BSL 2012 Challenge!!!

[coolsista-paris]

Merci beaucoup ma sœur!

I've been stretching my hair for two weeks now going "no way im BSL already!" lol!

I didn't wanna claim it until i straightened it. But today i couldn't resist taking a quick pic just to see hopefully by December i can be scraping MBL.

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good french

your hair is thriving!!! that means everything your doing is exaclty what it needs. i hope to catch up and be close to bsl in december . as i said i made apl in january this year and its like...im stuck ! it sucks .

anyway keep doing what your doing and start checking on thé mbl challenge

 

[SmilingElephant]

good french

your hair is thriving!!! that means everything your doing is exaclty what it needs. i hope to catch up and be close to bsl in december . as i said i made apl in january this year and its like...im stuck ! it sucks .

anyway keep doing what your doing and start checking on thé mbl challenge

I learned when i was relaxed that my hair loooves water and moisture with a shot of protein every blue moon. It's still like that now that im natural.

I also can't be a PJ anymore. I have found what my hair likes but sometimes i do get bored with my staples everyday and i try something new every once in a while...as long as i stick to the type of products my hair likes....nothing too rich in protein or it can be protein free

And just keep your regimen as simple as possible.

So im being kicked out the BSL club now? But i LIKE it here!

If anybody is interested u can also join us on the WL 2013 thread....no matter what length you are! We're just one big happy family and we encourage each other on our journies.

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[SkySurfer]

Still in my crochet braids and have been for the past 2 weeks.
Hope to take them out in 2-4 weeks, and length check.

 

[ImanAdero]

Are these considered mini braids? Either way this is what my hair looks like, no extensions.

I still wanna try Havana twists, but to do them myself just feels daunting... Sigh.

Anywjo, I'm in braids!

 

[lamaria211]

Are these considered mini braids? Either way this is what my hair looks like, no extensions.

I still wanna try Havana twists, but to do them myself just feels daunting... Sigh.

Anywjo, I'm in braids!

Those meet my mini standards. Very nice

 

[naturalagain2]

What's up everyone! I finally got those Senegalese twist out. It took forever because they were soo small. I tangled one real bad and ended up cutting it (talkin' 'bout a hurt soul) I finished taking them out right before my appt on Monday. Anyway I detangled and slather my hair with Joico Moisture Recovery Balm (which will become a staple!) detangled a little more and headed to the salon. My hairdresser detangled me thoroughly before shampooing my hair. Then she gave me DC, I think she used Mizani...and put me under the dryer for 20 mins. Then she flat ironed my hair, trimmed and curled my hair. She couldn't even tell where I cut a piece my hair at all. I'm pleased my hair hasn't reverted yet! My hair has never looked this good or been this long before (I'm APL now!!!!) Here's my hair after getting it done:

 

[RegaLady]

Checking in. I am still in my bun. I intend on washing and Dcing this weekend for a party, and I will still bun, but with a bang. I must admit, bunning is helping me to retain! I don't intend on changing this until the end of December.

 

[Evolving78]

washing my hair today. i had my SO pull do a pull test for me and he said it was touching the bottom of my bra! but i'm not claiming nothing. that was just my longest layer. i have a ways to go. hopefully by Oct or Nov. i'll be there!

 

[irisak]

Had my sister do a pull test and my longest layer (my tail) is touching bsb. It looks like I can make bsl by year end.

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[KaramelDiva1978]

I am so ready to see everyone's progress by next week! We are looking good y'all and a tub of Design Essentials relaxer is calling my name. Stretching 10 weeks is driving me nuts! Thanks for the inspiration ladies y'all are keeping me grounded.

 

[baddison]

I may not make full bsl by December, but I can definitely make bsb or grazing bsl. Either which I will be very happy with.

^^THIS^^


I am totally there with you!!

 

[livinthevida]

I'll be back to school doing full time and work sooooo... Can you ladies give me style ideas what will last a week with little to no product?

Past few weeks I've been using evco for prepoo, Chagrin Valley Poo Bar, and then dcing with Elucence MB Conditioner. The combo of CV and Elucence leaves my hair feeling like BUTTER much better than the crickle crackle I had going on in this heat. So I'm looking for a style that I won't have to add anything to besides maybe a water spritz. I would bun but that takes product for me and 2 strand twists just take too long to last 9 days and I don't like big twists or bantu knots. Help me? If I can figure it out I'll make it to BSL not full but that's for May of next year probably.

silenttullip I rollerset all week yet on Fridays I've started to do 2 two-strand twist for my weekend getaways! During the week I use my R&B moisturizer from ears to ends and massage Organic Coconut Oil (OCO) on my scalp On the weekends a little water and OCO work well for two-strand twists that last Friday to Sunday!

 

[livinthevida]

Merci beaucoup ma sœur!

I've been stretching my hair for two weeks now going "no way im BSL already!" lol!

I didn't wanna claim it until i straightened it. But today i couldn't resist taking a quick pic just to see hopefully by December i can be scraping MBL.

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Great curls SmilingElephant! You do look BSL here! If the top of the towel is your BSL marker you are there Congratulations!

 

[livinthevida]

I learned when i was relaxed that my hair loooves water and moisture with a shot of protein every blue moon. It's still like that now that im natural.

I also can't be a PJ anymore. I have found what my hair likes but sometimes i do get bored with my staples everyday and i try something new every once in a while...as long as i stick to the type of products my hair likes....nothing too rich in protein or it can be protein free

And just keep your regimen as simple as possible.

So im being kicked out the BSL club now? But i LIKE it here!

If anybody is interested u can also join us on the WL 2013 thread....no matter what length you are! We're just one big happy family and we encourage each other on our journies.

Sent from my N860 using LHCF

SmilingElephant we'll see you over at the MBL and WL challenge soon!

 

[livinthevida]

Are these considered mini braids? Either way this is what my hair looks like, no extensions.

I still wanna try Havana twists, but to do them myself just feels daunting... Sigh.

Anywjo, I'm in braids!

These look great @ImanAdero! I bet these here are a really good prep to help the havana twists extend hair and hang longer!

 

[livinthevida]

What's up everyone! I finally got those Senegalese twist out. It took forever because they were soo small. I tangled one real bad and ended up cutting it (talkin' 'bout a hurt soul) I finished taking them out right before my appt on Monday. Anyway I detangled and slather my hair with Joico Moisture Recovery Balm (which will become a staple!) detangled a little more and headed to the salon. My hairdresser detangled me thoroughly before shampooing my hair. Then she gave me DC, I think she used Mizani...and put me under the dryer for 20 mins. Then she flat ironed my hair, trimmed and curled my hair. She couldn't even tell where I cut a piece my hair at all. I'm pleased my hair hasn't reverted yet! My hair has never looked this good or been this long before (I'm APL now!!!!) Here's my hair after getting it done:

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Beautiful results naturalagain2! Congratulations on reaching APL!

 

[irisak]

I'm on my phone do I can't copy and paste.
My goal date for bsl is 12/31/12
I was close to bsl as a child but have always hovered at sl to apl as an adult. I am currently apl (yay!!!!!)! I've always had fairly healthy hair care practices but had issues retaining length and was infamous for setbacks from too much heat or not having a set reggie. Now I'm serious about hhg.
Here is my starting pic from the beginning of this month. I'm going to take another progress pic when I take down my sew in the end of June.

Eta the other answers.
I currently take a multivitamin, plus 2530 mcg of booting. I've been psing in sew ins. I co wash 2-3 times weekly (gotta love s good curly weave) and shampoo biweekly. I moisturize every other day with an applicator bottle containing mn, rosewater, vatika, grapeseed oil, and evoo. When i take my install down/prep for a new one, I clarify,dc, do a hard protein treatment as needed, and do a hot. I then coat my strand while damp in a homemade shew butter blend and let air dry prior to blending.
I'm not sure what I'll do when I hit bsl. Hairorexia is already kicking in and I only believe I'm apl when looking at pics. My goal length is mbl so I'll probably swing for a few weeks and then get back on the psing grind lol
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Ok I'm going to do my length check early because I had one due in mbl 2013. This is my hair stretched and the top of the number 2 is apl. I'm counting the 4 (the line not the number) as bsl so I think I can make it by December if I can keep retaining like I have been.

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[irisak]

The app kept crashing *grrrr* so here's the pic in a separate post.



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[GreenEyedJen]

Hey guys!

Classes start back up for me next Monday, so I just wanted to add my most recent hair picture. The date is on the photo. My hair has been in braids or covered up for most of this summer; I've been traveling a lot so it makes it easier. Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

My hair is still straight, but it's going to be a full on hair weekend come friday night! Urghh I miss my curls soo much !

 

[KurlyNinja]

Alright its getting that time of year again... School time. Wet bun mode, commence! Even though I love seeing my hair all big and out, I'm not going to have time to keep up with the daily maintenance so back into a bun (which I can actually do this fall/winter).

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

At the salon so happy this ten week stretch is over!!!! Cant wait to post reviews y'all!!!! Brb.

 

[RegaLady]

Today I blowdried and flat ironed my hair. I plan on wearing this for about a week, then I will be back to bunning. My hair is retaining very well. While blowdrying I saw some broken hairs, but I think that is almost unavoidable. I will post my length check for August because I wont reveal next until December.

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

The curls are Back! i feel 10000% better. I am going to give my self a little dusting this after noon. Then a 24 Deep condition and try Miss Jessies pillow soft curls that i got in the mail!

 

[RegaLady]

The curls are Back! i feel 10000% better. I am going to give my self a little dusting this after noon. Then a 24 Deep condition and try Miss Jessies pillow soft curls that i got in the mail!

ManiiSweetheart

I know you love your curls, but my question is when you straighten your hair do you get damage? Like is straightening you hair once going to cause anything significant or is the damage more likely to happen if you straighten alot? Also what degree setting do you have your iron on when you do straighten? Thank you in advance.

I straighten this afternoon and I am a bit nervous. I haven't done this in a lonnnnnggg time

 

[coolsista-paris]

hi ladies .it was boiling here today in Paris ...tommorow gonna be same. i wanted to wear loose then thought about dryness or damage with thé hot burning sun..so i tried out something new to at least hide thé ends à little .:









(hope they are not upside down ..im using cell phone )

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

ManiiSweetheart

I know you love your curls, but my question is when you straighten your hair do you get damage? Like is straightening you hair once going to cause anything significant or is the damage more likely to happen if you straighten alot? Also what degree setting do you have your iron on when you do straighten? Thank you in advance.

I straighten this afternoon and I am a bit nervous. I haven't done this in a lonnnnnggg time

Okay soo I get Dominican blowouts and i have never had Any Damage. Id say if you straighten it without doing the right things like no heat protectant or using Super high heat then its worse then doing the right things and using low heat regularly. but they are still both damaging..just to different degrees.
I told and made sure the woman that did my hair used low setting on the blow dryer and the flat iron!

 

[Onhergrind09]

I will be relaxing sometime in the next 24 hours, I will be back with pics.

 

[glamazon386]

ManiiSweetheart

I know you love your curls, but my question is when you straighten your hair do you get damage? Like is straightening you hair once going to cause anything significant or is the damage more likely to happen if you straighten alot? Also what degree setting do you have your iron on when you do straighten? Thank you in advance.

I straighten this afternoon and I am a bit nervous. I haven't done this in a lonnnnnggg time

It depends. You can straighten once and get heat damage if the iron is too hot. There are members who have posted about it before. Some people notice a gradual loosening over time leading to straight ends. In all honesty it's like playing roulette. Everybody's hair is different. The temperature that works for my hair may not work for yours. If I see my iron is smoking I know it's too hot. I've never had issues with heat damage when I straighten my hair at home but I did notice my curls loosen when I went to the Dominican salon. I think it was the pulling with the brush that did it.

 

[ImanAdero]

Whenever I do my own hair, it gets fuzzy so quickly!

Still in these mini braids though.. I'll just keep redoing the front until I get tired of them... Hopefully I last another 2 weeks.

Come September I'm getting my hair professionally done in braids or Havana twists... I'll figure it out lol