APL GROW ON CHALLENGE 2011!(Prizes!)

[ms.tatiana]

@NikkiQ lol i wanted too, but i figured i needed to show the picture first to have proof that i was now i will be screaming thanks!


I'M NOW APL, BSL HERE I COME!!!!

 

[janda]

I think I need to start looking into another sulfur based product. Bee Mine is okay but I wanna venture out and check on a few others. Any suggestions ladies?

I was thinking about ordering Bee Mine sulfur during the BF sale. Would love to know your thoughts on the product-- what's lacking? What are you going to try? I think I want to take the sulfur plunge but not sure of which product to use.

 

[NikkiQ]

I was thinking about ordering Bee Mine sulfur during the BF sale. Would love to know your thoughts on the product-- what's lacking? What are you going to try? I think I want to take the sulfur plunge but not sure of which product to use.

Bee Mine is a good first step into sulfur products b/c it's not too overpowering. I've used it since about July and I've seen results. I think I just want that extra umph. I want that tingle when you put it on lol. BM doesn't have that.

 

[janda]

@NikkiQ- Thanks for the info. What are you going to try next? Have you ordered the sublimed sulfur NJoy has been using?

 

[divastyle2010]

Congrats on APL! I can't wait to join you! Yayyyyyyy! Enjoy it n keep doing what ur doing!

checking in....

 

[Rossy2010]

I think I need to start looking into another sulfur based product. Bee Mine is okay but I wanna venture out and check on a few others. Any suggestions ladies?

I echo that

 

[Janet']

to you ms.tatiana!!!! APL is such a big feat!!!

@NikkiQ (and the other ladies interested), I use Boundless Tresses by our very own Sparkling Flame. I have in the last 9 weeks of the year begun using it consistently and I am hoping for great results!

 

[NikkiQ]

@NikkiQ- Thanks for the info. What are you going to try next? Have you ordered the sublimed sulfur NJoy has been using?

to you ms.tatiana!!!! APL is such a big feat!!!

@NikkiQ (and the other ladies interested), I use Boundless Tresses by our very own Sparkling Flame. I have in the last 9 weeks of the year begun using it consistently and I am hoping for great results!

I've been hearing lots about both of those. I mean how can you deny the results that NJoy has had.

 

[Imani]

Bee Mine is a good first step into sulfur products b/c it's not too overpowering. I've used it since about July and I've seen results. I think I just want that extra umph. I want that tingle when you put it on lol. BM doesn't have that.

I just tried the Bee Mine serum. I ordered a sample size. I like it so far. For me, it definitely did tingle when I put it on my scalp. And even over the fruity scent u can still smell the sulfur in it.

I used MTG back in the day. Straight up, no chaser. Picked it up straight from the horse supply store and onto my scalp. lol. So I was thinking the Bee Mine was gonna be weak. But to me it seems to be a decent amount of sulfur in it. I don't want to deal with the smell and messiness of MTG, so for now I'll just stick to the Bee Mine and see how that works out before I whip out the big guns again. I don't use sulfur all over my head, just on a small trouble spot in the back.

 

[janda]

Just ordered my Bee Mine serum. I like her other products so I hope I have good results.

 

[KurlyNinja]

My SO has never seen my hair straightened and down because I only straighten it for length checks and wash it back out the next day or put it in a bun after I take pics. He only ever sees my hair braided up under a wig or bunned and he doesn't believe me when I tell him my hair is little past my shoulders. He thinks I never wear my hair down because "I dont have any hair" as he puts it. I showed him pictures of my hair back in july and where it is now and he was speechless. I know this has nothing to do with progress really. Just a fun little story.

HHG!!!

 

[Imani]

My trouble spot (layer of hair right above my nape) is now at the bottom of my neck, which was one of my goals for 2010. Yay! When I first got my hair cut back in April, it was like two inches long and wasn't even long enough to touch my neck at all.

My goal to make SL is April 2011, but now I'm kinda thinking I might be able to make it for my next length check in February.

 

[janda]

We took our family Christmas picture today and I decided to straighten my hair. Here are some pictures.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^Looking good janda!

 

[divastyle2010]

Congrats on APL! I can't wait to join you! Yayyyyyyy! Enjoy it n keep doing what ur doing!

wonderful!congrats!

 

[diadall]

So its not even 2011 and we already have a graduate.

I am not going to straighten my hair anymore this year. I flat ironed my hair for a wedding a few weeks ago. (It did not stay straight in the Jamaica heat) but this is what I have right now and will report some progress in February.




PS, challengers:

Look out for those haters. I had my first one last night. It is someone I am planning on cutting out of my life anyway. But when she asked me why I wasn't wearing my hair down anymore I explained to her that I wanted to retain my length so it will be longer, she asked, "does your hair grow?" She said she asked because she has never seen me with long hair. I explained to her that my hair was short by choice and now I want a change.

You will have haters. People who will try to make you feel like you cannot achieve the length you want. My advice is that when you get around them don't talk about hair. Even if they bring it up.

How did I stop my hater? I began talking about a topic I know she didn't want to discuss and she shut up. I started talking about how much I liked someone I know she can't stand.

 

[divastyle2010]

GOOD TUESDAY LADIES!!! lol!!! I am sorry I didn't post monday, I have been so busy with school and wrapping up the last few weeks to start my next classes, but anyway I am still braided in cornrows under my wigs and plan to keep them in for 4 weeks for real this time. I purchased some phony ponies to start my bun challenge. I plan on bunning after I take these cornrows out in 3 more weeks. I plan to do this till april my 6 month stretch would be over by then and that way I can see if bunning is for me. I will continue to wash bi-weekly and dc and moisturize and seal daily. I hope everyone is well and Nikkiq thanks for keeping the thread moving. I hope that I get some more growth soon. I feel obsessed! lol!

 

[NikkiQ]

^^No need to thank me. I'm just making sure we keep this thread fresh and encourage everyone to do well

I have 8 wigs on the way one of these days and I can't wait! I already have a good collection going on, but these will help me get through the rest of my transition next year. I can't wait until my hair is long enough to be able to bun without rocking my faux bun that I bought earlier this year lol

 

[janda]

GOOD TUESDAY LADIES!!! lol!!! I am sorry I didn't post monday, I have been so busy with school and wrapping up the last few weeks to start my next classes, but anyway I am still braided in cornrows under my wigs and plan to keep them in for 4 weeks for real this time. I purchased some phony ponies to start my bun challenge. I plan on bunning after I take these cornrows out in 3 more weeks. I plan to do this till april my 6 month stretch would be over by then and that way I can see if bunning is for me. I will continue to wash bi-weekly and dc and moisturize and seal daily. I hope everyone is well and Nikkiq thanks for keeping the thread moving. I hope that I get some more growth soon. I feel obsessed! lol!

Welcome to the world of buns. I've been bunning under a phony pony since June and I'm going to stick with it at least until Spring.

 

[divastyle2010]

^^No need to thank me. I'm just making sure we keep this thread fresh and encourage everyone to do well

I have 8 wigs on the way one of these days and I can't wait! I already have a good collection going on, but these will help me get through the rest of my transition next year. I can't wait until my hair is long enough to be able to bun without rocking my faux bun that I bought earlier this year lol

yeah I have been stocking up also! I got 5 wigs at first then, I bought 9 more, and I already have a nice collection, but wanted styles for the winter, summer and spring, and I also got some ponies that are absolutely beautiful and realistic. I cant wait 3 more weeks till I start bunning!

 

[Rossy2010]

I have just ordered three wigs and they will take forever before i get them. Anyhow. I have braided my hair and will keep the braids for the next 6-8 weeks(I hope i can go this far). Im using the crown and glory method which means i will be giving them a touch up every two weeks. Im so excited that its easier to oil my hair and im giving it the vacation it asked for

 

[NikkiQ]

Where are you ladies ordering your wigs from??

 

[KurlyNinja]

@NikkiQ are you wearing half wigs also? What type of wigs are you getting to blend with your hair while transitioning? I am rocking LaJay half wig right now and it looks like natural hair but I really want to try other half wigs that I could use without using heat to blend the textures.

 

[RegaLady]

Checking in from the sidelines. I am in braids and I hope to be wearing these until end of Jan, beginning of Feb.

 

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

I'm aiming for APL too. If I don't get it this year, then hopefully next year I'll definitely be there . Good luck to you all

 

[NikkiQ]

@NikkiQ are you wearing half wigs also? What type of wigs are you getting to blend with your hair while transitioning? I am rocking LaJay half wig right now and it looks like natural hair but I really want to try other half wigs that I could use without using heat to blend the textures.

I've only worn one before- Evony by Outre. She's big, curly and cut in layers so the shorter pieces up top actually flopped down like bangs. No blending needed lol. I did order 2 new halfies that I'm waiting to get. Tampa Girl by Freetress and 7065 (I think) by Sensationnel. They're both more of a wavy texture so I'll probably do a braid out or flat twists to blend it in. How are you blending yours?

 

[KurlyNinja]

I've only worn one before- Evony by Outre. She's big, curly and cut in layers so the shorter pieces up top actually flopped down like bangs. No blending needed lol. I did order 2 new halfies that I'm waiting to get. Tampa Girl by Freetress and 7065 (I think) by Sensationnel. They're both more of a wavy texture so I'll probably do a braid out or flat twists to blend it in. How are you blending yours?

I've been flat twisting the parts left out. I've been able to do A LOT of different styles with it. I should probably start taking pics of the different styles, but I'm SO lazy.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^Now you KNOW we like pics! Bad Miry!!!

What other halfies were you thinking of getting?

 

[gadgetdiva]

@gadgetdiva

I remember when were excited that you were on the numbers of your shirt and now you are just past 3! Great growing. Any secrets?

Thank you! I know!!! Its taking off! I'm trying to keep up my regimen but weather changes is throwing me off. No secrets 3x/wk I use the JBCO on my scalp w/ a bit of Glovers Herbal blends (brown tube), saran wrap and sit under dryer for 45 min then co-wash. I use a light protein (SAA) added to my leave-ins. Nightly I've found the Shea Moisture Curl smoothie on my ends sealed with CHI Silk Infusion to work wonders not weighing it down.
I DC 1x/wk, and protein treatment 1x/mth.

Your hair looks really good! You'll probably be APL by the beginning of 2011!

I hope so...I know my hair is growing but it seems my armpits are moving I tried the towel test I know on the shirt the the 5 mark is APL for me...I've been losing weight so I'm wondering if that will change.

@gadgetdiva, your hair looks great. It's definitely growing! You'll be APL before you know it.

Thank you! I hope so!!

@miryoku, I've been meaning to tell you that I like your bun.

oh wow!!!your growth is amazing you are doing wonderful!!! that pic just brought me more motivation, I hope I get to apl soon before the challenge ends, By the looks or your hair you'll be there in no time!!! please we want to know your secrets!!!lol!

Thank you! Grow on girl! Grow on! You can do it. I know my family is shocked to see this much hair on my head, they hadn't seen it this long since I was a little girl (it was longer then)

Your hair is beautiful...keep up the good work.

Thanks lady!!

 

[KurlyNinja]

^^Now you KNOW we like pics! Bad Miry!!!

What other halfies were you thinking of getting?

I know, I know. I've been really lazy with posting as well. I've been doing a lot of lurking. I'm going to start taking some and start posting them... in one of these threads...

I'm not sure which ones I want to get. I'm also not sure about ordering them offline. I got LaJay from my local BSS.