BSL 2013 Challenge

[Kerryann]

I don't know how you guys aren't length checking. I can't resist the urge to pull a strand in the back every week.

I realize I keep doing this and it's making me look every 2.2 seconds making me feel its not growing at all so I need to give it up. No more heat except for deep conditioning also until after this bambino is born....so far due date is July 1st dam yes I know it will be a while

 

[hnntrr]

Still a longgg way away. Found out I wear my bra's really low so it might be longer than I anticipated. I feel like I am going to get to MBL before I get to BSL.

 

[alanaturelle]

I don't know how you guys aren't length checking. I can't resist the urge to pull a strand in the back every week.

And that's why I put my hair right back into cornrows, . But I totally understand that it's super hard not to length check.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Oh man, I can't wait to start rollersetting again next month...less than two weeks to go!

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[Angel of the North]

Question ladies, what's your hair guilty pleasure? Something you know you shouldn't be doing but you can't resist. Mine is the sun-in. It's my favorite thing to color my hair. It's fast, cheap and I always like the results. But I know it's not the healthiest thing to do.

jprayze My guilty pleasure is the way I detangle my hair, I start at the bottom till I get to the middle, then I stop and start again from the roots , back to the ends at which point all my tangles are out, takes me 5 mins or less and I don't lose much hair. If I start from the bottom working all the way up, I'd probably still be there the same time the next day and lose my patience en route.

Your hair is looking great, you are so nearly there

I did an impromptu length check and in three months it doesn't appear I've gained any length. I'm sad. Off to dc...

SunySydeofLyfe How long post relaxer are you and do you have any NG? If you have some NG then that will show you how much you've grown since your last TU.

I secretly joined on the 15th of Jan, but now I'm making it known.

praisedancer I'm at the bolded Welcome

I got the job ladies! Thanks for all your prayers. I start tomorrow. I'm scared I won't have time for my hair, na I'm joking my hurr come 1st!

lamaria211 Congratulations, I hope you enjoy your new job, think about all that extra cash for those products you love so much

Oh yeah I touched up yesterday at about 12 weeks post then blow dried my hair

Sholapie your hair is looking great, you'll soon be graduating from BSL

Anyway, here is he wig I'm currently rocking with some corn rows underneath. I've gotten lots of compliments and the color I got is closer to my natural color than a previous unit I had. This one is a little thin so I'm careful with it and haven't gotten too much shedding.

FroFab I love your wig, she really suits you! What's her name, where is she from, come on spill the beans

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

Angel of the North I'm 3 months post. This last week my new growth has been so tame i can hardly tell it from my texlaxed hair. Its growing just not fast enough for me.

Suny

 

[Angel of the North]

Angel of the North I'm 3 months post. This last week my new growth has been so tame i can hardly tell it from my texlaxed hair. Its growing just not fast enough for me.

Suny

SunySydeofLyfe I hope you will see progress when you have your next touch up

 

[jprayze]

Thanks Angel of the North!

 

[itsjusthair88]

Ok here's a pic with my length check shirt. My layers are growing out. I think that BSL (top of bra strap) is 6.5 and MBL is 8.5.

jprayze you are super close!!! A few more months and you'll be swangin' at BSL. Where did you get your length-check shirt? It's cute.

 

[GettingKinky]

My hair survived a week of benign neglect in the frigid cold of Alaska. I kept it in a bun or ponytail the whole time, but it was way too cold to wet my edges to slick them down. I forgot my scarf so I slept on a cotton pillowcase, but I don't think I damaged my edges. Even if I did the views of the aurora were worth it!!!

 

[Firstborn2]

My hair survived a week of benign neglect in the frigid cold of Alaska. I kept it in a bun or ponytail the whole time, but it was way too cold to wet my edges to slick them down. I forgot my scarf so I slept on a cotton pillowcase, but I don't think I damaged my edges. Even if I did the views of the aurora were worth it!!!

Im so jealous, this is on my bucketlist to see the Northern Lights.

 

[alanaturelle]

Ok here's a pic with my length check shirt. My layers are growing out. I think that BSL (top of bra strap) is 6.5 and MBL is 8.5.

You will reach BSL pretty soon and most likely MBL before year end, yep!!!!!!

 

[FroFab]

Angel of the North that's not me in the pic but the wig does fit my face nicely. It's HB Spring by Motown Tress. I ordered it from Hair Stop and Shop.

 

[jprayze]

jprayze you are super close!!! A few more months and you'll be swangin' at BSL. Where did you get your length-check shirt? It's cute.

Maybe I can get there by summer. I won't check again until April.

My length check shirt is from spreadshirt.com. I just searched from for length check.

 

[jprayze]

Oh man, I can't wait to start rollersetting again next month...less than two weeks to go!

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I love roller sets, but they take me forever and a day to do. I really need to practice. As a backup, when I don't feel like it, I can go to the hair school and get one for $12.

 

[NikkiQ]

Wish I could wash my hair today,but the trusty bun is gonna have to hold it down for a few more days. DH has all kinds of plans and errands we need to run this weekend (no fun) in order to get ready for this big BBQ he wants to throw this coming week for all his coworkers from base. Ugh my house is gonna be a disaster after a bunch of full and drunk military guys get done with it! He's gonna pay for this one...with new hair products.

 

[Angel of the North]

My boys have gone out for the day, I have the house to myself so, I'm washing my hair a day early, it has tried but enough is enough, I'm gonna give her the full works, I may even pull out the steamer . When I woke up this morning my scalp spoke to me, literally screamed out "If you don't clean me TODAY, I'm gonna make you pay! " so I'm taking heed. I don't want another scratch fest and I certainly don't need no scabs when I next touch up.

NikkiQ I hate when my hair plans get interrupted, especially when I'm in need of a good DC, you have fun when the BBQ comes round and then get your compensation

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^Oh I'm gonna get compensated alright. I see many new Dominican products in my future

 

[Guinan]

I'm tired of spending money on leave ins & they only lasting for 2wks. I normally used scurl. Do y'all think I could use water & alittle grapeseed oil as a leave in? I need to buy sum more rose petals so I can make my rosewater.

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[KiWiStyle]

I love roller sets, but they take me forever and a day to do. I really need to practice. As a backup, when I don't feel like it, I can go to the hair school and get one for $12.

It takes me an hour to set :-O. I stopped practicing just before my relaxer then I started my sock bun challenge for February. I'm looking forward to more practice and getting my set time down to at least 30 minutes and 20-30 dry time, totaling 1 hr.

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[jprayze]

It takes me an hour to set :-O. I stopped practicing just before my relaxer then I started my sock bun challenge for February. I'm looking forward to more practice and getting my set time down to at least 30 minutes and 20-30 dry time, totaling 1 hr.

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What type of rollers do you use? I have flexirods and magnetic rollers. I liked the look of the flexirods but it took over a hour. I haven't used them in almost 2 years. I was transitioning then. Will probably take longer now. One way or another, I'm roller setting in March. It will get me thru until I can use direct heat again (April).

Here's my last flexirod set

 

[jprayze]

I'm tired of spending money on leave ins & they only lasting for 2wks. I normally used scurl. Do y'all think I could use water & alittle grapeseed oil as a leave in? I need to buy sum more rose petals so I can make my rosewater.

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Do you use your leave in for detangling? After I wash or cowash, I use the leave in to detangle. I don't think that would be enough to detangle my hair but then again I haven't found a favorite leave in yet. I didn't like scurl or Jane carter.

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Hheeyyy ladies I'll be back to post more later but I wanted to tell those of you on the vitamin kick that GNC has their hair, skin, and nails buy one get one 50% off. The one for $19.99 and $11.99. I got two small bottles and a bottle of Now Grapeseed oil for $27 before tax. My total equaled one bottle of Hairfinity. Yes I am well pleased for now. Eager to see results!

 

[Angelicus]

Update: still won't wear my hair stick straight because I have hair anorexia. I have been wearing a lot of braidouts, wigs, buns, and curls to hide the length.

 

[Guinan]

Do you use your leave in for detangling? After I wash or cowash, I use the leave in to detangle. I don't think that would be enough to detangle my hair but then again I haven't found a favorite leave in yet. I didn't like scurl or Jane carter.

I think I am going to aggressively start looking for a leave in. I want a leave in to help detangle & keep my hair moisturize, & it has to be cheap. I buckled down & bought the scurl. Even though I like scurl, I know there's sumthing better out there.

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[KiWiStyle]

What type of rollers do you use? I have flexirods and magnetic rollers. I liked the look of the flexirods but it took over a hour. I haven't used them in almost 2 years. I was transitioning then. Will probably take longer now. One way or another, I'm roller setting in March. It will get me thru until I can use direct heat again (April).

Here's my last flexirod set

I remember that set, it came out really nice! I use the aqua\teal magnetic rollers, any bigger and my hair will be straight. I like curls!

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[Kerryann]

Hheeyyy ladies I'll be back to post more later but I wanted to tell those of you on the vitamin kick that GNC has their hair, skin, and nails buy one get one 50% off. The one for $19.99 and $11.99. I got two small bottles and a bottle of Now Grapeseed oil for $27 before tax. My total equaled one bottle of Hairfinity. Yes I am well pleased for now. Eager to see results!

hell i have 2 bottles not being used im going to give those vitamins away

 

[TamaraShaniece]

My first BSL challenge since my Dec '06 hair journey.

Regimen: heat free protective styling, silicone paraben sls free products, baggy method.

Goal: BSL by Dec 2013 or sooner.

 

[Guinan]

Beauty day in full effect! I got my eyebrows done & my dog's hair cut this morning. I am now DC with HE hydrolicious & walnut oil. Ill leave this in for 2hrs.

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[KaramelDiva1978]

Beauty day in full effect! I got my eyebrows done & my dog's hair cut this morning. I am now DC with HE hydrolicious & walnut oil. Ill lesaave this in for 2hrs.

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Same here!! Finally, finally got this henna in my head and the easiest application ever this time. Must be the coconut milk? Its been frozen for over a week and I took it out the freezer on yesterday. Barely any grit and very smooth. Not gonna wash out until about 7 or 8 this evening. DD and I are now doing our nails for this week. Neverending I tell ya!!