2015 APL/BSL Challenge

[traceedeebee]

I actually worked out 6 times this week. :reddancer: I plan on switching it up at least once a week so that I don't get in a rut. Now, if I could figure out why I'm so hungry after I just ate.

On a hair note: I cleansed my hair with Neutrogena T-Sal. My scalp feels so much better. I should've co-washed during the week. I deep conditioned with Aussie Moist 3 Minute Deep Conditioner. Added SMCES and sealed with JBCO mix. I tied down my hair with a scarf to reduce the appearance of frizz.

 

[trclemons]

Soooooo, I BC'd today. I haven't used heat since I started transitioning 2 years ago, so my length checks will be from a plaited pull test.

Here are some starting pics.

 

[LuvlyRain3]

So I decided to take the gnc vitamins I have left before the manetabolism gets here.im going to wait until January to start those. I figured if my body already has a high count of biotin then when I take manetabolism my skin won't freak out

 

[Trixie58]

Joining. Will overlap with my lovelies in SL 2014 till January comes around. Relaxing this week, will post a start pic after that. 1-2 inches from APL in the back but I have stupid "face framing layers" on the sides which I will try to grow out next year.

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

LuvlyRain3 there is a 2015 Manetabolism challenge if you would like to join that as well

 

[TheNDofUO]

I'm going to takeout these twists after only 2 and a half weeks. My scalp is driving me crazy! Anyone tried scalp exfoliation? I needto do something about this.

 

[Prettymetty]

I found a 6 pack of chiffon ouchless scrunchies at Cvs today. I use then to cover my bantu knots at night. Since my roots are puffy I've been sleeping in bantu knots instead of cross wrapping

 

[gvin89]

Hey ladies!!!! Got crochets installed to carry me through the month of December. I think I may get individual braids (extensions) for the first quarter of 2015.

 

[IslandMummy]

List updated

 

[PlainJane]

I tension blow dried my hair on cool for the first time this weekend and my hair got so straight. I had the best braid out ever!
Fast forward to my SO coming to pick me up for a date and the first thing he says is "are you going to do your hair before we leave?"
I explained to him that I just did my hair and I took my braids down a few minutes ago. He then said "Maybe you should braid it again then take it down again because it looks a little poofy".
If only it were that easy!
I was very happy when a random guy complimented my hair later that night in front of him

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Soooooo, I BC'd today. I haven't used heat since I started transitioning 2 years ago, so my length checks will be from a plaited pull test.

Here are some starting pics.

Congrats on bcing!

 

[LuvlyRain3]

NaturallyBri87 thanks I'll check it out!

 

[ckisland]

I'm going to set myself in this thread, because I seemed to have forgotten my hair length goals .

When I get the funds, I'm going to replace my mostly empty stash with Aubrey Organics . I loooove their condishes so much , and their gels are pretty good too. I used AOBC today, and when I rinsed I thought, "Ohhh!! That's what my hair's supposed to feel like!"

I already have my shopping cart ready and waiting. I hope Vitacost has another sale

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Here's my official length check. The top 2 pics are from January and the bottom 2 today. I'm going to braif my hair back down and continue to wig it. I guess this can be my official pic for the start of this challenge for January as well.



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[kupenda]

Put a little water on my twists, spritzed with Oyin Juices and Berries, and now im under a plastic cap to baggy a bit. My half wig was a hit at work, so I'm gonna keep wearing it, and wear a scarf instead for exercising and swim class

 

[traceedeebee]

Here's my official length check. The top 2 pics are from January and the bottom 2 today. I'm going to braif my hair back down and continue to wig it. I guess this can be my official pic for the start of this challenge for January as well.



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Your hair is pretty! Is it already APL stretched?

 

[traceedeebee]

ckisland Have you tried their blue algae deep conditioner? This is on my wishlist along with the honeysuckle rose shampoo and conditioner.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Your hair is pretty! Is it already APL stretched?

Thanks! I wish it was. I believe it's almost there maybe by the summer.

 

[ckisland]

ckisland Have you tried their blue algae deep conditioner? This is on my wishlist along with the honeysuckle rose shampoo and conditioner.

No, I haven't tried the blue algae DC. I tried the honeysuckle rose when I first went natural and HATED IT!! It took me a couple of years to try AO again. I found out my hair hates shea butter (Cantu's the exception) when I tried the Shea Moisture line and my hair to give up on life .

I've used the Blue Chamomile, White Camellia, GPB , and the B5 and Mandarin gels . I'll be reordering all these condishes, the B5 gel, and want to try the Island Natural one, but it's got shea butter in the middle of the list, so I don't know. And I want to try a shampoo!! I'm researching which one to pick

 

[PlainJane]

ckisland I love AO conditioners so now I'm intrigued. I've never heard of their gels. How do you use them? Stylers? For hold? Off to google reviews...

 

[ckisland]

ckisland I love AO conditioners so now I'm intrigued. I've never heard of their gels. How do you use them? Stylers? For hold? Off to google reviews...

I use them for my wash n'gos, and I've used the Mandarin one for twist/braidouts but that was awhile ago. There's a bit of a learning curve to organic/natural gels because they dry harder than you'd expect and it takes work to not apply too much . I used the B5 gel today for my wash n'go, and I went overboard . I love the hold/definition I got, but I was heavy handed in areas, and got some flakes. I did find out that it only takes a little bit of oil to get rid of the bit of flakes, and it softened my hair up instantly. I wasn't expecting that ! The texture is kinda like KCCC but not as sticky or mucousy. It's AV based, so it's like a thicker version of AVG

 

[IslandMummy]

I needed a cut but opted for a trim so I'm at collar bone length

Apparently this looks like a mugshot

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I needed a cut but opted for a trim so I'm at collar bone length

Apparently this looks like a mugshot

Mugshot lol girl hush

 

[faithVA]

Here's my official length check. The top 2 pics are from January and the bottom 2 today. I'm going to braif my hair back down and continue to wig it. I guess this can be my official pic for the start of this challenge for January as well.



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It's moving along and hanging nicely. I see APL around the corner

 

[faithVA]

I needed a cut but opted for a trim so I'm at collar bone length

Apparently this looks like a mugshot

I did laugh when I saw it. You look mad at somebody

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

It's moving along and hanging nicely. I see APL around the corner

Thanks faith. I sure hope so...I just hate that my hair is so fine and thin and takes forever and a day to grow. It's frustrating seeing everyone else's hair grow like a darn weed and with them doing NOTHING to their hair. I do all the right things at least I think I do and it still in this akward stage. I give myself 2 more years to even hit APL fully. I know there's nothing I can do about the density/thickness of my hair bc it's naturally thin but at least give me length damn it lol. Okay enough pouting I'm going back to wigging it. I did a wash n go that I'll wear until Thursday and then wig it.

 

[PlainJane]

I use them for my wash n'gos, and I've used the Mandarin one for twist/braidouts but that was awhile ago. There's a bit of a learning curve to organic/natural gels because they dry harder than you'd expect and it takes work to not apply too much . I used the B5 gel today for my wash n'go, and I went overboard . I love the hold/definition I got, but I was heavy handed in areas, and got some flakes. I did find out that it only takes a little bit of oil to get rid of the bit of flakes, and it softened my hair up instantly. I wasn't expecting that ! The texture is kinda like KCCC but not as sticky or mucousy. It's AV based, so it's like a thicker version of AVG

Thanks! I'm going to give it a try since I'm almost out of ecostyler.

 

[bluenvy]

HairPleezeGrow what you mean 2 years to reach Apl??! If you not Apl now, you are almost there. Can we get a pull check please? By the way I love your fine curls You have hair like my mommy. Yes I still call her mommy.

Anyway she keeps her hair in protective styles like box braids or twists year round, her hair is mbl last time I check, probably wl if I was to check on it now.

 

[faithVA]

Thanks faith. I sure hope so...I just hate that my hair is so fine and thin and takes forever and a day to grow. It's frustrating seeing everyone else's hair grow like a darn weed and with them doing NOTHING to their hair. I do all the right things at least I think I do and it still in this akward stage. I give myself 2 more years to even hit APL fully. I know there's nothing I can do about the density/thickness of my hair bc it's naturally thin but at least give me length damn it lol. Okay enough pouting I'm going back to wigging it. I did a wash n go that I'll wear until Thursday and then wig it.

Yeah enough pouting. It's been 2 years and I'm not even NL. We can switch if you want.

But you will be APL next year. Don't worry. Your hair isn't growing as slow as you think.

 

[IslandMummy]

Mugshot lol girl hush

My mom asked who ticked me off lol I'm like I just woke up and it's my hair. She said well you could at least smile

I really have to buckle down this year. I've been natural 8 years and I'm not retaining enough