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

I am so tempted to join! I am already in the SL challenge and the 2009 Booth camp...would one more challenge be too much???? hmmmmmmmm
 
ladylends said:
Well I've been trying to find what products I should use for this challenge and I ran into one called Hairveda. Every single user of her products had positive things to say about it! Quite naturally I rushed to her web site to see if I could purchase anything....and she's closed until Jan 1 2009 :sad:. So if there are any other newbies out there (like me), who have no idea where to start, I would suggest you start with her products which I surely will be doing at the turn of the year. Here's the website for those who are interested:

http://hairveda.com/default.aspx
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I agree Ladyends this is an excellent place to start. I was fortunate enough when I first got here I saw the threads too. I am so happy because I didn't have to try a lot of products. I tried Hairveda and been happy since then. I do want to tell you that because her products are handmade--meaning she makes them when you order them--they take a bit longer to get to you. If you become a Hairveda stan (I believe I stole that from Curlee Lurker) just plan accordingly.
 
I'd like to be added. I think I will be APL when I get my relaxed next month, because I was about an inch away from full APL the last time I got my hair relaxed in October. I am really hoping I am.
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i thought i joined this but i guess i must have ben dreaming of it:grin:
well im in!
My regime is deep condition once a week, co wash once a week, moisturize daily,, bunning, stretching relaxers and braids:yep:
 
Woot! Can't wait to reach APL! Don't remember if I posted my reggie in the other thread, but here goes...

And my seasons are a little off because they're based on Chicago weather. :rolleyes:

Winter (January-April): Wigs. Hair underneath will be braided or twisted or loosely cornrowed (since I'll just be learning how to do these anyway). Shampoo & DC once per week. Moisturize morning and night.

Spring (April-June): Braid extensions. Shampoo & conditon every 2 weeks. Moisturize CONSTANTLY!

Summer (July-September): Twists (also including chunky twists and twist-outs). Shampoo, deep condition, and retwist weekly. Moisturize 2x daily.

Fall (October-December 15): Buns (if I have enough hair???) Shampoo, DC weekly. Moisturize 2x daily.

Other stuff: MSM, biotin, and MN for as long as I don't have any nasty side effects. :grin:
 
Im excited about this... My protective hairstyle will be twist outs (my fave) and as i get tired of them i'll experiment with other styles...
Wash and DC once a Week and Moisturize Moisturize Moisturize.... Im gonna KISS and see where it takes me. I'll also dibble dabble in some growth aids from time to time and stay away from braid extensions during my lazy times. APL 2009? NO SWEAT.
 
Excellent, excellent!! I saw the old thread was locked yesterday, and thought I was crazy since I couldn't find a new one! I'll have to have DH take a progress picture for me this weekend, I reckon. :lol:


meka said:
Im in.............

What are you ladies gonna be doing to "expedite" the growing process?
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I'm going to be doing 24/7 protective styling, and using MT. :yep:
 
I'm in! I think I am SL, but not a full SL, kinda btwn NL & SL. I'll post pics next week. This will definately b a challenge 2 achieve APL, but it will make me stay on track. I am a newbie, lurked for about a month or so, always been a PJ, always concerned about hair but did not know how 2 take care of it. I will post my reggie, but it will prob change w/ different products, especially since I have to wait til I can order Hairveda and still waiting for my Mega Tek!!! (is that ok?)

Reggie:
-wash w/ poo every week (current is CON mixed w/ a Carols Daughter shampoo); 1-2 per month clarifying shampoo ---I will be switching poo to Kenra---
-moisturizing conditioner w/ heat 45-1hr (Kenra MC[will buy 12/23], Elasta DPR-11, ORS RP) 2x per week
-2x per month DC w/ Aphrogee 2 min 15mins w/ heat, in conjucntion w/ moisture DC for 45-1hr
-co-wash 1-2x per week --too many conditioners to choose, usually switch it up-but all are moisture based
-full rollerset 1x per week/for co-wash days-braid out or ponytail rollset
-moisturize & seal 2-3x per day

Sometimes I prepoo with homemade concotions--oils, honey, molasses, fruits, coconut milk (want try coconut cream since thicker)

I am 14 weeks post relaxer. i was always a stretcher, not sure if I am transitioning/or if I will relax once my hair is healthier. Believe it or not I am trying to keep it simple.
 
I plan to:
-pre-poo before every wash with Organix conditioner and vatika oil
-wash every 4-5 days (alternating between CON shampoo and V05 Moisture Milks conditioner)
-dc after every wash with ORS Replenishing or Pantene R&N Breakage Defense Mask
-always rollerset
-moisturize with KeraCare Creme Hairdress and seal with coconut, grapeseed or jojoba twice a day
-never go out in the winter air with my hair exposed...silk scarf under a hat always!

My hair gets mad at me for stretching, so I'll continue to get relaxers every 8-9 weeks. I get a dusting every other relaxer.
 
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I'm officially in! I'm currently struggling to get to SL, and I'm hoping to be between sl and apl by May 2009!

My reggie changes with the wind, but I do have some staples!

  • clarifying: Aveda Hair Detoxifier (maybe every 2 weeks)
  • Moisturizing shampoo: Aveda Damage remedy (maybe weekly)
  • Co-washing: Garnier Fructis or Aussie Moist
  • Deep Conditioning: ORS in bottle; once I run out I'll be using Aveda Dry remedy
  • Leave-in: Glycerin, silk amino acids, honeyquat, and water mix
  • Growth aids: Megatek and OCT
Daily stlying is bunning but I'm going to join the rollerset challenge and rollerset twice a week so of course my reggie would change again, but I have my staple products and hopefully I will get to where I want to be!

 
Regimen

Mositurize & seal daily
Wash and DC weekly
Protein treatment as needed
Rollerset or buns (protective style)
no direct heat
10-12 week relaxer

Starting pics
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I have a sew-in right now, but I will be back to check in with starting pictures after the 3rd. I am excited about this challege!
 
I'm in

I am still confused by I think I have a mix of 3c and 4 something :look:

Regimen

Co Wash 2 times a week
DC every two weeks
ACV rinse once a month
Flat Iron once a month
Styling: Twist Outs, Shingling and Puffs
Protein Treatments before flat iron
Frizz Treatment every two weeks

New things to incorporate : Vitamins, Rollerset, Kinky Twists, Sealing
 
How do you stretch out a relaxer. I'm almost 5 weeks past my last relaxer but my goal is to stretch to 7 or 8 weeks. Anybody got any suggestions? Also, I don't have a reggie yet because I'm new to the healthy hair game but here's what i'm going to start of trying I'm open to suggestions:

prepoo/wash/condition 1x week
moisturize daily

*I'll have to use heat 1x a week when I wash because my hair isn't long enough to bun it. So even though I have new growth, i still have to try to wear my hair down and it looks bad! :sad:
 
ladylends said:
How do you stretch out a relaxer. I'm almost 5 weeks past my last relaxer but my goal is to stretch to 7 or 8 weeks. Anybody got any suggestions? Also, I don't have a reggie yet because I'm new to the healthy hair game but here's what i'm going to start of trying I'm open to suggestions:

prepoo/wash/condition 1x week
moisturize daily

*I'll have to use heat 1x a week when I wash because my hair isn't long enough to bun it. So even though I have new growth, i still have to try to wear my hair down and it looks bad! :sad:
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Do you have a pic? I started out at NL and my hair was jussst long enough for my to get an elastic around it so I managed to wear a phony ponytail with clips on the inside. So I actually ended up bunning my phony pony but it worked. My own hair was covered and protected.

Stretching is not difficult once you find the right hair styles to help you. Suggestions include cornrows, braid outs, straw sets, bantu knot outs, roller sets, weaves, braids, kinky twists. Once you get deep into a stretch (14 weeks post or more) it may be beneficial to wash and DC your hair in sections. Just don't fight your hair; work with it. Add on one week at a time to your stretch if that's easier. Start with a 7 week stretch and then next time do an 8 week stretch and so on.

If a comb isn't getting through it anymore switch to a rake comb or a wide tooth comb and use your fingers first to detangle in sections and then the comb; twist up the detangled section; and move on to another section.
 
Here's my regimen for '09...I'll edit if it changes:


1. Wash with baking soda/water mix.
-I usually do BS once a week and rinse with plain water every 3-4 days.
2. Use coconut oil to detangle each section.
3. Add castor oil, twist, and bantu knot (about 15). Take out in the morning. Wear in curly fro or pinned up.
4. At night dampen with water, add castor oil, re-knot (about 10) , cover with bonnet.
 
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can someone suggest a good conditioner for new growth??? I am 17 weeks post and when I co-wash or shampoo wash for that matter I cant get to my scalp and then it is starting to feel no slip. what do u think of NT triple moisture daily deep con and their deep recovery mask????? I just bought them today so I may try tonight. I just got to make it to saturday when I get my kinky twist in.:yep:
 
Love, love NT triple moisture condition and the deep mask gives awesome slip. You made a good choice!

SouthernStunner said:
can someone suggest a good conditioner for new growth??? I am 17 weeks post and when I co-wash or shampoo wash for that matter I cant get to my scalp and then it is starting to feel no slip. what do u think of NT triple moisture daily deep con and their deep recovery mask????? I just bought them today so I may try tonight. I just got to make it to saturday when I get my kinky twist in.:yep:
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SouthernStunner said:
IS ANYONE GETTING AS EXCITED AS I AM??????????
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I am very excited too!!!:grin: This is actually the very first challenge that I will participate in; I have been here for a long time but never felt motivated to participate in anything :look:. For some reason, I feel differently now - I guess it's the excitement that APL is really possible for 2009, yeah!! :lick:.
 
SouthernStunner said:
can someone suggest a good conditioner for new growth??? I am 17 weeks post and when I co-wash or shampoo wash for that matter I cant get to my scalp and then it is starting to feel no slip. what do u think of NT triple moisture daily deep con and their deep recovery mask????? I just bought them today so I may try tonight. I just got to make it to saturday when I get my kinky twist in.:yep:
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Is that the one in the jar? If so, I used to use that as a cowash. This was before hair boards so I didn't know it was supposed to be a deep conditioner. I cowashed every day with it because it made my hair really easy to detangle. I think I used like 1/3 of the jar every day...but it worked really well. My shower comb would just slide through.

I've been natural my whole life and that NTM conditioner is definitely in the top 3 commercial products I've ever used.
 
complexsimplicity said:
do you guys mind if i ask y the other thread got closed???
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The OP requested that it be closed so that there would only be one thread...this one is the official one...that one was there just to get people ready and see who was interested in joining. No drama or anything like that.
 
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