Waist Length 2013

SmilingElephant said:
Ain't that Tresemme sum n'else?? :grin: yeah if that's working for you keep using that and u can still have your curls!:)



I'm loving the WL 2013 t-shirt! Welcome to the challenge!



Congrats on your new length!!!:woot: I know that was a hurdle for you to get over, but you did it! :congrats:
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Well I am not all the way there yet but I got the lead hairs lol I just hope it don't take too long for the rest to catch up.
 
well it was do hair day and I finally got to try out shea moisture curl enhance cream because one of my girlfriends brought it with her. we used it on our hair today and it was pretty good. so she gave me that jar and said she would get her another one lol that was great too.
 
Shadiyah said:
well it was do hair day and I finally got to try out shea moisture curl enhance cream because one of my girlfriends brought it with her. we used it on our hair today and it was pretty good. so she gave me that jar and said she would get her another one lol that was great too.
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That was sweet of her!:D

I have been back to wearing my hair in a WnG puff this week and...my hair doesn't "puff" anymore. I'll do one and take a pick of it tomorrow...but my curls are all really starting to droop and dangle even when dry. It looks kinda weird now:ohwell:...i miss the puffy puff look.
 
Does anyone have problems with bunning? I can only get decent buns on wet or damp hair. But I notice as I'm using the ouchless bands they tug on my ends. I'm not sure what I should do. Otherwise I do WnGs with no problems. I don't really do twists/twistouts anymore (although I'm thinking of trying again on blow dried hair).
 
Hoping to be at wl by jan. 2013, need about 5" to be at where I consider wl to truly be on me. Im short at 5'2" but I pray also that postpartum shedding wont sabotage my efforts. Due 12/31/12, and my wl goal is 01/31/13. Allowing a bit of extra time for my usual winter shedding, and slower winter growth. But also hoping pregnancy growth spurts and prenatal vits will allow for good results and thickness out of this world. Good luck ladies, and we gon' git 'er done!
 
SmilingElephant said:
That was sweet of her!:D

I have been back to wearing my hair in a WnG puff this week and...my hair doesn't "puff" anymore. I'll do one and take a pick of it tomorrow...but my curls are all really starting to droop and dangle even when dry. It looks kinda weird now:ohwell:...i miss the puffy puff look.
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get over it because you wanted it to grow. I wish my hair was thicker but you get what you get lol. :lachen:

:bounceline: I just wanted to say:welcome: to all the new comers and it will be worth every moment. I hope you love it here.
 
pinkchocolatedaisy said:
Does anyone have problems with bunning? I can only get decent buns on wet or damp hair. But I notice as I'm using the ouchless bands they tug on my ends. I'm not sure what I should do. Otherwise I do WnGs with no problems. I don't really do twists/twistouts anymore (although I'm thinking of trying again on blow dried hair).
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pinkchocolatedaisy if you want to bun just use a bobby pin to tuck your ends under but on the other hand if you can do wng's with no problem why not do it? as you can see not all of us protect style and there are a lot of ladies on here that have grown there hair out without doing so. I think as long as you seal your ends you should be ok.

Jewell you go girl that is so great :grin: it has been great all this time seeing the ladies make their goals.
 
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DC my hair with Aphogee 2 Min last night. I am hoping to get either braids or twists this week. I need a break from the wigs and it is quite hot in TX! 100° at 8 pm last night.
 
So ladies to get me into the home stretch I've intruduced Teas!!!
Hibiscus
Marshmallow root
Nettle
Lavender
Saw Palmento
Horsetail
:yay:
and peppermint oil:grin:
 
I usually use aph 2 minute, but i felt like i needed a tad more protein so i used AOGPB for the first time like 2 days ago, i deep conditioned with it, and it made my hair SOOOOO hard. I think i should have just used it as a rinse out, because now i am dealing with tangles and dryness!,...which never happens right after deep conditioning for me :( I will give the GPB one more chance next month (as a rinse out), if that doesn't work, i will toss it, and stick to the APH 2 min, because i am not leaving any room for setbacks !...i just moisterized and sealed and i am currently baggying for a couple hours before i re-do my 2 strand twists.
 
LightEyedMami said:
I usually use aph 2 minute, but i felt like i needed a tad more protein so i used AOGPB for the first time like 2 days ago, i deep conditioned with it, and it made my hair SOOOOO hard. I think i should have just used it as a rinse out, because now i am dealing with tangles and dryness!,...which never happens right after deep conditioning for me :( I will give the GPB one more chance next month (as a rinse out), if that doesn't work, i will toss it, and stick to the APH 2 min, because i am not leaving any room for setbacks !...i just moisterized and sealed and i am currently baggying for a couple hours before i re-do my 2 strand twists.
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you are better than me! i would have gotten that conditioner out of my sight in a heart beat! no second chances. i have had such a bad experience with protein.
 
shortdub78 said:
you are better than me! i would have gotten that conditioner out of my sight in a heart beat! no second chances. i have had such a bad experience with protein.
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your right, and usually i would but the only reason i haven't is because i have a feeling that its only because i used heat and let it penetrate into my hair for like 35 mins, I know that was a mistake on my part....but best believe if it still hardens up next month after only leaving it on for 2 minutes with no heat...then it will be right in that garbage can.

ETA CORRECTION:(:(6/27), During my twisting process yesterday (even after heavily moisterizing and baggying for a few hours) i lost a "kiwi" size amount of hair, which is alot for me (after taking down twists i usually get about the size of 1- 2 quarters)!!...so because of this i gave the GBP, to hubby i think it will work great on his hair because the little hair he does have is straight and oily....ugh i don't know why i didn't just stick with the aphoghee 2 min, i will from now on!!
 
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LightEyedMami said:
I usually use aph 2 minute, but i felt like i needed a tad more protein so i used AOGPB for the first time like 2 days ago, i deep conditioned with it, and it made my hair SOOOOO hard. I think i should have just used it as a rinse out, because now i am dealing with tangles and dryness!,...which never happens right after deep conditioning for me :( I will give the GPB one more chance next month (as a rinse out), if that doesn't work, i will toss it, and stick to the APH 2 min, because i am not leaving any room for setbacks !...i just moisterized and sealed and i am currently baggying for a couple hours before i re-do my 2 strand twists.
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LightEyedMami the rule of thumb for protein is to moisturize deep condition after you use the protein treatment. now you may need to use a moisturizing deep conditioner more than once in the week until your hair gets soft again. something really good like moroccan oil.
 
Shadiyah said:
@LightEyedMami the rule of thumb for protein is to moisturize deep condition after you use the protein treatment. now you may need to use a moisturizing deep conditioner more than once in the week until your hair gets soft again. something really good like moroccan oil.
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Thank you @Shadiyah, I will make sure to follow with a moisturizing DC next month when i attempt again :yep:

ETA: Gave up the GPB! :nono:
 
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pinkchocolatedaisy said:
Does anyone have problems with bunning? I can only get decent buns on wet or damp hair. But I notice as I'm using the ouchless bands they tug on my ends. I'm not sure what I should do. Otherwise I do WnGs with no problems. I don't really do twists/twistouts anymore (although I'm thinking of trying again on blow dried hair).
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pinkchocolatedaisy

I'm experimenting with buns now because it's too hot for my wigs! I'm natural between Sl and APL (less than 2" to go:yay:) These are the buns I'm trying. The first 2 I've already done with success. And I'm soaking any bands I use in castor oil overnight. Stretched hair seems to work best for me for the buns.

Here's a link to pics I posted when I did my first bun (on semi-stretched hair). I loved it! (based on this YT video http://youtu.be/T8kq26aCBQA) http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=16073869&postcount=4223

http://youtu.be/a3934VNNtzY (high bun)

http://youtu.be/fsZ2w5-zKtY (twisted bun) super cute!

http://youtu.be/aZhW2ZZLoio (cinnabun) I've seen a lot of cinnabun tutorials, but this is my favorite.

HTH!
 
Nix08 said:
So ladies to get me into the home stretch I've intruduced Teas!!!
Hibiscus
Marshmallow root
Nettle
Lavender
Saw Palmento
Horsetail
:yay:
and peppermint oil:grin:
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Nix08 I use similar all of those herbs in my tea with a few more. Only been about a month.

Im still hanging in here ladies. Mostly lurking. Lol
 
Ok, I have approximately a year and a half to go from inbetween APL and BSL to WL. I've put my hair back in to braids and I will continue doing the Crown & Glory method until I hit my goal. My ultimate goal (I think) is actually between TBL and HL, but I'll decide once I get there.

So, my regimen is going to look like this:

Crown & Glory
Sulfur/AVG/MN mix scalp application daily
Diet, Exercise, and Vitamins
Treatments as necessary/No direct heat (only blowdry after braids are taken out)

That's it. I'm KISSing my way to WL and I'm combining everything that has worked for me in the past. The great thing is that this all is also going to help me get to my weight goal and clear my skin. I'm really excited for how great I'm going to be able to look for my 5-year college reunion in 2014! I just need to be consistent and I have more than enough time! :D
 
MangaManiac said:
That's it. I'm KISSing my way to WL and I'm combining everything that has worked for me in the past. The great thing is that this all is also going to help me get to my weight goal and clear my skin. I'm really excited for how great I'm going to be able to look for my 5-year college reunion in 2014! I just need to be consistent and I have more than enough time! :D
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MangaManiac
Nice to know I'm not the only one with some long term visions. My son graduates from h.s. in 2014 & I turn 40 that year as well.

I wanna march w/the WL 2013 class @ the end of the year but worst case scenario, I'll definitely be graduating the same time my son does. Don't think I'm crazy but I already know the look I want to go for at his graduation (fit & clear skin are definitely a part of the vision).

Maybe we can encourage each other along the way!
 
nakialovesshoes said:
@MangaManiac
Nice to know I'm not the only one with some long term visions. My son graduates from h.s. in 2014 & I turn 40 that year as well.

I wanna march w/the WL 2013 class @ the end of the year but worst case scenario, I'll definitely be graduating the same time my son does. Don't think I'm crazy but I already know the look I want to go for at his graduation (fit & clear skin are definitely a part of the vision).

Maybe we can encourage each other along the way!
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nakialovesshoes - I'm right there with you! I think it's a great idea to encourage others with the same goals. I'm typing this right now in my workout clothes waiting for the gym to open, haha!

I've also gotten my skin regimen under quasi-control, so if you're interested pm me and we can share! I definitely think beautiful hair, skin and body are achievable in just under 2 years! :yep:
 
i keep having dreams about getting a touchup and my hair is to my waist! anyway, i will be roller setting and bunning to help retain to get to my goal of BSB by Sept/Oct. i am going to wash my hair today and as well as my dd's hair. i want her hair to make it to waist length around the same time too.
 
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