2011 APL Challenge

[Incognitus]

@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.

Yeah, I've search...and still nothing. The best advice I've read is to keep the ends moisturized (and maybe stretched styles), because the knots are caused by a lack of moisture at the ends.

@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

What is DDM? Well I just started this reggie, but think I'll only shampoo 1x every 4-6 weeks. I've heard about braided hair getting mildew/mold from staying wet. erplexed How true is this? Anyhow, how has this reggie worked for you in the 9 month time frame?

@Incognitus, Bringing you in as a full blown sistah - No foster child status for you.


Cool - have fun with it.

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.

Thanks for the acceptance . Yeah I think it' might have been my stance. I've been looking at many Sl to APL pics have have noticed that I'm not the only one with the long stretch of skin between to two spots. It just seems, like for...ev....er. .

Ah, your words make it seem so easy, lol. Sometimes, I feel like I'm doing great, and at other times, I feel lost. Who would think hair would be so complicated. Well, I'm on a mission to find a simple regimen that I can stick with (without over-thinking).

 

[Chiquitita]

How often do you have to use Roux to maintain the results?

I use it every wash day, which usually means 1/week for me. After I d/c, I add the Roux for about 5 minutes then rinse it out. Maybe some other ladies use it differently, but this has worked for me.

HTH

 

[Imani]

Yeah, I've search...and still nothing. The best advice I've read is to keep the ends moisturized (and maybe stretched styles), because the knots are caused by a lack of moisture at the ends.

Hmm, maybe I will try to up my moisture on the ends and see if that helps. I pretty much apply evenly, nothing special or extra for the ends. Its worth a shot.

I'm soooo pumped to see my results in the fall. My hair is straight right now and its so convenient to finally have enough hair to pull back and look decent. And I know I will have even more style options as it gets longer. Can't wait to get to whatever length i need to have enough hair to pull back twisted. I may be able to at apl but Im kinda thinking it needs to be like mbl

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[Chiquitita]

@Chiquitita - I can definitely see your progress in the look and length of your hair from your siggy pic. KUTGW!

bride91501... Thanks. Some days I feel like I've made a lot of progress and others well...... A year after going natural and I'm still trying to figure out what actually works for my hair.

I think that mostly my hair just likes to be left alone. I'm contemplating going back into braids for the summer. Even though the take down makes me feel like ... Perhaps I can retain enough to make APL by December.

 

[CurlsBazillion]

UPDATE!
I started taking some fish, flax, and borage oil supplements (omega 3, 6, 9) for overall health and hair growth... trying not to measure my hair till I dust my ends on my bday (09/18). Right now I'm a smidge past collar bone... I started cowashing everyday (Aussie Moist, Garnier triple nutrition) and I love it, funny thing tho, I hate WnGs on me so I do a messy french roll thingy. I still shampoo and DC EVERYweek faithfully for at least 30min w./ or w/o heat with coconut milk, egg yolk(when w/o heat), ORS replenishment DC, and wheat germ oil.

I hope we all make it to APL or more!!

 

[Chiquitita]

Did you use the shampoo also or just the conditioner?

Ok, sorry about the multiple posts. I forget about the multiquote button.. HELLO ???

I only use the conditioner. I apply it for about 5 minutes after my d/c then rinse.

 

[AvaSpeaks]

I want to join this challenge! I totally think I can make APL, unstretched by the end of this year!!!! What do I need to do?

 

[Incognitus]

@bride91501... Thanks. Some days I feel like I've made a lot of progress and others well...... A year after going natural and I'm still trying to figure out what actually works for my hair.

I think that mostly my hair just likes to be left alone. I'm contemplating going back into braids for the summer. Even though the take down makes me feel like ... Perhaps I can retain enough to make APL by December.

^^ Ditto. Girl, this is me to a T!

I want to join this challenge! I totally think I can make APL, unstretched by the end of this year!!!! What do I need to do?

Oh, that's my ultimate dream , to have APL unstretched. For now, I can only hope for APL stretched...and when I say stretched, I mean pulled down tight. Lol...

 

[NewHairWOWeave]

Hey Ladies. THIS IS MY FIRST CHALLENGE (ALTHOUGH IT UNOFFICIAL)
My Length –A little shorter than SL and I am Relaxed.

My Reggie- Taking GNC multi-vitamins for hair, nails and skin.
Stretch my relaxers for at least 2 months. I am working on going longer as my hair gets stronger and using more protective styles to stretch my relaxers.
I am whining myself off of heat and only use it when I get a relaxer and touch ups at the salon.
Currently rotating two products when I DC -CON ARGON OIL packets and IC Vitamin/Protein reconstructor)
I currently shampoo with Garnier Frutiese for chemical treated and colored hair.
I moisturize my hair and seal my ends and cuticles 2x a day, once in the morning and once at night.
Nightly I sleep with a silk scarf. I alternate the sides that I wrap my hair. I find that this helps with over manipulating the hair on one side and helps with breakage.





*I do get an off black rinse 2-4 weeks after my relaxer and I follow with a DC with protein.
**I am waiting on my delivery of Nexxus Emergencee and Aphogee Shampoo and these will be my staples. I will take out the IC and replace it with my Nexxus.





IF ANY ONE HAS ANY SUGGESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COMMENT

 

[Hairsnob]

Hi ladies,

I'm half-wigging, juicing and sulfuring it up trying to make my goal of APL before the end of the summer. That is, if I can retain 2-3 inches. Sounds easy, right? Not for me

So I'm in my half-wig right now and I'm already bored with it after 2 days because the combs in the back hurt so I'm not using them and I have to keep adjusting it. I'll have to go home and sew some clips in there. I'm mad because I can't find my Outre Eva HH half wig and I think I may have thrown her out by mistake Uggh!!

What's weird is that I can pull my hair down towards the front and just a few strands are almost at my armpit crease but I would NEVER consider my hair to be anywhere near close to APL even if it were an inch or two longer because I picture APL to be.... I don't know......just better looking and longer. So I guess I need to stop pulling it and just go by my hair in its resting state since I'm relaxed, right??? Looking at my hair from the back I have waaaaay more inches to go than when it's pulled towards the front. That's so weird. erplexed

I attached a pic below. Sorry it's so darn big.

HHG!!

 

[NewHairWOWeave]

I just got my first Aphogee 2 step treatment. I am some what pleased about my results. My hair feels more healthy and looks thicker. Thumbs Up to my treatment.

Hey Ladies. THIS IS MY FIRST CHALLENGE (ALTHOUGH IT UNOFFICIAL)
My Length –A little shorter than SL and I am Relaxed.

VITAMINS:: Taking GNC multi-vitamins for hair, nails and skin.
RELAXERS::Stretch my relaxers for at least 2 months. I am working on going longer as my hair gets stronger and using more protective styles to stretch my relaxers.
HEAT::I am whining myself off of heat and only use it when I get a relaxer and touch ups at the salon.

MY REGGIE::

ADDED A GROWTH AIDE::: MEGA TEK
I mixed my MT with Vitamin E, Tree Tree Oil, Black Seed Oil and Olive Oil and some Soffeee oil for hair growth. I wll be applying it 2X-3X a week and getting a weekly wash & set at the salon with a Nexxus Moisturising Conditioner.
Currently rotating two products when I DC -CON ARGON OIL packets and IC Vitamin/Protein reconstructor)

I currently and will continue to moistuize and seal every night with Profectiv growth and moistiure and sealing products 2x a day, once in the morning and once at night. I also shampoo with Nexxus Therappe. I will also be taking garlic suplements and using a garlic shampoo and conditioner when I wash at home (2X month)

I moisturize my hair and seal my ends and cuticles Nightly I sleep with a silk scarf. I alternate the sides that I wrap my hair. I find that this helps with over manipulating the hair on one side and helps with breakage.

PS:: I will also be keeping my hair for the majority of the time in a PS like a bun.I would like to get maximum growth .

*I do get an off black rinse 2-4 weeks after my relaxer and I follow with a DC with protein.

 

[Curlygirly9]

I'm new to the forum but I have been lurking around. I would LOVE to join this challenge (unoficially).
Regimen
Once a week:
Shampoo with black soap (if build up occurs)
Condition and detangle with Aussie moist
DC with Aussie 3 min miracle

Every two weeks:
Black tea rinse

2 or 3 times a week:
Co-wash with a cheapie condish (V05) and Aussie moist

Moisturize with Garnier Fructis sleek and shine leave-in, kids organics shea butter detangling moisturizing hair lotion, seal ends with Mango butter
style with Argan oil eco-styler.
Scalp massage every night

 

[allmundjoi]

I just got my first Aphogee 2 step treatment. I am some what pleased about my results. My hair feels more healthy and looks thicker. Thumbs Up to my treatment.

Hey Ladies. THIS IS MY FIRST CHALLENGE (ALTHOUGH IT UNOFFICIAL)
My Length –A little shorter than SL and I am Relaxed.

VITAMINS:: Taking GNC multi-vitamins for hair, nails and skin.
RELAXERS::Stretch my relaxers for at least 2 months. I am working on going longer as my hair gets stronger and using more protective styles to stretch my relaxers.
HEAT::I am whining myself off of heat and only use it when I get a relaxer and touch ups at the salon.

MY REGGIE::

ADDED A GROWTH AIDE::: MEGA TEK
I mixed my MT with Vitamin E, Tree Tree Oil, Black Seed Oil and Olive Oil and some Soffeee oil for hair growth. I wll be applying it 2X-3X a week and getting a weekly wash & set at the salon with a Nexxus Moisturising Conditioner.
Currently rotating two products when I DC -CON ARGON OIL packets and IC Vitamin/Protein reconstructor)

I currently and will continue to moistuize and seal every night with Profectiv growth and moistiure and sealing products 2x a day, once in the morning and once at night. I also shampoo with Nexxus Therappe. I will also be taking garlic suplements and using a garlic shampoo and conditioner when I wash at home (2X month)

I moisturize my hair and seal my ends and cuticles Nightly I sleep with a silk scarf. I alternate the sides that I wrap my hair. I find that this helps with over manipulating the hair on one side and helps with breakage.

PS:: I will also be keeping my hair for the majority of the time in a PS like a bun.I would like to get maximum growth .

*I do get an off black rinse 2-4 weeks after my relaxer and I follow with a DC with protein.

Hey! I think you can claim SL.

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[7thirty89]

Hi Ladies! I just joined LHC a few days ago and I am aiming for APL by Dec 2011. I know its too late to offically join but Ill be posting my progress and cheering from the sideline!

Right now my reggie is weekly wash & DC , moisturize & seal daily, sulfur growth aid every other day , and Ill be bunning 90% of the time and on occasion half wigs.

Good luck to all!

 

[NewHairWOWeave]

Hey! I think you can claim SL.

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Thanks Girl.. And According to @7thirty89 's siggy I am

 

[Evolving78]

Hi Ladies! I just joined LHC a few days ago and I am aiming for APL by Dec 2011. I know its too late to offically join but Ill be posting my progress and cheering from the sideline!

Right now my reggie is weekly wash & DC , moisturize & seal daily, sulfur growth aid every other day , and Ill be bunning 90% of the time and on occasion half wigs.

Good luck to all!

welcome lady! i like your siggy! i'm still going strong with mine.

 

[OhTall1]

Checking in. After a 14 week stretch I got my hair relaxed and colored. Still washing about every 4-5 days. I just started using Giovanni's deep moisture shampoo and conditioner, which I got at Marshalls and like so far. I'll probably take the next length check in June.

 

[Meritamen]

Ok, sorry about the multiple posts. I forget about the multiquote button.. HELLO ???

I only use the conditioner. I apply it for about 5 minutes after my d/c then rinse.

Thanks. Looks like I am going to go out and buy yet another conditioner. Does it have any slip?

 

[CurlsBazillion]

Checking in...I've retained 7in at the nape and 6in at the crown. APL on me is around 10in so not that far to go!!!! Also I started taking Fish, Flax, and Borage pills daily (1200mg working my way up to 2400mg then 3600mg) and this month I've notice 2 huge growth spurts...is it the pills or the summer growing phase. Idk but I'll take it!

 

[Beverly Ann Properties]

Just checking in. I am wearing my hair in wash and gos for these spring and summer months. I will officially flat iron probably in September which will be my 3d year natural anniversary. Just a stretch check today.

 

[faithVA]

Just checking in. I am wearing my hair in wash and gos for these spring and summer months. I will officially flat iron probably in September which will be my 3d year natural anniversary. Just a stretch check today.

From that pic you are already APL. So enjoy APL for spring and summer even if you don't plan to claim it until the fall.

 

[Incognitus]

^^ Yup, Faith is correct. You are absolutely APL.

 

[karlajamaica]

Four Month Update!

Hey Ladies,

I've been so busy with life that I forgot about this challenge. Today I made my bf take pics of my growth and I was shocked!

I haven't changed my regime at all out of sheer laziness. The things I wish I did, but don't do are:

- any type of protective styling
- regular trims (every 6 months at most)
- wear a satin cap or bonnet

I'm very color treated, so I DO try to be super good about avoiding heat or aggressive styling.

Count me in!

- I'm SL Texlaxed. I co-wash almost daily with TJ Nourish (my HG) and seal with coconut oil. Heat once or twice per year. Curlformers chick.

- I'm a new LHCF member, so this is my 1st challenge!

- Pix attached.

Good luck ladies!

 

[faithVA]

Re: Four Month Update!

Hey Ladies,

I've been so busy with life that I forgot about this challenge. Today I made my bf take pics of my growth and I was shocked!

I haven't changed my regime at all out of sheer laziness. The things I wish I did, but don't do are:

- any type of protective styling
- regular trims (every 6 months at most)
- wear a satin cap or bonnet

I'm very color treated, so I DO try to be super good about avoiding heat or aggressive styling.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamaicay/5764776085/

That tatoo is a great length marker. You are definitely APL. Congratulations.

 

[karlajamaica]

I'm gonna wait and claim APL once I get a hair cut. That blunt cut I saw in this forum was too vicious.

 

[Incognitus]

^^Congrats on the progress! Yeah, I love how some ladies here have the blunt cut.

 

[phyl73]

OT...what are those things in that person's stomach and how and why are they there?

 

[mzteaze]

OT...what are those things in that person's stomach and how and why are they there?

Huh????

 

[allmundjoi]

OT...what are those things in that person's stomach and how and why are they there?

Are you referring to my sight? Lol, if so they are swallowed objects-like a spoon. It's an xray one of my med students used in a presentation and I thought it was funny. What's even funnier is seeing the 100 most weird things stuck in the anus/rectum of people who present to the ER. Every year I think Mass General Hospital ER posts it.

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[13StepsAhead]

Hey ladies so I think I'm grazing APL, but won't do an official length check until July so we'll see where I'm at then. In the meantime I've switched up my Reggie just a bit for the warmer months ( June-Sept).
- co-wash daily or at least 3x weekly;leaving in some conditioner as my moisturizer and sealing with an oil.
- 1x week light protein treatment
- shampoo 1x week
- finger detangle during co-wash sessions and do a full detangle session with my shampoo
- DC 1-2x weekly
- ps of choice = buns