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

I finally relaxed after 12 weeks. Im not relaxed bone straight this time, so Im happy about that. So now its time to start the whole process all over again. Im excited because I do see some progress. Below is the results. (My signature pic)
 
Ok all I have decided to close the sign up. I decided to do this because with all prizes and such I plan on doing, I would go broke! Also I think that would only be fair for those who have been here from the begining.

If you have any concerns about this please PM me. I am open minded.
 
Hi Ladies! Just checking in with an update.
On friday, I took out my weave (yay! I feel so free!) and pre pooed over night with a 1:1 mixture of castor oil and EVOO. Then on saturday, I did A LOT to my hair lol.

1. Baking soda rinse
2. Shampooed with Keracare dry and itchy scalp and Aphogee shampoo for damaged hair
3. Hard protein treatment with aphogee 2 step treatment
4. Conditioned with Aphogee balancing moisturizer
5. DC'ed for an hour under the dryer with Keracare Humecto (bottle). My hair felt so great! I'm going to try the one in the tub after this runs out.
6. Next, I used Aphogee provitamin leave in, keratin grean tea restructurizer and CHi silk infusion
7. Sealed with castor oil
8. Tried to rollerset, lol, that didn't quite come out right, but I will keep practicing. Although I didn't like how much I had to manipulate my wet hair to rollerset.
9. Then today (Sunday) I cowahed with Trader Joe's Nourish Spa and used all the same leave ins.

Sooooo, after all that what did I learn?
My hair needed protein, I love DCing, I love castor oil and I LOVE PLAYING IN MY HAIR!:yep: I'm deinitely going to be taking a break from weaves because of this (plus my edges aren't too happy even though I pampered them). I'll be wearing a wig while i learn to rollerset and I'm going to try cowashing everyday this week and see if my hair likes it.

So how's everyone's hair doing? I want to hear (read) updates and stories! :popcorn:
 
So I tried the kinky twist thing and it was ok but I felt like my hair was matting too much. I did learn though that with baggying every night and moisturizing my hair every wash day with a hawaiin silky 14in1 and infusium mix and sealing w/ seyani hair butter,I only needed to dc in braids every 2 weeks,which helps them to last longer. So here are my minor a little shy of 2 month update pics.
 

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Maybe you should ask Reniece to teach you how to take care of your hair; she would be happy to do that so whatever she is doing for your hair will be maintained by you while you are at home. BTW, your hair looks lovely.

ajacks said:
Thanks for the encouragement. This is the first time I have had to actually deal with my own hair since July of last year. I know it takes patient, but I am scared I will mess up and have a major setback after Reniece has helped me come so far. I know I need to learn eventually, but in the mean time I think I will try for a salon appointment this weekend :grin:
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It's a long time before I will be APL but it will happen in this year for sure. I took my braids down, and looking for a new protective style.
 
SouthernStunner said:
Ok all I have decided to close the sign up. I decided to do this because with all prizes and such I plan on doing, I would go broke! Also I think that would only be fair for those who have been here from the begining.

If you have any concerns about this please PM me. I am open minded.
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I don't think you should close the sign up. Lots of people sign up throughout the year and it wouldn't be fair to them to miss out on the challenge...and then they'd start a new one and it would just be too much extra. We're all in this together :yep:.

As far as prizes, you could just give them out to people who have been here since the beginning. I just don't want others to be penalized just because they happened to not be on the board yet.
 
Im still rocking my braids and keeping it moisterized. I really need to step up the DC'ing, and i will . My hair is really growing nicely and I want to hold on to it. Keep it going people!
 
I am counting down until I take these kinky twist out. I want to do a henna treatment and plus I dont like these twist. i am getting them tightened up on wednesday and I pray that I can make it to 5 March! yall say a little prayer for me.
 
Hey SS and girls,

I'm afraid I'm dropping out of this challenge - not that I don't want to grow my hair to APL by end of 2009, 'coz I really want to and I pray I get close even if I don't get there BUT, I just can't keep up with updates etc and I know recruitment is closed so was thinking that someone else can take my place and commit themselves more to this challenge as I'm not that active a participant.

Wish you all masses of health and HHG!
 
Sorry ladies, I kinda slacked this weekend. I was planning a huge Superbowl party:dance7:(GO STEELERS!!!):superbanana:. I am back on track now.

My month of wearing my hair our is over. I miss my wigs!!!! I am in the process of braiding my hair in small cornrows so that I can wear my wig for about a month.

I am hoping that by braiding them small they will last a big longer than the normal 2 weeks.
 
Jaxhair said:
Hey SS and girls,

I'm afraid I'm dropping out of this challenge - not that I don't want to grow my hair to APL by end of 2009, 'coz I really want to and I pray I get close even if I don't get there BUT, I just can't keep up with updates etc and I know recruitment is closed so was thinking that someone else can take my place and commit themselves more to this challenge as I'm not that active a participant.

Wish you all masses of health and HHG!
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Don't drop out fellow Londoner!
 
Just checking in....

I decided to switch my baggy product from Aphogee Pro Vit to BB w/ Castor Oil Moisturizer mixed with my own castor oil. I have changed my baggie regimen from all day to nights only. I think my hair has been getting too much moisture. My ends still have a little relaxer on them and I dont want them to break from moisture overload. I did two protein treatments last week, so I am taking a break this week. I applied Megatek to my scalp only with my Castor oil mixture. This is how my hair will be every day this month after cowashes, DCs, and protein treatments. I wear a headwrap 24-7 (stay-at- home mom). I am also switching my DC back to ORS this month.

I am officially starting my Feburary fitness challenge today so I am taking a break from hair to focus on fitness this week. I will check in with you guys next Monday when I prepoo with egg and evoo overnight to clarify.
 
Hey I'm dropping out. I'd rather someone else be able to take my place since I know I probably won't update that much and the sign up is closed.

Happy Hair Growing Ladies!
 
Nya33 said:
Don't drop out fellow Londoner!
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I'm sorry sweetie, I'm a waste of space that someone else could actively use - especially with prizes at the end, lol. I'll still egg you all on as I've changed to weekly subscriptions for the thread - you're not completely rid of me! ;-).
 
Jaxhair said:
I'm sorry sweetie, I'm a waste of space that someone else could actively use - especially with prizes at the end, lol. I'll still egg you all on as I've changed to weekly subscriptions for the thread - you're not completely rid of me! ;-).
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As long as you pop through so we can encourage you too even if you are not in the challenge!

Did the snow whip you today?

Only reason i'm playing on this now is because i was sent home due to the weather!

HHG
 
Jax and Msa: You two actually update a WHOOOLE lot more than many other participants. Most haven't typed a peep since joining. Please don't drop out!
 
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Mini update.

I am 6 weeks post and TRYING to manage the new growth. Sunday, I washed my hair with Aphogee for damaged hair, did an Aphogee 2-step protein, Aphogee rebalancer, Aphogee green tea. I then used Lacio lacio and Chi Silk Infusion and rollerset. It came out beautiful .... FOR ONE DAY, uggh.

My hair looks thin to me :sad:. I will cowash my hair on Wednesday and post a picture of it wet.
 
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SouthernStunner said:
I am counting down until I take these kinky twist out. I want to do a henna treatment and plus I dont like these twist. i am getting them tightened up on wednesday and I pray that I can make it to 5 March! yall say a little prayer for me.
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Hey SouthernStunner. Are we supposed to be posting comparison shots this month or next month? I think I've had about an inch or maybe a little more since my starting pics.
 
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Nya33 said:
As long as you pop through so we can encourage you too even if you are not in the challenge!

Did the snow whip you today?

Only reason i'm playing on this now is because i was sent home due to the weather!

HHG
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Yup, snowed on me and I loved it! Made a snowman and all! Got kitted and booted up and walked through the park to my allotment with hubby carrying our fruit and veg food waste bucket for the compost bins (couldn't help myself, lol!) as the little car was and is still covered in snow. My snowman is incomplete though - need more snow, so hoping to complete him tomorrow:lachen:

loulou82 said:
Jax and Msa: You two actually update a WHOOOLE lot more than many other participants. Most haven't typed a peep since joining. Please don't drop out!
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You sure Lou? In that case, I'll stay on then, and will try and update weekly or so. I'd just hate to occupy space that could be well used by another - alright then, I'll stay!
 
For some yes. And its not really whether we can or can't, its all about the fun in trying.

Being in challenges like this keeps me discipline with my hair routine. Of course we all have the occasional setback, but for the most part this keeps us steady.

fobaker said:
Can we really do this in 12 months??!! I would love to be APL in 12 months!
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I'm checking in, I have had sooo much success since I started. My hair was a dry brittle mess when I started, and now with all the advice and lessons my hair is sooooooo nice. I will have to update with pics later.

Am I the only person whose hair HATES protien.??????? It makes my hair, hard and brittle. I was using MTK once a week, but had to stop the frequency...I've cut back to once every two weeks. I don't want to stop using it because with every use I seem to have obvious growth.

I've been DCing with Nexxus and Kenra and my hair is sooo soft and healthy.

Any other suggestions ladies?
 
Jaxhair said:
Yup, snowed on me and I loved it! Made a snowman and all! Got kitted and booted up and walked through the park to my allotment with hubby carrying our fruit and veg food waste bucket for the compost bins (couldn't help myself, lol!) as the little car was and is still covered in snow. My snowman is incomplete though - need more snow, so hoping to complete him tomorrow:lachen:


Soz OT- Have fun building and keep your body and your head and hair warm (on topic!) :grin:
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