APL 2012 Challenge

[The Princess]

Did anyone get the ULTA coupon for 20% off on total purchase. Since I'm not a pj anymore and I have my reggie down ( it took almost 4 years) I bought some Keracare leave in conditioner and Keracare hydrating shampoo from the hair dept.

Also I didn't know they sold Carols daughter in there. I'm not a big fan anymore. They also sell bath and body work body butter; I had to snatch up two. I bought some other small stuff too. But not bad at all with the coupon.

I did visit the Dominican Salon. Great experience. I went to Bonittas in VA. I got a roller set and my roots blown out. I came home and wrap it. The stylist encourage stretching relaxers to make the hair thicker and stronger. Overall I will go back.

 

[BlkOnyx488]

HAPPY EASTER APL Challengers!!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't don't anything with my hair in 3 weeks. I just braided it and left it alone. That is progress for me!

 

[Phaer]

Happy Easter!!!!!!

 

[NikkiQ]

Did anyone get the ULTA coupon for 20% off on total purchase. Since I'm not a pj anymore and I have my reggie down ( it took almost 4 years) I bought some Keracare leave in conditioner and Keracare hydrating shampoo from the hair dept.

Also I didn't know they sold Carols daughter in there. I'm not a big fan anymore. They also sell bath and body work body butter; I had to snatch up two. I bought some other small stuff too. But not bad at all with the coupon.

I did visit the Dominican Salon. Great experience. I went to Bonittas in VA. I got a roller set and my roots blown out. I came home and wrap it. The stylist encourage stretching relaxers to make the hair thicker and stronger. Overall I will go back.

We want pictures!!!!

 

[TheNDofUO]

My bantu knot was... Alright. I've put it up in this new beautiful claw clip.

 

[TheNDofUO]

Fyne No. That was my first Hollywood Beauty product. I liked it, though. I'll try it once I have money so.... Ten years from now

 

[SavannahNatural]

Did a dry DC last night, going to rinse it out today and then do a ACV dunk. Not sure what's coming after that, will see what my hair does after the dunk.

 

[sydwrites]

Got my hair flat ironed and colored, its thinner than i like but hes a pic thatll serve as my official check in

 

[bajandoc86]

I am now reminded why I love being braided up. Wash day took 2 hrs...tops. This included a break for breakfast. Hair is airdrying now, leave-ins already spritzed in. Only need to rub some coconut oil or my hempseed/grapeseed/avocado oil mix to seal. If my hair was 'out' I'd now have to contemplate a 3-4 hr twisting session.

 

[esi.adokowa]

Wow your hair is thick. What you use in your hair

thank you The Princess!

i use joico moisturizing or smoothing shampoo & conditioner to wash my hair.
CON deep conditioner for deep conditioning once a week.
protein treatment once a week with either motions cpr or elasta qp breakage serum.
cantu shea butter to moisturize and sunflower oil to seal.

i usually have my hair up in some kind of braided updo.
that's pretty much it.
i'm lazy .

 

[livinthevida]

Happy Easter Ladies! May the Light of Jesus Shine Continually on All That You Do Forever and Ever, Amen!

 

[SavannahNatural]

Alrighty well my DC is no longer working... or something. I put it on dry hair and my hair didn't have the normal moisturized feeling it has had when using it other times. Because I was already committed to doing an ACV rinse/dunk, I went ahead and followed up with that. But I don't think I'm going to get the great results that come from an ACV rinse, because my hair didn't grab the moisture that the DC normally provides.

So... I'm going to do a porosity test, see what's up with my hair and go from there...

 

[NikkiQ]

Well I tried something different lol

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Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

 

[Lurkee]

Alrighty well my DC is no longer working... or something. I put it on dry hair and my hair didn't have the normal moisturized feeling it has had when using it other times. Because I was already committed to doing an ACV rinse/dunk, I went ahead and followed up with that. But I don't think I'm going to get the great results that come from an ACV rinse, because my hair didn't grab the moisture that the DC normally provides.

So... I'm going to do a porosity test, see what's up with my hair and go from there...

@blcbuty@ I have heard that protein helps moisture bind to hair so maybe you can try a light protein like 2 min after clarifying before using a moisture DC. I think my moisture DCs work better with this method. BUT if you are protein sensitive and think this is more harm than good then try a new product unless you are a reformed PJ then I don't know.

ETA : to quote your username properly

 

[Lurkee]

Well I tried something different lol

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

NikkiQ your hair is too pretty. Please can you give deets on how exactly you achieved your hair color. I have a natural sister asking for my advice. She wants a light red like yours.

TIA

 

[jayjaycurlz]

Getting ready to wash these braids. I've been working out doing Venus Index and Cardio daily and these braids are beginning to smell funky!

 

[The Princess]

Well I tried something different lol

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

Its nice full and thick.

 

[lilyofthenile]

Been taking out my yarn braids since last Friday, still busy doing it =/ but check in should happen soon! I can't wait to see how much I retained.

 

[diadall]

Been taking out my yarn braids since last Friday, still busy doing it =/ but check in should happen soon! I can't wait to see how much I retained.

Yay! It will be three weeks tomorrow I got braided. How long did you have them in?

 

[SavannahNatural]

Alrighty well my DC is no longer working... or something. I put it on dry hair and my hair didn't have the normal moisturized feeling it has had when using it other times. Because I was already committed to doing an ACV rinse/dunk, I went ahead and followed up with that. But I don't think I'm going to get the great results that come from an ACV rinse, because my hair didn't grab the moisture that the DC normally provides.

So... I'm going to do a porosity test, see what's up with my hair and go from there...

ACV is the truth! My hair is dry now and soft, except for the nape where I couldn't get my head far enough in my sink. I'm done with the Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Mask and will be on the hunt for a good DC. Will be searching through some threads for a list I hope to be able to get samples of.

What I'm not sure about right now is do I moisturizer and seal? I don't want to weigh my hair down with products but because the DC didn't moisturizer as I felt it should I feel like I have to put something on my hair...

 

[Fyne]

@Fyne No. That was my first Hollywood Beauty product. I liked it, though. I'll try it once I have money so.... Ten years from now

I'm counting my coins; I have so many products I want to get...I tried to use sample sizes only but that just makes my list longer Next purchase CON argan oil line

P.S NikkiQ really cute style!

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

I am so happy. I have a new style I can wear out. Braidouts.... Braidouts are so cute on me at this length. I'm so happy I dont have to wear puffs anymore.

 

[jayjaycurlz]

Finished washing my braids, airdrying them now...

 

[NikkiQ]

@NikkiQ your hair is too pretty. Please can you give deets on how exactly you achieved your hair color. I have a natural sister asking for my advice. She wants a light red like yours.

TIA

Thanks Lurkee!! This color is the result of Silk Elements "Jazzy Red" one week followed by Manic Panic in "Wildfire" the next weekend...and totally starting to fade out now. I will be dying it again soon though with Manic Panic. It's more like a stain so it isn't harmful to hair at all. I love it!

 

[lamaria211]

Alrighty well my DC is no longer working... or something. I put it on dry hair and my hair didn't have the normal moisturized feeling it has had when using it other times. Because I was already committed to doing an ACV rinse/dunk, I went ahead and followed up with that. But I don't think I'm going to get the great results that come from an ACV rinse, because my hair didn't grab the moisture that the DC normally provides.

So... I'm going to do a porosity test, see what's up with my hair and go from there...

ACV is best done after a dc not before?

 

[-PYT]

I'm about an inch from APL...lurking in this thread...I want to maintain these fresh ends throughout summer. Keep up the good work ladies

 

[sajjy]

my protective style until my onyc hair comes. I did a hair measure measurement today I'm at 8 inches I think 10 inches of hair from nape tip is full apl....IDK? For those lady's lurking around who have made it to apl, what is your nape measurements?

 

[SavannahNatural]

ACV is best done after a dc not before?

I've read through lots of threads. And read most of what Nonie posts in regards to how it lays down the cuticle to help trap in the moisture from the DC.

My only issue now is that I use it prior to doing my mud wash to help "clarify" my scalp, but I'm not 100% that really works anymore, based upon everything I read. :-/

 

[Nonie]

@blcbuty@ and lamaria211, I prefer to make ACV rinses my very last step in the wash so I can close cuticles and lock in the goodness from DC or conditioning. I prefer that my cuticles be open before I condition so that conditioner can penetrate the strands and then after that, I want them closed so that I am left with smooth strands. I would think that if the cuticle were closed before I conditioned, then it'd make it harder for conditioner to penetrate strands and I'd only get the coating benefits.

There are people who prefer to use ACV before conditioning though. IIRC, Allandra might be one of those who find doing an ACV rinse before conditioning works better for her. I guess you just have to try to see which one works for you.

 

[Evolving78]

nothing to report. in a bun. hopefully i get this cast off this week, so i can get in the shower to wash my hair.