MBL Challenge 2011

make_me_over said:
Hi blessedandlucky! Don't be discouraged girl we all have setbacks/issues sometimes. Your hair looks great to me so obviously you have been doing something right. Are you sure your breakage is due to dryness? If so, have you ever tried the baggy method? This method worked for me last year when sulfur dried my hair out. Also are you protecting your hair from the harsh cold/winter air? It sounds like you are giving your hair lots of moisture though. I'm sure there is someone who is having or had the same issue and can make some suggestions. It will get better girlie, just stick in there.:bighug:

@AlliCat CONGRATS on making BSL!!!! I know this is the MBL challenge but PIC PLEASE!!!!!
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Thanks so much!!! but I can't post pics as I am in the Hide your hair challenge till June *pokes siggy*
 
I need to see if MBL is possible for me to hit this year...
This may be what I need to spark some interest in my hair... Lol

If I have great retention and a normal growth rate...I can hit MBL by December. I may be just scraping though...lol. I'm in! (giving myself until 5/12 to hit it with a fresh trim)
 
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I did a light trim today. My ends looked horrid after the last touch-up but I didn't want to lose the length. :look: Unfortunately, I stayed w/ a friend this weekend and got caught in the wind & rain. She doesn't own heat protectants and uses ceramic-coated appliances. I tried telling her thats why her hair keeps breaking but in one ear and out the other :nono:. After fixing (frying really) my hair straight, those ends just had to go :yep:.

Question:: for those that are roller setting, what products are you using? Water, Lotta Body, etc.?

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joyandfaith said:
I'm making progress ladies :drunk: My hair seems to be growing again, so I've gotten new wind in my sails. For whatever reason, I seem to get my growth spurts in the winter. I want two more inches and then I'll claim MBL. I think I'll be there by my birthday in September.
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joyandfaith if this is not already full MBL I must be SL.

Your hair is AMAAAAZING.
 
make_me_over said:
Hi blessedandlucky! Don't be discouraged girl we all have setbacks/issues sometimes. Your hair looks great to me so obviously you have been doing something right. Are you sure your breakage is due to dryness? If so, have you ever tried the baggy method? This method worked for me last year when sulfur dried my hair out. Also are you protecting your hair from the harsh cold/winter air? It sounds like you are giving your hair lots of moisture though. I'm sure there is someone who is having or had the same issue and can make some suggestions. It will get better girlie, just stick in there.:bighug:

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I was really frustrated when I posted. I think some of the breakage is probably due to dryness so I'm going to be more diligent about moisturizing throughout the week and sealing my ends. Do you have any recommendations for a good moisturizer?

Thanks again for the encouragement. I really appreciate it!

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hi ladies!

i know i need to check in here.....i'm still having a hard time accepting the fact that i really made BSL and that this is the next stop.

it will take me a good 2-3 inches to get to MBL and i hope to be there before the first half of the year is over so that i can complete the WL goal before the year ends.

i'm ps'ing and my hair rarely sees the light of day!
i keep it in braids under scarves and hats when i'm just around town (like @ make_me_over said, my hair is sensitive even to the elements of cold wind and all) and when i'm working or doing something social, i do a baggy bun with pretty hair toys.

good luck to everyone! yes, we can get this!!!
 
I can't remember if I officially joined this challenge. If not, I'm in! I'm currently BSL, and have been for about 6 months. I've reached MBL before, but due to a needed trim am back at BSL. So my goal before summer is over is to get back to MBL with no trims needed!

Focusing on: Low Manip & protective styling, moisture, and henna.
 
AlliCat said:
I just reached BSL!!!!!!!!!!!

I have 2-3 inches until MBL so I should be there by July if I retain all my length. Now I'm excited :D
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Congrats! Keep up the growin!

blksndrlla said:
I need to see if MBL is possible for me to hit this year...
This may be what I need to spark some interest in my hair... Lol

If I have great retention and a normal growth rate...I can hit MBL by December. I may be just scraping though...lol. I'm in! (giving myself until 5/12 to hit it with a fresh trim)
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Welcome...You can do it!

grow said:
hi ladies!

i know i need to check in here.....i'm still having a hard time accepting the fact that i really made BSL and that this is the next stop.

it will take me a good 2-3 inches to get to MBL and i hope to be there before the first half of the year is over so that i can complete the WL goal before the year ends.

i'm ps'ing and my hair rarely sees the light of day!
i keep it in braids under scarves and hats when i'm just around town (like @ make_me_over said, my hair is sensitive even to the elements of cold wind and all) and when i'm working or doing something social, i do a baggy bun with pretty hair toys.

good luck to everyone! yes, we can get this!!!
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Sounds like we're on the same hair schedule. Good Luck to you too!!

My update: I'm really just trying to stay out of my hair as much as possible. I just wash, DC, air dry, and protective style for a week or two before I wash again--it all depends on how lazy I'm feeling. If I'm feeling up to it, I'm going to try to do a cassia treatment this weekend.
 
I'm uninspired about my hair right now. I slept without a scarf two nights this week. That is SO unlike me. I know I'm close to MBL, so I need to snap out of it.
 
misslaraj said:
I'm uninspired about my hair right now. I slept without a scarf two nights this week. That is SO unlike me. I know I'm close to MBL, so I need to snap out of it.
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Girrrl, I haven't slept with a scarf in at least a week.:blush:

davisbr88 said:
^^ITA:
I have totally not been treating my hair like lace lately.
Bout to get back up on it.
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I've been foul. Sleeping scarf less wouldn't be so bad if I used one of the satin pillowcases I have but nooooooo. And I need to detangle. I've been wearing a week old twist out that's 3 days past its prime just to keep from detangling. I did a little this morning and then said forget it.

I am so hair lazy right now.
 
nappystorm said:
Sighs @davisbr88 Unfortunately, you were right about this Giovanni Conditioner:perplexed It's cool but I want my $9 back:sad:
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Girl, that was the biggest waste! It left my hair sooooo rough for some reason. It went in the trash promptly.

cocosweet said:
Girrrl, I haven't slept with a scarf in at least a week.:blush:

I've been foul. Sleeping scarf less wouldn't be so bad if I used one of the satin pillowcases I have but nooooooo. And I need to detangle. I've been wearing a week old twist out that's 3 days past its prime just to keep from detangling. I did a little this morning and then said forget it.

I am so hair lazy right now.
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I've been sleeping on a satin pillowcase but I haven't moisturized and sealed in I don't know how long. I finally did today. Tragic.
 
come on ladies!

we gotta stick with it!

the year is too young to get lazy now.....

we got length goals to meet, not to mention wanting to keep our hair healthy and happy!

get those satin pillowcases out (or just throw a bag over it at night....i use a simple plastic cap), get that detangling done, let's stick with it!

( now y'all gotta remember to give me a kick in the booty when i get lazy, too..lol!) :-)!

MBL HERE WE COME!!!!
 
tayflea said:
Congrats! Keep up the growin!



Welcome...You can do it!



Sounds like we're on the same hair schedule. Good Luck to you too!!

My update: I'm really just trying to stay out of my hair as much as possible. I just wash, DC, air dry, and protective style for a week or two before I wash again--it all depends on how lazy I'm feeling. If I'm feeling up to it, I'm going to try to do a cassia treatment this weekend.
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nappystorm said:
Hi Ladies,
I took down few braids and did a length check. I am spitting distance from BSB/BSL:woot:
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thank you, and good luck to you too, tayflea!

your siggy is really pretty, great length and growth!

please come back and tell us how the cassia went.:yep:

CONGRATULATIONS nappystorm!!!:grin:

you got there by putting in the effort and that is great inspiration!

keep up the good work and spread the willpower!:lachen:we ALL need that!
 
LOL grow!
You are so right!
It is too early to be getting lazy already. I finally got back on track with moisturizing and sealing a few days ago and I WILL continue like I know I am supposed to.
Thanks for the kick in the butt!!! :yep:
 
Okay, so I know I'm a little late for class but I've been wanting MBL since forever....so consider me in....here's my starting pic and I'll be back after every relaxer to update.....
 

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My regimen is: wash and deep condition once a week, or co-wash only. medium protein treatment once a month, moisturize and seal daily, bunning, stretch relaxer every 10-13 wks along with dusting ends

My goal month is Oct. 2011

My starting pic, is the signature pic
 

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davisbr88 said:
Count me in!
I'm going to do it on my own hair though. I know it said your hair might not grow as fast, but I don't feel like messing with extensions again. I'll do it with you and put them in on Tuesday, but I'll have to take them down about two weeks in and then reinstall them after that weekend to finish out the two-month period (I have a formal event on March 19, and plan to straighten on the 18th, but I will reinstall on March 22 to wear 6 weeks)
I'll stretch my hair and put them in medium-sized twists this Tuesday since it'll only be 2 weeks, but when I reinstall I'll probably do tiny twists to make sure they last that 6 weeks. I'll spray the twists with ApHogee Green Tea & Keratin Spray as my strengthener and Donna Marie Moisture Mist or Bee Mine Juicy Spritz for my braid spray.
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Believe me -I just saw this post tonight-I was in a slumber and missed it somehow-yeah lets do the braid thing...did you get yours yet?
 
Haven't post in a while but I am currently in small twist to help me keep from doing too much to my hair. I will probably steam curl them today...hopefully it will turn out nice.
 
casey3035 said:
Believe me -I just saw this post tonight-I was in a slumber and missed it somehow-yeah lets do the braid thing...did you get yours yet?
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In two-strand twists now until the 17th, and will put in some micro-braids (without extensions) on March 22.
 
Here is a length check.

I'm leaning a little on this one
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I have a slight W shape because my beginning cut was a graduated bob.
 
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I'm still hangin in there, cowashed yesterday and the day before...Moisturized and sealed...In some med small twist right now.=)
 
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