Waist Length 2013

I'm so in!!!! I'm touching apl straightened in the back. CBL sides...
If I can retain length and minimize ssks (single strand knots) I'll
be able to get WL Straightened by 2013. I'm really excited about this.
Woooo hoooooo !!! I'm going to try to keep my mind focused and positive
MSM, CountryLife Maxi, & ACV (for oily scalp) all on deck and ready!
I'm going to stock up asap on a few other products I need for my reggie
Currently it's as follows... For the next 3 months

Dry Detangle
DC Basically a prepoo with olive oil, eucalyptus oil, and AO conditioner
Chagrin Valley Poo Bar or Clarifying Shampoo
Vo5 or Giovanni Conditioner for detangling
Braggs ACV Rinse
EVOO Rinse
Moisturize / Seal with whipped shea butter or wheat germ oil
Air Dry in 8-15 braids
Clueless on Styles at the moment
S&D every 6-8 weeks on braided hair
 
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AuNaturalMaMa said:
This thread is always active......can't say much for the other one. I needa be where the action and advice/tips are. Im thinking about moving back.
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WL 2012? Yeah I was a cohost but I dropped out of that one. Besides me not having a snowball's chance in HELL to make WL by next year, keeping the thread in rotation just never worked.
 
I'm currently writing out regimens to help me keep life simple as possible.

To be honest y'all I am sooo stressed out, tryin not to let circumstances of life get to me and you all and hair and reflecting on God helps me find my center. Positive thing to look forward to? I'm FINALLY going back to school:yep:

I'm grateful for this thread...it's like we're creating a bond in here...well at least for me. If I post something that seems a bit outta awwduh (out of order:grin:) forgive me because I am going thru some unexpected issues. :nono:....please keep this thread LIVE!

Before ya know it the year will be out and we'll be saying we have 1 more year to reach Waist Length!:bouncy: Dont give up ladies!!!
 
I love this thread, too. SmilingElephant, it's just something so warm about you lady.

I don't know if I posted my routine or not. I have a curly perm. I co-wash daily/every other day. Currently I have a small spray bottle with garlic & onion oil/extract drops in it. I spray my scalp with it, moisturize my hair with S-Curl & baggy overnight.

For daily moisture, I spray the dry moisturizer on that's from the product line for my brand of curly perm.

I only do protein treatments once a month but I'm thinking about amping that up to twice a month. When I have the extra cash, I'm going to either try the Motions CPR or order some Alter Ego Garlic Con to get my shedding under control.

Shedding is normal for me with this curly perm. It's the only drawback. It's not enough that I'm concerned but still I would like for it be basically non-existent.

Oh, I poo once a week. The con that I use has small enough molecules that I don't have to DC with heat. Hoping Santa will bring me a steamer for Christmas so that I can at least do monthly/bi-monthly steam treatments.

I know we're all over the map, but it would be nice to do a meet-up in 2013 - something small & inexpensive. Imagine a group of WL (AA) girls hanging & swanging (our hair, that is)...:spinning:
 
SmilingElephant said:
I'm currently writing out regimens to help me keep life simple as possible.

To be honest y'all I am sooo stressed out, tryin not to let circumstances of life get to me and you all and hair and reflecting on God helps me find my center. Positive thing to look forward to? I'm FINALLY going back to school:yep:

I'm grateful for this thread...it's like we're creating a bond in here...well at least for me. If I post something that seems a bit outta awwduh (out of order:grin:) forgive me because I am going thru some unexpected issues. :nono:....please keep this thread LIVE!

Before ya know it the year will be out and we'll be saying we have 1 more year to reach Waist Length!:bouncy: Dont give up ladies!!!
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I'm sorry about your issues but with God's help it will all get worked out. You know I got ya!!!

I think I have my regi down forreal... upping the henna but everything else the same.
 
nakialovesshoes said:
I love this thread, too. SmilingElephant, it's just something so warm about you lady.

I don't know if I posted my routine or not. I have a curly perm. I co-wash daily/every other day. Currently I have a small spray bottle with garlic & onion oil/extract drops in it. I spray my scalp with it, moisturize my hair with S-Curl & baggy overnight.

For daily moisture, I spray the dry moisturizer on that's from the product line for my brand of curly perm.

I only do protein treatments once a month but I'm thinking about amping that up to twice a month. When I have the extra cash, I'm going to either try the Motions CPR or order some Alter Ego Garlic Con to get my shedding under control.

Shedding is normal for me with this curly perm. It's the only drawback. It's not enough that I'm concerned but still I would like for it be basically non-existent.

Oh, I poo once a week. The con that I use has small enough molecules that I don't have to DC with heat. Hoping Santa will bring me a steamer for Christmas so that I can at least do monthly/bi-monthly steam treatments.

I know we're all over the map, but it would be nice to do a meet-up in 2013 - something small & inexpensive. Imagine a group of WL (AA) girls hanging & swanging (our hair, that is)...:spinning:
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That sounds nice about the hanging... inexpensive could be that all the ladies in their area get together all on the same day.

I just wanted to same one thing about the curly perm please make sure that only the new growth is getting done. and I can not stress moisture which you seem to have under control and trim the split ends.
 
I just put my DC on dry hair and put on the plastic cap. I used the Amenta version of Aveda's Cherry Almond Bark Conditioner. When I get up in the morning, I am gonna cleanse my scalp with my Indigofera Hair Cleanser and DC with heat for an hour. Then I will put my hair up in twists that I hope will last two weeks!
 
I guess I will get a honey and conditioner over night in this week. I have done so much this week to my hair I need to wait.
 
It's been a while since I last posted but I'm still here. I'm doing a henna treatment right now... my first one ever. I hope it comes out nice. I meant to put it in last night when I got home from work but I needed a bit of time to relax and I fell asleep LOL. I woke up at 3:30am and washed my hair and then put the henna in. Once I rinse it out I will DC for a few hours or maybe overnight. Thank goodness for an off day.

Smiling Elephant, I hope you start to feel better soon.

Ok back to sleep for me.

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I did a Hot oil treatment and it was nice:yep: Any of you ladies do them? How often? Since joining this challenge I've incorporated 3 things that I think have been very beneficial: regular co washing, finger detangling and now the HOTs. SmilingElephant thanks for this thread.
 
nakialovesshoes Shadiyah khadicurls.... Thank you ladies for your kind words :)....I just gotta keep my head up and tread water:yep:

That meetup thing sounds nice:yep: I wish we WOULD walk up in a building somewhere with nothing but waist length haired black women!...you know what kinda haters and news reporters would come out they clothes??!:lachen: We'd be ALL up IN the newspaper!:lol:.....I love it!:love:...ooooh and go sit at a restaurant and eat...flipping our hair out the way of our mouths and plates:lol:....

I love to daydream:grin:....but u know what? That has been a big part of me reaching my goals. You have to believe it and see it. Then you will be there. No matter how long it may take you, keep your eye on the prize...you shall recieve. :yep:

I love y'all :grouphug:
 
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@nakialovesshoes @Shadiyah @khadicurls.... Thank you ladies for your kind words :)....I just gotta keep my head up and tread water:yep:

That meetup thing sounds nice:yep: I wish we WOULD walk up in a building somewhere with nothing but waist length haired black women!...you know what kinda haters and news reporters would come out they clothes??!:lachen: We'd be ALL up IN the newspaper!:lol:.....I love it!:love:...ooooh and go sit at a restaurant and eat...flipping our hair out the way of our mouths and plates:lol:....

I love to daydream:grin:....but u know what? That has been a big part of me reaching my goals. You have to believe it and see it. Then you will be there. No matter how long it may take you, keep your eye on the prize...you shall recieve. :yep:

I love y'all :grouphug:
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there would be hair ever where....in the food...lol
 
^^^That is one issue I will gladly take on to hang out with you guys with all that gorgeous WL hair!!
 
^^LOL!....excuse me...waiter! Can I see my receipt?.....waiter comes with tab......::WHOP!!:: :hardslap:----> goes the hair!!!....

Oops I'm sorry!:giggle:....I was just gettin my money out. And here's a lil somethin fa ya trouble. :gorgeous:...........:lachen:
 
I just finished up my wash day. Shampoo, oil rinse...used up my honey hemp to detangle and de shed. And I used my Miel y Leche to deep condition. It was iiight...

I'm rockin a EcoStyler wash n go this week. Givin my head a break from those headbands.
 
SmilingElephant said:
^^LOL!....excuse me...waiter! Can I see my receipt?.....waiter comes with tab......::WHOP!!:: :hardslap:----> goes the hair!!!....

Oops I'm sorry!:giggle:....I was just gettin my money out. And here's a lil somethin fa ya trouble. :gorgeous:...........:lachen:
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Oh and don't forget to gather all of your hair and lift it up off of your back, 'complaining' about how hot it is.....then let the hair fall as you shake your head:gorgeous:
 
This thread is hopping. I never even imagined being WL but why not. APL looks like its possible so why stop dreaming. I'm in for WL 2013. :spinning:

Not much to report though. I trimmed about 1/2" to 1" last weekend. This week, I have my hair in box braid extensions until next weekend so keeping it low key. Just trying to keep my scalp oiled and my braids moisturized. Sometime this weekend I will do a HOT, shampoo and then oil rinse.

Not planning on doing a length check until September but it doesn't look like its moving. So it has to stay up and out of the way so I don't stay preoccupied with length.

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I think this weekend I'm just gonna do a typical wash day with the braids still in or I may just cowash and do a good wash day next weekend when I take them out. Hmmm....
 
Thx ladies. I did some cornrows just to keep from having to deal with my hair everyday. Plus, its super hot here. I was thinking about trying to keep them in for a month to try and see how much I grow in a month? How did you ladies figure out your growth rate? I'm curious.

Here's some pictures. I almost forgot how to conrow its been so long!
 

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wow just wanted to thank you ladies... with ya'll already discussing having waist length hair it's motivated me to picture myself with it (never done that) which also motivates me to keep growing
 
AuNaturalMaMa said:
Thx ladies. I did some cornrows just to keep from having to deal with my hair everyday. Plus, its super hot here. I was thinking about trying to keep them in for a month to try and see how much I grow in a month? How did you ladies figure out your growth rate? I'm curious.

Here's some pictures. I almost forgot how to conrow its been so long!
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Loving this! So pretty:love:
 
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