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

lacreolegurl said:
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!
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This is how I detangle too...I'm only 9 weeks post right now. I am attempting my 1st transition. It may just turn into a long stretch. We shall see. :yep:
 
SouthernStunner said:
You are making me want to stretch the entire year. I want to push it but I dont want to loose progress. I will try to detangle like you guys suggested. I will be doing this tonight.

WISH ME LUCK
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I so know what you mean sweetie. Pay special attention to your hair b/c to stretch for so long and then have your progress go down the drain just sucks(this has happened to me more than once and each time I cry like a baby).
 
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UpDaTe: My hair is doing o.k. I have a little breakage and I'm wondering if it's from the flat iron. The trim also set me back so I'm 4 inches away from full APL. I'm going to focus on that for the full year. I'll flat iron again when the challenge ends.
 
futurescbride said:
Is anyone having doubts about reaching APL by Dec?
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I know that I won't be because my hair has so many different lengths plus I big chopped. However, my goal was for at least one of those layers to make APL. I know my nape will because it's almost there so anything else will be gravy. I'm going to do a three month length check in at the end of March.
 
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I did a protein treatment last night with the MT under the dryer for 45min and followed it up WEN under the dryer for 1 hr. I detangled under the shower and though a few hairs came out they were shed hairs and much easier to detangle.

WHAT I DID DIFFERENTLY: 1. Protein (havent had any in a month other than Henna but that is not protein)
2. DC with heat (I usually dc overnight)
3. Used the best conditioner I have.


So I guess I got to up my game with each passing month. I did order my relaxer (Miziani BB regular) but if I can hold out I will. A year for me would be Sept but that would be for Xmas I am in braids. Oh well decisions decisions.
 
I just got my relaxer last Thursday after 9 weeks which is my longest ever. Just DC'd today, plan to post progress pics soon, although growth seems slow, it is happening.
 
You know I noticed the difference in my hair after I started dcing with heat each time. I am an overnighter too. That just didnt cut it

SouthernStunner said:
I did a protein treatment last night with the MT under the dryer for 45min and followed it up WEN under the dryer for 1 hr. I detangled under the shower and though a few hairs came out they were shed hairs and much easier to detangle.

WHAT I DID DIFFERENTLY: 1. Protein (havent had any in a month other than Henna but that is not protein)
2. DC with heat (I usually dc overnight)
3. Used the best conditioner I have.


So I guess I got to up my game with each passing month. I did order my relaxer (Miziani BB regular) but if I can hold out I will. A year for me would be Sept but that would be for Xmas I am in braids. Oh well decisions decisions.
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Ok I just could not wait any longer. After what seemed like a long stretch, I relaxed today.

I used Mizani Butter Blends, then I dc'd with sitrinillah and a lil methi protein tea, after that I used the porosity control. After all the combing and detangling I did, there was not one hair in the sink or my comb. I think since I have been spoiling my hair, she's finally doing what I what her to do.

I do have a lil growth since January but thats gonna be clipped a lil when I go for a dusting sometime next month.

Camera at moms house so I will post pic tomorrow once I hijack it from her.
 
jaded_faerie said:
I know Dec is a stretch...I don't plan on claiming APL, till my crown has reached APL
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That's how I feel too. I measure all my lengths by my crown hair, not the hair at the nape.

I'm thinking of just hiding my hair for the rest of the year with weaves. I measured my hair today and realized that my longest length is 9in. I've been on the board for a year, and I definitely started with at least 5in so I haven't retained much really. My hair is thicker and healthier though.

Anyway, I don't really want to get a weave but I need something really protective and easy to deal with. Weaves go against my principles, but I need to see some retention.

I see you all are doing well though. Keep it up ladies.
 
Is it too late to join???

im kind of a newbie and really want to join a challenge... but im kinda confused about my hair lenght...
 
msdevo said:
Ok I just could not wait any longer. After what seemed like a long stretch, I relaxed today.

I used Mizani Butter Blends, then I dc'd with sitrinillah and a lil methi protein tea, after that I used the porosity control. After all the combing and detangling I did, there was not one hair in the sink or my comb. I think since I have been spoiling my hair, she's finally doing what I what her to do.

I do have a lil growth since January but thats gonna be clipped a lil when I go for a dusting sometime next month.

Camera at moms house so I will post pic tomorrow once I hijack it from her.
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That's great MsDevo!!! I need to get to that point girl. Great job!
 
Girl I was almost in tears, this time for a good reason. I was amazed that I didnt see any hair. I was checking my clothes, the floor and all round, but no hair. I tell you, that garlic works wonders.
Manushka said:
That's great MsDevo!!! I need to get to that point girl. Great job!
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After bc'ing in August I am anxious for my hair to grow out. I do not like my hair to be this short because I cannot scrape it into a pony. Armpit length I am waiting for you!
 
jaded_faerie said:
I know Dec is a stretch...I don't plan on claiming APL, till my crown has reached APL
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Really?!! I understand the notion that all the hair should be the length before claimining it, but that would mean that I am not even SL yet. If I wait for my bangs/crown to catch up with the rest (bangs are to the nose; back is 2 inches from APL) before claiming APL, then the back would be BSL or longer by then. I plan on claiming APL with the bulk of the weight of the hair is at APL. I've seen some people with 1-2 strands at APL and already claiming it, now that is just wrong. :nono:
 
ajacks said:
Really?!! I understand the notion that all the hair should be the length before claimining it, but that would mean that I am not even SL yet. If I wait for my bangs/crown to catch up with the rest (bangs are to the nose; back is 2 inches from APL) before claiming APL, then the back would be BSL or longer by then. I plan on claiming APL with the bulk of the weight of the hair is at APL. I've seen some people with 1-2 strands at APL and already claiming it, now that is just wrong. :nono:
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That will definitely be me! Let me have ONE hair at APL and I will claim it with pride! :grin:
 
I too am claiming APL as soon as I have the longest strand there. I could wait my whole life for my bangs to get to APL, they grow soooo slow, sigh.....

I pre-treated, washed and DCed with AO HSR overnight, just rinsed off. With all the fab reviews, I think I should invest in a hood drier/steamer soon so I can DC with heat.
 
I think I will fall somewhere in the middle. I wont wait til my crown reaches APL to claim it but I wont be claiming it with 2 strands of hair either. As long as the bulk of my hair is at APL I will claim it.
It makes me laugh when someone is claim APL or any lenght and has uneven, scraggly, unhealthy ends. What's the since in that?????

Sorry just had to put my 2 cents in.

ANYWAY OUR NEXT PRIZE GIVE AWAY WILL BE AT THE END OF THE MONTH!!!! I THINK I AM EXCITED ABOUT IT THAN U GUYS. I FIND MYSELF ALWAYS CHEERING YOU ALL ON.

GOOD LUCK
 
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Okay I hope this works. I know I didn't resize it so I'm sure this pic is huge. This is 10 wks post 80% air dried hair. My ends are a mess! I know I will have to trim.
 
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