Official: For Short Haired Ladies...APL by Dec'09!

Ok ladies the previously thread has been deleted so if I don't have your name please PM me.
As promised I am now printing the list of challengers and rules:

1. Keep everyone posted on your progress and Heaven forbid your setbacks. We are all here to learn and support one another.
2. Post pictures as much as you want!!! Keep in mind that you MUST post at the end of each quarter as well.
3. Be kind and support one another ladies. This will be challenging enough without the drama so keep the negativity to yourself. Thank you


March 31

I will be giving various prizes away (about 6 give or take) throughout the year. This is my way to help keep everyone focused on our goal. The first one will be in Feb. so keep an eye out!

Sign up is over

Blkrose
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BrownEyez22
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C. Nicole
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sign me up please. I'm not sure how to PM

your in ladylends

APL Here I come

Sounds good to me~

yes!!! My 1st challenge. So how does this stuff work, is there going to be a separate thread. Are there any rules to follow like how often to deep condition or wash I just joined the website a couple of days ago so I'm new to all of this

I'ma try, so I'm in!!

Im in.............

What are you ladies gonna be doing to "expedite" the growing process?

Hope it's not too late, but I want to enter

I would love to join..... neck lenght now

I don't know about "expediting" the process but I intend to keep my hair in protective styles 95% of the time, along with my normal regimen of DC every week and rinsing 2-3X per week. I intend to keep it simple~

meka said:

Im in.............

What are you ladies gonna be doing to "expedite" the growing process?

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To expedite my progress I just plan to be consistent with my reggie and bun daily. In the two months that I've been bunning I can really tell the difference in my hair.

Simone's in the house. I'm joining in. thanks. Happy Hair Growing

ladylends said:

yes!!! My 1st challenge. So how does this stuff work, is there going to be a separate thread. Are there any rules to follow like how often to deep condition or wash I just joined the website a couple of days ago so I'm new to all of this

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This is for encouragement. The rules should be the first thread. Please list your regimen if you didnt on the previous (now locked) thread. That what people with the same hair type could view it, borrow it or may give you suggestions on how to improve it.

Because this is such a non-restricted challenge it works well with other challenges. For example I am doing the SL, C&G, and Bootcamp challenges that have more concrete rules.

I hope I have answered all your questions. WELCOME and good luck!

You giving away prizes, wow. Thats a good incentive. Im liking this challenge already.

meka said:

Im in.............

What are you ladies gonna be doing to "expedite" the growing process?

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Protective styling (braids and when out of braids I will be wigging it) OCT in the morning, MT at night. Co-washing 3x a week, DC 2x a week. oh and PRAYERS!!!!!

The Princess said:

You giving away prizes, wow. Thats a good incentive. Im liking this challenge already.

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Got to keep you all interested.

My regimen will be to keep it simple. I wear my hair in a bun like 98.9 percent of the time. So for me:

Wet Bunning
Moisturize ends daily
Co wash 1-2 times a week
Deep Condition 1-2 times a week
I do go to the beautician at least 2-3 times during my relaxer cycle. To get a relaxer and get my hair flatiron.

Wash: Hairveda Alma Rinse/CON (Old Version)

Co Wash: VO5 Moisturize Milk Strawberries & Cream, Shescenit Advocado Conditioner and Orange Olive Oil Conditioner, Mizani Thermasmooth Conditioner-This is good to use when Im 6-8 weeks post, (however I been lucky this go around not to use it, my NG is in tact). Palmers Olive Oil Conditioner, I also have some Biosilk conditioner, I need to try that out, CON Nourshing Conditioner.

Deep Conditioners: ORS Replenish Pak and Shescentit Bannana Brulee

Moisturizer: Palmers Olive Oil Hair Milk, ORS Olive Oil Creme, Komaza Sheabutter hairlotion, Paul Mitchell Leave in Conditioner/Sally GVP version as well.

Oils and Sealant: Hairveda Vatika Frosting, Hairveda Omega 3,6,9, Hairveda Almond glaze.

Gels: Jam and Hairveda Whipped Jelly

Vits: Yes-Majority for overal body than hair. But garlic is included to help with hair shedding, I don't shed much and I think its because of the garlic pills.

I am like 17 weeks post and I need to find a conditioner to cowash with. I have tons of VO5 strawberries and cream and that worked but now that I am further along in my stretching and plan on going a year without relaxing I need something with some kick to it.

Hi,
My name is Nai. I'm a newbie but have been inspired and lurking for quite a while. I've learned so much from all of you. My hair really started to grow because of all of the information I've learned on this board. I've hit official shoulder length recently and I'm really excited to be in this challenge.
Regime
Co wash(suave coconut) 2-3 times a week follow with a 5 min condition (bio silk) rinse and squeeze and then add mane n tail as a leave in
DC once a week (still looking for a good dc) and my hair loves protein
Protective styles 85% of the time. I've been bunning, 2 buns set low, 2 braids at night with mane n tail carrot oil cream. This product is super oily but no mineral oil or petroleum. It's good for sleepy hair because I don't tie my hair down and the pillow absorbs the oil and my hair is soft in the morning and not super oily.I put conditioner (mane n tail) on the end of my braids before i wrap them with the scunci pony holders.
I like my regime, it's been good to me but I am so open to suggestions, especially a good deep conditioner for protein loving 3b-3c hair.
Count me in. We can do it!
xo Nai

Shay72 said:

To expedite my progress I just plan to be consistent with my reggie and bun daily. In the two months that I've been bunning I can really tell the difference in my hair.

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I hate to sound stupid but what exactly is bunning? Is it like wearing a ponytail? I've worn ponytails since like forever and my hair is in the worst condition that it could possibly be in...

ur in nai Welcome!

ladylends said:

I hate to sound stupid but what exactly is bunning? Is it like wearing a ponytail? I've worn ponytails since like forever and my hair is in the worst condition that it could possibly be in...

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If I am not mistaken bunning is a ponytail but the hair is usually tucked under to protect the ends.

ladylends said:

I hate to sound stupid but what exactly is bunning? Is it like wearing a ponytail? I've worn ponytails since like forever and my hair is in the worst condition that it could possibly be in...

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Wearing you hair in an actual bun and tucking your ends to protect them, if i am correct?

I am in !! I had set backs in 08' and also got discouraged but 09' is a whole different year and im ready to commit 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well I've been trying to find what products I should use for this challenge and I ran into one called Hairveda. Every single user of her products had positive things to say about it! Quite naturally I rushed to her web site to see if I could purchase anything....and she's closed until Jan 1 2009 . So if there are any other newbies out there (like me), who have no idea where to start, I would suggest you start with her products which I surely will be doing at the turn of the year. Here's the website for those who are interested:

http://hairveda.com/default.aspx