2016 A P L/b S L Challenge

[Janet']

Trucking along...tonight I should have put the deep conditioner in my hair, but I didn't...So, tomorrow after I get home from Physical Therapy, I'll put it on...

Physical Therapy is done, JOICO K-Pak (gold bottle) and Grapeseed oil slathered on head...I've got a plastic shower cap on my head and I'm chillin...I'll steam tomorrow. It's going to be a hat day (since it's going to be raining in the A, that will be a good thing anyway)!

 

[mzhotniz86]

Im still working on my hair because it has been overprocessed & im dealing with residual heat damage but here is my progress. Its not much but i can tell its growing a little thicker & im happy with it. I probably wont be close apl this year lol but im going to keep up with the challenge. Im so grateful for all the tips Ive been learning!

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I just ordered a blow drying creme so I probably wont have a check in until the middle of April.

I dont think Ive gain anything really due to the postpartum shedding but my hair feels thicker at the roots

 

[GGsKin]

My hair feels nice and soft after henna last week so I want to keep that up.

Last night I parted my hair in four and water rinsed. Then I smoothed in AOWC and applied ghee (mixed with hibuscus) on top, putting in bantu knots as I went (8). I wrapped my head with cling film, and put on a baggy and scarf.

I'll wash it out and clay wash after my Saturday morning chill.

 

[JerriBlank]

Slept with a fenugreek/cassia/protein dc mix in my hair under a processing cap. I'm expecting some dryness, so the plan is to do an all day moisturizing DC after I rinse this out. I'm so happy to see my edges coming back. Lord, postpartum shedding is a BEAST! Olaplex has helped tons. Also, castor oil on my edges has also been a blessing. Lol

 

[trclemons]

Shampoo & Set Saturday

• Prepoo'd overnight with AVJ spritz and Duafe Unscented Whipped Amla.
• Added J. Monique Natural's Bentonite & Rhassoul Detox Mask under the heat cap for a little over an hour.
• Shampoo'd with Coco Curls, CW'd length with TJ Tea Tree Tingle, Ion Reconstructor, ACV rinse & Herbal Essence Hello Hydration & Kynx I Am Strong with 80% rinse out.
• LCOBS: L = Ion Repair; C = Coco Curls; O = Mission Condition Star Glaze on length & Keravada Alter Ego on scalp; B = Belle Butters Orange Dream Cream on ends; S = Design Essentials Curl Enhancing Mousse.

I will let my hair dry in a ponytail roller set overnight.

 

[GGsKin]

Pulled a couple of strands to see where I'm at (not a proper lc). I'm glad I like wearing my hair unstretched because the layering is crazy. At this length, the difference between my upper and lower layers is.

Full APL by end of the yr, perhaps. Sorry about the quality, these are DIY.

 

[mzhotniz86]

I just wanted to say I had the best wash day that Ive had in over a month, so good I could literally cry! I've been getting more tangles, shedding & breaking with my last couple washes after experimenting with a new poo & conditioner ( damn you shea moisture). So tonight I finally tried a tea rinse with green tea after shampooing with my giovanni tea tree poo. ..I sprayed it on my roots and covered my hair with a shower cap. When I took off the cap I didn't notice much difference, because I still had shed hairs on my hands...so then I made a mix of aubrey gpb + wheat germ oil + hydrolyzed oat , slathered it on my hair and sat under my heating cap for a few minutes (while the rinse was still in my hair)...rinsed it all out together and my hair was strong! Not hard but strong & healthy! I detangled & the comb glided through barely any tangles & I lost half the amount that I usually do! Im so happy

 

[trclemons]

Join the Challenge

1. Current hair length = APL
2. Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Transitioning = Natural
3. Goal Month = June 2016
4. Current Reggie and styling choices = REGGIE: LCO, butter ends, massage scalp & baggy overnight daily; PrePoo DC & CW on Tuesdays; Alternate between PrePoo DC & CW and Oil PrePoo & Shampoo on Saturdays; Invert 1 week/month. STYLES: I will protective style in wigs (49%), buns, & updos (24%), braids & twists (24%) and various loose styles (3%).
5. What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL? I am 2.5 inches away from BSL and I don't think any changes are needed at this time.
6. Post a beginning picture

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I have officially reached BSL. This picture is crappy, but my finger is just below my bra.

 

[GGsKin]

Excellent growth and nurturing you've been showing your hair @trclemons

 

[GGsKin]

My hair feels great. Its soft yet strong and has so much movement after my overnight DC and wash day yesterday.

I got some compliments on my hair at work today, which was nice although I had to step away from one guy a few times. He (balding) kept trying to grab my hair, telling me he wanted me to give him some (of my hair of course). I side stepped and side-eyed telling him, there's a no touch policy (there isn't). Also it's not for free, and I'm not selling.

One black woman thought my hair was a tiny twist out. Do you know how small those twists would have to be? Just thinking about it makes me tired. Anyway, today was a good hair day.

 

[trclemons]

Excellent growth and nurturing you've been showing your hair @trclemons

Thank you. I have been trying really hard.

 

[Janet']

Im still working on my hair because it has been overprocessed & im dealing with residual heat damage but here is my progress. Its not much but i can tell its growing a little thicker & im happy with it. I probably wont be close apl this year lol but im going to keep up with the challenge. Im so grateful for all the tips Ive been learning!

I have found that the end game or the end result is not the key-- what happens along the way- what we learn- is what makes the difference! You keep trucking along-- APL isn't THAT far away...you might see it before you know it

 

[Janet']

I have officially reached BSL. This picture is crappy, but my finger is just below my bra.

You sure have!!! Absolutely lovely!!!

 

[Janet']

Happy Sunday Beauties!!!

 

[mzhotniz86]

I have found that the end game or the end result is not the key-- what happens along the way- what we learn- is what makes the difference! You keep trucking along-- APL isn't THAT far away...you might see it before you know it

Thank so much for the encouragement! I surely have been learning so much. Just when i think i got it figured out I discover something new

 

[Janet']

Pulled a couple of strands to see where I'm at (not a proper lc). I'm glad I like wearing my hair unstretched because the layering is crazy. At this length, the difference between my upper and lower layers is.

Full APL by end of the yr, perhaps. Sorry about the quality, these are DIY

Whoop Whoop!!! I love layers and you're definitely on the grow!!!!! Amazing how pulling some hair gets people so excited!!!

 

[faithVA]

I have officially reached BSL. This picture is crappy, but my finger is just below my bra.

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Congratulations!

 

[trclemons]

Congratulations!

Thank you!

 

[traceedeebee]

Hi Ladies
I have quite a bit of catching up to do. I thought I better post my first quarter picture before I let work pull me back under. I decided not to let anyone trim my hair. I went to Sally's and got a quality pair of shears. I actually got them for the stylist price $44.99 instead of $69.99. I also picked up Silk Elements heat protectant. This is a keeper. I trimmed the front but I have to finish up the rest of my head. I wrapped up my last three weeks in mini twists before deciding to flat iron. I needed something low maintenance so I could focus on finishing up a project.

 

[traceedeebee]

Nope! I don't know if shea butter has an expiration date but I don't like how mine looks. It's at least 3 years old so I need to buy more before I give it another try.


Where does everyone buy their butters? I prefer the type that are from small businesses.

I get my butters from Whole Foods when I need them in my hands, now. I also get them from Brambleberry especially mango butter.

 

[Daina]

@traceedeebee, nice growth!

 

[Daina]

@trclemons, great growth you will be MBL soon!

 

[apple_natural]

My hair and I are not exactly friends at the moment. I don't want to see it until.... Probably September when I can hope to see a difference

 

[jasmyne14]

My length check pic for march 2016

 

[bajandoc86]

Started taking down my cornrows and finger detangling last night. Detangling has always been a sore point for me. My strands are fine, fragile, very prone to tangles and require gentle handling. I tend to get very frustrated with the process when I try to tackle my entire head in one go and end up losing hair.

So my approach is to take down and detangle over 3 days prior to wash day. That way I do short stints and avoid the frustration and rough handling.

 

[Daina]

My length check pic for march 2016

You look BSL to me and on your way to MBL!

 

[jasmyne14]

You look BSL to me and on your way to MBL!

I thought I was apl tbh , I'm going to straighten my hair in the next couple of days I think and I'll take a pic but I'm quite I'm enjoying my buns

 

[faithVA]

I thought I was apl tbh , I'm going to straighten my hair in the next couple of days I think and I'll take a pic but I'm quite I'm enjoying my buns

You were APL months ago. You look BSL to me as well. You will definitely be BSL if you straighten. Congratulations!

 

[Janet']

Hi Ladies
I have quite a bit of catching up to do. I thought I better post my first quarter picture before I let work pull me back under. I decided not to let anyone trim my hair. I went to Sally's and got a quality pair of shears. I actually got them for the stylist price $44.99 instead of $69.99. I also picked up Silk Elements heat protectant. This is a keeper. I trimmed the front but I have to finish up the rest of my head. I wrapped up my last three weeks in mini twists before deciding to flat iron. I needed something low maintenance so I could focus on finishing up a project.

Hey Now!! I see growth! Very nice trim too!