BSL 2013 Challenge

[Angelicus]

I am a little frustrated right now. Right now I feel like my hair is really short. So sad because my hair is currently uneven. I hate uneven hair. Right now, the left side is much shorter than the right side. I cut it two months ago to get it partially even but even now one side is longer than the other. I feel like I can't win.

 

[Evolving78]

Roux is the TRUTH!!

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i had a rough patch. i used a little on dry hair, it smoothed it right out. i am going to add it to my conditioner today to see if it will help more! thanks for putting me on to that!

 

[Evolving78]

I'm close Im close I'm close to BSL!!! I know you need pics but I'm at work!!! LOL. Just feeling my hair on my back while I'm at work and did a quick pull check. Oh its on Nah!!! MBL I'm coming for u! Pictures when I get home!!! LOL. Good day ladies!

you make me want to put a bra on and do a length check!

can't wait for you to get home to see the pics!

 

[Evolving78]

Pictures from my last self relaxer 2 days ago. I got lazy and did it all at once instead of half and half. Surprisingly I got it pretty straight,.. The back straighter than the front. This time I added less conditioner and olive oil to my mix. Did suffer a lil burn or two but nothing crazy! I then dc'ed for hours and did a wet wrap. I really loved the results of the wet wrap. It was sooo easy instead of trying to rollerset. I didn't use mousse either. After, just to tame some fly always and smooth the roots in the front I flat ironed in huge sections at 230 degrees.

Eta: btw the unevenness isn't breakage. I do half hazard trims,.. I keep what's good and not afraid of going in with the scissors where I need to. When I get to swang length I'll make it even.

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your ends look really good! i wish i could do a wet wrap!

 

[jprayze]

*Question of the Day!!!*

What is one technique or style that you have down pat that you are the proudest of? Rollerset? Donut bun? Flat iron job? Wash n go? Mixing your own DCs and serums?

I'm late! But I'm gonna answer anyway...the donut bun!




December 2012 donuts (all the same day)

 

[jprayze]

Twists all washed, conditioned and bunned. So this is my new style, a high bun. A protective style for my protective style. This is heavy on my head though so we will see how long it lasts.

 

[jprayze]

*Question of the Day!!!* (sorry its not in bold.posting from my phone)

Do you have your staple products yet? If so,what are they? Are you still searching for that holy grail list of products?

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ORS replenishing and hair mayo
SSI jojoba hemp shampoo
SSI avocado conditioner
MJs curly meringue for wash n gos (may be replaced with pillow soft curls)
MJs curly pudding for twistouts
I really like to combine MN with wild growth oil for growth aid (even though not currently using)
Paul Mitchell super skinny products for straightening

I need too many products because I flip from curly and straight too much.

Still looking for a good detangling leave in!

 

[Seamonster]

I am a little frustrated right now. Right now I feel like my hair is really short. So sad because my hair is currently uneven. I hate uneven hair. Right now, the left side is much shorter than the right side. I cut it two months ago to get it partially even but even now one side is longer than the other. I feel like I can't win.

Angelicus hang in there, it sounds like you have a side that grows longer. In that case the only way to have even hair is to grow as long as your hair can grow, then enjoy. Maybe put a few curls in to disguise the length differences?

 

[Evolving78]

i washed and deep conditioned my hair. no breakage. then my DD wants to stick something in my hair, and it snaps a strand off! i can't win!

 

[Angelicus]

Angelicus hang in there, it sounds like you have a side that grows longer. In that case the only way to have even hair is to grow as long as your hair can grow, then enjoy. Maybe put a few curls in to disguise the length differences?

Thank you so much. I am going to wear it curly more often... I just hate that dreaded bun!

 

[Seamonster]

*Question of the Day!!!* (sorry its not in bold.posting from my phone)

Do you have your staple products yet? If so,what are they? Are you still searching for that holy grail list of products?

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:fistpump: YEA

Holy Grail
Onion Mask
Sunflower oil
Hemp oil
emu oil mix
Tea rinses
Claudies mango rinse
MT mix
shea butter
ghe

DC's
kbb luscious locks
mozeke carrot
komaza olive
home made stuff

I still like other stuff

 

[Evolving78]

i'm trying to get that silky flat iron look today. all i did was put a little CHI in my hair before i air dried. i will be starting shortly.

 

[Cattypus1]

i'm trying to get that silky flat iron look today. all i did was put a little CHI in my hair before i air dried. i will be starting shortly.

Me too! I use the John Freida Frizz-Ease serum. I'm just waiting for my hair to dry. I resisting the urge to rush it with the blowdryer since I'm going to flat iron.

 

[SimJam]

*Question of the Day!!!* (sorry its not in bold.posting from my phone)

Do you have your staple products yet? If so,what are they? Are you still searching for that holy grail list of products?

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Everything hairveda, I can easily use that line exclusively.

Cleansers:
amala creme rinse.... holy grail
Cocasta shampoo bar

Deep conditioners:
Sitrinilla ... holy grail

Rinse out conditioners:
Moist 24/7 .... also a great leave in .... holy grail
MoistPRO nice very light protein

Leave ins:
Whipped end hydration .... holy grail
Whipped clouds
Red tea ... holy grail

Stylers:
Red tea strong gel
Whipped gelly
Almond glaze ... very nice soft pomade

For protein deep conditioners my staples are:
she scents it okra reconstructor
Curl junkie repair me

I dont love protein conditioners, they are in my regimen solely for their utility .

Tea/coffee and aloevera juice have also become staples

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[Angel of the North]

*Question of the Day!!!* (sorry its not in bold.posting from my phone)

Do you have your staple products yet? If so,what are they? Are you still searching for that holy grail list of products?

I'm still looking for my holy grails and staples, there are products that I really like, but I also have a list of products that I would like to try before I make my choices of the best ones.

I think another reason that I've found it difficult is because products work differently in my relaxed hair to what they did when I was natural. Ideally I'm trying to identify products that work for both my relaxed and natural hair.

 

[kismettt]

i bought Cream of Nature moisturizing shampoo, 3 packs of 12 perm rods (orange), metal prong clips, & plastic butterfly clamps.

going to try do a rod set on my hair since i def want to style more often but am a lazy bum

 

[Honey Bee]

Staples:

Wen, that's my boo
Aussie 3 min
Aphogee 2 min
(starting to see a pattern? )
French Perm Stabilizer
TW Bodifying Mist

Honorable mentions:
Kerastase Ciment Thermique and It's a 10 LI got me through a very rough patch. Oh and Surya henna creme. I fell off, but I'ma get back on it. Hope it still works for me.

 

[Honey Bee]

FYI: When I do my flexi sets, I do them on dry hair. Meaning, after a normal washday, I put on my li's and let it dry. Then, I put three things into a spray bottle: a liquid-y protein, a moisturizing cream, fill the bottle with water. The protein can be Aphogee green tea and keratin, chi keratin mist, neutral protein filler (a god-send for fine haired ladies, you can get it at Sally's), anything like that. The moisturizing cream is usually either Lacio Lacio or a little bit of Wen. Spritz and set.

I'm not good at wet sets and this way, I can do the scarf method on my edges, let it dry, and just re-wet the length. My hair holds a curl well, but if yours doesn't, you can add a little Lottabody or some other liquidy setting stuff. I pineapple the curls to sleep. I just pin them into place with the long hair pins. Hth! And please post pics- I wanna see!!!

 

[KiWiStyle]

Me too! I use the John Freida Frizz-Ease serum. I'm just waiting for my hair to dry. I resisting the urge to rush it with the blowdryer since I'm going to flat iron.

Waiting...

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[gabulldawg]

My only holy grail items at the moment are Cantu Shea butter leave in and coconut oil. I'm still on the hunt for a holy grail shampoo and conditioner, as well as moisturizer. I do have a protein/strengthening DC that I love, but don't know the name of it right now.

 

[Cattypus1]

Waiting...

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Here goes nuthin'

Bush woman extraordinaire...



I couldn't wait for it to dry on its own...helped it along with the low, cool setting on my blow dryer. Flat-ironed on 300 degrees with my Babyliss Pro. Done...




Please ignore the fatback. I was holding my breath so the rolls were not as visible. Anyway, totally happy with the outcome! I'm going to be PS-ing until my next touch-up. Resetting my counter now!

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

cattypus1 beautiful results you are closing in on BSL!! Yeah you!!!!

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

I'm home and here's what I got about 2 inches to go give or take.











My ends are all flipped up because of my wrap. Oh well, it's growing I'm retaining so I'm happy. So I've missed a lot....lemme start replying!

 

[lamaria211]

*Question of the Day!!!* (sorry its not in bold.posting from my phone)

Do you have your staple products yet? If so,what are they? Are you still searching for that holy grail list of products?

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I have some staples like my CON Argan oil poo, SE leave in cream , Aveeno Nourishing leave in, EVOCO, GSO, Walnut oil, Macadamia natural healing oil, Aussie Moist and those new and oh so lovely Loreal Advanced hair care products but I still love trying things. Im looking for 3 staple DC's I think one could be Kera Minerals DC I also love Queen Helene Cholesterol but I have way to many to try before I make a final decision

 

[Sholapie]

Staples: ors creamy aloe (great cleansing power, not stripping)
I need a staple dc and leave in and serum.
Hawaiin silky14 in 1. Im still working out the kinks but I love this stuff on my ends.
Grapeseed oil (light, gives great shine. It meets all my oil needs)
Aphogee 2 step protein treatment

 

[NikkiQ]

Whoo! So happy to see you guys answering the QOTD. Now off to browse yall's lists b/c I only have my staple DCs and need help on everything else

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[bajandoc86]

*Question of the Day!!!* (sorry its not in bold.posting from my phone)

Do you have your staple products yet? If so,what are they? Are you still searching for that holy grail list of products?

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Yes ma'am!

QB CTDG
QB AOHC
Rhassoul Clay
Marshmallow Root/Burdock root/Yucca root/slippery elm/irish moss tea
Castor oil
Wheat germ oil
Coconut oil
Hempseed oil
Argan oil

 

[polished07]

I only have staple dc's too I'm looking for a

Leave in and moisturizer! I'm trying to research while my hair is in these Havana twists I love the braid spray I'm using by Talijag Waajid so far. On another note anybody who is a ps pro start out having issues staying "protected" initially? I'm fighting the urge to wait until my graduation/bday in may to straighten I know it would just be better to wait and leave my hair alone but I want to check my 2 yr post relaxer progress length pic check lol

 

[Evolving78]

Cattypus1

wow you wasn't playing with the new growth! love that flat iron pics! you are closing in on BSL. i guess i will go play photoshoot as well. i just finished my hair and needed to get off of my feet for a spell.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Here goes nuthin'

Bush woman extraordinaire...

I couldn't wait for it to dry on its own...helped it along with the low, cool setting on my blow dryer. Flat-ironed on 300 degrees with my Babyliss Pro. Done...

Please ignore the fatback. I was holding my breath so the rolls were not as visible. Anyway, totally happy with the outcome! I'm going to be PS-ing until my next touch-up. Resetting my counter now!

BAM!! You go girl with all that hair!! You'll be grazing BSL on our next relaxer in April...but knowing you, you'll stretch longer ;-). Did you have to trim?

I bet no body would even notice "fat" if we didn't bring attention to it. I'm never showing mine, lol!

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