APL 2012 Challenge
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lamaria211
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NikkiQ
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That's what I used to do when I was back in the states. Celies under wigs DAILY and I loved it. Now that I'm out here... wigs ain't cuttin it. I'll be at the beach and that sucker would fly clean off my head. No bueno
lamaria211
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NikkiQ
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^^I haven't used it since 2 weeks after we got here. my mix got really REALLY low and I can't find anymore MN here so I have to order some. Haven't gotten around to it yet. Been spending money on everything else but myself lately 
But when I do get a chance to make an order on Amazon, I think I'm gonna go hard in the paint and get a lot of products that I need.
As far as shedding, I haven't dealt with anything out of the ordinary since using the MN. I've seen a few of the ladies dealing with excessive shedding and I'm not entirely sure what caused it to happen to them and not me. Maybe b/c the products I mixed it with. Idk. The growth that I got from it within the first like 9 days of using it was pretty shocking. I think I got about an inch of growth from using it the short period of time that I did use it. I think that's how I was able to reach APL by pulling my hair to the front and a little closer to APL in the back. I'm hoping that once I order more MN and more hair vitamins that I'll be back on track with growing my hair out.
But when I do get a chance to make an order on Amazon, I think I'm gonna go hard in the paint and get a lot of products that I need.As far as shedding, I haven't dealt with anything out of the ordinary since using the MN. I've seen a few of the ladies dealing with excessive shedding and I'm not entirely sure what caused it to happen to them and not me. Maybe b/c the products I mixed it with. Idk. The growth that I got from it within the first like 9 days of using it was pretty shocking. I think I got about an inch of growth from using it the short period of time that I did use it. I think that's how I was able to reach APL by pulling my hair to the front and a little closer to APL in the back. I'm hoping that once I order more MN and more hair vitamins that I'll be back on track with growing my hair out.
NikkiQ
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Cowashed instead. First time cowashing and putting it in a ponytail. Detangled in the shower and slapped on a little KCKT.
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lamaria211
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my hair was still a little wet after rinsing out my Dc so I used a lil 613 Replenishing Mist and sealed with grease
mami2010
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lamaria211
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mami2010 said:
Me to.... *jealous*
pookaloo83
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Congrats skysurfer!
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Sent From Mah Phone
BBritdenise
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NikkiQ said:
Why can't you bun?
MrsMelodyV
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Hi ladies! I've been trolling LHCF and this challenge. I finally need to put in my stats.
~Current hair length
neck length
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
relaxed
~APL goal month
I'm really hoping for December 2012. It'll be a stretch but i know it's possible.
~Current Reggie and styling choices
I am finally learning that i don't need to use my flat irons to look decent enough to leave the house! Talk about a break through. I basically started my HHJ in early June. Since then i've been doing twistouts almost daily. I had 1 experiment with bantu knots that was a HAM (hot *** mess). I learned the hard way it takes forever for those to dry! This last week I've been doing a combo of bantu knots in the back of my head and a twistout in the front with the ends coiled. I have been getting the most compliments.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Continue dc 2x per week using heat and washing 1-2x per week. i also cowash 2-3x per week. I've been using HE LTR for washes, HE hydralicious for cowashes, NTM and KeraPro for DC, NTM leave in or ORS olice oil moisturizer for daily moisturizing, and EVCO for sealing. I also started prepooing a couple weeks ago with a mixture of EVOO and EVCO. This is ALL way more stuff that I've ever done to my hair in my life.
~Post a beginning picture
As soon as I figure this out I'm on it! My picture was taken a few days after my last relaxer on 5/23/12. I'll take an updated pic on 7/22/12 when I do my next relaxer and then I should be on the same schedule as everyone else for the Sept update. I also used to perm monthly ( i know, shame on me!) I never knew you weren't supposed to do that! This stretch will be 10 weeks, then my next stretch will another 10 weeks so i can have a fresh style for my SIL's wedding, then i will start shooting for stretching 14-16 weeks. I now know my hair can make it! Sorry this took so long guys. Thanks for the thread!
~Current hair length
neck length
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
relaxed
~APL goal month
I'm really hoping for December 2012. It'll be a stretch but i know it's possible.
~Current Reggie and styling choices
I am finally learning that i don't need to use my flat irons to look decent enough to leave the house! Talk about a break through. I basically started my HHJ in early June. Since then i've been doing twistouts almost daily. I had 1 experiment with bantu knots that was a HAM (hot *** mess). I learned the hard way it takes forever for those to dry! This last week I've been doing a combo of bantu knots in the back of my head and a twistout in the front with the ends coiled. I have been getting the most compliments.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Continue dc 2x per week using heat and washing 1-2x per week. i also cowash 2-3x per week. I've been using HE LTR for washes, HE hydralicious for cowashes, NTM and KeraPro for DC, NTM leave in or ORS olice oil moisturizer for daily moisturizing, and EVCO for sealing. I also started prepooing a couple weeks ago with a mixture of EVOO and EVCO. This is ALL way more stuff that I've ever done to my hair in my life.
~Post a beginning picture
As soon as I figure this out I'm on it! My picture was taken a few days after my last relaxer on 5/23/12. I'll take an updated pic on 7/22/12 when I do my next relaxer and then I should be on the same schedule as everyone else for the Sept update. I also used to perm monthly ( i know, shame on me!) I never knew you weren't supposed to do that! This stretch will be 10 weeks, then my next stretch will another 10 weeks so i can have a fresh style for my SIL's wedding, then i will start shooting for stretching 14-16 weeks. I now know my hair can make it! Sorry this took so long guys. Thanks for the thread!
lamaria211
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:welcome3:MrsMelodyV
NikkiQ
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Welcome to the group MrsMelodyV!!! I'll add you to the list. Can't wait to see you progress in this challenge with all the ladies. Great built in support system the minute you step foot in this challenge. Even the APL ninjas chime in with great advice 
RayRayFurious
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I updated in this thread: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=630179
I think I pretty much hit APL, but I did trim back to SL. I'm ordering some Hairfinity Vitamins to see if that will spend up growth. Otherwise, I will be babying my hair this summer.
I think I pretty much hit APL, but I did trim back to SL. I'm ordering some Hairfinity Vitamins to see if that will spend up growth. Otherwise, I will be babying my hair this summer.
Iluvsmuhgrass
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I'm rocking dual buns. Going to moisturize these puppies and put them back up. I need to step up my styling techniques.
NikkiQ
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lamaria211
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I went to blow dry my hair this morning but when I opened my blowdryer box I was quickly reminded that I broke my comb attachments on my niece's hair a few weeks ago. Ohwell I guess im in celies til mon or tuesday
I might try a pony but my edges......
I might try a pony but my edges......
mami2010
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Well ladies I finally decided to stop being lazy and post my update. I was hesitant if I should post the pics or not. My hair did not turn out how I wanted to, it was not completely straight and frizzy. I also cut about 1 inch off last week. I don't think I did ok with this check in. So from now till next check it I will be braiding up my hair and wigging it.
First pic is when I cut off about 6 inches of hair
Second pic is from march check in.
third and fourth pics was taken July 1, 2012
First pic is when I cut off about 6 inches of hair
Second pic is from march check in.
third and fourth pics was taken July 1, 2012
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RayRayFurious
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My ends were rough. I hadn't trimmed my hair in probably a year and a half...so I needed to cut!
lamaria211
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mami2010 said:
Pretty hair but I cant tell if your apl because your arms are up in all your pics
Onhergrind09
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As of late my hair has actually been behaving, I'm really focusing on keeping to my regimen and getting the short spots near my crown (a la a bad cornrow job) to catch up to the rest of my hairline. So far so good.
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