BSL 2013 Challenge

[SunySydeofLyfe]

It just got real. Spray my hair with nu grow, sealed my ends with hairveda cocasta oil and added a touch of keracare grease...**used wgo on my scalp....time for bed. This is going to be my nighttime reggie. Lets get it!!!

 

[BraunSugar]

Sooooooo...

I have hair reaching BSB at my nape!!!

In another month or so, I should be sitting there nicely! Just another step closer to BSL!!!

 

[jprayze]

jprayze tell me more about this tea and shedding....I have posted and read and ask but the more information the better. If you dont mind, what tea? how much water/tea bags? how do you apply spray bottle/pour? Do you rinse and DC? or apply the DC over the tea? Do you DC or cowash? Sorry for all the questions, I am shedding like a pup and I want an end!!! TIA!!!

For shedding you can just use regular black tea. I like to use 2-3 tea bags for 2 cups of water. Ideally I do tea on Sunday while Im cooking other stuff. I boil the water, put the tea bags in and let it steep for a while (longer than if I was drinking it, up to an hour). Then I put it in a spray bottle and put in the fridge for the upcoming wash day. If you are using it they day, of course let it cool completely. Also when you take it out of the fridge, let the tea get back to room temp or it will be cold on your head!

Ok, after wash or cowash, I spray the tea all over my hair in the shower and then Apply whatever DC I'm using. Keep the DC on as long as I want. Rinse it all out. Then I give my hair a final rinse (spray) of tea and proceed from there with leave ins and styling, etc. I put the spray bottle back in the fridge for any more washes or cowashes for that week. Tea should last about a week in the fridge.

 

[jprayze]

Off to get some Chamomile Tea!!

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Let us know how it goes. I was reading some more about chamomile and it said-- A chamomile tea rinse at the end of each shower (leave in hair!) will produce smooth, silky hair and naturally lighter hair over time.

Win, win!!!

 

[jprayze]

Did you ever get excessive shedding when you first started MN?? I am so mad, it's becoming more apparent that I can't do MN and I want to so badly. There has to be a way to counteract the shedding effect, I'm brain storming over here.

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I got terrible shedding when I stopped MN! I took a month break back in August and I was like what is going on? This caused me to start tea rinses, but I never had shedding while using MN.

SN: you can't abruptly stop MN, has to be very gradual or puts your scalp in shock but idk why you are shedding when using it.

Sometimes with growth aids there can be some initial shedding but it shouldn't be continual. Did you mix garlic in your mix? That's the only other thing I would suggest.

 

[jprayze]

Hey ladies, I'm on my phone. Sorry if pic is too small, big, or sideways.

I just took out a sew in and is very pleased with my results. I'm not claiming bsl yet because my ends are horrible. Im getting another sew in tonight. I'm getting my ends clipped when I take this new one out, hopefully two months from now, and hopefully I won't lose much length when getting trimmed.

Ok so you make me what to get a sew in next!!!!

 

[UGQueen]

Here is a progress pic. First Oct 31st and second is from January 11th.
My ends need some taking care of. So I'm focusing on that for 2-4 weeks before I do any long term protective styles (such as cornrows)

 

[jprayze]

Here is a progress pic. First Oct 31st and second is from January 11th.
My ends need some taking care of. So I'm focusing on that for 2-4 weeks before I do any long term protective styles (such as cornrows)

Good progress toward BSL.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I got terrible shedding when I stopped MN! I took a month break back in August and I was like what is going on? This caused me to start tea rinses, but I never had shedding while using MN.

SN: you can't abruptly stop MN, has to be very gradual or puts your scalp in shock but idk why you are shedding when using it.

Sometimes with growth aids there can be some initial shedding but it shouldn't be continual. Did you mix garlic in your mix? That's the only other thing I would suggest.

I am very curious as to why some shed with MN and not others. I did put pure garlic extract in my mix, at first it worked but then the shedding started again even with the mix on my scalp. I've stopped applying because I'm relaxing next week, I'll take an additional week off after that. If I stop shedding during this time off and then it starts again, I'll know for sure it's MN and not seasonal shedding. I do plan to exercise all my options before giving up on it though.

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[NikkiQ]

Look at you guys already super close to BSL! I knew we would have some early BSL Samurais up in here!


*Question of the Day!!!* (inspired by Seamonster and KiWiStyle)

Do you experience seasonal shedding?? Do you have a summer growth spurt then shed in the winter? Shed in the spring or summer? What do you do to combat the excessive shedding??

 

[crlsweetie912]

Look at you guys already super close to BSL! I knew we would have some early BSL Samurais up in here!


*Question of the Day!!!* (inspired by Seamonster and KiWiStyle)

Do you experience seasonal shedding?? Do you have a summer growth spurt then shed in the winter? Shed in the spring or summer? What do you do to combat the excessive shedding??

DEFINITELY!
I notice it when the weather changes.....fall/winter and spring/summer.
Gets pretty bad. This year I'm noticing thinning. Bout to up my protein and start back on vitamins. And ordered the Alter Ego Garlic treatment.

 

[deedoswell]

Look at you guys already super close to BSL! I knew we would have some early BSL Samurais up in here!


*Question of the Day!!!* (inspired by Seamonster and KiWiStyle)

Do you experience seasonal shedding?? Do you have a summer growth spurt then shed in the winter? Shed in the spring or summer? What do you do to combat the excessive shedding??

I do have seasonal shedding. I usually will have a summer growth spurt and then shed early winter. There is nothing that really ever worked for me to combat it - just try to not manipulate my hair as much during that time.

 

[Kerryann]

Look at you guys already super close to BSL! I knew we would have some early BSL Samurais up in here!


*Question of the Day!!!* (inspired by Seamonster and KiWiStyle)

Do you experience seasonal shedding?? Do you have a summer growth spurt then shed in the winter? Shed in the spring or summer? What do you do to combat the excessive shedding??

Seriously though I think I've shed once and that was after the yarn braids take down but besides that I don't shed

 

[HeChangedMyName]

I'm still in two strand twists. I think this hair hiding is going to become addictive. I'm already planning to hit the BSS and grab some cheap tam/hats to rock for a while. I may follow it up by doing a twist out once a week and perhaps parlay over into flexirod sets.
Tonight will apply my jbco and wgho. I will probably add more mango/olive butter and reseal with plain castor oil too.

 

[lamaria211]

I just went to sistawithrealhair's YouTube channel and I have a question...Why does she only wash her hair once a month? Really, why!?!?!? Her hair is gorgeous but why wait so long? And in Philly...with all that heat and environmental stuff...seems like a long time to me. The bagging, I love and the oils, love it, but why no water, no moisture at all, only dc once a month. Help me lamaria211

I don't no why she washes once a month but its working for her. The whole water moisture thing is an issue with me because I can use oils only to moisturize my hair without any problems but I can't use water only. I don't use water only to moisturize my knees, elbows, or any other part of my body so it makes sense to me.

 

[lamaria211]

I like this idea. My ends feel better now since I did a bun baggy overnight. Maybe I can just cover my ends with a small piece of plastic wrap and tuck in to conceal it.

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I had my baggy on for 2 days and it worked great, I'm definitely going to use this method routinely!

 

[lamaria211]

I wanted to try that. Will texlax hair work? R u texlax?

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Yes I'm texlaxed and it worked great for me

 

[lamaria211]

SunySydeofLyfe

What's going on hnntrr??? Keep us posted :-(

Seamonster that does make a LOT of sense. Tis the season for shedding I guess b/c I sure know I'm shedding my winter hair.

lamaria211 you really got me intrigued by this saran wrap stuff. Wonder if it could work with EVOO. I see she likes grapeseed oil.

If you go to her channel she has a video where she test several different oils including olive, sunflower, coconut, grape seed and I think walnut. Some oils caused over moisture some weren't moisturizing enough and so on. So it depends on which oils you like for your hair

 

[pearlific1]

*Question of the Day!!!*
Do you experience seasonal shedding?? Do you have a summer growth spurt then shed in the winter? Shed in the spring or summer? What do you do to combat the excessive shedding??

I shed like crazy in the winter and my hair thins out considerably. I haven't found anything (topical) that works for me to combat the shedding. I may try garlic supps next. I get the majority of my growth when spring rolls around. My hair grows like a weed in the warmer months

 

[NikkiQ]

If you go to her channel she has a video where she test several different oils including olive, sunflower, coconut, grape seed and I think walnut. Some oils caused over moisture some weren't moisturizing enough and so on. So it depends on which oils you like for your hair

Yeah I watched it yesterday. I wouldn't leave mine in for 30 days that's for sure . I would just french braid my hair, apply a cream based mix with EVOO in it, saran wrap and let it be for a week or 2.

 

[HeChangedMyName]

Look at you guys already super close to BSL! I knew we would have some early BSL Samurais up in here!


*Question of the Day!!!* (inspired by Seamonster and KiWiStyle)

Do you experience seasonal shedding?? Do you have a summer growth spurt then shed in the winter? Shed in the spring or summer? What do you do to combat the excessive shedding??

I think I have experienced seasonal shedding. It has increased, and the only thing that has changed is the weather. Being that this is my first winter as a natural, I'm learning how to keep my hair properly moisturized during this time. I think the shedding may be a direct correlation to the fact that the air, our hair, scalp, skin is more dry. Dry hair sheds.

I did have a summer growth spurt, I always have. I think its the good moisturizing sweat that combined with this north carolina humidity.

Moisture moisture moisture and oils is what I'm doing now. I also try to stay out of my hair . During the summer I could WnG nearly everyday and my hair rarely shed. Now I try not to wash more than once a week and I'm transitioning myself over to complete cowashing. I'm still learning what products will and wont come out with cowashing so I do have to shampoo when my hair wont get clean.(but I use organix macadamia oil shampoo which is sulfate free and very moisturizing. Thru health hair habits, I've also realized that I no longer need a palm full of shampoo to get the job done. a quarter size amount provides sufficient lather and I only have to do it once. . .not three and four times like in my unhealthy hair habit days)

 

[Evolving78]

hair still not 100%, but i am going to cowash and dc.

 

[jprayze]

I am very curious as to why some shed with MN and not others. I did put pure garlic extract in my mix, at first it worked but then the shedding started again even with the mix on my scalp. I've stopped applying because I'm relaxing next week, I'll take an additional week off after that. If I stop shedding during this time off and then it starts again, I'll know for sure it's MN and not seasonal shedding. I do plan to exercise all my options before giving up on it though.

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That's a very good question. Anyone have any idea?

 

[lamaria211]

Yeah I watched it yesterday. I wouldn't leave mine in for 30 days that's for sure . I would just french braid my hair, apply a cream based mix with EVOO in it, saran wrap and let it be for a week or 2.

My thoughts exactly a month is just to long for me. The longest I'll go for now is a week.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Look at you guys already super close to BSL! I knew we would have some early BSL Samurais up in here!

*Question of the Day!!!* (inspired by Seamonster and KiWiStyle)

Do you experience seasonal shedding?? Do you have a summer growth spurt then shed in the winter? Shed in the spring or summer? What do you do to combat the excessive shedding??

It's no secret that I've bee shedding like a cat but I'm not sure if its seasonal or not so I'm being watchful. I can say that I did notice my hair had great growth and retention in the spring/summer months and my hair is relaxed. If I am shedding a bit in preparation for my summer growth then I guess I won't worry as much because worrying causes more shedding. I can't wait to see all the responses today!!

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[gvin89]

Banana clips and buns are always cute. Especially when paired with a baby bump!

NikkiQ, thank you mam! Didnt think about banana clips. I need to learn how to bun.

 

[SimJam]

*Question of the Day!!!*
Do you experience seasonal shedding?? Do you have a summer growth spurt then shed in the winter? Shed in the spring or summer? What do you do to combat the excessive shedding??

I havnt noticed seasonal shedding, but I know I have a growth period from about april to september outside of those months, its a struggle and I cherish every millimeter I grow

 

[jprayze]

I havnt noticed seasonal shedding, but I know I have a growth period from about april to september outside of those months, its a struggle and I cherish every millimeter I grow

Same here. NO seasonal shedding, but I do have a summer growth spurt!

 

[Evolving78]

she is out to get me! i let her borrow my bonnet dryer and it's broken. first the hate on my hair methods, the relaxer horror, and now my dryer! she is out to get me!

 

[crlsweetie912]

she is out to get me! i let her borrow my bonnet dryer and it's broken. first the hate on my hair methods, the relaxer horror, and now my dryer! she is out to get me!

OH NO!!!!!!!!!!