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

Hey ladies.. I am relaxing tonight @ 10 weeks... I would normally go to 12 but I have to do a corrective (I texlaxed last time @ 14 weeks) Altho I like the texlax look I am afraid of breakage.. its been ok so far but its starting to increase. I am nervous about over processing my hair.. but I have my fingers crossed! I will take pictures but I wont post until the March 31st up date
 
Checking in. I dusted this weekend for the 1st time this year. I'm excited to see what gains i've made since the beginning of the challenge!
 
smwrigh3 said:
Hey ladies.. I am relaxing tonight @ 10 weeks... I would normally go to 12 but I have to do a corrective (I texlaxed last time @ 14 weeks) Altho I like the texlax look I am afraid of breakage.. its been ok so far but its starting to increase. I am nervous about over processing my hair.. but I have my fingers crossed! I will take pictures but I wont post until the March 31st up date
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Hi there,

Do you mind me asking when you do your corrective relaxer do you only apply the relaxer to the newgrowth or the length of the hair? I had a texturizer done in October and a corrective(or at least what I thought was a corrective done by a 'professional':rolleyes::wallbash: and the results were horrible). If I relax again, I will need to do another corrective b/c the curls that were left in are causing knots in my strands. I plan on getting braids later this month but may relax first and get braids later this summer to correct the current problem I am having with the knots. My hair is short, about 3-4 inches, and I wondered if the relaxer needed to be applied only on the newgrowth or the entire strand.
tia,
morehairplease
 
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Hi Ladies,
Just checking in. I just realized that this is my first time since joining the challenge. Will definitely try to do better. I'm still keeping up with my regimen and have increased my protein treatments to every other week and have had really good results. I went to the salon on Saturday for a relaxer and trim and I was so happy to see that she only had to dust my ends!!! I'm excited to see my progress at the end of March.
 
Blair I'm as bad as you lol. I don't think I've checked in since the official start of the challenge. I haven't straightened since we started. I plan to straighten and trim mid month For my B-Day and will post an updated pic then. My reggie is the same Wash and condition weekly moisturize nightly. As soon as it warms back up I'm going back to cowashing daily
 
I haven't checked in awhile either >.<

Right now my hair is in Kinky Twists that I plan to keep in until mid-May. I'm sorely tempted to do a C&G for the rest of the year but I get mine professionally done so if I do hopefully my wallet can handle it. Last time i washed them they didn't dry up quick enough so now I'm using a dry shampoo and then using braid sprays to moisturize. I've been dry bagging them lately to hopefully up the moisture.
 
Just a little check in. I noticed that my shrinkage is starting to really kick in which means GROWTH. I am just about 6 weeks or so into my stretch. I'm aiming for a relaxer date in May. I will probably not do any serious length checks until then.

But things are going well, I've cut way down on breakage (hardly have any compared to this time last year), my shedding is way down. I'm doing good on bootcamp too, no heat, bunning and lots of moisture, regular gentle protein and big protein (henna) once in awhile.
 
Looking good ladies!!!!!

Check-in

8 weeks post and I have no idea what to do with my hair. I am tired of protective styling and I do not want to braid it or wear a weave. At this point I am out of options.

On a better note, I am loving my new growth, I get sea sick every time I look at it, lol
 
I straightened my hair for the first time since my BC. I've never flat ironed my own hair before so I'm happy with the results. I'm going to get my FHI in May and re-try. I also butchered my hair when I trimmed myself. I took off more than needed and it's lop-sided but I'm ok with it since I don't wear my hair straight often.

One inch trim
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Up close
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Checking in...I'm a little over 7 weeks post and so far I'm loving it! I used Nexxus Emergencee on Saturday and I must say that I'm pleased! I've been pincurling my hair at night and loving the results.
 
Just checking in...man shrinkage is a mother. I have no idea why my hair is growing so fast but I don't think Im going to make it until 3 months. Oh yeah and I trimmed like 1/4" of my hair off yesterday.
 
Lou-lou, your hair is looking great!!
Not much is different in these parts for me. I've been better about taking my vitamins and drinking water. I think I'll dc tomorrow and my next relaxer will probly be early next week. I sure thought I was late with posting an update pic! Good think it's not until the end of the month!
 
Lou lou I cant wait to get home and look at your pics. I cant see them at work and I am mad about it.

On another note. I am going to henna in the morning for the first time and try to roller set my 25 week post hair then on Sat I am going to let a lady dust my hair and blow out my roots. This is the first time this lady has touched my hair but several people I know have gone to her a rave about her. They say she does not like to cut hair because she likes long hair so when she trims you barley can tell so I am thinking its more like a dust (which is what I want). Wish me luck!

OK SO THE NEXT PRIZE GIVE AWAY WILL BE 31 MARCH SO PLEASE BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR IT!!!!
 
morehairplease said:
Hi there,

Do you mind me asking when you do your corrective relaxer do you only apply the relaxer to the newgrowth or the length of the hair? I had a texturizer done in October and a corrective(or at least what I thought was a corrective done by a 'professional':rolleyes::wallbash: and the results were horrible). If I relax again, I will need to do another corrective b/c the curls that were left in are causing knots in my strands. I plan on getting braids later this month but may relax first and get braids later this summer to correct the current problem I am having with the knots. My hair is short, about 3-4 inches, and I wondered if the relaxer needed to be applied only on the newgrowth or the entire strand.
tia,
morehairplease
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Hey sorry I just getting back... ok so wait I did I went thru and applied the relaxer to my new growth only and then after I did my entire head I went down and smoothed the relaxer down to the texlax portions of my hair. but the relaxer only stayed on the texlax hair for about 10 mins and then I rinsed.

I will say this tho... my hair is STILL not boned str8! I suggest that u can tell when your hair is straight enough...
 
just checking in. Im 6 weeks post texlax and im noticing some decent growth. now if i can just combat this breakage thing ive got going on then i think il be ok. think il up the dcing! everyone seems to be doing so well......well done ladies!!
 
My puff is really getting big. I'm trying to find the right combination of moisture and protein. I will be adding an egg treatment because I've been getting some breakage. It could be shedding too I'm not completely sure.
 
Dcing right now with Joico K PAK, Suave, mixed with Shikakai, Bhrami, Alma, Horsetail & Nettle. I will finish up with a Fenugreek, Bhringraj tea rinse.
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Well earlier I did my weekly dc after I took my cornrows out. For the past month or so I have been alternating between Sitrinillah and Pantene Relaxed & Naturals breakage defense. I use the sitrinillah on dry hair and the pantene after I shampoo, my hair loves it.

After my dc, I tried the Roux porosity control. All the talk on the board made me remember that I had a sample in my stash from Sally's. After I dried my hair I noticed that it was silkier and fuller. Not to sure if that what its suppose to do but I am very happy with the results.
 
Just checking in...I DC on Monday with ORS replenish Pak, and Thursday I washed with Hairveda Alma Shampoo and followed up with Palmers Coconut conditioner.. Im 6 weeks post. Im going to start upping my OCT next week.
 
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Checking in... today is wash day so I will poo wash with aphogee for damaged hair. Then use my 2 min reconstructor followed by a DC with lustrasilk shea butter cholesterol. Then use my apoghee leave in and rollerset.
 
Checking in with my starting pic in my siggy. Thanks for adding me to this challenge. Sorry for not checking in sooner, but I have been super busy lately. I am experiencing post-patum shedding and have been loosing alot of hair as a result, mostly by my temples. I tried Aggie's garlic/evoo treatment on Friday and I see results already. I am approx. 6 weeks post touch up.
 
i feel like such a slacker after reading up on everyone's routines because i keep mine so simple i may have to get on it to keep up with you ladies!
 
I took the sew-in out thAT i had for 2weeks. and im glad i did! my hair was knotting up with the thread :( i had some breakage. I want to step away from the wigs for a while but i dont know when i will get my hair braided. Maybe after spring break this week.
 
Kurly K said:
i feel like such a slacker after reading up on everyone's routines because i keep mine so simple i may have to get on it to keep up with you ladies!
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Girl your hair is gorgeous!!! You don't need to change a thing. Whatever you are doing is obviously working just fine.
 
Just checking in.. I washed with OCT poo and did a DC with Garnier strength and repair.... then detangeled, applied MT/OCT mix to scalp, moisturized with aloe gel, coconut oil and Miracle Oil Moisturizer
 
Ok ladies if anyone is a Henna Expert pls tell me what I can use as a terp other than ACV cause I had to DC 2x (once over night) to get my moisture back. Remember I live overseas so it has to be something readily available.

I heard about using Orange Juice or green tea what do you guys think and how much should I use?
 
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