mallysmommy
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checking in, this sew in is itching like crazy!
Shoulder Length 2012 Challenge
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HairPleezeGrow
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Sugadoll
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I IN.
My current lenght is neck lenght. my 4b/c hair is texlaxed at this time.
My regime is as follows; co-washing twice weekly, deep conditioning after each wash, grape seed oil added to co-wash conditioner and ORS replensishing. Grape seed oil to lenght of my hair, oiling my scalp daily with cayenne oil(grapeseed oil that has been held in a bottle with a bunch of cayenne pepper for 2 weeks) Wigging it.
My current lenght is neck lenght. my 4b/c hair is texlaxed at this time.
My regime is as follows; co-washing twice weekly, deep conditioning after each wash, grape seed oil added to co-wash conditioner and ORS replensishing. Grape seed oil to lenght of my hair, oiling my scalp daily with cayenne oil(grapeseed oil that has been held in a bottle with a bunch of cayenne pepper for 2 weeks) Wigging it.
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RoundEyedGirl504
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What is your current length? NL
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? August 2012
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Relaxed
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Wigging primarily over the next 3 months, then roller sets, along with clean diet (minimal processed foods) and plenty water, also cutting caffeine
What is your ultimate goal length? BSL
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? August 2012
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Relaxed
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Wigging primarily over the next 3 months, then roller sets, along with clean diet (minimal processed foods) and plenty water, also cutting caffeine
What is your ultimate goal length? BSL
back2relaxed
Active Member
Count me in...
What is your current length? Ear length sides, tapered in the back, shorter
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? 07/31/12
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Relaxed
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Healthy hair care...DC, moisturizing 2x daily, sealing 2x daily, reduce heat usage as hair grows, increase p/s as hair grows,
What is your ultimate goal length? right about shoulder length, on the sides, and inverted in back at neck length. A edgy bob...
I'll update the photos as soon as my phone lets me???
erplexed And I'll update my progress weekly.
I'm up for a relaxer touch up and trim on 12.03. I'm hoping for some add'l growth by then, I haven't had a relaxer or trim since 09.23. I may not get the taper from the salon when I go and let my kid's barber do it for less money! My hair is growing out nicely and very thick and healthy. I'll be glad when it is longer so I can get back to setting it. I plan to invest in some perm rods in the coming weeks and setting it weekly or every other week to keep the heat off. ONce I grow the top down, over the tapered portion then I can start to wear my phony ponys and phony buns. I had great success with those when I was growing my hair out for my wedding a few years back. Rollersets, low direct heat, cowashes in the warmer months, and phony ponies/buns, were a godsend for me. All those things, plus moisturizing and sealing assisted me in rarely having to get trims, which meant major retention.
I have gotten fairly lazy with the moisturizing b/c I've had a short cut for 1.5 years. Now that I'm back to growing it out, I have to work on remembering to moisturize and seal morning and night. I may also have enough hair to try and wrap it at night to retain some curl, and I also may be able to use my Caruso's again. I'll definitely be using this group to assist me in this process! I'm not looking for long hair, just longer hair!
What is your current length? Ear length sides, tapered in the back, shorter
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? 07/31/12
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Relaxed
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Healthy hair care...DC, moisturizing 2x daily, sealing 2x daily, reduce heat usage as hair grows, increase p/s as hair grows,
What is your ultimate goal length? right about shoulder length, on the sides, and inverted in back at neck length. A edgy bob...
I'll update the photos as soon as my phone lets me???
erplexed And I'll update my progress weekly. I'm up for a relaxer touch up and trim on 12.03. I'm hoping for some add'l growth by then, I haven't had a relaxer or trim since 09.23. I may not get the taper from the salon when I go and let my kid's barber do it for less money! My hair is growing out nicely and very thick and healthy. I'll be glad when it is longer so I can get back to setting it. I plan to invest in some perm rods in the coming weeks and setting it weekly or every other week to keep the heat off. ONce I grow the top down, over the tapered portion then I can start to wear my phony ponys and phony buns. I had great success with those when I was growing my hair out for my wedding a few years back. Rollersets, low direct heat, cowashes in the warmer months, and phony ponies/buns, were a godsend for me. All those things, plus moisturizing and sealing assisted me in rarely having to get trims, which meant major retention.
I have gotten fairly lazy with the moisturizing b/c I've had a short cut for 1.5 years. Now that I'm back to growing it out, I have to work on remembering to moisturize and seal morning and night. I may also have enough hair to try and wrap it at night to retain some curl, and I also may be able to use my Caruso's again. I'll definitely be using this group to assist me in this process! I'm not looking for long hair, just longer hair!
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LifeafterLHCF
New Member
What is your current length?
I really don't know.My natural hair looks ear length or something but then when I stretch it I still don't know if its considered SL or CBL..
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length?
Dec 12 if not sooner.
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other?
Natural currently but will be transitioning to relaxed by Summer 2012
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length?
Finding someone to do sew ins for.I would keep them in for at least 3 months each with one month off.I would make sure to wash every 2 weeks and moisturize as much as I can through the hair.If I'm not able to get a sew in then I would be doing wigs and then of course keeping my hair cornrowed small and keep my hair moist.I will also try and order some mtg and sulfur.
What is your ultimate goal length?
MBL
Please post a starting pictures (optional)
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I really don't know.My natural hair looks ear length or something but then when I stretch it I still don't know if its considered SL or CBL..
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length?
Dec 12 if not sooner.
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other?
Natural currently but will be transitioning to relaxed by Summer 2012
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length?
Finding someone to do sew ins for.I would keep them in for at least 3 months each with one month off.I would make sure to wash every 2 weeks and moisturize as much as I can through the hair.If I'm not able to get a sew in then I would be doing wigs and then of course keeping my hair cornrowed small and keep my hair moist.I will also try and order some mtg and sulfur.
What is your ultimate goal length?
MBL
Please post a starting pictures (optional)
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back2relaxed
Active Member
Ok, I just started a portion of my new SL reggie tonight. I stated that moisturizing/sealing was a huge part of how I will make it to my goal by July 2012. Like I said I've been slacking by not doing this daily and extensively because I was getting a hair cut every 6 weeks, so it didn't matter. Well now it does.
I'm trying some products that i've purchased for my kid(he is growing out his hair). So tonite I used Elasta QP Mango Butter(mine) on my edges, then I parted my hair and put some Hawaiian Silky 14 n 1 on each section at the roots(my hair is full of NG), and then I went back over each secton and sealed with castor oil. I also put some Mango Butter, HS, and Castor Oil on my ends sealed my edges as well. We'll see what this does in the morning!
I'm trying some products that i've purchased for my kid(he is growing out his hair). So tonite I used Elasta QP Mango Butter(mine) on my edges, then I parted my hair and put some Hawaiian Silky 14 n 1 on each section at the roots(my hair is full of NG), and then I went back over each secton and sealed with castor oil. I also put some Mango Butter, HS, and Castor Oil on my ends sealed my edges as well. We'll see what this does in the morning!
destine2grow
Well-Known Member
What is your current length? about 3 in or so. I'm NL in the back ans SL on the side and my hair in the front is a little past my forehead
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? July 2012
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Natural
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Keeping my simple regimen, PS, drinking lots of water and taking my biotin, iron, and vitamins.
What is your ultimate goal length? BSB
Please post a starting pictures (optional) by Jan 1.
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? July 2012
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Natural
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Keeping my simple regimen, PS, drinking lots of water and taking my biotin, iron, and vitamins.
What is your ultimate goal length? BSB
Please post a starting pictures (optional) by Jan 1.
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
GoddessMaker what u talking bout girl?.....That looks like it's past your collar bone miss thang, probably SL already if u stretch it at the back.
LifeafterLHCF
New Member
bajandoc86 are you serious..to me when I look at my hair it looks so short like to me SL is when your hair is sitting on your shoulders..
feemy
New Member
What is your current length? Short, about 2-3 inches maybe
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? 12/2012
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Natural
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Learn from past mistakes, consistent regimen (Wash, DC, Oil Conditioning, Moisturizing and Sealing, Trimming, and Vitamins plus a healthy diet) and Cornrow extensions for the winter to protect my hair
What is your ultimate goal length? MBL
Please post a starting pictures (optional) by Jan 1. Coming Soon
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? 12/2012
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Natural
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Learn from past mistakes, consistent regimen (Wash, DC, Oil Conditioning, Moisturizing and Sealing, Trimming, and Vitamins plus a healthy diet) and Cornrow extensions for the winter to protect my hair
What is your ultimate goal length? MBL
Please post a starting pictures (optional) by Jan 1. Coming Soon
LovelyRo
Well-Known Member
Please add me to this challenge... Starting over yet again. I just cut my SL hair into a NL bob last month!
What is your current length? NL
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? I want to trim off another 1-2 inches before I start growing my bob out so I'm giving myself until the Dec of next year at the latest.
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Relaxed
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Water, protein/moisture balance, low maintenance and minimal heat.
What is your ultimate goal length? BSL
What is your current length? NL
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? I want to trim off another 1-2 inches before I start growing my bob out so I'm giving myself until the Dec of next year at the latest.
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Relaxed
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Water, protein/moisture balance, low maintenance and minimal heat.
What is your ultimate goal length? BSL
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
GoddessMaker well sweetie u are most definitely Collar Bone...at the very least. That piece I see I stretching is definitely CL and some. I
LifeafterLHCF
New Member
bajandoc86 I guess I need to start looking over in the APL thread..just to look..
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
GoddessMaker Come on over girl! You can be in both if you'd prefer that. 
HHG!
HHG!
back2relaxed
Active Member
Did you cut it for style or were you experiencing issues??
back2relaxed
Active Member
Challenge starting point
Here are my starting point photos...I know I need a line up bad in the back, I'll do that today. I'll update my progress in 2 weeks once its been relaxed, so we can see if I retained any length.
Here are my starting point photos...I know I need a line up bad in the back, I'll do that today. I'll update my progress in 2 weeks once its been relaxed, so we can see if I retained any length.
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Hi ladies. I would love to join this challenge, but I might be overestimating my growth 
What is your current length? 1 inch, maybe??
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? Dec 31, 2012
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Natural
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Moisturize, seal, and keep the ssk to a minimum
What is your ultimate goal length? BSL
Please post a starting pictures (optional) by Jan 1.
What is your current length? 1 inch, maybe??
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? Dec 31, 2012
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Natural
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Moisturize, seal, and keep the ssk to a minimum
What is your ultimate goal length? BSL
Please post a starting pictures (optional) by Jan 1.
grownupnai
Active Member
PICS!
Here they are
that's my baby bun(maybe not so protective on the short sides sometimes)
another baby bun
bun pulled out
pulled to middle of chin(originally thought top lip, but middle of chin actually)
let loose length
right side
left side
nape at an angle(sorry) combed out
I will try and get my someone to take an accurate photo of my nape.
I will also ask someone with a nicer camera to take my progress pics in March for my 1/4 of a year update
To join please thank the original post.
What is your current length?
2-3 inches on sides(ear length) and 8 1/2 inches in the crown(that's the middle, right?) which is past my top lip.
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? Dec 2012
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? All Natural
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Protective styles 95% of the time, shampoo& condition 4-6 times per week(my scalp likes it) and seal ends daily.
What is your ultimate goal length? MBL
Please post a starting pictures (optional) by Jan 1. Will do. After this school paper is done next MondayGraduation 2012!
Thank you for starting this challenge! I was definitely waiting
Here they are
that's my baby bun(maybe not so protective on the short sides sometimes)
another baby bun
bun pulled out
pulled to middle of chin(originally thought top lip, but middle of chin actually)
let loose length
right side
left side
nape at an angle(sorry) combed out
I will try and get my someone to take an accurate photo of my nape.
I will also ask someone with a nicer camera to take my progress pics in March for my 1/4 of a year update
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grownupnai
Active Member
Re: PICS!
Do people think it's realistic to grow my nape to shoulder length in 2012? I think this is the first time I've ever actually measured my growth and not just woken up one day and realized my hair grew to a dramatically different length (actually months, years). I'm also a bit paranoid that I've been shedding more hair every day for the past week +
Do people think it's realistic to grow my nape to shoulder length in 2012? I think this is the first time I've ever actually measured my growth and not just woken up one day and realized my hair grew to a dramatically different length (actually months, years). I'm also a bit paranoid that I've been shedding more hair every day for the past week +
grownupnai
Active Member
Re: Challenge starting point
I look forward to following your progress! I think we have similar starting lengths(in most of my hair) Your cut is cute.
Here are my starting point photos...I know I need a line up bad in the back, I'll do that today. I'll update my progress in 2 weeks once its been relaxed, so we can see if I retained any length.
I look forward to following your progress! I think we have similar starting lengths(in most of my hair) Your cut is cute.
grownupnai
Active Member
bumping for more participants.
LuvlyRain3
Well-Known Member
God luck to all the ladies in this challenge!! I was so excited when I hit sl! I how all of you reach your goals!!
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30something
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Re: PICS!
I think so. We have similar starting points and I plan on making full sl by Dec 2012
I think so. We have similar starting points and I plan on making full sl by Dec 2012
13roots
Member
I'm so glad someone started a challenge thread for 2012 because I'm soooo ready to get started on this! Thanks OP! I am inspired by the successes from the 2011 thread where I was lurking and hope to continue to be inspired by fellow 2012 challengers.
What is your current length? Between nape and neck length
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? August, 2012 in time for my 30th birthday bash. My hair grows very slowly, so this is probably an ambitious date but I'll be Mega-tekking, Sulphur-oiling, and adding on scalp massages to help stimulate hair growth.
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Relaxed
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Weekly DC with steam, Pre-poo 1x2-weeks, mid-week cowashes, regular protein treatments, rollersets and braids for protective styling, and stretching my relaxer touch-ups to 3-4months.
What is your ultimate goal length? I'd be very happy at BSL
Please post a starting pictures (optional) by Jan 1.
ETA: starting pic (taken Jan 12, 2012)
What is your current length? Between nape and neck length
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? August, 2012 in time for my 30th birthday bash. My hair grows very slowly, so this is probably an ambitious date but I'll be Mega-tekking, Sulphur-oiling, and adding on scalp massages to help stimulate hair growth.
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Relaxed
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Weekly DC with steam, Pre-poo 1x2-weeks, mid-week cowashes, regular protein treatments, rollersets and braids for protective styling, and stretching my relaxer touch-ups to 3-4months.
What is your ultimate goal length? I'd be very happy at BSL
Please post a starting pictures (optional) by Jan 1.
ETA: starting pic (taken Jan 12, 2012)
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liloneonpc
Member
I want to join.
What is your current length?
Neck length
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length?
December 2012 (slow grower)
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning, other?
Natural
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length?
Cornrows extensions and growth aids
What is your ultimate goal length?
Would love to be BSL
What is your current length?
Neck length
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length?
December 2012 (slow grower)
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning, other?
Natural
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length?
Cornrows extensions and growth aids
What is your ultimate goal length?
Would love to be BSL
xu93texas
Well-Known Member
I'm in! Thanks op for this challenge.
What is your current length? somewhere between nape and neck length
What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? 6/01/2012
Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Transitioning- Last relaxer 9/17/2011
What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? protective styling (will be getting my first sew in Dec/Jan.; roller setting, stretching relaxers, prenatal vitamins, MSM, biotin, protein shakes, eating right, BMGS, JBCO, Vatika oil for nightly scalp massages, and low manipulation.
What is your ultimate goal length? BSL
Please post a starting pictures (optional) by Jan 1. Will do
starting pics: Relaxer 12/30/11(failed transition attempt
)
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