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

Well tonight I cowash with VO5 moisture milk strawberries and creme. Boy my hair was supersoft and moisturized. I loved this stuff. Even at 11weeks post, it still does the job.
 
ajacks said:
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)


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You will be a APL in now time. Also your hair is super beautiful.
 
To bad it doesnt come in a gallon size huh?

Have you tried MT yet??

aa9746 said:
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.
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Thank you so much. Yea it does suck:sad:

I hate not wanting to do anything with my hair. When Im well I look forward to those days ya know

SouthernStunner said:
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!
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msdevo said:
Congrats. Come the end of this year we all gonna be swanging:yep:
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Ok I must admit when I finally get my relaxer at the end of the year AND I reach APL I will act STANK for about a day for all my haters here on island. I am so tired of hearing oh just cause you lite skinned dont mean you white. Washing (cowashing) your hair all the darn time. Oh I cant wait TRUST I am going to do the swang like Ateaya.:lachen:But then I will go back to my braids and be quite. I am trying to be waist length by 2012 when I get off this island and back to the real world. And when that day comes they may have to give me an extra seat on the plane just for my ego! I will be hard to deal with for at least a week then will go back to bunning.:yep:
 
Oh I got a question too. So I havent had a relaxer since Sept 7 when I take these braids out I will get my end trimmed should I get this done on wet hair or dry hair?
 
SouthernStunner said:
Ok I must admit when I finally get my relaxer at the end of the year AND I reach APL I will act STANK for about a day for all my haters here on island. I am so tired of hearing oh just cause you lite skinned dont mean you white. Washing (cowashing) your hair all the darn time. Oh I cant wait TRUST I am going to do the swang like Ateaya.:lachen:But then I will go back to my braids and be quite. I am trying to be waist length by 2012 when I get off this island and back to the real world. And when that day comes they may have to give me an extra seat on the plane just for my ego! I will be hard to deal with for at least a week then will go back to bunning.:yep:
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:lachen: I hear ya girl!! I will be acting real STANK for a day or two myself! When I tell people I am bunning for a year, they look at me crazy, but I am thinking in my head... "You just wait until December! I gonna SHUT IT DOWN!" :grin:
 
Im serious about getting my hair to aleast full shoulder before next year..... Cancel my hair appointment to get hair str8. I will be looking for someone who can french braid my hair for me. Trying to strech perm til June(6 months)
 
SouthernStunner said:
Ok I must admit when I finally get my relaxer at the end of the year AND I reach APL I will act STANK for about a day for all my haters here on island. I am so tired of hearing oh just cause you lite skinned dont mean you white. Washing (cowashing) your hair all the darn time. Oh I cant wait TRUST I am going to do the swang like Ateaya.:lachen:But then I will go back to my braids and be quite. I am trying to be waist length by 2012 when I get off this island and back to the real world. And when that day comes they may have to give me an extra seat on the plane just for my ego! I will be hard to deal with for at least a week then will go back to bunning.:yep:
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Oh you won't be the only one! When I reach APL some time this year I'm gonna be stank too lol. And don't let me get close to BSL in December, I'm gonna be flippin and swinging my mane all around. LMBO People can be so hateful and petty about what you do or don't do with your hair. Yesterday in church I had these women comment on how nice of a curl texture I had in surprise, and as someone who is dark skin, I feel like I'm constantly being asked if I have a Jerry Curl, texturizer etc because people only think Lighter-skinned women can have defined curls. And because I've had damaged hair for so long, you would think they'd be happy that my hair is finally doing very well. Dont let the hate get you down girl!
 
ajacks said:
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)


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You go to Reniece, don't you? It looks like one of her beautiful results. LAAAAWD, I been tryna get an appointment with her for a while. Just gotta wait my turn, lol. Your hair is STUNNING! Keep up the great work and you will have the beautiful hair that you're working towards in no time!
 
msdevo said:
Ok ladies we all get a pass to act EXTRA STANK when we reach APL.:grin:

Cuz I am gonna be right with yall:lachen:
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x4! I'll wait to flat iron for the occasion too. Oh wee I can't wait :grin::lick:!

Up date: I had my edges and nape re twisted. The braider also cut off some of the length and re-curled the edges. I plan to take them out in 6 weeks.
 
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Hi SouthernStunner,

Please add me to the challenge if its not too late. This is my first challenge. Thanks to you and all the ladies I came up with a protective style today.
Regimen:
1. Some of the layers in my hair are still too short for the bun so I will wear the simple french braid straight down the back of my head with the end tucked in for protection.
2. I will stop going to the salon every two weeks and instead go once per month for my wash, blow-out, flat-iron, and deep moisturizing condition.
3. I will oil scalp with mega-tek, mtg, rosemary oil, and mn. Sometimes I alternate and sometimes I mix.
4. I will moisturize with Soft and Beautiful's Botanicals Lite Cream Moisturizer daily and seal with coconut and castor oil.
5. I will only manipulate hair once per day in the morning to re-do french braid and apply products as I can sleep in the braid as is.
6. Supplements: Chlorella, Spirulina, Biotin, MSM, Vitamin E, protein supplement.

Thanks again. My starting photo is my avitar as it was made this month (January 2009). I will try to start a fokti soon to add more photos.
 
SnnyDays6848417 and MagnoliaBelle: Welcome the the board and the Challenge! :grin:
SouthernStunner said:
Oh I got a question too. So I havent had a relaxer since Sept 7 when I take these braids out I will get my end trimmed should I get this done on wet hair or dry hair?
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I would get it trimmed on dry hair so the stylist can see all of the length and not be fooled by shrinkage.
 
Ladies I have to share a story with you.

I work at a military clinic in Guam. A lady that works in the same building as me (she works in Mental Health and I work for the Commander) took a trip to Korea last week and brought me back 4 over sized silk scarves. She said she remembered a conversation we had about hair over a month ago and she thought that I would like them. I almost cried cause I did need some BAD. She was like there are many of us here on island so we DIVAS got to stick together. I offered to pay her but she was like they were just $3 a piece.

That was very nice of her and I will think of her every night I where them. UMMMMM NOT but that was nice.:lachen:
 
CubanMorena said:
You go to Reniece, don't you? It looks like one of her beautiful results. LAAAAWD, I been tryna get an appointment with her for a while. Just gotta wait my turn, lol. Your hair is STUNNING! Keep up the great work and you will have the beautiful hair that you're working towards in no time!
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Thanks for the compliment!

Yes, I am a client of Reniece. That pink background is definitely signature Reniece. It took me about 4-months to get my first appointment but it was definitely worth the wait.
 
SouthernStunner said:
Ladies I have to share a story with you.

I work at a military clinic in Guam. A lady that works in the same building as me (she works in Mental Health and I work for the Commander) took a trip to Korea last week and brought me back 4 over sized silk scarves. She said she remembered a conversation we had about hair over a month ago and she thought that I would like them. I almost cried cause I did need some BAD. She was like there are many of us here on island so we DIVAS got to stick together. I offered to pay her but she was like they were just $3 a piece.

That was very nice of her and I will think of her every night I where them. UMMMMM NOT but that was nice.:lachen:
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i need one as well....they are so hard (if not impossible) to find this side.......:perplexed
 
HHG ladies! ...just checking in

I've been twisting my hair weekly so far this year...but this weekend was hella busy so i'm rocking a bun w/twist bangs; most likely for the rest of the week.
My hair is smooth and soft after this wekends DT of: Mayo, Molasses, Honey, EVOO & some cheapie condish.

Sending you all much positive energy as we continue on our quest for APL this year!

Namaste
 
SouthernStunner said:
Ladies I have to share a story with you.

I work at a military clinic in Guam. A lady that works in the same building as me (she works in Mental Health and I work for the Commander) took a trip to Korea last week and brought me back 4 over sized silk scarves. She said she remembered a conversation we had about hair over a month ago and she thought that I would like them. I almost cried cause I did need some BAD. She was like there are many of us here on island so we DIVAS got to stick together. I offered to pay her but she was like they were just $3 a piece.

That was very nice of her and I will think of her every night I where them. UMMMMM NOT but that was nice.:lachen:
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That was sweet of her
 
ajacks said:
Thanks for the compliment!

Yes, I am a client of Reniece. That pink background is definitely signature Reniece. It took me about 4-months to get my first appointment but it was definitely worth the wait.
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I wish that i could find someone like her in Oklahoma......
 
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