APL 2012 Challenge

[sydwrites]

It looked really cute and visible in the pics you recently posted of the twistout and braids
NikkiQ

 

[gforceroy]

Congratulations ladies!!

 

[Seamonster]

growingbrown and longhairdreaming I love to see the graduates. Great Job

 

[NikkiQ]

It looked really cute and visible in the pics you recently posted of the twistout and braids
@NikkiQ

Thanks! But I'm so spoiled. I'm used to my hair being super bright red. It just seems to dark to me. Bleh!

 

[Fyne]

@Fyne, congrats on stretching that long. I would like to do a long stretch too. Sometimes I mix in a little salt with conditioner and it works really well for moisture.

Hope your holiday was fab

Lurkee Thanks luv had an amazing time but have a stinking cold trying to take over . Stretching is great there are so many benefits but what I really love is suprising myself with growth; the best advice that I followed is to gradually increase your stretching time. I went from relaxing at 8 weeks - 10weeks -16 weeks - 26weeks and to 28weeks. I couldnt figure out if the salt was good or bad for my hair but I'll be researching and 100% trying it again

Honestly everytime I see an updated pic of your hair you make leaps and bounds, congrats on your regi its working!! Please share . I'm admiring your progress.

Congrats at the early graduates growingbrown and longhairdreaminghttp://www.longhaircareforum.com/member.php?u=342837

 

[JazzyOleBabe]

Well Ladies, I am going to try to hang with you until the end. I just had my Komaza Hair consultation and the results were not bad. I will have to cut about 1 1/2 inches of hair due to split ends. I am currently about 1-2 inches from APL so we'll see if I need to repeat this class in 2013. Overall cond of my hair is good and healthy so I am not upset over the results.

 

[NikkiQ]

OOooooh had to go to page 3 to find the thread

Anywho, I'm going to be washing my hair soon. Been to the beach a few times since dying it and I think it needs it. Plus I wanna get a good wash session in and my Celies done before I head back to the states next week. I do plan on using some Manic Panic and getting my hair flat ironed while I'm there. For some reason, I want to attempt a bun with bangs for my birthday. I know it's gonna be an epic failure, but that's what they make water, condish and gel for b/c this will be slicked back into a puff with the quickness if it comes out lookin a hot mess

 

[pookaloo83]

OOooooh had to go to page 3 to find the thread

Anywho, I'm going to be washing my hair soon. Been to the beach a few times since dying it and I think it needs it. Plus I wanna get a good wash session in and my Celies done before I head back to the states next week. I do plan on using some Manic Panic and getting my hair flat ironed while I'm there. For some reason, I want to attempt a bun with bangs for my birthday. I know it's gonna be an epic failure, but that's what they make water, condish and gel for b/c this will be slicked back into a puff with the quickness if it comes out lookin a hot mess

Moving back to the states already?

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[NikkiQ]

^^No. Just visiting.

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[NikkiQ]

Gonna pre-poo tonight after my shower and let it sit overnight. DH is out of town this week AGAIN so I have lots of time to kill

 

[Shalay11]

For those of you who have just gotten to apl or are close to it , how many inches is your hair from root to end ?

 

[NikkiQ]

Measuring from the crown or nape Shalay11?

 

[Shalay11]

I guess from crown, like if u just grab hair from crown and measure the length of it.. I'm just trying to imagine what my hair looks like straight or just out since I haven't worn hair out in like a year..

 

[growingbrown]

For those of you who have just gotten to apl or are close to it , how many inches is your hair from root to end ?

10.... 13 will be at the top of my bra

 

[hairqueen7]

Why nobody told me finger combing is the ish.com ,still gonna sneak in my Denman brush tho lol

 

[livinthevida]

Hey ladies, I decided to straighten and trim yesterday...took off about 1/4in all around. I tried out my Andis High Heat Pressing comb and while it works great for my roots the length of my hair looked like I had take a blow dryer to it. So I ended up breaking out my Ion K*Pak flat iron to finish the job. Anyway I braided up my hair when I finished last night(was too tired to take pics) and took length check pics today. I had to pull but I think I'm there unless my eyes are tricking me.

@longhairdreaming & @growingbrown I second the Ladies! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

[esi.adokowa]

New semi-protective style..cornrows!
How have I been sleeping on these for so long?
I just braided one side, the other side is in six big cornrows. I'm going to take that side down after classes/yoga today and rock it all big and fluffy/curly. I hope it kind of mimics the "half-shaved head look", which I love!
Pictures after yoga :]]

hhg ladies!
Ps. NikkiQ, please don't change your signature picture. Ever.

 

[lamaria211]

Last length check as a natural after my 1/4" trim last month
Pics taken today
My arms aren't long enough to do the back the from is a little below my chin

 

[NikkiQ]

Good luck on the texturizing lamaria211! We can't wait to see the results!

I'm about to pre poo for a few hours today while doing a bit of housework.

 

[Evolving78]

i just rinsed and detangled my hair. i tried a different method this time. i am 6 weeks posts and i needed to be more gentle with detangling my hair. so after i rinsed the conditioner out, i dried my hair with a tee shirt for 10-20mins. this help cut down on the frizz and tangles at the ends. once my hair felt 50% dry, i applied product (pea size amounts of leave-in and serums) and finger detangled. i removed most of the shed hairs. once my hair felt 70-80% dry, i went over my hair with my wide toothed comb to smooth and get rid of the rest of the shed hairs. i am thinking about sitting under the dryer to complete my dry time. but i am pretty sure my hair will be dry by 11:30.

i plan on using my flat iron today. i don't feel like roller setting. too much manipulation trying to get through the new growth. i am going to try the air drying and flat ironing once a week until i get my next touch up. my hair feels full and fluffy and i didn't cause a lot of breakage this time around.

 

[kristaa.10]

Trimmed off about an inch of hair last night. Seems like no matter what I can't control the splits/breakage/rough ends. Even though I feel like I've done it all, back to researching to figure out how to keep my ends lush.

 

[Lurkee]

Lurkee Thanks luv had an amazing time but have a stinking cold trying to take over . Stretching is great there are so many benefits but what I really love is suprising myself with growth; the best advice that I followed is to gradually increase your stretching time. I went from relaxing at 8 weeks - 10weeks -16 weeks - 26weeks and to 28weeks. I couldnt figure out if the salt was good or bad for my hair but I'll be researching and 100% trying it again

Honestly everytime I see an updated pic of your hair you make leaps and bounds, congrats on your regi its working!! Please share . I'm admiring your progress.

Congrats at the early graduates growingbrown and longhairdreaminghttp://www.longhaircareforum.com/member.php?u=342837

Fyne, thanks dear.

Sorry to hear about your cold. Hope you feel better soon. I am also affected by the coming change in seasons. I don't feel 100% right. Itchy eyes, sore throat, headaches... you know, the usual .

I wish I had a regi, I am trying to get into a simple one. I try so many things it is crazy. Thank you for the compliment though. I am starting to keep it simple. Prepoo, wash, DC and rollerset. I am also trying to avoid blow dryers because I have broken hairs all over my head. I will keep watch and see if it works.

Also, for the first time in 2 years, I am considering getting a sew in. I am little bored of how I look and I want to glam it up. Problem is I am not sure how to get into the game. My old weaves were cheap BSS ones and I was not very careful hence the HHJ.

Anyhoo, sorry for the long reply.

 

[Lurkee]

New semi-protective style..cornrows!
How have I been sleeping on these for so long?
I just braided one side, the other side is in six big cornrows. I'm going to take that side down after classes/yoga today and rock it all big and fluffy/curly. I hope it kind of mimics the "half-shaved head look", which I love!
Pictures after yoga :]]

hhg ladies!
Ps. NikkiQ, please don't change your signature picture. Ever.

esi.adokowa, what a cute style! In Nigeria, the style is called "Patewo". It means literally "Clapping of hands".

 

[Lurkee]

i just rinsed and detangled my hair. i tried a different method this time. i am 6 weeks posts and i needed to be more gentle with detangling my hair. so after i rinsed the conditioner out, i dried my hair with a tee shirt for 10-20mins. this help cut down on the frizz and tangles at the ends. once my hair felt 50% dry, i applied product (pea size amounts of leave-in and serums) and finger detangled. i removed most of the shed hairs. once my hair felt 70-80% dry, i went over my hair with my wide toothed comb to smooth and get rid of the rest of the shed hairs. i am thinking about sitting under the dryer to complete my dry time. but i am pretty sure my hair will be dry by 11:30.

i plan on using my flat iron today. i don't feel like roller setting. too much manipulation trying to get through the new growth. i am going to try the air drying and flat ironing once a week until i get my next touch up. my hair feels full and fluffy and i didn't cause a lot of breakage this time around.

shortdub78, sounds good to me. Good to see you avoiding the blow fryer. I think I will also alternate between a roller set and airdying + flat iron as I get deeper into my stretch.

 

[Lurkee]

Trimmed off about an inch of hair last night. Seems like no matter what I can't control the splits/breakage/rough ends. Even though I feel like I've done it all, back to researching to figure out how to keep my ends lush.

kristaa.10, have you tried baggying? Now that you have fresh ends from the trim, please consider baggying a few times a week plus daily heavy sealing of your ends. Also, PSing might help.

Hope it works out for you.

 

[kristaa.10]

Thanks Lurkee! I've been thinking about trying baggying. Do you baggy just a bun or your whole head?

 

[Lurkee]

Thanks Lurkee! I've been thinking about trying baggying. Do you baggy just a bun or your whole head?

kristaa.10, actually my experience with baggying is very limited. You see, my hair is very porous and when I tried baggying, it felt very mushy. I don't think you need to baggy your whole head, you can start with baggying just your ends in a bun. After thoroughly moisturising and sealing, you should cover your bun (or buns depending on the length of your hair) with a little secured plastic bag. This allows your hair to soak up all the moisture without drying out.

Try it tonight and see whether you like the results. I don't think you need to do it every day moving forward, you can do a few times a week for maintenance.

 

[esi.adokowa]

esi.adokowa, what a cute style! In Nigeria, the style is called "Patewo". It means literally "Clapping of hands".

Haha that's an apt name!
I'm not sure if there's a specific name for it in Ghana.
I'll have to check with my mum.

Ps. So cool you're a naija girl. I didn't realize!

 

[NikkiQ]

Freshly pre-poo'd,shampooed,and DC'd hair. I feel so much better! Gonna let the DC sit overnight and put in my Celies tomorrow.

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[pookaloo83]

Dc'd and washed yesterday. Lightly blow dried and put my celies in. Will release the celies tomorrow.

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