BSL 2013 Challenge

[NikkiQ]

I see a difference in comparison to the first pull near the flower!!! Great progress!

Thanks!! I sent the pic to my bestie and my girl that's a stylist and they both want to flat iron it lol

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[GettingKinky]

pelohello your hair has definitely grown. I'm glad you're feeling better and you aren't going to cut your hair.

NikkiQ- your hair has grown a lot too. Seeing all this progress makes me so happy. Getting a free drink with your hair is pretty cool.

Trixie58- I'm sorry to hear about your breakage, but it seems like you've figured out the reason and are on the way to growing it back. I think you have the right attitude, ignore it and before you know it , it will be back.

Welcome HoneyKitt!!

 

[Trixie58]

@pelohello your hair has definitely grown. I'm glad you're feeling better and you aren't going to cut your hair.

@NikkiQ- your hair has grown a lot too. Seeing all this progress makes me so happy. Getting a free drink with your hair is pretty cool.

@Trixie58- I'm sorry to hear about your breakage, but it seems like you've figured out the reason and are on the way to growing it back. I think you have the right attitude, ignore it and before you know it , it will be back.

Welcome @HoneyKitt!!

GettingKinky, well after I had a nervous breakdown last nite I took a breath and got advice on the Thicker Hair forum. The advice is to not relax and to do protein, moisturize and seal, and protective style. so I am going to move some money around and get a sew-in and do no manipulation no heat for 6 months or so. I think it is the quickest and maybe only way to allow the hair to grow back in and get a healthy head of hair again.

 

[Realhairdontcare]

Trying out a new method of drying/stretching my hair tonight. 4 flat twists with Bantu knots at the ends. Hope I get good results in the afternoon when I wake up before work

I tried this method the other night and my hair was very stretched when I woke up.

 

[gvin89]

@gvin89 how much longer until your bundle of joy comes??

NikkiQ....3 weeks! I'm due April 15th. Funny things my other 2 came exactly 1 week early so I'm predicting somewhere during the 2nd week of April. We are just patiently waiting now...trying to get last minute things together.

 

[NikkiQ]

NikkiQ....3 weeks! I'm due April 15th. Funny things my other 2 came exactly 1 week early so I'm predicting somewhere during the 2nd week of April. We are just patiently waiting now...trying to get last minute things together.

Aww we're gonna have another LHCF baby soon!!! Not too much longer now. Let the countdown begin

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[crlsweetie912]

Noticed something today.
My hair has always been super porous (probably damage)
Poof's at the slightest hint of water or moisture.
Today I'm wearing my hair half up half down and it's snowing and raining like crazy here.
And I can't find my umbrella.
I have been in and out of the weather and my hair has drooped a LITTLE, but still has lots of curl, bounce and shine even though it got wet. I think that's a sign that my hair has gotten healthier!
:reddancer:

 

[GettingKinky]

Today I'm wearing a braid out pony. I'm still loving LOC.

 

[polished07]

S/O to NikkiQ for posting that good hairinsp in IG land )))!

When I post for length check I think I'll do a pull test I prob won't do any heat until my graduation in May (still on the fence about that) been slacking on my vits but keeping my hair protected and braided up using wigs still. Also been working out 4/5 days since I joined a gym and I finally ordered a nutribullet today so I cant wait to see the benefits juicing does for my overall health so things are going great I'm ready to hit BSL and beyond ;-)

Also those who keep their hair braided up what's your fave braid spray for moisture? Thanks in advance!

 

[NikkiQ]

polished07 I love African Royal's BRX spray from Sally's. Light but till very moisturizing. And talk about the best cure for an itchy scalp!

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[naturalagain2]

One week in for my protective style. Enjoying not doing my hair. 3 more weeks to go!

 

[itsjusthair88]

Here ya go ladies!

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Looks great NikkiQ

^^^ Aye! Tienes pelo muy bonito! Eres puertorriquena, mami?

*i know my spanish is jacked* haha

Tu espanol es muy bueno Froreal3, pienso que ella parece que Dominicana...Claro que si, muy bonita.

I'm starting to get discouraged ladies. I straighten my hair & there's no difference in length. I'm trying to stay positive, but I feel like throwing in the towel & cutting it in a bob for the summer.

On the plus side, I guess, I successfully(sp) cut my hair like the "reneice" trim. I still have more to cut but will do that @ our next length check.

Will post pics 2morrow

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pelohello your hair is so beautiful!!! Don't get discouraged!!!

I flat iron on relxer days for my LC. This time I've taken a bra pic, I also intend to take a LC t-shirt pic to compare to the last one. When the time comes for the June LC, I will do a pull test as I will be half way through a 5 month stretch

@itsjusthair88 I'm happy to hear you're still with us, I'm sure your hair will grow back real soon, even better than before.

Sometimes I feel like I'm working way too hard to get to BSL, I've found the last few months a little tougher because I was so aware of how hard I've been working. I'm actually going to simplify my regimen when I've used up most of my product stash, I want a KISS reggi and I don't want to be so conscious of the fact that I'm growing my hair, I want to enjoy my hair journey.

Thank you Angel of the North you are always so encouraging. I agree with needing to go back to a KISS reggie, and putting the whole "hair growing" thing in the back of my mind. That might help.

So im bak. Depressed!!! The breakage in my hair has gotten really bad, seems like over the last week or two. I got my hair done before i left for vacation, and my stylist mentioned severe breakage. So ive been analyzing my hair since them and there is breakage everywhere. The nape is the worst but tonite afterni washed it, i can see that its growing bak fine now that ive stopped wrapping. The problem is there are little breakage pieces everywhere else. I mean u comb thru a chunk of hair, u see at least a little section thats like 1-2 inches long (im APL). Ive been scouring the boards for answers. I think my nape we figured out (the wrapping), bur everything else im thinking could be heat damage from a dominican blowout, stress, or maybe just mishandling as my hair has grown out. Anyway i am getting it relaxed on wednesday bc i can not stand any further breakage at my crown and the new growth is so coarse and tight that i dont want to try to stretch. It has only been 6 weeks but omg. Well all i can do is try to nurse my hair back and remind myself that i get breakage all the time but i ignore it and it catches up. Its just harder this tile bc the breakage is everywhere, not just one little spot. I am so depressed i want to cry.

Trixie58 I am so sorry about your breakage, I can relate. I am having breakage in the nape area that I am trying to get under control. I think stretching your relaxer a bit more is a good idea and trying to get the breakage under control and then relaxing. Good luck!

Today I'm wearing a braid out pony. I'm still loving LOC.

GettingKinky I think I want to try the LOC method, what are you using? It's Lotion/Oil/Cream, right?

I did semi-mini twists last night, in about 2.5 hours, which made me feel like freakin' Xena, Warrior Princess and I pulled my sulphur mix out, got some EVOO, Rosemary oil and Peppermint oil. Should I add anything else? I am hoping to get back on track to make BSL by the end of the summer and MBL by December.

 

[SincerelyBeautiful]

Just came from the health foods store and purchased some more extra virgin coconut oil. I absolutely love my EVCO. This is one oil I will not give up...EVER!! I use it for almost everything like dc's, HOTs, ghe, and to seal with. Its one of a kind i tell ya

 

[Trixie58]

Looks great @NikkiQ



Tu espanol es muy bueno @Froreal3, pienso que ella parece que Dominicana...Claro que si, muy bonita.



@pelohello your hair is so beautiful!!! Don't get discouraged!!!



Thank you @Angel of the North you are always so encouraging. I agree with needing to go back to a KISS reggie, and putting the whole "hair growing" thing in the back of my mind. That might help.



@Trixie58 I am so sorry about your breakage, I can relate. I am having breakage in the nape area that I am trying to get under control. I think stretching your relaxer a bit more is a good idea and trying to get the breakage under control and then relaxing. Good luck!



@GettingKinky I think I want to try the LOC method, what are you using? It's Lotion/Oil/Cream, right?

I did semi-mini twists last night, in about 2.5 hours, which made me feel like freakin' Xena, Warrior Princess and I pulled my sulphur mix out, got some EVOO, Rosemary oil and Peppermint oil. Should I add anything else? I am hoping to get back on track to make BSL by the end of the summer and MBL by December.

Thank you itsjusthair88. That is what I am going to do--stretch it. I am not getting a relaxer, I'm going to get a sew-in and hopefully the damaged areas will fill in after several months. I've had sew-ins before and they were great, so hopefully I will have good results and turn it around. I am going to join a sew-in challenge if i can find one.

 

[GettingKinky]

GettingKinky I think I want to try the LOC method, what are you using? It's Lotion/Oil/Cream, right?

@itsjusthair LOC = liquid oil cream. The liquid could be a lotion but it should be water based. I just use water for my L.

 

[GettingKinky]

Double post

 

[Saga]

I did that the other day DanceOnTheSkylines. It worked out great,but my hair was already slightly stretched from being in Celies all week.

It worked out ok, I still ended up blowing out my hair though because my strands are fine and always try to matt when I let them airdry.

 

[FroFab]

I have totally been slacking in the hair arena. It seems its hard to keep focus when I'm focused on exercise. In any case I was PSing under a wig for about a month and it helped with not manipulating the hair and I feel like I got some growth too. I stretched a piece and am still short of bsl but I'm having issues with dcing. Lately when using ORS I'm having leftover residue on my hair and scalp after what I consider to be fairly long rinsing. I'm about to invest in a different DC and see what's up any suggestions?

 

[NikkiQ]

I have totally been slacking in the hair arena. It seems its hard to keep focus when I'm focused on exercise. In any case I was PSing under a wig for about a month and it helped with not manipulating the hair and I feel like I got some growth too. I stretched a piece and am still short of bsl but I'm having issues with dcing. Lately when using ORS I'm having leftover residue on my hair and scalp after what I consider to be fairly long rinsing. I'm about to invest in a different DC and see what's up any suggestions?

I've been using different LustraSilk cholesterols (and the Proclaim cholesterol I got last week) along with Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisture Treatment,my holy grail Curl Junkie DCs and Silicon mix. All work great for me and no residue FroFab

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[NikkiQ]

Double post

 

[itsjusthair88]

Just came from the health foods store and purchased some more extra virgin coconut oil. I absolutely love my EVCO. This is one oil I will not give up...EVER!! I use it for almost everything like dc's, HOTs, ghe, and to seal with. Its one of a kind i tell ya

I LOVE coconut oil!!! It is my holy grail of LIFE, I use it to cook, to moisturize (makes me smell good), for me hair...everything! I LOVE IT!!!

Thank you @itsjusthair88. That is what I am going to do--stretch it. I am not getting a relaxer, I'm going to get a sew-in and hopefully the damaged areas will fill in after several months. I've had sew-ins before and they were great, so hopefully I will have good results and turn it around. I am going to join a sew-in challenge if i can find one.

That's awesome Trixie58 I'm sure you will get it under control in no time. There is definitely a sew-in challenge, I just saw it on the first page recently. Look it up and get to growing girl!!!

@itsjusthair LOC = liquid oil cream. The liquid could be a lotion but it should be water based. I just use water for my L.

Thanks GettingKinky I might try that, although I'm not sure how to do it since I've gone back to my mini-twists method... erplexed I'll figure it out, thanks!

 

[TheNDofUO]

I used ORS Nourishing pak thingy. I'm in love. Be advised that my hair is a protein-phile but this tops replenishing easily. And I'm going to test it against CON intensive con. Amazing conditioner. Slip like you've never seen

 

[ImanAdero]

On a happy note: I did a pull test (which I will so come length check day) and in one of my bras I am BSL! It's not my original BSL/MBL bra, so I'll still be around in the challenge haha, but I'm excited!

I know I won't get my hair professionally straightened and trimmed until after my half in April, so hopefully I'll be closer in my other bra.

As for after LC day... I'm gonna braid my hair. I think I'll have one of my sorors braid it, or I'll pay to pay to get it done at a shop. I COULD braid it myself, I just don't FEEL like it... Although I could do some Marley twists myself... Hmmmmm...

Anywho, I need to do SOMETHING! I am OVER my hair right now lol

 

[ImanAdero]

PS-

What creams do you all use for this LOC method?

And how often do you do it? I'm thinking of adding it to my regimen.

 

[NikkiQ]

On a happy note: I did a pull test (which I will so come length check day) and in one of my bras I am BSL! It's not my original BSL/MBL bra, so I'll still be around in the challenge haha, but I'm excited!

I know I won't get my hair professionally straightened and trimmed until after my half in April, so hopefully I'll be closer in my other bra.

As for after LC day... I'm gonna braid my hair. I think I'll have one of my sorors braid it, or I'll pay to pay to get it done at a shop. I COULD braid it myself, I just don't FEEL like it... Although I could do some Marley twists myself... Hmmmmm...

Anywho, I need to do SOMETHING! I am OVER my hair right now lol

And where is our picture ImanAdero??

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[NikkiQ]

PS-

What creams do you all use for this LOC method?

And how often do you do it? I'm thinking of adding it to my regimen.

I use my Shea Moisture Yucca and Aloe thickening milk and I do it every day or every other day. I've definitely seen a difference since starting it.

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[GettingKinky]

PS-

What creams do you all use for this LOC method?

And how often do you do it? I'm thinking of adding it to my regimen.

I use Darcy Botanicals lemongrass transitioning cream. I've been doing it every morning, but I could probably drop down to every other day.

 

[ImanAdero]

And where is our picture imanAdreo??

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It's only a handful of strands, but they touch!

This isn't my official check in bra, but it's a semi milestone!

 

[Froreal3]

PS-

What creams do you all use for this LOC method?

And how often do you do it? I'm thinking of adding it to my regimen.

I m&s every other night. I use Bee Mine Luscious, Darcy's Cocoa Bean Hair Whip or Pumpkin Seed condish over grapeseed and water as my L.

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[Seamonster]

@ ImanAdero How exciting, looking forward to your official length check!