MBL Challenge 2012 Official Thread

[ChristmasCarol]

I may be MBL already. Figuring out where it is gives me fits. I'm below my brastrap, but my hair doesn't seem long enough to be MBL. I have a feeling that WL will creep up on me before I claim MBL, lol.

 

[NaturalBeauty<3]

@sipp100 Lol ur definitely MBL! Gorgeous!

 

[Ms. Tiki]

sipp100 That is definitely MBL!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Whimsy]

Congrats on MBL!!! Looks great!!

 

[Whimsy]

So I'm BSL now *yay* a little earlier than expected. So now on to MBL.
Still wearing it straight until the weather warms up.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

@Whimsy
@NaturalBeauty<3
Ms. Tiki

Thanks ladies!

I guess I'll mosey on over to the WL 2012 Thread. I feel some kinda way about that thread, though - it started 2 years ago...

 

[Diva_Esq]

Hey ladies! Just checking in! My hair was in twists for 5 days, and now I'm on day 3 of a twist out. I will probably deep condition tonight or tomorrow and re-twist. Trying to twist and bun my way to MBL! HHG!

 

[MsKikiStar]

I'm still in this challenge, but won't be updating as much until I'm closer to BSL. Last I checked, I had 2"-2.5" to go. I've had twist extensions in for almost 4 weeks now and plan to take them out in April. Will post an update pic then.

 

[SherylsTresses]

Here's a fresh flat iron...DH took it but didn't really want to.

 

[lacreolegurl]

^Your hair is beautiful! SherylsTresses

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

All this beautiful hair up in here I LOVE IT! I'm getting my hair done in April and expect to be MBL or an inch away. We shall see.

 

[ItsMeFre]

I just realized that I'm in the WL challenge but not this one. MBL used to be my ultimate goal but after being on LHCF for almost a year I've changed my ultimate goal to WL.

Sooo I'd like to join! My "definition" of MBL is when a good amount of my hair is 1inch past BSL (my hair is cut in layers and I seem to have become high waisted after 3 kids lol). My starting pic is in my signature.

Happy Hair Growing!!!

 

[againstallodds]

I haven't posted an update in ages. I ended my stretch this past weekend and trimmed my hair a little, just 1/2 an inch. About 2 inches to go until I hit the ever elusive MBL I think. Hoping to reach MBL with full ends by my birthday in September! Ive been sticking to my regimen and it's still working well for me. Cheering everyone on this this challenge!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[cocoma]

I have not checked in, well ever. I have not been doing to much to my hair lately. I am overdue for my monthly henna. I did try to sneak a little pull test and I look to be past BSB. But I am due for a trim and hoping to be BSL by reveal time.

 

[Whimsy]

thanks for giving this a bump cocoma

I haven't been checking in either.

That ponytail you see in my siggie is how I've been wearing my hair for the past several weeks.

I need to give myself a solid trim soon.

 

[SuchMagnificent]

Checking In..relaxed after 4.5 months..hair is not as thick as I would like it to be..the right side is definitely weaker than the left..I'm comfortable at this length so now I'm just focusing on health.

 

[lacreolegurl]

Checking in. I'm coming along slowly. I have about 3 inches to go. I'm hoping that I get a summer growth spurt. I'm rocking my usual wng and staying moisturized.

 

[DesignerCurls]

I did an unofficial length check a couple of days ago. I am about an .5 or so away! I did a dusting/trim last month so I won't do another on at the end of this month as scheduled. But I will do an official length check at the end of the month. I hope I get a growth spurt too because my hair seems to have been creeping along! I don't need that!

 

[cocoma]

Still no official length check. I am almost afraid too. Don't want to be disappointed I guess. Yes I know that is not a very positive way to look at things. I have been wet bunning with an occasional bun out day. Pure lazy regimen. I have been focusing more on weight loss. HHG!

 

[SuchMagnificent]

Checkin in..Had mom give me a trim..so, no more see thru ends and the "V" is gone..looking forward to maximizing my growth potential this summer and really hitting full MBL by August atleast

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

Haven't been in here in a while. I was hoping to be at least at BSL by now since I just have an inch between BSL and MBL.erplexed Alas, I'm still inching toward BSL with an inch or so left. I had a trim a while ago (much needed but still) and I'm guessing because of the weather (it's been cold and rainy in my area lately), my hair hasn't grown as fast. My breakage is still minimal and my pH balance is good. But I have the whole year so I guess I should just be patient.

 

[Ijanei]

I'm pretty close to bsl. So I'm still on schedule as of now. I am just taking things easy. About to throw in this install to give my hair a break.

 

[MzSwift]

ScorpioBeauty09

Sounds like you're still on track to reach MBL by the EOTY even estimating super slow growth (8 months to retain 2"). Sounds like you'll be just fine!

 

[MzSwift]

At the beginning of the year, I set MBL as my not-so-secret goal. With length checks coming up, I have a feeling I'm gonna be kicked out of the BSL thread. Can I update in here, please?

Here's my starting pic:

26-Dec-11

Haven't had a formal length check since.

I trimmed in February and I've had hubby pull my hair down to get an idea of where I am at any given time. If I'm honest with myself, I think I may be currently MBL but I don't want to set any unattainable goals.

My goal for the EOTY is to reach my bottom rib bone. I prefer to use body parts as measurements. I will determine which line that is on my shirt and let you ladies know when I do my length check at the end of April.

Regi:
Sunday -Wash, DC (protein followed by moisture) and airdry (all in braids)
Friday - Sometimes rock braid out for date night
Saturday - Rebraid cornrows
M&S day and night
Mon-Thurs. - Water rinse daily or every other day in the shower. Rock wigs, headwraps and hats during the week over my cornrows.

Warmer weather regi-
Same as above
OR
Style hair into mini braids and rock those for 3-4 weeks.
Weekly wash & DC
M&S daily
Daily water rinse or cowash
Sometimes rock under wigs

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

@ScorpioBeauty09

Sounds like you're still on track to reach MBL by the EOTY even estimating super slow growth (8 months to retain 2"). Sounds like you'll be just fine!

Thank you. Patience is just not my strong suit when it comes to growing hair sometimes lol.erplexed

 

[afrochique]

I haven't taken length check pics this year but seem to be 3 inches away from MBL.
Wigging it to the end of the year.

 

[newbeginnings2010]

Bump bump for lawyer2be371

 

[SmilingElephant]

I'm thinkin about jumping in on this challenge...i stretched my hair the other day since my last length check was in Feb...i'm like an inch away from my bra strap...i think i really will make MBL by the end of the year.

 

[lawyer2be371]

Well Im joining Im going for MBL by 12/31/2012... updated my fotki recently recovering from dye damage but I believe I can reach my goal I know I can!! by 12*31

 

[againstallodds]

Two more weeks to go in my stretch, I'll come back and post progress pics after my touch up. My last touch up was beginning of March and I was 2-3 inches from MBL then.