MBL Challenge 2011

[nappystorm]

Girl, I pretty much have to retain every inch minus about .5" from now until December, too, in order to make it. We can be retention buddies!

davisbr88 Whoo hoo!! My first LHCF buddy. Let's get it!!

@KenyaDoll, i'm sure your hair has grown alot since then too, and cannot wait to hear your joy when you do a length check! (i love the hidden braids idea!)

@growinstrong, you're doing all the right things and your positivity is catching! kutgw! i think you will make MBL before June 18th., as you've got a great program goin' on!

@nappystorm, yes, retaining every inch IS entirely possible, you can do it!

@GrennD, we not only hope you can squeeze MBL in by the end of the year, we know you can! you're close, so stick with it!

@davisbr88, there ya go! get yourself your retention buddy and retain, babay....retain your way to MBL! you're making great progress!

@PeculiarDaye, thank you long haired sista, for keeping us on track and cheering us on to victory!!!

i did a 30 minute massage with mtg and cayenne pepper oil last night while in 4 braids which i'll keep in until my ayurveda treatment tomorrow, making almost a week in braids.

i just took my hair vitamins and am about to go juice some spinache, carrots and cucumbers to drink for my health and hair.

HHG Ladies!

grow Thanks for the support. Here's to a year of retention and no set backs.

 

[davisbr88]

UPDATE: I will be relaxing tomorrow, hope I get some great growth! I can't stretch like I wanted to because my hairdresser's salon will be doing renovations soon.

You'll get it girl! You've got some beautiful and healthy looking hair so it's obvious that you take good care of it.

@davisbr88 Whoo hoo!! My first LHCF buddy. Let's get it!!

Yessir! I see you, buddy!

 

[PeculiarDaye]

KenyaDoll, i'm sure your hair has grown alot since then too, and cannot wait to hear your joy when you do a length check! (i love the hidden braids idea!)

growinstrong, you're doing all the right things and your positivity is catching! kutgw! i think you will make MBL before June 18th., as you've got a great program goin' on!

nappystorm, yes, retaining every inch IS entirely possible, you can do it!

@GrennD, we not only hope you can squeeze MBL in by the end of the year, we know you can! you're close, so stick with it!

davisbr88, there ya go! get yourself your retention buddy and retain, babay....retain your way to MBL! you're making great progress!

PeculiarDaye, thank you long haired sista, for keeping us on track and cheering us on to victory!!!

i did a 30 minute massage with mtg and cayenne pepper oil last night while in 4 braids which i'll keep in until my ayurveda treatment tomorrow, making almost a week in braids.

i just took my hair vitamins and am about to go juice some spinache, carrots and cucumbers to drink for my health and hair.

HHG Ladies!

Thank you, grow. Your quite the motivation giver yourself . I've never heard on cayenne peper oil.... Humph sounds spicy

I wonder if I'll start with the healthy drinks ​

 

[loulou82]

I promise I'm not ignoring this challenge. I'm in the midst of moving, working F/T, and studying. Thanks to all the ladies checking in with updates and encouraging the other ladies in the challenge!

 

[grow]

davisbr88, that mix you will put together sounds DELICIOUS!!!!
i'm excited you plan to do both! this stuff is also so good for our health, so that's great, too.
whatever is good for my hair, is good for my overall health.

bout the spinache juice question: you KNOW i had to spike it with about 5 cucumbers and half a kilo of carrots, lol! i don't think i could drink spinache juice by itself...it's a bit strong, but the cucumbers give it a taste and smell that's on the watermellon side, so that's what makes it doable for me. let us know how your drinks come out!

PeculiarDaye, it's your pep talk that got me inspired, girlie!
if you're looking for info on the cayenne pepper, this thread was done last year.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/ha...31932-cayenne-pepper-challenge-2010-11-a.html
you might find something interesting on it. i really like the tingle cayenne pepper gives and it's really easy to make, too!

loulou82, thank you for posting with the immensely time consuming things you have going on right now. good luck with your moving, too, because i know that is particularly agitating.
we'll be waiting for you with open arms when you're over this hump!

hhj ladies!

 

[davisbr88]

grow: Eek... I may just try to incorporate more spinach salads with some salmon or something. But I LOVE cucumbers. That is my favorite raw vegetable hands down. I could eat one everyday. When I'm around the house, I eat it like a giant pickle.... lol (I cut it when I go out in public - that'd just be asking for inappropriate jokes if I didn't ). I may make some strawberry-cucumber or orange-cucumber juices. I will be experimenting some next week and will let you know because if cucumbers are good for hair, I will surely be drinking that a LOT with no problem. I also love carrots but I eat those as snacks pretty much everyday so I don't think I need to increase intake of those. It's probably the spinach that does the most for the hair, though, right? I like spinach okay. Maybe I will try to see if I can make a green smoothie with it next week. I know that when I eat spinach salad, I usually eat it with a raspberry, strawberry, or orange vinaigrette when I don't use balsamic, so I will see if one of those fruits would taste good. I'll try something different everyday and report back.

loulou82 Take as much time as you need! When the board was down for a while, I realized how much free time I had to do other things. I may be taking a short hiatus soon as well. We all know that this board is not the whole of everyone's lives. Do what you gotta do!

 

[make_me_over]

Hey Ladies! Just checking in, I just took the cornrows out that I had in for a month. I washed, did a cholesterol treatment, oil rinse, and conditioned. Now I am about to throw some individuals in my hair and keep them in until mid March. This is how I will get to MBL, no manipulation.

 

[PeculiarDaye]

davisbr88, that mix you will put together sounds DELICIOUS!!!!
i'm excited you plan to do both! this stuff is also so good for our health, so that's great, too.
whatever is good for my hair, is good for my overall health.

bout the spinache juice question: you KNOW i had to spike it with about 5 cucumbers and half a kilo of carrots, lol! i don't think i could drink spinache juice by itself...it's a bit strong, but the cucumbers give it a taste and smell that's on the watermellon side, so that's what makes it doable for me. let us know how your drinks come out!

PeculiarDaye, it's your pep talk that got me inspired, girlie!
if you're looking for info on the cayenne pepper, this thread was done last year.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/ha...31932-cayenne-pepper-challenge-2010-11-a.html
you might find something interesting on it. i really like the tingle cayenne pepper gives and it's really easy to make, too!

loulou82, thank you for posting with the immensely time consuming things you have going on right now. good luck with your moving, too, because i know that is particularly agitating.
we'll be waiting for you with open arms when you're over this hump!

hhj ladies!

grow

Thank you , you are truly kind. I hope you continue to do it. I enjoy reading your replies that are giving these ladies the motivation they silently need.​

 

[PeculiarDaye]

Hey Ladies! Just checking in, I just took the cornrows out that I had in for a month. I washed, did a cholesterol treatment, oil rinse, and conditioned. Now I am about to throw some individuals in my hair and keep them in until mid March. This is how I will get to MBL, no manipulation.

make_me_over

Keep up the good work... I'm braiding my way to my goals as well, I'm going to be so excited to see your progress , you've got the dedication and consistency that it takes to make it. I'm cheering for you, and hopefully grabbing some of your consistency for myself ​

 

[Enyo]

Since I cannot wear hairsticks due to my winter hats, I've been wearing two strand twists. I'm going to do nothing but twists until spring to see if it helps me get over my recent setback of 1.5 inches or so.

 

[davisbr88]

Enyo: All I am doing is wearing two-strand twists until spring as well! I am expecting some good retention and I know you'll offset that setback!

 

[Aireen]

UPDATE: Got my relaxer today after being 4 months post, planned to go longer but like I said, my hairdresser is doing renovations soon. Anyway, I just hit BSB but layered, I don't mind it because it'll grow out over time. Here's a picture to show my new bangs that was inspired by the Chanel Iman picture in my blog post here on LHCF. Length picture for my next update for sure since I plan to wash my hair in 3-4 days. I hope to stretch for 5 or possibly 6 months for my next update, we'll see — baby steps!

Don't mind my face I like being silly. Oh and I was on the phone with a friend since he wanted me to show him my new bangs so I was trying to talk while talking the photograph.

 

[Charz]

I forgot about this thread.

My lowest layer is now BSL, but I'm not claiming it until I am full BSL. I hope to make full MBL by the end of this year!

I've been rollersetting my hair every week and I am getting my hair dyed again in April.

 

[LoveLiLi]

Hey Ladies. Lately I'm making an effort to eat more protein/eat healthy in general.

I also want to find a way to avoid splits and ssk's this year without straightening my hair. I feel I have to flatiron more often than I'd like because wearing my hair natural guarantees raggedy ends for me. erplexed

I'm doing a henna treatment right now for strength/shine and I'm waiting on my Qhemet products to arrive. I'm hoping regular henna treatments and moisturizing products will allow me to wear my natural hair more frequently and keep my ends healthy while doing so.

 

[aa9746]

Hey Ladies! Just checking in, I just took the cornrows out that I had in for a month. I washed, did a cholesterol treatment, oil rinse, and conditioned. Now I am about to throw some individuals in my hair and keep them in until mid March. This is how I will get to MBL, no manipulation.

You'll get there.

 

[QueenFee]

Moisturized and sealed last night....My hair is becoming a bit LOT for my taste! Lol every time I mess with it It feels thicker! I'm creating a monster!

 

[PeculiarDaye]

Hey Ladies,

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

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

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

​

 

[lilsparkle825]

Checking in! I have been doing nothing but twistouts and buns since mid-January. My twistouts have gone to a new level now that I am using KCKT/KCCC or Noodle Head to give 'em some hold. Trying to maintain till my length check next month.

 

[grow]

@davisbr88,
i can just imagine the inappropriate jokes with the cucumbers! girl that had me LMAO!
but on the serious side, you brought up a good idea! i never even thought of eating cucumbers raw like that....have done so with carrots and celery before, but never cucumbers. i must try that, thx!
i can't wait to find out what you decide to try because they all sound good! you make some delicious goodies there! plus it's great that you eat so healthy, naturally.
i believe in the vitamins and all, but nothing is better than eating the healthy vitamins we need! brava davis!

@make_me_over, I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR NEW SIGGY!!!!

girl, you have made leaps and bounds of progress with your hair!!!!

it is G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.!!!!!:bouncegre:trampolin


@Enyo, so sad about your setback. like davisbr88 said, this new ps will offset that setback, so stick with this new retention! "every setback is the start for the comeback"!!!!

@Aireen, cannot wait to see your other new pics as you know (from the other thread) i love love love these pics!!!!

@LoveLiLi, great siggy! are you doing that henna with indigo or will you just use henna, if so which brand?
i would like to henna soon, but am concerned since i'm permed (texlaxed) and have a black hair rinse in, as well.

@QueenFee, you crack me up talking about "creating a monster"!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY LOVLEY LADIES!:blowkiss:

 

[Aireen]

@Aireen, cannot wait to see your other new pics as you know (from the other thread) i love love love these pics!!!!

Thank you kindly, grow! You're so gracious!

My response is in the WL thread, but yes my pictures will be in all 5 of my challenges, a lot of copying and pasting.

 

[MrsHouston]

i'm half wigging my way to MBL. I doing cornrolls under my halfwig and leaving a small section out in the front. So far so good. I just need to stay focused on my vitamins and scalp massages. I will be implementing walking into my plan later this week.

 

[davisbr88]

grow: Don't be fooled! I LOVE raw fruits and vegetables but not more than chocolate and cake so I still don't consider myself all that healthy!
But I am working on it.
I made a yummy smoothie today with one kiwi, three jumbo strawberries, 1/2 banana that I had cut into chunks and frozen overnight, a scoop of plain whey protein powder (I didn't know what to expect by mixing kiwis and chocolate), and 1/4 c skim milk. Next time I will leave out the milk because I forgot how juicy kiwis are. It's soooo good. I'll probably make it again tomorrow without the milk.
After that I will try something with mangoes, which I don't know will go well with chocolate either so I may just use regular protein powder until I'm done with those. After that, I'll be experimenting with chocolate and vanilla powders!
I am going to make a glass of cucumber-carrot juice to go with my salmon dinner tonight. I just found out that cucumbers are really rich in silica, so now I'm excited because it gives me an excuse to eat them everyday for my hair and not worry about spinach too much for now.

 

[davisbr88]

LoveLiLi: I don't know how I missed your post but I am lusting over your hair!
MrsHouston: I soooo look forward to my scalp massages! I don't know if they are helping but I just love the way they feel!

 

[make_me_over]

Thanks 4 all your support Ladies!

grow Hey girlie I missed you. I'm glad you're back and I can't wait to see your update

 

[make_me_over]

@make_me_over​

Keep up the good work... I'm braiding my way to my goals as well, I'm going to be so excited to see your progress , you've got the dedication and consistency that it takes to make it. I'm cheering for you, and hopefully grabbing some of your consistency for myself ​

You'll get there.

Thanks 4 all your support Ladies! I really appreciate it

 

[CB1731]

Haven't checked in for a bit. My relaxed ends have been breaking off so I'm hiding my hair under half-wigs. I love them. Hopefully this will help the breakage and I can still have a chance at making MBL this year.

 

[LoveLiLi]

grow: Thanks. I used henna without indigo. I've used indigo in the past - mixed with henna to create a dark brown and in a separate step to get black. I liked it initially, but after a while it seemed to wash me out and I looked like Elvira.

I used Jamila henna this time, but I've also used Reshma and a couple of other brands.


davisbr88: Thank you. Now if it would only move along to mbl, lol.

 

[grow]

Thank you kindly, @grow! You're so gracious!

My response is in the WL thread, but yes my pictures will be in all 5 of my challenges, a lot of copying and pasting.

Aireen, ok, i'm running over to the WL thread for that eye candy! thanks!



MrsHouston, what a brilliant idea! my Mom walks miles every day and even after 5 kids, still wears a size 8! i know i should be out there, too, but the cold weather (plus it's rainy season in milan) keeps me in.
got any tips on how to get out there when you don't really want to? (but know you need to?)


davisbr88, well even if you like the sweet stuff, at least you balance it off with the good healthy stuff, too!
that smoothie sounds fabulous! i gotta try it, thanks! i have the whey potein already and prolly need to add alot of juice because our kiwi are not as soft and juicy...takes an electric saw to open those thangs!
i used to use the whey protein for my egg shakes, but when i stopped eating the raw eggs, i just had all those tins of whey sitting around, so now i'll put them to good use!
that dinner you made sounds DELICIOUS!!! yes, good for the body AND good for the hair!

make_me_over, thanks sugar, it's good to be back! i was going to do an update in march but now i don't know if i'all have time to perm my hair given my work schedule. (a few hairs have surpassed my brastrap!)
i really need to update, though.
the first minute i get after being freshly permed and flat wrapped, i will jump to the camera!

CB1731, it's a great thing you caught it in time and are already in those protective styles!a with tlc, those ends will be nourished and saved.

LoveLiLi, you had me cracking up with the "Elvira" part, lol!

have you ever tried a brand called Zarqa? it says ingredients: ground henna leaves. it's the only stuff i can find locallyerplexed everything else has to come thru the mail.

hhj ladies!

 

[MrsHouston]

When I lived in Houston and it was too hot to walk outside, I'd go to the mall, walk the stair steps in the building that I worked in, or the treadmill. The stairs were great for my legs...man I got good muscle tone and unbelivable firmness...I think that's what got me my Dh...

 

[davisbr88]

grow: I completely forgot the egg!!!
That was the whole point of the smoothie... lol. Well I am about to make one now with the egg and without the milk.
I'm also going to make a strawberry-cucumber smoothie today so I'll report back!