APL/BSL 2014 Challenge

[Wenbev]

Re: APL 2014 Challenge

Hey everyone, been awhile. Not working from home anymore, so trying to find time to log in and keep up with the posts have been super hard!
I trimmed my hair last week after I flat ironed. My ends were crying out for a trim. But my hair is just brushing the tops of my shoulders finally but I still have a loooong way to go.
Anyhow, I ordered the split ender today and will straighten again probably in couple weeks.

 

[mshoneyfly]

Hey everyone, been awhile. Not working from home anymore, so trying to find time to log in and keep up with the posts have been super hard! I trimmed my hair last week after I flat ironed. My ends were crying out for a trim. But my hair is just brushing the tops of my shoulders finally but I still have a loooong way to go. Anyhow, I ordered the split ender today and will straighten again probably in couple weeks.

Hey Wenbev Good to see you back!! for the Split Ender!! I just got done using mine for the third or fourth time since I got it. I absolutely love it!! Im gonna post a pic of the hair that was cut this time. Its much easier than trying to cut all them splits. I LOVE this HHJ!!

ETA:
Heres all the hair from the Split Ender. Theres no way I could have done this on my own with scissors.

 

[youwillrise]

Re: APL 2014 Challenge

ok...yeah, i lied

i doubt i'll be able to go a whole week between condition washes...even with twists. so, i'm gonna say 3 times a week. i do 5 days a week when my hair is loose...and i always trrrryyyy to reduce it when i have twists in...but i can never. ((going to update the regimen i put on my join post))

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

ok...yeah, i lied

i doubt i'll be able to go a whole week between condition washes...even with twists. so, i'm gonna say 3 times a week. i do 5 days a week when my hair is loose...and i always trrrryyyy to reduce it when i have twists in...but i can never. ((going to update the regimen i put on my join post))

Just do what works for you!

HPG

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[HairPleezeGrow]

Yay we got our name change! Woot-woot!!!

HPG

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[APrayer4Hair]

Wait a minute! We're now APL/BSL?! Lemme run back to the TWA support thread where I felt safe!!!

 

[Tatilove]

I didn't wash my hair tonight after all, so I decided to simply use some garnier sleek and shine leave-in cream and some coconut oil. My hair feels just amazing right now. Hopefully this will keep me going until I wash my hair (hopefully by tuesday night).

 

[mshoneyfly]

Wait a minute! We're now APL/BSL?! Lemme run back to the TWA support thread where I felt safe!!!

APrayer4Hair
It takes some getting used to the idea of actually making it to BSL but I think we can do it. From the looks of your last pic you are already sl so lets just keep on growing. I hope you stay!!

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[LovelyRo]

I think I'll have someone get me the splitender for Christmas...

 

[tapioca_pudding]

Awe I don't see it. Maybe they have it on Amazon or something. I'm looking for something like this for my girls to manage their hair better.

HPG

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That's SO strange!!! I ordered it from there but now I guess they don't sell it anymore....

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Wait a minute! We're now APL/BSL?! Lemme run back to the TWA support thread where I felt safe!!!

Don't you go there lol! We are all in this journey together so please stay!

ETA- I thought it would be a good idea as some of the others that way when we do reach APL let's say b4 December 2014 we won't have to switch challenges. We can all stay together...yes we have separation anxiety lol.

HPG

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[HairPleezeGrow]

Hey y'all...

I just want to thank BlaqKitty for bringing to my attention I didn't add her to the challenge yet (she thanked the post). Well apparently while adding her I saw ALL these names I hadn't added (whoops). I guess I assumed everyone who thanked the post was going to post their stats and that's how I was adding based on stats. Sorry ladies I have updated the list and everyone has been added. Thanks again ma'am as I truly would have never caught it. Anyway I'm going to try and update the challenge rules to say send me a pm if you thank the post so I will know to add you.

HPG

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[faithVA]

I will post my starting pic at the end of December or beginning of January. I will just lurk though until I hit SL and can really see APL in my future. I will just stay active in the SL2014 thread. Hopefully, I will be ready between April and June.

You are a great thread host HairPleezeGrow.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I will post my starting pic at the end of December or beginning of January. I will just lurk though until I hit SL and can really see APL in my future. I will just stay active in the SL2014 thread. Hopefully, I will be ready between April and June.

You are a great thread host HairPleezeGrow.

Thanks faith...I think you will hit SL and well on your way to APL by June for sure. I'm rooting for you girly.

OAN I cowashed my hair Friday night and used Shea Moisture thickening milk, and KeraVada LI butter on top. Well Saturday morning I twisted my hair with HH Pink Stuff in hopes of a great twistout today...well let's just say it was an epic fail! No hold what so ever. Think I'm going to have to stick to ORS pudding and Eco styler gel.

HPG

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[Babygrowth]

I will post my starting pic at the end of December or beginning of January. I will just lurk though until I hit SL and can really see APL in my future. I will just stay active in the SL2014 thread. Hopefully, I will be ready between April and June.

You are a great thread host HairPleezeGrow.

I was going to say the same exact thing!

 

[faithVA]

Thanks faith...I think you will hit SL and well on your way to APL by June for sure. I'm rooting for you girly.

OAN I cowashed my hair Friday night and used Shea Moisture thickening milk, and KeraVada LI butter on top. Well Saturday morning I twisted my hair with HH Pink Stuff in hopes of a great twistout today...well let's just say it was an epic fail! No hold what so ever. Think I'm going to have to stick to ORS pudding and Eco styler gel.

HPG

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I hope so. I need to hit some length goal next year

 

[faithVA]

I was going to say the same exact thing!

Cool. I will hang out with you in the SL thread.

 

[yaya24]

I just ordered JBCO.
I have not used that oil since 2011. I just remember it being really thick and I gave the bottle away to a coworker that was just starting her natural journey.

I plan on using it on my scalp after washing.

Tomorrow I am getting a touch up & will add starting pictures and will participate more in this thread!!!!

 

[veesweets]

Joining!

1. Current hair length - NL
   
2. Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning - Natural
   
3. Goal Month - APL (or at least grazing it ) by November..
   
4. Current Reggie and styling choices - Wash 2x/week, DC 1x/week, M&S daily. Braid outs, puffs, and wigs. Want to incorporate another long term protective style
   
5. What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL? - Protective style at least 1/3 of the year, low heat
   
6. Post a beginning picture
   
   

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Welp we have about a month and half til end of the year. What are we doing ladies for our end of year reveal/starting pic?

HPG

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[HairPleezeGrow]

Think I'm going to do a flexi rod set...we shall see. Might do mine on new years eve as well bc I will wear my wig for Xmas more than likely.

HPG

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[APrayer4Hair]

Don't you go there lol! We are all in this journey together so please stay!

ETA- I thought it would be a good idea as some of the others that way when we do reach APL let's say b4 December 2014 we won't have to switch challenges. We can all stay together...yes we have separation anxiety lol.

HPG

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I was only playing guys. I'm not going anywhere.

 

[mshoneyfly]

Welp we have about a month and half til end of the year. What are we doing ladies for our end of year reveal/starting pic? HPG Don't judge...Sent from my Galaxy Note II using LHCF

Im gonna attempt to install WL yarn braids this weekend with the help of DD. Instead of using the reg Red Heart yarn bundles I bought another acrylic yarn thats a much thinner weave and should give me nice skinny braids. I dont want them too fat cuz they'll be too heavy.

Yeah, so...i plan to wear them until sometime in January. Then texturize for a beg LC pic. My ending pic will have to be the one I do before braiding my hair this weekend.

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[youwillrise]

i kinda want senegalese twists...but i'm scared. i havent had any type of extension in my hair since i was a child (9/10 years old)...scared of how it'll look on me, scared of how my hair will take to it, scared of how much it'll cost lol. ((smh))

as far as end of the year...i have twists in my hair right now, which i PLAN on keeping in until just before the end of the year...i'll probably remove them on december 30th. i'll do a deep cleanse, dc, detangle and all that kind of stuff...then i'll twist it back up. nothing special! i'll measure some pieces and take some pull down/stretch pictures. it'd be nice if i could retain an inch between now and then...which would put me at 5-6 inches.

 

[TaylorT]

Hey Ladies...

I cut about .75-1.0 inches off of my hair this weekend. Hair was kind of growing into a "W" shape.

I hate that I had to cut but it needed to be done. I am back to about the length in my profile. Hopefully I'll still be able to get there by my goal date.

 

[Wenbev]

Hey Wenbev Good to see you back!! for the Split Ender!! I just got done using mine for the third or fourth time since I got it. I absolutely love it!! Im gonna p!ost a pic of the hair that was cut this time. Its much easier than trying to cut all them splits. I LOVE this HHJ!!

ETA:
Heres all the hair from the Split Ender. Theres no way I could have done this on my own with scissors.



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I would have taken double without even trying with the scissors! I cant wait for it to arrive!!!

 

[LovelyRo]

I just saw The Best Man Holiday and I have "bob-fever." I love Nia long's hair!!! This always happens to me! I will not cut, I will not cut!!!

ETA: I'm currently dcing with Kenra MC mixed with EVOO, JBCO, peppermint and tea tree EO.

 

[BlaqKitty]

Current hair length: SL-APL

Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning: Natural

Goal Month: October 2014

Current Reggie and styling choices: Twists and twist outs
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL?: Going to start oiling my ends 1-2x a week with my applicator bottle, henna and indigo at least once a month. Inverting once a month, or scalp massaging.
Post a beginning picture

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[HairPleezeGrow]

Current hair length: SL-APL

Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning: Natural

Goal Month: October 2014

Current Reggie and styling choices: Twists and twist outs
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL?: Going to start oiling my ends 1-2x a week with my applicator bottle, henna and indigo at least once a month. Inverting once a month, or scalp massaging.
Post a beginning picture

Oh wow you are almost there...

HPG

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[HairPleezeGrow]

So today I went Thanksgiving shopping with my sister. We got everything we need for next weeks dinner except turkey and ham (my brother is getting that). This will be our first Thanksgiving Holiday without my mom and I hope we do her proud. Good thing I helped her cook (I pretty much did it all) lol for the past 5 years. Anyone else do their food shopping?

HPG

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