MBL Challenge 2011

[grow]

It was more damp and yes I braid my nape to help it grow and protect it from breakage when (wet)bunning. I usually feel lazy to do so but when I don't do it I see the effects (breakage) from the constant bun. My nape is my weakest area anyways.

I had a picture of it in a cute bun but can't seem to find it but after braiding I just include the braids in the bun I'm making and keep the bun low so it's not that noticeable. I will ask my cousin to make me another one when she comes to visit to make it visual for you

THANK YOU TEDDY B!

you know we LOVE pictures!

i've been wet bunning since march so really have to look into this thing about it not being good for the nape because i'm reading that from alot of ladies recently.

discoveries, discoveries, discoveries......

oh, and WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW LADIES ABOARD!!!

 

[EbonyCPrincess]

Regimen:
Wash 1X per week with SLS-free shampoo
DC 1X per week
Scalp Massage with Bee Mine Growth Serum 3-4X per week
Airdry with Leave-In Conditioner(s) or Rollerset
Moisturize & Seal 1-2 times per day
Co-Wash mid week (only if needed after workouts)
Protective & Low Manipulation Styling 99% of the time
Chealate as needed (every 6 wks or so)

Goal Month: May 2011 - my birthday!!! A little ambitious but....its my goal!

I'm currently APL. My shirt isn't all that reliable since it seems every picture its not hanging at the same location, but I will use the same bra at least!

This is my FIRST LHCF challenge!

 

[BillsBackerz67]

Wont be making MBL in 2010 so I decided to move my goal to June 2011

 

[CrissieD]

Just checking in. I wore my hair down way too much this summer so its full of SSKs and splits... Long story short, still scraping BSL. Back on my PS flow. I should be there by next summer if I'm good

 

[EbonyCPrincess]

Checking in - I've got my hair in a PS (braids & wig combo) for the week. Since its easy and NO manipulation I will definitely be incorporating it into my style regime for the winter. I've been consistently applying my growth aid also.

Here are a couple pics of my current style - hair in the back is in 4 big cornrows, wig is Cocktail Bay "Breeze".

 

[SingBrina]

Going to get a trim and my hair dyed next week professionally, I kinda wanna cut a few inches to make it thicker... hmmm.... I know I will still be able to make MBL next year.... but not likely WL if I cut back to BSB

 

[loulou82]

Welcome new ladies!​

So I have no news. I'm so impatient to take this weave out. The growth is there but not coming fast enough. *sigh... off to pop a Biotin tablet*

 

[loulou82]

Going to get a trim and my hair dyed next week professionally, I kinda wanna cut a few inches to make it thicker... hmmm.... I know I will still be able to make MBL next year.... but not likely WL if I cut back to BSB

You're ends look thick in your siggy. What color are you dying your hair?

 

[hola_lo2002]

add me too!!!!

Regimen: hair steamer 2 x week. Dayly hair vits + workout and eat healthy

Goal month: as long as it's in 2011 or earlier

starting pic = the one next to my name, for now.

 

[SingBrina]

You're ends look thick in your siggy. What color are you dying your hair?

Yeah it looked thick their, but it isnt as thick now.... my fault for over processing my hair with the relaxer, kinda ruined it.... well I am not going to do the dye anymore because my hair lady was booked. The thickness of my hair now I updated not too long ago in my album on here

 

[SingBrina]

AHHHHH so hard to make a decision for hair, I think I will just get a weave, already made an app tomorrow and bought the hair.... will be leaving it in for three months then I will get a trim and hopefully I will be an inch past BSL....

I was going to just get it straightened but my hair lady is pretty booked.... even over a week in advance dannngggg

 

[bryantgurls]

Hello Ladies,

I can't believe that I forgot to join this challenge. I am already in the WL 2011 challenge; how in the world can I skip MBL

Regimen: Wash and DC 1x a week, moisturize daily and seal with oil, protein treatment every 6 weeks, relaxer touch-up every 4 months, and protective styles (ponytails, half wigs, and buns)

Goal Month: I think March or April

Pic for starting length: This is a pic taken in June

http://photo2.walgreens.com/walgree...tsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/COBRAND_NAME=walgreens/

 

[lacreolegurl]

Not sure if I already signed up, but please count me in for MBL by Dec '11. I think I can do 5 inches in 15 months factoring in trims and such. I'm also a long term transitioner - so I hope to reach my new goal length and be completely natural by Dec '11.
(For me, BSL is only 2in away and MBL is 3in from BSL.)
I'm keeping it simple. Stepping away from the wet-bunning since it's getting cooler. Washing (HE and Aussie Moist) and rollersetting once a week.
HHG Ladies!

 

[NikkiQ]

I've come to the conclusion that even though I know I'm not going to achieve this goal by the end of 2011, I'm still gonna stick with it and ride this thing til the wheels fall off!

 

[PeculiarDaye]

I'm in, This will be my first Challenge, I'm Excited.

Regimen: Moisturize Every Morning with Care free curl, and S-Curl mixed together. Oil Scalp at least once every 3 days with Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, and Olive Oil mixed.
Deep Condition once every 2 weeks.
Styles: Pig Tails, Twists, 4 big cornrows, etc.

Goal Month: Mid-Back Length by February 2011.

Pic for starting length:

 

[SingBrina]

Pretty hair, I love the curls! PeculiarDaye

 

[SingBrina]

So I got my weave put in, I am happy and it looks nice.... This should help my hair get its thickness back... looks like I wont be posting as much since I wont be messing with my hair as much

 

[EbonyCPrincess]

I've come to the conclusion that even though I know I'm not going to achieve this goal by the end of 2011, I'm still gonna stick with it and ride this thing til the wheels fall off!

Girl ME TOOOO! I am really hoping for full BSL at the end of 2011 but if I end up grazing MBL, more power to me! After a few ppl put up their weave-installs....I'm feenin for one! After my next touch up (mid October) I may do a self install for November and December. *sigh* So many styles, but only one lil ol' head of hair!

 

[NikkiQ]

Girl ME TOOOO! I am really hoping for full BSL at the end of 2011 but if I end up grazing MBL, more power to me! After a few ppl put up their weave-installs....I'm feenin for one! After my next touch up (mid October) I may do a self install for November and December. *sigh* So many styles, but only one lil ol' head of hair!

I had the sew-in bug for over a year now so I'm switching it up to braids and wigs for the rest of the year to see how it goes. So far, so good. I may hit APL by early next year and BSL by late summer(hopefully) but MBL...is a far reach lol

 

[ojemba]

Hey ladies don't be discouraged, anything is possible once you stick with it.

I have 6inches to get to MB but I'm going to try my best. With all that I've learned on LHCF and the support from women like yourself I'm positive I'll be close to it by Dec 2011.

Girl ME TOOOO! I am really hoping for full BSL at the end of 2011 but if I end up grazing MBL, more power to me! After a few ppl put up their weave-installs....I'm feenin for one! After my next touch up (mid October) I may do a self install for November and December. *sigh* So many styles, but only one lil ol' head of hair!

 

[ojemba]

I had the sew-in bug for over a year now so I'm switching it up to braids and wigs for the rest of the year to see how it goes. So far, so good. I may hit APL by early next year and BSL by late summer(hopefully) but MBL...is a far reach lol

How often do you relax your hair Nikki?

When I began my journey in Feb 2010 I used weaves up until June. They were great. Unfortunatly the lady who did my installs moved so I had to relax. I taught my journey was over. I then decided to continue with the use of extension braids because I knew someone who did excellent braids. I'm hoping to stretch for 10-12 months with the use of extension braids.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^ I'm transitioning. 5 months post

 

[LuvLiLocks]

Please add me to this challange! I know its going to be hard for me to stick to my guns, but by God's grace I will do it!

Regimen: Subject to change

Goal Month: 1st October 2011

Pic for starting length:

Current Length is a bit past APL. I will post my official comparison photo on 1st October 2010.

 

[LuvLiLocks]

Ok, I have decided to take this one month at a time,...for now, lol.

October Cowashing & jheri juicing 2-3 times a week. Wet bun and seal with castor oil.

 

[Carrie A]

I guess I'll join this challenge now. Half of my hair is at BSL and the other half is somewhere between APL and BSL. Next time I straighten I post start pics. My goal is Dec 2011. It seems like just yesterday that I joined Southern Stunner's APL challenge thread. I'm sure many of those ladies are in this thread. Shout out if you are. The main thing I need to work on is protecting my ends and avoiding knots. I try to keep castor oil on but I slack a lot. Hopefully the challenge will keep me motivated.

 

[bludaydreamr]

OK, I'm back! I was excited to see my progress once I took down my braids today, so I decided to post my pics and join the challenge!

My Regimen:
1x/month(as needed)Clarify with CON Clarifying Shampoo
1x/week shampoo with MOP C-Hydrating Shampoo or Yes to Carrots Shampoo
Every other week condition with Aphogee 2 minute and Yes to Carrots Conditioner
Every alternate week I deep condition using Lekair Cholesterol Conditioner with steam or when needed
I use Taliah Waajid PMB as leave-in & moisturizer when my hair is in braids and twists.
I put Jojoba oil on my scalp when need, and I will start to use either JBCO or my Shea Butter/Olive Oil mix to seal my ends since winter is around the corner.
I plan on keeping my hair in braids for 6 weeks, letting my hair rest for 2 weeks and rebraid til spring at least.

My goal is to be MBL by Sept 2011!
These are my starting pics:

 

[PeculiarDaye]

Thank You. SingBrina

 

[baddison]

Can I still join this challenge?

I am currently in BSL by Dec. 2010....just posted my latest :update: , too.

But I really want to hit my final goal of MBL by Dec. 31st 2011.

My new regimen will be as follows:
Wash & DC 1x's per week (alternating between moisture & protein)
Moisturize & Seal Daily
Overnite Henna 1x's per month
Relax every 4months (3x's per year)

Goal Month:
DECEMBER 2011 ( that should be more than enough time...LOL!)

Pic for starting length: *attached*

 

[Bella02]

I would like to join ladies. I just trimmed 4 inches so I am now roughly 6 inches from MBL. Hoping I will be there by December 2011! My starting pic is below.

My Regimen
Protective Styling: Using weaves/ wigs with reinstalls 6-8 weeks apart

• Shampoo: Shampoo every 6-8 weeks with each reinstall to remove build-up

• Conditioning: Co-Wash & Deep condition weekly using Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose Conditioner and deep condition using either Aubrey Organics Rose Mosquetta Conditioner or ORS Replenishing deep conditioner

• Moisturize: 3 times a week-- using either SCurl Gold or Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier

• Sealing: Do so whenever I moisturize using either an essential oil mixture ( jojoba oil, extra virgin olive oil & peppermint oil ( make myself), or Design essentials Oil or Wild Growth Oil

 

[blackbarbietea]

Starting Pic:

*Date You Want to Hit Your GOAL- Feb2011

*Tracking progress through-Youtube & Fotki

YouTube - Blackbarbietea's Channel

Public Home | Straighthoodtea | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy.

Reggie:

I wash with shampoo once a month

and co-wash the other three weeks. So esentially my hair gets washed once a week.and flat iron once a week. every night i put in a leave-in conditioner with pepermint oil, grapeseed oil and sweet almond oil added. then i seal my ends with tea tree oil and wrap it up. in the morning i put the leave-in on my hair and seal with grape seed oil.


what i plan to do for hair growth is keep my hair up in full sew ins. and take msm powder in water and also put msm in my hair oils n stuff.