BSL 2013 Challenge

[naturalagain2]

QOD I've learned how to properly prepoo and dry finger detangle before shampooing. It has saved me from becoming so frustrated with tangles after washing. I still have to work on getting better with the finger detangling but I no longer dread wash day.

 

[KiWiStyle]

QOD: how could I have forgotten my biggest lesson of the year. I learned that I should never leave my roots untouched when prepping my hair for a relaxer. MASSIVE KNOTS AND MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF LOST HAIR!

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[ImanAdero]

im motivated to do some crochet braids. im having the work hair month in my journey.... ill Wear crochets, take them down end of november then chop my hair . bob cut or pixie.... still looking for salon and the ideal haircut that will suit me.

Go to a wig store and try on short wigs so you can see what a cut might look like on you.

 

[jprayze]

OQD answer: My hair loves SULFUR! It really has helped my hair as well as my mom's get thicker.

 

[coolsista-paris]

Go to a wig store and try on short wigs so you can see what a cut might look like on you.

great idea!

îlll try wigs on before deciding the right cut. i better do this right.

 

[Froreal3]

coolsista-paris How did you like the leave in you tried?

 

[Guinan]

QOD: My hair seems to really like being balanced. I try to make sure my protein and mositure are on point.

 

[ImanAdero]

Ughhhhh so over these braids! I've done some cute styles in them, but this half inch of new growth is trying it!

Plus I feel like I should have rebraided the front because they're starting to pull, but I wouldn't do it like the woman who braided before me.

Anywho... Thinking of warming up my hair color for the winter. I kinda want some auburn-ish chunky highlites on the top layer so my hair stays it's natural color in the back/bottom.

Can't wait for another 2 weeks when I take my hair out. Yaaaaasssss!!!!!

 

[Froreal3]

Refreshed with HH Liquid Gold Cake Batter and sealed with Hairveda Almond Glaze before putting my twists back up into one big braid. Hair is nice and soft a couple days later. I like this stuff. I am running at about half the bottle now so will definitely purchase more during Blk Friday.

 

[growbaby]

Ok I was commin here thinkin I was gonna prove everyone wrong and show i still need 2 in to get to MBL by posting this picture : View attachment 218365 Then to get a secondary confirmation I measured my back ( bottom of neck to tailbone ) and it measured to 20 in. So my hair should fall at least at the 10in. mark to technically be MBL. WELL my un-straightened (including 1.5 in. of newgrowth) hair stretches to exactly 10 in.... Soooooo imma just ignore everything, stick to my stubborn ways & say I still need an inch or 2 to feel comfortable and y'all better leave me alone! Hahaha <3 you

Hey ladies!! remember this? lol. so I got my inch or 2 and I'm still not "comfortable" just doesnt seem like it looks like MBL to me lol. hair anorexia is too real for me right now. smh.

ETA: pic

ETAA: you ladies know I trust your judgment lol

 

[Froreal3]

^^^ Yup, you're definitely MBL...only about 3-4 inches to waist or so!

ETA: Can't wait till I'm there!

 

[Guinan]

growbaby, yup looks like MBL to me too! Congrats!!!!!

 

[Guinan]

Can anyone recommend a moisturizing shampoo that is similar to shea moisture, moisture retention shampoo? I LOVEEEE that shampoo but I use so many bottles a month that its getting too pricey. The problem is you dont get enough ounces for the price.

 

[ImanAdero]

Hey ladies!! remember this? lol. so I got my inch or 2 and I'm still not "comfortable" just doesnt seem like it looks like MBL to me lol. hair anorexia is too real for me right now. smh. ETA: pic ETAA: you ladies know I trust your judgment lol

Bye girl! growbaby you are DEFINITELY MBL! Congrats!

 

[PureSilver]

QOD-I've learned so much

1. My hair hates mini twists (tangles like a vine)
2. Flat irons and straightening are a NO-GO for me SSK are real
3. Everyday moisturizing and sealing makes my hair too mushy
4. My hair loves Liquid Gold and other sulphur growth aids because they have worked
5. Thick conditioners makes my hair smile
6. Weaves are my best PS gives me the best retention and my hair loves to be left alone


will be back to add more

 

[Beautifulwildflower]

im motivated to do some crochet braids. im having the work hair month in my journey.... ill Wear crochets, take them down end of november then chop my hair . bob cut or pixie.... still looking for salon and the ideal haircut that will suit me.

Go to a wig store and try on short wigs so you can see what a cut might look like on you.

"coolsista" I enjoy short hairstyles, but don't want to cut my hair to achieve them, so I buy wigs when I want a change. I'm doing a pixie cut wig now (I'll post a pic by Monday) and as "ImanAdero" said it's also a great way to know if a cut is right for you or you might try one on, like it and decide not to cut and continue growing your own hair. That's what I have been doing.


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4c - all natural since 2011
Current length 2" past APL after wash (haven't straightened since spring 2013 so not sure if I reached my goal yet. I'll know in Dec.)
Challenges: BSL 2013, Inversion Method

 

[Beautifulwildflower]

What my hair seems to be lovin' is the Shea Moisture "moisture system" the shampoo, conditioner and moisturizer. However, I'll know for sure when I come out of these braids.

I'm torn because I'm enjoying the wigs, but I wanna play (I mean work) with my own hair. Decisions, decisions. Anyway, I've learned that stress can curb hair progress. Have to work on soothing the mind for next year so I can have thick, long luscurious hair like naptural85 http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=P...feature=player_detailpage&v=wjG5O53VN_U#t=154. Her hair was about the same length as mine in 2010 and now it appears like she is MBL. erplexed, smmh.


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• 4c - all natural since 2011
• Current length 2" past APL after wash (haven't straightened since spring 2013 so not sure if I reached my goal yet. I'll know in Dec.)
• Challenges: BSL 2013, Inversion Method

 

[Beautifulwildflower]

Can anyone tell me how do they do a porosity test? I've been into natural hair care for some time, but have not been able to fully grasp the whole porosity thing knowing if mine is porous or not.

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• 4c - all natural since 2011
• Current length 2" past APL after wash (haven't straightened since spring 2013 so not sure if I reached my goal yet. I'll know in Dec.)
• Challenges: BSL 2013, Inversion Method

 

[PureSilver]

http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlr...ethods/quick-easy-hair-porosity-density-tests


Determining Hair Porosity

In the naturally curly world, hair porosity simply refers to the hair’s ability to absorb moisture. Depending on the condition of your hair, your cuticle layers could be very open allowing a lot of moisture to enter. On the opposite side of the spectrum, your hair’s cuticle layers could be very tight and preventing moisture to penetrate it. High porosity means your hair is very porous and allows a lot of moisture in. Low porosity means that your hair is less porous and is resistant to moisture.

How can you determine whether or not your hair is highly porous? There are many ways to test this, but the easiest is to conduct a “floating hair test.”
Take a couple of strands of your hair and drop them into a bowl of water.
Let them sit in the bowel for about two to four minutes.
Observe your hair. If you hair is floating in the water, you have low porosity. If your hair is sinking, you have high porosity.

Hair Porosity Care

If your hair strands stayed afloat, this means that you have low porosity. Your hair is typically resistant to moisture. This does not mean that your hair is unhealthy; it simply means that you need to help your hair retain moisture. Try using lighter hair products with humectants, and utilize heat! Heat can be your best friend if you have low porosity. Wash and condition your hair with warm water, and deep condition under a hooded dryer (or hold a hair dryer over your head).

If you hair strands sunk in the bowl of water, your hair is highly porous. It easily absorbs moisture and therefore is mostly likely prone to frizz. Highly porous hair requires a little more effort to maintain, but it’s nothing a well planned hair regimen can’t handle! Try adding some protein rich products to your hair regimen, such as an avocado deep conditioner. Porous hair needs protein to fill in the gaps, so look for hair products with proteins such as aloe and wheat protein.

 

[polished07]

Thought I'd do a length check I've been taking MSM skin and nail vits for 3 weeks now along with horsetail and neocell plus my regular vits I'd like to see if it helps my progress or not



My BC was 2/12 I was EL/NL now I'm a sneeze from BSL in the back I'll be 3 yrs post relaxer in January about 3 more months ))))

 

[Guinan]

I cant wait to wash my hair!!! I've been wearing my hair straight all week but had it tucked away in a hair clip. I think I'll prepoo with some warm jasmine oil and finger detangle tonight. Then 2morrow, I wash and DC.

 

[daae]

Again not much growth

Will not be relying on protective styles with extensions for a while.

 

[GettingKinky]

I haven't washed my hair in 15 days. I need to do something about that ASAP.

 

[Cattypus1]

I haven't washed my hair in 15 days. I need to do something about that ASAP.

Girl you'd betta be hittin the showers! You gon be growing potatoes up there..LOL!

 

[Froreal3]

pelohello Did you take advantage of the CVS B1G1 Shea Moisture sale? I decided to pick up the Curl Enhancing Smoothie and matching shampoo. Never tried these before.

 

[Froreal3]

daae Have you ever considered growth aids? Topical or internal? Maybe your hair is getting dried out in the extensions. Do you moisturize them? Ever since I stopped wearing extensions (granted I never moisturized in them since this was before LHCF) I have been able to retain.

 

[daae]

Froreal3

i did try msm, but it gave me terrible nightmares
tried inversion, didn't work
i do take multi-vitamins

Yeah i'm going to stop wearing extensions, i know esp for this time of year they are preferred but i wanna see if it makes any difference.

i can't moisturize as much because it my hair gets dirty quickly while in extensions. i can't wash my hair hair while in braids because i do not have a hood dryer. it will take a few days to dry.

 

[Froreal3]

daae How does your hair do in twists or braids with your own hair? You can easily moisturize and seal them, then pin them up into a style..locking the moisture in for at least 2 days.

 

[daae]

daae How does your hair do in twists or braids with your own hair? You can easily moisturize and seal them, then pin them up into a style..locking the moisture in for at least 2 days.

Froreal3

my hair looks crazy when i put them in twists or braids with my own hair, unless they are very small(hair tangles at ends when taking them out, not for me.)

ill just try and do twist outs/puff

 

[Froreal3]

^^^Probably not as crazy as you think. It's what helped me most with retention/moisture and my hairstyles are nothing to write home about. I do medium to large twists. In the winter, I wear a beanie with a satin cap underneath. If your job is relaxed like that, I'd suggest it.