SHOULDER LENGTH 2011 CHALLENGE!

[AvaSpeaks]

@Imani I actually did a few the other night and was SO proud of myself, but I had to be honest....they looked a HAM! I couldn't get them close enough to my scalp by twisting and the braiding just wasn't gonna happen.

I think I might have to do a video tutorial on how to do twists because I do my own, so that means free That way NikkiQ, you can save your money!!!

This one woman one time offered me $100 dollars?! Talking about "I don't have much and I am kinda short on time, could you do it for $100?"

I was like people charging $100 bucks to do this :locks: Then my friend was like, "you wanted more huh"?

 

[NikkiQ]

Thanks but no matter how many videos I watch, it still won't make it any easier for me. I just can't get the braiding thing down and I've tried....oh have I tried lol

 

[LuvlyRain3]

Get your head back in the game and lets do this!

I'm working on it girl. No time for setbacks.

 

[Imani]

So I pulled out some old braiding hair I had laying around and attempted to do a kinky twist. It actually wasn't that bad. But Idk, I will prob just keep rocking my half wigs all summer. And just rock twists once my real hair gets some more length to it.

 

[faithVA]

Girl I don't know what kind of twists you doing but it takes me about 1 1/2 hours flat to do my twists and you see what I'm working with in my siggy pic

Maybe I doing some different kind of twists? Even when I would twist my hair and then twist it around each other into knots, that took 1 hour an 45 mins. Maybe 2 hours if I was playing around.

Maybe I should post pics of my twists? But for real though, what kind of twists are you sistas doing that takes that long

AvaSpeaks - this post slipped past me. Was going back and oops saw it. I can do twists in 1 1/2 hours but those aren't the kind I typically wear. I would have to see the size of the twists you are talking about because I think the twists I do are about 4 times smaller than the ones we are talking about. So my head is covered with a looot of small twists which I wear for a week or two so I can then rock a twists out for another week.

I don't care for a larger size twists because my hair shrinks up severely even in twists and so looks crazy with the larger twists. So I think you are rocking larger twists than I am.

 

[AvaSpeaks]

@AvaSpeaks - this post slipped past me. Was going back and oops saw it. I can do twists in 1 1/2 hours but those aren't the kind I typically wear. I would have to see the size of the twists you are talking about because I think the twists I do are about 4 times smaller than the ones we are talking about. So my head is covered with a looot of small twists which I wear for a week or two so I can then rock a twists out for another week.

I don't care for a larger size twists because my hair shrinks up severely even in twists and so looks crazy with the larger twists. So I think you are rocking larger twists than I am.

Yeah maybe that is the reason. Because I can take my twists down in about 20 mins and I think I got about maybe 24 twists on my hair right now. I moisturize and retwist them about every two days so the difference must be in the number of twists

 

[LifeafterLHCF]

Can I join this challenge.I have been natural for almost 4 yrs this yr and my hair still isnt anywhere near sl without stretching.Its rather embarrassing.I don't use heat or do alot of manipulation.Its always in wigs.But its alot thicker.

 

[Imani]

^^^Of course u can join! Are u trying to get SL straightened or natural?

 

[NikkiQ]

Imani did you start with twists or braids? I think I may get a mannequin head to practice on.

 

[Imani]

Imani did you start with twists or braids? I think I may get a mannequin head to practice on.

NikkiQ. I started with a braid. It was a lot easier than I thought. It was kinda sloppy, but I think I could probably get it to look decent if I really tried.

The last time I ever tried to braid was way back in the day probably trying to do a microbraid or something on relaxed hair and they were always unraveling and slipping off. My natural kinky hair and the fake kinky hair just holds better and thus is easier to secure.

 

[NikkiQ]

See the only braids I can do are Celie braids and I don't care if those look a hot mess b/c no one sees them but my fiance lol

 

[LifeafterLHCF]

I want to be sl unstretched before I relax in August.

 

[ebsalita]

I've got to shoulder length already! Took my braids down and lo and behold I'd done it

Very very pleased - I will post some pictures in the next few days - I'm currently rocking a twist out type style, so it isn't straight enough for you ladies to be able to see this. I'll put some up by Wednesday as I should have washed.

If anything, I'd probably like more of my layers to reach shoulder length - the top ones are not there yet, so I'm going to move on and aim for APL eventually I'll do a bluntish cut so all the layers reach the same place.

 

[Imani]

^^^Congrats!!!!!

 

[morehairplease]

What is your current length?
Layered neck length

What is your goal date to make SL?
April 2012

Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Currently, I am 12 months+ relaxer and will be relaxing the second week of April.

How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Protective styling, stretching relaxers, low manipulation, and consistency with my hair & supplement regimen.

Whats your long term length goal?
APL

 

[faithVA]

Congratulations Ebsalita - Can't wait to see. You will be our 1st official graduate. Time for a celebration.

 

[Rossy2010]

I've got to shoulder length already! Took my braids down and lo and behold I'd done it

Very very pleased - I will post some pictures in the next few days - I'm currently rocking a twist out type style, so it isn't straight enough for you ladies to be able to see this. I'll put some up by Wednesday as I should have washed.

If anything, I'd probably like more of my layers to reach shoulder length - the top ones are not there yet, so I'm going to move on and aim for APL eventually I'll do a bluntish cut so all the layers reach the same place.

CONGRATS!!!! cant wait to see your progress pics

 

[Janet']

Happy Sunday, SL Divas!

 

[Meritamen]

Congrats ebsalita!

I'm back into the grove of caring for my hair after the awful bout of itchy scalp I suffered. My scalp is better, still a bit itchy every now and then but bearable. I did not enjoy having to wash my hair more than once a week at all -- too much work. Since it is becoming warmer I may have to start cowashing 1x mid-week though which is fine but 3x a week was a bit much for me.

 

[ksly4ever]

Congrats ebsalita, can't wait to see the pics

 

[Missjae09]

Hi ladies!!! Just showing some love to my fellow SL chasers! I'm grazing SL (i guess... ) I did have a set back in nape area that I'm currently recovering from but aside from that area my hair is doing well. It's bitting sweet for me because although I'm retaining length the recovering area has me feeling a bit down because it affects the overall look of m hair, imo, when I wear my hair straight. Despite all, I hope to be able to claim SL by june.

Hope you ladies are doing well in your journey.

 

[ebsalita]

As promised - here is a pic - I have fluffy ends and it's already reverting from the flat ironing, but I've got to shoulder length

I'd like to get more moisture and health into the ends - they're kinda "spiky feeling" regardless what I do to them erplexed. Not many split ends, which is good, but I know I can get a better look if I sort out the ends.

Has anyone had this problem- I've been deep conditioning with Aussie Reconstructor which has helped the length but does nothing for the ends. I'll try Joico soon...

If you have any suggestions please advise

 

[faithVA]

As promised - here is a pic - I have fluffy ends and it's already reverting from the flat ironing, but I've got to shoulder length

Fantastic ebsalita - Congratulations again on making SL. Woo Hoo.

Have you tried mixing some Aloe Vera gel/juice in with your leave in. Or you can just try appply straight aloe vera. It really helps with my ends.

 

[gottabme247]

Here's my update pic..

 

[ebsalita]

Fantastic ebsalita - Congratulations again on making SL. Woo Hoo.

Have you tried mixing some Aloe Vera gel/juice in with your leave in. Or you can just try appply straight aloe vera. It really helps with my ends.

I'll give it a go if the joico I'm ordering is ineffective - I don't want to go all PJ, lol. Thanks faithva

 

[newnyer]

As promised - here is a pic - I have fluffy ends and it's already reverting from the flat ironing, but I've got to shoulder length

Yay!!!! Congrats ebsalita! As soon as I get the thickness I want I'll do the SL dance with you! Lol

I'm no expert yet but I've noticed when I seal with JBCO or coconut oil at night my ends are nice & soft.



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[Missjae09]

Congratulations!!! maybe you could try to prepoo with an oil of your choice, or you could mix a little with your dc and leave it on as long as possible before rinsing. I hope this helps! HHG!

As promised - here is a pic - I have fluffy ends and it's already reverting from the flat ironing, but I've got to shoulder length

I'd like to get more moisture and health into the ends - they're kinda "spiky feeling" regardless what I do to them erplexed. Not many split ends, which is good, but I know I can get a better look if I sort out the ends.

Has anyone had this problem- I've been deep conditioning with Aussie Reconstructor which has helped the length but does nothing for the ends. I'll try Joico soon...

If you have any suggestions please advise

 

[Imani]

Here's my update pic..

Yes I would say you are def SL, will add ur name to the graduates. Congrats!

 

[Imani]

1 more day left until April! ALOT of challengers have April goal dates. So come end of April, I will be calling you out!!!

My goal date is April too! I want to try to squeeze in a last minute inch next month! lol. Going to try the Nioxin vitamins, upping my water and protein intake, eating more veggies, etc.

 

[transitioning?]

As promised - here is a pic - I have fluffy ends and it's already reverting from the flat ironing, but I've got to shoulder length

I'd like to get more moisture and health into the ends - they're kinda "spiky feeling" regardless what I do to them erplexed. Not many split ends, which is good, but I know I can get a better look if I sort out the ends.

Has anyone had this problem- I've been deep conditioning with Aussie Reconstructor which has helped the length but does nothing for the ends. I'll try Joico soon...

If you have any suggestions please advise

Your hair looks great!!!

Question: How did you get the front and back to be even? My front is about neck and my back is shoulder. Do you trim the back so that the front can catch up? TIA