Waist Length 2013

Well, it's been about a week since I've done anything to my hair. I mean, I haven't even been daily spritzing. :nono: I thought I finally had the energy to do something to my hair today, in preparation for the Atlanta meetup tomorrow but, I spent the day putting up Christmas decorations and then stuffed myself on pizza with the kids. Itis had me out like sauerkraut. I'll probably DC in the morning, because I'm waaaaay overdue. And, more than likely, I'll just wear my hair in Celie braids under a wig for the meetup, which I'm looking forward to, btw. I imagined that I'd wear a nice twistout but, who am I fooling. I didn't even go to the trouble for my anniversary. :giggle:

Who knows. Maybe this bit of unintentional benign neglect did some good. :look:
 
NJoy man I was really looking forward to the meet up but I have been sleeping for a week. now i am back to staying up all night but instead of just sleeping for like 8 hrs in the morning I sleep all the way up until like 9pm on and off not straight through. I will not be there I know man and I will miss out on the product exchange it would have been my first one.

I spent this night bathing my cat and blow drying her hair. at least someone got their hair did lol
 
Shadiyah said:
@NJoy man I was really looking forward to the meet up but I have been sleeping for a week. now i am back to staying up all night but instead of just sleeping for like 8 hrs in the morning I sleep all the way up until like 9pm on and off not straight through. I will not be there I know man and I will miss out on the product exchange it would have been my first one.

I spent this night bathing my cat and blow drying her hair. at least someone got their hair did lol
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I understand that. There must be something in the air. I was sleepy all last week too. Just tired for no reason. I ended up taking an antihistimine before bed a few days ago, due to an allergic reaction. I slept thru the night and off and on all the next day and now I'm feeling much better. I do know that I need to start taking myself to bed earlier or my days will be flip flopped again. I was looking forward to seeing you. Maybe next time. :yep: Rest up, Shadiyah
 
It's truly amazing what some knowledge will do for you! Before finding the hair boards, I never would have imagined going more than 6 weeks without a relaxer, 8 weeks was pushing it. Then I went natural and was 100+ weeks post relaxer! I still can't believe that!!!

Now that I'm relaxed again, I'm like 10 weeks post and it hasn't been a big deal at all dealing with the 2 textures. And I can truly see myself relaxing only 2-3 times a year, and I'm so thrilled about that!

Who would have ever thought all of this would be possible for my hair--aiming for WL and long relaxer stretches. Before I learned better, I always chalked that stuff up to the "good hair" chicks. :rolleyes: Please! MY hair is good. Shoot, it's better than that...my hair is GREAT! :clapping:
 
NappyNelle said:
SmilingElephant How are you doing? Are you able to just 'be' this weekend? :)
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I am feeling better, thanks for asking :)

I found out the medication is what was making my symptoms worse. Unfortunately i could not get in to see my doctor bc of their dumb scheduling policies....so i panicked and quit the pills. My paranoia has calmed down a lot!:yep:

So, yesterday i kept having crying spells. But today was a pretty good day. I had a few sips of wine and since then, i feel a LOT more calm. I'm starting to feel like me again.:D

I washed my hair just now so my curls are back and my scalp feels SO much better! I shampooed twice. It feels like i'm breaking out with a rash or something on my nape, its kind of itchy/stingy...so i'm gonna do what i can to help it heal, which is part of why i decided to just go ahead and wash it.

My ends even look happier now that it's curly:)

But thanks everybody for your prayers!:love:
 
Shadiyah said:
ilong see I am not going to over do it with these vitamins. I read in more than one article that a multi vitamin is really enough.I do not plan on dishing out 50.00 anymore on vitamins I did this one for a review and it had 2 month supply for that price.

now like I said my nails are not so good but my hair growth is much faster than it was the whole of last yr. I will give the total the end of Nov what I gained from these vitamins and I was taking some others before these. I will keep taking something but it will be just a multivitamin this time or cheaper hair one from swanson. they are having a buy one get one right now and I took those first but not longer enough before I gave them away only because the review ones had gotten here.
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I was just telling my husband and sister that my body didn't care for the hair vitamins I'm taking. They have waaaay too much biotin.....I'm really into fitness so I already take a great multi and a good amount of other supplements. My skin became very oily and broke out....I usually have rather clear skin. And I took b12 as well as drank a good amount of water to counteract those effects. Plus, my hair has never had a problem growing without hair vitamins. I think a good multi and collagen are what my hair and nails thrive on.
 
LOL...i was just sitting here thinking i am 2 years natural:lol:

I just calculated it tho....i will be 2 years Natural on January 12 and i will be 3 years post relaxer on May 12th. Wow! And i used to be scared to go just 10 weeks without a relaxer and here i am not too far from being 3 years post!:rofl:


*siiiiiiiigh:yawn:* life.
 
I'm so glad that I finally got around to DC'g on Saturday. My hair is STILL moisturized. I still thought I should cowash tonight, just to keep myself from getting too comfy. But, it really doesn't need it. Nevertheless, I still ended up prepoo'g and I'll keep that in overnight and wash and DC tomorrow.

When I unbraided my Celie braids to prepoo, my curlies started springing everywhere. I LOVE my natural hair. I haven't been fully natural quite 3 months yet but I notice that my front didn't curl as much as the back. For that reason, I cut a so-called bang in the front, which I still regret. But now the texture seems to be settling in. My hair is so much healthier than my relaxed hair and a night and day difference from my transitioning hair. I'm having no problems and am really looking forward to seeing what it will look like in the next 6 months. I am recommitted to pampering my hair to see what I get. :reddancer:


SmilingElephant

Congrats on your upcoming 2 yr nappyversary! :party:
 
DC again last night. Ditto my previous post.

The neck of my poor steamer I'd breaking on me. Sheesh. I'm gonna have to order my 3rd steamer in 3 years. Am i the only one that's treating these things up? Can anyone recommend a tough book type steamer? I'm using the lcl standing one now.
 
My reggie... I really hope grow and retain 3/4" monthly for 2013. Really hoping!
Protective styling (half wigs and buns) 97-100%.
Wash*and Deep Condition weekly.
Airdry.*
M & S using the LOC Method.* Heavy seal ends.
Growth Aids -*Sulfur, MN, essential oils
Vitamins - Multi, B-100, MSM, Vit C, Vit D, Omega 3, biotin, silica
Exercise - various
 
My hair is at the bottom of my bra strap...Yaah..I'm right where I wanted to be at the end of this year...I know the glare makes it hard to see..

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Got bored with my hair and decided to dye it..



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kurlllz said:
I was just telling my husband and sister that my body didn't care for the hair vitamins I'm taking. They have waaaay too much biotin.....I'm really into fitness so I already take a great multi and a good amount of other supplements. My skin became very oily and broke out....I usually have rather clear skin. And I took b12 as well as drank a good amount of water to counteract those effects. Plus, my hair has never had a problem growing without hair vitamins. I think a good multi and collagen are what my hair and nails thrive on.
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kurlllz now see when I was taking the collagen my nails were growing so good. I mean I cut them anyway but I still don't want them splitting. that is crazy I am bitting and filing like crazy so they will not snag in my hair or my close. it is really getting on my nerves.

but I am still taking Alive Once Daily for women 50+
 
SmilingElephant said:
LOL...i was just sitting here thinking i am 2 years natural:lol:

I just calculated it tho....i will be 2 years Natural on January 12 and i will be 3 years post relaxer on May 12th. Wow! And i used to be scared to go just 10 weeks without a relaxer and here i am not too far from being 3 years post!:rofl:


*siiiiiiiigh:yawn:* life.
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SmilingElephant man your hair grew fast. because I started 4 yrs ago from just 1/4 and I still only have 13" of hair on my head. you MBL and me just BSL and I need 5 more inches to make it to WL so I don't think I will make it at the end of the yr because I am only getting like 3" per yr.
 
I'm definitely bored with my hair and need to do something before I get the urge to chop it all off.

I kind of want to dye it, but me and color just aren't really Friends. I might do a red-ish rinse though (or maybe I'll finally try henna) so I can give my hair a warmer color.

Man I miss being blonde, it just wreaked havoc on my ends eventually :-(

Alright, let e figure out how I'm going to put my hair away soon so I don't do anything drastic lol
 
Shadiyah said:
SmilingElephant man your hair grew fast. because I started 4 yrs ago from just 1/4 and I still only have 13" of hair on my head. you MBL and me just BSL and I need 5 more inches to make it to WL so I don't think I will make it at the end of the yr because I am only getting like 3" per yr.
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Doooooooooonnnnnn't you say that!!!:naughty:

No, we are still holding out hope that we reach WL by the end of 2013:yep:

I haven't been doing too much to my hair lately, just my curly ponytail. Not much washing because the weather is just stupid down here in Florida...it was JUST warm enough 2 days ago to go outside without a jacket....like 70+ degrees.....today we were in the 40's and tonight is gonna be even colder:cold::cold::cold: WITH wind chills!:nono:

So i am curled up with a glass of Moscato and some Twix :)

I got off work early today, so...i'm just relaxing. I'm thinking about going to get a massage tomorrow. I have been so achy. Ugh! I might do that or i might just buy some fancy bath salts and soak in my tub....but i'm craving a deep tissue/swedish massage and i haven't been to a masseuse in a long time!

I need to deep condition my hair tho, although this curl enhancing smoothie has been keeping my hair quite happy in the cold air:D

Oh yeah...i did have to clip about a quarter an inch off of 2 curls due to heat damage.:ohwell: But my hair is doing fine besides that.
 
Here's my update and final pic for this challenge! It's been a GREAT year, ladies!! Congrats to everyone on making progress toward your goals!!


I finally made WL, if even with only my longest layer. My fingers are at my waist (smallest point on my torso). I guess I shouldn't say finally, because it's a full 7 months earlier than my goal of July 13, 2013 and a year earlier than the end of this challenge. Looking to get more of my layers to WL this winter/ spring, make WHIP Length by July 2013 and HL by December 2013.

December 22, 2012: Claiming WL

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Just a month before that, on November 20, 2012, I got a trim and was here:

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HHG!!!
 
SmilingElephant said:
Doooooooooonnnnnn't you say that!!!:naughty:

No, we are still holding out hope that we reach WL by the end of 2013:yep:

I haven't been doing too much to my hair lately, just my curly ponytail. Not much washing because the weather is just stupid down here in Florida...it was JUST warm enough 2 days ago to go outside without a jacket....like 70+ degrees.....today we were in the 40's and tonight is gonna be even colder:cold::cold::cold: WITH wind chills!:nono:

So i am curled up with a glass of Moscato and some Twix :)

I got off work early today, so...i'm just relaxing. I'm thinking about going to get a massage tomorrow. I have been so achy. Ugh! I might do that or i might just buy some fancy bath salts and soak in my tub....but i'm craving a deep tissue/swedish massage and i haven't been to a masseuse in a long time!

I need to deep condition my hair tho, although this curl enhancing smoothie has been keeping my hair quite happy in the cold air:D

Oh yeah...i did have to clip about a quarter an inch off of 2 curls due to heat damage.:ohwell: But my hair is doing fine besides that.
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Girl I ran to Target before they closed at 12pm to get the new sea salt from Shea Moisture. I got the Lavender because it is for joints

I will keep pushing and I am trying to not to wear my curls but I really want to but I have been just laying around
 
Well, ladies, this is my starting hair pic to start 2013. This is an old braidout taken today at about 12 weeks post. I hope to be at the 15.5 line by the end of March. The shirt stops at 18.5, which is MBL on me. WL would be about 1.5" lower than that.
(Btw, these numbers represent the number of inches of my hair measured from the top of my ears.) tallnomad :wave: Hey, Girl!
 

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I need a better regimen for 2013 if I want to be and succeed in this challenge:sad: Was inching toward MBL, but these perpetually bad ends have taken me back to BSL. My strands are really fine... I think I need to keep them straight most of the time to avoid damaging them.
 
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