APL/BSL 2014 Challenge

[curls4daze]

I'm only two inches away from APL and I can't seem to get there

 

[veesweets]

I did a blow out last weekend for a stretched braid out. Turned out nice, I loved how my hair felt throughout the week. Last night after my workout I realized I had enough hair for a bun! It's a struggle bun lol but I'm pleased. I've been waiting for this. May not even wash my hair this weekend, especially if I can find a way to lessen some of the frizz & flyaways

 

[Fotchygirl]

I have a question: What is the longest you have gone without a trim? The longest time for me has been 10 months. Last year I got a trim in January and again in October (9 months later). This time it has been 10 months and im contemplating waiting another 2 months.

I trimmed in April and I just trimmed again today. They say relaxed heads are supposed to trim after every relaxer but I wait a month more. I did not have split ends but they were thin and see-through.

 

[alanaturelle]

I have a question: What is the longest you have gone without a trim? The longest time for me has been 10 months. Last year I got a trim in January and again in October (9 months later). This time it has been 10 months and im contemplating waiting another 2 months.

The longest that I went was 9 months I believe. It might be more than that though. But it was a mistake and now I trim every three months.

 

[alanaturelle]

Getting to APL is going to be the death of me!

Here's the result of my light flat iron. I'll throw some flexirods in tonight for some curls.

You are almost there, ☺!

 

[alanaturelle]

I'm only two inches away from APL and I can't seem to get there

Just hang in there and my only advise would be to just be consistent with your regimen. It took me forever to get to APL but it wasn't easy. In my case, consistency was the KEY, ☺!

 

[Fotchygirl]

Ladies please tell me, is there a difference between DC'ing under a hooded dryer and DC'ing under a steamer? And which one is better?

 

[snoop]

I'm only two inches away from APL and I can't seem to get there

One thing that I've read on here is that you need to keep your hair up (e.g. in a bun) st least until you get to that stage since your ends tend to rub against clothing if left loose.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Ladies please tell me, is there a difference between DC'ing under a hooded dryer and DC'ing under a steamer? And which one is better?

I'm not sure but I love my steamer!

 

[LexiDior]

This week im preparing my hair for a dye job. I used Aphogee to give my hair some protein and then I did a DC, I may do antoher DC a few days before dying. Wish me luck, this is my first dye job since being on my HHJ.

 

[ChannieBoo3]

Any tips on dealing with dry scalp? Products?

 

[mshoneyfly]

Weave Update: So last week I didnt wash this hair and it started shedding like crazy! I pulled four balls of hair from the drain. I thought it would look a mess when I got out the shower. But it still looks just as thick and beautiful as ever.

So Sunday night I sprayed it with Aphogee Pro vitamin leave-in...yes protein! Then followed up with Giovanni 50:50 as a moisturizer. Also used sulfate poo this time. After detangling, it stopped the shedding in its tracks and became sooo silky soft. It tamed the frizz nicely and smells soo good too! The softness lasted late into Monday night. (This has never happened).

I was shocked bc I thought that I would need to take it out early. I still haven't flat ironed it and I really don't have the desire. I love the wave pattern but the hair is pretty high maintenance. May not be able to reuse but Im gonna MAKE this bad boy last for the full 8 weeks. I just gotta learn to work with this BSS hair. I might add a midweek cowash to keep it hydrated between washings.

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[Fotchygirl]

Any tips on dealing with dry scalp? Products?

There must be an old thread on it somewhere, personally I can't advise since I'm also still learning. I must add though that I used to have a dry, flaky scalp before my HHJ which I don't have now since I co-wash during the week and do a wash and DC on weekends. I also massage my scalp with castor oil three times a week and do pre-poos with different oils every Wash day.

 

[snoop]

Years ago I read that you shouldn't oil your scalp. Not sure how true, but I haven't in over 10 years (pre-HHJ) and the dry scalp hasn't been a problem since. <shrug>

 

[Fotchygirl]

Years ago I read that you shouldn't oil your scalp. Not sure how true, but I haven't in over 10 years (pre-HHJ) and the dry scalp hasn't been a problem since. <shrug>

I also read that in old threads hey but if I don't, my scalp itches like hell. To each their own I suppose.

 

[crimsonpeach]

Thanks everybody for the compliments and suggestions! To those asking for the flexirods pics: I went out of town and didn't bring enough to do a proper set. Just used about 8 to get a very soft curl. I plan on washing this weekend and then going back to two strand twists as a protective style. Hopefully I'll be at APL by the end of the year.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Thanks everybody for the compliments and suggestions! To those asking for the flexirods pics: I went out of town and didn't bring enough to do a proper set. Just used about 8 to get a very soft curl. I plan on washing this weekend and then going back to two strand twists as a protective style. Hopefully I'll be at APL by the end of the year.

Your hair looks so soft...I could just play in it all day!

 

[Luscious850]

Quick update:

- got a relaxer 3 weeks ago. Was suppose to texlax but ended up bone straight.

- did a hard protein treatment a week after my relaxer

- explores the exciting world of Bantu knots *side eye* ....I just need to find a Bantu knot style that fits me

- repurchased my original staple moisturizer and fell back in love with it (ORS brand). I was so busy being a pj I didn't keep up with my stock if this item.

- my hair is still shedding like MADD

- Good news! I just did my first black tea rinse yesterday which has significantly reduced my shedding

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Quick update:

- got a relaxer 3 weeks ago. Was suppose to texlax but ended up bone straight.

- did a hard protein treatment a week after my relaxer

- explores the exciting world of Bantu knots *side eye* ....I just need to find a Bantu knot style that fits me

- repurchased my original staple moisturizer and fell back in love with it (ORS brand). I was so busy being a pj I didn't keep up with my stock if this item.

- my hair is still shedding like MADD

- Good news! I just did my first black tea rinse yesterday which has significantly reduced my shedding

What and no pics!?!

 

[Prettymetty]

Im under the dryer at the Dominican salon. I detangled my hair this morning to get rid of shed hair, but I still lost a fistfull of hair in the detangling process. I want to cry, because I am a slow grower and my thickness is all I have. Lord please let me have more than 3 strands left. I will post pics when I am done

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Im under the dryer at the Dominican salon. I detangled my hair this morning to get rid of shed hair, but I still lost a fistfull of hair in the detangling process. I want to cry, because I am a slow grower and my thickness is all I have. Lord please let me have more than 3 strands left. I will post pics when I am done

Oh I'm sorry Prettymetty...hopefully it isn't as bad as it seems.

 

[Fotchygirl]

Thanks everybody for the compliments and suggestions! To those asking for the flexirods pics: I went out of town and didn't bring enough to do a proper set. Just used about 8 to get a very soft curl. I plan on washing this weekend and then going back to two strand twists as a protective style. Hopefully I'll be at APL by the end of the year.

Wow, your hair is just beautiful!

 

[Fotchygirl]

Im under the dryer at the Dominican salon. I detangled my hair this morning to get rid of shed hair, but I still lost a fistfull of hair in the detangling process. I want to cry, because I am a slow grower and my thickness is all I have. Lord please let me have more than 3 strands left. I will post pics when I am done

Prettymetty do you know what caused the shedding? Did you have a protective style?

 

[krissyc39]

Im under the dryer at the Dominican salon. I detangled my hair this morning to get rid of shed hair, but I still lost a fistfull of hair in the detangling process. I want to cry, because I am a slow grower and my thickness is all I have. Lord please let me have more than 3 strands left. I will post pics when I am done

Aww! :hugs: You're a champ at retention though... did your hair look any thinner?

 

[Prettymetty]

Thanks yall. Here are some pics before during and after. First pic is a braidout from 2 nights ago. Second pic is after she combed out my rollerset. Last pic is after the blowout. My scalp is sore from the detangling and the blowdryer, but itll get better. A good trim will give me the illusion of thick hair. I am just so discouraged about my hair type. No matter what I do it tangles near the roots, because shed hairs can't escape. Ugh. Well enough ranting for now...

Pics!!

 

[Prettymetty]

Prettymetty do you know what caused the shedding? Did you have a protective style?

I wear plaits under a wig, but I shampoo and detangle weekly. I recently started using sulfur oil and it caused some buildup and tangles near my roots. I just can't get a break (no pun intended). I have yet to find a growth aid, technique or vitamin that wows me with faster growth.

 

[LexiDior]

Thanks yall. Here are some pics before during and after. First pic is a braidout from 2 nights ago. Second pic is after she combed out my rollerset. Last pic is after the blowout. My scalp is sore from the detangling and the blowdryer, but itll get better. A good trim will give me the illusion of thick hair. I am just so discouraged about my hair type. No matter what I do it tangles near the roots, because shed hairs can't escape. Ugh. Well enough ranting for now...

Pics!!

Is this what it looked like after you left the salon because it turned out well!! Your hair looks great.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Thanks yall. Here are some pics before during and after. First pic is a braidout from 2 nights ago. Second pic is after she combed out my rollerset. Last pic is after the blowout. My scalp is sore from the detangling and the blowdryer, but itll get better. A good trim will give me the illusion of thick hair. I am just so discouraged about my hair type. No matter what I do it tangles near the roots, because shed hairs can't escape. Ugh. Well enough ranting for now...

Pics!!

It looks gr8! I love it and it doesn't look thin to me.

 

[Prettymetty]

It looks gr8! I love it and it doesn't look thin to me.

Thanks girl. If you could see the hair in the 3 combs though. Yes 3... I should've taken a picture of the combs. I for real almost cried

 

[Fotchygirl]

Thanks yall. Here are some pics before during and after. First pic is a braidout from 2 nights ago. Second pic is after she combed out my rollerset. Last pic is after the blowout. My scalp is sore from the detangling and the blowdryer, but itll get better. A good trim will give me the illusion of thick hair. I am just so discouraged about my hair type. No matter what I do it tangles near the roots, because shed hairs can't escape. Ugh. Well enough ranting for now...

Pics!!

Wow, your hair looks so sleek and shiny! Still beautiful, don't trim please.