Waist Length Challenge 2015

Came to an internal consensus with myself and my hair. Decided on letting my hair breathe for half a year and protective styling for the other half.

I'm an extreme protective styler as I mentioned in previous posts and I think my hair would be better off if I stayed away from braided extensions. I might do some Marley twists during the summer months but only for weeks at a time rather than for several months.

Won't be able to see my length until May when the semester is over so I might return with a late update for y'all - fingers crossed for full BSL by then.

Ciao for now!
 
I really need to put a pic up!!!!
I'm still waiting to blow dry my hair for an accurate length shot. It looks like I need about 4 inches to reach WL not including trims. I'm overdue for my Feb pushed to March trim.
 
I am sooo determined to hit WL this year. Im halfway done with these crochet braids. THey are taking DAYS because I didn't do them right initially. I used too much hair so it's too thick. I had to get some thinning shears and thin my hair out. Also, I did a bad braiding pattern for my hair length, so I had to take out the back and re-braid it. I also think I didn't leave enough leave out, out. So the braids are gonna kinda show too much. But I'm not that worried. I just want to make sure my hair is protected. TOmorrow I'm going to re-install the back and take some pics to show yall. Its been a journey though for real. If I can get it right this time, ill score some length retention and also have a cheap braiding style that I can hook up with the for rest of the year.
 
My long overdue pics (starting I guess)...my goal is full WL. I have a belt where my waist is for reference. I consider myself MBL. I have about 4 inches to go but I plan on a few trims before the end on 2015 and maybe 2 in 2014.

I DC'ed last night on dry hair under a steamer in about 10 sections. I wore a tangled bun for at least 2-3 weeks. Woke up and wore a funky knitted hat all day at work then rinsed an washed today.

Prods used: DC with Giovanni 50:50 and Chi Intense masque (1st time using because I ran out of 50:50) DR. Joyce leave in Shea butter Jojoba oil to seal Perm rods for heat damages stringy ends.

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Fine 4s said:
My long overdue pics (starting I guess)...my goal is full WL. I have a belt where my waist is for reference. I consider myself MBL. I have about 4 inches to go but I plan on a few trims before the end on 2015 and maybe 2 in 2014.

I DC'ed last night on dry hair under a steamer in about 10 sections. I wore a tangled bun for at least 2-3 weeks. Woke up and wore a funky knitted hat all day at work then rinsed an washed today.

Prods used: DC with Giovanni 50:50 and Chi Intense masque (1st time using because I ran out of 50:50) DR. Joyce leave in Shea butter Jojoba oil to seal Perm rods for heat damages stringy ends.

Eta- comp pic.
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Question, that pic where there's the length check. How long ago did you take the shorter one in comparison to the newer one? And do you basically use twists as your protective style the whole time?
 
Straighthoodtea said:
Question, that pic where there's the length check. How long ago did you take the shorter one in comparison to the newer one? And do you basically use twists as your protective style the whole time?
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Straighthoodtea
First pic taken about 27 weeks ago at my last trim.
I wear buns and twists and flat twists in some style done at the salon (mostly buns). I don't leave my hair out unless for special occasions which could be about X10/year maybe.
 
Ladies, on Friday I received a Protein treatment, Deep Conditioning and then for the first time in years, since high school I got a sew in weave.
 

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Took this photo today. I think I need about 4 inches until WL so MAYBE I'll make it this year... Although with a trim I highly doubt it.
 

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ImanAdero, you're MBL you know. Beautiful hair as usual. Please don't go cutting all willy nilly. :lol:

@JJmiah Your hair looks great!

Today is wash day for me. I prepooed overnight w/some oils. I'll cowash, dc, apply leave ins and probably put my hair in two big braids for the week again.
 
krissyhair said:
I went swimming at the gym, and of course immediately shampooed. Omg my hair was so dry on Friday and Saturday. This morning I finally drenched my hair in olive and coconut oil and then cowashed. Thank goodness it's back to normal.
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A tip is drench your hair in water and conditioner before swimming so there is no room for the chlorine
 
Froreal3 said:
LMAO! You don't sound that excited. When I reach MBL (in May) I will be doing cartwheels and backflips. :lol:
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I thought I would make MBL by May but I have to extend it to July. I just dusted my ends and flat ironed a piece of hair & my hair seems shorter than when I began this no heat challenge:sad:

I am def protective styling until July; which will include: braidouts, braids and buns.
 
I used my curlformers yesterday. Instead of using eco styler gel, I used shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie & shea butter as my setting product. I LOVE the final result. It took only 1 1/2hrs to dry. When I use the gel, it takes 5-6hrs to dry.

I like to keep my CF set pinned up the 1st week & then wear it down the 2nd week.
 
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pelohello said:
@ImanAdero, have you claimed MBL yet?

@JJamiah, you and your hair look beautiful!! I thought it was your real hair at first.
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Froreal3 said:
@ImanAdero, you're MBL you know. Beautiful hair as usual. Please don't go cutting all willy nilly. :lol:

@JJmiah Your hair looks great!

Today is wash day for me. I prepooed overnight w/some oils. I'll cowash, dc, apply leave ins and probably put my hair in two big braids for the week again.
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ImanAdero Froreal3
Thank you so much :) I love the older it gets :)
 
I am going to dig out my steamer when i remove this hair, and flat iron my hair and go to the salon for a trim. I will rock my hair in straight mojo for a little bit. I am in dire need of that trim though. Use one of my many Deep conditioners and when i come back home from vacation, I am going back up under a weave. :) my PS style for now.

This will be my length check until December.
 
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I might keep my weave until April 15 or keep it for two more weeks -or less- because it's already been more than a month. After that, I will trim my ends and go on some other protective styles that do not involve extensions...because I need to feel my scalp.
 
I'm thinking of taking the weave plunge...

For those of you who get them: where do you order from? There's so many weave vendors these days I have no idea where to start and what's a fair/good price for curly hair.
 
I'm starting the slow process of taking down my extensions, taking my time because I want to retain as much hair as possible. I'm a week early but I got so much growth I couldn't take it anymore. I plan to do 2-3 dc treatments before I put in the next set of extensions.

ETA: JJamiah I know I'm late but girl your weave looks fab on you!
 
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Firstborn2 said:
I'm starting the slow process of taking down my extensions, taking my time because I want to retain as much hair as possible. I'm a week early but I got so much growth I couldn't take it anymore. I plan to do 2-3 dc treatments before I put in the next set of extensions.

ETA: JJamiah I know I'm late but girl your weave looks fab on you!
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Firstborn2 thanks so much lady. How have you been?
 
ImanAdero said:
I'm thinking of taking the weave plunge...

For those of you who get them: where do you order from? There's so many weave vendors these days I have no idea where to start and what's a fair/good price for curly hair.
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Depends on what you're going to wear. Natural or synthetic. . Or a blend of both. Length, special curl pattern, special straightened or lack there of. Bulk, Indian, Remy or pic (that one was a joke)
 
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