2017 Bsl/mbl Challenge

[apple_natural]

DUUUUDE!!! i'm joining a BSL challenge !!! i dont care if i end up barely grazing BSL by a single strand knot. i'm going for it!

I dont have a regimen really. i just try to take some vitamins when i think of it and I want to be better about conditioning once or twice a week.

I'm struggling with when or if I should straighten this year.

 

[Caramel74]

I took a morning booty pic for y all. This is airdryed in my ponytail w 5 braids in it. I used the curling iron on the front. I was trying to look nice for work and I do get aggravated w my tight kinky curls often. I took it down after work and let it dry the rest of the way in a bun, switching that around so I could be comfortable.

 

[SweetestChick]

Hey I got a quick question for y'all... what do you think (or know from experience) is a better oil to guard against breakage? Avocado oil or grapeseed oil? I was lead to believe penetrating oils were best for hot oil treatments--and I use the term "hot" loosely. However my YouTube Hair idol, sistawithrealhair claims grapeseed (Napa Valley) works best for length rentention/elasticity. And she obviously has proof. Different strokes for different folks perhaps, but what do you think about this oil?

 

[Caramel74]

@SweetestChick I guess if it were me I'd go with what my hair idol w proof said. What oils I use and work for me are argan and olive. I like the olive because I can buy a huge bottle of it and also cook with it too.

 

[Prettymetty]

@SweetestChick I like both of those oils, but grapeseed oil is much lighter. My fine strands prefer lighter oils for daily use or sealing.

 

[SweetestChick]

Thanks ladies! After some consideration, I decided to go ahead and give grapeseed a trial run after my avocado runs out. If I notice that my hair is more resilient then I will keep purchasing. Hopefully I can find some Napa Valley locally.

 

[apple_natural]

hmmm.... i should try oil on my hair. i tried some in the past, but i didn't like it for some reason. it just sits there. maybe i dont use it correctly. maybe i should focus on that

I have jojoba oil, but i use that to mix perfume. i would use olive oil, but it has such a heavy scent. does grapeseed or avocado oil have a strong scent?

 

[Prettymetty]

hmmm.... i should try oil on my hair. i tried some in the past, but i didn't like it for some reason. it just sits there. maybe i dont use it correctly. maybe i should focus on that

I have jojoba oil, but i use that to mix perfume. i would use olive oil, but it has such a heavy scent. does grapeseed or avocado oil have a strong scent?

Grapeseed oil doesn't have a scent. I don't remember if avocado oil smells or not.

 

[apple_natural]

thanks! ... i guess i'll start with grapeseed oil. i think i know where to get some

 

[leona2025]

I belong here now! I was WL with my longest layer touching butt crack, but I am transitioning to natural. I am 7 months post and I chopped up to just below shoulder length. Starting my journey over! So excited.

 

[Prettymetty]

Do you have any pics @leona2025?

 

[Caramel74]

@apple_natural I use olive oil as a prepoo it works magical wonders. Also ik what u mean about oil sitting there i think it's bc your hair has to be damp w water. Also olive oil added to shampoo or conditioner works well.

 

[GGsKin]

I'd like to join! My hair is natural, I'm a slow grower and my longest layers are APL.
Regimen:
I wear my hair in a wng 100%, unless I decide to wig it- getting rarer.
Clay wash/ water rinse at least once a week- currently looking like every 8-10 days.
DC once a week moisture, protein as necessary.
Henna every so often.
Xcel21, scalp massage, baggying and inversion.
It was difficult taking these pics by myself but I wasn't patient enough to wait for help lol.

 

[Fotchygirl]

I personally love coconut oil and it loves me. I find olive oil to be too heavy for my fine strands also @Prettymetty. I have never tried avocado or grapeseed oil.

 

[SweetestChick]

FYI the scent of avocado to me is faint. Doesn't overpower.

 

[Aggie]

Day 4 of my inversions is complete with Xcel 21 sprayed on scalp and a 5 minute massage, inverted for 5 minutes.

 

[Aggie]

I'd like to join! My hair is natural, I'm a slow grower and my longest layers are APL.
Regimen:
I wear my hair in a wng 100%, unless I decide to wig it- getting rarer.
Clay wash/ water rinse at least once a week- currently looking like every 8-10 days.
DC once a week moisture, protein as necessary.
Henna every so often.
Xcel21, scalp massage, baggying and inversion.
It was difficult taking these pics by myself but I wasn't patient enough to wait for help lol.View attachment 384621

Good job honey

 

[Prettymetty]

I hope my new length check shirt gets here tomorrow so I can take another start pic.

 

[leona2025]

Do you have any pics @leona2025?

Hi here are pictures before and after the cut of the front. I made a thread about my semi big chop lol.

 

[Prettymetty]

It's beautiful before AND after! @leona2025

 

[Fotchygirl]

@leona2025 Omg, what I wouldn't give to have your "before" hair!

 

[HappyAtLast]

Just updating on the Beautiful Textures Texture Manageability System I did on 12/29. It really seems to be holding up. My roots are still 90% straight despite humidity (mild) and me working out 4 times so far this week. (I'm 16 weeks post.) Without the system, my flat ironed hair would NEVER have withstood that.

I will definitely use the system again. The truer test will be this summer and spring when the humidity really kicks in high gear.

 

[tashboog]

Yesterday I moisturized my twist using the crown & glory method with my sponge. My mix was distilled water, aloe vera juice, honeyquat, silk aminos, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and ylang ylang oil. Then I baggied for a few hours then sealed with an oil mix of argan, castor, coconut, and jojoba oil. My twist feel nice and moisturized .

 

[Prettymetty]

@tashboog that sounds like a great mix.
@HappyAtLast thanks for the update. I watched a few YouTube videos and most of them had no frizz for 6 weeks.
@Aggie thanks for reminding me to invert

I joined the gym yesterday and started drinking more than enough water. I've been giving my hair all the attention and neglecting my body

 

[Caramel74]

@Prettymetty Your hair is getting super long sister!
@leona2025 Very beautiful

 

[SweetestChick]

@Prettymetty I noticed you put color in your hair, so I'll direct this question to you (I know I have questions back to back lol). What product should I buy that is good at getting demi & semi-permanent color out of my hair? I had been experimenting throughout Spring and Summer and now I barely notice any color showing up when I colored my hair the last 2 times. My starter pic in the Xcel thread made me notice a big difference in how well my color used to show.

 

[Prettymetty]

@Prettymetty I noticed you put color in your hair, so I'll direct this question to you (I know I have questions back to back lol). What product should I buy that is good at getting demi & semi-permanent color out of my hair? I had been experimenting throughout Spring and Summer and now I barely notice any color showing up when I colored my hair the last 2 times. My starter pic in the Xcel thread made me notice a big difference in how well my color used to show.

There is a product at Sally's specifically for removing semi and demi permanent color. I want to say it's called Color Oops. Another thing you can do is mix vitamin c crushed tablets in with your shampoo and let it sit a few minutes.

 

[Aggie]

There is a product at Sally's specifically for removing semi and demi permanent color. I want to say it's called Color Oops. Another thing you can do is mix vitamin c crushed tablets in with your shampoo and let it sit a few minutes.

Who knew? Thanks for sharing @Prettymetty

 

[Aggie]

@tashboog that sounds like a great mix.
@HappyAtLast thanks for the update. I watched a few YouTube videos and most of them had no frizz for 6 weeks.
@Aggie thanks for reminding me to invert

I joined the gym yesterday and started drinking more than enough water. I've been giving my hair all the attention and neglecting my body

@Prettymetty
You 're quite welcome love

 

[Aggie]

Day 5 of my inversions is complete with Xcel 21 sprayed on scalp and a 2 minute massage, inverted for 5 minutes.