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

[pre_medicalrulz]

So ladies what are you going to do when you reach HL?

I'm going to keep growing to TL and maintain
Of course this goal is subject to change

.....put it up under a wig.

Lol!!!! Jk

Keep it relaxed at 12 weeks because I refuse to stretch HL hair. It will make me wear it out more if I do it this way as well.

 

[butter_pecan]

I am really trying to be TBL before 2014. I have about 2-3 inches to go.

 

[Froreal3]

Gorgeous hair and congrats on your doctorate!!! pre_medicalrulz

 

[Froreal3]

So ladies what are you going to do when you reach HL?

I'm going to keep growing to TL and maintain
Of course this goal is subject to change

When I reach W(hip) on December 31st 2014 @ 11:59pm, I will just wear it in two long Pokahantas braids on either side of my head with a headband.

 

[cherishlove]

When I reach W(hip) on December 31st 2014 @ 11:59pm, I will just wear it in two long Pokahantas braids on either side of my head with a headband.

Ha ha at month day year and time

 

[ckisland]

So ladies what are you going to do when you reach HL?

Keep growing

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

My roommate is leaving peroxide on her hair overnight every night for the past week on like half her hair down to make the red dye show more...... my hair is cringing ...

 

[MileHighDiva]

I am really trying to be TBL before 2014. I have about 2-3 inches to go.

You should be there within six months, I'll be looking forward to the pics for inspiration! butter_pecan

 

[Saludable84]

My roommate is leaving peroxide on her hair overnight every night for the past week on like half her hair down to make the red dye show more...... my hair is cringing ...

That stuff bubbles.... How does she still have hair?

Please excuse my iPhone; it's trying to get it together

 

[Lucia]

My roommate is leaving peroxide on her hair overnight every night for the past week on like half her hair down to make the red dye show more...... my hair is cringing ...

ManiiSweetheart

Wait for it...

 

[nakialovesshoes]

My roommate is leaving peroxide on her hair overnight every night for the past week on like half her hair down to make the red dye show more...... my hair is cringing ...

ManiiSweetheart - Aaah you're in college now. I'm feeling all proud b/c I remember being so happy that you were just in high school and concerned about healthy hair. Congrats to you! Did you stay in state?

 

[MileHighDiva]

So ladies what are you going to do when you reach HL?

I'm going to keep growing to TL and maintain
Of course this goal is subject to change

Step out of character for a couple of weeks and act like a complete HAM!

Then I'll go into maintenance mode and continue my journey to TBL aka Booty Crack Length (BCL) and deny any accusations from the two week long HAM time period!

 

[Saludable84]

So ladies what are you going to do when you reach HL?

I'm going to keep growing to TL and maintain
Of course this goal is subject to change

Act stupid for a few days, like HAM-ified and then debate on going back to waist length. I'd have to see that length of hair before making an ultimate decision.

Please excuse my iPhone; it's trying to get it together

 

[ckisland]

Step out of character for a couple of weeks and act like a complete HAM!

Then I'll go into maintenance mode and continue my journey to TBL aka Booty Crack Length (BCL) and deny any accusations from the two week long HAM time period!

I love this!!!

 

[Lucia]

Step out of character for a couple of weeks and act like a complete HAM!

Then I'll go into maintenance mode and continue my journey to TBL aka Booty Crack Length (BCL) and deny any accusations from the two week long HAM time period!

BOL

 

[Aireen]

Kind of wish there was a Toronto meet up right now so I can giveaway products.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Kind of wish there was a Toronto meet up right now so I can giveaway products.

Whoa! I would have never guessed you lived in Toronto. I dont know why I keep thinking everyone lives around the corner from me in this thread. Lol!! We are such a close knit family!

 

[LaVgirl]

Step out of character for a couple of weeks and act like a complete HAM!

Then I'll go into maintenance mode and continue my journey to TBL aka Booty Crack Length (BCL) and deny any accusations from the two week long HAM time period!

I second that!!!!

Getting so tired of my box braids now! And I am dying to do a braidout with the added growth I've gotten over the last 2 months. Hopefully I can hold out until the end of the month.

I've been using NJoy's sulfur mix since beg of August. Not sure if I am receiving accelerated growth from it or just my regular growth though.

 

[Whimsy]

omg pre_medicalrulz i am just seeing ur new siggie pic. ur hair is so long!

 

[grenadiancooliex3]

I'm just gonna hang out & post updates in here. 2013 thread is dead. Oh btw my new hair crush

Dead# after seeing that picture. X.x worder how long it took.=-O

 

[bebezazueta]

Why did I start henna and indigo again? My hair is way longer than when I used to do it at APL. I'm happy with the results even though it took forever! I guess I can do this once a month.

 

[ckisland]

I've been avoiding using product on my hair for the past week. I absolutely hate the feeling of regular gels, but I've been not using conditioner either as a little experiment. So I haven't used conditioner, leave-in, or styling products for the last 3 "washes", just sunflower and co oil . Today I rinsed and applied a much lighter amount of oil while in the shower. My hair is pretty okay considering I was out and about in the sun and trying on clothes, but it dried out much faster than my other washes. Tomorrow I'm going to condition and seal with oil and I should get 3-4 days out of my wash n'go.

I should be PSing but I can't muster up the motivation. Plus, I still don't know if PSing helps me retain length better than doing wngs. I was thinking about this whole hair journey, and I've come to terms that it is not physically possible for me to have a APL wash n'go which was my ultimate goal. I'm not going to stop growing my hair out, but now I'm going to relax about worrying about it so much. Imma let it do what it do .

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

ManiiSweetheart - Aaah you're in college now. I'm feeling all proud b/c I remember being so happy that you were just in high school and concerned about healthy hair. Congrats to you! Did you stay in state?

Thank you! Of course I am not about that out of state tuition life, I'm so worried about the water in Atlanta now... like does Atlanta have hard water because my hair is tangling and dry like never before? I've tried everything but between sweating from walking everywhere and this wack water i don't know what to do!

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

Y'all I've been struggling with my hair for the reasons stated above... this is a first in my whole HHJ ...

My hair currently tangles beyond believe... dry as heck... plus i sweat half a gallon day now while walking to classes so that just adds to it...

 

[MileHighDiva]

ManiiSweetheart, are you in the dorm or an apartment? If your in an apt, buy a shower filter to take care of your hard water concerns. If you're in a dormitory buy some Eluence Acidifying shampoo from Curlmart. It will naturally clarify/ chelate your hair without being harsh.

Currently, curlmart is running a 15% off + free shipping deal. I don't recall the code, but I'm sure you can find it. I don't have any advice regarding the sweating, except praying for a cool down.

Good luck with your studies!

Sent from my Speak & Spell using LHCF

 

[LovelyDelight]

What a difference cutting off an inch makes! Gotta keep those ends healthy ladies! Although I feel like longer haired ladies get more of a pass with having thin ends compared to shorter haired divas and that absolute thickness from root to tip can be somewhat unrealistic, it's nice to cut off the ends that do nothing for you but look tattered. HEALTH > LENGTH!

UPDATE: It's been almost two months since I last posted here. I have been lurking.

I have to agree with Aireen! I actually went to the salon and as suggested, got rid of my bad ends. Unfortunately I had to cut two inches of my hair. I regretted it at first, but now my hair doesn't look as uneven and shaggy. My ends form cute, coiled curls, instead of having wispy, thin ends...

Since seeing a doctor, I have taken daily vitamins (at least 5x a week if I forget a day or two). I have been using Biotin (10,000 mcg), Iron (65 mg), Fish oil (1290 mg), Zinc (50 mg), Vegan Organic Flaxseed Oil Omega-3 (1000 mg), Organic Bamboo extract (300 mg) and Youtheory Collagen Advanced Formula Collagen Type 1, 2 & 3 with 18 Amino Acids (60 mg of Vitamin C & 6g of Protein)...its actually quite a bit, but I'm willing to do all I can to nurse my hair back to health...I have also been using Jamaican Castor Oil (from Sunny Isle) almost daily in my hair; especially after rinsing/washing my hair. I've started co washing with As I Am Coconut Co-wash every other day. I'm going to discontinue using the Groganics line because it contains sulfates, which dry out my hair a lot. I'm going to find some other products to use instead. But for the moment, I'm LOVING the Jamaican castor oil.

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

ManiiSweetheart, are you in the dorm or an apartment? If your in an apt, buy a shower filter to take care of your hard water concerns. If you're in a dormitory buy some Eluence Acidifying shampoo from Curlmart. It will naturally clarify/ chelate your hair without being harsh.

Currently, curlmart is running a 15% off + free shipping deal. I don't recall the code, but I'm sure you can find it. I don't have any advice regarding the sweating, except praying for a cool down.

Good luck with your studies!

Sent from my Speak & Spell using LHCF

All of this information is heaven sent.. i do live in dorms but we can change the shower heads so i'll probably get a good filtered one before my next wash day. I've given up on sweating also.. I get it from my mom.. I can literally sit outside for 5 minutes and sweat so much that i look like i ran a marathon but only on have face/scalp... i did try out this humidity hair spray and my curls help up pretty nice... but it has alcohol so i'll use this very sparsely...

 

[Aireen]

Ughhhh! I just want my hair to be like 5 inches longer right now.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Ughhhh! I just want my hair to be like 5 inches longer right now.

Lol! Me too!

 

[ckisland]

Ughhhh! I just want my hair to be like 5 inches longer right now.

Like seriously that would be soooooooo nice .

When my wash n'go is on point aka when I act right and actually use gel, I love it more than any other hair style. Plus I don't manipulate my hair at all until I was again. I was feeling super frisky because I used gel, clips to help stretch the ends, and I diffused. I'm excited to see how long it lasts and to do it again, but I'll definitely go faster next time .