BSL 2013 Challenge

BraunSugar · Oct 31, 2012

I joined the MBL 2013 Challenge & I wondered where the BSL 2013 was :lol:

~Current hair length
APL

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Natural

~BSL goal month
End of April

~Current Reggie and styling choices
Washing once a week with black soap or a cowash depending on what my hair needs. DCing once a week. PT once a week (unless in braids or twists).

Currently in the Twist, Bun, Braid for Growth Challenge. I'm doing buns, mini twists, and mini braids most of the time for styling.

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
Just going to continue with the twists, buns, and braids.

~Post a beginning picture
I'll post a starting pic at the end of December.

Curlywurly10 · Oct 31, 2012

I'm in! This is my first challenge as I am new to LHCF today though I have been lurking for a few weeks :yep:

~Current hair length: APL

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural

~BSL goal month: September 2013

~Current Reggie and styling choices:
Pre-poo once a week
Shampoo once a week, co-wash when needed
Deep condition twice a week
Protein treatment once a month
M&S, wear in protective styles (mostly buns & also wigs)
Massage scalp regularly
Dust when needed
Taking vitamins daily
I will not be using any heat whatsoever!

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL? i'm going to stick to my routine and change things gradually if I don't feel it is working for me.

~Post a beginning picture:

NikkiQ · Oct 31, 2012

How come I always start these challenges and never answer my own questions? :lachen:

I'm such a goober

mamaline · Oct 31, 2012

SimJam said:
dooooo ittttttt

I already joined the MBL 2013 challenge, but I think I will do this one too. It's a more realistic goal for my hair :yep:

~Current hair length - Grazing APL
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd - Relaxed 4B
~BSL goal month - August 2013, however I'll take it any month in 2013
~Current Reggie and styling choices - I'm a KISS kind of girl. I relax every 10-12 weeks. Wash and deep condition once a week. Clarify and protein treatment once a month. I bun at least 5 days put the week. I moisturize a seal every one to two days.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL? I've never been a heavy heat user, but I plan to put myself on a personal no heat challenge for 6 months (Dec 2012-Jun 2013). Working harder on keeping my hands out of my head. I also plan to try to incorporate a PS like braids or a sew-in weave.
~Post a beginning picture
Will post when I relax my hair next week.

Blairx0 · Oct 31, 2012

~Current hair length: APL
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd : Natural
~BSL goal month: hhmm. April 2013

~Current Reggie and styling choices:

Deep Condition weekly
Mositure and seal 2x or as needed
Dust monthly
Strecth with rollerset/curlformers
Bun/Twist

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?:Be more gentle when handling

~Post a beginning picture
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=174935&stc=1&d=1351708080

My hair as of 10/14/2012

Firstborn2 · Oct 31, 2012

Count me in!!!

~Current hair lengthInch above APL

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd Natural

~BSL goal month Dec :look:

~Current Reggie and styling choices wash once per week. moisturize daily with distilled water, seal with oil. PS with braids, dust every quarter.

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL? I think I'm going to alternate between weaves and bunning. Dh is tired of the braids, he wants me to switch it up. I'm going to add aloe vera juice to my moisturizer, regular tea rinses, trims 2x a year. take vitamins and be happy.

~Post a beginning picture I will add a pic at the end of dec when I do my update.

RegaLady · Oct 31, 2012

Im in! I have a couple inches to go.

SincerelyBeautiful · Oct 31, 2012

Yay!!!! I'm running up in this piece lol.

Current Length: APL
Relaxed/texlaxed: Relaxed
Goal Month: December 2013
Reggie: Shampoo once weekly, co wash twice weekly, DC once or twice weekly, protein biweekly, M&S nightly, and protective style 99.9%
Changes if any: I plan to learn the proper way to bun for my new PS. I also want to incorporate baggying to help retain moisture.
Beginning pic:

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deedoswell · Oct 31, 2012

I'm in!!!!

~Current hair length: APL
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural
~BSL goal month: April or May
~Current Reggie and styling choices:shampoo/condition/DC every two weeks; M&S and baggy nightly, protective style
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?when I make BSL I will just keep same reggie, if it's working for me!
~Post a beginning picture

sorry pic is small - will post another one later.

NikkiQ · Oct 31, 2012

LoveArianna said:
I wanna join but I'm gonna hold off until december because I am going to post an end of year pic in the apl challenge and I will use that pic for this challenge.

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Well I'm gonna add you to the list anyway LoveArianna just to hold your spot :yep:

Curlywurly10 said:
I'm in! This is my first challenge as I am new to LHCF today though I have been lurking for a few weeks

Glad this could be your first challenge Curlywurly10! Your curls are gorgeous BTW.

RegaLady said:
Im in! I have a couple inches to go.

Great! Don't forget to thank the OP RegaLady

Carmelella · Oct 31, 2012

What's BSB? Below shoulder blades/ between shoulder blades?

NikkiQ · Oct 31, 2012

^^^Below Shoulder Blades

Realhairdontcare · Oct 31, 2012

NikkiQ said:
Well I'm gonna add you to the list anyway LoveArianna just to hold your spot

Aww thanks so much you're the best lol.

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bajandoc86 · Oct 31, 2012

SimJam NikkiQ ain't it nice to actually be able to make a BUN?! It's like YAAAASSSSSS!!

NikkiQ · Oct 31, 2012

I know!! I can't wait to do a decent one without a filler on shrunken hair. After seeing all of these recent threads about buns...I'm all about it. Especially since there is no winter weather down here I don't have to worry about my wet bunning being a problem.

SimJam · Oct 31, 2012

bajandoc86 said:
@SimJam @NikkiQ ain't it nice to actually be able to make a BUN?! It's like YAAAASSSSSS!!

it sure is!!! Only thing is I look so weird now without big hair :look:

Guess I just need to get used to not seeing my face framed with hair

Lucie · Oct 31, 2012

Allo. Bonjour. Hello. Hola. I AM IN!!!!

~Current hair length (I am APL+, LOL)
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd (Relaxed)
~BSL goal month (April 2013)
~Current Reggie and styling choices (None. I just rollerset once/twice a week. I DC prior to my rollerset. I apply argan oil before I wrap my rollerset. I do not apply anything to my hair again until the next wash day.)
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL? (Nothing.)
~Post a beginning picture (My avatar pic)

JJamiah · Oct 31, 2012

This is the only length challenge I will be joining for 2013. Maybe 3-4 others but one length. I can't wait.

NikkiQ · Oct 31, 2012

Welcome Lucie and JJamiah!

Curlywurly10 · Oct 31, 2012

NikkiQ said:
Glad this could be your first challenge Curlywurly10! Your curls are gorgeous BTW.

Aww thank you! I'm excited for this challenge!!

GrowAHead · Oct 31, 2012

I'm in! I'll post details and a pic after my Dec touch up! I'm grazing now but hope to be full APL by then (in the back, not the front). Goal for 2013 is full healthy BSB!

NikkiQ · Oct 31, 2012

Well you're in the right place GrowAHead! Just a warning though...we can get a bit rowdy up in cheah! :lol:

Seamonster · Oct 31, 2012

I have been waiting for this challenge, and I am so excited to see all my old buddies are on board. It will be so nice to finally break through the hair growth wall and be BSL. This will be my first time ever having hair this long.
~Current hair length I am Neck Length +
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd (Natural)
~BSL goal month (December 2013)
~Current Reggie and styling choices:
Onion Mask EOD
Baggy nightly
Fortifier DC weekly or bi weekly based upon my hair
No heat for the Year
Protective styles
Growth Aids and bandwagons
Monthly trims, may gradually remove a few layers
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL? (Going to try to add search and destroy, and start making some of my own products after I get through a bit more of my stash. Always trying new products)
~Post a beginning picture (In December)

mami2010 · Oct 31, 2012

I'm would like to join!

NikkiQ · Oct 31, 2012

mami2010 said:
I'm would like to join!

Boom! Done! Post the answers to your questions and like the OP if you haven't already :spinning:

NikkiQ · Oct 31, 2012

Gotta make sure that everyone can see this thread so they can join us :yep:

livinthevida · Oct 31, 2012

Ladies! SUPER excited to be here with all my fellow APL & BSL Ninjas! :ninja:

For challengers wanting to join, after thanking this post answer the following questions:

~Current hair length
OooOoh so very close! Grazing BSL now yet that's with a strand test. I must take new and better pictures to show my hair lengths both dry and wet!

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Nat-uraahl :wink2:

~BSL Goal Month
Currently I am aiming for our first length check date of March 31, 2013! :yay:

~Current Reggie and styling choices
Ladies I last updated my hair regimen August 2, 2012. Now that winter has arrived in the Northeast here is my updated hair regimen I began October 8, 2012:

Daily (Monday - Thursday)
1. massage OCO onto scalp from ears to ends
2. wear Evolve Conditioning Cap as I workout in the AM :sunshine:

3. warm rinse hair
4. gently squeeze excess water
5. roller set hair with Mesh Rollers
6. sit under Hair Dryer (my hair completely dries in 35 minutes!)
7. lose rollers and out the door I go!

Daily (Friday - Saturday)
1. split hair into two halves
2. set hair in 8 two-strand twist (originally started with 2, then 6, now 8!)
3. let hair naturally air dry
4. undo twists
5. aok to shake hair like a rocker :rocker:

Monthly (every other Sunday)
1. divide hair into 8 sections (started with 4, now 8!)
2. apply Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Mask to each section from crown to ends
3. wear Evolve Conditioning Cap and leave Mask in hair for at least 20 minutes (slather it on pretty good! )
4. warm rinse and let hair naturally air dry
5. set hair into 8 two-strand twist (started with 2, then 6, now 8!)

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?I am keeping with my reggie I am still considering a trim before 2012 ends. My last and very first trim that I did myself was this January 2012 :lol:

~Post a beginning picture
Here's my October 8, 2012 picture of where I would like my hair to fall naturally after a rollerset at APL :hair:

polished07 · Oct 31, 2012

Placeholder! BSL 2013 let's make it happen ladies! Ill post at the end of dec!

LovLeeLaDee · Oct 31, 2012

Hey ladies, I want in on this! I'm already in the APL 2013 challenge, but I'm hungry for length in 2013!

~Current hair length
SL

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Natural

~BSL goal month
December, if I make it I'm going to need all year

~Current Reggie and styling choices
I gotta k.i.s. bc too much manipulation causes breakage & ssk's
Wash and DC 1/wk -various products
M&S 3-4x/wk
Henna 1/month
GHE as a prepoo with Ayurvedic oils
I keep my hair in 25 lil braids underneath my halfwig
Daily multivitamins & hair, skin, nails vitamins

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
At this time I'm not changing anything. This is has helped me grow and maintain the most retention I've had since childhood, so I'm gonna keep it up.
~Post a beginning picture

SelahOco · Oct 31, 2012

I'm gonna flat iron for New Years, so I'll know exactly where I am. I'll get a trim too.

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