APL 2012 Challenge
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Loving
Well-Known Member
Well, I just relaxed for the first time a week and a half ago and I am really anxious to grow my hair so this is a welcome challenge!
Current hair length - SL
Type - Relaxed
APL goal month - Shooting for April 2012. I am new to this so...
Current reggie - wash weekly, deep treat every 2 weeks, take GNC Skin, Hair and Nails vitamin daily, roller set/wrap at nights, limit use of direct heat, moisturize and seal every other day
Change - I am sticking to this reggie for now since I am new at this
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Loving
Well-Known Member
Welcome to the group @Loving!!
Were you always natural up until this relaxer? How is your hair behaving now? Are things going the way you expected to or is it an even better experience for you?
Yep - was always natural until this relaxer. I love the new look but was hoping that my hair would have been longer when relaxed. My natural hair was longer but a lot of it was just uneven ends. My stylist had to trim it to make it even.
Overall it has been a learning experience - i wish my hair was thicker like some of the pics I see on this forum but I guess it takes time.
lexxi
New Member
Current hair length
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd- im natural
~APL goal month- hopefully march my two yr anniversary
~Current Reggie and styling choices- so far direct heat has been taken out of my regi until I put a weave in so air drying flat twists and buns have been my go to since my hair is not in a ps style
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?my biggest mistake last yr was summer time I couldn't keep my hair stretched because of the heat so when it comes to next summer I will come up with a plan
~Post a beginning picture- will post one when im off work
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd- im natural
~APL goal month- hopefully march my two yr anniversary
~Current Reggie and styling choices- so far direct heat has been taken out of my regi until I put a weave in so air drying flat twists and buns have been my go to since my hair is not in a ps style
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?my biggest mistake last yr was summer time I couldn't keep my hair stretched because of the heat so when it comes to next summer I will come up with a plan
~Post a beginning picture- will post one when im off work
esi.adokowa
New Member
NikkiQ, that's a good suggestion, but i actually just ended up wearing my braids tied back into a bun.
the temperature in the room is kept constant at about 40 C, (about 105deg F) with a minimum of 60% humidity, so my hair is usually damp by the end.
it actually made my hair feel sooo soft!
i might try the cap and scarf next time and see if that makes the result even nicer.
on a side note, it's snowing pretty hard here right now.
i should probably put my hair in extension braids tonight for protection, the cold weather here is murder on my hair.
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
This thread is poppin'. Still in my "kinkies"...3 weeks down, 5 to go...
Charla
New Member
Well, I chickened out of getting sew-ins.
I've been doing a lot of reading and researching, and I'm too afraid I'll have a setback because I don't know what I'm doing. I can just imagine come Feb I'm telling you ladies that my nape or edges or gone or that I have matting or breakage!
So I've decided that my gut is telling me to stick with what I know...cornrows under wigs!
I just can't risk it!
I've been doing a lot of reading and researching, and I'm too afraid I'll have a setback because I don't know what I'm doing. I can just imagine come Feb I'm telling you ladies that my nape or edges or gone or that I have matting or breakage!So I've decided that my gut is telling me to stick with what I know...cornrows under wigs!
I just can't risk it!
HauteHippie
Well-Known Member
Yay, finally! Below are my starting pics to go with my posting 20 something pages up.
I want to reach full, obvious APL and thicken my strands. They got no protein while I was natural! Totally dumb on my part 'cause I know I need protein. I'm also going to become (da-da-dah-daaaaah) a Henna Head!
I want to reach full, obvious APL and thicken my strands. They got no protein while I was natural! Totally dumb on my part 'cause I know I need protein. I'm also going to become (da-da-dah-daaaaah) a Henna Head!
AryaStarr258
New Member
Whoa! 28 pages? Where have I been? Must remember to check this thread more often...
zoeyy
New Member
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!
Awww, to bad... Well, if you started your HHJ differently I can totally understand that you're scared to change your other PS to weaves. I have read so often that sew-in's are not supposed to be good and cause hair loss, but for me, I can tell that my hair was really damaged when I was relaxed, wore sew in's and didn't care for my hair AT ALL. I didn't even have hair on my edges.. But once I stpped relaxing and I started with my reggie (that I wrote you before) and sticked with the sew ins it worked out pretty amazing, my edges have grown back, I was able to grow AND retain a lot of length, shedding stopped and I feel like I have twice as much of hair, that I had a year ago
Well, I chickened out of getting sew-ins.
So I've decided that my gut is telling me to stick with what I know...cornrows under wigs!
Awww, to bad... Well, if you started your HHJ differently I can totally understand that you're scared to change your other PS to weaves. I have read so often that sew-in's are not supposed to be good and cause hair loss, but for me, I can tell that my hair was really damaged when I was relaxed, wore sew in's and didn't care for my hair AT ALL. I didn't even have hair on my edges.. But once I stpped relaxing and I started with my reggie (that I wrote you before) and sticked with the sew ins it worked out pretty amazing, my edges have grown back, I was able to grow AND retain a lot of length, shedding stopped and I feel like I have twice as much of hair, that I had a year ago
GIJane
New Member
Charla
New Member
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!
Awww, to bad... Well, if you started your HHJ differently I can totally understand that you're scared to change your other PS to weaves. I have read so often that sew-in's are not supposed to be good and cause hair loss, but for me, I can tell that my hair was really damaged when I was relaxed, wore sew in's and didn't care for my hair AT ALL. I didn't even have hair on my edges.. But once I stpped relaxing and I started with my reggie (that I wrote you before) and sticked with the sew ins it worked out pretty amazing, my edges have grown back, I was able to grow AND retain a lot of length, shedding stopped and I feel like I have twice as much of hair, that I had a year ago
Thanks for the encouragement zoeyy It certainly seems like sew-ins are ideal for growing and retaining. If I do get the nerve back up to do it, I'll def be following your reggie! My nerves just got the best of me! Even the lady who was going to do my sew-in (the same lady who does my braids) said I'm thinking too much on it. I know both of ya'll are right. I just have to get it right in my own head first!
Charla
New Member
My ends feel bushy. I may have to change the date of my expected arrival at APL. It's looking like August since I may need to cut about an inch or two :-/
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kupenda don't cut yet. Maybe the bushy ends are due to pH or something else. Are you sure it's because they're worn or split?
lilyofthenile
New Member
Still in yarn braids (since October 15th) and they'll be in until mid December.
Haven't got round to washing my hair last weekend, so I should be doing it this weekend.
The Kimmaytube leave in has really kept my hair moisturised and soft for days, so I only had to spritz once or twice a day really..
Haven't got round to washing my hair last weekend, so I should be doing it this weekend.
The Kimmaytube leave in has really kept my hair moisturised and soft for days, so I only had to spritz once or twice a day really..
lilyofthenile
New Member
3 announcements to make ladies:
1) I dyed my hair again
2) I'm officially in love with Curl Junkie products
3) Debating on claiming CBL now
'Tis all
Nice!
I've been wanting to try Curl Junkie, which product do you like the most?
lilyofthenile
New Member
Well, I chickened out of getting sew-ins.
So I've decided that my gut is telling me to stick with what I know...cornrows under wigs!
Easiest and safest option!
I did a sew in, wasn't installed properly at all and my edges got thinner, but they're back again.
Cornrows and wig is my fav option LOL.
NikkiQ
Well-Known Member
I use one of their DCs (can't remember which one at the moment), Beauticurls Leave In,and Curls in a Bottle
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kinky curlygenie
Well-Known Member
Im in - Reserving my spot
Il be back later
Il be back later
BreeNique
New Member
~Current hair length
juuuuuuuuuuuuust closing in on APL. but i don't want to "claim" it until March, when i'm sure. So i'll call it SL for now.
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd all nat'chal, honey! ALL NAT'CHAL!
~APL goal month MARCH! just in time for my bf's birthday. it's a pretty good benchmark, too. 1/4 of the way through the year...
~Current Reggie and styling choices
blow dry and flat iron once a month (if that often! i don't trust myself with heat very often...); more than anything, twist-outs and ballerina top-knots. for the winter, lots of buns/ top knots with a baggy underneath (shhhh!!), and coconut oil galore! REGIMEN: "full" wash on Sundays (clarify the first sunday of every month, normal sunday is a sufate-free shampoo, protien conditioner or moisturizing conditioner (leave it on for upwards of an hour), overnight or all-day DC); WEDNESDAYS: co-wash (usually) and then wash with a conditioner on overnight/ for most of the night, rinse out, let air-dry about 50%, and twist or flexi-rod!
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
i feel that being consistent with my baggying/ consistently working on my ends will be the secret to me getting a full APL. that, and protien balance.
~Post a beginning picture
http://tinypic.com/r/14m8g3l/5
juuuuuuuuuuuuust closing in on APL. but i don't want to "claim" it until March, when i'm sure. So i'll call it SL for now.
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd all nat'chal, honey! ALL NAT'CHAL!
~APL goal month MARCH! just in time for my bf's birthday. it's a pretty good benchmark, too. 1/4 of the way through the year...
~Current Reggie and styling choices
blow dry and flat iron once a month (if that often! i don't trust myself with heat very often...); more than anything, twist-outs and ballerina top-knots. for the winter, lots of buns/ top knots with a baggy underneath (shhhh!!), and coconut oil galore! REGIMEN: "full" wash on Sundays (clarify the first sunday of every month, normal sunday is a sufate-free shampoo, protien conditioner or moisturizing conditioner (leave it on for upwards of an hour), overnight or all-day DC); WEDNESDAYS: co-wash (usually) and then wash with a conditioner on overnight/ for most of the night, rinse out, let air-dry about 50%, and twist or flexi-rod!
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
i feel that being consistent with my baggying/ consistently working on my ends will be the secret to me getting a full APL. that, and protien balance.
~Post a beginning picture
http://tinypic.com/r/14m8g3l/5
HoneyCoated
New Member
~Current hair length: SL (photo was taken about 2 mos. ago)
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Texlaxed
~APL goal month: by August 2012
~Current Reggie and styling choices: Wash weekly, deep condition 2x wkly, moisturize & seal nightly, alternate protein/moisture reg wkly, trim every relaxer, relax hair 3 - 4x a year, satin scarf at night, take hsn vitamins, clarify once a month
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
I will change how often I trim. I will only trim every relaxer. I over-trimmed my hair too much this year in an effort to keep it healthy
. I found out that I had cut off so much of my progress.
~Post a beginning picture: see photo attached
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Texlaxed
~APL goal month: by August 2012
~Current Reggie and styling choices: Wash weekly, deep condition 2x wkly, moisturize & seal nightly, alternate protein/moisture reg wkly, trim every relaxer, relax hair 3 - 4x a year, satin scarf at night, take hsn vitamins, clarify once a month
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
I will change how often I trim. I will only trim every relaxer. I over-trimmed my hair too much this year in an effort to keep it healthy
. I found out that I had cut off so much of my progress.~Post a beginning picture: see photo attached
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EasypeaZee
New Member
Ok, so as a new member of LHCF, this my first official challenge and I'm really excited to be participating instead of stalking from the sidelines as I have been doing for the past couple of months.
~Current hair length
I believe I am currently shoulder length range, my last length check wasn't as successful as I had hoped.
erplexed
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Relaxed
~APL goal month
As of now I'm hoping for May 2012 as it would be the year anniversary of my HHJ
~Current Reggie and styling choices
Since two weeks ago, I have been in individual braids since i was tired of touching and analyzing my hair. Also, I'm trying to keep it protected from the harsh winter weather to come. I'm planning on taking them out some time in march only because i don't put a lot of product in it. When not in braids i tend to wash my hair weekly and moisturize with unrefined shea butter.
~Post a beginning picture
can i come back to this? as a new member i'm still learning the ropes
If anyone, and i mean anyone, has a suggestion for me please feel free! I love hair tips, especially if they can help me to grow my hair longer than its been in my entire life...
I'm really excited to be a part of this!!
~Current hair length
I believe I am currently shoulder length range, my last length check wasn't as successful as I had hoped.
erplexed~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Relaxed
~APL goal month
As of now I'm hoping for May 2012 as it would be the year anniversary of my HHJ
~Current Reggie and styling choices
Since two weeks ago, I have been in individual braids since i was tired of touching and analyzing my hair. Also, I'm trying to keep it protected from the harsh winter weather to come. I'm planning on taking them out some time in march only because i don't put a lot of product in it. When not in braids i tend to wash my hair weekly and moisturize with unrefined shea butter.
~Post a beginning picture
can i come back to this? as a new member i'm still learning the ropes
If anyone, and i mean anyone, has a suggestion for me please feel free! I love hair tips, especially if they can help me to grow my hair longer than its been in my entire life...
I'm really excited to be a part of this!!
EasypeaZee
New Member
Sorry for the delay fixin these...
lmao so with a little tweaking i figured it out. Please excuse the unenthusiastic expression on my face and the poor blow dry job. I have been avoiding heat usage for the past 6 months and so i didnt want to over do it. This was the night I put the braids in... the most recent picture i have.
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