SCarolinaGirl
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Is anyone having doubts about reaching APL by Dec?
Official: For Short Haired Ladies...APL by Dec'09!
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The Princess
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Sometimes I do, cause even though DEC is far away, my hair seems like its growing so slow. So I think this is a good challenge, cause it will be a challenge, cause for me, im pretty much trying to retain all my growth. I want a trim badly, cause my hair is looking blah in the front since my layers are growing out, but i don't know har far its going to put me back. But we shall see in DEC.
The Princess
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I don't know how many of you all watch Nickelodeon, well probally if you all have kids. However, I like TRUE Jackson hair, off the Show True Jackson VP.
The black teenager that stared in Spelling Bee.
Thats the style im shooting for.
The black teenager that stared in Spelling Bee.
Thats the style im shooting for.
ajacks
Well-Known Member
Well, now that I've experienced a setback I am a little concerned about reaching APL by Dec. I actually need to be APL by this summer, so that I can have a shot at making BSL by December. Ultimately if I recover from the setback, and I'm satisfied with the overall health of my hair then I will still be happy with my progress for the year.
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discodumpling
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No doubt here! This is my final check in before posting my 1st 1/4 progress. I'm keeping my hair cornrowed & twisted for the next 2 weeks 'cause i'm lazy 
& of course to maximize retention.
HHG.....we can do it!!
& of course to maximize retention.HHG.....we can do it!!
Ivy Santolina
New Member
I'm still confident but if I keep having setbacks like the minced garlic one then yeah - I will have big doubts.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
Oh that's funny I was just watching that show. I don't have kids
. I like some good wholesome fun every now and then. I like her hair too.Evolving78
Well-Known Member
as long as i don't do anything weird or use anything weird to my hair, i will be ok.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
I was initially but I did a progress pic today so I feel better. Especially since I see progress on 10 wks post airdried hair. I won't straighten until I relax. At the earliest that would be May 1st. At the latest it would be July 1st. I hope I can post this pic since this site seems to have trouble uploading pics from my camera. I think if I change my avatar I will be okay but if I try to upload into the post...I don't know. We shall see. I will try to do it when I get home.
DMJ's Mom
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Just another check in. I know last week I said I was going to straighten my hair for my birthday but its been raining all week and I refuse to straighten if I'm only going to get and hour's wear out of it before it begins reverting. I have noticed that when I stretch a coil it appears that I've gained close to an inch since the challenge began. So assuming I have no set backs I think I'll reach APL by June. July at the latest. I've changed my reggie slightly since we've been getting a little warm weather I've been cowashing 1 maybe 2 times a week and shampooing once a week.
SCarolinaGirl
Well-Known Member
I guess I just get discouraged. Some days I see progress and other days I'm not too sure. Overall, I am very happy that my hair is much healthier!
Minnie
New Member
I am a little concerned...that's about 6in for me. But I am just going to enjoy the journey. I would love to get there, but just getting close is huge step for me.
The Princess
Well-Known Member
Just checking in. I DC with Lustrasilk Shea butter Cholesterol with Mango, for a couple of hours. Rinse and my hair felt great. I almost used Lekair Strengthing Cholesterol, forgetting I been using Protein based products for a previous Deep Condition and CoWash...The Lustrasilk Shea butter Cholesterol with Mango, is excellent. My hair was so easy to comb through. I love it and the smell is nice too. Another plus with Lustrasilk is you don't have to use heat to reap the benefits, it says right on the label. I love this stuff.
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SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
Thank you to everyone that has given suggestions on how to tame this mop on my head. I have decided that I am getting a relaxer after this set of braids. By the end of this braid session I will be 36 weeks post. That is 9 months!!!! I think for my second stretch (the first one was 16 wks) I did pretty good.
Now heres my question. How long should I wait to relax after I take out the braids???????
Now heres my question. How long should I wait to relax after I take out the braids???????
SnnyDays
New Member
Just checking in. I relaxed on Saturday with phyto. My hair came out pretty good. I am loving the fact that my hair seems much more healthier. I don't think I can get to APL by december 
but I am going to keep trying. ((((thinking good thoughts)))) I did take some pics but I am going to wait to post them at the end of the month. I think I am going to try some herbal essence conditioner and poo.
Now only if I could get the sides of my hair to thicken up
but I am going to keep trying. ((((thinking good thoughts)))) I did take some pics but I am going to wait to post them at the end of the month. I think I am going to try some herbal essence conditioner and poo.Now only if I could get the sides of my hair to thicken up
ajacks
Well-Known Member
My answer would be the same day, I get relaxers the same day I take my sew-in out and I haven't had any problems. But the LHCF answer would probably be 4 days to a week. That is a ton of new growth to deal with while you wait.
Say that again honey!! I so cannot wait to get there..... getting obsessed actually, lol. Thank goodnes for PSing, otherwise I'd be doing length checks every single day, sigh
Thanks girl
I'm mad you spotted the wig in the first picI was trying to crop it out but it would have cropped out my hair. I hang it on my bedpost when I take it off
I learned the term hairnorexia from the board, lol.
Don't be mad.... I've worn wigs too ;-). Still on the look out for an afro wig that matches my hair though
.I wouldn't say doubt, but I'm wary of asking too much of my growth. Been in this game only a short while and I'm still not sure I even get the average 1/2 inch a month. Thing is, I don't know what is the full potential of growth for my hair, so I'll keep trying. My hair's only 5-6 inches now, so to reach APL in DEC, I need a MAJOR growth spurt at some point. I also probably need to trim at least an inch so all my ends look and feel good. Still, if I get close, ie btw SL and APL I will be ecstatic. APL will be super duper awesome though! ***prays***
10 days till I complete my current cycle of PSC, so hanging on there. I'll be doing length checks between the 26th and 31st, and I pray I have something to show for..... My next cycle of PSC starts on the 1st of April. In the meantime, I continue to DC 2-3x/wk and using growth aids as well as eating well etc etc.
HHG peeps! Let's give it our best shot huh!?
Mo96
New Member
Checkin in...I'm 9 weeks post...man, oh man this is rough! lol It's funny because I feel like the rollerset I did this weekend was my best one to date..I've decided to relax after 10 weeks so I scheduled an appt with my old stylist for 3/24. I sure hope I'm able to get rid of that underprocessed hair in the back!!
I do feel confident that I will hit APL by December!! My hair is a little past the collarbone (when stretched )
I do feel confident that I will hit APL by December!! My hair is a little past the collarbone (when stretched
)morehairplease
Well-Known Member
Hey there sweetie,
Congrats on the stretch.....9 months...that is just awesome
! If at all possible, I would wait at least 2 weeks before getting a relaxer if not 4 weeks. IIRC, Robin(the creator of the crown & glory method) recommends waiting 4 weeks. hths
msdevo
New Member
Woohoo!!!:woohoo2: After the extra long weekend of celebrating my brothers 21st birthday
and about 5 long island ice teas
, Im feeling much better, lol
Since I did the garlic dc my hair feels much better. My hair doesn't look or feel dry like it did last week. Garlic really works wonders yall.
I am battling myself as to if I should continue to stretch my relaxers longer than 12 weeks. I will be next week and I am itching to relax. My last stretch lasted from Aug08-Jan09 and I am still trying to figure out how I did it. Decisions, decisions...
I wanna thank you ladies for keeping my spirits up last week during my lil pms phase.
and about 5 long island ice teas, Im feeling much better, lol Since I did the garlic dc my hair feels much better. My hair doesn't look or feel dry like it did last week. Garlic really works wonders yall.
I am battling myself as to if I should continue to stretch my relaxers longer than 12 weeks. I will be next week and I am itching to relax. My last stretch lasted from Aug08-Jan09 and I am still trying to figure out how I did it. Decisions, decisions...
I wanna thank you ladies for keeping my spirits up last week during my lil pms phase.
LivingDoll
Well-Known Member
Woohoo!!!:woohoo2: After the extra long weekend of celebrating my brothers 21st birthday
Since I did the garlic dc my hair feels much better. My hair doesn't look or feel dry like it did last week. Garlic really works wonders yall.
I am battling myself as to if I should continue to stretch my relaxers longer than 12 weeks. I will be next week and I am itching to relax. My last stretch lasted from Aug08-Jan09 and I am still trying to figure out how I did it. Decisions, decisions...
I wanna thank you ladies for keeping my spirits up last week during my lil pms phase.
What kind of garlic DC are you using?
SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
Hey there sweetie,
Congrats on the stretch.....9 months...that is just awesome
hths
4 weeks????? Girl that is a long time to deal with the new growth. How should I wear my hair during the 4 weeks? Ummm how do I comb my hair is the real question? Last night I ordered Mizani Butter Blends in Reg. ( the entire system). I am not getting a relaxer until the end of May but with the Post Office here I might get it just in time to relax. Now I am getting excited to see how much length I have obtained. I just got my ends dusted 2 weeks ago by a stylist I love but she doesnt do relaxers. So I am going to another stylist that I like to get my relaxer but she doesnt do dusts she cuts and homie aint playing that!!!!
I will show pics when I get my relaxer so dont worry.
morehairplease
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Hey there love,
Honestly, if I had that much newgrowth I would wait a week or two before relaxing. As far as styles go, I honestly don't know. I have never stretched that long before. IIRC, Robin suggested flat ironing weekly and low manipulation. I am attempting to stretch 4 months on my own and 2 months with braids extensions. Honestly, I am planning to rebraid within 2 weeks after taking my braids out b/c I know I just don't have the patience to deal with all that newgrowth. Do you wear wigs or cornrows? If not, try wearing cornrows under your wigs if you attempt to wait 4 weeks before relaxing and take them down weekly to dc them. I did something similar to this in 2006 and my hair really appreciated it. Of course, I went to a 'professional' that completely screwed my hair up to the 10th degree and my hard work went down the drain with the quickness.
ETA: Comb it in sections( I use to do 4 sections-2 in the front and 2 in the back) starting from the tip and working your way up the root.
msdevo
New Member
Im using Alter Ego condish with garlic. Lil perfumey(not a word) but its all good.
beans4reezy
Well-Known Member
End of May? I thought you were going the whole year before relaxing...did something change?
SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
Gurl this new growth is killing me and I am loosing a lot of hair detangling. I really want to wait a year but I dont want to loose progress. I am really still debating but I ordered all the stuff just in case. I dont know what to do with my hair when not in braids other than a wig but still detangling is killing me. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
lacreolegurl
New Member
I know the thing that helps me best when I'm stretching is to detangle in the shower with my wide tooth seamless comb. I put a ton of conditioner (usually my herbal essence for moisture) and let it sit while I shower. Right before I get out I start near the ends of my hair and gently detangle working my way up. I cowash almost daily and either air dry or wet bun. I use cantu shea butter leave in with tiny bit of the lottabody foam to help keep my curls defined. I'm in the 12th week of a six month stretch. The longest I've gone is 4 1/2 months. Can't wait to see pics of your hair!
SelfStyled
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Here is my update......I have come a long way since last March, but it just seems like my hair grows so slow. If I make APL it will be a miracle, but I am just gonna stick with my regimen and see where it takes me.
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