Shoulder Length 2012 Challenge

xu93texas · Feb 27, 2012

ecornett said:
can i join! i would like my bangs to finally reach my shoulders again and one of my sections of hair that i cut due to heat damage. the rest of my hair is btwn sl and apl ill post a pic asap

ecornett,

Hi, come on in! The more the merrier.

xu93texas · Feb 27, 2012

Hi ladies,
I'm checking in. I've been wearing wigs since removing my kinky twists. I don't like my hair right now. I've been taking really good care of it, but it's just too short to do what I want to do with it. So, I'll be getting my first sew-in next month by a weave specialist. I'm planning on weaving it up for at least the next 6 months. I bought Indique Pure Wavy and I can't wait to get it installed! I'll be doing a personal Crown & Glory challenge from March-September. I really hope to be a Shoulder Length 2012 graduate by 9/30/12 :yep:

At this moment, I still need almost 3 inches before hitting SL. My original goal was 6/30. But, I think I'll need to have my ends trimmed, therefore, I pushed the date back.

HairPleezeGrow · Feb 28, 2012

xu93texas said:
Hi ladies,
I'm checking in. I've been wearing wigs since removing my kinky twists. I don't like my hair right now. I've been taking really good care of it, but it's just too short to do what I want to do with it. So, I'll be getting my first sew-in next month by a weave specialist. I'm planning on weaving it up for at least the next 6 months. I bought Indique Pure Wavy and I can't wait to get it installed! I'll be doing a personal Crown & Glory challenge from March-September. I really hope to be a Shoulder Length 2012 graduate by 9/30/12 At this moment, I still need almost 3 inches before hitting SL. My original goal was 6/30. But, I think I'll need to have my ends trimmed, therefore, I pushed the date back.

I'm sure you will make your goal. Especially with psing. Good luck

HairPleezeGrow · Feb 28, 2012

cutiepiesensei said:
Ordered some maxi-hair vitamins and got my final regimen down after a little trial and error and hopefully it will work for me.

Wash day - once every 7-10 days

-Shampoo w/ CoN detangling and conditioning shampoo (further into my stretch I'll conditioner wash every week, but skip the shampoo every other week)
-Aphogee Keratin 2 minute reconstructor
-DC with Silk Elements Megasilk for 1 hour. Heat 30 min., no heat for other 30 min.
-Apply Chi Silk infusion and cream leave in
-Airdry for 25-30 minutes
-Blowdry on low/warm (it is actually a comfortable warm, not really hot. Kind of like when you turn the heat on in your car? It feels like that so I don't think I'll be getting much damage, I did it this past Saturday, not really any breakage-->rollersetting broke off a lot of my wet hair. Too much manipulation for me to do alone smh)
-Apply clip-in extensions
-Spritz top with grapeseed oil and flat iron roots (on 250) to blend better with extensions

I will then wear it down for the rest of that wash day

Rest of the week:

-Moisturize nightly with Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1
-spritz/seal with a mist mixture of jojoba oil, chi silk infusion, and garnier fructis silk and shine anti frizz serum
-Tie hair in satin scarf with hair just pulled back in a clip
-In the morning, brush hair back gently with boar bristle brush into either a donut bun or a claw clip (I do claw clip mostly)

I wear it pulled up all week --> I only use the extensions so I have full enough hair to pull back into a nice looking bun/clip

Good luck with your regi it sounds good!

HairPleezeGrow · Feb 28, 2012

Well ladies I finally got a ponytail with out having to use clips. I just hope I am able to reach my goal at least by the end of the year.

xu93texas · Feb 28, 2012

HairPleezeGrow said:
Well ladies I finally got a ponytail with out having to use clips. I just hope I am able to reach my goal at least by the end of the year.

Sorry added pics more than once

Your ponytail looks lush! You should be SL in no time. :grin:

TeeMartini · Feb 28, 2012

Hey ladies... Iam just checking in. I am about 6 hours post. I just got a relaxer today after a 12 week stretch, my longest one ever. And I must say, I was impressed by the length I retained. The stylist kept commenting on how beautiful the feel and look, of my hair was! Thanks so much to the members of this board with all their great advice. I have learnt so much here and continue to do so. So I'am going to step up my stretching game this time around and go for 16 weeks. Which will take me into June and hopefully my goal of SL

lovely_locks · Feb 29, 2012

What is your current length?
I just BC'd due to breakage. I am only about 3 months post. My shortest layer is about half an inch...my breakage was bad, and the back grows slower than the front.The longest layer is down to the tip of my nose. Let's say 4 inches.

What is your goal date to make Shoulder length?
My goal date is December 2012. I'm pretty sure my long layers will make it by the fall,but I am not sure about the back.

Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? I was transitioning, but cut it short due to breakage.

What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length?
Right now, my hair is so short that I just wash and go. I am not a fan of wigs or weaves, so I will just keep wearing it out until it is long enough to bun.

What is your ultimate goal length?
I was thinking MBL, but I was getting irritated with my hair at a little past shoulder length, so my new goal is CBL.

Please post a starting picture

30something · Feb 29, 2012

ecornett Yes, you can still join!
lovely_locks Welcome on board you two!

30something · Feb 29, 2012

Checking in..
I'm just so happy with my hair right now..first time ever. Kept same regimen pretty much for about ~8 months and its been working well. However I been crazing some more versatility so I think I'm going to co wash and wear wash and go daily for a bit. Going to do use Nexxus Emergencee later today (replaced my Aphogee 2 step..because it stinks and burns the mess out of my eyes) to prepare for this new addiction to my regimen to prevent moisture overload. So sad not to long ago I couldn't even co wash my hair because it would result in so much breakage.

Now, thanks to co washing I have another excuses to go conditioner shopping :look:

claudzie · Feb 29, 2012

Thanks for this challenge!! i was waiting for it...just the motivation i need

here goes:

What is your current length? ear length at back about cheek length at the front

What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? dec 2012

Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other?- relaxed

What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? protective styling, stretching relaxer, moisturise!!!!

What is your ultimate goal length? BSL

i will post pics later

gvin89 · Feb 29, 2012

I'm hanging in there...staying in twists. I'm attending a wedding this weekend so I'm trying to figure out how to style my hair. Life got a little busy and I haven't been as diligent with my regimen, but I'm getting back to normal.

Seamonster · Feb 29, 2012

Seamonster said:
Hi I just Chopped so I am neck length again, seeking to be full shoulder length

What is your current length? Neck Length

What is your goal date to make Shoulder length? March or April, but I am hiding my hair until June

Are you relaxed, natural, texlaxed,transitioning (state the date you plan to BC), other? Natural

What is your plans on obtaining shoulder length? Hiding my hair, no heat in the crown and glory technique.

What is your ultimate goal length?
Fairy tale length

Wow, I made Shoulder length a little sooner than I thought. It looks like I may be full shoulder length by March. Wish I had a pretty style to share, but I am in the 1) HYH, 2) No heat, and 3) Crown and Glory Challenges so I have only been using protective styles. Excuse the onion juice, I am doing my mask. Lol.

bettysmsboop · Feb 29, 2012

Here is my current length....hoping to make SL by june or july. In this pic taken earlier this month,my hair is fresh relaxed, bumped under with a little set back in the nape. As of today my nape is making a come back....it will just take time. I will post again after my next relaxer.

lovely_locks · Mar 2, 2012

Okay ladies, I need some advice. I live in a very humid place....how to I keep y curls from turning into a huge puff.....My hair is loose waves in the front, and as you move towards the back of my hair the curls get tighter and tigher. My back is so short that their is barely a curl. I want something that wont leave my hair sticky, or run down my face.

HairPleezeGrow · Mar 2, 2012

lovely_locks said:
Okay ladies, I need some advice. I live in a very humid place....how to I keep y curls from turning into a huge puff.....My hair is loose waves in the front, and as you move towards the back of my hair the curls get tighter and tigher. My back is so short that their is barely a curl. I want something that wont leave my hair sticky, or run down my face.

I'm still in search of something. I did order something from Bask and will update once I received and used the product

PoisedNPolished · Mar 2, 2012

Tomorrow makes week 3 of my braids. I still haven't washed my hair but I will tomorrow. I've been using my sulfur mix and black tea spray 5-7 times a week. Hope something is happening up there!

30something · Mar 2, 2012

I used Nexxus Emergencee a few days ago, and WOW. My hair feels so strong.. I'm getting little to no breakage at all. My hair was already pretty healthy before treatment tho... I actually like it over Aphogee 2 steps... but its about 3 times the price....

I'm really loving how healthy my hair finally is!! You guys don't know how far my hair has came. 20-50 broke pieces of hair was the norm.. my dorm had so much hair on the floor

claudzie · Mar 3, 2012

20Something said:
I used Nexxus Emergencee a few days ago, and WOW. My hair feels so strong.. I'm getting little to no breakage at all. My hair was already pretty healthy before treatment tho... I actually like it over Aphogee 2 steps... but its about 3 times the price....

I'm really loving how healthy my hair finally is!! You guys don't know how far my hair has came. 20-50 broke pieces of hair was the norm.. my dorm had so much hair on the floor

yes!!! i had hair all over my room too! that used to make me :sad:

. its better now i dont get as much breakage so yeeeeiiiii , i can't wait till i have no breakage at all though. i was looking at the nexxus emergencee yesterday is it really that good?

30something · Mar 3, 2012

Yep, it works great. I used it the same way you use Apogee 2 step but its $16 bucks for 3.4 oz!! I Read on this forum a long time ago that an ingredient in Emergencee coats the hair and keeps it bounds together giving hair elasticity. Think it was this thread http://www.longhaircareforum.com/archive/index.php?t-52258.html

bones · Mar 4, 2012

Just checking in. I recently bought Joico Moisture Recovery Conditioner, and I'm loving it so far! I just BIG-chopped last night after a 1yr transition. It feels so good to finally be natural :grin:

cutiepiesensei · Mar 4, 2012

my hair....is soooooo weak when wet. Don't know what to do as far as detangling and distributing product. When I'm washing, DCing, whatever, it breaks some. When dry though, my hair doesn't break much :/ I'm sad because every wash day I feel like I'm losing all of my progress (if I have any at all)

xu93texas · Mar 4, 2012

cutiepiesensei said:
my hair....is soooooo weak when wet. Don't know what to do as far as detangling and distributing product. When I'm washing, DCing, whatever, it breaks some. When dry though, my hair doesn't break much :/ I'm sad because every wash day I feel like I'm losing all of my progress (if I have any at all)

When was the last time you did a heavy protein treatment?? I see you use Aphogee 2 minute and I do as well on a weekly basis. However, I go to my stylist every 8-9 weeks and she uses Dudley's DRC 28. I looovee this stuff. I always like how my hair feels after using it. Maybe you can try a heavy protein treatment like Nexxus Emergencee, Aphogee 2 step or Dudley's product. That will help with the breakage. Also, how long have you been wearing your clip extensions. A girlfriend of mine said she endured breakage with hair clip in extensions. Just a thought??

And are you using seamless combs when you detangle?? I invested in some Hercules Saegemann combs from HotCombs.com when I was going through my post partum shedding ordeal. These combs are worth the money!! I hardly lose hair when I detangle in the shower. These combs definitely help me through my 13-14 week relaxer stretches.

PoisedNPolished · Mar 4, 2012

That was a lot of great advice you gave. It does seem her hair needs some protein. Congrats on the BC bones! Enjoy your hair! Checking in ladies, I deep conditioned with coconut oil and I really like it. My braids and roots feel very soft!

xu93texas · Mar 4, 2012

PoisedNPolished said:
That was a lot of great advice you gave. It does seem her hair needs some protein. Congrats on the BC @bones! Enjoy your hair! Checking in ladies, I deep conditioned with coconut oil and I really like it. My braids and roots feel very soft!

Thanks girl! Ummm where are your box braids pics??

cutiepiesensei · Mar 4, 2012

xu93texas said:
When was the last time you did a heavy protein treatment?? I see you use Aphogee 2 minute and I do as well on a weekly basis. However, I go to my stylist every 8-9 weeks and she uses Dudley's DRC 28. I looovee this stuff. I always like how my hair feels after using it. Maybe you can try a heavy protein treatment like Nexxus Emergencee, Aphogee 2 step or Dudley's product. That will help with the breakage. Also, how long have you been wearing your clip extensions. A girlfriend of mine said she endured breakage with hair clip in extensions. Just a thought??

And are you using seamless combs when you detangle?? I invested in some Hercules Saegemann combs from HotCombs.com when I was going through my post partum shedding ordeal. These combs are worth the money!! I hardly lose hair when I detangle in the shower. These combs definitely help me through my 13-14 week relaxer stretches.

well I haven't done heavy protein in a while (months lol) so I'll try it. I do use a seamless comb...so that's kinda why I'm thinking at this point maybe combing while is too much for me and I should just use my hands. And no I don't think its my clip ins or anything like that. Like I said, when my hair is dry I don't get a lot of breakage with my daily styling. It's purely on wash day when my hair is wet. At one point, I was getting a lot of breakage a few months ago when I was wearing clip ins. I thought that was the reason why I got breakage, but it was actually because I never moisturized my hair and was really rough with the clips. With the daily moisturizing I've been doing, my hair doesn't tangle with the clips anymore and doesn't break. I also don't put the clips in the exact same place.

Aside from the protein, my ends may be overprocessed. When my hair is wet, even though I'm relaxed I see the definite curl/ wave pattern in my hair. The ends however don't have any curl to them....I'm guessing those parts are overprocessed.

I know that some people can't put a comb to their hair when wet - only when it's damp or dry...Maybe I'm one of them?

xu93texas · Mar 4, 2012

cutiepiesensei said:
well I haven't done heavy protein in a while (months lol) so I'll try it. I do use a seamless comb...so that's kinda why I'm thinking at this point maybe combing while is too much for me and I should just use my hands. And no I don't think its my clip ins or anything like that. Like I said, when my hair is dry I don't get a lot of breakage with my daily styling. It's purely on wash day when my hair is wet. At one point, I was getting a lot of breakage a few months ago when I was wearing clip ins. I thought that was the reason why I got breakage, but it was actually because I never moisturized my hair and was really rough with the clips. With the daily moisturizing I've been doing, my hair doesn't tangle with the clips anymore and doesn't break. I also don't put the clips in the exact same place.

Aside from the protein, my ends may be overprocessed. When my hair is wet, even though I'm relaxed I see the definite curl/ wave pattern in my hair. The ends however don't have any curl to them....I'm guessing those parts are overprocessed.

I know that some people can't put a comb to their hair when wet - only when it's damp or dry...Maybe I'm one of them?

Do you pre-poo before you wash? I section my hair in 4 parts and apply/detangle with Chicoro's recipe and put on a plastic cap for 30-60 minutes. That does help to remove shed hair before I get in the shower and wash/cowash/DC. Also, I change the water pressure on my shower head to ease the pressure of the water on my hair.

Just some thoughts.

PoisedNPolished · Mar 4, 2012

xu93texas said:
Thanks girl! Ummm where are your box braids pics??

I never took a single pic smh. These are HOT off the press folks!

They come to the top of my hips. I usually wear them pulled up until after work.

xu93texas · Mar 4, 2012

PoisedNPolished said:
I never took a single pic smh. These are HOT off the press folks!

They come to the top of my hips. I usually wear them pulled up until after work.

Work it! you did a great job! They're beautiful! :grin:

cutiepiesensei · Mar 4, 2012

xu93texas I have pre-pooed but I don't do it every wash. I'll see if it makes a difference next wash. I usually wash my hair in the kitchen sink lol

PoisedNPolished those are beautiful braids!!!

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