Actually my hair is already all natural in that spot. the back half of my hair doesn't have any relaxer left. It is still fragile and thinner than the rest of my hair, but so far it has not been breaking off. My scalp still gets tender or irritated in that area occasionally, but not as much as before.
SHOULDER LENGTH 2011 CHALLENGE!
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Actually my hair is already all natural in that spot. the back half of my hair doesn't have any relaxer left. It is still fragile and thinner than the rest of my hair, but so far it has not been breaking off. My scalp still gets tender or irritated in that area occasionally, but not as much as before.
Nik_Nak
New Member
I want to join too please!!!
What is your current length?
About NL
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Relaxed
What is your goal date to make SL?
Summer 2011 - I have about 3.5-4 inches to go.
How do you plan on getting to SL?
Continue with my current regimen - Protective styling/Low manipulation styles - Braids/Twists and/or braid outs; Relaxer stretches - I do about 12 weeks now but my goal is to only get one between now and next summer; Don't use growth aids but I do take multivitamins; Minimal heat - air dry my hair and reduce use of flat iron
What's your long term hair goal?
APL
Why is your hair currently short?
It has always been short. I was natural until high school but it was never longer than it is now.
Was it intentionally cut or from a setback?
Both I guess. Until recently, I've have scissor happy hair dressers. In their defense my ends until recently have always become raggedy due to excessive heat and overprocessing.
Will this be your first time making SL?
Yep. *Fingers crossed*
What is your current length?
About NL
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Relaxed
What is your goal date to make SL?
Summer 2011 - I have about 3.5-4 inches to go.
How do you plan on getting to SL?
Continue with my current regimen - Protective styling/Low manipulation styles - Braids/Twists and/or braid outs; Relaxer stretches - I do about 12 weeks now but my goal is to only get one between now and next summer; Don't use growth aids but I do take multivitamins; Minimal heat - air dry my hair and reduce use of flat iron
What's your long term hair goal?
APL
Why is your hair currently short?
It has always been short. I was natural until high school but it was never longer than it is now.
Was it intentionally cut or from a setback?
Both I guess. Until recently, I've have scissor happy hair dressers. In their defense my ends until recently have always become raggedy due to excessive heat and overprocessing.
Will this be your first time making SL?
Yep. *Fingers crossed*
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iri9109
New Member
What is your current length?
between neck and shoulder length in the back...like almost chin length on the sides, and the very front comes to my nose when stretched
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
natural
What is your goal date to make SL?
March 2011...but i'll just say Spring 2011 (that includes April & May just to be safe lol)
How do you plan on getting to SL?
protective styling and low mani...i'll be wearing a weave from mid january, till march...i dont use heat
What's your long term hair goal?
WL...but realistically BSL/BSB or MBL
Why is your hair currently short?
BC'd March 25th 2010
Was it intentionally cut or from a setback?
intentionally
Will this be your first time making SL?
nope...as a child my hair was atleast MBL...relaxed my hair was always either stuck between shoulder length and apl, or just slightly below my shoulders
between neck and shoulder length in the back...like almost chin length on the sides, and the very front comes to my nose when stretched
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
natural
What is your goal date to make SL?
March 2011...but i'll just say Spring 2011 (that includes April & May just to be safe lol)
How do you plan on getting to SL?
protective styling and low mani...i'll be wearing a weave from mid january, till march...i dont use heat
What's your long term hair goal?
WL...but realistically BSL/BSB or MBL
Why is your hair currently short?
BC'd March 25th 2010
Was it intentionally cut or from a setback?
intentionally
Will this be your first time making SL?
nope...as a child my hair was atleast MBL...relaxed my hair was always either stuck between shoulder length and apl, or just slightly below my shoulders
lovely_locks
Well-Known Member
How often are we going to show update photos? Also pn the subject of thin edges it may just be you have thin hair their.....my hair is thick but certain spots of my scalp are just thin...same with my mother and sister.
I would like to join this challenge. I have not been shoulder length since 9th grade. lol
What is your current length?
neck length
What is your goal date to make SL?
March 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
relaxed
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
I will take vitamins each day, try to use little heat, stretch relaxer at least 10 weeks.
Whats your long term length goal?
I just would like healthy hair.
What is your current length?
neck length
What is your goal date to make SL?
March 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
relaxed
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
I will take vitamins each day, try to use little heat, stretch relaxer at least 10 weeks.
Whats your long term length goal?
I just would like healthy hair.
I didn't specify a length check timetable bc I know a lot of ladies r in those hide your hair challenges or braid/weave challenges and already have dates planned that they straighten and/or length check. But I will gladly add a length check timetable to the challenge guidelines if that is the consensus of the challengers.
Hey count me ladies in since this is my current goal
What is your current length?
5 1/2-6 1/2 in.
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural
What is your goal date to make SL?
May 2011 Just in time for the summer
How do you plan on getting to SL?
Continue with my current regimen - Protective styling with Low manipulation styles - Braid outs,Plaits, Bantu Knots; Apply a moisturizer every 1-2 days, Low poo 1x a month, D. Co-Wash every 2 wk, Steam whenever hair feels dry, Air dry my hair and NO HEAT
What's your long term hair goal?
Waist length baby!
Why is your hair currently short?
I BC Late July 2009 but before then I was relaxed with no more than neck length hair
Was it intentionally cut or from a setback?
Both. My BC of course is the 2st time but I damaged my hair once without having the knowledge to not try to comb dry un-stretched hair. This resulted in a deep trim
Will this be your first time making SL?
Yes! I'm so excited
Will update pic in Dec.
What is your current length?
5 1/2-6 1/2 in.
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural
What is your goal date to make SL?
May 2011 Just in time for the summer
How do you plan on getting to SL?
Continue with my current regimen - Protective styling with Low manipulation styles - Braid outs,Plaits, Bantu Knots; Apply a moisturizer every 1-2 days, Low poo 1x a month, D. Co-Wash every 2 wk, Steam whenever hair feels dry, Air dry my hair and NO HEAT
What's your long term hair goal?
Waist length baby!
Why is your hair currently short?
I BC Late July 2009 but before then I was relaxed with no more than neck length hair
Was it intentionally cut or from a setback?
Both. My BC of course is the 2st time but I damaged my hair once without having the knowledge to not try to comb dry un-stretched hair. This resulted in a deep trim
Will this be your first time making SL?
Yes! I'm so excited
Will update pic in Dec.
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lovely_locks
Well-Known Member
This may be a not so smart question but, what constitutes as shoulder length hair? Touching the shoulders, or hanging on the shoulders?
chelleypie810
Well-Known Member
I'll join!!! Even though I'm really bad about posting in the threads!
What is your current length?
Layered neck length.
What is your goal date to make SL?
FEB 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Relaxed.
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Going to the salon and get a rollerset weekly. Take my ultra plus vitamins.
Whats your long term length goal?
MBL- WL
What is your current length?
Layered neck length.
What is your goal date to make SL?
FEB 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Relaxed.
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Going to the salon and get a rollerset weekly. Take my ultra plus vitamins.
Whats your long term length goal?
MBL- WL
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Sianna
New Member
I don't think this is a... "not so smart" question!
I've wondered the same thing! Still though, I plain on claiming SL when my hair comfortably touches my shoulders without being pulled! tapioca_pudding
Well-Known Member
^^thats it for me too
I've seen a wide spectrum of different variations of what people claim to be SL, then its even more shaky when u take into account layers and hair that grows in U's and V's or shorter on the sides.
Nonie posted this diagram in a thread last week or so about going from SL to APL. I've seen some people claim it at the first line of the chart, but I won't be claiming it until I'm at the second line.
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lovely_locks
Well-Known Member
Thanks that is a very good chart! I agree with you, the second line is what I will claim as SL. Another question (lol) for those who are natural are you claiming SL stretched? unstretched?
I will be claiming it stretched (straightened).
I'm in!!!
What is your current length?
Ear length - growing out a short cut
What is your goal date to make SL?
October 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
relaxed
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
supplements, deep conditioning, protective styling (sew-ins and quick weaves)
Whats your long term length goal?
MBL
What is your current length?
Ear length - growing out a short cut
What is your goal date to make SL?
October 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
relaxed
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
supplements, deep conditioning, protective styling (sew-ins and quick weaves)
Whats your long term length goal?
MBL
lovely_locks
Well-Known Member
What is everyone's regime? I'm such a nosey person
here is mine: I co wash everyday with either motions, or herabl essence. After i towel dry i put beemine sulfer on my scalp. Then I add infusium 23 moisturizer in my hair and then seal with an oil. I will seal with olive oil, castor oil, or doo gro oil. I DCand hot oil my hair once or twice a week. I started taking vitmains this week. I take a multi, flax, and biotin. And I wear wash in go's everyday. I alos sleep with my bonnet everyday.
here is mine: I co wash everyday with either motions, or herabl essence. After i towel dry i put beemine sulfer on my scalp. Then I add infusium 23 moisturizer in my hair and then seal with an oil. I will seal with olive oil, castor oil, or doo gro oil. I DCand hot oil my hair once or twice a week. I started taking vitmains this week. I take a multi, flax, and biotin. And I wear wash in go's everyday. I alos sleep with my bonnet everyday.
I'll share!
I'm kind of doing an experiment. I was getting salon flat irons weekly (at a salon that does only natural hair), and my hair was showing progress but sometimes it just seemed kinda limp and dry. So I did a total 180. No heat, no cones, no mineral oil/petrolatum, no sulfates. When I straighten in February, I will then assess if this has helped my progress.
So, I prepoo with EVOO, wet and detangle with my fingers first, then a wide tooth comb, then my wider spaced Denman (forget the number), then the basic D3. Shampoo, DC under steamer, and braid and/or twist under half wigs. I just moisturize and oil throughout the week; a comb or brush never touches my hair except on wash day. I shampoo weekly.
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ill be claiming it at the second line full coz now one layer is already there waiting for the rest to catch up (am adating chicoro's book methods)
today i recieved my rice bran oil and my heempseed oil am so excited ill start ceramide tonight hope it will work with evening my layers
ill prepoo overnight with rice bran and cowash in the morning and seal with heempseed i can't stand it on my scalp
today i recieved my rice bran oil and my heempseed oil am so excited ill start ceramide tonight hope it will work with evening my layers
ill prepoo overnight with rice bran and cowash in the morning and seal with heempseed i can't stand it on my scalp
LuvlyRain3
Well-Known Member
I'll join this.
Current length: neck length with natural layers.
I wanna claim shoulder length by september 2011
My long term goal is bsl
I'm natural
I don't really ps but I do stick to my regimen consistently.
I wash with elasta qp creme shampoo once a week. I dc with con argan oil treatment once a week. 2 min keratin treatment every 2 weeks. I moisturize with either my version of kimmaytubes leave in, s curl or shea butter moisturizing detangling lotion. I mainly wear twist outs to prevent ssks. If I get bored I'll have my little sister cornrow my hair.
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Current length: neck length with natural layers.
I wanna claim shoulder length by september 2011
My long term goal is bsl
I'm natural
I don't really ps but I do stick to my regimen consistently.
I wash with elasta qp creme shampoo once a week. I dc with con argan oil treatment once a week. 2 min keratin treatment every 2 weeks. I moisturize with either my version of kimmaytubes leave in, s curl or shea butter moisturizing detangling lotion. I mainly wear twist outs to prevent ssks. If I get bored I'll have my little sister cornrow my hair.
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Nik_Nak
New Member
Let's see. Well right now I wash and DC (with heat) on a weekly basis, alternating between moisturizing and protein shampoos & conditioners, and clarifying as needed. I also do protein treatments as my hair needs them. I moisturize and seal with oil everyday. I've significantly decreased my use of heat to once a week and try not to comb excessively and don't really use a brush. I am going to be wearing braids soon to give my hair a break though. I'm also taking a multivitamin daily. I'm relaxed so this past year I was doing 12 week stretches and am going to try 14 for this coming year.
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Off topic, but I see ur in the Atl area, will u be attending the meetup next wknd?
smilesarecontagious
New Member
I want to join in
I'm in!!!
What is your current length?
Neck length
What is your goal date to make SL?
May 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
texlaxed
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
supplements, growth aids, deep conditioning, protective styling (braids, sew-ins)
Whats your long term length goal?
MBL
I'm in!!!
What is your current length?
Neck length
What is your goal date to make SL?
May 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
texlaxed
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
supplements, growth aids, deep conditioning, protective styling (braids, sew-ins)
Whats your long term length goal?
MBL
pookaloo83
New Member
I'm natural and will be claiming SL stretched.
lovely_locks
Well-Known Member
i have a little dilema. My hair in the back matts like crazy! I co wash everyday and still my hair matts by mid-day. I'm losing hair over this. I hate to say it but I may be relaxing my hair as soon as this coming Wed.
Yup this will be my first one, I'm excited! Just hope I don't get lost trying to get there, I'm on the south side so I really don't know that area
gottabme247
New Member
I'd like to join this challenge too..if not too late..
What is your current length?
layered neck length. Same as OP
What is your goal date to make SL?
April 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Relaxed
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
I stretch my relaxers, currently 16 wks post..Had cornrows put in at wk14 and will keep them in till the end of this month. will relax in Jan. I wash 1x a week/alternate btwn moisture/protein DC..heat only used when DC'ing..usually air dry and bun.
Why is your hair currently short? I wanted a change..Never had my hair cut short (bob)..Have been mbl years ago, cut it to sl in high school..always floated between sl and apl..I've decided to grow it out because I don't like being locked into "one look". DH loved the look, but I've gotta go back to growing now..it was fun while it lasted.
What is your current length?
layered neck length. Same as OP
What is your goal date to make SL?
April 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Relaxed
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
I stretch my relaxers, currently 16 wks post..Had cornrows put in at wk14 and will keep them in till the end of this month. will relax in Jan. I wash 1x a week/alternate btwn moisture/protein DC..heat only used when DC'ing..usually air dry and bun.
Why is your hair currently short? I wanted a change..Never had my hair cut short (bob)..Have been mbl years ago, cut it to sl in high school..always floated between sl and apl..I've decided to grow it out because I don't like being locked into "one look". DH loved the look, but I've gotta go back to growing now..it was fun while it lasted.
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