TL 2011 ON AND CRAKIN

[Lucia]

a unique fashionista PS

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[Irresistible]

Hi Ladies, checking in......

I took these pics a couple weeks or so ago, looks like I am getting to a fuller Tailbone length, as the first pics were just my nape, these pics I'm holding all my hair

have not pressed yet, I want to soon tho. I wont even say when cause I probably won't do it then for some reason or another ....just gonna have to do it when I can and then share.

I see someone *wont mention no names* caught the trimming bug and them scissors jumped up in her hand and cut too much. Gosh reminds me so much of me, really worried when I press I will do the same thing .... I can relate mama (your hair is still beautiful girl)

so anyway here is the pic

Hosted on Fotki

I ain't doin nothin with my hair but the same ole pony tail, some ole reggie.

 

[Chiquitita]

Hi Ladies, checking in......

I took these pics a couple weeks or so ago, looks like I am getting to a fuller Tailbone length, as the first pics were just my nape, these pics I'm holding all my hair

have not pressed yet, I want to soon tho. I wont even say when cause I probably won't do it then for some reason or another ....just gonna have to do it when I can and then share.

I see someone *wont mention no names* caught the trimming bug and them scissors jumped up in her hand and cut too much. Gosh reminds me so much of me, really worried when I press I will do the same thing .... I can relate mama (your hair is still beautiful girl)

so anyway here is the pic

Hosted on Fotki

I ain't doin nothin with my hair but the same ole pony tail, some ole reggie.

Wow !!! Thanks for the eye candy mama... Simply beautiful !!

Ok, back to lurking.

 

[Lucia]

Irresistible :hugs
Love the hair looks thicker you're right I think your hair will grow passed TL on to CL I can't wait to get there myself.
But No scissors OK don't make me come out there.
Waiting on the pressed hair updates

 

[Vintagecoilylocks]

Hi Ladies, checking in......

I took these pics a couple weeks or so ago, looks like I am getting to a fuller Tailbone length, as the first pics were just my nape, these pics I'm holding all my hair

have not pressed yet, I want to soon tho. I wont even say when cause I probably won't do it then for some reason or another ....just gonna have to do it when I can and then share.

I see someone *wont mention no names* caught the trimming bug and them scissors jumped up in her hand and cut too much. Gosh reminds me so much of me, really worried when I press I will do the same thing .... I can relate mama (your hair is still beautiful girl)

so anyway here is the pic

Hosted on Fotki

I ain't doin nothin with my hair but the same ole pony tail, some ole reggie.

Well if it means anything I would just soon you keep right on stretching for photos and don't press to show us. I would hate for you to cut. Since you wear it natural a cut will only take away alot of work done and not really make it look better. Besides that natural beautiful hair is going to just scream when that heat comes its way. Try a braid out and wrap it to show length I love to see natural hair.

 

[Janet']

Irresistible Absolutely lovely hair...I understand the not feeling like doing anything with the hair...

 

[Irresistible]

Well if it means anything I would just soon you keep right on stretching for photos and don't press to show us. I would hate for you to cut. Since you wear it natural a cut will only take away alot of work done and not really make it look better. Besides that natural beautiful hair is going to just scream when that heat comes its way. Try a braid out and wrap it to show length I love to see natural hair.

lol girl, I think I would enjoy the press myself-for many reasons- tho

I will try my hardest not to do the cutting thing, but I know what it's like to not be happy with the ends-and how they feel/look-so far it hasnt stopped my progress, it actually seems to have helped-to me, but I cut way too much last time around, so I will really work on not doing that this time

 

[Janet']

Don't mind me, I'm in here soaking up some long hair sunshine!

 

[Vintagecoilylocks]

lol girl, I think I would enjoy the press myself-for many reasons- tho

I will try my hardest not to do the cutting thing, but I know what it's like to not be happy with the ends-and how they feel/look-so far it hasnt stopped my progress, it actually seems to have helped-to me, but I cut way too much last time around, so I will really work on not doing that this time

Well that sounds better. As long as you are cutting because it needs it. You can get carried away sometimes.

 

[NJoy]

That does it! I'm joining! CelinaStarr 's update has me all kooky. I fell down and bumped my head enough times to get up talking about growing to TL. So, I'm hanging out in here, hoping to catch some TL dust and I'm not moving 'til I'm crakin.



Yeah, I know I haven't reached HL yet? But, let me in anyway.

:blowkiss:

 

[Candy828]

That does it! I'm joining! @CelinaStarr 's update has me all kooky. I fell down and bumped my head enough times to get up talking about growing to TL. So, I'm hanging out in here, hoping to catch some TL dust and I'm not moving 'til I'm crakin.



Yeah, I know I haven't reached HL yet? But, let me in anyway.

:blowkiss:

NJoy - With your growth and retention rate, I have no doubt you'll be a Princess Title contender very soon! I am happy to see the new goal!

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

hey guys, check out my CD review and update thread here

 

[Janet']

Happy Saturday!!!!

 

[Lucia]

Congratz Ladies who've recently made and passed full TBL/Crakin :reddancer:
You're now hair superstars and no doubt long haired divas

Irresistible
CelinaStarr
Lita

 

[Lucia]

This month is update time for all challengers so get your stretched hair pics or straight hair pics linked or attached to this thread.

 

[jupitermoon]

This month is update time for all challengers so get your stretched hair pics or straight hair pics linked or attached to this thread.

Okay. My longest layers were towards the very bottom of my butt approaching thigh length prior to my trim last week:

But I had to cut it due to split ends. So now I'm an even butt length, not quite classic:

Knee length hair sounds fun but I have no idea where my terminal length is. My short term goal is to grow my hair back to classic length.

My hair has grown a lot this past year. From hip length to approaching my thighs. I grew my hair out with a very simple regimen of co washing once a week and using Giovanni conditioner as a leave in.

One years worth of growth from hip length :

to bottom of butt length:

^^^March 2010 versus April 2011

 

[Candy828]

Hi Ladies, checking in......

I took these pics a couple weeks or so ago, looks like I am getting to a fuller Tailbone length, as the first pics were just my nape, these pics I'm holding all my hair

have not pressed yet, I want to soon tho. I wont even say when cause I probably won't do it then for some reason or another ....just gonna have to do it when I can and then share.

I see someone *wont mention no names* caught the trimming bug and them scissors jumped up in her hand and cut too much. Gosh reminds me so much of me, really worried when I press I will do the same thing .... I can relate mama (your hair is still beautiful girl)

so anyway here is the pic

Hosted on Fotki

I ain't doin nothin with my hair but the same ole pony tail, some ole reggie.

Irresistible You know me.... I'll be waiting for you in the CL Thread...
Your hair is absolutely B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

This month is update time for all challengers so get your stretched hair pics or straight hair pics linked or attached to this thread.

can i use my april 2nd pic as my update i dun wanna take a hair pic just to see the same thing lol

 

[Lita]

Hi Ladies, checking in......

I took these pics a couple weeks or so ago, looks like I am getting to a fuller Tailbone length, as the first pics were just my nape, these pics I'm holding all my hair

have not pressed yet, I want to soon tho. I wont even say when cause I probably won't do it then for some reason or another ....just gonna have to do it when I can and then share.

I see someone *wont mention no names* caught the trimming bug and them scissors jumped up in her hand and cut too much. Gosh reminds me so much of me, really worried when I press I will do the same thing .... I can relate mama (your hair is still beautiful girl)

so anyway here is the pic

Hosted on Fotki

I ain't doin nothin with my hair but the same ole pony tail, some ole reggie.

Irresistible Beautiful & Thick...Your hair is amazing...Keep growing....


Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Whimsy]

GOOD OOOOGA MOOOOOGA!!! CelinaStarr

 

[Vintagecoilylocks]

That does it! I'm joining! CelinaStarr 's update has me all kooky. I fell down and bumped my head enough times to get up talking about growing to TL. So, I'm hanging out in here, hoping to catch some TL dust and I'm not moving 'til I'm crakin.



Yeah, I know I haven't reached HL yet? But, let me in anyway.

:blowkiss:

Tailbone is really nice. You will love it. Of cource i have hairanorexia and still wanting a Classic Braid

 

[Lucia]

can i use my april 2nd pic as my update i dun wanna take a hair pic just to see the same thing lol

Sure, no prob.

 

[NJoy]

Good morning, ladies. Checking in for new pics or updates or SOMETHING to jumpstart my day. Otherwise, I REALLY, really, really, really want to go back to bed and start this morning thing over...this afternoon.

I'll hang around and go back thru old posts. Feel free to drop some fresh pics tho. Oh, and have a great day!

 

[Lucia]

Good morning, ladies. Checking in for new pics or updates or SOMETHING to jumpstart my day. Otherwise, I REALLY, really, really, really want to go back to bed and start this morning thing over...this afternoon.

I'll hang around and go back thru old posts. Feel free to drop some fresh pics tho. Oh, and have a great day!

Where do you get those smilies, that's hilarious!!!!
Get some rest we have all month for updates. I still don't know when I'll get myself together to do some official updates.

 

[Lucia]

1. If you get them: How do you deal with tangles, matting, SSK (single strand knots) dry hair, itchy scalp?

2. How often do you trim, dust or S&D the knots and SSK's only when you need?

3. What are your staple products and how do you use them?

4. Do you still do wash n go's, what products do you use to get your WnG look?

5. What's your straight/stretched length now front and back of hair? And what's you goal length or how long will you let your hair grow?

6. Has your hair ever been this long before?

7. For naturals: What do you say to naturals who are getting discouraged and ready to give up on being natural and go back on the creamy crack (relaxers/perms/texturizers)?

 

[Lucia]

1. If you get them: How do you deal with tangles, matting, SSK (single strand knots) dry hair, itchy scalp?


I don't get mattes anymore since I'm not braiding my hair up and using a sew-in, that caused a lot of tangles, matting,and itchy scalp even though I took it down every 1.5-2 months.
I soak my hair in oil, dampen with water let it sit for a while under a plastic cap, then I'll slowly detangle from ends to roots with a wide tooth seamless comb.
SSK's: I do S&D when I find them or fell them I don't cut into my length. I also keep my ends moisturized 1-2x/daily then seal with EVOO & Safflower oil. If it's straight then I just lightly seal the last 2 inches with oil.

2. How often do you trim, dust or S&D the knots and SSK's only when you need?

I S&D the knots and SSK's when I need to. I trim now every 6 months 0.5-1inch according to the moon cycle.


3. What are your staple products and how do you use them?

For CW, DC, and moisturizing:
Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner
Mane n Tail conditioner
For sealing:
EVOO, EVCO, Safflower oil, East African Shea Butter (nilotica) -love this stuff it's soft and moist I use it on my skin in winter to seal the lotion in.


4. Do you still do wash n go's, what products do you use to get your WnG look?

I haven't perfected my WnG technique or products yet, I'll post that when I figure that out.


5. What's your straight/stretched length now front and back of hair? And what's you goal length or how long will you let your hair grow?

front stretched: passed CBL grazing boobs. back stretched: lower BSL grazing MBL-I haven't done an official length check in a while.


6. Has your hair ever been this long before?

Yes, this is like my 3rd time at this length, during my HHJ.


7. For naturals: What do you say to naturals who are getting discouraged and ready to give up on being natural and go back on the creamy crack (relaxers/perms/texturizers)?


When I get discouraged I look at fotki's and YT of naturals who have great natural hair meaning healthy and thick not always the super-long ones but those help so I remind myself I can do it again.

I especially look at their progress over the months or years to remind myself everyone has set backs and everyone has to come back from unhealthy hair practices and habits.

Also I suggest they try everything they can in natural haircare different products, techniques styles and if they're still unhappy and want to relax then research it well before they relax that way they can do it in a healthy way and for the right reasons.

 

[Lucia]

Just a quick update I did stretched length check and my hairs @ bottom of BSL grazing MBL the front always looks shorter to me even though it's about even with the back.

I did an S&D on some offending SSKs and did some medium large box braid wih extensions. I got the questions of course is that all your hair not exactly I'm wearing the extensions 3 inches longer than my natural braids would fall.

 

[Raine054]

Hi ladies, I finally relaxed after a 5 month stretch and am happy to report that I am cracking!!!! I'm am definitely past grazing and will use the last 6 months of the year to work on my ends. I plan to trim 2 inches at the end of the year as well and continue on to the next milestone. My ends aren't in the best shape but I do S&Ds and really am starting to believe in lead hairs.

I relaxed with Vitale Sensitive Scalp Olive Oil relaxer and deep conditioned with KeraCare Intensive Restorative Masque.

Oh and would any of you ladies know how I could order an XXL Flexi 8. The XL just can't hold by buns anymore.

 

[Vintagecoilylocks]

Hi ladies, I finally relaxed after a 5 month stretch and am happy to report that I am cracking!!!! I'm am definitely past grazing and will use the last 6 months of the year to work on my ends. I plan to trim 2 inches at the end of the year as well and continue on to the next milestone. My ends aren't in the best shape but I do S&Ds and really am starting to believe in lead hairs.

I relaxed with Vitale Sensitive Scalp Olive Oil relaxer and deep conditioned with KeraCare Intensive Restorative Masque.

Oh and would any of you ladies know how I could order an XXL Flexi 8. The XL just can't hold by buns anymore.

Congrats Your color and shine is just lovely. Great job! Hope you enjoy it.

 

[Toy]

Hi ladies, I finally relaxed after a 5 month stretch and am happy to report that I am cracking!!!! I'm am definitely past grazing and will use the last 6 months of the year to work on my ends. I plan to trim 2 inches at the end of the year as well and continue on to the next milestone. My ends aren't in the best shape but I do S&Ds and really am starting to believe in lead hairs.

I relaxed with Vitale Sensitive Scalp Olive Oil relaxer and deep conditioned with KeraCare Intensive Restorative Masque.

Oh and would any of you ladies know how I could order an XXL Flexi 8. The XL just can't hold by buns anymore.

Congrats Raine054 Beautiful Thick Hair.