BSL 2013 Challenge

[Cattypus1]

my crown is like this too. i have to be gentle with it. it is more coarse and drier than the rest of my hair.

My crown is much thicker and courser than the rest and since it has always been the first area relaxed it really suffered during last year's setback. I'm still suffering through it too because the see-through end gods are determined to make me cut it but I'm resisting as hard as I can. As long as I can hide my jacked-up crown with twist-outs...no big chop...yet!

 

[NikkiQ]

Ladies IDK what to do about this itch. I've condition cleansed, cowashed, moisturized and oiled but nothing is working. It's mainly this one spot above my ear that is giving me the blues. I'm tempted to take these braids out and do a full blown wash session this weekend. I can't take this much longer!

 

[Cattypus1]

Ladies IDK what to do about this itch. I've condition cleansed, cowashed, moisturized and oiled but nothing is working. It's mainly this one spot above my ear that is giving me the blues. I'm tempted to take these braids out and do a full blown wash session this weekend. I can't take this much longer!

Please don't cry...I think I read somewhere that tea rinses help with itching. Since you're in braids it might be worth a try.

 

[Firstborn2]

Got some left over avocado from dinner. Thinking about making me a nice mask for my hair. Has anyone ever done an avocado mask?

I use to do an avocado, coconut milk and honey mask all the time, I honestly don't know why I stopped. I would do it once a week and honestly my hair never looked better. So not to waste the coconut milk I would make a big batch, separate into 4 freezer bags and freeze, when wash day come unthaw. I really need to revisit this...

 

[Blairx0]

Ladies IDK what to do about this itch. I've condition cleansed, cowashed, moisturized and oiled but nothing is working. It's mainly this one spot above my ear that is giving me the blues. I'm tempted to take these braids out and do a full blown wash session this weekend. I can't take this much longer!

You could use witch hazel for the itch. That would prevent the itch and avoid a full wash. Otherwise clarity

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Checking in! Hair feels great and moisturized and I get to relax tomorrow, 1 day shy of 12 weeks on the nose because I work on Saturday. That's okay, I'll call this a 12 week stretch anyway. My S-curl on the newgrowth and great deep conditioning made it easier than I thought. I can't wait to see my hair and my progress. Here's to a great 1st quarter ladies!!

 

[jprayze]

I'm washing my twists for the first time this weekend...yay!!! And I'm supposed to be trying a style from YT...we will see!

Been alternating liquid gold sulfur oil with my MN oil mix since the beginning of the month, trying to see if sulfur enhances my growth rate any more. If it doesn't I won't repurchase the liquid gold and I will stay with MN.

Also i have to talk to my braider about redoing the front of my hair. It still looks great, only been 2 weeks. I'm not really seeing new growth yet, hopefully that will pick up soon. I plan to get the front redone the first week in Feb so I'm fresh for valentines day!

Speaking of valentines day, I met SOs family for the first time last week. They live out of state. I will see them again on valentines weekend and still have the Senegalese twists. I thought it would be really fun for the first time they see my real hair that it will be BSL because right now, they really have no idea how long it is! Hmmmm wonder how long it will be before my next visit and how long will my hair be in March when I take these down!

My early morning ramblings!!!

 

[Carmelella]

Sometimes i come across a comment on here and all i can think of is... WTH? What really inspired you to write that. : shrugs:

 

[Carmelella]

Now that I have my nape growing nicely, my 2013 goal is to fix my hairline. It's the area just above both eyes; you know the two hairline areas where men hair begin to recede. I've tried employing the same technique as the nape area but it just isn't working. It's so short, you can't help but get relaxer on the length of it. At my relaxer appointment next week, I'm going to tell her to apply it to those two spots last and rinse immediately. If This doesn't work I'll be forced to not relax it at all for about 6 months to 1 year. My silk and satin headbands will become my best friend. I can't wait to see how others resolved this problem.

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Same problem!! And if I wanna look right I always have to manipulate that area. When I went natural it did catch up/ retain more,.. But it was still behind the rest of my hair. Maybe hide my hair with a good braid pattern for a couple months would do it well. Then relaxing without overlapping will be easier?

 

[Evolving78]

I'm washing my twists for the first time this weekend...yay!!! And I'm supposed to be trying a style from YT...we will see!

Been alternating liquid gold sulfur oil with my MN oil mix since the beginning of the month, trying to see if sulfur enhances my growth rate any more. If it doesn't I won't repurchase the liquid gold and I will stay with MN.

Also i have to talk to my braider about redoing the front of my hair. It still looks great, only been 2 weeks. I'm not really seeing new growth yet, hopefully that will pick up soon. I plan to get the front redone the first week in Feb so I'm fresh for valentines day!

Speaking of valentines day, I met SOs family for the first time last week. They live out of state. I will see them again on valentines weekend and still have the Senegalese twists. I thought it would be really fun for the first time they see my real hair that it will be BSL because right now, they really have no idea how long it is! Hmmmm wonder how long it will be before my next visit and how long will my hair be in March when I take these down!

My early morning ramblings!!!

i wanted my hair to be a certain length by my baby shower, but that's not going to happen. i dare anyone to say the pregnancy helped with my hair growth. this kid didn't help me out with nothing! but please share your story when you see them again. i love hearing the comments!

Ladies IDK what to do about this itch. I've condition cleansed, cowashed, moisturized and oiled but nothing is working. It's mainly this one spot above my ear that is giving me the blues. I'm tempted to take these braids out and do a full blown wash session this weekend. I can't take this much longer!

i would try some witch hazel too. maybe it is something your are using that is irritating that area? is it red?

I have no desire to length check....I wonder how long this will last. hmm.

i saw your hair on QB facebook page (on my news feed) as soon as i saw your hair, i knew it was you! your hair looks so juicy and pretty!

 

[NikkiQ]

Not red at all. That's the weird thing. Just very itchy. No stress bumps from my braids either. Very weird shortdub78

 

[Guinan]

Morning Ladies!!!

This weekend I plan on washing my hair for the 1st time since relaxing 2wks ago. I'm really excited cause I'm trying something new, with this rose water & a new mixture of MN. Hopefully it will help me get some length & thickness.

jprayze, that would be awesome if the SO parents can see your hair for the 1st time at BSL Please post pics of your new style w/ the sengelese

NikkiQ, I know I'm late w/ answering the QOTD My trouble area are my edges, particularly(sp) my bald spot on my front edge. It has grown in sum thanks to the MN & JBCO but I know that's my touble spot since it's sooo sensitive.

Happy Growing Ladies!!

 

[jprayze]

shortdub78 When is the shower? It's gotta be soon! Any shower style ideas?

 

[Evolving78]

shortdub78 When is the shower? It's gotta be soon! Any shower style ideas?

i had plenty of ideas and my cheap, no style, having friend isn't really down with it. i am not feeling her menu choice at all. it's the same thing at everybody's party. fried chicken, mostaccioli, salad, and rolls. i want the colors to be blue, brown, and orange. it is going to be co-ed, i want cupcakes instead of a cake, i'm not really into games. she shot down my cupcakes, said it was over the top.

my theme is a jungle. with lots of giraffes. i want a desert/sweets table. and a nice centerpiece.

i want to do karaoke instead of playing games. pick songs with having a baby or something? i know it might sound corny, but it's different.

so, it seems like i will be planning my own shower! but i need to get started! i am going to start on the invites this weekend. my other friend told me to just send e-invites, and text messages. i 'm not sure about that. i know that would be the cheaper route, but i know some folks don't like that or check their emails often.

i agreed to get the cupcakes, decorations, and secure the venue on my own. but i guess i will be getting the invitations on my own too. i want my friend to do the food, just something i would like to eat and something different.

i didn't plan my last two. i just want it more personal. something that goes with my personality. i'm not doing it for gifts, i want a nice get together! this is my last child.

ok, i know i have said a lot! oh i am having it the 3rd week of Feb. my due date is March 22nd, but i know i will be going in early if possible, due to scheduling my c-section.

 

[NikkiQ]

Like this shortdub78?

 

[crlsweetie912]

Like this shortdub78?

That's so pretty!!!

 

[Evolving78]

NikkiQ
Yes! that is what i want!

 

[NikkiQ]

@NikkiQ
Yes! that is what i want!

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[NikkiQ]

Completely OT: I love party planning

 

[Evolving78]

Completely OT: I love party planning

you just set yourself up with me!

 

[NikkiQ]

I already know shortdub78 I've planned so many baby showers, kids parties and weddings in the past 2 years it's ridiculous. But I enjoy it.

 

[SimJam]

I love the vibe in this thread !!!!
ladies are so helpful in all areas !

 

[NikkiQ]

*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?

 

[crlsweetie912]

*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?

hmm, this is a hard one.....
I would say all types of rollersets...I have so many rollers, all kinds....People say How did you get your curls? Aww that ain't nothing but a rollerset!
And my buns....I love bunning, but I get so mad when people infer that your hair isn't "done" if you have it in a bun. That burns me up!

 

[KiWiStyle]

Same problem!! And if I wanna look right I always have to manipulate that area. When I went natural it did catch up/ retain more,.. But it was still behind the rest of my hair. Maybe hide my hair with a good braid pattern for a couple months would do it well. Then relaxing without overlapping will be easier?

Yes Carmelella, that area has to be whipped into shape when I style my hair. I'm not going to lie, I hate that it won't grow or thicken, I've seen progress everywhere but there. Admittedly, it's not as rough and dry (over processed) as before so continued patience is going to be key.

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[KiWiStyle]

*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 think I've mastered air drying, henna mixing and application and up-do's. My inverted single braid is my most mastered style, in the following two pictures my 12 week hair is air dried and you can see my henna color too:
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Here is a pick of an up-do, they usually just happen:
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[NikkiQ]

KiWiStyle your hair.... That braid is amazing! SOOOoooo sippin on some haterade right now!

 

[Evolving78]

i got nothing! i'm not totally style challenged, but i am still a work in progress. i need more hair!

 

[Honey Bee]

Update

1. I read through this thread all the time, 'thank' all over the place, but don't comment. I'll work on that, cuz it seems like y'all are having fun!

2. I've been feeling bad about my hair, like I've been here three, almost four, years and my hair's still the same length. But now I'll just remind myself that I'm 'transitioning to texlaxed'. That sounds ways better in my head and it's true, I have a whole new head of hair. Thank you ladies for the proper language.

3. I don't feel like doing a length check either. I keep meaning to, but I just got my Wen and I'm in a 'co-wash every few days' rut. It's going well and I have no desire to straighten. I'm doing twistouts. :shrug: Just spritz with TW Bodifying Mist, let it dry, twist into Celie's. I'm not getting any breakage and there are way less shed hairs than usual. I ain't messing this up.

4. ...however, despite my lack of length check, I do believe I'm skimming APL after cutting back to SL this spring/summer. I'm feeling good about my progress.

5. My trouble area is/was the whole crown to nape. The sides were approaching APL, but I couldn't take it anymore (which is why I cut back to SL). My plan was to trim/dust every month until it evened out, or at least wasn't so clearly a 'W'. I was successful and the whole area is much better. The only noticeably shorter area is the crown, the rest of it filled in. <--- the only reason I joined the challenge. I'm finally feeling confident about my retention.


sorry it was so long, but I'm catching up on, like, 50 pages!

 

[SimJam]

*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?

my wash day - its like second nature. I always wash my hair while watching TV. Ive mastered the "rinse out during commercial time slots" technique

and I like using cleansing cremes because technically I could sit in the sofa and wash my hair. Ive only done that once though

my twistouts - Ive mastered:

• placement and number of twists needed for desired look
• weekly twistout maintenance
• products needed for twistout maintenance (if my hair feels a bit dry I can correct it, got wet during the day?.... no prob, losing definition ? ... bam Ive got it covered)