APL 2012 Challenge

Lurkee said:
@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
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Thanks Lurkee I got Aubrey GBP to start off with, I think I'm going to try and find the Aphogee 2-minute this weekend as well...

pelohello said:
Good Morning Ladies!!
@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.
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pelohelo That's the thing, my hair isn't overly mushy...I think it's just having a hard time taking in moisture, which I also read could be a sign on needed protein, am I right? Thanks for the help!
 
@itsjusthair88, I'm not too sure if that could be a sign that protein is needed. Check out this website: blackhairscience.com/hair_breakage.html and if you want to do a strand test, check out hairlicious page, she has youtube video of someone doing a strand test. For me, I def knew I needed protein when I couldn't really see my curl pattern and my new growth looked streched all the time. The front of my hair is more of a 3b/3c curl pattern (more wavy then curly), but w/o the protein my NG looked more like 2c:nono:

Attached are pics of before & after the protein treatment. The 1st pic is before the protein and the last three are after the protein. I dont know if visually its all that noticeble but I could def tell the difference with touch:spinning: But to be on the safe side, I would start out with the 2minute Aphogee NOT the 2step Aphogee.
 

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Morning Ladies!!
I have been keeping my hair bunned or in braidouts in preparation for October's length check. I cant wait cause I've been having the intense itch to straighten my hair, I even dream about it:drunk: I'm going to limit my braidouts to every 2days or so cause I've been noticing more SSK and breakage. I'm trying to keep the mind set health over style but I really cant see myself wearing buns forever so I will suffer alittle breakage just to break my hair routine of bunning all the time:spinning:
 
esi.adokowa said:
New semi-protective style..cornrows!
How have I been sleeping on these for so long?
I just braided one side, the other side is in six big cornrows. I'm going to take that side down after classes/yoga today and rock it all big and fluffy/curly. I hope it kind of mimics the "half-shaved head look", which I love!
Pictures after yoga :]]

hhg ladies!
Ps. @NikkiQ, please don't change your signature picture. Ever.
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I LUV those braids!!!:drunk: I'm thinking about getting my sis to do that to part of my hair and the rest I'll leave out in a curly W&G
 
DC is still in. Will probably leave it on until about 5pm or so.I'll try to take a pull test pic for you guys. Am I the only one that loves how their hair looks when you're fresh from the shower with a little conditioner in it? Hang time is great! Just wish it would stay like that b/c shrinkage is a beast :nono:
 
Ahhh glorious fresh hair!!! DC has been washed out and detangled in the shower. Will take a few pics now before the Celies go in.
 
STUPID PHONE!!!!! I tried like 10 times to upload the freakin pics I took before I put in my Celies and it wouldn't work :censored::hot:
 
kristaa.10 said:
Trimmed off about an inch of hair last night. Seems like no matter what I can't control the splits/breakage/rough ends. Even though I feel like I've done it all, back to researching to figure out how to keep my ends lush.
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@kristaa.10 I started my HHJ earlier this year I read and researched quite a bit on creating a simple reggie with little product for my daily schedule :yep: Thanks to this challenge I often visit The Science of Black Hair for ideas! There is easy advice that makes a whole lotta sense when it comes to caring for my hair! Here are two good reads on splits and breakage:

Split Ends!
Shedding vs. Breaking: What Can You Do?
 
Finally it worked! Length check and DC free hair with leave in globbed on the ends. My bad. It looks weird :lol:

PS: pardon the boobs. I'm sorry!! :blush:

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esi.adokowa said:
New semi-protective style..cornrows!
How have I been sleeping on these for so long?
I just braided one side, the other side is in six big cornrows. I'm going to take that side down after classes/yoga today and rock it all big and fluffy/curly. I hope it kind of mimics the "half-shaved head look", which I love!
Pictures after yoga :]]

hhg ladies!
Ps. @NikkiQ, please don't change your signature picture. Ever.
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Great style esi.adokowa!

lamaria211 said:
Last length check as a natural after my 1/4" trim last month
Pics taken today
My arms aren't long enough to do the back the from is a little below my chin:)
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lamaria211 that's fast growth after a trim! You are close to APL again here ;)

pelohello said:
@itsjusthair88, I'm not too sure if that could be a sign that protein is needed. Check out this website: blackhairscience.com/hair_breakage.html and if you want to do a strand test, check out hairlicious page, she has youtube video of someone doing a strand test. For me, I def knew I needed protein when I couldn't really see my curl pattern and my new growth looked streched all the time. The front of my hair is more of a 3b/3c curl pattern (more wavy then curly), but w/o the protein my NG looked more like 2c:nono:

Attached are pics of before & after the protein treatment. The 1st pic is before the protein and the last three are after the protein. I dont know if visually its all that noticeble but I could def tell the difference with touch:spinning: But to be on the safe side, I would start out with the 2minute Aphogee NOT the 2step Aphogee.
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pelohello I see a difference between the before and afters, there is more wave pattern after the protein treatment :yep:

Darenia said:
Why is getting to APL taking so stinking long!?
I Know, I know... patience :sad:
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Darenia it was 5 months for me to grow from neck length to shoulder length to APL! no worries you will reach great lengths ;)
 
NikkiQ said:
Finally it worked! Length check and DC free hair with leave in globbed on the ends. My bad. It looks weird :lol:

PS: pardon the boobs. I'm sorry!! :blush:

Sent from my Android...Boom.
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So now we're all jealous.... Won't say what's making me more jealous,.. The hair, or the.... Lol
 
Sorry for the wait ladies I was cooking, cleaning, nursing and burping :)
I wish I had some awesome styles to show you but I'm a real plain Jane


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lamaria211 said:
Pics of today's chemical service

Before

After
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Your "before" picture looks like my hair! :lol:

Speaking of which, I have been neglecting the HAYLE out of my hair lately. I have no routine, no consistency. I realized it's because I'm between jobs right now and don't have to be "on" for anyone. SMH. Anywho, I rinsed with warm water and baking soda (I know, I know) to clarify. Then washed with Mane n Tail shampoo, DC'ing with Dove Intensive Repair conditioner now. I'm visiting family right now and just using their "stray" products (lol).
 
It felt good just to be able to run a comb thru it without a fight :)
I just moisturized with E QP mango butter and sealed with EVOCO I also gave myself a nice scalp massage with my new oil mix of equal parts of EVOCO, JBCO a little vitamin e and 15 drops each of essential Rosemary and Peppermint oils
 
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