Waist Length 2014

HI everyone! I'm a newbie and I'd like to join this challenge. My hair is right now at bsl and I think I could make waist length by the very end of 2014 (we'll see....) I've uploaded a pic; excuse my nudity and the quality of the pic, I left my real camera at home. I also want to say THANK YOU to all the ladies on here; I've been lurking for years and all of the information has helped me a great deal.
 

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cravoecanela said:
HI everyone! I'm a newbie and I'd like to join this challenge. My hair is right now at bsl and I think I could make waist length by the very end of 2014 (we'll see....) I've uploaded a pic; excuse my nudity and the quality of the pic, I left my real camera at home. I also want to say THANK YOU to all the ladies on here; I've been lurking for years and all of the information has helped me a great deal.
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Welcome! :yep::yep:
 
So I may have resolved my bun and hair breaking issue! I bought a pack of spin pins awhile back to help make my buns but didn't really like them initially because my buns were so small. But I tried them again since I've been doing buns with some old Yaki hair. My old method used to be put my hair in a ponytail and then wrap the hair around my ponytail bun and sticking a zillion bobby pins in. But now I wrap my hair on itself into a bunny tail kinds bun and put the spin pin in. Then I take the faux bun hair that I made into a phony pony with a ponytail holder and wrap it around my hair in the spin pin. Now I use less bobby pins and the spin pin keeps it secure without it pulling on my edges or making it too tight. And so far so good. Haven't seen any new breakage. So it's looking like I might stick with bunning since I've found a fool proof method.
 
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JosieLynn said:
So I may have resolved my bun and hair breaking issue! I bought a pack of spin pins awhile back to help make my buns but didn't really like them initially because my buns were so small. But I tried them again since I've been doing buns with some old Yaki hair. My old method used to be put my hair in a ponytail and then wrap the hair around my ponytail bun and sticking a zillion bobby pins in. But now I wrap my hair on itself into a bunny tail kinds bun and put the spin pin in. Then I take the faux bun hair that I made into a phony pony with a ponytail holder and wrap it around my hair in the spin pin. Now I use less bobby pins and the spin pin keeps it secure without it pulling on my edges or making it too tight. And so far so good. Haven't seen any new breakage. So it's looking like I might stick with bunning since I've found a fool proof method.
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Spin Pins are the truth. Bunning is my main tool for length retention but it's horrible for your edges. I started using them at BSB with thin edges. Now I'm whip length with thick edges, and I'm almost 40. Love spin pins!
 
Hi, guys:
I am in WL 2015 but think it might be possible for my longest layers to reach this year and want to join this challenge to at least push myself to be held accountable to my regimen.

Ultimate Goal:Whip
Regimen:Wash/cowash once a week, finger detangle mostly, comb detangle once every 1-2 months, trim every 10-12 weeks, braid-out buns everyday, braid-out worn down once per week. I use products with a pH of 4-6. I moisturize and seal as needed.
How many inches do you have to go to get to WL:5.5" for the longest layers
Natural/Relaxed/Other: Natural
Tips/Tricks: pH balancing has made a HUGE difference in my hair.
Issues or difficulties you're having: Itchy scalp, some thinning spots (but I think that might be genetic)
 
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Slight length check in from my last roller set. Def think I'll make waist this year! I'll post a progress pic again in 3 months.
 
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I relaxed so I will post my length check.

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Ladies you have some beautiful hair!! What's the secret to the thickness and fullness?? I need my hair to look like yours when it grows up. Lol
 
I posted in the random hair thread abt finger comber coming out with a faux remy wig for $38. I was initially scared to buy it because I've mentioned in the past that my hair has started taking on a reddish tint even though I don't dye or henna anymore. So finding hair to match my color has gotten a little more difficult. But I went ahead and bought one in very dark brown, which is like 2 steps up from jet black. Hopefully it will blend well with the tiny big of leave out I plan to have. I think I'm going to go on a wig kick until my trip to Costa Rica at the end of June. I am determined to be past BSL/MBL (which are abt the same on me) and grazing if not more on Waist length when I leave the country!!! Lol
 

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^^^^ That's a pretty wig...looks so real.

In other news: My hair is still moisturized and juicy since my wash day Thursday. It's been in the same 2 braids and I literally haven't touched it since. No products, no water...nothing. It's been under my scarf since wash day. I just throw on a beanie over it for the outside world when I'm out the house. I swear I have one in every color. lol

Tomorrow I'll spritz it with my conditioner/coconut oil and water mix then sit under my steamer for 30 minutes and leave it alone until take down on Wednesday night. It will be my baby's birthday and I should have a nice juicy textured bun for her birthday dinner at her favorite restaurant.
 
I haven't really been bothering my hair lately. It is in a bun. I just relaxed so I have to wash tomorrow because I'm religious about that first week after a relaxer. I pulled out the vanilla silk because it helps me greatly get my moisture groove back (pun intended). Otherwise, this head of mine is doing fine.

Just may go back to exclusively rollersetting for a while though. It does keep my moisture in check.

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In other news: My hair is still moisturized and juicy since my wash day Thursday. It's been in the same 2 braids and I literally haven't touched it since. No products, no water...nothing. It's been under my scarf since wash day. I just throw on a beanie over it for the outside world when I'm out the house. I swear I have one in every color. lol
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This is a reeeeally good idea, especially because I always wear two braids to bed every night anyway! I will try this after my next trim in a few weeks to give my hair a break after the extra manipulation I'll be exerting by using a comb instead of fingers.
 
Hello everyone! :hiya:

I just cut my hair from WL to MBL because I hated the thin layers that are a natural result of growing out a BC. I'll need to retain 4" to get to full, blunt WL this year, so it should be doable, God willing.

I don't have a starting pic yet, because I cut my hair while curly :look:

I'll straighten in a few weeks and post a picture. Just imagine my siggy 3" shorter, lol
 
sipp100 that is you in your avatar isn't it? Looks nice and full, but you know what is best. You will grow/retain four inches in no time, I'm sure.

lulu97 I've had my hair in two big braids on either side as well. They are super moisturized. I think I'm going to continue this. I refreshed with some Oyin Hair Dew after two days out of habit, but I didn't really need to. I only have one black beanie that I can't even find. I need to buy some more. Where do you get yours?

Saludable84 Love your rollerset in your siggy.
 
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I'm so mad at myself!! You know when you should just leave well enough alone? I just haaaad to color my hair. And now I can't stand it. Praise The Lord I chose a small section of hair to experiment with. *wipes brow* whew! I've already thrown a dark brown rinse over it lol. I've decided to walk on the growth aide side..purchased a bottle of MANETABOLISM vitamins. If I like it, I'll invest in more bottles.
 
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@sipp that is you in your avatar isn't it? Looks nice and full, but you know what is best. You will grow/retain four inches in no time, I'm sure. lulu97 I've had my hair in two big braids on either side as well. They are super moisturized. I think I'm going to continue this. I refreshed with some Oyin Hair Dew after two days out of habit, but I didn't really need to. I only have one black beanie that I can't even find. I need to buy some more. Where do you get yours? Saludable84 Love your rollerset in your siggy.
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Froreal3 I purchased the bulk of my beanies from Target and Forever 21. I have to admit the ones from Target are more durable and last longer than the ones from Forever 21.

sipp100 Come on and join us with all that GAWJUS hair! You were my transitioning inspiration. I'm a little over 2 years into transitioning and my natural hair is around APL...I'm thinking around the 5 year mark, my natural hair should be hip length so that's when I'll cut all the relaxed ends off.
 
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