Hip–Tailbone Length (HL–TBL) 2015-2016 Challenge!

[SmilingElephant]

Took my mixed chick's stuff back due to me forgetting my phone cut into my fancy hair stuff budget lol

Next pay day.

I switched it to get some cream of nature argon oil conditioner in a bottle and some aphogee 2 min treatment

 

[Napp]

Current length: APL

Regimen: Daily cowash, wash n go and diffuse.
Deep condition 1-2 times a week.
Protein treatments 2-3 times a month
BKT every 3-6 months.
Flat iron 2-3 times a year.

Exact goal length: TBL

Exact goal date: Dec 31, 2016

Tools + plans to help reach final goal: Stick to regimen, use more natural products, NO CUTTING, no styles that don't work for me, no excessive flat ironing, exclusively fingercombing.

Maintenance + plans once goal is achieved: wear hair in same way I achieved length.

 

[Napp]

Took my mixed chick's stuff back due to me forgetting my phone cut into my fancy hair stuff budget lol

Next pay day.

I switched it to get some cream of nature argon oil conditioner in a bottle and some aphogee 2 min treatment

Mixed chick was a fail for me. My hair didn't curl at all with the leave in but it might work for you since your hair is looser.

 

[SmilingElephant]

Mixed chick was a fail for me. My hair didn't curl at all with the leave in but it might work for you since your hair is looser.

I had to find out how to apply it. I use it like the glamtwins on YouTube. Over a leave in...MCLI works like a styler for me.

 

[marta9227]

I've been in a whip length limbo for a couple years now! I got to hip length at the end of last year but my ends were super thin. I cut back to waist in August and I got back to whip, but again with thin ends. I just relaxed and trimmed back to waist last night and that's where I'll start next year's challenge. So growth isn't necessarily a problem, it's my hemline. Hopefully I finish this challenge at hip length with THICK ends. Any tips you ladies have for me would be awesome!

 

[SmilingElephant]

I need to buy some more castor oil.

I did my 2 minute treatment last nite and my curls are looking happier

Thank GAWD! I was getting worried! Lol

I've been using wet line extreme gel...it's aight. Lol

 

[LaVgirl]

LaVgirl. AWESOME!!! What's your straightening technique, products, frequency, etc? How do you normally style your hair? Im also 4a.

I straightened my hair using Chi Silk Infusion and Chi Iron Guard. I also have a Chi flat iron which was set to 360 degrees. This is the first time I've straightened my hair since Dec 31 last year. I usually do it about once a year. It actually didn't come out as straight as it did last year. I don't know if my hair changed but I think I need a higher temp. I will be straightening my hair for New Years again so I will try it at 380 maybe. I normally wear my hair in twists (15-25) and keep it in a bun.

 

[Aireen]

Current length: APL

Regimen: Daily cowash, wash n go and diffuse.
Deep condition 1-2 times a week.
Protein treatments 2-3 times a month
BKT every 3-6 months.
Flat iron 2-3 times a year.

Napp, your regimen sounds solid! Your hair will definitely thrive with everything you have planned.

 

[Aireen]

The last inch of my hair always becomes thinner than the rest. I kind of like the tapered look but I know when I get to my goal, I'll might have to cut 1"-2" to make my hair look a bit healthier. Hopefully mini trims in between will help me not have to cut more than that.

Buying back all my vitamins soon. Can't wait to start taking them again. They're expensive so hopefully I can keep up with re-purchasing them.

 

[bebezazueta]

Ok I'm back. I got my hair straightened and trimmed a little over an inch. So I'm hovering above BSL now but my ends are nice. I'm about half natural and half relaxed at 16 months post.

I'm also now 6.5 inches from HL and 12.5 inches from being fully natural HL! I can at least make HL while transitioning.

Current length: above BSL (transitioning)

Regimen:
manetabolism vitamins, green magic cream 3 times a week with scalp massage, cowash weekly and shampoo monthly, DC weekly, protective style in braid or twists, straighten 2X a year

Exact goal length: HL

Exact goal date: 12/31/2016

Tools + plans to help reach final goal:
Minimal heat and gradually trim remaining relaxed ends

Maintenance + plans once goal is achieved:
I'll maintain at HL natural. I don't think I can handle more hair than that.

Starting pic even though my hair is bumped

 

[SmilingElephant]

So i bought this:




Mainly for the scent lol! I LOOOOOVE the smell of this and the long term relationship line OMG!!

Being that we're all into hair...does anyone else ever have "conditioner cravings"? Lol

 

[Aireen]

Being that we're all into hair...does anyone else ever have "conditioner cravings"? Lol

Conditioner cravings? Like an urge to buy a particular conditioner? I know it's like self-explanatory but just making sure. If that's what you mean, yes, I get them. Actually, right now I really want to buy ORS Hair Mayo and use it under my steamer. ETA: You know what, I'll buy it Monday.

 

[SmilingElephant]

Conditioner cravings? Like an urge to buy a particular conditioner? I know it's like self-explanatory but just making sure. If that's what you mean, yes, I get them. Actually, right now I really want to buy ORS Hair Mayo and use it under my steamer. ETA: You know what, I'll buy it Monday.

Yes. That! Exactly! Aireen

 

[Aireen]

Yes. That! Exactly! @Aireen

LOL I wasn't supposed to buy anymore conditioner but I guess one couldn't hurt and my hair always looked really good when I used that stuff consistently.

 

[KinksAndInk]

So i bought this: Mainly for the scent lol! I LOOOOOVE the smell of this and the long term relationship line OMG!! Being that we're all into hair...does anyone else ever have "conditioner cravings"? Lol

SM raw shea butter deep treatment masque. I cannot go through a wash day without it. Sometimes it's my cowash, DC, leave in and styler. The smell is sooo amazing and it always leaves my hair soft and silky.

 

[MileHighDiva]

I did a henna treatment today to reinforce my strands and cover my lil greys

Moisturized and sealed with QB AOHC, OHHB, and AHTB, I did five flat twists that I'll wear until they look messy.

I trying to go extreme low manipulation and partially protective styling to preserve my ends.

 

[Aireen]

Doing a corrective relaxer soon because having to deal with the texture difference is annoying – maybe tonight if I can. Will also be doing a very light trim to keep the ends maintained. It'll be a fresh start for the new year and the beginning of this challenge.

 

[Napp]

I decided to cut out wash n going daily and try wash n going 1-2 times a week. Also I think I will be cutting out bkts too. Hopefully the cherry Lola treatment will give me the curl definition I'm seeking.

 

[SmilingElephant]

SM raw shea butter deep treatment masque. I cannot go through a wash day without it. Sometimes it's my cowash, DC, leave in and styler. The smell is sooo amazing and it always leaves my hair soft and silky.

KinksAndInk I love how that stuff smells too!!

 

[SmilingElephant]

I put more oil in my hair today than usual. My hair feels so soft and happy and moisturized.

 

[KinksAndInk]

KinksAndInk I love how that stuff smells too!!

Me too!! I be sniffing my hair all day.

 

[Aireen]

Washed my hair earlier and I loved how clean and fresh it felt – there's nothing like a clean scalp and weightless hair. Styling was easy and my results were nice, guess it was because I didn't have to rush but I'm really loving my hair right now. Didn't get to do the corrective relaxer but I'm aiming to do it for the new year with a very slight trim like I said before. Bought back most of my vitamins with a few I need to get still. I'm soooooo excited for this challenge, I KNOW this time I'll make it to my goal – when you can see it, it will come.

Bought ORS Hair Mayonnaise, looks like they may have tweaked the formula slightly... I hope it's as good as it used to be! I remember when I first started looking into better hair care, ORS saved my hair and had it gradually improving with each use, gotta get back to having it around. I'm REALLY trying to become less of a PJ though, the habit is expensive and I feel like it's more responsible to just have a set amount of products that truly work and 1-2 "fun items" to try out. <- Just my opinion which I apply to myself only, don't take it personally. Anyway, I'm going to steam with the ORS soon! Excited to see my hair feel truly deep conditioned!

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Aireen I'm in! My hair growth has stalled at WL and I need to get back on a good easy regimen to maintain my growth in 2015.

I'll ave to experiment to find the right reggie for me since I'll be starting residency next year.

Details:

• Current length: WL
• Regimen: *Trial* Wash, DC, and detangle bi-weekly, moisturize as needed, braidout for 1 week, bun for 1 week. Co-wash as needed.
• Exact goal length: Full hip
• Exact goal date: December 31st 2015
• Tools + plans to help reach final goal: Stop neglecting my hair! I need to come up with a trim schedule.
• Maintenance + plans once goal is achieved: I've always wanted a nice u-shaped hip length so maybe I'll do that.

So I think I've found a protective style I can do that will lasts up to a week and is quick. Hopefully I don't get too tired of it. It's simply putting my hair in two ponytails, then twisting each ponytail and then pinning across my head. I'll change the location and maybe add some accessories.

I've also discovered that my hair prefers to be washed once a week. I'll try my best to wash and DC once a week from now on.

I've been using Shea Moisture Moisture Retention Shampoo and the Deep Treatment Masque as a styling cream. LOVE LOVE LOVE! So I'll stick to this weekly and use my regular Cream of Nature, TJ Nourish Spa/Lekair when I need to use heat.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

So I think I've found a protective style I can do that will lasts up to a week and is quick. Hopefully I don't get too tired of it. It's simply putting my hair in two ponytails, then twisting each ponytail and then pinning across my head. I'll change the location and maybe add some accessories. I've also discovered that my hair prefers to be washed once a week. I'll try my best to wash and DC once a week from now on. I've been using Shea Moisture Moisture Retention Shampoo and the Deep Treatment Masque as a styling cream. LOVE LOVE LOVE! So I'll stick to this weekly and use my regular Cream of Nature, TJ Nourish Spa/Lekair when I need to use heat.

I'm rocking that very style now and it has been my fav but I can't get it to last an entire week before the twists start looking flat. What's your secret? On straight hair, I can get maybe 2 days out of it...and 3 to 4 days on roller set hair since the hair is a little more juicy. I tried it once on my curly hair straight out the shower and I prefer the look on my straighter hair...looks a bit more polished. It frizzed up something serious before that day way out. lol

 

[ManeStreet]

Aireen

I'm in! I'm a carry over from the 2014 challenge.

• Current length:

Glazing hip length. Trimmed 1 inch this week & I'm still glazing hip length or at least that's what I'm claiming.

• Regimen:

Wash every week or every other week (keracare sulphate free first lather and/or keracare sulphate free hydrating detangling shampoo)

Protein treatment following every wash (joico kpak, nexxus emergencee or affirm 5 in 1)

Deep condition after every protein treatment (keracare Moisturizing Conditioner for Color Treated Hair or Agadir Argan Oil Moisture Masque)

Either braid out, wet bun or blow dry/flatiron depending on my mood.

I always use Agadir Argan Oil Hair Shield 450 heat protectant every time I blow dry & flatiron.

• Exact goal length: Retain 3 to 4 more inches to get me to TBL.

• Exact goal date: Dec 25th 2015

• Tools + plans to help reach final goal:

Staying consistent with my protein treatments, deep conditioning & trims.

I'm getting braids when I need a break from doing my hair.

• Maintenance + plans once goal is achieved:

Keep doing the same thing & not neglect my hair.

 

[Aireen]

Merry Christmas, y'all!

 

[MsKinkycurl]

Merry Christmas!

I hope Santa gives everyone growth spurts and healthy ends for Christmas!

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[ElevatedEnergy]

Merry Christmas Ladies

 

[melahnee]

Keep the PICS comin ladies I'm lovin' them-- they are very motivational

I just let go of half an inch or so....ssk and split ends galore I don't think my hair is as friendly to weave as it used to be anymore..or I just never had healthy ends or ever tried to get them. Now i know that healthy ends mean longer hair!! lol.
Lookin a nice healthy MBL now .. I just want HL hair sooo bad! lol

 

[MsKinkycurl]

I'm wearing my hair down during the holidays but starting in January I'm going back to protecting my ends.

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