Hip Length 2011!! Let's do this!!

[Optimus_Prime]

You look cute Janet'.

Hey Ladies!
I am officially no direct heat at ALL in 2011. No rollersets either *sniffle*. I'm putting my rollos in the garage to avoid temptation.

I am going back to the things I used to do when I first started the hair forums:

Buns
Braidouts
Ayurvedic oils and powders
(Co)Wash and DC 2x a week
Relax every 8-10 weeks cause my hair is strong and stretching can kiss...

 

[Whimsy]

Sounds good Optypoo, hope it works out for you...what sparked the change?

Janet' i like the hat - i haven't heard the word TAM in AGES!!!

 

[Whimsy]

NJoy, when I got my hair professionally done a month ago I was walking around like you couldn't tell me nuthin LOLOLOL I love the length, I won't lie. I knew it was long when I was holding my purse on my arm and it still got tangled up in my hair. How ridiculous is that! My hair is thriving and I'm happy with it. I am looking forward to seeing how long it can grow this year. I don't think I'm going to go past hip length though.

TESTIFY!!!!!

LOVE
THIS

 

[Janet']

You look cute Janet'.

Hey Ladies!
I am officially no direct heat at ALL in 2011. No rollersets either *sniffle*. I'm putting my rollos in the garage to avoid temptation.

I am going back to the things I used to do when I first started the hair forums:

Buns
Braidouts
Ayurvedic oils and powders
(Co)Wash and DC 2x a week
Relax every 8-10 weeks cause my hair is strong and stretching can kiss...

Thanks Optimus_Prime

Sounds good Optypoo, hope it works out for you...what sparked the change?

Janet' i like the hat - i haven't heard the word TAM in AGES!!!

Whimsy...Thanks, yeah- I don't know what else to call them- I'm in my 30s- we call them Tams, lol!!!!

 

[Ms Lala]

Hi ladies!!! I've been wearing a twist out this week. I'm really debating if I want to grow my hair all the way to HL. My current length seems like enough to manage , especially since I've been wearing it loose more often . I'm going to stay in the challenge though it will force me to keep up my hair care. I'm thinking of growing a little past WL and maintaining w/trims.

 

[Optimus_Prime]

Sounds good Optypoo, hope it works out for you...what sparked the change?

My hair hasn't fallen out or anything. I'm just tired of the stretching mania among relaxed heads and TBH, I don't care to deal with my natural texture much at all erplexed. I don't like taking any extra time to detangle.

As for the ayurvedic stuff, I just didn't bring any with me when I went to MD and so I fell off that wagon for a while. Now I have the products again so I'm starting back up.

I love my rollersets, but by about 4 weeks post, I'm tempted to blow out or flat iron my roots and I normally rollerset every 5 days.

Thanks @Optimus_Prime

You're very welcome

 

[Lucia]

Good morning, hip chicks! So you know I've been just stressed and all over the place, with no time to even think about my hair. I must've ignored it for at least two weeks. Yesterday was my first opportunity to have a few hours to myself in a non-healthcare-related way. I got home from the hospital early and decided that I would DC, cowash and oil rinse my hair. Girls, let me tell you, I LOVE my hair!!! I almost forgot how long it grew. It's really just hitting me that I'm in the friggin hip length challenge already. What the?!

Hairnorexia aside, are you all just like, "dang, my hair is long"? I mean, scrolling through the thread and looking at all of your pics, I feel so honored to even be in the same challenge. And then to wash my hair and have it actually feel long enough to actually belong in this challenge?

Ok. I'm just tripping because I'm finally getting back to doing something normal and it feels great!!! Please excuse the temporary insanity. Carry on.


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You're hair really took off last year and it's healthy and thick too. Weren't you using sulfur and oil as a growth aide last year, why change what works. BTW will you grow passed HL?

NJoy, when I got my hair professionally done a month ago I was walking around like you couldn't tell me nuthin LOLOLOL I love the length, I won't lie. I knew it was long when I was holding my purse on my arm and it still got tangled up in my hair. How ridiculous is that! My hair is thriving and I'm happy with it. I am looking forward to seeing how long it can grow this year. I don't think I'm going to go past hip length though.

BTW how long is your hair now? It is waist length? I wish I could use Sulfur and speed up the process, but last time I used it I got an allergic reaction.

My hair is back to curly for now and I bought some Amla and will go back to the Ayurvedic stuff that made my hair thrive a few years ago. I deep conditioned with AOHR yesterday, but I might do it again today and add steam. Its nasty outside and my hair needs moisture.

You're update pics looks fab the length, the thickness the shine just gorgeous.
HL is around the corner you're so close.

Hi ladies!!! I've been wearing a twist out this week. I'm really debating if I want to grow my hair all the way to HL. My current length seems like enough to manage , especially since I've been wearing it loose more often . I'm going to stay in the challenge though it will force me to keep up my hair care. I'm thinking of growing a little past WL and maintaining w/trims.

You're hair would look great passed HL.

 

[NJoy]

Today was the day that I was going to texlax but, being so busy with my parents, I had no time to prep so, I've pushed it back, at least another 2 weeks and will be doing a trim today instead.

You're hair really took off last year and it's healthy and thick too. Weren't you using sulfur and oil as a growth aide last year, why change what works. BTW will you grow passed HL?

Yes, I was definitely using the sulfur mix last year. I stopped around November of last year because I'm stretching my relaxer and had never done a long stretch. Everyone talks about breakage at the point of demarc had me all paranoid so, since I didn't know how the sulfur mix would affect this, I just decided to discontinue until I felt comfortable. I'm 7 months post now. Sulfur has a tendency to be drying so, I'd add moisturizing oils. I just wasn't sure and didn't want to risk all the hard work.

I'm well into my stretch and feel comfortable that I could resume but, I'm right on the edge of texlaxing. I've been trying to decide week by week since I was 24 wks post. And with sulfur, you have to stop using it 2 weeks prior to relaxing. I'm STILL struggling with whether to go ahead and texlax, continue stretching or go ahead and officially claim transition. That limbo is what has me hesitant to start back on the sulfur. I'm no longer paranoid. It's more of a timing issue now.

As for going beyond hl, I don't think so. I'm not really sure I want to be full hl either. Somewhere between wl and hl is probably my goal length. And from there, it's a matter of growing out these layers.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Just checking in: Been feeling apathetic about my hair, sleeping with no scarf, haven't washed in two weeks BUT I have been applying grease everynight so hopefully that layer of grease is protecting my strands from the cold air and cotton pillows. I'm gonna dust as soon as I find my shears and probably trim next month when I straighten again. Thinkinh about extending my wash days to once a month anyway. Who knows, who cares? Blah!

 

[Whimsy]

Just checking in: Been feeling apathetic about my hair, sleeping with no scarf, haven't washed in two weeks BUT I have been applying grease everynight so hopefully that layer of grease is protecting my strands from the cold air and cotton pillows. I'm gonna dust as soon as I find my shears and probably trim next month when I straighten again. Thinkinh about extending my wash days to once a month anyway. Who knows, who cares? Blah!

:hardslap:

GET IT TOGETHER!!!!

If you're not into doing your hair at least protect it at night!
PLEASE! For the love of all things holy!

I think you need a beauty day. Give yourself a nice massaging shampoo, a long warm DC, moisturize and style your hair, give yourself a facial and do your nails or something too....you'll feel fab and rejuvenated about your hair.

 

[NJoy]

:hardslap:

GET IT TOGETHER!!!!

If you're not into doing your hair at least protect it at night!
PLEASE! For the love of all things holy!

I think you need a beauty day. Give yourself a nice massaging shampoo, a long warm DC, moisturize and style your hair, give yourself a facial and do your nails or something too....you'll feel fab and rejuvenated about your hair.

I second that, Whimsy! And don't make up have to slap you again.

 

[a_ caribbean_dream]

Just checking in: Been feeling apathetic about my hair, sleeping with no scarf, haven't washed in two weeks BUT I have been applying grease everynight so hopefully that layer of grease is protecting my strands from the cold air and cotton pillows. I'm gonna dust as soon as I find my shears and probably trim next month when I straighten again. Thinkinh about extending my wash days to once a month anyway. Who knows, who cares? Blah!

I have definitely been there and felt that way before but I have to agree with Whimsy and everyone else. You need to get it together!

No scarf?!!!!!?? Girl........ lol

Set aside some time soon. Also try looking at some inspirational heads w/ HP or longer length- that usually helps me remember why I am putting all this extra care.

 

[Lucia]

LaFemmeNaturelle
Hey everyone gets the hair blahs but you can ignore your hair while still taking care of it but you can't neglect it. Maybe simplifying your regimen might help.hth

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

OUCH! Please don't slap me again!

I'll try to remember to wear my bonnet but that's all I can promise. I guess I'm regressing to the pre-hhj days and I never wore a scarf and my hair was growing just fine. Mix that memory with an IDC attitude + the fact that my hair is straight right now so I don't have to deal with tangles and this is what happens. Blah! My stomach hurts. Maybe I'll feel differently this weekend.


ETA: Ok I'll be honest. I really feel like my hair isn't going to get any longer than this. So there's the truth. Don't know why I feel this way but I guess that's why I'm behaving this way. I need some braids or something.

 

[Lucia]

Ladies pls vote on a new length name
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/ha...669-vote-your-fav-name-new-length-marker.html

 

[Whimsy]

OUCH! Please don't slap me again!

I'll try to remember to wear my bonnet but that's all I can promise. I guess I'm regressing to the pre-hhj days and I never wore a scarf and my hair was growing just fine. Mix that memory with an IDC attitude + the fact that my hair is straight right now so I don't have to deal with tangles and this is what happens. Blah! My stomach hurts. Maybe I'll feel differently this weekend.


ETA: Ok I'll be honest. I really feel like my hair isn't going to get any longer than this. So there's the truth. Don't know why I feel this way but I guess that's why I'm behaving this way. I need some braids or something.

((HUG))
No more slapping, I promise.

Listen. Your hair can grow loooooonger than you expect. DO NOT SET LIMITS IN YOUR MIND BECAUSE WHATEVER YOU THINK YOU WILL MANIFEST!!!

If you believe you can only be shoulder length, that's what you'll be. If you believe you'll be booty length, that's what you'll be!!!

CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT AND LET YOUR HAIR GROW TO THAT LENGTH!!!

don't sabotage yourself.
it's wholly unnecessary.

 

[BostonMaria]

Just got a package in the mail a few minutes ago. Looks like I got a date with a box of Amla tonight! Watch out now!

 

[NJoy]

Welp! I dusted and did a small trim. That was fun. Now what? I guess I'll DC while my ends are fresh. Benefits of working from home. Well...sort of working from home. And I WILL get some work done but, hey. It's Friday. Maybe I'll do a facial and soak my feet while I'm at it. I hope no one comes to the door.

Happy Friday ladies.


ETA: And someone SHO came to the door too. Isn't that always the way? Ah well

 

[Janet']

Happy Friday to you NJoy!!!! I understand LaFemmeNaturelle because I've not done a DC in 3 weeks and you know with all this bleach in my head, I am playing with fire!!! I have been daily moisturizing and wearing it a low-manipulation style...but I've been so busy with school and life that my hair has not been getting the attention that it deserves...I've got to do better! I second the Happy Friday!!

 

[NJoy]

Yeah, I'm thinking maybe because it's the beginning of the year and maybe after, say the first quarter, when the length checks start rolling in, there will be more motivation to get moving, and more excitement in general. *shrugs*

erplexed

 

[aa9746]

I have definitely been there and felt that way before but I have to agree with Whimsy and everyone else. You need to get it together!

No scarf?!!!!!?? Girl........ lol

Set aside some time soon. Also try looking at some inspirational heads w/ HP or longer length- that usually helps me remember why I am putting all this extra care.

I'm trying to reach the length in your siggy, is that WL?

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Ok ladies. I didn't want to do it but I forced myself to cater to my hair. I trimmed about an inch and I'm currently pre-pooing with Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol. Gonna wash with nexxus therappe, condition with suave rosemary mint and leave in AO HSR and braid it up....I'm slightly getting excited about my hair again....slightly. I think I may have to do mini-challenges (probably monthly) in order to keep the love strong between my hair and I.

 

[Optimus_Prime]

LaFemmeNaturelle I don't really use suave, but please tell me more about this rosemary & mint conditioner.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

LaFemmeNaturelle I don't really use suave, but please tell me more about this rosemary & mint conditioner.

Optimus_Prime It's nothing special. The Suave Coconut gives waaay more slip for my hair. I also was not a fan of the Suave Humectant or the Suave Shea Butter so I just really think the professional line doesn't do it for me. It was free so I SHOULD have no trouble throwing it away but I HATE wasting stuff....but maybe I'll save it for a rainy day and put a diff (better) conditioner in my shower.

Just realized I have some Pantene and nexxus samples so I'm going to try the Pantene Frizzy to Smooth (med thick) poo and condish and just apply my shea butter mix as a leave in.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

OMG! I am totally in love with my hair again thanks to Pantene. This was the best wash I've had since my last relaxer! The shampoo did not strip and the conditioner just melted in my hair omg! This is the first shampoo other than Creme of nature green label (which left buildup) that doesn't strip my hair. I hope this wasn't a fluke and it performs the same each time. I feel like giving all my products away! That combo was awesome. I'm definitely going to purchase this duo!

Thanks for making me get off my butt ladies:blowkiss:

 

[PeculiarDaye]

Hey Ladies,

I'm just checking in, still bunning it. I'm due for a trim and I was going to do it Today or tomorrow but I don't know I know it will happen this month, and then Its back to my braids

Happy Hair Growing Ladies ​

 

[wyldcurlz]

OUCH! Please don't slap me again!

I'll try to remember to wear my bonnet but that's all I can promise. I guess I'm regressing to the pre-hhj days and I never wore a scarf and my hair was growing just fine. Mix that memory with an IDC attitude + the fact that my hair is straight right now so I don't have to deal with tangles and this is what happens. Blah! My stomach hurts. Maybe I'll feel differently this weekend.


ETA: Ok I'll be honest. I really feel like my hair isn't going to get any longer than this. So there's the truth. Don't know why I feel this way but I guess that's why I'm behaving this way. I need some braids or something.

I'm with you LaFemmeNaturelle! I see allll these women in this challenge with gorgeous, shiny, LONNNNNNG hair that seems to grow an inch per week. then i look at mine.

....same length its been forever! i'm convinced that its not growing or that it grows super slow. (maybe an inch a year.) despite the fact that i haven't used heat in 5 mos. despite the fact that i'm gentle to it. no matter what i do.

so i think my frustration is why i'm not lovin up on my hair like the rest of you. erplexed

 

[Ms Lala]

Hey Ladies!!!

Just checking in, my hair is finally feeling like it's old self since my henna treatment. It is still stronger but not as brittle and I think the breakage has stopped. I've been wearing my hair loose more frequently so I'm going to need to trim more and my detangling is taking longer. But overall I'm pretty happy w/my hair. I'm looking for a moisturizer w/no protein, any suggestions? I also had a minor setback w/a pair of clippers and my nape, but I'm not ready to talk about that yet.

 

[SHEANITPRO]

Hello Ladies!

Better late than never...I'm in!

Current Length: WL
Regimen: I keep it real simple...wash once weekly, moisturize and airdry. I baggy nightly.
Plans: Continue current regimen, and relaxer stretches.
Hip Length Date: Anticipating December 2011.

 

[PeculiarDaye]

Hey Ladies,

Its still early here,
But Im going to go ahead and say it....

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
:Rose: :heart2: :lovedrool: :luv2:

Enjoy it...
Treat yourself if you must...

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