APL/BSL 2014 Challenge
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HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Thank you Roz
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Thanks ronie! Me too
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Thank you Joi
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Thanks North...I used Remington salon collection pearl digital ceramic wand in 1/2in-1in
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Thanks Hana..I hope so.
Hyacinthe
New Member
Hey Ladies!
I'm joining in on all the fun !
Current hair length
Somewhere between SL and APL
Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning
Texlaxed
Goal Month
Dec 2014Longest layer BSL/ DEC 2014 front part full APL
Current Reggie
Wash 1x per week DC with every wash. M&S minimum 4x a week
Massage edges and scalp 3x a week. inversion method 5to7 days once a month (when I Remember)Relax every 12 week. Castor oil and coconut oil ev.Adding gelatin to the mix and silica gotta get these strands to thicken up.
and styling choices
Been wearing a lot of twist out lately gotta get back to PS thinking about trying crotchet braids
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL?
I am noticing that I have a issue with the back of my head In the center, there always seems to be a lil set back that goes on back there.
Gotta find solution
Post a beginning picture
sent from IPad using LHCF app. POW!
Beginning pic
I'm joining in on all the fun !
Current hair length
Somewhere between SL and APL
Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning
Texlaxed
Goal Month
Dec 2014Longest layer BSL/ DEC 2014 front part full APL
Current Reggie
Wash 1x per week DC with every wash. M&S minimum 4x a week
Massage edges and scalp 3x a week. inversion method 5to7 days once a month (when I Remember)Relax every 12 week. Castor oil and coconut oil ev.Adding gelatin to the mix and silica gotta get these strands to thicken up.
and styling choices
Been wearing a lot of twist out lately gotta get back to PS thinking about trying crotchet braids
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL?
I am noticing that I have a issue with the back of my head In the center, there always seems to be a lil set back that goes on back there.
Gotta find solution
Post a beginning picture
sent from IPad using LHCF app. POW!
Beginning pic
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HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
PureSilver
Well-Known Member
Hi ladies, i'm still in the challenge. I'm just a few inches shy from BSL i think but i know i will definitely make it for June/August.
I will post my LC pic by or before Monday as i will be washing and straightening tomorrow.
I will post my LC pic by or before Monday as i will be washing and straightening tomorrow.
Lilmama1011
Well-Known Member
i can't wait to make it to bsl, I'm almost apl though lol. i will be satisfied with bsl but having it longer will be a bonus!
ronie
Well-Known Member
HairPleezeGrow make sure to post pictures of the evolution of the style. I can tell it will look better and better as the days go by.
Lilmama1011
Well-Known Member
hopefully having longer hair won't make it a nightmare
PureSilver
Well-Known Member
Lilmama1011 I'm aiming for WL yup i'm Greedy
and i think i may get there by Dec 2015.I'll be getting back on track with my inversion this month, scalp massages (even when i get last) and consistency with my vitamins. Hoping to ne on my way to MBL by Dec 2014
PinkyPromise
Well-Known Member
I have a week's worth of Hairfinity pills left. I'm gonna take my hair down when I'm down with this bottle. 
Hyacinthe
New Member
Thanks HairPleaseGrow.
So lets me get right into it.
My hair is at the longest its ever b
Ooops double post!
So lets me get right into it.
My hair is at the longest its ever b
Ooops double post!
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Hyacinthe
New Member
Thanks HairPleaseGrow.
So lets me get right into it.
My hair is at the longest its ever been in my life, Thanks to the help of you ladies.
But its thin not unhealthy overprocessed thin. Im guessing Genetics but I love thick hair and I am on a mission.
Im thinking of cutting it again like about 3" off. The longest layer is right in the center at the back of my head. I feel like I should pay more attention to it,it looks so wispy like im having a setback in the same place over n over again. Im only now realizing this. Started adding castor oil back in reggie. My stylist suggested a layers cut but Im wary about that.
I just dislike how it looks straight, It looks better with curls. Im hoping that as my hair gets longer that this will no longer be an issue
Whoo I kinda rambled everything out
Any advice or suggestion Ladies?
So lets me get right into it.
My hair is at the longest its ever been in my life, Thanks to the help of you ladies.
But its thin not unhealthy overprocessed thin. Im guessing Genetics but I love thick hair and I am on a mission.
Im thinking of cutting it again like about 3" off. The longest layer is right in the center at the back of my head. I feel like I should pay more attention to it,it looks so wispy like im having a setback in the same place over n over again. Im only now realizing this. Started adding castor oil back in reggie. My stylist suggested a layers cut but Im wary about that.
I just dislike how it looks straight, It looks better with curls. Im hoping that as my hair gets longer that this will no longer be an issue
Whoo I kinda rambled everything out
Any advice or suggestion Ladies?
alanaturelle
Well-Known Member
alanaturelle
Well-Known Member
I texlaxed yesterday and this is how it went:
Thursday night: I took my bun down, lightly sprayed my hair with Water-Aloe Vera Juice, applied coconut oil, lightly finger detangled and African hair thread my hair to stretch it a little bit more.
Friday:
Prep: I used the ORS No Lye Relaxer. I added two Tbsp of Shea Moisture anti-breakage deep conditioner and 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil to the relaxer.
I applied more coconut oil in between the threads and took each thread down which I twisted. I applied coconut oil all over my edges, the sides and the nape.
Application: Because the roots are low porosity, the middle normal porosity and the end has high porosity, I applied the cream to the roots first, the middle second and the ends last. I started from the top of my head to the back. From the start to finish, took me 10 minutes. Also I barely applied any cream to my ends.
Rinse: As soon as I was done applying to my ends, I rinsed the cream off. I didn't let it sit any longer. After rinsing, I applied Aphogee 2-min reconstructor, covered my hair with a plastic cap and let the conditioner work for 15mins.
I rinsed that off, shampooed three times to make sure that the relaxer was completely out, applied a deep conditioner, sat under the steamer for 40 mins, rinsed the deep conditioner out, finger detangled, conditioned. After that I moisturized using the LCO method, braided my hair and let it air dry overnight.
Surprisingly, I only used 1/4 of the box. I'll keep that in mind next time to not waste the product. Overall, I don't regret my decision and will definitely keep texlaxing my hair. My hair still has a lot of texture and the curls are a lot loosened.
Here are the before and after pictures. The before pictures were taken on Thursday after I took the 2-day old bun down and the after pictures were taken this morning after I unraveled the braids.
Here are the before and after pictures. The first two are before and the last two are after. I had hubby taken them in the sunlight to show the difference in texture. I'm not sure if you can see the difference but I see and feel it.
Thursday night: I took my bun down, lightly sprayed my hair with Water-Aloe Vera Juice, applied coconut oil, lightly finger detangled and African hair thread my hair to stretch it a little bit more.
Friday:
Prep: I used the ORS No Lye Relaxer. I added two Tbsp of Shea Moisture anti-breakage deep conditioner and 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil to the relaxer.
I applied more coconut oil in between the threads and took each thread down which I twisted. I applied coconut oil all over my edges, the sides and the nape.
Application: Because the roots are low porosity, the middle normal porosity and the end has high porosity, I applied the cream to the roots first, the middle second and the ends last. I started from the top of my head to the back. From the start to finish, took me 10 minutes. Also I barely applied any cream to my ends.
Rinse: As soon as I was done applying to my ends, I rinsed the cream off. I didn't let it sit any longer. After rinsing, I applied Aphogee 2-min reconstructor, covered my hair with a plastic cap and let the conditioner work for 15mins.
I rinsed that off, shampooed three times to make sure that the relaxer was completely out, applied a deep conditioner, sat under the steamer for 40 mins, rinsed the deep conditioner out, finger detangled, conditioned. After that I moisturized using the LCO method, braided my hair and let it air dry overnight.
Surprisingly, I only used 1/4 of the box. I'll keep that in mind next time to not waste the product. Overall, I don't regret my decision and will definitely keep texlaxing my hair. My hair still has a lot of texture and the curls are a lot loosened.
Here are the before and after pictures. The before pictures were taken on Thursday after I took the 2-day old bun down and the after pictures were taken this morning after I unraveled the braids.
Here are the before and after pictures. The first two are before and the last two are after. I had hubby taken them in the sunlight to show the difference in texture. I'm not sure if you can see the difference but I see and feel it.
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BlaqKitty
Well-Known Member
I added teal(after bleaching) to my hair and it came out fabulous, and my hair is fine. Spritzing daily and using my shea butter mix, and using ORS hair mayo to dc.
I only added it to the front of my hair, so it's not all over... I wouldn't do that lol.
Also, getting closer and closer to bsl.
I only added it to the front of my hair, so it's not all over... I wouldn't do that lol.
Also, getting closer and closer to bsl.
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
I'm not sure what you can do...try the castor oil and see if that helps. We do have a low density hair thread. Maybe post in there and see what advice the ladies have for you. Have you tried henna? and yes I agree with you on spending more careful time to the area.
ChannieBoo3
Active Member
My hair is thinning in the back 
( I don't want to cut it yet , but the middle part in the back is very damaged . Any tips ?
( I don't want to cut it yet , but the middle part in the back is very damaged . Any tips ?youwillrise
Well-Known Member
decided to flat iron. i know my hair has grown, but oddly...it doesnt look much like it when my hair is down, but i can see a noticeable difference now that ive put it in a ponytail...f i can put it in an actual good looking ponytail! as ive mentioned before (many times, im sure lol) i cut my hair down to like 2.5 inches in august 2013...now my ponytail measures around 5 inches...yay...cant wait to get back to apl!
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PlainJane
Well-Known Member
Here is my length check. One pic is from October when I first joined this challenge. The other is from today. It looks like I am retaining, but my hair is extremely thin from my setback. Protein overload is no joke and took me months to figure out what was wrong and fix it.
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jessicarabbit
Well-Known Member
My hair is thinning in the back
How do you wear your hair often? Is there a lot of tension in that spot?
ChannieBoo3
Active Member
I'm thinking it's because of my buns , I either wear them in the middle of my head or do a low bun . It's not so much shorter than it is thin in the back-middle area
Trackrunnertt
Active Member
I wanna be apl by October. I'm SL
FemmeCreole
Island Gyal
I can't wait to remove this sew-in. I broke a personal record... I'm on week 11 with this sew-in. The longest I've lasted with a weave was 8 weeks and that was back in the year 2000. I need to get this weave out by this weekend!
NaturallyATLPCH
Well-Known Member
I want to join this challenge. I didn't even realize I was already shoulder length headed to APL. When I take out these twists I will post pics. I will come back and answer the other questions. I want to be APL by the end of the year.
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