'm too tired to even think of that!
So I'm going to definitely hit my two-week goal.
You don't have too long to go before you'll be there so your low-manipulation will surely pay off.
I can't stretch like I wanted to because my hairdresser's salon will be doing renovations soon. 
Sunshine_One
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Happy Friday Ladies! 
I just wanted to update about what I've been doing with my hair.
I have been wearing my hair straight via rollersets and a light blow out @ the DM salon. I really needed a break from doing my own hair 24/7. Winter is the only time I can really enjoy my hair straight so I am enjoying and my hair is thriving.
I revamped my reggie last fall after having a brief bout of extra shedding at the end of last summer. I had been experimenting with the Shea Moisture prouducts. I loved the smell/ingredients etc... but found that my hair did not LIKE THEM! First time my hair has ever just rejected a product line. I was so glad I could return them to Target.
After that I started using products with Argan oil. I started out with a travel set of Morrocan oil Products. Great but pricey. I then moved on to the Cream of Nature Argan Oil line. My hair love all things Argan oil. So I have been sticking the CON Argan oil producst with a rotation of my silicon mix conditioners just to have variety.
List of Products in current rotation:
Extra Virgin Coconut oil: For shine and massage into scalp twice a week.
Prepoo:
Sunflower oil & AO Honey Suckle Rose conditoiner
Poo:
Miss Jessies Super Sudsy Detangling shampoo (great slip, I can detangle w/it) Morrocan Oil Moisture Repair Shampoo (sulfate free)
DC:
Cream of Nature Argan Intensive Treatment (gold n red packets)
Luster Silk Cholesterol with Argan Oil
Light Protein:
Silicon Mix Perla Protien (once a month)
Leave-In:
Keratase Nectar Thermic & Cream of Nature Argan oil wrap lotion
Serum & Heat protectant:
One N Only Argan oil treatment
Shine:
CON Argan Oil oil sheen*in the red can* (love this stuff)
I try to always prep my hair before I get to the salon.
I prepoo overnight and wash and condition (hot towel steam treatment under hood dryer). I wash my hair in four braids. I take down each braid to rinse then re-braid. After steaming I remove microfiber towel. I put on 2 plastic caps and cover with a silk scarf and winter hat. Then I head to the salon.
When I get to the salon all they have to do remove the braids and rinse the conditioner and roll up my hair. This way I don't have to deal with them trying to detangle my hair and me having to instruct them on how I want them to comb out my hair. Saves us all a LOT of STRESS!
I also had NO problem with them honoring my request to turn down the HEAT! For me this working better than when I spend half the day at home under the dryer and flat ironing my own hair.
Now of course I will resume doing my own hair at home soon. But it's GREAT to have a break when you need it and most importantly my hair is thriving!
No single strand knots!!! Hooray!!!
And YES my hair is reverting back to curly fine. I really think the light blow drying is better for me than flat ironing. But I will continue to monitor when I resume straightening my hair at home.
Have a GREAT weekend!
MORE hair!
I just wanted to update about what I've been doing with my hair.
I have been wearing my hair straight via rollersets and a light blow out @ the DM salon. I really needed a break from doing my own hair 24/7. Winter is the only time I can really enjoy my hair straight so I am enjoying and my hair is thriving.
I revamped my reggie last fall after having a brief bout of extra shedding at the end of last summer. I had been experimenting with the Shea Moisture prouducts. I loved the smell/ingredients etc... but found that my hair did not LIKE THEM! First time my hair has ever just rejected a product line. I was so glad I could return them to Target.
After that I started using products with Argan oil. I started out with a travel set of Morrocan oil Products. Great but pricey. I then moved on to the Cream of Nature Argan Oil line. My hair love all things Argan oil. So I have been sticking the CON Argan oil producst with a rotation of my silicon mix conditioners just to have variety.
List of Products in current rotation:
Extra Virgin Coconut oil: For shine and massage into scalp twice a week.
Prepoo:
Sunflower oil & AO Honey Suckle Rose conditoiner
Poo:
Miss Jessies Super Sudsy Detangling shampoo (great slip, I can detangle w/it) Morrocan Oil Moisture Repair Shampoo (sulfate free)
DC:
Cream of Nature Argan Intensive Treatment (gold n red packets)
Luster Silk Cholesterol with Argan Oil
Light Protein:
Silicon Mix Perla Protien (once a month)
Leave-In:
Keratase Nectar Thermic & Cream of Nature Argan oil wrap lotion
Serum & Heat protectant:
One N Only Argan oil treatment
Shine:
CON Argan Oil oil sheen*in the red can* (love this stuff)
I try to always prep my hair before I get to the salon.
I prepoo overnight and wash and condition (hot towel steam treatment under hood dryer). I wash my hair in four braids. I take down each braid to rinse then re-braid. After steaming I remove microfiber towel. I put on 2 plastic caps and cover with a silk scarf and winter hat. Then I head to the salon.
When I get to the salon all they have to do remove the braids and rinse the conditioner and roll up my hair. This way I don't have to deal with them trying to detangle my hair and me having to instruct them on how I want them to comb out my hair. Saves us all a LOT of STRESS!
I also had NO problem with them honoring my request to turn down the HEAT! For me this working better than when I spend half the day at home under the dryer and flat ironing my own hair.
Now of course I will resume doing my own hair at home soon. But it's GREAT to have a break when you need it and most importantly my hair is thriving!
No single strand knots!!! Hooray!!!
And YES my hair is reverting back to curly fine. I really think the light blow drying is better for me than flat ironing. But I will continue to monitor when I resume straightening my hair at home.
Have a GREAT weekend!
MORE hair!
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