APL 2012 Challenge

[KiWiStyle]

At this rate, I'll be graduating DEC-2012 as I originally hoped for. I'm going on a no heat challenge until November when I go to the salon for a small dusting/trim.

 

[lamaria211]

I just slathered on a mix of Silk Dreams Vanilla Silk mixed with equal (a lot) amounts of wheat germ and EVOCO! It felt soo good going on. In the morning ill cw it out using suave almond n shea condish. I plan to do this twice a week!

 

[shortt29]

lamaria211
Your baby is the cutest!!!!

 

[Carmelella]

Meant to upload pic earlier. I need a wash and dc like yesterday, but I needed that nap more. Sigh. Will be giving my hair some tlc tomorrow

It looks like u are at APL or maybe just a half inch short. U don't seem happy lol, did u recently cut it?

 

[longhairdreaming]

Had the most vivid dream that I relaxed my hair and it was amazing...think I'll give myself till March then this decade plus hair choice may change.

 

[jprayze]

Had the most vivid dream that I relaxed my hair and it was amazing...think I'll give myself till March then this decade plus hair choice may change.

Why are you considering relaxing?

 

[jprayze]

Twist out using MJ curly meringue...too fluffy and not enough definition...curly pudding was better for the twist out. However I will be wearing this for the next few days and then buns for the rest of the week

 

[NikkiQ]

Taking the Celies out today and putting them in either some janky flat twists or big fat braids to stretch it out some before my flight tomorrow. I'll post pics of course. I think I'm addicted to posting pics in here. I'm sorry if it's a bit too much though. If I ever go overboard with anything, please let me know. I don't want people to be like "oh NikkiQ is the host? Yeah she needs to sit her butt down with all that ______(fill in the blank)"

 

[Guinan]

Morning Ladies!!
I've been wearing my hair in braidouts. I've been noticing more tangles and knots but I try to be gentle when taking them out. I cannot wait to straighten my hair. I'm considering doing it this weekend; instead of in October. This past weekend, I dc overnite. I hate DC overnite b/c sometimes the conditioner spills through; but I luv the benefits of it. If you ladies have any suggestions on how to remedy that, I am all eyes Tonite I plan on doing the usual M&S but bunning tomorrow. My hair is still sheddingerplexed but I'm not going to worry about it ANYMORE!! As long as its growing and I dont have bald spots I'll just deal with it. I have been putting all of my shed hairs in a zip lock bag and plan on posting pics from before I started with the tea and then after.

@lamaria211, that baby is toooo cute!!!

@jprayze, the twistout looks good. For my braidouts, I've been using beautiful texture butter moisturizer and water. So far so good.

@NikkiQ, I am a pic posting addict. I luv posting and viewing pics of hair; for me it keeps me motivated and maybe alittle vain

@blairx0, you look apl to me.

@itsjusthair88, those twist are thebomb.com!! I wish I could do that to my hair.

@shortdub78, put those scissors AWAY!!! Why are you cutting so often? Are you noticing breakage/split ends?

Happy Hair Day!!

 

[jprayze]

^^^ I started tea rinses on Sunday. I hope it's not an illusion, but my hair felt stronger and less shed hairs during final rinse and very few while detangling. Can't wait to confirm these results when I do it again

 

[NikkiQ]

Celies are out







Sent from my Android...Boom.

 

[longhairdreaming]

Why are you considering relaxing?

jprayze I'm just bored. I just turned 30 and having spent all of my twenties and most of my childhood(had maybe 2 or 3 relaxers from ages 8-18) chemical free I think I'm looking for a change.

 

[bajandoc86]

Beautiful! NikkiQ..and I am in with the colour.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^Thanks bajandoc86!!

 

[Phaer]

Celies are out

Sent from my Android...Boom.

Love the color and how thick it is.

 

[NikkiQ]

Thanks Phaer. My hair seems to be getting thicker as it gets longer and IDK if that's a good thing. It's already a beast to deal with now. IDK what it'll be like once I get to my final goal of WL

 

[Blairx0]

Celies are out

Sent from my Android...Boom.

Did you rock it as a braid out? You hairooks so dense. Mine is also very dense so I just pin the top half up so it does overwhelem me and my face. But it is nice to have a full head of hair

 

[NikkiQ]

It's still fluffy and out right now, but I'm at home. Not going anywhere until tomorrow. About to put it back in braids right now actually.

 

[jprayze]

longhairdreaming[/USER];16861897]jprayze I'm just bored. I just turned 30 and having spent all of my twenties and most of my childhood(had maybe 2 or 3 relaxers from ages 8-18) chemical free I think I'm looking for a change.

OK I understand! Do you straighten a lot?

 

[itsjusthair88]

The real testament to my hair growth that I can't see any other time because of crazy shrinkage? I can easily make high buns out of my twists now? YAY!

pelohello you can! It just takes time and plenty of good reality TV to distract you!

 

[esi.adokowa]

Decided to braid the other side of my head.
I was bored last night haha

I left the very top out to make a puff or maybe rock straight bangs. :]]

NikkiQ, I'm so jealous of your lush red hair!
shortdub78, I know that you're trying to curb your cutting, but your posts reminded me to dust (which I never do, ick), so thanks!

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^Girl you got SKILLZ! Amazing braids!

 

[lamaria211]

After my ceramide and DC treatment last night my hair feels great! I no after a few more treatments my hair will be even better I'm going to do this twice a week every week. That Vanilla Silk is worth its weight in gold! I've added my wheat germ oil to my E QP MB as well I also liked CWing with suave almond n shea today but I probably wont be repurchasing. For Thurs nights treatment I may add some GPB or Megatek for strength. I'm tying up all loose ends of my routine to create the perfect system without flaws. When Ive used up some more of my stash (its still quite large) I'm going to replacing it with only high end salon quality products from here on out I believe it will maximize my potential for my goals

 

[longhairdreaming]

jprayze I straighten about once a month sometimes every 6weeks to check my ends and dust or trim depending.

 

[livinthevida]

Nice bun lamaria211! I am pretty plain too that's why I roller roller roller set a whole lot & cute son too!

Kerryann! Congraulations on reaching APL! & your daughter's hair is wonderful!

Beautiful style jprayze! and nice even hair growth!

WOW! Great trim ends afroette!

Congratulations Blairx0 on reaching APL!

Great twists itsjusthair88! How long are you planning to wear these twists?

Heeeeelarrioousssss BEAUTYU2U! "e-harrass" I am going to have to use that with my staff next time I get an email reading they "really need" two flat screens at their desk to monitor the network! What ever happened to being happy with a good ol' fashion CRT??


NikkiQ! WE REALLY WANT TO SEE MAS PITCHAS! Cellies and ALL! You know we're all obsessed with seeing amazing & beautiful heads of hair as we grow APL, BSL, & BEYOND!


I LOVE that puff esi.adokowa! Yes!

 

[itsjusthair88]

Thanks livinthevida I'm going to try and keep them in for 3-5 weeks, I might redo the edges and nape once though.

 

[gvin89]

I've missed you guys!!!!!! This pregnancy is kicking my butt...I've been sick, fatigued, sick, in pain, oh my gosh! God is still good and I'm praying for some relief and energy. At any rate, I was able to finally wash my hair today and currently retwisting. Seems that you ladies are doing very well.

I hope the pregnancy will give me a lil boost in growth...it did in my other 2.

 

[Evolving78]

I've missed you guys!!!!!! This pregnancy is kicking my butt...I've been sick, fatigued, sick, in pain, oh my gosh! God is still good and I'm praying for some relief and energy. At any rate, I was able to finally wash my hair today and currently retwisting. Seems that you ladies are doing very well.

I hope the pregnancy will give me a lil boost in growth...it did in my other 2.

i hope things get better for you soon! how far along are you? i was feeling the same way not too long ago. i was so tired and uncomfortable. i have a little more energy now. i am 4 mos. my hair is the same. i am not getting this thickness and length that happen to other ladies.

 

[Fyne]

After my ceramide and DC treatment last night my hair feels great! I no after a few more treatments my hair will be even better I'm going to do this twice a week every week. That Vanilla Silk is worth its weight in gold! I've added my wheat germ oil to my E QP MB as well I also liked CWing with suave almond n shea today but I probably wont be repurchasing. For Thurs nights treatment I may add some GPB or Megatek for strength. I'm tying up all loose ends of my routine to create the perfect system without flaws. When Ive used up some more of my stash (its still quite large) I'm going to replacing it with only high end salon quality products from here on out I believe it will maximize my potential for my goals

lamaria211 So you plan to dc twice weekly? I like your plan. How many times are you co washing a week? Do you plan on doing a hard protein treatment once in a while? Sorry for the 54 questions just curious LOL

I usually cowash twice and dc once weekly, I'm thinking of trying to do a quick dc on one of the cw days. I too was thinking of replacing my stash with keracare, but I still have a bucket list of products to try

 

[Fyne]

Any ladies live in the NYC area or know the area well? I need some advice please.

shortdub78 & gvin89 Never knew you ladies were expecting congrats and all the best