2016 A P L/b S L Challenge

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)!
 
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!
 

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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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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 iso_O.

Full APL by end of the yr, perhaps. Sorry about the quality, these are DIY.2016-04-02_20.16.47.jpg2016-04-02_20.16.08.jpg
 
:bdance::drunk: 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
 
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.

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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:look:). Also it's not for free, and I'm not selling:abducted:.

One black woman thought my hair was a tiny twist out:giggle:. 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:cool2:.
 
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 :yep: :yep:
 
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 :yep: :yep:

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
 
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 iso_O.

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!!!!! :yep: :yep: Amazing how pulling some hair gets people so excited!!! :look: :look:
 
Hi Ladies :hiya:
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.:drowning: 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.
 

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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.
 
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.
 
Hi Ladies :hiya:
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.:drowning: 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! :yep: :yep: :congrats: :congrats: Very nice trim too!
 
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