Hair Growth buddies/mentors

[boundlessbeauty]

Hey Ladies. I just thought of an idea that maybe some of you will be interested in. Almost all of us have found one or more "hair idols" on LHCF. Here is my idea: why don't we find someone who has similar goals or even reached the hair goals we want to achieve and agree to be come one of the following:
-mentor/mentee
-hair "buddies"

We could exchange advise/ideas about products, styling, past struggles, etc. Of course, the ladies would still join challenges and other things the LHCF has to offer...it would just help to know you have that one person who knows your hair struggles and inspirations more ind dept. Just an idea.

Tell me what you think.

 

[Bnster]

If this kicks off I would love to be a part of this

 

[HauteHippie]

This sounds like a great idea! I'm a natural 4, I use heat sometimes, and my hair about 2-3 inches shy of what I would consider to be full shoulder length. If anyone wants to be my hair mentor or buddy, please let me know!

 

[Theresamonet]

I would be interested in a hair buddy as well...I am a natural type 4a, about 6 months post big chop, I am currently somewhere around NL/SL streatched. If anyone with similar characteristics is interested please feel free to PM me.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

im still waiting for my "hair buddy" that i applide for

 

[Pulchritudinous]

This sounds like a great idea!

I'm natural, type 4. I did my big chop dec of 08 and I am shoulder length stretched.

What I really want to acheive is:
Armpit length twists
Brastrap length cornrows
2 really long french braids.

So, I'm really not sure what length that would translate to.


ETA: I'm looking for a hair buddy and I PMed Theresamonet

 

[boundlessbeauty]

Ladies-when replying...state what you are looking for in a "hair buddy". This will make it easier for people to possibly "match up". From there we can PM one another.

Examples: are you looking someone that matches or is close to your current length? same hair type? similar goals? just someone to keep you track in terms of achieving healthy hair growth/retention?

 

[SouthernStunner]

I would like to do this as well. I am 4a/b and relaxed. I am 5 mos in on my second 1 yrs stretch. I have gone from above ear lenght and shaved in the back to full collar bone in one year. I am hoping for APL (at least) or BSB by the end of this year. I am doing stretching, and weaves to achieve my goal. When not in weaves I am doing twist outs.

If anyone has similar goals please be my buddy!

 

[boundlessbeauty]

This sounds like a great idea!

I'm natural, type 4. I did my big chop dec of 08 and I am shoulder length stretched.

What I really want to acheive is:
Armpit length twists
Brastrap length cornrows
2 really long french braids.

So, I'm really not sure what length that would translate to.




What are your hair goals?

Pulchritudinous -- we have similar goals and we BC'd at the same time. Me, December 26, 2008.

 

[naturalepiphany]

I'm interested, I'm a natural with mostly 3c, 4a and a few 4b curls. I transitioned for 16 months using protective styles such as braids, kinky twists, wet bunning and 1 or 2 weaves, but I mostly wore braids. I still protective style now as a natural with braids and wet bunning. I'm currently 2 months shy of a full year post BC. My goals for this year are to retain enough length to make it to MBL and to master rollersetting natural hair.

 

[bestblackgirl]

I'm interested. I'm relaxed 4b i think. I am currently full APL. I Protective Style all the time. I'm trying to come up with more PS though... I usually stretch between 12-15 weeks... my last stretch was 19 weeks. My goal for this year to be full BSL by Dec '10

 

[Pulchritudinous]

Pulchritudinous -- we have similar goals and we BC'd at the same time. Me, December 26, 2008.

Yay! When was your last relaxer? Mine was January 8, 2008

 

[boundlessbeauty]

Yay! When was your last relaxer? Mine was January 8, 2008

Mine was sometime in Jan 08 as well. That's nuts!!

 

[Pulchritudinous]

Mine was sometime in Jan 08 as well. That's nuts!!

Sorry, I meant June! lol I also PM'd Theresamonet, so would it be okay to have two buddies?

 

[Evallusion]

Count me in! Buddy and Mentor needed.

I am a NATURAL 4 B.

I BC'd in mid February and I have about 1/4 - 1/2 inch of hair.

I am looking for a buddy who has hair that is similar to mine in type and length.

I am also looking for a mentor who has at least 6 inches of natural 4 B hair.

 

[Theresamonet]

Sorry, I meant June! lol I also PM'd Theresamonet, so would it be okay to have two buddies?

Im sure we can have as many buddies as we can handle.

 

[Aggie]

im still waiting for my "hair buddy" that i applide for

I'm deep into my relaxer stretch and transitioning to texlaxed hair and I have learned that you are newly texlaxed so maybe we may make great hair buddies. I'm sure you have a lot to offer as you have achieved waist length hair and my aim is only to accomplish BSL hair again, not relaxed, but texlaxed next time around.

I'm interested. I'm relaxed 4b i think. I am currently full APL. I Protective Style all the time. I'm trying to come up with more PS though... I usually stretch between 12-15 weeks... my last stretch was 19 weeks. My goal for this year to be full BSL by Dec '10

Psing using braids and wigs is my thing and since I was relaxed for more than half my life, I believe that we will also make great hair buddies as well.

What do you ladies think?

 

[winona]

I am a 4b/4a (4a in the very back and 4b everywhere else) natural with shortest layer bottom of neck length stretched longest layer 1 1/2in from APL

I am trying to have all my hair a healthy APL or longer by Dec 2010

I do not use direct heat (the reason why some of my hair is bottom of neck length)

I am currently in the DC challenge and Bootcamp challenge
I plan on protective styling my hair until Dec 2010

I do not and will not go to a stylist (I dont trust them ie My heat damage). Truly it is not all the stylist's fault I should have done more research on straightening before going to her.

I am looking for someone with similar goals or someone who can serve as a mentor
I am also looking for someone who has similar hair type that I can be accountable to

 

[winona]

This sounds like a great idea! I'm a natural 4, I use heat sometimes, and my hair about 2-3 inches shy of what I would consider to be full shoulder length. If anyone wants to be my hair mentor or buddy, please let me know!

I would like to be your buddy what are your current hair goals? What are you doing to reach them?

 

[Queen_Earth]

wow! Talk about timing!! I JUST posted about this yesterday! Anywho darlingdiva agreed to be hair buddies with me but I would love more (especially from the DMV)!! I am barely APL (not full) but full shoulder! I have 4b hair and I usually wear my hair in either a roller set or plaited under a wig! I am going to explore some braidouts/twistouts in the future and I usually press once every two or three months but have decided that I will not only press at length checks!!

 

[boundlessbeauty]

Ok everyone...it seems we have some bite on this idea so here is what we needed to do:

1) PM the person you would like to pair up with [buddy/mentor]
2) Agree on a day and time for which you will contact one another [each week] via email (exchange info) or PM to discuss new products, regimens, hair updates, etc
3) One of you may reply to the forum with your names or possibly your group name if you choose to do so :scratchch

I was thinking every month for about 3 months [June 1st] we could send pic progress reports.

Suggestions welcome, these are just ideas. I am soooooo ready to start!

 

[beans4reezy]

What a great idea! I would like a hair buddy!
I am a type 4 something or other. Currently three textured: natural roots, texturized middle, and bone straight relaxed ends. I am in the middle of the longest stretch yet 50 weeks post and counting.

What I am looking for in a hair buddy:​

1. Someone, who, like myself, is changing from relaxed bone straight to more texture (texlaxed, texturized)
2. Someone who is making this change without BC'ing
3. Someone who made this change who has reached BSL/MBL

Anyone interested in a young protege, please PM me!

 

[Foufie]

Hi. I am want a mentor. I am 3C /4A. Currently I have NL/CBL hair not sure how far I am from SL cause i haven't straightened in forever. I am in the Braid Challenge/DC Challenge/APL 2010 and the MT/OCT Challenge. I know that is a lot iof challenges but they all go hand in hand for me.

I co-wash every other day (mostly to keep my curls shapely when they are not in braids)
I follow C&G method for my braids
I will be applying MT every other day to my scalp (at least)
Oh I am natural will be 11 eleven months post relaxer on the 11th
I BC back in October or something.
I use heat to blowdry before getting braids

I guess that's it...