SHOULDER LENGTH 2011 CHALLENGE!

[chelleypie810]

I am at the beg. of SL too according to that chart...which is extra exciting bc ive finally stopped trimming to even up the layers..I was looking at my hair yesterday and realized that since I've been going to my new salon my hair has been growing...ALOT, and it's only been two months. And the tiny breakage that used to be all over my floor and sink has FINALLY stopped...I was getting that breakage for about a year..it was truly ridiculous.

 

[Imani]

Wash day for me! Its no longer exciting just tedious. The only part I like about it is seeing my hair loose since I only see it twice a month, esp wet in the shower so I can be in awe of how much hair I have now.

I also really would like to finish this half wig this weekend too, so lots of work to do!



@the chart. I actually copied that from another thread. Nonie posted it in a thread about how long did it take to get from SL to APL. Many people were saying that it seemed to take so long bc most people were claiming SL way too soon.

My last length check I was about an inch from where SL is on the chart. I have scoliosis and one of my shoulders is a lot lower than the other one, so I decided to claim it once it reaches the lower shoulder.

 

[asakeba]

Imani . what brand of half wig is it you're wearing in your fotki? it looks really natural. Also, how many inches of hair do you have?

 

[Imani]

Imani . what brand of half wig is it you're wearing in your fotki? it looks really natural. Also, how many inches of hair do you have?

The kinky straight one? Its homemade with Extensions Plus Relaxed Texture. It is air dried in that picture. It was 10 inches and I cut it to get the length in the picture.U can't really tell in the pic, but I actually did a really horrible job cutting it, next time may seek a professional next time I want to cut a wig.

 

[NikkiQ]

Decided to take the time out this morning before heading out the door to baby my hair a bit. I'm pre-pooing right now with Skala Aloe Vera condish under a plastic cap. I'll probably shampoo, oil rinse and slather on some condish before slicking it back with a headband and walking out the door. I can always rinse it out when I get back home.

 

[Meritamen]

So I moisturized and sealed my hair just now. Out of curiosity I stretched my hair and it looked like I was SL but I wasn't sure. Sooooo I had my sister double check (she thinks I'm weird now) and she said, "You're hair has really grown. Looks like your collarbone, I don't know."
I MADE SL!

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[Retro]

Just thought I'd post an update, first picture is Jan & next was last week. It's just so damn thin

 

[Missjae09]

Hi ladies!! Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

I just thought i'd post pics of my beginning SL hair... I feel like I'm well on my way to having the hair I want.

 

[cadi]

i washed my hair with water only and moist and sealed
no body answer my question so i think ill just wait to the end of this month and see how much hair i ve got then decide
ive started using henna again since am back home where it is worm and humid
also ive started taking silica gel with juice daily

 

[Rossy2010]

i washed my hair with water only and moist and sealed
no body answer my question so i think ill just wait to the end of this month and see how much hair i ve got then decide
ive started using henna again since am back home where it is worm and humid
also ive started taking silica gel with juice daily

cadi what was your question? i really dont use henna but i plan to add it to my regime. my hair advisor JJamiah has mentioned to me lots of benefits from using henna.

another thing i dont understand is that you washed your hair with water only?? I dont know if people do this i always thought they cowash ( washing with conditioner) because the shampoo tends to be harsh.
hope you are doing well on your HHJ
Happy growing

 

[Rossy2010]

Hi ladies!! Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

I just thought i'd post pics of my beginning SL hair... I feel like I'm well on my way to having the hair I want.

Great progress Missjae09 you are so close to claiming SL. on a different note, I would say you are so close to be my hair twin Im in the HYH challenge so I cant post pics.

 

[Meritamen]

Don't worry Retro. It will fill in as your hair gets longer and healthier. Nice progress!

 

[PinkyPromise]

Lurking. . .

 

[NikkiQ]

Wow ladies! great updates!!! You're SOOOOOoooo close! I think we'll all hit that SL milestone very soon!

 

[Rossy2010]

Just thought I'd post an update, first picture is Jan & next was last week. It's just so damn thin

Retro, is it thin naturally or is it because of shedding/breaking. I experience a lot of shedding which was not normal. I did tea rinses a couple of time and it helped me a lot. be sure to DC with a moisturising condish..

 

[cadi]

cadi what was your question? i really dont use henna but i plan to add it to my regime. my hair advisor JJamiah has mentioned to me lots of benefits from using henna.

another thing i dont understand is that you washed your hair with water only?? I dont know if people do this i always thought they cowash ( washing with conditioner) because the shampoo tends to be harsh.
hope you are doing well on your HHJ
Happy growing

Thanks for your reply dear i washed with water ony because the day before i washed with shampoo
my question was are we suppose to claim shoulder length when all the layers touches our shoulder or if only one or two layers do because ive seen some girls measuring only by the leading hair??
another question that pop into my head right now how are ladies measuring your hair is it from the top of your head to the end of the longest layer or you divide your hair according to the different layers and measure each layer from the roots to the ends (thats what am doing)
wish you and all the ladies happy growing as well

 

[Retro]

@Retro, is it thin naturally or is it because of shedding/breaking. I experience a lot of shedding which was not normal. I did tea rinses a couple of time and it helped me a lot. be sure to DC with a moisturising condish..

I think it's naturally thin? But in combination with the fact that I used to wear weave 24/7 and the leave out section in the front is short and damaged and a little bit in the crown area it's shorter. So once that grows in it won't be AS thin but still thin. I'll try the tea rinses. Thanks!

 

[chelleypie810]

Updates... hate my bb camera. it is awful!!

 

[ZeeontheGrow]

Looking good ladies! SL is definitely within reach!!

So my halfwig didn't come out as planned this weekend :-/ looks like another week of bunning. I ended up doing a hard protein treatment this weekend in preparation for my relaxer next weekend, followed by a DC with Aubrey Organics White Cami... Something lol. I was kinda scared to do the protein bc of a protein scare a few weeks back, but I've been so focused on moisture since then I figured I'd chance it. I ended up air drying and flat ironing on the lowest setting since I had somewhere to go last night and wasn't happy with my 1/2 wig.

Def gained some length, but I think I'm becoming hair-norexic. I can see it's growing, but looking in the mirror I feel so far away from my goal. :-/ I'm glad I've taken pictures otherwise I'd really be discouraged. Anyone else feel this way?


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[faithVA]

Don't worry @Retro. It will fill in as your hair gets longer and healthier. Nice progress!

I agree. I think it will fill in as it gets closer to shoulder. And that looks like it will be pretty soon for you.

 

[Imani]

Imani . what brand of half wig is it you're wearing in your fotki? it looks really natural. Also, how many inches of hair do you have?

Wait I think I answered your question wrong. You were asking how many inches of my real hair I have, right?

In the back, I have about 7 inches of hair right now.

 

[faithVA]

my question was are we suppose to claim shoulder length when all the layers touches our shoulder or if only one or two layers do because ive seen some girls measuring only by the leading hair??
another question that pop into my head right now how are ladies measuring your hair is it from the top of your head to the end of the longest layer or you divide your hair according to the different layers and measure each layer from the roots to the ends (thats what am doing)
wish you and all the ladies happy growing as well

It really is up to you. Some people measure SL from their nape because they do wear their hair in layers. Some people measure from their crown. I think some want both their sides and crown to be at SL before they claim it.

How you measure probably varies on how you wear your hair. Those that straighten their hair more often probably have more even cuts and just comb the hair down and looking for shoulder length based on where most of the hair sits.

I am natural and don't straighten my hair, so I just twist a section near the crown and measure using that. When I really think I am close I may straighten a section of my hair just to double check - maybe!

 

[Imani]

So I moisturized and sealed my hair just now. Out of curiosity I stretched my hair and it looked like I was SL but I wasn't sure. Sooooo I had my sister double check (she thinks I'm weird now) and she said, "You're hair has really grown. Looks like your collarbone, I don't know."
I MADE SL!

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Another graduate! Congrats!

 

[faithVA]

Seems like I missed a lot of updates over the weekend. Great progress ladies.

 

[cadi]

It really is up to you. Some people measure SL from their nape because they do wear their hair in layers. Some people measure from their crown. I think some want both their sides and crown to be at SL before they claim it.

How you measure probably varies on how you wear your hair. Those that straighten their hair more often probably have more even cuts and just comb the hair down and looking for shoulder length based on where most of the hair sits.

I am natural and don't straighten my hair, so I just twist a section near the crown and measure using that. When I really think I am close I may straighten a section of my hair just to double check - maybe!

Thanks
I think ill measure from the nape to graduate this month

 

[cadi]

Congratulations for all the graduates hope ill join by the end of this month

 

[Missjae09]

Thank you so much! I must say that I really enjoyed my hair this weekend, even though I'm ready to go back to my curly styles just becaues I'm paranooid and don't want anything damaging to happen to my hair.

I can't wait until you can postg pics of your hair, I've never seen anyone that I felt was my hair twin (or close) and nno one has ever told me that before so I can't wait to see your hair.

Great progress @Missjae09 you are so close to claiming SL. on a different note, I would say you are so close to be my hair twin Im in the HYH challenge so I cant post pics.

 

[Rossy2010]

Thanks for your reply dear i washed with water ony because the day before i washed with shampoo
my question was are we suppose to claim shoulder length when all the layers touches our shoulder or if only one or two layers do because ive seen some girls measuring only by the leading hair??
another question that pop into my head right now how are ladies measuring your hair is it from the top of your head to the end of the longest layer or you divide your hair according to the different layers and measure each layer from the roots to the ends (thats what am doing)
wish you and all the ladies happy growing as well

I would suggest to use even a cheep condish next time so that you can retain the moisture
I think I would echo what faithVA wrote. Personally I want to look infront of the mirror and see the hair behind my ears touching my shoulders comfortably. Good luck @cadi and pls dont forget to post pics when you claim SL.

I dont measure my hair coz I have layers from my last minichop in october and its so confusing for me. and way like i said FaithVA answered your questions very well. Happy growing

 

[Imani]

Thank you so much! I must say that I really enjoyed my hair this weekend, even though I'm ready to go back to my curly styles just becaues I'm paranooid and don't want anything damaging to happen to my hair.

I can't wait until you can postg pics of your hair, I've never seen anyone that I felt was my hair twin (or close) and nno one has ever told me that before so I can't wait to see your hair.

@Missjae09 I need to look back at your fotki. I think our hair may be similar.

eta: I think my hair is a lot kinkier than urs. But looks like similar density/thickness.

 

[NikkiQ]

I want a hair twin dangit!