BSL 2010 Challenge

[ajacks]

I'm in.

Regimen: PS with Wigs and Sew-Ins
Wash/DC 1x a week
Moisturize and Seal every other day
6-Month relaxer stretches

Products your using: Mizani, SheScentIt, HairVeda, Aubrey Organics

Starting Hair Length: I am approximately 2 inches from APL

Goal Month: BSL by December 2010.


I will not be updating until January 2010, but here is my last length check from June 2009:

 

[LovelyRo]

I'm in!

Regimen:
Poo and DC 1x a week
Protein treatments as needed
moisturize and seal daily
Styles: half wig, braidouts, buns (rarely) and an occasional rollerset or flat iron.

Products your using:
Poo ?????
Kenra MC
Aphogee 2 step and reconstructor and green tea reconstructor
Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, EVOO, Peppermint Oil and Tea Tree Oil
Honey, Molasses and Aloe Vera Gel.
BB Oil Moisturizer

Starting Hair Length: APL

Goal Month: Grazing BSL January 2010, Full BSL March 2010

Pics if possible.... I'll add pics after I relax in a few weeks.

 

[unique4lyfe33]

I would like to join as well. I am now APL and my LTG is BSL

Regimen: Moisturize everyday twice a day w/ Silken Child and my homemade spritz and seal w/ Vatika frosting or any oil.

Shampoo once a week: I wash w/ keracare moisturizing shampoo and conditioner or silk elements conditioner.

Cowash 3 or more times a week w/ suave coconut or VO5 conditioners and deep condition w/ Silk elements DC.

I use keracare foam and aphogee green tea as my leave in when I Rollerset.

I am currently airdrying and wearing a protective bun or half wigs 95% of the time. I am currently using MT as well.

 

[WorkInProgress88]

i recently reached APL after my last relaxer but "health over length", so i chopped off the remainder of my damaged ends (about an inch)...if i reach APL by my next relaxer (early Nov) then i'll join

 

[Highly Favored8]

Please add me I am FINALLY going to make it this time.

Reggie,

Wash and Deep Condish once a week along with condish washes.
Moisture and seal
Stretch my relaxers for 6 months

Products

Aphogee-for dry damaged hair.
Aphogee- Protien Treatments-balance moisturizer
QP Elstra- Cantu Shea butter-moisturizer break cure

Oils
Jamaican Black Castor Oil-
Patience Hair oil
Beemine Serum


Starting lenght 2"-4" from APL I will be full APL by next relaxer of 2010 or even past that.

Goal month

July 1, 2010-full BSL.

The picture in my Thumbnails-is from my last relaxer from 6-5-09.

 

[bedazzled]

I want to join! I want to be BSL by Jan 1 2010 & I want to be full BSL by Apr. 2010!

Regimen:

Products your using: I have my hair in twists so im using an aloe/rosewater/glycerin + vatika spray

Starting Hair Length: APL with strands touching BSL (but i have such uneven hair + i will prob. be doing tons of snipping here & there which is why i am giving till Apr 2010)

 

[moriahar]

Count me in. This will be my first challenge. I'm excited this gives me over 16 months to reach my goal! Yay!!!

Regimen: Shampoo weekly, DC weekly overnight, Cowash mid- week followed by a 10 minute DC, Air dry, Flat iron with Heat Protectant, Moisturize and Seal ends as needed, MN every 2 or 3 days

Products your using:
Shampoos- Aphogee Moisturizing Shampoo, ORS Creamy Aloe
DC- Aussie Deeeep 3 Minute Miracle Moisturizing Treatment
CoWashs- Aussie Moist, V05 Moisture Milk Passionfruit Smoothie, HE LTR, ORS Replenishing Condish
Heat Protectant: IC Heat Protectant Serum
Moisturize and Seal: Wave Nouveau mixed with water or Homemade Moisture Mix and Shea Butter or Wonder 8 Oil or Sweet Almond Oil
MN: 2% MN cut with Wonder 8 Oil

Starting Hair Length: SL

Protective Styles: Buns, Keeping Hair off of my shoulders, Twistouts.
Goal Month: December 2010

Will post pics this coming week ________________

 

[msquared]

Count me in!!!!!

Styles:
Cornrows
Wash n gos & wet buns (DC 2-3 x week)
I plan to try roller setting for the fall and winter.

Mainly Used Products:
KCNT, KCCC & EVCO (wash n gos)
Lustersilk mango shea butter conditioner (co washing)
Aveda Sap Moss Shampoo
Aveda Damage Remedy (DC)
GVP Matrix Biolage Conditioner mixed with EVCO and EVOO (DC)
Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor
BM growth serum
MT (sporadically)

Starting Hair Length:
Almost APL on July 26, 2009

Goal Month:
I want to be BSL by April 2010

 

[beans4reezy]

Darn!! I said I was going to wait to officially make it to APL before joining this challenge, but gosh darn it, most of my sisters from the APL challenge are in here, so please sign me up. My goal is to make BSL by December 2010. I will post a starting photo/ regimen later. Here we go girls!!

 

[bimtheduck]

Joining so count me in! This is my first challege as well so I'm super excited.
Need a new camera so hopefully I will update with a picture soon but I'm at my starting length in my avatar.

Starting length:SL
Goal length:BSL/MBL by Dec.2010

Regimen:
Strech relaxers 10-18wks
Wash or co-wash @ least 1/wk
Clarify when needed
DC @ least 1/wk
Moisturize and seal @ least every other day
Protein treatments as needed
Direct heat no more than 1/wk
Protective style with buns, french twists, high pony tails

Products:
Shampoo-L'oreal Ever Pure sulfate free moisturizing shampoo
ORS creamy aloe clarifying shampoo
Co wash-HE LTR
Conditioner- NTM daily deep conditioner
DC- ORS olive oil replensihing conditioner, Biolage ultra hydrating conditioning balm, Joico Kpak reconstructor
Leave in-HE LTR leave in, Paul Mitchell the conditioner, Redken anti snap, any type of anti frizz creme on hand,biosilk
Moisturizer-Mane 'n Tail moisture enriched hair strengthener daily leave in conditioning spray, Jane Carter revitalizing leave in, L'oreal color vive conditioning spray w UV filters
Seal w extra virgin coconut oil, Jane Carter nourish and shine, Mizani intense nighttime repair treatment, sweet almond oil, ORS olive oil mouisturizing lotion, and grapeseed oil.
Heat protectant-Sebastian Trilliant or Nexxus heat protexx

 

[SCarolinaGirl]

I'm in too! My starting pic is in my siggy!

Regimen: Wear buns daily except special occasions, I airdry 99% of the time or rollerset with indirect heat. Cowash and/or DC at least 2xs a week with heat, poo wash 1x a week.

Products your using:
Relaxer: Silk Elements regular lye
Shampoo: Joico K-pak shampoo
Cowash Conditioner: HE LTR, Aussie Moist
Protein: Aphogee 2 min, Joico K-Pak conditioner
DC: Lustrasilk shea butter cholesterol
Leave in/moisturizer: HE LTR leave in, aphogee green tea restructurizer
Misc: chi silk infusion, EVOO, Joico silk results heat protectant

Starting Hair Length: Almost APL

Goal Month: Oct 2010

 

[JJamiah]

Ladies I have updated it today, if you don't see your name and you've asked to be added or I jacked it up some how (not intentionally) please let me know.

 

[DarkandLovely]

I'm in!!

Regimen:
Poo and DC (under dryer) weekly
Co wash, clarify, and protein treatment as needed
Moisturize, seal, and baggy most nights
low manipulation, protective hair styles--90% of the time
limit direct heat (no more than 1x a month) and air dry ~80% of the time
Oil scalp (jojoba oil w/ essential oils) as needed
hair vitamins, flax seed oil tabs, msm, and garlic tabs
Texlax and stretch relaxers for 6 months--I may try to make it to 7 next time

Products:
Poo: CON--I stumbled upon some more and bought 2 big bottles , Suave daily shampoo to clarify
DC: queene helene's cholesterol + olive oil/honey/castor oil; Aubry's honeysuckle rose
Co wash: HE LTR, Tresemme condish w/ vit E
Porosity: ACV rinse, Roux PC
Leave-in: Lacio Lacio, Giovanni (just using it up), redken smooth down condish (when air drying), silk infusion
Moisturize/seal: NTM leave-in, unrefined shea butter (love it!), unrefined coconut oil
Protein tx: I was using aphrogee, but now I think egg w/ condish will be a staple for me
Heat protectant: Redken smooth down heat protectant
Relaxer: Phyto II
Whew, I think that's it.


Starting Hair Length:
Barely APL...I hope to be full APL w/ my next relaxer in Nov but I'll also be trimming my ends then so who knows

Goal Month: Grazing BSL July 2010...full BSL for my 2 yr hair anniv 10/2010

Pics if possible: I'm not sure how to post them but I'll work on it.

 

[kooskoos]

Count me in too please!!!!

Regimen: Cowash and DC weekly, Protein weekly (except on henna weeks), Prepoo/Clarify/DC/ACV rinse every 4-6 weeks, Henna every 2-3 weeks, heat 4X year (at length checks), moisturize and seal every day, protective style 5 days a week

Products you're using: VO5 Moisture Milks conditioners alternate with Suave Naturals Lavender conditioner every other week; EVCO to seal; EVOO and JBCO for prepoo; Karishma henna; Aphogee 2min Keratin weekly; AOHR as a DC; Hydratherma Naturals growth lotion alternated with Suave naturals conditioner as moisturizer; glycerin/rosemary EO/water as moisturizing spritz

Starting Hair Length: Currently grazing APL in the back, but I hope to be full APL by December 2009.

Goal Month: Touching BSL by December 2010

Starting pic: Taken June 2009. I will definitely update once I do my last length check in December 09!

 

[unique4lyfe33]

Bumping!!!

 

[baddison]

Please add me to this challenge. I joined the BSL for 2009, but don't think I will get there by Dec. 31st of this year.

Regimen
Wash and DC w/heat 2x's per week (alternating protein & moisture dc's)
Henna 2x's per month
Protective styles 100% of the time
Moisturize daily
Stretch relaxers between 13 and 17 weeks

Products your using
BT Revitalizing Hair Balm 3x/4x's per week

Starting Hair Length
Between SL and APL

Goal Month
I am on target for FULL-APL by December 2009
I would like to be BSL by June 2010 (with NO setbacks!!)

Pics if possible
See my current siggy!! (next quarterly update: Sept. 2009)

 

[PaleoChick]

I am in.

Regimen: Wear wigs. Airdry. Cowash and/or DC at least 2xs a week with heat.

Products your using:
Shampoo: none, unless you call a tea made with Hesh Heenara shampoo once weekly. I want to see if I can do this without leaning on shampoo. If I am desperate and/or out of Hesh, I will use a cheap condish (i.e.-VO5) mixed with baking soda
Cowash Conditioner: HE Hydralicious
Protein: Aphogee 2 min
DC: AO Honeysuckle Rose or Egg+Beer homemade mix
Leave in/moisturizer: QB AOHC or OHHB (fall/winter) or BRBC (spring/summer)

Starting Hair Length: 2" from APL stretched

Goal length: BSL by September 2010 (no setbacks)

 

[Miss Monae]

Sign me up please

ETA: I am 3 inches away from APL right now and I have stretched for almost 6 months, so I am sure that when I touch up in a few weeks I will be APL.

I am ready for the enxt phase in my challenge for longer hair!

 

[Brees_hair]

I did a deep trim back in March so I will have to jump on the 2010 bandwagon for BSL. This time, I will stay on top of my hair, trying to avoid the slit end and minor breakage.

 

[beans4reezy]

Regimen
Overnight pre-poo with WEN sealed with Hairveda Cocasta Shik Oil 1 x week
Wash and DC (with protien first, the moisturizing conditioner)
Cowash 1x a week
Wearing strictly Buns, Braids/Twists/Wigs
Moisturize and seal daily
Stretch relaxers a minimum of 24 weeks

Products your using
WEN, Alter Ego Garlic DC, Silicon Mix, Aphogee 2 min Reconstructor, Aphogee Two Step, V05 Moisture Milks, NTM Silk Touch Leave-in, Hairveda Whipped Clouds, Black Castor Oil, and Hairveda Cocasta Shikaki Oil.

Starting Hair Length
Between SL and APL

Goal Month
I am giving myself a FULL year to acheive this goal (Dec 2010). Even if I get within 2" of BSL, I will be happy!!

Pics if possible
I will post my starting pic in December actually. I am in the hide your hair challenge until December as well

Alright ladies, let's get this BSL Hair

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Tonight I co-washed with V05 strawberries and cream, then sealed with Vatika oil and topped it off with my beloved moisture scarf.

 

[JLOVELY]

I SO want to join this challenge; it will be my first one. My regimen is still a work in progress because I am a newbie. I will post a starting pic this weekend after a trim.

 

[lacreolegurl]

Please count me in!! Regi and pics to come.

 

[latingirly020488]

Im in!!! I am SL almost APL . I am hoping to be BSL by August 2010.

 

[DaPPeR]

I would like to join!!

Regimen:Prepoo with Aphoghee 2 Min
Wash with ORS Aloe shampoo followed by Aussie Moist 1x a week
Condition with HE Dangerously Straight or Suave Humectant

DC on dry hair with heat on Fridays with ORS Replenishing Conditioner with castor oil (put extra conditioner on ends)

Final rinse is always COLD water to close cuticle.

Detangle only in shower with wide tooth comb.

Moisturize with Kids Organics Shea Butter Hair Lotion mixed with Salerm 21 and seal with coconut oil on hair.

Keep hair in sew-ins or kinky twist as protectitve style throughout year, until I reach BSL. Then I will wear my hair out.

Moisturize twice a day.

Use MN 4x a week

Products your using: Aussie Moist, ORS Replenishing Conditioner, coconut oil etc.

Starting Hair Length: SL

Goal Month: November 2010

 

[Kerryann]

Add me in on this i am just about APL right now so add me in please

Regimen
just keeping it simple

 

[LovelyRo]

I did a co/wash with Queen Helene's Cholestoral Wednesday and I've been bunning for the past 2 days. I'll probably clarify DC and do a twist out (1st time) for the weekend.

I can't remember when I got my last touch-up! It was in the middle or at the end of May... I think it's about that time!

 

[jovan107]

Count me in

Starting length: SL almost APL

Hopefully i'm BSL BY SEPT. 2010

Regi: coconut oil, jamaican black castor oil, profectiv mega growth lotion, AB herbal oil
Co-wash 2x a week, DC 1x a month, braids, olive oil

 

[kandigyrl]

Count me in

Regimen:
Shampoo with moisturizing poo 1/week, clarifying 1/month
Conditioner: co-wash 2/week DC 2/week
Protein: at least 1/every other week
Moisturizer: still looking erplexed, seal with EQ mango butter

Products your using: Mane n Tale, Aphogee, Neutrogena triple moisture, VO5 moisture milks, Ion Clarifying poo, Cantu leave in

Starting Hair Length: SL

Goal Month: Dec. 31st 2010

 

[Minnie]

Count me in.

Regi: CO wash and dc 3 times a week.
Clarify every 3 mo or when I am planning on using direct heat.

Starting length: Hopefully APL by Dec 09 after trim.
Goal Month: December 2010.
Products use: Wen or Marc Anthony Co washes, Paul Mitchell shampoo and co, NTM and Castor oil for daily coditioning.