APL/BSL 2014 Challenge

Hi all!

I've noticed there is a BSL/MBL challenge. Looking at the pictures here, surely most people will make APL before december 2014, and will move on to the BSL thread. I, myself am hoping to make it by July first and then start working for BSL. Sooooo... Has anyone thought of doing maybe an APL/BSL 2014 Challenge. Lol it's just an idea. I guess I am too lazy to move on from one thread to another hihihi :D
 
Tatilove said:
Hi all!

I've noticed there is a BSL/MBL challenge. Looking at the pictures here, surely most people will make APL before december 2014, and will move on to the BSL thread. I, myself am hoping to make it by July first and then start working for BSL. Sooooo... Has anyone thought of doing maybe an APL/BSL 2014 Challenge. Lol it's just an idea. I guess I am too lazy to move on from one thread to another hihihi :D
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Ummmm....lol we were originally actually going to combined the SL and APL threads but decided to just do two separate threads bc some of the women aren't comfortable moving on the longer length threads just yet. I'm all about whatever makes it easier for all of us. What I may do is by this time next year if we feel like we haven't met our goals of APL then combine the SL/APL and a APL/BSL for us. Just a thought though. I don't like to leave anyone out so I'm down for that.

ETA- unless the consensus is to combine now I will just change this thread name. Lmk ladies what you think.

HPG

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HairPleezeGrow said:
Ummmm....lol we were originally actually going to combined the SL and APL threads but decided to just do two separate threads bc some of the women aren't comfortable moving on the longer length threads just yet. I'm all about whatever makes it easier for all of us. What I may do is by this time next year if we feel like we haven't met our goals of APL then combine the SL/APL and a APL/BSL for us. Just a thought though. I don't like to leave anyone out so I'm down for that.

HPG

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Hehe this was just an idea. Girl I'm not even SL yet and probably won't be until AT LEAST january if I retain all length. But if you do make an APL/BSL challenge next year, I'll join.
 
Tatilove said:
Hehe this was just an idea. Girl I'm not even SL yet and probably won't be until AT LEAST january if I retain all length. But if you do make an APL/BSL challenge next year, I'll join.
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It's not a bad idea to me but I'm waiting to hear back from the lovely ladies and see how they feel b4 I just up and change the name lol. Shoot I would be like 'where did the APL thread go...did it get poofed? Lol' but for real though it's a good idea.

HPG

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HairPleezeGrow said:
It's not a bad idea to me but I'm waiting to hear back from the lovely ladies and see how they feel b4 I just up and change the name lol. Shoot I would be like 'where did the APL thread go...did it get poofed? Lol' but for real though it's a good idea. HPG Don't judge...Sent from my Galaxy Note II using LHCF
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I think it's a great idea! I should be able to make it to APL mid-year and I really don't want to have to change groups. :-)
 
OAN, this low heat thing is pretty cool.. Im starting to get used to seeing myself without flat ironed hair, AND feel attractive. I think once I relax it will get easier, right now its tough with puffy roots and straight ends (Im natural with a BKT). So I dont get great air drying results. But curlformers and twist outs have been a savior.. I may actually see some length retention next year since Ive cut down on heat. Woohoo.
 
tapioca_pudding said:
OAN, this low heat thing is pretty cool.. Im starting to get used to seeing myself without flat ironed hair, AND feel attractive. I think once I relax it will get easier, right now its tough with puffy roots and straight ends (Im natural with a BKT). So I dont get great air drying results. But curlformers and twist outs have been a savior.. I may actually see some length retention next year since Ive cut down on heat. Woohoo.
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Hey does your hair revert back after using BKT? Which one do you use? Glad you are finding something that helps with retention.

HPG

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HairPleezeGrow said:
Hey does your hair revert back after using BKT? Which one do you use? Glad you are finding something that helps with retention. HPG Don't judge...Sent from my Galaxy Note II using LHCF
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Yep it reverts back.. I used the Marcia Teixiera chocolate BKT, I do it at home. I like it but I dont like all the textures I have in my hair, hence me relaxing soon. But I definitely did love the MT Chocolate as a BKT, I got consistent results.
 
tapioca_pudding said:
Yep it reverts back.. I used the Marcia Teixiera chocolate BKT, I do it at home. I like it but I dont like all the textures I have in my hair, hence me relaxing soon. But I definitely did love the MT Chocolate as a BKT, I got consistent results.
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Thanks where do you get that from? TIA!

HPG

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Had my hair in bantu knot curls for the last three days. Going to redue then tonight after I cowash. I am doing the green house method over the bantu knot
 
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Re: APL 2014 Challenge

i have made it to apl before...so i have faith that i can do it again. hopefully it wont take as long as august...but i wanted to be at least a little realistic lol

APL on me is about 9 inches in the back area...longer in other areas since they are higher on my head.

Current hair length - 4.5 to 5 inches
Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning - natural
Goal Month - august 2014
Current Reggie and styling choices - i was wearing my hair shrunken and doing daily condition rinses, but i got myself back into twists today. i plan on wearing these until just before the end of the year. in twists i will condition wash and dc once a week and condition wash twice a week...shampoo every 2 weeks. baggy/ghe nightly.
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Post a beginning picture - will post december 31.
 
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HairPleezeGrow
I think its a great idea to combine apl and bsl. I dont wanna leave you guys!!! Im thinking it would be too awkward to just join in with another group so Im down if you end up changing the name :yep:

I LOVE this HHJ!!
 
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HairPleezeGrow said:
It's not a bad idea to me but I'm waiting to hear back from the lovely ladies and see how they feel b4 I just up and change the name lol. Shoot I would be like 'where did the APL thread go...did it get poofed? Lol' but for real though it's a good idea.

HPG

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Yayyy!!! people seem to think it's a good idea for APL/BSL. I agree with what mshoneyfly said; it's awkward joining a new group in the middle of the year.

However, I see it was suggested in the SL challenge. It's not as much of a great idea as for APL because most people in the APL challenge are either SL, close to SL or past SL. But in the SL challenge, a lot of people are at TWA, and ear length, so APL is a long shot. Just a thought because I've been there.
 
Re: APL 2014 Challenge

I just put some hemp seed oil on my new growth (6 months post relaxer). But My new growth doesn't feel soft at allllll. It seems like the oil is just sitting on top of my NG. I tried EVCO on the NG also and it didn't work either. I'm afraid to detangle because of how dry and hard my NG is. I think I will relax after all. ughhh. I'm so annoyed at my hair right now.:whyme:
 
Tatilove said:
I just put some hemp seed oil on my new growth (6 months post relaxer). But My new growth doesn't feel soft at allllll. It seems like the oil is just sitting on top of my NG. I tried EVCO on the NG also and it didn't work either. I'm afraid to detangle because of how dry and hard my NG is. I think I will relax after all. ughhh. I'm so annoyed at my hair right now.:whyme:
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Hey have you tried the oil mixed with a little condish or AVJ maybe? I dk I'm just throwing stuff out there.

HPG

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So I went to my computer to try and change the name but it isnt working...any ideas?

HPG

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HairPleezeGrow said:
Hey have you tried the oil mixed with a little condish or AVJ maybe? I dk I'm just throwing stuff out there. HPG Don't judge...Sent from my Galaxy Note II using LHCF
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Thats a good suggestion HPG. Both products will tame and soften ng nicely. I have used a mix of oil, AVJ, glycerin, rose water and a little SAA. Works like a charm

I LOVE this HHJ!!
 
mshoneyfly said:
Thats a good suggestion HPG. Both products will tame and soften ng nicely. I have used a mix of oil, AVJ, glycerin, rose water and a little SAA. Works like a charm

I LOVE this HHJ!!
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I'm supposed to wash my hair tonight anyway, so I'll try to mix some hemp, olive, and coconut oil with some tresemme naturals, and we'll see what gives.
 
Tatilove said:
Maybe you could ask a moderator. Surely, they can change it (fingerscrossed) lol
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Okay last question about this...does anyone know the moderators nanes? As long as I've been on here I still dk who they are.

HPG

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PlainJane said:
I used it on my nape too and that was the ONLY time I was able to get my nape out of the "crunchy, two inch long kitchen phase".
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My nape is embarrassing! I really hope I get good results like you did! I've been adding regular castor oil to my DC's for years. This is my first time trying JBCO and my first time applying any castor oil directly to my scalp!

Eta... My goal is to be able to pull my hair into a high bun by my March relaxer without my nape ruining it!
 
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