Waist Length 2013

[NappyNelle]

I can't wait for thick and full WSL hair! *visualizes hair growth*

 

[jessicarabbit]

NappyNelle Thats a cute pic!

 

[SmilingElephant]

SmilingElephant- This is level of lazy is ridiculous I wanna see pics of your braidout!!! You just have to snap the pic before the humidity gets to it next time LOL I braidouts...I tried a wet twistout almost two weeks ago & it wasn't the same! I got more shrinkage and less definition Braidouts are my first love

I just got my net back on today and just saw this. I already washed out the braidout...my scalp was itching like crazy! I only had it for bout 3 days! Next time i do one i'll take pics...i'm back to my curls right now

SmilingElephant hey girl do you still want some mixed silk? what you got for me?

Hey! Nah...i still have a little Mixed Silk left and i just bought a new tub of EcoStyler Argan AND i'm still in love with my Noodle Head curl cream Other than that i don't have anything special...i just had to restock on some conditioner...i use those bad boys up FAYAST!

I bought 2 value sized bottles of V05 Moisture Milks(strawberry) from Dollar Tree and i bought a bottle of Tresemme Naturals and a bottle of Suave Naturals (orange) from WalMart. My stash was gettin super low

 

[Shadiyah]

Hey! Nah...i still have a little Mixed Silk left and i just bought a new tub of EcoStyler Argan AND i'm still in love with my Noodle Head curl cream Other than that i don't have anything special...i just had to restock on some conditioner...i use those bad boys up FAYAST!

I bought 2 value sized bottles of V05 Moisture Milks(strawberry) from Dollar Tree and i bought a bottle of Tresemme Naturals and a bottle of Suave Naturals (orange) from WalMart. My stash was gettin super low[/QUOTE]

SmilingElephant WOW! you think you have enough??? well I am back in further between Let's Jam Custard and Mixed Chicks. I love this mixture I do with shea butter, honey and tresemme. it is great and leave my hair so soft and after I wash I put a nickle size of tresemme because my hair is thin and then let's jam and it does wonders to my curls.

I have also decided to hold off on henna right now because I am on the fench about letting my grey hair grow back in. I may give in next month there is nothing like what your hair feel like after henna.

 

[SmilingElephant]

Hey! Nah...i still have a little Mixed Silk left and i just bought a new tub of EcoStyler Argan AND i'm still in love with my Noodle Head curl cream Other than that i don't have anything special...i just had to restock on some conditioner...i use those bad boys up FAYAST!

I bought 2 value sized bottles of V05 Moisture Milks(strawberry) from Dollar Tree and i bought a bottle of Tresemme Naturals and a bottle of Suave Naturals (orange) from WalMart. My stash was gettin super low

SmilingElephant WOW! you think you have enough??? well I am back in further between Let's Jam Custard and Mixed Chicks. I love this mixture I do with shea butter, honey and tresemme. it is great and leave my hair so soft and after I wash I put a nickle size of tresemme because my hair is thin and then let's jam and it does wonders to my curls.

I have also decided to hold off on henna right now because I am on the fench about letting my grey hair grow back in. I may give in next month there is nothing like what your hair feel like after henna.[/QUOTE]

Nope! Lol!!! I can NEVER have enough conditioner! I have a lot of hair and i'm back to co-washing every 1-2 days now bc its HOT down here!

In fact i'm planning on gettin some more this week. I just tried Tresemme Naturals today as a rinse out and i like it! For those of you who remember EllePixie, aka denimpixie from Youtube...she discovered they changed the orrmula to it and its supposed to be better bc the oils are closer to the top of the list....but i tried it and i must say i actually like it now. It even smells better to me now

I'm back to my EcoStyler gel too

 

[MzSwift]

...I just wish I could afford to pay someone to do it for me, but a sistah is on a serious budget

I really shouldn't complain when you have been doing mini braids, which probably take longer than my mini twists! Since the mini braids didn't last, what is going to be your next planned hairstyle (after your FL twistout)?

Girl, no comparisons here. They both take a looong time. I like the fuller look of mini twists better but I can't get mine to stay, I can't wet them daily and I experience all kinds of knots/tangles and rough ends when I take them out. I wish I could get them to work. So I'll live vicariously through you and yours. LoL

I think I'm gonna wig it. I start a new job next week and my nappiversary is June 10th, so I don't want to do any style that requires a long-term commitment.

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

afrochique- Thanks hon! I felt like my hair wasn't making progress, so I was shocked at the growth! Ladies on this board told me to take lots of pics bc "pics would tell the story", and lo and behold, they were right I looked at a pic from 9 months ago & now and was blown away by the difference I LHCF!

MzSwift- I feel you! I am only half done with my mini twists LOL I had a guest all weekend, so I did what I could My nappiversary is a week before yours! So early congrats to you

On the 18th, I'll be 2 years post...I am honestly amazed I made it this far! I really couldn't have done this without the support of you lovely ladies!

WE CAN DO THIS LADIES

 

[MzSwift]

LilMissSunshine5 -
We'll have to do a hair weekend one day!

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

Here are the blow out pics from end of Aug 2011 & last week. I see a lot of retention for nine months, so I'm pumped!

 

[LexaKing]

Here are the blow out pics from end of Aug 2011 & last week. I see a lot of retention for nine months, so I'm pumped!

Love it!!! And yes there is A L OT of retention!!!

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

Thanks LexaKing! Sometimes, I feel discouraged about my growth rate compared to where I think it should be and get tired of doing so much PS'ing I have been feeling super lazy the last 5-6 weeks, but these pics were just what I needed to see to get re-energized about this healthy hair journey!

I was beginning to worry whether I could make it to WL in 18 months, but just seeing my progress over the last 9 months inspired me to keep pushing, so I thought I'd share (in case anyone else is in a hair slump like me)! If I can gain 5 inches and that thickness in 9 months, I know I can reach WL by the end of 2013 (or dang close to it ) All this work will be worth it in the end

I was looking at too many folks who have double the normal growth rate, which made me feel like I was making NO progress! So while I definitely admire the ladies on here or youtube with the growth rates of unicorns look, I am finally accepting that it doesn't make my efforts less successful bc my hair progresses differently! I had to give myself a little pat on the back bc I realized that I am retaining pretty much everything that is growing out of my head Only you ladies understand how much that means to me

 

[nakialovesshoes]

I too have been having the slow growing blues. I tried the above mentioned & made a collage of my progress. However, mine didn't make me feel better.

Column 1/ Row 1: My BC 09/10/11
Column 2/Row 1 & the middle pic: 3 mos post my BC
The bottom 2 pics: this past weekend.

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So over the span of 8 months, is that really a lot of progress? My hair stretched on the side is now to the middle of my neck & in the back it stretches around to my collarbone. SIGH...

 

[SmilingElephant]

I too have been having the slow growing blues. I tried the above mentioned & made a collage of my progress. However, mine didn't make me feel better.

Column 1/ Row 1: My BC 09/10/11
Column 2/Row 1 & the middle pic: 3 mos post my BC
The bottom 2 pics: this past weekend.

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So over the span of 8 months, is that really a lot of progress? My hair stretched on the side is now to the middle of my neck & in the back it stretches around to my collarbone. SIGH...

That is actually GREAT progress for 8 months! The avg. growth in 8 months is 4 inches...so if your hair has gone from what i saw in the pic to where you say it is now you are doing pretty good

I think for us naturals what makes us think our hair is growing slow is the shrinkage. But if you take pics every couple of months stretching it out...you'll start noticing the difference.

LilMissSunshine Gon' wit yo bad self!! You have awesome progress too! I'm lovin that blowout lady!

I'm proud of y'all! Keep it up!

DO WORK SON!!

 

[Evolving78]

hopefully by September i will be able to join this challenge if it isn't too late!

 

[SmilingElephant]

hopefully by September i will be able to join this challenge if it isn't too late!

You can join now!

We are going til the end of 2013 so there's plenty time!

Ladies...stick to what works...be careful about venturing off too far from what your hair likes and is used too..even if you get bored with your routine...stick with it.

I get bored with mine...but if i venture off i'd do something healthy that i don't do alot...like...seal I've been slacking on that big time. But that's what helped me when i was relaxed was moisturizing and sealing everyday.

As well as deep conditioning...i've been slacking on that as well latelyerplexed....i needs to get back on the ball

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

nakialovesshoes- You made GREAT progress! The shrinkage plays tricks on you, which is why the blowout pics showed me the real deal...I BC'ed in June & in its shrunken state, my hair doesn't look very different from 11 months ago It is really depressing, but I can see your progress even without your hair being stretched!!

My blowout last week was the first time I used heat since last December, so I understand if you don't want to risk a setback by using heat. I agree with SmilingElephant- maybe do the pull test every six months if you don't want to use any heat on your hair? Once I stopped doing length checks twice a month lol, I could see my progress more clearly

 

[MzSwift]

Nakia-
I think you've made good progress! Don't be too hard on yourself.
I find that if I still feel discouraged about my growth, I space out my checks even longer. I now do official length checks every 4 months. If I start to become discouraged, I'll extend to 6 months.

I also set easy goals that I know I can reach (I know this goes against everything we've learned). If I made SL in December, my next goal is CBL or just above APL. I wouldn't plan on making BSL/BSB by the next December. OR I'll make my goal to M&S daily for two months or a personal HYH.

Stay encouraged girl! You're doing great! We don't all grow that magical 1/2" per month!

 

[SmilingElephant]

Nakia-
I think you've made good progress! Don't be too hard on yourself.
I find that if I still feel discouraged about my growth, I space out my checks even longer. I now do official length checks every 4 months. If I start to become discouraged, I'll extend to 6 months.

I also set easy goals that I know I can reach (I know this goes against everything we've learned). If I made SL in December, my next goal is CBL or just above APL. I wouldn't plan on making BSL/BSB by the next December. OR I'll make my goal to M&S daily for two months or a personal HYH.

Stay encouraged girl! You're doing great! We don't all grow that magical 1/2" per month!

Unicorn in the hizzooooooussse!!!................... Just kidding!

But i do the same thing to MzSwift...thats why i only post length check pics every 3-6 months....usually within 4 months i usually see a difference in my hair....but it is hard not to length check everyday to see if i magically made it to my behind already!

 

[nakialovesshoes]

Thanks for the encouragement ladies. I only did the 1st length check @ the end of last year for challenge threads. Other than that I haven't really been tracking my progress. I just pulled out my tape measure. I have 5 inches in the back & 4.5 in the front. My hair in the back tends to grow faster for some reason. So if my hair was 1 inch when I BC'd I'm about average.

Off to grease my scalp w/my MSM/MN mix. I need to be above average if I'm going to even come close to making WL in 2013. Let's see - 7 months left in this year & 12 for 2013 - avg growth would put me at MBL w/o any trims. So even if I don't get the infamous inch per month, if I can just get a little extra between now & 12/31/13, WL is truly doable!

I'm encouraged! Thanks again ladies...

 

[ImanAdero]

I will be baggying tonight. I want to get my hair pressed this week and I'll take a length shot of it.

If I DON'T get it straightened this week, I will definitely be getting it braided because I'm so over all this hair on my head right now lol

 

[SmilingElephant]

BUMP!!!!

 

[Nix08]

Since joining this challenge all lengths leading up to WL don't interest me I've just got my eye on the prize

 

[SmilingElephant]

Since joining this challenge all lengths leading up to WL don't interest me I've just got my eye on the prize

Lol!! Me too! I joined the BSL 2012 challenge but im so focused on making WL its ridiculous!

Its to the point i have conditioner cravings

 

[Shadiyah]

now you know I thought I posted last night but sometimes I do things in my sleep lol I took olive oil on my ends and searched for knots and I got a few and cut them out. I have been co washing everyday. today i think I will take the day off because I am still in the bed and don't want to get up. I have been sleeping a lot.

 

[SmilingElephant]

now you know I thought I posted last night but sometimes I do things in my sleep lol I took olive oil on my ends and searched for knots and I got a few and cut them out. I have been co washing everyday. today i think I will take the day off because I am still in the bed and don't want to get up. I have been sleeping a lot.

Me too. My Bipolar is acting up. I'm doing what i can to stay upbeat and positive but it's getting harder. I'm afraid i'm going thru a depressive episode....but i stay prayin so i'm hoping not to get too low...i've been lurking on LHCF all day! The ladies here always crack me up and make me smile one way or another

 

[Shadiyah]

Me too. My Bipolar is acting up. I'm doing what i can to stay upbeat and positive but it's getting harder. I'm afraid i'm going thru a depressive episode....but i stay prayin so i'm hoping not to get too low...i've been lurking on LHCF all day! The ladies here always crack me up and make me smile one way or another

SmilingElephant I am so sorry that you are feeling like that. And I know it is not good when you have to go to work and all.

 

[SmilingElephant]

SmilingElephant I am so sorry that you are feeling like that. And I know it is not good when you have to go to work and all.

^^I'm feeling a little better now mama I started my new (3rd) job yesterday...and it was fun. A lot of little kinks to work out but i really do like it...its right down my alley

I was also having an awesome hair day yesterday. I conditioned/detangled with Oyin Honey Hemp and used Tresemme Naturals as my leave in....then i puta little bit of EcoStyler gel, raked it throughout my hair for hold and i put a little CJ Curls In a Bottle on the top of my head to kill the frizz....this is my new avi pic but i'll put it in the post so you can kinda see how it turned out.

I was on my way to work



Please excuse the mean mug they tried me with the short bus instead of the regular big buses i usually catch...AND it was about to rain

 

[Shadiyah]

SmilingElephant love the hair and glad you are a little happy again.

Today starts my CG method only for the summer to see how it works out for me. When I tried it before I didn't like the conditioner I was using to leave in. Tresemme naturals seem to be working out good I guess since they changed it. I am pulling my hair back anyway because of the heat. I measured my hair to see how many inches I gain and I have put henna on hold for now too on the fence about the grey.

 

[SmilingElephant]

SmilingElephant love the hair and glad you are a little happy again.

Today starts my CG method only for the summer to see how it works out for me. When I tried it before I didn't like the conditioner I was using to leave in. Tresemme naturals seem to be working out good I guess since they changed it. I am pulling my hair back anyway because of the heat. I measured my hair to see how many inches I gain and I have put henna on hold for now too on the fence about the grey.

Shadiyah thank you! I think im gonna go back to CG too this summer I think using some cones during the winter and the fall kinda helped me out with all the wind chills and drier air we had going on down here...but now? Reina is ready for some glycerin and humidity!!!

I am doing a looooong DC right now..trying to use up my Novex Chocolate DC....i've had that tub for months now!...shows how much i been slackin on DC'ing!

Hey...what do you all think about DC if you are a frequent co-washer? I shampooed tonight and as i did the pre-rinse b4 adding the shampoo...my hair felt sooooo moisturized...that new TN formula is serious ya'll! But do you think DC EVERY week is necessary if you co-wash almost everyday?

 

[Shadiyah]

Shadiyah thank you! I think im gonna go back to CG too this summer I think using some cones during the winter and the fall kinda helped me out with all the wind chills and drier air we had going on down here...but now? Reina is ready for some glycerin and humidity!!!

I am doing a looooong DC right now..trying to use up my Novex Chocolate DC....i've had that tub for months now!...shows how much i been slackin on DC'ing!

Hey...what do you all think about DC if you are a frequent co-washer? I shampooed tonight and as i did the pre-rinse b4 adding the shampoo...my hair felt sooooo moisturized...that new TN formula is serious ya'll! But do you think DC EVERY week is necessary if you co-wash almost everyday?

SmilingElephant I think it is very necessary and I still do it once a week and since I will not be doing henna right now I will be doing some kind of protein maybe every two months but it will only be homemade. I just want to take advantage of this weather.
Oh i forgot to add that I co wash every day. and yes the tn is great because i remember I could not stand it before it was like water to me.