tapioca_pudding
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Iount think I can post an update pic seeing as how I just now took my starting pic LOL 
but I can't wait to see everyone else's results!!
but I can't wait to see everyone else's results!!
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yuhlovevybz
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Heads up my first check is gonna be stingy cuz I don't plan on straightening my hurr. It's been through a lot lately. 
JosieLynn
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Posted this earlier in the "What Did You Buy For March" but thought I would add this to the challenge page.
finally went to an ULTA this weekend....which why the only one with parking is 45 mins away from my house was another issue.
But I was looking for another DC masque. Used to use a Shea Moisture version but the smell was greatly overwhelming
Never heard of this but it looked interesting and was decently priced for the size. It's a Biolage hydratherapie (french) the Aqua-Immersion Creme Masque, smells like baby oil. Won't get to test it out until I take down my braids at the end of the month though.
ETA: Excited for this length check, I was looking really close earlier on.
If anybody knows anything about this product please help me out!
finally went to an ULTA this weekend....which why the only one with parking is 45 mins away from my house was another issue.
But I was looking for another DC masque. Used to use a Shea Moisture version but the smell was greatly overwhelming
Never heard of this but it looked interesting and was decently priced for the size. It's a Biolage hydratherapie (french) the Aqua-Immersion Creme Masque, smells like baby oil. Won't get to test it out until I take down my braids at the end of the month though.
ETA: Excited for this length check, I was looking really close earlier on.
If anybody knows anything about this product please help me out!
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pearlific1
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Posted this earlier in the "What Did You Buy For March" but thought I would add this to the challenge page.
finally went to an ULTA this weekend....which why the only one with parking is 45 mins away from my house was another issue.
But I was looking for another DC masque. Used to use a Shea Moisture version but the smell was greatly overwhelming
Never heard of this but it looked interesting and was decently priced for the size. It's a Biolage hydratherapie (french) the Aqua-Immersion Creme Masque, smells like baby oil. Won't get to test it out until I take down my braids at the end of the month though.
ETA: Excited for this length check, I was looking really close earlier on.
If anybody knows anything about this product please help me out!
I used it a few times before and it was just 'ok' on my hair. Maybe I should try it again and see I'd I get the same effect.
pearlific1
Well-Known Member
I also never posted a starting pic
My bad.
I took this pic last FridayMarch15th 2013,
Here is my starting pic/ March length check:
You're really close to APL!
MystiqueBabe
New Member
So obviously I will not do the March length check since I won't have any noticeable growth.lol Plus I am horrible at taking hair pics.
I am still bunning as usual. Thinking of straightening my hair, but I have been kind of lazy with my hair. I haven't DCed not once since the beginning of the year.
Going to DC on Wednesday though.
I am starting to do a modified CG because I will be using sulfate free shampoo and some cones. I have been doing so for 2 weeks now and sometimes I think my hair looks worse and other times I see improvement with frizz. I will give it a few more months, but I probably will not use a sulfate shampoo ever again. As long as the shampoo has cocoamidopropyl betaine, I am good to go.
I am still bunning as usual. Thinking of straightening my hair, but I have been kind of lazy with my hair. I haven't DCed not once since the beginning of the year.
Going to DC on Wednesday though.I am starting to do a modified CG because I will be using sulfate free shampoo and some cones. I have been doing so for 2 weeks now and sometimes I think my hair looks worse and other times I see improvement with frizz. I will give it a few more months, but I probably will not use a sulfate shampoo ever again. As long as the shampoo has cocoamidopropyl betaine, I am good to go.
Hairtender
New Member
I also never posted a starting pic
My bad.
I took this pic last FridayMarch15th 2013,
Here is my starting pic/ March length check:
Oh wow! You're real close to APL! Congrats! And it looks lusciously thick!
FemmeCreole
Island Gyal
I got my sew in yesterday so no length check on the 31st for me
Cruzankink
Well-Known Member
I'm in.1 Current lenth - hair touching my lips.
2. Natural 4b kinks
3. Goal Month - December 2013
4. Current Reggie/styles: CG Method low manipulation reggie.
Wash Day Reggie - Wash 1/week. Prepoo overnite w/ EVCO and alternate b/w protein and moisture con. CW w/ SM purification mask or AIA Coconut CW. DC w/ Organicals Deep mositurizing Creme. Washday leave in Giovanni DLI and seal w/ EVOO.
Everyday Reggie - I spritz hair w/ SM C & H Moisture Mist, moisturize w/ SM CES and seal w/ sweet grapeseed oil
Styles - 2 strand twist outs, flat twist, bantu knot out, finger coils
5. No changes to my reggie. I feel its working for me.
6. Will post starting pic in April
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JosieLynn
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Cruzankink Welcome!!
tapioca_pudding
Well-Known Member
Visualizing myself at APL. 
It's really helping. I really feel like I will make it. 
It's really helping. I really feel like I will make it. 
Sweetie123
New Member
Hey count me in too, I'm coming out from lurking mode!
Current hair length
SL
Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning
Relaxed with Phytospecific index 1
Current Reggie and styling choices
Wash every week or 2 max.
Moisturising deep conditioner with a heating cap. Protein conditioner as required.
M&S.
PS with lace front wigs.
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Pay attention to my ends and baby my edges
Goal Month
December 2013
Post a beginning picture
Current hair length
SL
Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning
Relaxed with Phytospecific index 1
Current Reggie and styling choices
Wash every week or 2 max.
Moisturising deep conditioner with a heating cap. Protein conditioner as required.
M&S.
PS with lace front wigs.
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Pay attention to my ends and baby my edges
Goal Month
December 2013
Post a beginning picture
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Deziyah
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Welcome Sweetie123 & Cruzankink!!!!!
@ yaya24 You are almost there girl!! And you hair looks thick and healthy keep up the great work!
I decided to do an update before out next length check. I think I finally found a regimen that I can stick to, I have been doing it for the past 3 weeks and my hair is very soft and moisturized so I will continue and keep watching my hair. Here it is:
PrePoo: EVOO, my oil mix, Honey, Dove Intensive Moisture Repair
Shampoo: Crème of Nature Argon Oil Moisture Shampoo
While in the shower after shampooing, I apply Joico Moisture Recovery Condish let sit for 1 min then rinse
DC: ORS Replenishing Condish & Silk Elements Moisture Treatment, let sit for 30 min
Leave – in: Kimmaytube Leave-In (made with KKNT) and style with Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing smoothie, Curl & Silk or Moisture Mist depending on style…
So far, so good!! Also I must say that I am LOVIN curlformers! They have really contributed to me being able to handle the two textures… Love Love Love them… I did my hair the last week and folks were like “you permed your hair?? No more natural?” I was like “ 8 months since my last relaxer… and NOPE!Curlformers!!!!
@ yaya24 You are almost there girl!! And you hair looks thick and healthy keep up the great work!
I decided to do an update before out next length check. I think I finally found a regimen that I can stick to, I have been doing it for the past 3 weeks and my hair is very soft and moisturized so I will continue and keep watching my hair. Here it is:
PrePoo: EVOO, my oil mix, Honey, Dove Intensive Moisture Repair
Shampoo: Crème of Nature Argon Oil Moisture Shampoo
While in the shower after shampooing, I apply Joico Moisture Recovery Condish let sit for 1 min then rinse
DC: ORS Replenishing Condish & Silk Elements Moisture Treatment, let sit for 30 min
Leave – in: Kimmaytube Leave-In (made with KKNT) and style with Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing smoothie, Curl & Silk or Moisture Mist depending on style…
So far, so good!! Also I must say that I am LOVIN curlformers! They have really contributed to me being able to handle the two textures… Love Love Love them… I did my hair the last week and folks were like “you permed your hair?? No more natural?” I was like “ 8 months since my last relaxer… and NOPE!Curlformers!!!!
yuhlovevybz
Well-Known Member
Did a length check but have no visible progress to report. 
I did just get a trim though (it was very much needed). I'm thinking I'll throw my hair on the back burner, do my CG and not straighten or do any length checks for awhile. Watched pot never boils.
*sinks into shadows of lurkdom*
I did just get a trim though (it was very much needed). I'm thinking I'll throw my hair on the back burner, do my CG and not straighten or do any length checks for awhile. Watched pot never boils.*sinks into shadows of lurkdom*
pearlific1
Well-Known Member
Did a length check but have no visible progress to report.
*sinks into shadows of lurkdom*
I think I'm going to have to do the same thing! I do a length check every chance I get. Guess what? It's the same length it was last month! Lol
pearlific1
Well-Known Member
Been taking biotin and prenatals ... my results? Acne
Awww! I tried taking chlorella with my biotin once before and my face when downhill in the matter of a week. I felt like I had a new cluster of pimples every day.
I only take prenatals now and I hope to have some good results by our second check-in
gvin89
Active Member
Hey ladies! Hope you guys are well....it's been a minute since I posted, but I did want to let you know that I'm hanging tight. I'm almost APL - maybe 2 inches tops. I am getting braid extensions installed and will keep them 8-10 weeks. After I take them down, I hope to claim APL!!!! I must be disciplined in my m&s game...that's the thing that gets me every time.
klsjackson
Well-Known Member
- Current hair length - SL
- Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning - Relaxed
- Goal Month - Oct 2013
- Current Reggie and styling choices - Shampoo and DC 1x wk; Rollerset. I pre poo with Grapeseed oil or a mixture of EVOO and Avocado Oil.
- What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? I plan to stretch my relaxers. I use to go to the salon every 6weeks. Now I self-relax and normally wait 10 to 12 weeks.
- Post a beginning picture - This picture was taken on March 13. A week after my last relaxer. I also did a 1inch trim. I don't plan on trimming again until August or September. I have a length check t-shirt, and I am at line 2. APL is line 5 for me so,only more 3 inches.
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Jobwright
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I normally prepoo with EVCO and JBCO a night or couple of hours before I cowash. I think I need to chelate though because I have very hard water in NC and I have never chelates before (at least not knowingly). Question: Will the chelating "undo" the oil prepoo? I have heard that chelating can be very drying so I know I must use a good DC (currently using Joico moisture balm which is awesome!). Then I thought maybe I should do a nettle and marshmallow root tea rinse since it is moisturizing. What do you think...about the chelating, oil prepoo, etc? Is the Joico brand a good chelating poo? Should I do the tea rinse then DC, or DC then tea rinse. Also need to do a black tea rinse to cover some tiny sprouts of grey at my hairline. Is that too much?
grownupnai
Active Member
Update pics
I thought it would be a good idea to see how far I have gotten in the two months since my last relaxer. Here are the results. I didn't flat iron my hair this time, just air dry, then blow dried on lowest setting. I started using JBCO and Wild hair growth oil two weeks ago. My sister got the WHGO for me otherwise I would have just stucked with JBCO. My hair is super fine so I'm not flat ironing it while I use the oils. I don't know when I will relax again. My hair is doing just fine without it. I haven't been wearing it super straight anyway. May?
I thought it would be a good idea to see how far I have gotten in the two months since my last relaxer. Here are the results. I didn't flat iron my hair this time, just air dry, then blow dried on lowest setting. I started using JBCO and Wild hair growth oil two weeks ago. My sister got the WHGO for me otherwise I would have just stucked with JBCO. My hair is super fine so I'm not flat ironing it while I use the oils. I don't know when I will relax again. My hair is doing just fine without it. I haven't been wearing it super straight anyway. May?
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Hyacinthe
New Member
Re: Update pics
good job and it looks much thicker 2.
keep it up!!!
funny thing is I picked up some WHGO this weekend and I had to put it back.
when i go back,Im gonna get me some lol.
good job and it looks much thicker 2.
keep it up!!!
funny thing is I picked up some WHGO this weekend and I had to put it back.
when i go back,Im gonna get me some lol.
grownupnai
Active Member
I dont know if the WHGO is a miracle product. I think it's probably just as good as JBCO. I think my hair is growing and thickening from good old fashioned TLC. Covering my hair everynight, making sure it's detangled and being gentle+ Nutrine garlic shampoo for my perpetual shedding.
