APL 2012 Challenge
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Chiquitita
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Here is my starting pic.. Don't know when I will be flat ironing. I bought myself a Sedu for Christmas so I guess I should put it to use... or at least take it out of the box.. 
Until then, I will post a pull test pic..
Until then, I will post a pull test pic..
BlkOnyx488
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Chiquititayou appear to be APL 
I think you will be moving on to the BSL for 2012 challenge 2 seconds after you flat iron
I think you will be moving on to the BSL for 2012 challenge 2 seconds after you flat iron
Here is my starting pic.. Don't know when I will be flat ironing. I bought myself a Sedu for Christmas so I guess I should put it to use... or at least take it out of the box..
Until then, I will post a pull test pic..
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SimJam
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NikkiQ
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Here is my starting pic.. Don't know when I will be flat ironing. I bought myself a Sedu for Christmas so I guess I should put it to use... or at least take it out of the box..
Until then, I will post a pull test pic..
Yeah uhhhh...you look APL already. Do you have one of a straight shot of your pack with your hair pulled? We can determine whether or not we need to send you on to the BSL challenge
Chiquitita
New Member
Yeah uhhhh...you look APL already. Do you have one of a straight shot of your pack with your hair pulled? We can determine whether or not we need to send you on to the BSL challenge
NikkiQ, you've gotta be kidding !! I had to practically pry the Wii remote outta my DS hands to get this shot, as jacked as it is ...
...Ya'll gonna have to wait for the game frenzy to wear off to get another pic ..
BlkOnyx488
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Chiquitita LOL My DH is the same way I don't even ask him to take hair pics for me anymore. he acts like I asked him to walk over hot coals barefoot
Men don't get it!
Men don't get it!NikkiQ, you've gotta be kidding !! I had to practically pry the Wii remote outta my DS hands to get this shot, as jacked as it is ...
Chiquitita
New Member
@Chiquitita LOL My DH is the same way I don't even ask him to take hair pics for me anymore. he acts like I asked him to walk over hot coals barefoot
Tell me about it...Either hot coals or broken glass..
... Usually my DS doesn't mind, but I picked the wrong day at the wrong time ..NikkiQ, Besides I want to hang out here with you ladies until I am full APL which should be in April, my bc anniversary.
Niknak20
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Did a tea rinse for the first time. Ladies, my fingers are crossed. No setbacks. No setbacks. No setbacks...
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I've read that tea rinses help control shedding? Curious to know if that's why you did a tea rinse. If so are there specific teas you like to use?
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
Niknak20 *butts in* 
Yep tea rinses are one of the methods used to control shedding. If you are using the tea for shedding specifically, it needs to be a tea which contains caffeine - black tea and coffee teas.
You can do other type of tea rinses....e.g. moisturising type teas, with ingredients like burdock root and hibiscus. HTH!
Yep tea rinses are one of the methods used to control shedding. If you are using the tea for shedding specifically, it needs to be a tea which contains caffeine - black tea and coffee teas.You can do other type of tea rinses....e.g. moisturising type teas, with ingredients like burdock root and hibiscus. HTH!
Niknak20
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Niknak20 *butts in*
You can do other type of tea rinses....e.g. moisturising type teas, with ingredients like burdock root and hibiscus. HTH!
Lol thank you for butting in I've only been transitioning since August 2011. A lot of this is new to me, I'm trying to learn. And take care of my hair on my own rather than depend on others. Thx
for clarifying about the tea. I will def try it out next week when I co-wash.
coolsista-paris
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Did a tea rinse for the first time. Ladies, my fingers are crossed. No setbacks. No setbacks. No setbacks...
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thanks for reminding that tea rinses exist. i have lots of tea at home maybe i should try. what do your do. just do like a normal cup of tea then....wait for it to cool and poor it in your hair after shampoo and all?
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
coolsista-paris
For my tea rinses, I usually use about 5 teabags(lipton) let them steep overnight, or if I forgot at least for an 1hr or 2. Then after I shampoo I use a spray bottle to apply the tea directly onto my scalp. Then I spray the remaining tea on my hair. I cover with cap for 20-30 mins. After that, I apply my moisturising DC WITHOUT washing out the tea. Then I rinse after my DC is done.
HTH.
For my tea rinses, I usually use about 5 teabags(lipton) let them steep overnight, or if I forgot at least for an 1hr or 2. Then after I shampoo I use a spray bottle to apply the tea directly onto my scalp. Then I spray the remaining tea on my hair. I cover with cap for 20-30 mins. After that, I apply my moisturising DC WITHOUT washing out the tea. Then I rinse after my DC is done.
HTH.
coolsista-paris
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thx a lot. do i have to do this often?
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
If you want to say...make a link for the APL 2012 Challenge:
1. Go to the 1st page of the APL 2012 Challenge and Copy the entire address from the top of the screen.
2. In your siggy box, Type: APL 2012 Challenge
3. Highlight: APL 2012 Challenge
4. Click the HyperLink button (The Globe w/ Chain Link)
5. Paste the entire APL 2012 address and click okay.
And thats it.
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Evolving78
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it was cool, but i am sick. i straightened my DD hair, which took me forever, so i didn't get a chance to roller set my hair. i wore a bun. i put this cute little hair bun net over it with a pretty hair comb. my family members asked was i growing my hair out and my SO told me i looked so pretty! (yeah,whatever...)
i had to cut 2 inches of my DD's hair. she was at APL, so now our hair is around the same length as mine... so i guess i will make need to do better with detangling her hair and adding protein to the mix. but i am so happy that i was able to give her a much needed trim.
lovely_locks
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Speaking of shedding...do you girls notice you shed or shed more during your period?
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bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
I tend to do mine once a week as part of my wash day routine. You can choose to do them however often you wish. There is no hard and fast rule.
BlkOnyx488
Well-Known Member
How many of you are also in the BSL for 2012 Challenge. I am considering joining that one but I don't think I want to until I officially Hit APL is that silly?
Evolving78
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^^^ i joined! i am claiming it this year and i am going to do everything in my power to make it happen. i plan on making my APL goal by April. as soon as i hit APL, BSL is only a couple of inches away for me.
i used to think that was silly too, but it's a challenge for the year, so why not?
i used to think that was silly too, but it's a challenge for the year, so why not?
growbaby
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ME ME ME!!
~Current hair length
Shoulder length
~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Relaxed
~APL goal month
May 2012
~Current Reggie and styling choices
DC 1x a week, Cowash 1x a week, moisturize and seal 2x a day, vitamins ... & BUN IT UP!
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Nothing at all, just try to stick to my Reggie.
~Post a beginning picture
I will as soon as i figure out how to do that lol
hello ladies, so I decided to quote myself instead of FINALLY posting random starting pics 20+ pages later lol. So here they are..
kupenda
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Thanks ladies for stepping in about the tea questions!
I did mine for shedding. I clarified, then poured about a cup of tea on my scalp and hair. I let it sit for twenty minutes before adding my DC over it (no rinsing) and then I went to bed. I rinsed it out this morning. I plan to do it tomorrow and Friday as well. I gotta do something about this shedding. It's annoying.
ETA so far no difference. Still shedding more than I'm used to. But I will continue to do it. I'll give it a month or so
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I did mine for shedding. I clarified, then poured about a cup of tea on my scalp and hair. I let it sit for twenty minutes before adding my DC over it (no rinsing) and then I went to bed. I rinsed it out this morning. I plan to do it tomorrow and Friday as well. I gotta do something about this shedding. It's annoying.
ETA so far no difference. Still shedding more than I'm used to. But I will continue to do it. I'll give it a month or so
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