BSL 2013 Challenge

[jprayze]

[QUOTEKiWiStyle;18593913]jprayze what are tree braids??

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Basically this is what I know about tree braids

There are 2 kinds of Tree braids: (1) extensions are braided into cornrows with hair strategically left out to give the appearance of microbraids

(2) hair is braided in single individual braids just llike standard micros except hair is left out in in a fishbone like pattern to hide braid and give fullness

I'm going for the first kind. I've seen them done with straight and curly hair.

 

[KiWiStyle]

[QUOTEKiWiStyle;18593913]jprayze what are tree braids??

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Basically this is what I know about tree braids

There are 2 kinds of Tree braids: (1) extensions are braided into cornrows with hair strategically left out to give the appearance of microbraids

(2) hair is braided in single individual braids just llike standard micros except hair is left out in in a fishbone like pattern to hide braid and give fullness

I'm going for the first kind. I've seen them done with straight and curly hair.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, they sound nice!

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[ImanAdero]

I kinda just rolled my hair today (took out my tired cornrows) and I like it!

Put a headband on it and I really like it!

 

[KiWiStyle]

[QUOTEKiWiStyle;18593913]jprayze what are tree braids??

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Basically this is what I know about tree braids

There are 2 kinds of Tree braids: (1) extensions are braided into cornrows with hair strategically left out to give the appearance of microbraids

(2) hair is braided in single individual braids just llike standard micros except hair is left out in in a fishbone like pattern to hide braid and give fullness

I'm going for the first kind. I've seen them done with straight and curly hair.[/QUOTE]

I just researched tree braids and found a phenomenal braider in my area. Thanks jprayze for the information, I was going to get medium box braids but I love this much, much better.

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[NikkiQ]

^^^VERY cute ImanAdero!! Sassy and work professional. Love it. Do you remember how you did it so you can recreate it again?

 

[KiWiStyle]

I kinda just rolled my hair today (took out my tired cornrows) and I like it!

Put a headband on it and I really like it!

Beautiful hair and style ImanAdero!!!

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[NikkiQ]

Back in a bun today. Loving this mucho. I may get some S-Curl for the L in my LOC method. I've juiced before using Care Free Curl and Hawaiian Silky when I was transitioning and my hair loved. Think it may be time to revisit it. JJamiah swears that I'm BSB but I don't think so just yet. If I keep my moisture and protein balance right, then hopefully I make BSL by September. Fingers crossed!

 

[Froreal3]

Thanks Foreal! I'm very glad to hear from someone it worked for. How many times a week did you use it for?

I used it every day straight not mixed with oils. It took me from a little below shoulder to apl in about 2 months. Some people report headaches using it straight. I don't have a sensitive scalp. fifigirl

Eta jprayze got amazing growth from it as well.

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[keranikki]

This BKT has allowed me to wash and go this past week and I'm loving it. Some of my hair is still straight but started to wave up slightly. I did a twist out this past weekend, but I didn't allow my hair to dry all of the way. #silly goose I'm going to try again this weekend.

 

[BraunSugar]

Yesterday I did an oil rinse with coconut oil. It was the truth! I'm doing one every wash now.

I also noticed that there is a difference between regular coconut oil and the extra virgin kind on my hair. I have to always use extra virgin.

 

[BraunSugar]

Here's my length check photo:

 

[jprayze]

Basically this is what I know about tree braids

There are 2 kinds of Tree braids: (1) extensions are braided into cornrows with hair strategically left out to give the appearance of microbraids

(2) hair is braided in single individual braids just llike standard micros except hair is left out in in a fishbone like pattern to hide braid and give fullness

I'm going for the first kind. I've seen them done with straight and curly hair.

I just researched tree braids and found a phenomenal braider in my area. Thanks @jprayze for the information, I was going to get medium box braids but I love this much, much better.

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That's awesome! I bought some synthetic hair that I want to use...it is sort of wavy/curly.

I used it every day straight not mixed with oils. It took me from a little below shoulder to apl in about 2 months. Some people report headaches using it straight. I don't have a sensitive scalp. @fifigirl

Eta @jprayze got amazing growth from it as well.

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Yes and I just started using it again this month....this time straight like Froreal3 said. That's how I got the best growth with MN. The only thing is right now I am in a style that prevents me from getting to my scalp so I had to take a break anyway.

 

[NikkiQ]

Here's my length check photo:

Looking good BraunSugar!! I love that color

 

[GettingKinky]

ImanAdero I like your bun/twist style!!

I did a braid out for the first time in months. It took me 20 minutes to moisturize, detangle and put in 5 braids. :-( No wonder I don't do this so often any more. I'm 16 weeks post touch up and 18.5 months into my transition to texlax. I like the thickness the texlax gives me but I love the shininess and lack of frizz of the bonelaxed ends. Maybe I'll start texlaxing a little bit straighter. Or maybe I'll start using cones again. I don't know what to do.

When I pull on my hair it's below the top of my bra strap!

 

[GettingKinky]

BraunSugar. Looking good! You and NikkiQ are definitely hair twins.

 

[NikkiQ]

@BraunSugar. Looking good! You and @NikkiQ are definitely hair twins.

You think so GettingKinky?? I thought the same thing, but I think her curls are a bit more defined than mine are.

 

[ImanAdero]

^^^VERY cute ImanAdero!! Sassy and work professional. Love it. Do you remember how you did it so you can recreate it again?

It was really easy! Just loosely flat twisted the two aides of my head, pinned it in the back so it wouldn't come undone and pushed a headband back to create a little hump and make it look more donut than two separate flat twists.

Dasssit!

 

[chelseatiara]

NikkiQ

I would like to join this challenge!

Today I am officially Apl/a half an inch above because I also trimmed today.
I made a length check video rather than a starting/update pic.. I hope thats okay

http://youtu.be/8S1jeUPYjO4

~Current hair length-APL
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd-Natural
~BSL goal month-December
~Current Reggie and styling choices- I listen to my hair needs and adjust accordingly...I mostly do twist outs though..
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?- I plan on take much better care of my ends now that my hair is longer..
~Post a beginning picture-explained in the paragraph

 

[NikkiQ]

That's perfectly fine with me chelseatiara! to the challenge!!!

 

[RayRayFurious]

I took my braids out last weekend. I know...only three weeks. But I was in and out of the ocean water so much and washing my scalp, so they looked pretty messy. I can't stand going to work looking messy, so I took them out.

I twisted my hair up and threw a wig on. I'm in swim class and training for a half marathon. I need to look professional/neat while doing all this activity and I believe this might be the best way for now.

I have an appointment Saturday to get some cornrows to rock under the wigs. And I just ordered two more that should arrive next week.

 

[BraunSugar]

You think so @GettingKinky?? I thought the same thing, but I think her curls are a bit more defined than mine are.

NikkiQ I think we're hair twins too. Maybe we are fraternal twins instead of identical, but I think we are pretty close.

 

[fifigirl]

I used it every day straight not mixed with oils. It took me from a little below shoulder to apl in about 2 months. Some people report headaches using it straight. I don't have a sensitive scalp. fifigirl

Eta jprayze got amazing growth from it as well.

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Wow! Going to do this then!

 

[NikkiQ]

Cowashed the hair today. Check out the roots!! I'm kinda liking the ombre effect that's going on lol

And here's my official length check pic. It's a bit early b/c I'm gonna be flying back to NOLA soon after length check day and I'm gonna have it twisted and hidden away for a few days before I leave. DH is getting better at taking pics

 

[fifigirl]

Had braids done....hopefully this will stop my compulsion for playing with my hair non stop

Rocking my braids

 

[JJamiah]

NikkiQ you are bsb lady. Not BSL yet, but definitely BSB.. YOu just don't wanna claim it. I am claiming it.. Nikkiq is BSB.. LOL

I can't wait until I get back there woman.
and you and Ms. Sugar are definitely hair twins, I thought it was you until I see someone else name attached to it.. LOL

 

[NikkiQ]

Nope. Not claiming anything JJamiah!

 

[Guinan]

NikkiQ you are bsb lady. Not BSL yet, but definitely BSB.. YOu just don't wanna claim it. I am claiming it.. Nikkiq is BSB.. LOL

I can't wait until I get back there woman.
and you and Ms. Sugar are definitely hair twins, I thought it was you until I see someone else name attached to it.. LOL

I 2nd that u look bsb 2me too

 

[Guinan]

I found the hair cut I think I'm gonna get either @ the end of this year or next year. I might even get the same color; but just @ the front of my hair & a little darker.

 

[Guinan]

& this one is the bangs that I want to go with the other pic.

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

Going back to work after 10 months is hard. I've neglected my hair all week hiding it under a wig. If i wasn't so sleepy id moisturize....i don't see it happening. Shame....

Suny