MBL Challenge 2011

Hey ladies!

I still haven't posted my starting pic yet, because I decided to wig it (with cornrows underneath) until December. Plus, I've been MIA because I've been working on this book.

I'm going to be rocking human hair short wigs until my New Years Eve reveal. Here's the one I'm wearing now.
 

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Just checking in! Just ponytail baggied and I'm trying to juicy bun my way to BSB by the end of this year. I'm currently 4 inches to MBL! Let's do this!
 
i went back and edited my original post to include my fall length check photo, taken 10/4/2010. i'm BSB, so i'm off to a great start to get to MBL in 2011, if not by december 31, 2010. i'll add it in this post as well.

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Great starting pictures ladies!

kinkylove I really love that short wig. I have a sew-in right now so I am also looking forward to a big reveal for the holidays! As for my check-in...I'm just spraying my real hair and washing and DC'ing bi-weekly. I haven't been using direct heat on my leave out either, only the weave.
 
Please add me to the list of challengers.

I was looking for this challenge and couldn't find one. I just started a thread and some of the ladies were kind enough to send me the link.

I really want to join. I'll post my pic next week but here's my regimen:

Here's what I plan to do:

Pre-poo:

Virgin Coconut Oil (overnight)

Wash:

Joico K-Pak Shampoo

Deep Condition:

1. Joico K-Pak Intense Reconstructor (10 - 15 minutes heat)

2. Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm (10 - 15 minutes heat)

Moisturize Scalp:

Coconut Oil

Seal:

Apoghee Essential Oils

Vatika Hair Oil

Current Length: APL maybe -just had a trim

Goal Date: November 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
 
Can I still join? I'm getting serious again about hair care after a huge set back. My last relaxer was jan 08. I'm a bit sad that the last year my hair made no progress (some grew to BSL from APL but the ends were so bad I had to have it trimmed recently).

Here's to hoping I can still join :grin:


Regimen: Still not sure about this. I'm natural struggling with SSK but not sure if I want to risk the heat damage of wearing it straight. I will update with a full regimen soon

Goal Month: November 2011

Pic for starting length: APL, just trimmed from raggedy BSL (my finger is where my hair was before)


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I actually made MBL this year but I cut back to APL cause I'm transitoning, so disregard my siggy. Right now I'm in braids so no starting pic.

My regimen:
Wash once a week with moisturizing poo
DC with a mixture of creamy DC, EVOO, Casotor oil, Wheatgerm oil and honey
I may straighten if the mood takes me

My staple hair dos will be braidouts and flexirod sets
 
I'm passed BSL now (red line). I placed a yellow line where I think MBL is but I'm not sure if that's the exact position. That's my goal for 2011.
 

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hola_lo2002 said:
I'm passed BSL now (red line). I placed a yellow line where I think MBL is but I'm not sure if that's the exact position. That's my goal for 2011.
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Looking good! I wouldn't be surprised if you reach it before the new year!
 
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Oh I forgot my Regimen.

I wash my hair every 2-3 weeks. On wash day I:

Detangle with Hairveda Moist 24/7 Conditioner and put my hair in 10 twists
Shampoo with a non-sls cleanser
Do a Protein Treatment (I am natural and use heat)
DC my hair
Use a leave in

Then either

A. Twist my hair- wear it in twists for 7 days and then a twistout/bun for 7 days

or

B. Rollerset and flat iron my hair- wear it straight/in a bun, and then braidout everyday
 
I apologize, I haven't been checking in. I recently just took my hair out of braids now I'm wearing my bun. I've been keeping up with my regimen.

I will post pictures sometime within the next week.
 
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Just checking in,this PS is keeping from the forums.... but less than two months and its coming out. I need to get it tightened, getting loose.... since I wash my weave often due to my dandruff.... hope everyone is good
 
I like to join. I'm in the midst of transitioning. So, I'm dealing with shrinkage galore!

Regimen:
Fall/Winter (I live in Southern California):
Co-wash 2x a week with either Suave Almond and Shea Butter or HE Hello Hydration
DC once a week using Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment under a plastic cap for an hour or more (if the mood hits me)
Moisturize with my leave-in mix of VO5 Moisture Milks, aloe vera juice/gel, peppermint oil, and water at least once daily
Seal with my oil mix of coconut, avocado, EVOO, castor, peppermint, and rosemary oils at least once daily
Lightly trim twice a year, if needed
Use protective styling (e.g. updos/buns), hats (e.g. berets), or low manipulative styles (e.g. braidouts, ponytails)
Biotin once daily (only 300 mg - I don't go overboard)
Sleep with a satin bonnet
Cleanse scalp once a month
Air drying
Light pressing rarely (Haven't done it yet; but I figure once every few months will work)

Goal Month:
December 2011 (since I'm transitioning, I want to give myself some bonus room)

Pic for starting length:
I will asap. I'm not using heat, so I want to provide a good pic!

This is my ultimate hair length goal. The last time I was this length I was in middle-school!!! If I grow my hair longer than MBL, it won't be via an actual goal.
 
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I'm gonna be realistic and drop out of this challenge. I know it's 14 months away til the end of the challenge, but there's no way on God's green Earth that I'm gonna make MBL anytime next year. GL and HHG ladies!
 
I'm going to try again. My hair is pretty much the same as it was 7 months ago (see profile pic), but Allandra has been helping me with a new routine and I'm going to keep it simple. Wen as needed, Dr. Miracle anti-breakage at night and after Wen-ing for moisture, Wild Growth Oil to seal, a little water in the morning and a silk headband to flatten the egdes on the way to work,

I'm also trying Vaseline on my ends because I suspect I'm losing length beacuse they are so nasty. Clearly what I'm using is not working, so why not? So far the ends are actually pretty nice, but I wear my hair in a bun daily so they can look any old way because I hide them. I've also started paying attention to my hair ties. When they start getting worn, the gaps start snagging my hair terribly. So I got a whole bunch of snag-free ties and change them every two weeks.

I take 3 medications, all of which are known for thinning your hair. To make up for that, I take 5mg of biotin, Maxi-Hair, and 3000mg of MSM (Jarrow brand, very good). I take fish oil and EPO too, but that's for my skin, mood, and PMS.
 
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...This thread...I have been avoiding joining because technically, my goal is to reach MBL by the end of this year...but, I guess one can never be too safe, eh? I would like to join please! I am hoping to reach MBL by Dec 31, 2010, 11:59...but if not, I know that I should have reached it by February 2011. Then it's off to WL...Heck, my goals are lofty anyway, I'm in the HL 2011 Challenge, so clearly I'm thinking dreams might come true, lol! Best Wishes Ladies and HHG!
 
Janet' said:
...This thread...I have been avoiding joining because technically, my goal is to reach MBL by the end of this year...but, I guess one can never be too safe, eh? I would like to join please! I am hoping to reach MBL by Dec 31, 2010, 11:59...but if not, I know that I should have reached it by February 2011. Then it's off to WL...Heck, my goals are lofty anyway, I'm in the HL 2011 Challenge, so clearly I'm thinking dreams might come true, lol! Best Wishes Ladies and HHG!
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I just stalked your Fotki, lol. Your hair is VERY PRETTY! Your October update is inspiring :)
 
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