2024 - SL/APL Challenge/Support Thread
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faithVA
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Hello there. I haven't seen you in forever. Hope all is well.
faithVA
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Finally got around to really doing my hair.
Used a protein treatment before I shampooed. Shampooed twice. Then I used K18 and followed that with a balanced moisturizing conditioner. I applied leave-in in the shower. Then I applied Kkcc, added a little water and put my hair in 5 bantus.
I finally got around to putting in 2 strand twists which took about 2 hours. I have definitely retained some length since last time which by my pics seem to be January.
January 2024
August 2024
Used a protein treatment before I shampooed. Shampooed twice. Then I used K18 and followed that with a balanced moisturizing conditioner. I applied leave-in in the shower. Then I applied Kkcc, added a little water and put my hair in 5 bantus.
I finally got around to putting in 2 strand twists which took about 2 hours. I have definitely retained some length since last time which by my pics seem to be January.
January 2024 August 2024
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JJamiah
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Hello lovely lady,
Not the greatest but I’m still here. I took a while off to focus on health issues, family, school and career. I pray all is well with you. So nice to see some of my favorites still here
Blessedwithabundance14
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Ladies, ladies, ladies!!! 2 years and 4 months ago a beautician gave me a protein treatment and it caused my hair to know and tangle. I went from nearly HL to a buzz cut. 2.4 years later it is 2" from BSL! OMG I am so excited at the growth and will not ever touch protein again! I am so so excited!!!
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ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
I'm so happy for you! Your hair looks amazing!
Blessedwithabundance14
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Thank you! I am so excited and it is actually healthier than it was!
CoiledOrchids
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made my oil mix for my scalp. I don't straighten my hair anymore and decided to keep things simple
I alternate between different cornrow styles. my braider includes the hair.
I wash and condition biweekly.
spray braids 2x/day. Oil scalp daily
trim only as needed
I alternate between different cornrow styles. my braider includes the hair.
I wash and condition biweekly.
spray braids 2x/day. Oil scalp daily
trim only as needed
faithVA
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Congratulations. I'm so glad you made a comeback. That is fabulous growth and retention. You should bottle that and sell it
MzSwift
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WOW!! I'm so sorry to hear about that experience. I can't imagine how you must've felt! I would've been so scared and angry. But your progress in almost 2.5 years is so inspirational!! Congratulations!!
Please, drop that regi for us to learn from!
Blessedwithabundance14
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Thank you lady!WOW!! I'm so sorry to hear about that experience. I can't imagine how you must've felt! I would've been so scared and angry. But your progress in almost 2.5 years is so inspirational!! Congratulations!!
Please, drop that regi for us to learn from!
For most of the year I have kept my hair in twists but also get flat irons to trim my ends (new hairdresser of course.) Honestly I have had more flat irons this year than twists. What I think really did it is taking supplements and eating more protein along with consistent light trims. This is what my hair looked like before the protein tore it up. When my hair was WL/near HL I kept it in twists, but should have trimmed a little more. I am truly so excited to see this much progress in 2 years!
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ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
@Blessedwithabundance14 You have such a tiny waist lol your hair is and was beautiful.
Blessedwithabundance14
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Awww thank you lady!
