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

[BGT]

I'm in.

 

[Nya33]

Really excited about this challenge. Thanks for sorting this southernstunner!

 

[Zay-neey]

Im In , Sign me up
first challenge Ever
I'm transistioning , its a set back but it just makes me want to keep trying ! hope i make it

 

[The Princess]

Right now im 7 weeks post and I just used Hairveda Moist Pro. It really made my hair very silky.

Im scheduled to get a relaxer next week, but I will probally stretch at least another two weeks. The weekly DC is really helping me alot.

 

[PlatinumBronze]

I'm in and this will be my first LHCF challenge.

Next month after I relax (Jan 10th) I will get a fresh hair cut (about 2 inches cut off for layers and my length evened out).

My wash regimen will be (every 5-7 days):

1. pre-poo w/ my favorite conditioner mix
2. shampoo with one of the following (KC Hydrating Poo, Joico K-Pak, or Elasta QP Shampoo for relaxed hair)
3. Reconstruct- GVP Joico K-Pak reconstructor (5 mins)
4. Deep Condition for 30+ mins (1 week moisture based, 1 week protein based)
5. Rollerset

co-wash 1 x weekly followed by 20 min DC (if needed, especially once I'm 4 weeks post)

Limit direct heat to 1 x monthly

 

[SouthernStunner]

Really excited about this challenge. Thanks for sorting this southernstunner!

You are welcome. This may sound selfish but I am using u guys as my motivation. Without yall helping me by joining this challenge and encouraging everyone I dont know if I would have the courage to even consider APL.
So thankyou!

 

[glamchick84]

Here's my starting pics!!! good luck to everyone

 

[latingirly020488]

My regimen : Co-Wash 2-3x a week , moisturize with hawaiian silky 14 in 1 (1x every day). Deep condition 1x a week (saturdays). Stretch relaxers 16-20 weeks if possible (trying to relax 3 times a year) . Wash hair with indian products on saturdays.( Amla oil and Shikakai oil)
No shampoo! Low manipultion and absoloutely no heat!! And no trimming .


Hair type:4a/b
Current length: Grazing shoulder lenght
Short term goal: APL by Dec 09'
Long term goal: Mid back by Dec 2012 !

 

[jamaicalovely]

I'm so down....Here's my starting pic.

 

[alopeciagrl]

I read this tread the other day and asked my stylist (who knows my hair) if she tought this was possible for me given me hair has never past my shoulders. She said, "Sure if we ADD some hair."...LOL!

Well now I'm definitely up for the challenge!!! COUNT ME IN...IT'S ON!

 

[Shay72]

I'm so down....Here's my starting pic.

I'm going through my subscribed threads right now but it looks like I need to look for your reveal thread!!!!!!!!! Your hair looks fantastic! Great progress!

 

[discodumpling]

My reggie is more of the same. KISS. My hair is braided twisted or bunned 99.99% of the time. I plan to achieve APL even with a couple of trims in 09.
Here is my starting pic:

Flat ironed on setting #4 with a Maxiglide. December 2008.

 

[rainbowknots]

Ok, here's my starting out photos. Also here's my projected regimen. It'll probably be another month before I have all of these items though:

Pre-poo with Hairveda Vatika Frosting 1x a week
Wash with moisturizing shampoo 1x a week
Deep-condition (alternating between a protein and a moisturizing conditioner) 1x a week.
Massage scalp with Asha Omega Oil after every wash
Clarify 1x a month followed by a moisturising deep conditioner
Use protein treatment 1 week after relaxer and also as needed followed by a moisturising deep conditioner
Use Hairveda Whipped Cream as a daily leave in sealing ends with Hairveda Cocasta oil

That's what I have so far and I'll change it up depending on how my hair takes to this. How does this look to everyone?

 

[vnaps]

IS ANYONE GETTING AS EXCITED AS I AM??????????

super excited especially after seeing how many people are actually on this challenge.........its really motivating me to get into it

thanks again southernstunner for organising.

my starting picture is in my siggy

hhg everyone

 

[Nya33]

Lets get it cracking!

My starting pic is in my Siggy.

Regimen:
Mega tek every other day and leave in overnight.
Take garlic tabs and my other vits
Moisturise and seal every day and deep condition once a week.
C&G method next set of braids going in beginning of March 09.
Go for a steam every 2 weeks.
Search and destroy any splits no trims please!!!

Good luck ladies

 

[MA2010]

can someone suggest a good conditioner for new growth??? I am 17 weeks post and when I co-wash or shampoo wash for that matter I cant get to my scalp and then it is starting to feel no slip. what do u think of NT triple moisture daily deep con and their deep recovery mask????? I just bought them today so I may try tonight. I just got to make it to saturday when I get my kinky twist in.

Have your ever tried Suave Humectant ? That's another great co wash DC! I also heard that Aussie 3 minute moist is great- I never tried it though.

I am very excited! I have a new starting pic:

Regimen:4b texlaxed/ relaxed hair

Cowash 2x a week on dry hair overnight
Wash and DC at least once a week
MegaTek/ MN mix on scalp every night between cowashes
Strech texlaxing between 12-18 weeks only
Moisturize and seal every night
Low manipulation
Protective styles to include my new lace front

I am super excited! Let's do this ladies!!!!

 

[Carrie A]

I read this tread the other day and asked my stylist (who knows my hair) if she tought this was possible for me given me hair has never past my shoulders. She said, "Sure if we ADD some hair."...LOL!

Well now I'm definitely up for the challenge!!! COUNT ME IN...IT'S ON!

Girl, Don't let the Grinch steal your Christmas. Grow on and welcome out of lurkville.

Merry Christmas everyone. I'm going to wash my hair and will be back with starting pics.

 

[rainbowknots]

i have a question. After I wash, what order am I supposed apply oil, leave in conditioner and heat protectant? I know I should probably apply the oil after the leave in, but when should I apply the heat protectant?

 

[MA2010]

i have a question. After I wash, what order am I supposed apply oil, leave in conditioner and heat protectant? I know I should probably apply the oil after the leave in, but when should I apply the heat protectant?

Ladylends, are you planning on using heat? If so I would use the leave in conditioner with the heat protectant first. I would then use heat.

I would then reapply a little more of the leave in or moisturizer then seal with the oil. I wouldn't use oil before any heat though. HTH!

 

[rainbowknots]

Ladylends, are you planning on using heat? If so I would use the leave in conditioner with the heat protectant first. I would then use heat.

I would then reapply a little more of the leave in or moisturizer then seal with the oil. I wouldn't use oil before any heat though. HTH!

Yeah, I'll be flat-ironing once a week until my hair gets long enough to bun, then I'll use less heat. Thanks for the input!

 

[topnotch1010]

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

I will be joining you guys for this challenge as well. I am also in the boot camp and the bun for length challenge, so I will be keeping it very simple throughout the challenge.



Here is my reggie:
Wash & DC once a week (Silk Elements)
Apply DC to ends daily (Cantu Leave in)
Until my hair is long enough to bun on its own, I put it up with a cut up knee high, and rock a phony pony or phony bun.
I do not apply any heat, I air dry.
I dust as needed and texlax every 5-6 weeks or as needed.

I am excited to join this challenge as I will be updating my siggy pics every quarter.

 

[Carrie A]

I almost dropped out of this challenge after my BC but I decided to stick it out. I'm sure that my nape can make it to APL by next year. I also joined the shoulder length challenge for the rest of my hair. Regimen is K.I.S.S. Moisturize daily, poo bar weekly, henna when the feeling hits, baggy ends at night, and MICROtrim every 3 months. No direct heat.

pic 1 is my nape

pic 2 mid section hair/ bangs are lip level.

 

[nappystorm]

Good Luck Ladies!!!!

 

[ksk_xs]

Count me in-Im in twists and plan to be for much of 2009. I plan to use the crown and glory method. No poo and lekair cholesterol and kenra mc as m conditioners. Hawaiin silky 14in1 and infusium mix as a leave-in.

 

[Jaxhair]

Please sign me up.

This would be my second challenge on LHCF, plus I've got the C&G going too, so that makes 3 in total. That sums up my hair, so there's still room for 2 more for body and well being... Overal good health inside out in 2009 I hope. I'm rambling now - kinda thinking aloud.... apologies.

I'm only 4-5 inches long at the moment so this will be quite a challenge. Still, I'll do the best I can do.....

 

[Fhrizzball]

My starting pic is below. My bangs are only chin length though and I can never get a clear shot of my back. I plan to get my hair crochet/interlocked before new years. Being in school I can't afford to get regular braids and get the edges constantly redone.

http://public.fotki.com/FrizzBall/monthly/100kz700/1002315.html

 

[grownupnai]

Is hawaian silky 10 en 1 good for a deep conditioner or is wheat germ 10 en 1 better? I'm still searching the forums for my creamy strenghtening prize. A+ for something i could find at the korean beauty supply store (we don't have sallys in brooklyn). The one near my house has a lot of dominican products as well.

 

[vnaps]

hey southernstunner....

you dont have me on the list yet......

 

[latingirly020488]

This is my starting pic I am about 2 months post , so my hair looks shorter due to shrinkage and I had just co-washed. Hopefully this year I will commit and be APL by December 09'

 

[shibababy]

I'm in, thanks!

Staples: I'm using Hairveda, Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba oil, Henna/Indigo and V05 Conditioner.

HV whipped green tea herbal butter, vatika frosting, almond glaze, whipped gelly, Sitrinilla conditioner
I use the green tea/vatika frosting daily sealed with coconut oil

I just did my first henna/indigo treatment and love it. Will repeat in 3 weeks.

I would like to try some more Ayurvedic stuff.
I will co-wash 1x-2x/week. DC a minimum of 1x/wk.
Airdry/Blowdry/flat iron or wash n go. Wear phony ponytails or half wigs.

My last relaxer was 11/22/08 and I'm going to try to hold out until 2/09 until the next touch-up. No trims until then.

My starting pic is my avatar. APL will be 7-7.5 on my progress tee.