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can't do a length check right now or else i'll be obsessed by how little i've gone anywhere. i'm going to do it in december. December 5th.

Operation box braids in process! it should take me nearly forever.. I want them kind of smaller than I've been doing them the past year.

Got Elasta QP Mango Butter to put on it while I'm braiding.. really it was an excuse to buy it. I hope it makes it a bit smoother while I'm braiding, though. :)
 
I went on and decided to wash this morning.

Last night I took down my 2 french braids and took my July 2013 length check pictures
I'm APL in the back, but my crown and sides have til December. (Hopefully before then).

Both pics are from Yesterday's blowdry:

Pic#1- French braids taken down length check




Pic# 2- After combing and a light dusting -You can see in this pic all the texture that is still in my hair - I never texlax my edges or nape ((My mom still thinks I'm natural :lol:))



Here is my January braidout (after my texlax). I was at SL stretched.

 
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@pearlific1 - Thanks!!!
I am looking forward to the year end.

Thinking about stretching another 6 months... Lord give me strength.

I am officially on a no heat regimen for the rest of the year, and I FINALLY have my regimen solid.
 
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So I was just looking at my hair in the mirror and noticed I have a few previously gray strands that are coppery/brownish from my last henna. So I was OH GOODIE I can check out how much new growth I have from these since the the last henna was a week ish after my last relaxer. Looks like I'm just shy of an inch after 10weeks. I that a normal rate? I was wishing and hoping I could be one of those people who have above average growth rates.
 
A 1/2" per month is the average rate. i personally find my hair grows faster in summer and slower in winter though. Maybe you'll get a growth spurt this summer :yep:
 
i see some progress from my start pic but i have trimmed 3 inches off since Feb up until end of last month and had to cut my nape to match the length all around, i have been bunning and using the LOC method to protect my ends and also taking biotin, msm and bamboo silica since January, i see no increase in growth rate but my new growth is so much healthier , still hoping for APL by Dec
 

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Hi Ladies!

How's everyone doing on their journey? Me? I'm trying to keep my hair out of sight by keeping it in a bun. It helps reduce daily length checks which only make me anxious and paranoid. :lol:
 
I think my hair has grown a full inch this month. It is so loose under this sew in. I may can go another 2-3 weeks but I think it will come down sometime around the begining of August.. I will post new pictures before I get another sew in.
 
I know it's late but I'd like to join! I'm super close so hopefully joining this challenge will help keep me on track and consistent.

Current hair length: Whatever in between SL and APL is called :drunk:
Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning: Natural
Goal Month: September
Current Reggie and styling choices: Currently in Marley twists, using the Deep Moisture method. Wash 1x a week, DC with steamer after every wash. Massage scalp with NJoy's growth oil every other day and moisture every other day.
What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? Just being consistent.
Post a beginning picture:

Hair is currently at line 3, DH's fingers are in the way. APL is at the 4.

 
I'm here to join the apl challenge as I have been kicked out of the other 2 challenges I was in :(

Here is my starting pix



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I'm natural
I shaved off all my hair 5/5/12, I was already natural when I BC'd.

My reggie is wash with Aussie moist whenever my scalp tells me to. Cond with Aussie moist. I almost never DC cause I'm lazy. I use sallys generic biolage conditioning balm as a leave in and a mix of oils on my hair and then put it in a pony tail.

Btw if you guys see a pic of a spider, my bad I can't seem to delete it lol

I'm not illiterate. It's my phones auto correct
 

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lol I really can not get rid of that stupid spider. I was hoping it was only on my phone but now that I'm logged in I see its still there lol
 
I would like to officially join the challenge:

  1. Current hair length - about 10 inches
  2. Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning - relaxed/texlaxed
  3. Goal Month December
  4. Current Reggie and styling choices - Internal - Toji hair vitamins, MSM, Biotin, Amino Acids, & lots of water. External - Wash 1 time a week with Loreal Sulfate free & DC with SSI Banana Brulee. scalp massage every other day with Jamaican Roots Pimento Oil - rocking the bun religiously
  5. What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? - I might invest in a steamer. I will do some more research before I make the investment. Also considering Henna
  6. Post a beginning picture June Length Check 3.jpg
 
Just checking in.

I'm moving my APL date from August to December since I have a few inches to go and need the extra time.

Welcome newbies :)
 
Welcome new challengers!!!

I've been too busy playing Candy Crush to do anything to my hair other than bun. :lol: I'm currently giving myself a much needed protein treatment; hopefully this will decrease some minor breakage that I'm experiencing.
 
I'm trying to stretch my hair (and scalp) to two weeks for my next wash day. I've already completely eliminated combs and brushes to detangle so I am hoping to make manipulation even less with less shampooing and detangling.
I'm nervous because my scalp has been dry lately. I don't know if the two-week wait time will help or hurt!
 
I forgot about the check in on June 30th....I've got a lot going on in my life right now. Anyways, here's my length check
 

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