APL 2012 Challenge

[kittenz]

Fyne your bun is gorg!!

 

[sweet_silvia88]

Here is My Update.. i Pray i make it by December 2012!


APL..here i come

 

[jprayze]

Here is My Update.. i Pray i make it by December 2012!

APL..here i come

You can do it!!!

 

[GIJane]

Hi guys. Sorry I have been MIA for a while. Things have been really hectic for me. My hair is still in braids. I am going to take them out and post a pic no later than next week.

 

[pookaloo83]

Might put myself on a personal hair challenge until the next Check in.

Sent from my iPhone 4s

 

[NikkiQ]

What kind of personal challenge Pook?

 

[Evolving78]

Might put myself on a personal hair challenge until the next Check in.

Sent from my iPhone 4s

i know i had to do it! there was no other way. you can do it!

 

[pookaloo83]

Putting my hair in twists till June. the next check in is in June right? I don't know if I can do it but I'll try. I think I'm gonna do 3 weeks in twists, then one week out. REPEAT.

Sent from my iPhone 4s

 

[NikkiQ]

Oh you got this Pook!!

 

[Meritamen]

I think I maybe have given myself some heat damage in the front section that I attempted to straighten in order to do my length check. There are two pieces that still curl but hang more than the rest of the hair. Maybe it is from how I braided it? *sigh* I feel some kind of way about it but I be damned if I cut it off.

 

[TruMe]

It really stinks when your computer goes down. Anyway, finally, here are my progress pics. I don't have a back one that is good enough to show so I may post that one later tonight...may. But, I do want the other layers to reach APL as well so that is what I am showing (I don't usually block out my face but it was late and you shouldn't be subjected to that nonsense).

So, it looks like my hair from the bottom of my ear down have all reached APL barely. The hair right above my ear are ALMOST there and then of course, the hair at the very top have quite a bit more of growth needed. Looking good though of at least reaching by the end of the year.

 

[sweet_silvia88]

You can do it!!!

awww !!! thanks dear!!!!

 

[Khaiya]

Ya i'm determined to get serious for the June check too, more finger-combing, more twists, more moistrizing and sealing, gonna start washing in sections even though i usually wash in twists anyway

 

[NikkiQ]

It really stinks when your computer goes down. Anyway, finally, here are my progress pics. I don't have a back one that is good enough to show so I may post that one later tonight...may. But, I do want the other layers to reach APL as well so that is what I am showing (I don't usually block out my face but it was late and you shouldn't be subjected to that nonsense).

So, it looks like my hair from the bottom of my ear down have all reached APL barely. The hair right above my ear are ALMOST there and then of course, the hair at the very top have quite a bit more of growth needed. Looking good though of at least reaching by the end of the year.

WTG TruMe!! Can't wait to see your check in for June

 

[Phaer]

I am still in twists, but here is a picture or my new growth (since 2/6). I almost didn't post it because it is pretty blah compared to the gorgeous hair shown and I wasn't sure you would be able to tell my hair from the extension (mixture of red and black), but I do want to participate in this challenge.
Btw I just washes my hair and am applying my jbco mix.

 

[Phaer]

And the front.

 

[TruMe]

Interesting article I saw in the Better Homes and Gardens April 2012 magazine.

If you cannot read the photo, here is what it says:

Hair benefits
Coconut - Packed with hydrating essential fatty acids, tropical fruit-infused hair masks restore softness when left on damp hair 10 minutes once a week. (Apply in the shower because the steam will help the ingredients sink in)

Strawberries - Contains tannins, a very mild acidlike substance that gently cuts through product buildup and pollutants to boost shine. Look for a tannin-infused serum, and run a dime-size amount through damp hair before blowdrying.

Avocado - Has been used for years in post color conditioners to repair damage and enhance shine. That's because, like coconut, it contains essential fatty acids that rehydrate.

Tomatoes - Are great sources of the antioxidant lycopene, which can help hair fend off the free radicals that react with your color and make it look brassy after sun exposure. To keep your hue looking true, reach for stylers filled with UV filters plus this potent ingredient.

Spinach - Spinach shampoo can help pump up your style. Products that contain an extract from the leafy green strengthen strands so they're less prone to breakage.

Lemons - Less concentrated versions of the citrus, when combined with heat and special conditioners, can highlight hair subtly and safely.

 

[Poutchi]

Hey Hairmates ... I have been MIA for a while... Exam session is fast coming up so trying to get all free time shoved into studying...Still in braids ( wrote bread first...lol... I guess I am hungry!!!), I did remeasure my left out section and it s now 7 and 1/4 inches long. I am not flat ironning it when I measure, just pull and measure. I had a 7.5 measurement that i refuse to believe...lol, so 7,25 inches it is... I have not been consistant on my vitamin since I got sick, just trying to get back on them...Someone please tell me to just do it...lol
How is everyone doing?
lamaria211 how is the baby doing? you?
shortdub78 how is your ankle doing? hope it s way better now

 

[Fyne]

Fyne

Ladies I am still here, looking forward to reaching apl this year.. I relaxed a couple of weeks ago so I have been wearing my hair down since then.. But as soon as I see a little new growth my hair will be back in a bun until next relaxer time... All in all so far so good

TLC1020
Let me break it down...You TU your hair, its length check time and still no pics?? Girl.... time plz!

livinthevida kittenz

Thank you ladies; I got serious with my hair and got into ceremides, cowashing, low heat and cold rinses my hair is agreeing with this personal bootcamp. I'm thinking its the cool rinses that seals in the shine, I lean my head all the way back in the shower so that it doesn't touch my back and rinse for a few seconds.

I can't decide on one oil to use so I made a mix of my favourite oils in an old spray bottle and use that daily to seal and oil rinse with.

But wait....TheNDofUO +Aggie Where are you hiding?

 

[HauteHippie]

Okay, so I've decided that my new reggie will consist of co-washing twice a week with Biolage balm. I think I can go back to aloe spritzing daily. I'm not sure what kind of moisturizer I should use on my (relaxed) hair. Olive oil on the ends, but I'm not sure what to use overall. Olive oil is kind of heavy... I'll use Nourish until I'm out.

I think that covers everything as far as reggie changes go.

Anyone use Hairfinity? If so, what did you like/dislike?

 

[kupenda]

Hi ladies! I've been MIA a few days. But just wanted to post a pic of my hair. When it was shaved, I had him go really low to make sure I got as mush relaxed hair out as possible. I BCd on March 19th. This is my hair from the top, four days ago



I didn't brush it and the pic is probably too big since I can't resize on my phone. But I'm still moving along with my tentative regimen. I cowash whenever I want with Silk Dreams or V05. Massage with castor oil at least once a week and sulfur 8 once a week. I moisturize daily and oil with jojoba whenever I have time

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[Aggie]

But wait....@TheNDofUO +@Aggie Where are you hiding?

Fyne,

Laying low for a while in the health and fitness forum. I am trying to get fit again like I used to be in my late 20's.

I will not be showing anymore pics of my hair until the end of the year I think. Remember, I just showed a pic of my hair after a hair cut about a month ago and have another scheduled hair cut on April 12th to remove ALL remaining SSKs from my hair.

Because I'm execising more now, I am currently daily cowashing and detangling more often than before until my hair cut date. I will be hiding my hair cornrowed under wigs after that for the rest of the year.

 

[Imani]

Ok, so I wasn't going to post pics since I had difficulty taking good pics. But I wanted to participate in the check so I will share what I tried

I do all my official checks on straight hair and that won't be until the end of April, which is my goal date to make APL (and also the 1st check in date for the BSL Challenge...which obviously some people in here need to be in!).

This is the the hardest length ever to do a "pull" length check on! The hair is just a little too long to reach up and over. And too short really to pull down from the back-hair kept slipping out my grip. Plus I had just did some triceps pilates exercises the day before, my arm started aching I was just like F it, nevermind

 

[livinthevida]

Ok, so I wasn't going to post pics since I had difficulty taking good pics. But I wanted to participate in the check so I will share what I tried

I do all my official checks on straight hair and that won't be until the end of April, which is my goal date to make APL (and also the 1st check in date for the BSL Challenge...which obviously some people in here need to be in!).

This is the the hardest length ever to do a "pull" length check on! The hair is just a little too long to reach up and over. And too short really to pull down from the back-hair kept slipping out my grip. Plus I had just did some triceps pilates exercises the day before, my arm started aching I was just like F it, nevermind

Congratulations Imani! It looks like you have reached APL!

 

[livinthevida]

@TruMe thanks for posting the article info! You know I definitely vouch for that coconut

@Poutchi all good here in the land of livinthevida Thanks for checking in and Good Luck with your Exams too! You will do great!

@Fyne I LOVE my cool rinses after my workout! Here's 2 fun articles on How to Wash Hair featuring cool rinses at Curly Nikki and Hair Romance

 

[Imani]

Congratulations Imani! It looks like you have reached APL!

Thanks! I am in dire need of a trim, so I am waiting til after I get flat ironed and trimmed next month to see where I am officially.

 

[livinthevida]

Hi ladies! I've been MIA a few days. But just wanted to post a pic of my hair. When it was shaved, I had him go really low to make sure I got as mush relaxed hair out as possible. I BCd on March 19th. This is my hair from the top, four days ago

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I didn't brush it and the pic is probably too big since I can't resize on my phone. But I'm still moving along with my tentative regimen. I cowash whenever I want with Silk Dreams or V05. Massage with castor oil at least once a week and sulfur 8 once a week. I moisturize daily and oil with jojoba whenever I have time

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

Looking good kupenda! How are you liking the big chop experience? Are there any changes to your reggie like wrapping your hair at night? or deep conditioning since the big chop?

 

[texasqt]

Here's my update...I copied my starting message and wore the same shirt.

~Current hair length = Almost Full APL. My sides are shorter but I want the same length all around. I'll be hovering around this length until that happens. A straight line APL not a U or V.

~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd = Natural who straightens 95% of the time.

~APL goal month = April maybe

~Current Reggie and styling choices = Shampoo once a month; DC weekly; flat iron weekly; moisturize, seal, and wrap nightly; exercise; eat healthy (increase lean protein and try to eat 6 fruits and veggies per day).

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? = I might start bunning otherwise nothing.

~Post a beginning picture - Done Jan. 8th
~Post March 31st - Done Apr. 2nd


See y'all on...
June 30th
September 30th
December 31st

 

[lamaria211]

My check-in pic

 

[faithVA]

Ok, so I wasn't going to post pics since I had difficulty taking good pics. But I wanted to participate in the check so I will share what I tried

I do all my official checks on straight hair and that won't be until the end of April, which is my goal date to make APL (and also the 1st check in date for the BSL Challenge...which obviously some people in here need to be in!).

This is the the hardest length ever to do a "pull" length check on! The hair is just a little too long to reach up and over. And too short really to pull down from the back-hair kept slipping out my grip. Plus I had just did some triceps pilates exercises the day before, my arm started aching I was just like F it, nevermind

We love you Imani. But you are APL now, so bye and go on back to your own challenge. Can't wait to see it straightened. You have such a beautiful head of hair.