APL`13 Challenge

[tapioca_pudding]

So far it looks like my regimen is going to be a wash n go pony during the week (cowashing daily with low manipulation), and rollerset/flat iron on the weekend. Gonna try it for Jan and Feb and see if I notice issues with retaining length, etc.

 

[Igotstripes]

Its nice to have options... I vote for the sew-in.. I've been seeing lots of twists

Thanks ! Lol too many options makes it so hard to decide :/

 

[pearlific1]

I put 8 cornrows in and I steamed! I'm determined to get 6 inches this year!

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I long for the day I can get 6" of growth in a year

 

[BEAUTYU2U]

I didn't PS enough last year. I got new jobs (mostly white) and I wasn't sure if they'd be "twist" friendly. To be honest, it's the most I've left my hair out in the colder months since being natural. No more! I seen a girl with a lopsided, tiger striped fro in there the other day. My twists can't look worse than that (lol)

 

[Bajanmum]

Ahhhh! Protein Overload again!

I'm trying a rhassoul clay wash to see if that will solve it in one go. I don't wanna wait 3-4 washes before it gets better.

 

[pearlific1]

I didn't PS enough last year. I got new jobs (mostly white) and I wasn't sure if they'd be "twist" friendly. To be honest, it's the most I've left my hair out in the colder months since being natural. No more! I seen a girl with a lopsided, tiger striped fro in there the other day. My twists can't look worse than that (lol)

Tiger striped? No ma'am.

 

[apple_natural]

I stole the list that the ceramide challenge is using to find out what new products I can get that contain ceramides since the conditioner I used to get from big lots isn't there anymore.. At least not when I'm checking. Forgot what its called but my hair loved it and it.

I'm still in box braids. I am lasting as long time tolerating this style, but I'm starting to wish that I could do other things like as half wig or something. I think I should just leave my hair alone, though. These seem to be effective in keeping me out of my hair.

 

[alanaturelle]

I didn't PS enough last year. I got new jobs (mostly white) and I wasn't sure if they'd be "twist" friendly. To be honest, it's the most I've left my hair out in the colder months since being natural. No more! I seen a girl with a lopsided, tiger striped fro in there the other day. My twists can't look worse than that (lol)

Lol at the tiger striped. Your hair definitely can't look worse than that. Just bring your twists back or wear a bun.

 

[shyekiera]

Think i over moisturized my hair while it was twisted _...hair feels rubberry...guess I'll give it some protein before u twist it again

 

[Tangles]

Washed my braids today with V05 kiwi&Lime Clarifying conditioner it really cleans my scalp....about to steam in a leave in conditioner....3 more weeks till till they come out.. but iunno they are looking mighty rough

 

[shyekiera]

Omg my ends are so awful admbd I don't wanna cut anymore! Cut about an inch in dec

 

[strawbewie]

Checking in: did a garlic treatment then DC with AOGBP then use AIM then Tresseme Naturals. I'm using Aussie 3min as a leave-in to air dry

 

[quirkydimples]

Been wearing a bun all week. Plan to dc tomorrow with Alter Ego Coconut Conditioning mask after my Aphogee 2 min. I've been using Wen, but I'm thinking about switching to Alter Ego's garlic shampoo to help with shedding. My shedding has lessened considerably since relaxing. I say again: Never again will I stretch for six months.

 

[apple_natural]

im going to read through the posts here to keep up. i haven't been able to the past few days...

i made hair rewards for this year...
*no cutting this year.... get a professional trim at the end of the year lol. this may seem counterproductive, but the point is that I need to learn to stay out of my hair.
*only heat once this year (besides deep conditioning).... new rollers! any kind i want. because next year i want to rollerset
*make it to APL.... make or buy a hair growth shirt! i'll begin to need this since my hair may be close to the one of the measurements lol

 

[Cocoa3438]

Been wearing a plastic cap and knit hats all week to work to keep it protected and moisturized and on weekends out for a break. Switched up to shampoo and deep condition once a week and other than that leave it alone. I got tired of cowashing a few times a week and I don't think my hair likes all that handling. Can't wait to check in a few months to see if this simple regime works. Also using Shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie and curl milk daily. My hair due to cap method never seems dry.

 

[yuhlovevybz]

Went two weeks straight and in a sock bun..on duty but soon as I get home I'm washing, I don't remember the last time I went two weeks without washing. Will get out the shed hairs and dc, then back to co washing for at least a week. Afterwards I'll consider banding or roller setting.

 

[Ashawn Arraine]

I straightened my hair ladies here goes....

 

[justicefighter1913]

Sorry guys, don't know if I re-enrolled in this challenge, but I'm in this....again. Still using the same method: braids and wigs.

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[hairqueen7]

Little update ,loving my hair just washing n dc every two weeks and then plaits n back in my lace wigs until may 2013.

 

[Lymegreen]

I straightened my hair ladies here goes....

This is my favorite hair length! Your hair is gorgeous.

 

[Ashawn Arraine]

This is my favorite hair length! Your hair is gorgeous.

Thank you!

 

[strawbewie]

I straightened my hair ladies here goes....

Just beautiful!

 

[Froreal3]

Ashawn Arraine, your hair came our very pretty!

As for me. I just co-washed, DCed, moisturized, sealed and threw some large braids in. I will put them under a satin cap and beanie (for the 2nd week). Nice and simple.

 

[ScorpioRising]

Had a great wash day! Pre poo'ed and detangled with TJNS Condish (first time using it, loved it), washed with Ouidad Daily Gentle Shampoo, DC'ed with Organicals Creme Conditioner, and styled with Kinky Curly Knot Today under Giovannis Direct Leave In for my wash and go (staple style) will fluff with Safflower Oil when dry

 

[BEAUTYU2U]

Wash night. Massaging scalp with HTGE. Mini twists.

 

[Bajanmum]

BEAUTYU2U

I'm going to have to bow out gracefully.

I was so frustrated with my protein overload and trashy ends that i picked up the scissors and cut, cut, cut.

The result is not pretty, I was brutal, and I didn't even care. My new length is not even SL, but at least I get a relatively fresh start. I know what to do to get healthy long hair.

I hope all you ladies get to your goal, this year. And I wish you a Happy Hair Journey.

 

[Taina]

I straightened my hair ladies here goes....

Beautiful!

Well i've been consistent using my MN like 5x/week. Tonight i DC with 10 en 1 + EVOO + Honey and did a co-wash and put my hair in two braids. I will not apply MN tonight.

 

[pearlific1]

BEAUTYU2U

I'm going to have to bow out gracefully.

I was so frustrated with my protein overload and trashy ends that i picked up the scissors and cut, cut, cut.

The result is not pretty, I was brutal, and I didn't even care. My new length is not even SL, but at least I get a relatively fresh start. I know what to do to get healthy long hair.

I hope all you ladies get to your goal, this year. And I wish you a Happy Hair Journey.

Stick around Bajanmum! You still have over 11 months to grow. Anything can happen!

 

[TheNDofUO]

I'm wondering if I should join. I was in the APL 12 thread but I'm only just grazing APL now. I feel I'll definetely be there by March. But I'm hardcore PSing so I won't know till then. So i can't join BSL 13 but is there any point in joining APL 12 (still feeling a bit down at not making it last year )

 

[BEAUTYU2U]

Honestly, ladies, IDC where you are in your journey (including setbacks) you're welcome in this challenge. Everyone needs a lil support so feel free to stick around.