MBL Challenge 2011

[loulou82]

to all the new challengers and to everyone who has been updating and giving us the scoop on what's going on with ya!

My update: I'll probably juuuusssttt make BSB by the end of December. I'm still 3 inches away from MBL. Just trucking along.

 

[SingBrina]

Well I'm taking this dumb dried out weave out today. I'll just wet bun it up meanwhile and hope it grew some, ugh :/

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[topnotch1010]

I just made APL and and shooting for MBL in December 2011.

Reggie:
-wash & rollerset on Fridays
-wrap the rest of the week and use caruso rollers in between.

That's it!

Starting pic:

 

[kinkylove]

I finally took my cornrows down yesterday. Even though I was wigging it, I just had to take them suckas down because they were looking BUSTED! I had a decent amount of growth, but I was scared that if I kept them in too long I'd have matting. They were in since the last week of August.

Here's a (very blurry lol) pic of some of my hair before my braids were taken down. I'm lifting up one of the braids to show some of the growth.

I'll have an official length check pic before the day is up. I'll go ahead and attach this one "length check" pic, but it's not accurate because my camera sucks and my head is titled back...

 

[loulou82]

Well I'm taking this dumb dried out weave out today. I'll just wet bun it up meanwhile and hope it grew some, ugh :/

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Awww lol. What hair did you use and how long did you keep it in?

 

[kinkylove]

Okay, here we go. I have MAJOR shrinkage, and to add insult to injury I haven't put any heat on my hair in about ten months, so this length shot was kind of tricky to get

BUT here's my bootleg length check, lol. I plan to be BSL by NYE. Hopefully MBL by March or April 2011.

 

[SingBrina]

Awww lol. What hair did you use and how long did you keep it in?

Lol grrrr I used velvet Remi, usually works well.... but seemed more dry after a wash. I may add some tracks to the very back of my hair, like four or six for length now that its out.

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I'm going to take a huge leap here and join this challenge. I put it off because I thought I was really setting my goals too high, but my hair has been growing so fast I figured, "Why not?"

Regimen: Wash once a week (except now - I'm wearing mini twists for a month). Aside from this, I do the following:
- Prepoo/detangle before washing by separating hair into 8 sections so that I can remove all shed hair. I use only my fingers, so this takes a while.
- Apply any ol' conditioner with slip (Trader Joe's Nourish Spa/VO5) and finger detangle.
- Apply castor oil after all sections are braided up and let it sit for about 15 minutes.
- Jump in the shower and rinse out.
- Apply any of my cleansing conditioners (Curl Junkie/Miss Jessie's/DevaCurl/HairOne) and gently wash my hair and scalp until it feels cleansed thoroughly. Rinse.
- Apply a 'light protein' conditioner to my ends for 3-5 minutes and rinse.
- Apply a deep conditioner and sit under the steamer for 45-60 minutes.
- After letting my hair cool off under a plastic cap for a few minutes, I rinse out conditioner with cool water.
- Start twisting!! I use Bee Mine Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer

I stay in protective styles, so with twists I tend to do cute updo styles with hair accessories that are gentle enough to not tear my hair.

Goal Month: December 2011

Pic for starting length: Will post next month when I take my mini twists out

 

[kinkylove]

Hope everyone's journey is going good.

I'm going to get my hair flat-ironed on Monday, because I seriously need a trim. This S&D on natural hair ain't gon' work, lol. I need to FULLY access the damage

Of course, I'll post pics as soon as I can. I'm now looking at April to reach my MBL goal.

ETA: the splits I'm seeing is why I've been getting noticeable breakage lately, which I'm praying isn't going to be a major setback. I've started taking biotin again (5,000 mcg), am about to cop some garlic shampoo for this extra shedding I've been experiencing from using MT, and I need to kick my DC up a notch to once a week. Hopefully, I can get it together by NYE.

 

[kinkylove]

Got my hair pressed yesterday. Pics attached. The last two pics are my hair in a banana clip.

I was finally able to give myself a decent trim too. Haven't had a trim in nine months.

But anyway, April is still the month I'm guessing I'll be MBL I'm about to go back to keeping my hair hidden in a wig. Won't reveal it again until New Years Eve.

ETA: First photo in siggy. View attachment 100193View attachment 100195

 

[chasturner84]

I want to join! I told myself that I would play it safe and stick with the BSL 2011 Challenge only but now I think I want to join this one too. I feel that MBL is a big stretch for me because I am a slow (but steady) grower and need like 6+ inches (with a good trim) but if I can just get close to MBL by Dec 2011 it would be fantastic!

Regimen? Stretch relaxers 16-18 weeks, clarify monthly, co wash once a week, shampoo on the weekend (alternating protein and moisturizing products weekly), DC weekly with heat, moisturize and seal daily, PS at least 5-6 days/week, limit direct heat, dust bi-monthly, trim when needed, protect hair nightly

Products? Protein Products: Shampoo-AO GPB; Condish-ApHogee 2 min; ApHogee 2 step (every 8 weeks) Moisturizing Products: Shampoo-Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo; Condish- Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner; DC: Mix of ApHogee 2 min, Kenra MC, and oil of choice; Other Products: Co Wash condish- AO Island Naturals; Leave in- GVP Condish; Seal with WGO; Moisturize with Scurl or Wave Nouveau; Silicon Mix when at least 10 weeks post

Starting Pic:

After Oct 2010 trim

 

[rockstar]

Regimen: Low speed/low heat diffusing and bunning. I wash or cowash my hair once per week and DC every 2 weeks with heat. Clarify once per month.

Goal Month: May of 2011

Pic for starting length:

 

[Charz]

What a beautiful hair color! Is that your natural color or what color is it?

Gee thanks! I get it colored at an Aveda Salon!

 

[topnotch1010]

Still chugging along. I'm under the pibbs right now with grey flexirods. I love tighter curls because they hold longer and I can go days with just finger combing my hair.

 

[make_me_over]

Add me to this challenge PLEASE!
Regimen:
This is my regimen for now until the end of the year:

Wash every 7 days, with a cowash or 2 sprinkled in between
Prepoo & DC with each wash
Apply leave-in, twist or braid, moisturize, seal & bag
I am also using mtg, msm, & vitamin daily as growth aids

Goal Month: August 2011 (because I need to do some major trimming this year)

Pic for starting length:

Almost BSL

 

[KenyaDoll]

YAY!!! I want in!

Regimen and Products:
Deep Condition 2x week (Neutrogena Moisture Mask) and moisturize 1-2 times per day (Yes to carrots or Honeysuckle Rose). I will keep my hair in a bun, under a half wig, or in my natural flat twist style. I will flatiron only for progress pics (between 8-16 weeks apart). I also plan to do monthly S&D. Protein (Aphogee 2 min or two step) will be used as needed.

Goal Date: December 2011

Starting Pic Attached:

 

[MzShouldaLength]

A little late, but count me in as well.

Regimen:
Relaxer every 10-12 weeks with African Pride Regular relaxer
Wash once a week with Roux shampoo to clarify (I use cones)
DC once a week with NTM Hair Mask mixed with honey, EVOO, and Dabur Vatika
Henna once a month
Daily moisturize with V05 mix(V05 moisture milk, honey, EVOO, and Hawaiian Silky 14 n 1, and whole leaf aloe vera)
Seal with Dabur Vatika
No heat except for special occassions
Avocado mask once a month

Goal month:
Well I'm pretty much BSL right now, so I am shooting for MBL by June 2011 (hopefully sooner)

I will come back and post a pic later!

Smooches ladies! HHJ!!!

 

[KhandiB]

Id like to join this challenge

Regimen: DC weekly, SAA's and Ceremides, Flat Iron once a month, braid outs, twistouts, bantu knot sets and rollersets (hopefully) will be my styles

Goal Month: December 2011

Pic for starting length: Will post tomorrow

 

[MrsHouston]

So I found out I made BSL today. I took my braids down and did a length check in several spots. Hopefully I can make MBL my May 2011.

 

[EbonyCPrincess]

[USER]chasturner84[/USER], chasturner84 (idk mention isn't working) I was wondering when you were going to join this challenge because although you don't want to claim it yet....YOU ARE BSL!!!

 

[lilsparkle825]

Love the number of ladies in this challenge. Hopefully we can all have the word PASS next to our names a year from now. Good luck, everyone!

My next length check will be around 12/13. Aiming for full BSL....

 

[loulou82]

I'm loving the number of ladies in the challenge also.

My next update will be around January 4. I'll be grasping for BSB.

 

[chasturner84]

[USER]chasturner84[/USER], chasturner84 (idk mention isn't working) I was wondering when you were going to join this challenge because although you don't want to claim it yet....YOU ARE BSL!!!

I am NOT! LOL (maybe Apr of next year?) I know that I won't be able to make full MBL by next Dec but I think I can possibly graze it. I'm also considering my first 6 month stretch...maybe that could help thrust me along

 

[~~HoneyComb~~]

I'm BSB currently so I'm pushing for MBL Summer 2011

 

[Sugar]

Hi Ladies -

Is it too late to join this challenge? I'm gunnin' for MBL next year!

 

[Janet']

Ok...Ladies, help me out please...the difference between full BSL and MBL is???

 

[chasturner84]

^^ I always thought your hair was full BSL when it the majority rests at and/or passes the BSL mark. You can also be grazing MBL, but not full MBL at this point...I'm no expert so I hope someone else chimes in.

 

[BillsBackerz67]

I think the most accurate way to know is to measure ur back with a tape measurer, split that in half and there you have it...MBL Of course it can vary because ive seen some very awkwardly shaped people who have super short torso and a high waist so MBL can be WL at the same time

 

[Charz]

I would just measure the middle of your back for MBL.

 

[beauti]

hellerr!! can i join??


Regimen: i just apply my sulfur mix every night...

Goal Month: february....

Pic for starting length: pic taken last month