MBL Challenge 2011

I haven't posted in awhile, but I sort of measured my hair yesterday on dry curly hair (I'm natural). I'm at the bottom of BSL and it looks like I've gained 2 inches since Dec. 31. My goal was MBL by May 2011, don't think I'll make it that soon. However, summer is coming which means growth spurt for me, so I'm pretty confident by the end of summer, early Fall for sure!
 
Are all Fotki's $25? I had/have the free account.

Janet' said:
Ladies!!!!! I am so sorry!!! Last night, I had a bit of a breakdown :ohwell: My hair has not retained any length since my last length check at the end of the year 2010!!!!! :blush::blush::blush:

I know exactly why, though!!! I was on a hair hiatus- just being lazy...I hate to admit this, but confession is good for the soul, no?! :spinning:...I hadn't DC'ed since December 2010...now, what the heck was I thinking???? The answer is, I wasn't...I hadn't done a protein treatment since Dec 2010!!!!! Now, with all of this color, you would think that I should know better, right? And I do know better, I was just unconcerned at the time...I figured that my low-manipulation styling, WEN washing and general low-maintenance would be enough...

On one hand, I guess it was because I didn't lose any length! But I sure as heck didn't gain anything either :nono: :nono:

So, nothing like a let down to get ya back in gear!!!! My best hair friend (IRL) Missjae09 straightened last night, gave me a light trim, and told me that my hair was healthy and in good shape...that made me feel good...

I am re-dedicated to my hair now! I will be:

1. Washing once a week
2. Dc'ing once every other week, and
3. Doing my hard protein treatments every 6 weeks...

I will increase my moisture from once a day to twice a day (in the morn and before I go to bed) and increase my water intake overall (something I struggle with)

I am MBL still...and when Missjae09 measured last night, she said that I am 2.5 inches away from WL:blush::blush:...Even though I am in the HL Challenge, I knew that I wouldn't make that goal by December 2011 but I am also in the WL Challenge and that is my true short-term goal for 2011. If I get back in gear, I could probably make WL before the end of the year...so I'm ready...

Sorry for rambling, but this was so cathartic for me!!!! Thanks for listening!!!!

PS- I will pay the $25 to get my fotki unblocked when I get paid tomorrow,:lol: Sorry about that!!!
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PraisedBeauty said:
I wonder how many times a day you get weave checked. Your hair is literally barbie doll perfect in my eyes. I love it. :yep:
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PraisedBeautyThank you ma'am...I do get weave checked quite often..I dont have a problem with it, if its done tastefully..I actually see my hair as a walking billboard to let other women know that African American women can grow long hair.But when you outta line with it, touching my hair without permission, and all that ish, then the hood comes out.
 
SuchMagnificence set back or not your hair is georgeous!

I relaxed this past weekend and looks like I have a few strands touching MBL...I'm hoping to claim it by the time for my next relaxer in 4 months. I've been using way too much direct heat the past 1.5 months b/c of job interviews but now that I've got my job secured I'm going to hold off on heat for ~2 months to let my hair recoup.
 
SuchMagnificance said:
@PraisedBeautyThank you ma'am...I do get weave checked quite often..I dont have a problem with it, if its done tastefully..I actually see my hair as a walking billboard to let other women know that African American women can grow long hair.But when you outta line with it, touching my hair without permission, and all that ish, then the hood comes out.
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Puahahahhahahahha!!!!! True!!!! And your hair is very nice :)
 
I'm so sick of wet bunning that I don't know what to do with myself. I'm going to straighten this weekend and post pics. *Praying for growth*
 
I decided to do mini twists the other night (1st time attempting minis, 3rd time attempting to twist my hair). I must say they turned out better than I expected, my plan is to wear twists until Sept. My hair was already stretched out from a rollerset that was destroyed by humidity, I only used unrefined raw shea butter.
 

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Did a quick length check

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2 inches until MBL
 
Question: How do I know when I'm MBL? I find it hard to pin point. Is it right below the bra strap?
 
Aireen I posted this: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=507715 at the end of last year because I was having the same issue as you are. I think that I just decided that because I wear my brastrap extremely low, once the majority of my hair touched the bottom of my brastrap, that would be the beginning of MBL...So, currently, I'm MBL and that makes sense for me because I am currently 2.5 inches from WL so that confirms all of my suspicions :lol:
 
I love the MBL milestone. For me, when I was bsl, my hair started to feel heavy. But at MBL is when I officially felt like my hair was long.

Dropping by to cheer you all on to this long-haired milestone. Congrats! You're all looking great!
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I don't think I've posted in this thread since I signed up. I'll be doing a length check around June 1 and hopefully I'll be BSL. I hope to make MBL before my birthday in November. I think that's very doable.


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topnotch1010 - I haven't updated in here yet either. I wasn't sure if I should since I'm not BSL. I signed up for both, and figured I'd update in the BSL thread until I hit that then move over here. In any event...

I'm loving the last few pics, those minitwists made me immediately wish I were natural! lol. AlliCat - your hair is gorge! I feel like your bra is low you're closer to MBL than you think!

I'm hoping to be claiming full BSL by September and possibly grazing MBL by December. Very possible. I plan on growth aiding it up this summer (sulphur) and hiding the heck outta my hair while I work out like a fanatic to drop this weight. Overall 2011 should be a great finish for me! :grin:
 
Janet' said:
Aireen I posted this: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=507715 at the end of last year because I was having the same issue as you are. I think that I just decided that because I wear my brastrap extremely low, once the majority of my hair touched the bottom of my brastrap, that would be the beginning of MBL...So, currently, I'm MBL and that makes sense for me because I am currently 2.5 inches from WL so that confirms all of my suspicions :lol:
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That's exactly what I was thinking, I'm 4 inches from waist currently and some people like to claim when they're at the bottom of their bra strap. For me, I'll still feel like BSL if I do that. I'm going to claim it when I'm 2.5 inches from WL as well. Thanks so much, Janet'! :D :bighug:
 
UPDATE: My hair's okay, going to get rid of all my products and find better staples. Progress pic in a month, if not then in another 4 months since usually my updates are 7/8 months apart.
 
Good day ladies,

I would have been 20 weeks post relaxer tomorrow but after fighting with an ugly curly weave, almost 3' of ng and the taught of self relaxing any more ng. I decided to relax. I'm presently under the dryer with my deep conditioner in. I'm happy with the results being this is the 1st time I've relaxed my own hair. I did the half/half method. I was so scared I would get burnt and be underprocessed. So for it looks good. I'll know for sure how it turns out after I dry.

I think I can offically claim BSL!!!!!! But I'll be back to hiding in a bun tomorrow.

3 inches to full MBL, i hope I can get there by December
 
I will take a pic length and thickness check. I plan to

Create a plan and follow - Done

Shampoo frequently - Done
Conditioner often - Done
Do daily care - Done
Take balancers EVERY day & at set frequency, intro new item(purchased) - Inconsistent

Plan for better diet & begin - Work on
Plan for new hair care products & buy - Work on
 
I'll be lurking this thread since I've made BSL and now I'm striving for MBL.

Staple Regi - 1x weekly
EQP Relaxed Shampoo (1st wash)
Joico Kpak Shampoo (2nd wash)
Steam with Kenra DC*
Bee Mine Hair Milk topped with a little Bee Mine Luscious as leave-in
Air Dry

Protein conditioner as needed; usually the 1st wash after my TU only.
Alter Ego Garlic conditioner for excessive shedding

*I like testing other conditioners but Kenra is my staple

ETA: My goal is MBL by Dec 2011.

 
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