Evolving78
Well-Known Member
Congrats Lexxi and Imani! Imani your hair looks so shiny and healthy. i wish i could get my hair straighten. but i am so scared. i need to to get a nice trim though.
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alopeciagrl
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Hello I just joined today however in my head since Jan I told myself I would treat my hair better. So last year my hair was around the same length it is now but where I went wrong was too much moisture, and too small braids. In attempt to grow out my hair I wore my own hair in micro flat braids twice and this did SO MUCH DAMAGE I couldn't believe it. By Sept my hair was thin I was in shock.
But anyway...this is what I have been using so far...
Balancing my moisture with Protien. Either with egg or Organix coconut protein conditioner. Using Shea Moisture products the Curling Hibiscus Shampoo is my fav. Cocunut oil to seal when I condition and during times of use need. Caramel treatments are a must if I want to wear my hair natural.
So I will find a pic from Jan and post some recent.
I am a 4b/c natural. I mostly wear straight. I am trying other natural styles however I am cautious as too many trial and error has cause me too loose hair miserably.
But anyway...this is what I have been using so far...
Balancing my moisture with Protien. Either with egg or Organix coconut protein conditioner. Using Shea Moisture products the Curling Hibiscus Shampoo is my fav. Cocunut oil to seal when I condition and during times of use need. Caramel treatments are a must if I want to wear my hair natural.
So I will find a pic from Jan and post some recent.
I am a 4b/c natural. I mostly wear straight. I am trying other natural styles however I am cautious as too many trial and error has cause me too loose hair miserably.
Shananyganz
New Member
CHECKING IN!!
Soooooooo...for all of April, I was in a protective style; micro braids with a sew in (in the back) which I LOVED!!! BUT...I just felt as if...ahem I KNEW that 1) I was putting off a trim that I needed very badly, and 2) I wasn't taking care of my hair properly (my own laziness). Right before I installed my micro/sew-in, I was in a partial weave and upon removal of that, I noticed that my hair had thinned. Long story short, it was/is lack of moisture.
While I could have worn the micro/sew-in a little longer, I decided for the health of my hair to take it down and get a much needed trim. So, this past Saturday, I went to my stylist and got my hair straightened and trimmed. I'm back at 8-9 inches of hair; let me point out, I didn't grow much since Dec and my stylist didn't trim much on Sat...so it was kind of a wash as far as progress goes. **No exacts, this is just me eyeballing everything.**
With my hair straight, I am able to confirm that I am still a good 1 to 2 (GOOD HEALTHY) inches from APL in the back (which grows in a "V"). The front?? Different story because my hair grows in HELLAFIED layers; I kind of have these bangs that are chin length, sides pulled from in front of my ears that are shoulder length, and sides pulled from behind my ear that are collar bone. I guess you can say it gives my hair a natural shape.
With all of that said, my conclusions are:: With proper care, I will be at full APL in the back by end of summer/beginning of fall (extra time allotted). APL in the front? I'm not sure, right now I like how my hair frames my face, so not toooo concerned...but a lot longer than end of summer/beginning of fall...TBPH.
I'll wear my hair straight for a while (or as long as a can health wise); I am really enjoying the length...this is the longest my hair has EVER been in LIFE!! SO, while I'm not at my (short-term) target goal of APL just yet, I AM at a goal that I think needs to be celebrated and I plan on doing JUST that!!!
My hair stats are in post #234 if anyone has questions as to regimen and allat. Attached are a few pics; hindsight, this floral number was not the best shirt to wear: I'll try to remember to wear an all white shirt next time; my photographer was giving me the business, so I'm lucky to have these.
Soooooooo...for all of April, I was in a protective style; micro braids with a sew in (in the back) which I LOVED!!! BUT...I just felt as if...ahem I KNEW that 1) I was putting off a trim that I needed very badly, and 2) I wasn't taking care of my hair properly (my own laziness). Right before I installed my micro/sew-in, I was in a partial weave and upon removal of that, I noticed that my hair had thinned. Long story short, it was/is lack of moisture.
While I could have worn the micro/sew-in a little longer, I decided for the health of my hair to take it down and get a much needed trim. So, this past Saturday, I went to my stylist and got my hair straightened and trimmed. I'm back at 8-9 inches of hair; let me point out, I didn't grow much since Dec and my stylist didn't trim much on Sat...so it was kind of a wash as far as progress goes. **No exacts, this is just me eyeballing everything.**
With my hair straight, I am able to confirm that I am still a good 1 to 2 (GOOD HEALTHY) inches from APL in the back (which grows in a "V"). The front?? Different story because my hair grows in HELLAFIED layers; I kind of have these bangs that are chin length, sides pulled from in front of my ears that are shoulder length, and sides pulled from behind my ear that are collar bone. I guess you can say it gives my hair a natural shape.
With all of that said, my conclusions are:: With proper care, I will be at full APL in the back by end of summer/beginning of fall (extra time allotted). APL in the front? I'm not sure, right now I like how my hair frames my face, so not toooo concerned...but a lot longer than end of summer/beginning of fall...TBPH.
I'll wear my hair straight for a while (or as long as a can health wise); I am really enjoying the length...this is the longest my hair has EVER been in LIFE!! SO, while I'm not at my (short-term) target goal of APL just yet, I AM at a goal that I think needs to be celebrated and I plan on doing JUST that!!!
My hair stats are in post #234 if anyone has questions as to regimen and allat. Attached are a few pics; hindsight, this floral number was not the best shirt to wear: I'll try to remember to wear an all white shirt next time; my photographer was giving me the business, so I'm lucky to have these.
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Carmelella
Well-Known Member
Yay! I'm so glad to be joining this challenge (unofficially) 
If..excuse me.. when I make it to armpit length that will be the longest my hair has ever been
1-Current Length: All over the place. Bang length in front, collar bone length for the sides, and shoulder length in the back. Relaxed ends and on month 5 of a year long stretch.
2-Current Reggie-
"Hiding my hair" with weaves and braids till December.
I wash every 2 weeks with creme of nature moisturizing shampoo
Condition with nexuss moisturizing conditioner.
Minoval every other night (just started)
Infusium Moisturizer
Mizani whipped coconut creme and some other whipped shea butter cream for added moisture and smootheness (applied to braids or real hair, but not on weave)
Aphogee antibreakage treatment every 8-12 weeks
Length Check: June, August, December
Goal Date: December 23rd (Merry X-mas to meee)
No other challenges
Pics: Sorry I don't have pics with my hair completely out, but I think you can see where it is now.
Pics taken 2 weeks ago'ish
If..excuse me.. when I make it to armpit length that will be the longest my hair has ever been 1-Current Length: All over the place. Bang length in front, collar bone length for the sides, and shoulder length in the back. Relaxed ends and on month 5 of a year long stretch.
2-Current Reggie-
"Hiding my hair" with weaves and braids till December.
I wash every 2 weeks with creme of nature moisturizing shampoo
Condition with nexuss moisturizing conditioner.
Minoval every other night (just started)
Infusium Moisturizer
Mizani whipped coconut creme and some other whipped shea butter cream for added moisture and smootheness (applied to braids or real hair, but not on weave)
Aphogee antibreakage treatment every 8-12 weeks
Length Check: June, August, December
Goal Date: December 23rd
(Merry X-mas to meee)No other challenges
Pics: Sorry I don't have pics with my hair completely out, but I think you can see where it is now.
Pics taken 2 weeks ago'ish
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SmilingElephant
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone!!! Just shootin thru. Hope to be right at apl by the end of the year!...still
tasha5951
Well-Known Member
Hi ladies,
Just a quick update. So, yesterday was supposed to be my last flat iron until the end of August. Well, I started to flat iron it, got like 3 pieces done and then decided that A- I didn't feel like flat ironing it and B- I wanna work super hard at getting a little PAST APL by the end of the year. So that means I have to do everything I can to baby my hair and get it there. So, protective styles it is until the end of August then (MAYBE) I'll flat iron it while I'm in London (oh yeah, I'm going to London) Then protective styles still the end of the year.
Ooh, new product that I'm LOVING...... Curl Rehab Deep Conditioner by Curl Junkie. Worked really well on my hair. Also...I had been using Kinky Curly Knot Today as a leave in conditioner for a few months now but I was using a different conditioner to detangle...not anymore. I used it last week and it was AMAZING. I've never detangled so fast. It was great! I'm going to order the 32oz refill bottle soon because I see that I'll be going through a lot of it.
Tonight I'll be washing, DCing and stretching by braiding it overnight. Oh, that's another thing, I can't let me hair be in a puff or WNG anymore because I'm getting too many SSK
Oh well, I'd rather retain length anyway 
Have a great day!
Just a quick update. So, yesterday was supposed to be my last flat iron until the end of August. Well, I started to flat iron it, got like 3 pieces done and then decided that A- I didn't feel like flat ironing it and B- I wanna work super hard at getting a little PAST APL by the end of the year. So that means I have to do everything I can to baby my hair and get it there. So, protective styles it is until the end of August then (MAYBE) I'll flat iron it while I'm in London (oh yeah, I'm going to London
) Then protective styles still the end of the year. Ooh, new product that I'm LOVING...... Curl Rehab Deep Conditioner by Curl Junkie. Worked really well on my hair. Also...I had been using Kinky Curly Knot Today as a leave in conditioner for a few months now but I was using a different conditioner to detangle...not anymore. I used it last week and it was AMAZING. I've never detangled so fast. It was great! I'm going to order the 32oz refill bottle soon because I see that I'll be going through a lot of it.
Tonight I'll be washing, DCing and stretching by braiding it overnight. Oh, that's another thing, I can't let me hair be in a puff or WNG anymore because I'm getting too many SSK
Oh well, I'd rather retain length anyway Have a great day!
CHECKING IN!!
Soooooooo...for all of April, I was in a protective style; micro braids with a sew in (in the back) which I LOVED!!! BUT...I just felt as if...ahem I KNEW that 1) I was putting off a trim that I needed very badly, and 2) I wasn't taking care of my hair properly (my own laziness). Right before I installed my micro/sew-in, I was in a partial weave and upon removal of that, I noticed that my hair had thinned. Long story short, it was/is lack of moisture.
While I could have worn the micro/sew-in a little longer, I decided for the health of my hair to take it down and get a much needed trim. So, this past Saturday, I went to my stylist and got my hair straightened and trimmed. I'm back at 8-9 inches of hair; let me point out, I didn't grow much since Dec and my stylist didn't trim much on Sat...so it was kind of a wash as far as progress goes. **No exacts, this is just me eyeballing everything.**
With my hair straight, I am able to confirm that I am still a good 1 to 2 (GOOD HEALTHY) inches from APL in the back (which grows in a "V"). The front?? Different story because my hair grows in HELLAFIED layers; I kind of have these bangs that are chin length, sides pulled from in front of my ears that are shoulder length, and sides pulled from behind my ear that are collar bone. I guess you can say it gives my hair a natural shape.
With all of that said, my conclusions are:: With proper care, I will be at full APL in the back by end of summer/beginning of fall (extra time allotted). APL in the front? I'm not sure, right now I like how my hair frames my face, so not toooo concerned...but a lot longer than end of summer/beginning of fall...TBPH.
I'll wear my hair straight for a while (or as long as a can health wise); I am really enjoying the length...this is the longest my hair has EVER been in LIFE!! SO, while I'm not at my (short-term) target goal of APL just yet, I AM at a goal that I think needs to be celebrated and I plan on doing JUST that!!!
My hair stats are in post #234 if anyone has questions as to regimen and allat. Attached are a few pics; hindsight, this floral number was not the best shirt to wear: I'll try to remember to wear an all white shirt next time; my photographer was giving me the business, so I'm lucky to have these.
Shananyganz
Beautiful, beautiful hair!!!!
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
i'm really trying to get into this twist out thing. yesterday my hair looked really nice. i got no compliments, but that's cool because i was really feelin myself yesterday! i was the only woman with didn't have a weave or relaxer, so i guess i was the oddball. my hair is getting really close to APL, so i know i as long i don't do anything stupid, i will get there.
NikiMae2003 had a nice vid on a blow out-twist out. she used grapeseed oil for a heat protectant. she uses Jane Carter Nourish and Shine. i didn't realize that it was a butter. i will just stick to my Oyin Burnt Sugar Pomade.
NikiMae2003 had a nice vid on a blow out-twist out. she used grapeseed oil for a heat protectant. she uses Jane Carter Nourish and Shine. i didn't realize that it was a butter. i will just stick to my Oyin Burnt Sugar Pomade.
About to start my own personal 5 month no heat/hide my hair challenge. I will be wearing half wigs 100% of the time until the end of September. I'm super pumped bc by then I should be really close to APL. My current length (SL) is the longest my hair would get in the past, so come fall, it will be a huge accomplishment to get past that milestone.
faithVA
Well-Known Member
I haven't been in this thread for so long I forgot I was supposed to update quarterly.
Current Length: SL - Natural 4a/4b
Regimen:
finally have one
Chicoro Prepoo
Shampoo - Elasta QP Soy Oyl
DC - Taliah Waajid Conditioner/Kenra MC
Seal with Sunflower Oil
Style: (no set products yet) - 2 strand twists, 2 strand flat twists
Apply Chicoro Leave-in 2x daily to maintain moisture
Challenges:
SL Challenge
Use Up Your Stash Challenge
Hots, Oil Rinses, ? Challenge
Sulfur Challenge (need to quit this one)
Nail Your Regimen (Support Group)
Shedding/Thinning Crown (Support Group)
I am still hoping to reach APL by December. Really hoping for a spring/summer growth spurt to get there earlier. Hoping with new regimen and continuation of protective styling will give me a boost.
Here's my update as of 5/1/2011
Current Length: SL - Natural 4a/4b
Regimen:
finally have oneChicoro Prepoo
Shampoo - Elasta QP Soy Oyl
DC - Taliah Waajid Conditioner/Kenra MC
Seal with Sunflower Oil
Style: (no set products yet) - 2 strand twists, 2 strand flat twists
Apply Chicoro Leave-in 2x daily to maintain moisture
Challenges:
SL Challenge
Use Up Your Stash Challenge
Hots, Oil Rinses, ? Challenge
Sulfur Challenge (need to quit this one)
Nail Your Regimen (Support Group)
Shedding/Thinning Crown (Support Group)
I am still hoping to reach APL by December. Really hoping for a spring/summer growth spurt to get there earlier. Hoping with new regimen and continuation of protective styling will give me a boost.
Here's my update as of 5/1/2011
allmundjoi
New Member
I know it's to late to join the challenge (I think it closed to new challengers in Feb), but I am on the sidelines trying to get to APL by December with the rest of y'all. I have natural, SL 4a hair, my hair is cut in layers.
Reggie:
Every 2 weeks,
Prepoo-Evco, Evoo x 30 min w/heat
Wash every 2 with SM Moisture Retention
Detangle with YTCc or Aussie 3 min
Henna/indigo after wash
Deep condition w/YTC w/Evco or AOHSR
Kimmaytube leave in OR Chicoro leave in (use a lot less oil)
Use Mizani Thermasmooth Step 3 (heat protectant with ceramics)
Tension blow-dry hair on low/medium heat
Use Mizani Thermasmooth Step 4 as I flat iron hair with HAI 320-360 F
Nightly/every other night,
Moisturize the ends with a little avg or HEHH and seal with wheat germ oil(ceramides)/Evco mix or plain Evco
Oil scalp with Evco/Evoo/emu oil/castor oil OR grapeseed oil/avocado oil (trying new lighter mix) OR plain Evco.
Either roll with satin rollers or 2 strand twists with rolled ends
PS the curls into a bun or just pin curls up for a tousled look.
Would like to start rollersetting. Just don't know how on my natural hair. If anyone can recommend yt or a thread with excellent info I would be extremely grateful.
Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
Reggie:
Every 2 weeks,
Prepoo-Evco, Evoo x 30 min w/heat
Wash every 2 with SM Moisture Retention
Detangle with YTCc or Aussie 3 min
Henna/indigo after wash
Deep condition w/YTC w/Evco or AOHSR
Kimmaytube leave in OR Chicoro leave in (use a lot less oil)
Use Mizani Thermasmooth Step 3 (heat protectant with ceramics)
Tension blow-dry hair on low/medium heat
Use Mizani Thermasmooth Step 4 as I flat iron hair with HAI 320-360 F
Nightly/every other night,
Moisturize the ends with a little avg or HEHH and seal with wheat germ oil(ceramides)/Evco mix or plain Evco
Oil scalp with Evco/Evoo/emu oil/castor oil OR grapeseed oil/avocado oil (trying new lighter mix) OR plain Evco.
Either roll with satin rollers or 2 strand twists with rolled ends
PS the curls into a bun or just pin curls up for a tousled look.
Would like to start rollersetting. Just don't know how on my natural hair. If anyone can recommend yt or a thread with excellent info I would be extremely grateful.
Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
Incognitus
Well-Known Member
Do you mind sharing your vendor with me please? The last vendor I used seriously scammed me. He sent me a med cap when I ordered a lg, and he never returned my emails or calls. Feel free to PM me.
I'm not sure if I joined this challenge or not!! I've been very frustrated with my hair lately and I really, really want to give up. ......(clipped).....
Oh, and here's my raggedy hair in November 2010. (Sorry, I'm in a bad mood and very frustrated)
Girl, the hair in the pic I saw did not look ragged! On another (completely off topic) note, that light switch in the pic seems to be extremely high. You must live with giants, lol.
I, on the other had, seem to live in an apt built for midgets...I'm definitely taking note. Can I substitute jojoba or grapeseed oil for the coconut oil you mentioned?
I'm in the same boat. Since my relaxed ends are no more, I have been plagues with SSKs. Have you found a solution for dealing with or preventing them?
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Incognitus
Well-Known Member
Yay!! Finally a challenge willing to have me (even if only unofficially). I may not be "adopted" but I'm a "foster child", lol. Hey, at least I have a home. Official or unofficial, I don't care. I'm just happy to fit in somewhere!
Current Length: SL, but hair in front is a bit shorter and see-thru
Current Regimen - I just got out of slightly damaging, kinky twists. My new reggie will be as follows:
Re-braid Cornrows every 2-3 weeks
MT, MN, or OCT 3x week (yes, MN, bec it does wonders for my seborrhea dermatitis)
Cowash 2x week
Dc 2x week
Spray Leave-in Mix Daily
Style(s) of Choice: Cornrows under a wig, kinky twists w/synthetic hair, occasional no-heat rollersets...
Other Challenges: This is my first challenge!
This will be my first time attempting to cowash and dc hair while it's in cornrows.
erplexed Anyone with experience in this, please chime in.
Ok, these pics are from mid-Sept '10 through late-Oct '10. They're the only pics I have, for now. However, they are still an accurate gauge of where I am because it seems like my hair didn't grow at all (I know, I know). It just seems like I'm in the Exact. Same. Spot.erplexed
Is it me or do I have a loooooong gap between SL and APL. I feel like my APL is almost like BSL. The more I look at the pics, the more I wonder if I'm even in the right challenge. I mean technically, I'm SL, but it's all so flimsy. When I see other SL ladies on here, they are FULL SL. Anyhow, I still hope to claim APL by the end of this year.
SN: My left side (anatomical right) is much longer than the right side.
Below is my sorry, first attempt at flat-ironing....didn't turn out so well.
Official or unofficial, I don't care. I'm just happy to fit in somewhere! Current Length: SL, but hair in front is a bit shorter and see-thru
Current Regimen - I just got out of slightly damaging, kinky twists. My new reggie will be as follows:
Re-braid Cornrows every 2-3 weeks
MT, MN, or OCT 3x week (yes, MN, bec it does wonders for my seborrhea dermatitis)
Cowash 2x week
Dc 2x week
Spray Leave-in Mix Daily
Style(s) of Choice: Cornrows under a wig, kinky twists w/synthetic hair, occasional no-heat rollersets...
Other Challenges: This is my first challenge!
This will be my first time attempting to cowash and dc hair while it's in cornrows.
erplexed Anyone with experience in this, please chime in.Ok, these pics are from mid-Sept '10 through late-Oct '10. They're the only pics I have, for now. However, they are still an accurate gauge of where I am because it seems like my hair didn't grow at all (I know, I know). It just seems like I'm in the Exact. Same. Spot.
erplexedIs it me or do I have a loooooong gap between SL and APL. I feel like my APL is almost like BSL. The more I look at the pics, the more I wonder if I'm even in the right challenge. I mean technically, I'm SL, but it's all so flimsy. When I see other SL ladies on here, they are FULL SL. Anyhow, I still hope to claim APL by the end of this year.
SN: My left side (anatomical right) is much longer than the right side.
Below is my sorry, first attempt at flat-ironing....didn't turn out so well.
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Do you mind sharing your vendor with me please? The last vendor I used seriously scammed me. He sent me a med cap when I ordered a lg, and he never returned my emails or calls. Feel free to PM me.
Girl, the hair in the pic I saw did not look ragged! On another (completely off topic) note, that light switch in the pic seems to be extremely high. You must live with giants, lol.
I'm definitely taking note. Can I substitute jojoba or grapeseed oil for the coconut oil you mentioned?
I'm in the same boat. Since my relaxed ends are no more, I have been plagues with SSKs. Have you found a solution for dealing with or preventing them?
@Incognitus Nope
I'm not sure there is anything that can be done. I keep meaning to do a search for threads on them. So far, they are near the ends of my hair strands, so I'm hoping they won't put a damper on my progress; at least they aren't further up the strand. I did a search and destroy, I probably cut like 25 of them. Any I missed will just have to get taken care of when I get my next trim in September.
13StepsAhead
Well-Known Member
Hey ladies, I'm getting closer and closer to APL, but I will not do and update length check until July when I take down the sew-in I will be gettin on Saturday. Hopefully this will help me retain a little bit of length to reach APL by July or August . I'm still wigging it up, taking my Nioxin and and Co-washing/Dcing 2x a week. hopefully I will get that growth spurt from the Nioxin while I'm in this sew-in.
bride91501
Well-Known Member
@Incognitus - we have very simillar regimens.
I cornrow my hair using the DMM and wear them under wigs (or turbans) for 4 weeks at a time. I CW 3-4x per week (my hair LOVES water), DC weekly, and do a light PT weekly. I also apply MT to my scalp every other day. I've had this reggie for 9 months now.
I love CW'ing and DC'ing in cornrows- makes everything super easy and quick- no detanglig to worry about, and I can moisturize and seal afterwards in a flash. I just make sure to saturate my braids and ends with product, and rinse thoroughly.
How often are you shampoo'ing? I only shampoo once/month when I remove my braids. I also henna at this time too.
HHG
I cornrow my hair using the DMM and wear them under wigs (or turbans) for 4 weeks at a time. I CW 3-4x per week (my hair LOVES water), DC weekly, and do a light PT weekly. I also apply MT to my scalp every other day. I've had this reggie for 9 months now.
I love CW'ing and DC'ing in cornrows- makes everything super easy and quick- no detanglig to worry about, and I can moisturize and seal afterwards in a flash. I just make sure to saturate my braids and ends with product, and rinse thoroughly.
How often are you shampoo'ing? I only shampoo once/month when I remove my braids. I also henna at this time too.
HHG
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Incognitus, Bringing you in as a full blown sistah - No foster child status for you.Other Challenges: This is my first challenge!
Cool - have fun with it.
This will be my first time attempting to cowash and dc hair while it's in cornrows.
Can't help you with either of these. Just reaching SL so don't cowash yet. Nor do I wear cornrows. But I swear I just a post about DCing in cornrows. If I find it I will let you know.
On the left side the top line looks to be APL but on the right side the 2nd line seems to be APL
erplexed - Could be me or could be the way you are standing. But the length from SL to APL looks about right. All bodies are different. And you are in the right challenge. You can thicken up your hair, get it healthy and grow it long all on the way to getting to APL.
But you have a good start. Just keep giving your hair loving attention and you will be there by the end of the year if not before.
SmilingElephant
Well-Known Member
I guess sometime this year I joined this challenge? 
Well....my regimen for Spring and Summer is basically doing the curly girl method and rocking wash n go's bc it is HOT everyday!
Finger detangling throughout the week and thoroughly detangling and removing all shed hairs as well as cleansing and deep conditioning on Sundays.
I hope to reach APL by the end of the year still. My hair stretches to collarbone right now. I need like 2 inches to make APL. I'll be safe and say I need 3.
Well....my regimen for Spring and Summer is basically doing the curly girl method and rocking wash n go's bc it is HOT everyday!
Finger detangling throughout the week and thoroughly detangling and removing all shed hairs as well as cleansing and deep conditioning on Sundays.
I hope to reach APL by the end of the year still. My hair stretches to collarbone right now. I need like 2 inches to make APL. I'll be safe and say I need 3.
Hairsnob
Deep Thinker
Good morning ladies!
I've been in this challenge in mostly lurk mode mainly because I haven't had much progress to report... BLEEEHHHH! But I finally hit rock bottom this week when I measured my hair and realized I retained probably an inch of growth from October to May
. My hair has gained fullness and all but I gotta try to hang onto these ends to get to APL this year. I was hoping to have some full APL hair to hang over my sundresses this spring but I think I'll get it by the end of the summer at least.
What I plan to change:
1) I slacked off on moisturizing and sealing every day so I started back with that.
2) I started back on my sulfur this week. Haven't used that since last year. I absolutely HATE the way it tarnishes my silver jewelry and I can never get the smell out of my pillowcases and scarves... UGH!!
3) I'm a weekly heat user. I know, I know, don't stone me. But I plan to maybe become a bi-weekly heat user. I DC with my steamer each wash and when I flat-iron it's never on very high heat. And I only do one pass with the iron so I don't think it's so bad.
4) I might do a little half-wigging for about a month before it gets too warm. My hair really thrived when I did that before. That's the only way I can avoid heat. I still would have to flat iron the front for blending but that's okay.
Oh well, I'm back on the wagon. Happy hair growing ladies!!!
APL here we come!!
I've been in this challenge in mostly lurk mode mainly because I haven't had much progress to report... BLEEEHHHH! But I finally hit rock bottom this week when I measured my hair and realized I retained probably an inch of growth from October to May
. My hair has gained fullness and all but I gotta try to hang onto these ends to get to APL this year. I was hoping to have some full APL hair to hang over my sundresses this spring but I think I'll get it by the end of the summer at least.What I plan to change:
1) I slacked off on moisturizing and sealing every day so I started back with that.
2) I started back on my sulfur this week. Haven't used that since last year. I absolutely HATE the way it tarnishes my silver jewelry and I can never get the smell out of my pillowcases and scarves... UGH!!
3) I'm a weekly heat user. I know, I know, don't stone me. But I plan to maybe become a bi-weekly heat user. I DC with my steamer each wash and when I flat-iron it's never on very high heat. And I only do one pass with the iron so I don't think it's so bad.
4) I might do a little half-wigging for about a month before it gets too warm. My hair really thrived when I did that before. That's the only way I can avoid heat. I still would have to flat iron the front for blending but that's okay.
Oh well, I'm back on the wagon. Happy hair growing ladies!!!
APL here we come!!
Chiquitita
New Member
Just wanted to pop in and say that Roux Porosity Control has changed my life. My hair seems to retain moisture so much better now.
Last summer when I'd wear my hair out in a puff, I'd have to moisturize three times a day and my hair still felt dry. Now I can get away with moisturizing once/day. And my hair no longer has that wiry, crunchy feel like when I first BC'd last year.
Yes, porosity control is no joke...
Last summer when I'd wear my hair out in a puff, I'd have to moisturize three times a day and my hair still felt dry. Now I can get away with moisturizing once/day. And my hair no longer has that wiry, crunchy feel like when I first BC'd last year.
Yes, porosity control is no joke...
Meritamen
On a happy hair journey
Did you use the shampoo also or just the conditioner?
bride91501
Well-Known Member
Chiquitita - I can definitely see your progress in the look and length of your hair from your siggy pic. KUTGW!
NewHairWOWeave
New Member
I am unofficially joining this challenge. This will be my first Challenge. In my next post I will post picture and explain my regimine.
Meritamen
On a happy hair journey
Hi, everyone!
I feel that now I can really be apart of this challenge. Made SL last month (at least grazing anyway). I don't expect to make APL until next year though but I figure why not join anyway. I do hope to be full SL sometime in September.
My regimen is simple. Pre-poo with oil/conditioner mix, shampoo and condition (or deep condition if needed), detangle, apply a leave-in and moisturizer, and then braid hair up in cornrows. I do this once a week. In-between wash days, I lightly mist my hair with water and apply coconut oil and grease my scalp with the oil too whenever needed. Sometimes I try other stuff like right now I am experimenting with banding but the base of my regimen has been the same for practically the whole year.
The pictures are as follows:
May 13th, 2010 - My haircut the last time I got a relaxer.
Dec 2nd, 2010 - My hair at NL, a few weeks after the big chop.
May 13th, 2011 - My hair now at SL.
I feel that now I can really be apart of this challenge. Made SL last month (at least grazing anyway). I don't expect to make APL until next year though but I figure why not join anyway. I do hope to be full SL sometime in September.
My regimen is simple. Pre-poo with oil/conditioner mix, shampoo and condition (or deep condition if needed), detangle, apply a leave-in and moisturizer, and then braid hair up in cornrows. I do this once a week. In-between wash days, I lightly mist my hair with water and apply coconut oil and grease my scalp with the oil too whenever needed. Sometimes I try other stuff like right now I am experimenting with banding but the base of my regimen has been the same for practically the whole year.
The pictures are as follows:
May 13th, 2010 - My haircut the last time I got a relaxer.
Dec 2nd, 2010 - My hair at NL, a few weeks after the big chop.
May 13th, 2011 - My hair now at SL.
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tashboog
I'm on Instagram
Update: So I tried to do a roller set and it was an epic FAIL so I ended up using my maxiglide to straighten my hair. I'm not APL but I'm getting closer to APL. I actually finally have a real ponytail. Although I'm struggling with hair loss, the hair that I do have is getting thicker and healthier . I went to a derm and I have a follow up appointment about my results from the sample he took from my scalp. I do have hypothyroidism and I'm on meds but I was told that my hair loss isn't related to my under active thyroid erplexed. But this is like my 3rd derm so we'll see. I took a couple of pics and I'm so happy with my progress even though I'm still having some minor issues
so I ended up using my maxiglide to straighten my hair. I'm not APL but I'm getting closer to APL. I actually finally have a real ponytail. Although I'm struggling with hair loss, the hair that I do have is getting thicker and healthier . I went to a derm and I have a follow up appointment about my results from the sample he took from my scalp. I do have hypothyroidism and I'm on meds but I was told that my hair loss isn't related to my under active thyroid erplexed. But this is like my 3rd derm so we'll see. I took a couple of pics and I'm so happy with my progress even though I'm still having some minor issues Attachments
Incognitus
Well-Known Member
How often do you have to use Roux to maintain the results?
