SL 2013 Challenge!!~~~

Washed with EQP creme shampoo, rinsed with knot sauce, applied tea/avj mix then put Slippery elm DC on top sealed with EVOO for 1.5hrs, rinsed then applied wrappers delight spray, as I am leave in, eve oil, marula muru and cocojbco to seal. My hair feels fluffy and moisturized. I dusted Friday so I'm putting cornrows back in in a couple of hours. Will also spray my scalp spritz in my scalp and massage in trigger on top. My hair is almost back where it was before I cut it in december! Its thick and it feels good. SL will not be a problem this year for sure!
 
Hi ladies,
Joining my first challenge after being a major post-stalker! I'm natural, neck length-ish. I'm currently hot combing thru the winter and spring. Pre-pooing with oils, using non-sulfate and non-paraben shampoos, deep condishes, and protein reconstructors. Moisture and protein are my friends!
I'm hoping for SL length by the July 1st check in and the only things I'm taking is a B-complex and chlorella. This is my photo as of 2 weeks ago.

Good luck to all!!!
 

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So wearing my hair out...not bun. Feeling it too. :up: I think my bun will be more of a quick fix style than the go-to. Oh and think I'll do a some up some down look this week. It's really trying to grow out. I tell ya. Doing my retouches regularly really does make a difference for me.
 
So lately I been noticing that my ng are coming in a curl pattern. Is that a good thing? Its all over my head n idk if its the msm or prenatal or just me taking better care of my hair. This is how it looks like.

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I am on this challenge because when dry my hair is at my neck and I would like for it to be on my shoulders when dry.The thing is that when wet my hair is a little past my shoulders.Can soeome exlplain this to me please.
 
I wanna say 1 1/2 -2 1/2 inches away from CBL!?!?!? Length check on relaxer day (March 17th). I am feeling optimistic.
 
Luckyladyj said:
I am on this challenge because when dry my hair is at my neck and I would like for it to be on my shoulders when dry.The thing is that when wet my hair is a little past my shoulders.Can soeome exlplain this to me please.
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Are you natural? So you straighten your hair?
 
Luckyladyj said:
I am on this challenge because when dry my hair is at my neck and I would like for it to be on my shoulders when dry.The thing is that when wet my hair is a little past my shoulders.Can soeome exlplain this to me please.
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Its a thing called shrinkage. If you have new growth then when wet the hair is weighed down and you can see your true length then when it dries it shrinks to a certain extent. But if you rollerset or flat iron to smooth and stretch it should go back to near ur shoulders. HTH!
 
BeautifullyExotic said:
So lately I been noticing that my ng are coming in a curl pattern. Is that a good thing? Its all over my head n idk if its the msm or prenatal or just me taking better care of my hair. This is how it looks like.
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This is probably what your natural hair would look like with a combination of good hair practices! Go'on girl! Lol!
 
Babygrowth said:
This is probably what your natural hair would look like with a combination of good hair practices! Go'on girl! Lol!
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Oh really. So if I decided to go natural and I take good care of my hair, thats how my curl pattern will be. Umm makes me wonder. Thats the first time I see that. My grandma always ask me what happened to my nice hair but always told her that I never had nice hair but guess she knew wh at she was talking about. Babygrowth you always answering my questions and thank you
 
BeautifullyExotic said:
Oh really. So if I decided to go natural and I take good care of my hair, thats how my curl pattern will be. Umm makes me wonder. Thats the first time I see that. My grandma always ask me what happened to my nice hair but always told her that I never had nice hair but guess she knew wh at she was talking about. Babygrowth you always answering my questions and thank you
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Your welcome honey! Yes, nice shiny curls!
 
Alright guys. So this weekend I did a protein treatment for my hair. Thought it was going great but now my hair feel hard. I applied s curl activator, aussie split, and coconut. And its still hard. Idk what to do
 
BeautifullyExotic said:
Alright guys. So this weekend I did a protein treatment for my hair. Thought it was going great but now my hair feel hard. I applied s curl activator, aussie split, and coconut. And its still hard. Idk what to do
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Try co washing to get some moisture back in and maybe a moisture DC. If that doesn't work, you may need to clarify and just use products with moisture only no protein including coconut because it can be protein like.
 
Babygrowth said:
Try co washing to get some moisture back in and maybe a moisture DC. If that doesn't work, you may need to clarify and just use products with moisture only no protein including coconut because it can be protein like.
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The coconut is 100%organic. I was thinking about also doing a tea rinse with my co wash. What's a moisture dc?
 
So just rolled hair. Eh. Think I'll go back to the bun tomorrow. I'll just make sure I do a side part in the morning. Hell. Thinking of taking the rollers out now actually
 
I put henna and indigo on my hair then deep conditioned it. it really feels amazing but i really wnat to cut off the relaxed ends coz I dont like the stress of dealing with 2 textures. The problem is that natural hair is very short like 2 inches and i dont want to stress its as im Psing with french braids..Any ideas would be appreciated
 
Luckyladyj said:
I am on this challenge because when dry my hair is at my neck and I would like for it to be on my shoulders when dry.The thing is that when wet my hair is a little past my shoulders.Can soeome exlplain this to me please.
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Sounds like shrinkage! I have about 75% shrinkage! It just is what it is when you're natural :)
 
BeautifullyExotic said:
I know what it was. Im talking like an example of it. Maybe like can I mix queen helen super cholesterol conditioner with mane n tale conditioner with olive oil and coconut oil. Is that what you call an moisture dc
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Oh my bad! Lol! Not those because that sounds like all protein to me but I'm not that familiar with those products. Can you post the ingredients? I mean like Neutrogena triple moisture deep moisture mask, silk elements luxurious, tresemme deep moisture, or HE hello hydration with honey, olive oil and coconut oil. Something along those lines.
 
Babygrowth said:
Oh my bad! Lol! Not those because that sounds like all protein to me but I'm not that familiar with those products. Can you post the ingredients? I mean like Neutrogena triple moisture deep moisture mask, silk elements luxurious, tresemme deep moisture, or HE hello hydration with honey, olive oil and coconut oil. Something along those lines.
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Heres the ingredients. I didnt see nothing with protein in it maybe theres another name for it

Queen helen.

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BeautifullyExotic

There are a couple of different names for the protein. The Queen Helene has Amino Acids (protein) and the Mane n Tale has Hydrolized Silk (Protein). I've used Elasta QP DPR 11+ and thought it was pretty decent. I used that one for several months & do a moisturzing DC twice a week so the container goes fast for me. It has a lot of oils in it & that's why I like it but still added EVCO in it anyway. My next trip this evening will be to Sally's to try the Silk Elements MegaSilk. I've read a lot of good stuff about that one. I'll only be getting a smaller container to see how it works for the first couple weeks then repurchase if I like it.
 
londonfog said:
BeautifullyExotic

There are a couple of different names for the protein. The Queen Helene has Amino Acids (protein) and the Mane n Tale has Hydrolized Silk (Protein). I've used Elasta QP DPR 11+ and thought it was pretty decent. I used that one for several months & do a moisturzing DC twice a week so the container goes fast for me. It has a lot of oils in it & that's why I like it but still added EVCO in it anyway. My next trip this evening will be to Sally's to try the Silk Elements MegaSilk. I've read a lot of good stuff about that one. I'll only be getting a smaller container to see how it works for the first couple weeks then repurchase if I like it.
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Oh thank you. Where can I find a list of all the different protein names. I been overloading my hair with protein. Oh nooo
 
Babygrowth said:
You can do a search on here. I think there are a few threads about it. Also google it. Elasta qp dpr 11 sounds good! I would also try Giovanni smooth as silk. You can get that at Target.

Check out this link. I found lot of good info here when starting out. http://www.blackhairscience.com/regimen_building_basics.html
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i went n bought the eh hello hydrating conditioner. Right now im doing a dc. i mix it with honey, olive oil, and coconut oil. leaving it in my hair for maybe 45 mins. i love the smell of it. Thank you
 
Oh so I had taken down those rollers last night afterall, but wasn't feeling the bun. So ended up just laying my hair down, but...eh. It look okay today...did a some-up-some-down thing, but tonight think I'll go ahead and roll it.
 
I havent been here for awhile because I been feeling overwhelmed with everything. My hair is feeling more soft and not tangle. Last thing I did a protein treatment my hair was a hot mess but now its good. I had did a cowash with he essences with a tea rinse. Thank you Babygrowth
 
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