2011 APL Challenge

[Wanderland]

Does anyone wng? Daily? I've been cowashing daily and I'm afraid it will eventually lead to unmanageable ssk's. I know people eventually stop wnging because of them.

Is there a way to reduce them?

I've been finger combing daily, and getting out shed hair weekly with TT. I also Cowash daily.


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[Evolving78]

yes, and i cowash daily. i haven't had any issues or unmanageable ssks. i wear puffs or shingle a product through my hair instead of just letting my coils totally shrink up. i moisturize my hair twice daily. i got really sick and tired of wearing twists, since i was loc'ed all last year.
i wash/dc/detangle once a week, and i finger detangle in the shower daily. i use a leave-in conditioner with a cream moisturizer.

Does anyone wng? Daily? I've been cowashing daily and I'm afraid it will eventually lead to unmanageable ssk's. I know people eventually stop wnging because of them.

Is there a way to reduce them?

I've been finger combing daily, and getting out shed hair weekly with TT. I also Cowash daily.


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[diadall]

I have decided that I am going to try other styles besides the bun that offer low manipulation but allow me to enjoy my hair. Hopefully, this will not stop my growth.

 

[kibbles318]

I've been cowashing often but I'm scared I've been manipulating my hair too much sooo... I'm getting a sew in Friday. Just to give my hair a break because I want length and fullness...and I think I prefer fullness over length. I don't want stringy long hair....

 

[SimJam]

Im in Im gunning for APL this year

Im currently collar bone (6 inches)

regimen

keep hair in twists

daily

re moisturize twists
scalp massage (atleast 3 times per week)

weekly

wash and DC
Hot Oil Treatment ( will start next week)
redo twists
finger detange

every 2 weeks I do a special treat for my hair or try a new process, product

ayurvedic paste
henna

Monthly

comb/denman detangle



Other Challenges

HOT/oil rinse

 

[chocolat79]

-Solid neck length
-Natural
-Current reggie- 2-strand twists every two weeks, wash/DC/steam 1x/week, low manipulation and minimal products
-No other challenges yet
-Will update pics later

I'm going to be using MN mix more consistently, sulfur, scalp massages, Hairfinity vitamins

 

[babylone09]

I after i took done my micros I did as follows:

1) Detangle
2) ACV/ Herbal green tea rinse
3) Shampoo with Mizani Moisturefusion Milk Bath 2x
4)Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor w/ plastic cap on for about 10 - 15 minutes
5)DC with several conditioners i mixed up w/ plastic cap on for about an hour
6)Applied Kimmyatube's leave in
7)Put hair in pony tail applied vasline to the ends put in a bun and baggied my bun

I know it seems like a lot.....

So here are my results which are also my starting pics

the 1st pic was taken in oct. my length was probably at 2 but not past it (guesstimating
the 2nd pic is my hair after i completed all those steps ^ combed out
the 3rd pic is my current length after having micros in for 3 months

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My hair is at the 4 and APL is at 5 or a little past 5. So i only have about an inch to an inch and a quarter to go. O yea! Lets not forget this is the longest my hair has ever been on top of I am so close to completing my first goal of the year!!!!!!!

 

[Evolving78]

here is my starting pic! i know i am very late but i finally got my dh to put the pic on the computer for me from his phone. i wanted to make sure that i had some evidence of what my current length is! no head tilting either! i had my dh pull my hair down and it kept coiling back on him. the tip of the length is in between his fingers!

 

[Evolving78]

at first, i was like what is she doing in here, but i had to read and take a second glance! wow! you will reach your goal by the beginning of March or the end of Feb! you will be BSL by the middle towards the end of the summer! maybe sooner? Early Congrats!

I after i took done my micros I did as follows:

1) Detangle
2) ACV/ Herbal green tea rinse
3) Shampoo with Mizani Moisturefusion Milk Bath 2x
4)Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor w/ plastic cap on for about 10 - 15 minutes
5)DC with several conditioners i mixed up w/ plastic cap on for about an hour
6)Applied Kimmyatube's leave in
7)Put hair in pony tail applied vasline to the ends put in a bun and baggied my bun

I know it seems like a lot.....

So here are my results which are also my starting pics

the 1st pic was taken in oct. my length was probably at 2 but not past it (guesstimating
the 2nd pic is my hair after i completed all those steps ^ combed out
the 3rd pic is my current length after having micros in for 3 months

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My hair is at the 4 and APL is at 5 or a little past 5. So i only have about an inch to an inch and a quarter to go. O yea! Lets not forget this is the longest my hair has ever been on top of I am so close to completing my first goal of the year!!!!!!!

 

[babylone09]

I sure hope so I8have been trying so hard to grow my hair sine i dont even know when and now i have u guys and its really happening, i couldnt be any happier

 

[Lanea87]

Thinking about cowasging again tonight....MMMmmmmm

 

[lollyoo]

I will like to join, after my set back, I have cut back again to collar bone length, hopefully be there by summer or at least latest end of the year.
I am just going for 10 months protective styling mainly weaves. Currently enjoying halleys curl natural I just installed today its beautiful, lets see how this old up for the next 2 months.

 

[mami2010]

I just used bigen oriental black dye on my hair about 1 week ago....I been researching about the henna, I want to try it. Do you know how soon I can use the henna after i put in the bigen dye. I no longer want to use the bigen I want to use henna from now on.

 

[mami2010]

Thanks! It depends on how light your hair is naturally - I lightened my hair first then henna'ed it, but the henna seems to still deposit color on my virgin hair, which is naturally a medium auburn brown. However, if you like to change your color a lot I wouldn't use henna, because you aren't supposed to dye over henna.

I just used bigen oriental black dye on my hair about 1 week ago....I been researching about the henna, I want to try it. Do you know how soon I can use the henna after i put in the bigen dye. I no longer want to use the bigen I want to use henna from now on.

 

[lettieg27]

@Mami2010 I think you should wait at least a week in between and make sure you use Body Art Quality henna b/c henna that has any heavy metal deposits could mess up your hair. Hopefully the other ladies will have some more 2 offer.

 

[halee_J]

@Mami2010 I think you should wait at least a week in between and make sure you use Body Art Quality henna b/c henna that has any heavy metal deposits [/COLOR][/B]could mess up your hair. Hopefully the other ladies will have some more 2 offer.

Commerical dye has metallic salts as well. Hence henna and commerical dye don't mix. JMHO, but you may have to wait more than a week. Check out this site; Henna for Hair Lots of info

 

[mami2010]

Ok ladies thanks for your the replies.. I was thinking about getting the alma henna and the indigo from here: hennasooq.com. Have any one bought from them before.

 

[Taleah2009]

Does anyone wng? Daily? I've been cowashing daily and I'm afraid it will eventually lead to unmanageable ssk's. I know people eventually stop wnging because of them.

Is there a way to reduce them?

I've been finger combing daily, and getting out shed hair weekly with TT. I also Cowash daily.


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I hear doing oil rinses help to keep the ssk at bay

 

[sj10460]

Checking in...last night was my wash night. I pooed and DC then bagged

 

[Evolving78]

i think i might cowash tonight and put my hair in big twists for a twistout tomorrow. i bought that Shea Moisture Curling cream, or whatever it is and i wanna try it out for moisturizing purposes.

 

[karlajamaica]

Count me in!

- I'm SL Texlaxed. I co-wash almost daily with TJ Nourish (my HG) and seal with coconut oil. Heat once or twice per year. Curlformers chick.

- I'm a new LHCF member, so this is my 1st challenge!

- Pix attached.

Good luck ladies!

 

[Janet']

Happy Saturday Ladies!!! I know thst I have been a little MIA lately. I'm back in school full-time, with a full-time job, so I had to put LHCF on the back burner just for a little while, lol. I have updated post #3 to reflect all new challengers. :welcome3: We're happy to have you!!!!

It seems everyone is doing well and pressing full steam ahead!!!! and Happy Hair Growing!

 

[PrissyHippie]

Hola Ladies, Today is Hair Day for Me. Wash, DC (under hooded dryer) Add Moisture. Seal. Wet Bun

 

[Lanea87]

Thinking about cowasging again tonight....MMMmmmmm

And I did using HE HH....

 

[diadall]

I wore my first wash and go yesterday. I only had to go to work to sign some papers but everyone that saw me gave me tons of compliments (Diana Ross, foxy, glamorous).

I wore a wash and go today as well to my sorority meeting and I got tons of compliments again. I am finally enjoying my hair. I am looking forward to getting to APL but I am liking my hair for what seems the first time since I was in high school.

 

[Lanea87]

What is ssk?

 

[diadall]

What is ssk?

single strand knot, I believe.

 

[lettieg27]

I've been alittle slack on my exercise for the past week I had alot going on I was sick plus I went through a break up; but I refuse to let those things hinder my hair growth. Im going to get focused again and make sure I go really hard in February I really want to be APL by the time I head back to the states in June and Im so close I can taste it.

 

[Evolving78]

i washed and dc'ed today. i wore a fro this past weekend. i loved the style, but it was a lot of manipulation for me. so back to my wash and gos.

oh i used no heat. i stretched my hair out twisting it in big sections.

 

[13StepsAhead]

Hey ladies, I DCed on Saturday applied my sulfur mixture and briaded my hair back up for the week. I'm still under my LF and I'm going to go look for a new wig this weekend for Feb.