BSL by Dec 2011

[SingBrina]

I would like to join, didn't see this thread


What's your regimen? I try to only use heat (flat iron and an hood dryer) twice a month and the other times my hair is up in a wet bun. Also, I do a protein treatment every 6 months and get my hair trimmed every 3/4 months and will put a relaxer in every 4 months. I deep condition for 15-20 mins under the hood dryer with a plastic cap every week.

What Products are you using? Conditioners for wet bun: Hair One Tea Tree from Sally's, pantene pro-v for hair breakage, Suave Humectant (my fav so far)Conditioner for straight hair: Joico MR and Body Luxe, Ojon, Juice for wet bun: Scurl, Leave in conditioners: CHI keratin leave in Oils: coconut oil, Royale 6 oil, argan oil Gel: Eco Gel Olive Oil Heat proectant: Optimum Protein Treatment: Aphogee

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? Wet bunning my hair, using less heat, using a heat protector more often and a leave in when my hair is straightened. Before I used no leave in when my hair was straight, nor did I use a heat protectant. Also, I use Aphogee treatments every 6 weeks

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? I hope to achieve this in February of next year and maybe even January. But I want it to be healthy, so a healthy BSL I would say before May 2011, the month I get married. I want it to be just below BSL an a blunt cut, super even. Also, by the end of the year I would love for my bangs to be 1/2 way near BSL, but yeah right!

Please include a Starting pic: my siggy

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

I would like to join, didn't see this thread


What's your regimen? I try to only use heat (flat iron and an hood dryer) twice a month and the other times my hair is up in a wet bun. Also, I do a protein treatment every 6 months and get my hair trimmed every 3/4 months and will put a relaxer in every 4 months.

What Products are you using? Conditioners for wet bun: Hair One from Sally's, pantene pro-v for hair breakage, Conditioner for straight hair: Joico MR and Body Luxe, Ojon, Juice for wet bun: Scurl, Leave in conditioners: CHI keratin leave in Oils: coconut oil, Royale 6 oil, argan oil Gel: Eco Gel Olive Oil Heat proectant: Optimum Protein Treatment: Aphogee

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? Wet bunning my hair, using less heat, using a heat protector more often and a leave in when my hair is straightened. Before I used no leave in when my hair was straight, nor did I use a heat protectant. Also, I use Aphogee treatments every 6 weeks

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? I hope to achieve this in February of next year and maybe even January. But I want it to be healthy, so a healthy BSL I would say before May 2011, the month I get married. I want it to be just below BSL an a blunt cut, super even. Also, by the end of the year I would love for my bangs to be 1/2 way near BSL, but yeah right!

Please include a Starting pic: my siggy

Wow, you're really close to BSL! SingBrina! Glad to have you!

How do you like African Royale Hot Six Oil? Do you like it better than Coconut oil?

 

[SingBrina]

Wow, you're really close to BSL! SingBrina! Glad to have you!

How do you like African Royale Hot Six Oil? Do you like it better than Coconut oil?

HIII!!! THANKSSS!!! I don't know, I am not too sure.... Lol, that is because I mix the Argan Oil, Coconut Oil and Hot Six all in an applicator bottle and use it.... hmmmm lol.

 

[Fhrizzball]

Template to join
What's your regimen?
prepoo,poo, and dc once a week
cowash/dry dc once a week
henna bimonthly/monthy
wear hair in buns, updos, or twists/wraps
straighten hair to trim every 4-6 months
What Products are you using?
Suave Naturals poo and cond
Henna
Herbal Essense conditioners
S-curl
Braid Spray
Oils
Proclaim Gel
Various DC's and other leave ins
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
low manipulation
more moisture and protein
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
full BSL in 12/2011
Please include a Starting pic:

My Avatar is also my starting picture as I was my sides to get to BSL as well...

 

[MsPlatinumbsf]

I just seen this today can I join pleaseeee
I currently have braids in and plan to keep my hair braided till Dec 2010. I will take it out monthly and redo it. Plus wear wigs at times. Low manipulation for me.

What's your regimen?
Wash & DC every Sunday
Moisture 2x day with HW14 mix with Scurl, CFG and Bee Mine.
Oil scalp once a day with castor oil mix with coconut & sweet almond oil. Protein 1mth
Last perm 20-Jun-10 nxt 10-Dec-10

What Products are you using
Wen, Hair one, VO5, BeeMine,Scurl, CFG, HE, Silk Elements, ACV, Honey, Various oils, Aphogee, Aussie

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011?
low manipulation
more moisture and protein

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL?
Dec 2010 but I will shoot for Feb 2011

Please include a Starting pic: My Siggy Jun 2010

 

[NikkiQ]

^^man all you ladies joining that's much further along than me is making me doubt I'll complete the challenge

 

[newbeginnings2010]

^^man all you ladies joining that's much further along than me is making me doubt I'll complete the challenge

Don't feel like that! Most people just give themselves a little leg room for trims and setbacks and such. I don't do that, though! Shoot for the sun, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars! We'll get there. I'm super tall, so BSL is really far for me, too.

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

I agree with Newbeginnings. Don't get discouraged, NikkiQ. 2011's got 12 months that's a good six inches, depending upon whether you're shooting for January vs December 2011. You'll get there, just keep that stable regimen in place.


:welcome3: Kusare and MsPlatinumbsf!

 

[NikkiQ]

Don't feel like that! Most people just give themselves a little leg room for trims and setbacks and such. I don't do that, though! Shoot for the sun, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars! We'll get there. I'm super tall, so BSL is really far for me, too.

I'm trying to remain positive, but these long haired ladies are bringing me back down to reality VERY fast! lol

 

[chasturner84]

I'm trying to remain positive, but these long haired ladies are bringing me back down to reality VERY fast! lol

I'd have to agree with the other ladies. The longer haired ladies are possibly in the MBL challenge too so it would be natural for them to join the BSL challenge while on their way to MBL. Keep your head up because your progress is just that: YOUR progress. As Inthemix stated, 2011 has 12 months. That's a lot of time to get to BSL...just make sure your reggie is solid.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^ thanks ladies. you really are a great group to go through this journey with

 

[MsSonya]

I finally have an update pic and my regimen...

What's your regimen? mostly cowash and sock bun moisturize as needed shampoo, condish, DC, 1xweek. protein treatment as needed.
What Products are you using? Infusium(sp) 23 Miss Key, alot of stuff I am trying to use up during my PJ days. I think I have my staples now....well once I use these up.
What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? co washing bunning, vitamins, exercise stretch relaxer 6-7mths.
In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? hoping 7/2011
Please include a Starting pic:

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

^^man all you ladies joining that's much further along than me is making me doubt I'll complete the challenge

I understand how you feel. I've got a long way to go too but remember we've got the entire 2011 and the rest of this year. We just need to stay consistent and be patient.

 

[NikkiQ]

ommmm....must stay focused and patient....ommmm

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

^^^Stay moticated because you're clearly on the right path. The hide your hair challenge is a good one to be in, they've always got great results at the end for those who are consistent with it.

For motivation/inspiration check out the results of the from the Hide you Hair Challenge ending 12/2009:
Hide Your Hair 6 month Reveal

 

[NikkiQ]

^^ yup...total motivation. time to really focus!

 

[NikkiQ]

Okay so I'm feeling better today. Went to Sally's and picked up a few things that I needed(applicator brush for DC,smaller rubberbands for braids) so I'm gonna keep chugging along...even though I don't think these braids will last very long lol

 

[NikkiQ]

So how is everybody doing? Feeling good about the weekend?

 

[ms.blue]

So how is everybody doing? Feeling good about the weekend?

The weave I'm currently wearing is bsl on me and when I washed it yesterday it was a lot of work. I started to change my mind about growing to bsl since the washing, conditioning and flatirong took so long but after I was done I quickly changed my mind back to growing my hair to bsl or longer.

 

[NikkiQ]

The weave I'm currently wearing is bsl on me and when I washed it yesterday it was a lot of work. I started to change my mind about growing to bsl since the washing, conditioning and flatirong took so long but after I was done I quickly changed my mind back to growing my hair to bsl or longer.

I feel ya on that one lol. My weave was BSL too and I took it out, but that's b/c the cheapie hair I used tangled like crazy! The wig I'm wearing now is BSL and I love it. My ultimate goal is MBL unstretched/WL stretched.

 

[chasturner84]

So how is everybody doing? Feeling good about the weekend?

Feeling REEAAALLLY good about the weekend. I'm taking my crochet braids out and thoroughly shampooing, DC'ing, and pampering. I'm also doing a strong protein treatment. I love hair weekends...I've missed my hair!

 

[SingBrina]

The weave I'm currently wearing is bsl on me and when I washed it yesterday it was a lot of work. I started to change my mind about growing to bsl since the washing, conditioning and flatirong took so long but after I was done I quickly changed my mind back to growing my hair to bsl or longer.

But its harder to do weave hair then real hair dontcha think!?

It takes forever to dry!!!

 

[NikkiQ]

Feeling REEAAALLLY good about the weekend. I'm taking my crochet braids out and thoroughly shampooing, DC'ing, and pampering. I'm also doing a strong protein treatment. I love hair weekends...I've missed my hair!

Awesome! I wanted to take my braids out and baby my hair, but I promised JJamiah that I'd keep mine in as long as she has hers in. So I gotta try to hang in here for another week and a half erplexed

 

[chasturner84]

Awesome! I wanted to take my braids out and baby my hair, but I promised JJamiah that I'd keep mine in as long as she has hers in. So I gotta try to hang in here for another week and a half erplexed

I love JJamiah; she's so sweet! I've been following her since I "officially" joined last year. How long have you had your braids in? What kind do you have? I have really enjoyed the ease of my crochet braids (I also love the attention I've gotten ). I'm 99% positive that my hair will be in this style from Oct-Dec of this year.

 

[NikkiQ]

I love JJamiah; she's so sweet! I've been following her since I "officially" joined last year. How long have you had your braids in? What kind do you have? I have really enjoyed the ease of my crochet braids (I also love the attention I've gotten ). I'm 99% positive that my hair will be in this style from Oct-Dec of this year.

Just cornrows from when I had my sew-in. I kept them in b/c I was just gonna keep them until September and get another sew-in done for my birthday. But now I'm saying screw it and just gonna take them out, baby my hair and get a fresh install done...straight hair this time.

 

[Nelli04]

*Update*

I washed my hair and braided it yesterday...
turns out the longest section of my hair is actually a cm from BSL! I guess the summer growth spurt is no joke lol

 

[NikkiQ]

*Update*

I washed my hair and braided it yesterday...
turns out the longest section of my hair is actually a cm from BSL! I guess the summer growth spurt is no joke lol

that's amazing!!!

Guess we'll be kicking you out soon JK!

 

[Nelli04]

that's amazing!!!

Guess we'll be kicking you out soon JK!

lmaoo, thanks

but I'm not going anywhere

the rest of my hair is barely past apl lol

 

[MsSonya]

I wish I could wear braids. I know they are good for growth. But my hair is too thin and fine,and I sometimes have the tendency to forget about my hair underneath. Which is why I am in the shape I am in nowerplexed. Anywho, So boring buns, and wigs for me. Just wanted to check in and my 1€.

 

[Bigmommah]

First I started becoming a product junkie. Now it would appear I'm becoming a challenge junkie. What's next a nail junkie???

What's your regimen? I co wash on Wed/Sat. I was using Hello Hydration but recently changed to Lustrasilk Tea Tree Liquid Cholesterol (I've only co-washed with it once so far but I like it.) I rollerset on Saturday after dc'ing and then ps on Sunday. I'm learning to do 2 strand flat twists. I am currently stretching my relaxer until January. I shampoo once a month.

What Products are you using? The Lustrasilk I mentioned above, Cantu daily shea butter oil moisturizer, Infusium 23 moisturizing formula, Hot 6 oil for my dc's, Aphogee essential oils for hair, Aphogee 2 minute constructor, Aphogee 2 step (after a relaxer), Coconut oil, Aphogee shampoo for damaged hair, Murray's liquid beeswax (to hold my twists a bit better) and blue eco styling gel or Paul Mitchell dry wax for my edges. **Disclaimer** I don't use all of these every week. I'm still sorting what my hair likes best especially while I stretch.

What are you specifically doing to achieve BSL in 2011? I am dc'ing and protective styling 6 out of 7 days. I am working out everyday and I will be beginning new vitamin's this month as well as trying ACV internally.

In what month are you hoping to achieve BSL? July. My goal is to wear it down for my birthday.

Please include a Starting pic: This picture is after a rollerset I did last Sat.