MBL Challenge 2011

divachyk said:
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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Girl, whatcha lurking for. You know good and well you'll be at LEAST MBL 2011. Can't tell with the arm in my way but, looks like you're breathing on MBL now. KUTGW, girlie! :woohoo:


AlliCat said:
Length check update

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Wow! Your hair is BEAUTIFUL!! Nice growing! :clapping:
 
If my hair was as long as it is thick I would certainly be MBL by now. I broke two hair sticks yesterday.

I think I am still on track to make MBL by Dec. 2011 even with my recent trim.
 
Hi ladies,

I just saw a new tread - 12 month retention buddies.
I'm looking for a buddy that match my current hair length to work together towards our goals.

I'm relaxed 4b
Length in inches/ side 12", back 11"
 
Just checking in. I've been avoding heat for the past 6 weeks and hope to cont to do so for at least another 2 weeks or so. I just discovered half wigs which I'm loving so far. I'm hoping to incorporate these into my regular regimen to help w/ my retention.
 
checking in...I've been using sulfates and flat ironing this past week...but I'm back on track. Doing a co-wash tonight maybe.. and definitely no more heat.

Started an internship so I will be wearing my hair in buns and updo's.
 
Next update is July. Hoping to make MBL by my bday. This is my longest stretch yet. 16 + weeks. It's going great. I know I'm late but that suave coconut condish got my hair all moist. After a cowash with it, I add some garner fructis leave in and seal with coconut oil. Yummo! HHG!
 
I have some projects at work :bricks:that I’ll be jumping in and won’t be taking my daily lchf breaks as before.

So I’m putting myself on a LHCF updating treads regimen. Unless I have any major setbacks and need you’ll help I will limit my updates to every other month. I am keeping a daily journal on what I’m doing to my hair so I’ll update if anyone is interested on those dates.

I will also only do length checks right before giving my updates. I have to put down that measuring tape and try not to focus on my length.

This is a challenge to me because I LOVE reading the treads and seeing how well you ladies are progressing. So I’ll just be :lurking: and just know I’m wishing each of you all the best on your HHJ.

Peace!!
 
As mentioned I'm back on track :grin: I got my hair cornrowed yesterday so I tweaked my regimen to add a growth aid and scalp oiling
 
I said I wasn't gonna update til my next relaxer in July. But I really liked my rollerset at 11 weeks post.

Here's day 1:
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I'm 2 inches from MBL.

I pincurled my loose waves and got soft bouncy curls.

Here's day 2:

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HHG!
 
I didn't make my goal of MBL by May 31. I did a check last night and I'm at the bottom om BSL and I still have some layers shorter than that. Hoping by the end of summer. Wearing my hair in wigs or buns and out curly some weekends. I need some good wavy half wigs.
 
I did a stretched length check and I'm bottom of BSL grazing MBL longest in the back. I need 1 inch to claim MBL then it's on to WL.
 
topnotch1010 said:
I must've missed something. I thought you were already WL approaching HL?
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I was WL and before the new year 2011 I chopped back to top of BSL. I had more dryness and damage from that BKT than I thought, so I cut.
I already told myself no more new product bandwagons and no more chopping.
 
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After staring at a pic I took 2 days ago showing that I have met my BSL goal (and after being in denial for 2 days), I am ready to move on to my goal of MBL. I plan on keeping my hair in twists and/or crochet braids for the next 6 months. I'm in the HYH Challenge, so no pics until June 30th :giggle:

Until then, here's to an extra 1/2 inch I should get that will finally make me believe I am BSL.
 
Going to get may hair done for the first time in about 2 years! I am going to get it trimmed too. Wish me luck.

Oh, I wore wash n gos for about a month straight... Smh... I knew better....
 
Just checking in...I'm finally got over the APL hump!!!! I am touch BSL:yay::drunk::yay::drunk::yay: I just had to remember the method to me retain length & put the scissors down! :lol:
 
DesignerCurls said:
Just checking in...I'm finally got over the APL hump!!!! I am touch BSL:yay::drunk::yay::drunk::yay: I just had to remember the method to me retain length & put the scissors down! :lol:
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congrats! hopefully I'm right behind you girl...I've been APL for a year! I think I may be barely touching BSL now, but I haven't touched up in a while. How long did it take you?
 
EbonyCPrincess said:
congrats! hopefully I'm right behind you girl...I've been APL for a year! I think I may be barely touching BSL now, but I haven't touched up in a while. How long did it take you?
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lol it has taken me a year and some months because I couldn't put the scissors down! So I'm wearing twist during the week and twist or braid out sometimes on the weekends. You siggie picture looks very close to BSL. We can most definitely make it before the end of the summer! :yep:
 
Due for my quarterly length check, but it's too hot to straighten. I dunno, might have to do a rollerset and stretch one of my curls. Either that or wait till the October length check when it's a little cooler/less humid....

From my stretch tests, I think I am MBL, but my thin strands make it feel so anorexic. I hate it. Don't want to henna for thickness, because I love my natural color....my SO is soooo happy that this supposedly "demi-permanent" color from last summer is growing out quite rapidly, and I am, too. Ugh.
 
I guess I am still in this challenge. I am MBL, but I have like 2-3 inches of thin ends that I plan on cutting off after my current 6-month heat-free challenge. SO hopefully I am a thicker, MBL by Nov-Dec.

OH, and I am about to try Amla for the first time tonight. I'm excited.
 
checking in to update my end of May progress pic. I didn't make MBL, hopefully by the end of summer I'll be MBL and full MBL by end of year. I really don't think there is a big difference on me with MBL and WL...I think my waist line is full MBL. There are appropriately 4 inches between bottom of BSL and my natural waist.
 
Black Hoya Chick said:
I guess I am still in this challenge. I am MBL, but I have like 2-3 inches of thin ends that I plan on cutting off after my current 6-month heat-free challenge. SO hopefully I am a thicker, MBL by Nov-Dec.

OH, and I am about to try Amla for the first time tonight. I'm excited.
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Me too...I've used it before. I plan to incorporate indian oil massages to hopefully maximize my normal summer growth. Hoping for 3 inches over the summer.
 
Hello ladies, I am suuuuuuuuuper late but I would like to join this challenge. I am in the bsl by Dec 2011 Challenge but I'm sure I can make bsl by August or September. So, I am going to be ambitious and shoot for mbl by December.

Here is my starting pic and reggie
I don't have a real reggie yet because I had to change as my hair grew.
But basically

Warm Weather
Co wash 1-3x's a week
DC 1-2x's a week alternating between protein and moisture
(Just added) Scalp massage 3x's a week (Peppermint, Rosemary, Vit E, Castor Oil Mix)
Clarify at least 1x a month (Suave or V05 Clarifying Shampoo)
Wash with Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo 1x a week
Will be wearing wng's and buns in the summer. No heat

Cold Weather
I usually alternate between twists and straight hair in the winter.
I usually leave my hair straight for two weeks then wash and wear twists for 3 weeks. Then I may bun for a week and press again. I don't have a real schedule it's how I feel and what I have time for. I try to wash and DC my hair every week or every other week when wearing straight, during the winter.

Oh and I also trim my hair every 3 months. I only trim about .25 of an inch. I haven't had any real breakage or splits. I did have a mini battle with ssk But I've found that keeping my hair moisturized, stretching my hair, sealing my ends and air drying in twists has dramatically reduced them.

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I had to do a stretch length check on my air dried hair b/c I've been avoiding direct heat for the past 2 months until...but looks like I'm MBL!!! I can't believe it. I'm almost tempted to flat iron just to see the full length but I'll keep holding out for now.

 
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