APL 2012 Challenge

I'm baggying the end of my braids from here until the end of the yr. Trying to see what type of retention I get. I'm hoping I can get 1 extra inch before this yr is up.
 
Hi Ladies, I have been lurking from the start of this thread. I have made excellent progress. Haven't made it to APL just yet I think I have about 2 inches to go. I started with neck length hair and now my hair is past collar bone. My hair is the longest it has EVER been!!! I have never had this length. That might be easy to reach for some people but for someone who's hair was always short no matter what it's a big deal for me!

So, I just wanted to thank you ladies for all the great tips and encouragement. I will be joining the next APL challenge. I hope to reach it in January 2013. :-)
 
Got another Zumba class this morning so Lord knows what these braids will look like after this lol. Got a feeling they are gonna be a super fuzzy frizzy mess.

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I'm 10 weeks post relaxer today with at least 10 more to go and my NG is sick!! I won't be doing any length checks until the end of this challenge but I'm getting very anxious!
 
tiffjust2002, great progress!! Ur probably BSB/BSL already:yep:

Firstborn2, I've been doing the same thing. I have been baggying all this week. I tried something different yesterday, where I only moisturized, then baggied overnite and then sealed. So far so good. I've been baggying just my ends, since my hair is straight.

NefertariBlu, WELCOME!!:drunk::drunk::drunk:

NikkiQ, I can't wait to install my mini braids so that I can start working out more! :yep:

KiWiStyle, I havent had a texturizer since July and I've been itching to relax too. However, I decided to wait to relax to next July, because I've been contemplating on going back to natural. I want to self-relax but I'm too chicken:perplexed. If I can get up enough nerve to do it myself, then I'll do it in Jan 2013:drunk:
 
pelohello braids are the absolute best to have when working out. I plan on losing 15lbs by the end of the year so I'll be sticking to braids for quite a while.

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Nothing new or different to report. Same ol bun. Just thought I would check in. I am trying to protect my hair by wearing a bonnet under my hats while I am commuting. Do you think will stop friction from my hat and/or help against the cold? I hope so As I want BSL by summer!
 
I think I may start using sulfur again because now that it's cold my scalp is itching. I hate the smell, makes me feel self-conscious, but it keeps my scalp calm during this season. Thistime around I'll probably try actual sulfur powder in oil.
 
Lawwwwwddddd that workout kicked me and my braids' butts!! I moisturized and applied MN before I went so hopefully the body heat helped out a lot.

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Debating on something ladies. IDK if I wanna shampoo and DC with the braids still in and then take them down one by one and split them into minis or just take the whole damn head down and start from scratch.
 
NikkiQ said:
Debating on something ladies. IDK if I wanna shampoo and DC with the braids still in and then take them down one by one and split them into minis or just take the whole damn head down and start from scratch.
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I was wanting to do me some braids or mini twists but didn't know how to take care of them per se. If dcing, m&s, and cowashing can be done on them then I would get some. Do you also apply your protein treatments to your braids?? And to answer your question...I would just take them down one by one a do minis.

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Has anyone used the Cream of Nature argan oil intensive conditioning treatment??? If so, did you like it? Did you use on dry or wet hair?? And did you mix it with oils or use alone?? I have a sample I want to try. The ingredients look great and it has honey in it which is a humectant. That's the only part of my regimen that I feel is missing is my DC. I love my co wash conditioner and my daily moisturizers. I love love love EVCO!!! And I'm really not trying to become a PJ even though I'm always tempted to buy new things way before I run out of what I have lol. Anywho...help me out chicks...I'm a lost soul right now lol

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SincerelyBeautiful said:
I was wanting to do me some braids or mini twists but didn't know how to take care of them per se. If dcing, m&s, and cowashing can be done on them then I would get some. Do you also apply your protein treatments to your braids?? And to answer your question...I would just take them down one by one a do minis.

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A lot of ladies that have braids and mini brais cowash, DC,M&S, and cleanse them while they're in. Check out the mini braids challenge and manter26 's site http://minibraidmethod.com/ she has lots of good tips on there.

I did a protein treatment a few weeks ago due to having my best friend flat ironing one section of my hair and a recent dye job. I probably won't do another one until the end of the month.
 
Meritamen said:
I think I may start using sulfur again because now that it's cold my scalp is itching. I hate the smell, makes me feel self-conscious, but it keeps my scalp calm during this season. Thistime around I'll probably try actual sulfur powder in oil.
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Welp, I went ahead and bought the sulfur powder. It would be nice to see some growth from it too but as long as I keep my scalp in check I'll be happy.
 
NikkiQ said:
What are you gonna mix the sulfur with Meritamen?
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Basically with whatever I have. I think coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil, and sweet almond oil (2 oz each) should work well. I've never used a sulfur oil ( only the grease) before so I'm reading the threads to make sure I make it properly.

I hope it works because I can't afford $100 medicated shampoos and oils. Swear I wanted to pull my hair out because my scalp itched horribly. Don't want to suffer that again. :nono:
 
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NikkiQ said:
Debating on something ladies. IDK if I wanna shampoo and DC with the braids still in and then take them down one by one and split them into minis or just take the whole damn head down and start from scratch.
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I'd say rinse real well when u wash and then take down and rebraid one at a time. Less tangles and just in case u get tired it's not the end of the world. Never done it but I hear ppl say it can take them 6+ hours 8O
 
Carmelella said:
I'd say rinse real well when u wash and then take down and rebraid one at a time. Less tangles and just in case u get tired it's not the end of the world. Never done it but I hear ppl say it can take them 6+ hours 8O
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I did some before (not super mini but pretty darn small) and it took me about 5hrs to do them. I just sat around the house and did them off and on while watching tv :lol:
 
i need to do my hair tonight. it is dry and i haven't moisturized in a few days. i am going to do a hot oil treatment, wash/dc air dry and bun. hopefully that will get me back into gear.
 
Meritamen said:
Basically with whatever I have. I think coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil, and sweet almond oil (2 oz each) should work well. :
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Be careful using the coconut oil with the sulfur. Somewhere in the njoy thread someone reported that mixing sulfur and coconut oil produces a rank, foul odor. Your ratio looks awesome and it should be a nice consistency so it doesn't drip all over the place. Good growing!
 
KiWiStyle said:
I'm 10 weeks post relaxer today with at least 10 more to go and my NG is sick!! I won't be doing any length checks until the end of this challenge but I'm getting very anxious!
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Good idea. Length checks make me super anxious and I loose my focus on healthy hair
 
MrsMelodyV said:
Be careful using the coconut oil with the sulfur. Somewhere in the njoy thread someone reported that mixing sulfur and coconut oil produces a rank, foul odor. Your ratio looks awesome and it should be a nice consistency so it doesn't drip all over the place. Good growing!
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Thanks for the warning. So coconut oil is out. I'll probably buy some jojoba oil to replace it since I see that in just about every other sulfur oil mix.
 
KiWiStyle said:
I stayed up last night watching YouTube videos on how to two-strand flat twist. I have a new protective style ladies!! The twist still looks a little undefined in some areas but I will get better over time.

I'll be alternating this and my signature protective style, my single french braid.
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Very cute KiWiStyle!! Simple but elegant.

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