APL 2012 Challenge
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@KiWiStyle, I am so happy that everything turned out well & @livinthevida, I am so sorry for your lost. I will keep you and your families in my prayers.
@blairx0, Great Progress!!
@jprayze, that bun looks great!!
Morning Ladies!!!!
I went for a power walk today & it felt sooo good. I covered my hair w/ a silk bonnet and a hat since it was so chilly this morning. When I took off my bonnet & hat, my sis remarked on how healthy my hair looked and then asked me if I flat ironed my hair this morning. I told her no that I hadn't flat ironed my hair in 2wks. I told her that I have been M&S and baggying my ends every night. I was really happy that she commented on my hair; b/c for the longest she thought this hair journey and me being on this website was crazy. It's funny b/c when I started last year and she was clowning me, I told her that one day she will be asking ME for advice on hair care tips.
@blairx0, Great Progress!!
@jprayze, that bun looks great!!
Morning Ladies!!!!
I went for a power walk today & it felt sooo good. I covered my hair w/ a silk bonnet and a hat since it was so chilly this morning. When I took off my bonnet & hat, my sis remarked on how healthy my hair looked and then asked me if I flat ironed my hair this morning. I told her no that I hadn't flat ironed my hair in 2wks. I told her that I have been M&S and baggying my ends every night. I was really happy that she commented on my hair; b/c for the longest she thought this hair journey and me being on this website was crazy. It's funny b/c when I started last year and she was clowning me, I told her that one day she will be asking ME for advice on hair care tips.
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KiWiStyle
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Hi ladies. I have decided to end my stretch early at 12 weeks post next week. I'm not excited about it but I have a lot of things going on and I don't want to fool with my NG. I'll be scheduling job interviews as well, this "maybe" money from real estate sales is not working out at all, I stay broke.
I really wanted to wait until the end of the year but I guess I can get my stylist to blow out my roots and straighten really good for my length check. I'll post pics afterwards.
I really wanted to wait until the end of the year but I guess I can get my stylist to blow out my roots and straighten really good for my length check. I'll post pics afterwards.
Evolving78
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doing a hot oil treatment before washing.
NikkiQ
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Thanks @NikkiQ
I had flat ironed for my nephews baptism ( my sis had twin boys) and then when i got back in my city I did bantu knots and kepts the style for a week. So flat iron hair for about 10 days and bantu knots for about 6
How is everything with you?
Everything is good. Keeping the hair braided up, but all you guys flat ironing is very tempting
Gonna hold out until Christmas before I get a blow out and my ends trimmed. Wanna start out the new year right. Been putting most of my attention into my Etsy store so my hair gets to just chill out in braids in my satin bonnet 99% of the time.
Poutchi
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Everything is good. Keeping the hair braided up, but all you guys flat ironing is very tempting
I am actually 2 weeks away from hidding my hair in kinky twists. I have been researching those and will likely use the nafy collection afro put hair. Most people who has use his hair show amazing twist that look a lot like natural hair twisted up. I will keep them in till end of year and maybe a little bit into 2013
NikkiQ
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I had kinky twists once. Kept them in for maybe a week and took them out. The girl took 8 hours to do them! They were down to my butt. Way too long and too heavy for me. Some were super small and then you could tell when she was rushing. She started to make them big and sloppy. She only charged $60 so you get what you pay for
NikkiQ
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SincerelyBeautiful
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Blairx0 said:
Great progress!!! I think you are doing great! Keep it up!
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SincerelyBeautiful
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jprayze said:So I love looking at comparison pics...same bun using same foundation 6 months later. I love MN for growth, but PSing for retaining is giving me Everything!
If you haven't already, consider joining the buns, twists, braids challenge
Can you share with me your MN recipe and how you use it?? I wouldn't mind trying it. And I haven't ever done a bun for a PS only Bantu knot outs, braid outs, and sometimes a sew in. Where can I learn to properly bun??? BTW your buns are pretty and I can definitely see a big difference. Great progress!!
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SincerelyBeautiful
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pelohello said:
Oh my lol! My family thinks I'm crazy for joining this forum and being so "hair crazed". They shake their heads at me when I try to give out tips I have learned but then when they see my hair they all tell me how much it has grown. I always tell them wait till I reach MBL or longer...I promise you will want me to give you all my secrets lol
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So I love looking at comparison pics...same bun using same foundation 6 months later. I love MN for growth, but PSing for retaining is giving me Everything!
If you haven't already, consider joining the buns, twists, braids challenge
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I cw with tresemme naturals today and it was OK really nice actually but it was by no Aussie Moist! I will finish the bottle but I won't rebuy I'm going back for the good stuff Aussie
jprayze I love the color of your hair, very pretty
lamaria211 I love tresemme naturals but only tried Aussie when I was relaxed, maybe I'll try again
GrowAHead
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Hello Ladies!
I have a question - I did not join this challenge - but I was thinking of joining the 2013 APL challenge. Since there are 2.5 months left this year I'm optimistically hoping to gain about 2 inches of length . How far do you all think I am from APL (pic is with wet hair after a wash).
NikkiQ If I make it before Dec can I be a 2012 Ninja too?
Thanks!
I have a question - I did not join this challenge - but I was thinking of joining the 2013 APL challenge. Since there are 2.5 months left this year I'm optimistically hoping to gain about 2 inches of length . How far do you all think I am from APL (pic is with wet hair after a wash).
NikkiQ If I make it before Dec can I be a 2012 Ninja too?
Thanks!
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gvin89
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Ok ladies...a sista needs a little help.
So I'm 14 wks preggo and noticed that my styles aren't lasting as long. I could normally rock 2-strands or a flat twist updo for a min of 2 weeks/max 3. Now I'm only making it one. On top of that, my hair is more drier and scalp more itchy than it was pre-pregnancy. I'm getting the lil' whole rings when I detangle. I haven't changed my reggie: wash and deep condition bi-weekly/spritz, moisturize, and seal nightly/tie up with a satin scarf/bonnet.
Today, I decided to take a little time to do some heavy moisturizing. I used a creme conditioner to cleanse, deep condition with AO GPB with heat, then used QB CTDG, sectioned hair into 8 sections to detangle. Then used QB AOHC to moisturize each section and installed some NikkiQ inspired plait/braids. I sealed each one with QB OHHB. My hair feels good now, but I fear it's gonna feel dry and brittle after it air dries. Any suggestions tips?
On a good tip though, I'm a little pass collarbone in the back and on the sides behind ear. My front sides are right on my shoulders and the very front are pass my chin. I am still very hopeful that I can get close to APL by December 31st.
So I'm 14 wks preggo and noticed that my styles aren't lasting as long. I could normally rock 2-strands or a flat twist updo for a min of 2 weeks/max 3. Now I'm only making it one. On top of that, my hair is more drier and scalp more itchy than it was pre-pregnancy. I'm getting the lil' whole rings when I detangle. I haven't changed my reggie: wash and deep condition bi-weekly/spritz, moisturize, and seal nightly/tie up with a satin scarf/bonnet.
Today, I decided to take a little time to do some heavy moisturizing. I used a creme conditioner to cleanse, deep condition with AO GPB with heat, then used QB CTDG, sectioned hair into 8 sections to detangle. Then used QB AOHC to moisturize each section and installed some NikkiQ inspired plait/braids. I sealed each one with QB OHHB. My hair feels good now, but I fear it's gonna feel dry and brittle after it air dries. Any suggestions tips?
On a good tip though, I'm a little pass collarbone in the back and on the sides behind ear. My front sides are right on my shoulders and the very front are pass my chin. I am still very hopeful that I can get close to APL by December 31st.
Hello Ladies!
I have a question - I did not join this challenge - but I was thinking of joining the 2013 APL challenge. Since there are 2.5 months left this year I'm optimistically hoping to gain about 2 inches of length . How far do you all think I am from APL (pic is with wet hair after a wash).
NikkiQ If I make it before Dec can I be a 2012 Ninja too?
Thanks!
you look really close to me.
Your Cheeziness
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I'm literally like 0.759273240324823417 inches from APL. 
*goes back to lurkdom*
*goes back to lurkdom*
Carmelella
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GrowAHead said:Hello Ladies!
I have a question - I did not join this challenge - but I was thinking of joining the 2013 APL challenge. Since there are 2.5 months left this year I'm optimistically hoping to gain about 2 inches of length . How far do you all think I am from APL (pic is with wet hair after a wash).
NikkiQ If I make it before Dec can I be a 2012 Ninja too?
Thanks!
Not even an inch away. U look very very close
NikkiQ
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Hello Ladies!
I have a question - I did not join this challenge - but I was thinking of joining the 2013 APL challenge. Since there are 2.5 months left this year I'm optimistically hoping to gain about 2 inches of length . How far do you all think I am from APL (pic is with wet hair after a wash).
NikkiQ If I make it before Dec can I be a 2012 Ninja too?
Thanks!
I agree with al the other ladies. You look like you're like kissing APL now. You'll have Ninja status by early to mid November young lady!
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KiWiStyle
Realtor & Foodie
I'm hating on my 9yr old DD's APL hair, lol!! I had her hair cut to SL back in May due to severe damage. I've also been trimming away her damaged ends after getting her hair blow dried and straightened at the time of that trim. I went there to solve a problem and left with a whole new set of problems. So I vowed to never let anyone near my child's head again. She had a HUGE growth spurt over the Summer so I can't wait for Summer 2013 to get here! She beat me to APL . Now she is in her own TBSL (Training Bra Strap Length ) challenge!
This is her two-day twist out:
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APL!!:
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She loves her natural and says she will never put chemicals in it and advises me to do the same. She is going to be disappointed when she find out I'm relaxing at 12 weeks post next week.
. Now she is in her own TBSL (Training Bra Strap Length ) challenge!This is her two-day twist out:
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APL!!:
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She loves her natural and says she will never put chemicals in it and advises me to do the same. She is going to be disappointed when she find out I'm relaxing at 12 weeks post next week.
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I'm hating on my 9yr old DD's APL hair, lol!! I had her hair cut to SL back in May due to severe damage. I've also been trimming away her damaged ends after getting her hair blow dried and straightened at the time of that trim. I went there to solve a problem and left with a whole new set of problems. So I vowed to never let anyone near my child's head again. She had a HUGE growth spurt over the Summer so I can't wait for Summer 2013 to get here! She beat me to APL
This is her two-day twist out:
APL!!:
She loves her natural and says she will never put chemicals in it and advises me to do the same. She is going to be disappointed when she find out I'm relaxing at 12 weeks post next week.
such gorgeous hair! drools.... so shiny and thick. If she wasn't a kid, I may hate too.
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