BSL 2012 Challenge!!!

[Imani]

erplexed About the length check...I am going to go hard in the thread as soon as I reach APL. I am lurking, and in my mind I am in the challenge. But what is the point of putting my shoulder length update in here with all you APL ladies?

Seamonster Show us anyway! We're all here for support. I'm the challenge starter and I'm baaarely APL myself

 

[Missdelicious1]

Idk if I'll make BSL this year. I thought I'd be APL by now, but it keeps running away from me!! I guess it doesn't help that I'm dusting so often :-/

I'm gonna step up my PS game and pray for BSL to come late this year.

 

[ImanAdero]

My length check won't come until the end of May because it makes no sense to straighten my hair when I'm swimming. Not sure if I'm bottom I my shoulder blades or not. I'm close for sure.

I'll also need a trim when I finally get my hair done. I haven't done so since December.

Anyway, trying to figure out to do with my hair next. Probably get it cornrowed soon.

 

[naturalagain2]

naturalagain2 I think your brastrap sits REALLY low, more like MBL, you could be BSB/BSL by December

Thanks Imani. That makes me feel better. I do have a long torso. That gives me some hope.

 

[greenbees]

I'm not officially in the BSL challenge but I've been lurking from the sidelines. I think I finally might be close to hitting BSL by the summer. My length shot is attached (It's sideways but I can't change it from my phone. Sorry about that).

 

[tashboog]

Ok ladies. Here is my update length check. My actual goal is BSB and not BSL because I wear my bra low. It looks like I'm pretty close to BSB at the nape and APL in the front and sides. I'm planning on flat ironing in June and I will update with those pics in June .

 

[coolsista-paris]

Ok ladies. Here is my update length check. My actual goal is BSB and not BSL because I wear my bra low. It looks like I'm pretty close to BSB at the nape and APL in the front and sides. I'm planning on flat ironing in June and I will update with those pics in June .

WOW.its looking good !!! you surely have your goal this year ! beautiful healthy hair there ;-)

 

[coolsista-paris]

i am getting annoyed with my hair. it is fine so its so easy too break. Im pissed too cause i dusted today but cut lots of 1 twist.... à BACK ONE ! grrrrr stupid me !

 

[tashboog]

WOW.its looking good !!! you surely have your goal this year ! beautiful healthy hair there ;-)

Thanks lady ! I also have fine hair which breaks all the time too . I have to constantly keep my hair trimmed which is why to me my hair isn't as long as it should be but I'm grateful for the length I have retained thus far .

 

[coolsista-paris]

Thanks lady ! I also have fine hair which breaks all the time too . I have to constantly keep my hair trimmed which is why to me my hair isn't as long as it should be but I'm grateful for the length I have retained thus far .

yeah you should bet proud .cant wait too bet there some day .your doing really Well.

WOW you mean fine hair MUST dust /trim regulary ?? nooooo why .i never did that in the first 3 years of journey .Well i need too learn lots about fine hair but there is not that much information out there about it.

 

[ImanAdero]

I think I'm hairnorexic :-(

I did an unofficial length check as seen here...

But it looks the same length as before and I still need a trim...

I don't deep condition like I should, but I do protective style/bun. I dunno. I think when I got the color a year ago it really messed me up.





Just... Sigh...

 

[MzSwift]

Whohoo! Length Check Time!

I hope you ladies will be gracious enough to allow me to stay. Even though I'm not going for BSL (I'm going for BSB), I would like to stay until I hit BSL..if you'll let me.

I'm still not at BSL. When I get there, I will do a bra picture. Hopefully the back rolls will be gone as well. LoL

 

[faithVA]

Ok ladies. Here is my update length check. My actual goal is BSB and not BSL because I wear my bra low. It looks like I'm pretty close to BSB at the nape and APL in the front and sides. I'm planning on flat ironing in June and I will update with those pics in June .

You will be BSL by the end of the summer and MBL by the end. It's looking good.

 

[FlawedBeauty]

Whohoo! Length Check Time!

I hope you ladies will be gracious enough to allow me to stay. Even though I'm not going for BSL (I'm going for BSB), I would like to stay until I hit BSL..if you'll let me.

I'm still not at BSL. When I get there, I will do a bra picture. Hopefully the back rolls will be gone as well. LoL

MzSwift

Say what?! You look bsl already! You must wesr ur bra mega low! Looks great!

 

[MzSwift]

FlawedBeauty
I think I want to be undoubtedly AT my brastrap before I feel comfortable claiming BSL.
My Nappiversary is in June, it'll be interesting to see how much my hair stretches then.

 

[Uniqzoe]

I'm starting to get frustrated. Uggh, I hate these times when it seems like my hair growth comes to a screeching halt. For the past 6 months I have been measuring my hair every couple of months and this last time I was so disappointed because I only had an average of 1/2 inch growth for that time.

I also noticed that my ends were starting to look a little worn so I went and got them trimmed. Luckily my stylist is great and understands the difference between a trim and a cut and only snipped about 1/2 in all around. But I digress, anyway I know I probably need to stop wearing my hair out so much but I hate protective styling. Well, I guess I need to do something different to get the growth that I want. **Just needed to vent a little**

 

[Imani]

MzSwift

Say what?! You look bsl already! You must wesr ur bra mega low! Looks great!

This is the same thing I was thinking. MzSwift, you must wear your bra at full MBL approaching waist or something Congrats on your progress! Your hair is growing so fast.

Of course you can stay, but seriously you should be looking into MBL and Waist length challenges I'm just saying

 

[Imani]

Ok ladies. Here is my update length check. My actual goal is BSB and not BSL because I wear my bra low. It looks like I'm pretty close to BSB at the nape and APL in the front and sides. I'm planning on flat ironing in June and I will update with those pics in June .

Are you sure you aren't BSB in the back already? Congrats on your progress!

Thanks lady ! I also have fine hair which breaks all the time too . I have to constantly keep my hair trimmed which is why to me my hair isn't as long as it should be but I'm grateful for the length I have retained thus far .

The bolded is how I feel, I have fine hair as well. I'm not where I "should" be either strictly looking at the time/inches. But this is the best growth I've seen in ages and the longest my hair has ever been in my life so I'm grateful.

 

[Imani]

I think I'm hairnorexic :-(

I did an unofficial length check as seen here...

But it looks the same length as before and I still need a trim...

I don't deep condition like I should, but I do protective style/bun. I dunno. I think when I got the color a year ago it really messed me up.



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Just... Sigh...

ImanAdero Sorry you're disappointed You're still very close. Is there anything you plan to change up in your regimen to help you get there?

 

[Imani]

I already posted like 10 pics in APL Challenge a few days ago. Here is my update for this challenge. My chances of making BSL by year end are looking really slim. I might be able to graze it.

But at any rate, I'm happy with my hair and just simply amazed at having this much hair on my head; it honestly felt kind of surreal when I got it straightened. My hair has never been this long and it feels good to see that all of the things I did to get here weren't in vain (cutting out chemicals, barely ever using heat, meticulous detangling, protective styling/low manipulation, etc).

It will be interesting to see how long my hair can get. I honestly never thought about much past APL bc it seemed so farfetched so making BSL would be just INSANE to me.

 

[Imani]

I'm starting to get frustrated. Uggh, I hate these times when it seems like my hair growth comes to a screeching halt. For the past 6 months I have been measuring my hair every couple of months and this last time I was so disappointed because I only had an average of 1/2 inch growth for that time.

I also noticed that my ends were starting to look a little worn so I went and got them trimmed. Luckily my stylist is great and understands the difference between a trim and a cut and only snipped about 1/2 in all around. But I digress, anyway I know I probably need to stop wearing my hair out so much but I hate protective styling. Well, I guess I need to do something different to get the growth that I want. **Just needed to vent a little**

Uniqzoe I don't like protective styling much either. It can be hard trying to find that balance between retaining length/keeping your hair healthy and styles your feel attractive in.

Hopefully you can find some protective styles you like or find something else in your reggie to tweak so you can get the retention you desire.

 

[FlawedBeauty]

Imani your hair looks great! very healthy and thick! you will be bsl in no time, keep up the good work

 

[FlawedBeauty]

i got my silk amino acid today and mixed about a tablespoon in with a packet of Carson Soft Sheen Deep Conditioner and about five drops of jojoba oil. I dc'd for about 45 mins and my hair is so silky. I credit the amino acid to this because I did a dc with the soft sheen and while it definitely made my hair soft, this is silky soft!! lol. The silk amino acid is def a keeper

 

[Uniqzoe]

@Uniqzoe I don't like protective styling much either. It can be hard trying to find that balance between retaining length/keeping your hair healthy and styles your feel attractive in.

Hopefully you can find some protective styles you like or find something else in your reggie to tweak so you can get the retention you desire.

@Imani, it is hard finding a balance but I'm not giving up.

ETA: Your hair is amazing, I love the fullness!!!

 

[ImanAdero]

Imani I plan to deep condition more definitely. I probably only do it once a month... Hair is just such a tedious process lol.

But I will definitely be deep conditioning more, co washing more (it's getting warmer)and sealing my ends with castor oil more regularly. I'm also going to box braid my hair for the majority of the summer. Not with extensions, just good ol box braids with my hair.

I'm mean I'm pretty much BSB right now... I just need another inch to fully "claim" it. So I hope to get there by September honestly. After May 20th, I'll get it straightened and trimmed and I'll be on my way then.

 

[faithVA]

i got my silk amino acid today and mixed about a tablespoon in with a packet of Carson Soft Sheen Deep Conditioner and about five drops of jojoba oil. I dc'd for about 45 mins and my hair is so silky. I credit the amino acid to this because I did a dc with the soft sheen and while it definitely made my hair soft, this is silky soft!! lol. The silk amino acid is def a keeper

FlawedBeauty, Where did you get your silk amino acid?

 

[Mische]

Please excuse the lurking, ladies! Beautiful hair and keep up the great work.

Imani do you color your hair? I'm in awe at how rich your color is, and it's so thick and pretty!

 

[Evolving78]

Whohoo! Length Check Time!

I hope you ladies will be gracious enough to allow me to stay. Even though I'm not going for BSL (I'm going for BSB), I would like to stay until I hit BSL..if you'll let me.

I'm still not at BSL. When I get there, I will do a bra picture. Hopefully the back rolls will be gone as well. LoL

Congrats! you are going to be MBL for 2012!

 

[FlawedBeauty]

faithVA i purchased it from lotioncrafter.com i believe its called. they are quick with the shipping too!

 

[Imani]

Please excuse the lurking, ladies! Beautiful hair and keep up the great work.

Imani do you color your hair? I'm in awe at how rich your color is, and it's so thick and pretty!

Mische Thanks! I usually get demi-permanent dark brown rinses. The top of my hair is naturally reddish brown and it looks washed out sometimes so I like the rinses to make it look richer.

However, I haven't had one done since September and did not get one when when it was straightened last weekend. I did not get one this time because I want to take swim lessons this summer and didn't want to risk any chemicals on my hair with the chlorine. My hair just has a small amt of oil/serum on it in after it was straightened.

My hair the day before I got it flat ironed, you can kinda see the red.