Apl 2018

[sunflora]

Well, I passed my CISSP today, so that's a lot of stress off my shoulders. I'm taking my braids out now. They've slipped so much, they are twisting and will definitely cause a set back. It sucks that I wasted money, but I know now that I don't like these type of hair styles anymore.

Now I can get back to exercise, healthy eating, and just not being (so) stressed! I can even have a life if I really want to (outside of finishing up my B.S. now )

 

[faithVA]

Well, I passed my CISSP today, so that's a lot of stress off my shoulders. I'm taking my braids out now. They've slipped so much, they are twisting and will definitely cause a set back. It sucks that I wasted money, but I know now that I don't like these type of hair styles anymore.

Now I can get back to exercise, healthy eating, and just not being (so) stressed! I can even have a life if I really want to (outside of finishing up my B.S. now )

Congratulations

 

[faithVA]

I haven’t got a haircut since December 1, 2017
View attachment 434255 View attachment 434257 View attachment 434259 View attachment 434261

This is the haircut from August 2017
View attachment 434263

What length are you now?
Just a baby Afro around the sides, growing out a taper cut.

What's your regimen?
Currently doing the LOC method.

What do you need to do/change to reach APL?
Moisturizer my hair

Goal areas: back, front, sides, crowns if already APL in a section/sections
Need to take better can of my edges also

What month would you like to reach your goal?
December 2018

Welcome to the challenge. Glad to have you.

 

[faithVA]

I am prepping my hair for my length check now. Yesterday I shampooed with Camille Rose Ginger rinse and used the Kerastase moisture mask. I left that in overnight because I had a bike ride this morning. This afternoon I shampooed and conditioned with the Kerastase resistance line. After rinsing I spritzed my hair with diluted leave in. Not sure if it is TGIN or the Mane Choice leave in in my spray bottle.

I rollerset and let it air dry a bit. I'm under the dryer now for a bit. It probably won't be dry. I will let it air dry some more. Before bed I will put in some large flexi rods and let it dry overnight.

In the morning I will use heat protectant and blow dry it enough to stretch. And some point I will dust my ends. Hope to be back with pictures tomorrow night.

 

[Aggie]

Today I detangled and prepooed with some CFCG Hair and Scalp Spray with my diy Shea Butter blend, left on for about half an hour. I detoxed my scalp and hair with Nairobi Detoxing shampoo, followed by Keracare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo and my last poo was with Follicle Care Phytofollic Moisture shampoo.

Currently sitting with a mixture of Dominican Magic Nourishing Deep Conditioner, APB UCS, Follicle Care Cayena Wood Strengthening Conditioner and a TBS of diy Shea Butter blend. I will keep this on for about 45 minutes then wash it out.

I will be using SheScentIt Papaya Daily Moisture Leave-in Conditioner combined with and QB OHHB. Before Bed I will use some CFCG Curl Activator sealed with the original Blue Magic Grease. My hair is going to be lit with moisture after this treatment.

My hair is fast approaching collar bone length already. Thank God!

 

[sunflora]

My hair is rather dry after taking the braids out. I clarified and DC'd, but that wasn't quite enough. I still don't feel comfortable trying any other PS, anytime I put a holding product on my hair it just goes nuts. I'll just do my daily cowash and bun this week and see if it starts to turn back to normal. I've experienced this after braids before, so it's nothing unusual.

 

[faithVA]

I didn't blow dry my hair straight enough to get it to lay flat and take pictures. They wouldn't have meant much anyway. At this point I can really only see length when I straightent. So I just took a picture of my bun so far. And it has made progress so I am happy with that.

 

[Aggie]

I didn't blow dry my hair straight enough to get it to lay flat and take pictures. They wouldn't have meant much anyway. At this point I can really only see length when I straightent. So I just took a picture of my bun so far. And it has made progress so I am happy with that.

View attachment 434443 View attachment 434445

Heyyyy @faithVA! I see you rockin' that nice bun. Lookin' good girlie.

 

[faithVA]

Heyyyy @faithVA! I see you rockin' that nice bun. Lookin' good girlie.

Thank you. I just do it for the pics. It's back up in flat twist.

 

[B_Phlyy]

Doing my check in for August.

I'm not doing a length check this month. These braids have to last until the end of September because my life will just be too busy to deal with the take down and pampering.

Still prepping for the end of the year though. I recently bought a new blow dryer and getting supplies for wig wearing. I kind of want to change some of my heat styling products so I'm going to try to get some samples first.

 

[kupenda]

Hair in four sections. Planning to:
-moisturize with bekura honey latte
-finger detangle with kindred butters henna oil
-scalp massage with henna oil
-cry because I’ve forgotten how to style my hair

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I’m late but here’s my starting point for the end of the year. When the new thread is up please tag me. I’m trying to get all my layers to one length.

 

[faithVA]

I’m late but here’s my starting point for the end of the year. When the new thread is up please tag me. I’m trying to get all my layers to one length.

You look like you will be there fully by the end of the year.

 

[faithVA]

I bought the surya brasil shampoo and conditioner. They seemed to work fine. I will try them again after I redo my color. I layered in the jaded tresses butter and gel. I think these will be staples and I will repurchase after I use up some things.

I put in 2 strand twists. The whole process took me under 3 hours which is good for me.

I'm almost out of the jaded tresses butter. I need to figure out a substitute until I use up the rest of my gels.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

You look like you will be there fully by the end of the year.

My sides aren’t close yet. I have a few spots I’m working on to even out. 2019 should be my year!

 

[kupenda]

I really don’t want to style my hair for the rest of the year. My goal is to go to a salon with a stylist that is willing to work with me on growing out any damage and protecting the healthy hair as I go. I’m fine with twice monthly blow drys, or one blow dry and one flat iron. I like some texture to my hair.

I’m afraid that the stylist is gonna want to cut off six inches off the break. I just can not do it. Nope. Because once my hair is back in it natural state, I’ll have even more limited styling options. I don’t want that stress. I’d rather do a little at a time

 

[sunflora]

My hair is feeling better. I need to just remember that my hair likes daily cowashes and plenty of moisture. That's pretty much all. It rarely wants protein, which is odd, but I think that's because of the henna. I'm trying to scale down on it to keep my hair black so I'll probably get some mega-tek for emergencies.

I also managed to get my hair into two twists around my head! The left side was immaculate but the right looked like poop. That's alright, as wash day is coming up so I don't plan on wearing it to work. It was good practice though. I'll twist it up again over the weekend and see how many days I can get out of that style - and post pics of course.

 

[faithVA]

I put in 2 strand twist last night and my hair was feeling good. I went bike riding this evening and got caught in a down pour. So will see how my hair feels tomorrow.

 

[Evallusion]

Hi all. I'm not sure of when I posted last but I've been wearing cornrows under a wig. I took my hair out last week and was super shocked that it actually had a little bit of growth. Ive been getting tons of compliments which mwke me feel awsome because I never wear my hair out.

It's still loose and im finally learning how to deal with my REAL hair. For starters it's a no no to let it get completely shrunken. I have to retwist every night. But the good thing is that now that my hair is longer i can make big twists and it only take 10/15 minutes. Im going to shampoo and get some box braids this weekend.

I've switched back to Qhemet products. Nothing moistuzes my hair like her products. Hate that price tag but everything else has been inferior.

I'm going to be in this challenge again next year.

APL is at the 6 on my shirt.

 

[faithVA]

Hi all. I'm not sure of when I posted last but I've been wearing cornrows under a wig. I took my hair out last week and was super shocked that it actually had a little bit of growth. Ive been getting tons of compliments which mwke me feel awsome because I never wear my hair out.

It's still loose and im finally learning how to deal with my REAL hair. For starters it's a no no to let it get completely shrunken. I have to retwist every night. But the good thing is that now that my hair is longer i can make big twists and it only take 10/15 minutes. Im going to shampoo and get some box braids this weekend.

I've switched back to Qhemet products. Nothing moistuzes my hair like her products. Hate that price tag but everything else has been inferior.

I'm going to be in this challenge again next year.

APL is at the 6 on my shirt.View attachment 434613

Thank you for sharing pics :woohoo:

Is your hair stretched, blow dried or flat ironed here? Just thinking if it is just stretched you are probably already at a 5.

Regardless of that, you have made great progress and with 4 more months to go, that bottom section will be at APL

That is also a nice shirt. The lines are clear and I can see your progress.

I will be right here with you next year but we will be further than when we started.

 

[growbaby]

I'm still in it! haven't cut/trimmed since my big chop (after 1 year transition) in may 2017. but i see no need to trim, i don't straighten and haven't since 2015, and my hair feels fine. my best friend asked me the other day when I'm going to straighten my hair, i told i wasn't planning on it

 

[sunflora]

I've been lazy so no hair styling, just two pigtails and a baseball cap for when I go outside Hey, it's a holiday weekend.

One thing that frustrates me about doing no heat is that I have no idea how long my hair is. I don't take my 'pull test' seriously, because if I do it on wet hair, my hair can seem up to an inch longer than it actually is due to elasticity. And on dry hair that isn't straightened, simply pulling it would not release any coils or dents. So instead I'm in limbo. I guess that's ok, it makes it almost a fun game to wait and see.

As a note, I'm 2 months and 1 week without straightening, so I beat my last record. Lately I don't even feel the need to wear my hair straight, and definitely am not tempted for the hassle. I think I'm becoming more secure with my appearance without straight hair - formerly, one of my largest insecurities - and understanding my curly hair, which is a win from my earlier outlined goals. Still have 3 more months but I'm happy for the 2018 stretch

 

[faithVA]

I've been lazy so no hair styling, just two pigtails and a baseball cap for when I go outside Hey, it's a holiday weekend.

One thing that frustrates me about doing no heat is that I have no idea how long my hair is. I don't take my 'pull test' seriously, because if I do it on wet hair, my hair can seem up to an inch longer than it actually is due to elasticity. And on dry hair that isn't straightened, simply pulling it would not release any coils or dents. So instead I'm in limbo. I guess that's ok, it makes it almost a fun game to wait and see.

As a note, I'm 2 months and 1 week without straightening, so I beat my last record. Lately I don't even feel the need to wear my hair straight, and definitely am not tempted for the hassle. I think I'm becoming more secure with my appearance without straight hair - formerly, one of my largest insecurities - and understanding my curly hair, which is a win from my earlier outlined goals. Still have 3 more months but I'm happy for the 2018 stretch

Sounds like your on a good path. I think straightening two to three times a year is enough to keep up with your true length. Jmo

 

[faithVA]

I took out my twist, moisturized my hair with TGIN leave in and sealed with CD Honey Mimosa. I just parted by hand and out in some flat twist. They should hold me until my weekend wash.

 

[ms.tatiana]

-washed
-conditioned
-braided the back
-applied my clips with eco styler & cantu curl activator

 

[Evallusion]

Thank you for sharing pics :woohoo:

Is your hair stretched, blow dried or flat ironed here? Just thinking if it is just stretched you are probably already at a 5.

Regardless of that, you have made great progress and with 4 more months to go, that bottom section will be at APL

That is also a nice shirt. The lines are clear and I can see your progress.

I will be right here with you next year but we will be further than when we started.

My hair was stretched in that pic from a 4 day old twistout. And thanks, I made that shirt with a ruler and a sharpie! I'm in box braids now and will probably get another set when I take these down. So my hair will be loose in time for the final length check in December.

 

[sunflora]

Sounds like your on a good path. I think straightening two to three times a year is enough to keep up with your true length. Jmo

That might be a new goal for me. I'm praying the weather cools down at some point so I can start wigging. That'd definitely help me hold out until December because ssks are really starting to plague me now. I did a light dusting in twists a couple of days ago to get my ends in good condition so I wouldn't be so anxious to get it pressed for a trim.

 

[sunflora]

I've also noticed I've got breakage and mid-shaft splits towards the roots of my hair in the front - obvious culprit is the BHB. I tossed out my nylon one, but I'm also looking suspiciously at my soft actual BHB as well. That's a type of set back that'll take years to overcome, obviously I can't cut my roots. I am now definitely re-evaluating my styling techniques. I've just been way too rough with the bunning.

ETA: Another culprit could be the braids, because the sporadic short hairs go all the way to the back of my head. I really don't know, but I only noticed this perhaps a week ago. :\

 

[kupenda]

Lazy lazy. Probably gonna be really upset when I finally get my hair done professionally *sigh*

Anywho. Currently deep conditioning with a mix of honey, olive oil, and Kindred Butters Avocado Moss and Peppermint Mocha Joe conditioners under a cap after washing out the horrible Creme of Nature Snot. I threw the whole tube away. I’ve tried to make it work but it’s just not gonna happen

 

[faithVA]

I've also noticed I've got breakage and mid-shaft splits towards the roots of my hair in the front - obvious culprit is the BHB. I tossed out my nylon one, but I'm also looking suspiciously at my soft actual BHB as well. That's a type of set back that'll take years to overcome, obviously I can't cut my roots. I am now definitely re-evaluating my styling techniques. I've just been way too rough with the bunning.

ETA: Another culprit could be the braids, because the sporadic short hairs go all the way to the back of my head. I really don't know, but I only noticed this perhaps a week ago. :\

I hope you figure it out. Let us know when you do.