silenttullip
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Great progress ladies, I was sleeping on this thread but I'm still trying to get bsl. I think in the back I'm almost there. I'll post a length check in june.
BSL 2012 Challenge!!!
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Seamonster
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Girl, I know how you feel. I was getting my courage up.
Looked at all these long haired Women, and quickly put my shoulder length hair into a protective hairstyle 
KurlyNinja
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So i figured that if im going to keep using my WnGs as my go to style that i should step my product game up. Used Giovanni products for the first time tonight. I used smooth as silk shampoo which I LOVE. It actually worked as a great detangler as well as a cleanser. I also used the 50:50 conditioner as well but I used it as a leave in. I made some flaxseed gel tonight and used it to plop my hair. My hair feels super moisturized and looks great so far. My hair isn't 100% dry yet but I can already tell that my hair looks different than normal. And my curls are actually clumping together and weighed down. I think I'm going to keep using flaxseed gel and Giovanni products.
PaigeJessica
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Can I join this challenge unofficially? I'd like to make BSB by New Years.
I'd like to make BSB by New Years.
ProtectiveStyling
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Hey ladies, here are some update pics. Im thinking about doing a trim this tuesday. I may cut 1/2 inch since i havent trimmed since my 2 inch cut beginning of january. The first pic is my hair now and the second is from last month when i made APL again. 
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CurlsBazillion
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Checking in, gonna try out something new to replace joico k-pak reconstructor in my regimen. I'm trying henna tonight for the first time...I have no idea what I'm doing and I hope my hair benefits from this. I really wanted to try Cassia Obovata but my mom only had regular henna on hand (whatever that meant). Well I'm off to read a few henna threads and watch some yt vids!
SmilingElephant
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Here's my lenf check
I flat ironed with a heat protectant and Crisco on Thursday...this pic was taken yesterday. And i live in Florida so...i think my hair is holding up pretty well!
Its also posted in my album if you want to see closer...for some reason it won't let me attach it.erplexed
I flat ironed with a heat protectant and Crisco on Thursday...this pic was taken yesterday. And i live in Florida so...i think my hair is holding up pretty well!
Its also posted in my album if you want to see closer...for some reason it won't let me attach it.
erplexedI'll working toward BSL on the sidelines since I didn't join in january I honestly didn't think I'd retain APL this year. I'd get really close in the prior years and then experience a set back. I'm hoping to be full APL by June... here's my current length[URL=http://hotimg23.fotki.com/p/a/24_148/9_246/IMG_0666106.jpg][IMG]http://hotimg23.fotki.com/a/24_148/9_246/IMG_0666106.jpg[/URL][/IMG]
ImanAdero
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I don't want to break down... But I just might buy some new products soon! I just love the way Giovanni Direct Leave in makes my hair feel and my bottle seems to be running low.
I also need to make a hair Appointment with a Braider soon because I am looking like a troll doll out here with this messy but not protective bun lol.
I gotta get it together or I'll NEVER make it to BSL.
I also need to make a hair Appointment with a Braider soon because I am looking like a troll doll out here with this messy but not protective bun lol.
I gotta get it together or I'll NEVER make it to BSL.
SincerelyBeautiful
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This is how the new "mini cut" turned out. I'm back at SL but I know I can still make my goals in due time. I'm getting ready to protective style like crazy. I have been praying on retaining some length. I will CONQUER lol
KurlyNinja
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My siggy pic is my hair in a WnG after the cut I got. I have no heat damage from the straightening (thank God). I actually like the way the front looks about the same length as the back. I may go back at the end of the year and get a blunt cut to get rid of these natural layers. I love hair that's all one length.
naturalagain2
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Just updating. I DC'd last night on dry hair with DB Pumpkin Seed condish and HV CoCasta Shikakai Oil for an hour. Then cowashed with WEN Cucumber Aloe. Then I did a flexi rod set. Thought I would enjoy this because next weekend my hair will be in braids for the summer.
Seamonster
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WARNING: My brastrap is put up a little higher, so this is not the location it always is. I happened to be wearing my bra higher than usual this day
I still have about 3 inches to go to get to BSL.
I will trim sometime this fall. I am in box braids right now and I intend on wearing them the whole summer to retain length
I still have about 3 inches to go to get to BSL.
I will trim sometime this fall. I am in box braids right now and I intend on wearing them the whole summer to retain length
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Charla
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Seamonster Yep there's a difference. I measured about 1.5" difference. Crud! So that would mean I'm still in the area of about 3" from APL in the back
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Charla
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Thanks, Seamonster! Guess it's time for braids to just hide it away and not stress about it! I skipped this April check-in, but I'll gear up good for the August one!
With all the exercise and topical growth aids I'm doing, I should at least have a flat stomach, reduced back fat and APL hair by then!
ETA...I know this is crazy, and I know I'm a little obsessed today, but my baby took a pick for me, and I discovered that APL and BSB are really close together!
To get to under the shoulder blade, which is below the bone knob (correct me if I'm wrong) is only about 2.5-3"!!!
So once I finally hit APL, this goal will be a snap!
So my obsession is over...for the moment
With all the exercise and topical growth aids I'm doing, I should at least have a flat stomach, reduced back fat and APL hair by then!
ETA...I know this is crazy, and I know I'm a little obsessed today, but my baby took a pick for me, and I discovered that APL and BSB are really close together!
To get to under the shoulder blade, which is below the bone knob (correct me if I'm wrong) is only about 2.5-3"!!!
So once I finally hit APL, this goal will be a snap!
So my obsession is over...for the moment
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Can I join this challenge unofficially?
PaigeJessica You can still join officially.
Missdelicious1
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UPDATE: I know I'm a little late for the April 30th update, but I wanted to wait for my relaxer today. Here's my update including progress pics from the beginning of my journey:
1st pic: My damaged APL hair in March 2011
2nd & 3rd pics: My hair after I cut off the damage on March 15th 2011; start of my hair journey.
4th pic: My starting pic for this challenge in Nov 2011
5th pic: Today's relaxer update
1st pic: My damaged APL hair in March 2011
2nd & 3rd pics: My hair after I cut off the damage on March 15th 2011; start of my hair journey.
4th pic: My starting pic for this challenge in Nov 2011
5th pic: Today's relaxer update
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Skiggle
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I'm officially tired of my hair. As it grows longer, I'm getting extra lazy. I'm surprised theres hair on my head.
Welp, today I got called a 'fake' natural, by another natural b/c I stay in braids/twists extension for most of the year. I was like wth? She told me I haven't bonded enough w/ my hair. All I could do is laugh in her face. Is this how others are acting now adays...its not 'that' serious....really.
Welp, today I got called a 'fake' natural, by another natural b/c I stay in braids/twists extension for most of the year. I was like wth? She told me I haven't bonded enough w/ my hair. All I could do is laugh in her face. Is this how others are acting now adays...its not 'that' serious....really.
What tha?! Well this natural thing is starting to be some sort of religion for some so
skraprchik
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I'm dropping out of this challenge. I'm going to focus solely on even APL this year. I don't think I'd reach BSL before the end with the trimming I'll have to do.
Good luck everyone! I'll still lurk
Good luck everyone! I'll still lurk
Skiggle
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What tha?! Well this natural thing is starting to be some sort of religion for some so
I actually never met a militant natural until now.. All I can do is
.Ok, so what do real naturals do during this bonding period? Is it legal? moral? can it be done in public?
How was she wearing her hair?
Glad you laughed because she really has a good sense of humor.
I was at an unofficial hair meet up, my good buddy introduced me to some other naturals. I came for the experience....since down here in S.Florida being natural is still kinda a new thing.. so it was nice meeting other naturals too. But this group is too militant.
The "ring leader" the one who made the snarky comment was preaching about only using 6 products, being anti-weave and says when her hair breaks she breaks inside too.
I was like WTF at the last statement
ohwell:, its like she's a slave to her hair. She was wearing a gorgeous chunky twist-out, I can't lie there!Too the bold, she actually doesn't believe in the quest for length.. I gave her the side coz all the popular YT'ers she mentioned as being her hair idol *naptural89,haircrush etc* all have long hair. She was a bit salty when another girl showed us progress frm APL to MBL. She mumbled something about the girl needing to trim her dead ends. *side eye*
All in all it was semi-decent experience, will I join them again..hellz no. I'll stick w/ the ladies of LHCF.
faithVA
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I actually never met a militant natural until now.. All I can do is
I was at an unofficial hair meet up, my good buddy introduced me to some other naturals. I came for the experience....since down here in S.Florida being natural is still kinda a new thing.. so it was nice meeting other naturals too. But this group is too militant.
The "ring leader" the one who made the snarky comment was preaching about only using 6 products, being anti-weave and says when her hair breaks she breaks inside too.
I was like WTF at the last statement
Too the bold, she actually doesn't believe in the quest for length.. I gave her the side coz all the popular YT'ers she mentioned as being her hair idol *naptural89,haircrush etc* all have long hair. She was a bit salty when another girl showed us progress frm APL to MBL. She mumbled something about the girl needing to trim her dead ends. *side eye*
All in all it was semi-decent experience, will I join them again..hellz no. I'll stick w/ the ladies of LHCF.
ooh I went to one of those but mine was an official meet-up. It was painful. People had attitudes, causes, stories, issues
I just wanted to know what to put on my hair. I wasn't trying to join any social movement 
MzSwift
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I have done Natural meetups with ladies from another board and we have a good time! We play in each others' hair and help to style. We go shopping for hair products. We talk hair. We eat, A LOT! We also update the other board members who couldn't make it. It's so cool to meet ladies from the board and to see hair in person that we've drooled over in pictures.
I don't think I would be interestd in a random meetup w/non-hairboard members. Because I feel like we know how to be serious about hair in a fun way -- it's a hobby. Lots of ladies who go natural without the hairboard, IME, seem to be the ones with the cause/movement mentality.
I don't think I would be interestd in a random meetup w/non-hairboard members. Because I feel like we know how to be serious about hair in a fun way -- it's a hobby. Lots of ladies who go natural without the hairboard, IME, seem to be the ones with the cause/movement mentality.
