APL 2012 Challenge

[lamaria211]

im so excited for this challenge to start!

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^me too lamaria211!!!

 

[caltron]

^^^^ Me three. I'm ordering a steamer and will be getting a hooded hair dryer for Christmas.

 

[GIJane]

@Rossy2010 & @GIJane, good to have some ladies to stretch with!
what's your stretching regimen and how does it differ from your regular regimen?

I pre-pooh and co-wash once a week and poo every other week. I dc overnight or with heating cap for atleast an hour after every wash. I use my kimmy-tube leave in concentrating on my roots every day. I keep my hair in box braids. I baggy every night. I spray my pre poo on the demarcation line and my ends 5 times a week. I seal with castor oil every day.

My regular regimen I do not use the pre-poo on my demarcation. I also do not wear my hair in box braids. I only use my kimmay tube on wash day. For moisture I just use water and castor oil.

 

[Evallusion]

esi.adokowa Rossy2010 GIJane

I'm 6 weeks into a 62 week stretch. I have NEVER done this before but being as though I plan on being in a Protective style for the entirety of 2012, I am hoping I can pull it off. Either way, I know who to PM if I have issues, lol.

 

[Imani]

Where I am as of last week. Will add to my sign up post as starting pic. This is also the bra I plan to use for making BSL...bc it sits higher than most of my bras

 

[faithVA]

You are really close Imani. Makes me want to take my starting pic. But I will wait because I might be disappointed. Every month I measure I'm 2" to 3" away

 

[bajandoc86]

Your hair looks very lush...and thick Imani!

 

[GreenApple]

Ok I am back in this ... not for long though, will be away on vacation starting next saturday for 5 weeks!!! Yay...can't wait... I have just booked a flat iron and trim appointement at a hair salon for friday the 9th... I will take pictures after not sure i will have time to upload since i am leaving after the hair appointement... I figure out i am still not confortable showing my natural hair, honestly i love it, the texture of it and all, it is just the short hair look that i have hard time with... I can't wait till my natural hair starts hanging down...

I have this problem too, I wear it in a scarf bun for now, an tie it up in knots at night.

 

[Imani]

You are really close Imani. Makes me want to take my starting pic. But I will wait because I might be disappointed. Every month I measure I'm 2" to 3" away

faithVA Your hair is growing well, didn't u do some trimming with your last length check? I bet you won't be disappointed when you do the next one.

I'm only close bc I'm so short

 

[Imani]

Your hair looks very lush...and thick Imani!

Thanks! I actually hated my hair bc it was soooo straight, I like more body.

I alternate bt OMG I can't believe my actually this long... to psshh, it ain't even that long, maybe it'll feel long at BSL.

 

[faithVA]

Thanks! I actually hated my hair bc it was soooo straight, I like more body.

I alternate bt OMG I can't believe my actually this long... to psshh, it ain't even that long, maybe it'll feel long at BSL.

That's funny. Unfortunately I know its all too true. Maybe it will feel long at

 

[chelleypie810]

I want an inch a month and to retain all my length!!!!!! Bought some mane n tail strengthener and aphogee 2 min keratin reconstructer to make my hair stronger!!! Def want 2 inches by Feb.

 

[TLC1020]

Imani Your hair look soooo healthy and pretty .. You will be apl in no time.. Wonderful Progress

Where I am as of last week. Will add to my sign up post as starting pic. This is also the bra I plan to use for making BSL...bc it sits higher than most of my bras

 

[esi.adokowa]

esi.adokowa my regime has changed completely. Normaly I would rock french braids or bun, seal and moisture on a daily basis. At the moment Im using box braids and keep them for two weeks under my wig - thanks to JJamiah. So far its working very well. This will be the first time I stretch this long so after 18 weeks I will be on the watchout.

whats your regime?

Rossy2010, what made you want to stretch?

my regimen changes depending on how i'm wearing my hair.
Right now i'm in extension braids, so I'm applying sulfur nightly, and washing twice a week.
using a moisturizing spray on the length of my hair every day.
trying to keep it simple

I pre-pooh and co-wash once a week and poo every other week. I dc overnight or with heating cap for atleast an hour after every wash. I use my kimmy-tube leave in concentrating on my roots every day. I keep my hair in box braids. I baggy every night. I spray my pre poo on the demarcation line and my ends 5 times a week. I seal with castor oil every day.

My regular regimen I do not use the pre-poo on my demarcation. I also do not wear my hair in box braids. I only use my kimmay tube on wash day. For moisture I just use water and castor oil.

GIJane, are you wearing a wig over your box braids too?
i've been thinking about kimmaytube's leave-in, but i'm not sure.
what kind of conditioner are you using to dc?

Imani, your hair looks amazing!

faithVA, i think you're probably closer than you think!

 

[NikkiQ]

Yeah faithVA I bet you're pretty darn close. Where is that starting picture at??! I wanna see

Sent from my SPH-D700 using SPH-D700

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

I need to post my starting pic as well. But I am in a no length check challenge 'til Dec 31st so I will post Jan 1st my starting pic.

 

[Firstborn2]

I haven't done anything exciting to my hair really. I'm in the process of moving and all I do is spray it with distilled water daily and keep it moving.

 

[GIJane]

@GIJane, are you wearing a wig over your box braids too?
i've been thinking about kimmaytube's leave-in, but i'm not sure.
what kind of conditioner are you using to dc!

I am currently deployed. I do not know how to braid. I use a wig when the braids start looking old and I can't get noone to freshen it up. For my dc I use a mixture of dpr-11, shea moisture masque and coconut oil.

 

[Rossy2010]

@Rossy2010, what made you want to stretch?

@esi.adokowa, I want to thicken my strands but secretely Im contemplating on transitioning.. only time will tell.

Imani... wow!!! your hair looks gorgeous and your progress is amazing.. congrats

 

[Evolving78]

Imani - so pretty and so close! you are going to make it in no time!
faithVA - you know it's safe in here to post a pic, so imma need you to post some pitchas lady! no pressure....:

 

[Evolving78]

i have been somewhat lazy with my hair this week, so far. i washed/dc'ed haven't rinsed any conditioner out of my head yet! i guess i can roll it today and just let it air dry. i was trying to avoid heat with my next touchup, but i will need a trim, so i guess i will just have to get it blown out. that's ok, using heat every couple of months isn't so bad.

 

[GIJane]

@esi.adokowa @Rossy2010 @GIJane

I'm 6 weeks into a 62 week stretch. I have NEVER done this before but being as though I plan on being in a Protective style for the entirety of 2012, I am hoping I can pull it off. Either way, I know who to PM if I have issues, lol.

LOL. Sure. I'm no expert. I am trying to figure out stretching myself, but I will help the best way I can.

 

[Mazza64]

Hi I'm looking to reach APL this year

~Current hair length – Shoulder Length – Even though I’ve been PS 100% of the time cornrow, wigs twists etc . I’m still just beyond Shoulder length erplexed so I’ve got to figure out where I’m going wrong
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Natural
~APL goal month
I’m going to have to say December 2012
~Current Reggie and styling choices
At the moment I moisture in the mornings with braid spray and seal with black castor oil. In the nights I moisture with a mix of aleo vera and water and seal again with black castor oil then sleep in my satin bonnet. I only wash and DC when I take my hair down which is usually between 1 to 3 months depending on the style. I’m wearing wigs at the moment cornrowed underneath so washing and dc’ing every 2 weeks. Clarify then shampoo using Giovanni then condition with Giovanni’s smooth as silk then add Kimmays leave in.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Take more time when taking down twists and braids as I think maybe I’m being a bit too heavy handed. Moisture moisture moisture my hair more when in my PS styles as I have very dry hair and also maybe dust once a year.
~Post a beginning picture
Will post pics next week when I take down cornrows

Would love for my hair to be APL . It’s very thick and lovely but I’ve always been told my kind of hair doesn’t grow long.

 

[Philippians413]

~Current hair length
Different lengths all over...will know for sure once I post my starting pic.
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Natural
~APL goal month
June 2012 (will probably change once I post a starting picture and actually see the length)
~Current Reggie and styling choices
Wash, DC, Hot Oil Treatment 1x per week, co-wash if needed
Buns & twistouts
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
I plan on working to find the right moisture/protein balance.
~Post a beginning picture
Will post one soon

 

[NikkiQ]

I have been super slacking on my hair. Just M&S daily. No styling or anything. Just a wig. I'm slackin.

 

[Evallusion]

I'm at the halfway mark with my kinky twists. 4 weeks down, 4 to go...

 

[NikkiQ]

I'm so excited that the year is wrapping up soon. Why? B/c I'm a total reveal pic junkie and can't WAIT to see everyone's reveals in other threads...and then everyone can post them in here as their starting pic. I'm gonna make my appointment today to have mine flat ironed and trimmed by an actual professional stylist. Haven't been to one of those since 2007. Needless to say, I'm scared out of my freakin mind.

 

[NewHairWOWeave]

Well Ladies, looks like I will be putting a weave in for the remainder of the year. Im going for something super long (16 inches)..

 

[tiredbeauty]

Maybe not confident, but definitely hopeful. I don't think I'll feel fully confident until I actually reach apl. For now, it still kind of feels like a bit of a pipe dream.

Co-signing to esi.adokowa's comment! erplexed