Apl 2018

I am going to revisit the inversion method again. I always forget to continue doing it. It's only 4 minutes of my life but sometimes I can't be bothered :lol: But it's time for me to use up some of these oil mixes.
 
I'm going to do some treatments tonight.
I will wash with Mane Choice type 4 shampoo. I will follow that with Aphoghee amino acid 2 step treatment. Then I will use the Kerastase mask. I can't wait to see if my hair is as soft as it was the first time I used it.
 
Today I tried Creme of Nature Argan Oil cowash. I only “lathered” once and let it sit per the instructions for a few minutes. My hair felt a little tangly and rough. Right now I’m deep conditioning with Kindred Butters Mocha Joe, possibly over night. Will see. Otherwise I’m chugging along. I fell off with my moisturizing because my hair felt dirty but I didn’t have the energy to wash it. Now that I’ve washed it I realize I was being dramatic. Ah well
 
faithVA said:
I'm going to do some treatments tonight.
I will wash with Mane Choice type 4 shampoo. I will follow that with Aphoghee amino acid 2 step treatment. Then I will use the Kerastase mask. I can't wait to see if my hair is as soft as it was the first time I used it.
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I love how the Kerastase mask feels on my hair. It feels like a butter. I don't feel like washing it out so I will sleep with it in. I will work out in the morning and then rinse. I have no idea how I'm going to wear my hair though :ohwell:
 
Hey y’all! Just checking in. No updates. Been rocking w-n-g & high puffs. It’s super hot and I want to start back running. I haven’t been dedicated to running since I had my last baby 3 years ago. I guess I’ll be mainly rocking the puff this summer. Internal health is more important to me in this moment. I hope everyone is progressing well!
 
faithVA said:
Hmm maybe I should try a sock bun. Do you know of any good videos.
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I wear this style daily for work. This video is the closest demonstration to how I do it. Now that it's hot I do it after cowashing in the morning, but in the fall my hair is dry like hers, I just spray water and then add gel. I'd be careful with being rough around the edges tho. I use a soft BHB for my edges/crown and a hard BHB for the body of my hair.

If you don't have a donut, you can use a sock! When I first enlisted my hair was too short for a donut. They teach us how to cut the toes off of a dress sock and roll it up into a donut. As the years passed, I would add socks as the length of my hair increased for a bigger bun. Since I've cut my hair since then, I use a tiny mesh one that came in a set of three:

Amazon product ASIN B06X9QJSPH
HTH!
 
^^ Yeah, I just used an old, clean knee high that I cut the toes off of. I had washed my hair a couple of days before and just detangled it before putting it up in the bun. I used another ponytail holder like she did and just wrapped and tucked the ends under.
 
My hair is making me hella self conscious. I don't feel pretty with my hair straight because it's so short, I don't feel pretty with the slick bun because it shows too much of my face/head. I hate weaves, though I have been wanting a straight bob type weave, it's just a no go in the summer. What to do, what to do.
 
sunflora said:


I wear this style daily for work. This video is the closest demonstration to how I do it. Now that it's hot I do it after cowashing in the morning, but in the fall my hair is dry like hers, I just spray water and then add gel. I'd be careful with being rough around the edges tho. I use a soft BHB for my edges/crown and a hard BHB for the body of my hair.

If you don't have a donut, you can use a sock! When I first enlisted my hair was too short for a donut. They teach us how to cut the toes off of a dress sock and roll it up into a donut. As the years passed, I would add socks as the length of my hair increased for a bigger bun. Since I've cut my hair since then, I use a tiny mesh one that came in a set of three:

Amazon product ASIN B06X9QJSPH
HTH!
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Thank you. My hair may still be too short even for a small one. I will revisit this in the fall.
 
Quick length check today on dry hair has my longest layer at APL! However it’s only *just barely* there so it needs maybe another two months (or a really nice summer growth spurt, whenever summer actually gets here) and I should be able to claim it! I believe my hair grows in a V shape, so even when my longest layer is st my bra strap, there’s a good chance most of my hair will be far behind. Pics to come later this week hopefully
 
Nothing much here. My hair is getting easier to manage as time goes by. I feel like I’ve gotten some growth but nothing major. Ssn are becoming less of a thing but I still get more than I’d like. Just snip as I see them and keep it pushing. Can’t wait to be able to bun again
 
still kicking. thinking about what summer protective style i want, it was 103 here yesterday so idk if its a good idea bc i may be living in the pool lol. wore a lot of half up half down styles this week
 

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I took my crochet braids out over the weekend. I now have 2 French braids that I'm going to wear for another week or so.

Since the weather is warming up and I have a long commute, I'm going to install a set of mini braids. I hope to have them in by next Friday.
 
B_Phlyy said:
I took my crochet braids out over the weekend. I now have 2 French braids that I'm going to wear for another week or so.

Since the weather is warming up and I have a long commute, I'm going to install a set of mini braids. I hope to have them in by next Friday.
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I would love to see them when you finish. Are you adding hair or just your hair?
 
Miss617 said:
^^ Yeah, I just used an old, clean knee high that I cut the toes off of. I had washed my hair a couple of days before and just detangled it before putting it up in the bun. I used another ponytail holder like she did and just wrapped and tucked the ends under.
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It was life changing when I finally started doing this as opposed to just trying to use bobby pins.
 
I've been soooooo lazy and busy too. Haven't washed my hair in almost a month! I plan to carve out some time on Friday night to do it. My hair in the back is almost hitting my collarbone BUTTT......I'm planning to cut it JUST A LITTLE so I can have a cute shape as I grow my hair out. This time around I really want to enjoy my hair as it grows out so I'm in no hurry to get to APL. My plan is to make the top heavy/long and sides and back a little shorter. Kinda heart shape. I also want to color my hair I was thinking red with blonde highlights throughout but not sure yet. I made an appointment for the 23rd so I will take a pic then.
 
My hair is becoming dry, dull and reddish again. This usually happens when I have some sort of build up. I used a plan ole V05 clarifying shampoo and it felt good at first, but a few days later my hair is dry as the sahara. I've also tried rhassoul clay and a moisture DC with heat, and none of those seemed to help. What is happening!?
 
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