APL 2012 Challenge

[Aggie]

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OMG! He's so adorable. Congrats @lamaria211.Thank you for sharing your joy with us - your other family. What's his name and how much did he weigh?

 

[Aggie]

@faithVA... I like letting people know what they re getting themselves into beforehand lol... even though yeah maybe this one i should have let her join first...she is not answering anymore... i scared her away... smh

Poutchi, you too funny girl.

 

[Aggie]

@Aggie I feel you and Im with you and your game plan, but girl back away from the scissors please!!

I've got my game face on when it comes to my hair; loads of moisture (co-washing), protective styling and buns for 6 months when I end my stretch.

My style for work:

Awww! That's sweet. Thank you so much for your love and concern. Girl you have got a great game plan goin' on right here

 

[Aggie]

Hey Ladies ,

Here is my latest update ... I'm not apl yet but I am getting closer...

Lookin' good TLC1020. Looking' mighty good! You have about 2 maybe 2.5" to go it seems. Well at least we still have another 3-4 months or so with you.

 

[Aggie]

I've been lurking on this thread since February. Can I officially join. I need serious help

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The pics are upside down. I need to figure out this phone.

Welcome @mamaore. If I'm not mistaken, I believe @faithVA and @NikkiQ welcomes everybody at anytime. That's why I love this thread. They don't boot anybody out. Feels like home, ya know?

Ask away and any number of us will chime in to help.

 

[TheNDofUO]

Welcome @mamaore. If I'm not mistaken, I believe @faithVA and @NikkiQ welcomes everybody at anytime. That's why I love this thread. They don't boot anybody out. Feels like home, ya know?

Ask away and any number of us will chime in to help.

There is one time that they boot people out. To get their asses into the BSL thread!

 

[faithVA]

There is one time that they boot people out. To get their asses into the BSL thread!

How are you reading my mind TheNDofUO.

It has taken everything I have to behave this week. Each time someone asks to join, I want to say "Yeah, as long as your hair ain't already APL. Don't come in here showing off" But I have contained myself

 

[Aggie]

, Yeah I totally forgot about that. TheNDofUO and @faithVA, this is true, The only way to get booted out is to reach APL and head on over to the BSL thread.

 

[TheNDofUO]

Ugh... Aggie and faithVA a girl can dream.

 

[newnyer]

Aggie and faithVA....Unless u refuse to leave like I did. Lol! But then again....I may have jinxed myself because I seem to be in the exact same spot I was in 2 months ago. That's aiight...I'm a ride a die chick. Lol! But for real...let's cross our fingers that this ng is just hiding away that inch or 2 I needed for our check!

 

[kupenda]

Ok...pics!















Will post a head shot when I get home. Everyone loves it. Even my SO, who was mad I was cutting it in the first place

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[TheNDofUO]

kupenda you go girl. Youre so brave. Make sure you rock that low cut. Probably wont be that length for long

 

[livinthevida]

Ok...pics!



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Will post a head shot when I get home. Everyone loves it. Even my SO, who was mad I was cutting it in the first place

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

kupenda Congratulations! Know that we are all so proud of you this is a BIG STEP indeed! It is also very good timing as Spring arrives here in the Northeast hopefully where you are located your scalp will retain its moisture and your new growth will be healthier from here on out!

A side note: MY LAAAAWWWD! that man cutting your hair definitely needed a woman's touch. He man-handled your hair like another head of hair! I do wonder if he realized how special a moment that was for you?!!!?

In case he missed it know that we didn't :waytogo:

 

[NikkiQ]

Way to go kupenda!!!

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

 

[coolsista-paris]

kupenda wow thats à Big step !rock it. It suits you so Well. And your hair is gonna grow healthy .make sure you listen too your hair and have no setbacks at all .

 

[jprayze]

One of my changes I'm making. It may be simple, but I have to admit I have not been wearing a scarf/bonnet to bed or sleeping on a satin pillowcase. Most of the time, I fall asleep without doing it. So now, I realize I should do wrap my hair before I get very tired, so that it's consistently protected from breakage. It's the simple thing y'all!

 

[Poutchi]

Here it is...

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diadall... thanks they look great, all uniform and well braided

 

[Seamonster]

TLC1020 Nice full shoulder length, you will be APL in a blink.

kupenda Rock that TWA

 

[Poutchi]

Ok...pics!



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Will post a head shot when I get home. Everyone loves it. Even my SO, who was mad I was cutting it in the first place

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

AWESOME !!!! kupenda... I bow down to you... OMG... the courage of u... I just wanna have like an itty bitty of it and u look soooooo good with the cut...

 

[Evallusion]

Im still around. I took out that awful sewin. My roots are beyond woofin and i am so not in love with my hair right now...that can only mean one thing...time for a new protective style. Things are hectic right now but i'm thinking of getting some braids soon...perhaps, this weekend.

Attached are pics of my wild looking hair after taking out that sewin. Transitioning is starting to get serious. I am now 5 Months post relaxer and wiggin it out until i get those braids....

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^woo that is a lot of hair!

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[Fyne]

kupenda I cant believe it congrats on your bc!! It suits you

Aggie *Hugs* We are in this together! Your right this thread is like home

jprayze Girl....look @ all that progress in your siggy!!! If your hair is like mine it will thicken before length!

Evallusion WOW look at that thickness!

 

[mamaore]

Thanks for letting me join this challenge. Here are my responses to the first post. My first reveal will be in June.

~Current hair length. -Shoulder length at the sides. The nape is neck length I'd say.

~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd - I'm relaxed
~APL goal month - Honestly I don't know. My hair has been this same length for 2 years now.
If I can reach this goal at the end of thus challenge....then I'm golden.

~Current Reggie and styling choices

Started keeping a journal this year and I'm still trying out various options for my Reggie. This is what I have so far..
Wash and DC 2ce weekly
Wet bun using the scarf method
I have been bunning for 2 years with not much progress.

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Lots...

1. Keep a journal
2. Significantly reduce or eliminate protein products
3. Stretch my relaxers to 12 weeks
4. Steam regularly
5. Use seamless combs
6. Find the right technique and frequency to detangle with minimal breakage.
7. Use sateen scarfs and pillowcase
8. Trim damage ends away every 6 to 8 weeks initially and then every relaxer day after all damage ends are gone.
9. Learn rollersetting.

So far I have started most of this things already but I still need to get my breakage under control.


~Post a beginning picture
Ill post one later

 

[NikkiQ]

Welcome mamaore!! We're a fun, crazy, supportive, loving bunch. So be prepared for lots of positivity and encouragement.

 

[Poutchi]

Hey you all...
I am loving my day today!!!! Is it going to be a sunny 24 degC day in fredericton New Brunswick ( north of Maine, in Canada ) Going out for lunch cuz I ain't staying in the office when everyone is out!!! Most of my departement is out on vacation to enjoy their days... I am being cheap on my vacations cuz my sis is expecting twins and she might need me full force when they arrive since she already has 2 other boys ...but... I am going out for lunch and it ain t gonna be an hour long lunch...

 

[longhairdreaming]

Hey ladies , hope everyone is doing well. I came home from work today and had the overwhelming need to wash my hair. I don't know what happened but it was like my hair took over lol and off to the shower I went literally 5min after walking in the door. Turns out all I needed was a good cowash but man it was amusing.

 

[mamaore]

One of my changes I'm making. It may be simple, but I have to admit I have not been wearing a scarf/bonnet to bed or sleeping on a satin pillowcase. Most of the time, I fall asleep without doing it. So now, I realize I should do wrap my hair before I get very tired, so that it's consistently protected from breakage. It's the simple thing y'all!

Doing this consistently has helped my hair feel better in the mornings. No more dryyyy hair in the mornings. I also have a silk pillowcase because my scarf almost always falls off while I sleep.

 

[mamaore]

NikkiQ, Thanks ... I definiely need all the enciouragement I can get.

 

[kittenz]

Can't believe we were on the 3rd page. I guess it's been a busy day for all.

ION, my steamer was delivered today I can't wait to get home and I'm debating using it. I usually don't do my hair mid-week but I might have to make an exception right quick

 

[JulietWhiskey]

~Current hair length: Shoulder length
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd: 4a Nat'chal
~APL goal month: Hopefully, by the end of 2012 or sooner
~Current Reggie and styling choices: CW weekly, DC weekly, Protein treatment every 6 weeks, moisturize/seal daily, twists and twist-outs
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?: being extra, extra, EXTRA consistent with my reggie! This helped me make it past APL in the past will help me in the future!
~Post a beginning picture: I'll take one tonight and post tomorrow!