2015 APL/BSL Challenge

kupenda · Jul 23, 2015

kupenda said:
My hurr gettin long again. Yass

Saturday I used the Beautiful Textures Texture Manageability System (second time). I washed and deep conditioned my hair last night. My hair is different. I have 4c patches at my temples. They don't have a curl pattern, and shrink wayyyy up. But after washing, they curled, coiled, and waved like the rest of my hair. It was wild. I don't mind, because this will make it easier to wash n go. But for those of you who are concerned about texture change, it's something to keep in mind

apple_natural · Jul 23, 2015

the ends of my Heaven wig came a little on the ratty side. finally got around to flat ironing them this morning.

i cut the ends of a little section of my bangs. they look good now.
i kind of fell off with my moisturizing.. i've been doing it, but i'd like to do it more, so i will

Prettymetty · Jul 23, 2015

I'm supposed to go to a water park next week so I gotta figure out what to do with my hair. I'd rather not get it wet at all... Since my kids will be there I will most likely be in the kiddie area and lazy river. I could do a high bun with a scarf around my edges...

ckisland · Jul 23, 2015

A kinda sorta length check from my 5 day old rollerset + flatiron

apple_natural · Jul 24, 2015

if only i didnt get my hair colored and subequently have to cut all the split hairs off. -_-.... so sad.

Prettymetty · Jul 24, 2015

I watched a really good blow dry video on youtube earlier. A guy was doing a blowout on a transitioning client. He used a wide tooth comb and then demnan brush. Now I want a denman brush... I've read mixed reviews though

GGsKin · Jul 24, 2015

Prettymetty said:
I watched a really good blow dry video on youtube earlier. A guy was doing a blowout on a transitioning client. He used a wide tooth comb and then demnan brush. Now I want a denman brush... I've read mixed reviews though

For me, they're fine as long as you're gentle and the teeth don't have any snags. I recently bought a new one after a conversation on here had me looking at my (very) old one with new eyes. I don't plan on using it unless I'm tension blow drying.

mshoneyfly · Jul 25, 2015

I mixed my protein dc into my henna mix for an ultra strengthening treat. Ive been so lazg with this hair lately. I will wash it out in the morning.

Queensheba88 · Jul 26, 2015

Hi ladies....just saving my spot...started a new job in may and its been hectic. Ive been hiding my hair under u-part wigs(my norm) and vowed to have a heat free summer so ive been rockingbox braids since june 1st..they are commimg out soon bc my new growth is taking over..cant wait to blowdry so i can see if i made any progress or not... Will update when i do.

bronzephoenix · Jul 27, 2015

I'm about 2-3" from BSL. I'll be incorporating inversion for the new few months to get me over the finish line.

Prettymetty · Jul 27, 2015

I got a tangle teaser brush today and a comb attachment for my blow dryer. Hopefully the tangle teaser is gentle and effective. If not the lady at Sally's told me to bring it back.

apple_natural · Jul 28, 2015

Prettymetty said:
I got a tangle teaser brush today and a comb attachment for my blow dryer. Hopefully the tangle teaser is gentle and effective. If not the lady at Sally's told me to bring it back.

I LOVE the tangle teaser! I highly recommend it. I save so much hair and TIME detangling. I love that thing. I don't know what I would do without it

I pulled the back section of my left side down to see where it lands. It's a bit past my collarbone.

I'm taking my prenatal vitamins again. One a day and I got a 90 day bottle. My doctor told me that if they help, then keep taking them. I think they help my body so much because of the high amount of iron. I have "borderline iron-deficiency anemia." It affects my menstrual cycle, hair growth, all kinds of stuff. It's crazy. This would likely be why my prenatal vitamins help my hair growth, so we'll see what happens by the end of the year

Although, I am still going to give myself until next July until I straighten it for a real length check because I'm planning on wearing my wigs until the end of next June at least.

Prettymetty · Jul 30, 2015

I need to wash and braid my hair tonight. I will finally get to use my tangle teaser.

I bought a long wig yesterday that I plan to wear for a few weeks. Straight hair makes me avoid the gym and that's no bueno. I put on 4 lbs since mid June

jasmyne14 · Jul 30, 2015

Hi ladies,

I'm finally back after major work commitments but I took out my sewin and I will take a length check pic tonight after I have washed my hair

mshoneyfly · Aug 2, 2015

Hey Ladies,
I have been working diligently on my HG product list. Thankfully I can stop being a product junkie ...after I use up all this other stuff, lol. Its good to have some inderstanding of my hair and what it needs.

OAN : I will be 10 weeks post texturizer at the end of this week so have to decide when to TU. still wearing my wigs too #lifesaver

beauti · Aug 2, 2015

Wash dayyyy

kupenda · Aug 2, 2015

Still struggling with hair laziness. My hair feels horrible. I will dc tomorrow night

apple_natural · Aug 3, 2015

Out: freetress heaven om23033
In: outre natural Yaki 18 27/4

This 27 looks so amazing with my tan and tan lines. So cute! I think I'll wear this all of August

Eta: I hope my low manipulation yields lots of retention. It feels like it's been forever and it has only been about a month lol. Booo. Time should hopefully be flying soon, however, because I'll be busy this month and for sure after September. Must get (moderately) distracted!

GGsKin · Aug 4, 2015

Finished off a dusting and did a protein and moisture DC on my hair last night. All I do is wng but I am itching for my wig to arrive so I can throw in some plaits and leave my hair (relatively) alone. I bet after one week, I will miss my hair

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Prettymetty · Aug 4, 2015

I'm coloring my lace unit blue-black tonight. Tomorrow I plan to wash and dc my own hair.

So far I am in love with my tangle teaser. It not only works magic on my 4b coils, but it detangles my wigs too.

GGsKin · Aug 6, 2015

I'm attempting to tint my silk top a little darker. I haven't worn it yet. Prepping.

Prettymetty · Aug 6, 2015

I'm excited about washing my hair tonight. I'm using Alter Ego (prepoo), Con detangling shampoo and Loreal damage erasing balm.

Hopefully this combo will leave me with strong, soft, detangled hair.

HairPleezeGrow · Aug 7, 2015

Hey y'all. Been mia for a minute. Anyway still doing sane ole same ole with my hair and wearing my wigs. Today I'm wearing my natural hair out in a two day old wash n go. Actually today is third day hair.

Prettymetty · Aug 7, 2015

@HairPleezeGrow your hair is really growing. Beautiful!

GGsKin · Aug 7, 2015

@HairPleezeGrow Gorgeous :gorgeous:

IslandMummy · Aug 9, 2015

apple_natural said:
Out: freetress heaven om23033
In: outre natural Yaki 18 27/4

This 27 looks so amazing with my tan and tan lines. So cute! I think I'll wear this all of August

Eta: I hope my low manipulation yields lots of retention. It feels like it's been forever and it has only been about a month lol. Booo. Time should hopefully be flying soon, however, because I'll be busy this month and for sure after September. Must get (moderately) distracted!

I was up on YouTube looking at heaven reviews last night! I want her in a 1B/30 for work.

I need a salon visit soon. I need a trim and some TLC by someone other than me lol

HairPleezeGrow · Aug 9, 2015

Prettymetty said:
@HairPleezeGrow your hair is really growing. Beautiful!

Thanks...I feel like it's getting there slowly

HairPleezeGrow · Aug 9, 2015

AbsyBlvd said:
@HairPleezeGrow Gorgeous

Thank you!

Prettymetty · Aug 13, 2015

I took down my wig braids. Now I have no choice but to wash and rebraid my hair. I'm using Kerastase Elixir Ultime shampoo and mask. I hope this mask melts my tangles.

Kells · Aug 18, 2015

Hello All, I'd like to join the challenge; I'm trying to make it to APL.

Current hair length - Shoulder length
Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning - Natural.
Goal Month - Grazing APL December 2015
Current Reggie and styling choices - I'm currently using up all old product from my old regimen to begin a new one, but my new regimen will be completely Ayurvedic. My styling choices will be bunning and Wash-n-Gos.
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL? - Now, I'm going to begin to baggy my ends.
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