APL 2012 Challenge

[afrofaithful]

Thank you everyone for being supportive and helpful. I would have never made it without you all!

 

[faithVA]

^^^^^¿dónde has estado escondido?

Ok just pretend I'm writing back in spanish

I'm here lurking. I cut my hair back to ear length/nape length and I'm just sort of hanging around. Not feeling any length challenge right now. I'm not really feeling hair right now. So been hanging out in other challenges because I don't want to think about my hair too much.

 

[jprayze]

faithVA[/USER];16237505]Ok just pretend I'm writing back in spanish

I'm here lurking. I cut my hair back to ear length/nape length and I'm just sort of hanging around. Not feeling any length challenge right now. I'm not really feeling hair right now. So been hanging out in other challenges because I don't want to think about my hair too much.

We missed you!

 

[faithVA]

We missed you!

Aw thank you.

Hopefully I will bounce back soon.

 

[Evolving78]

faithVA
would you ever consider locs, or sisterlocks? i know whenever i decide to go back the natural route, that will be what i will go back to. my natural hair is just too coily and i can't be bothered with not having to have hair that is easy to manage. locs gave me so much freedom and over time, i could have the length i desired. plus i didn't have to worry about using a ton of products to achieve a nice style, or be able to maintain the basics.

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA
would you ever consider locs, or sisterlocks? i know whenever i decide to go back the natural route, that will be what i will go back to. my natural hair is just too coily and i can't be bothered with not having to have hair that is easy to manage. locs gave me so much freedom and over time, i could have the length i desired. plus i didn't have to worry about using a ton of products to achieve a nice style, or be able to maintain the basics.

I won't rule anything out but right now I'm not ready to loc my hair. If anything I'm more prone to cut it down to an inch and just wear it short. I'm not sure what I am going to do.

 

[NikkiQ]

(pretend I'm typing in Spanish)

Well whatever you decide faithVA, we've got your back and will support you no matter what. I've seen your pics when you had short hair and I loved it on you! But I could also see you doing locs, sisterlocs, micobraids, yarn braids, etc.

 

[RemyRem]

Hey Ladies!
I'm starting my first challenge on this site. Just joined yesterday and figured I needed to get involved

~just about SL
~Relaxed
~not too sure if I can make APL in december but im sure going to try

~Current Reggie:
well right now im making a reggie but it will consist of mane n tail olive oil complex poo n conditioner 1x weekly. co-wash 1x weekly with VO5 moisture milks(stawberries and cream) and herbal essences as one of my leave ins. olive oil lotion for moisture and shea butter oil sheen.

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
i plan on throwing some oil and avc rinses with rosemary in to see how my hair likes it. also plan on making small changes to leave-ins and buy a DC. and work on protective styling (teaching myself how to braid)


If anyone has any suggestions on the changes i want to make and can give some reccomendations it would be great


Beginning Pics:



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[Evolving78]

RemyRem

i love your name! welcome!

 

[NikkiQ]

Welcome to the challenge RemyRem

I saw your pic in the Everyday Hair thread and thought it was so cute and looks very healthy! Have you gotten an idea of what DCs you would like to try? Maybe someone in here has some reviews on them to help you out a bit.

 

[NaturalfienD]

I know I haven't checked in in awhile. But I think I made it to apl! If not I'm sure you ladies will let me know...lol

afrofaithful ~ congrats ma … bsl is right around the corner

 

[faithVA]

(pretend I'm typing in Spanish)

Well whatever you decide @faithVA, we've got your back and will support you no matter what. I've seen your pics when you had short hair and I loved it on you! But I could also see you doing locs, sisterlocs, micobraids, yarn braids, etc.

Thanks I appreciate it. I think I just need time to readjust to the length. I never knew what to do with it before. Now that its shorter, I need to just take my mind off of it.

 

[RemyRem]

RemyRem

i love your name! welcome!

Thanks shortdub78

 

[NaturalfienD]

LilMissSunshine5 ~ Great question, I separate the hair at the end first with my fingers to decrease tangles further up. I take the oil of my choice and slather some on whatever section I am working with, then I loosen the hair at the root to undo matting/shed hair from that part. I slide my thumb down the section and remove any additional shed hair. I twist that section back up and move to the next. Check out Cipriana from urbanbushbabes.com she gives a great example of detangling; got this from her. HTH girl

 

[RemyRem]

Welcome to the challenge RemyRem

I saw your pic in the Everyday Hair thread and thought it was so cute and looks very healthy! Have you gotten an idea of what DCs you would like to try? Maybe someone in here has some reviews on them to help you out a bit.

NikkiQ Aw thank you! im not really sure but im thinking about a light protein DC or maybe something like Joico K-pack

 

[NaturalfienD]

Hello Ladies,

I have gone ahead and got that MN in my life. I have been using 'Love Potion #9' since April/May and I love the results I get- softer hair with a nice sheen. I got a tube of Monistat and put about a third of the tube in my potion (I had about seven ounces of oil prior.) I shook the mix in my applicator bottle and I got it poppin' y'all. I applied the mixture (twice so far) after spraying my hair with a mix of aloe vera, water, and a little SAA. I didn't have any headaches at all but my scalp is hella dry so momma needs to cowash. When the new cycle of the MN challenge starts, I'm signing up.

I definitely need to start my hair diary up again so I know what products/routine is helpful for my hair. I hope y'all have an awesome day!!!

 

[HauteHippie]

Okay, I haven't been very active on the forum since my setback earlier this year. When my hair was really healthy, I went crazy and started having way too much fun (before even reaching my first goal! Tsk, tsk) . I got what I think is my final trim about a month ago and now I'm just starting over, trying to stay positive when it comes to my hair.

The first 2 pics are from Nov 23rd and the last one was taken today.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^nice blunt ends HauteHippie Healthy hair before long hair...

 

[lovebug10]

I got a relaxer touch up but I don't want to length check until my net touch up because I know I'll be disappointed with my progress

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[Evolving78]

I got a relaxer touch up but I don't want to length check until my net touch up because I know I'll be disappointed with my progress

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why do you think you will be disappointed? i would at least take a pic for yourself, so you can compare to it to the last length check.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^ and for the next touch up too. Good way to see how your hair does between relaxers.

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

 

[Guinan]

LUVBUG10, you should @ least take a pic. You might be surprised about your progress. If it wasn't for me taking pics I wanted believe that my hair was growing

 

[claud-uk]

This thread is so alive!!! Everytime I come onto the boards for a quick look there's a new post. Long live APL!!!

 

[gvin89]

Trying to go this next quarter without flat ironing...think I'm going back into braids (extensions) for the next 6-8 weeks.

Will be swimming with the kids....so I need to purchase a good swimmer's poo.

 

[claud-uk]

Keep smiling HauteHippie, the journey continues but you gotta enjoy it.

gvin89 - there's a lady on this thread who graduated APL a few days back, her results pic was taken in a pool (twice ) by her mum, can't remember the name but she had a really good regi.

 

[TheNDofUO]

I'm done with exams! Yay! I'm putting in Solange type braids in on Monday (well Monday to Wednesday) cannot express excitement! My hair is much shorter now and won't touch my shoulders without pulling. I dont really want to see it LOL

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^I'm so jealous! I wanna see your braids when you're done!

 

[Realhairdontcare]

I'm 4 weeks post but I have a lot of new growth for that period of time. I haven't relaxed since I was younger. For some reason im getting worried about breakage when I get my touch up but hopefully I'm just paranoid.

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[lamaria211]

I'm done with exams! Yay! I'm putting in Solange type braids in on Monday (well Monday to Wednesday) cannot express excitement! My hair is much shorter now and won't touch my shoulders without pulling. I dont really want to see it LOL

Dont forget to post pics. We like visuals

 

[NikkiQ]

Minis are doing well in this humid weather. I took one down in the back to redo it and it was still super soft