APL 2012 Challenge

[livinthevida]

I am dragging buns today. I need to wash my hair. I slept in my sulfur mix. Even though it doesn't smell bad... I don't wanna snuggle up with SO smelling like sulfur. I'm contemplating adding something that makes it smell better. My scalp feels better. I need to up my water intake though. I've been really slacking.

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I had a hair dream. In it, my hair was moist and juicy. I had it in a huge bun. I figured that it was time to take a progress pic. I took a tendril down in the back and stretched it down to my waist. I was so happy that I had to check other pieces. The top was shorter but the back was WL. Right as I got ready to get my bff to take the pic, I woke up. *sigh*

Nice dream @Iluvsmuhgrass! if that puff was anything close to the size in your siggie here your vision is really not far off

 

[livinthevida]

September update: I think I am about an inch or so off.

I nearly broke my arm trying to take this picture so I decided to use it as my September month end check-in as I will not be doing it again for a while .

Stats:
Current Length - CBL
Last relaxer - Sept. 2010
Big Chop - June 2011
APL Goal - December 2012

[Important to note: it is not my bra stap in the picture, it is the strap of my dress]

LOL @Ogoma! careful with that arm! I am still practicing for our next length check September 30th

I think you are very close to APL in this picture

 

[lovebug10]

Finally got a touchup. Just wrapped my hair and the humidity here frizzed it up quite a bit. Will take pics after I unwrap in the am and post it on here. Hopefully its less frizzy then

 

[lamaria211]

Going to the farmers market today so ill throw on a wig for that

 

[Kerryann]

been in buns for the last 3 days

 

[Meritamen]

Mmmm seems like my hair is starting to act like its usual self again. Just when I thought my hair suffered some heat damage it starts looking and acting normal. Is this normal for one's hair to take a few washes before it fully bounces back from a press?

Not much else to report really. Same ol' routine but I have finally mastered the twist-out! I copied Napptural85's flat twist technique (How To Get Your Best Twist Out Ever) and the style came out perfect. I received tons of compliments. No pictures though. Oops.

 

[sajjy]

hey everyone its been a while since i reached apl sometime in may. well tonight i did a mini chop after reaching a inch or two from bsb, i'll post picture tomorrow night. I'm undecided about how i feel about the cut, i did it myself. However, I'm happy with my full ends and the overall health of my hair but kinda worried about current length full shoulder length about two to three inches from apl. so i guess i cut about four to five inches ;/, more then i'd planned. well now i'd like to join the apl challenge for the second time this year. My goal for the completion of the year is protective styling and wearing wigs for the duration of the year.

 

[pookaloo83]

My hair has been dry lately. Gonna DC next week.

 

[lamaria211]

Been wearing the hell out of these minis I've started taking them out this morning ill probably be dine by tomorrow night I'm taking 3 out at a time and making larger ones. I would love to check my length but I'm gonna make myself wait till Dec. In a bun right now under a satin cap where ill stay for the rest of the day unless I can convince my sis to drive to Sally's so I can get more Kera Minerals DC

 

[Fyne]

Just came back from Spain; the tap water was salty and when I co-washed a couple of times my hair was silky soft when dry. I used heat out there so I'm pampering my hair until length check day.

I have decided to texlax starting with next touch up next week @ 28 weeks post; I am loving my curls too much!

 

[Realhairdontcare]

Washed my hair last night and it feels and looks better. I'm almost 4weeks post and trying to decide if I'm going to touch up at 8 weeks or wait 12 weeks again.

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[NikkiQ]

What did you put on your hair @NikkiQ

For the twists, I cowashed and used Tresemme split remedy leave in and HV Herbal Green Tea thick hair oil creme. LOVE that stuff! Just got back from San Juan over the weekend and my hair is still soft b/c of it

 

[Seamonster]

For the twists, I cowashed and used Tresemme split remedy leave in and HV Herbal Green Tea thick hair oil creme. LOVE that stuff! Just got back from San Juan over the weekend and my hair is still soft b/c of it

because of the spilt remedy or the herbal oil?

 

[Seamonster]

In twenty one days I will find out if summer growth spurt is a myth. Hoping to see some growth

 

[itsjusthair88]

Checking in, my hair went through some damage this weekend, lemme tell you: too much manipulation! I am also becoming more and more convinced that I need to start adding protein into my reggie, but can somebody PLEASE give me some suggestions?

What kind of protein do I use?
How often should I use it?

 

[bludaydreamer]

I haven't checked in since I came home, but oh boy. Not much change. I have been slacking on my pimpin'. I got too comfortable with my progress in March, and wasn't taking the best care of it.

When I got back, I got some waist length box braids that were too heavy. To get back on track I was in mini-braids under wigs. Wash and dc weekly. I took that out (won't do it again b/c of the take down time) and straightened with my Hana to dust and length check.

Now I am in flat twists under wigs. I will do a protein treatment in the next two weeks, dc, mini twist under wigs. My hair is almost APL in the front, and about 1.5-2 inches from APL. I just started taking biotin in an effort to jump start growth, and get back on my regimen to maintain length. Here are some update pics.

 

[Lurkee]

Checking in, my hair went through some damage this weekend, lemme tell you: too much manipulation! I am also becoming more and more convinced that I need to start adding protein into my reggie, but can somebody PLEASE give me some suggestions?

What kind of protein do I use?
How often should I use it?

itsjusthair88, why don't you start off with a light protein like Aphogee 2 minute. I love motions CPR and it also great on my sister's 4B natural hair. I used to use protein every two weeks but now I will only use when I feel its needed. But experiment, have fun and figure out the right balance for you. HTH

 

[Lurkee]

Just came back from Spain; the tap water was salty and when I co-washed a couple of times my hair was silky soft when dry. I used heat out there so I'm pampering my hair until length check day.

I have decided to texlax starting with next touch up next week @ 28 weeks post; I am loving my curls too much!

Fyne, congrats on stretching that long. I would like to do a long stretch too. Sometimes I mix in a little salt with conditioner and it works really well for moisture.

Hope your holiday was fab

 

[NikkiQ]

because of the spilt remedy or the herbal oil?

Definitely the HV! It's a little thick and a little dab'll do ya

 

[longhairdreaming]

Hey ladies, I decided to straighten and trim yesterday...took off about 1/4in all around. I tried out my Andis High Heat Pressing comb and while it works great for my roots the length of my hair looked like I had take a blow dryer to it. So I ended up breaking out my Ion K*Pak flat iron to finish the job. Anyway I braided up my hair when I finished last night(was too tired to take pics) and took length check pics today. I had to pull but I think I'm there unless my eyes are tricking me.

 

[Guinan]

Good Morning Ladies!!

All last week I wore my hair in braids under a wig. I'm still fighting with my hair but we are at peace for the time being This past weekend I dc w/ heat for a hour and then co-rinse w/ my joico. I put my hair back into the navy bun. I can't wait until October. I plan on straighting my hair! I also plan on doing the sistawithrealhair method, where she only straightens once a month (except I wont be blow drying my hair) and washes her hair once a month. The weather has finally broke in Philly, so I should be good to go for wearing it straight next month.

itsjusthair88, I 2nd the aphogee 2minute. Try that 1st and see how your hair likes it. If your hair is still too mushy or overly soft then try the aphogee 2step protein treatment. I also like joico k-pak as a light protein treatment and joico k-pak reconstructor for a mild protein.

 

[Guinan]

Hey ladies, I decided to straighten and trim yesterday...took off about 1/4in all around. I tried out my Andis High Heat Pressing comb and while it works great for my roots the length of my hair looked like I had take a blow dryer to it. So I ended up breaking out my Ion K*Pak flat iron to finish the job. Anyway I braided up my hair when I finished last night(was too tired to take pics) and took length check pics today. I had to pull but I think I'm there unless my eyes are tricking me.

No, Your definetly there!!! Congratulations on making APL!!!!

 

[Guinan]

I haven't checked in since I came home, but oh boy. Not much change. I have been slacking on my pimpin'. I got too comfortable with my progress in March, and wasn't taking the best care of it.

When I got back, I got some waist length box braids that were too heavy. To get back on track I was in mini-braids under wigs. Wash and dc weekly. I took that out (won't do it again b/c of the take down time) and straightened with my Hana to dust and length check.

Now I am in flat twists under wigs. I will do a protein treatment in the next two weeks, dc, mini twist under wigs. My hair is almost APL in the front, and about 1.5-2 inches from APL. I just started taking biotin in an effort to jump start growth, and get back on my regimen to maintain length. Here are some update pics.

I'm luving them box braids. Your very close to APL, I would say where your middle finger is. I'm also taking biotin (target brand). I like it, I don't know if its done anything to my hair just yet, but it has definetly improved my finger nails.

 

[lamaria211]

Hey ladies, I decided to straighten and trim yesterday...took off about 1/4in all around. I tried out my Andis High Heat Pressing comb and while it works great for my roots the length of my hair looked like I had take a blow dryer to it. So I ended up breaking out my Ion K*Pak flat iron to finish the job. Anyway I braided up my hair when I finished last night(was too tired to take pics) and took length check pics today. I had to pull but I think I'm there unless my eyes are tricking me.

Congratulations graduate

 

[Lurkee]

Hey ladies, I decided to straighten and trim yesterday...took off about 1/4in all around. I tried out my Andis High Heat Pressing comb and while it works great for my roots the length of my hair looked like I had take a blow dryer to it. So I ended up breaking out my Ion K*Pak flat iron to finish the job. Anyway I braided up my hair when I finished last night(was too tired to take pics) and took length check pics today. I had to pull but I think I'm there unless my eyes are tricking me.

longhairdreaming,

 

[growingbrown]

I think I made it! What do you think?

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^^Ummm...YEAH!!! Congrats growingbrown and longhairdreaming

More September graduates!!! And it's not even length check time. Can't wait to see who all graduates then!

 

[longhairdreaming]

Congrats growingbrown !!

 

[Meritamen]

Congrats ladies!

My iPad has a mind of its own.

 

[NikkiQ]

I feel like my hair is too dark. Ugh!!! I'm gonna have to get my Manic Panic when I get home and brighten this hair up a bit. You don't see the true color of it until I'm outside.