BSL 2013 Challenge

[CoiledByNature]

So I'm seeing Hairfinity and Viviscal names popping up a lot. Have you ladies been seeing any results so far?

I would also like to know because I've been using hairfinity since oct 15th but to soon to see any growth I guess

 

[ronie]

Used hairfinity for 7 months religiously, never missed a dose until I started slacking recently. It did nothing but give me mad acne. My last relaxer was in February, and my new growth stretched is about 4 inches. So I'm just slowly weaning off with this last bottle and will not be repurchasing. Will be experimenting with drinking tea ( bamboo, nettle, black) for the next 3 months. Hope it works better for you NikkiQ if you decide to go with that.

 

[Carmelella]

I had no success when attempting this, I found myself just pouring acv in my hair and it would just fall right out, please share your
Method

U can use a spray bottle , 99cent at Walgreens.

 

[jprayze]

I just started viviscal Oct. 19 so it's really too soon to tell anything yet.

I only bought a 2 months supply, but 'they' say you should see results after 4 months.

From the website:

Viviscal works in 4 stages over a 6 month period. Most users notice a difference after just 3 to 4 months.
Stage 1- Hair follicles are nourished through consistent intake of nutrients and marine complex in each tablet
Stage 2- Thin and whispy hair is strengthened through continued nourishment
Stage 3- Breakage and thinning continue to decline, encourage existing hair growth.
Stage 4- These hairs become stronger, healthier, and more vibrant.

They also have a 90 day guarantee...so I will give it 3 months and if its not working...I'm going to be requesting a refund! If anything I purchase doesn't work, it's going back. OT: just tried the Sally Hansen complete salon manicure and it chipped the next day. I sent them an email and they will be sending me a coupon for $11 worth of SH products.

 

[jprayze]

U can use a spray bottle , 99cent at Walgreens.

Yes stock up on spray bottles!

 

[Growingmyhairlong]

Hairfinity was a waste of money for me. I used it without missing a day for three months and no change. I think the only growth aid I used that worked when I was natural three years ago was MegaTek. That stuff is no joke.

 

[lamaria211]

I had no success when attempting this, I found myself just pouring acv in my hair and it would just fall right out, please share your
Method

I mixed 2tbls acv with 10oz water. After I rinsed out my DC I blotted my hair with a towel for 1 min then poured the acv over my hair and didn't rinse it out

 

[NaturalJael]

Ladies I just completed my BSL 2013 strategy !!!!
I actually did a hair SWOT was very informative (yes Im idle lol)

I got the idea to do this from NaturalJael blog http://www.naturalhaircommunity.com/natural-hair-challenge

here is my SWOT I've used this to develop my roadmap to BSL .... and beeeeyond :superman:

My SWOT

you all should try it ... its quite informative

SimJam - A hair SWOT- I love it! I am happy that you found the information helpful. It has definitely help me think through and better understand what are benefits and what are detriments to my hair. I love how you laid yours out as well. The good thing is that even if you don't meet your goal, you will be well on your way with healthier strands of hair. Here's to Hair SWOT!

 

[Guinan]

Morning Ladies!!!

pookaloo83, your hair looks so healthy and I'm loving the defintion of your hair

DominicanBrazilian82, I nominate anyone that's familiar with Miami. I've been to Miami a couple of times. Surprisingly, I actually know where the Adventura Mall is, well I think. Is it near the Newport Beach Resort?

growbaby, that bun is BOSS!

SimJam, I am definitely gonna check out your hair swot and possibly do one of my own. Sometimes, I feel like I'm all over the place with this hair journey and I am easily influenced to jump on any bandwagon.

I didn't do much with my hair last night. I just M&S, rebraided the front of my hair only and left the french roll in the back of my hair. Because of that it was a very easy morning, cause the only thing I had to do was take out the braids in the front of my hair.

Happy Growing Ladies!

 

[Miss AJ]

It's been a week and a couple days and so far im having no trouble staying consistent with my sulfur oil and sealing my ends. I actually look forward to it lol.

 

[JJamiah]

I bought this hat off etsy.com. I am digging it, plus it goes with my boots.

 

[baddison]

Still on track for a 2013 BSL reveal!!! Yeah. Proud of myself on how cosisntent I have been with my regimen and my ps'ing. Still applying NJOY's hair concontion 4x's per week, and daily taking my Hairfinity and Mineral Rich. Can't wait for my December relaxer!!

 

[Guyaneek]

I've been waiting for this!!!

My current length is about an inch away from apl. I had reached that milestone and a much needed trim took me back a bit. It's all good, I plan to get there by year end!
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd - I'm completely natural! Yay!!
~BSL goal month - I plan to be bsl by June 2013
~Current Reggie and styling choices - I'm going to do some braids but mainly buns as my protective style. Daily vitamin routine with cowashing 2-3xs per week. Henna monthly.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to BSL? - I plan to incorporate bunning for the majority of the time and more consistency.

 

[pookaloo83]

The weather turned cool! It's so cold out. So I think I'm going to flat iron today and do a trim. I will still be bunning though afterwards.

 

[mamaline]

I'm loving my hair today right now. Even though it's just in a messy bun. I'm still planning to trim about an inch off next week though.

 

[NikkiQ]

Woo! Power is finally back on after 14hrs. Random Puerto Rican power outages. Happens all the time. Hair stayed in a bun the entire time About to take it down,moisturize and put it back up

 

[pookaloo83]

Ok. Straightened it. Well lightly straightened. If you see white specks in my hair it's Shea butter. I did some pull shots cause my hair wasn't really straight. I also did a dusting after these pics. I plaited each section afterwards and will be wearing a bun for a week or two.

DD took them again for me since DH is at the gym. That's her finger in one of the shots lol.

Sent From The Microwave Where I Warm Up Honeybuns With Cheese

 

[growbaby]

It's been a week and a couple days and so far im having no trouble staying consistent with my sulfur oil and sealing my ends. I actually look forward to it lol.

^^^ this is me!

Bun is in full action today.. (I would post a pic but I will contain myself --pic posting-aholic-- ) today is the 1st day, many more to come, of rain in Cali for me. even more motivation to continuously bun and protect.

 

[NikkiQ]

That's a lot of hair pookaloo83. Looks good! You claiming APL yet woman?

 

[pookaloo83]

That's a lot of hair pookaloo83. Looks good! You claiming APL yet woman?

I think I'll claim it. Even though it seems as if the front hasn't really reached it. But from the back it does a little.

Sent From The Microwave Where I Warm Up Honeybuns With Cheese

 

[pookaloo83]

Comparison from last year. ( I straightened in December last year)
Not a fair comparison since last time I used crisco and it was bone straight. This time i didn't.
But you get the idea.

I notice my hair is thicker this time around than last time.

Sent From The Microwave Where I Warm Up Honeybuns With Cheese

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

Comparison from last year. ( I straightened in December last year)
Not a fair comparison since last time I used crisco and it was bone straight. This time i didn't.
But you get the idea.

I notice my hair is thicker this time around than last time.

Sent From The Microwave Where I Warm Up Honeybuns With Cheese

Great progress!!! Keep it up!

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[NikkiQ]

Pook I can't wait to see your pic the next time you do a flat iron/blow out. Your hair seems to grow more and get thicker every time you do it!

 

[Realhairdontcare]

I was supposed to relax today and I'm 12 weeks post but I end up not going. I'm going to have to wait a few more weeks. So I will prolly be 15 or 16 weeks which will be different because I usually go at 12 weeks. Tonight I'm going to cowash my hair and air dry in a ponytail.

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[CurlsBazillion]

Hey ladies!!

Question time (thanks to @jprayze)

When we hit our goal of BSL in 2013, how will you celebrate?? Blow out? Bad a$$ twist/braid out? Dye job? Swing it til you hit someone in the face??

@jprayze is going to look like a sexy mermaid with BSL hair in Cabo. @pelohello and myself will be ringing in our 30th birthdays with big BSL diva hair. I'll have a fresh dye job as well (my treat for reaching another milestone). What say you ladies??

I'm celebrating by burning a synthetic wig while screaming freedom...I'm so tired of wigs, wig combs, and bobby pins. I'm wearing my hair out all the time, braid outs, twist outs, buns, wash n go, and whatever else I come up with. Well at least for a few months, then its time to buckle down again and try for WL.

 

[JJamiah]

1.5 inches for APL
, and 5 for BSL......I can make it and still get my trim!!!

 

[Carmelella]

Comparison from last year. ( I straightened in December last year)
Not a fair comparison since last time I used crisco and it was bone straight. This time i didn't.
But you get the idea.

I notice my hair is thicker this time around than last time.

Sent From The Microwave Where I Warm Up Honeybuns With Cheese

thats definitely a 5-6 inch difference! great job... your hair is thriving!

 

[Carmelella]

I only bought a 2 months supply, but 'they' say you should see results after 4 months.

From the website:

Viviscal works in 4 stages over a 6 month period. Most users notice a difference after just 3 to 4 months.
Stage 1- Hair follicles are nourished through consistent intake of nutrients and marine complex in each tablet
Stage 2- Thin and whispy hair is strengthened through continued nourishment
Stage 3- Breakage and thinning continue to decline, encourage existing hair growth.
Stage 4- These hairs become stronger, healthier, and more vibrant.

They also have a 90 day guarantee...so I will give it 3 months and if its not working...I'm going to be requesting a refund! If anything I purchase doesn't work, it's going back. OT: just tried the Sally Hansen complete salon manicure and it chipped the next day. I sent them an email and they will be sending me a coupon for $11 worth of SH products.

SAVE YOUR MONEY... PLEASE

so this just doesn't make any sense to me. it just defies science. If this is a pill how does it do anything for your ends (strengthening, preventing breakage, ect when there are no glands that extend past the scalp. Perhaps it strengthens newly formed hair, but if the ends are already damaged or just regular I don't see its benefit. If hair grows .5 inches a month, the person would have to have only 3 inches of hair to notice a decrease in breakage in 6 months attributed to this product alone.


Edited after i read their crockpot study!! They should be ashamed!! Their clinical study consisted of 16 women (WAY WAY TO LOW be accepted in the science community.. not one black woman mind you). Secondly, the study was not targeted at an actual decline in hair loss or any actual physical changes in hair,.. the study question ... oh wait,.. there was no study question. Their objective was to assess ' the acceptability of Viviscal in women with SELF-PERCEIVED hair loss' due to a number of SELF-diagnosed problems. It gets better,.. shed hairs were not counted daily, it was only done on 4 occasions... so if the participant gave themselves a good brushing the day before they would have less shed hairs when the "researchers" shampooed their hair the next day. No data on what happened on a day to day basis... and these ppl are making millions so they could afford that study or instructed the participants on how to properly count shed hairs. And all other benefits are PERCEIVED benefits from only 16 women. I look at more youtube vids before buying a product.

The perceived benefits survey was also a crock. The girls were not given a "no change" option. so if they thought volume/shine only slightly increased they had to give the product a favorable point ... their only other option was to say that there hair was now worse than before they started. slight increases in favorable attribute were graded the same way as great increases.. so u never know what really happened. That could all be placebo effect or them just taking better care of their hair,.. or actually, nothing could of changed at all.

Summary: I never trust products that try to hoodwink people. If their product is great but without scientific proof then just sell it and the proof will be in the pudding. Everything will not have data behind it.. who cares. But If you need to scam prospective buyers then its safer to assume that the product is garbage .. won't hurt..hopefully,.. but wont help.

Advice from a non-expert can't swang anythang member: if this product is more pricey than regular vitamins,.. dump it. if it is equal in price to regular vitamins.. than whatevs.. its ur new multiV

 

[CoiledByNature]

Used hairfinity for 7 months religiously, never missed a dose until I started slacking recently. It did nothing but give me mad acne. My last relaxer was in February, and my new growth stretched is about 4 inches. So I'm just slowly weaning off with this last bottle and will not be repurchasing. Will be experimenting with drinking tea ( bamboo, nettle, black) for the next 3 months. Hope it works better for you NikkiQ if you decide to go with that.

Thank you... I'm using hairfinity and seeing NG but I'm also using MTG.. so I'm not sure what's doing what lol but I'm still loving this growth

 

[CoiledByNature]

U can use a spray bottle , 99cent at Walgreens.

Just spray it on and rinse? Are u using any other products at this time???