Hip–Tailbone Length (HL–TBL) 2014 Challenge!

[cocosweet]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

Have you ladies been keeping up with your water intake? I haven't, I've been TERRIBLE.

Me too.
***slurps on Coke***

I'm going to go back to filling my water bottle at the beginning of the day and nursing it. It's been the only way that has worked for me.

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

Used my one year heat pass today. Omly used heat with the flat iron, my sister can work magic with a blow dryer on the cool setting. Thanks to no heat, mn, and bunning since December im getting way better retention then I was when I didnt this time last year. Closing in on MBL !

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

Used my one year heat pass today. Omly used heat with the flat iron, my sister can work magic with a blow dryer on the cool setting. Thanks to no heat, mn, and bunning since December im getting way better retention then I was when I didnt this time last year. Closing in on MBL !

Opps forgot the actual length check

 

[bebezazueta]

Opps forgot the actual length check

Great Job!

 

[ItsMeFre]

Opps forgot the actual length check

That is definitely MBL congrats!

 

[mayoo]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

Tried AOWC for the first time today. Loved it! My hair feels soft and moisturised
I think I'm going to make it a staple
Waaaayyyy better than AO HSR which did asbolutely nothing for me:/

 

[Angel of the North]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

Tried AOWC for the first time today. Loved it! My hair feels soft and moisturised
I think I'm going to make it a staple
Waaaayyyy better than AO HSR which did asbolutely nothing for me:/

For some reason The AOWC did nothing for me and I couldn't deal with the smell, it lasted for days, I bought it because of all the raves AOHSR on the other hand is one of my fav conditioners, I even love the way it smells. I'm glad you found a staple

 

[EnExitStageLeft]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

Can I still join?...I hope so

- Current length + hair type:
Texlaxed, Type 4, Fine Strands, Normal to High Porosity and a high density.

- Regimen:

Colder Months-
~Weekly~

Prepoo
Shampoo
Reconstructive Treatment (When needed, usually every other week)
DC w/ steam using a Moisturizing Deep Conditioner
Air dry using banding method

Hotter Months: Curly Girl Method exclusively

~Weekly~
Prepoo w/ oil
Wash with a Cleansing Conditioner
Do a Reconconstructive treatment (when needed, usually twice a month)
DC w/ a Moisturizing Deep Conditioner

Cowash one to two times a week using conditioner/oil/herb mixture.

~Everyday~

Moisturize and seal using a modified LOC method, LCOB/P (Liquid cream oil butter and/or pomade)

-Plans to get to HL

Protect my ends the best I can to up my length retention .

- HL goal date

Reaching for the stars here: May 30th, 2014

- Plans once HL is achieved

Act BRAND STANKIN' NEW! ......Just kidding, however I do plan to start getting super creative with styles. Some two strand twist, ALOT of braidouts, some more bantu knots, a couple twist outs, and a WHOLE LOTTA' big lavish buns . I can't wait!

 

[Aireen]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

Can I still join?...I hope so

Love all your plans, you've been added to the list.

 

[mayoo]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

For some reason The AOWC did nothing for me and I couldn't deal with the smell, it lasted for days, I bought it because of all the raves AOHSR on the other hand is one of my fav conditioners, I even love the way it smells. I'm glad you found a staple

Angel of the North I know what you mean about the smell. It kinda smells like Indigo to me.....

 

[Aireen]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

Starting on my water grind today. Gonna get my skin and hair looking right.

 

[Shadiyah]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

I am knotting my way to HL... I have been using the LOC method and taking supplements.

I am taking Alive Once Daily for Women 50+ 300mg Bamboo Extract I also ordered NuHair to block DHT since I am in menopause and my growth has slowed down a whole lot.

I co wash about every 3 days and I will wear my hair curly that day but then put it back into the bantu knots.

 

[grenadiancooliex3]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

Current length + hair type
Bsl-ish 4a/4b
- Regimen
No Heat, DC once a week, MN every other day and clarify once a month. Heat only when doing Bottox capilar every few months. Trying to get in those raw greens but recent ecoli new reports got me spooked lol
- HL goal date jan 1 2013
- Plans once HL is achieved[/B][/B]
TO wear those long braids down my back.
accidentally sit on my hair XD. Large buns and to wear my hair like princess jasmine. I know, i know but wasnt it every little girls dream?

:: trying to motivate self:: WOO HOO lets gooo!

 

[Aireen]

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Deep conditioning my hair on Friday or Saturday in order to have my hair look good for Easter dinner on Sunday.

 

[danigurl18]

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I really wanted to straighten for Easter but it's suppose to rain in DC

 

[Trini_Chutney]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

Aireen I would like to join! I'm aiming for 12/2014.

Stats:
Natural
My hair is MBL (not full though)
I wear WNG, twistouts, and buns.
My regimen includes weekly DC's, and monthly rhassoul treatments.
I straighten about 2-3 times per year.


My plan is to take in lots of water, exercise regularly, and dust more often to keep my ends in good shape.

 

[Aireen]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

I'm sick... ugh... this is ruining my Easter plans.

 

[Shadiyah]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

well my NuHair came and I have been taking it for a few days and so far so good. I have also ordered Njoy's oil so that will be added to my regi. I will keep you all updated.

oh and I did a real good trim a few nights ago and took my time and touch every strand. So I think I am above BSL now. but this is good to see if my protecting my ends is going to make a big difference for me.

 

[SunRai Naturals]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

Here is my check-in for March. I'm slowly inching my way on down. ETA on 12/27/13: I removed this photo because it was not the best representation of my length at the time. I did it on super dry hair that needed to be washed and my editing software lengthened the shot and I didn't know how to change it back. It made everything in the pic look longer and I didn't realize until later in the year when I was looking back and comparing pics.

 

[Aireen]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

My hair looked really nice for Easter! I almost got scared because I thought my hair looked thin but when I looked again it was fine, I guess it was that bit of shrinkage from being almost 3 months post that made my hair look weird. Any other relaxed ladies or previously relaxed ladies ever experience hair shrinking a bit when their new growth started showing up?

 

[mayoo]

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Did a random length check yesterday... but as you guys can see, this fool was wearing the wrong type of clothing smh. Can't see anything.
gonna re-do it in a couple of days

 

[Trini_Chutney]

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^^^^^^^^ Nice length checks. You ladies are on your way!
Checking in:

I did a dc with Shescenit Avocado on Wednesday night and then left it in while I went and worked out the next morning. Came home and rinsed it out then oil rinsed and did a WNG. My hair feels awesome. I 'll do a rhassoul treatment mid-month I think.
I've been doing well with my water intake and exercise. I've even been keeping up with my vitamins.

 

[Fhrizzball]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

My length check for this check in. Just grazing BSL but it still feels that I'm still CBL/APL. Doesn't help that each time I get it straightened it poofs up to that length. Also I need to find a better shirt to do length checks with and stop switching bras as it's hard to see consistent results. I do know though from my hair color mishap i grow about 1/4 inch each month but hopefully I'll get a summer growth spurt that everyone talks about.

 

[nyqtpy21]

It's curled b/c I don't like the bone straight look, but here is my check in

 

[Cersei]

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Love these length checks. Keep them coming ladies!

Here's my check-in. I think I've made good progress since December, although I probably need my ends dusted.

 

[Aireen]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

Loving the updates, ladies! I'll be posting mine next relaxer.

 

[jesusislove1526]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

My length check pictures from March 31st. I'm about 3 inches away from WL. I am also slowly but surely growing out my color.

 

[mayoo]

Box braids, anyone?

I finally sat down for a whole day and did these box braids (no extensions).
Hope to have them in for about a month
Will continue to CW twice a week and moisturize every-day

 

[Straighthoodtea]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

I can't wait to hit MBL. Been in a upart wig, turned sew in for the past 3 weeks. Im gona leave it in as long as possible and DC my hair weekly. Thank the lord for PS.

 

[Trini_Chutney]

Re: Hip Length (HL) 2014 Challenge!

I've been wearing my hair up lately. I love my WNGs, but it's easier for my workouts if my hair is out of the way. I bought a new blow dryer and once it gets hair I plan to straighten, trim, and post a length check.