Waist Length 2013

NowIAmNappy said:
I'm here too just been busy with work and school, just had my final today so ill be more active
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Same here. School and work.

I have a weave and have been paying absolutely no attention to my hair. I think I should make it this year. I will be taking it out in a week and putting another one in. I've been going to the salon every four weeks.
 
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Thought I'd update you ladies on my regimen, not quite sure what it was when I last posted it but I've pretty much gone back to basics and my hair is loving it!
New regimen:
Co-wash every 5-10 days
Detangle with tons of conditioner with fingers & wide-tooth comb(had been using my fingers only up until a week ago but I think going back to the comb will be better for me. Finger detangling doesn’t really get all of the tangles…. And takes a lot longer)
DC for a couple of hours
Apply leave-in + Style in medium-large twists (realised that there wasn’t a point to styling in small-medium twists when I only wear them for a few days + larger twists usually = less tangles for me)
Shampoo around every month

Products:
Shampoo-
Superdrug anti-dandruff shampoo
Head and shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo
Conditioner-
Tesco Smooth Coconut Conditioner
DC-
Aubrey Organics White Camellia
Leave-in-
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture

SN: I finally found a website where I can re-size pics So here are the ones that I couldn’t upload before
 

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Im here...just been rippin and running. Im so tired...but ive been keeping up my regimen.

-Co wash daily
-Comb hair in 6 sections...i HAVE to use a comb.
-apply styling product in 6 sections
-Shampoo and deep condition weekly.
-Seal with coconut oil...i think for winter I'll switch to jojoba or grapeseed.

I wear my hair in a ponytail most days or a bun...i also sometimes let it just be curly and free...like today :D
 
I'm still here. Debating on whether to put my hair in medium twists or to bun for a week or so after my cowashing today. I think I am going to wear my hair in styles for 2 weeks at a time now instead of the usual 4-6 weeks.

If I were to start wearing a wash and go, this is what my hair would look like. This was an LCO with damp hair, Africa's Best Organics Olive Oil Cream and castor oil.

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All of a sudden my hair is extremely dry and I don't know why. It all started about 3 weeks ago when I went on vacation for 2 weeks to a much dryer climate but I didn't go swimming or change my hair products. It seems like it only feels better if I take the time to comb it, which is weird....so SmilingElephant I was wondering why you feel you have to comb regularly?

Tonight I'm going to detangle, comb, and DC overnight then bun her back up for the week. Maybe she just needs an intense DC. :perplexed
 
caliscurls said:
All of a sudden my hair is extremely dry and I don't know why. It all started about 3 weeks ago when I went on vacation for 2 weeks to a much dryer climate but I didn't go swimming or change my hair products. It seems like it only feels better if I take the time to comb it, which is weird....so SmilingElephant I was wondering why you feel you have to comb regularly?

Tonight I'm going to detangle, comb, and DC overnight then bun her back up for the week. Maybe she just needs an intense DC. :perplexed
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I decided to use a comb bc it seems my hair has gotten to a length where if i don't comb...i end up with dreads in my hair. Since i started combing i don't have that issue anymore.
 
I'm a little late, but I got a flatiron & trim a week ago. I am officially BSL...hopefully I can reach MBL by the end of the year! Usually fall is my growing season LOL
 

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Well here's my hair. I lightly flat ironed it. I'm 10 weeks post. Dusted today but want a trim. Will wait until I relax though. Super surprised that I'm so close to WL.
 

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Really? Never thought my bra was low. Although I am hoping to lose weight and I think my waist will go down/ be farther away when I do.


Eta: that may of been why it took me the better part of o year to het to bsl lol.
 
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Hey ladies! I've been so hair lazy. I should be spanked!!
Probably could've been WL by now but I'm so tired from this darn commute!

I'm loving all of the progress/photos!

Mayoo-
Everytime I see your hair girl... *church shout/dance*
 
I guess we all are hair lazy up in here. we wait until we are near the end to stop posting. that is crazy. we have 3 months left in this challenge:circle: that is it.

:roadrunner: So let's go yall. make the most of these 90 days.
 
I don't post much anymore because I highly doubt that I'll be at wl at the end of the year.

However I got a new steamer that I'm in love with and it has renewed my love of playing in my hair.

I'm trying to figure out some styles. I did a flat twist out and it's not too bad. I need to practice twisting and learn how to braid:yep: anyone with an excellent video tutorial?
 
Here's my update. I am pretty happy about my progress so far this year :grin: My goal this year is for my hair to hang effortlessly past waist length (without pulling). My ultimate goal is tailbone length <---- can't believe I just said that LOL, when I first joined my ultimate goal was apl.

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I've just revised my length target downwards (hope this sentence is grammaticaly correct...:ohwell: Sorry if it's not the case) cause I really don't think I'll be WL by the end of the year but I'm ok with that. In fact, I'm pleased with my retention. I'm grazing MBL and would like to be fully MBL by january 2014. And, not to get stressed, I plan to be fully WL by january 2015. I've decided to take it really easy even if my ultimate goal is still Classic length (I may wait january 2018 to reach that goal, but I'm ok with that cause I really enjoy my current length). If I reach each length goal before expectations, I guess I will be able to enjoy it much more! I'll continue to post updates as I'll still take care of my hair the way I've done it since the beginning of my HHJ. But don't want to be obsessed by length anymore. Just want to enjoy it (and simply take care of it thanks to all the precious advices I can find on LHCF).
 
Naturelie said:
I've just revised my length target downwards (hope this sentence is grammatically correct...:oh well: Sorry if it's not the case) cause I really don't think I'll be WL by the end of the year but I'm ok with that. In fact, I'm pleased with my retention. I'm grazing MBL and would like to be fully MBL by january 2014. And, not to get stressed, I plan to be fully WL by january 2015. I've decided to take it really easy even if my ultimate goal is still Classic length (I may wait january 2018 to reach that goal, but I'm ok with that cause I really enjoy my current length). If I reach each length goal before expectations, I guess I will be able to enjoy it much more! I'll continue to post updates as I'll still take care of my hair the way I've done it since the beginning of my HHJ. But don't want to be obsessed by length anymore. Just want to enjoy it (and simply take care of it thanks to all the precious advices I can find on LHCF).
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Naturelie I really know how you feel. I will not be at WL either by Dec and I think I will just be at MBL and I am fine with that. I to will be just keeping up my regimen and just enjoy my hair. I am a slow grower and I think that comes with age. I love seeing others very long hair but I don't feel bad that it is not mines.
 
Ive been on this journey and lurking in this thread since it began. I was almost close to my goal until I had a major set back tonight. :sad:

My hair is tangled and matted in different spots in my hair and I wasnt sure what I was doing wrong. I have been doing the same routine for the past 3 years and never had a problem like this before. I think it was garnier fructis since I had switched to it as a co wash recently. :wallbash:

I didnt know not to wet my hair when it is tangled until it was too late. I tried for hours to get rid of this giant knot of matted hair that formed at the top of my hair until I finally gave up and just cut it out. :cry:

Im so upset by it but I refuse to do it to the other knots in my hair. I need to go out and buy a detangler first. I just had to vent somewhere because it discouraged me for a minute, but Im going to dust myself off and keep pushing for waist length.
 
sharmeans, do you have any EVCO? If so, please drench your fingers in it and work the knots out. Let the oil do the work and work on one small section at a time.

I'm sorry that this is happening to you.
 
Hello everyone!
I'm still here and hair is doing well :) I'm super busy atm, I have an internship in London and it takes me 1:30 - 2 hours to get there and back. My working days are currently 6:30am-8pm so i've had no time to update, hope you're all well though!

I have got a tiny bit of bad news, i've got a scalp allergy known as Seborrhoeic dermatitis, but its very mild and it seems I can easily get it under control.
 
MixedGirl, did you go to a Dermatologist? What did they recommend? I think that Amarilles manages her's with clay washes. However, I don't recall the thread I read that in. Maybe, she'll come and give you some recommendations. Happy that it's only mild!
 
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MixedGirl, did you go to a Dermatologist? What did they recommend? I think that Amarilles manages her's with clay washes. However, I don't recall the thread I read that in. Maybe, she come and give you some recommendations. Happy that it's only mild!
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I went to my GP, he said if it doesn't improve I can go to a Dermatologist though. I've been given a shampoo which has helped loads! And then a cream if I need it. I'd love some recommendations!

Thanks for the support :)
 
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@Naturelie I really know how you feel. I will not be at WL either by Dec and I think I will just be at MBL and I am fine with that. I to will be just keeping up my regimen and just enjoy my hair. I am a slow grower and I think that comes with age. I love seeing others very long hair but I don't feel bad that it is not mines.
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@Shadiyah - oh my goodness - I was just thinking these (almost) exact thoughts when I accessed the site this morning. I am nowhere near WL (barely SL) and I'm not in this challenge.

But I enjoy seeing the pics of all of my LHCF sisters beautiful hair and reading the journeys which led them to the end result. The pictures and re of the regimens, products, techniques, struggles, dos/don'ts not only provide me instruction but serves as a daily motivation to keep working towards my goal.

Setting a goal and rewarding myself for achieving that goal is important and heps substantiate an end to the means. I am a slow grower also- and I am sure my very mature age has a lot to do with it. I am very thankful for the hair I do have and although I have a goal and desire reward for achieving my goal - I am comfortable and happy just being on the journey. If I don't reach my goal by the targeted time I continue on the journey. If I do reach the goal, I claim my reward and continue my journey. Either way I will enjoy a continuous journey.

@MileHighDiva - you are such a positive influence and inspiration.
 
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Overdue update:

No progress in two years. I think MBL (or close to) is my terminal length. Though I dust every once in awhile, I'm going to start cutting my hair to get it more even since length is not in the cards for me no matter what I do or how I care for my hair.
 
MileHighDiva said:
sharmeans, do you have any EVCO? If so, please drench your fingers in it and work the knots out. Let the oil do the work and work on one small section at a time.

I'm sorry that this is happening to you.
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Thank you for this information I'm going to keep it in mind next time. I still have a few knots so I'm going to do this tip for those knots. I zip locked the cut hair as motivation to keep pushing and to be more careful next time lol .
 
MixedGirl Indeed I have mild seborrheic dermatitis too. MileHighDiva got it right, I use a clay mix with rhassoul and a bit of ACV after my shampoo. Komaza ladies also suggested I take probiotics (14-40 billion live organisms daily) and aloe anything (water, gel, juice) have all helped for the better. I hardly notice this problem anymore, if I notice it it's always the area of hair slightly behind my ears. It's not bad at all though, if I don't part my hair there to check, I don't see it.
 
I have got to get to waist length this year! I have been MBL for the longest (like, over a year). Every now and then I'll trim to BSL and it'll grow back to MBL then stop :-/ I'm 5'4 so BSL and MBL aren't far apart from each other. I need to be more diligent about protective styling and retention so that I can make waist length by the end of the year, early Feb at the latest.
 
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