MBL Challenge 2012 Official Thread

[JudithO]

@davisbr88 Ok thanks... Most details are in my siggy - here are the rest.

Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL): Wash biweekly (prepoo overnight with coconut oil, wash and condition in shower in my 2 strand twists), protective style! Take Nioxin 1/day, exercise, drink water, stay away from blowdryers, handle hair gently.

Goals for each check-in date (dates are below)

These are all based on my length check T-Shirt

April 30, 2012 : BSB + 1 Inch
August 15, 2012: BSL + 1 Inch
December 31, 2012: MBL + (before Trim)

What month in 2012 you hope to be at MBL : December

Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share: Please see siggy...

 

[MsKikiStar]

Hmm...I forgot I trimmed at the beginning of last month . And I'll be 7 weeks post this Saturday, soooo no update pics from me at the moment .

 

[SuchMagnificent]

soooo, Can I Join??? Looking forward to full U-shaped MBL


Please introduce yourself! Things you might want to include:
Current Length: Grazing MBL
Current State of Hair:Relaxed, Stretching to roughly 12 weeks at a time
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL)
Im on a 2 week interval..I wash, deep condition, and flat iron every 2 weeks..I protective style with wigs during the day and wear my hair out on nights and weekends
I wash with either CON green or Sally's ONE N ONLY Argan Oil
I DC with Aubrey Organics GPB or KeraPRO Restorative Treatment for Dry to Very Dry Hair
Final rinse with Porosity Control and Herbal essence LTR as my leave in
I use the search and destroy method, trim as needed.

What month in 2012 you hope to be at MBL: April 2012
Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share: Nope

*starting pic is in my siggy*

 

[davisbr88]

SuchMagnificance: Welcome!

 

[davisbr88]

Hey, hey, ladies!
My supscription is nearing its end and unfortunately, I will not be able to renew. I'll still be following the challenge from the sidelines and updating progress on my blog (oneand20.blogspot.com), but I won't be able to post.
Would anyone take on the responsibility of running the challenge?
We have a lot of new members now, and not that many members are actually active, so I imagine it won't be too much of an undertaking.
PM me ASAP if you can, please!

 

[hair4romheaven]

Bump. I want in on this challenge. Will post stats. Later
Please introduce yourself! Things you might want to include: hair4romheaven is HAIR!!! ;-)
Current Length - BSL
Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)] – 4A/B Natural
Regimen 6months of hiding my hair under wigs. I just got my hair briaided in Dec. I will keep them in for 12 weeks then get the braids redone and remove them in June. Wash & DC every 2 weeks. Massage scalp w/ oil 3-4x a week
What month in 2012 you hope to be at MBL
Dec. 2012

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[Ijanei]

davisbr88 sorry to hear your leaving us, hopefully you will come back soon (even though you will be watching from the sidelines).

Update: I am aiming to reach MBL by September of this year. If on schedule, I should hit full BSL in May sometime. Soooo want to be there like NOW.

 

[WaterMoccasin]

Current Length: APL
Current State of Hair: Texlaxed and Transitioning to Natural

Regimen: bunning and other protective hairstyles (weaves, wigs), more moisturizing, treatments to strengthen hair, low manipulation, dusting when necessary.

Goals for each check-in date:
December 31, 2011: close to BSL
April 30 2011: BSL
August 15, 2012: Between BSL & MBL

What month in 2012 you hope to be at MBL: September

Starting pic (taken 9/13/11):

Here I am, a week late with my first update.

11/16/11:

Yesterday (1/6/12):

NB- BSL for me is the 9" mark on the t-shirt.

 

[Trini_Chutney]

I added my current length pic up-thread.

I bunned all of last week. Tonight I'm going to DC and wear a wng tomorrow. This weekend I think I'll do a protein treatment.

 

[RENIBELL]

No Update from me yet, just got back from my holiday , will be washing my hair this weekend and hopefully post someupdate pics.not sure ihave made toomuch progress though as hair has been down all through christmas

 

[DesignerCurls]

Just stopping by...still in twist. I will do an official length check at the end of March so I will post update pic then.

HHG ladies!

 

[ezina]

davisbr88

So I've decided to put up comparison pic (14 month update). Didn't make MBL, unfortunately.

November 27, 2010 ~ relaxer touch up


January 22, 2012 ~ roller set (and blow out on roots) of 8 months post relaxer hair

 

[NappyNelle]

I have to be more diligent with sealing my ends if I want to make it to MBL in June. *slaps wrist*

 

[Diva_Esq]

I am close to MBL but I will be protective styling a LOT coming up so I insure that I make it!

 

[ChristmasCarol]

I might as well join this challenge. I'm aiming to be MBL by summer of '12. Am I the only one who has a hard time distinguishing b/w MBL and WL, lol!??

RoseTintedCheeks

No, you're not the only one! I have NO idea where MBL is on me. All I know is that I need 4 inches to graze WL, so I'll call MBL when I grow another 2 inches.

 

[Ms. Tiki]

@RoseTintedCheeks

No, you're not the only one! I have NO idea where MBL is on me. All I know is that I need 4 inches to graze WL, so I'll call MBL when I grow another 2 inches.

I said the same thing. I'm guessing it's somewhere b/t my fat rolls.

 

[kila82]

Is it too late to join? Newbie here and would like to reach MBL before this year is over!

Here is my starting pic:

I hope this isn't too big I uploaded it from my phone..

Starting length: BSB I think

I had 4a natural hair, put a BKT in it May '11 and my hair hasn't been the same since

Regi: shampoo 1x a week, co-wash 1x a week, M&S as needed, oil scalp with massage 3x a week, DC 1x every 2 weeks, egg protein treatment 1x a month, heat ONLY for check ins, PSing non stop (buns, half wigs, updos)

My goals:
April 30, 2012-BSL
August 15, 2012-MBL
December 31, 2012- FULL MBL

*good luck ladies

 

[RoseTintedCheeks]

@RoseTintedCheeks

No, you're not the only one! I have NO idea where MBL is on me. All I know is that I need 4 inches to graze WL, so I'll call MBL when I grow another 2 inches.

sipp100 I wear my bra low, so I'm just going to call MBL when my hair covers my clasp. I think it's very subjective!

 

[jessicarabbit]

newbie here
Please introduce yourself! Hi im lindsay!
Current Length Shoulder length
Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)] – You can also include hair type if you like Natural 4a and 4b
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL)Baggy every night with MN/sulfur/oils/essential oils mix.
Cowash every other day with ApHogee Moisture Balance conditioner,
shampoo (Giovanni Clarifying) or ACV rinse once a week,
DC with honey/olive oil/giovanni intensive repair once a week, bentonite treatment once a month, moisturize as needed with oil/water/eo mix or just plain oil

Goals for each check-in date (dates are below) an inch each check in!
What month in 2012 you hope to be at MBL december
Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share no

 

[Trini_Chutney]

I DCd over night on Saturday, and then twisted the front half of my hair. I was too lazy to do the back so I put it all up.

 

[JudithO]

Just saying helloo..

I bought a ton of stuff this month...

The entire curl defining line of salon natural products + the protein mask
Willie Morrow blow dry comb attachment
Mixed chicks straightening serum
Some hercules sageman seamless combs.

Really happy with the things I bought.. especially with the products from salon naturals ... I'm currently in extension braids though... Will take this out my month end... I hope to be BSB by end of this month.

 

[Imani]

I'm pretty sure I won't make MBL this year. I will be shocked to make BSL. I think I'm either right at or about an inch away from APL right now.

I am focusing on APL for my next length check in April. And BSL by year end.

 

[afrochique]

I've been MIA but now back with a vengeance lol j/k. Protective styling, increasing water intake,moisturizing, taking vitamins, oiling my scalp. Close to BSL and hoping to be MBL by June.
HHG everyone!!

 

[Ms. Tiki]

I still have no idea when to formally claim MBL. I thought I wasn't going to make it until March or April. However, I had a crazy growth spurt last month. My head was itching so bad it wasn't funny. Anywho, my hair grows in a "V" and I tend to cut it in favor of a neat hemline. Now my "V" has reappeared and my longest layer is at the bottom of my 3 prong bra. According to this chart I'm MBL but I'm hesitant to claim it.

 

[JudithO]

Ms. Tiki Congrats.... I say wait till you are comfortable to claim it.. so that way nobody can tell you nothing... lol...

For me... The MBL mark on that chart is what I call BSL.... I place MBL 2 inches after BSL, and WSL 2 inches after MBL... That way... once I hit BSL... I'll be on a roll... lol

 

[Ms. Tiki]

judy4all LOL That makes sense. If I adopted that philosophy, I would have 1.5" to play with b/c I'm 3.5 away from WL

 

[manter26]

I'd like to join. I'm in APL purgatory right now. I'm in the BSL challenge aiming for December...but I've gotten 1/2" growth for 2 months in a row which is more than usual...so I'll dive into the MBL challenge too.

 

[JudithO]

Taking out my braids now... didn't realize how amazing castor oil works by itself on my hair.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

Straightening tomorrow for an official length check. Hopefully I've grown at least an inch since my last length check, 8 weeks ago. I should be at MBL by the end of April, in any case.

 

[candy626]

I am hoping to claim mbl by May. I think 2-3 inches below the bra-strap would be MBL for me. My longest layers are already at or slightly below bra strap. I have been having strong urges to start using heat again on a weekly basis but really want to fight it off.

I'm thinking about switching up my supplement routine to see if I can get another growth spurt like I did last year. I feel like 3-4 months of the right care will definitely get me to where I need to be.