Apl 2018

[sunflora]

So far, my fall/winter regimen seems like it'll be braiding my hair after wash day (loose braids, flat-twists with ends braided, whatever's clever, I still can't pull off a braidout), letting it dry like this and then bunning the stretched result for the rest of the week. It's not as neat as when I bun wet hair, but I'm brushing far less (I only use my BBB on the sides to smooth them) and not pulling at wet hair. If anything, it'll help stop the mechanical damage happening to the sides of my hair - it should definitely reduce ssks over time. I might retain better doing this, actually. And not catch a cold.... win-win.

I think putting it in two french braids before bed will be my go to. That's how it is now since I'm just chilling at home. I'm slowly, slowwwwly getting better at french braids. Not enough to wear them outside though.

 

[Rocky91]

Beautiful hair in this thread lately, ladies!!

Wanted to share a quick progress picture taken maybe 2 weeks ago. I flat ironed my hair and then went and got a trim. I doubt APL this year is going to happen for me...but I’m cool with my hair.

Been really concentrating on low manipulation, deep conditioning, and setting my hair weekly. I’ll probably flat iron once more at the end of the year just to see. I also need to resist the urge to trim off all my progress in the pursuit of blunt ends. That lil bit creeping down right there wouldn’t have stayed if it wasn’t for the stylist pointing out to me that if I trimmed totally blunt, I’d be cutting that off.
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[SunkissedLife]

Wore my hair out for a couple days last weekend. On Tuesday I spritz tea/aloe vera juice mix and Shea butter to de tangle. Which turned into big hair. Combed it into a bun and wore that for the rest of the week and weekend. I think trying to keep my hair in during the week (via twists or buns vs twist out 7 days a week) will be key in helping me retain length.

This week I’m thinking to do a hair detox with bentonite clay before a deep treat and twisting. Keep the twist in all week and rock a twist out this weekend.

 

[sunflora]

The heat damage hasn't gotten better. It's even more apparent when my hair is dry, as it flattens while the rest of my hair curls. It appears that most of the back suffered from some form of damage, I can feel how thin the hair feels once I've pulled it in a bun. I've decided not to cut, as tempting as it is, because I would literally have to shave the back to be free of heat damage. I'm going to act as if I'm transitioning out a relaxer. I think it would be easier that way then to end up with that same NL bob that I end up chopping to every few years. I'll kick myself if I do that again.

Since I don't wear wash and goes, the straight hairs are something only I notice, especially since I only wear buns. It makes me sad to see, but I need to keep letting it grow or I'll never get anywhere.

 

[Aggie]

Beautiful hair in this thread lately, ladies!!

Wanted to share a quick progress picture taken maybe 2 weeks ago. I flat ironed my hair and then went and got a trim. I doubt APL this year is going to happen for me...but I’m cool with my hair.

Been really concentrating on low manipulation, deep conditioning, and setting my hair weekly. I’ll probably flat iron once more at the end of the year just to see. I also need to resist the urge to trim off all my progress in the pursuit of blunt ends. That lil bit creeping down right there wouldn’t have stayed if it wasn’t for the stylist pointing out to me that if I trimmed totally blunt, I’d be cutting that off.
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Gorgeous hair @Rocky91. Beautiful cut too

 

[Rocky91]

Gorgeous hair @Rocky91. Beautiful cut too

Thank you very much @Aggie

 

[Rocky91]

The heat damage hasn't gotten better. It's even more apparent when my hair is dry, as it flattens while the rest of my hair curls. It appears that most of the back suffered from some form of damage, I can feel how thin the hair feels once I've pulled it in a bun. I've decided not to cut, as tempting as it is, because I would literally have to shave the back to be free of heat damage. I'm going to act as if I'm transitioning out a relaxer. I think it would be easier that way then to end up with that same NL bob that I end up chopping to every few years. I'll kick myself if I do that again.

Since I don't wear wash and goes, the straight hairs are something only I notice, especially since I only wear buns. It makes me sad to see, but I need to keep letting it grow or I'll never get anywhere.

I wouldn’t cut just yet, since you don’t hardly wear your hair out anyways.

I would recommend the sally’s version of the Olaplex treatment. It does a pretty good job at reverting some heat damage and imparting strength to the hair. It’s $20 or less, can’t remember the exact price.

 

[sunflora]

I wouldn’t cut just yet, since you don’t hardly wear your hair out anyways.

I would recommend the sally’s version of the Olaplex treatment. It does a pretty good job at reverting some heat damage and imparting strength to the hair. It’s $20 or less, can’t remember the exact price.

I don't know why I haven't done this yet. So many people say it works (that or Aphogee). I get really scared using hard protein on my hair, as my hair is protein sensitive and I've had really bad experiences with trying those in the past. I had Olaplex step 3 in my Amazon cart for at least a month and just couldn't pull the trigger. :/

 

[faithVA]

Beautiful hair in this thread lately, ladies!!

Wanted to share a quick progress picture taken maybe 2 weeks ago. I flat ironed my hair and then went and got a trim. I doubt APL this year is going to happen for me...but I’m cool with my hair.

Been really concentrating on low manipulation, deep conditioning, and setting my hair weekly. I’ll probably flat iron once more at the end of the year just to see. I also need to resist the urge to trim off all my progress in the pursuit of blunt ends. That lil bit creeping down right there wouldn’t have stayed if it wasn’t for the stylist pointing out to me that if I trimmed totally blunt, I’d be cutting that off.
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Girl your hair grows like a weed. You will be apl before and probably grazing by the end of the year.

Nice progress.

 

[faithVA]

I don't know why I haven't done this yet. So many people say it works (that or Aphogee). I get really scared using hard protein on my hair, as my hair is protein sensitive and I've had really bad experiences with trying those in the past. I had Olaplex step 3 in my Amazon cart for at least a month and just couldn't pull the trigger. :/

You need to just do it. Forget the olaplex and just go to Sally's and get the aphoghee amino acid treatment and the aphoghee 2 step. Your hair needs it. Your hair could be on the way to recovery by now.

You need to at least try it.

 

[Rocky91]

Girl your hair grows like a weed. You will be apl before and probably grazing by the end of the year.

Nice progress.

Thank you @faithVA!! I definitely hope so.

 

[SunkissedLife]

@faithVA & @Rocky91

Would you recommend Sally’s version of Olaplex or aphogee amino acid treatment more?
I want to make sure to protect my newly colored hair and I’m itching to straighten - probably do so in another week or two just wanted to get a couple deep treatments in before

 

[SunkissedLife]

On Monday I shampooed twice w dudsu (sp?) African black soap shampoo and quick detangle and deep condition w Giovanni SAS conditioner in the shower. Flat twisted and have been wearing my hair with those twists pinned up all week. Debating cowashing so I can do a chunky twists for a bomb twist out this weekend. Flat twist stretch my hair too much to give me the big curly look I love

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA & @Rocky91

Would you recommend Sally’s version of Olaplex or aphogee amino acid treatment more?
I want to make sure to protect my newly colored hair and I’m itching to straighten - probably do so in another week or two just wanted to get a couple deep treatments in before

I haven't used Sally's version but I've used the real olaplex and aphoghee amino acids and I like the aphoghee version. And because aphoghee has a good reputation I favored it over the Sally's brand.

 

[Aggie]

I haven't used Sally's version but I've used the real olaplex and aphoghee amino acids and I like the aphoghee version. And because aphoghee has a good reputation I favored it over the Sally's brand.

I tried them both and preferred Aphogee over the Sally's brand as well.

Now Olaplex is on an entirely different plain. It is neither a protein nor a moisturizing system, just a bond repair system.

This system still requires one to use either a protein or moisturizing deep conditioner afterwards, depending on what the hair needs the most.

It's important to remember that Olaplex does not replace protein or moisturizing DCs.

 

[Aggie]

@faithVA & @Rocky91

Would you recommend Sally’s version of Olaplex or aphogee amino acid treatment more?
I want to make sure to protect my newly colored hair and I’m itching to straighten - probably do so in another week or two just wanted to get a couple deep treatments in before

Okay now when you say Aphogee amino acid treatment, do you mean the Aphogee 2 Minute Treatment or the 2 Step Protein Treatment? I have never seen an Aphogee amino acid treatment unless of course, this one is new. Please share...

 

[Rocky91]

@faithVA & @Rocky91

Would you recommend Sally’s version of Olaplex or aphogee amino acid treatment more?
I want to make sure to protect my newly colored hair and I’m itching to straighten - probably do so in another week or two just wanted to get a couple deep treatments in before

I’ve only tried the Sally’s one so I can’t vouch for the other but absolutely. After a recent salon blowout with no heat protectant (you would think I’ve been on this board long enough smh) I used it to regain elasticity. I mixed it into my weekly DC three weeks in a row and my hair feels like it’s back to normal. I also mix it into my color when I touch it up to prevent damage and I feel it has worked well.

 

[faithVA]

Okay now when you say Aphogee amino acid treatment, do you mean the Aphogee 2 Minute Treatment or the 2 Step Protein Treatment? I have never seen an Aphogee amino acid treatment unless of course, this one is new. Please share...

Nope I'm not talking about either of those. I have been using the amino acid treatment first and then following up with the aphogee 2 step.

https://www.sallybeauty.com/hair/ha...?list=Search_Results#q=aphoghee+amino&start=1

 

[B_Phlyy]

I’ve only tried the Sally’s one so I can’t vouch for the other but absolutely. After a recent salon blowout with no heat protectant (you would think I’ve been on this board long enough smh) I used it to regain elasticity. I mixed it into my weekly DC three weeks in a row and my hair feels like it’s back to normal. I also mix it into my color when I touch it up to prevent damage and I feel it has worked well.

I mix the Sally Olaplex with my hair color every 2-3 months. I've Been using the same bottle for about a year. Haven't tried the Aphogee one because it's never in stock.

 

[kupenda]

Ooo. My hair has been dryyyyyyyyy dry dry. Crispy dry. And I’ve been avoiding it because I no longer like dealing with it. I had an appt scheduled at the salon for this weekend but I canceled to attend transfer day at Trinity Washington DC (hopefully my future alma mater!!!!). I’m really excited to go. But they don’t have times that really work for me. Plus they’re pretty far away. Idk I may just go elsewhere.

Anywho. I’m need of some serious love, I opted for a simple water rinse/finger detangle in the shower and then I dc’d for well over an hour with ORS Replenishing Pak. That conditioner is the real OG. It always gets me right. I’m aiming to dc again tomorrow night so I can style something cute for Transfer Day on Saturday. Wish me luck ladies!

 

[Aggie]

Nope I'm not talking about either of those. I have been using the amino acid treatment first and then following up with the aphogee 2 step.

https://www.sallybeauty.com/hair/ha...?list=Search_Results#q=aphoghee+amino&start=1

Okay gotcha. I have used an amino acid treatment a few years ago and I liked it then but got into so much other stuff since then.

Dudley's DRC 28 Protein Treatment is my new go-to protein DC now, that and Keracare 5 in 1 Reconstructor.

 

[topnotch1010]

I bought a Revlon One Step blow dryer today. I like it!! I have 2 girls, (12 y.o.-APL & 4 y.o.-WL) so my wash days are verrrrrrry long!! The 12 yo loved it and did 1/2 by herself. The 4 yo hated it but it got her hair relatively smooth! I think I can stomach wash days a little better now.

 

[sunflora]

Debating whether to get box braids. They would last six weeks, which will take me to the end of hell semester. If I'm going to do that I need to make up my mind in the next few hours and find someone available today. My problem is the 6 hours it'll take to get my hair braided is time I'd need to get my homework done, which is why I don't have time to do my hair. But I'm not gonna have 6 hours anytime in the near future either. I could always bring my laptop but it's so hard to look at it while my hair is being braided.

On a side note, why is lvl 100 BIO harder than all of my level 300 and 400 cyber security and criminal justice courses combined? I'm about to start smoking again.

ETA: The verdict to box braids was a nope. Chicken head it is

 

[FemmeCreole]

I haven’t checked in since July!! I had another trim in September ... I didn’t get much growth I don’t think.

Pics from 10/29/18 (blowout)

 

[faithVA]

I haven’t checked in since July!! I had another trim in September ... I didn’t get much growth I don’t think.

Pics from 10/29/18 (blowout)

It's looking nice and thick though.

 

[faithVA]

Debating whether to get box braids. They would last six weeks, which will take me to the end of hell semester. If I'm going to do that I need to make up my mind in the next few hours and find someone available today. My problem is the 6 hours it'll take to get my hair braided is time I'd need to get my homework done, which is why I don't have time to do my hair. But I'm not gonna have 6 hours anytime in the near future either. I could always bring my laptop but it's so hard to look at it while my hair is being braided.

On a side note, why is lvl 100 BIO harder than all of my level 300 and 400 cyber security and criminal justice courses combined? I'm about to start smoking again.

ETA: The verdict to box braids was a nope. Chicken head it is

Good luck with the rest of your semester.

 

[Rocky91]

Starting to consider stretching wash days to every two weeks. I could just restyle my hair (braidout or rod set) with some water and keep it pushing.

 

[faithVA]

I cut my finger last Friday so missed my washday last weekend. My twist held up thought. Tonight I did a cowash with Deva Curl one conditioner and put my hair in 5 flat twist with a 2 strand twist bang. My twist are slightly greasy but nice and fluffy.

Only 8 weeks left ladies. I can't believe it.

 

[faithVA]

Blow dried my hair and put in some flat twists for a flat twist out. I haven't worn one since last Thanksgiving. I definitely have more hair than last year. But I don't know about APL. That might be pushing it. My hair looked like it hung a little longer in the shower. But when I looked at it later it looked like it was in the same spot as the April pics

I just hope when I straighten that my ends aren't super raggedy.

 

[faithVA]

Mt front is starting to hang but no action from the rest. I have more volume this year than last though. I didn't have to work to hide the parts.