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

I haven't straightened since December I think. My daughter broke my Maxiglide.:wallbash:
When I pull my natural hair, it just don't seem like nothing has changed.:nono:

I'll holla towards the end of March with pics. I will straighten once I get a knockoff at Sally's.:look:
 
SouthernStunner said:
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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Actually using a terp is not required for dye release.
 
SouthernStunner said:
Its not??????? OMG then why do so many use one? Especially since it makes the hair so dry?
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I can't say for sure, lol,for some it could be not wanting to read that whole do ya'll Henna thread in it's entirety, but it is paramount to avoid setbacks:yep: Through trial & error the ladies in that thread tweaked and perfected the Henna process to their own needs. I was soooo glad I read EVERTHING before I started, this was one of the turning points in my learning process, I hope she doesn't mind me posting this http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=4489963#post4489963
I had been following how much dryness the Henna users were having by mixing in lemon juice, acv, aritha etc. I knew immediately that this wouldn't be for me, so I decided to wait it out. And I'm glad I did:yep: My first Henna experience, as well as Ayurveda was successful from the start, based on watching the results of others. I don't knock ANYONE'S way of mixing, but this seems to be the best way for me.
 
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Thank you so much for posting this. Gurl I read up to about the 101 post and got tired, I guess my laziness was my downfall. My hair has just come back from this and I did my best to ake up with her. I will D/C once more on Wed and do another henna treatment I want it a little darker and D/C right after. I will D/C a couple more times before the 21 and then I am getting my braids again. I am in the Crown and Glory Challenge andd the stay natural in 09 challenge. I havent had a relaxer since 7 Sept 08. I havent straightened since Dec but I did this weekend to dust and the lady that did it was awesome. She did like 1/8 of an inch and she even paused after the first snip to show me how much. I felt bad for using heat so I went home and CW followed by a DC(oernight).

Well ladies the next give away is coming up so stay tuned!
 
I deep conditioned last night with silk elements megasilk and rollerset on perm rods. My hair turned out so pretty!

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Update: I currently have a Hendigo mix in my hair and I'm watching Pretty Woman while sitting under my soft-bonnet dryer. I had to turn the volume up to 65 just to hear the movie. How my SO is dealing with all of this noise - I have no idea.

Since my fresh garlic mishap I'm on my way to APL. No more mega-breakage issues since I re-implemented ACV rinses as my final step on co-wash days.
 
Futurescbride - Your hair turned out great! I love the curls!

I air dried my hair on last night...My hair feels like a brillo pad even after I used PC...:(
 
^^I do my leave in, moisturizer, and seal on wet hair then I air dry in a scarf in a bun. I've been tweaking this routine for a few months and this is what has worked the best.
 
Wanted to come out of hiding :takecover: and do my part as a participant of this challenge......sorry if the pics are too big or small :ohwell: anyways I'm also part of C& G challenge so I've been in braids since Nov 08 and have been inconsistently following the Method this past week I took out my braids, cornrowed my hair co-washing it every other day ( wore my Dallas Girl Wig (Love It!:yep:) ) and deep co with Hairveda Strinallah (sp?), AO and VO5 the day before my co-wash I would oil my hair/scalp with Amla Oil. I hadnt realized or maybe it was just out of plain laziness but my stretch was about 13 wks, first real stretch, shouldnt have waited that long because I got quite a few knots but I was able to save my hair by detangling the knots with a needle :look: (learned off youtube ****Rustic Beauty***) Anyway it was time for the relaxer ...no way I would have the patience for natural hair :nono:.....my hair didnt come out super straight so it didnt have that swang no matter what I did but better underprocessed then overprocessed right anyway I have an event to go to before the end of the month so I will probably do a sew in before I put my hair back into braids...I know I'm kind of early with the offical March update but better late then never. or is it early then never :look: whatever...as you can see in my piki strip I got a little growth, a little thickness overall I'm happy with the results attached are pics of new growth, a nov 08 pic and march 09 update
 

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Update in my siggy. :grin: As the sig says, I am adding biotin and gelatin to the regimen. :)
 
Check In:

Hey ladies. I'm somewhere between 10-14 wks post. I've been cowashing and DCing overnight on dry hair. This has saved my hair.

I have about 1.5-2 inches of new growth. I have not used heat since mid Dec 2008 and my hair seems to appreciate it. Experimenting more with protein this time around.

I do however need to take hair update pictures. I will be sure to post.

I see lovely heads of growing hair already in this challenge. Great works ladies!
 
Hi Ladies,

I am finally checking in!! I have been co washing and pooing every week. I just did a protein treatment on friday. I am 8 weeks post and I plan on relaxing this weekend. My hair is just to thick and I think it is starting to break. I can't wait to see everyone'e progress pics!
 
Gurl where have you been???????

Ok on another note I have tested some conditioners and so far I love WEN Fig and Herbal Essesnce Hello Hydration. Giovani leave in was ok. NTM silk touch leave in was ok.

Stirnillah disappointed me.



Will someone please suggest a good DC that is natural/organic, thick and full of moisture. I am 26 weeks post.
 
SouthernStunner said:
Gurl where have you been???????

Ok on another note I have tested some conditioners and so far I love WEN Fig and Herbal Essesnce Hello Hydration. Giovani leave in was ok. NTM silk touch leave in was ok.

Stirnillah disappointed me.



Will someone please suggest a good DC that is natural/organic, thick and full of moisture. I am 26 weeks post.
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I know I know!! I am still trying to get my hair routine down packed. The left side of my temple is so bad from tight braids. I am trying to figure out how make my sides grow back in. Any suggestions?
 
SouthernStunner said:
Gurl where have you been???????

Ok on another note I have tested some conditioners and so far I love WEN Fig and Herbal Essesnce Hello Hydration. Giovani leave in was ok. NTM silk touch leave in was ok.

Stirnillah disappointed me.



Will someone please suggest a good DC that is natural/organic, thick and full of moisture. I am 26 weeks post.
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Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose! Wonderful stuff!!! :yep::lick:

I'm still DC 2-3x/wk for maximum strength and moisture - I'm incorporating ayurveda to my very random routine.

I'm also twisting/braiding for growth and this also helps keep my ends from knotting as I do all washing and DCs in twists and/or braids - my hair isn't allowed to be wet and loose at the same time:nono:.

I've learnt how to finger detangle and finger comb my hair and I hope this will help eliminate split ends in the long run and thus retain more length.

I continue to use my growth aids - sulphur oil mix + MT + MN. I notice little fuzzy hairs breaking through my scalp, so something's working..... I hope.

You're all doing fabulously ladies, lets keep going! APL Dec '09 here we come!!!
 
I haven't flat ironed or measured my hair in forever, so I usually just stretch or judge by the weight of my hair for progress.
I was so boosted this morning when I stretched my hair in the front and it reached the bridge of my nose...2 months ago it barely touching my eyebrows! And my front grows so sloooooooow.
I'm still not sure if APL is really doable by December 09...but I sure will be close!
 
I've been pping my baggying of my braids now so the moisture is starting to get better. I'm counting down the weeks I can take them off because this nice weather is starting to mock me. I'm going to the beach this week though so I guess I'll try my hand at DC'ing.

Once they come out in May though I'm going to attempt twistng again but this time with lock&twist gel since shea butter or aloe gel didn't work for me. By fall I'm going to do rollersetting I'm still on the fense about what type of roller to use though...
 
I am currently 10 weeks post. I am still doing sew-in's for my protective style. I hope to have at least 1.5" worth of new growth by the March 31st update!
 
I don't think I checked in yet. I am doing two strand twists and sleeping in satin rollers. It has gotten me through and looks nicer than my wash n go.

I haven't flat ironed in almost two months.

Will post pics when the diggie cam gets charged
 
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