BSL 2013 Challenge

[Foxglove]

I've been protective styling almost straight through the last year and haven't seen enough retention. I got a steamer and started taking biotin a couple of months ago. I'm going to add msm, silica, and marine collagen. Hopefully between the vitamins and the moisture from the steamer I'll make it to bsl this year

 

[Guinan]

It took me 2hrs to straighten my hair cause of the ng! And I still didn't get the front as straight as I wanted it. I straightened it for the APL length check & for my relaxer next week. I won't be straightening for a VERY long time. I wish I could find a good hair dresser to straighten my hair. My hands, arms & back hurt sorry yalls I'm venting. Oh & the kicker is its now frinking snowing.

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[KiWiStyle]

It took me 2hrs to straighten my hair cause of the ng! And I still didn't get the front as straight as I wanted it. I straightened it for the APL length check & for my relaxer next week. I won't be straightening for a VERY long time. I wish I could find a good hair dresser to straighten my hair. My hands, arms & back hurt sorry yalls I'm venting. Oh & the kicker is its now frinking snowing.

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pelohello
Your hair is so lush and beautiful! In fact, you are gorgeous too! I had my NG blown out and flat ironed by my stylist because I can never get it straight. Your hair is very dense so I know your body aches. I hope you find a good stylist before your hair gets too long.

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[Sholapie]

pelohello co signing with kiwistyle you and your hair are gorgeous. What products did you use? great results

 

[Jobwright]

Cosigning or maybe triple signing now...you and your hair are gorgeous!!!! Congrats! Now rest that back and enjoy the snow from the comfort of your home! Happy New Year!

APL 2013, BSL 2013

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

I pulled the steamer out of the garage last night, I so want to get under it but this couch is holding me hostage.... I gots to do better....

 

[KiWiStyle]

It's time again for my henndigo treatment. I might do it on Monday seeing there is no school for DD. I love my henna color. It's so rich looking.

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[auparavant]

OK....so I had to get rid of some very lovely locs... Finding out after the fact that our family can't hold hair dye just makes me angry. I wanted these nice rich red tones. Alas....fried!

Challenge 2013?

No hair dye....henna only! I knew this in the beginning...but I was stupid. I shall not convince myself that it's every going to be ok, esp. not paired with a relaxer, even weeks afterwards, which I was careful to do.


Texturizers....throwing those out. Oh, the occasional Brazilian, I might keep...but I'm side-eying them as well. Sodium hydroxide only and intense conditioning weekly is the order of this new year. I've slacked...paid the price.

Maybe Dominican conditioning? I'm not finding good alternatives other than Fructis Triple creme or whatever it's called. Sigh.....



BAQ Henna + sodium hydroxide + deep conditioning


No uckery this year!

 

[Guinan]

Thanks ladies!! Sholapie, I M&S w/ neutrogena triple moistue & sealed w/ avocado oil. I then let my hair air dry in 4s

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[bajandoc86]

pelohello You are very pretty.

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Prepooing with coconut oil so that I may henna tonight. Want a deeper richer auburn color. Round 2 in 2 weeks

 

[ImanAdero]

I need to stop being lazy and do my hair...


I just don't feel like it, but I have to do something.

In the new year, I'm really trying to work on my blog, so I need some inspiration to actually DO my hair.

 

[HeChangedMyName]

so yesterday I bought some wildgrowthoil and some jbco, a satin pillowcase and a new bonnet. I flat ironed. see my original post for pic update.

 

[kismettt]

stocked up on new items:
- Moni Repairing Mask (my hair loves this)
- Sauve humectant conditioner (fav cheapie conditioner)
- Hair Clips
- Bobbypins
- Ponytail holders
- Satin scarf
- Brush for wrapping
- Thick headbands

$$$ but i'm so ready to start my healthy hair care journey & really retain length! i'm going to have to restock my shampoo & moisturizer in a couple of months.

 

[mami2010]

My starting pics

 

[Miss AJ]

I guess I'll go ahead and post my starting pics too.

 

[Growingmyhairlong]

Ok so here is my official start picture. I am so excited about this challenge. I hope to make BSL by Dec but if sooner I will be just as happy!!! I got a steamer for Christmas and I so can't wait to use it. I think it's going to do wonders for my hair especially during stretches. Good luck everyone!!!!

 

[daae]

M&S with Triple silk and jojoba oil + Organix argan oil

 

[BraunSugar]

Tonight I'm going to wash & blow dry. Tomorrow I will flat iron then I'll post some starting pics!

 

[alanaturelle]

I'm currently deep conditioning. I'll wash it off tomorrow and go back to wigging to begin the new year, .

 

[lovebug10]

I'm washing my hair tomorrow!!!! FINALLLLYYYY! My mom offered to pay for the dominican salon to do it near my house. Honestly, I think its because she knows I'm 4 months post and wants nothing to do with my new growth. She did promise she would bring our wide tooth comb and supervise the rollerset/ wash process to make sure they don't knot my hair up. I'm also bringing some super skinny serum to give my hair extra slip for when they rollerset. After they wash I'm going to pull out my comb, detangle myself & use my serum. Then allow them to put the rollers. I don't think I'll allow them to blow dry it... not even the roots but we wil see.

 

[Firstborn2]

I bought Creme or Nature w/ Argan oil leave-in and intensive conditioning treatment. Can't wait to use them tomorrow. Also I will post my starting pic sometime tomorrow.

 

[jayjaycurlz]

So excited about this challenge. I've been wigging it all of 2012 and this is the result. Here are my starting pics, the first one is my blow dried hair and the second one is my hair flat ironed.

Current Length: APL
Hair Status: 80% Natural (Transitioning w/o BC)
BSL Goal Month: August 2013 (slow grower)
Current Reggie: Wigs, moisturize 2x daily LOC, wash + DC every 2 weeks
Reggie Changes: I'm going to do a weave for the first time in January as my PS. I hope to keep this install in for at least 6-8 weeks.

 

[Firstborn2]

Looking good jayjaycurlz, you may be wl by the time this challenge ends.

 

[hnntrr]

I am joining! Figure ill get my short term, mid term AND long term goals set.


~Current hair length: bottom of neck/ possibly dusting shoulder line.
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: texlaxed
~BSL goal month: August / Sep
~Current Reggie and styling choices
In the process of changing my reggie for winter. Co-Wash 2 times a week DP once a week. Bun/flexi rods/ bantu knots. Minimal - no heat (I am anticipating possibly using a flat iron once a week when I get more new growth in but not sure yet). Experimenting with tea rinses to help with shedding, every 1 or 2 weeks. Doing a 8-10 week stretch.

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL?
More protective hairstyles/less heat esp over winter (I notice thats when it breaks off/I shed the most). More washing to retain moisture. My hair doesnt do well in the cold.


Updates the photo to one i took just now. My phone camera sucks but I just took it down from having it in a bun so it not bone straight and my ends are stoll a little frizzy. Pretty close to what its at now gove or take a 1/4-1/2 inch.

~Post a beginning picture:

 

[jayjaycurlz]

Looking good jayjaycurlz, you may be wl by the time this challenge ends.

Okay, I have serious hair anorexia. I thought I was a slow grower and now you think that I could actually make WL this year when I'd be satisfied with making BSL - hmmmm, WL in 2013 would be wicked sick.

Hoping for BSL in 2013 but I won't be mad if I get to WL!

 

[youwillrise]

finished taking my 4.5 week old twists out. washed, dc'ed, moisturized. will baggy overnight and tomorrow, i will band my hair and let it dry most of the way and then i will tension blowdry quickly and start putting new mini twists in.

 

[MangaManiac]

This challenge is perfect! I'll have to post pictures when I get ready to take down my braids, however!

Current Length: APL

Goal Month: December (giving myself all the time I can get!)

Regimen: Braids, Wash/DC as needed, spray daily, Sulfur/AVG application, Vitamins: Multi, Iron, Vitamin C, Fish Oil, MSM, Biotin, B-Complex, Kelp, HSN

Shampoo/ConditionER - HEHH & Aubrey Organics Biotin line
DC - Mix of Aussie 3-minute DEEEP & Moroccan Argan Oil

I've also started drinking lemon/cucumber water (2-liters per day) and will be taking Bikram yoga (steam AND increased blood flow) in the new year!

 

[Foxglove]

I pulled the steamer out of the garage last night, I so want to get under it but this couch is holding me hostage.... I gots to do better....

I pull mine over by the couch

 

[Jobwright]

MangaManiac I tried that Bikram Yogo from a living Social deal. I made it all of 3 days. That stuff is the trufffffffe but I wasn't ready. Let me know how it goes for you! Good luck!

APL 2013, BSL 2013