BSL/MBL 2015 Challenge

quirkydimples · Jan 22, 2015

This morning, after I took them out. No comb, just finger placement.

Prettymetty · Jan 22, 2015

quirkydimples it looks lovely ♥

Prettymetty · Jan 22, 2015

I slept with 2 large flat twists hoping for loose waves, but only one side has definition. This is why I am a straight haired natural. Most of my braid outs, twistouts, etc. are fails :sad:

Maybe its the way I sleep... When I let my styles set during the day it comes out great.

strandedhhj · Jan 22, 2015

I oiled my scalp with lavender and jasmine oils so now I smell like a garden :grin:

Anaisin · Jan 22, 2015

Prettymetty said:
I slept with 2 large flat twists hoping for loose waves, but only one side has definition. This is why I am a straight haired natural. Most of my braid outs, twistouts, etc. are fails

Maybe its the way I sleep... When I let my styles set during the day it comes out great.

Lol right, that's why I wash n go and bun. My twist outs or whatever look like crap.

Prettymetty · Jan 22, 2015

Anaisin said:
Lol right, that's why I wash n go and bun. My twist outs or whatever look like crap.

Glad I'm notthe only one. I'm so style challenged at this length. I just pulled my failed twistout into a bun. Can't go wrong with a bun :yep:

strandedhhj I love the smell of jasmine and lavender. I like how the smell lingers in my hair. I used lavender oil 2 days ago and I still smell it.

FollicleFanatic · Jan 22, 2015

Prettymetty said:
Are the hairs all around the same length? Iit could be new hair growth.

I hope you're right. They are the same length, but I'm worried it might be breakage from me using a comb to detangle about a month ago. Or a result from my permanent part in the middle from how I section and detangle.

Now that I think about it, the little hairs don't feel rough but really soft and fine unlike the longer hair in that area..

Anaisin · Jan 22, 2015

Prettymetty said:
Glad I'm notthe only one. I'm so style challenged at this length. I just pulled my failed twistout into a bun. Can't go wrong with a bun

strandedhhj I love the smell of jasmine and lavender. I like how the smell lingers in my hair. I used lavender oil 2 days ago and I still smell it.

I want my blow dried hair to come out like this video but every time I do it, I take it out and it's still straight or I used the wrong product and my hair reverts and tangles. I need a natural hair stylist lol

http://youtu.be/8Kim2lLihwU

Prettymetty · Jan 22, 2015

Anaisin said:
I want my blow dried hair to come out like this video but every time I do it, I take it out and it's still straight or I used the wrong product and my hair reverts and tangles. I need a natural hair stylist lol

http://youtu.be/8Kim2lLihwU

I would love to have that thickness!

Mjon912 · Jan 22, 2015

I would love to join this challenge but I think it's to late so I will lurk and silently follow =)... Hoping to hit MBL by dec 2015

snoop · Jan 22, 2015

Mjon912 said:
I would love to join this challenge but I think it's to late so I will lurk and silently follow =)... Hoping to hit MBL by dec 2015

Maybe I'm speaking out of turn, but I say join! It's still January! (People tend to join these challenges throughout the year.)

Prettymetty · Jan 22, 2015

Mjon912 said:
I would love to join this challenge but I think it's to late so I will lurk and silently follow =)... Hoping to hit MBL by dec 2015

You can join anytime. What is your starting length?

nemi95 · Jan 22, 2015

How do you combat SSK? Every time I do a braidouts or twist out I have a head full of SSK! Same with a WNG.

Prettymetty · Jan 22, 2015

nemi95 said:
How do you combat SSK? Every time I do a braidouts or twist out I have a head full of SSK! Same with a WNG.

Girl I wish I knew... Ssks are the main reason I became a straight haired natural. My wash n gos would knot up and tangle so badly

Are you using any aloe vera juice? It has a good ph and it smooths the cuticle. Since I put avj in my regimen I don't deal with as many tangles

Adiatasha · Jan 22, 2015

I posted this pic in another thread...
I was venting about my SSK's

No more wash and goes, twistouts or braidouts

I will be a straight haired natural
Prettymetty

Prettymetty · Jan 22, 2015

^^^

You should come hang out in the Straight haired natural support thread sometimes. I get great tips in there. One of these days I am going to attempt to blowout my own hair...

indarican · Jan 22, 2015

So here is my latest update... definitely had some breakage. But my ends are touching BSL so im still doing my happy dance!!!!

Prettymetty · Jan 22, 2015

indarican said:
So here is my latest update... definitely had some breakage. But my ends are touching BSL so im still doing my happy dance!!!!

Woo hoo

. Your hair looks fab!

divaorleans · Jan 23, 2015

Co washed tonight just so I can try out Goddess Curls on my wash n go. Can't wait to see it once my hair dries!

Mjon912 · Jan 23, 2015

Ok thanks ladies...
I'm MJ I was a long term transition but after my last trim at the beginning of the year I am about 99% natural! some relaxed ends are left in my crown. I transitioned for 2 years 5 months, very slow process! I don't really have a reggie I wash every 7-14 days, I used to wear my hair straight, no exceptions but since this past summer I've been playing with various no heat/limited heat natural styles...
The last time I straightened my hair was several weeks ago and I was just above APL, my aviator is the picture I took. I'm due to wash soon so I'll blow dry and take an accurate length picture. I just started taking biotin again 5000mcg, on top of drinking a gallon of water a day hopefully I will make MBL by December! :grin:

Prettymetty · Jan 23, 2015

Prettymetty · Jan 23, 2015

I have been moisturizing like crazy, because the cold hair has my hair and skin feeling drier than usual. As a result my hair is slowly reverting.

Pic from last night

indarican · Jan 23, 2015

welcome MJ!!! :grin:

bluenvy · Jan 23, 2015

nemi95 said:
How do you combat SSK? Every time I do a braidouts or twist out I have a head full of SSK! Same with a WNG.

I don't see ssks in my hair, yea maybe once a blue moon. Soon as I'm done washing and dc my hair (while still wet) I style my hair. Whether it's a bun with my ends twisted and tucked in. Or braid/twist out that's also done on wet hair.
Before this process my hair is fully detangled, m/s.

Wngs is different. For this I must add all my styling products after dc while in shower. My dc leaves my hair silky and straight for about 5 minutes. So I take advantage by adding products quickly with a quick finger comb through from roots to tips. When I do see an ssk I get the end of a rat tail comb, put it through the very tip of ssk and gently comb out.

Prettymetty · Jan 23, 2015

I massaged my scalp with some jbco today. I don't use it often, because I don't like the smell. Now my scalp is itchy and wash day isn't until Tuesday.

nemi95 · Jan 23, 2015

Prettymetty said:
Girl I wish I knew... Ssks are the main reason I became a straight haired natural. My wash n gos would knot up and tangle so badly Are you using any aloe vera juice? It has a good ph and it smooths the cuticle. Since I put avj in my regimen I don't deal with as many tangles

No, I've never tried aloe Vera juice. I typically use a moisturizer and coconut oil or shea butter to seal. Sometimes I'll use a little bit of the As I Am styling gel.

nemi95 · Jan 23, 2015

I've been cutting off south hair due to SSK I think I just need to go back to heat every 2weeks. As long as I'm on my DC and moisturize game, I've got no problems.

I flat ironed my hair this morning and I got several compliments today!

snoop · Jan 24, 2015

I finally had time to put my hair into two strand twists before bed. Hoping to dust in the morning.

Adiatasha · Jan 24, 2015

Prettymetty said:
Girl I wish I knew... Ssks are the main reason I became a straight haired natural. My wash n gos would knot up and tangle so badly Are you using any aloe vera juice? It has a good ph and it smooths the cuticle. Since I put avj in my regimen I don't deal with as many tangles

How do you use aloe Vera juice? Like where in your regiment?

Prettymetty · Jan 24, 2015

Adiatasha said:
How do you use aloe Vera juice? Like where in your regiment?

I put it in a spray bottle with a drop of glycerin and I spray it when I moisturize using the Loc method. I use it as a detangler as well.

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