SHOULDER LENGTH 2011 CHALLENGE!

Current Length: first vertebrae (no idea! sorry!)


goal for shoulder length: April 2011


transitioning/relaxed: Relaxed, 5 months since last relaxer

Getting to SL: protective styling (wigs, buns, french rolls, heat once a month MAYBE)

Long-term length goal: BSL by Dec 2011!!

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I hope it isn't too early in natural hair care journey to start...

What is your current length?
between three and just over four inches around my twa.

What is your goal date to make SL?
December 2011

Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural

How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
No direct heat whatsoever.
Deep Conditioning 2x a week.
Cassia or Protein DT once a month.
Twists a minimum of once a month (from January-May) for a minimum of three days and a maximum of five days.
Incorporating more styles and night time rituals to stretch/band my hair.
Develop a more intensive nighttime routine.
1 trim.

Whats your long term length goal?
Waist Length. (unstretched)
 
Glitter said:
I think curly pin-ups are definitely an option since in terms of styling, I usually just throw in my Caruso rollers and finger comb them out a bit. Pinning up the curls so they are away from my clothing sounds like a great, easy option.

I will look into half wigs as well - I'm concerned about blending and de-wigifying. I will have to do some research on this.

Thank you!
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Thats exactly what I used to do, and leave some hair out at the crown/front/sides so it looks like a sexy updo, I never liked how I looked with my hair straight back in a ponytail or bun so this was my go-to option. I used to love Caruso's as well. So much so that I have had like 2 or 3 caruso units die on me but I'd just buy another. Its like an instant roller set.

Half wigs can def be very tricky, I actually make my own half wigs.
 
JOINING!:drunk:

What is your current length?
NL

What is your goal date to make SL?
December 2011

Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Relaxed

How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
No flat ironing until goal date and weekly roller sets.

Whats your long term length goal?
BSL


(JUST WNTED TO SAVE MY SPOT BE BACK LATER WITH THE PICS.)
 
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Happy Holidays, SL Challengers!

Only a few days left til 2011, hope everybody got they game face on. I do. I'm ready!!! Lets get it in!
 
This and the DD Conditioning are prob the only Hair challenges I will be joining as I went a bit overboard last year...:look:

What is your current length?
Ear to Neck length in parts (I BC'd in April this year to 2.5 /3 inches)

What is your goal date to make SL?
Would love to make 'full SL by middle of next year...

Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural 4a/b

How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
- Weekly pre-poo, light protein and steam dc
- Moisturise and seal 3x week
- Lightly oil and massage scalp 3x week
- Low manipulation and protective styling with wigs
- Reduce direct heat to once every 2-3 months max
- 1x monthly Henna / Indigo treatment to cover grays
- Also looking to start experimenting with Cassia (to thicken my strands) and my Indian powders again

Whats your long term length goal?
BSL


ETA:

Why is your hair currently short?
BC'd (see above) to cut off relaxed ends

Was it cut intentionally or from a setback?
Mixture of weak relaxed ends during a transition from weaves and me wanting to be fully natural, so I was not sad when I cut them off, in fact quite the reverse.

Will this be your first time making sl?
No I have always hovered between SL & APL.
 
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two days a go i decided to braid my hair myself and ive done it with no extra hair (don't like fake hair) my hair looks funny but am planning on keeping the braids for one week and bun for the next week in order not to manibulate my hair

also, i followed your advice imani and i applyed the sulfur using my fingers ibnsted of direct from the bottle and waw lots of difference interms of smell and mess i kept it in my hair for two days today am going to cowash in braids hope it ill work

dump question: can i deep condition under the steamer with sulfur on my hair?? i mean can i add my deep conditioner mix on top of sulfur and steam under the steamer to save time?
 
Why is your hair currently short?

I BC’d in April, 2010 after a very short transition (two months to be exact)

Was it cut intentionally or from a setback?

Before my HHJ, I really had no clue how to care for my hair. I had a major setback after two relaxers within a 2 month period followed by a BKT. My hair was literally on the floor within 3 weeks after the BKT.

Will this be your first time making SL?

No, I can usually make it to shoulder length without trying. However, at shoulder length is when I would start losing my ends to dryness, rubbing against clothes, etc. When I was a little girl I had MBL hair, however it was over processed and unhealthy then as well. :perplexed
 
lovely_locks said:
Thanks that is a very good chart! I agree with you, the second line is what I will claim as SL. Another question (lol) for those who are natural are you claiming SL stretched? unstretched?
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I will be claiming SL when my hair is SL stretched. I am undecided as to whether I will straighten at that point or not. Heat damage scuurrrs me.. :sad: But knowing how I change my mind, I may feel completely different about straightening once I actually hit SL. :yep:
 
cadi said:
Imani thanks for the information ill order beemine and ill go to this lady that sells black hair care products to by sulfur 8 to use untill i get my beemine although this lady is awful can u imagine that she told me my hair will never grow long because am black and not mixed so my hair is meant to be short and will never grow no mattar what i use :(

am following a low manibulation method but because i cowash daily i find it hard not to comb my hair after washing i don't know what to do ave never had tangles before but now whenever i wash my hair it just hug each other tightly what should i do do u think its ok to comb my wet hair every day with wide tooth wood comb??
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When I co-washed daily this past summer, I would saturate my hair with coconut oil and conditioner, then finger detangle prior to washing. This would 'loosen' my hair and remove any shed hairs prior to washing. Once detangled, I did not have to comb my wet hair. Otherwise, my hair would be a tangled, matted mess once it dried.
 
cadi said:
two days a go i decided to braid my hair myself and ive done it with no extra hair (don't like fake hair) my hair looks funny but am planning on keeping the braids for one week and bun for the next week in order not to manibulate my hair

also, i followed your advice imani and i applyed the sulfur using my fingers ibnsted of direct from the bottle and waw lots of difference interms of smell and mess i kept it in my hair for two days today am going to cowash in braids hope it ill work

dump question: can i deep condition under the steamer with sulfur on my hair?? i mean can i add my deep conditioner mix on top of sulfur and steam under the steamer to save time?
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If u are DC'ing on freshly shampoo'd hair I would wait to do the sulfur later as part of a daily routine instead of during wash day.

I'm glad applying with fingertips helped! it takes a little more time, but its worth it to me and the product lasts longer.
 
locabouthair said:
I am shoulder length now but I will be cutting soon. I love your hair Imani. It's so full and healthy looking! Love the shine!
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Thanks loca! Why are u cutting?

I think I've visited (aka stalked:lachen:) ur fotki before, if I remember correctly I think we have very similar hair.
 
Imani said:
Thanks loca! Why are u cutting?

I think I've visited (aka stalked:lachen:) ur fotki before, if I remember correctly I think we have very similar hair.
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You stalked my fotki:lol: I'm about to stalk yours with that shine and thickness you got over there :lol: I havent updated mine in over a yr. But I dont have anything positive to report:sad:

I was stretching too long and got breakage at the demarcation line plus I got tangles and knots galore (had to spend hrs detangling). It's broken off all over. My 4b hair cant stretch past 10 weeks. My stylist wants me to trim gradually but I'm impatient. I cant stand to look at these ends so I need to cut it.


Yeah I do think we have similar hair. I have coarse, 4b hair that is very prone to dryness. Is your hair like that?
 
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Imani said:
I usually don't start threads, let alone challenges, lol. but since no one else stepped up, and I was getting anxious, here goes!

Simply answer the questions below (and any other info you want to share) and post a starting picture. You can post a pic now, or if you are hiding your hair, u can just come back and use the EDIT button to add it later. I'll go first!

What is your current length?
Layered neck length.

What is your goal date to make SL?
April 2011

Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Transitioning. I only have about 1.5 inches of relaxed hair left.

How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Minimal heat/low manipulation. I wear my hair in braids/twists under a half wig. I only plan to straighten my hair about 3 times in 2011. I take a multivitamin and biotin daily. I also try to exercise and drink lots of water. I use a sulfur based serum on my scalp in the section of my hair that is thin/grows slow.

Whats your long term length goal?
APL

ETA: I won't be straightening until February. But I still wanted to add a picture. This is from the last time I straightened at the end of September. I always pin up the top half of my hair for length shots bc I have layers and I'm not really too concerned about growing out the ones at the top, just in the back.






PositivelyRadiant
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***I'm In***
I am/was stretching relaxer, but I think I'm ready to transition.

What is your current length?
w/ relaxed hair APL... but only 5 months post relaxer

What is your goal date to make SL?
Dec. 2011

How do you plan on getting to SL?
Protective styles! braids, braid-outs, twist. etc.
Following my reggie

Whats your long term length goal?
MBL
 
locabouthair said:
You stalked my fotki:lol: I'm about to stalk yours with that shine and thickness you got over there :lol: I havent updated mine in over a yr. But I dont have anything positive to report:sad:

I was stretching too long and got breakage at the demarcation line plus I got tangles and knots galore (had to spend hrs detangling). It's broken off all over. My 4b hair cant stretch past 10 weeks. My stylist wants me to trim gradually but I'm impatient. I cant stand to look at these ends so I need to cut it.


Yeah I do think we have similar hair. I have coarse, 4b hair that is very prone to dryness. Is your hair like that?
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I think i'm mostly 4b, maybe a little 4a. My hair is SUPER DRY. I don't consider it coarse tho, after being on the boards for a while I finally understand the concept of coarse strands and my strands are more of a mix of fine/medium strands that very fragile.
 
DRL100281 said:
***I'm In***
I am/was stretching relaxer, but I think I'm ready to transition.

What is your current length?
w/ relaxed hair APL... but only 5 months post relaxer

What is your goal date to make SL?
Dec. 2011

How do you plan on getting to SL?
Protective styles! braids, braid-outs, twist. etc.
Following my reggie

Whats your long term length goal?
MBL
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Welcome! How long do u plan to transition?
 
locabouthair said:
You stalked my fotki:lol: I'm about to stalk yours with that shine and thickness you got over there :lol: I havent updated mine in over a yr. But I dont have anything positive to report:sad:

I was stretching too long and got breakage at the demarcation line plus I got tangles and knots galore (had to spend hrs detangling). It's broken off all over. My 4b hair cant stretch past 10 weeks. My stylist wants me to trim gradually but I'm impatient. I cant stand to look at these ends so I need to cut it.


Yeah I do think we have similar hair. I have coarse, 4b hair that is very prone to dryness. Is your hair like that?
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Oh, and if you do decide to cut it, be sure to come on over here and join us in the SL 2011 challenge! I definitely understand about wanting to get rid of bad ends, they drive me crazy as well. My hair was chopped off into a short bob in April, with the back so short, it was almost shaved in the back and its already almost SL now, so don't worry, it will grow back in no time.
 
I've been debating whether to sign up to this since I'm not really show how to look after my hair properly yet...but I think this challenge will motivate me by giving me something to work towards

What is your current length?
NL and EL in some places

What is your goal date to make SL?
December 2011 my nappiversary :yep:

Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural

How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Not sure at the moment. I will definitely be PSing but still need to establish an effective regimen

Whats your long term length goal?
Not sure maybe MBL

Why is your hair currently short?
BC'd last week

Was it cut intentionally or from a setback?
Intentionally, I always hated getting my hair relaxed and really wanted to get rid of my relaxed hair.

Will this be your first time making sl?
No, my hair has always been at least shoulder length.

I will claim shoulder length when my hair rests on my shoulders stretched.
 
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I'm in!

What is your current length?
NL and EL in some places

What is your goal date to make SL?
December 18th, 2011

Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural

How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Co-washing for the 1st 3 months, depending on how that goes I may wear braids and twist later in the year. I am trying to figure out what my hair does and does not like.

Whats your long term length goal?
I am thinking APL.

Why is your hair currently short?
BC'd on the 18th

Was it cut intentionally or from a setback?
No longer wanted to relax and cut it after transitioning for 9 months.

Will this be your first time making sl?
No, my hair has always been shoulder length unless I had it cut into a cute shorter style.
 
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