APL/BSL 2014 Challenge
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LovelyRo
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Hicks worked on these edges!!! I'm so shocked as nothing ever works! I just reapplied but my edges stayed down from earlier today. I swear all it takes is for me to see something mentioned on here and all of a sudden I have to have it... Smh! The hefty price tag didn't make it any better! I paid 14.99 at the bss! Here is a pic of my 8 week post relaxer hair! Keep in mind my hair only lays down the first two weeks after a relaxer and it laughs at gel and all other edge control-like products!!!
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HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
I think you can do it. And yes put those scissors away!
HPG
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HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Those edges are laid honey. I know the price is high but I may have to try it on me and my girls. My hair will lay down okay but I have fly aways.
HPG
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Re: APL 2014 Challenge
I'd like to join the challenge.
I've just subscribed today but have been lurking since I started my journey 2 years ago (I was shoulder length then). I transitioned to texlax from a bone straight relaxer. Made it to an unhealthy apl, went in for a trim yesterday and asked for only 1/4 inch off. They took about 2 or 3 inches without asking (I wanted to grow it a bit more before chopping it) so now I have to start all over again :-( It is still uneven after all of that!
Current hair length - SL
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning - Texlaxed
Goal Month - August 2014
Current Reggie and styling choices
Prepoo with oils, mayo, and conditioners, clarify shampoo, and Deep condition weekly. Co-wash midweek (after dance class). Low heat. Aphogee 2 step monthly. texlax every 6 months. Buns, pin curls, pony tails. Daily hair, skin and nail vitamins.
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? Better protective styling, low manipulation, daily scalp massage with castor oil, and drinking more water. I don't want to wear wigs or weaves as I don't like the look on me. I also can't take care of my hair under sew in. I need to be more careful when dealing with my hair because I think I get a lot of breakage from detangling (even finger detangling) and styling. I wore a bun in the same place for most of this past year and had breakage in the middle. I need a simple go to style that can be easily changed up to prevent that happening again. I bought new clips and combs for buns but anyone have other suggestions?
I also got uneven hair when I did the search and destroy method the first year. Ended up cutting all the progress and had a big trim in Jan this year where the stylist tried to even it up. Not sure how I can ensure my ends are dusted regularly and evenly without all my progress being cut off?
Pics: I've attached my starting pic as well as a pic from a few months ago so you can see about the bone straight relaxer and damage.
ETA: Forgot to say I have also been moisturising and sealing nightly the last two years and wrapping with a satin scarf but I think the scarf has caused breakage at my edges and nape :-(
I'd like to join the challenge.
I've just subscribed today but have been lurking since I started my journey 2 years ago (I was shoulder length then). I transitioned to texlax from a bone straight relaxer. Made it to an unhealthy apl, went in for a trim yesterday and asked for only 1/4 inch off. They took about 2 or 3 inches without asking (I wanted to grow it a bit more before chopping it) so now I have to start all over again :-( It is still uneven after all of that!
Current hair length - SL
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning - Texlaxed
Goal Month - August 2014
Current Reggie and styling choices
Prepoo with oils, mayo, and conditioners, clarify shampoo, and Deep condition weekly. Co-wash midweek (after dance class). Low heat. Aphogee 2 step monthly. texlax every 6 months. Buns, pin curls, pony tails. Daily hair, skin and nail vitamins.
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? Better protective styling, low manipulation, daily scalp massage with castor oil, and drinking more water. I don't want to wear wigs or weaves as I don't like the look on me. I also can't take care of my hair under sew in. I need to be more careful when dealing with my hair because I think I get a lot of breakage from detangling (even finger detangling) and styling. I wore a bun in the same place for most of this past year and had breakage in the middle. I need a simple go to style that can be easily changed up to prevent that happening again. I bought new clips and combs for buns but anyone have other suggestions?
I also got uneven hair when I did the search and destroy method the first year. Ended up cutting all the progress and had a big trim in Jan this year where the stylist tried to even it up. Not sure how I can ensure my ends are dusted regularly and evenly without all my progress being cut off?
Pics: I've attached my starting pic as well as a pic from a few months ago so you can see about the bone straight relaxer and damage.
ETA: Forgot to say I have also been moisturising and sealing nightly the last two years and wrapping with a satin scarf but I think the scarf has caused breakage at my edges and nape :-(
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FemmeCreole
Island Gyal
Re: APL 2014 Challenge
I did a deep botanical treatment yesterday and had a trim and flat iron. Stylist trimmed just under 1". It was much needed.
I did a deep botanical treatment yesterday and had a trim and flat iron. Stylist trimmed just under 1". It was much needed.
apple_natural
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I freaked out a few months ago about that same thing. I bought castor oil and used it for about a month and now I don't notice it. Either it filled in or I was relieved that I was trying to do something about it and let it go lol... I think I did see some progress actually.
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Yes that's what I was going to recommend some castor oil and light massages to that area.
HPG
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Tatilove
Active Member
Re: APL 2014 Challenge
Hello,
While I am not shoulder length yet, the encouragement you guys gave me pushed me to join this APL challenge. I was saying in another post that the past fews months were brutal for my hair. so they are not looking their best right now. I lost a lost of the progress my made the past few months. But I guess this is why these challenges are here; to keep us on track.
So today I am officially joining the APL 2014 challenge.
Current hair length: Beyond NL but not SL yet
Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning: I am relaxed, I last relaxed in May, 2013
Goal Month: I hav such a hard time setting a goal. You guys tell me what you think from my starting pic.
Current Reggie and styling choices: I don't have a set reggie, but my go to style is buns, they're easy for work
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? I want to start better taking care. Cowashing more often, I also want to start moisturizing and sealing at least 2-3 times per week.
Post a beginning picture
I will post a begining picture with wet hair from 3 days ago. While I do have 6 months of new growth, but since my hair is wet, it wouldn't be much longer after I relax. Once I relax it (in a week or two) I will cut one or two inches off depending on how much I see needs to be cut at that time.
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Now the part I am most excited about. Since I am suchhhhh a bad judge at how long it takes to grow to a certain lengths, can someone tell me, judging from the beginning picture above, HOW MANY MONTHS YOU THINK IT'S GOING TO TAKE??? I think my hair grows slighty more than 1/2 inch per month.
Hello,
While I am not shoulder length yet, the encouragement you guys gave me pushed me to join this APL challenge. I was saying in another post that the past fews months were brutal for my hair. so they are not looking their best right now. I lost a lost of the progress my made the past few months. But I guess this is why these challenges are here; to keep us on track.
So today I am officially joining the APL 2014 challenge.
Current hair length: Beyond NL but not SL yet
Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning: I am relaxed, I last relaxed in May, 2013
Goal Month: I hav such a hard time setting a goal. You guys tell me what you think from my starting pic.
Current Reggie and styling choices: I don't have a set reggie, but my go to style is buns, they're easy for work
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? I want to start better taking care. Cowashing more often, I also want to start moisturizing and sealing at least 2-3 times per week.
Post a beginning picture
I will post a begining picture with wet hair from 3 days ago. While I do have 6 months of new growth, but since my hair is wet, it wouldn't be much longer after I relax. Once I relax it (in a week or two) I will cut one or two inches off depending on how much I see needs to be cut at that time.
Now the part I am most excited about. Since I am suchhhhh a bad judge at how long it takes to grow to a certain lengths, can someone tell me, judging from the beginning picture above, HOW MANY MONTHS YOU THINK IT'S GOING TO TAKE??? I think my hair grows slighty more than 1/2 inch per month.
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HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Anailuj
New Member
~Current hair length: SL (in need of a little trim)
~Texlaxed
~APL goal month: MAY 2014
~Current Reggie and styling choices:
Bunning 90% of the time.
For special occasions, I'll wear my diy U part / full wigs with a leave out.
Heat pass once a month
Wash weekly
Co wash weekly if necessary
M/S daily
Scalp massage 3x week
Ghe 2x week
Baggying when at home
Care for my nape,edges and crown.
Beginning picture
~Texlaxed
~APL goal month: MAY 2014
~Current Reggie and styling choices:
Bunning 90% of the time.
For special occasions, I'll wear my diy U part / full wigs with a leave out.
Heat pass once a month
Wash weekly
Co wash weekly if necessary
M/S daily
Scalp massage 3x week
Ghe 2x week
Baggying when at home
Care for my nape,edges and crown.
Beginning picture
mshoneyfly
Well-Known Member
Im letting my fenugreek paste sit for the next hour or two while I take a nap 
I love how slickery (is that a word?). This time I added safflower oil, coconut milk powder, tulsi powder and shikakai powder. I prepooed with safflower o/n before applying. I hope to see some good growth for our first LC
I LOVE this HHJ!!
I love how slickery (is that a word?). This time I added safflower oil, coconut milk powder, tulsi powder and shikakai powder. I prepooed with safflower o/n before applying. I hope to see some good growth for our first LC
I LOVE this HHJ!!
Re: APL 2014 Challenge
My hair is starting to hang in the shower when I wash it. I can't believe it. I am so excited.
I did my protein treatment this weekend and my hair feels so much better. I have been using the Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk as a moisturizer but somehow winter hit overnight here in NY and I need something a bit heavier so my hair doesn't get dry. I must have moisturized my hair about 4 times yesterday.
My hair is starting to hang in the shower when I wash it. I can't believe it. I am so excited.
I did my protein treatment this weekend and my hair feels so much better. I have been using the Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk as a moisturizer but somehow winter hit overnight here in NY and I need something a bit heavier so my hair doesn't get dry. I must have moisturized my hair about 4 times yesterday.
faithVA
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HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
LexiDior
Well-Known Member
Re: APL 2014 Challenge
Now that I think about it I probably should have posted this in the twa support thread. haha But I have to figure out how to post pics. I always take a pic and then try to upload and it won't work. I'll try again tonight.
I've taken to washing my hair with my mirror on my sink so that I can see my hair while it's wet. I'm getting a bit obsessed with the growth. More than I was before.
I'm so jealousCongratulations.
Now that I think about it I probably should have posted this in the twa support thread. haha But I have to figure out how to post pics. I always take a pic and then try to upload and it won't work. I'll try again tonight.
I've taken to washing my hair with my mirror on my sink so that I can see my hair while it's wet. I'm getting a bit obsessed with the growth. More than I was before.
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
I'm on day 5 of my inversion. I hope to see some good growth by the end of the month. We shall see.
HPG
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HPG
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Funmiloves
Well-Known Member
Re: APL 2014 Challenge
Just to say, I'm still in this, I know I said I'd post my official starting length pictures this month... My hair is out of the crochet braids.....but I haven't washed my hair yet.
Just to say, I'm still in this, I know I said I'd post my official starting length pictures this month... My hair is out of the crochet braids.....but I haven't washed my hair yet.
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Pre poo'd with KeraVada fenugreek oil and applied my NJoy oil. Dc'd with SD raz affair and then cowashed with HH sticky honey hash con. Dk what I'm going to do to my hair yet.
HPG
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HPG
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Dshsjh4ever
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Re: APL 2014 Challenge
My wash day is fri and today I oiled each section and fe tangled and twisted it up... I found hair in the comb... Omg ... How do I know if it's breakage or shedding ? And how do I stop it... I just did a protein treatment last week!!!!
My wash day is fri and today I oiled each section and fe tangled and twisted it up... I found hair in the comb... Omg ... How do I know if it's breakage or shedding ? And how do I stop it... I just did a protein treatment last week!!!!
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Today's wash n go I guess lol.
HPG
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HPG
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SingBrina
Active Member
Transitioning. My last full touch up was May of 2011 and I stopped touching my roots (front sides and back part) over a year ago.
I seem to grow 1/2 inch pet month so I think in June/July of 2014. That's with trims too.i haven't needed a trim in 6 months because I barely use heat and kept my hair in box braids. So I may not need one until May 2014.
I put braids in after 3wks of wearing my hair down. When down I deep condition and wash once a week. In braids I wash once every two weeks and use braid spray and oils. Will be using inversion method more as well as deep condition. I wear braids up to two months. Take them out and use aphogee and wear it down 3 weeks. Ongoing prices until my hair is thick and past bra strap
Do inversion method monthly, increase protein, exercise 4 times a week once in braids, more
yoga, coffee rinse twice a month or four times, increase green juicing recipes monthly.
I seem to grow 1/2 inch pet month so I think in June/July of 2014. That's with trims too.i haven't needed a trim in 6 months because I barely use heat and kept my hair in box braids. So I may not need one until May 2014.
I put braids in after 3wks of wearing my hair down. When down I deep condition and wash once a week. In braids I wash once every two weeks and use braid spray and oils. Will be using inversion method more as well as deep condition. I wear braids up to two months. Take them out and use aphogee and wear it down 3 weeks. Ongoing prices until my hair is thick and past bra strap
Do inversion method monthly, increase protein, exercise 4 times a week once in braids, more
yoga, coffee rinse twice a month or four times, increase green juicing recipes monthly.
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