APL`13 Challenge

[Bajanmum]

CharnellG

Calm down, take a deep breath. Whatever is the problem is, it can be resolved.

I'm sure the lhcf ladies will be on board to help figure this out with you.

In the meantime review your regimen and products calmly. Could your bun be too tight? Tension will thin your edges. Do you scrape your hair back everyday?

I hope you find the answers you need.

 

[CoiledByNature]

Calm down, take a deep breath. Whatever is the problem is, it can be resolved.

I'm sure the lhcf ladies will be on board to help figure this out with you.

In the meantime review your regimen and products calmly. Could your bun be too tight? Tension will thin your edges. Do you scrape your hair back everyday?

I hope you find the answers you need.

Yea I tightly brush it back every day with Brown protein gel

 

[Bajanmum]

Thank you @Bajanmum! I appreciate the response. I feel if you have something to add, speak up! That's awesome! Do you notice any other difference in your hair, like more strength? How long have you used it? Are you supposed to use it everyday? I'm like you, I would be "forgetting" at least 3 times a week. lol

LovLeeLaDee

I'm natural and my hair is in twists like4EverDetermined has been for about 4 weeks (I wash and DC in my twists and airdry them out weekly). But my NG is so soft.

The recommendation is to part and apply the trigga to scalp only , a minimum of 3xweek or if you're really serious about growth 2xday, morning and night. The moto is "Grow hard or go home".

The onion and garlic acts as the natural sulpher and the chilli pepper is the growth stimulant. The black tea stops shedding , and all the other oils acts either as growth oil or hair softener.

Hth

 

[4EverDetermined]

[USER][/USER]CharnellG
Try washing the product from your hair, letting it dry and then seeing if it still looks the same.It might really be the oils sticking your hair together.

 

[LovLeeLaDee]

HELP!!!!!! I'm FREAKING OUT!!!!! Is my hair thinning????? I've been applying shapleys MTG directly to my scalp at night daily, then applying JBCO, coconut, avocado, and grapeseed oil to my hair. Then i do the green house effect over night. Also taking hairfinity vits. Soo tonight as I'm doing it I notice I can see my scalp through my hair wtf!!!!! I'm extremely scared, I've never seen this before Tonight and I do pay close attention to my sides because I'm ALWAYS wearing my hair up in a bun... I've NEVER noticed this! Could it be that because of all those thick oils it's making my strands stick to each other??? I'm hoping because I'm about to cry. In the 3 weeks I've been doing this to my hair I'm already noticing new growth. Also when I comb or brush my hair there is never any hair in the teeth or bristles. So wtf is going on. I'm supposed to be getting my sew in tomorrow and I was going to treat my hair the same but I can't risk this not knowing if it's cause my hair to come out. I'll be a plucked duck when I take it out... Someone PLEASE tell me I'm over reacting****hearts racing, about to cry **** :'( I'm posting this all over the forum. I really need answers and I really want my sew in tomorrow!

CharnellG Girlfriend I was checkin for you! Definitely agree there's too much oil chica! Now if you had globs of hair coming out at the same time, that would indicate a problem. You ain't lookin like daffy when he gets his beak blown back, so chill! lmao How did you rinse all those oils out? You will probably need to clarify all that crap out then start anew. Ya waves is banging tho! lol plus I'm waitin to see that invisible part so get it togetha!

 

[LovLeeLaDee]

Lol,its fine. Feels good to participate instead of just lurking. I've had my twists in for about 2 weeks now and have been using hair trigger for the same amount of time. My twists are already starting to loosen up. Might be the normal 1/4'' that I'm supposed to get for the two weeks. It does make my new growth very soft. Since they say it takes 3 months to start seeing the effects of something on your hair,I'll keep using it for the 3months that my hair is in these extensions and hopefully I'll see a difference when I remove them. I got the vanilla cake smell and it smells sooooo good.

For the Nioxin, I just started taking them consistently so I can't really tell. I got mine for $22at the Smartstyles salon in Walmart so you can get them there instead of paying those outrageous prices people been trying to sell them for online. My bottle expires Jan '13 so hopefully they start selling the new batch by that time or I might have to switch to another hair supplement

From one former lurker to another, I feel you, I love posting if I have something to add, I aint tryin to mess up anyone's hair.

Anyway, that's perfect! Since you are new to both I will just let you grow for the next few months, then see where you're at by beginning of February and maybe I'll buy in March. I'm gonna be watchin/stalkin multiple ladies in here. I'm searchin for that good good! Growth aide is wut I'm talmbout!

 

[LovLeeLaDee]

LovLeeLaDee

I'm natural and my hair is in twists like4EverDetermined has been for about 4 weeks (I wash and DC in my twists and airdry them out weekly). But my NG is so soft.

The recommendation is to part and apply the trigga to scalp only , a minimum of 3xweek or if you're really serious about growth 2xday, morning and night. The moto is "Grow hard or go home".

The onion and garlic acts as the natural sulpher and the chilli pepper is the growth stimulant. The black tea stops shedding , and all the other oils acts either as growth oil or hair softener.

Hth

Sounds like this would kick my arse! lmao do you feel the "burn"? All those ingredients make me want it but I keep jumping on bandwagons so I gotta be ez and choose ones I KNOW will give me faster length. So here I sit living vicariously through other women that are freer than me so I don't have to explain another one to my SO till I'm "fasho". lol

 

[hairqueen7]

Hey ladies I been joined the challenge just havent updated. My hair is growing getting dryer more due to changes in the weather. I wanted to ask u where can I get the hair trigger stuff yall talking bout thnxs

 

[TeeBee]

I'm so glad I only flat ironed my bang cause I have so much heat damage it's stupid I knew my friend making all thoughs passes would do it ;( what can I do to fix this please!?!???

beautyintheyesHEY Sweets!! I had heat damage last year, maaaan was I pissed!! And of course bc I let SOMEONE ELSE flat iron my hair. Lesson learned. Want something done?? Do it yourself, lol!! Give yourself a good 3-6 months to really asses the damage. Believe it or not, with time SOME of the curl returns. Not fully, but at least you don't have to chop it all off right away. I basically had to 'transition' the area again. When I did twist outs I has to use a perm rod on the end, to get the straight hairs to blend. Meanwhile, I DC'd like crazy, did regular protein treatments. Then I eventually cut off the last 1-2 inches of straight hairs (started with 4 inches..ouch). Now you can't even tell. So basically, it's a waiting game. For your hair to grow the damage out. Sorry for your loss, but you'll be fine!! Promise

 

[4EverDetermined]

Hey ladies I been joined the challenge just havent updated. My hair is growing getting dryer more due to changes in the weather. I wanted to ask u where can I get the hair trigger stuff yall talking bout thnxs

Here's the link http://www.hairtriggergrowthelixir.com/

And [USER][/USER]LovLeeLaDee check out the website.. they have some of before and after pics up now..

 

[CoiledByNature]

Ok so good news and possibly bad news. The good news is when I washed, conditioned Nd blow dried my hair my sides didn't look like they were thinning I was super happy.....and the possible bad news....after blow drying my hair I combed it out and was very paranoid at what was coming out.... A lot of hair was falling in the sink and on the floor. I don't know if this is normal or not because I read your hair sheds 100 strands a day (seems like a lot) please look at these pics and assure me I'm over reacting AGAIN!! You ladies really gave me a sigh of relief last night!!!! Thank you so much!! If I could I would kiss each of you :-* being a newbie to hair Care sucks!!!***runs off to get sew in***

 

[grownupnai]

Yay Challenge!

Current hair length:
I can't believe I'm typing this but I'm at shoulder length finally!

My hair is Relaxed/fine and low density

Goal Month
December 31st

Current Reggie and styling choices:
Ever since I got relaxed in September I have been straightening my hair more. I will probably straighten 3 times a month. I also DC and air dry before i flat iron. My hair seems to shed less when straight, and I have almost no breakage. I will continue to bun my hair, and oil it only when I bun. When I dont straighten my hair I will continue to moisturize with Scurl and oil my hair. I usually dry my hair in a damp bun with a scarf or I pin it up and scarf it. I'll wash my hair twice a week in winter. Normally 3-4 times a week but it's way too cold here for that now. I will relax my hair at 18 weeks in January before my birthday and get a trim. I got a trim in September and I like my fine hair so much more now.

What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? Nothing. I will continue to take my vitamins iron, msm, multi and biotin daily. Everything else I'm doing seems like it's going good.

Post a beginning picture

 

[Lurkee]

This was my hair December last year

This was my hair in June this year

This is what my hair looks like now. I cut a lot from my hair because I have thin ends. It is easy to hide when curly but today I had nothing to do so I gave myself a choppy haircut. I had not trimmed at all this year and basically my trim turned into a haircut. I wonder what went wrong from june to now but . I am currently nine weeks post and I did not flatiron so I have some shrinkage. I will take a picture at my next relaxer.

 

[Lurkee]

Current hair length - Shoulder
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning - Relaxed/Texlaxed
Goal Month - June 2013
Current Reggie and styling choices - Bun every freaking day
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? - No more heat, weekly cowashes and bunning everyday.
Post a beginning picture - ^^

It kinda sucks to repeat a class but hopefully we can all reach our goals next year.

 

[gvin89]

I will be in here with you guys for the first quarter....my August trim took me to Full SL again. I hope to be apl by March 2013.

 

[JaszyFaye]

JaszyFaye; Mrs. Rivera, beautiful bride!

Just now seeing this, thank you ma'am

 

[Deziyah]

CharnellG girl you sound like me just a couple of weeks ago when I thought my hair was falling after i saw how much shedding I had after detangling... I'm sure the veterans here can give you their advice because they sure made me feel better...

Good luck with the weave and please make sure to post pics!!

 

[abbygirl]

So after thinking about it for a while..., i am finally joining this challenge

Current hair length : cbl /Shoulder length
Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning : Natural
Goal Month: End of Challenge
Current Reggie and styling choices: Every two weeks: I pre-poo with avocado mix, shampoo (scalp only), deep-condition, oil rinse with coconut oil and do a roller-set. I usually wear my hair in a bun till the next wash day(2 weeks)

What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? Nothing really, my regimen above is kinda new- just started it in September and am loving it
Post a beginning picture

ETA : seems my regimen is not good for the winter months, so no more roller setting back to sealing ends with grease and put hair in a bun or updo

 

[LovLeeLaDee]

Thanks 4EverDetermined! I think I'm convinced! I want it now but I'm going to need to wait... Anyone know what scent NOT to get?

Welcome grownupnai, Lurkee, abbygirl!!

Lurkee you'll be there pretty quickly! Good job on your trim!

 

[beautyintheyes]

Did a deep condition and most of my hair is doing way better but my bangs are still straight :/

 

[LovLeeLaDee]

Did a deep condition and most of my hair is doing way better but my bangs are still straight :/

Dang! How? What happened??? You didn't damage your hair did you?? Your hair should revert, especially when DCing.

 

[beautyintheyes]

Dang! How? What happened??? You didn't damage your hair did you?? Your hair should revert, especially when DCing.

Girl I did with blow drying it my hair just can't take any form of heat so I will never use it again


I did my first official length check today! Idk what to call it but I will just say sl

 

[LovLeeLaDee]

I see, I had to give up on blow drying too, now I just airdry. Congrats on being past SL! we are in the abyss that is being past SL but not quite APL. We'll get it in 2013 tho!

 

[CoiledByNature]

Hey ladies sorry about the delay... Here's how my invisible part sew in came out... I'm satisfied with the job but I won't ever get it again... No matter how good or bad of a job you get .. To me it just doesn't look like your hair is naturally parted :/
Ugh this just means I'm going to have to continue to do leave outs. But how the hell am I supposed to blend my kinky un relaxed natural hair without heat!!

 

[beautyintheyes]

Hey ladies sorry about the delay... Here's how my invisible part sew in came out... I'm satisfied with the job but I won't ever get it again... No matter how good or bad of a job you get .. To me it just doesn't look like your hair is naturally parted :/
Ugh this just means I'm going to have to continue to do leave outs. But how the hell am I supposed to blend my kinky un relaxed natural hair without heat!!

You can try lace closures on your weaves?

 

[beautyintheyes]

Doyle post

 

[beautyintheyes]

So after thinking about it for a while..., i am finally joining this challenge

Current hair length : Shoulder lenghth
Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning : Natural
Goal Month: End of Challenge
Current Reggie and styling choices: Every two weeks: I pre-poo with avocado mix, shampoo (scalp only), deep-condition, oil rinse with coconut oil and do a roller-set. I usually wear my hair in a bun till the next wash day(2 weeks)

What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? Nothing really, my regimen above is kinda new- just started it in September and am loving it
Post a beginning picture

Are you color treated? If so has that changed what your hair needs?

 

[beautyintheyes]

Double post

 

[beautyintheyes]

I know I'm all up in this challenge lol but I have been doing per poos and deep conditions everyday to get my hair right and I stumbled on my hair actually likening the frequent washing I dont see any broken hair!!! So I'm not sure what to do with this info since I'm a 4a and I assumed I should be doing this

 

[Deziyah]

CharnellG you do not look happy in that pic.....It still looks nice but i see I see what you mean... I jus think she made the part too wide; I have seen invisible parts that can really fool you! You can always do the curly weaves to blend in the front which I think would look nice on you.... Think about it