2025/2026 - Journey to SL/APL/BSL Challenge

[faithVA]

I tried the nourishing mask last weekend. I like it. In three weeks I will rotate it with the fine version. @faithVA

Why the rotation?

My hair is fine which is why I chose the fine version. When I saw shea butter I knew to stay clear of that one.

What haven't you tried

 

[CoiledOrchids]

ugh gotta figure out what to do with this hair. I need a break from braids.

I learned how to do a bun yesterday but I need an updo of some sort. I was considering a sew in but I'm uneasy about spending that kind of money when I'm saving for a car

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I tried the nourishing mask last weekend. I like it. In three weeks I will rotate it with the fine version. @faithVA

Why the rotation?

My hair is fine which is why I chose the fine version. When I saw shea butter I knew to stay clear of that one.

What haven't you tried

My hair is fine but I have a lot of strands. So I can take heavy but my hair loves light deep conditioners as well. I wanted to see which one worked better. The heavy one sank right in. I’m interested to see the difference in three weeks. @faithVA

 

[faithVA]

I don't watch YT videos often anymore but last night I was on a roll. I watched a YT video from a stylist that was giving tips on using the RevAir. She talked a lot but I hung in there. From her tips, I'm going to try something different when I try it at the end of the month.

I'm going to use a hair mask after I shampoo.
I will skip the leave-in.
I will use a micro-fiber to remove some of the water

I will use a small amount of some thermal product. I probably don't have good ones but I don't want to buy anything new right now. I have some stuff that is pretty old and I think I will throw it out.

I will comb that product through.
I will dry 3x3 sections. I think I tend to do smaller but this was her recommendation.
Then I will comb through the section when I'm done.

Will see if any of this improves my outcome.

I may watch a few more of her videos before then to see if I can catch any additional tips.

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Yesterday
Prepoo Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
First wash Nizoral - clarify and growth (ketoconazole)
Second wash - Malibu C Wellness
Applied Henna mix - left in overnight

Today
Rinsed out Henna
Took down bottom two braids
RevAir - Aloe Spray, SheAMositure Foam
Flat Iron - Heat serums, 360 degrees
LC Pic
Rebraided bottom braids
Aloe Spray, growth pomade, Flax Growth Gel, Tie down with scarf

July (There was more hair here, why it looks a little thicker)

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@faithVA I’m always amazed when someone’s hair looks light and fluffy using the revair

My hair is straight but it’s never fluffy looking and feels slightly dry after stretching. I can’t brush through with a pass with the revair at the same time. It’s so bulky for me to hold.


I would love it to look like a lot of folks I see after blowing out. I wonder if it’s because I use a leave in

 

[faithVA]

Yesterday
Prepoo Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
First wash Nizoral - clarify and growth (ketoconazole)
Second wash - Malibu C Wellness
Applied Henna mix - left in overnight

Today
Rinsed out Henna
Took down bottom two braids
RevAir - Aloe Spray, SheAMositure Foam
Flat Iron - Heat serums, 360 degrees
LC Pic
Rebraided bottom braids
Aloe Spray, growth pomade, Flax Growth Gel, Tie down with scarf
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July (There was more hair here, why it looks a little thicker)
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Looking good young lady. That growth is definitely noticeable. And your ends are looking better as well.

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA I’m always amazed when someone’s hair looks light and fluffy using the revair

My hair is straight but it’s never fluffy looking and feels slightly dry after stretching. I can’t brush through with a pass with the revair at the same time. It’s so bulky for me to hold.


I would love it to look like a lot of folks I see after blowing out. I wonder if it’s because I use a leave in

My results sound like yours. I will see if these changes produce better results. In one of the threads on this board people were saying we might also be using too much moisture and not enough protein on dryer day.

I'm thinking I also need a better thermal product and to use less product. Everytime I see good results, they use on the whole head what I use in a section so im probably weighing my hair down.

We shall see.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

That’s interesting about the protein and whole head versus section. I do section Lolo.


I wash every 4/5 weeks so I’ll see what happens the next time. I haven’t used protein in about two years unless you count henna. I use nothing but bond builder shampoo, conditioner , and deep conditioners.


@faithVA

 

[faithVA]

I did my Monday cleanse. Cleanse to bantu knots plus the shower was 45 minutes. I think i can manage that twice a week. I need to make sure im up early to put it in twist.

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Looking good young lady. That growth is definitely noticeable. And your ends are looking better as well.

Thank you! This group is definitely helping with accountability, thank you again for creating it!

I'm about to do night routine and go to bed
Aloe Spray
Growth Pomade
Flax Gel
Silk Scarf and Bonnet