OFFICIAL SL 2009 HAIR CHALLENGE.........

I am officially ditching my flat iron! I literally have like an 1.5 inches left of relaxed ends on the top layer of my hair. I have noticed severe heat damage on the left side of my head. When my hair is wet it's straight and frizzy :nono: I really didn't like that. So in order to stop that from continuing I decided to to start doing protective natural styles. I ordered Miss Jessies slikening stretch cream and I like it. I did a twist-out and for the most part I did pretty good. I must say that I wish the cream left my hair feeling softer though. Oh well, It will take time for me to learn how to do my hair since it is all new to me.
 
Hey. Can I join? :prettyplease:

I know it is already March, but I am trying to stay consistent, and this challenge will keep me focused. In anticipation that you will welcome a newbie HHGer, I am posting my answers below:

1. Give your current hair length and whether you are relaxed/natural.
Currently I am neck length in back (I think) and chin length+ on sides. Relaxed every 3 mos (about 12-14 weeks). Next relaxer end of June/early July.
2. Give the hairstyles you will be using and what products you use to make it. I mostly wear a bun, but I am looking for new styles since the bun seems to weaken my nape and middle back. Previously, I used heat after washing, but now with moisture and seal, I have not had to for the last week - plus my challenges says I can't anyway.

3. My working it out regimen
Daily - Moisture with Shea and Mango butter mixed with MT and AVG. Seal with Amla oil.
Wed - co-wash w/VO5 moisture milk with added amla powder (powder new this week)
Saturday - Wash, condition, and DC with Ellin Lavar, MT rinse
6 weeks - Aphogee 2 step (may skip since I am doing MT - will see how hair feels in 4 more weeks)
12-14 weeks - Relax with Optimum regular

I have been doing the Sat regimen (minus MT) since November. But since I have joined the boards earlier this month, I have seen the most difference in my hair. Hoping to reach shoulder length for my next relaxer end of June/early July. Wish me Luck!!

I would appreciate being an official member, but if not, I'll just lurk :grin:.
:thankyou:


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flowinlocks said:
You grow girl, keep it going:yep:
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thanks but I got that uneven thing going and actually cut it last month to try and even it out so I could have had additional lenght. I may need to change my pony from the middle because that seems to be the short weak link.:nono: I'm transitioning also and that is where I have the most new growth.
 
March Update:
Out w/ the braids and in w/ the tracks. Braids should be out by the end of this week and I hope to get a weave wrap put in.
 
I took out my braids. I'm a little discouraged now. My hair is in a bun and looks CRAZY! I am eight months post I just don't know what to do with it. I thought I'd be able to do a length check when i washed my hair, but the shrinkage took the joy out of that too...alas....I'm getting my roots pressed and curled this Saturday, so hopefully, I will be brave and ask my stylist to take a photo of my straightened hair so I can do a check.
 
I still haven't taken my braids out yet. I'm going on 17 weeks post relaxer (trying to hold out for atleast 24.

Keep up the good work, Everybody!
 
Everything is going great so far. I probably will take some pictures this weekend before I put some braids in. I plan to keep them in until the end of May..
 
Ok ladies, based on my poll, I guess I have made SL. this is my starting pic./siggy when I joined on 1/2/09


Here are my current update pics.




thanks for all the support & encouragement ladies!!:blowkiss:
 
Here's my update ladies. I feel like my hair's growing at a snail's pace, but *shrug* what can you do. I guess it could be more than it seems since I cut off about 2" of relaxed ends. 100% natural now:

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Congrats Flowinlocks!:grin:

I have nothing to add about my hair. I'm starting to enjoy it more and have abused the WNG and puff for the last 3 weeks. I'll probably wash tonight and put in some twists.
 
I made to SL, now I have incorporated OOKISA hair products into my regimen of Ayurvedic & Dominican....They have a trail period for 30 days if you really like the products.the ingedients are japanese holistic in their natural such as yuzu citrus and Tsubaki oil...The products do thicken the hair, add shine, radiance...The kit comes with follice renewing serum
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, conditioner, and hydrating shampoo. :drunk:






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Heyyy, I have 2 more weeks before relaxing my hair after a 6 month period...I have learned to pamper my hair during this period:lachen:
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I use gel and brillantina whipped gel to smooth the edges I am 5 & 1/2 month post-relaxer

 

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greenwings23 said:
I made to SL, now I have incorporated OOKISA hair products into my regimen of Ayurvedic & Dominican....They have a trail period for 30 days if you really like the products.the ingedients are japanese holistic in their natural such as yuzu citrus and Tsubaki oil...The products do thicken the hair, add shine, radiance...The kit comes with follice renewing serum, conditioner, and hydrating shampoo. :drunk:






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Congrats on SL !!:grin::grin:


chitowngal330 said:
Here's my update ladies. I feel like my hair's growing at a snail's pace, but *shrug* what can you do. I guess it could be more than it seems since I cut off about 2" of relaxed ends. 100% natural now:

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Don't worry, you'll be there before you know it.:yep:
 
Where is everyone?

Well. I'm in two strand twists. I'll re-do them this weekend and keep them in another 10 days. I'm on pace to be full SL by June.
 
i'm here loulou
dang i forgot to check in...i had to trim my hair b/c i was trying to strech for another 4mths and my hair could not take it so it started to break off badly. i'm going to have to stretch every 2 mths or something. idk.

it may take me until december to reach sl and maybe next may/june to be fsl

i'll upload a pic tommorow
 
I'm still in haven't taken any pic and will do this weekend. My hair grows slow in the winter but I'm glazing SL.
 
Beans update:

Ladies I have gone from here:
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To Here:
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It may be early, but I am CLAIMING SL!!! But I imagine that by June, I will be firmly there!!! This is my FIRST LHCF Challenge and I am actually hitting my first goal! The sky is the limit. God bless this site and you wonderful ladies!!
 
beans4reezy said:
Beans update:

Ladies I have gone from here:
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To Here:
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It may be early, but I am CLAIMING SL!!! But I imagine that by June, I will be firmly there!!! This is my FIRST LHCF Challenge and I am actually hitting my first goal! The sky is the limit. God bless this site and you wonderful ladies!!
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Congratulations, Beans!

What were the approximate dates for those 2 pics? That looks like 4 inches of growth, great job! :)
 
greenwings23 said:
Heyyy, I have 2 more weeks before relaxing my hair after a 6 month period...I have learned to pamper my hair during this period:lachen:
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I use gel and brillantina whipped gel to smooth the edges I am 5 & 1/2 month post-relaxer

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Hold up, where's your newgrowth? You're 5.5 months post relaxer and your nape is as smooth as silk?! I don't understand. I have more newgrowth at 2 weeks post relaxer than you do nearly half a year post. Are you straightening your hair or is your hair texture naturally straight?
 
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