** 6 Month APL Challenge July - December **

[Kacie]

I'm in. Here's my starting pic. I hope to be full APL by Christmas

I like the way that you measure armpit (with the towel). That should be a LHCF standard in order to avoid confusion.

 

[SouthernTease]

SouthernTease is ALL IN
I am in the Hide Your Hair challenge ...
so I can't show my July starting point...
so I'm going to use my avatar pic for now...
then update with my July pic!!!

 

[TLC1020]

Kacie that was smart to use the towel, I will be trying that when I get home ...

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Wow ladies! We are going to do this!!!!!

 

[BMoreFlyy]

I'm in. will add a pic in a few hours...

ETA: I copied Nicki's towel method...

 

[LadyZ]

I'm in, I want to be full APL... My sides are short... will post starting pictures... later... Thanks

 

[nicki6]

I like the way that you measure armpit (with the towel). That should be a LHCF standard in order to avoid confusion.

Thanks Kacie I knew this method makes it more accurate. You can lie to yourself, but not that towel

Fullsizediva, I cant see you pic.

 

[Kacie]

Kacie that was smart to use the towel, I will be trying that when I get home ...

Ummh I wish I would have thought of that . That's Nicki's method.

 

[faxontresses]

I want to join! My starting point is in my fotki. I want to implement the following methods/technique to increase my hair growth.

1. BT or MTG
2. Multivitamin
3. Increase water and protein intake
4. Baggy method
5. Develop a regimen using quality products that works for me

Ummm...that's all I can think of now, but I'm sure I'll add some more through the 6 months!

 

[Christa438]

I am joining. My hair only touches my shoulders when soaking wet or stretched though. Im doing all I can to make APL by Xmas. My starting point/present point pic is in my fotki--link is in siggy. Sorry, I have some breakage and unevenness so I really felt uncomfortable posting it.

 

[missnappylady]

I'm already on my own personal challenge but, it would be great to join an official one.

Here's my most recent starting length pic (taken April 1st) :

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

I not going to name names, but some of yall *****'s is cheating Only teasing guys!!!

 

[Namilani]

Okay, I'm ready to join my first challenge! I'm not even gonna lie-- I'm thrilled to think this goal can be attained!

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Pictured is my May 2007 length. I can't really tell how many inches I have to go, but I should be able to make it. I know I wish I had've brushed my hair a little better before this shot, but whatever. And my hair's so jacked up right now (getting my relaxer the 29th) you could pay me to take a pic of it right now. Good luck, ladies!​

 

[Kacie]

I not going to name names, but some of yall *****'s is cheating Only teasing guys!!!

Girl you betta stop..

 

[SkinnyMocah]

I am IN! I dunno how close I'll make it to APL , but I'm gonna give it a good shot!

I'm working on

1. Weekly wash, set, DC
2. Reduce the amount of heat I am using by wearing alternative hair styles like knots or pincurls.
3. Nightly moisturizing
4. Using BT nightly
5. Wrap wrap wrap it up!

Here is my starting pic, Im just below the shoulder:

 

[scarcity21]

I wanna be in ....but i dont know how long my hair is straightened.....i really dont think its SL yet..but I wanna see how long I can grow it in 6 months....
Oh well im in...im gonna do like GoingNatural....i have braids in ...but will post starting pics b4 the begining of July...

 

[WaterChylde]

I'm in. Here's a photo I took a few hours ago after I relaxed. It couldn't get my hair to lie straight so it's a bit messy.

Just going to continue with my regimen as usual and work on upping my water intake.

 

[MissBrandi]

I'm in!

MTG 5x/week
100 oz. water daily
baggy ends every night/cover hair with satin scarf
bun during the day

 

[Indigo's Hair]

I'm in. I'm in braids now so I won't be able to post my starting pic until September. I hope my hair will be in a healthier state by then as well.

 

[TLC1020]

Ladies we can do this.. come December there will be a lot of happy faces and jumps for joy I hope to be one of them..

During the summer months I have to keep reminding myself that protective styles especially the bun which has gotten me further then I ever expected... BUT it is so hard doing protective styles when I want to let my hair flow free. At night I crosswrap which is really good b/c there is hardly any manipulation... I luv summer mths but dang...

 

[vikkisecret]

I want to add myself onto the challenge until december! This summer should bring a good amount of hair growth and along with taking my vitamins and exercising, I hope i can meet my hair goal.


Regmine:

-Protective styles such as french rolls, ponytails, twistouts
-Will wrap my hair at night/ sleep with silk pillowcase
-Moisture/Protein balance
-Less combing and retention
- Heat 1 or 2 times a month

 

[TLC1020]

Bumping!!!

Ladies how is everything going so far??

 

[princess_sid]

Heres my starting picture

count me in....sorry for the large picture (new at posting photos)

(22 July 07- Fresh mizani relaxer) Regime:
1. wash/ condition every 4 days
2. wear protective styles (french rolls, buns, pin-ups, baggie tx)
3. Very little manipulation
4. Take vitamins
5. Stretching (next relaxer Sept/Oct)
6. Be patient

I hope everyone here on the Jul 07-Dec 07 attain there Armpit goal and more... God bless

Hair Goal:
Current length: shoulder
Current Goal: APL 12/07
Actual Goal: BSL 6/08

 

[Lavendar]

Hey, count me in. I'm itching to get back to APL. Hope to be there by October. I'm working on more water, green tea, and exercise. I'm sticking with my Aveda DR, henna, oils, and protective styling to make it to my goal. See you ladies at the finish line.

Love your curls Bre Bre, just gawgeous!

 

[deniseloc]

I am in. Here is my starting pic. As you can see my hair is badly broken in the center of the back area. I hope this will be enough time to achieve a even apl hair. Lets get to growin ladies.

 

[soxie119]

I'm In!!!!!!!!!!! I'm currently in a weave till August so i can't post any starting pic but I'm shoulder length. Basically I'm gonna be in a weave as a protective style till I get there. I'll continue my vitamin regimen(mam, prenatal vitamins, biotin, fo-ti) and up my water intake.

 

[SkinnyMocah]

Grow hair, grow!

I'm afraid I am going to have to employ some protective styles and I don't want to. I can't STAND to have my hair up, my face looks so fat without hair around it. But, I want some growth, so *sigh* .

I'm using BT and my hair is salon managed but I have a savings goal I am trying to hit, so I am going to be at the BSS stocking up on good stuff so I can try to go once or twice a month and not every week. *cry*

I have such a long way to go.

 

[Blackoutzangel05]

I am in. My husband is going to take my starting picture once I do my hair for the day and I will post it.

My regiment is fairly simple actually....co-wash when I need to, wash when I need to. DC each week and start using henna treatments. Keep it moisturized and start taking better care of my body..

We got this ladies!

 

[Bellavita6]

Grow hair, grow!

I'm afraid I am going to have to employ some protective styles and I don't want to. I can't STAND to have my hair up, my face looks so fat without hair around it. But, I want some growth, so *sigh* .

I'm using BT and my hair is salon managed but I have a savings goal I am trying to hit, so I am going to be at the BSS stocking up on good stuff so I can try to go once or twice a month and not every week. *cry*

I have such a long way to go.

I so feel your pain on this. I realize that I'm going to have to start bunning it or doing something to get the hair off my shoulders if i want to retain some length... I hate protective styleserplexed

 

[TLC1020]

I will be adding my starting pic this weekend to begin the challenge..
I'm with you SkinnyMocha & Bellvita6 on the protective styles especially during the summer mths... However I'm gonna have suck it up if I want to reach my goals of APL & BSL.. Come on ladies we can do it....