BSL/MBL 2014 Challenge

[m_wink]

Hair has been very well moisturized, balanced, and bunned for the last 2 days. That pre-poo/dc I did with ORS replenishing conditioner and EVOO did wonders.

 

[AyannaDivine]

my starting pics, plus the braids my cousin did for me today...I have a long way to go compared to most of you!

 

[skyslady]

Finally posting starting pic for challenge.

 

[Prettymetty]

Hey ladies. Im ready to grow to bsl/mbl. My current length is apl. Im natural with 4b texture. In order for me to retain length I have to keep my hair stretched. I usually rollerset, get it blown out or I wear braids under a wig. Right now im wearing my hair blown out

 

[newnyer]

I was trying to keep my twists in for a full 2 months but I may have to let them go a couple of weeks early unless I decide to rebraid the edges. My nape & side edges are already looking a little too fuzzy.

 

[SimJam]

Here we go

~Current hair length - APL

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd

~Goal month - DECEMBER

~Current reggie and styling choices
cowash every 7 - 14 days
usually wear twist outs, updoos and twists

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL/MBL?

increase protein treatments to every week - 14 days
get protein leave in (will try the ApHogee green tea and keratin since Ive seen only good reviews about it)

will try more long term protective styles such as crochet braids

been doing the inversion method at the beginning of every month (umm since last month lol)

~Post a beginning picture
will post tonight

update. Ive found Nexxus Pro Mend leave in which has stopped my breakage in its tracks (i have bad split ends I will trim today and have splits tomorrow)

the promend is a stopgap it literally glues the split ends together which is good for me because at least Im not getting the little Cs and Os whenever I touch my hair.

Ive also got the shampoo and conditioner and hoping that this also provides some more assistance to my ends.

apart from that using HV methi protein every other wash for overall strengthening of my hair.

also taking (or at least) trying to remember to take my Vits every day
biotin 5000mg
MSM 1000mg x 2 (for joint health I have rheumatoid arthritis)
horsetail
fish oil (for general health)
evening primrose oil

Im determined to get to BSL this year


Oh and Im over that inversion thing ... Im sure it works for some but Im just not feeling it ... ya kno

 

[ktwatkins]

I'm one way to BSL! I'm so excited!

 

[ckisland]

Jace032000 , I am so jealous of how your hair turned out . Now I'm going to get my lazy butt up and do a proper rollerset.

Froreal3 , sooooo pretty .

m_wink , everytime I see you siggy, I have to just stop and stare at it for a minute . Lovely hair!!!!

You ladies are in here making me look bad . I got the brilliant idea to try a wash n'go. Haahahha!!! It was growing on me until I saw it this morning. Good thing classes were cancelled for today .

 

[ckisland]

I'm one way to BSL! I'm so excited!

You're so close!!! . Your hair looks all dark and silky.

I need to stay out of this thread and go do my own hair. Y'all are giving me a bad case of hair envy

 

[Onhergrind09]

Froreal3, unfortunately I'm an extremist at heart and I rather get rid of them than see and feel them every time I handle my hair. I'm fully embracing the motto of health over length .

I had only planned to cut off an inch all around but I ended up cutting off three inches in some places. Irrespective of the loss of length, I'm loving my thick, healthy ends. I'll post more pics after I DC on Sunday to show a more accurate pic of the length. If I stick to my regimen, I believe that I can make it to MBL by December 2014.

 

[growbaby]

My hair is so moisturized right now I'm lovin it. After bein lazy in December and suffering I've been on my regimen so strict. My hair is already feeling so much more glorious. Just had 12 shed hairs after a dry detangle TWELVE! *hair flips*

 

[Duchess007]

My hair is so moisturized right now I'm lovin it. After bein lazy in December and suffering I've been on my regimen so strict. My hair is already feeling so much more glorious. Just had 12 shed hairs after a dry detangle TWELVE! *hair flips*

Gotta love healthy hair days! ;-)

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[jprayze]

From 12/01

Feeling so encouraged about Making BSL this weekend. Ok answering questions... I have 1.5 inches to MBL and my goal is to make it there by end of March (our first scheduled LC). I'm getting 1.5 inches every 2 months currently, but I am accounting for a trim which I think I will get by end of year. Gotta pay attention to these ends. Still natural. Current regi 2013 has been focused on limiting heat and my growth and retention has been consistent for the whole year, so I will continue limited heat. I plan to start 2014 with a new long term PS...twists? Braids? Not sure yet. Definitely will revisit my standby styles and I need to start bunning again between other styles. Changes I'm going to do more DCs in 2014.

Updated pics. I don't think I posted any pics of my latest flat iron here. Hopefully make to BSL again by March.

 

[Duchess007]

It is NEGATIVE 16 DEGREES in Madison Wisconsin!

I have been rocking my satin scarf under my big winter hat, and haven't even tried to GHE overnight. I just know any damp hairs are going to freeze up and break off. :-/

What's the temperature in your neck of the woods?

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[SavannahNatural]

^^^^21 degrees down here in GA.... not feeling that at all.

 

[growbaby]

It is NEGATIVE 16 DEGREES in Madison Wisconsin! I have been rocking my satin scarf under my big winter hat, and haven't even tried to GHE overnight. I just know any damp hairs are going to freeze up and break off. :-/ What's the temperature in your neck of the woods? Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

Negative ?! OH LAWD! I'm praying for you girl were in the low 60s in the day high 40s at night here in central Cal

 

[ktwatkins]

You're so close!!! . Your hair looks all dark and silky. I need to stay out of this thread and go do my own hair. Y'all are giving me a bad case of hair envy

I put a black rinse in it a few weeks ago.

 

[Froreal3]

It is NEGATIVE 16 DEGREES in Madison Wisconsin!

I have been rocking my satin scarf under my big winter hat, and haven't even tried to GHE overnight. I just know any damp hairs are going to freeze up and break off. :-/

What's the temperature in your neck of the woods?

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It is 5 degrees in Atlanta, GA. Yeah you read that right. 5. I didn't move to the South for this!

 

[Froreal3]

Negative ?! OH LAWD! I'm praying for you girl were in the low 60s in the day high 40s at night here in central Cal[/QUOTE]

Jealous!

 

[EnExitStageLeft]

Its 19 degrees where I am. I live in the south....this ish ain't normal

 

[Guinan]

It's 6 degrees in Philly. I have my wool hat on today.

 

[MrsTimberlake]

I put a black rinse in it a few weeks ago.

What brand rinse did you use? Your hair looks really pretty!

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[jennwantslonghurr]

It is NEGATIVE 16 DEGREES in Madison Wisconsin!

I have been rocking my satin scarf under my big winter hat, and haven't even tried to GHE overnight. I just know any damp hairs are going to freeze up and break off. :-/

What's the temperature in your neck of the woods?

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I think you won the freezing contest. Its negative 11 here in Michigan with wind chill negative 31 this morning. Im not going anywhere today!

 

[ezina]

My hair has been super dry no thanks to this weather. I can't wait for the summer heat!

 

[SimJam]

79F or 26C here in Jamaica, sending some warmth you chilled ladies :hug:

on the dying days of my twist out. Moisturised with HV Moist 24/7 and sealed with HV almond glaze

 

[jennwantslonghurr]

Ive been taking these vitamins for the last week:
Prescription vitamin d and iron for my deficiencies (been taking those for a couple of months)
Spring Valley fish, flax & borage oil 4 pills a day, 2 at night
Mega food skin hair and nails 3x a day
Maybe I'll add msm
Hopefully I see an improvement in my hair by April.

 

[MayaNatural]

This weather I wore my satin bonnet under my winter hat this morning and unbraided my 2 big braids when I got to work. I experienced a couple broken hairs yesterday and I'm pretty sure it was due to me not wearing a hat or my hair in a protected style. It's 5 degrees in South Jersey.

 

[KiWiStyle]

My hair is so moisturized right now I'm lovin it. After bein lazy in December and suffering I've been on my regimen so strict. My hair is already feeling so much more glorious. Just had 12 shed hairs after a dry detangle TWELVE! *hair flips*

I'm getting off my lazy behind to moisturize more often as well. I started texlaxing last year and then decreased my moisture frequency and now wonder why my hair is breaking so much...makes no sense at all.

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[KiWiStyle]

It is NEGATIVE 16 DEGREES in Madison Wisconsin! I have been rocking my satin scarf under my big winter hat, and haven't even tried to GHE overnight. I just know any damp hairs are going to freeze up and break off. :-/ What's the temperature in your neck of the woods? Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

-9 here in Chicago with a windchill factor of -45 degrees. I haven't been outside since Saturday and I'm starting to get claustrophobic.

Y'll spoiled brats with 0+ degree temps need to man up...it's warm where you are, LOL!

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KiWiStyle

NOPE 19 degrees where I live is like torture. Shoot it was just 70 degrees last week