BSL 2013 Challenge

[Sholapie]

Im the same simjam lol

Just did an aphogee 2 step protein treat (couldn't wait for the weekend) and my hair feels STRONG! I don't think it smells too bad either but im no longer worried lol im going to make sure i do it every 6 weeks. I do forget how much my hair loooves protein.

 

[SimJam]

Length check every 6 months @SimJam? Ooooh IDK if I could do that I'd be pulling every curl,braid and loose hair I find to length check.

LOL....My length checks are every time I shampoo and DC . It drives me insane because I know for a fact that I will only get 4"/year but I'm always checking to see if a miracle has happened

Thats exactly my point I check my hair every day or at least it feels like i do and I know already that Im only gonna get 4 or so inches so there is no need to be causing no excitement every day

its the same thing, I had to break myself out of weighing myself like 3 or 4 time FOR THE DAY. It worked while I was losing the 50lbs I lost but now that ive been maintaining for over 6 months I weigh myself only on the weekend. I can get obsessive like that and stress myself out so I need to nip that in the bud.

 

[kandiekj100]

I was in the BSL 2012 challenge, but I don't think that's going to happen. If I made BSB, I'd probably would even claim, but the most I can see is I am full APL. I'm about to put my hair away for the rest of 2012, putting my hair in senegalese twists. After I take them down, which I hope to get 6 weeks out of it, which would be good for me, then I'll take a starting pic.

 

[Miss AJ]

I saw this CAYUTE bun style when I was watching Tia and Tamera's reality show. Tamera was wearing a high bun with a flat twist across the front. I am so gonna try it after my wash session this weekend.

 

[NikkiQ]

Okay so 2 weeks from today I'll be heading back to the states for the holidays and one of the main things on my agenda is to stock up on hair products to bring back with me. Any suggestions for things to try out that have given you guys great results? Anything fairly new that came out that you are obsessed with?

 

[lamaria211]

Okay so 2 weeks from today I'll be heading back to the states for the holidays and one of the main things on my agenda is to stock up on hair products to bring back with me. Any suggestions for things to try out that have given you guys great results? Anything fairly new that came out that you are obsessed with?

Creme of Nature Argan oil products are my new favs.

 

[NikkiQ]

Creme of Nature Argan oil products are my new favs.

Any product in particular I should try or are they all good?

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[Miss AJ]

Any product in particular I should try or are they all good?

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Another inquiring mind checking in lol. DO TELL cuz I have been DYING to do a product haul from this line.

 

[lamaria211]

Any product in particular I should try or are they all good?

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I would give up my wen for the shampoo!!!!! (Don't tell nobody) the DC is also top notch and the oil treatment is heavenly down to the scent

 

[deedoswell]

Creme of Nature Argan oil products are my new favs.


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Hhhmm, I've been wondering how those are. I may need to give them a try!!! Thanks!

 

[NikkiQ]

I would give up my wen for the shampoo!!!!! (Don't tell nobody) the DC is also top notch and the oil treatment is heavenly down to the scent

Whaaaa....????! Your beloved Wen?? Oh man this shampoo must be good.

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[lamaria211]

The only product Im not willing to even try is the oil moisturizer cause the 2nd ingredient is mineral oil. I don't mind mineral oil in my conditioners or any product as long as its way far down on the ingredients list but not 2nd.

 

[LovelyBwonderful]

Hey ladies,

They went && cancelled my subscription on me! Lol. But it's cool I gave them their monies. I'm still here doin the same ol, maybe a lil less cuz I'm in hell week (finals) at school right now. You will all see me back n action in about 10 days. Have a good week!

same situation !! I have 2 finals and a paper left. my hair has seriously been in need of some TLC. good luck on yours !!!!!

 

[JJamiah]

Two papers and two finals to study for.. huh. Granny braids and some cute unique hats.

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[KiWiStyle]

I'm probably the worst roller setter on earth :-(. I don't know how you ladies do it; keeping the hair taunt, making small enough sections so hair stays on rollers, clipping the hair to the roller. I almost lost my mind trying to rollerset and now that I'm done, I only have an hour to dry before I have to pick up DD from school. This is why it's been over a year since I last tried it, It's so discouraging. I feel like if I continue to practice, I'll end up losing my length due to breakage but I want to learn so I can be cute some of the d@mn time

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[NikkiQ]

shortdub78 can you give KiWiStyle some roller setting pointers? I know you're pretty darn good at it.

 

[Curlygirly9]

Washed my hair today with V05 Champagne Kiss shampoo and conditioned with my beloved Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner
I ordered Curls Cashmere Curl Jelly a few days ago and got a ton of samples so I decided to try them out for a wash n go. I applied the cashmere curl leave in first then raked in the curl jelly. My ends were a bit frizzy so I put some curl gel-les'c over it.
I like the curl jelly. I did a braid out bun with it when I first got it (I have to remember to take a pic of the bun in the future) but I am in love with the curl gel-les'c. I will order the full size next time

Here are the results:
90% dry





100% dry- had to blow dry the crown of my head it takes forever to air dry

 

[Evolving78]

I'm probably the worst roller setter on earth :-(. I don't know how you ladies do it; keeping the hair taunt, making small enough sections so hair stays on rollers, clipping the hair to the roller. I almost lost my mind trying to rollerset and now that I'm done, I only have an hour to dry before I have to pick up DD from school. This is why it's been over a year since I last tried it, It's so discouraging. I feel like if I continue to practice, I'll end up losing my length due to breakage but I want to learn so I can be cute some of the d@mn time

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what size rollers are you using? and the section should be the size (length) of the roller. roller under instead of over may help you keep the rollers more taunt. and using the clips that slide into the roller helps them to stay put as well. and you clip the base of the roller (at the scalp)

 

[Evolving78]

The only product Im not willing to even try is the oil moisturizer cause the 2nd ingredient is mineral oil. I don't mind mineral oil in my conditioners or any product as long as its way far down on the ingredients list but not 2nd.

i really love the leave-in! and the shampoo. i also have the hair polish too. i haven't tried the conditioner yet.

 

[NikkiQ]

Okay so you guys are saying the leave in and the shampoo are a must try? Hmmm...might have to look into it. Not sure about the shampoo though. I have enough shampoo as it is and I don't really need more.

 

[ramore07]

Thank you!

 

[Sholapie]

Im having a go at rollersetting this weekend as well. Really nervous though, im trying mesh rollers and pins. I bought vitale setting lotion as i read someone raving about it in another thread. Will post results anyhow

 

[Firstborn2]

Washed my hair today with V05 Champagne Kiss shampoo and conditioned with my beloved Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner
I ordered Curls Cashmere Curl Jelly a few days ago and got a ton of samples so I decided to try them out for a wash n go. I applied the cashmere curl leave in first then raked in the curl jelly. My ends were a bit frizzy so I put some curl gel-les'c over it.
I like the curl jelly. I did a braid out bun with it when I first got it (I have to remember to take a pic of the bun in the future) but I am in love with the curl gel-les'c. I will order the full size next time

Here are the results:
90% dry
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100% dry- had to blow dry the crown of my head it takes forever to air dry
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Curlygirly9, I just want to squeeze your curls

 

[naturalagain2]

Hello ladies I would like to join this challenge.

~I'm currently APL
~Natural
~My goal month to be BSL is December
~My current Regi is: Shampoo 2x monthly (Bi weekly); Co Wash (alternate weeks I don't shampoo)
DC once a week (I moisturize biweekly and do some form of protein the alternate weeks.) Take my vitamins EVERY DAY and use mine or some form of growth oil 2 or 3x a week.
~My styles for 2013 I plan to be real simple.
I only plan to flat iron once every 3 months (when I do my dusting)
Do Braid outs or twist outs 1 week out of the month/ Bun the other 3 weeks. I may do roller sets but they will be few and far in between.
Summertime I may get braids or a sew-in. Just for a break.
Unlike this year (I changed into so many styles and flat ironed frequently) I plan to limit the heat to only when I trim and do low manipulation styles in between to see if that will help.

I will post a starting pic toward the end of this month.

 

[NikkiQ]

naturalagain2

 

[Curlygirly9]

Firstborn2 thanks lol

 

[youwillrise]

mini twists are 12 days old now.

i shampooed my scalp using an applicator bottle and one of those scalp massaging/shampoo/shower brushes....i was actual able to get my scalp without getting the shampoo all over my hair. score! now im dc'ing with shea moisture purification masque.

cant believe im almost at the 2 week mark. time is flying with these! im hoping to have them in until the end of the month.

 

[Guinan]

Morning Ladies!!

Nothing really new to report. I finally finished my jar of Elasta QP mango butter. I plan on switching to Cantu Shea Butter. If I have time I will buy some today. I like to switch my products up so that my hair doesnt get used to them. I have been soooo lazy w/ my hair. I haven't M&S for several days but I am still wearing my protective styles.

Tonight I'm hoping to apply my DC and leave in overnight. The next day I am going to shampoo w/ As I am, then apply my Aphogee 2min protein cond and then co-rinse w/ Suave. Then I am going to do some 2strand twist in the back and a braid-out in the front. I am 23 wks post and plan on relaxing in about 2wks. I still have to order my sprush. I was going to apply my relaxer w/ just a brush from Sally's but when I was applying my color with the brush it was splashing everywhere

Happy Growing Ladies!!

 

[lamaria211]

Morning Ladies!!

Nothing really new to report. I finally finished my jar of Elasta QP mango butter. I plan on switching to Cantu Shea Butter. If I have time I will buy some today. I like to switch my products up so that my hair doesnt get used to them. I have been soooo lazy w/ my hair. I haven't M&S for several days but I am still wearing my protective styles.

Tonight I'm hoping to apply my DC and leave in overnight. The next day I am going to shampoo w/ As I am, then apply my Aphogee 2min protein cond and then co-rinse w/ Suave. Then I am going to do some 2strand twist in the back and a braid-out in the front. I am 23 wks post and plan on relaxing in about 2wks. I still have to order my sprush. I was going to apply my relaxer w/ just a brush from Sally's but when I was applying my color with the brush it was splashing everywhere

Happy Growing Ladies!!

I love Elasta QP mango butter I have 3 jars (its really hard to find here so I stock up when I can)

 

[pookaloo83]

Yeah I'm taking a break from qhemets. Gonna use up my mango butter I just bought then go back to qhemets. Like another poster said, don't want my hair to get too used.

Man I've been bunning, but I want a new protective style. Everything seems to be twists, twists, twists, I don't want twists. I think I may get some crochet braids done. I dont know. We'll see. Because my school said we can wear long hair around the shoulders. And you know you can't pull back crochet braids. all types of your scalp will be showing.

Then I was gonna do twist extensions, but i dont know. Yeah I guess I'll stick to bunning. Thing is, I catch myself taking my bun down at night. I need a style that I can keep in for about 5 days straight. Maybe if i gel my bun up real good? Anyway just rambling.

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