APL 2012 Challenge

Lurkee said:
@The Princess I am not sure what your problem is but I will try to answer.

If you want to texlax with all your texture left, it seems like you have achieved that.

On the other hand if you want to lightly texlax, a normal relaxer with olive oil added works well. A lot of people (including myself) do this.

Now if you are not happy with your touch up and the amount of texture left, there are two things you can do:

1. You can choose not to stretch and relax again at 6-8 weeks time to correct the "bad" one.

2. You can do the relaxer application process again this week (on the new growth only!) to straighten your hair further before attempting to stretch.

Personally, I will go for (1) and relax in 6 weeks.
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Yeah, I agree I will wait, im going to flat iron the roots and just chill.
 
faithVA said:
:yep: I was thinking why wait until Saturday, we can start harassing you now :lol: But I will be nice for a few more days. But stop playin and post the pics ASAP.

Good luck with your hair. Hope it turns out beautifully.
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singin "it's Wednesday, it's Wednesday, gotta get down on Wednesday!" :lol: Rebecca Black style!
 
Baggy tonight and hoping for a nice bun tomorrow. Only 3 weeks left until I flat iron and I am getting excited!
 
NikkiQ said:
Cowashed tonight but my scalp is still itchy!!!

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I was having the same issue. I'm thinking because of the heat/humidity lately. So I bought a bottle of tree tea oil to help with the itchies. Also, I cowash once a month with Shea Moisture Organic African Black Balancing Conditioner which states it helps to reduce itching and flaking, following with a nice leave-in.
 
i see everyone is doing Well in here.yup yup ladies ! btw :

TO ALL: MASSAGE YOUR HEAD /SCALPS EVERYDAY !!

you already know its good for blood flow /circulation and so increases growth . correct ! i had lost hair in the front .like à bald patch on each side. ive been massaging for à week and its filling in.thats without oil or mn. wow !!! just imagine if i added stuff.
i did put castor oil like just 2 times before putting on my wig to protect that ripping from rubbing .
 
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Mj checking in...prepooing with honey and oils then wash, deep condition and roller set tomorrow! I'm so excited =)
livinthevida thanks =)
pookaloo83 your twists look nice! I hope you decide to check in, hopefully you'll be surprised and if not maybe we can all help you figure out why your having some growth trouble
 
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In preparation for my flat iron process I washed my hair with Creamy Aloe shampoo and then Hollywood Beauty Argan Shampoo. Then I DC'd overnight with Creme of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioner. Woke up. Rinsed. And I'm now setting my hair in a ponytail rollerset because I suck at flat ironing I hope that will help with the straightness. I used Alberto Balsam Raspberry Conditioner as my leave in (even though its not a leave in) and Vitale Foam Setting Lotion and finally ORS Carrot Oil. I know my hair won't dry in time but I have 14 weeks new growth and a large amount of texlaxed hair so anything to stretch it out is a good thing.
 
lamaria211 said:
I really want to try washing less like biweekly I think less manipulation may help with retention and my PP shedding
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Me too. But the itches get so bad after a week. I make it to about 10 days then I can't do it no more.

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pookaloo83 said:
Me too. But the itches get so bad after a week. I make it to about 10 days then I can't do it no more.

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Thats what im afraid of.
Where u using something on your scalp regularly?
I dont no how longhairdontcare goes for a full month!
 
lamaria211 said:
Thats what im afraid of.
Where u using something on your scalp regularly?
I dont no how longhairdontcare goes for a full month!
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I use nothing on my scalp.

Also, when my hair gets too dirty it feels dry and Like straw. No product can penetrate my strands. So then it's time to wash and start fresh.

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what do you girls think if i dc twice?
like tonight pre poo with condit and oil.
tomorrow shampoo and protein treatment .then dc again? (then style )
is it too much?
 
coolsista-paris said:
what do you girls think if i dc twice?
like tonight pre poo with condit and oil.
tomorrow shampoo and protein treatment .then dc again? (then style )
is it too much?
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Nope, that sounds good to me, its basically what I do, but I use a hair mask and oils and honey to pre poo, wash and deep condition with cholesterol...but basically were doing the same thing
 
coolsista-paris said:
what do you girls think if i dc twice?
like tonight pre poo with condit and oil.
tomorrow shampoo and protein treatment .then dc again? (then style )
is it too much?
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Since you're doing a protein treatment, that should balance out all the moisture you're putting back in.

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NikkiQ said:
Since you're doing a protein treatment, that should balance out all the moisture you're putting back in.

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yeah so its à good idea you think?( as ill be using hard protein)
 
Mjon912 said:
Nope, that sounds good to me, its basically what I do, but I use a hair mask and oils and honey to pre poo, wash and deep condition with cholesterol...but basically were doing the same thing
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i did it once but my hair was so mushy (over moisturized ?)that it was breaking easily (ive got fine hair). maybe i should this time put 20% condit and 80% oil.
 
I'm bout to stop buying and wearing headbands. I feel like they are a waste of money!! One just broke at work so I'm just gonna bun it for the rest of the day.

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TheNDofUO said:
In preparation for my flat iron process I washed my hair with Creamy Aloe shampoo and then Hollywood Beauty Argan Shampoo. Then I DC'd overnight with Creme of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioner. Woke up. Rinsed. And I'm now setting my hair in a ponytail rollerset because I suck at flat ironing I hope that will help with the straightness. I used Alberto Balsam Raspberry Conditioner as my leave in (even though its not a leave in) and Vitale Foam Setting Lotion and finally ORS Carrot Oil. I know my hair won't dry in time but I have 14 weeks new growth and a large amount of texlaxed hair so anything to stretch it out is a good thing.
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And it's All Going Down!!! :lachen:

I got my check in 9 days - I'm using these days beforehand to plan my prep down to a T!

CON Argan Oil Intensive Conditioner - how did this turn out? Are you relaxed or natural? I haven't used mine yet, it's had mixed reviews on the forum, mostly best for relaxds and not so good for naturals. Would like to go for it if I can, but if not will stick to Keracare Hum Creme Con which I also haven't tried yet but should be ok regardless of texture.

Thanks in advance, can't wait to see your results!
 
Hello All,

I see a lot of ladies are doing their length checks for this weekend .. I will do mine on the 30th of June because I have this wig thing popping and I won't be redoing my hair until the end of June. Friendly heads up that the first page states that the length checks are at the end of the month, per quarter. The last length check we had was March 31st, if I am not mistaken. After June it will be September 30th and finally the big reveal on NYE ... if something changed, please let me know and I will be prepared for the third quarter length check. :yep:
 
lovebug10 said:
I know im not close to APL so I'm not going to bother doing a length check *sighs deeply*
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I'm nowhere near apl either... In fact I'm barely SL. But I'd rather know if I'm getting closer so I can adjust my regimen accordingly
 
lovebug10 said:
I know im not close to APL so I'm not going to bother doing a length check *sighs deeply*
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You won't know how far you have to go unless you have a length check!

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