APL 2012 Challenge

[longhairdreaming]

So I finally flat ironed my hair and while I'm less than pleased with my length I can't complain about the overall health of my hair. Since I'm starting to feel a bit frustrated about my lack of APL status lol I'm putting in some kinky twists till the end of Sept. Oh and I must say Roux Fermodyl 619 is amazing! I'm going to stock up on that before I leave for sure! I also love my new I*Pak flat iron(dual voltage yay!) though my technique is still the pits 'cause I can never get my hair swinging straight. Anyway here's a pic(I tried to wrap it and one side won't lay down yea my technique needs all the help it can get erplexed.
Taking suggestion.

 

[NikkiQ]

So I finally flat ironed my hair and while I'm less than pleased with my length I can't complain about the overall health of my hair. Since I'm starting to feel a bit frustrated about my lack of APL status lol I'm putting in some kinky twists till the end of Sept. Oh and I must say Roux Fermodyl 619 is amazing! I'm going to stock up on that before I leave for sure! I also love my new I*Pak flat iron(dual voltage yay!) though my technique is still the pits 'cause I can never get my hair swinging straight. Anyway here's a pic(I tried to wrap it and one side won't lay down yea my technique needs all the help it can get erplexed.
Taking suggestion.

longhairdreaming your hair is lookin good! I've never heard of that flat iron before. Where did you get it? You'll be APL by our next check in too! Gonna have lots of graduates come September.

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[longhairdreaming]

Thanks NikkiQ. I got it at Sally's
http://www.sallybeauty.com/argan-iron/SBS-301624,default,pd.html

 

[Evolving78]

i'm not dusting or trimming my hair until Sept. i am going to try my best to stay away from the heat and just roller set. (i always say that)

 

[Lilmama1011]

i'm not dusting or trimming my hair until Sept. i am going to try my best to stay away from the heat and just roller set. (i always say that)

It's honestly very easy and roller setting will keep you from worrying about your ends and I roller set all the time without heat and it come out so nice and shiny

 

[Guinan]

Hey Ladies! Been a while since I've posted here. I've been wearing my hair out but in braid outs with only using 4 braids so its more wavy.

I just recently purchased a foil cap (looks like a silver shower cap). It's suppose to heat up your hair with using your natural body heat. I luv it, cause sometimes sitting under my dryer can be a pain and with the foil cap I can walk around and clean.

I will post sum pics of my current hairstyle. I don't think I'll be APL by September, but I'm hoping my October.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Hey Ladies! Been a while since I've posted here. I've been wearing my hair out but in braid outs with only using 4 braids so its more wavy.

I just recently purchased a foil cap (looks like a silver shower cap). It's suppose to heat up your hair with using your natural body heat. I luv it, cause sometimes sitting under my dryer can be a pain and with the foil cap I can walk around and clean.

I will post sum pics of my current hairstyle. I don't think I'll be APL by September, but I'm hoping my October.

I had one of these. This is a reminder that I will need to but another one. .

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[lovebug10]

hey ladies...

nothing new to report. except after learning how to successfully airdry I have been wearing my hair in 2 french braids at night and pinning the ends up. It looks like an old fashioned style but its great at protecting my hair at night.

 

[Sheika415]

I know it's late, but I would love to join after stalking this thread for soooo long!!

Current length: SL..maybe grazing full SL
Hair texture: Relaxed
Apl goal month: December...maybe early January
Reggie: (still working it out)
DC at least 2x a week with CON moisture extreme conditioner
Moiusturize and seal every night (Wave nouveau and JBCO)
Co-wash at least 1x a week (aussie moist)
Haven't mastered the bun but I usually just pin my hair up, braid it up or put on a wig as protective styles
Greenhouse method at least three times a week
Condition with protein once a month
Relax 10-12 weeks (for now)
Wash with shampoo as needed (Nexuss Therapee)
Trim ends with every relaxer...no one than 1/4"

Changing to reach APL: Just sticking to my reggie

Unable to post pic now...to big I guess, but I will post a beginning pic soon...thxs, but there are pics on my blog http://hairilliterate.blogspot.com/

 

[Kerryann]

had plans to braid my hair up for my wig tonight but instead i found myself in a car accident earlier a guy who wasnt paying attention hit me from the back but thank GOD im fine and will consider all the hair stuff by the end of the week

 

[newnyer]

***Appears from the shadows***
Yeah I know you thought I was gone but, alas! I am still stalking you ladies! Patiently waiting for your next length check so I can recruit more ninjas to the squad....



Ninja out. *vanishes*

 

[LadyRaider]

If I pull my hair from my nape down the front of my collar bone, I THINK the tip is just passed armpit length (gasp.) My armpit seems to move depending on the position of my arm. Do you count the crease when your arm is straight down, or the top of the Vee when your have your arm out a bit? The crease is a lot higher.

Regardless, I think I have it either way. I think...

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^^LadyRaider my arm is usually down when I do pull tests so that's what I count. Just take a pic and show us woman!! We can help you figure it out

 

[gforceroy]

Delete...posted somewhere else..

 

[ronie]

had plans to braid my hair up for my wig tonight but instead i found myself in a car accident earlier a guy who wasnt paying attention hit me from the back but thank GOD im fine and will consider all the hair stuff by the end of the week

Glad you are ok, and it wasn't serious. Now you can focus on your hair,

 

[livinthevida]

Hi Ladies! You know I'm a true fan to post this late! I enjoyed a FUN WEEKEND and will return tomorrow evening to catch up with everyone!

Here are a few new pictures showing how I wear my hair out on weekends. I like to do simple, easy, and quick two strand twists then out the door I go. The past few weekends these are my go-to style after a week of rollersetting!

1. first picture are my 2 two-strand twists, no comb used here just my fingers to gently seperate my damp hair in half
2. second picture are the results of the two-strand twists, my hair air-dried for an hour and was still a bit damp you can see there's a mushroom effect between the top and lower half of my hair
3. third picture is an upclose view of my curls!

The final picture is a comparison of my June 30, 2012 length check compared to today's length check July 31, 2012. This picture shows little growth using Wild Growth Hair Oil (WGHO) since July 1, 2012 yet BEST OF ALL my hair is thicker

 

[longhairdreaming]

had plans to braid my hair up for my wig tonight but instead i found myself in a car accident earlier a guy who wasnt paying attention hit me from the back but thank GOD im fine and will consider all the hair stuff by the end of the week

Kerryann I'm sorry to hear about the accident but so happy you're ok!

 

[KiWiStyle]

I'm finally relaxing on Thursday after a 16 week stretch. I'm getting close to APL, hopefully by December I'll make it. I'm getting a .5-1" trim when I relax which will set me back some, we shall see.

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[Guinan]

Kerryam, So sorry about the car accident. I glad you are ok. Did your car survive?

Livingthevida. I am going to try the WG oil. Ever since my texurizer, I can't really tell if my hair is growing or not.

Good Morning Ladies,

I bought this new product from Sally's last weekend and I really like it. It's Beautiful Textures moisture butter, whip curl creme and its mainly for curly, wavy, coiley and kinky hair. Have any of you ladies tried it? This product is good as a daily moisturizer and for braid-outs/twistouts (says on jar). I do like the product cause of the ingredients, moisture and scent, but it can be alittle oily so a little goes a long way.

For 2nite, I plan on DC, Co-washing and doing a 4braid braid-out. I also will do a pull test.

Question, I got a texturizer 7/1/12 w/ a trim. Would/Should I be able to see any new growth by now?

 

[NikkiQ]

I've been so hair bored lately!! Ugh!

 

[KiWiStyle]

I've been so hair bored lately!! Ugh!

You're not alone, so have I :-(.

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[Kerryann]

Kerryann I'm sorry to hear about the accident but so happy you're ok!

Thank you very much im just happy my children werent in the car

Kerryam, So sorry about the car accident. I glad you are ok. Did your car survive?
Yes mam just the lights and trunk needs a little fixing

 

[jprayze]

livinthevida you are progressing well towards BSL

 

[polished07]

I've been so hair bored lately!! Ugh!

Omg me too!

 

[Meritamen]

Question, I got a texturizer 7/1/12 w/ a trim. Would/Should I be able to see any new growth by now?

You might not notice the new growth coming in depending on how much texture is left in your after after texturizing it. So if your hair still looks pretty close to what it did sans chemical straightening there won't be a stark contrast at the demarcation line between the relaxed hair and new growth. HTH!

I've been so hair bored lately!! Ugh!

Same here. Haven't been playing in it much which is probably a good thing. Been keeping it in braids, can't be bothered to do anything else beyond the usual routine.

 

[TLC1020]

My hair has been in a bun lately and I'm not doing a length check until touch up day.. Currently 8 weeks post and going 12 weeks more than likely probably 16 if my hair don't look too rough..

 

[lovebug10]

tried the darcy's botanicals vanilla leave in that came as a sample with my order. So far it seems a bit watery and that it would make my straight sleek hair revert. Any reviews from you ladies?

Also I plan on washing by Saturday. The best part is I don't have to stress about finding time to rollerset because I mastered air drying! WOOHOOOOOO!

 

[Blairx0]

tried the darcy's botanicals vanilla leave in that came as a sample with my order. So far it seems a bit watery and that it would make my straight sleek hair revert. Any reviews from you ladies?

Also I plan on washing by Saturday. The best part is I don't have to stress about finding time to rollerset because I mastered air drying! WOOHOOOOOO!

I have the db leave-in in a different sent and liked it. I applied on wet hair that had been t-shirt dried. Watery leave-in is best for my low po strands, so this was a winner

 

[AyannaDivine]

I've been wigging it since Thursday and I'm sooo ready to wash my hair.
Tonight: pre poo with DB Pumpkin Seed Elixer
Tomorrow: Wash (not sure with what), condish w/ DB Pumpkin Conditioner, air dry, cornrow
with DB Coco Bean Cream

 

[TheNDofUO]

I need to relax! I'm almost half a year post and I'm now fighting tangles at my demarcation line. They are not too bad but my hair almost never tangles so I dont know how to cope. Plus (and more importantly in today's economy) I'm using more product for the same thing because I'm having to get in all that new growth.