BSL/MBL 2015 Challenge

This morning, after I took them out. No comb, just finger placement.
 

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I slept with 2 large flat twists hoping for loose waves, but only one side has definition. This is why I am a straight haired natural. Most of my braid outs, twistouts, etc. are fails :sad:

Maybe its the way I sleep... When I let my styles set during the day it comes out great.
 
Prettymetty said:
I slept with 2 large flat twists hoping for loose waves, but only one side has definition. This is why I am a straight haired natural. Most of my braid outs, twistouts, etc. are fails :sad:

Maybe its the way I sleep... When I let my styles set during the day it comes out great.
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Lol right, that's why I wash n go and bun. My twist outs or whatever look like crap.
 
Anaisin said:
Lol right, that's why I wash n go and bun. My twist outs or whatever look like crap.
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Glad I'm notthe only one. I'm so style challenged at this length. I just pulled my failed twistout into a bun. Can't go wrong with a bun :yep:

strandedhhj I love the smell of jasmine and lavender. I like how the smell lingers in my hair. I used lavender oil 2 days ago and I still smell it.
 
Prettymetty said:
Are the hairs all around the same length? Iit could be new hair growth.
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I hope you're right. They are the same length, but I'm worried it might be breakage from me using a comb to detangle about a month ago. Or a result from my permanent part in the middle from how I section and detangle.

Now that I think about it, the little hairs don't feel rough but really soft and fine unlike the longer hair in that area..
 
Prettymetty said:
Glad I'm notthe only one. I'm so style challenged at this length. I just pulled my failed twistout into a bun. Can't go wrong with a bun :yep:

strandedhhj I love the smell of jasmine and lavender. I like how the smell lingers in my hair. I used lavender oil 2 days ago and I still smell it.
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I want my blow dried hair to come out like this video but every time I do it, I take it out and it's still straight or I used the wrong product and my hair reverts and tangles. I need a natural hair stylist lol

http://youtu.be/8Kim2lLihwU
 
I would love to join this challenge but I think it's to late so I will lurk and silently follow =)... Hoping to hit MBL by dec 2015
 
Mjon912 said:
I would love to join this challenge but I think it's to late so I will lurk and silently follow =)... Hoping to hit MBL by dec 2015
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Maybe I'm speaking out of turn, but I say join! It's still January! (People tend to join these challenges throughout the year.)
 
How do you combat SSK? Every time I do a braidouts or twist out I have a head full of SSK! Same with a WNG.
 
nemi95 said:
How do you combat SSK? Every time I do a braidouts or twist out I have a head full of SSK! Same with a WNG.
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Girl I wish I knew... Ssks are the main reason I became a straight haired natural. My wash n gos would knot up and tangle so badly :( Are you using any aloe vera juice? It has a good ph and it smooths the cuticle. Since I put avj in my regimen I don't deal with as many tangles
 
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I posted this pic in another thread...
I was venting about my SSK's

No more wash and goes, twistouts or braidouts

I will be a straight haired natural
Prettymetty
 
^^^:yay: :evilbanana: You should come hang out in the Straight haired natural support thread sometimes. I get great tips in there. One of these days I am going to attempt to blowout my own hair...
 
So here is my latest update... definitely had some breakage. But my ends are touching BSL so im still doing my happy dance!!!!
 

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Ok thanks ladies...
I'm MJ I was a long term transition but after my last trim at the beginning of the year I am about 99% natural! some relaxed ends are left in my crown. I transitioned for 2 years 5 months, very slow process! I don't really have a reggie I wash every 7-14 days, I used to wear my hair straight, no exceptions but since this past summer I've been playing with various no heat/limited heat natural styles...
The last time I straightened my hair was several weeks ago and I was just above APL, my aviator is the picture I took. I'm due to wash soon so I'll blow dry and take an accurate length picture. I just started taking biotin again 5000mcg, on top of drinking a gallon of water a day hopefully I will make MBL by December! :grin:
 
I have been moisturizing like crazy, because the cold hair has my hair and skin feeling drier than usual. As a result my hair is slowly reverting.

Pic from last night
 

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nemi95 said:
How do you combat SSK? Every time I do a braidouts or twist out I have a head full of SSK! Same with a WNG.
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I don't see ssks in my hair, yea maybe once a blue moon. Soon as I'm done washing and dc my hair (while still wet) I style my hair. Whether it's a bun with my ends twisted and tucked in. Or braid/twist out that's also done on wet hair.
Before this process my hair is fully detangled, m/s.

Wngs is different. For this I must add all my styling products after dc while in shower. My dc leaves my hair silky and straight for about 5 minutes. So I take advantage by adding products quickly with a quick finger comb through from roots to tips. When I do see an ssk I get the end of a rat tail comb, put it through the very tip of ssk and gently comb out.
 
I massaged my scalp with some jbco today. I don't use it often, because I don't like the smell. Now my scalp is itchy and wash day isn't until Tuesday.
 
Prettymetty said:
Girl I wish I knew... Ssks are the main reason I became a straight haired natural. My wash n gos would knot up and tangle so badly :( Are you using any aloe vera juice? It has a good ph and it smooths the cuticle. Since I put avj in my regimen I don't deal with as many tangles
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No, I've never tried aloe Vera juice. I typically use a moisturizer and coconut oil or shea butter to seal. Sometimes I'll use a little bit of the As I Am styling gel.
 
I've been cutting off south hair due to SSK I think I just need to go back to heat every 2weeks. As long as I'm on my DC and moisturize game, I've got no problems.

I flat ironed my hair this morning and I got several compliments today!
 
I finally had time to put my hair into two strand twists before bed. Hoping to dust in the morning.
 
Prettymetty said:
Girl I wish I knew... Ssks are the main reason I became a straight haired natural. My wash n gos would knot up and tangle so badly :( Are you using any aloe vera juice? It has a good ph and it smooths the cuticle. Since I put avj in my regimen I don't deal with as many tangles
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How do you use aloe Vera juice? Like where in your regiment?
 
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