SHOULDER LENGTH 2011 CHALLENGE!

Just checking in! Thanks Imani for that info i was getting very disccourage! My hair always breaks when I have a relaxer! When I was natural for a hot mi,n my hair didnt break as much! The only time it started to break off was when my hair was dry! i couldnt correct the dryness so I relaxed in Oct '10. Now i wish didn't! I have now decided to transition to natural! No more relaxers for me!

On another note! I have been keeping my hands out my hair! I didnt cowash this week! I am going to shampoo, HOT, protein treatment, and deep condition today! I may do a rollerset, bantu knots or just plait it up! I have been rocking a wig!

My hair does seem to be growing! i am experiencing some shrinkage with my new growth! I am 17wks post today! i just don't like that my new growth is not the same length all over!
 
I told my grandmother my goal was for my hair to be the length of my halfwig by the end of the year. It is made from extension hair that is about 11.5 inches long, so it is layered APL on me. She gave me the side eye, lol. Can't wait to prove her wrong!

I'm bored, and I posted this pic in the transitioning thread so I thought I'd post it here, too. this is after a shampoo a few weeks ago. my hair is very heat trained (unintentionally) and I think has a teeny bit of relaxer on some of the ends in the front.
 

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destine2grow said:
Just checking in! Thanks Imani for that info i was getting very disccourage! My hair always breaks when I have a relaxer! When I was natural for a hot mi,n my hair didnt break as much! The only time it started to break off was when my hair was dry! i couldnt correct the dryness so I relaxed in Oct '10. Now i wish didn't! I have now decided to transition to natural! No more relaxers for me!

On another note! I have been keeping my hands out my hair! I didnt cowash this week! I am going to shampoo, HOT, protein treatment, and deep condition today! I may do a rollerset, bantu knots or just plait it up! I have been rocking a wig!

My hair does seem to be growing! i am experiencing some shrinkage with my new growth! I am 17wks post today! i just don't like that my new growth is not the same length all over!
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Do you think you will transition long term or BC? I've decided I will be rocking a wig for the rest of the year. I wanted to get some braids in the summer but am afraid for my edges so I think I'm just going to wig it out all year.
 
Imani said:
Do you think you will transition long term or BC? I've decided I will be rocking a wig for the rest of the year. I wanted to get some braids in the summer but am afraid for my edges so I think I'm just going to wig it out all year.
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This time around it will b a long transition! I'm currently 17 wks post! So I have a long way to go! I want to be stretch APL when I BC.
 
Amazhaan said:
Taking Molasses? Please Explain....


Just checking in... I really can't tell anything yet... I am currently in the CW challenge and Megatek/OCT challenge...so I am going to try my best not to do any length checks until May.

I do feel like my hair has gotten thicker and it is much more moisturized now, so I hope this is a great start. With the CW challenge I have also added Aphoghee 2 min reconstructor to my regimen and I think this weekly light protein treatment helps alot. I'm also out of this product so I am going to try this Joico K-Pak sally version, next.
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ive read a lot about the effect of taking molasses internally on hair growth and reverting grey hair into its natural color so i decided to give it a try ill be taking two table spoons daily also ill use molasses on my deep conditioner actually ive tried it before when ive used honeychild deep conditioner made with molasses i liked it but it was very expensive now i bought a big bottle of natural molasses around one pound something. also i remembered that my sister told me about molasses long time ago but ofcourse she told me about it in arabic and it was till two days ago that i new that molasses is what my sister was talking about years ago
ill keep you updated
 
Imani said:
I told my grandmother my goal was for my hair to be the length of my halfwig by the end of the year. It is made from extension hair that is about 11.5 inches long, so it is layered APL on me. She gave me the side eye, lol. Can't wait to prove her wrong!

I'm bored, and I posted this pic in the transitioning thread so I thought I'd post it here, too. this is after a shampoo a few weeks ago. my hair is very heat trained (unintentionally) and I think has a teeny bit of relaxer on some of the ends in the front.
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you will proof her wrong just like ill proof my entire family are wrong when it comes to my hair. Imani your hair looks like 11.5 inches now!!!
 
back to nl ladies. Just been cutting the layers. Hopefully this will be the last time that i have to cut them this yr..will post a pic later.
 
chelleypie810 said:
back to nl ladies. Just been cutting the layers. Hopefully this will be the last time that i have to cut them this yr..will post a pic later.
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chelleypie810 Is your goal to have blunt hair? I think I want to cut out some of my layers too. Not sure if I want blunt hair, but just not as layered as it is now.
 
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cadi said:
you will proof her wrong just like ill proof my entire family are wrong when it comes to my hair. Imani your hair looks like 11.5 inches now!!!
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:lachen: Girl, no! My hair is no where near that long! The back is about 6.5 inches. Maybe about 8-9 inches up top. I need that back to be past 10 inches to make my year end goal of APL.
 
Is it too late to join?:look:

What is your current length?
I wish I knew, but I know it isn't full SL

What is your goal date to make SL?
October 2011

Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Self relaxed, which is not working:ohwell:

How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
No heat, stretching relaxers, and protective styling

Whats your long term length goal?
As long as the hair will grow
 
Just checking in, I'm keeping up with my protective styling I seem to have good retention as I have minimal shedding/breaking...the floor and sink used to be clogged up with hair on wash days but there is virtually none now. I'm not sure if my hair has grown though, it looks the same length.

How many inches is shoulder length? I was planning to claim sl when my hair reached a certain point but since I don't want to use heat I think it would be more reliable to just go by inches.
 
MochaMooch said:
Just checking in, I'm keeping up with my protective styling I seem to have good retention as I have minimal shedding/breaking...the floor and sink used to be clogged up with hair on wash days but there is virtually none now. I'm not sure if my hair has grown though, it looks the same length.

How many inches is shoulder length? I was planning to claim sl when my hair reached a certain point but since I don't want to use heat I think it would be more reliable to just go by inches.
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MochaMooch Its gonna vary by person- personal preference on when you want to claim it, layers, etc. and also size of ur head, length of your neck, how high your shoulders sit.

I generally pick a point in the back of my head (not the nape, higher than that) and use that hair as my guide to when I will claim it. For me that point will be about 8 inches long.
 
cadi said:
ive read a lot about the effect of taking molasses internally on hair growth and reverting grey hair into its natural color so i decided to give it a try ill be taking two table spoons daily also ill use molasses on my deep conditioner actually ive tried it before when ive used honeychild deep conditioner made with molasses i liked it but it was very expensive now i bought a big bottle of natural molasses around one pound something. also i remembered that my sister told me about molasses long time ago but ofcourse she told me about it in arabic and it was till two days ago that i new that molasses is what my sister was talking about years ago
ill keep you updated
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Please do keep me posted...thanks.

Sent from my DROIDX using Long Hair Care Forum App
 
Yay! Glad I can still join!


What is your current length?
Neck Length

What is your goal date to make SL?
June 2011

Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural BC was June 9, 2010

How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
No more heat until June maybe not then either. Protective styling braids under half wigs. Target brand chewy multi vitamins & MSM pills every day. Sulfer & oil mix applied to scalp everyday.

Whats your long term length goal?
Waist Length



I will post my starting picture in a minute!
 
Imani I just want it more blunt than it is now..and I think I was able to that buy cutting the bottom layer

Yuh i dunno how to tag..i tried but your name is just sitting at the top of my screen lol.
 
chelleypie810 said:
Imani I just want it more blunt than it is now..and I think I was able to that buy cutting the bottom layer

Yuh i dunno how to tag..i tried but your name is just sitting at the top of my screen lol.
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It showed up weird on my end too. I had new mentions notifications but didn't see a link to click it:perplexed

Yeah, I hate growing out layers. When I trim soon, I have a feeling I'm going to have to cut a lot of my bottom layer. Which is necessary to get it grow out in a better, fuller looking shape; but it will be depressing looking at progress pics bc it will basically not look like I've made much progress
 
Hi - I'm kinda new to this site - been lurking for 1 year and subscribed today - hello everyone. This challenge is perfect for me - I'm currently NL.

What is your current length?
Neck length with natural layers

What is your goal date to make SL?
August 2011

Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Totally natural

How do you plan on getting to SL? I'm wearing twist braids with synthetic hair, minimising heat and manipulation, washing regularly and conditioning (my hair loves moisture from washing, oil doesn't seem to help it much, so I don't bother!). I will also exercise more and eat more protein etc.

Whats your long term length goal?
Long enough to cover my boobs, lol

All my photo's are really large, so I'll downsize them tomorrow and add to my profile - I've been taking pics for the last year.
 
Hi ebsalita welcome to the site! :welcome2:

So far so good. I have decided to not measure or stretch my hair until May or June. Been doing it too often and it's making me fell like my hair is not growing when it actually is. One of my friends that my fro is getting bigger. :)
I recently added coconut oil back into my regimen and have fallen in love with it again. It's the best oil for sealing for me and makes my hair stronger. Oh, and my Qhemet came in the mail the other day so I have that too try out now. :lick:
 
Checking in :) Im still following my regime religiously and fingers crossed I should be SL come April. I have not done any length check since dec 26 but I can see that I have NG and thats a good sign:yep::lick:.

Glad you are all doing well HHJ :)
 
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Ravengirl said:
Hi ebsalita welcome to the site! :welcome2:

So far so good. I have decided to not measure or stretch my hair until May or June. Been doing it too often and it's making me fell like my hair is not growing when it actually is. One of my friends that my fro is getting bigger. :)
I recently added coconut oil back into my regimen and have fallen in love with it again. It's the best oil for sealing for me and makes my hair stronger. Oh, and my Qhemet came in the mail the other day so I have that too try out now. :lick:
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Ravengirl thank you for the warm welcome and all the best on your HHJ. You're really good no to be checking all the time - if my hair wasn't in braids, I'd probably check every day :grin::grin:
 
ive been to the salon this morning and ive treated my self with the jioco reconstructer treatment , a blow dry and straightener my hair felt nice but i had to cut about an inch or more to even my ends they look horrible when ive straightened my hair i resisted the hair dresser to cut my hair and i went back home and cut it myself i think i need to rethink my regimen and products i was expecting more growth and better hair but little thing better than nothing and ill keep on the hard work however i don't think ill make it to full shoulder length by April maybe by the end of this year.
the hair dresser complimented my hair and how its all natural and full but she didn't like how i left it to grow uneven and she wanted to cut it into a pop she said its suits me but i resisted the temptation (good girl)
 
Welcome ladies, if I missed anyone's name on the list, please let me know!

No one made it yet for February??!! Lol, here it is only the second month of the year and I'm dying to see some reveal pics.
 
Hello!!
I would like to join!

What is your current length?
Bottom of neck length with layers.

What is your goal date to make SL?
I want to be at the bottom of SL by May 2011

Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Relaxed

How do you plan on getting to SL?
Wearing braids under wigs for 2 weeks at a time, DCing often, moisture moisture moisture, Hairfinity vitamins, no heat. Just being nice no my hair.

Whats your long term length goal?
BSL

I lost my camera so i have only one pic for now, my hair is in a braidout in the pic so my hair is shrunkin, (and a little nappy) but its at the bottom of my neck. Sorry about the horrible quality :(

When i get a new camera i will re post a better starting pic.

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