MBL 2013 Challenge!

[SavannahNatural]

Hi everyone - @@blcbeauty@ has convinced me to go for it so I'm up for this challenge as I can see at least some of my hair reaching MBL next year

Current Length:

1" from APL to back, CBL to sides, nose length to front


Current State of Hair (Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning/Stretching):

Transitioning - roughly 2" relaxed ends left


Daily:

20mg Biotin
6mg MSM
500mg Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2000mg Fish Oils
2000mg Omega 3

M&S
S&D
Baggy Ends
Inverted GHE (plastic bag goes outside of my scarf instead of the other way round, I have a sensitive scalp)


Midweek:

Ceramide Oil pre-poo
Co Wash
DC


Weekly:

Ceramide Oil pre-poo
Poo
Protein Treatment
DC


Goals for each check-in date:

March 31, 2012 - SL
August 15, 2012 - APL
December 31, 2012 - Grazing BSL
April 30, 2013 - BSL
August 15, 2013 - BSL / MBL
December 31, 2013 - MBL

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL:

December - I have no doubt the back of my hair will be MBL or longer, but I need the whole of 2013 for the front of my hair to catch up! Starting pic here:

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The only thing I have to add is that my next length check is in September, so I'll have to post an estimated length in the August check-in, sorry

thanks newbeginnings2010 and congrats on your baby - and hey to NikkiQ lamaria211 !!

Aww! Thanks claud-uk. I'm happy to inspire! We look to be at the exact same length and we can definitely do it!

 

[BEAUTYU2U]

• Current Length -

Collarbone/Shoulder Length

• Current State of Hair -
  

Natural, 4A/4B mix, fine strands

• Regimen -

Shampoo 3x per week (Chagrin Valley Butter Bar Shampoo)
Moisturize 3x per week (Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Butter Cream)
Seal 3x per week (JBCO/EVCO)
Growth 3x per week (MN mix)

• Goals for each check-in date -

August 15, 2012 - Arm Pit Length
December 31, 2012 - Full APL, Grazing BSL
April 30, 2013 - Bra Strap Length
August 15, 2013 - Full BSL, Grazing MBL
December 31, 2013 - Mid Back Length

• What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL?
  

Decemeber

I forgot to add that I will be periodically be doing deep conditioning treatments and hot oil treatments with JBCO/EVCO mix.

 

[TeeBee]

TeeBee for a newbie you're well on your way! Welcome to LHCF and the journey to MBL!

That hair in your sig is gorgeous!

Omgosh, thank you soo much!!

 

[lamaria211]

I put myself on a no trim no length check challenge till sept. Just washin, DCing, CoWashin, M&S and bunning in minis

 

[ms.tatiana]

Checking in...

I got my hair colored May 8 & added weave to it May 11. I'm still in my weave & I plan to take it out this weekend or maybe even tomorrow.

My edges are so used & abused I'm back to giving them tender love & care by using JBCO & Dr. Miracles every night and actually rubbing it into the scalp.

 

[claud-uk]

I put myself on a no trim no length check challenge till sept. Just washin, DCing, CoWashin, M&S and bunning in minis

I'll join you on this lamaria - I'll follow everything cept the minis, as I likes ma braids I might have to come to you for support, no trims and no length checks will be my biggest challenges to date!

Just doing a WGO/Evoo/Coconut/Soy Oil pre-poo this morning, will leave it in all day before a Co Wash this evening.

Claud

 

[claud-uk]

Aww! Thanks claud-uk. I'm happy to inspire! We look to be at the exact same length and we can definitely do it!

you flatter me - I won't let you down!

 

[Nix08]

I'd like to join pretty please...I'm aiming for WL by the end of 2013 and MBL early to mid 2013. My current length is in my avatar and what I'm doing to reach my goal is in my siggy Would MBL be the bottom of my bra strap in my avatar?

 

[lamaria211]

CW today used Giovanni direct leave in and sealed with jojoba oil. When im 60-70% dry gonna grease down my minis bun and leave alone til tomorra!

 

[jprayze]

Hi everyone, happy to see some of my APLers over here! I just made APL via a pull test. I hope to flat iron (maybe at the end of the month) and see the overall length of my hair. I'm current PSing with a LF for the next 2 weeks or so. Hair underneath is in celies, quickly braided on damp hair with some CD's mimosa hair honey on the length of my hair and extra to seal ends (no pertroleum but has beeswax) love the smell but will not repurchase. Scalp massaged with grapeseed oil and MN. Celies dried overnight. This am, a little MN on the scalp and applied my LF. Plan to take off every night and apply MN or my MN mix (MN, JBCO, and peppermint oil) 2x a day. One day, this week, plan to cowash and redo celies because I want to do them a little neater so it will be easier to apply the MN.

 

[LuvlyRain3]

I guess this is my starting pic. One of the pics from my last length check

 

[claud-uk]

^^^ beautiful thick hair LuvlyRain3

Did an oil pre-poo most of the day, then co-washed with M&T Con and now have CON Argan Oil Con in for a DC (first time using this, had so many raves that I had to try it, lol !)

 

[LuvlyRain3]

Thank you, claud-uk!!

 

[lamaria211]

Sealed my hair 70% wet with shea and kemi oyl. Yum

 

[NaturalfienD]

Say whattt?! I'm soooo in. I will be back tomorrow to post my stats … I'm pumped.

 

[SavannahNatural]

Been wearing my hair in box braids since I washed my hair yesterday. Going to try to keep them in until the weekend and then rock a fierce braid out.

Finding ways to stretch my hair is my summer goal without reverting to heat! I know my hair can handle it, but it's often a lot of work. These braids might be the trick! :yup:

I can't wait to reach BSL, hope the weight of all that hair will give me a decent wash 'n go!

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[Evolving78]

i wanna join, so i can make it for the Aug length check

Current Length - APL
Current State of Hair - relaxed 4a
Regimen wash/dc 2x weekly, roller set, flat iron the roots sometimes, and bun mostly, i dust a lot like a few times a month. i M&S twice a day.
Goals for each check-in date - my first check in goal will be close to or at BSB
What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL - April 2013

 

[KhandiB]

Just checking in.. Im going through measuring withdrawls LOL
I want to check but Im forcing myself to wait until the August 15th date...
Im not even confident I will be BSB like I said I thought I would be..

 

[NaturalfienD]

Say whattt?! I'm soooo in. I will be back tomorrow to post my stats … I'm pumped.

Tomorrow's Here:

Current Length - As of June 2012, from ear-to-ear and going back is APL and ear-to-ear going forward is CBL (I am very specific but I had to let y'all know. )

Current State of Hair [(Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning (length of transition)/Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)] – You can also include hair type if you like - I have Natural, 4B, fine, and overlyporous hair.

Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL) - I am going to continue my protective styling until I achieve MBL in 2013. I will occasionally wear my hair out but no longer than three to four days at a time. My protective style of choice will vary from twists (with extensions), yarn braids, and wigs. Once my hair is long enough (shrinkage is a monster), I plan on twisting without extensions.
I like to use the deep moisture method when PSing my hair, it has been helpful in my ability to retain. I will also do a hard protein treatment every month and I will use SAAs in my d/c, leave-in, etc. Ummmm ... oh and I plan on shampooing every month, m/s every other day, and I am planning on cowashing at least twice a week. {{Fingers crossed on cowashing twice a week }}.

Goals for each check-in date (dates are below)

Check-In Dates

August 15, 2012- An inch away from BSB in the back and APL in the front.

December 31, 2012 - BSB all day in the back and probably still APL in the front (the hair right there don't like to grow ...)

April 30, 2013 - BSL (back) / The front ... i'on even know

August 15, 2013 - Grazing MBL (back) / BSB (front)

December 31, 2013 - MBL all day for the front and the back ...

What month in 2013 you hope to be at MBL

December girl ...

Starting Picture:

The Back:



The Front:

 

[greenandchic]

Checking in:

I'm learning that I truly need to moisturize my hair and at least seal the ends daily. The weather is so dry and my hair (and skin) doesn't do well with it. I will do a length check in the next week though I don't think I gained much in the past few months.

 

[lamaria211]

Checkin in currently I only touch my hair once a day to moisturize and seal, im using grease x2 a week on wash+dc day and on CW day. I have 0 ssk's at this time using this regie

 

[LightEyedMami]

Hey Girls , Hope everyone is growing well, my hair seems to always crave moisture, so i have been up-ing the moisture (but weirdly doing that also makes it want more protein (even though im protein sensitive..)....Also this summer has seemed to make my hair dry...i actually think i maintain moisture better in the WINTER!!!...Isn't that weird? erplexed

 

[greenandchic]

Hey Girls , Hope everyone is growing well, my hair seems to always crave moisture, so i have been up-ing the moisture (but weirdly doing that also makes it want more protein (even though im protein sensitive..)....Also this summer has seemed to make my hair dry...i actually think i maintain moisture better in the WINTER!!!...Isn't that weird? erplexed

The weather is pretty much on the dry side where I live. There is very little humidity even when it rains. I have to treat summer hair like its winter.

 

[NaturalfienD]

Hello Ladies,

I finally completed my twist extensions and I am happy that I don't have to fuss with my hair for a good amount of time. I will probably redo the front in two or three weeks- either my twists are slipping or momma is getting some growth in the front. ::Boom:: I continue to spray my mix of water, aloe vera, rosemary oil, and a cap of SAA one to two times per day. I have been applying my MN mix every other day and cowashing in between applications because my scalp gets dry.

After a three week hiatus, I am back on my Insanity routine. There were several motivating factors that led me to get back into the routine (even though I prefer to post up on my couch and watch television.) My mood is improved when I work out, my anniversary is coming up and I got to feel comfortable in my 'fit, and I want my hair to grow. Shaun-T has me doing things I have never, not done before. I strongly dislike him while watching the video but I grow to love him as I see the results from the hard work.

I am back on my shakes with whey protein (two scoops), chlorella, and spirulina (sp.) I will be getting into my daily vitamin intake of biotin and a multivitamin effective today. Oh, and there are two 16 ounces bottles of water sitting here looking at me ... gotta get back on that too.

I hope you all are having a great day ...

 

[NaturalfienD]

^^

I got to update my signature ...

 

[Evolving78]

will be roller setting and bunning until my next touch up/ length check.

 

[Realhairdontcare]

I haven't updated since I first joined this challenge but I relaxed back in may and hoping to get my touch up in a few weeks. As of right now I'm just bunning it and I started back on my vitamins.

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[NaturalfienD]

BUMP ...
BUMP ...
BUMP ...

:GRIN:

 

[KhandiB]

Hi
I am about 6 weeks post now and I have just been doing braidouts recently. Im going to try a twist out tonight ... and my next hurdle is to rollerset my hair. Will try it this weekend, but I will airdry.

HHG Ladies!

 

[LightEyedMami]

I usually use aph 2 minute, but i felt like i needed a tad more protein so i used AOGPB for the first time like 2 days ago, i deep conditioned with it, and it made my hair SOOOOO hard. I think i should have just used it as a rinse out, because now i am dealing with tangles and dryness!,...which never happens right after deep conditioning for me I will give the GPB one more chance next month (as a rinse out), if that doesn't work, i will toss it, and stick to the APH 2 min, because i am not leaving any room for setbacks !...i just moisterized and sealed and i am currently baggying for a couple hours before i re-do my 2 strand twists.