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

Hey Ladies, I made my own shampoo after watching "Trayce" YT video and used it last night. I used 2oz castile perppermint soap, 2oz EVOO, 1 oz Hairveda Shikakaki oil, and filled up to the top with purfied water.

Overall my hair was sudsy and not stripped, it felt coated and heavy, im guess from the oils, however the more I rinse the lighter it felt. My scalp felt very clean and cool. Then I applied my conditioner w/plastic cap, after I rinse my hair felt nice.

So overall its okay, Im going to try it again, cause I think I put to much on my head, which is probally why my hair felt heavy. Cause it very watery and I was thinking it wouldn't suds but it did. A little goes a long way.

After post wash and conditioning, my hair was very shiny and not tangled, so there was not adverse actions by using my homemade shampoo.

It might be awhile before I use it again, cause Im going to start cowashing more.

So far so good though. Plus all the yummy ingredients is the castile soap by itself makes it a good shampoo.
 
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I'm really happy with my progress. I was approaching full shoulder length in January & now I am inching past it. Below are my pics from January & today (May). I don't know if I will make APL by December, but I'm happy with my progress.

They're not the best comparison pics in the world because my hair is not straight in either one, but they were both Dominican blowouts done by the same stylist at Judith's Dominican Salon in DC.
 
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Solitude said:
I'm really happy with my progress. I was approaching full shoulder length in January & now I am inching past it. Below are my pics from January & today (May). I don't know if I will make APL by December, but I'm happy with my progress.

They're not the best comparison pics in the world because my hair is not straight in either one, but they were both Dominican blowouts done by the same stylist at Judith's Dominicans Salon in DC.
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:eek: You have made a LOT of progress! You will definitely make it come December.

Beautiful!
 
Took my braids down last night.

This is how I felt:

"I am sitting here with 12 weeks worth of humongous nappy bush on my head...my daughters lost the comb to my blow dryer...and they lost my satin scarf...and I have to try to get this ish straight enough to look presentable at work....And I want to simultaneously scream and vomit because I am sooooo tired of my ish comin' up missing, and nobody seems to know where the hell it went. Boogy Man must live is my house, and he's a freakin' drag queen cuz he keeps runnin' off with my hair supplies!
:wallbash::whyme::angry2::swearing::brucelee::bangdesk:"

Feelin' a lil better today,:grin:. Got my hair straighten with the help of Sabino Moisture Block, and I have an appointment to get a relaxer this Saturday. I have made a bit of progress, thankfully. I will add pics to my progress album in my profile following my appointment.
 
Hey ladies,

I did a HOT last night with JBCO, EVOO, and Avocado Oil. Washed it out with ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo, and did a quick protein condition with Nexxus Keraphix, and DC with Pantene R&N mask.

My hair was loving it all. Threw in some Lacio Lacio and Chi Silk. Airdrying in a loose bun right now. I plan to flat iron in the morning and dust my ends. I'll post pics!!!!
 
MyAngelEyez~C~U said:
Feelin' a lil better today,:grin:. Got my hair straighten with the help of Sabino Moisture Block, and I have an appointment to get a relaxer this Saturday. I have made a bit of progress, thankfully. I will add pics to my progress album in my profile following my appointment.
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I'm glad you are feeling better today!!! :yep:
 
Solitude said:
I'm really happy with my progress. I was approaching full shoulder length in January & now I am inching past it. Below are my pics from January & today (May). I don't know if I will make APL by December, but I'm happy with my progress.

They're not the best comparison pics in the world because my hair is not straight in either one, but they were both Dominican blowouts done by the same stylist at Judith's Dominican Salon in DC.
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You've had beautiful results. I think my hair was coming out my 1L year not growing out.
 
Alright, here's my lil bit 'o progress pics, LOL. I'm not sure I will make APL by December. I am thinking a more realistic guess would be Feb-March of 2010. But I am still gonna pull for 12/09!


December, 2008

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Today

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This been a busy week for me. I haven't co wash since my last wash which was tuesday. So I been keeping my ends moist, with HS 14 in 1. Yesterday I wet my hair and applied PM The Conditioner and seal with my Hairveda Vatika Frosting. Still applying my OCT, tomorrow im going to DC with ORS Replenish Conditioner. But most important I make sure, I kept my hair moist, to made sure it didn't get dry since I haven't had time to co wash.
 
Ok I forgot to update: I made APL!! I'm on vacation right now with no computer and my phone doesn't have the net on it ( im on my ipod touch) so whenever I can I will post some pics
 
I did some bantu knots last night..Didnt take them out due to the rain...I love bantu knot outs :lick: I am in LOVEEEEEE WITH MY 7 WEEK POST new growth...I keep playing in it...My hair is growing...I hope to retain all of my length gain
 
I'm loving the progress ladies. Congrats everyone! I'm waiting until 9 weeks post to relax again which will be June 6th. I'll update with progress pics...
 
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Ok I forgot to update: I made APL!! I'm on vacation right now with no computer and my phone doesn't have the net on it ( im on my ipod touch) so whenever I can I will post some pics
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Congratulations! I will be updating in June and hope to be making the same announcement.
 
Okay so we need to update by the end of next month. I'll be well into my stretch then, I don't know how I'm going to completely assess any new length because I won't flat iron until I get my next retouch in August. Hmm I'll just have to make do with a roller set on big rollers and wrap straight.

My hair has definitely picked up though, and the ends feel great!
 
I'm really behind on my posts, was busy with work and finals. I did keep up with my 2X/week DCs and had my relaxer a couple of weeks ago. I'm making progress and will post photos soon. For some reason my card reader isn't working. Nice to see some of our challengers reach their goals, congrats to everyone though for sticking this out!
 
Manushka said:
Hey ladies,

I did a HOT last night with JBCO, EVOO, and Avocado Oil. Washed it out with ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo, and did a quick protein condition with Nexxus Keraphix, and DC with Pantene R&N mask.

My hair was loving it all. Threw in some Lacio Lacio and Chi Silk. Airdrying in a loose bun right now. I plan to flat iron in the morning and dust my ends. I'll post pics!!!!
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Here are the pics. I feel like my hair is growing in SLOW MOTION :sad:. I had to trim too. Guess, I'll keep on trucking to APL, slowly but surely :drunk:.

March 2009
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May 2009
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I finally evened my ends. I don't know what I was expecting in 2 months but I wanted more than this..................:ohwell:
 
Update...

I think that I made APL... what do you think?

I know the pictures are bad 'cause I am on a business trip in a hotel. When I get home, I may have DH take better photos.

I have about 1 inch of new growth, so I may not truly claim APL until I get a touch up.

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Uggh, I MUST get to the gym :blush:
 
taz007 said:
Update...

I think that I made APL... what do you think?

I know the pictures are bad 'cause I am on a business trip in a hotel. When I get home, I may have DH take better photos.

I have about 1 inch of new growth, so I may not truly claim APL until I get a touch up.

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Uggh, I MUST get to the gym :blush:
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YYYYEEEESSSS you did. You are APL and then some. Looks good and so healthy, congrats.
 
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