Shoulder Length 2012 Challenge

xu93texas said:
Looking good ladies! Keep up the good work.:grin:

My next length check will be in 5-6 weeks, 6/30/12, for the end of the HYH challenge. I'm in the No Heat Summer 2012 challenge, so I'll have to use a pass for that. I'm excited about my next length check.:grin:
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Those 6 weeks will fly by in no time girl. I'm excited for your length check for you lol!
 
20Something said:
Well yeah, I just couldn't wait until the May 31st my BC anniversary so I straighten my hair to do a length check. It look pretty shoulder length to me but I still like the hair above my ears to reach my shoulders and that will take some time.

I'm so happy this year I can actually experience success in a length challenge after 3 years being on here! :lachen::lachen::lachen:

Here almost a year worth of growth. (first picture June/2011 second May/2012)

Sorry my first natural flat iron job looks really crummy
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20Something -- Your hair looks wonderful! And I'm like you: My hair in the back is shoulder length, but I want the hair above my ears to reach my shoulders.
 
Did a WGO/EVOO pre-poo yesterday Friday overnight, then washed with Argan Oil Shampoo, Protein Mask + Egg White treatment, Tea Rinse, followed up with a DC of Argan Oil Con/Honey/Molasses/Egg Yolk. ACV rinse to finish.

After leaving to dry 50% I smoothed AVG down my hair... that stuff just disappears, it's amazing! Applied more AVG with Cantu Leave-in Con, then sealed very lightly with EVOO/Shea butter.

90% sure my hair really likes this routine - it feels clean, strong, smooth, soft, moisturized... and tight! Think I'm going to have this as my regular 1x week wash day, but alternate between protein and keratin each week.
 
HairPleezeGrow said:
That is a long stretch girls. That's great your can go long like that. I had to practice how to braid 5 years ago and just learned to flat twist in October of last year. I think if u practice u will get the hang of it though. Can't wait for your reveal too!
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Yeah I am going to practice braiding & twisting since I should have learned that a long time ago. I will say that stretching is not for everyone, but I did underprocess myself a couple of months ago, it still looks like I never did anything to it. I have thought about transitioning, but I am going to go ahead and just continue to relax it.
 
claud-uk said:
Did a WGO/EVOO pre-poo yesterday Friday overnight, then washed with Argan Oil Shampoo, Protein Mask + Egg White treatment, Tea Rinse, followed up with a DC of Argan Oil Con/Honey/Molasses/Egg Yolk. ACV rinse to finish.

After leaving to dry 50% I smoothed AVG down my hair... that stuff just disappears, it's amazing! Applied more AVG with Cantu Leave-in Con, then sealed very lightly with EVOO/Shea butter.

90% sure my hair really likes this routine - it feels clean, strong, smooth, soft, moisturized... and tight! Think I'm going to have this as my regular 1x week wash day, but alternate between protein and keratin each week.
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This sounds like a fabulous routine, but please be careful with the protein. You know that keratin is also protein?
 
MystiqueBabe said:
This sounds like a fabulous routine, but please be careful with the protein. You know that keratin is also protein?
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Thanks Mystique, I didn't know keratin and protein were the same, I appreciate the heads-up. I'm trying so hard not to be scared of protein and I'm monitoring my hair real carefully but I have a little bit of breakage that I need to deal with.

Don't know if this is a silly question but do you see the effects of protein overload instantly, or does it gradually build up over time? Thanks ever so much!


Don't know what I'd do without all the advice here :spinning:
 
Had a setback; so will not make shoulder length in December as planned.
So I am picking myself up and moving forward.
I am a sloooow grower; it will just take me a little longer to get to shoulder length.
 
claud-uk said:
Thanks Mystique, I didn't know keratin and protein were the same, I appreciate the heads-up. I'm trying so hard not to be scared of protein and I'm monitoring my hair real carefully but I have a little bit of breakage that I need to deal with.

Don't know if this is a silly question but do you see the effects of protein overload instantly, or does it gradually build up over time? Thanks ever so much!


Don't know what I'd do without all the advice here :spinning:
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Keratin is what hair is actually made out of and is considered one of the most highest quality of protein that they put in hair products.

And also I have never had protein overload, so I can't help there. :ohwell: Maybe you could do a search on the forum. i just usually use moisture based products (with a bit of protein in them) and only use heavier protein when I notice my hair feels mushy when wet, that usually stops the breakage and my hair feels great again.:yep:
 
If it's not too late, I would like to join the challenge. I do not have a recent hair pic with my hair straightened but will take one soon. I was once shoulder length but due to neglect and scissor happy stylists, my hear is much shorter.

What is your current length? Between neck length and shoulder length in the very back, right side front touches collar bone but left side does not, nape area is short and slowly growing back from bald spots

What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? I hope to be shoulder length with dull, dense hair by the end of the year.

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

What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? castor oil, protective styling, daily scalp massages, weekly AO GPB treatments, moisture and seal daily/as needed, and considering megatek applied to my scalp

What is your ultimate goal length? I am fine with shoulder length, but I want dense hair with normal ends. Please.
 
Another update, ladies I had to cut about 2.5 in off of my hair. I still had some mid shaft splits that I needed to get rid off. Plus I was just tired of my hair being uneven, it still kind of is but it is less noticeable. I was tired of seeing little broken pieces whenever I manipulated my hair( due to mid shaft splits, I will never abuse heat again) so I just decided to cut it off again. Now I have nearly zero breakage and my hair looks fuller. I decided that I am not going to cut off anymore length until I reach around APL and just S&D any white specks or splits that I find throughout my hair.

The very back portion of my hair is SL but the rest needs about 2 inches or so to reach full shoulder length. LOL I just really need to put those scissors down.:lol: But my hair grows pretty fast so I am not worried too much about losing a couple of inches. I expect my hair to definitely reach SL by August or Sept.
 
What is your current length? Neck Length

What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? August 2012

Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning Natural? I am texlaxed

What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? healthy diet, vitamins, ultimate hair care

What is your ultimate goal length? Full and healthy BSL
 
MystiqueBabe said:
Another update, ladies I had to cut about 2.5 in off of my hair. I still had some mid shaft splits that I needed to get rid off. Plus I was just tired of my hair being uneven, it still kind of is but it is less noticeable. I was tired of seeing little broken pieces whenever I manipulated my hair( due to mid shaft splits, I will never abuse heat again) so I just decided to cut it off again. Now I have nearly zero breakage and my hair looks fuller. I decided that I am not going to cut off anymore length until I reach around APL and just S&D any white specks or splits that I find throughout my hair.

The very back portion of my hair is SL but the rest needs about 2 inches or so to reach full shoulder length. LOL I just really need to put those scissors down.:lol: But my hair grows pretty fast so I am not worried too much about losing a couple of inches. I expect my hair to definitely reach SL by August or Sept.
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That's great you got rid of the problem...and even better your hair grows at a good rate! You should be full SL in no time then
 
ellyndee said:
What is your current length? Neck Length

What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? August 2012

Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning Natural? I am texlaxed

What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? healthy diet, vitamins, ultimate hair care

What is your ultimate goal length? Full and healthy BSL
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Welcome!!!
 
I tried roller setting my hair with lottabody. Fail on the roller set and on the mixing lottabody. I need to rewash my hair because I didn't dilute the lottabody enough. I began experiencing breakage of my ends and my hair is crunchy. Sigh. Live and learn.

I finally realized that my hair retention problem is due to my anemia. I also found out that my ferritin level is really low at 24. Ive only been supplementing for the past month at a rate lower than my GP suggested. I need to get serious!
 
Did a simple Co-Wash yesterday using 1/4 Sunflower Oil 3/4 Argan Oil Conditioner. Beautiful silky results, used Cantu Shea Leave In and sealed with EVOO/Coconut Oil. Also did a mini BC on the front right side of my hair, those orange ends just had to go! Cut back from nose tip to eyebrow... oh well!

Length check in... 17 days!
 
afroette said:
I tried roller setting my hair with lottabody. Fail on the roller set and on the mixing lottabody. I need to rewash my hair because I didn't dilute the lottabody enough. I began experiencing breakage of my ends and my hair is crunchy. Sigh. Live and learn.

I finally realized that my hair retention problem is due to my anemia. I also found out that my ferritin level is really low at 24. Ive only been supplementing for the past month at a rate lower than my GP suggested. I need to get serious!
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Girl your health ain't nothin to toy with! Make sure u are taking care of yourself and taking your supplements. At least u found out your retention problem and can get a food handle of it. Don't make us SL girls stay on u now! Lol

ETA- supposed to say good handle LOL
 
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claud-uk said:
Did a simple Co-Wash yesterday using 1/4 Sunflower Oil 3/4 Argan Oil Conditioner. Beautiful silky results, used Cantu Shea Leave In and sealed with EVOO/Coconut Oil. Also did a mini BC on the front right side of my hair, those orange ends just had to go! Cut back from nose tip to eyebrow... oh well!
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It'll grow back before u know it! What's the name of the condish u used and where did u getting that and sunflower oil? Sounds like a good combo I'm going to have to try this as a DC
 
HairPleezeGrow said:
Girl your health ain't nothin to toy with! Make sure u are taking care of yourself and taking your supplements. At least u found out your retention problem and can get a food handle of it. Don't make us SL girls stay on u now! Lol
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Thank you for the support! It is very easy to get distracted and not take good care of myself.
 
I've been keeping my hair in protective hair styles (cornrows or ceelie braids with wigs) to retain length, but I'm also thinking of trying this hair growth mix by NJoy. Her first month using it, she had TWO INCHES of growth. And from there on out, she had an INCH per month! That's more than 12 inches in a year!

In one year, I get about six inches of growth. I say this hair growth mix is worth a try.

You can find out more about it at her blog:
http://mydivaspot.com/content.php?166-NJoy’s-Sulfur-Mix-for-Hair-Growth

I recommend reading all of her posts. Her hair growth journey is very interesting!
 
Attempted first dusting. Ended up chopping 1.5 in accidentally from a small section. Definitely need to figure out a way to dust the back!
 
HairPleezeGrow said:
That's great you got rid of the problem...and even better your hair grows at a good rate! You should be full SL in no time then
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Yeah, I just had to get rid of the scraggly ends they were just unattractive and always dry.:perplexed

I think I should make SL in July. Just realized I have some shrinkage and pulled my hair down I need about another inch to make SL. When unstretched my hair looks EL. I will take pics then. My shoulders are kind of "low", imo. My armpit is about 4 in below my shoulder so it is possible for me to reach even APL by the end of this year or very close to it. I will join the APL challenge once I fully reach SL. Good luck to the rest of you ladies.

In the meantime, I will just continue bunning & S&Ding.
 
curlycrown85 said:
I've been keeping my hair in protective hair styles (cornrows or ceelie braids with wigs) to retain length, but I'm also thinking of trying this hair growth mix by NJoy. Her first month using it, she had TWO INCHES of growth. And from there on out, she had an INCH per month! That's more than 12 inches in a year!

In one year, I get about six inches of growth. I say this hair growth mix is worth a try.

You can find out more about it at her blog:
http://mydivaspot.com/content.php?166-NJoy%E2%80%99s-Sulfur-Mix-for-Hair-Growth

I recommend reading all of her posts. Her hair growth journey is very interesting!
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This does sound interesting in going to give it a try when I get paid next Friday! Sounds like it may work along with my MN mix. I may alternate them to every other day
 
HairPleezeGrow said:
It'll grow back before u know it! What's the name of the condish u used and where did u getting that and sunflower oil? Sounds like a good combo I'm going to have to try this as a DC
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:wave: It's Hollywood Beauty Argan Conditioner and Argan Shampoo. The poo lathers up like you wouldn't believe, this bottle is going to last me at least a year. I got them in the UK but HB is available in the US for sure. They were only £2.99/$4 each.

The conditioner (and the poo) is now a staple - leaves my hair so slippery! I use it 2x weekly in my co-wash.

http://hollywoodbeautyproducts.com/wp-content/themes/hbi/images/Aragan-Conditioner-Small.jpg

I also use their Mayonaise Oil and Carrot Oil (Protein), Castor Oil, Olive Oil Moisturiser... they are one of the cheapest brands but excellent quality.

Sunflower Oil I get from... the supermarket! Yep, 79p a bottle - it has more ceramides than WG Oil! I also get my EVOO, Avocado and Soy oil from the supermarket.
 
I got a whole weekend stretched before me so today I've put my hair into about 20 plaits and I spent a good 10 minutes going over each with a DC mix of:

Sunflower Oil
EVOO
Coconut Oil
Soy Oil
Jojoba Oil
Lustrasilk AV Cholesterol
AVG
Cantu Leave In Conditioning Creme

It's quite a thick mix so it was nice and easy to apply. Wrapped my head in film as usual then covered with my scarf and letting it sit for 24 hours... nice!

I'm pleased with my progress this last 6 weeks since my last length check - my hair condition is improving no end, I got breakage under control, cutting off splits/damage no longer huuurrrttttsss... and I got my girls here on LHCF. Life's good right now.
 
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