APL/BSL 2014 Challenge

So I legit got about a half an inch or so of new growth in one week. I put my mini twists in last week and had to re twist this morning because of all the new growth. Mini twists for the win this winter! My hair loves them :)



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They're hanging over my eyebrows now.
 
PinkyPromise said:
So I legit got about a half an inch or so of new growth in one week. I put my mini twists in last week and had to re twist this morning because of all the new growth. Mini twists for the win this winter! My hair loves them :)

They're hanging over my eyebrows now.
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That's wonderful! Are you doing anything different?

HPG

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I first washed with NJoy mud cowash. So I ended up dcing my hair tonight with a mixture of HQ slip and SM anti breakage mask. I cowshed with SDDH. Then I applied Elasta QP thermal protection and PM super skinny to my hair. I'm sitting here with curlformers in to stretch my hair so I can str8en in the morning.
 
I took my hair down. It only took 2.5 hours to fully dry...my hair is so soft and I didn't add anything else to my hair but the thermal protection and serum during the cf process. I'm debating on if I'm going to str8en or not. I'm liking these cf more and more. This time I used 39. (One of them had a rip in it) I tried to get good pics but this is what I came up with.



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Flat Twists or 2 stands are my go to styles...sticking to what I know for awhile because setback is what I get when I venture off. #kiss
 
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washing my hair today. i will do an oil treatment and i am using a sulfate shampoo or i might just clarify. going to dc under the dryer. i don't think i will be styling my hair until christmas eve. so, it will just be in my jacked up little bun.
 
HairPleezeGrow and veesweets your cf sets look great :yep:. I've been thinking of buying the knockoff from amazon for a long time now. Its been sitting in the cart for over two months now lol.

Washed my hair with Trader Joe's TT shampoo last night and steamed with Hairveda Sitrinillah for 30 minutes, then I detangled with Aussie Moist under the shower. My hair was so soft and felt very moisturized :grin:. Why did I stopped using my steamer? From now on I'm back to steaming weekly.

I towel dried, sprayed Aphogee keratin & green tea and applied cantu leave in. Braided my hair using Qhemet BRBC and I sealed with my olive/avocado oil mix. I'll either wear a braid out or a textured high bun when I take the braids out later today.

I've realized that finger detangling on wash day doesn't work for me :nono:, too time consuming. I loose less hair by using a conditioner with slip under running water with my HS jumbo rake comb. I lightly finger detangled throughout the week during m&s, I'll be sticking to this for now.
 
Awe thanks SugarRush...
I'm going to have to look into that spray bc I see a lot of you ladies use it. Please post a pic of your style that you choose...I can't get enough of hair porn lol!

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I tried AOGPB for the first time last wash day and my breakage has definitely improved these last few days. I'm not sure if it's safe to use this weekly though. I'm going to try a moisturizing conditioner by the brand next. I'm ready for the new year so I can get serious about my hair. Hoping to make full APL by May and BSL by December!
 
HairPleezeGrow said:
Oooh can't wait to see how they come out! What hair did you get?

HPG

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I bought Indian Jazz which looks really cute and looks like the Kurly Klips My Spirals hair, but I might still save up for the Kurly Klips My Afro hair so I can wear my hair without having to do a twist out to blend it.

http://www.superbeautydepot.com/Mod...-Hair-Weaving-Indian-Jaz-p/modelininjazz8.htm

It's also taken me wayyy longer than I thought to sew on the wig clips. I should have just let the woman at the store do it for me :lachen:
 
Sally's has a sale on Gold N Hot Full Hood dryers for the counter. I got one today for 40 bucks. This is good. I'm about to see a real improvement with my hair because I can condition deeper. My twist outs will also come out better.
 
Won't be giving any updates really until my braids are out. But I'm just doing MN with JBCO and GHE here and there along with 10,000mcg Biotion and other vitamins. Really hoping the ten weeks in braids will give me at least two inches
 
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Kiwi said:
I bought Indian Jazz which looks really cute and looks like the Kurly Klips My Spirals hair, but I might still save up for the Kurly Klips My Afro hair so I can wear my hair without having to do a twist out to blend it. http://www.superbeautydepot.com/Model-Model-Indian-Human-Hair-Weaving-Indian-Jaz-p/modelininjazz8.htm It's also taken me wayyy longer than I thought to sew on the wig clips. I should have just let the woman at the store do it for me :lachen:
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Was she doing it for free? I would have let her do it too lol

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Here's my end result... I ended up flat ironing and making a bun...ignore the smile less face I hate taking pics lol



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HairPleezeGrow said:
Here's my end result... I ended up flat ironing and making a bun...ignore the smile less face I hate taking pics lol

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Beautiful honey!! Can't wait til my bun stays all in one so I can rock it with some huge earrings & lip gloss lol!!
 
stopping in becz im super excited. i did a one piece length check (my hair is pretty even so i trust this piece to be a pretty good representation) and i literally have 2.75 inches (per ruler) to APL and 3 inches to BSL... dude. i could totally be at least grazing BSL by the end of 2014. AWESOME!.. actually, based on these pics here, most of us will be grazing BSL if not there! Woo Hoo! and its still December!

my goal is APL by June/July because i have an event i have to go to and i do not want to have my same old look. I'm also going to have to straighten most likely. I'm scared to get it done professionally (i dont trust anyone anymore with my baby/hair) even though I need a professional blow out. the blow out is most important part of straightening for me. after that, i can pretty easily flat iron and be done. i dont want or need a press and a flat iron both like i used to think... i may know someone who can do it.
 
apple_natural said:
stopping in becz im super excited. i did a one piece length check (my hair is pretty even so i trust this piece to be a pretty good representation) and i literally have 2.75 inches (per ruler) to APL and 3 inches to BSL... dude. i could totally be at least grazing BSL by the end of 2014. AWESOME!.. actually, based on these pics here, most of us will be grazing BSL if not there! Woo Hoo! and its still December! my goal is APL by June/July because i have an event i have to go to and i do not want to have my same old look. I'm also going to have to straighten most likely. I'm scared to get it done professionally (i dont trust anyone anymore with my baby/hair) even though I need a professional blow out. the blow out is most important part of straightening for me. after that, i can pretty easily flat iron and be done. i dont want or need a press and a flat iron both like i used to think... i may know someone who can do it.
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That's really gr8 news! You will make it by June/July for sure and hope you get the style you want when that time comes and knock em out the park girl...

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Thank you for this challenge OP. I am joining because I want my hair to reach BSL by September for my 21st bithrday. I will hopefully have full blunt ends between APL and BSL by June for my dear friend's wedding!

Current hair length: APL
Hair: Natural
Goal Month: Full blunt ends at APL by June, BSL by September
Current Reggie and styling choices: Wearing my hair fully curly
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL?
I will properly treat my curls to coconut oil for sealing at least twice a week. Also detangle ONLY in the shower with proper prepooing or caked on conditioner. I will also soak my hair in coconut oil every other night before cowashing or regular washing.
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[*]Current hair length
SL, barely.

[*]Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning
Naural

[*]Goal Month
Not going to push it, so December 2014

[*]Current Reggie and styling choices
Keeping it simple. Washing, DCing, and hiding.

[*]What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL?
Getting back on my game, just with natural hair this go round.

[*]Post a beginning picture
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BlaqKitty said:
i went back to the CG method which has helped tremendously with my moisture issues and my curl pattern is coming back.

i did a small trim last night since i introduced a comb into my regimen and it was actually like, shredding my ends so i'm back to strictly fingercombing/detangling.

Hoping I can make it to BSL this year. :< Feeling discouraged.
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Are you following the method in the book or doing a modified version? What products are you using?
 
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