bebezazueta
Well-Known Member
Checking in. I relaxed on Tuesday and I'm 2 inches from MBL! I plan to stretch my way there till my bday in JUly. What a gift to be MBL on my bday! Yea! Here's my update pic
MBL Challenge 2011
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casey3035
New Member
Finally started braiding mine last night-will post pics when done!
davisbr88
Well-Known Member
Oooh! Can't wait to see them!
I have told myself that I will only take a day to braid so however long that takes will determine how big they will be. I am definitely never taking 35 hours again! I'm sure they will be bigger when I first start, but I am hoping I will get faster as time goes on.
corpFROcentric
New Member
I am a little late to the party but consider me in. After about a year of not taking care of my hair I am back on the bandwagon!
Regimen: During the summer I usually just do Wash n Go's. The SSK's are killing me so I am going to try some alternative styles. I will also DC once a week.
Goal Month: I have no idea what is even realistic. Perhaps yall can help with that.
Regimen: During the summer I usually just do Wash n Go's. The SSK's are killing me so I am going to try some alternative styles. I will also DC once a week.
Goal Month: I have no idea what is even realistic. Perhaps yall can help with that.
davisbr88
Well-Known Member
corpFROcentric: Your hair is gorgeous!!!
I am not sure how long it'll take you but it only looks like you have maybe 2 - 3 inches to go. Depending on your growth rate, I think you could be there in August or September.
I am not sure how long it'll take you but it only looks like you have maybe 2 - 3 inches to go. Depending on your growth rate, I think you could be there in August or September.
EbonyEyes
Well-Known Member
So I thought that I wasn't at BSL yet. But the lovely ladies in the BSL Challenge 2011 thread told me that I had already arrived at BSL (despite the low fitting bra I was wearing) and that I needed to join the MBL challenge. So here I am!!!
Here are my starting pics:
Thank you in advance for having me!
Here are my starting pics:
Thank you in advance for having me!
growinstrong
Well-Known Member
looking good goal twin 
. Well, I relax next week and I hope my results are as good as yours.
. Well, I relax next week and I hope my results are as good as yours.
bebezazueta
Well-Known Member
looking good goal twin
Can't wait to see goal twin! Thanks! I'm doing a mini bootcamp to get to MBL. Let's go!
casey3035
New Member
Yeah last night was my second night working on them! I just can't sit there for hours braiding but...I got all my perimeter done. I will probably do like 2 -3 rows a night until I am done-That way I am not so overwhelmed!
I am actually on the way to Biloxi as we speak-Then New Orleans followed by My final destination of San Antonia... I will be stopping in different places along the way so girl I will be braiding for a hour or 2 each night in the hotels until it's done! I HAVE A PLAN RIGHT? LOLZ!!!
Yeah you will get faster as time passes-35 hours wow-long time!
casey3035
New Member
So I thought that I wasn't at BSL yet. But the lovely ladies in the BSL Challenge 2011 thread told me that I had already arrived at BSL (despite the low fitting bra I was wearing) and that I needed to join the MBL challenge. So here I am!!!
Here are my starting pics:
Thank you in advance for having me!
uhhh YEAS THEY ADVISED YOU RIGHT-YOU ARE ALREADY bsl! CONGRATS!!!
davisbr88
Well-Known Member
I actually don't mind sitting down for 10-12 hours straight and just doing them, so I am hoping I can just get them done in one sitting.
Rather... they WILL be done in one sitting so that will dictate the size... lol.
And it took me 35 hours to do some extension braids one time. Never again.
It was mostly because it was my first time working with any type of extensions, didn't know what I was doing, had to learn the proper grip, and all that. I got a lot faster towards the end but at one point it was taking me 20 minutes to do one braid!
I doubt it'll take even half that time to braid my natural hair because I won't have to worry about grip and all that, and I don't have that much hair. It takes me 3 hours to do mini-twists, so I was hoping the mini-braids would take no more than 12-ish. Even 18 would be okay... as long as they are done in ONE day!
corpFROcentric
New Member
Thanks! My ends are kind of nasty I am trying to decide if I should get a trim now or wait.
SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
Hi all!
I havent checked in, in a while but I am still wishing for MBL by Dec 31@ midnight. Yup every sec. counts.lol
I am in a weave right now, DC overnight on the weekend and cowash on Wed. I have been faithfully taken my hairfinity and garlic pills daily and sealing with grapeseed oil. I will begin doing grapeseed oil and sulfur to my scalp.
I will be relaxing in May and that will end my 6 month stretch. I plan on doing another 6 month stretch which will end in Nov. with the hope of beign MBL by then.
Good Luck all
I havent checked in, in a while but I am still wishing for MBL by Dec 31@ midnight. Yup every sec. counts.lol
I am in a weave right now, DC overnight on the weekend and cowash on Wed. I have been faithfully taken my hairfinity and garlic pills daily and sealing with grapeseed oil. I will begin doing grapeseed oil and sulfur to my scalp.
I will be relaxing in May and that will end my 6 month stretch. I plan on doing another 6 month stretch which will end in Nov. with the hope of beign MBL by then.
Good Luck all
nappystorm
Well-Known Member
Hi Ladies,
I was bored today so I bought some Paul Mitchell's SSS and some headbands.
I was bored today so I bought some Paul Mitchell's SSS and some headbands.
davisbr88
Well-Known Member
Hey ladies!
Made another egg shake today. I'm trying to drink them at least 3 times a week after I work out. This one was really good:
1 scoop Designer Whey Vanilla Protein Powder
6 oz Lucerne Raspberry Yogurt (fat-free)
1 raw egg
2 Tb flaxseed meal
I think I am going to make them like this from now on because I prefer the thicker texture. I will switch up the yogurt flavors and will use chocolate powder sometimes too.
Made another egg shake today. I'm trying to drink them at least 3 times a week after I work out. This one was really good:
1 scoop Designer Whey Vanilla Protein Powder
6 oz Lucerne Raspberry Yogurt (fat-free)
1 raw egg
2 Tb flaxseed meal
I think I am going to make them like this from now on because I prefer the thicker texture. I will switch up the yogurt flavors and will use chocolate powder sometimes too.
MsKikiStar
Well-Known Member
checking in. added new vitamins to my regimen: super chlorella, silica, omega 3-6-9 and msm. figured it's time I try something new and see if it works.
baddison
natural for good
I'm beginning to wonder if I was a bit too ambitious in joining this challenge. I have been bunning since 2008, and I STILL can't seem to reach BSL. Now I am stretching 4months at a time - 3 touchups per year. The thickness of my hair is incredible.....but WHERE IS THE LENGTH?!?!?! 
Janet'
Well-Known Member
Ladies!!! Checking in! I have really been anti-hair these last couple of months...however, I think whatever I am doing (or not doing) MIGHT be working because when I washed my hair, it "seemed" like the twists were longer than they had been a couple of months ago...I will be straightening on Monday to do a length check so I will definitely update you! How's everyone doing?
bryantgurls
Active Member
Hello Ladies,
It has been forever since I have checked in
.... But nevertheless I am back! I have been a bit negligent to my hair for the last few months, but I am encouraged and determined to get back on track. Anyhow, it looks like I have about an inch or 2 to reach MBL, so hopefully I will be there by summer. Keep up the good work ladies and HHG!
It has been forever since I have checked in
.... But nevertheless I am back! I have been a bit negligent to my hair for the last few months, but I am encouraged and determined to get back on track. Anyhow, it looks like I have about an inch or 2 to reach MBL, so hopefully I will be there by summer. Keep up the good work ladies and HHG!Attachments
casey3035
New Member
Gir they look great! You did good! But those dimples are to die for! Ok im still working on mine as Texas was alot to take in... Im thinking abt taking out the braids I put in and doing the crown and glory via a sew in! I bought 18 inch hair and it seems to be not even long enough! Im totally frustrated!
davisbr88
Well-Known Member
Whatever works, girl! And you must be super tall if 18 inches isn't enough!!! What kind of styles do you want to do?
And those dang dimples always steal the show! I'm gonna start mean mugging in ALL my pics from now on!
And they better look good! I'm all sore now! Lol.
They do show how thin my hair is but it is what it is. I'll throw on a hat or thick headband if need be, but these things WILL be in until the end of April!!! Lol.
I just washed them today and I am happy that they didn't shrink at all. Teeny-tiny braids are the way to go. I may look ******** at the scalp but at least my hair isn't looking 2" long due to shrinkage.
Thanks, lady!!!
:blush3:
casey3035
New Member
Whatever works, girl! And you must be super tall if 18 inches isn't enough!!! What kind of styles do you want to do?
And those dang dimples always steal the show! I'm gonna start mean mugging in ALL my pics from now on!
And they better look good! I'm all sore now! Lol.
They do show how thin my hair is but it is what it is. I'll throw on a hat or thick headband if need be, but these things WILL be in until the end of April!!! Lol.
I just washed them today and I am happy that they didn't shrink at all. Teeny-tiny braids are the way to go. I may look ******** at the scalp but at least my hair isn't looking 2" long due to shrinkage.
Thanks, lady!!!
:blush3:
Doesnt look thin to me ...but ummm tall nooo. Im 5'4-5'5 with shoes...i will try to post a pic later of what I am talking about...@ janet...Hey!!! Glad to see u back. Check out my photos-im back to grazing bsl.... How are you doing sweetie!?
davisbr88
Well-Known Member
Oh, it's thin! Lol.
Very scalpy. But I know that it will look less scalpy as they get older so I'm really not stressing it. And yeah, post a pic when you get a chance!
blksndrlla
Well-Known Member
I have finally nailed down a regimen!!!
Once a week I wash, DC, add leave-in put my hair in 20 twists, and seal with oil. I let it dry overnight (or sit under the pibbs for ten minutes) and put it in two buns in the morning.
About mid week I do the same styling, but I just co-wash.
I tie my edges down with a strip of polyester each night (and styling night), add a small amount of oil and put my hair in about 5 big twists.
The double bun is very similar to Whimsy's buns. (http://longnaturalhair.blogspot.com/2010/03/recent-styles.html) It is the second set of buns.
Products:
- Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo
- AOHSR, Silk Elements (the green one) or Pantene R&N Breakage Defense Mask (My BSS still has it)
- Hot Six Oil (For some reason I feel like I shouldn't love this, but it has been AWESOME for my hair. I use it nightly and coat my DCs in it)
- Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade (for my edges and ends)
- Herbal Essence Totally Twisted
- Giovanni Direct-Leave in
I detangle with a Jibere shower comb and a ION Silcone Styling Comb.
I am so happy to finally have staples and a regimen!
Once a week I wash, DC, add leave-in put my hair in 20 twists, and seal with oil. I let it dry overnight (or sit under the pibbs for ten minutes) and put it in two buns in the morning.
About mid week I do the same styling, but I just co-wash.
I tie my edges down with a strip of polyester each night (and styling night), add a small amount of oil and put my hair in about 5 big twists.
The double bun is very similar to Whimsy's buns. (http://longnaturalhair.blogspot.com/2010/03/recent-styles.html) It is the second set of buns.
Products:
- Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo
- AOHSR, Silk Elements (the green one) or Pantene R&N Breakage Defense Mask (My BSS still has it)
- Hot Six Oil (For some reason I feel like I shouldn't love this, but it has been AWESOME for my hair. I use it nightly and coat my DCs in it)
- Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade (for my edges and ends)
- Herbal Essence Totally Twisted
- Giovanni Direct-Leave in
I detangle with a Jibere shower comb and a ION Silcone Styling Comb.
I am so happy to finally have staples and a regimen!
LovelyNaps26
Well-Known Member
keeping my mini-twists (posted in another thread) in for a month. I'm hoping by the time i take them down i will be officially BSL. 
That'll give me more than enough time to get the 3 more inches to claim MBL.
That'll give me more than enough time to get the 3 more inches to claim MBL.
ojemba
Well-Known Member
Checking in:
I am currently wearing a weave that I plan on taking out in 3 weeks and have it reweaved for another 8 weeks. I then plan on wearing singles with extensions for about 11 weeks. This should bring me to 39 weeks post relaxer, I hope to relax in September.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'm full BSL by September, Then I'll baby my hair to MBL for Dec 2011.
I'm trying to be patient and just let my hair grow at it's own pace and try to retain every inch.
I am currently wearing a weave that I plan on taking out in 3 weeks and have it reweaved for another 8 weeks. I then plan on wearing singles with extensions for about 11 weeks. This should bring me to 39 weeks post relaxer, I hope to relax in September.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'm full BSL by September, Then I'll baby my hair to MBL for Dec 2011.
I'm trying to be patient and just let my hair grow at it's own pace and try to retain every inch.
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