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

I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel! :grin: I took down some more kinky twists today I pulled to see where I'm at. I have 2-3 inches to go until APL. I should make it by the summer.
 
loulou82 said:
I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel! :grin: I took down some more kinky twists today I pulled to see where I'm at. I have 2-3 inches to go until APL. I should make it by the summer.
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We are right there together girlfriend! I have a mini update in my siggy and I am about 2.5-3 inches from APL as well! I hope to be there around the summer too.
 
Hi Ladies!!!

I have a mini update as well - please see siggy pic. Not sure if there is any progress since last month.
 
Please add me to the challenge. I have my starting photo on my Ipod but was not successful in uploading it.

I'm on regimen that includes OCT/MT, cowashing and Hairveada. I'm about 3-4 inches away from APL although my nape is my problem area.
 
6 inches to APL - hmmm..... will try my best! i pray I'm close, even if I don't quite get there!

Still adding MT and MN to my homemade growth oil (jojoba, shea, sulphur, rosemary and tea tree EOs) and applying to scalp everyday. DC 3x/wk, one of which is MT to the length of hair, and I also use ayurvedic oils and herbs and plan to henna every 100 days as this is when I use a comb. Hair feels strong as well as soft, so I'm thankful it's going well. Also twisting for growth and manipulating less - combs and brushes are banned from my hair!

You ladies are doing so well, keep it up! My most recent length pics:

 
I just got a sew in done yesterday, I'll probably keep it in for a month then let my hair rest for 2 weeks before putting some twist in them....im trying to branch out from the wigs!
 
Okay, so I'm going to do a length check weekend after next, I have a project due at work March 2nd, and I know I'm going to need the weekend to wrap it up so I won't be able to play in my hair the way I would like too.... :look:
 
Just checking in...Im in the field for a week. So far so good. My hair is still strong after I done the Hairveda Methia Protein tea treatment so thats a good thing.

Im using my Komaza Aloe Vera Coniditioner for Co washing (due to the fact its a sample size bottle, I packed it for convenience-but its has good ingredients, just expensive for the big bottle)

I also have my Hairveda Almond glaze for sealent and my edges-wow this stuff is good, might be purchasing the big jar next time(I have the sample size jar) As well as my Hairveda vatika frosting.

For leave in conditioners im using Palmers Coconut Hair Milk-love this stuff, Im hooked, I like it more than the Palmers Olive Oil Hair Milk. Since I bought it, I been using it more.

For leave in im also using GVP version of Paul Mitchell, need I saw more, this stuff is my best friend.

I just keeping my normal bun.

Since I can't bring my OCT..I using Hairveda Omega 3-6-9 oil on my scalp. This stuff is really good, don't know why I stop using it anyway.
 
NaturallyVoguish said:
Yay a fellow greaser!!!
I am using up my carols daughter mimosa hair honey .. I may need to try this almond glaze though sound yummy lol :lick:
how is it working out for you?!
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Love it, love it, and love it! Some people use it for twists and laying edges down too. I have a head of thick hair so it loves almond glaze. I use it on my scalp and my hair too.

The Princess said:
Just checking in...Im in the field for a week. So far so good. My hair is still strong after I done the Hairveda Methia Protein tea treatment so thats a good thing.

Since I can't bring my OCT..I using Hairveda Omega 3-6-9 oil on my scalp. This stuff is really good, don't know why I stop using it anyway.
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Good to hear about the methi. I will be using it this weekend. Hmmm I've been eyeing the Omega 3-6-9. It's a great price too.
 
I deep conditioned my hair with shea butter cholesterol and conditioning balm :lick:. I sat under the dryer for 20 minutes then rinsed and airdryed in a ponytail. I now have my hair braided for my braidout tomorrow.
 
Update.

I relaxed my hair at 8 weeks post (for some reason my hair was especially unruly this relaxer cycle).

I did something different with this self-relaxer. After I rinsed the relaxer out, I then applied the Joice K-Pak reconstructor and then neutralized as usual. I then mixed some Nexxus Emergency with Nexxus Humectress as a DC and the results came out FANTASTIC! Instead of the usual thinness after a relaxer, my hair came out pretty thick. You can see the difference in my signature. The first picture is of a fresh relaxer in December and the second picture is a fresh relaxer a couple of days ago.

I am slowly but surely nailing down a regime :drunk:.
 
Taz: Glad to hair you had a successful self-relaxer.

Update: I'm taking down the twists this weekend. I wanted to hold out until 11 weeks but 9 weeks is good enough. I'll enjoy my hair for 2 weeks and then twist again..
 
taz007 said:
Update.

I relaxed my hair at 8 weeks post (for some reason my hair was especially unruly this relaxer cycle).

I did something different with this self-relaxer. After I rinsed the relaxer out, I then applied the Joice K-Pak reconstructor and then neutralized as usual. I then mixed some Nexxus Emergency with Nexxus Humectress as a DC and the results came out FANTASTIC! Instead of the usual thinness after a relaxer, my hair came out pretty thick. You can see the difference in my signature. The first picture is of a fresh relaxer in December and the second picture is a fresh relaxer a couple of days ago.

I am slowly but surely nailing down a regime :drunk:.
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Great job, Taz!:clap: Which relaxer did you use?
 
taz007 said:
Update.

I relaxed my hair at 8 weeks post (for some reason my hair was especially unruly this relaxer cycle).

I did something different with this self-relaxer. After I rinsed the relaxer out, I then applied the Joice K-Pak reconstructor and then neutralized as usual. I then mixed some Nexxus Emergency with Nexxus Humectress as a DC and the results came out FANTASTIC! Instead of the usual thinness after a relaxer, my hair came out pretty thick. You can see the difference in my signature. The first picture is of a fresh relaxer in December and the second picture is a fresh relaxer a couple of days ago.

I am slowly but surely nailing down a regime :drunk:.
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I've heard that you can apply conditioner before using the neutralizer. I never had the balls to try it, until now. I think I will try that next relaxer. Thanks girl!
 
Checking in. This is only week # 2 of my plaits. I'd like to keep them until my length check at the end of March but I have a few events in between that might prompt an early take down....but i'm tired of my hair, that's why I put it away for a few weeks!

I'm not doing much to my hair: Daily oil on my scalp. Water via a steamy shower or a full soak, shea butter, sealed with coconut oil. I haven't mixed a batch of cocshealoe YET this year...i'm a bit lazy & i'm having good results with plain 'ol shea
 
Platinum said:
Great job, Taz!:clap: Which relaxer did you use?
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Platinum, I used Phytorelaxer Index II. Every other relaxer that I have ever used took my hair OUT. Phyto for life!

TopNotch, using a protein reconstructor after rinsing out a relaxer is the BEST tip that I received so far on LHCF.
 
taz007 said:
Update.

I relaxed my hair at 8 weeks post (for some reason my hair was especially unruly this relaxer cycle).

I did something different with this self-relaxer. After I rinsed the relaxer out, I then applied the Joice K-Pak reconstructor and then neutralized as usual. I then mixed some Nexxus Emergency with Nexxus Humectress as a DC and the results came out FANTASTIC! Instead of the usual thinness after a relaxer, my hair came out pretty thick. You can see the difference in my signature. The first picture is of a fresh relaxer in December and the second picture is a fresh relaxer a couple of days ago.

I am slowly but surely nailing down a regime :drunk:.
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Dang your hair looks healthy and thick..Just LUSH
 
Hey ladies,
I am dropping out of this challenge. I have decided not to straighten for the rest of the year. I will not be able to do the length check. I want to try low manipulation and bunning. I wish you all the best of luck...
 
topnotch1010, the princess and taz007 - ladies....your hair is gorgeous!!!!!
i have all of these layers in my hair and i just want them gone...
 
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Neemo said:
Hey ladies,
I am dropping out of this challenge. I have decided not to straighten for the rest of the year. I will not be able to do the length check. I want to try low manipulation and bunning. I wish you all the best of luck...
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I'm not straightening my hair either but I pull my hair from the same spot to gauge my length progression. Couldn't you do that too?
 
Hi ladies! I'm on track to meet the goal! Sorry I haven't been checking in...I've been washing once a week and Dcing. The last two weeks I blow dried and flat ironed but I'm back to rolling this week.
 
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