APL 2012 Challenge
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kupenda
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ok ladies. its official. i have to cut my hair. my ends are only getting worse, even with frequent dusting. maybe my shears are just crappy. but i am going to get my hair straightened and then when its time to wash, i will get a fresh trim. and im not gonna fuss about lost length. because i am also starting my transition today. my hair has not responded properly to a relaxer in almost two years. im tired of dealing with this weird waviness. its like fuzzy, nappy, and tangled at the same time. so depending on my upcoming trim, i may be forced to drop out 
Evallusion
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ok ladies. its official. i have to cut my hair. my ends are only getting worse, even with frequent dusting. maybe my shears are just crappy. but i am going to get my hair straightened and then when its time to wash, i will get a fresh trim. and im not gonna fuss about lost length. because i am also starting my transition today. my hair has not responded properly to a relaxer in almost two years. im tired of dealing with this weird waviness. its like fuzzy, nappy, and tangled at the same time. so depending on my upcoming trim, i may be forced to drop out
What usually saves my ends is drenching my ends with JBCO.
I apply it to damp/wet hair. After that, I braid it up in a long term protective style like box braids/kinky twists/etc. 
Whatever you decide to do, good luck. I'm transitioning myself and that's part of the reason why I'm protective styling.
NikkiQ
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kupenda you can't leave us! A lot of us in here are going through some tough times with our hair so I'm sure someone in here can help you out. I transitioned myself and just had my hair cut off as you know so if you wanna ask me anything, I'm an open book. As long as your butt doesn't go anywhere...b/c I will find you and drag your butt back in here!!!!
newnyer
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kupenda are your ends underprocessed? I ask because it sounds like I've had the same problem and it was due to an underprocessed relaxer years ago that I never got corrected. Straightened or rollerset it looked fine but if I just airdryed there was a definite difference between my normally relaxed hair and my underprocessed ends- it looked wavy, a lot more texture, and would get tangled more. During my last touch up last week the stylist just ran the relaxer over my ends right before rinsing out, being sure not to keep it too long. Now my ends look so much better. Don't leave us! Lol
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pookaloo83
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Bought yarn on my lunchbreak. Just put one in and it was a success. 
so this evening, I will be taking down each twist, (cause my hair's in twists right now) moisturize and braid. I bought 2 blacks and a brown yarn. Hopefully I'll be done by tomorrow, but some say it takes forever.
so this evening, I will be taking down each twist, (cause my hair's in twists right now) moisturize and braid. I bought 2 blacks and a brown yarn. Hopefully I'll be done by tomorrow, but some say it takes forever.
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pookaloo83
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^^You know I will!
LilMissSunshine5
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kupenda
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newnyer no my ends are the straightest when wet. But they look like cotton balls when dry. Airdrying is fine as long as I'm going to wear a style where my ends are hidden.
Evallusion I need a long term fix though. I will check to see if I can get some JBCO cuz I want my thickness back as well. My next PS will probably be a sew in. And then braided extensions after that.
NikkiQ idk. These ends are driving me up the wall
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Evallusion I need a long term fix though. I will check to see if I can get some JBCO cuz I want my thickness back as well. My next PS will probably be a sew in. And then braided extensions after that.
NikkiQ idk. These ends are driving me up the wall
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kupenda
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NikkiQ I shampoo weekly with ORS Creamy Aloe or Aphogee Deep Moisture Shampoo based on how much build up I have. Then I DC under the dryer with Silk Elements or ORS Replenishing Pak. I rinse gently and apply Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer for two minutes. It's like porosity control. I just started using it. Then I let it airdry with DB Transitioning Cream and a little grapeseed oil. I have been PS since December using a phony bun or my half wig. No heat. Sometimes I use Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Spritz after rinsing my DCer out
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AyannaDivine
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I finished my mini twists on Tuesday and made them way smaller than previous installs...explains why it took over 8h SMH I made them bigger as time went on & I got tired
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Ooh those are super tiny! Great job girl
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kupenda
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esi.adokowa umm. They flare up. Like they're riding a roller coaster but the rest of the hair isnt. I'll take some thorough pics today before I get my hair done.
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blueberryd
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Just did an aphogee 2-step protein treatment; DC w/ NTM; sat under salons r us dryer (on coldest setting); sprayed hair with Aphogee Green Tea leave in; flat ironed on 370 degrees with my hairArt flat iron...Can't wait to get a trim in March to clean up my hair 'shape/style' and get rid of those frayed ends.
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Sorry for GIANT pics
Evolving78
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NikkiQ I shampoo weekly with ORS Creamy Aloe or Aphogee Deep Moisture Shampoo based on how much build up I have. Then I DC under the dryer with Silk Elements or ORS Replenishing Pak. I rinse gently and apply Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer for two minutes. It's like porosity control. I just started using it. Then I let it airdry with DB Transitioning Cream and a little grapeseed oil. I have been PS since December using a phony bun or my half wig. No heat. Sometimes I use Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Spritz after rinsing my DCer out
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kupenda
you may have protein buildup. you need to incorporate more moisture in your reggie. Aphogee products are full of protein. even the shampoo! the ORS Replenishing Pak has protein in it as well, even though it is very light.
skraprchik
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Very pretty!Just did an aphogee 2-step protein treatment; DC w/ NTM; sat under salons r us dryer (on coldest setting); sprayed hair with Aphogee Green Tea leave in; flat ironed on 370 degrees with my hairArt flat iron...Can't wait to get a trim in March to clean up my hair 'shape/style' and get rid of those frayed ends.
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lilyofthenile
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Ok exams and coursework out the way, I am going to prepoo my hair today, then I'll shampoo and finish up with a cowash. I'm ashamed to say it's been sometime =( but yarn braids take so long to dry!!
NikkiQ
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I totally agree with shortdub78. Your reggie is FULL of protein crazy products. Up the moisturing products for a month or so and see if that changes anything before you decide to chop your ends off kupenda
coolsista-paris
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Hi ladies. i think i was also using to much protein last month...apoghee and as my hair is natural i guess i need less protein than some other hair.
Well ive been fighting to keep my hair moisturised. GUEss what worked for me......S curl GEL. i ve been using s curl for years, but the gel only to style a puff (my hair was always soft after that).Last friday i pre oiled first, then shampoo'd with apoghee (i alternate with another shampoo protein free, one wash out of 2). I then deep conditionned with cholesterol mixed with a tiny bit of oil. my hair was soft after all that. Then i dryed it a bit and put some carrot food (the water based type) and sealed with almond oil.
The next day my hair was less dry that usual. So i then tryed s curl gel on dry hair,it felt weard and a bit disgusting (i hate that soggy feeling). As soon as i went out my hair sucked up the s curl gel. BUT GUESS WHAT: my hair stayed moisturized and the soggy feeling disapeared itself. I dont even have to moisturise every day with this stuff. My hair is shiny, doesnt break, is soft, and stays moisturized!!!!!!!!!!! at last ! im gonna stick with this method.
il try using a home spritz for moisture (water-olive oil-glycerin-and sometimes aloe juice).
instead of using s curl spray.
Well ive been fighting to keep my hair moisturised. GUEss what worked for me......S curl GEL. i ve been using s curl for years, but the gel only to style a puff (my hair was always soft after that).Last friday i pre oiled first, then shampoo'd with apoghee (i alternate with another shampoo protein free, one wash out of 2). I then deep conditionned with cholesterol mixed with a tiny bit of oil. my hair was soft after all that. Then i dryed it a bit and put some carrot food (the water based type) and sealed with almond oil.
The next day my hair was less dry that usual. So i then tryed s curl gel on dry hair,it felt weard and a bit disgusting (i hate that soggy feeling). As soon as i went out my hair sucked up the s curl gel. BUT GUESS WHAT: my hair stayed moisturized and the soggy feeling disapeared itself. I dont even have to moisturise every day with this stuff. My hair is shiny, doesnt break, is soft, and stays moisturized!!!!!!!!!!! at last ! im gonna stick with this method.
il try using a home spritz for moisture (water-olive oil-glycerin-and sometimes aloe juice).
instead of using s curl spray.
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TheNDofUO
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Lucky! My exams are next week. I've did my hair today but its been a week soon
BlkOnyx488
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I think I might be APL in the back. Woot Woot!!!I am not ready to officially claim it until I take my braids out the end of February but I was tightening a few braids in the back and I sorta ended up with a measuring tape in my hand
anyway the strands I measured are 10 inches long. I only need 9 inches to be APLEvolving78
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i really need to finish rolling my hair. i gotta be out of the house by 2pm and i have to have my kids packed up and ready to hang out with their dad. it's almost 11am now.
i am going to follow Buildable Beauty's relaxed reggie.
she pretty much did the same thing i do now, but she is just more consistent than me.
she wash/dc once a week
she adds in her leave-in and oil
she moisturizes and seals throughout the week
she sets her hair and places it in a low-mani style. (roller set and up with a clip)
she stated this helped her get over the shoulder length hump. i plan on getting some more red size rollers. it takes too long with the smaller sizes, since i have to use more rollers.
i am going back to that. i was lazy this past week, but it was that TOM.
i am going to follow Buildable Beauty's relaxed reggie.
she pretty much did the same thing i do now, but she is just more consistent than me.
she wash/dc once a week
she adds in her leave-in and oil
she moisturizes and seals throughout the week
she sets her hair and places it in a low-mani style. (roller set and up with a clip)
she stated this helped her get over the shoulder length hump. i plan on getting some more red size rollers. it takes too long with the smaller sizes, since i have to use more rollers.
i am going back to that. i was lazy this past week, but it was that TOM.
kupenda
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Thanks ladies! Any rec's for deep conditioners without proteins? I will stop with aphogee for a month or so. What about the creamy aloe shampoo? I also have Nexxus Therappe and Nexxus Humectress shampoo and conditioner but I don't use them often. Should I do those instead?
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pookaloo83
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Ok guys! Be nice! Lol this is my first time EVER braiding with hair etc. my first yarn braids! I started at 5 pm yesterday and got done 4:30 am. I wanted to go to bed with it finished.
NikkiQ
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Thanks ladies! Any rec's for deep conditioners without proteins? I will stop with aphogee for a month or so. What about the creamy aloe shampoo? I also have Nexxus Therappe and Nexxus Humectress shampoo and conditioner but I don't use them often. Should I do those instead?
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Formoisture,I absolutely LOVE Silk Elements Mega Moisture Treatment. Leaves your hair like butter. Idk about the Nexxus Therappe. Anything with "therapy" in the name makes me think it has protein in it (don't ask why) so you might wanna check out the ingredients. Moisturizing shampoo? Hmm...Tresemme Naturals moisture line is really good. I dig em.
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