BSL 2013 Challenge

[SimJam]

Hey ladies . Is BSL at the top or bottom of your bra??

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I'm not sure, but I'm claiming once I reach the top of my bra.

And I'm using a bra with a regular sized back. I have some bras with a very thick strap that wud cut a good 1.5 inches off what i need to get to bsl

 

[3jsmom]

Hey Ladies

Here is my information, I am closing in to APL hope to be there by Summer, Relaxed, I stretch my relaxers to at least 14 weeks, I plan on adding vitamins to my reggie for next year and maybe tea rinses. I am a very slow grower but I am pretty happy with my current reggie. I co-wash 80% of the time and wash once a week and dc. I have added oils to my daily refreshing of my hair.

I will add pic later today

 

[Guinan]

Current length: almost APL
Currently Relaxed
Hope to be BSL by Dec 2013
Current Reggie: wash and cond. weekly, dc weekly, protein as needed, m&s every other day
What I plan on changing: I always wanted to try castor oil so will be doing that.


This is my first time posting so forgive if I jack it up.
I am attempting to post a pic of my hair from last night.
Took down only 2 braids. Will post another pic when I decide to take these down.


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YAY your 1st post! Welcome Aboard!

 

[Kimmy1978]

~Current hair length - about an inch from touching BSL (longest length, hair is uneven)
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd - Relaxed
~BSL goal month - not sure. Want full, even, blunt cut, below BSL by December
~Current Reggie and styling choices - Relaxer stretching, rollersetting, M & S 3-4 nights/week
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL? Joined rollerset challenge (refrain from blowdry/flat iron)
~Post a beginning picture - pic below taken 12/25

 

[BGT]

Here's my updated progress pic. I was able to retain all my progress from my last touch up due to bunning and keeping my ends moisturized.

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[KiWiStyle]

Thanks. So it pretty much is an individual thing and is based on rather you wear your bra high, normal or low. I think my bra sits normal because I'm a member of the Itty Bitty Titty Committee but I'm not flat chested either, lol!

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[KurlyNinja]

Posting starting pic! Lets get to BSL ladies!!

 

[PureSilver]

Lets get growing ladies. I trimmed my hair (1/4'') to get some relief from the SSK i've been battling with all year after straightening 3X and i'm just ready to grow to BSL because this lady is bringing it for 2013.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I'm sitting here on my phone going through the threads...I can't believe I'm currently APL and in the BSL challenge!!! I knew I would be here someday but it still feels unbelievable. The next two years my hair will reach lengths I never imagined possible!! This has been an AMAZING journey and I'm proud to be in the company of some of the most AMAZING, TALENTED and MOTIVATING women I know, YAY!!!

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[SimJam]

KiWiStyle I also feel excited for the new year too. Reaching bsl would see my hair being the longest I've had it in my adult life

 

[yuhlovevybz]

Edit: nvm! Starting with apl challenge

 

[koolkittychick]

Okay, here's my official start:

Current hair length - APL

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd - Relaxed

BSL goal month - December 2013

Current Reggie and styling choices - Shampoo and DC under dryer once a week, relax every 12-14 weeks, no heat, moisturize and seal 3xs a week, PS using buns at least 80% of the time, multivitamin/biotin supplements trim only if necessary

What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
Will be diligent about DCing after every shampoo, and moisturizing and sealing at least every other day.

Post a beginning picture - using my final pic from the APL 2012 challenge. Woot!

 

[futurelonglocks]

~Current hair length: APL
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural
~BSL goal month: June
~Current Reggie and styling choices:
Pre-poo with olive oil and AO GPB once a wk
Wash w/my bentonite clay mixture once a wk
DC once a wk
Wear protective styles (wig/mini twists for 2 wks per month- use MTG while in protective style

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL? Nothing
~Post a beginning picture




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[mami2010]

Happy New Year ladies!!! I am glad to really get this challenge going now. I will start protective styling more often from this day forward, until I reach BSL. :excited:

 

[longhairdreaming]

Happy New Year! I entered 2013 with my kinky twists still in decent form but I'm super excited for them to come out in the next two weeks and I start my relaxed journey at the end of this month!!

 

[Curlywurly10]

Happy New Year! I'm starting this year and challenge off with a nice long DC session. Just treated myself to a steamer as well so that should come in the next few days!!

 

[Angel of the North]

KiWiStyle for me BSL would be at the top of my bra strap as my bra would appear to sit low, it actually sits in the right position for me but it's more a case of my having a shorter body/back and longer legs, I'm 5'7". I think BSL will vary for each person based on their height, body length and where their bra sits on their backs.

 

[RockCreak]

Happy New Year's Everyone!!!!

Just a quick update....what I have discovered for my hair is that less is more. So I am making a few changes to my regimen.

Poo hair once every two weeks... I may stretch it longer.

I made a mixture of evoo, jbco and peppermint oil in which I use very lightly, mainly focusing around my edges.

Spritz hair with water every so often and that's it.

With that being said, this past Sunday I poo'd, dc, and blow dried my hair on the cool setting. Straight enough as to where I can trim up the ends a bit... so I took off about a half inch. Applied my oil mixture and braided/twisted my hair in four. That's it and that's how I'm rocking my hair for the next few days.

TBH - I've really been thinking to hard about cutting and relaxing my hair.. I know the complete opposite of this challenge ~ don't lash me! It's just that I've been wanting a new look with my hair but know that I'll regret it if I chop it off! Sooooo, I've decided that I may try to attempt the 27 piece weave or just may purchase my first wig this weekend.. just to give myself this new look (and give my hair a break).

I'll keep you all posted.

Happy hair growing!

 

[NikkiQ]

Happy New Year everybody!! I hope 2013 is more prosperous for you all than last.

Now...let's get this year started right!

*Question of the day*

Are there any hair practices that you discovered in 2012 that you plan to carry over into 2013? Are there any that you wish you could just forget all about?

 

[Guinan]

Happy New Year everybody!! I hope 2013 is more prosperous for you all than last.

Now...let's get this year started right!

*Question of the day*

Are there any hair practices that you discovered in 2012 that you plan to carry over into 2013? Are there any that you wish you could just forget all about?

I plan on leaving behind 6 mth relaxer stretches, just for 2013. Will see if my hair does better w/ 3mth stretches this year. I plan to continue w/ mn & using cermides to seal in my conditioner.

Happy new year everyone!

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[kismettt]

*Question of the day*

Are there any hair practices that you discovered in 2012 that you plan to carry over into 2013? Are there any that you wish you could just forget all about?

I really did not do much of anything to my hair towards the end of 2013, especially since i was working out so often. I ran out of my staples in the later half of the year & never replaced them. I definitely need to have a plan/regiman in place since I do get busy/caught up with the other parts of my life. I also think I should relax more often, long stretches were the default because I was so active/busy. I used to go closer to 4 months between touch ups.

I just ordered Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Collection 3-Piece Starter Kit (shampoo, conditioner, mask), Monoi Hair Mask, Macadamia Heat Protection Serum, & Macadamia Finishing Shine Mist. My hair LOVES the hair mask, so hopefully it feels the same way about the shampoo/conditioner & other products.

My plan will be:
1x/week:
Pre-poo: Sauve Humectant Conditioner w/ EVOO
Shampoo: Carol's Daughter Monoi Shampoo or L'Oreal Sulfate Free Shampoo (Ever Strong or Everpure Moisture)
Condition - Carol's Daughter Monoi Conditioner or Monoi Hair Mask (every other week)
Moisturizer - Mizani Butterrich Hairdress & One 'n only Argan Oil

• Trim every 6 weeks
• Relax every 12 weeks
• Scarf & bonnet every night
• Section & air dry most of the way, blow dry on cool.
• Only use heat when I go to to the salon
• May co-wash 1x/week, if needed
• Protein/deep condition treatment every 4 weeks

 

[NikkiQ]

That's a REALLY good reggie you have planned out there kismettt. We'll be sure to help make sure you stay on it. We're kinda like that nosey cousin that be all in ya business around here

 

[kismettt]

I used a date calculator to create my relax/trim schedule:
Last Trim: 12/28/12
Relaxer 1: Week of 2/10/13
Trim 1: Week of 3/24/13
Relaxer 2: Week of 5/5/13
Trim 2: Week of 6/16/13
Relaxer 3: Week of 7/28/13
Trim 3: Week of 8/11/13
Relaxer 4: Week of 9/22/13
Trim 4: Week of 11/3/13
Relaxer 5: Week of 12/15/13

i'm trying to plan out everything so it's as easy as possible for me. rather than my old plan of, "hmm, i haven't had a relaxer in a while. maybe i should get one" plus helps with budgeting purposes.

 

[lamaria211]

In here!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok so i want bsl by dec. 31 so bad i cant taste it.
current regimen:
Sat- rinse out overnight prepoo, wash and DC for 2 hrs 1 hr using heat
Sun- moisturize and seal
Mon- Cowash
Tue- moisturize and seal
Wed- dry dc for 30 mins then cowash
Thur-moisturize and seal
Fri- morning M&S, night put on over night prepoo
Bunning 7 days a week, drinking plenty of water and using ceramide rich products
Protein x2 monthly ( aphogee 2 min or CJ repair me, Kerastase force reconstructors)
Clarify hair bimonthly
Texlax every 12+ weeks
STOP CUTTING

My starting pic

 

[Guinan]

I used a date calculator to create my relax/trim schedule:
Last Trim: 12/28/12
Relaxer 1: Week of 2/10/13
Trim 1: Week of 3/24/13
Relaxer 2: Week of 5/5/13
Trim 2: Week of 6/16/13
Relaxer 3: Week of 7/28/13
Trim 3: Week of 8/11/13
Relaxer 4: Week of 9/22/13
Trim 4: Week of 11/3/13
Relaxer 5: Week of 12/15/13

i'm trying to plan out everything so it's as easy as possible for me. rather than my old plan of, "hmm, i haven't had a relaxer in a while. maybe i should get one" plus helps with budgeting purposes.

This is a great ideal! Im def gonna copy I so all over the place with my trims.

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[SimJam]

Happy new year ladies!

The things I learned last year were that:
1. A simple base regimen is essential, add special treatments as necessary
2. My hair needs light protein on a regular basis
3. I can wash my hair every 2 weeks and the world won't stop
4. Twistouts and puffs do my hair better than twists
5. Trim when needed!
6. My hair loves avj and teas

These things were almost " ahaa" moments, and are what turned my hair around last year.

That's why I'm so excited for this year, I really only got everything down pat and running smoothly around midyear 2012, so the prospect of the results from a full year of a solid regimen makes me giddy with excitement!

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[Lurkee]

Happy New Year everybody!! I hope 2013 is more prosperous for you all than last.

Now...let's get this year started right!

*Question of the day*

Are there any hair practices that you discovered in 2012 that you plan to carry over into 2013? Are there any that you wish you could just forget all about?

I have discovered that a blow dry at wash day saves me from tangles and shedding during the week.

My regimen will continue as a weekly wash and blow dry without straighteners.

I will also reduce ny relaxers from every 4 months to every 3.

 

[Guinan]

I'm starting off on the good foot. I just trimmed an inch off and took my silica vitamins. Yeah me

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[hnntrr]

Added tea rinse and a new moisturizing leave in, into my regimen. Hair loves it, it looks shiny and healthy.....and not just cause I was putting hair silk on it! haha.

My hair seems to be enjoying the bunning I've been doing for the past week....my head on the other hand....gives me headaches if I wear it too long (Might cut the pony down to a more manageable length). It's doing we'll though. Not sure I will make it but here it so setting goals!

 

[NikkiQ]

Decided to finally go through with starting a beauty journal to keep track of hair practices,eating habits and skin regimen. First entry was my trim and protein treatment yesterday

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