bajandoc86
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Cant see the pic hun.....EasypeaZee
APL 2012 Challenge
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Firstborn2
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EasypeaZee, welcome to LHCF...
Charla
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And this is another starting pic. Yes I know it's gross. I'm hoping to lose some weight and gain some hair length. *hangs head in shame*
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Girl, stop! The only difference between your pic and others' pics (including my own!) is that we haven't been brave enough to post it! Believe that!
How much of your ends do you think you need to cut? I worry that when the time comes where I really NEED to trim that I won't take enough off for trying to salvage length. But I'm trying to learn from other's experiences so I can do it right.
Went to this new salon last weekend to get my hair flat ironed. Also got a tiny trim. Was just ok, wasn't really feeling it, hair was too straight, not enough body, and wasn't feeling her blow dry technique at all (round brush 
, i'm used to getting blow dried with a denman). I don't think the heat was up super high so hopefully I won't have to worry about heat damage, just wasn't feeling all the unnecessary pulling on my hair, more concerned about breakage.
I'm very close to APL, but my hair didn't feel long at all. Maybe it was the lack of body. Or I just have hair anorexia, lol.
I'm out of town and will post pics when I get back. I'm pretty confident I should be APL by my goal of April 2012. I will get my hair straightened for New Years and then no more heat until April.
, i'm used to getting blow dried with a denman). I don't think the heat was up super high so hopefully I won't have to worry about heat damage, just wasn't feeling all the unnecessary pulling on my hair, more concerned about breakage. I'm very close to APL, but my hair didn't feel long at all. Maybe it was the lack of body. Or I just have hair anorexia, lol.
I'm out of town and will post pics when I get back. I'm pretty confident I should be APL by my goal of April 2012. I will get my hair straightened for New Years and then no more heat until April.
lilyofthenile
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I have heard of their DC's, apparently they're quite good. Thanks!
lilyofthenile
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And this is another starting pic. Yes I know it's gross. I'm hoping to lose some weight and gain some hair length. *hangs head in shame*
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No need to feel ashamed!!! You're posting your pic! I'm not (still in protective style) and I'm quite embarrassed to considering how long I've been in my journey.
kittenz
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Keedah
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So after two trims last month I went to the salon for a blowout and flat iron and had to get another trim today. Ends are still split and looking horrible...urghhh. My stylists is going to trim little by little everytime I go every 2-3 weeks. I know its for the better but i feel like Ill never gain any length if I have to keep getting trims!
skraprchik
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So, I just booked an appointment today to get a weave installed in January. This will be my first time getting it done. I hope this goes well. If it does, I may just have to stick to the weaves until the warm weather returns. Until January, I'll be experimenting with my roller sets.
NikkiQ
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skraprchik are you doing a full install or leaving hair out?
20perlz
Active Member
Please count me in!!!
I have been playing around with my hair and really retaining length for a LONG time now. This post is my official beginning to get my hair goals met and to be accountable for it by actually joining and keeping up with a challenge....
~Current hair length
My current length is (still) between shoulder length and APL....closer to shoulder.
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd'
I am relaxed.
~APL goal month
I should be full APL no later than August 2012.
~Current Reggie and styling choices
OK. My planned regi is:
Prepoo with almond oil every Wednesday.
Shampoo with Cucumber Aloe Clarifying Shampoo every other Sunday.
Conditioner Wash & DC every Sunday/Wednesday with Aubrey Organics HoneySuckle Rose & GPB alternating every other Sunday --- Nexxus Humectress & KeraCare Humecto alternating every other Wednesday.
Set hair on Curlformers. (Use Extra Wide Long and Wide Long sets -- alternate)
Set with Proclaim Setting Lotion and Coconut Oil to seal.
Airdry overnight.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
The Curlformers sets are new for me and I plan to get a trim (dusting) every 8 weeks or so, as needed.
~Post a beginning picture
I will edit to add a start photo.....
I have been playing around with my hair and really retaining length for a LONG time now. This post is my official beginning to get my hair goals met and to be accountable for it by actually joining and keeping up with a challenge....
~Current hair length
My current length is (still) between shoulder length and APL....closer to shoulder.
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd'
I am relaxed.
~APL goal month
I should be full APL no later than August 2012.
~Current Reggie and styling choices
OK. My planned regi is:
Prepoo with almond oil every Wednesday.
Shampoo with Cucumber Aloe Clarifying Shampoo every other Sunday.
Conditioner Wash & DC every Sunday/Wednesday with Aubrey Organics HoneySuckle Rose & GPB alternating every other Sunday --- Nexxus Humectress & KeraCare Humecto alternating every other Wednesday.
Set hair on Curlformers. (Use Extra Wide Long and Wide Long sets -- alternate)
Set with Proclaim Setting Lotion and Coconut Oil to seal.
Airdry overnight.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
The Curlformers sets are new for me and I plan to get a trim (dusting) every 8 weeks or so, as needed.
~Post a beginning picture
I will edit to add a start photo.....
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
AryaStarr258
New Member
Soooo I'm going through a rough bout of "I-WANT-LONG-HAIR-NOW" syndrome. Y'all pray for me. I just may lose my mind this time 
summerskiss88
New Member
Ugh...I know how you feel. One 1/2 inch at a time : ) I'm starting to find that trying out new products and hairstyles helps me feel more patient...I guess because I get to play with my hair and understand that while it's not where I want it, I can work with what I got!! ; )Soooo I'm going through a rough bout of "I-WANT-LONG-HAIR-NOW" syndrome. Y'all pray for me. I just may lose my mind this time
summerskiss88
New Member
Btw...APL will be the longest my hair has ever been.
And when I reach that length, I plan to flat iron and swang like I'm a Victoria's Secret model on the runway!
But only for a day...then I'll DC and bun it like a good girl
And when I reach that length, I plan to flat iron and swang like I'm a Victoria's Secret model on the runway!
But only for a day...then I'll DC and bun it like a good girl
skraprchik
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esi.adokowa
New Member
Hey y'all!
How goes it?
Last week I said I'd put extension braids in now that it's cold out.
Here are a couple pictures!
The hair is bss hair (glamorous) in 1b/33. I think it's deep wave.
Only took me about five hours, so not too bad.
Excuse my greasiness haha.
How goes it?
Last week I said I'd put extension braids in now that it's cold out.
Here are a couple pictures!
The hair is bss hair (glamorous) in 1b/33. I think it's deep wave.
Only took me about five hours, so not too bad.
Excuse my greasiness haha.
NikkiQ
Well-Known Member
Soooo I'm going through a rough bout of "I-WANT-LONG-HAIR-NOW" syndrome. Y'all pray for me. I just may lose my mind this time
Don't lose your mind AryaStarr258! Your hair will get there soon. The best way to defeat that feeling (for me at least) is to PS with extensions. Gives you the long hair feel plus the benefit of protecting your hair
Spill the beans on these products and styles woman!
Btw...APL will be the longest my hair has ever been.
And when I reach that length, I plan to flat iron and swang like I'm a Victoria's Secret model on the runway!
But only for a day...then I'll DC and bun it like a good girl
I just wanna be able to bun period
skraprchik To blend in with your natural texture? What hair have you been looking at so far? Maybe I can help you find something. I'll go back through the pages and look for your starting pic to get an idea of your texture.
NikkiQ
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esi.adokowa LOVE them!!!! 
how long you plan on keeping them in?
how long you plan on keeping them in?
skraprchik
New Member
NikkiQ My starting pic isn't up yet. Hopefully tomorrow after this roller set is done and I wrap it overnight. My hair is 4a but fine and it gets very straight even when I just dry in a ponytail. I'm a one pass and it's done kinda flat iron girl. I'm leaning toward some Extensions Plus Relaxed Texture. I want something that I can use for awhile. I would get kinky curly texture but I'm not trying to wet my hair often enough for that to be a good choice.
If you could make some suggestions after I post my pic that would be great.
If you could make some suggestions after I post my pic that would be great.
PaigeJessica
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I'm going to edit my post and make this my starting pic. I took it last week:
Looks like I'm almost there! I was really surprised, like where'd all this hair come from? I've been really bad to my hair lately too...
Looks like I'm almost there! I was really surprised, like where'd all this hair come from? I've been really bad to my hair lately too...
NikkiQ
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PaigeJessica you are SUPER close!!!
KaramelKutie803
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Hello ladies, just a hair update. On Tuesday (the 22nd) I got my sew-in done for my next protective style. I used ModelModel Dream Weaver Hair, 2 packs, both 10ins. My friend did it for me and is the only person I let do them since I just recently started getting sew-ins. Here are pictures.
erplexed. Good luck to you ladies!
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