coolsista-paris
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lamaria211 said:
I have.my hair was never dry.if i felt it wasnt cleaning enough i would add baking soda .it was good. Il.now use apoghee .seems my hair.enjoys protein but i must pre poo before if i use shampoo.
APL 2012 Challenge
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I have.my hair was never dry.if i felt it wasnt cleaning enough i would add baking soda .it was good. Il.now use apoghee .seems my hair.enjoys protein but i must pre poo before if i use shampoo.
Evolving78
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well ladies, i'm hard-headed and i paid dearly for it, but i feel like a new woman again! i took a shower and washed my hair! 
it's airdrying now. when i detangled my hair i had so much shed hairs. i but i don't comb my hair throughout the week, so i'm not too concerned about it. but it was a little ball of hair.
it's airdrying now. when i detangled my hair i had so much shed hairs. i but i don't comb my hair throughout the week, so i'm not too concerned about it. but it was a little ball of hair.
livinthevida
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Missdelicious1 what a difference a Year makes indeed! Amazing growth!
livinthevida
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jprayze sorry for still being such a newbie 3 months into LHCF!
What is "MN" that you apply to your scalp?
livinthevida
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lamaria211 I only use deep conditioning once a week on Sundays and my most amazing Organic Coconut Oil
in the evenings when roller setting 
Onhergrind09
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Trying to work up the energy to DC.
2 Hours later...DCing under the steamer, I cowashed and detangled on Monday so hopefully detangling will be a breeze, fingers crossed.
2 Hours later...DCing under the steamer, I cowashed and detangled on Monday so hopefully detangling will be a breeze, fingers crossed.
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lamaria211
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@lamaria211 I only use deep conditioning once a week on Sundays and my most amazing Organic Coconut Oil
When is the last time you used poo? do you ever clarify or feel the need to? and what kind of products do you use during the week? tia
newnyer
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Thanks so much for your condolences and prayers ladies. Going home on the first flight out tomorrow so it'll be a tough weekend.
I took pics the other night of my hair. Looks like I will be postponing my touch up for a couple more weeks now...bringing me to about a 13 week stretch. Don't know how much or little of a difference it willl make after the touch up but we shall see. I think I'm going to buy some products while at home to use to avoid any setbacks and just leave them with my mom...she needs some good products in her life anyway. I'm trying to avoid anything more than a dusting when I go back to the salon.
Was looking a little rough in the face so I had to block that out. You can thank me later. lol!
I took pics the other night of my hair. Looks like I will be postponing my touch up for a couple more weeks now...bringing me to about a 13 week stretch. Don't know how much or little of a difference it willl make after the touch up but we shall see. I think I'm going to buy some products while at home to use to avoid any setbacks and just leave them with my mom...she needs some good products in her life anyway. I'm trying to avoid anything more than a dusting when I go back to the salon.
Was looking a little rough in the face so I had to block that out. You can thank me later. lol!
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Evolving78
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Congrats lady! you made APL!
pookaloo83
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NikkiQ
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As I suspected...my bff bailed on straightening my hair for me. Of course 
I honestly don't know if I even feel like havin my mom flat iron my whole head or not. I may just do a pull test and have it professionally straightened for the check-in in June. I feel like a bad hostess ladies. I'm sorry! 
I honestly don't know if I even feel like havin my mom flat iron my whole head or not. I may just do a pull test and have it professionally straightened for the check-in in June. I feel like a bad hostess ladies. I'm sorry!
pookaloo83
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NikkiQ said:As I suspected...my bff bailed on straightening my hair for me. Of course
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NikkiQ said:As I suspected...my bff bailed on straightening my hair for me. Of course
Sounds good to me.
faithVA
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I offer my condolescences and also wish you a safe flight.
But um, since you are APL, I have no problem congratulating you on reaching APL
and kicking you out at the same time ok... I'm just kidding about kicking you out
faithVA
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As I suspected...my bff bailed on straightening my hair for me. Of course
In the long run, waiting to flat iron in June may be the best thing.
Whatever you decide to do will be fine.
Khaiya
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I promised pics, got DH to take them, and forgot to post them, then DH had the camera all day today, I'll post when I get home, but I can say I'm about a quarter inch away. I did dust my hair about a week ago, if I had remembered the length check I would have dusted after but oh well, ya'll will just be stuck with me for longer 
ETA: or was I a 1/4 inch away from the 4? I dunno, we'll soon find out.
ETA: or was I a 1/4 inch away from the 4? I dunno, we'll soon find out.
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SincerelyBeautiful
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Ok so I have good news and bad news. Bad news comes first. I got my hair cut back to SL. The reason being, my ends were scraggly and that's not what I wanted. Good news is that my hair is looking very healthy, thick, and I have been getting a lot of compliments. I think that this cut is nice and I know it will only enhance my growth spurt so I'm not sad at all it looks like I may have like three to four inches to reach APL so I still plan to keep my original goal month of September!
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it looks like I may have like three to four inches to reach APL so I still plan to keep my original goal month of September!IMG_0023.JPG
faithVA
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Ok so I have good news and bad news. Bad news comes first. I got my hair cut back to SL. The reason being, my ends were scraggly and that's not what I wanted. Good news is that my hair is looking very healthy, thick, and I have been getting a lot of compliments. I think that this cut is nice and I know it will only enhance my growth spurt so I'm not sad at all
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It's not bad news if you are happy
Fresh ends always feel good. And your hair will look so healthy when you reach APL in September.faithVA said:I am glad I am not close to APL right now. I did something to my hair last weekend to jack it up. My hair is rough and raggedy and I have a million SSKs all overnight.
Don't get discouraged. Get encouraged.
jprayze
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No problem.
Miconazole nitrate
Here's a thread full of info on this topic. This thread has been going for years: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=1209
A website: http://www.womanhairgrowth.com/miconazole-nitrate-hair-growth.htm
and a news video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWxC7Ne1qXA&feature=related
Seems to be working for me so far, everything else about my regimen has been the same. This is the only thing I changed because I wanted to make sure I could attribute the growth to MN. I'm going to continue with it and keep tracking my progress. I'm thinking about mixing it with an oil and in a spray bottle, but we'll see.
SincerelyBeautiful
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I tried to post my new pic but it didn't get on some how. I'm still trying to figure it out. Anywho, I made a public fotki page and posted my new starting length. It's public.fotki.com/SincerelyBeautiful
I'm so mad I staightened my hair last week for my bff baby shower. I'm pleased with my progress so far but im pissed i cant load my pics. Something is wrong with my PC i can only operate it in safe mode. Going to geek squad tommorow i hope they can fix it. Can't wait to post my progress pics.
Missdelicious1
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mamaore Thanks! I figured the damage was caused by:
1. Relaxing my left side first
2. Relaxing every 5-6 wks (bone straight)
3. Wrapping my hair every night towards the right (which it seems puts more tension on the left side.
What I did differently:
1. Relaxed my right side first (I will eventually alternate which side I start with, but I'm giving the left side a chance to catch up since it was so badly damaged).
2. Relax every 12 wks (texlax instead of bone straight).
3. I don't wrap my hair as often. When I do, I either cross-wrap or alternate which way I wrap it.
4. Completely baby the left side of my hair. I almost treat my left n right side like 2 separate heads of hair.
My regimen: I wash once or twice a week (either no sulfate poo or conditioner). DC with each wash. PS half the week. M&S once or twice a day. Light protein every 2-3 wks. Heavy protein every 6 wks. Airdry or roller sets. Direct heat once a month or every other month.
Be consistent and patient and you'll see your hair recover over time
HTH.
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Missdelicious1
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livinthevida & mamaore Thanks for the encouragement! I can't wait to see what another year will bring as long as I stay consistent, which isn't hard since LHCF has made me LOOOOVE caring for my hair!
Seamonster
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Wow, I am so excited, I don't know where to begin. I went and got my movie night raisinets so I could really enjoy all these length checks. It has been better than I could have hoped for. All this beautiful thick shoulder length and longer hair 
itsjusthair88 love the bantu knot out, I am going to go take a look at that video.
jprayze cns26 Missdelicious1 Wow, you are all blessed with that beautiful hair. Really hope my hair is thick like that at the end of the year.
newnyer
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You made it! I was hoping someone would make it, just gorgeous and thick.
off to buy some MN and see SincerelyBeautiful new haircut. I hope it is a nice bob, so chic and they grow out well. Think I will add MN after I finish this glovers mange. Stretching my hair with royal crown.
itsjusthair88 love the bantu knot out, I am going to go take a look at that video.
Help a bald eagle out, what exactly is this very easy natural HHJ that eradicates baldness like that. Did you get a alopecia diagnosis? If so what type did you have? I was excited because I finally grew a thin TWA where my receding hairline used to be; then I see you are doing big things.
jprayze cns26 Missdelicious1 Wow, you are all blessed with that beautiful hair. Really hope my hair is thick like that at the end of the year.
newnyer
:waytogo::Copy of 2cool:You made it! I was hoping someone would make it, just gorgeous and thick. off to buy some MN and see SincerelyBeautiful new haircut. I hope it is a nice bob, so chic and they grow out well. Think I will add MN after I finish this glovers mange. Stretching my hair with royal crown.
Missdelicious1
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Seamonster Awwww, thanks for the kind words. I'm rooting for you and all the ladies to reach your hair goals. Happy growing!
Evolving78
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Missdelicious1
try cross wrapping instead of wrapping around your head. it is better and no tension. that's how i wrap my hair at night after i airdry.
faithVA
i know all too well about setbacks, but i am sure you will get it under control. do you know what was the cause? i haven't read up thread yet.
Seamonster
i had a bald spot the size of two quarters last year. it took some time to fill in. i used megatek and castor oil on those spots three times a week. plus i have grown my hair from a bald fade to this length now. i cut all of my hair off the beginning of 2010.
i was a cowash and go until i hit 5 inches. then i had to start putting my hair in put twists at night to stretch. i had to start detangling with my fingers with oil first. i think using shampoos was drying me out. if i go natural again. i will just cowash weekly (if my hair is long) and shampoo once a month. i think
my hair feel nice this morning. i applied a little more moisturizer and my coconut oil to seal and cross wrapped my hair last night. i will be rockin my bun today for my doctor's visit. you can see the bruises around my ankle and it still hurts to stand or walk, but that pain isn't as intense.
try cross wrapping instead of wrapping around your head. it is better and no tension. that's how i wrap my hair at night after i airdry.
faithVA
i know all too well about setbacks, but i am sure you will get it under control. do you know what was the cause? i haven't read up thread yet.
Seamonster
i had a bald spot the size of two quarters last year. it took some time to fill in. i used megatek and castor oil on those spots three times a week. plus i have grown my hair from a bald fade to this length now. i cut all of my hair off the beginning of 2010.
i was a cowash and go until i hit 5 inches. then i had to start putting my hair in put twists at night to stretch. i had to start detangling with my fingers with oil first. i think using shampoos was drying me out. if i go natural again. i will just cowash weekly (if my hair is long) and shampoo once a month. i think
my hair feel nice this morning. i applied a little more moisturizer and my coconut oil to seal and cross wrapped my hair last night. i will be rockin my bun today for my doctor's visit. you can see the bruises around my ankle and it still hurts to stand or walk, but that pain isn't as intense.
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