APL/BSL 2014 Challenge

MsKikiStar said:
Cute!!
I'm trying to decide if I should get a wig or put in some braids. Just need to hide my hair so I can keep my hands out of it lol.
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Thanks...yeah that's why I prefer to wig bc I cannot leave my hair alone and too much manipulation for my hair makes retention harder for me.
 
I noticed today that my crown is really broken. I trimmed the ends to get rid of splits, but it's about half the length of my nape, which looks SO awkward when my hair is down. So I think I need to relax my crown every other time instead of every time. I let go of buns and only do updo's to get rid of the tension from the ponytail holder. It's kinda frustrating because my nape is retaining fairly well but then my crown is all broken. Ah well, it's a part of the hair game. Just have to figure out what works, keep it moisturized and healthy.
 
I'm still having crown AND nape issues! I flat ironed for the first time since my relaxer/trim at the end of Dec. it looks like my sides have grown at least an inch but the middle section has not grown at all... So there's a gap in the middle. I'm going to hold off until my next relaxer before I make a decision on whether or not to cut... I feel like it's a vicious cycle... My hair grows, the middle section doesn't, I cut it into a bob, the style grows out, the middle section doesn't, I cut into a bob! I've been doing this the last 4-5 yrs! Maybe I should just shave my head! I'm going to nix bunning... That doesn't help with the issues I'm having. I like wearing my hair pinned over to the side but, that requires flat-ironing. Maybe I need to re-visit roller setting...

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All4Tris said:
I'm still having crown AND nape issues! I flat ironed for the first time since my relaxer/trim at the end of Dec. it looks like my sides have grown at least an inch but the middle section has not grown at all... So there's a gap in the middle. I'm going to hold off until my next relaxer before I make a decision on whether or not to cut... I feel like it's a vicious cycle... My hair grows, the middle section doesn't, I cut it into a bob, the style grows out, the middle section doesn't, I cut into a bob! I've been doing this the last 4-5 yrs! Maybe I should just shave my head! I'm going to nix bunning... That doesn't help with the issues I'm having. I like wearing my hair pinned over to the side but, that requires flat-ironing. Maybe I need to re-visit roller setting...

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All4Tris, is it that your hair isn't growing or is your hair breaking off? If you are bunning or wearing the same style in the same spot, it's causing stress in that area and the hair is breaking...
 
pearlific1 said:
All4Tris, is it that your hair isn't growing or is your hair breaking off? If you are bunning or wearing the same style in the same spot, it's causing stress in that area and the hair is breaking...
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Honestly, it could be a combination of both... I have scalp issues too. I compared it to the pic from then end of Dec and that section is about the same length. But, I know the bunning isn't helping. I've only been bunning recently so, I know it's not just that because this issue has been going on for years... I might need to see a dermatologist again... Maybe it's from relaxing... I don't know.

ETA... The crown area breaks easily and the nape doesn't grow in the middle (that's where my scalp issue is).
 
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All4Tris said:
Honestly, it could be a combination of both... I have scalp issues too. I compared it to the pic from then end of Dec and that section is about the same length. But, I know the bunning isn't helping. I've only been bunning recently so, I know it's not just that because this issue has been going on years... I might need to see a dermatologist again... Maybe it's from relaxing... I don't know.

ETA... The crown area breaks easily and the nape doesn't grow in the middle (that's where my scalp issue is).
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I know some protective styles are counter productive at times because they can actually cause setbacks due to breakage. Bunning, ponytails, top knots or anything similar can cause the breakage you are experiencing.

Definitely get it checked out. There is nothing wrong with taking a break from relaxing if that is what it takes to keep your hair and ends in optimal shape. :yep:
 
pearlific1 said:
I know some protective styles are counter productive at times because they can actually cause setbacks due to breakage. Bunning, ponytails, top knots or anything similar can cause the breakage you are experiencing.

Definitely get it checked out. There is nothing wrong with taking a break from relaxing if that is what it takes to keep your hair and ends in optimal shape. :yep:
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Thanks! I definitely agree with some protective styles being counter productive as well! I feel like I need to see my ends to examine whether or not my hair is progressing.

I went through the middle section with the split-enter a few times as I would like to hold off on cutting/trimming until I relax again... Whenever that is. I skipped relaxing my nape and edges the last time so they are over 20 weeks post! One day, I will get this hair thing!
 
I have decided to stick with mini twists for my hair to keep my hands out my hair for a while. I will moisturize with rosewater and grape seed, jojoba, or coconut oil every few days.
 
Hey everyone :)

Hoping to make it to APL this year.

1) My hair is SL I think.

2) I'm relaxed but considering transitioning depending on how my first real stretch goes.

3) Hoping to have APL or close to it by Dec 14

4) I was prepoo/wash/DC I bun with a claw almost every day.

5) I just bought a huge tub of humecto and am going to start baggying my ends. I get way too many splits.

Good luck to everyone
 
I havnt updated here in a while... I'm still in between SL and APL but I have started applying a mix of MN/Sulfer 8 hair grease and hair trigger growth Elixer. I'm hoping this will bring me to APL by May, we'll see! I just trimmed some sections that were driving my crazy and I won't be touching my scissors until July/aug, hopefully.
 
Im going to henna on friday so I decided to cleanse today. The CURLS creamy cleanser was on sale for $5 at my target so I grabbed some. Ehhh that might have been a mistake. The claim of "gently cleansing" was a dead lie for me. Stripped my hair completely like a clarifying shampoo. My hair felt okay after conditioning. Not sure if I'll return it or just use it as my clarifying shampoo.

Oh well, my hair is twisted up and will be under a beanie until Friday
 
Good day all
I joined this challenged and have just been sitting back
watching everyone's growth
as well as taking pointers and tips as they come along
and you all have been so helpful without even knowing it.
With that being said, I have yet to post a true length photo
So last night I took one of my braids down, and let my wife snap a few pics
I attached it below

Long story short of my HHJ, I have been natural off and on for years and color free for officially 2 years April1 (My Hairnerversary). K.I.S.S. has been my method for the last year and it's been working for me.
My goal is to have the front at APL by the end of this year but the back has obviously surpass that. I will post a pic of the front as soon as I can.

Thank you in advance for any feedback or replies
 

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Hey all

Haven't updated in a while. Renewed my subscription a few days ago.

My biotin pills from iHerb where a no show :'( I got a refund, but would have preferred to receive the biotin.

Anyway, I've decided to try out silica instead. Been taking them for just a week, so far too early for feedback.
 
I want to shampoo my hair today, but first I need to take off this textured nail polish. It makes me so mad when my nails snag my hair :nono:

I think I might organize my nail polishes today too so I can have more room for hair stuff. Right now everything is under the same cabinet

Eta length check pics
 

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Prettymetty said:
I want to shampoo my hair today, but first I need to take off this textured nail polish. It makes me so mad when my nails snag my hair :nono:

I think I might organize my nail polishes today too so I can have more room for hair stuff. Right now everything is under the same cabinet
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I know what you mean. I take off my nail polish before washing my hair. It makes no sense to lose unecessary hair. The other day I took off the Polish and my nail needed to be fiked, it got stuck in between my thumb nail and broke a hair, you can't tell me it wasn't the end of the world Prettymetty
 
Now I love my nails, but I love my hair more lol! Other random things that snag my hair: peoples raggedy headrests, my glasses, anything velcro...
 
Prettymetty said:
Now I love my nails, but I love my hair more lol! Other random things that snag my hair: peoples raggedy headrests, my glasses, anything velcro...
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The fabric on the ceiling of the car for us big hair natural girls. Drives me crazy.

I was at a restaurant that had a bench seat with a fabric cover. My hair kept getting caught on that. I need all my little strands.
 
Prettymetty said:
I want to shampoo my hair today, but first I need to take off this textured nail polish. It makes me so mad when my nails snag my hair :nono:

I think I might organize my nail polishes today too so I can have more room for hair stuff. Right now everything is under the same cabinet
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I keep saying wear gloves when you have on polish. Get some vinyl gloves. Vinyl not nitrile, or latex. No nails snagging hair.

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faithVA said:
The fabric on the ceiling of the car for us big hair natural girls. Drives me crazy.

I was at a restaurant that had a bench seat with a fabric cover. My hair kept getting caught on that. I need all my little strands.
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I had on a hoodie on valentine's day and for the first time with this hoodie, it snagged on to one or my strands. You should of seen me sitting down waiting outside of a restaurant looking all stiff trying to detach my hair without breaking it. It came a loose and I seriously tool off my hoodie to see if I really did break a hair. I couldn't find the strand so I assumed it just tugged but didn't come out. I felt so lucky lol like that was close faithVA
 
Did an impromptu LC,and I'm about 2-3 inches from full APL in the back and sides.
 

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