Official: For Short Haired Ladies...APL by Dec'09!

[SouthernStunner]

I will put you on the list right now. WELCOME

 

[SnnyDays]

Where in Germany are you? I used to live in Bann right outside Landsthul. My twins were born there and spent the first 1 1/2 years of their life there. My boys are now 5. I miss it.

I'm at Spangdahlem AB about 1.5 hr from Landsthul. My hubby is Air Force. I am kind of familiar with that area. How long did you spend in Germany?

 

[SouthernStunner]

I was there for 4 years. I worked at the Ramstein CDC as the Desk Clerk. My best friend and the my twins God Parents are still there and we miss them so much. I did enjoy my time there. I live in Guam now and its ok but Germany was better.

 

[kittenz]

I am so proud of myself. Yesterday I DCed for the first time since... erplexed i can't remember. Then I rollerset all by myself and stayed under the drier. Setting my hair took forever so I'll have to keep practicing but I love the results. Sorry no pics this time. My mom hi-jacked my camera.

I used:

Shampoo- Mizani Chelating followed-up with Suave Professionals Extreme Strength Poo
Conditioner- ORS Replenishing Conditioner (bottle) with heat
Leave-in- I can't remember what i used
Spray bottle of warm water and a packet of ORS Mouse/wrap lotion (very diluted)
Moisturizer- Keracare

Now that I think about it I forgot to seal. I'll fix that tonight with some tea tree oil.

 

[kiarai]

Hey thanks for adding me to the challenge.

I've just joined LHCF. My hair is really short at the back and longer at the front like an inverse bob. I have a few tracks in to bulk up the volume (I like big hair).

I’m gonna start co-washing once I take my tracks out. Washing with the tracks makes them loose and I think it pulls at my already weak hair.

I don’t really know how to style my short hair and would welcome and advice from others.

K xx

 

[Sieda]

Hi Ladies!

First post - off to join more challenges!

 

[ajacks]

It doesn't look like I have much further to reach APL, but I have heard that getting from SL to APL can be a lengthy process, so I have my fingers crossed. Here is my regimen and starting pictures:

• Wash every 2 weeks (w/ Weaves), 1x a week otherwise
• Deep Condition w/ every wash
• Moisturize every other day
• MT on length of hair for 30 minutes (wash days only)
• OCT daily (scalp only)
• Clarify once every 4-6 weeks
• Protein treatment every 6 weeks
• Protective Styles (Sew-In Weaves , Half-Wigs, Buns)
• Low Manipulation (Rollersets, Braid-Outs, Bantu Knots)
• Relaxers every 6-months
• Direct Heat 2x a year ONLY!!! (only on relaxer days)

 

[loulou82]

I rinsed my kinkies today. Saturday will be 4 weeks. I always feel renewed when I wash or rinse my kinkies. lol. The synthetic hair is sucking all the moisture out of my hair so I have to moisturize and rinse a lot.

 

[HarlemHottie]

Is it to late to join?

 

[naijanikki]

I have been searching for this thread!! Unfortunately my computer crashed and burned in the beginning of the month with all my pics on it and of course I never backed anything up. So I don't have any starting pics just yet.
My regimine is simple--
wash 2x a week with queen helene's garlic shampoo (my shedding is OUT OF CONTROL!!!!)
DC with Ultra Black hair conditioner, followed by a mixture of keracare and elasta QP DPR-11.
Rollerset and airdry or airdry in a scarf.
Protect my ends!!!!
Moisturize 2x a day and seal with sweet almond oil.
Let's get it in 09, ladies!!!!!

 

[SouthernStunner]

I rinsed my kinkies today. Saturday will be 4 weeks. I always feel renewed when I wash or rinse my kinkies. lol. The synthetic hair is sucking all the moisture out of my hair so I have to moisturize and rinse a lot.

It will be 4 weeks saturday for me too. I cant wait to get these out! I love being low main. and all but I want to try out my henna plus these kinky twist keep loosing up but I got them redone on Wed and she used bees wax so if they stay put then I will go back to cowashing every other day. No matter what I was washing weekly w/ DC and doing my MT and OCT daily oh and moistrizing.

 

[loulou82]

I'm itching to take these things out too but I want to keep them in a full 10 weeks. I'll redo the edges Monday since it's getting pretty loose in that area.

 

[Stiletto_Diva]

Just did a 30 min pre-poo with my home made hibiscus oil and that bad boy had my hair feelin good. My hair has never felt so moisturized. I followed it with a co-wash with the OCT. APL here I come.

 

[Shay72]

I really need to check in more often for this challenge. Shrinkage is quite amazing even when you are relaxed. I airdry so that definitely contributes to that. My hair is looking chin length right now. I am 3 weeks post relaxer, 14 more to go!

 

[msdevo]

Morning ladies...

Well since I am battling a lil cold, I have not shampooed or dc'd since Sunday. Hopefully by the early next week I will be back to my regular routine.

 

[msdevo]

Your hair is gorgeous!!!!

It doesn't look like I have much further to reach APL, but I have heard that getting from SL to APL can be a lengthy process, so I have my fingers crossed. Here is my regimen and starting pictures:

• Wash every 2 weeks (w/ Weaves), 1x a week otherwise
• Deep Condition w/ every wash
• Moisturize every other day
• MT on length of hair for 30 minutes (wash days only)
• OCT daily (scalp only)
• Clarify once every 4-6 weeks
• Protein treatment every 6 weeks
• Protective Styles (Sew-In Weaves , Half-Wigs, Buns)
• Low Manipulation (Rollersets, Braid-Outs, Bantu Knots)
• Relaxers every 6-months
• Direct Heat 2x a year ONLY!!! (only on relaxer days)

 

[oldcrayons]

Count me in

 

[jerseygurl]

Hi Ladies just coming in to cheer all y'all on.

Happy Hair Growing

 

[lp318lp]

I really need to check in more often for this challenge. Shrinkage is quite amazing even when you are relaxed. I airdry so that definitely contributes to that. My hair is looking chin length right now. I am 3 weeks post relaxer, 14 more to go!

I heard that SHAY! I need to be checkin' in A LOT more often to this thread. I've already agreed to the challenge all I need is to be consistent with receiving and giving encouragement. I'm subscribing!!

By-the-By, Ladies: Because of, oh... I'd say a 3.5-ish month setback, I would say my starting pic would be equivalent to that which is in my siggy. The only difference is that my hair is now natural.

The setback wasn't devastating, but from Feb of 2008 to now... I should not be at the same place. My situation was dire, y'all... DIRE! But I digress...

me~

 

[kittenz]

I am so proud of myself. Yesterday I DCed for the first time since... erplexed i can't remember.

My hair must have enjoyed this. Yay, no more ridiculous shedding!!!

 

[SnnyDays]

Hi Ladies,

I have some pics in my siggy. I currently have a inverted bob that is growing out.

My regi is pretty plain:

Wash 1x a week with Nexxus Therappe
DC with Nexxus Humectress and NTM Deep recovery Hair mask
Co wash 1x a week with NTM Daily Deep Con
Airdry or Airdry wraped in a scarf
Moisturize everyday with NTM Silk Touch and vit E oil

Now I am just waiting on my OCT and MT!! I need to really work on my sides. Does anyone have any suggestions for that? My sides are really bad

 

[laurenashLey]

like to be in 2 please, what r the rules?!?

 

[ajacks]

Your hair is gorgeous!!!!

Thanks! It's been a long hard journey. Thankfully, it's starting to pay off.

 

[aa9746]

It will be 4 weeks saturday for me too. I cant wait to get these out! I love being low main. and all but I want to try out my henna plus these kinky twist keep loosing up but I got them redone on Wed and she used bees wax so if they stay put then I will go back to cowashing every other day. No matter what I was washing weekly w/ DC and doing my MT and OCT daily oh and moistrizing.

I've been using OCT for about a month and I'm half way finished with my second bottle of OCT. I noticed you use it daily so I was curious to know how long does a bottle last for you. I've been reading different threads but I haven't found information on this. I just ordered a third bottle and I'm thinking maybe I should add water to it to stretch it.

 

[msdevo]

Your welcome. By the looks of it, it already has

Thanks! It's been a long hard journey. Thankfully, it's starting to pay off.

 

[msdevo]

Are you getting any growth from the OCT?? How are you applying yours that you have used so much in such a short period of time??

I've been using OCT for about a month and I'm half way finished with my second bottle of OCT. I noticed you use it daily so I was curious to know how long does a bottle last for you. I've been reading different threads but I haven't found information on this. I just ordered a third bottle and I'm thinking maybe I should add water to it to stretch it.

 

[aa9746]

Are you getting any growth from the OCT?? How are you applying yours that you have used so much in such a short period of time??

I put it on my scalp and hair and use it as a leave in because I'm trying to get maximum results and I like how it makes my hair feel. However, since the product is expensive I feel maybe I should just use it on my scalp only. I don't know if I'm getting results yet because its been only a month. My hair seems to be growing at the normal rate.

 

[FunJoy!]

Are You guys still recruiting?

If so I'm in:

Stats:
Length: NL
Goal: APL By December 20 2009

Starting Pics in my profile or fotki

 

[SouthernStunner]

I've been using OCT for about a month and I'm half way finished with my second bottle of OCT. I noticed you use it daily so I was curious to know how long does a bottle last for you. I've been reading different threads but I haven't found information on this. I just ordered a third bottle and I'm thinking maybe I should add water to it to stretch it.

I use it like a grease daily to my scalp only and then on sat. night I prepoo with it all over and wash out on sunday. I ordered 2 bottles in I think October and I am finally on my second bottle. I dont add anything to it. HTH

 

[SouthernStunner]

Morning ladies...

Well since I am battling a lil cold, I have not shampooed or dc'd since Sunday. Hopefully by the early next week I will be back to my regular routine.

I hope you feel better. I hate being sick. Take it easy and dont rush to do your hair when your not feeling it, thats when we make BIG mistakes. Now go get some rest!