APL 2012 Challenge

[Mjon912]

Hey ladies...I havnt really been on here and into what's going on lately... My daughter got strep throat and it passed through my house, on top of that my wisdom teeth are moving so I'm in pain... But I'm feeling better =)
I hope everyone is keeping up with their healthy hair practices! APL is in our near future!!! No Excuses!!!!!
I just washed and air dryed my hair and co washed the mini's...my hair smells ok but hers smells so yummy...I'm kinda jealous =/

 

[afroette]

Considering joining this challenge but I think my armpits are too far from my neck! I won't get this length for many months

 

[NikkiQ]

You can still join though and we'll cheer you on!!

 

[jprayze]

I was doing a nice detailed post and my laptop decided it was time to run updates :-( now on my phone lol and I won't be so detailed. Just figured out that the CD herbal tui shampoo was drying my hair out. As soon as I put it on my hair, it felt terrible. Can't believe it is sulfate free. I had to do a lot to try and restore moisture...ORS replenishing dc for 2.5 hrs, lots of HE LTR, massaged some grapeseed oil in my scalp. I did a braids for a braidout and as I was braiding, I had to spray some water. My hair was so thirsty. Hopefully braidout looks good...

 

[pookaloo83]

Considering joining this challenge but I think my armpits are too far from my neck! I won't get this length for many months

I just laughed out loud. I feel the same way afroette

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[claud-uk]

Here's my updated regi for June - September:

Daily:

50g Protein Shake
20mg Biotin*
6000mg MSM*
2000mg Cod Liver Oil**
2000mg Omega 3 Oil**
25mg Vitamin B3 (Niacin)**

M&S, baggy ends, whole-head scarf.

* = Double April - June dose
** = New Vits


Midweek:

Oil Pre-poo
Co Wash
DC


Sunday:

Oil Pre-poo
Poo
Protein Tt
DC



I am making myself official guinea pig for the 5" in three months "Double Up Everything" non-challenge

 

[Meritamen]

I had the bright idea to wash my hair and DC the other day and to NOT do anything to it after that. I couldn't find my wide tooth comb so I gave up and just put my tangled hair in braids with no products, no nothing. My hair feels awful!!! Will cowash after some morning chores are done. Lost my dang mind.

I'm not doing a length check this go around.

Why??

I'm going to pass this go around and maybe join in on the third update in September.

 

[lamaria211]

Moisturized my minis and put them back in a bun

 

[jprayze]

Braidout pics

 

[NikkiQ]

I'm still DCing at the moment ladies. I can't wait to wash it out, detangle and let it air dry in 6 big braids so I can get started on my mini braids.

 

[Mjon912]

afroette...come on in... I used to never join challenges, just kinda follow unofficially, it's so much better to join, we kind of keep each other on track, and when your feeling like you don't want to bet bothered with your hair anymore it's nice to be able to vent to people who understand and can get you over the hump =) jprayze you braid out looks good

I washed and air dried in big twists, that was the best twist lit ever...I was so sad I had to bun...idk if I'm going to be able to bun for a year cuz I miss my hair to much...I only think I'm doing good now because it's Summer, I hardly wear my hair down in the summer anyway but fall, winter and sring, idk...I might have to modify to bunning every other week...what's the point of taking care of my hair if I can't enjoy the progress at every length

 

[PinkPeony]

I got nothing new to report, still braided up and wigging it,i use condi as moisturizer whenever I need it and seal with grease. I think I'll have to gradually work on redoing my cornrows.
Sigh

 

[PinkPeony]

Mjon912 your hair looks very close to apl in your avatar

 

[sofash]

I'm only apl when wet
does that count?

 

[lamaria211]

I'm only apl when wet
does that count?

I think apl is apl wet or dry

 

[claud-uk]

I'm only apl when wet
does that count?

APL is APL - dry, wet, straight, curly... and that second pic looks so far paaaasstt APL anyway!

 

[Seamonster]

tried out the Irish moss treatment, left it on my hair overnight, washed it off this am. My hair was not soft at all, it was rough even after adding moisture to it, couldn't do anything to it. I feel like my hair was softer b4 i put it in my hair. Maybe i did something wrong?

I'm going to do a red pimento hot oil treatment to see if i can get it back to a smooth texture. i need a PS, any ideas ladies? please

That sounds like a good protein treatment. I have some irish moss I bought to make summer beverages. What is the recipe for this?

 

[Seamonster]

pookaloo love the twist, I thought it was your hair. Have you thought of doing a length check in the back, I think you are grazing apl

jprayze you look so cute with your white flower

I am just pouring teas, and herbs on my hair for the next couple of weeks, then it is back to the mask. Trying to take full advantage of the summer growth spurt. The fresh haircut greatly reduced breakage. Finally, I guess the weak ends were just falling off

 

[jprayze]

@afroette...come on in... I used to never join challenges, just kinda follow unofficially, it's so much better to join, we kind of keep each other on track, and when your feeling like you don't want to bet bothered with your hair anymore it's nice to be able to vent to people who understand and can get you over the hump =) @jprayze you braid out looks good

I washed and air dried in big twists, that was the best twist lit ever...I was so sad I had to bun...idk if I'm going to be able to bun for a year cuz I miss my hair to much...I only think I'm doing good now because it's Summer, I hardly wear my hair down in the summer anyway but fall, winter and sring, idk...I might have to modify to bunning every other week...what's the point of taking care of my hair if I can't enjoy the progress at every length

Thanks!!!

 

[Lurkee]

I'm only apl when wet
does that count?

sofash you are definitely APL. Congrats!

 

[Lurkee]

Oooh, I started swimming again. I just cowashed my hair after. Hoping the chlorine does not cause too much damage.

 

[lamaria211]

Our APL challenge is doing so good I think we have at least 1 or 2 graduates every length check!

 

[BEAUTYU2U]

Hot oil treatment with EVCO. Might leave in for the rest of the evening.

 

[Evolving78]

moisturized and in a bun. i'll wash again friday or saturday morning.

 

[NikkiQ]

Ahhh I have clean,moisturized and detangled hair again!!

DC applied

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Product free after overnight DC washed out
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Another quick pull test
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Celies installed to air dry and stretch before mini braids
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Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

 

[Blairx0]

You look apl to me!

 

[jprayze]

NikkiQ, you're there!

 

[NikkiQ]

According to DH,I'm not quite there yet in the back. Maybe another 1/4".

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[KaramelDiva1978]

Ahhh I have clean,moisturized and detangled hair again!!

DC applied

Product free after overnight DC washed out

Another quick pull test

Celies installed to air dry and stretch before mini braids

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

Looking good and lush Nikki! You will have that 1/4 inch in two weeks or less!!

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Oooh, I started swimming again. I just cowashed my hair after. Hoping the chlorine does not cause too much damage.

I am worried abt this with my daughter swimming weekly now. I saturated her hair with water and Garnier Fructis condish. Even with a swim cap we always have a time with chlorine and her hair. I have a game plan with protein and moisture and a good clarifier. We'll see. Let me know if you come across a good swimmers shampoo.