APL 2012 Challenge
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Aggie
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I felt like that 3 years ago before I actually hit APL and then BSL. IT only seems a thousand worlds away but with persistent care and attention, it will not disappoint you. Keep going, this race is not for the swift nor for the faint of heart, but for those who insist on enduring even in the face of seemingly immeasurable odds. You can do this honey
! We are here for you.
KaramelKutie803
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~Current hair length
CBL
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Natural
~APL goal month
August 2012 but December will be just fine with me as well
~Current Reggie and styling choices
* Co-wash 2-3 times a week; if not more
* Shampoo once a week
* DC once a week (alternating between a moisturizing one and a light protein one)
* Hot oil treatments 1-2 times a month
* Moisturize and seal daily
* Continue protective styling; kinky twists, sew-ins, twist/braid outs
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Try and stay up on my regimen like I should and protect my ends more than I have been doing.
~Post a beginning picture
CBL
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Natural
~APL goal month
August 2012 but December will be just fine with me as well
~Current Reggie and styling choices
* Co-wash 2-3 times a week; if not more
* Shampoo once a week
* DC once a week (alternating between a moisturizing one and a light protein one)
* Hot oil treatments 1-2 times a month
* Moisturize and seal daily
* Continue protective styling; kinky twists, sew-ins, twist/braid outs
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Try and stay up on my regimen like I should and protect my ends more than I have been doing.
~Post a beginning picture
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KaramelKutie803
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Would you ladies consider my length in the picture above SL or CBL? When it comes to those two lengths I'm confused 
. I just put CBL for now.
. I just put CBL for now.
NikkiQ
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@KaramelKutie803 your pic isn't showing up 
ETA: nevermind I see it. I'm at the same length as you are, but I'm still claiming SL for a little while longer.
ETA: nevermind I see it. I'm at the same length as you are, but I'm still claiming SL for a little while longer.
bibs
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Would you ladies consider my length in the picture above SL or CBL? When it comes to those two lengths I'm confused
My hair is layered naturally and my longest layer is a little below where yours falls and I'm claiming cbl. Shoot its touching my collar bone lol. I'm not a hair length expert, but yours looks cbl/full sl to me.
I'm getting an install tomorrow and I'm hoping I can keep it in 6 weeks. I usually get bored and end up missing my hair and taking the weave down after 4 weeks
I really want to get my $$ worth and see some length progress!
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zoeyy
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I'm takin biotin and MSM! I use an ayuverdic oil which is called "oil for increasing hair growth! and this "growth oil stimulant" by profectiv, but I don't know if those are considered "growth aids". I don't use any sulfur, if you mean that, but I'm thinking to add it to my reggie
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
APL in 2012 is definitely looking possible.....AND it looks like it may be before Dec 2012. grow hurr grow!
Charla
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Would you ladies consider my length in the picture above SL or CBL? When it comes to those two lengths I'm confused
For me if it reaches collarbone then you're CBL. And on this board (if I'm remembering right) CBL is considered full SL, although I'm skipping the label of CBL and just am focusing on SL-APL. But I guess it's just a step in between SL and APL.
Chile, who cares? Your hair is'a growin'!
Charla
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JustGROWwithIt
What's really crazy for me is I had doubts the entire time that I would ever hit SL! It just seemed like too far a leap from having a TWA! But now that I've done it, I promise I feel like Super Woman! :superman: Like no length is out of reach now! I'm invincible!
If APL seems like the impossible for you then I guarantee that once you achieve it, you will be looking for your cape!
kupenda
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Very happy to report that I have also found my staple DCers. I prefer to use ORS Replenishing mixed with Elasta QP DPR 11 and Nexxus Humectress. This combo, with or without oils, gives me just enough protein and moisture. The yumminess lasts for days and I don't have to cowash to increase my moisture throughout the week. Yay!
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Evolving78
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JustGROWwithIt
i won't say i have doubts, but i will be pretty much doing this on my own, so i wanna make sure i don't jack myself up. my real goal for the coming year is BSL. that will be major for me. i picture myself with BSL all of the time. but i understand how you feel. you will get there, just do your best to not cause any setbacks.
i won't say i have doubts, but i will be pretty much doing this on my own, so i wanna make sure i don't jack myself up. my real goal for the coming year is BSL. that will be major for me. i picture myself with BSL all of the time. but i understand how you feel. you will get there, just do your best to not cause any setbacks.
IWantCurlyHair
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Current hair length: CBL/SL
~Relaxed
~APL goal month: Summer 2012
~Current Reggie and styling choices:
Wash and DC once a week
Bun hair at night
Relax every 12 weeks or more
Weavin it up from time to time
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Take my vitamins consistantly
~Relaxed
~APL goal month: Summer 2012
~Current Reggie and styling choices:
Wash and DC once a week
Bun hair at night
Relax every 12 weeks or more
Weavin it up from time to time
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Take my vitamins consistantly
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melisandre
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~Current hair length: SL
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural
~APL goal month: Oct 2012 (two years after my last relaxer)
~Current Reggie and styling choices: Currently, I wash and deep condition my hair once a week. I moisturize with my Kimmaytube leave-in every other day or so. My styling choices are primarily two strand twists, buns (on straightened hair), and braid/twist outs.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? I plan to straighten my hair less often and to use a steamer for deep conditioning.
~Post a beginning picture: I will post one before the challenge begins
I flat ironed and trimmed my hair today. So, I decided to take some pics to post for my beginning pictures. I'd say the longest layer (the back) is SL.
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JustGROWwithIt
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Thank you ladies for being so encouraging. I'm glad I joined this forum. It's exactly what I needed! I know once I hit APL I will feel invincible as far as hair is concerned. I guess I have to remember that I am CBL now at my longest layer and that was a feat for me too. So I am going to think positive and keep up the good work! 
NikkiQ
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JustGROWwithIt that's why we're here...to cheer each other along
KaramelKutie803
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LifeafterLHCF
New Member
Current hair length I was just informed Im CBL and not SL
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd-Natural but will be going back to relaxing Summer 2012
~APL goal month Dec 2012
~Current Reggie and styling choices Right now I rely heavy on phony buns and wigs.I would like to get sew ins though.I use Ms.Jessie Butter cream and oils to seal,KCNT as a leave in and use a mix of aloe vera juice and glycern daily.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? I will be ordering some sulfur and mtg to help promote growth and also up my dosage of biotin to 10k.
~Post a beginning picture
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd-Natural but will be going back to relaxing Summer 2012
~APL goal month Dec 2012
~Current Reggie and styling choices Right now I rely heavy on phony buns and wigs.I would like to get sew ins though.I use Ms.Jessie Butter cream and oils to seal,KCNT as a leave in and use a mix of aloe vera juice and glycern daily.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? I will be ordering some sulfur and mtg to help promote growth and also up my dosage of biotin to 10k.
~Post a beginning picture
Meemee6223
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QUEENJAMES231
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I'm gonna bite the bullet and order the teressentials mud wash! I spent my entire Sunday afternoon lurking on the mud wash post and watching as many yt videos as possible. I live about 45 min away from the MD store but think I'm just going to order online because shipping would basically equal the gas and since I'm still in kinky twists I am not going to be able to use it for a few more weeks anyway!
I'm gonna bite the bullet and order the teressentials mud wash! I spent my entire Sunday afternoon lurking on the mud wash post and watching as many yt videos as possible. I live about 45 min away from the MD store but think I'm just going to order online because shipping would basically equal the gas and since I'm still in kinky twists I am not going to be able to use it for a few more weeks anyway!
Evolving78
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very nice!
Ok. Found a pic I didn't hate. Hope it shows up.
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LilMissSunshine5
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QUEENJAMES231- I just started on the mud wash detox! I am 3 days in and my hair is already looking different and getting more hang time I was skeptical, but this stuff is fantastic...only drawback is I don't like the smell of the Lavendar one, so I think my next bottle will be Left Coast Lemon I think this mixture will help me reach APL by May 2012 
Let me know how you like it...
I was skeptical, but this stuff is fantastic...only drawback is I don't like the smell of the Lavendar one, so I think my next bottle will be Left Coast Lemon I think this mixture will help me reach APL by May 2012 Let me know how you like it...Evolving78
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i will just be sticking with a black rinse for awhile. i don't think i will be using a perm dye anytime soon. i am going to purchase my small rollers today. i might slap some conditioner in my hair and walk around like that for a day or so. i know, i get really lazy when it comes to rinsing conditioner out of my hair.
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