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

I'd like to join this challenge!

I'm shoulder length(I think) i'll have a picture up soon..

My current regimen is Wash, condition, deep condition every 2 weeks
I normally did the ORS hair Mayo as needed, but it wasn't strong enough so i just did a hard protein treatment with aphogee which really helped with my hairs breakage and shedding!!

I'm waiting on my Megatek....and in between all that i keep my hair in braids/plaits and wear wigs...
 
OK Ladies here are my starting point pix... Due to technical difficulties (taking self pix, editing them,not knowing how to upload the pikistrip) it took a minute to get it together! :lachen::lachen::lachen: But here I am, Thank God it three months before I have to do it again!!!! :spinning:
 
daydreem2876 said:
OK Ladies here are my starting point pix... Due to technical difficulties (taking self pix, editing them,not knowing how to upload the pikistrip) it took a minute to get it together! :lachen::lachen::lachen: But here I am, Thank God it three months before I have to do it again!!!! :spinning:
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You and I seem to be going through the same picture taking difficulties :wallbash:. But I finally figured it out today, so HERE ARE MY STARTING PICS!

 
I coulda swore that I was official on this challenge. Could you add me? I think I got confused because I'm in the bootcamp. I'll post pics later today.
 
Thank you SouthernStunner for adding me to the challenge, starting pic in my sig. Am in the process of still trying to find me my staple product, have also decided to give to relaxer a rest for a while, my hair is thinning away by the minute. Thinking of giving weave and braids a try in order to rest my hair a bit.
 
Okay, this weekend, im going to use OCT and let it sit for 30mins to a hour, wash with ALMA Rinse from Hairveda followed by Moist Pro conditioner 24/7.

Im so excited I will be 10 weeks post come Monday. 2 more weeks till my goal.
 
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Hey Ladies!

Well lets see, since I am gonna be snowed in today I was thinking about doing an Aphogee protein treatment. I relaxed last week so today would be the perfect day for it. But then again I could always do a henna treatment tomorrow, this way I will have a lil color in my hair and I dont have to have that hard stinking aphogee in my hair.
 
My regime is going to be very simple.

Im going to wash and deep condition every other week.
Mega-Tek and OCT every other day on scalp.
Moisturize hair and seal when needed.

Once I get about 6 weeks worth of new growth, I will have to up the amount of washes to probably every 3/4 days. Will co-wash and oil rinse, wash with shampoo every other wash. Deep condition every time.

I am trying to stretch until May or June 9th.

No direct heat.
 
So far so good. Bantu-knot outs every day with castor oil are working just great. It only takes me 10 mins at night to redo them and my hair is staying moisturized.

Now, I need to stop being so lazy and actually wash my hair more. I love rinsing my hair but I hate having to do my hair after because it takes longer now that I don't wear wigs anymore.

The back of my hair is starting to rub on my clothes though. I need to figure out what to do about that. My hair is looser back there so no matter how tight I do the bantu knots, it still hangs lower. Maybe I'll just pin my hair up more.
 
Day 15 of the Kinkies. I washed and DC'ed this morning.

Wash: Diluted Bioinfusion Shampoo
DC/ Steam: Diluted ORS Replenishing Paks + HV Sitrinillah Masque
Leave In: Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave In Conditioner
 
Hey all I have been sick the past few days and really havent been on. I think I have updated everyone and if your name is not on the list please PM me and I will get it on. I have not MTed in a week cause everytime I wash one of my kinky twist come out. I dont think I am getting these anymore but I am going to keep them in until March13 to get my monies worth. When they come out the girl is always ready to put them back in for me and she lives around the corner from me but I hate bothering her so much. She also "touch up" my edges every 2 weeks for me. Needless to say I spend a lot of time at her home. I got them "touched up" on sat. and d/c on Sunday and one came out! She is going to fix it today. I will get back on with my MT/OCT tonight.

This challenge is getting really long and that is a good thing. Keep up the good work and please ladies continue to support one another. I am so honored to be a part of this challenge and this forum.

--SouthernStunner
 
SouthernStunner: I hope you get better soon. I wonder what's going on with your kinkies. Is she not grasping your hair tight enough?
 
loulou82 said:
SouthernStunner: I hope you get better soon. I wonder what's going on with your kinkies. Is she not grasping your hair tight enough?
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You know I was thinking that too but it is "snug" when she does it I jut think my hair is too short for the kinkies and she cant grasp enough hair. When I had the box braids I didnt have this problem.

Thanks, I think I am just adjusting to my new "diet" and working out with a trainer, I have just had the blues. I just come home and pass out.
 
SouthernStunner I just remembered something. When I went to a natural salon to get kinkies I had to go back after a week because they were slipping but when I go to the African Braiding Shops I have no problem. I realized that the Ivory Coast braiders start each twist using 3 strands for about an inch of the braid and then start two-strand twisting. I think this secures your hair better in the kinky twist and prevents slippage. How does your braider start the KT?
 
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Hi Ladies,

I am a :newbie: to LHCF and I wanted to join this challenge. My only concern is that I am living in Germany and have to order EVERYTHING on line. I will upload pics once I learn how :ohwell:
 
So i've been wanting to try a new protective style....:grin:bantu knots:grin:...this is my second attempt and I think it came out okay:yep:. Anyway I moisturized, sealed and twisted and secured with a rubber band...I am going to sleep in them a take them out tomorrow(my job can not handle bantu knots) for a loose curl affect. What I'm wondering is if I should sleep in the rubber bands? They're the small black ones. Any suggestions for securing knots without rubber bands?bantuknots.jpg click on pic for a better view!
 
loulou82 said:
SouthernStunner I just remembered something. When I went to a natural salon to get kinkies I had to go back after a week because they were slipping but when I go to the African Braiding Shops I have no problem. I realized that the Ivory Coast braiders start each twist using 3 strands for about an inch of the braid and then start two-strand twisting. I think this secures your hair better in the kinky twist and prevents slippage. How does your braider start the KT?
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She starts them like a braid then twist it. A girl a work told me to get some bees wax and that helps her to wash and style without any slippage. She is going to do some over for me at lunch Wed. I just got the bees wax. Cross your fingers I still go till March to keep them in.
 
I never use rubber bands on my hair but can't use the mini scrunchi holders or bobby pins instead? There are tons of clips on youtube demonstrating how to do bantus. I haven't seen anyone use rubber bands.

simplyme1985 said:
So i've been wanting to try a new protective style....:grin:bantu knots:grin:...this is my second attempt and I think it came out okay:yep:. Anyway I moisturized, sealed and twisted and secured with a rubber band...I am going to sleep in them a take them out tomorrow(my job can not handle bantu knots) for a loose curl affect. What I'm wondering is if I should sleep in the rubber bands? They're the small black ones. Any suggestions for securing knots without rubber bands?View attachment 24965 click on pic for a better view!
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