Waist Length 2013

DoDo thanks for your support in the WL Pow Wow :grin:

Im sorry if you already posted this but...what is your regimen/hair goals? I see you're new....welcome to the forum :) :wave:
 
SmilingElephant said:
DoDo thanks for your support in the WL Pow Wow :grin:

Im sorry if you already posted this but...what is your regimen/hair goals? I see you're new....welcome to the forum :) :wave:
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My hair goal is to reach hip length stretched. My hair goal used to be classic length because I wanted my hair to sit midback in a braidout style. However recently I realized that my hair could take heat on low or medium when used properly and safely.It was then that I realized I could achieve midback length
hair if it is hip length hair that is lightly blown out/rollerset.

That makes me very glad because the road to classic length was going to be loooong. Currently my hair when stretched (with my fingers) is midback length. My old regimen was to precondition overnight with coconut oil before washing weekly with CON moisture shampoo, deep condition with whatever brand I had on hand ( Curl Junkie Deep Fix/Rehab or Matrix Biolage or Aveda Dry Remedy) and then use Qhemet Biologics AOHC to seal and twist my hair. I was a product junkie so this was by no means static. The only thing that remained the same throughout my journey is finger detangling, sulfate free shampoo, deep conditioning, washing my hair in sections and keeping my hair stretched as it dries after washing.


My new regimen is to precondition overnight with coconut oil, wash my hair biweekly with either Ouidad Curl Co wash or Shea Moisture African Black Soap Purification Masque ( my hair HATES shampoo), deep condition with Aveda Smooth Infusion Conditioner ( it is a conditioner and heat protectant) then blow dry on preferably on cool setting and if necessary (my hair won't dry), on medium, finish on cold shot (this step makes my hair very silky) then bun.
 
DoDo said:
My hair goal is to reach hip length stretched. My hair goal used to be classic length because I wanted my hair to sit midback in a braidout style. However recently I realized that my hair could take heat on low or medium when used properly and safely.It was then that I realized I could achieve midback length
hair if it is hip length hair that is lightly blown out/rollerset.

That makes me very glad because the road to classic length was going to be loooong. Currently my hair when stretched (with my fingers) is midback length. My old regimen was to precondition overnight with coconut oil before washing weekly with CON moisture shampoo, deep condition with whatever brand I had on hand ( Curl Junkie Deep Fix/Rehab or Matrix Biolage or Aveda Dry Remedy) and then use Qhemet Biologics AOHC to seal and twist my hair. I was a product junkie so this was by no means static. The only thing that remained the same throughout my journey is finger detangling, sulfate free shampoo, deep conditioning, washing my hair in sections and keeping my hair stretched as it dries after washing.

My new regimen is to precondition overnight with coconut oil, wash my hair biweekly with either Ouidad Curl Co wash or Shea Moisture African Black Soap Purification Masque ( my hair HATES shampoo), deep condition with Aveda Smooth Infusion Conditioner ( it is a conditioner and heat protectant) then blow dry on preferably on cool setting and if necessary (my hair won't dry), on medium, finish on cold shot (this step makes my hair very silky) then bun.
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Wow! Classic length sounds like forever for real! But you can do it! You're almost WL! After that everything else should be a breeze!

You all keep it up!:yep:

Im still debating on whether i want to renew my subscription or not. Idk. I need to get back to updating my tumblr. Idk what to post about:ohwell:
 
SmilingElephant said:
Wow! Classic length sounds like forever for real! But you can do it! You're almost WL! After that everything else should be a breeze!

You all keep it up!:yep:

Im still debating on whether i want to renew my subscription or not. Idk. I need to get back to updating my tumblr. Idk what to post about:ohwell:
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That is what I am hoping! No sleep till waist length! lol

In reference to renewing your subscription; yeah I know you reached your goal and you are like "What am I gonna talk about?" :lachen:
 
DoDo said:
That is what I am hoping! No sleep till waist length! lol

In reference to renewing your subscription; yeah I know you reached your goal and you are like "What am I gonna talk about?" :lachen:
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:lol: yeah! I feel all "what the heck, man? What the deuce? What do i do now?!" Lol...it feels weird bc i got to it so fast.

I guess now i can concentrate on hair accessories or something. Idk...im not quite done yet...i would like to grow about 3 more inches and then give myself a nice 1 inch trim...then go into maintenance mode and let it do whatever.

Its crazy knowing that this is my second time reaching waist length. I big chopped my WL hair off in 2011 and its 2 yrs later im WL already! I started my hhj in 2008 with SL/CBL hair and it took 2 years then to get to WL:yep: My ultimate limit would be tbl...but i really don't want more than Hip.
 
SmilingElephant said:
:lol: yeah! I feel all "what the heck, man? What the deuce? What do i do now?!" Lol...it feels weird bc i got to it so fast.

I guess now i can concentrate on hair accessories or something. Idk...im not quite done yet...i would like to grow about 3 more inches and then give myself a nice 1 inch trim...then go into maintenance mode and let it do whatever.

Its crazy knowing that this is my second time reaching waist length. I big chopped my WL hair off in 2011 and its 2 yrs later im WL already! I started my hhj in 2008 with SL/CBL hair and it took 2 years then to get to WL:yep: My ultimate limit would be tbl...but i really don't want more than Hip.
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Waist length in two years?:spinning:

What was your regimen? :grin:

:assimilat I have to get to work! :brucelee:
 
Pretty much the same as it is now. I co washed pretty much every other day. Moisturized and sealed at nite. Shampooed and deep conditioned weekly.

I also wore my hair mostly either in buns or braid outs...but mostly buns...or just clipped up in a hair clip. I allowed myself to use heat no more than twice a month...every two weeks.

I also colored my hair...but ONLY semi permanent! When i relaxed i mixed olive oil in my relaxer...i relaxed every 8-12 weeks. I trimmed every 4-6 months.

My hair philosophy is to keep the scalp clean and keep the length and ends moisturized.
 
SmilingElephant said:
Pretty much the same as it is now. I co washed pretty much every other day. Moisturized and sealed at nite. Shampooed and deep conditioned weekly.

I also wore my hair mostly either in buns or braid outs...but mostly buns...or just clipped up in a hair clip. I allowed myself to use heat no more than twice a month...every two weeks.

I also colored my hair...but ONLY semi permanent! When i relaxed i mixed olive oil in my relaxer...i relaxed every 8-12 weeks. I trimmed every 4-6 months.

My hair philosophy is to keep the scalp clean and keep the length and ends moisturized.
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Sounds like a great plan! Not too different from what I'm doing now. That last sentence is just about everything you need in a regimen.
 
SmilingElephant said:
Wow! Classic length sounds like forever for real! But you can do it! You're almost WL! After that everything else should be a breeze!

You all keep it up!:yep:

Im still debating on whether i want to renew my subscription or not. Idk. I need to get back to updating my tumblr. Idk what to post about:ohwell:
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SmilingElephant write about anything u feeling. I have started doing the same
 
Whohoo!! Congrats, SmilingE!! (I'm so late, LoL)

Things have been pretty hectic but I've been keeping my hair in mini braids. I've even tried mini twists.

What I've learned in my quest to WL is that it is important for me to work on getting my waist back! LoL So in addition to this hair goal, I have a personal goal to eliminate back fat in time for my WL reveal. LoL

Three more months to go and we're kicking butt in here! WTG ladies! :-D
 
I'm almost there! I snatched this pic from my blog and posting from my iPad. Hopefully it isn't too big or small. I will edit later tonight if so.
 

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MzSwift said:
Whohoo!! Congrats, SmilingE!! (I'm so late, LoL)

Things have been pretty hectic but I've been keeping my hair in mini braids. I've even tried mini twists.

What I've learned in my quest to WL is that it is important for me to work on getting my waist back! LoL So in addition to this hair goal, I have a personal goal to eliminate back fat in time for my WL reveal. LoL

Three more months to go and we're kicking butt in here! WTG ladies! :-D
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MzSwift I know you there by now in that pic you don't even have you hand on your waist lol and your hair is almost there so you have to be there by now.
 
LoL. Thanks Shadiyah :)

I'm not gonna do another length check until December since I missed my nappiversary and my August length check. I'm hoping to be there by December *bites nails*
 
divachyk said:
I'm almost there! I snatched this pic from my blog and posting from my iPad. Hopefully it isn't too big or small. I will edit later tonight if so.
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Yep!!! You are definitely there! Dang, that's almost the whole class!:shocked: Get down James Brown!:woot: lol!

Anybody rewarding themselves with something? :D
 
You ladies rock! I've been subscribed to this thread like forever and never really thought I'd be posting in it other than to say, :thud: you all have some gorgeous hair!!! :giggle:

Thanks for the warm welcome!!!

SmilingElephant! I haven't rewarded myself with anything big. I recently purchased the Crea Cut although it's still unboxed/unpackaged. I want to try Hairitage Hydration's Carrot Cake Icing. However, I have so many products that I can shop my stash. I will save the pay now hitting for the holidays. :yep:
 
I can't wait to length check the end of this year. I think this is my last challenge if I don't make it. :-(.
 
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I've been lurking in the thread even though I'm in the challenge. I just joined the 2015 challenge because I will not be waist length by the end of the year.

Congratulations to everyone that have made waist length so far. I can't wait to see the end of the challenge pics. I will post my pic then.
 
Shadiyah said:
SmilingElephant girl I am a little excited!!! unofficial ck looks like I have like 3" to go for WL I can not believe it.
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Lol! I read your post and can literally hear the excitement in your voice...in my head! You will make it, Mama!!!:hug3:

Im slowly getting tired of the "no cone" bandwagon. I always feel so limited w/products...either it costs too much or the bottle is too small...im just starting to use products w/ammodimethicone and mostly natural ingredients high up on the list. My hair seems to be doing okay.

I've been thinking about trying Mixed Chicks leave in tho. Idk....all i know is its kinda tough being completely cone free on a budget....especially with the amount of hair i have!!!
 
SmilingElephant said:
Lol! I read your post and can literally hear the excitement in your voice...in my head! You will make it, Mama!!!:hug3:

Im slowly getting tired of the "no cone" bandwagon. I always feel so limited w/products...either it costs too much or the bottle is too small...im just starting to use products w/ammodimethicone and mostly natural ingredients high up on the list. My hair seems to be doing okay.

I've been thinking about trying Mixed Chicks leave in tho. Idk....all i know is its kinda tough being completely cone free on a budget....especially with the amount of hair i have!!!
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SmilingElephant that is why I never went cone free. I just can't do it and my hair never seem to be unhappy about it lol.

I use hello hydrations all the time and I use tresemme just for co washing. because it can make some products flake. and you know I use mixed chicks for my styler. I use the whole line.
 
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