Waist Length Challenge 2015

[Fenaxa]

polished07

And BCL (butt crack length) would be just above tailbone length, right where your butt cheeks begin.. Lol.
Another thing, if you have long arms, mid-thigh could technically be considered fingertip length. Anywhere after the first 3 inches of your thigh to maybe 4 inches above your knee.

 

[Froreal3]

About to prepoo my hair with some coconut oil right quick. I'll probably start now, so that by this evening I can just shampoo, DC, and apply my leave ins/sealants. I think I need a little protein boost, so I'll use a little Aphogee Green Tea & Keratin spray before my leave in. Don't feel like doing a full protein DC with SD MSI since I don't wanna rinse twice.

 

[ImanAdero]

Uggghhhh... I love getting color but this last round may have just been a bad idea.

My hair is just splitting like CRAZY and I've just been searching and destroying. In some parts cutting individual strands a good 2 inches. I'm not home to really so much about it unfortunately. But I feel like a good protein treatment is in order.

As soon as I get home Sunday that's what I'll have to do.

Plus my hair is still really "silky". I need a good wash (probably use the bentonite clay) and a GOOD protein conditioner followed by a GOOD moisturizing conditioner.

Gotta reevaluate my regimen.

 

[polished07]

polished07 And BCL (butt crack length) would be just above tailbone length, right where your butt cheeks begin.. Lol. Another thing, if you have long arms, mid-thigh could technically be considered fingertip length. Anywhere after the first 3 inches of your thigh to maybe 4 inches above your knee.

Wow have you been inspired by any women with textured hair that have hair this long only women I've seen are Indian women and those with dreads. You've truly piqued my interest

 

[polished07]

Hey ladies, any of yall use the fake curlformers brand? I don't remember the name of them but utuber naptural85, used the curlformer dupes and she stated that she liked the way the dupes made her hair straighter. I want to buy some curlfomers on BF, but if the knockoffs works the same; I'll buy them. I already have a pack of curlformers; but I need to purchase a 2nd pack

I purchased the bootleg ones from amazon for about 15 bucks the seller is VaKind I think. I like how my hair turned out I used them on my real hair and my kinky straight wig here are some pics



My real hair





On my kinky straight wig

 

[polished07]

I have yet to buy any hair products. I bought tons of makeup and perfume. Macy's is giving away a free perfume gift set if you spend over 97.00. I got my makeup done @ the MAC store. I only wanted to buy some blush, but the makeup look so good, I ended up buying, blush, mascara, foundation and lip gloss. I'll wait for cyber Monday to pick up some hair products.

I think I may do this I haven't researched any products I got my teen a Nikon DSLR cam for her Bday, 2 down comforters, a heart rate monitor, a bunch of wallflowers from bath and body and some knatural coarse clip ins from krshairgroup. I've spent a bit but now I still need a good daily moisturizer and protein treatment I'm thinking of getting hydratherma the owner has great hair and is really nice on IG I'd like to support her business

 

[kandigyrl]

Holding my spot

 

[jprayze]

Finally posting my stats! Ultimate Goal: WL, but may until to HL (or whatever lol) Regimen: Really does vary, been adding a lot of PSing lately. I like co-washing and co-cleansing (love SSI jojoba hemp shampoo). I sulfate poo maybe 1x per month or less...usually will do before a long-term PS and after a long-term PS. I stockpile V05 conditioners, never know when you need them for something...great when I remove twists and braids. I love tea rinses...experimenting with other teas, but black tea is the business for shedding. How many inches do you have to go to get to WL: 5 inches (#12 on my LC shirt) Natural/Relaxed/Other: Natural (2.5 years since little chop and transition) Tips/Tricks: growth aids -- MN and liquid gold sulfur, love to do twistouts, roller sets are my friend but I like other ppl to do them on me. Issues or difficulties you're having: Only impatience LOL

11/30 starting pic

 

[Fenaxa]

Wow have you been inspired by any women with textured hair that have hair this long only women I've seen are Indian women and those with dreads. You've truly piqued my interest

Well the only thing that has really inspired me is the lack of seeing many long haired (anything over Classic) type 4s.
It's very understandable why I don't see many; I know the detangling, styling and washing must be an absolute pain and most people in their adult lives have too much to do to be sitting around for hours detangling their hair which can take a turn for the worst within minutes.. But I know if there is a will there is a way lol.
I just know that I can do it too.. So, come late 2017, *points stern finger at hair* I'll be expecting some dream hair...

 

[Froreal3]

Well the only thing that has really inspired me is the lack of seeing many long haired (anything over Classic) type 4s.
It's very understandable why I don't see many; I know the detangling, styling and washing must be an absolute pain and most people in their adult lives have too much to do to be sitting around for hours detangling their hair which can take a turn for the worst within minutes.. But I know if there is a will there is a way lol.
I just know that I can do it too.. So, come late 2017, *points stern finger at hair* I'll be expecting some dream hair...

Fenaxa I love your determination. When I get to waist length end of next year, I will go ahead and assess whether or not I want to keep growing. I probably will. If I do decide to keep growing, I will probably want TBL.

 

[uofmpanther]

I purchased the bootleg ones from amazon for about 15 bucks the seller is VaKind I think. I like how my hair turned out I used them on my real hair and my kinky straight wig here are some pics

My real hair

On my kinky straight wig

polished07 that is a beautiful set on your natural hair. What setting lotion did you use?

 

[Fenaxa]

Fenaxa I love your determination. When I get to waist length end of next year, I will go ahead and assess whether or not I want to keep growing. I probably will. If I do decide to keep growing, I will probably want TBL.

Thank you Yeah that's a good idea; you should keep growing and see what your favorite length is (it's one thing to think you want something, then realize you actually want less or more once you get it), and once you feel like your hair is too long, or too time consuming, you can always cut it back to a different length.
Your hair is very pretty by the way!

 

[Froreal3]

Fenaxa Thank you! I can't wait to get to WL. I joined at shoulder length and my original goal was MBL. I'm a few inches away from that so now I wanna grow past it.

 

[Fine 4s]

loulou82 Ummm you need to get the Vanilla Silk if you want moisture.

loulou82
My regimen in 2014 is to keep my hair braided for 3 weeks per month and one week off. I need a moisturizing spray while its in flat twists, can you recommend one? Thank you much!

My hair does fine if it's a protective and low manipulation style so I totally understand what you mean about twists. At this point in the hair game, 7 years, I'm all about KISS because the secret for me in in the PS. However, knowing what my holy grail of products are is tough so I'm following you!

 

[Fine 4s]

Alternating between co-cleansing and co-washing, with a quick conditioning and detangling session weekly. I have been stretching with Curlformers for about 3 weeks now and that has been working very well. I have been protective styling with buns and crown braids etc, but definitely not low manipulation because I have been enjoying styling my hair daily.

Still clarifying and deep conditioning 1x a month as normal.

Overall seeing progress and my hair is behaving and that feels good. I will trim about 0.5-1 inch next week and hopefully not trim again until June 2014.

Trying to stick to the same set of products for all of 2014 so I have been using up non-staples in creative ways or giving things away. I will be done my last non-staple item next week. I will be picking up just one item for BF and I am stocked up for next year. I may run out of rinse out conditioners mid year, but I will replace them then.

That is all. On my way to W-Hip in 2015. My first flat iron will be September 2015, five years after my last relaxer.

That's me too! using up and eying out products lol
I'm going for the FHI Runway if I reach WL by the end of 2014, if not it will be 2015. I'm not flat ironing until I reach WL, period point blank!!!!

 

[polished07]

polished07 that is a beautiful set on your natural hair. What setting lotion did you use?

Thanks I used Elasta QP foam setting lotion and a lil bit of olive oil eco styler on my ends so they will act right

 

[Froreal3]

loulou82
My regimen in 2014 is to keep my hair braided for 3 weeks per month and one week off. I need a moisturizing spray while its in flat twists, can you recommend one? Thank you much!

My hair does fine if it's a protective and low manipulation style so I totally understand what you mean about twists. At this point in the hair game, 7 years, I'm all about KISS because the secret for me in in the PS. However, knowing what my holy grail of products are is tough so I'm following you!

I'm the same way. I know it isn't products because my hair has thrived with me umm...*ahem* researching various products over the course of a year and a half. So it has to be the protective styling. I have been in twists or braids for the past year and my hair has retained. It is the longest it's ever been in life.

As far as a moisturizing spray...have you tried regular ol' African Royale? What about Taliyah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier is also good. Komaza Califia Care spray is good. I usually dilute it and put it in my own spray bottle.

 

[loulou82]

Fine 4s

I have been using diluted Komaza Care Califia Spray this year. For the first 4 years of my hair journey I got along with diluted water, conditioner, jojoba, grape seed and various other oils. I'm going back to mixing my own with distilled water, conditioner, marshmallow root powder, slippery elm, herbs, and oil. I like the Komaza spray but aloe vera and shea are very sometime-y with my hair and they are the second and third ingredient in Komaza's spray. I have many of the other ingredients in my stash.

 

[JJamiah]

I can't wait until I become BSB.. I honestly was hoping to be there by January but I think I would most likely get there by May.. and by the end of the year hope to be MBL, which is close to BSB for me.

LADIES I AM NOT going to be purchasing any new supplies but on an as needed basis. I will need more henna, but I can't foresee needing anything else.

My regimen is once every 4-5 days I will wash, dc overnight and wash in the morning with cleansing conditioner.

 

[Froreal3]

Ladies, I just bought a 3 month supply of Priteva. I won't use my normal topical growth aides when I start taking these. I'll keep yall updated.

 

[blueberryd]

I think I FINALLY have a solid reggie!!!! Yayyy!!
Just finished...
Chelating w Joico clarifying shampoo
DC with aphogee 2 min reconstructor under steamer for 30 mins
Rinse w cool water
Apply paul mitchell 'the detangler' for 10 mins
Apply argan oil (lightly)
Apply biosilk silk therapy
Bun all week

Daily
Coconut oil
Skintensify leave in or biosilk serum
Bun

Next week plans:
Shampoo w biosilk shampoo
Dc w biosilk conditioner
Apply paul mitchell the detangler
Argan oil
Biosilk silk therapy serum

 

[JJamiah]

going to be washing this hair tomorrow... yay..
I am going to wait until my birthday weekend to get my hair in cornrows.
Wash and Go twice a week for now. Until January 10.. Bday is the 12th.

I really wanted to do a curlformer set because I am going out a few days this week.

 

[MzOptimistic]

Thanks Froreal3 and loulou82.

 

[Firstborn2]

I'm trying to give my hair some tlc after being in beach water for the past week. I'm also thinking about extension at the end of the yr, I'm not sure about that though, my hair line is already thin.

 

[sgold04]

I had one of those "I hate my hair days". I've been two-strand twisting my hair on Sundays as a protective style, but I can't afford to spend that much time on it anymore, so I decided to start bunning. It was horrible!! My hair is super thick and cottony, so it has no sheen when natural (but it's super silky when straight). It took 5 tries before I was able to put it in a ponytail that didn't look a mess, and then it took several more tries with hair pins before I could keep the ends wrapped around and protected. I had to throw a headband on to prevent me from looking like I stuck my finger in a socket.

Le sigh. Any suggestions? My hair is BSL straight, and I think I'm 4b (curl pattern is all over the place due to heat damage in my early natural years, it's just wavy frizz in the front) high porosity. Should I try it when it's damp? I've been making sure it's well moisturized every night, but it rarely looks moisturized (when I touch it, it feels moisturized though). I really want the bunning thing to work, but I don't want to look like I have a giant fuzz ball on my head.

 

[angelhairtype4]

Ceemarie82

Try doing a wet bun. When you get out of the shower moisturize.
Make sure your roots are thoroughly detangled, that is really important.
Add some gel or castor oil on top. (I go heavy on my roots because the new growth sucks up moisture like crazy). This will make it more slick as well as shine...smooth or brush into a ponytail. Coat the ends then create your bun. Tie it down.

My hair looked funky with dry buns when I'd air dry then attempt to bun.
I hope this helps.

Eta: For a neat bun, I usually use a sock bun. Then place a extra stretch headband around it. Twist the hair around it and tuck it underneath the bun.
Or...
For a messy bun. I take little sections, roll them down and pin them in place.

 

[Ogoma]

I am on a personal one month no-elastic challenge. I default to elastics when I am in a hurry and I want to move away from that and be able to put my hair up without them just as quickly.

 

[krissyhair]

I am on a personal one month no-elastic challenge. I default to elastics when I am in a hurry and I want to move away from that and be able to put my hair up without them just as quickly.

Ogoma, have you tried pantyhose? I don't use elastic bands so much anymore because I recycled my ripped pantyhose into hair ties. Those and spin pins are best for holding up my hair.

 

[ladysaraii]

JJamiah

I'd love to join!

I've been so lazy with my hair over the past year and it's shown. I'm about APL, but I've been stuck there.

Right now, my goal is to keep my hair in mini braids or twists throughout the rest of the winter. And that should help me keep a consistent schedule and get some good growth.

 

[Ogoma]

@Ogoma, have you tried pantyhose? I don't use elastic bands so much anymore because I recycled my ripped pantyhose into hair ties. Those and spin pins are best for holding up my hair.

I have used those for puffs, but not for ponytails. I still find I tie my hair a bit tight with those, but I will try it again and be gentle this time.