2017 Bsl/mbl Challenge

[YvetteWithJoy]

Don’t be discouraged. I had the worst tangling experience back in 2013 and 2015 which led me to getting my hair cut in a bob, and the second led me to getting a mohawk. And I had a similar setback in 2014 that I’m experiencing now. Weird experiments and testing out products gets me every time! This is why I don’t mess with stuff I have to mix and I need to stop messing with stuff that sounds too good to be true! Lol I lost patches of hair due to that ORS kit. My hair is growing back now, and I’m just keeping things very simple. No bunch of styling, simple wash/dc routine twice a week, m&s daily, and bun. I’m not bunning with anything that will put stress on my hair either.

I definitely jump around a bit and should slow that down.

One HUGE lesson I learned from trying this fenugreek smoothie that I've been eyeing for so long: At LEAST see a demo video of it -- not just being MADE but USED.

Nothing I read anywhere tipped me to the particles.

Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[GGsKin]

I definitely jump around a bit and should slow that down.

One HUGE lesson I learned from trying this fenugreek smoothie that I've been eyeing for so long: At LEAST see a demo video of it -- not just being MADE but USED.

Nothing I read anywhere tipped me to the particles.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Some of us have mentioned our infamous fenugreek removals in the ayurvedic thread. Mine was so bad I didn't use it again for many months. My last experience was much better.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Some of us have mentioned our infamous fenugreek removals in the ayurvedic thread. Mine was so bad I didn't use it again for many months. My last experience was much better.

Thanks, chica. This makes me feel better.

 

[apple_natural]

Hellooo..

My check in.
My hair has been pretty much neglected since my last post. I washed and blew it out this morning, but it was so dry. I couldn't get over it. I didn't dc like i should have. . I had to do that this evening. I put on a ton of hair mayonnaise and sat under a dryer for nearly an hour

Eta: I was going to blow it out again, but I didn't. I flat twisted and realized this was the part I've been missing. I shouldn't have blow dried. My hair is better flat twisted dry and then flat ironed... durrrr

Remember those pieces that I was complaining about not curling? They curled back up.

Ok. Let me check the other messages...

 

[apple_natural]

I didn't flat iron yet. I have it in a clip in ponytail with curly hair clip ins. I need to dye the straight clip ins I have to a darker color that's not black. Usually natural black is too black, but this color is too brown, so idk

 

[Evolving78]

Wash day.. nothing spectacular.. will put in a bun. The back of my crown is thick..

 

[GGsKin]

Finally, I washed my hair today with APB Ayurvedic Cleansing Con. I smoothed this on and combed through with ease using the 1975 Hercules Sageman. I left this on for an hr, rinsed and followed with castor +hempseed oil mix and KCCC.

 

[Saga]

I think I'm finally ready to join this challenge!

I washed my hair last night with Rhassoul clay mixed with Aloe Vera Juice and Sweet Orange Oil
Then I dc'ed w/aussie moist 3MM and after I rinsed it out I used a turbie towel to absorb the excess water from my hair. Followed up with my Aphogee Keratin spray, Lotta body Setting Lotion, and Tressemme heat protectant and put my hair in a curlformer set. This time I only used half the package of curlformers.
I was gonna sit under the dryer but I ended up falling asleep so it air dried and after taking it down I combed out the curls for a blow out look.

Tomorrow I'm going to get my hair braided back into two cornrows with some extension hair, so hopefully that should give me a break from doing it for a little while.

 

[Evolving78]

This is why I can’t go a week not washing my hair..
I’m shedding more (I think), so I have to detangle my hair more, plus remove buildup. I only comb my hair on wash days, and finger detangling isn’t enough.
I went a week without washing my hair, and my hair was a tangled mess! But I made it through! I just had to take my time and use Mane & Tail detangler!
I will not be using heat on my hair for the rest of the year, even when I relax.. there is no point, since I’m not wearing it out.

 

[LushLox]

This is why I can’t go a week not washing my hair..
I’m shedding more (I think), so I have to detangle my hair more, plus remove buildup. I only comb my hair on wash days, and finger detangling isn’t enough.
I went a week without washing my hair, and my hair was a tangled mess! But I made it through! I just had to take my time and use Mane & Tail detangler!
I will not be using heat on my hair for the rest of the year, even when I relax.. there is no point, since I’m not wearing it out.

Do you cope okay not using heat as I know you like it.

 

[Evolving78]

Do you cope okay not using heat as I know you like it.

No and I walk around looking like a conductor for the Underground Railroad...

 

[Prettymetty]

This is why I can’t go a week not washing my hair..
I’m shedding more (I think), so I have to detangle my hair more, plus remove buildup. I only comb my hair on wash days, and finger detangling isn’t enough.
I went a week without washing my hair, and my hair was a tangled mess! But I made it through! I just had to take my time and use Mane & Tail detangler!
I will not be using heat on my hair for the rest of the year, even when I relax.. there is no point, since I’m not wearing it out.

You convinced me not to skip wash day. I'm tired af, but I don't want to deal with tangles.

 

[Evolving78]

You convinced me not to skip wash day. I'm tired af, but I don't want to deal with tangles.

Yeah it was really Matted and tangled. Usually when that happens, I end up getting a major hair cut. I knew what to do this time. No damage either.

 

[LushLox]

No and I walk around looking like a conductor for the Underground Railroad...

Oh boy you really are missing it! I feel you though I go through exactly the same thing.

 

[apple_natural]

Could the average person go from middle of shoulders and armpit length hair to bsl.. in 10 months??? Cuz that's what needs to happen for me. Have any of you?

Edited to correct grammar and to say that I need 4.5 inches from the back to be bsl. It's the part closest to apl

 

[LushLox]

Could the average person go from middle of shoulders and armpit length hair to bsl.. in 10 months??? Cuz that's what needs to happen for me. Have any of you?

Edited to correct and to say that I need 4.5 inches from the back to be bsl. It's the part closest to apl piece I think

You just need to retain all of your growth for the period; I don't see why not. And people have certainly done that on here. You need to protect those ends as much as possible.

But we all know this is easier said than done lol

 

[Evolving78]

Could the average person go from middle of shoulders and armpit length hair to bsl.. in 10 months??? Cuz that's what needs to happen for me. Have any of you?

Edited to correct and to say that I need 4.5 inches from the back to be bsl. It's the part closest to apl piece I think

It’s possible. You gotta bun like crazy! Just no tight buns, and watch your ponytail holder, or whatever you are using to bun your hair. That’s what I’m doing. What is your plan of action?

 

[long.hair.dont.care]

Could the average person go from middle of shoulders and armpit length hair to bsl.. in 10 months??? Cuz that's what needs to happen for me. Have any of you?

Edited to correct and to say that I need 4.5 inches from the back to be bsl. It's the part closest to apl piece I think

Yes it can. It happened to me and my hair growth is LESS than average... 1 inch for 3 months. I only get that much if I massage every other day. I get less when i don't massage.

 

[Sosoothing]

Could the average person go from middle of shoulders and armpit length hair to bsl.. in 10 months??? Cuz that's what needs to happen for me. Have any of you?

Edited to correct and to say that I need 4.5 inches from the back to be bsl. It's the part closest to apl piece I think

Yes you can. Like everyone has already said, you need to protective style seriously, and make sure moisture and protein balance are good throughout.

 

[tashboog]

Hey ladies! I haven’t been on this forum in months due to life but I’m finally back. I’ve decided I’m going to wig it until summer to help get me to BSL. So far it’s been helping me retain some length. I’m glad to be back .

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I don't have any hair motivation right now. *sniffle*

I think I'm going to try the low twist bun hairstyle in the video below.

 

[faithVA]

Do you cope okay not using heat as I know you like it.

I don't have any hair motivation right now. *sniffle*

I think I'm going to try the low twist bun hairstyle in the video below.

Those are really cute. Maybe by the summer I can do the second one.

If you try them I would love to see them.

 

[apple_natural]

Aww! Thank you everyone!
@LushLox @shortdub78 @long.hair.dont.care @Sosoothing

What is your plan of action?

The last time I got a lot of growth over the winter, I braided it and kept it moisturized with glycerin water. I did a cholesterol dc after I took them out and it was nice. I'll try that again. I have to take vitamins as well

@YvetteWithJoy that's a nice style!

 

[Sosoothing]

Aww! Thank you everyone!
@LushLox @shortdub78 @long.hair.dont.care @Sosoothing



The last time I got a lot of growth over the winter, I braided it and kept it moisturized with glycerin water. I did a cholesterol dc after I took them out and it was nice. I'll try that again.

@YvetteWithJoy that's a nice style!

Braids sound like a good idea. That's what I'm wearing currently for a break and to retain length. I have been wearing them for about 12 weeks now. I redo them every 6 weeks or so.

 

[apple_natural]

I have a photo from 10/10/2016 of just a section of hair in the back pulled straight. it is actually looks longer than a photo of a pressed section in back that I took Saturday..... -_-... what happened!?!?!?

... i checked my documentation (my posts on here lol) and I see there was a tangle in january. i wish i would remember where that was. also, i have not pressed it all out... although i did blow it out a few weeks ago and i was NOT impressed then either. note to self: start to document when where and how much i need to cut on my hair.

i think my left front got caught up and broke off from the wig clip. however, the rest of my hair should have been fine... idk. i need to braid it up.

 

[LushLox]

I have a photo from 10/10/2016 of just a section of hair in the back pulled straight. it is actually looks longer than a photo of a pressed section in back that I took Saturday..... -_-... what happened!?!?!?

... i checked my documentation (my posts on here lol) and I see there was a tangle in january. i wish i would remember where that was. also, i have not pressed it all out... although i did blow it out a few weeks ago and i was NOT impressed then either. note to self: start to document when where and how much i need to cut on my hair.

i think my left front got caught up and broke off from the wig clip. however, the rest of my hair should have been fine... idk. i need to braid it up.

The documentation or journalling is so important (well for me anyway). It is very useful to know what works/what doesn't work. What range of products complement each other the best etc (or not as the case may be), and take pictures to support it. I time stamp when I need to do particular things (like trims) and try to stick to it. It's quite empowering once you really start to get an understanding and be more structured.

 

[Evolving78]

Feels like it’s time to change my shower filter again. I can feel it on my hair and skin and it’s causing it to tangle.. that’s what the issue is. Will get one ASAP!

 

[shanelallyn30]

Hello All I just read this great article about different ways you clean your hair and how well under a microscope they did.

http://www.thenaturalhavenbloom.com/2015/05/hair-science-how-well-do-mild-cleansers.html

 

[Saga]

Hello All I just read this great article about different ways you clean your hair and how well under a microscope they did.

http://www.thenaturalhavenbloom.com/2015/05/hair-science-how-well-do-mild-cleansers.html

Wow this is awesome. Thank you!

 

[Prettymetty]

Hello All I just read this great article about different ways you clean your hair and how well under a microscope they did.

http://www.thenaturalhavenbloom.com/2015/05/hair-science-how-well-do-mild-cleansers.html

I always, always use shampoo. My scalp gets oily, so cowashing doesn't work.