flowinlocks
Well-Known Member
Congrats. on your stretch SS, what are you doing with your hair since you took your braids out?
Official: For Short Haired Ladies...APL by Dec'09!
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SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
I will be doing bantu knots but not to often cause that is a lot of manipulation so basically just wigs. I will also do a few DC, aphogee hard core all in getting prepared for the relaxer.
complexsimplicity
Well-Known Member
i'll definitely be able to stretch until november bc i'm able to detangle just using my fingers. No comb needed. i just need to make sure i have no tangles before i wet it. i finger detangled while having detangling shampoo in. then detangled again when i was rinsing out my dc and then once more while i was rinsing out my porosity control. detangled hair.
The Princess
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The Princess
Well-Known Member
Here is my update:
the first pic is to show you guys where i started taken Jan 2009
the second pic is 8.5 weeks post (roots flat ironed pretty well though and aint much NG to get in the way since my hair grows super slow) taken Sep 2009
i feel like i should be BSL by now,but hair gone do what it wants to you know.
i'm just hoping to make my goal this year....this is the longest my hair has ever been
very happy about that!!
WOW your hair as grown alot, when you relax you should be right on the line for APL, if not already. It looks like since you have a slight curl in you hair, is not straight. But your hair has grown.
melodies815
New Member
SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
It feels like my hair hasnt grown. I feel like its shoulder length barely. I am scared now.
Reecie
Active Member
Girl, I bet it's all that new growth shrinkage. Don't stress. We all can't wait to see your results!
beans4reezy
Well-Known Member
SouthernStunner, it always feels that way. But then you get that hair relaxed and your like, OH SNAP! Look at my hair!
Trust me, your hair has some surprises for you.
flowinlocks
Well-Known Member
SouthernStunner, it always feels that way. But then you get that hair relaxed and your like, OH SNAP! Look at my hair!
Trust me, your hair has some surprises for you.
ITA!!
greenwings23
New Member
Essensual
New Member
I forget. Is the Joico Kpak a protein condish? I have the Sally's version, but haven't been using it 'cause I just couldn't remember if it was a protein.
The Princess
Well-Known Member
Im thinking about stretching until December. *Right now its just a thought* Im 2 weeks post right now.
LaidBak
New Member
Checking in. I took my sew-in out yesterday. I DC'd today and now I am in a damp (fake) bun. I will be rocking that style all week and probably all next week. My ends are coated with EQP Mango butter. The MSM I am taking is making my NG a little looser so I'm going to stretch my relaxer for an extra week or two.
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dang. i still don't feel like i'm gonna make it. =/ then again, i only see progress when i straighten since i'm transitioning.
HarlemHottie
New Member
Ok I'm checking in I don't think I posted in while (my progress that is), so here goes... My last relaxer was 7/11/09 and I'm going to try and hold out until Dec for my next one, and so far so good... Now I have to admit I have been 
to my SO about how there has been NO change and I'm not going to make it to APL by DEC because my hair is at a stand still blah, blah blah, and he says to me "well what's wrong did you run out of spices?" (ummm DON'T 
laugh he's not funny)... After ROLLING my eyes at him I figured I had nothing to lose so I may as well use the FHI my BFF gave me as a gift... So I sort out my hair which I have been wearing in Braid outs and falls this summer so I can poo, DC and flat Iron it... Well to my surprise there was some EXTRA hair on my head 
here are the photos i took tonight...
here's the birds next I started with tonight
This is after I sorted it all out kinda...lol
washed and DC
here's the 1st section I flat ironed
I was soooooooooooo have when I noticed there was some growth...
And here the finish product.
to my SO about how there has been NO change and I'm not going to make it to APL by DEC because my hair is at a stand still blah, blah blah, and he says to me "well what's wrong did you run out of spices?" (ummm DON'T laugh he's not funny)... After ROLLING my eyes at him I figured I had nothing to lose so I may as well use the FHI my BFF gave me as a gift... So I sort out my hair which I have been wearing in Braid outs and falls this summer so I can poo, DC and flat Iron it... Well to my surprise there was some EXTRA hair on my head here are the photos i took tonight...here's the birds next I started with tonight
This is after I sorted it all out kinda...lol
washed and DC
here's the 1st section I flat ironed
I was soooooooooooo have when I noticed there was some growth...
And here the finish product.
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DaPPeR
NIBERIANGIRL
Harlem.I'm lovin ur hair!
I will no longer do kinky twist. I lost a lot of hair! My edges are back to square one due to buildup around the braids (use of MN,moisture/sealing,whole head baggy).However,when I DC'ed and saw my length, I was pleased. My hair is the longest its ever been!
I'm currently 3 months post. I'm back in a sew-in. Not relaxing until December.
I will no longer do kinky twist. I lost a lot of hair! My edges are back to square one due to buildup around the braids (use of MN,moisture/sealing,whole head baggy).However,when I DC'ed and saw my length, I was pleased. My hair is the longest its ever been!
I'm currently 3 months post. I'm back in a sew-in. Not relaxing until December.
RosesBlack
New Member
So much progress congrats ladies. I still have no length update, I'm doing well with my stretch and really enjoying my hair. I'm hoping I'll be close to APL when I relax in Dec.
beans4reezy
Well-Known Member
and he says to me "well what's wrong did you run out of spices?" (ummm DON'T
And here the finish product.
I'm sorry Harlem, but your DH did have me cracking up with that!! Seriously though..congrats, you will definently be there once you relax again! GREAT JOB!Yup! BE CAREFUL with the kinky twists!! I almost suffered a major set back with them because of all the cowashing, DC'ing, and full head baggy's. I still have mine on now (because I have no idea what to do with my six months post hair), but I am constantly re-twisting and this time around...no water!!!!
flowinlocks
Well-Known Member
Ok I'm checking in I don't think I posted in while (my progress that is), so here goes... My last relaxer was 7/11/09 and I'm going to try and hold out until Dec for my next one, and so far so good... Now I have to admit I have been
here's the birds next I started with tonight
This is after I sorted it all out kinda...lol
washed and DC
here's the 1st section I flat ironed
I was soooooooooooo have when I noticed there was some growth...
And here the finish product.
Congratulations!! you'll def. make it by Dec.
HarlemHottie
New Member
@ FLOWINLOCKS, JAXHAIR, DAPPER & BEANS4REEZY, THANK YOU LADIES SO MUCH I FEEL A LOT BETTER ABOUT WHAT I'M DOING AND WILL KEEP IT UP...
Nya33
Active Member
Here is my progress. First is when i was natural in sept 08 and beginning proper hair practices. Second is when i got relaxed on my birthday in June 09 and last is Sept 09 retouch. See APL next year!
I'm so annoyed though, the stylist underprocessed me ( i know better than overprocessed but still!) and now i don't want to go back. I have to start the search all over again!
Great progress ladies!
I'm so annoyed though, the stylist underprocessed me ( i know better than overprocessed but still!) and now i don't want to go back. I have to start the search all over again!
Great progress ladies!
The Princess
Well-Known Member
Ok I'm checking in I don't think I posted in while (my progress that is), so here goes... My last relaxer was 7/11/09 and I'm going to try and hold out until Dec for my next one, and so far so good... Now I have to admit I have been
here's the birds next I started with tonight
This is after I sorted it all out kinda...lol
washed and DC
here's the 1st section I flat ironed
I was soooooooooooo have when I noticed there was some growth...
And here the finish product.
ITA......your hair is beautiful. You will make APL for sure in DEC.
The Princess
Well-Known Member
HI everyone, I will post mr length checks for you'all. I had B/C in august 20th 09, and I am happy with the nice clean ends. Now I can further move on in my journey to APL.....I have added oil rinses to my regimen becus I want to find ways to eliminate dry ends
You hair look fuller. I like it. Does the oil rinses help with the fullness?
flowinlocks
Well-Known Member
Nice job, it looks like your reggie is paying off.Here is my progress. First is when i was natural in sept 08 and beginning proper hair practices. Second is when i got relaxed on my birthday in June 09 and last is Sept 09 retouch. See APL next year!
I'm so annoyed though, the stylist underprocessed me ( i know better than overprocessed but still!) and now i don't want to go back. I have to start the search all over again!
Great progress ladies!
flowinlocks
Well-Known Member
HI everyone, I will post mr length checks for you'all. I had B/C in august 20th 09, and I am happy with the nice clean ends. Now I can further move on in my journey to APL.....I have added oil rinses to my regimen becus I want to find ways to eliminate dry ends
Your ends are looking good, I want try oil rinsing.
dontspeakdefeat
Hair Coach
Hi Ladies, It's been a while since I checked in. Not sure if I will reach APL by December but I will come close. Doesn't seem like I have made much progress but the sides of my hair have caught up. I am about 3 inches from APL probably more like 4 but I won't dwell on it if I make it sometime in Feb or March. I am loving my hair right now because it has proven to me that it can do that "dang on thing"
Here is a pic for where I am now:
Here is a pic for where I am now:
flowinlocks
Well-Known Member
Hi Ladies, It's been a while since I checked in. Not sure if I will reach APL by December but I will come close. Doesn't seem like I have made much progress but the sides of my hair have caught up. I am about 3 inches from APL probably more like 4 but I won't dwell on it if I make it sometime in Feb or March. I am loving my hair right now because it has proven to me that it can do that "dang on thing"
Here is a pic for where I am now:
Wow you have made awesome progress! I love that shine.Similar threads
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