BSL 2013 Challenge

[Guinan]

I DC yesterday and then airdried my hair. I then spritz it with AVG & applied shea moisture curls enhancing smoothies & sealed with Avocado oil. I two-strand twisted in 4 sections and then bantu knotted the 4 sections. This morning I released those bantu knots and here is the end results. I wish I could snap a pic of the back.

I like it. By airdrying it before twisting it, creates volume. And I like the fact that I didnt have to use rubber bands to keep the twists in. This is the 3rd week w/ me wearing my hair down.

HHJ

 

[Guinan]

Here's an additional pic. Sorry for double posting. My ipad wont let me upload more than 1 pic

 

[naturalagain2]

Washed my hair this past wknd tried Aubrey Organics GPB conditioner as a prepoo. I love this conditioner!!! No broken hairs after using this! Plan to keep this around. Getting my hair straighten on Thursday. I hope I'm not disappointed with my growth.

 

[JosieLynn]

So I know I did a length check photo the other day but I also like to measure since i've been trying to track my growth this year. And my last measurement was in the beginning of August and it's now late September but I have already gained as much as an inch and a half! That's crazy to me! It's only been a few weeks since my last measurement and while my front only gained 1/2 an inch every other measurement was over an inch. I know I talked earlier about a 21 day vegan detox I was doing and I wonder if this growth spurt was on account of eating vegan. If it is, I may never go back! But at this point I only need about an inch or so to reach BSL which is like 13 or 14 in on me. I'm excited to be this close to my short term goal

 

[Froreal3]

pelohello Your hair is simply georgeous. It looks so soft.

JosieLynn Yay! Good for you! That is a superb growth spurt!

naturalagain2 Yes AO GPB is really great, especially since you can use it on dry hair.

 

[g.lo]

Here's an additional pic. Sorry for double posting. My ipad wont let me upload more than 1 pic

Gorgeous hair!

 

[GettingKinky]

My bald spot on my hairline is starting to make me sad. I was hoping it would go away on it's own, but I guess I need to buy some JBCO and start massaging it at night.

How long does it take for a bald spot to fill in? I'm pretty sure mine is from always parting my hair in the same place (which I did for years, but stopped doing many months ago)

 

[keranikki]

My bald spot on my hairline is starting to make me sad. I was hoping it would go away on it's own, but I guess I need to buy some JBCO and start massaging it at night.

How long does it take for a bald spot to fill in? I'm pretty sure mine is from always parting my hair in the same place (which I did for years, but stopped doing many months ago)

Roughly 6-24 months depending on the severity of the spot. Just baby it and be patient. I have the same issue on my edges, because I have to wear a cover every day. What has helped me is moisturizing those particular spots morning and evening.

 

[lamaria211]

My bald spot on my hairline is starting to make me sad. I was hoping it would go away on it's own, but I guess I need to buy some JBCO and start massaging it at night.

How long does it take for a bald spot to fill in? I'm pretty sure mine is from always parting my hair in the same place (which I did for years, but stopped doing many months ago)

My spot was BALD like the palm of your hand it took a year for me to even see peach fuzz

 

[lamaria211]

About .5" for bsb maybe 1.5 for bsl

 

[Kerryann]

I swear laziness is a crime I still have in my dc from last night smdh ........I will rinse it out tomorrow

So I know I did a length check photo the other day but I also like to measure since i've been trying to track my growth this year. And my last measurement was in the beginning of August and it's now late September but I have already gained as much as an inch and a half! That's crazy to me! It's only been a few weeks since my last measurement and while my front only gained 1/2 an inch every other measurement was over an inch. I know I talked earlier about a 21 day vegan detox I was doing and I wonder if this growth spurt was on account of eating vegan. If it is, I may never go back! But at this point I only need about an inch or so to reach BSL which is like 13 or 14 in on me. I'm excited to be this close to my short term goal

Yes girl I remember I was juicing and my hair was growing like crazy

 

[kinky curlygenie]

My bald spot on my hairline is starting to make me sad. I was hoping it would go away on it's own, but I guess I need to buy some JBCO and start massaging it at night.

How long does it take for a bald spot to fill in? I'm pretty sure mine is from always parting my hair in the same place (which I did for years, but stopped doing many months ago)

I have the same problem at the mo but mine has filled in quite well these last few months. My areas quite a bit bigger than yours so I felt a little sick when I discovered it . Just make sure you baby that area as other ladies have mentioned and you should be fine. Yeah and try to mix it up when you part your hair, I think this added to my baldy spot so I do a side pay one day then middle and the other side. Hope it is resolved add quickly as possible hhg

 

[GettingKinky]

keranikki lamaria211 kinky curlygenie

Thanks ladies. I guess I just need to be patient. When I get closer to touch up time the spot is more visible because the hair in front of it is curly so I can't really do a comb over.

Did any of you do massage to help your spot recover faster?

 

[Froreal3]

Co-cleansed my twists after my workout with Naturelle Grow Lemon Detox. Feels good. Used Darcy's Pumpkin Seed condish. Forgot howvgood this stuff is.

 

[keranikki]

GettingKinky, I'm currently using a homemade sulphur mix to help my edges. So far so good! My hair is very fine in these areas and it's low density. The hair is coming back faster on the right side then the left. It is also getting longer in the areas that had not been damaged! I'm super excited!

 

[NikkiQ]

Looking good ladies!!!!

Update on my oh so crazy life: Finally got a laptop so I'm back in business!!! Get ready for me to come up in here and blow through like a tornado again. I got a sew in done a little over a week ago and I gotta tell yall, as much as I love how it looks...my head is itching like a BEAST!!! I have moisturized and braid sprayed it til I'm blue in the face, but nothing is working. I really hate to have to take it out after only having it in for maybe 2 weeks, but IDK how much more of this I can take. I might just start changing it between buns and wigs til the end of the year.

So...give me the skinny. How are you guys doing??? Don't beat me for being an absentee host

 

[keranikki]

Looking good ladies!!!!

Update on my oh so crazy life: Finally got a laptop so I'm back in business!!! Get ready for me to come up in here and blow through like a tornado again. I got a sew in done a little over a week ago and I gotta tell yall, as much as I love how it looks...my head is itching like a BEAST!!! I have moisturized and braid sprayed it til I'm blue in the face, but nothing is working. I really hate to have to take it out after only having it in for maybe 2 weeks, but IDK how much more of this I can take. I might just start changing it between buns and wigs til the end of the year.

So...give me the skinny. How are you guys doing??? Don't beat me for being an absentee host

I'm glad your back! As for the itchy scalp, are you possibly allergic to the hair? Every brand processes their hair differently and this could cause a reaction. If you ever get a sew in done again, I would suggest soaking hair in diluted apple cider vinegar. Welcome back hon!

 

[GettingKinky]

Yay NikkiQ is back. I won't beat you for being away as long as you post a picture of your sew in.

 

[g.lo]

Looking good ladies!!!!

Update on my oh so crazy life: Finally got a laptop so I'm back in business!!! Get ready for me to come up in here and blow through like a tornado again. I got a sew in done a little over a week ago and I gotta tell yall, as much as I love how it looks...my head is itching like a BEAST!!! I have moisturized and braid sprayed it til I'm blue in the face, but nothing is working. I really hate to have to take it out after only having it in for maybe 2 weeks, but IDK how much more of this I can take. I might just start changing it between buns and wigs til the end of the year.

So...give me the skinny. How are you guys doing??? Don't beat me for being an absentee host

Welcome back!!

 

[Froreal3]

Welcome back NikkiQ Definitely post pics of the sew in.

 

[cherishlove]

Looking good ladies!!!!

Update on my oh so crazy life: Finally got a laptop so I'm back in business!!! Get ready for me to come up in here and blow through like a tornado again. I got a sew in done a little over a week ago and I gotta tell yall, as much as I love how it looks...my head is itching like a BEAST!!! I have moisturized and braid sprayed it til I'm blue in the face, but nothing is working. I really hate to have to take it out after only having it in for maybe 2 weeks, but IDK how much more of this I can take. I might just start changing it between buns and wigs til the end of the year.

So...give me the skinny. How are you guys doing??? Don't beat me for being an absentee host

Hey friend!!!!!

 

[SimJam]

New growth shot! 17 weeks post, self-relaxing in 30 mins

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Thats the only thing I miss about being relaxed .... excitement of seeing that much new growth

 

[JosieLynn]

NikkiQ glad you're back!!!!

So last night I was helping walk my mother through doing some Bantu knots and decided I'd give them another try myself. I did them dry and didn't add anything than what was already in my hair from bunning and I think they came out pretty nice! This might be one of my new wkend styles since that's the only time I ever wear my hair out

 

[ImanAdero]

So I finally tried the GVP Joico Reconstructor from Sally's.

Not sure I like it. Even after following up with ApHogee's balanced moisturizing conditioner, my hair felt unsoft. I think it's because I haven't used a protein conditioner in a while and I for darn sure haven't used a product with mineral oil in a while, which both have. -____-

So I think I'll give it a try again later to get a real assessment.

Going back in braids today!

 

[lamaria211]

Did a lil .5" trim yesterday. Won't trim again til at least Dec.

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

My recent length check pic taken last week. Doesn't look like I will be BSL by December like was hoping to be

 

[Blairx0]

NikkiQ

Glad you're back! Now get back on etsy.

 

[g.lo]

NikkiQ glad you're back!!!! So last night I was helping walk my mother through doing some Bantu knots and decided I'd give them another try myself. I did them dry and didn't add anything than what was already in my hair from bunning and I think they came out pretty nice! This might be one of my new wkend styles since that's the only time I ever wear my hair out

Tres Jolie! Gorgeous!

 

[JosieLynn]

I'm contemplating either roller setting or flat ironing my hair out around the end of the year but I haven't gone to a salon in at least 3-4 years. Has anyone been able to get the salon-esque super shiny, bouncy hair from straightening their hair at home??

 

[Tonto]

Update: sorry for the state of the mirror, been having some crazy stuffs happening in that bathroom with spray bottles and stuffs. So yeah, here is my update! It's going slowly getting to BSL. I'm hoping to be BSL by the end of this year