Apl 2018

[faithVA]

I put in 2 strand twists. My twists don't look any longer than they did 2 years ago I won't be wearing this style any time soon. I may try it again in June or August.

 

[Soaring Eagle]

Still determined to get my crown to APL. Overall, I suspect my hair as a whole has been at a stand still- I also suspect it might all be in my head. Nonetheless, I’ve given myself until December to reach my short term length goals.

 

[Cattypus1]

I think my hair loves no poo. Or maybe it just loves clay. Either way, my hair is longer and stronger than ever. I’m planning on trying my first real roller set since being natural because I want to get my ends trimmed and I don’t want to blow dry. We gon see...

 

[topnotch1010]

Hey ladies! I tried my first roller set as a natural! I used to be the roller set queen as a relaxed girl and missed them sorely. I’m glad I finally found rollers that gripped the hair enough to make it smooth. I used Velcro rollers from Sally’s. View media item 129736

 

[FemmeCreole]

Hey ladies! I tried my first roller set as a natural! I used to be the roller set queen as a relaxed girl and missed them sorely. I’m glad I finally found rollers that gripped the hair enough to make it smooth. I used Velcro rollers from Sally’s. View media item 129736

Très cute! What are you going to do with it before bed? I’m asking because I’m about to wash, steam and roller set. I’ve been natural since 2012 and I never done a roller set on my natural hair. Are you going to wrap it?

 

[topnotch1010]

Très cute! What are you going to do with it before bed? I’m asking because I’m about to wash, steam and roller set. I’ve been natural since 2012 and I never done a roller set on my natural hair. Are you going to wrap it?

Thank you! I bought these rollers to set my hair at night. BTZ Noodle Head Curlerz at Sally’s. They’re just soft flex irons that Velcro at the ends.


What kind of rollers are you going to use?

 

[faithVA]

Hey ladies! I tried my first roller set as a natural! I used to be the roller set queen as a relaxed girl and missed them sorely. I’m glad I finally found rollers that gripped the hair enough to make it smooth. I used Velcro rollers from Sally’s. View media item 129736

It turned out great

 

[topnotch1010]

It turned out great

Thank you lady!!!

 

[FemmeCreole]

Thank you! I bought these rollers to set my hair at night. BTZ Noodle Head Curlerz at Sally’s. They’re just soft flex irons that Velcro at the ends.
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What kind of rollers are you going to use?

I bought regular magnetic rollers. I may have to try pin curling if I want to keep the curls for a couple days.

 

[Cattypus1]

My first rollerset was a FAIL! It just got bigger and bigger!i did get my ends trimmed so that was the goal anyway. @topnotch1010 your hair looks great!

 

[Rocky91]

@topnotch1010 i your hair. I remember you had lovely rollersets while relaxed too.

 

[Rocky91]

I dyed my hair back to jet black, straightened, and got a trim. I am waiting now for my SO to snap a picture for me so I can post it.

 

[topnotch1010]

My first rollerset was a FAIL! It just got bigger and bigger!i did get my ends trimmed so that was the goal anyway. @topnotch1010 your hair looks great!

You described today to the tee!!! It’s getting bigger and bigger! Hahaha!! I’m keeping it wrapped the rest of the day hoping it’ll be flatter for work tomorrow. Thank you!

@topnotch1010 i your hair. I remember you had lovely rollersets while relaxed too.

Thank you lady! I miss those sets… I had my reggie nailed down. I hope I can nail this too. I love getting under the Pibbs!

 

[topnotch1010]

I dyed my hair back to jet black, straightened, and got a trim. I am waiting now for my SO to snap a picture for me so I can post it.

I bet it’s sooo gorg! Waiting for pics!

I’m getting quite a few grays and have been postponing coloring my hair for the first few years natural. Seems like the grays are mulplying everyday!

 

[kupenda]

SO did a quick length check for me. He says I’m APL. And I still need to trim another quarter to half inch off the ends

 

[Rocky91]

I dyed my hair back to jet black, straightened, and got a trim. I am waiting now for my SO to snap a picture for me so I can post it.

I was too impatient so I took it myself.

The pic uploading process on this site isn't working well at all-I went through so much rigmarole to get this pic to post. I've never made a media album before but it's the only thing that worked.
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[FemmeCreole]

My roller set was an epic fail! The rollers I used didn’t keep the roots stretched so I have to get the ones with the covers. Those might keep the hair stretched and tight while drying.

Needless to say, the roots dried puffy and the ends were straight. A disaster. My hair is currently pulled back in a bun. I need to get a wig for this cruise this weekend.

 

[Miss617]

Man. I think I'm done this Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Cream. When I first applied it my curls were popping, but as my hair dried, it just turned into a curly-ish fro. I blame YouTube for getting my hopes up.

 

[Cattypus1]

My roller set was an epic fail! The rollers I used didn’t keep the roots stretched so I have to get the ones with the covers. Those might keep the hair stretched and tight while drying.

Needless to say, the roots dried puffy and the ends were straight. A disaster. My hair is currently pulled back in a bun. I need to get a wig for this cruise this weekend.

Exactly what happened to mine. I think I’m going to have to try ponytail roller sets to get those roots to lay down. Still I don’t know what I’m going to do about reversion. It will still get BIG! Have fun on your cruise.

 

[FemmeCreole]

Exactly what happened to mine. I think I’m going to have to try ponytail roller sets to get those roots to lay down. Still I don’t know what I’m going to do about reversion. It will still get BIG! Have fun on your cruise.

Thanks love!

 

[Cattypus1]

Update on my trimmed ends...detangling my freshly cleansed hair was AMAZING! I had to lose more length than I wanted but no need keeping those jacked ends. My hair always appeared to have a growth spurt after a real trim when I was relaxed or maybe that’s just what I was telling myself I’m going for a flat twistout tomorrow.

 

[Miss617]

Fro (with headband).

 

[Rocky91]

You are so pretty @Miss617 !!! I love a classic fro.

 

[Rocky91]

Exactly what happened to mine. I think I’m going to have to try ponytail roller sets to get those roots to lay down. Still I don’t know what I’m going to do about reversion. It will still get BIG! Have fun on your cruise.

I used to love doing ponytail flexirod sets (I'm 4a/b) and they came out very smooth. I think flexirods are the easiest to use on natural hair to get a sleek finish.

What products are you ladies using? Foam wraps? @FemmeCreole

 

[FemmeCreole]

I used to love doing ponytail flexirod sets (I'm 4a/b) and they came out very smooth. I think flexirods are the easiest to use on natural hair to get a sleek finish.

What products are you ladies using? Foam wraps? @FemmeCreole

I used a shea moisture mask to steam my hair. I'll post the exact name later. Then I used organix coconut curls leave in and "one and only" argan oil spray treatment.

 

[Miss617]

You are so pretty @Miss617 !!! I love a classic fro.

Aw, thank you! I wore it to work today without the headband. I would have liked to round it out more but it think it came out pretty good for my first try.

 

[icsonia22]

Creeping along to apl. As long as I don't have any more setbacks I should definitely hit my goal this year

 

[kupenda]

Okie doke. Overdue to wash my hair. It’s flaky. But I’ve been distracted and there’s no excuse. My fault. So hopefully I’ll get to it tonight

 

[faithVA]

Creeping along to apl. As long as I don't have any more setbacks I should definitely hit my goal this year

The front will be there by the end of April. It's a little hard to tell with your blouse though. Pulling the hair to the back though usually has a different result than pulling to the front. In the back you should be there sometime between June and August.

You are making great progress.

 

[faithVA]

I think I may finally have figured out how to rinse my hair in twists. It's drying now. I will have to see what it looks like in the morning. My hair has stayed moisturize all week. This is the first time EVER.