Waist Length 2012 Challenge

[Naturallista]

I can't see your pic, flowinlocks, but welcome back!

 

[MrsIQ]

Congrats, NikkiQ!!!! I've been married almost 15 years and its been the happiest time of my life! I wish you lots of love and remember to practice patience!

 

[sunbubbles]

Well My camera broke in October so I dont have my December Updates, BUT I do have the pics from my Texlax at the end of October! Its been 11 weeks already!! Hopefully, Ill be able to texlax withtin the next few weeks. I put in some twist extensions and there is no way that Im taking them out this soon!! I wanted to wait at least 6 weeks before I take them out. After that I think Imma start visiting weaves again. Now all I gotta do is find a place thats not gonna go crazy tight with braiding my hair for the weave! Hhhhmmm. Im in Atlanta, any of you ladies have any suggestions on places that do good weaves (without ripping your hair out?!)

 

[MsSonya]

Wow, sunbubbles. Your hair is gawgeus. Your curls look so moisturized. I hope to be there one day...soon.

I have just been cowashing, just been lurking since nothing exciting is going on. A flat iron and hair dryer managed to find its way into my hands 3x's this week, lol, big mistake. I'd better learn the skill and the patience first.

 

[NikkiQ]

I think this weekend I'm going to use my Tangle Teezer again and enjoy my curls. I can't wait to be natural, but I have another year to go before I chop.

 

[Drtondalia]

Hi ladies !
So here is my big update/reveal.
I strated my HHJ at the end of Sept. First are my starter pics from then followed by the pics I took Saturday. I DC'd with EVOO, Garnier Frutics, Honey, Noni Juice, and Mayo in the third pic. Fourth pic shows my hair after rinsing the DC out. Fifth pic is shrinkage. Gonna have to start another post for the flat iron pics. Its only letting me upload 5 pics.

 

[Drtondalia]

Here are my flat iron pics. I think that it looks lke a little progress but it may have been more if I never went to the salon. All in all I think my hair looks good. I'm going to wig it till June.

 

[Drtondalia]

Side by side; then and now.

 

[Drtondalia]

Hey ladies!! Where's everybody at??? What ya been doing???

 

[tricie]

Hi, ladies!

Sorry I'm late with this, but I just took out all my braids, so I'm just able to post this pic. This is about where my starting length will be; it'll be a little bit shorter since I had to trim off about an inch to get the last of the relaxer hair off; all natural now!



HHJ!

 

[afrochique]

Side by side; then and now.

Your hair is growing DrT!!

Keep up the good work, ladies!

My pic is attached: 2nd pic is my new growth at 6.5 mths post.

 

[Drtondalia]

Your hair is growing DrT!!

Keep up the good work, ladies!

My pic is attached: 2nd pic is my new growth at 6.5 mths post.

Now that is serious growth!!

 

[sunbubbles]

I think this weekend I'm going to use my Tangle Teezer again and enjoy my curls. I can't wait to be natural, but I have another year to go before I chop.

Giiiiiirrrrrllll!!!................ Ive been wanting one so bad, i guess Ill have to just break down and get one. How often are you using yours? Everytime you detangle, or like once a month?

Wow, sunbubbles. Your hair is gawgeus. Your curls look so moisturized. I hope to be there one day...soon.

I have just been cowashing, just been lurking since nothing exciting is going on. A flat iron and hair dryer managed to find its way into my hands 3x's this week, lol, big mistake. I'd better learn the skill and the patience first.

Hey lady, Thanks! I need to get back on my moisturizing game, Ive been such a slacker. You'll be there before you know it! (im not even "there" yet, lol!) and your siggy reminded me that Im supposed to be exploring buns more this year!

Side by side; then and now.

Great growth! Its coming along nicely!

Your hair is growing DrT!!

Keep up the good work, ladies!

My pic is attached: 2nd pic is my new growth at 6.5 mths post.

WOW! 6.5 months!? Thats a ton of growth! Are you transitioning or just stretching?



Keep up the good work ladies!! Lets keep the Momentum going! woo hoo!

 

[Naturallista]

Loving the update, ladies!!! Looks like everyone is on the grow! Beautiful hair! I'd write more, but my allergies are killing me today *sad face*

Keep up the good work!

Sidebar, tricie, I love your nails!

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^I use it everytime I detangle which is once a week. I keep my hair in individual braids and redo them weekly so after I shampoo and DC, i take them down, use the TT and then braid them back up.

 

[afrochique]

WOW! 6.5 months!? Thats a ton of growth! Are you transitioning or just stretching?

Right now, I am stretching. If I decide to transition, it will be next year.

 

[lisajames96]

*subscribing* and lurking...Love reading the updates.
Hope to be there too one day. Happy Hair Growing Ladies!

 

[MsSonya]

Wow, I agree the updates are nice. I love a little hair porn. I just wanted to compliment everyone if thats ok. I live through you all.
Drtondalia - You did a great job. You make me want to grab that flat iron again and give it another shot. But I know my hair wouldnt cooperate.
Tricie- Your hair is lovely, now I am thinking about going natural for the third time. Failed miserably each time. So I will stay relaxed for now.
Afrochique- Your hair is thick and healthy. I have enjoyed my six months stretches in the past. But I have decided to relax every 12wks. You have given me inspiration to maybe try stretching that long again.erplexed

Well, I am just trying to nurse my hair back to health after this last trim and underprocessed Naiorbi relaxer. On a good note it is getting a bit thicker, I believe.
HHG!

 

[Drtondalia]

Drtondalia - You did a great job. You make me want to grab that flat iron again and give it another shot. But I know my hair wouldnt cooperate.

I use this thingy that I saw someone using on youtube to flat iron their hair using the chase method, I had never saw one till then but sure enough my local BSS had it for like 4 bucks...behind the counter no less. It really works!!

I was never able to flat iron my hair like this before.

Just to show an example of what it looks like:

Amazon.com: Jilbere Vented Straightening/Cutting Comb: Beauty

ETA: I also used a mini flat iron, cost me like 10 bucks from the same BSS. The cashier said it was better than the CHI so I gave it a try.

 

[flowinlocks]

I can't see your pic, flowinlocks, but welcome back!

Awww not sure why.

Anyhoo congats on your progress ladies! Keep up the good work!

 

[tdc1978]

just checking in, no pix to post. Had a setback last year and lost 2 inches erplexed. I will post pix in April.

 

[flowinlocks]

just checking in, no pix to post. Had a setback last year and lost 2 inches erplexed. I will post pix in April.

So sorry to hear about your setback. I hope your hair is recovering well.

 

[NikkiQ]

Hey ladies!!! How is everyone doing??

 

[Danniquin]

Checking in

Just decided that I'm going to go back to the Ateyaaa regimen for about a month. I'm not gonna heat my hair up, I'm just gonna use all Aphogee products. My hair is entirely too weak right now. Plus Aphogee makes my hair feel really strong and healthy.

And soon I'm gonna get my hair cut into layers to reward myself for getting to bsl, I can't wait!

 

[AlliCat]

My hair feels SO SO soft! I know Joico Chelating shampoo was the culprit. I chelated for the first time on friday and loveee the results!!!

I have about 6 inches until waist length. So I should be there late this year or early 2012!

 

[Drtondalia]

Hi Ladies!

Just checking in. I have been protective styling with a half wig and so far so good.. I bought my first LF wig yesterday. Her name is Lauren and she is full of cascading curls. I am going to wash and DC this weekend. I only wash once a month. I have had the same set of flat twists for three weeks. I've been co-washing over them and moisturizing and sealing every two days. I feel like I have so much new growth. How's eveybody doing?

 

[wish4length]

Checking in and a little discouraged, but glad this challenge ends in 2012

 

[D.Lisha]

Checkin in
Jst recently suffered my FIRST official set bck ...I have a thread about it running around here, somewhere.......when I finally get to WL, what a glorious day it will be! Because right now...I dnt c it happening in 2012 @ all

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[Drtondalia]

Checkin in
Jst recently suffered my FIRST official set bck ...I have a thread about it running around here, somewhere.......when I finally get to WL, what a glorious day it will be! Because right now...I dnt c it happening in 2012 @ all

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So sorry to hear this.....what happened???

 

[ThickLongLush]

Hello Ladies!

I am new to this site (less than a week) and I would like to get onboard with this challenge. I am currently at shoulder length but confident that I will reach my goal by Dec 31, 2012.

I currently wear my hair pressed and pin-curled (no heat in between). Loose pin-up dos most often.

Hairfinity, Gro Aut, Multi Vitamins, Fish Oil
Water / Exercise
Mixed Chicks Tea Conditioner & VO5