Shoulder Length 2012 Challenge

i'm wearing braids as of yesterday (pics below) as my protective style for 8 weeks ......bring on SL challenge!!:lachen:
 

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Unlike the first time that I BC'd I am loving my hair. I think it is because I BC'd this time with some length. I am thinking of getting some kinky twists put in. The very back of my hair is only about an inch long, can I still get kinky twists put in?
 
I am so late I know, just got the courage to post!

What is your current length?
NL

What is your goal date to make Shoulder length?
June/July

Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other?
Natural

What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length?
Wash and condition once a week
Cowash 4 times a week
Apply MN and MTG mixture to scale daily
PS with wigs

What is your ultimate goal length?
BSL
 

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I need to give my self a trim to even my hair up. Most of my hair length sits at chin length but my nape layer has grown far past my chin.Which is a bad thing because my nape is naturally not nearly as thick as the front of my hair leaving the longest layer looking thin. I want my hair to all grow around the same length to keep it looking full. Sucks to trim already short hair, but I'm more into the look of my hair over the length. I mean I been super short for 9 months now.. so nothing new.
 
Oh.. yeah And I swear my Begin Oriental black is fading I thought it wasn't possible! I know its probably in my head but I want my hair to be JET black. Its not like that anymore like my avatar it starting to look lighter :(. Time to look more into jet black dyes.
 
I thought when I BC'd my hair my shedding would end, I still have some strands of relaxed hair here and there, so tonight I am doing my first tea rinse. I hope this helps.
 
20Something said:
I need to give my self a trim to even my hair up. Most of my hair length sits at chin length but my nape layer has grown far past my chin.Which is a bad thing because my nape is naturally not nearly as thick as the front of my hair leaving the longest layer looking thin. I want my hair to all grow around the same length to keep it looking full. Sucks to trim already short hair, but I'm more into the look of my hair over the length. I mean I been super short for 9 months now.. so nothing new.
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I can so relate to being bummed about trimming layers as I must do it too. My trouble areas are my sides. It's going to be a minute before I can have blunt hair....I'd even be happy with subtle layers. I've cut so much off the back...sad times.
 
How is everyone doing?

I'm still hanging in there. I'm 21 weeks into my transition and I'm still hoping to make full shoulder length by the end of July.
 
Evallusion said:
How is everyone doing?

I'm still hanging in there. I'm 21 weeks into my transition and I'm still hoping to make full shoulder length by the end of July.
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I'm still hanging in there. I'm getting frustrated with protective styling and looking for someone else to braid/cornrow my daughter's hair and my hair. I thought I found the person, but the last braid job on my daughter's hair was awful. Anyway, I'm 10 weeks post and trying to wait until 14 weeks post (Good Friday) before relaxing.
 
So right now my hair is in box braids and I'm just trying to make it to the end of this month w/o taking them down, it's getting rough y'all lol
 
What is your current length? I just cut my SL hair to around NL. I had bad damage and just decided to hack it off with the scissors. I am glad I did, my hair looks so much better now.

What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? July or August

Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Relaxed

What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? DC weekly, co-wash once or twice a week, wearing protective styles, trim regularly, low manipulation, take my vitamins/growth aides, M&S daily especially on the ends. I plan on relaxing my hair in June which will end my 4 month stretch.

What is your ultimate goal length? MBL, maybe longer than that I will decide when I get there.
 
MystiqueBabe, Welcome!:grin:

Ladies, Wuz up? How is everyone doing? So in my last post I stated I was looking for a new stylist for my daughter and I found one. Hopefully, this lady will workout. DD is getting box braids next week and I'm thinking about it getting some as well. I have a question for the ladies sporting braids in this challenge. What is the best type of hair to purchase for box braids? The stylist says I need kanekalon yaky-any particular brands that you prefer?? So I'm tagging PoisedNPolished, claudzie, ResieCupp, and Evallusion. Thanks ladies in advance.:grin:
 
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MystiqueBabe, Welcome!:grin:

Ladies, Wuz up? How is everyone doing? So in my last post I stated I was looking for a new stylist for my daughter and I found one. Hopefully, this lady will workout. DD is getting box braids next week and I'm thinking about it getting some as well. I have a question for the ladies sporting braids in this challenge. What is the best type of hair to purchase for box braids? The stylist says I need kanekalon yaky-any particular brands that you prefer?? So I'm tagging PoisedNPolished, claudzie, ResieCupp, and Evallusion. Thanks ladies in advance.:grin:
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Well the hair I'm using is called Xpressions it is kanekalon (I'm sure but will check properly tomorrow and possibly take pics). It is good quality and doesn't cost much. If you are to use it make sure the hairdresser stretches it and by that I mean pulling both ends so it becomes feather- like before braiding, that makes the ends of the hair feel light in comparison to the usual bulky ends of braids
 
I hope its not too late to join?? I recently BC'd and I would love to join a challenge!

What is your current length? umm, idk neck length. I'm not sure if I want SL stretched or in natural state. Whichever is first I guess. :perplexed

What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? by my 22nd, birthday Dec 22 =] :grin::grin::grin::grin:

Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? just BC'd 4 days ago!!

What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? deep conditioning every week, protective styles (twists) and moisturizing with focus on my ends

What is your ultimate goal length? MBL stretched =] =]

Starting pics: First three are of my first set of twists. And second two are with conditioner
 

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I used Kanekalon by Janet Collection. IT was about 2.99 a pack and I used 5-6 packs. They are growing out nicely too I should probably redo my back but if I start taking it down I will keep going.
 
Just had 2" trimmed off again today and have even ends finally. I am back to neck length (was already at CBL before the trim) and looking forward to getting to at least touching SL by the end of the year.
 
Anything new ladies?? This thread has been quiet lately.

I'm 11 weeks post and I was planning to relax in a few weeks around April 6, Easter weekend, but I'm going to hold out. I'll be sporting cornrows underneath wigs for the next 4 weeks.
 
I'm taking my braids out ladies. I only lasted 6 weeks. What a shame. I just feel my hair is being neglected. I'm deep conditioning the braids with coconut oil under a plastic cap for now. I plan on taking them down before the night is over. After a dusting I may do another set but bigger this time.
 
Hey y'all my box braids did not last til the end of this month (but the upkeep was lazy on my part) anywho I'm still dealing with weak hair from moisture overload which has really set me back on retaining length, I hope to still make this goal by the end of the year.
 
Hey checking in. My sister came over and took off a nice bit of hair. My hair is back to getting on my nerves. I mean my bang area is so short. Around 3.5 inches. The back and sides are about 4.5-5. It seems like I will never reach this small goal of SL. I'm wearing my wig all week but will probably do another set of braids this weekend. At least it looks healthy :)
 
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Hey checking in. My sister came over and took off a nice bit of hair. My hair is back to getting on my nerves. I mean my bang area is so short. Around 3.5 inches. The back and sides are about 4.5-5. It seems like I will never reach this small goal of SL. I'm wearing my wig all week but will probably do another set of braids this weekend. At least it looks healthy :)
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You may have already answered this question, so forgive me if you have. I also haven't gone far back into the beginning of this thread, but I wondered why you needed a cut???
 
I'm getting my hair done for my bday March 30. I'll post pix. When I pull my hair to do unofficial length checks I feel like I'm nearly there. I'm praying that I am on schedule or moving faster. Anybody doing the GHE summer challenge? I'm hoping it helps.
 
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I'm getting my hair done for my bday March 30. I'll post pix. When I pull my hair to do unofficial length checks I feel like I'm nearly there. I'm praying that I am on schedule or moving faster. Anybody doing the GHE summer challenge? I'm hoping it helps.
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You've piqued my interest. I've checked out her videos in the past and I need to check out her blog/website. I don't know if I can commit to doing another challenge, I'm in so many right now. Now that my hair is braided into cornrows, I could possibly incorporate GHE into my reggie a few nights a week, but I don't think I can commit to it. Please let us know if it helps.
 
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