APL 2012 Challenge

Anyone using seamless combs? What are the benefits?

Update: found a thread dedicated to this, but still interested in the responses from my apl sistas.
 
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gvin89 said:
Anyone using seamless combs? What are the benefits?

Update: found a thread dedicated to this, but still interested in the responses from my apl sistas.
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I love my seamless comb so much I ordered 2 more. They glide thru the hair effortlessly no snagging or pulling I'll never use a regular comb again
 
^ love my seamless, it is a miracle, before I found it I was a fan of the Ouidad. Haven't used that in so long because my seamless is finer tooth so I don't have to use three combs, and it removes less hair, but is better for avoiding knots.

I bought three, but someone took one of them, so I hide the last two I have. I want more!
 
I want to claim APL so badly, my hair is literally a cenimeter or two away from the point where I would feel comfortable claiming it. It would be awesome if I made it in November just in time for my second big chop anniversay but at least I know now that I will make by the year's end unless something horrid were to happen. Finally!
 
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Braids in a pony and *sigh* fuzzy already. Guess these won't be staying in for long.
 
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I think I'm gonna take my braids down on Sunday. I'm so over these things lookin fuzzy so quickly after taking so long doing them this darn small. Going back to my regular sized Celies.

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Happy Friday Ladies!!

This weekend is my hair wash day and I couldn't be happier:grin: Today I plan on slapping on some Alma oil and pinning my hair up and then tomorrow I plan on DC for a couple of hrs and then braiding it up in 4 braids. Sunday or Monday I will flat iron. This is the last time I am flat ironing until my next length check in Jan!! So I am going to savor these last two wks.

This weekend I am prepping for my hair hybernation:drunk: I am looking to purchase some MN and an another vitamin. I hoping to have enough courage to purchase the MN in person.:lol: I CANNOT wait for my hair hybernation!! Even though I LOVE straight hair, but it has been so annoying worrying about it reverting and it getting caught on things. I REALLY miss my protective styles. Mini braids and navy buns here I come!!:drunk:
 
HIIII EVERYONEE!

I know, i know... ive been a ghost and fell off the face of the earth. school started and my life has been such a whirlwind. I realized I had nice progress from summer but something about starting the school semester makes me say "bye bye hair care." Decided to turn my haircare status around. Hopefully I can make it to APL or grazing APL by dec 31st.

I just clarified (for the 1st time ever) with the Redken Cleansing Cream Shampoo. Now I'm in a plastic cap with a moisturizing DC (forget the name but its in a purple jar by Redken). I realized i never do moisturizing DC and I wonder why my hair is snap, crackle popping all over the place.

Plan is the rollerset tonight. I PROMISE i will post a pic to show the results!

Missed you ladies!
 
I completed my protective/ workout/ I have no time student style yesterday!

Corn rowed the front and bun in the back. Just wrapped around a SSNR track to fluff up the bun and also use it to partially protect my hair. I hope this lasts me 1 - 1.5 weeks. Every few days I might take down the bun to moisturize, but I won't be combing through it or manipulating too much. I'm over 4 months post so that's a nono.

Washed with CON argon oil sulphate free
Tried the matching conditioner and it was good. I didn't FEEL slip but detangling in the shower was not hard at all. Added some aphogee 2 minute reconstructor.

S-curl and coconut oil MS.



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If the braids work out I will repeat next week and add do a half sew-in for the back with a curly or Afro textured hair. This was where I got the idea:



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I hope to get better with my braiding style
 
I soooo need to learn how to cornrow and flat twist my own hair. I'm very limited in styling. How did you guys learn? Any suggestions on tutorials?
 
gvin89 said:
I soooo need to learn how to cornrow and flat twist my own hair. I'm very limited in styling. How did you guys learn? Any suggestions on tutorials?
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My cousin showed me the basic steps years ago in a 10 minute session. The key is to just practice, it won't look stellar at first but after a couple tries it will. It's a repeating pattern of finger movements and it's really about training ur brain to do it without thinking of where do I put my finger next. Trust me, watch a tutorial on YT and after a few tries u will get it. GL
 
i'm gonna get highlights by the end of the year.
i wanna put braids in my hair before i get the highlights.
i've been trying different products.
i may be APL.
:spinning:
 
Carmelella said:
I completed my protective/ workout/ I have no time student style yesterday!

Corn rowed the front and bun in the back. Just wrapped around a SSNR track to fluff up the bun and also use it to partially protect my hair. I hope this lasts me 1 - 1.5 weeks. Every few days I might take down the bun to moisturize, but I won't be combing through it or manipulating too much. I'm over 4 months post so that's a nono.

Washed with CON argon oil sulphate free
Tried the matching conditioner and it was good. I didn't FEEL slip but detangling in the shower was not hard at all. Added some aphogee 2 minute reconstructor.

S-curl and coconut oil MS.

If the braids work out I will repeat next week and add do a half sew-in for the back with a curly or Afro textured hair. This was where I got the idea:

I hope to get better with my braiding style
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Came out really cute Carmelella!! How long you gonna leave this style in? Just a week and redo like you said or stretch it a bit if it works out really well?

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Hi ladies,

i was checking out all the pic and updates, congrats to all of you on your growth. Congrats to all the ladies that made it to APL!

I know I've been MIA since June. Summer was very stressful for me. Got a cancer scare from my doctor, had surgery, but at the end no cancer. Thank God!

had my hair in synthetic braids from the beginning of September. I just straightened out my hair to do a length check, no bunno! i have lost so much hair. I know i did a trim last week, but i didn't trim that much. not sure if it's all the stress. And now school is back in session so no time to really take care of my hair.

set back, but i know i will eventually get there!
 
Sitting here trying to finish my blog post for Mz. Mahogany Chic...:boredwrk:

Protein Treatment last night w/ Africa's Best Hair Mayo & a moisture & seal with Carefree Curl Gold & Castor Oil. May do a twist-out with either the rest of my curly meringue Miss Jessie's which I WILL be repurchasing because even though the price was high the moisture and hold on my 4A hair was unmistakable.

Also, I'm like 2.5 inches from APL, even with the trims and other nonsense. New photo in the album.

Two weeks into daily:
1000mcg Biotin
1000mg MSM
Vitamin C & A
Garlic
Multi-vitamin

My energy and skin were icky before and my eyesight was starting to go! OMG! Vitamin A deficiency I think! I was seeing blurry for a while, it was truly frightening.:nono::nono:

More fruits and I'm going to try to co-wash twice a week again because I've been SLACKING and winter is around the corner and winter in Jersey is NO FLIPPING JOKE!

BLAH BLAH - so how is everyone else doing? :yawn:
 
Gracious! I had such good luck with the Wen Pomegranate that I friend let me use at the gym. Since I ordered the Wen Almond Mint though, I really haven't had as good results.

Today I thought I'd be something and use Wen, and then the Ouidad Moisture Block and that's it. The wash and go was pretty at first. But boy, by the time I got home I had some seriously, seriously tight curls to deal with. Not a good outcome!

Rinsed my hair and used the AS I AM cowash and then braided my hair for bed. We'll see how that works out.
 
Kb3auty said:
Hi ladies,

i was checking out all the pic and updates, congrats to all of you on your growth. Congrats to all the ladies that made it to APL!

I know I've been MIA since June. Summer was very stressful for me. Got a cancer scare from my doctor, had surgery, but at the end no cancer. Thank God!

had my hair in synthetic braids from the beginning of September. I just straightened out my hair to do a length check, no bunno! i have lost so much hair. I know i did a trim last week, but i didn't trim that much. not sure if it's all the stress. And now school is back in session so no time to really take care of my hair.

set back, but i know i will eventually get there!
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Well at least ur healthy. I'm sure the stress and sx took a toll on u. I would literally be pulling my hair out. Glad to hear u r ok
 
If it works out I'll definitely stretch it. I've been religious with the head scarf around the house to slow the fuzzies, lol. Also to keep the flakes at bay I'll add a few drops of oil on my scalp with an applicator bottle. I'll let u know how long it lasts. :)
 
Hi Ladies! LHCF is definitely turning me into a product junkie... I have waaayyy more stuff than I could use in 6 months!! Buutttt tell me the truth about Wen? I've seen a lot of mention in this thread - do you think it's helped you get to APL quicker? If so what makes it so much better than just co-washing?

Thanks!
 
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