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

Hello everyone...I've been lurking for a while and have offically joined today but would like to join this challenge if still possible. My hair is neck-length and I plan to follow this regime:

  • Relax every 12 weeks @ salon
  • Prepoo/Wash/DC every 7-10 days (moreso 7)
  • Rollerset/flat iron roots if needed
  • Moisture/Seal durning the week as needed
  • Minimize direct heat
  • Probably wear a sewn-in for a month 6 weeks post-relaxer
I haven't committed to products yet...still experimenting :ohwell: but plan to do so VERY soon!!!

My hair type is 4ab (mostly b)

I'll post a pic within the week...
 
hey IndianAngel 22 ur in! Oh and I am sending you some other stuff too. Nixion Cleanser (use as a clarifier cause its strong) Nixion Conditioner. I am still looking. Oh and yeah I like it but I am sticking with HairVeda products now. Trying to use all natural stuff. But like I said Nixion is strong so be careful it will dry your hair out something terrible.
 
Please sign me up. It's been one year since my last relaxer and last month I cut off the last pieces of my relaxed hair. I am still figuring out how to deal with my natural hair and do not have a regimen yet. I do know that I need to find something that moisterizes my hair. I put shea butter after my washing and this is not cutting it.
 
SouthernStunner said:
hey IndianAngel 22 ur in! Oh and I am sending you some other stuff too. Nixion Cleanser (use as a clarifier cause its strong) Nixion Conditioner. I am still looking. Oh and yeah I like it but I am sticking with HairVeda products now. Trying to use all natural stuff. But like I said Nixion is strong so be careful it will dry your hair out something terrible.
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Thanks so MUCH! You are my favorite!!!!!!!!!
 
Thanks for adding me

I currently have a weave in and won't be able to update you ladies with my starting pics until late february/early march. This picture below, although it's fuzzy/dirty lol, shows where I'm starting off and will be my temporary start until then. My hair is natural.


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SouthernStunner said:
hey IndianAngel 22 ur in! Oh and I am sending you some other stuff too. Nixion Cleanser (use as a clarifier cause its strong) Nixion Conditioner. I am still looking. Oh and yeah I like it but I am sticking with HairVeda products now. Trying to use all natural stuff. But like I said Nixion is strong so be careful it will dry your hair out something terrible.
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How are the Hairveda products working for you? I just ordered some on the 1st but I most likely won't get them till sometime in February. I have just found NTM silky leave in that I've been using for the past 2 days and I gotta say, this is the only time I've combed my hair without leaving a carpet full of broken ends everywhere. :grin:
 
Hello again Ladies and Happy New Year!

Here is my starting pic:

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I think I already posted my hair regimen...but in case I didn't:
Braids, braids, braids
Daily scalp massage
Clean scalp weekly with Witch Hazel
Daily moisturizing (Karen's Body Beautiful products)
Wash and deep condition in between braid sets (Hairveda products)
 
My regimen is as follows:

January/February/March: Weave
April/May/June: Invisible Braids (C&G)
July/August/early-September: Box Braids (C&G)
mid-September/October/November: Weave
Around Thanksgiving I'm getting my only hair cut of the Year because my Aunt who is a hairdresser will be in town and I will wear my own hair out for the remainder of the year. This schedule may change according to growth or concerns with keeping my hair clean and moisturized.

I currently apply a Megatek/EVOO/Surge14/LiquidMSM solution to my scalp every day
I use Hydratherma products for moisturizing and protein conditioning
My Shampoos: Keracare Dry and Itchy Scalp, Neutrogena Clarifier, Nacidit Olive Oil
My Conditioners: Nacidit Olive Oil, Bone Marrow mixed with Molasses, Roux Porosity.
While doing C&G I will use LeKair conditioner and my own Infusium Mix for Braids and my MT scalp mix.

I also take:
5-10mg of Biotin (including amount in Hair vitamin) total daily
2000mg of MSM daily
Maxi-Hair Hair, Skin and Nails vitamins
I take Silica and Flaxseed oil when I remember lol
I also drink carrot juice every day and I'm vegan
 
I'd like to join if it's not too late. My starting pic is my avatar. I plan on wearing cornrows underneath wigs. I'm going to try to DC at least once a week and use a mix of MT and MTG on the scalp.
 
Okay ladies so here's my starting pic. I know it's a little late, I apologize.
So here's my reggie:
Before my shampoo I oil my scalp, hair shaft, and ends with an oil mixture recommended by my teacher.
Shampoo 1x a week with Aphogee shampoo for damaged hair or Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk
Creme Rinse after every shampoo with Nacidit Coconut Creme Rinse (I don't use conditioner after every wash.)
Leave-in-Conditioner after every wash with Aphogee ProVitamin Leave-in-Conditioner
Deep Condition 1x a month with Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask or ORS Hair Mayonnaise
Moisturize scalp every other day with organic coconut oil.
Seal ends every night with castor oil.
I either flat iron after a wash or I'll wear a bun for the week until my next wash.
 

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Thanks loulou82. I'm actually in both challenges. I have a bit of slow grow in the winter so we'll see how long it'll take me to get to APL.
 
I started working out and its everyday, I don't really sweat for some reason just get really really really hot, I'm wondering if I should up my washes? Presently I wash 2x a week deep conditioning each time, I'm thinking maybe in between do a co wash ?:look:

what do you ladies think?

my regimen is basic,
moisturize(aloe vera juice,gylcerin,water) and seal w/ coconut or whatever oil i grab -daily
wash 2 weekly
dc after every wash
no direct heat
bun, rollerset, or curls 80% of the time

I will be adding vitamines at some point to balance what i lose from working out.
 
I may be trimming off an inch every relaxer to take out this hair color that I didn't know was permanent. :wallbash:
 
Please sign me up!

My Current Regime
1. Co wash daily with Motions Moisture Plus Conditioner
2. Deep Conditoner twice a week for 30 minutes with UBH Conditoner
3. Shampoo once a week with KeraCare Moisturizing Shampoo or Garnier Fructis Length and Strength
4. Use UBH Dew Spray as a leave in conditioner
5. Moisturize daily with UBH Moisturizer
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Here Is my starting picture from the front
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Here's My starting picture from the back
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Hair Type: 3c/4a
100% Natural since April 2007
Current Length: Neck Length (NL)
Goal at End of 1st 2 Sessions (June 30): Shoulder Length (SL)
Goal at End of Challenge: Arm Pit Length (APL)
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Final Hair Goal: Waist Length (WL)
Other Challenges: Deep Conditioner, Shoulder Length, Thicker Hair Challenge, Arm Pit Length Challenge​
 
I would love to join. A little sceptical as I am having problems keeping my hair moisturized when roots come in. I would also like to know what I need to do thanks.
 
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