Official: For Short Haired Ladies...APL by Dec'09!

[trendsetta25]

i know i can turn to you all for encouragement...I'm 12 weeks post and I'm dying!!!! my hair is so thick due to 3 under processed relaxers (dec 08, march 09 and june 09). I almost broke my comb!!!! I've kept my hair in sew-ins but since i do them myself i get bored with them and take them out after 2 weeks. when i did my last sew-in on Monday it seemed like my hair hasn't grown at all!!!! I'm dying here . i know it's growing but how in the heck I'm not retaining when all i do is weave my hair. In between having an installment i alternate with MN (mixed with Castor oil and Peppermint Oil) and MT/OCT mixed with Castor Oil. i also spray my hair with Pure Aloe Juice, Coconut Oil and Glycerin. I co-wash bi weekly, DC twice on wash day and clarify shampoo once a month. When i braid my hair for my installs i oil my hair not scalp with coconut oil.

Am i doing something wrong???

 

[flowinlocks]

i know i can turn to you all for encouragement...I'm 12 weeks post and I'm dying!!!! my hair is so thick due to 3 under processed relaxers (dec 08, march 09 and june 09). I almost broke my comb!!!! I've kept my hair in sew-ins but since i do them myself i get bored with them and take them out after 2 weeks. when i did my last sew-in on Monday it seemed like my hair hasn't grown at all!!!! I'm dying here . i know it's growing but how in the heck I'm not retaining when all i do is weave my hair. In between having an installment i alternate with MN (mixed with Castor oil and Peppermint Oil) and MT/OCT mixed with Castor Oil. i also spray my hair with Pure Aloe Juice, Coconut Oil and Glycerin. I co-wash bi weekly, DC twice on wash day and clarify shampoo once a month. When i braid my hair for my installs i oil my hair not scalp with coconut oil.

Am i doing something wrong???

Awww don't get frustrated. I noticed you said that you are 12 wk. post plus you are under processed. Maybe doing the sew ins every 2 wks is too much manipulation for your hair. The tight braiding with the tight string could be too much for your hair. Everyones hair doesn't thrive from them. Maybe it's time for a style change. Wigs are a great choice especially since you like to change it up often. This would take some of the stress off your strands for a while. Also I noticed that you didn't list a protein treatment anywhere in your reggie other than MT/OCT. Are you doing this in the scalp or hair? How often? If it's scalp only you need to incorporate a treatment somewhere in your reggie to help strengthen your hair while stretching. HTH

 

[RosesBlack]

I -still- (LOL) have no real length update. But I will say that my stretch is going really really well this time. I think using baking soda in my DC's on the weekend has made a huge difference. I'm pretty sure I'll make it to mid Dec at the rate I'm going. I'm still not using heat and I think I'm retaining way more growth than I was earlier this year. All told even if I don't make APL I'm really in love with and excited about my hair.

 

[SCarolinaGirl]

Just checking in.... haven't been around lately. I am 7 wks post and will relax for my wedding in 3 weeks. I'm excited to see if I'm close to APL. Will post pics after my touchup!

 

[beans4reezy]

I am going to take out ny kinky twists, wash and dc, and then use a boot camp heat pass to flat iron just a small portion of my hair. I'm praying I will be close to Apl. Goodness, this is quite the challenge!

 

[discodumpling]

I'm itching for a length check but DH has FORBIDDEN (LOL!) me to str8en my hair until I deliver this baby. He's funny. The more he uses that word the more I want to do it!
I've been twisting and occasionally braiding & bunning. I'm curious to see if my non-trimming, ultra low manipulation regi has brought me the gains I hoped it would!

 

[SouthernStunner]

Well guys I am BONELAXED!!!!!!! I did it I finally relaxed my hair and I am past collar bone and I am happy with that!!!!!! I even went and got a trim today but the lady (Noni is her name) looked at my ends and said oh u only need a nip taken off so I was like wth is a nip (her version of a dusting) and it took all of 30 sec. and she only charged me 10 bucks for it. I gave her an extra 10 as a tip because I liked that she was honest and didnt butcher me. She told me to keep up what I was doing. I promised I would send customers her way and she said if they come and say I sent them she would do my next dusting for free. Anyway I am cleaning up my bathroom and I will post pics in the morning I promise.


I WONT BE DOING ANOTHER GIVE AWAY UNTIL BLACK FRIDAY AND IT WILL BE WORTH 130.00 !!!!!!!!

Keep on Growing Ladies,
SouthernStunner

 

[MA2010]

Loving all the growth in this thread! Bumping for APL!!!!!

 

[Reecie]

Well guys I am BONELAXED!!!!!!! I did it I finally relaxed my hair and I am past collar bone and I am happy with that!!!!!! I even went and got a trim today but the lady (Noni is her name) looked at my ends and said oh u only need a nip taken off so I was like wth is a nip (her version of a dusting) and it took all of 30 sec. and she only charged me 10 bucks for it. I gave her an extra 10 as a tip because I liked that she was honest and didnt butcher me. She told me to keep up what I was doing. I promised I would send customers her way and she said if they come and say I sent them she would do my next dusting for free. Anyway I am cleaning up my bathroom and I will post pics in the morning I promise.


I WONT BE DOING ANOTHER GIVE AWAY UNTIL BLACK FRIDAY AND IT WILL BE WORTH 130.00 !!!!!!!!

Keep on Growing Ladies,
SouthernStunner

Patiently waiting....

 

[LaidBak]

....I am past collar bone and I am happy with that!!!!!!

Dear...can we get an updated avatar or a progress pic?????? I wanna see! LoL!!

 

[Reecie]

Where art thou.....Southern Stunner??????????????look:

 

[Sapphire_chic]

reecie you siggy pic is beautiful!

I am halfway through putting my hair into pixie braids lol i posted this pic in another thread. I am just so proud when I actually do a style.

i'm hoping to keep redoing them until Dec *crosses fingers*

Happy growing ladies we still have aaaages until Dec!

 

[latingirly020488]

Ladies ladies ladies!!! I am furious!! Had a set back caused by my great stylist who not only cut some of my hair without my permission but also cut it UNEVEN and now my hair looks jacked up No APL for me in December.. I was so close!! I am so angry!!!!!

 

[loulou82]

Ladies ladies ladies!!! I am furious!! Had a set back caused by my great stylist who not only cut some of my hair without my permission but also cut it UNEVEN and now my hair looks jacked up No APL for me in December.. I was so close!! I am so angry!!!!!

Oh no! Why did she cut it? What service were you getting?

 

[Ganjababy]

I will not make it to Armpit length for Dec. I just did a length check. However, good luck to all the ladies who have made armpit length already and those who will reach their goal in Dec

 

[loulou82]

I will not make it to Armpit length for Dec. I just did a length check. However, good luck to all the ladies who have made armpit length already and those who will reach their goal in Dec

How far away are you? It seems many of us are within 3 inches. I'm sure we can make it by Spring 2010.

 

[Ganjababy]

Not unless you are really super short or somehow grow like 2 inches of hair a month.

I know you did not mean to be funny but you made me spit out my drink onto the computer screen

 

[Ganjababy]

How far away are you? It seems many of us are within 3 inches. I'm sure we can make it by Spring 2010.

Maybe 3.5"? I am hoping to make it by spring 2010. I have started bunning.

 

[latingirly020488]

Oh no! Why did she cut it? What service were you getting?

I wish I knew why! I didnt even see it coming. I was so pissed. How are you going to cut hair without asking and without me needing it!
I had my hair dusted not to long ago when I had a relaxer and my ends are on point. I was just getting a keratin treatment. I give up on stylist I am doing my own hair from now on.

This was my hair before

Now this is my hair jacked up and uneven

 

[SouthernStunner]

Its like 715 am Sunday here. When my hubby gets up and takes some pics for me I will post them I promise. I had so much swang yesterday that I hurt my neck turning my head from left to right. I did pin curls for the first time last night so I hope it came out alright.

I know that I will not make it to APL by Dec but I am happy nonetheless. When I was washing my hair I screamed and hubby ran in and said whats wrong did you mess up and ur bald? Ladies I was screaming cause my hair was laying on my shoulder (still connected to my head). It was so beautiful to see that my hard work paid off especially when I went to get a dusting and she barley did anything.

Anyway going back to sleep. Its the weekend for petesake

 

[The Princess]

Its like 715 am Sunday here. When my hubby gets up and takes some pics for me I will post them I promise. I had so much swang yesterday that I hurt my neck turning my head from left to right. I did pin curls for the first time last night so I hope it came out alright.

I know that I will not make it to APL by Dec but I am happy nonetheless. When I was washing my hair I screamed and hubby ran in and said whats wrong did you mess up and ur bald? Ladies I was screaming cause my hair was laying on my shoulder (still connected to my head). It was so beautiful to see that my hard work paid off especially when I went to get a dusting and she barley did anything.

Anyway going back to sleep. Its the weekend for petesake

Oh I can't wait to see your pics. I get excited when I feel my hair on my back, when you know your hair has grown. Im so excited for you.

 

[The Princess]

Ladies ladies ladies!!! I am furious!! Had a set back caused by my great stylist who not only cut some of my hair without my permission but also cut it UNEVEN and now my hair looks jacked up No APL for me in December.. I was so close!! I am so angry!!!!!

OMGosh, Im so sorry to hear about the bad cut. Don't worry it will eventually grows back out.

 

[The Princess]

I wish I knew why! I didnt even see it coming. I was so pissed. How are you going to cut hair without asking and without me needing it!
I had my hair dusted not to long ago when I had a relaxer and my ends are on point. I was just getting a keratin treatment. I give up on stylist I am doing my own hair from now on.

This was my hair before

Now this is my hair jacked up and uneven

OMGosh, you didn'td need a cut at all. Your ends were nice before.

 

[ajacks]

I wish I knew why! I didnt even see it coming. I was so pissed. How are you going to cut hair without asking and without me needing it!
I had my hair dusted not to long ago when I had a relaxer and my ends are on point. I was just getting a keratin treatment. I give up on stylist I am doing my own hair from now on.

I can't believe the stylist did this. You really have to watch these stylist.

 

[latingirly020488]

I can't believe the stylist did this. You really have to watch these stylist.

She was the best stylist to me until this happened. I am doing my own hair from now on! Im furious and I know im not crazy or overracting ya'll see the pics. How I wish reniece lived next door to me..sad:

 

[ajacks]

She was the best stylist to me until this happened. I am doing my own hair from now on! Im furious and I know im not crazy or overracting ya'll see the pics. How I wish reniece lived next door to me..sad:

That really sucks, especially since you thought you could trust her. Yes, Reniece is a great stylist. If for some reason I could no longer to her or Breon I would be a DIYer as well.

Do you plan to do another trim to even it out again?

 

[latingirly020488]

That really sucks, especially since you thought you could trust her. Yes, Reniece is a great stylist. If for some reason I could no longer to her or Breon I would be a DIYer as well.

Do you plan to do another trim to even it out again?

Girl you are so lucky you have reniece. How many times a year does she dust/trim your ends?? I am going to leave my hair alone not going to even it out , im just going to have to rock that jacked up ends for a while until it gets longer I will trim it myself. I am never letting any other stylist near my hair with scissors.

 

[SouthernStunner]

I hope you ladies enjoy. The attached thumbnail is where I started from. I began my stretch one month after this pic was taken

 

[taz007]

SouthernStunner!!!!

Very nice!!

 

[delray712000]

i pray that i make it and not even for the prizes