BSL/MBL 2014 Challenge

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Yesterday made 100 days since I last flat ironed/put heat on my hair :) feeling a little accomplished
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Whoaaa, congrats!

I need to give my hair a short break from flat ironing.

Update: Today was wash day... I'm starting to get lazy again ladies! fortunately, I still DCed under the dryer but protective styling? BLAH! I did a wash n go puff (similar to my siggie) I dunno what I'll do with it tomorrow. My laziness makes me realize I need to install a sew in ASAP.

I ordered a sample of senghori shells natural rhythm. I hope it's a good match. I want something realistic and easy to blend.
 
lamaria211 Your sweetheart is adorable! Congrats! She is gonna be one pampered, protected little princess I'm sure! Have you decided on the reggie yet? Like I said, she won't need much just yet, but a good cowash every couple weeks. I'm so happy she has her own little products already! :lol:

Kerryann Love the fullness of your fro!

Mz.MoMo5235 Welcome back!

KaramelDiva1978 Cute wig!
 
While detangling my hair yesterday, the word "relaxer" popped into my head and it's been bouncing around in there ever since. Somebody talk me down!
 
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Duchess007 what made you stop relaxing? Just remember all the reasons you wanted to go natural in the first place. Are all those reasons still valid for you?

I just washed my hair this morning and it felt so good. I used a lot of product last week so my scalp needed a good scrubbing. Now I'm damp bunning.
 

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For my 3rd year natural I'm going on a 99% PS with my homemade wigs. I'm getting a weave next week but once that's out I'll return to using wigs.

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GettingKinky, I hated how thin my hair looked and it didn't hold up to much handling. I also got tired of the upkeep.

Thank you for replying! I definitely think natural is more flexible, but detangling is the DEVIL.
 
Duchess007 said:
While detangling my hair yesterday, the word "relaxer" popped into my head and it's been bouncing around in there ever since. Somebody talk me down!
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Duchess007, I soooooo feel your pain :yep:! Texlaxing keeps hovering around in my brain :lol:, but GettingKinky is right, remember why you started your natural hair journey in the first place. I have to remind myself when I was relaxed I still had detangling issues, I had to be even more careful then and my hair still fell out anyway. SMH!




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~Current hair length: BSL first time Nov 2013!! WooHoo!!:woohoo2:

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Kinky Curly Natural

~Goal month: Goal reached for BSL in Dec. 2013; April 2014 for MBL

~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013. Updated pics mid January 2014
 
Thanks, @Beautifulwildflower! You're right. My relaxed hair was the same way - it broke off at the slightest thing. I just need to figure out a new detangling system because the SSKs are getting out of control.
 
That twist out came out a hot mess. Won't be using that Beautiful Textures gel crap for twists again.
 
I've been mia in this thread, got a lot of catching up to do. Hope everyone is making good progress.

OAN, a chunk of my hair is a wee bit past BSL and 2 other chunks are at BSL.. Sue me stone me yall but I'm claiming it goshdarnit!

P.S. I'll post some pics when I can get SO to finally take them :spinning:
 
Duchess007 said:
Thanks, @Beautifulwildflower! You're right. My relaxed hair was the same way - it broke off at the slightest thing. I just need to figure out a new detangling system because the SSKs are getting out of control.
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Check out this article Duchess007, http://blackgirllonghair.com/2012/03/fairy-knots-cures-and-prevention/ you might find something useful to minimize this annoyance. I oil my ends with castor oil almost nightly if I wear my hair out.






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~Current hair length: BSL first time Nov 2013!! WooHoo!!:woohoo2:

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Kinky Curly Natural

~Goal month: Goal reached for BSL in Dec. 2013; April 2014 for MBL

~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013. Updated pics mid January 2014
 
NikkiQ said:
That twist out came out a hot mess. Won't be using that Beautiful Textures gel crap for twists again.
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LOL. Girl I have been there. A few months ago, I did a roller set that was a HAM. There is nothing worse than spending all day on a style that doesn't pan out.

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Bought some Herbal Essence condish on my lunch break today. Time to cowash this crunch mess out of my hair!
 
I did a length check! Although my hair is not straightened, just airdried from a previous wash day. I thought my growth rate was quite slow but I also forgot that I'm short, so a little goes a long way. It's cool to see my hair moving down my tattoo :yep: I think I'll trim my hair because those straggly ends are not a good look. The ends are not actually damaged, just thin from broken hairs. I don't know how much to cut off next time I relax/trim... help?

EDIT: Oh, and this is growth from mid-Nov to now.
 

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Beautifulwildflower said:
Check out this article Duchess007, http://blackgirllonghair.com/2012/03/fairy-knots-cures-and-prevention/ you might find something useful to minimize this annoyance. I oil my ends with castor oil almost nightly if I wear my hair out.



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~Current hair length: BSL first time Nov 2013!! WooHoo!!:woohoo2:

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Kinky Curly Natural

~Goal month: Goal reached for BSL in Dec. 2013; April 2014 for MBL

~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013. Updated pics mid January 2014
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Thank you so much! :)

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Was thinking about straightening so I was looking at my ends to do S&D after 15 mins I gave up after finding NO SPLITS. I haven't trimmed since dec. straighten? Hell no why ruin this progress.
 
Put my hair in 2 of the saddest excuse of french braids last night, but you bet your butt they're still in and under my wig today :lachen:
 
Just checking in, finally made a lc shirt so I can track my progress and not estimate. Still waiting for May 15 to take my box braids out. Trying to keep up with my moisture and Peppermint oil routine. Can't wait to take down my hair and see my progress!
 
I think I'm going to start trying tea rinses...

I feel like my hair is coming out in. Chunks. I was too lazy to do it before, but now...

And it might just be my imagination, or maybe I'm thinking/noticing more... But my hair FEELS thin.

When I co washed today I only needed 3 sections. 3 sections on my head?! Unheard of prior to these past few months.

Is it possible that biotin makes you shed as opposed to grow? I started taking it maybe 20 days ago.

I dunno... Black tea rinses chalk be tried.
 
Mandatory positive, I will definitively call myself MBL now...

I know I'll need a trim in May and probably will before my weave install (which I will make sure my stylist doesn't do too tight)... But for now I AM MBL.
 
ImanAdero congrats!! pics?? lol

Well, I'm realizing that breakage has definitely dissipated since my trim a couple weeks ago. My ends are still feeling rough which makes me wonder if they're dry or fried or, I need to cut more off? I've been using satin rollers at night they still feel like they need a trim. Oh well, I'm not cutting off anymore.
 
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ImanAdero congrats!! pics?? lol Well, I'm realizing that breakage has definitely dissipated since my trim a couple weeks ago. My ends are still feeling rough which makes me wonder if they're dry or fried or, I need to cut more off? I've been using satin rollers at night they still feel like they need a trim. Oh well, I'm not cutting off anymore.
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It's the same as my previous length check like a week ago lol, BUT it SEEMS longer to me. So I'll take the progress.
 
NikkiQ said:
Put my hair in 2 of the saddest excuse of french braids last night, but you bet your butt they're still in and under my wig today :lachen:
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:lol: Ha ha ha! @ NikkiQ, I hear ya. Twelve braids for me and I'm wiggling it too!






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_______________________________________:rosebud:

~Current hair length: BSL first time Nov 2013!! WooHoo!!:woohoo2:

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Kinky Curly Natural

~Goal month: Goal reached for BSL in Dec. 2013; April 2014 for MBL

~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013. Updated pics mid January 2014
 
I did some research and thinking about continuing heat training, started two weeks ago. I really need my zz curls a little more manageable. It takes sooooo long to do my hair :sad:.

Does anyone do heat training or thought about it?



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_______________________________________:rosebud:

~Current hair length: BSL first time Nov 2013!! WooHoo!!:woohoo2:

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Kinky Curly Natural

~Goal month: Goal reached for BSL in Dec. 2013; April 2014 for MBL

~Post a beginning picture: Starting Dec. 1, 2013. Updated pics mid January 2014
 
Beautifulwildflower
I plan on heat training too! I'm transitioning back to natural. I liked being natural but I think I will enjoy it more if I'm not afraid of heat this time around.

Beautifulwildflower said:
I did some research and thinking about continuing heat training, started two weeks ago. I really need my zz curls a little more manageable. It takes sooooo long to do my hair :sad:.

Does anyone do heat training or thought about it?
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I had a really petty hair dream. In real life I am planning to get a 1-2 inch trim next week. Also in real life my sisters have hair that is a lot shorter than mine.

In my dream I was visiting my sisters and they were showing me how their hair was just as long as mine. And then I called my stylist to cancel my appointment.

When I woke up I was so relieved to realize that it was just a dream and I can go ahead with my planned trim. How petty am I?
 
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