*~*~*~*~ APL REVEAL THREAD ~*~*~*

[nicki6]

Is your hair all one length?

Heck naw!!

i'll tell you the most helpful thing I learned about my hair this year. My hair grows in layers and thus frequently makes my ends look thin as one layer grows longer in comparison to the the bulk of my hair. I would constantly cut because I blunt,thick ends.

I just decided one day to wait it out and see what my hair would do. Once the ends looked thin, I kept my hair up in a bun so I wouldnt be tempted to cut it. Eight weeks later with the next relaxer the thin ends were gone (ie growth had evened out)

I think a lot of ladies here cut their progress away b/c they dont like the way it 'looks'. Give your hair a chance to flourish and you'll be amazed. My hair has never been this length in my adult life

 

[The Savvy Sistah]

Hey Ladies,

I didn't post because I was trying to wait until the very last minute. But I did take pictures early this morning and I will post later.

Although it did grow alot especially to have cut about 4 inches off, I'm feeling a little discouraged.

I thought my hair would be in better shape. I don't apply any heat to my hair, I don't have a relaxer, I deep condition once a week, seal my ends with oil, keep them covered at all times, baggy at night, do scalp massages, etc.

And I am still fighting with these ends!!!! I can't stand all these knots and tangles.

When my hair is natural is looks like their in good shape, but as soon as I flat iron my hair the truth is revealed.

So right now I'm working on a new regmine and i'm focusing more on health and not length.

I would like to team up with a few ladies who have experienced the same thing this past year and who really wants to get aggressive with meeting their goals. So together we can find out what didn't work and find out what we need to do to get over this hump.

I don't want to be negative, but once I reach BSL which should be sometime in June (or before) i'm going to texlex my hair. Being natural has been wonderful for me but as my hair gets longer it gets difficult to control.

I'm only going to keep on the relaxer long enough to loosen my curls and do 3-4 month streches.

Thanks for listening,

(I will post later Bre Bre)

 

[hopeful]

I am addicted to this thread. I will reach APL in 2008!!! Thanks ladies for the inspiration

 

[moore.1506]

ok didn't follow the rules like i was supposed to but here is my start and finish

june

december

not quite but i'm doin crown and glory for three months so hopefully that will help

 

[The Savvy Sistah]

Hey Ladies!

I've been having the hardest time adding pictures.

But if you look at the bottom you'll see my results from the APL challenge.

I was a little down on myself until I took a good look at the picture and I didn't do to bad. (my hair grows in layers but it's still getting thick)

It may not look like it but it's close to APL even after cutting an inch off at the begining of the month to even out the ends and I have a little hair at my roots that keeps reverting so I decided to leave it alone.

I'm really going to start being positive with my hair and showing it more love.

I really believe that once I find a regmine that works for me i'll be ok.

BSL here I come.

 

[CORBINS]

I reached APL, but not fully. I took one braid out and it is past my armpit. My nape is there, I'm in braids so I can't get an accurate picture shot. Even though I had my burning incident in November, my hair is doing better and it is steadily growing. I'm still using baking soda, shikakai powder, alma oil, and coconut oil on mine and my kids' hair. So far, so good, we have nothing to complain about. Actually, my 7 year old is loving her hair more, especially because its much easier to detangle since I've discontinued shampoo!

 

[SouthernTease]

I have a few more days (12: see my countdown)
I always do my updates on the 15th... so...
it should be interesting.

I haven't trimmed since APRIL 07...
so you will get to see if I retained all of my length

 

[pattycake0701]

Here's my photo....I'm pretty much in the same spot as I was back when I joined this challenge, back in July

What I learned: I learned either my hair does not like heat, or I'm using heat the wrong way. I noticed that I had a lot of breakage after I used the blowdryer or the curling iron. My appliances are from the 1990's so I'm not get the benefit of the newer, more hair friendly appliances. I also think I lost a lot of hair by incorrectly using the Denman brush.

Off to join the APL in 2008 challenge

Wow, I didn't realize my neck is so freakishly short. Hopefully I'm hunching my shoulders and don't realize it

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

Here's my photo....I'm pretty much in the same spot as I was back when I joined this challenge, back in July

What I learned: I learned either my hair does not like heat, or I'm using heat the wrong way. I noticed that I had a lot of breakage after I used the blowdryer or the curling iron. My appliances are from the 1990's so I'm not get the benefit of the newer, more hair friendly appliances. I also think I lost a lot of hair by incorrectly using the Denman brush.

Off to join the APL in 2008 challenge

Wow, I didn't realize my neck is so freakishly short. Hopefully I'm hunching my shoulders and don't realize it

Do you use a heat protectant when you blow dry? My flat iron is a little newer (my blow dryer is from the mid 90s lol) but I've grown to realize that high heat isn't what my hair needs. I blow dry on a cool setting and use a low setting when flat ironing.

BTW there's nothing wrong with your neck!!!

 

[kbfluff]

Most likely I did, but I haven't really seen my hair down and straight/ nor have I documented my current length since 10/22/07 pic below. Right now I'm in a curly weave and I'm skipping my APL reveal and awaiting Dec 2008 for my BSL.

P.S

I may relax in May 2008 for our trip to Hawaii!!!! (I'll take pics then)

 

[missnappylady]

Before I get called out...... I didn't make it. Not even close.

CONGRATS to everyone that made it!!!!!!!

 

[WaterChylde]

Like I wrote in the other thread I didn't make it. I'm getting a touch-up tomorrow so I'll post my before and after pics then.

 

[pattycake0701]

Do you use a heat protectant when you blow dry? My flat iron is a little newer (my blow dryer is from the mid 90s lol) but I've grown to realize that high heat isn't what my hair needs. I blow dry on a cool setting and use a low setting when flat ironing.

BTW there's nothing wrong with your neck!!!

HeeHee, thanks

Yeah, I used a heat protectant but, it is possible that I have the heat up way too high erplexed I'll try the cool setting and see how that works. If I still see breakage, I think I'll just keep my hair put away for a while.

 

[WaterChylde]

Ok here are my pictures. In a few months I'll claim APL.

My starting pic again

After touchup and blowdrying. I didn't realize my hair was that long

With layers

 

[SexySin985]

I didn't make APL but I did make some progress

The results are in my siggy...........

 

[Hair Iam]

*Bre~Bre...Your hair is looking beautiful..real good progress

 

[jade998]

Here is mine (Aug 8th)

and at (Dec 8th) - Just about touching and it is just the lower section, however I love layers so it is cut that way

I took another one this week, but I forgot my usb at home (I am at my parents for christmas) and that picture shows it perfectly.
(I will add it when I get back on the 3rd)

I am planning on a 1.5 inch trim for the new year, then I am on my way for BSL in Dec 08 (and any more is a bonus)

I will putting my self on a self 3 month bun challenge over the winter to help it on it's way.

Just uploading my final pic- I did better than I tought, I have trimmed it now (pic is before the trim and I am now ready to achieve BSL This year - by stretching and no-lo heat

Sorry for big pic

 

[Sui Topi]

SexySin, AMAAAAAAAAAAAAZING progress over the year...Jade you too, your hair looks great

 

[Nella]

Wow, everyone's hair grew wonderfully. I can't wait to claim APL.

 

[mika vs sasha]

I didn't make it...I'm adding new pictures this weekend.

Congrats to all of the ladies who made it, and for of who didnt keep it growin.

 

[youwillrise]

i never posted/took pictures!

i'm going to cleanse/condition/detangle tonight
i've had twists in for about 10 days
and it's time to take them out

so, after i do that...i'll post up.

not apl by any means
but the vibes are still good!

 

[bellesocialite]

Jade998, from the looks of your latest photo, I say you made APL And your hair is soo thick

 

[youwillrise]

ok...i finally took some pictures.

i just pulled a section of the back of my hair.

and used one of those long scarves to mark where my armpit is

i should have used my purple one, though lol

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

ok...i finally took some pictures.

i just pulled a section of the back of my hair.

and used one of those long scarves to mark where my armpit is

i should have used my purple one, though lol

You should be there in the next month or so:superbanana:

 

[youwillrise]

You should be there in the next month or so:superbanana:

i hooooope so!
i'm super duper pumped!


everyone did great on the challenge
i think i wanna go back and look at all of your pictures again
...just for the heck of it

GOOD VIBES, PEOPLE!

 

[coconow2007]

I didn't make it but I did have some progress.


1st Pic May 2007
2nd Pic July 2007
3rd Pic December 2007

 

[Miss.Que]

Sorry for the delay. I made Armpit Length but had to trim my horrible ends (pictures are in Fotki). So I am almost APL but not quite . I made some mistakes during this challenge and my hair suffered because of them. I am now back on track with fresh new ends . Pics are in my siggy and Fotki.

 

[joemerald]

I am just barely there. I have to trim not sure if to do it now or when I reach bra strap which is my goal. Obviously the ratty ends did not stop the growth and I seldom wear my hair straight. What should I do trim now or when I reach brastrap? Here are the pics. Sept's pic is sopping wet. The lines drawn represent APL.

 

[Frustrated]

I didn't make it either, but I'm not disappointed. As long as I don't have any setbacks I'm happy.

 

[stinastina]

I didn't make it either. Although it doesn't look like it, I had a trim a month ago. My ends are raggedy again. I don't like the look of it at all but if I keep cutting, I will never reach my goal. Another LHCFer said that some people's hair doesn't grow even all over and I'm hoping that's what my problem is. Also, I haven't been taking my vitamins. I'm really sad because it is taking so long to get there.

July 07 Jan 08