Waist Length 2013

Veeda said:
Good Morning Ladies,

I think this is my 1st update since joining this challenge. I am extremely happy with my progress. Here is my progress picture since joining the forum (and this challenge.)
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I could not see your pictures. and they are not jpg.
 
Veeda and Eclipse

What the heck are y'all doing to retain so much in such a short amount of time??
Both of y'all are quiet (in this thread) and then come in and post BAM! pictures.

Diva-
IA, you're gonna be HL by the EOTY!!
 
Well, I'm back in mini braids but I can't find my trusty camera :(

I'm gonna go and buy a new one. I'll post pix once I do.

I also decided to try out a few different Suave scents to see if I can find one that treats my hair as well as the Tropical Coconut.
 
So seeing as I have no identifiable waist, I'm just gonna keep growin to TBL I guess lol maybe top of jeans. I cut the pic at the top of my panties, and I wear my jeans about 1.5 inches above that. IDK how many inches that is but I think it's a good length and I'll do somethin fancy with my hair when I get to that length. Don't know what though because I got layers cut in December. Well here are my comparisons. I won't do another until the end of the summer. Hope these pics aren't too big.
This pic is when I got layers cut December 23, 2011 at 25 months post relaxer
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This one was taken today
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Anyone wanna help me find where waist length is in the pic? I know where my waist is from the front because oddly enough theres a slight curve but since we don't measure from the front, I have no idea where I'd claim WL.

Sorry the pics aren't beautiful. I've only straightened my hair once since the BC and just do random length checks.
 
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LaFemmeNaturelle said:
So seeing as I have no identifiable waist, I'm just gonna keep growin to TBL I guess lol maybe top of jeans. I cut the pic at the top of my panties, and I wear my jeans about 1.5 inches above that. IDK how many inches that is but I think it's a good length and I'll do somethin fancy with my hair when I get to that length. Don't know what though because I got layers cut in December. Well here are my comparisons. I won't do another until the end of the summer. Hope these pics aren't too big.
This pic is when I got layers cut December 23, 2011 at 25 months post relaxer
photo-vi.jpg

This one was taken today
photo5-vi.jpg


Anyone wanna help me find where waist length is in the pic? I know where my waist is from the front because oddly enough theres a slight curve but since we don't measure from the front, I have no idea where I'd claim WL.

Sorry the pics aren't beautiful. I've only straightened my hair once since the BC and just do random length checks.
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LaFemmeNaturelle HEY YOU!!!:hug3: Your hair looks great! I think either the 2nd or 3rd finger from the top is where WL is on you. And you seem to almost be there!:yep: Keep it up!

I'm LOVING the progress in this thread!:spinning:
 
SmilingElephant said:
LaFemmeNaturelle HEY YOU!!!:hug3: Your hair looks great! I think either the 2nd or 3rd finger from the top is where WL is on you. And you seem to almost be there!:yep: Keep it up!

I'm LOVING the progress in this thread!:spinning:
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Awww a hug! Hey SmilingElephant! You made my smile! I'm loving all the progress as well and your hair is looking lovely!

I haven't been around much because I wasn't caring about my hair or doing much to it but I've made a new reggie and I'm getting excited again!:grin: So ya'll will see me around here more often:yep:
 
MzSwift said:
Veeda and Eclipse

What the heck are y'all doing to retain so much in such a short amount of time??
Both of y'all are quiet (in this thread) and then come in and post BAM! pictures.

Diva-
IA, you're gonna be HL by the EOTY!!
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MzSwift, LMBO!!!! I've been posting a few of my tips and tricks on the MN Challenge 2012 thread. I don't want to clutter the threads unless I have something to contribute you know? How do I retain my length? Well, I'm not much of a protective styler. I wash my hair once a week (Sundays) and if I've had a really strenuous workout in taekwondo (which I take 6 days a week), I will wash mid week as well. I wet set (roller set) each time I wash and then I do a nightly dry wrap with my satin durag. In the morning, I will comb my wrap out and wear it loose about 95% of the time. Rainy days like today, I'll wear my hair in a ponytail. I must say, ever since I added the JBCO to my reggie, my hair has not been frizzing and shrinking up in my taekwondo class. I can come home, keep it in my ponytail until my hair drys and then I dry wrap it. I may add a little oil to the ends if it has dried out a little during the drying process. The only heat I use on my hair comes from my hooded dryer. I hope this helps some of you on your hair journey!!!!

HHG!!!!
 
Shadiyah said:
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I forgot to include a progress picture in the first update picture message. Here's all 4 pics.
 

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All this beautiful hair is getting me motivated to do more :yep: Great job ladies!

I have gone back to using water as my moisturizer and curly butter as my sealer...seems to be working better than the LOC method for me :look: I should have known my hair would respond differently bc it always does :nono: It feels a lot better, but still not where it was...After I take out these mini twists in a week, I will clarify & hope that will solve the rest of the issue! I am so nervous about this length check :cantlook::curtain: I am going to :crossfingers: Hopefully, it is a moment like this :yay:, instead of like this :fistshake: :lachen::lachen:
 
LaFemmeNaturelle said:
Anyone wanna help me find where waist length is in the pic? I know where my waist is from the front because oddly enough theres a slight curve but since we don't measure from the front, I have no idea where I'd claim WL.
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(sneaking in...)

It's under your ribcage; run your hand down your side till you get to the last rib, then push inwards - should be do-able from the back too.

(sneaking back out...)
 
LaFemmeNaturelle said:
Awww a hug! Hey SmilingElephant! You made my smile! I'm loving all the progress as well and your hair is looking lovely!

I haven't been around much because I wasn't caring about my hair or doing much to it but I've made a new reggie and I'm getting excited again!:grin: So ya'll will see me around here more often:yep:
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:grin: Yes..i missed my transitioning buddy! Glad to see you around here! LaFemmeNaturelle And thank you!:)

Veeda said:
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I forgot to include a progress picture in the first update picture message. Here's all 4 pics.
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Lookin good Veeda!

LilMissSunshine5 said:
All this beautiful hair is getting me motivated to do more :yep: Great job ladies!

I have gone back to using water as my moisturizer and curly butter as my sealer...seems to be working better than the LOC method for me :look: I should have known my hair would respond differently bc it always does :nono: It feels a lot better, but still not where it was...After I take out these mini twists in a week, I will clarify & hope that will solve the rest of the issue! I am so nervous about this length check :cantlook::curtain: I am going to :crossfingers: Hopefully, it is a moment like this :yay:, instead of like this :fistshake: :lachen::lachen:
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:lachen::lachen::lachen:!!! I'm glad you solved the problem tho...i was startin to worry:spinning:


Shadiyah...what you say nah? Allandra hit tailbone??!! *goes to find thread*
 
Did any of you know that this is in ECO styler gel???? PVP (polyvinyl pyrrolidone) is a petroleum-derived chemical used in cosmetics. According to the Organics Consumer Association, It can be considered toxic, since particles may contribute to foreign bodies in the lungs of sensitive persons. The Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel however considers PVP safe
 
Shadiyah said:
Did any of you know that this is in ECO styler gel???? PVP (polyvinyl pyrrolidone) is a petroleum-derived chemical used in cosmetics. According to the Organics Consumer Association, It can be considered toxic, since particles may contribute to foreign bodies in the lungs of sensitive persons. The Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel however considers PVP safe
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I cain't win fa losin!!!:nono:

Welp...look like imma have to just die with fabulously held curls bc that is my favorite gel to use!:lol:

I don't know of any others that have the weight and performance of EcoStyler...although i have been thinking about treating myself to try CJ Pattern Pusha...but that thing is $24!:perplexed
 
LoL, Veeda!
You're gonna have to go ahead and "clutter" this thread with those tips.:grin:
 
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I co-washed my hair both Sunday and Monday night. I am 6mths post but too lazy to relax my hair. I am considering some braids or twists with extensions.
Happy growing!!
 
I've been co washing with Suave Mango Mandarin. I just LOVE how it smells. It's fruit punchy:lol:

now if only TN would come in different scents! Hmmm...:)
 
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