2015 APL/BSL Challenge

Current hair length - shoulder length.
Relaxed
Goal Month - November.
Current Reggie and styling choices - wigs with braids underneath.
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? - LOC method, finger detangling and cowashing.
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I've been M.I.A, but I will have you know I've been wigging it since last week. Being lazy I've just spritzed my hair with my tea concoction and reached for my sisters Hemp grease (which I love) and just braided my hair and did the GHE method.

At the moment, I'm torn as to what I should purchase. I have two carts: 1 from Annabelle's Perfect Blends with 3 items a) Infused Oils Hurry Up Grow b) Ayurvedic Infused Oils and c) White Chocolate Mousse Moisture Intense Mask. Second cart is from hennasooq.com with the 300g of Sukesh Ayurvedic Powder and Cocoveda Hair Oil. I don't need all this oil now. What to do...what to do??
 
Leo24Rule. What products are you the lowest on? -Or- Who did you purchase from last? Answering one of those questions(internally if you'd like) may help you decide which to choose. This is coming from a person who still uses Eeny Meeny Miney Moe to help choose lol
 
whosthatcurl said:
Leo24Rule. What products are you the lowest on? -Or- Who did you purchase from last? Answering one of those questions(internally if you'd like) may help you decide which to choose. This is coming from a person who still uses Eeny Meeny Miney Moe to help choose lol
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Agreed and I just busted out laughing from the Eeny Meeny Miney Moe lol!
 
whosthatcurl said:
@Leo24Rule. What products are you the lowest on? -Or- Who did you purchase from last? Answering one of those questions(internally if you'd like) may help you decide which to choose. This is coming from a person who still uses Eeny Meeny Miney Moe to help choose lol
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Thank you for that. Makes sense where you're going here.

*Lowest: absolutely have no DC on hand. Does anyone know of a herbal recipe? If not I will be buying Annabelle's Perfect Blend White Chocolate Mousse Moisture Intense Mask
*Oils: I have coconut oil, apricot oil (a corner), grapeseed oil, mustard oil, jojoba oil, and tea tree oil.
*My recent purchases include 2 wigs, a faux bun, faux braiding hair, and shea butter.
 
Just bought online with 30% off from Annabelle's Perfect Blends the Hurry Up and Grow Infused Oil and White Chocolate Mousse Moisture Mask :)
 
Massaged my scalp with Green Magic after taking down my braids. Very happy hair. I will sleep in a baggy and wash tomorrow. Hopefully my conditioner will be here
 
I moisturized with Silk touch cream and put my hair in a bun. I think I'm going to put a rinse on my hair tomorrow.
 
My hair is still really straight from my blowout and flat iron last Sunday. Part of me wants to wash and DC my hair this weekend like I normally do, and the other half wants to enjoy my straight hair for a while longer.
 
My SD is here. I think im going to have a standing monthly order with Silk Dreams. Maybe one Vanilla Silk, and one other moisturizing conditioner. Plus one Mocha Silk every other month or so. Ive hot enough to get me through March for sure. I'll see how my hair is doing after this wash. All I know for sure is that I am going to be happy as hell this time next year as my hair is creepingon BSL. Ive got about bout 5 to 6 inches between BSL and APL. Cursed genetics
 
NefertariBlu said:
JudithO. You're natural again? I remember your YouTube videos and all the help in the naturals struggling thread. I still have my struggles with my 4c hair but I've learned to accept them. Mainly that my hair is going to spilt and get ssk, but I search and destroy regularly to keep on top of them.

Can I ask, why you've chosen natural again? I'm asking because although I'm not considering relaxing I would still like your experience of having one and maintain straight hair.

I'm thinking of ways to keep my hair stretched that will help with the splits.
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NefertariBlu

So sorry... I'm just seeing this post. Yes, I am natural again!! I thoroughly enjoyed being relaxed, and got to my goal length (WL), but went through post partum shedding and lost the majority of the volume in my hair + since I had gotten to my length goal, I wanted a new challenge.

I know how to retain all my length while relaxed but not as a natural head so I need to learn that. Kinda like, I want my decision on whether or not to be relaxed vs natural to truly be a preference and not only because I only know how to be one or the other.

Finally, I dont know... I feel like I quit on a lot of 4c's out there that were still struggling.. Like if I can get my 4c hair down to a perfect science with care and retention... I can relax knowing that I have contributed my bit to the 4c natural hair community... lol...
 
Aww JudithO you didn't quit on us lol. Your tips really helped! I'm understanding my hair A LOT more now, but I search and destroy to keep on top of the splits. I don't remember dealing with splits when I was relaxed, but then again I never really paid that much attention to my hair.

Maybe I'm noticing it more because I'm always looking at my hair.

Your hair hair grows super quick! You got to WL fast. Meanwhile I've just arrived at APL at 4 years of growing :-/
 
I twisted my hair for the first time in a looooooong time DH is so funny every time he walks by he rubs my head or tells me my hair looks great

Your son pooped on the floor
Oh that sucks, your hair looks really nice though

Sir :lachen:
 
As of yesterday started 2015 on a good note by:
a) Finishing the last of my Biotin Bottle
b) Taking a multi-vitamin
c) Massaged my scalp for 4 mins
d) Started the 30-day squat challenge
 
Got my new wig tell me what yall think. I haven't cut the lace off yet cause i'm still debating on if I want to keep it. If I do gonna cut a couple inches off don't really like super long wigs.

i just woke up when it was delivered so i naw ain't showing my face :lol:

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iLurk said:
Got my new wig tell me what yall think. I haven't cut the lace off yet cause i'm still debating on if I want to keep it. If I do gonna cut a couple inches off don't really like super long wigs. i just woke up when it was delivered so i naw ain't showing my face :lol:
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I like it a lot. I love long hair, so I wouldn't cut. I would be afraid to mess with layers too. My durn edges won't let me wear wigs.
 
iLurk said:
Got my new wig tell me what yall think. I haven't cut the lace off yet cause i'm still debating on if I want to keep it. If I do gonna cut a couple inches off don't really like super long wigs.

i just woke up when it was delivered so i naw ain't showing my face :lol:
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I love it...you better not cut that gorgeous wig!!!!
 
okay okay i won't cut it. :lol: gonna take some getting used to for me though cause i usually wear wigs that are around bsl. this one is about waist length on me
 
Current hair length
Shoulder length after a big cut last year to remove an old relaxer. Switched relaxers last year and the old one had evidently spoilt my hair

Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning
Texlaxed with silk elements mild for 15mins

Goal Month
December, ideally on the way to BSL

Current Reggie and styling choices
Weekly condition with Giovanni products
ACV rinse every 2 weeks
Deep condition once a week, overnight on a Friday if sat morning is free

What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL?
No more direct heat, just roller setting at the moment
MSM 1000g each evening

Post a beginning picture
Will post a proper hair lenght check at my next wash, but here is where I am.
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