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

qt_pie said:
Checking in...

I haven't checked in in awhile so here's the catchup. A couple of weeks I trimmed another .5 inches off, and couldn't be happier. My hair is already where it was before I trimmed:grin:. So I'm good.

I still deep condition and rollerset twice a week. I also cowash twice a week. Oh by the way...No More Buns. I don't know if anyone else has this problem, but my hair does not like buns.

ETA: Oh yeah I will upload a picture Saturday after I rollerset
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My hair doesn't like buns either. If I bunned every day I wouldn't have any nape left. I usually rollerset my hair so my hair always has some form of curl in it, so when I wear my hair up it's always in a wavy/curly loose bun, so that there is no pressure at all on my nape, sides or crown. I've learned the hard way in the respect.
 
qt_pie said:
Checking in...

I haven't checked in in awhile so here's the catchup. A couple of weeks I trimmed another .5 inches off, and couldn't be happier. My hair is already where it was before I trimmed:grin:. So I'm good.

I still deep condition and rollerset twice a week. I also cowash twice a week. Oh by the way...No More Buns. I don't know if anyone else has this problem, but my hair does not like buns.

ETA: Oh yeah I will upload a picture Saturday after I rollerset
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Yeah I heat alot of people get breakage from bun...However for me, buns is easy for me, and no breakage. Yeah Bunning is not for everyone. Maybe you can try Rollersetting, for a protective style.
 
No new length checks for me. I'm still stretching and haven't really checked my length too much. I had a bit of a set back but I'm back on track now.
 
Hey ladies!!!!

I am still in box braids and will be taking them out next friday. I just have been stalking the boards lately so my apologies for not checking in.

I do have a question though: I will be taking a 3 week break from braids and I wanna do a henna treatment and a hard core aphogee treatment so which do I do first?

I did a henna treatment a week before I put the braids in and I have crazy grey hair so I do know its growing!!!!

Oh an since my hubby is leaving in Nov I will continue doing the C&G until he gets back. So I wont be relaxing until May-June so I will be about 20 months post. My mom is hoping I just go natural and that is an option but I am not sure.

Just thoughts Ladies.

WOW YOU GUYS ARE DOING SO WELL, CONTINUE TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER!!!!

ANOTHER CHALLENGE WILL BE COMING SOON!!!
 
I know I'm late, but I'm in. Today I had to cut about 3 inches due to damage :ohwell:, so I'm back in the short haired club. I'm pretty clueless and random when it comes to regimen and protective styles, so hopfully you guys can help me get back to where I was, minus all the damage. I know I won't get there by Dec., (its at the nape of my neck now) but I WILL get there.

Thanks for this thread!
 
qt_pie said:
Checking in...

I haven't checked in in awhile so here's the catchup. A couple of weeks I trimmed another .5 inches off, and couldn't be happier. My hair is already where it was before I trimmed:grin:. So I'm good.

I still deep condition and rollerset twice a week. I also cowash twice a week. Oh by the way...No More Buns. I don't know if anyone else has this problem, but my hair does not like buns.

ETA: Oh yeah I will upload a picture Saturday after I rollerset
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ITA... Buns did not work for me. I had breakage on the sides and middle of my hair. I will stick to the things I know work for me.
 
Yesterday I straightened my hair. I was supposed to relax yesterday but straightened as an assessment. I am very happy with my progress. My hair is thick and I have definitely gained length. I am still working on getting it as healthy as possible. So the stretch continues. If I relaxed yesterday I believe I would have been full SL. Hopefully by stretching an additional two months (relax July 1st, 6 month stretch) I will be between SL and APL. I will make APL this year.
 
Shay72 said:
Yesterday I straightened my hair. I was supposed to relax yesterday but straightened as an assessment. I am very happy with my progress. My hair is thick and I have definitely gained length. I am still working on getting it as healthy as possible. So the stretch continues. If I relaxed yesterday I believe I would have been full SL. Hopefully by stretching an additional two months (relax July 1st, 6 month stretch) I will be between SL and APL. I will make APL this year.
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Sounds great! I can't wait to see your updates girl! :yep:
 
Mik said:
I know I'm late, but I'm in. Today I had to cut about 3 inches due to damage :ohwell:, so I'm back in the short haired club. I'm pretty clueless and random when it comes to regimen and protective styles, so hopfully you guys can help me get back to where I was, minus all the damage. I know I won't get there by Dec., (its at the nape of my neck now) but I WILL get there.

Thanks for this thread!
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How did your ends get damage.
 
Just checking in. I am still in a sew-in and bored to tears with it. I plan to have it removed in June or July and I am seriously considering getting the BKT treatment and wearing my hair out for awhile.
 
Just checking in...Im DC'ing right now with Lustrasilk Sheabutter Cholesterol Plus with Mango...then wet bun and call it a day. I'll probally let it sit for a hour or two, without heat, just using plastic cap.
 
As they say pictures don't lie....My ends are a mess!:blush: I am in the baggy challenge now. Here is an update:

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Checking in,

I'm in plaits with my own hair now. Seems that twists don't rly work for me in that they impossibly tangle out my hair and I can't wear them past two three days max before they're not fit to be seen in public. With my plaits they don't stick out every which way (I'm guess the weight helps that) and they last longer. I get super frizz with these though so I've been wearing snoods with them alot.
 
Washed and deep conditioned today. Putting in linked up box braids as I cannot cornrow or flat twist to save my life - might be able to finish tomorrow. My parting is very challenged. Desperately need a trim but I also want to wait till June, at the end of the bootcamp challenge session so I can start the next session with good healthy hair. Maybe braids with extensions.... Oh, I don't know! I just need to hide my hair from myself right now as I just might do something I regret, been eyeing the scissors, but I need a stylist to trim for me properly and give me an assessment on how my hair condition actually is. I trust this one - passionate about natural hair and very nice but Lord, she's so dear, I have to plan visits to her!

Anyway, will keep with the CWs, DCs, supplements, MT etc and hope for the best - doubting I'll make APL this year though, espesh with a trim looming. I HATE splits!!!!! Knots I can deal with, but splits bug me major big time!
 
Checking in...
I probably will poo and con today or tomorrow with my hairveda products. Two more weeks of my half wigs and back to braids for 2 months.
 
Checking in. Took my hair out of my sew-in yet again. I take my hair out every week I swear.

Overnight DC and then I shampooed and 2minuted my hair. Then I conditioned again. I'm in a bun. Moisturized and sealed with coconut oil. Some new growth, but not enough.

I want kinky twist. I might do it myself.
 
I co-washed tonight with Lustersilk, sprayed some Aphogee KGT, and twisted up my hair dabbing Oyin Handmade Honey Hemp Condish on the ends.

In other news my bangs are FINALLY touching my chin! :woot: By August I should have a really good length.
 
ajacks said:
Just checking in. I am still in a sew-in and bored to tears with it. I plan to have it removed in June or July and I am seriously considering getting the BKT treatment and wearing my hair out for awhile.
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Me too. I'm taking my sew in down in a few weeks, but still not wearing hair out yet. My goal is to wear hair out when it gets BSL.

You should be full APL when you let your hair down.:grin:
 
jamaicalovely said:
Me too. I'm taking my sew in down in a few weeks, but still not wearing hair out yet. My goal is to wear hair out when it gets BSL.

You should be full APL when you let your hair down.:grin:
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I hope I am APL, but I did have a setback with the Henna a few months ago and may need a major trim with my next relaxer :sad:

I want to wait until BSL to wear my hair out as well, so I will probably only wear it down for a week or two then use some other protective styles. I am just tired of this weave right about now.

What are you doing with your hair when you remove your current install?
 
I haven't checked in in awhile, but just wanted to say that I'm still going strong (at least once-a-week DCs, keeping hair well-moisturized, etc). My hair is solidly sitting at collarbone/SL everywhere except for my bangs and sides (about 1.5 inches above collar-bone). if I keep it up at this pace I should at least be close to APL by the end of the year. YAY!
 
Checking in...still in braids, planning to take then down in a few weeks, and trying to get my hair re-braided by June. Don't know if I've made much progress, since I haven't used any growth aids, and fell off a bit on moisturization...I still have an unopened bottle of OCT that I'll put to use coming up here...
 
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Hey ladies I just wanted to update my reggie a little bit. I'll be cowashing as usual but now that we are getting warm and humid weather I'll be using just glycerin as a moisturizer. My 2 year nappiversary is at the end of June (26th) and with only about 1 1/2 inches to go I hope to be at APL by then. It has been almost a year since I cut my hair from almost APL to around NL here are some pics:

One month after cutting my hair

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Straighten my hair for my B-day last month but it was much more humid than I thought. Before I could snap a pic my hair started reverting :( By the time we actually made it out that night it had completely reverted so I sported a puff.
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Soaking wet after a cowash and detangled
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Combed out Puff only shea butter and glycerin.
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ButterCaramel said:
Hey ladies I just wanted to update my reggie a little bit. I'll be cowashing as usual but now that we are getting warm and humid weather I'll be using just glycerin as a moisturizer. My 2 year nappiversary is at the end of June (26th) and with only about 1 1/2 inches to go I hope to be at APL by then. It has been almost a year since I cut my hair from almost APL to around NL here are some pics:

One month after cutting my hair

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Straighten my hair for my B-day last month but it was much more humid than I thought. Before I could snap a pic my hair started reverting :( By the time we actually made it out that night it had completely reverted so I sported a puff.
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Soaking wet after a cowash and detangled
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Combed out Puff only shea butter and glycerin.
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Great progress!!
 
I've been cowashing almost every other day, DCing 2-3 times a week, and I'm about to start back on MN/Sulfur 8 mix. I'm seeing some growth already (2 weeks post). My nape is growing in good,too.:grin:
 
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