2015 APL/BSL Challenge

[beauti]

I'm definitely with the lazy hair crew. My hair stays up like this all week.

 

[bronzephoenix]

Just stretched a curl in my nape to APL I plan to give myself a 1/4" trim next week so I'll see where that leaves me & update then. I'll also be back with a photo of the stretch. Idk why I didn't snap a quick pic... Anyway, looks like I'm on track for my goal of (longest layer) BSL by September.

 

[mshoneyfly]

I had a great wash day this weekend. Been feeling guilty about having such a huge stash but still wanted to crack open some new products. Used the Komaza Care protein strengthener . I cant believe how great this was for my fine tangly hair!!

Followed up with the Naturelle Grow marshmallow root, slippery elm and cinnamon DC. This is just what my hair needed.

So I got the idea to just add slippery elm, marshmallow root and aloe vera powder to all my DCs (as I go) so I can use them up while getting the max benefits for my hair. No need to order them BC I already have a huge stash of powders. Im excited to see more change in the health of my hair.

 

[beauti]

Prepooing right now. I 'think' I made apl...Will know for sure on my nappiversary in June when I straighten

 

[iLurk]

meh i need to go back to hiding my hair again its impossible to keep a hair style anymore now that i'm 7 months post relaxer. now that i have a new simplified regime i dont have a need for some products and i would feel bad just throwing them away cause most the stuff is still at least 60% full.

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm enjoying my hair right now at this length. The cut, color and just everything is just lovely. My roots reverted, but I'm not even mad. It just gives me more volume. #silverlining

I might be Bsl by the end of the year...I might still be Apl. As long as I enjoy the journey it doesn't matter how long it takes.

 

[KidneyBean86]

I've been unofficially booted out of the SL thread. Here is the mini length check I did this morning. I think I am pretty close to APL.

 

[trclemons]

I've been unofficially booted out of the SL thread. Here is the mini length check I did this morning. I think I am pretty close to APL.

Oh yeah, it was time for you to leave the SL thread......Nice growth!

 

[mshoneyfly]

Gave myself a texturizer TU on Friday. It went smoothly and I do see some progress. I used Joico K-pak on the hair shaft before applying the texturizer then again in the mid-step phase. Hair came out great. Today I will lightly straighten so I can trim with the Splitender and wig it for another month.

I plan to try using protein at every wash bc my hair loves it. The only time I got protein overload is when I was taking biotin with keratin supplements

 

[kupenda]

Steadily making my way back to APL after a 3 plus inch "trim" about a month ago. Feeling good

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I've been wanting to do some gray hair for a while. I bought some aliexpress hair already colored gray bc I didn't want to mess it up or it not turn the color I wanted. Made a unit with it. Just threw some big curls in it and will wear it tomorrow. Excuse the no makeup face

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

So I forgot to post that I went to dinner Friday with the girls. We just had a girls night. The first pic of my outfit and hair before styled and makeup. Then pics of the finished look of hair and makeup.

 

[mshoneyfly]

HPG
Lookin' foxy, girl!!! What chu hubbie have to say about THAT outfit?!!

 

[Prettymetty]

@HairPleezeGrow your hair, makeup and fashion is always on point. I love the gray!

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Here's the finished look with makeup y'all...

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

HPG
Lookin' foxy, girl!!! What chu hubbie have to say about THAT outfit?!!

Thanks! Haaaa! He had just pulled up from work when I was walking out to the car to leave and he looks at me and goes "who goes to eat dressed like that?" Lol I was like I do lol. I mean come one we don't get to have a girls night too often and I don't get to dress up at all. Makeup I do like twice a week maybe but dressing up and hanging with the girls cones around once in a blue moon.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

@HairPleezeGrow your hair, makeup and fashion is always on point. I love the gray!

Thank you pretty! I'm still learning but I like to try different things.

 

[Prettymetty]

My hair smells so goood. I used Keratin Thermique on my ends before I wrapped my hair last night.

My new stylist is so gentle and skilled. She did a great blowout without any tugging or excessive heat. Best part is that my hair doesn't smell burnt like when I go to the Dominicans.

 

[NefertariBlu]

I'm so annoyed. I suffered major heat damage on my hair after I flat ironed it a couple weeks ago. I used a remington iron on medium heat and it fried my hair. I've used it on higher temps with no problems so I'm not not sure what happened.

I definitely won't be using it again.

I went to the salon yesterday and she cut off more than I wanted her too but I'm not mad. I still have a lot more to cut off but I'll gradually cut them.

 

[CluelessJL]

Getting closer!

(Excuse the terrible quality photo, as ever)

 

[charmtreese]

Impromptu length check. I think I'm about an inch away from BSL. Official LC Will be in mid July when I straighten it.

 

[Prettymetty]

I asked dh to choose between purple and blue black for my next hair color. He chose blue black, so I will be coloring my hair in a couple weeks. I'm so excited about this. I have done purple before, but it was years ago. I have never had blue black.

 

[beauti]

My hair is in box braids until end of the month or early july. Will do length check then. I just needed a break and to hide for a while.

 

[apple_natural]

Still on box braids as I plan to be until next spring. I think by then I will have some progress... Ive been forgetting my vitamins lately. Woops

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm getting my hair done tomorrow. Hopefully I don't need a trim. My ends seem stronger and happier since I've been exclusively using Kerastase leave ins.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Hey ladies. Still wearing my wigs. Still doing my same routine. Straightened my hair yesterday and here's where I'm at from last month. My daughter says it reaches the 8 but her finger was in the way.

 

[KidneyBean86]

So, I got my hair straightened this afternoon and I think I may be back to SL? She took a little bit off because I haven't trimmed since I BC last year. Hoping for APL by the end of this year.

 

[mshoneyfly]

Nice growth HPG!! Thats really good for one month. The wigs are really great for helping to retain length. I STILL cant believe the retention I've seen lately.

I was tired of wearing wigs so I braided my hair for a Senegalese twist crochet style but I just didnt have the commitment to get it done. I put in about 15 premade twists then took em right back out! SMDH!

So I'm gonna leave the braid pattern in and just wear my wigs some more. I'll just wash my hair with ACV rinses and use some sort of spray to moisturize.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Nice growth HPG!! Thats really good for one month. The wigs are really great for helping to retain length. I STILL cant believe the retention I've seen lately.

I was tired of wearing wigs so I braided my hair for a Senegalese twist crochet style but I just didnt have the commitment to get it done. I put in about 15 premade twists then took em right back out! SMDH!

So I'm gonna leave the braid pattern in and just wear my wigs some more. I'll just wash my hair with ACV rinses and use some sort of spray to moisturize.

Thanks! That's me I don't have time to fool with my head lol.

 

[Prettymetty]

It's the Summer Solstice so I did a search and destroy and cut my bangs. My ends feel great