jennifer30
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no i wont be apl (if i ever get there) until the end of next year. i measured wrong, sorry.
SL 2015
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ForestRose
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How do you ladies plan on reaching your next hair goals whether its SL, APL or retaining a few inches. Are you planning on PSing with mainly with extensins or with your own hair?
Although I prefer wearing my own hair PSing with extentions has allowed me to retain length really quickly.
Although I prefer wearing my own hair PSing with extentions has allowed me to retain length really quickly.
Guinan
Re-Branding
^^^I'm hoping that these extensions help me with retention. I believe that my hair grows pretty fast, but I have difficulty retaining. I've always thought that I was a slow grower but its the retention that's the issue. After I take the braids out I plan on dyeing my hair and doing some twistouts.
I'm actually looking forward to my BC anniversary in August. I'm hoping for some great progress. #optimistic
I'm actually looking forward to my BC anniversary in August. I'm hoping for some great progress. #optimistic
faithVA
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I'm doing PSing with my own hair. Using extension hair too often seems to make my hair too dry and causes me scalp issues. I seem to be doing OK with just the flat twist on my own hair. When my hair gets a bit longer I will try doing box braids with my own hair so I can keep them in longer.
jennifer30
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my hair is growing
faithVA
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How can you tell?jennifer30
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i relaxed my hair, it grew 1 inch
Coilystep
@imperial_acquisitions
My BC anniversary is August 2nd. I'm pumped about it. I don't want to do any protective style I really don't want to hide my hair. I have a vacation coming up and generally I would get some braids but I'm thinking about hey wearing my hair out.
faithVA
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If you don't want to protective style, stay free. It seems to be working for you. Just switch up if it stops working for you.
yaya24
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Low manipulation works well for me. I've retained like crazy since my October 2014 Big chop.
My plan is to continue pinned back styles and when the weekend hits then flat twistouts or just leave it pinned back depending on my plans.
Only restyle on Sunday and Thursdays. Wash once every 2 or so weeks.
Then mini-twists every other month.. leave them in for 3 weeks.
I cannot do extension braids.. my scalp disagrees with them after 3 weeks or so.
In 2015 I have not worn any faux hair (wigs/ weaves etc) but come Fall I may flat twist under full wigs for a month at a time.
My plan is to continue pinned back styles and when the weekend hits then flat twistouts or just leave it pinned back depending on my plans.
Only restyle on Sunday and Thursdays. Wash once every 2 or so weeks.
Then mini-twists every other month.. leave them in for 3 weeks.
I cannot do extension braids.. my scalp disagrees with them after 3 weeks or so.
In 2015 I have not worn any faux hair (wigs/ weaves etc) but come Fall I may flat twist under full wigs for a month at a time.
Kells
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Okay here's my length check, and I'm not SL just yet, dangit!
I think by the next length check, I'll be there.
I forgot how daunting the journey to SL is; everything seems thickens up first and then begins to travel down.
The first pic is End of March/April.
I decided not to flatiron my hair for length checks from now on because I'm too freaked out by the threat of heat damage and WnG's are my primary style. I think a blow-out is risk enough.
I think by the next length check, I'll be there.
I forgot how daunting the journey to SL is; everything seems thickens up first and then begins to travel down.
The first pic is End of March/April.
I decided not to flatiron my hair for length checks from now on because I'm too freaked out by the threat of heat damage and WnG's are my primary style. I think a blow-out is risk enough.
faithVA
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Looks really good. I think blowing it out is sufficient. The likelihood is that you are grazing SL but it is harder to tell when blowing it dry.
When you pull sections where do they land?
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
I keep it bunned or rolled up. Lots of vitamins and supplements when I remember to take them and regular dusting off ssk which chews off my ends. Oh and weekly reconstructor treatments.
GGsKin
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I plan on sticking to my routine of wng. I wanted to put in some braid/ twist extensions but if I do PS, it'll likely be a wig (I just ordered a new one today- kinky straight. I'm excited for it to arrive).
I will continued to focus oiling my ends with sunflower oil on wash days. This seems to be doing some good. I also plan on actually checking the quality of my ends before randomly dusting them. If I don't have to loose any length at all, I will actually try not to. Still ruthless with those SSK.
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
My hair is this length too. Idk what to call it. SL? Grazing CBL? Somewhere in the middle? its annoying but at least its retaining.
my bangs are just reaching my lower lip. Its great because thats the longest in forever. But its just uneven with the rest.
my bangs are just reaching my lower lip. Its great because thats the longest in forever. But its just uneven with the rest.
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DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
I am tempted to go back to wigs too. Unfortunately they snatch my edges. Same with crochet. It sucks I cant do leave out. My strands are so fineand cottony havent found anything that resembles it close enough.
faithVA
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My hair is this length too. Idk what to call it. SL? Grazing CBL? Somewhere in the middle? its annoying but at least its retaining.
my bangs are just reaching my lower lip. Its great because thats the longest in forever. But its just uneven with the rest.
My hair is tjis same length. Unf
I would say that is SL. It really just depends on what sections you are selecting before you officially call SL. Your nape may reach CBL but hair 2" above it may be SL. It is up to you when you claim it.
If your hair is like Kells you will probably want to claim it next length check in September.
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
Thanks faith!
I am holding out for my crown. When I started the challenge in January it was maybe 2" long. I got maybe another month to its just at the nape. Gonnahold out on calling it until the crown is at neck length and keep the back trimmed where it is. Trying to evrn it up.
I will be here til December. No escaping me!!
I am holding out for my crown. When I started the challenge in January it was maybe 2" long. I got maybe another month to its just at the nape. Gonnahold out on calling it until the crown is at neck length and keep the back trimmed where it is. Trying to evrn it up.
I will be here til December. No escaping me!!
Kells
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I do vitamins, supplements, sulfur oil, henna and low maintenance styling.
Kells
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Yeah it's nuts, ain't it? LolMy hair is this length too. Idk what to call it. SL? Grazing CBL? Somewhere in the middle? its annoying but at least its retaining.
my bangs are just reaching my lower lip. Its great because thats the longest in forever. But its just uneven with the rest.
My bangs aren't even that long though. Mine hit the tip of my nose.
faithVA
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Thanks faith!
I am holding out for my crown. When I started the challenge in January it was maybe 2" long. I got maybe another month to its just at the nape. Gonnahold out on calling it until the crown is at neck length and keep the back trimmed where it is. Trying to evrn it up.
I will be here til December. No escaping me!!
Well if it is almost at your nape, your hair is growing quickly. My crown was much longer than 2" but it still isn't close to my nape and probably won't be until December.
faithVA
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Your hair looks really nice. I can definitely see the growth. Can't wait to see your hair year end.
To be honest, I think you are right there. Especially if you straightened it fully. Great thick luscious growth
PSing doesnt work for me, WNGs have been my friend. My head is too big for weaves and wigs, so I've given that up and to be honest its too hot for all the fake hair.
I eat right, drink water, take my vits, protect my at night and try to maintain a balance between moisture and protein. I also do tea rinses and regularly use henna.
Kells
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Great Growth! Looks really healthy too. I'm anxious for the next check myself lol
Kells
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Thanks Wenbev, I agree. I think by next check I'll be able to claim full SL at least.
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