Newbie Challenge 08 P2

[Galadriel]

Hi Ladies!!!!!! Like Galadriel, i am having cam issues still as well. I do plan on updating at the end of the month though, God Willing.

things have been a rollercoaster for me. i have been contemplating on............ Going Natural!!!!! The overall plan is to eventually be texlaxed. I'm currently on my 7th week and i plan on doing an 11 week stretch. If I make it, then that'll let me know if i'm going natural or not. So wish me luck ladies!!!!!! And if i do make it, Then Klo, FM, Phoenixx, Galadriel and all my other natural and transitioning sisters better help me!!!!!

You know we'll be right there for you!

 

[25Nona]

Hi Ladies,

It's been a while since I checked in, admittedly over the past 2 weeks I've gotten very lazy with my hair. I mean, I have been washing, co washing, and DCing but after that all I've been doing is wet bunning. It's funny I'm really liking it, it's so easy. On the weekend I wash, condish, DC add my leave ins and seal with Vatika, then I pull it back in a poney twist the end and throw on a cap.

Last week I started using Giovanni Deep Moisture and I really like it, brought the K Pak also and I've been alternating. I didn't even realize that I was 9 wks post until today when I looked back at my calendar. I'm going to attempt to keep up with this Regi until 10/26 which will make me 13wks and I'll apply a fresh relaxer for my birthday on 10/31. Fingers crossed.

 

[TaurusAngel]

TaurusAngel--Good luck!

You know we'll be right there for you!

Thanks ladies!!!!! I washed my hair this weekend and i was simply amazed at how much new growth i had. My hair doesn't just grow all fast, actually it grows sorta slow so when i had over an inch of newgrowth (1 3/4, I measured it), i was estactic!!!!!! I am bummed i can't take pictures or i would have. I am entering week 8, yay!!!! it hasn't been too bad either. I'm still praying i can hit week 11 with no issues and i'll be ready for my the transition to texlaxed. One thing thats killing me is that my natural hair, from what i can tell is extremely coily and it took me forever to detangle without losing any hair. I'll have to look more into products that tame it better because the stuff i use now isn't working for my natural texture.

 

[TaurusAngel]

Hi Ladies,

It's been a while since I checked in, admittedly over the past 2 weeks I've gotten very lazy with my hair. I mean, I have been washing, co washing, and DCing but after that all I've been doing is wet bunning. It's funny I'm really liking it, it's so easy. On the weekend I wash, condish, DC add my leave ins and seal with Vatika, then I pull it back in a poney twist the end and throw on a cap.

Last week I started using Giovanni Deep Moisture and I really like it, brought the K Pak also and I've been alternating. I didn't even realize that I was 9 wks post until today when I looked back at my calendar. I'm going to attempt to keep up with this Regi until 10/26 which will make me 13wks and I'll apply a fresh relaxer for my birthday on 10/31. Fingers crossed.

Hi Bign!!!!!! glad everything has been okay for you. I could say the same about the lazy part. I do think it has helped though. I haven't manipulated my hair much, just doing my regular washes and moisturizing and sealing, and my hair has really thanked me for it.

 

[25Nona]

It's so good reading through the treads and seeing that all my girls are progressing. I just caught up on this one and was on the boards and joined the BSL in 12/09 challenge, I think I can do it.

Well I'm going to get diligent on my posting again and I'll be getting back on track with the boards again. In judging my progress so far I'm about an inch or so away from claiming APL which is my goal for this year.

 

[simplyme1985]

OKAY so i have to vent, Well a few months back I decided to go back to a relaxer from being natural. And I did the deed on saturday. Anyway the stylist (if you can call her that) told me to come in at 7 am. Mind you I hate being late so I was there at 7 on the dot why did the woman not start on my hair until 8:30! secondly she burned the heck out of my scalp and then proceeded to not to deep condition my hair after the relaxer! then put a hot iron through my hair like i couldn't feel the over processed ends and to boot a portion of my hair is over processed why the other half is UNDER PROCESSED! I was so angry I could cry. so its monday how do i rectify this mess that I got myself into? Do i do a deep condition what do I do next?!!! Please help!!

 

[vanita]

Hey all! So I havent posted in a while, but I just wanted to inform you that I have BCed as of MONDAY!! I'm lovin it sooo much!! Just ass soon as I email the prictures from my phone, Ill be able to upload them!

 

[TaurusAngel]

Hey all! So I havent posted in a while, but I just wanted to inform you that I have BCed as of MONDAY!! I'm lovin it sooo much!! Just ass soon as I email the prictures from my phone, Ill be able to upload them!

Congrats!!!! i can't wait to see the pics.

 

[TaurusAngel]

OKAY so i have to vent, Well a few months back I decided to go back to a relaxer from being natural. And I did the deed on saturday. Anyway the stylist (if you can call her that) told me to come in at 7 am. Mind you I hate being late so I was there at 7 on the dot why did the woman not start on my hair until 8:30! secondly she burned the heck out of my scalp and then proceeded to not to deep condition my hair after the relaxer! then put a hot iron through my hair like i couldn't feel the over processed ends and to boot a portion of my hair is over processed why the other half is UNDER PROCESSED! I was so angry I could cry. so its monday how do i rectify this mess that I got myself into? Do i do a deep condition what do I do next?!!! Please help!!

I am so sorry to hear that!!!!!!! I would definitely do a a protein treatment, to build the strength back up in your hair, then i would do a really good dc with heat. Give your hair lots of moisture and baby it.

 

[1CocoaTexan]

Hello, I'd like to know where can I find the original newbie page?

 

[TaurusAngel]

Hello, I'd like to know where can I find the original newbie page?

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=194209

here u go!!!

 

[TaurusAngel]

Hi ladies i am finally updating after missing September. As far as my regi goes, i have been continuing use of my Ayurveda. i love love love it. Some new things i have been using are Silk Elements silken child, Herbal Essence LTR, Cantu Olive Oil, and Aphogee 2 min recon. i really do enjoy these products and they have made my newgrowth a lot easier to handle.

So here are my update pic for this month, i suck at taking my own pics. I am entering my 9th week post relaxer and i haven't had the urge to relax yet. I think i am going to officially claim APL. What do you ladies think?

 

[25Nona]

Hi ladies i am finally updating after missing September. As far as my regi goes, i have been continuing use of my Ayurveda. i love love love it. Some new things i have been using are Silk Elements silken child, Herbal Essence LTR, Cantu Olive Oil, and Aphogee 2 min recon. i really do enjoy these products and they have made my newgrowth a lot easier to handle.

So here are my update pic for this month, i suck at taking my own pics. I am entering my 9th week post relaxer and i haven't had the urge to relax yet. I think i am going to officially claim APL. What do you ladies think?

Girl your progress with your hair is coming along nicely.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! on making it to APL.



I hope to be there soon myself, I'm trying to stretch to 10/21 and will post my update pic then.

 

[FindingMe]

My update for October... I am officially 6 months post relaxer! YAY! I have about 3 inches of NG and managing my transition through braidouts and rollersets...

Here is a pic of my NG...HAHAHA All in all, I am happy so far with my transition and may continue to transition my hair back out to full APL instead of contemplating a BC at 18 months...

Also, my hair is wierd. It does not do what one would expect it to do... It's not curly, it's more wavy and coarse. It gets real thick, but bc it's not terribly curly (won't do ringlets), it is easy to straighten and doesn't have a whole lotta shrinkage. Pic is airdried hair (pulled back into a pony) with no product on NG. Again, I just have to appreciate my hair for what it is...I do love the strength and thickness and the coarsness of it will hold curls like no other...so again, I am pleased

 

[FindingMe]

another NG pic...

 

[FindingMe]

Hi Ladies!!!!!! Like Galadriel, i am having cam issues still as well. I do plan on updating at the end of the month though, God Willing.

things have been a rollercoaster for me. i have been contemplating on............ Going Natural!!!!! The overall plan is to eventually be texlaxed. I'm currently on my 7th week and i plan on doing an 11 week stretch. If I make it, then that'll let me know if i'm going natural or not. So wish me luck ladies!!!!!! And if i do make it, Then Klo, FM, Phoenixx, Galadriel and all my other natural and transitioning sisters better help me!!!!!

Good luck, and you know we will be here for you during your transition!!

Hi Ladies,

It's been a while since I checked in, admittedly over the past 2 weeks I've gotten very lazy with my hair. I mean, I have been washing, co washing, and DCing but after that all I've been doing is wet bunning. It's funny I'm really liking it, it's so easy. On the weekend I wash, condish, DC add my leave ins and seal with Vatika, then I pull it back in a poney twist the end and throw on a cap.

Last week I started using Giovanni Deep Moisture and I really like it, brought the K Pak also and I've been alternating. I didn't even realize that I was 9 wks post until today when I looked back at my calendar. I'm going to attempt to keep up with this Regi until 10/26 which will make me 13wks and I'll apply a fresh relaxer for my birthday on 10/31. Fingers crossed.

Good job, sis!!! Your hair is looking GREAT!!! I think you will be able to stretch to 13 weeks, no prob...hmmm....Is the Giovanni Deep Moisture a DC or leave-in?

OKAY so i have to vent, Well a few months back I decided to go back to a relaxer from being natural. And I did the deed on saturday. Anyway the stylist (if you can call her that) told me to come in at 7 am. Mind you I hate being late so I was there at 7 on the dot why did the woman not start on my hair until 8:30! secondly she burned the heck out of my scalp and then proceeded to not to deep condition my hair after the relaxer! then put a hot iron through my hair like i couldn't feel the over processed ends and to boot a portion of my hair is over processed why the other half is UNDER PROCESSED! I was so angry I could cry. so its monday how do i rectify this mess that I got myself into? Do i do a deep condition what do I do next?!!! Please help!!

That's just not right. Your hair was supposed to be fresh and flowin' after your first relaxer...sorry sis. I would do weekly DCs that have a little protein. My hair loves ORS Rep pak and Ion Effective Care Intensive Therapy paks from Sally's. (http://www.sallybeauty.com/hair-repair-therapy/ION22,default,pd.html) I usually alternate with these as DCs each week. Keep up with the moisture, moisture, moisture and I spray my hair lightly with a little aphogee green tea reconstructor before i do any kind of heat (roller set/flat iron)... http://www.sallybeauty.com/Keratin-green-tea/SBS-670574,default,pd.html it's supposed to be activated with heat... I like it

HTH

Hey all! So I havent posted in a while, but I just wanted to inform you that I have BCed as of MONDAY!! I'm lovin it sooo much!! Just ass soon as I email the prictures from my phone, Ill be able to upload them!

YAY!!! Girl, now you know we need to see some pics!!!

Hi ladies i am finally updating after missing September. As far as my regi goes, i have been continuing use of my Ayurveda. i love love love it. Some new things i have been using are Silk Elements silken child, Herbal Essence LTR, Cantu Olive Oil, and Aphogee 2 min recon. i really do enjoy these products and they have made my newgrowth a lot easier to handle.

So here are my update pic for this month, i suck at taking my own pics. I am entering my 9th week post relaxer and i haven't had the urge to relax yet. I think i am going to officially claim APL. What do you ladies think?

I do believe you are at APL, lady!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

[PreciousPearl]

Hi Ladies,

I finally loaded some pictures. The last picture is after a 3 month stretch. I started using MT the last week in Sept. I've been experimenting with my regimen and products, but for now this is it:

Apply MT, leave in for an hour and CO-wash every 3 days with Joico moisture recovery.
DC twice a week with ORG replenishing con.
MTN leave in.
Roller set with diluted lottabody.
Saran Wrap.
Moisturized with BB oil moisturizer.
Seal with Harveda vatika frosting.
Mist in the morning with a mixture of rosewater, vegetable glycerine, and essential oils.

 

[TaurusAngel]

Hi Ladies,

I finally loaded some pictures. The last picture is after a 3 month stretch. I started using MT the last week in Sept. I've been experimenting with my regimen and products, but for now this is it:

Apply MT, leave in for an hour and CO-wash every 3 days with Joico moisture recovery.
DC twice a week with ORG replenishing con.
MTN leave in.
Roller set with diluted lottabody.
Saran Wrap.
Moisturized with BB oil moisturizer.
Seal with Harveda vatika frosting.
Mist in the morning with a mixture of rosewater, vegetable glycerine, and essential oils.

You have a nice regi!!!!!! Your hair looks healthy.

Good luck, and you know we will be here for you during your transition!!


I do believe you are at APL, lady!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Thank you!!!!! I appreciate it sis.

My update for October... I am officially 6 months post relaxer! YAY! I have about 3 inches of NG and managing my transition through braidouts and rollersets...

Here is a pic of my NG...HAHAHA All in all, I am happy so far with my transition and may continue to transition my hair back out to full APL instead of contemplating a BC at 18 months...

Also, my hair is wierd. It does not do what one would expect it to do... It's not curly, it's more wavy and coarse. It gets real thick, but bc it's not terribly curly (won't do ringlets), it is easy to straighten and doesn't have a whole lotta shrinkage. Pic is airdried hair (pulled back into a pony) with no product on NG. Again, I just have to appreciate my hair for what it is...I do love the strength and thickness and the coarsness of it will hold curls like no other...so again, I am pleased

Congrats on hitting that 6 month mark. I can't wait until i do. Your newgrowth looks so pretty and soft!!!!!!!

 

[TaurusAngel]

Girl your progress with your hair is coming along nicely.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! on making it to APL.



I hope to be there soon myself, I'm trying to stretch to 10/21 and will post my update pic then.

Thanks!!!!!! I am sorta iffy about claiming it. I know how these ladies on here be about stuff like that i guess i will officially claim it by December,lol.

 

[Galadriel]

Hi ladies i am finally updating after missing September. As far as my regi goes, i have been continuing use of my Ayurveda. i love love love it. Some new things i have been using are Silk Elements silken child, Herbal Essence LTR, Cantu Olive Oil, and Aphogee 2 min recon. i really do enjoy these products and they have made my newgrowth a lot easier to handle.

So here are my update pic for this month, i suck at taking my own pics. I am entering my 9th week post relaxer and i haven't had the urge to relax yet. I think i am going to officially claim APL. What do you ladies think?

Your hair is soooo soft and beautiful! You are definitely APL!

 

[Galadriel]

Hi Ladies,

I finally loaded some pictures. The last picture is after a 3 month stretch. I started using MT the last week in Sept. I've been experimenting with my regimen and products, but for now this is it:

Apply MT, leave in for an hour and CO-wash every 3 days with Joico moisture recovery.
DC twice a week with ORG replenishing con.
MTN leave in.
Roller set with diluted lottabody.
Saran Wrap.
Moisturized with BB oil moisturizer.
Seal with Harveda vatika frosting.
Mist in the morning with a mixture of rosewater, vegetable glycerine, and essential oils.

Welcome, Precious!

 

[Galadriel]

My update for October... I am officially 6 months post relaxer! YAY! I have about 3 inches of NG and managing my transition through braidouts and rollersets...

Here is a pic of my NG...HAHAHA All in all, I am happy so far with my transition and may continue to transition my hair back out to full APL instead of contemplating a BC at 18 months...

Also, my hair is wierd. It does not do what one would expect it to do... It's not curly, it's more wavy and coarse. It gets real thick, but bc it's not terribly curly (won't do ringlets), it is easy to straighten and doesn't have a whole lotta shrinkage. Pic is airdried hair (pulled back into a pony) with no product on NG. Again, I just have to appreciate my hair for what it is...I do love the strength and thickness and the coarsness of it will hold curls like no other...so again, I am pleased

FM, you have awesome NG! My hair acts the same way. I envy the ladies with ringlets-- I just get the thick waves . You all will have to forgive me for being late with my October update . I've been so busy at work. Several teachers did not return for the school year so I'm teaching two different subjects and I'm also helping some of the seniors with college applications, etc. It's crazy .

 

[Galadriel]

It's so good reading through the treads and seeing that all my girls are progressing. I just caught up on this one and was on the boards and joined the BSL in 12/09 challenge, I think I can do it.

Well I'm going to get diligent on my posting again and I'll be getting back on track with the boards again. In judging my progress so far I'm about an inch or so away from claiming APL which is my goal for this year.

Yay! Then we're in the same challenge together .

 

[Galadriel]

Hey all! So I havent posted in a while, but I just wanted to inform you that I have BCed as of MONDAY!! I'm lovin it sooo much!! Just ass soon as I email the prictures from my phone, Ill be able to upload them!

Congrats!!!

 

[PreciousPearl]

You have a nice regi!!!!!! Your hair looks healthy.

Thank You.

 

[FindingMe]

FM, you have awesome NG! My hair acts the same way. I envy the ladies with ringlets-- I just get the thick waves . You all will have to forgive me for being late with my October update . I've been so busy at work. Several teachers did not return for the school year so I'm teaching two different subjects and I'm also helping some of the seniors with college applications, etc. It's crazy .

me, too...

me, too...

 

[KLomax]

FM, you have awesome NG! My hair acts the same way. I envy the ladies with ringlets-- I just get the thick waves . You all will have to forgive me for being late with my October update . I've been so busy at work. Several teachers did not return for the school year so I'm teaching two different subjects and I'm also helping some of the seniors with college applications, etc. It's crazy .

Hang in there Galadriel !!! ​

Hi ladies i am finally updating after missing September. As far as my regi goes, i have been continuing use of my Ayurveda. i love love love it. Some new things i have been using are Silk Elements silken child, Herbal Essence LTR, Cantu Olive Oil, and Aphogee 2 min recon. i really do enjoy these products and they have made my newgrowth a lot easier to handle.

So here are my update pic for this month, i suck at taking my own pics. I am entering my 9th week post relaxer and i haven't had the urge to relax yet. I think i am going to officially claim APL. What do you ladies think?

APL !!! APL!!! APL!!! APL!!! ​

My update for October... I am officially 6 months post relaxer! YAY! I have about 3 inches of NG and managing my transition through braidouts and rollersets...

Here is a pic of my NG...HAHAHA All in all, I am happy so far with my transition and may continue to transition my hair back out to full APL instead of contemplating a BC at 18 months...

Also, my hair is wierd. It does not do what one would expect it to do... It's not curly, it's more wavy and coarse. It gets real thick, but bc it's not terribly curly (won't do ringlets), it is easy to straighten and doesn't have a whole lotta shrinkage. Pic is airdried hair (pulled back into a pony) with no product on NG. Again, I just have to appreciate my hair for what it is...I do love the strength and thickness and the coarsness of it will hold curls like no other...so again, I am pleased

:wow::wow:FM your NG is amazing:wow::wow: ​

Hi Ladies,

I finally loaded some pictures. The last picture is after a 3 month stretch. I started using MT the last week in Sept. I've been experimenting with my regimen and products, but for now this is it:

Apply MT, leave in for an hour and CO-wash every 3 days with Joico moisture recovery.
DC twice a week with ORG replenishing con.
MTN leave in.
Roller set with diluted lottabody.
Saran Wrap.
Moisturized with BB oil moisturizer.
Seal with Harveda vatika frosting.
Mist in the morning with a mixture of rosewater, vegetable glycerine, and essential oils.

Nice progress pics. :sweet: I am going to give the Joico Recovery Moisture a try...I am using the Joico KPak line now.

Hi Ladies,

It's been a while since I checked in, admittedly over the past 2 weeks I've gotten very lazy with my hair. I mean, I have been washing, co washing, and DCing but after that all I've been doing is wet bunning. It's funny I'm really liking it, it's so easy. On the weekend I wash, condish, DC add my leave ins and seal with Vatika, then I pull it back in a poney twist the end and throw on a cap.

Last week I started using Giovanni Deep Moisture and I really like it, brought the K Pak also and I've been alternating. I didn't even realize that I was 9 wks post until today when I looked back at my calendar. I'm going to attempt to keep up with this Regi until 10/26 which will make me 13wks and I'll apply a fresh relaxer for my birthday on 10/31. Fingers crossed.

Good Luck with the stretch :waytogo:..... I am loving the KPak right now myself.

 

[KLomax]

So here's my latest :update: . I am continuing with the Joico Kpak and monthly trimming...ponytail rollerset under a bonnet dryer....this time I used NTM Silk Touch leave in for the rollerset. I like it !!! I also sprayed my hair w/ 1/2 water & 1/2 lottabody as I rolled.

I should have left well enough alone....then I sprayed on an oil sheen spray and did a saran wrap....

 

[LivingDoll]

Hey ladies! Just stopping in to say hi! I really have nothing new. I'm still bunning...I just ordered MT and hopefully it will boost my growth a little.

Everyone is doing GREAT! Congrats on your 6 month transition FindingMe....Galadriel, hang in there with the chilluns....KLo, you JUST now using NTM Silk Touch? Glad you like it...it's a staple of mine.

Luv ALL you ladies. I'll have to keep up with this thread a little better from here on out!

 

[hardymem]

Bign_17 your hair looks great, the wet bunning is working for you.