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

Still working at it. DH lost the camera charger so I can't take pics but I think I made SL and with 7 months to go anythings possible:grin:
 
snilloh said:
Bunning causes breakage for me. So I just wear braidouts. I moisturize with Elasta QP, and seal with coconut oil every other day..sometimes every day.
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Bunning caused breakage for me as well. I haven't had much luck with braid outs either.
 
I can't believe how many ladies have made APL already. Congrats ladies. I am relaxing this Saturday at 8 weeks post, was trying to make 9 but it's not gonna happen. I'll post pics!
 
OK so I see that "sign up is over" notice on the first post. But there aren't any other active APL challenges that I can find with the search tool. :nono: And since I could care less if my name is listed in the first post, or about prizes, I'm gonna lurk here and maybe even post an update or two. Ai'ight? :peek2:
I just hit SL and plan on being APL by Dec 09

:thankyou:
 
LaidBak said:
OK so I see that "sign up is over" notice on the first post. But there aren't any other active APL challenges that I can find with the search tool. :nono: And since I could care less if my name is listed in the first post, or about prizes, I'm gonna lurk here and maybe even post an update or two. Ai'ight? :peek2:
I just hit SL and plan on being APL by Dec 09

:thankyou:
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You are too funny. :lachen: WELCOME
 
LaidBak said:
OK so I see that "sign up is over" notice on the first post. But there aren't any other active APL challenges that I can find with the search tool. :nono: And since I could care less if my name is listed in the first post, or about prizes, I'm gonna lurk here and maybe even post an update or two. Ai'ight? :peek2:
I just hit SL and plan on being APL by Dec 09

:thankyou:
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Welcome!!:hiya:
 
Taz,
congrat on making APL.

Nikistar,
Your hair is gorgeous, I love the thickness.

Innocentdevil,
I think you are APL.

Miz Jackson,
Congrat on APL.
 
Checking in: Im DC on dry hair with Shescentit Green Tea & Hibacius w/Suave Humctress. (I added the humctress to stretch it. Under heat for a hour. Then my usual wet bun.
 
Happy Hump Day,

I don't think I want to relax this weekend. I mean, my hair is not unmanageble, or breaking nothing's "wrong with it" and I like my NG. My hair is sooo soft and the roots are soo coily I'm not ready to say goodbye. I do love fresh smooth silky hair but it takes a while to get it's "life" back. I think my coils are here to stay at least for a few more weeks.

I'll co-wash and try a braid out this weekend.
 
Oh ladies, I tried to give myself braids last weekend and it was epic fail.

But, my hair is in amazing condition so I'm not super mad anymore. So no braids or C&G for me. I'm gonna keep rocking my fuzzy edged buns.
 
Last night was a full hair day for me. Here is my check in and mini product rave:

1. Pre DC (before protein treatment) with Organics Olive Oil DC and Fantasia IC Olive Hair Polisher (link below for picture) :lick:
2. Gentle wash with Nexxus Aloe Rid
3. 15 min under dryer with Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair (hard stuff)
4. DC with heat 15 min ORS Replenishing with Fantasia IC Olive Oil Hair polisher (link below for picture)

http://clients.connoserv.com/storage/200008/products/fantasia-ic/hairpolisherolive/hair-polisher-olive.jpg

My hair was singing "I love you" after my last DC. Fantasia IC took deep conditioning to a whole new level for my hair!!!

Ladies, if you have this in your stash, add some to your DC! It is :lick::lick::lick::yep:
 
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Manushka said:
Last night was a full hair day for me. Here is my check in and mini product rave:

1. Pre DC (before protein treatment) with Organics Olive Oil DC and Fantasia IC Olive Hair Polisher (link below for picture) :lick:
2. Gentle wash with Nexxus Aloe Rid
3. 15 min under dryer with Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair (hard stuff)
4. DC with heat 15 min ORS Replenishing with Fantasia IC Olive Oil Hair polisher (link below for picture)

http://clients.connoserv.com/storage/200008/products/fantasia-ic/hairpolisherolive/hair-polisher-olive.jpg

My hair was singing "I love you" after my last DC. Fantasia IC took deep conditioning to a whole new level for my hair!!!

Ladies, if you have this in your stash, add some to your DC! It is :lick::lick::lick::yep:
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So you added hair polish to your dc?:look: Wow is that the end result in your avatar?
 
flowinlocks said:
So you added hair polish to your dc?:look: Wow is that the end result in your avatar?
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Yes I did and I got amazing results. It's so much serum and it was collecting dust in my stash. I was doing a DC and thought......add it :yep:

No my avatar was from my March 2009 updates.
 
Checking in. Not much going on, on my head. My hair is either in twists or a twist out as it's been for the past 4 days. There are a few styles I wanna try but i'm pregnant & tired (lazy?)...twists are a no brainer for me!

My hair is thriving under my ultra low maintainance regi. I'm not sure what I did during my last wash but I haven't moisturized in days & my hair still feels soft & lush after being out for 4 days. I'll let y'all know how this detangling session goes LOL!

No length checks for me until the end of the year. I'm still confident i'll be APL by December!

Congrats to the ladies who have reached the APL milestone in recent weeks! I'm sure there are more success stories to be heard...keep em coming!

To my sisters still in the APL struggle:) ...HHG!
 
Just thought I would check in....Congrats to those that have already made APL! Woot-Woot!

I have noticed a slight increase in growth due to consistently taking my hair,skin and nails multi as well, as biotin and MSM. I can't wait to update in June and see where I am at.

My hair is loving my simple lil wash/cowash bun it up regimen.

I am debating on getting a sew in to help me stretch past my usual 8-10 weeks, mind you misuse of sew in's is what landed me "here". Anyways if I do decided on a sew in, I do know how to self install. I was looking at where my leave out would be, and it is so much longer than what it used to be I don't even know that I would know how to "blend" correctly. I am open for advice. I might just leave well enough alone as my hair is doing well with my bunning/and or half wigging.

Sorry for the ramble, clearly you can see I am mentally working things through and I have no one IRL who would even begin to understand.
 
Checking in... I am on the fence now. I do not know if I want to go natural or stay relaxed. I have not relaxed since March. I have been co washing and doing my protein treatments. My hair has def. grown. I am not sure if I can make APL by Dec though.:perplexed
 
Checking in ladies! I Am 9 weeks post and transitioning from relaxer to a texturizer. I feel like I am retaining length though. I measured and I have like 3 1/2 to 4 inches to go until I am APL. For right now, I am bunning, cowashing, DC'ing, moisturizing, and sealing like a mad woman, hoping that I can make it by December...shoot, I'll even take close to APL :giggle:
 
I'm sorry I've been out of the loop lately. RL has been ROUGH!

Anywho, I've been kinda lazy with my hair lately. I really need a pep talk! :)I have been wearing my hair in twist-outs for the past few months but lately, with finals and other end-of-school-year stuff, I've been wearing my hair in an afro ponytail. Like many of you, I'm worried about breakage and I don't want to let my laziness be the downfall of my hair. I got a trim about six weeks ago so my ends look really good now, but I am not sure if I'll make APL now. I'll take pics and post them really soon.

- Dawn
 
I'm on a forced stretch due to finances - I don't dare relax myself so I' 13 weeks post and don't know how long this stretch will be. I'm babying my hair by frequently cowashng and bunning. Will post pics is DH ever finds the charger
 
discodumpling said:
Checking in. Not much going on, on my head. My hair is either in twists or a twist out as it's been for the past 4 days. There are a few styles I wanna try but i'm pregnant & tired (lazy?)...twists are a no brainer for me!

My hair is thriving under my ultra low maintainance regi. I'm not sure what I did during my last wash but I haven't moisturized in days & my hair still feels soft & lush after being out for 4 days. I'll let y'all know how this detangling session goes LOL!

No length checks for me until the end of the year. I'm still confident i'll be APL by December!

Congrats to the ladies who have reached the APL milestone in recent weeks! I'm sure there are more success stories to be heard...keep em coming!

To my sisters still in the APL struggle:) ...HHG!
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:blush: I didn't know you were pregnant, congratulations!! Keep doing whatever you're doing. What product did you use to keep it moist for so many days?



SelfStyled said:
Just thought I would check in....Congrats to those that have already made APL! Woot-Woot!

I have noticed a slight increase in growth due to consistently taking my hair,skin and nails multi as well, as biotin and MSM. I can't wait to update in June and see where I am at.

My hair is loving my simple lil wash/cowash bun it up regimen.

I am debating on getting a sew in to help me stretch past my usual 8-10 weeks, mind you misuse of sew in's is what landed me "here". Anyways if I do decided on a sew in, I do know how to self install. I was looking at where my leave out would be, and it is so much longer than what it used to be I don't even know that I would know how to "blend" correctly. I am open for advice. I might just leave well enough alone as my hair is doing well with my bunning/and or half wigging.

Sorry for the ramble, clearly you can see I am mentally working things through and I have no one IRL who would even begin to understand.
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I say if it's not broke then don't try to fix it. One thing I'm learning is to keep doing what my hair loves at that very moment. Can't wait to see your update pics. HHG





SnnyDays said:
Checking in... I am on the fence now. I do not know if I want to go natural or stay relaxed. I have not relaxed since March. I have been co washing and doing my protein treatments. My hair has def. grown. I am not sure if I can make APL by Dec though.:perplexed
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Congrats on the progress you've already made,.


beans4reezy said:
Checking in ladies! I Am 9 weeks post and transitioning from relaxer to a texturizer. I feel like I am retaining length though. I measured and I have like 3 1/2 to 4 inches to go until I am APL. For right now, I am bunning, cowashing, DC'ing, moisturizing, and sealing like a mad woman, hoping that I can make it by December...shoot, I'll even take close to APL :giggle:
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Lol. I'll take close to APL also.:yep: Keep it growing, you can make it.




keepinitnatural said:
I'm sorry I've been out of the loop lately. RL has been ROUGH!

Anywho, I've been kinda lazy with my hair lately. I really need a pep talk! :)I have been wearing my hair in twist-outs for the past few months but lately, with finals and other end-of-school-year stuff, I've been wearing my hair in an afro ponytail. Like many of you, I'm worried about breakage and I don't want to let my laziness be the downfall of my hair. I got a trim about six weeks ago so my ends look really good now, but I am not sure if I'll make APL now. I'll take pics and post them really soon.

- Dawn
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That's ok, just enjoy the ride. Stay motivated & protect those ends. Looking forward too seeing your update pics.



jbailey said:
I'm on a forced stretch due to finances - I don't dare relax myself so I' 13 weeks post and don't know how long this stretch will be. I'm babying my hair by frequently cowashng and bunning. Will post pics is DH ever finds the charger
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Make sure you incorporate some some protein in your reggie. Good luck luck with your stretch.
 
FlowinLocks you are so encouraging! I really needed that. I think I get so caught up in other people's crazy long stretches and just wanted to do the same, and thought a sew in could buy me a few more weeks.Me thinks I will stick to what I know works.

Thank you:blowkiss:
 
SelfStyled said:
FlowinLocks you are so encouraging! I really needed that. I think I get so caught up in other people's crazy long stretches and just wanted to do the same, and thought a sew in could buy me a few more weeks.Me thinks I will stick to what I know works.

Thank you:blowkiss:
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You're welcome, I was going into my third go round on a 12 week stretch, doing, moisture,protein,garlic, Ayurveda. And my hair seems to have gotten weaker around the 10-11 week mark. I thought it was my imagination, but it wasn't, it was starting to break where the most ng was.:nono:. So I relaxed. I'm glad I didn't wait any longer. It's weird, but my hair seems to thrive when it's all one texture.
 
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