2015 APL/BSL Challenge

I need a new flat iron so bad. I have two. The Croc doesn't give me the shine or softness I want, and the other doesn't give me the straightness I want without going up on the temp. I can get one pass out of it, can't get one pass for my DD though.
 
PlainJane said:
I recently made a change in my diet with fruits, veggies, less sugar and sodium, and about a gallon of water daily. I did it for health reasons, but I hope I see a boost in growth. My old diet consisted of sweets and maybe one fruit or vegetable a week smh.
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This is great news. I need to follow bc my diet is horrible. I hardly eat breakfast or lunch and when I do its oatmeal or a bagel. I eat whatever i cook for dinner but slack on the water. I was doing so well when I was drinking my green smoothies. I need to get back on that
 
Planning a nice dc tonight. Silk Elements has been treating me right but I wanna try Bobeam's Cocoa Cream. So ill do that tonight with heat. The texture is similar to NaturelleGrow's conditioners. Smells nice too
 
HairPleezeGrow said:
This is great news. I need to follow bc my diet is horrible. I hardly eat breakfast or lunch and when I do its oatmeal or a bagel. I eat whatever i cook for dinner but slack on the water. I was doing so well when I was drinking my green smoothies. I need to get back on that
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You should definitely try it. My doctor basically made me and I've noticed an improvement with energy and so much more. Honestly, the water consumption is for vanity reasons :lol: I read Gabrielle Unions drinks a gallon and I've seen a big difference in my acne prone skin and complexion.
 
I started oiling my scalp with WGHO last week. I shampooed my hair Wednesday and when I was done, the oil was still sitting in parts of my hair and it looked gooey after DCing :dighole:

Round two the next day, except I used bentonite clay instead of shampoo. I was to tired to DC, but I conditioned. Left the clay in for 10 mins with a baggy and co-washed. When all was rinsed out.... maaaaaaaaan, my hair was sooOOOOOoooft, and I know its due to the clay. I mixed mine with aloe vera gel and a spoon of hemp seed oil, cause I was scared it would dry up my hair.

All this to say that I will be using that blessed bentonite clay instead of shampoo until further notice.
 
PlainJane said:
You should definitely try it. My doctor basically made me and I've noticed an improvement with energy and so much more. Honestly, the water consumption is for vanity reasons :lol: I read Gabrielle Unions drinks a gallon and I've seen a big difference in my acne prone skin and complexion.
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Co-signing! Lemon-water always gets me skin compliments. I drink it the night before and the next day it has my skin glowing like nothing else ever could - seriously.
 
PlainJane said:
I've heard good things about lemon water. Do you use fresh lemon and squeeze it in?
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Yeah, if I'm in a hurry, I'll cut half a cm wide slice, squeeze it and drop it in the cup. The taste is lemony faster and you get pulp out of it.

Usually, I cut one slice and let it sit in 2cups of warm water for about 10mins. Works in cool water too, I just like mine better warm.
 
I'm still here. Just haven't washed my hair in like 3 weeks. :look: my hair is just so soft and moisturized that I don't want to start over :ohwell:
 
I had my whole wash day planned out, but after I prepooed with AOHSR, my hair and scalp felt fine so I just rinsed and went straight to my leave in and sealant. I wonder how my hair would react to alternating with shampoos and cowashes every week
 
PlainJane said:
You should definitely try it. My doctor basically made me and I've noticed an improvement with energy and so much more. Honestly, the water consumption is for vanity reasons :lol: I read Gabrielle Unions drinks a gallon and I've seen a big difference in my acne prone skin and complexion.
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I'm starting to drink more water for vanity purposes, so I am going to see what my skin looks and feels like in the next 30 days. I'm also drinking green tea and bamboo tea.
 
My new invisible part wig "Nelly" I'm in love with these highlights!
 

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Braided my hair up last night. I won't restyle my hair until Friday. Really trying to commit to no heat at low manipulation.
 
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Last night I rinsed my hair for a few minutes while gently massaging my scalp before I applied my dc. Very relaxing. I meant to blow my hair out, but I was too relaxed to be bothered. I'll rinse at work and see what I can do about stretching my roots.


For anyone that does water rinses, have you noticed better curl definition? In my case, my curls aren't mussed up from my shampoo process (sectioning, shed removal, smaller sections to reach the scalp, etc). Although I don't make an effort to achieve curl definition, it's nice to see my curlicues in all their glory post shower
 
Been very simple with my hair. Co-wash every 5 days. and do a quick dry braid out to stretch my hair each morning before wearing a puff. I hope that's not too much manipulation. O only finger comb. What do you guys think

Im due for my first trim of natural-hood being 3 months post BC but I can't be bothered
 

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Still wigging it on work days and wearing my hair exposed when I'm off. Aside from those 2 episodes of nape hair breakage, things are going ok.
Completed a wash this morning and wore my hair some up some down.
 

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TheNDofUO said:
Been very simple with my hair. Co-wash every 5 days. and do a quick dry braid out to stretch my hair each morning before wearing a puff. I hope that's not too much manipulation. O only finger comb. What do you guys think

Im due for my first trim of natural-hood being 3 months post BC but I can't be bothered
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Very nice! so full
 
Did a length check last night. My longest layers are about an inch and a half past APL. They will hit BSL before the end of the year. Even with me getting more frequent trims this year. My phone won't let me upload pics
 
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