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Im thinking about stretching til June 30th when the HYH challenge is over. OMG I know that I would have some awesome growth by then I should be BSB or around BSL....Im still thinking cause me and NG dont work well together unless I have it braided. Hump I might still relax in a few weeks and then leave my nxt relax for when that challange ends.....

I knew that I wasnt going to be around with you ladies long but Im not going to leave you guys until I can post on the web that I have moved pass APL....so basically you guys are stuck with me until June LOL

So whats up with you ladies and how are yall wearing yall hair this chilly season?
 
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Checking in.
I have been using my sulfur mix 2x per week for the last two weeks. I'm protective styling in pinned up twists right now. I plan on Dcing overnight and putting the twists back in tomorrow.
 
Im a newbie! (And im late lol) but i want in!!

-Current LengthAlmost SL
-Relaxed
-Current ReggieNothing extreamely consitant yet, Relax every 8-10 weeks, co wash 5x a week, poo 1x per week, DCing in the salon every 2 weeks, baggying ends, low manipulation, and lots of moisture.
-Styles of choice:Baggy buns, and up in a clip. I need some others if anyone has any suggestions.
-Other challengesHairfinity 2011, Co Washing 2011
-Ill post pics when i figure out how to do it :)
Thanks!
 
Checking in. Washed this morning with TJ Tea Tree Tingle shampoo and conditioned with HE HH and silicon mix. Used Cantu shea butter leave in conditioning repair cream and the GVP Redken Anti-snap dupe as leave ins for my roller set. After my hair was mostly dry, I took out the rollers, rubbed in a little bit of of my ceramide mix (equal parts hemp seed, kukui nut and sunflower oils), wrapped my hair and then sat under the dryer for another 15 minutes.

I didn't use any hairtoys last week, so my hair was out all week. I got lots of compliments, but it's occuring to me that as my hair grows, it's constantly trying to make its way into my mouth. So I'm pleased about the growth and retention, but grossed out at the prospect of grazing on my hair. :Cow:

This week, it's back to the hair zings, bandettes, claws and other toys.
 
Hi ladies... I would like to join this challenge :grin:

Current length: the back of my hair is almost APL, but the front/sides are about SL. I'm thinking about chopping everything to an even SL and growing from there.

Reggie: Relaxed (every 16 weeks), wash/DC weekly, cowash 1-2x per week, protein as needed, no heat. I use sulfur for growth (front only cuz it grows so slow :sad:) and wigs as a protective style.

Challenges: Cowashing, HOT, DC, Ceramides

Goal: Full APL (front and back)

I will post a pic after I relax and minichop (in a few weeks)

HHG!!!
 
I'm really thinking about stretching for another 20 weeks. It's already been 20 weeks since my last relaxer and things are going well (gained nearly three inches in length!). I may take it two weeks by two weeks as baby steps to see if I can get to 20 weeks with my sanity and hair intact. If I can I won't be doing a "length check" until June because I doubt I'll straighten my hair before then. Just thoughts so far...
 
Starting Pic:
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Current length: Full Shoulder Length

Planned hair regime-

Co-wash 2 times per week, regular wash once a week, using suave almond and shea, pantene R&N as my conditioners, TJ nourish spa moisturizing shampoo for the shampoo. Follow with ORS carrot oil and seal with un-petroleum jelly.
Keep hair up and off shoulders, detangle twice a week.

I'm purchasing my megatek this week so after washes/cowashes I'll massage that into my scalp, perhaps try it as a leave in. I think I'll revisit biotin and b-complex again too.
 
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i had sort of a rough week. there were a couple of times i tried a style, and product overload messed it up. i had to shampoo my hair twice with in a three day period. so i think i will just cowash and dc this time around and stop being heavy handed with product. i think i might cowash instead of shampooing for this month. i am going to try cowashing my hair until April to see if my hair will become more softer/moisturized. i have color in my hair so i have to make sure it stays hydrated.
 
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Quick update:
I am still washing the Manic Panic out of my hair. :nono: But I have incorporated the following:
The moisture drenched pre-poo recipe floating around.
I have also started using Hello Hydration vs LTR, I might alternate between the two weekly.
I also have been using the Cathy Howse dc recipe, Saturday was my first day, so far so good. I didn't add the peppermint oil (so no tingle) but when I was done, my hair was so soft and easy to work with.

One big thing I have noticed is the amount of hair in the shower has significantly decreased. Now I'm only seeing a few hairs vs leaving the tub with a clump. :blush:
 
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Nothing much new...bonelaxed a couple weeks ago and def noticed some grow. I dusted my ends after the relaxer and a good protein treatment. My hair is still loving the attention with the 2x a week DCing and I've incorporated a couple co-washes here and there. Overall it's Happy Growing....hope everyone's having the same luck.
 
Hey Ladies!... just checking in... I have a couple pictures to update you guys on my progress:drunk:... also had braids for a month in a half to protect my hair!
 
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Hi Ladies,

I just wanted to come in and update. I think this is the APL challenge I joined, there's a couple going around.:look: I spontaneously decided to straighten one of my box braids to see if I made APL, and I did!!

Now for the front to catch up..... Good luck ladies, I know you can do it. Keep your hair in a protective style and moisturized!!!
 

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Hi Ladies,

I just wanted to come in and update. I think this is the APL challenge I joined, there's a couple going around.:look: I spontaneously decided to straighten one of my box braids to see if I made APL, and I did!!

Now for the front to catch up..... Good luck ladies, I know you can do it. Keep your hair in a protective style and moisturized!!!
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Shoot betta get out of this thread, and run to BSL thread.:lol:
Congrats on getting to APL!
 
LOL, thanks! I joined both last year and made neither, so this is my year, as I plan to make both (fingers crossed). I probably would've made APL in Dec/Jan, but I trimmed an inch off between Nov/Dec.
 
Checking in! It has been a minute but I spent a long time doing some box braids in my head (they look weird, but at least it's braided! :lol:). I don't know if it will show but here is a starting pic....and I will always use the front of my hair because that is the part that I would like to grow.
 

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2/07.... Made 2 wks in my cornrows and Im getting a wig made on a cap to wear for Feb to hide my hair and make sure that I reach my APL (again) and BSL goal this year.
 
Im all for it currently somewhere between cl and sl 4b approx 12 weeks post relaxer
psing with a ssew in so will come back with pics later
supplementing and moisturizing daily
washing every two weeks
 
Congrats to IndifinableJoli & GreenD!! GreenD u're definitely apl, and IndifinableJoli you look like you're right there. I think by the end of the month, if you grow at a normal rate, you can claim it for sure.

For myself I think Im dangerously close to APL definitely within an inch of it, so hopefully I'll bet my own expectation of when I will make it for sure.
 
i think i will be getting sew-in in two weeks. i just wanna hide my hair from myself for awhile. getting bored and don't want to do anything stupid, plus it will keep me from wanting to try buy new hair products. i am going to get an install, see how it works out, and if it's all good, i might get one or two more. i have been doing a lot of research and still researching.
 
Thinking of doing the same thing myself. I've been wearing wigs and am really bored with it. Plus, it may help me stretch another 20 wks (it's already been 20). Good luck!
 
APL feels like such a distant dream at this point, lol! I'll be getting there by the fall hopefully. Just keeping it boring for now, plait it under a wig, and keeping it moisturized.
 
Checking in: So I've still been having breakage so I've been trying to figure out what did I do to cause this issue. When I first started my journey I never prepoo my hair and it was thriving. I've been prepooing for several months with EVCO, JBCO (scalp), & aloe vera juice. Obviously my hair does not like this at all :nono:. The porosity of my hair started changing. It was so dry and no matter what I put in my hair it would just dry and break. Well this week I clarified my hair with V05 clarifying shampoo followed up with my Sheamoisture moisture retention shampoo. I DC'd with AOWC & honey, then followed with Roux PC corrector & conditioner, then added Fermodyl 619, Sheamoisture curl enhancement smoothie, & sealed with castor oil. My hair is now retaining moisture and its alot softer than it has been. So I've come to the conclusion that prepooing isn't for me so I'm eliminating this step until I can get the porosity of my hair back on track. I am planning to cowash tomorrow with Yes to Cucumbers color care conditioner, DC, & then follow with my moisture routine. I've also been taking garlic supplements to help with shedding. I hope all is well with the rest of the APL ladies :grin:.
 
^^^^ oil rinses, hot oil treatments, pre poo with oils is not the business for my natural hair either. oils make my hair crunchy, rough, and dry. i decided not to seal with and oil yesterday and my hair felt so much better. i decided that i will only shampoo my hair once a month to clarify. i'm just trying to make sure my hair stays moisturized and soft.
 
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^^^^ oil rinses, hot oil treatments, pre poo with oils is not the business for my natural hair either. oils make my hair crunchy, rough, and dry. i decided not to seal with and oil yesterday and my hair felt so much better. i decided that i will only shampoo my hair once a month to clarify. i'm just trying to make sure my hair stays moisturized and soft.
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I totally agree at least in my case. After rinsing my hair with oils, it felt like a brillo pad and I was like wth :perplexed! I guess its not for everybody but that's why its a hair journey because we are constantly learning what's best for our own hair :grin:. I've got to learn to stop jumping on every bandwagon I hear about :lol:!
 
Hi ladies what length am I?
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