APL 2012 Challenge

[livinthevida]

I believe the knots and tangles are from my lack of detangling regularly. Aint nobody got time for that I pretty much have my regi down pat as far as products are concerned. My hair is well moisturized but I think that the constant wearing of twists is causing shed hairs to wrap around the other strands and create knots.
My wigs are either homemade or purchased from the BSS. Im scared of half wigs because my leave-out won't match the texture of the wig.

AyannaDivine what type of twists do you set? how long do you wear them?

 

[growbaby]

I believe the knots and tangles are from my lack of detangling regularly. Aint nobody got time for that I pretty much have my regi down pat as far as products are concerned. My hair is well moisturized but I think that the constant wearing of twists is causing shed hairs to wrap around the other strands and create knots.
My wigs are either homemade or purchased from the BSS. Im scared of half wigs because my leave-out won't match the texture of the wig.

Nooo you cant quit!!! With my half wigs I never had to worry about my leave out cuz I would either wear headbands or braid it. Would u ever try that?

 

[growbaby]

growbaby is that you in the avi?... Your bun looks nice and neat

Thanx! Yes that's me in my avi, my nephew took the pic last week

 

[AyannaDivine]

livinthevida I do small two strand twists and they stay in for 1 to 2 weeks. The frustrating part is that I've been doing TST for years without any problems. For some reason my hair just decided to start acting a fool on me.

 

[AyannaDivine]

Nooo you cant quit!!! With my half wigs I never had to worry about my leave out cuz I would either wear headbands or braid it. Would u ever try that?

View attachment 160207

Wow I never thought about that!!! The headband would actually help he hide my busted edges, great idea!

Your hair is gorgeous in that pic!


I can't thank you all enough for the help and support!

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Thanx! Yes that's me in my avi, my nephew took the pic last week

He did a great job!! Perfect timing on the shot!!

 

[lamaria211]

^^^They'll be a week old tomorrow lol. Normally by now with cowashing and such, they usually look a HAM. I'm pretty surprised how they're holding up. May leave them in another week and just use my Hair One sample pack tomorrow to cleanse my scalp a bit.

I really like Hair One I have the one for dry hair im trying to use it up before opening my Wen, since trying it ill never go back to poo. I hope you like it

 

[NikkiQ]

Wow I never thought about that!!! The headband would actually help he hide my busted edges, great idea!

Your hair is gorgeous in that pic!

I can't thank you all enough for the help and support!

Good! Glad the ladies were able to help. Maybe stay away from twists for a while. Maybe cornrows or Celies under half wigs with the front out for blending. Take them down once a week or 2 weeks, shampoo,DC,detangle and put braids back in. Castor oil on those ends to help bring em back to life.

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

 

[bibs]

livinthevida I do small two strand twists and they stay in for 1 to 2 weeks. The frustrating part is that I've been doing TST for years without any problems. For some reason my hair just decided to start acting a fool on me.

growbaby if I could hook a 1/2 wig up like that I'd wear them all the time. Your hair looks great!

AyannaDivine do you think maybe you're leaving your twists in too long and that's causing the tangling? Are they mini twists or bigger? I know after a week in large twists my roots would be all undone and that's where tangling might occur. I agree with nikkiq, maybe try cornrows...

 

[Blairx0]

I rock mine the same way!

 

[NikkiQ]

Such a cute style growbaby and Blairx0!!! I may have to give that a try myself with one of my curly half wigs!!

 

[TheNDofUO]

I'm 18 today! Well for Americans maybe in 6 more hours... And how is my hair you ask? In my old ****ty braids.

 

[Carmelella]

Ladies I think I'm gonna call it quits. Im basically the same length now as I was in January, knots and tangling at the root have been a major set back. I decided to start heat training my hair, so I flat ironed it and now have a big poofy mess on top of my head. So not only its my hair raggedy and tangled, its also heat resistant. Wonderful . Wigs really help me to retain length but they rub against my edges and thin them out...I'm at a loss.

Ignore... I'm late, lol

 

[NikkiQ]

I'm 18 today! Well for Americans maybe in 6 more hours... And how is my hair you ask? In my old ****ty braids.

Happy 18th Birthday to you and your old ****ty braids

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

 

[hairqueen7]

@hairqueen7 @Lurkee's right! Come on in and join us! What's your current hair length and your ultimate hair goal?

@AyannaDivine I second @NikkiQ we can figure this out! Wonderful group of ladies here with amazing and useful advice!

Lurkee. Ur right I absolutely adore u ladies.well I might not hit apl until Feb2013,and full apl April2013,but I will still post. I'm currently 3 inches away from apl in the back which apl for me measures 10" and full apl is 12"..Most of my hair measurements is 7.5"-8.5"

 

[lamaria211]

I'm 18 today! Well for Americans maybe in 6 more hours... And how is my hair you ask? In my old ****ty braids.

Happy birthday!!!!!

 

[TheNDofUO]

lamaria211 and NikkiQ thank you! I'm slightly tipsy so I didn't even realise I had swore until I saw the stars LOL

 

[ronie]

Blairx0 and growbaby that style is absolutely gorgeous. I will def try it and post pictures. I have been trying for weeks to figure out a way to wear my wig without it rubbing on my edges ( i wear the full wig so i can braid my whole head.). I love you ladies. Questions: What do you do with the ends of the braids in the front? Do you still wear a wig cap in the back? I usually wear a shower cap then my wig cap in fear of the wig cap sucking moisture out of my hair. TIA. Again beautiful and creative style ladies.

 

[Blairx0]

Blairx0 and growbaby that style is absolutely gorgeous. I will def try it and post pictures. I have been trying for weeks to figure out a way to wear my wig without it rubbing on my edges ( i wear the full wig so i can braid my whole head.). I love you ladies. Questions: What do you do with the ends of the braids in the front? Do you still wear a wig cap in the back? I usually wear a shower cap then my wig cap in fear of the wig cap sucking moisture out of my hair. TIA. Again beautiful and creative style ladies.

Hi.

I wear a wig cap in the back which has some oil on it to prevent dryness. When I braid it in the front I use a little bit of the wig's hair for blend. I then tuck the end of the braid underneath the headband behind my ear for a more seamless appearance. Hope that helps! When it comes to blending headbands are you friend!

 

[AyannaDivine]

AyannaDivine do you think maybe you're leaving your twists in too long and that's causing the tangling? Are they mini twists or bigger? I know after a week in large twists my roots would be all undone and that's where tangling might occur. I agree with nikkiq, maybe try cornrows...

medium to small twists, yep my roots come undone and there are definitely tangles. I loathe the idea of cornrowing my hair, my fingers end up all carpal tunnel looking But if thats what I must endure for APL hair then so be it!

 

[growbaby]

Blairx0 and growbaby that style is absolutely gorgeous. I will def try it and post pictures. I have been trying for weeks to figure out a way to wear my wig without it rubbing on my edges ( i wear the full wig so i can braid my whole head.). I love you ladies. Questions: What do you do with the ends of the braids in the front? Do you still wear a wig cap in the back? I usually wear a shower cap then my wig cap in fear of the wig cap sucking moisture out of my hair. TIA. Again beautiful and creative style ladies.

I usually pin them back. I wear my hair in that style (sides pinned back) 99% of the time when I wear my hair down and my clip-ins, and that 1/2 wig. (I'll put a pic in the end). I do wear a wig cap under my wig n on my overly moisturized hair. I've worn a shower cap as well but I find that I'm much too self conscious of the noise it makes lol.

Here's a pic of my clip-in extensions that I made. This is how my braids are pinned when I wear my 1/2 wig as well.

 

[Lurkee]

Lurkee. Ur right I absolutely adore u ladies.well I might not hit apl until Feb2013,and full apl April2013,but I will still post. I'm currently 3 inches away from apl in the back which apl for me measures 10" and full apl is 12"..Most of my hair measurements is 7.5"-8.5"

hairqueen7 APL had come faster than expected for some ladies so you might be there before you know it . This thread is for us to enjoy the journey and celebrate each progress. I hope you find it as positive as I have found it. Good luck and Happy Hair Growing.

 

[Lurkee]

I'm 18 today! Well for Americans maybe in 6 more hours... And how is my hair you ask? In my old ****ty braids.

TheNDofUO, Happy Birthday. I wish you long life, good health and happiness.

 

[NikkiQ]

I'm very bored woman lol. Putting Celies in pigtails has even my dogs worried about me.

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

 

[claud-uk]

Did a MTx / PTx / DC Monday and yesterday. Today I M&S'd using Keracare NT LI + glycerine + AVG, sealed with castor oil + shea butter mixed. Hair feels great after using castor oil in my DC, soft and heavy but not at all oily.

I've been trimming... it's unavoidable really at this time in my HHJ. Hopefully my new M&S regi together with using Keracare NT Overnight Moisturizing Treatment will keep my ends in shape so I can cut this regular trimming down to just 1x per month.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TheNDofUO

 

[lamaria211]

I was supposed to CW today but last night I couldnt sleep so I did an overnight DC on dry hair with QH Cholesterol, honey and JBCO I just rinsed and my hurrr is butta I used my Wen 613 mist and SE Megasilk leave now back in a bun til tomorrow

 

[NikkiQ]

lamaria211 when you use the cleansing condish, do you always DC before or do you DC afterwards too?

 

[lamaria211]

lamaria211 when you use the cleansing condish, do you always DC before or do you DC afterwards too?

I predeep first but I started using that method when I was using poo now that I dont use poo anymore that step is really no longer needed so I just dampen my hair add the cleaning condish scalp to ends and sit with it for like 2-3 hrs then I DC with heat

 

[NikkiQ]

I'll figure out what to do today with my hair. I think I may wash with the cleansing condish and then sit with the DC on until this evening. If my hair feels great afterwards, I may have to buy a bottle of the Hair One condish next time I pass by a Sally's around here.

 

[Mjon912]

growbaby that's an awesome picture...you need to hire him!!!!?..I've never been into wigs or weaves but I think you braid idea is nice