Waist Length Challenge 2015

Froreal3 said:
Morning ladies. Decided that I'm gonna install some braids or Senegalese twists for the Crown & Glory Method. I want to make sure I retain every inch. This weekend I'll fully revert my hair from this flat iron by shampooing, do a protein treatment with Komaza Protein Strengthener, do a moisturizing DC, then I'll apply my leave ins and put in some medium braids or twists.
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That sounds like a great idea (C&G method), that approach helped me get from NL to APL in a year or so. I get antsy having my hair in a PS all of the time but it's worth it in the end. You'll be waist length by your goal date for sure!!
 
Checking in! I know my hair has grown since I last measured it ( profile pic) but I don't want to measure it right now because I will continue to obsess over growth. But yeah I may measure in another month or so. I'm going to be wiggling it up for a while I think to keep my hands out of it.

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Since ive joined I have relaxed and trimmed for the new year. Now I'm about 8-10 inches away from the dip in my back. Also, Ive been looking for a new hair multivitamin cuz I ran out of hairfinity and won't be repurchasing.
 
Happy New Year ladies! I hope everyone is doing well.

I washed my hair yesterday and I'm in twists.

I definitely feel encouraged for 2014. :yep: I'm setting a modest goal of 4 inches for the year which will put me solidly at MBL.
 
Cant wait for my Biotin to arrive. I know it will give me much growth in a 6 month period. Also i'll be adding Bamboo tea to my list of things i take. My bones need strength and my joints are crying for help daily.

I've only oiled my scalp since 01.01.2014 12am oh and i've done 2 days of inversion so far. Day 3 will be today.

Doing the most for WL 2015
 
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I'm looking forward to the 16th! My hair is sooooo heavy, I can't wait to take my hair down. About a week or so ago I started drinking the egg cocktail (there's a thread somewhere on it). I'm hoping that the extra protein and sulfur intake will help me get to WL by the end of next year. (It's by any means necessary y'all.)
I will continue applying my sulfur mix a few times a week and getting my exercise in at least three times a week.
I know to really optimize growth that I need to wet/co-wash more often but damn, my neck and head be on hurt, carrying these heavy, wet as braids.

I hope you all are doing well …
 
I'd like to join!! I'm in the MBL and WL 2014 challenges but probably won't make WL this year. :lol: I'll be back later with starting pics!

Ultimate Goal: WL (I think...)
Regimen: relaxers every 10-12 weeks
How many inches do you have to go to get to WL: ~5"
Natural/Relaxed/Other: relaxed
Issues or difficulties you're having: slow growth, laziness and set backs. I started 2009 at SL and I'm just now reaching BSL. :perplexed
 
Checking in..I ordered a one month supply of Viviscal. I will try it and if I have no side effects I will continue. My co worker is on it. She has super thin hair and while it hasn't helped her hair get much thicker she has gained so much length. About 4 inches in 2 months no joke.
 
Took my biotin 2day & i inverted. Im thinking about flat ironing my hair for a LC & a good new year trim. Im trying to go 6mths without using heat but the last time I did that, I hadn't noticed that I had so much breakage until I straighten my hair.
 
Been ages since I posted.
I have been doing my usual...wash once a month, cowash the other three weeks. But I finally got my hands on some curlformers. pack of 40 but I need more. so for now I can use them to stretch my hair for other styles. Haven't measured and probably won't until my bday in march. But for the last week random people have been complimenting me on my hair. Never happened before. I feel its a messy bloated(south fla humidity) twist-out. I'm surprised but I really enjoy the compliments.
 
Staring pic for 2014. On another note, I just discovered how awesome avocado is for hair. It makes hair super soft. So soft in fact it rivals coconut milk. I'm going to do a coconut milk and avocado mask in a couple of days to see how well the two play together.
 

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Sitting under steamer w a sample of miss jessies dc...the ingredients are pretty much garbage but it smells good ... def wont b buying:)

I plan to continue shampooing, condish, & dc under steamer weekly

Still loving biosilk, paul mitchell, and joico
 
This is my check in. Hope everyone is making good progress. I am currently SL to APL. I have made only a little progress in the last year and I want to change that.

I have some plans to do better that involve changes in diet (upping my Omega 3, vitamin, and water intake).

I hope these things will give me some solid retention along with getting serious about my other practices that have worked but honestly have been done inconsistently for years!!! :yep:

I am owning it and doing better in the 2014....WL I am comin for ya!
 
Following a simple regimen and keeping my hair in six chunky braids underneath a satin scarf and wool hat. My hair has become noticeably shinier and stays moisturized longer. Tried straightening and failed so I'm going to stay away from heat for a while and hide my hair in Marley twists.

Going to try a black rinse before my next Marley install just to up the shine in my hair a bit more.

My hair is flourishing and all but I think I'm gonna put more focus on my fitness, health, schoolwork and money management for now.
 
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I've focused heavily on moisture for my hair. Lots of moisturizers, DCs, leave ins, sealing with oils and butters. My hair is responding well. Plus I've been taking my vitamins fairly regularly since November 2013. Just have to remember to stay on track.
 
NaturalfienD said:
That sounds like a great idea (C&G method), that approach helped me get from NL to APL in a year or so. I get antsy having my hair in a PS all of the time but it's worth it in the end. You'll be waist length by your goal date for sure!!
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That's great encouragement NaturalfienD I used my own hair the braids...mainly because I have a bunch of products to use up. :look: I'll try to keep them in for four weeks. I will probably install a set of extension braids after the four weeks is up.
 
here is my starting picture im so happy I just made it to apl!!! for the first time im so happy that I made a wig to hide my precious lol. im just going to oil and sprits my hair under it when ever I get a chance and rebraided it once a month.
 

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View attachment 241633 Wearing my home made wig today. I took dwn my 8 weeks beehive last week. I did a wash and deep condish on Tuesday and just put in some medium plaits. I'm scheduled to get my beehive this Saturday.
 
I'm in! I'd like to join.
Ultimate Goal: 2014 goal- MBL | 2015 goal: WL
Regimen:
-wash 1x/week with Terresentials or Everyday Shea Shampoo DC with Everyday Shea Conditioner.
-Cowash 1x/week with whatever
-Moisturize with Kinky Curly, seal with Avocado oil
-Set hair with Curlformers (doing the setting to success 2014 challenge)
How many inches do you have to go to get to WL: ugh. Too many lol. I think 6-8, not sure. Will check later.
Natural/Relaxed: Natural 3c/4a, currently an inch below APL
Issues or difficulties you're having: I have real problems retaining length, even though I moisturize daily. Sometimes little hairs break off even while I'm moisturizing. Not sure what that's about, but it needs to stop

ETA: I measured, I'm 7.5 inches away from WL
The first picture was taken July 2013, since then I've had a bit of breakage and a trim so I have about just one more inch than in this photo.
The second photo is a shot of what my hair looks like curly. Sorry it's a bit crooked, I took it myself.
 

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Right now I am sitting with my Henna in my hair. I will be deep conditioning and then putting my curlformer rods in. :)
It is my Birthday weekend and I want my hair to look nice and different :)
 
I am hoping to make MBL by the end of this year.. So far since we are just beginning it looks like I have a serious chance to get there.. I am super stoked and ready to keep my hair in protective styles and wash and goes for this year. I can't wait to see what the next 11 months bring me :)
 
this weave hair is crap im so disappointed but glad I didn't go all out and buy a lot of bundles im going to wear this wig for a month then wear braids for 2 months and see how much I saved for me to get my LA hair which would never do me wrong
 
beautyintheyes congratulations on making APL :woohoo: go YOU :) I am super happy for you. If you don't like the weave/wigs, then try the braids for a little. now that you are APL , if you haven't tried it, how about bunning :)
 
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I've decided to go hard by taking Priteva, using NJoy's sulfur mix, and keeping my hair in medium braids (own hair or extensions) for at least 4 weeks at a time. I will continue to shampoo/cowash my hair while in the braids every week and moisturize them in between.
 
I'm protective styling too. I'll be in twists throughout 2014. I made a scalp oil to apply to the last 1 inch of my nape. I need that area to catch up. I'm going to apply once a day and rub for 5 minutes.
 
Froreal3 said:
I've decided to go hard by taking Priteva, using NJoy's sulfur mix, and keeping my hair in medium braids (own hair or extensions) for at least 4 weeks at a time. I will continue to shampoo/cowash my hair while in the braids every week and moisturize them in between.
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go girl! I'm going hard too and have started In on my wig challenge for this year. I'm making and collecting my standard wigs. I'm really hoping I can keep it up as planned!!

NGraceO
 
ojemba said:
Wearing my home made wig today. I took dwn my 8 weeks beehive last week. I did a wash and deep condish on Tuesday and just put in some medium plaits. I'm scheduled to get my beehive this Saturday.
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How do you go about moisturizing while beehiving it? Are you a sealer? If so, how do you manage this In flat twists?

NGraceO
 
I had a dream that I had w(hip) length hair. I had flat ironed it and ppl were like :shocked: It felt great!

Then I woke up and realized I just had my plastic baggy on my head and my hair was just BSL. :cry:
 
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