APL 2012 Challenge

I did my first flat iron about 2 days ago using... (dun dun dun) Crisco. And although it didn't come out bone straight (didn't blow dry prior) it still came out nice and I was pleasantly surprised by how full and thick my hair was. My hair has always been thick but when straight I'm used to it looking thin.

Once straight I started in with the scissors. The main reason I flat ironed my hair was to do a serious trim. I took off 1/4"-1/2" all over, and am very happy with the end result. I'm going to wear it straight for a little while (probably a week) until it starts to revert.

I was surprised how quickly I wanted it up and off my shoulders after wearing it down. Now I'm walking around with a cute bun.

I'll edit and post pics sometime tonight.
 
:blush:This is my first challenge ever! I'm new to the forum- a 47 year old reading teacher who is approaching my one year healthy hair-versary- March 4th.
Current length- inch or so past collarbone
Goal length date- Dec.2012
Regimen- co-wash with Naturally I Am Coconut co-wash once a week
DC- Organic Virgin Coconut oil or Proclaim Intense Hydrating Masque (2x's a month)
Moisturizers: Bee Mine Luscious, HE Long term Relationship
Oils: OVCO and EVOO, which I add Biotin and MSM Capsules(powder inside capsules) and rosemary oil (every other day)
I am currently 21 weeks post relaxer- will relax at 25 weeks with PhytospecificII
The only heat I use is flat iron once over- air dry hair.
Style hair with Ultima clip in extensions and flexi rod sets
I started my HHJ because I have a hyperthyroid discovered in '08- broke off my hair- and know that it is the Lord who has restored me and my hair to a healthy state:yep: These are recent photos of my current length and new growth so far! I am looking forward to seeing all of your results. Blessings and Love:)
 
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Getting ready to wash and do my tea rinse before DCing. I think my shedding was caused by my relaxer. Maybe I didn't neutralize well


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I think instead of applying a moisturizer after I rinse, I'm just going to put some grease on my hair and scalp. I know my mom used to do that when I was younger and I read a thread about it here a few days ago. I'll see how my hair responds..


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Hmmm. I think I'm gonna go back to mini twists this week and do this weekly/biweekly till my bday which is in march. That's also when I'll be straightening again. I'm gonna do this cause I'm getting lazy and tired of styling my hair in the morning. The twist for growth challenge spoiled me. Lol

I have 2 heat damaged spots in the back oft head that is annoying me to no end. It doesn't hold braid outs well. I don't wanna cut it, but it looks so ugly to me. It's been there for months and it's just bothering the heck outta me. But I'm gonna hold onto it for dear life. Lol


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Poutchi said:
Hey Ladies...
I am have been MIA for a while ... I was on vacation in my home country ( Niger) for a Month... sadly, three days before i left for my planned vacation, one of my sisters passed away... It s been rough but as time goes by it is getting better, we re adjusting to the situation...
I have put in some micros in my hair while there, they are super tiny and I should get a picture up for you to see... I am hoping to have them until end of this semester ( end of april, and hopefull end of may)... I am just scared about my edges but they are super light so there is no pulling what so ever.
Hope every one had a great christmas and Happy new year to all
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I am so sorry for your loss. Accept my deepest sympathies.
 
I've baggied my hair yesterday but it doesn't take away from the fact that I've been very lazy and slacking in my regimen.

I really need to DC this week.
 
i think i am allergic to hair dye. before it didn't bother me at all, but now i feel my scalp tingling in the same spot i lost hair in last year. i won't let that happen again. now that i am going darker. i won't have to worry about dying my hair again for a year. i am just going to use rinses afterwards. i hope i don't get anymore gray hair in the front. i only have one strand, so i guess i shouldn't be worried about that.
 
GM ladies. I have been soooo dependent on my head bands since my chop and have worn them 98.9% of the time my hair is out. I getting bored...can't wait til I can figure out some type of updo....
 
i am bunning for the rest of this week until wash day. i am feeling really lazy. i am going to airdry and put my hair up.

i am going to try this airdrying method. so i don't have to wet bun.
 
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I did a moisturizing DC and steamed my hair this weekend and my hair is much happier!! It's much softer and the ends aren't as brittle feelilng.

My hairdresser gave me what I think is some sort of protein conditioner with my retouch two weeks ago, and my hair felt all dry and hard. She said I needed a protein treatment in two weeks. I'm a little skeptical though but don't feel I have enough hair knowledge to question.
 
kittenz said:
Show off...:rolleyes::lachen:
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i wish i could show off! :lol: i struggle trying to get this mess up! if i was still natural, well... it would just be rough! :lol:


i just posted this in my edited post upthread. she has way more hair than me, but i am going to try to pull it off just so i can put it in a bootleg bun. i got these cute hair net things for buns to hide the shame!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhOUSjTN7lM

i do believe i need a better moisturizer. i wanted to get Keracare's moisturizer, but the BSS was out ( i shop at CosmoProf) . i might just have to pack up my nephew and run to the store.
 
Last night after DCing I didn't apply a leave in or oil. I just put grease on top of still wet hair and tied it up for bed. Today it's in a bun. And very soft. I may be on to something...


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I have been super lazy this week it has been a ponytail week. I think I am going to co-wash tonight and then rollerset. This cold then back to warm back to cold weather is crazy right now.:spinning: I think for February I am going to be hiding my hair under a wig.
 
i ended up not doing that method for airdrying. i ended up putting my hair up in a wet bun. time was not on my side. my kids will be getting off of the bus soon and my nephew won't stay sleep for long. i had to do some laundry, clean a little, eat lunch and take a shower with in a short window of time.
 
I have yet to try bunning my hair while it was out. I'm scared to get my hopes up for it to crash and burn.

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My weave was installed saturday. Sunday nite with my SO I declared I didn't like the tension and I thought it was too tight. I woke up with it a little better so it's now Tuesday night and I still have it in....but I think I'll go find someone tomorrow to remove it. Paranoid? Perhaps.
 
Ok! Sorry for the delay I've been really sluggish lately. These are the braids I decided to put in instead of the twists that find themselves unraveling so quickly. According to the BF I'm 2 inches away from APL stretched in the back. Sorry the braids r deceiving. I'm 36 weeks post on Thursday. But yea, I'm tacking on another 2 inches just to make sure.
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My "get rid of mediocre/cone products from yo stash" personal challenge is getting tough, but I'm really seeing the products my hair just does not like, MJCurly Pudding in particular. The flaking is so bad, I thought I had dandruff, then I realized the white stuff wasn't coming from my scalp. Currently contemplating whether or not suffocating my hair with a product it doesn't like for a month is worth the money spent for the product that remains...if I weren't on a grad student budget :(.

In other news, I think I may have figured out my signature style, the braided twist out. Basically set hair into medium sized twists and braid them together to stretch out the twists for an elongated twist out.
 
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