Waist Length Challenge 2015

ImanAdero said:
So...

Who DID make it to WL in here? Because unless I get like 5 inches, it won't be me lol.

Anywho, Cowash ed this morning and will cowash again on Saturday.

Will probably get braids in 2 weeks before I go to MV and I can also REALLY condition my hair prior to getting it done.

I plan to cowash every 2-4 days.
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I've technically hit waist length (a little tail), but I should definitely make it to where I'm comfortable claiming it at the end of the year. I'm getting a trim when I straighten in October, so we'll see.

Froreal3 said:
Hi ladies! Missed yall! I have been MIA. Lots of things going on w/life that kept me away...namely school, work, and some personal things...but everything is looking up for me right now. I'm blessed and happy.

Anyway, I have been on cruise control w/my hair. It's certainly not going to make anywhere near WL this year....and that's messed up because this thread was started two years ago! lol But I'm determined to get my hair to MBL by this time next year. That will be my ultimate goal as it was originally. If it gets to WL, great, but I won't be in anymore challenges relating to that particular length.

After my Komaza analysis, I discovered that I needed to use protein treatments every two weeks, which I have been doing well with. I have been dcing in between those treatments every other week. I haven't been doing great with internal protein intake. I am vegetarian and was advised to drink 4 protein shakes a day. Four is too many for me, and when I try to double up the scoops into one drink, it gets very thick. :nono:
Anyway, I need to do another dusting of about 1/4" off my ends this week.

Hope everyone is well. Anymore updates?
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Welcome back!! I was wondering where you were, you always come through with a wealth of information.

My hair is currently in crochet braids. I'm at 4 weeks and would like to keep them in for another 2-4 weeks, it depends on if I can get this Caribana paint out of the synthetic hair. I'll take a week or two break to condition and do protein treatments, then I'll crochet again for another 6-8 weeks. I'm attending a wedding in Mid-October and homecoming is a week later, so I want to be swangin :gorgeous:

I've noticed Komaza is telling a lot of folks to up their protein, so although I haven't done the analysis yet, I plan on doing the same.
 
Glad you are back @Froreal3! I am back to wigging it until it gets cool again. All the humidity, heat and water activities were ruining my straight hair.

I'm pretty much a total diyer these days. Salon visits every other week was too expensive. I haven't length checked since my trim in May. I am due for another 1/2 inch trim this month.
 
I totally forgot that I was in this challenge. I'm gonna drop out. I was gunning for WL back when I was natural. It has been almost 2 years since I relaxed. I'm not sure what my plans are for the rest of this year, all I know is that I want healthy hair all over.
 
I didn't get a chance to do my hair this weekend. Right now I am prepooing w/APB Quinoa oil in Almond Macaroon (smells yummy). Then I will shampoo and do a Komaza Protein Treatment. I might bun for the week. I need to dust, but can't find my shears right now. lol
 
Checking in ...

Glad to see you back @Froreal3. I hope the universe continues to treat you kindly and that things become even more superb for you!!

I dusted about two weeks ago and will again in four months. I'm still rocking the loose twists and doing cool with the scalp massages. I definitely need to get better at baggying and using my dry shampoo between washes.

I'm trying out my first rollerset right now and hope to serve y'all Diahann Carroll and not a hot mess. My fingers are crossed. If all goes well, I'll wear the style for a week or two and retwist after our check in.

I hope you all are doing well ...

Peace!
 
I highly doubt I'll make it to waist length this year. Heck, I think I even lost some length with all the breakage I suffered from lack of care. I'm probably back at BSL. :(
 
Hola Ladies :)

My semester is starting up in two weeks but I think I am going to try to juggle some side hobby and work, and study for my GRE exam.

I have been through hell and back and still managed to have an awesome summer with my family. I hope everyone in here is doing well. As far as Waist Length I know I am not going to make it there.. I am going to start taking vitamins in hopes that I can combat the hair loss I am having due to my thyroid. I am in good spirits and I am just trying to appreciate what I do have insead of focusing on what I don't. I missed you guys. Froreal3 we need to have lunch... :) let me know what weekend you are free..


I missed you guys (I know I said it twice) LOLOL I did
 
I got the results back from Komaza and they advised that I trim 1/2" now and 1/4" every 12 weeks. I trimmed 1/2" off of my mini twists this week and will try to trim another 1/2" off of twists at the end of the year them go into the 1/4" trims.

I'm going to try to hold of on measuring my hair until October for my 4 year HHJ anniversary.
 
Right now my hair is stalling...

Ito still super thick, but seems to come OUT in the wash... Detangling is also a hot mess...

I need to figure out how to get less matting at the roots because that's where I get impatient.

I also have some heat damaged ends that probably are weaker than the rest of my hair, hence the stalling...

I'm still roughly BSL/MBL... But yeah, I'm almost over it. I keep saying it, But I think it's true lol. I'm still trying for WL, but it just feels so far away and I'd like to play with my hair.

So playtime soon come lol.
 
ImanAdero said:
Right now my hair is stalling...

Ito still super thick, but seems to come OUT in the wash... Detangling is also a hot mess...

I need to figure out how to get less matting at the roots because that's where I get impatient.

I also have some heat damaged ends that probably are weaker than the rest of my hair, hence the stalling...

I'm still roughly BSL/MBL... But yeah, I'm almost over it. I keep saying it, But I think it's true lol. I'm still trying for WL, but it just feels so far away and I'd like to play with my hair.

So playtime soon come lol.
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My roots are the debil devil: if I massage some JBCO through my roots, they tend to act a little better, but I've been lazy and haven't done it in about a year.
 
@ImanAdero: My growth is at a standstill. I haven't seen for sure but I don't think I've retained anything since mid-June. My roots are also a hot mess!!! I've never had issues with my roots so I don't know where this is coming from. I am hoping finger detangling will drastically improve my retention since summer is usually when I get the most growth!
Thanks for the tip, @sgold04! I just began using JBCO, so I hope that helps.
 
I guess I underestimated my growth this summer because I have hit WL! FINALLY!!!!
I hate my rolls but they are right at WL so I guess this is the one time back rolls are ok? (SMH)
W/e - I'm working on it, but I'm happy I finally got here!!!!
I know I still experienced a good amount of breakage, so I need to figure out how to remedy that so I can keep going. I think I will also be going more blunt in the future. I have SO many layers.

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davisbr88 said:
I guess I underestimated my growth this summer because I have hit WL! FINALLY!!!!
I hate my rolls but they are right at WL so I guess this is the one time back rolls are ok? (SMH)
W/e - I'm working on it, but I'm happy I finally got here!!!!
I know I still experienced a good amount of breakage, so I need to figure out how to remedy that so I can keep going. I think I will also be going more blunt in the future. I have SO many layers.

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@davisbr88 Congratulations!!! :bouncy:.
 
Checking in....I've been relying equally on oils and butters this summer instead of just butters and I think it's paying off. Oils are used day to day and butters every few days or at least weekly.

This is also week 3 of my loose twist challenge and they're great, I wish I'd done this sooner. They look obviously like twists to me but a random woman at a festival over the weekend complimented me on my locs, lol! I decided not to correct her...I love locs and explaining to her these were twists my have created more discussion than what I was interested in.
 
Um...I just started doing my hair again. I've been neglecting my hair all year lol. I trimmed off a few inches, so I'm still where I'm at from early this year.
I promise I'm on my game now.

I've also gone back to the basics. I experimented with Shea Moisture long enough. I'm not hung on any of their lines. I'm back to making the homemade leave in conditioner. Using giovanni smooth as silk for co-washes, and using my oils. Focus is moisture moisture.

Instead of twists I do braids when drying my hair or letting my hair sit in a style. Twists seem to cause me nothing but breakage now. So braids it is. No more mini twists :cry3:

Instead of protective styles. I now find it easier to do low manipulation styles. My new favorite is the twisted bantu knot out. My hair stays above my shoulders not rubbing against anything and it lasts for a week without redoing.
 
I think I'm about 2 inches from WL...

So there's 4 months left in the year and if I do things PERFECTLY, I just MIGHT come out WL lol.

Okay I have renewed energy to get to WL...

I plan to do a mix of long term protective styles (a month at a time) and low manipulation styles like twist outs.

I also think I need to up my protein for both hair and body, so I'll do more protein treatments AND eat more protein.
 
Hey ladies. I bought some NeoCell Super Collagen Type 1 and 3.
I just started it this morning, mixing it with a cup of orange juice. At night I take my Nature valley hair, skin, and nail vitamins. I'm also drinking more water. I have to get more vitamin c tablets.

I'm also researching a few other supplements.

These are not just for my hair, but my whole body. I will be checking though for changes in thickness and growth.
 
Checking in ...

My pic is attached, I am claiming MBL. After measuring, I have about two inches to go to WL. Sorry I am holding my hair crooked, it was the best I could do ...

So, I am out of the loose twists and using perm rods to style my hair. The loose twists were convenient but I couldn't wash my hair and I let the dry shampoo regimen slip.

I will get back to washing at least once a week, deep conditioning every time I wash and will use Aphogee two step once a month.

I hope you all are doing well ...

Peace!

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