APL/BSL 2014 Challenge

[youwillrise]

have had these twists (well, the ones that havent unraveled themselves, anyway haha) for 3 weeks (tomorrow is 21 days). seems to be going by quickly.

3 more weeks to go before they come out completely.

 

[Funmiloves]

Sooo I'm already ready to take this sew in out. My head hurts...

HPG

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:-( were the cornrows too tight or was it just a combination of cornrows and sewing?

Best thing you did, taking it out as it was hurting.

 

[Funmiloves]

Tonight I moisturised and will baggy for bed.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

:-( were the cornrows too tight or was it just a combination of cornrows and sewing?

Best thing you did, taking it out as it was hurting.

Thanks...No the braids aren't too tight but I think it's just a combo of the braids and the sewing. I haven't had a sew-in in a while either so I forget it tends to be tight at first.

HPG

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[PinkyPromise]

I did a wash (define) and go using Queen Helene Royal Curls Defining Creme. Anyone want to hair type me? My curls are very small and very dense. There are a lot in one section.

 

[yaya24]

Just moisturized and sealed.
I'm good to go until tomorrow morning.

I am really liking my tweaked regimen this week of moisturizing with my diluted moisturizer and sealing at night and then in the morning doing a quick moisturize session with Scurl before bunning my hair.

In the morning, I've been skipping the sealing step.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I did a wash (define) and go using Queen Helene Royal Curls Defining Creme. Anyone want to hair type me? My curls are very small and very dense. There are a lot in one section.

I'd say 3c/4a. Shoot maybe even some 3b in there. Your hair looks similar to mine. Very pretty! How did you do your wash n go? Did you shingle?

HPG

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[xu93texas]

Snow day at work. Not really snow, but Texas Sleet. Our weather is sooo funny. Wednesday was 80 degrees (no joke). Last night I DC'd and cowashed then M&S then bunned my hair. Did my 5 minutes of inversion and went to bed. Tonight I will M&S. I got notice that my hothead thermal cap is on its way. Yay.

Yes, this weather is tripping here! It was gorgeous
Wednesday!

 

[PinkyPromise]

I'd say 3c/4a. Shoot maybe even some 3b in there. Your hair looks similar to mine. Very pretty! How did you do your wash n go? Did you shingle? HPG Don't judge...Sent from my Galaxy Note II using LHCF

Here's one more picture!



I shingled/finger coiled a little on areas in the front that are looser than the rest. I just applied conditioner, detangled with a denman brush, and applied the styler by section. I never thought that I'd be considered a type 3, I always thought that I was 4A/B because of the coarseness. I mean, my curls DONT zigzag so I guess I wouldn't be 4C. I just thought the coarseness and frizz automatically made it type 4.

I'm glad I revisited wash n gos though because they look decent now that my hair is longer. My hair grew super fast using these back in the summer. If I can work around the cold, this will be this winters go to style.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Here's one more picture!

I shingled/finger coiled a little on areas in the front that are looser than the rest. I just applied conditioner, detangled with a denman brush, and applied the styler by section. I never thought that I'd be considered a type 3, I always thought that I was 4A/B because of the coarseness. I mean, my curls DONT zigzag so I guess I wouldn't be 4C. I just thought the coarseness and frizz automatically made it type 4.

I'm glad I revisited wash n gos though because they look decent now that my hair is longer. My hair grew super fast using these back in the summer. If I can work around the cold, this will be this winters go to style.

Okay seeing these pics a little better still say 3c with some 4a for sure but I'm not the best typer! You have some good length. From these set of pics your hair looks just like my oldest daughters lol. Now I'm confused hahaha. My daughter is a silky 4a I think. Anyway I have coarseness as well with my grays and im 3b/c so just bc you have coarseness doesn't automatically mean you are 4b or 4c. Just bc you have silky hair doesnt mean you are in the 3s either. My second oldest has coarse hair for sure and she's 4a/b and then my youngest is 4a. We all over the place haha!

HPG

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[Babygrowth]

I'd say 3c/4a. Shoot maybe even some 3b in there. Your hair looks similar to mine. Very pretty! How did you do your wash n go? Did you shingle?

HPG

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PinkyPromise I agree that these are your hair types.

 

[veesweets]

Hard gels will not be touching my hair anytime soon. My hair looked good, even after my workout, but dry tangle city . Washing tonight instead of tomorrow.

 

[FemmeCreole]

On November 2nd I had a trim.... just about 3/4" to 1" was trimmed. My hair is saturated with DC right now but I just stretched it and it looks like I've already regained an inch. I hope I'm not tripping. Maybe I should put on my glasses and check again.

 

[SCarolinaGirl]

Shampooing tonight with cream of nature argan oil. Will dc with elasta QP soy oil and use my aphogee 2 min, braid and air dry.

 

[mshoneyfly]

Hey Ladies

I made a nice braid spray that really soothes my scalp and softened my hair. The recipe is a hit I will use this every night

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[faithVA]

mshoneyfly[/USER];19342139]Hey Ladies

I made a nice braid spray that really soothes my scalp and softened my hair. The recipe is a hit I will use this every night

I LOVE this HHJ!!

We are going to need some details young lady. What is your recipe?

 

[ajargon02]

Okay ladies the time has come to start our new APL/BSL 2014 Challenge.

The Guidelines


[*]Join the challenge by clicking "thanks" on this post as well as send me a pm telling me you've thanked the post and I'll add you to the list.
[*]The challenge will officially begin on December 31, 2013 and run til December 31, 2014.
[*]The challenge is open to join at any time. No cut off date!
[*]Post pictures with updates, protective styling ideas, and anything else hair related that you'd like to share.
[*]STAY POSITIVE!! Remember to encourage each other and provide insightful feedback.
Join the Challenge
[*]Current hair length
[*]Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning
[*]Goal Month
[*]Current Reggie and styling choices
[*]What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL?
[*]Post a beginning picture
Scheduled Updates

Length checks only have to be twice per year so we are not obsessing over length but healthy hair in general. First pic should be your starting pic and then LC pic in June and another one in December. If you feel you have gained enough to post a sooner LC then please follow the check in dates below.


[*]March 31st
[*]June 30th
[*]September 30th
[*]December 31st

Holding my spot to post once I am home.

Sent from my SCH-I535 using LHCF, so please be so kind as to ignore any typos that may slip through. ;-)

Eta: I grow slow imho, so I have to baby my hair & ends to retain more of what I am growing.
The pic with the blue shirt was earlier this yr o believe.

The 2nd pic was last month. Not too much retained, but I am working on that.

 

[mshoneyfly]

Sorry faithVA
I posted in the ayurvedic challenge thread but I thought you all might possibly be interested.

Lots of details there

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[faithVA]

Sorry faithVA
I posted in the ayurvedic challenge thread but I thought you all might possibly be interested.

Lots of details there

I LOVE this HHJ!!

Ok, will check it out. Thanks!

 

[mshoneyfly]

We are going to need some details young lady. What is your recipe?

Finally finished ALL my braids

People at work are still going ga ga over my braids. I got a few requests to make $$$ too!! I still need to determine how long it will take on someone else and how much to charge for my labor

Anyway, here is the post I made in another thread about my DIY braid spray in case anyone missed it

I mixed a tea spray for my yarn braids and sprayed from scalp to ends. The yarn drank it all up pretty fast but my (ETA *scalp*) did too. My scalp was instantly calmed and soothed Im gonna use this everyday!!

My recipe is nettle, basil and lavender tea brewed in 2 cups water. I let the tea bags sit for an hour then stirred in a tsp irish moss powder and a tsp of horsetail powder, tsp safflower oil, a cap of AVG and EOs. I put the pot back on simmer and stirred constantly to dissolve the powder.

Its true that irish moss acts as an emulsifier to blend the oil and water. When I touched the mixture, it had a nice slippery, smooth consistency that I knew would be just the right thing for my hair. Once I let it sit, the mucilage really started to form so I added more purified water to the tea and transferred to my spray bottle. I put the mucilage in the freezer for a later date.

Next time I will use only a 1/2 tsp of each powder and maybe 4-5 cups water. I also put the spray bottle in the fridge for tonights use. Overall, it was a success bc my scalp feels awesome; no itchies, no tightness, soft braids and no buildup.

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[yaya24]

I'm thinking about just washing 1x a week with this cold weather..
Once it heats back up, I'll go back to 2xs a week.

I'll test it out this week and see if my scalp agrees.

 

[SCarolinaGirl]

So i've decided to relax today at 9 weeks post... I'm very happy with the results.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

So i've decided to relax today at 9 weeks post... I'm very happy with the results.

Gorgeous! Thnx for sharing

HPG

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[jgirl3]

Current hair length

Shoulder length, though I'm shorter towards the front unfortunately. I'm working on it. Never been this long in my life though, so that's good.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning

Happily relaxed.

Goal Month

Pssh December 2014. My hair is prone to throwing fits.

Current Reggie and styling choices

-Wash once every 2 weeks (occasionally once a week IF I have time)
-Shampoo with Organix sulfate free brazilian keratin therapy
-Mild Protein for 15 minutes with NuNaat Brazilian Keratin Intensive Mask/Joico Kpak reconstruct combination
-DC with Aussie 3 minute miracle/Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque Mix for an hour with heat
-Apply Herbal Essences Herbal Essences LTR Leave-In Split End Protector for leave in and apply Chi silk infusion on top of it
-Detangle with wide toothed comb and sit under hooded dryer on low heat
-Flat iron using chase method 2x a month

I don't PS. Hate it. Breaks my hair off cuz I have to do a lot to get it to look good lol. I stick with low manipulation: pin curls at night for week 1, wrapping for week 2. Apply HE LTR when I need it to my ends. Seal with olive oil OR chi silk infusion as needed. That's about it.

I try to keep it pretty simple.

What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL?

Eh, what I've been doing has worked for me so far so I'll keep it the same now unless my hair starts acting up on me. I WILL start rollersetting my sides however so I can avoid flat ironing those sections. The rest of my hair handles it pretty well. I may incorporate vitamins and castor oil if I'm not lazy lol.

Post a beginning picture

don't know how to embed so I'll just post an attachment from my other thread

 

[BrownGirlLawyer]

I'm new but this is year will be the year that my hair thrives.

Current Length: Should Length/Grazing APL
Relaxed/Transitioning/Natural: Relaxed and proud
Goal Month: December 2014
Current Regiment and Styling Choices: I plan on wearing my hair out for 2 days a week. Other than that I will be bunned up. Styles of choice are rollersets, twistouts, two pinned up flat twists, flexirods, curlformers, and twist-n-curl. Every other month I plan on going on a person Hide-Your- Hair challenge to see how long I can go without going crazy.


Weekly
Prepoo-with coconut and olive oil (more than 6-weeks post and I add conditioner to the length)
Shampoo- Mizani Milk Bath or Giovanni Deep Moisture 2X
Protein-Alternate b/w Light and Medium (AOGPB and Joico K-Pak)
DC-whatever I feel like using (every wash routine)
Rinse-ACV mix or Porosity Control

Daily
Moisturize and Seal 2X

Hard Protein-the week before and after a relaxer
Stretch- 12-16 weeks

What do you plan on changing: I plan to actually stick to a regimen and intake a gallon of water to keep my scalp hydrated.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I'm new but this is year will be the year that my hair thrives.

Current Length: Should Length/Grazing APL
Relaxed/Transitioning/Natural: Relaxed and proud
Goal Month: December 2014
Current Regiment and Styling Choices: I plan on wearing my hair out for 2 days a week. Other than that I will be bunned up. Styles of choice are rollersets, twistouts, two pinned up flat twists, flexirods, curlformers, and twist-n-curl. Every other month I plan on going on a person Hide-Your- Hair challenge to see how long I can go without going crazy.

Weekly
Prepoo-with coconut and olive oil (more than 6-weeks post and I add conditioner to the length)
Shampoo- Mizani Milk Bath or Giovanni Deep Moisture 2X
Protein-Alternate b/w Light and Medium (AOGPB and Joico K-Pak)
DC-whatever I feel like using (every wash routine)
Rinse-ACV mix or Porosity Control

Daily
Moisturize and Seal 2X

Hard Protein-the week before and after a relaxer
Stretch- 12-16 weeks

What do you plan on changing: I plan to actually stick to a regimen and intake a gallon of water to keep my scalp hydrated.

Welcome! I'm sure you will get excellent advice from the ladies on this board if you ever need it. It's a wonderful place to learn. Again welcome!

ETA- it seems like you have a good solid regi

HPG

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[HairPleezeGrow]

Double post

HPG

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[Gryphyn]

I'm taking down my kinky twists next week after almost 3 months. I'll be 5 1/2 months post when I go for my touch up next week. I can't wait to wear my own hair again, although I may install twists again in January, depending on how I feel about my hair after my appointment. I'm still growing out my thin ends after an overprocessing earlier this year, but I've been dusting on schedule to slowly trim them away.

 

[mshoneyfly]

Hey Ladies I made a nice braid spray that really soothes my scalp and softened my hair. The recipe is a hit I will use this every night I LOVE this HHJ!!

Okay...hair is dry as a bone :/

I need to either add more oil to this braid spray or use a separate bottle for oil to seal in the moisture.

When I used to get braids years ago, I sprayed Better Braids hair and scalp oil. Looked up the ingredients and it has mineral oil. I will just use my JBCO, coconut, safflower oil mix. Maybe add a little more coconut to make sure its thin enough to spay out freely. That should absorb nicely. This yarn drinks up everything I put on them h well:

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[susanzmorg]

This will be my starting pic for this challenge. I think I'm now full shoulder length. I'm going for full APL in 2014!