APL 2012 Challenge

[Carmelella]

Mjon912. Thanks

I went back to relaxed because natural hair was no fun for me. When it was short I refused to wear it out and only wore weaves. When it got longer u could style it into ok looking styles, but nothing with wow factor. Washing, drying, and attempting to style ( uz failures) was an all day process and required lots and lots of heat. Currently with relaxed hair my dry time is cut in half and I can blow dry on medium and flat iron on 270 compared to blow drying on high and flat ironing on 420 and it still be poofy. In the end i was in weaves 99 percent of the time which always looked on point, lol, but got boring, not to mention costly.

Others on this board have lovely natural hair, mine wasn't. I will try not to relax bone straight though so that I still have body in my hair.

 

[Carmelella]

-Affordable (I am a struggling entry-level PR pro, I live off of ramen noodles)
-Good for long-term moisture (I only take my braids down every 1-2 weeks)
-Gives slip
-A light protein suggestion...maybe?

That's it ladies! I am pushing through and I will do a late length-check NEXT weekend when these come down. Happy 4th!

I just started using suave humectant conditioner and I like it. It was surprisingly thick and leaves my hair moisturizers. It was 3 or 4 dollars I think and u dont have to use a lot. Before I wud never touch suave because I thought it was too cheap to work but after hearing that a lot of ppl like it I gave it a try.

Happy 4th!!

 

[Carmelella]

2x post oops

 

[Carmelella]

I have my hair curled but I pulled a strand from the back straight and I'm am kinda far from APL after my trim on Saturday...So I am re-enrolling. Will be dual enrolled in APL and BSL. I have to focus on keeping these ends in check! Been dusting since March so hopefully that will reduce the need for all out trims.

2nd the rec for the Aussie 2 min

 

[livinthevida]

I'm late but I'm here. These were taken last week I think. My progress has slowed down but whatever.
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Wet puff with con
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My 'do any given day

Congratulations kittenz! You have great growth & curls here

 

[livinthevida]

This is a pic of my hair in Jan. And a pic I took today. I am a really bad picture taker. I tried to pull down a braid for length. Anywho I hope I can make SL by Dec. and hopefully grazing APL.

WOW! MsSonya that is really good growth since January! If I could go from SL to APL since January you can make it to SL too

 

[livinthevida]

Decided to update after all. Can't really see a difference. Still touching APL

Sorry I did not wear the same shirt this time. Would do over but I've tightly curled the ends already. Oops!

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Congratulations @texasqt! You look full APL here! are you hoping to have all hair front/back at APL? it all looks pretty even

 

[livinthevida]

So ummmm I'm a day late and a dollar short but I figured I'd post an "unofficial" length check update as to not be completely left out. Anyway, this was taken in late May. Nice progress indeed.

Your hair looks very healthy @Meritamen! I think you may already be at APL since May! you look very close to APL here

Officially joining!!

Welcome @Carmelella!

Hey ladies I miss yous guys!!! I tried to move over to the BSL thread but it's not very interesting I wanna stay over here so I'm going to stay until my bangs reach APL, there chin length now ...by then all you should be over there and that thread will be warmer

LOL, this thread is more interesting. I tried moving over too, but keep checkin in here

@Mjon912 & @Missdelicious1 I second that! @NikkiQ & @http://www.longhaircareforum.com/member.php?u=292332faithVA are running a great thread here! Thankfully we're still in good company on both ends with APL graduates here and there

Just checking in. I did my update for June in the early part of June but I still have some pics to show. The first one is me checking the inches I have until APL. Last check in June my hair made it back to CBL after having a set back. On the left side it touches right at my collar bone so I measured from there. Looks like I have about a liitle over 4.5ins until I reach APL soooo hopefully I hope to be at least grazing APL by December. The 2nd pic is my puff in early May and the 3rd is my puff in early June. Feels great to see noticeable growth through pics after mopping around thinking my hair wasn't doing any growing at all. Congrads to all the graduates!! I love seeing all the hair pics when I come in here.

Congratulations on your growth @KaramelKutie803!

 

[Onhergrind09]

This is my OFFICIAL claiming APL post!!!

I started on my hair journey a little over 2 years ago and I am just now getting into the swing of things and my hair is just now starting to cooperate, I'm excited about this milestone and all those to follow.

The first pict (May 2009) is when I got tired of my multilayered & damaged hair and just decided to cut it the shortest it has ever been.

The following picts are of me yesterday after many cuts, trims, setbacks & successes later .

BTW Happy 4th Everyone!!!

 

[livinthevida]

Hey ladies, checking in! I have been wearing my hair in Celie's under a half wig the smallest sliver of hair left out. I have officially run out of ALL conditioner and shampoo (I am def NOT a product junkie my dude, not at all) and I need to reUP...like now any product suggestions? I'm looking for:

-Affordable (I am a struggling entry-level PR pro, I live off of ramen noodles)
-Good for long-term moisture (I only take my braids down every 1-2 weeks)
-Gives slip
-A light protein suggestion...maybe?

That's it ladies! I am pushing through and I will do a late length-check NEXT weekend when these come down. Happy 4th!

itsjusthair88 I applied Organic Coconut Oil (OCO) from ears to ends since starting my HHJ this January and was very happy with the results of a healthy scalp, moisture, and shine! I stopped using Shampoos in December 2011 and still experience good scalp and hair growth. My latest length check available here :wink2:

I am currently using Wild Growth Hair Oil (WGHO) with coconut oil as an ingredient and am getting use to roller-setting with a new oil. With more practice I think I'll get better at the results

 

[livinthevida]

This is my OFFICIAL claiming APL post!!!

I started on my hair journey a little over 2 years ago and I am just now getting into the swing of things and my hair is just now starting to cooperate, I'm excited about this milestone and all those to follow.

The first pict (May 2009) is when I got tired of my multilayered & damaged hair and just decided to cut it the shortest it has ever been.

The following picts are of me yesterday after many cuts, trims, setbacks & successes later .

BTW Happy 4th Everyone!!!

Congratulations @Onhergrind09! Amazing progress since 2009! You have very healthy & thick hair!

 

[HighAspirations]

NO length checks for me but just giving words of encouragement! Keep up the good work ladies! I'm 3 months post BC

 

[lamaria211]

Congrats Onhergrind09

 

[Fyne]

claud-uk How did I miss that post?? Wonderful progress!! 3 inches, girl bye!
I can only get 3 inches in 6 months And yes I thought you were trying to slip under the radar there for a second LOL

Onhergrind09 Well done! Your pony :notworthy

livinthevida I use WGO on my scalp im experimenting with that and castor oil + scalp massages every other day...Does the smell not bother you on your fresh rollerset? I'm one to talk I put garlic and onion oil in my oil mix

HighAspirations Wow 3 months BC! Did you transtition?

 

[livinthevida]

@claud-uk How did I miss that post?? Wonderful progress!! 3 inches, girl bye!
I can only get 3 inches in 6 months And yes I thought you were trying to slip under the radar there for a second LOL

@Onhergrind09 Well done! Your pony :notworthy

@livinthevida I use WGO on my scalp im experimenting with that and castor oil + scalp massages every other day...Does the smell not bother you on your fresh rollerset? I'm one to talk I put garlic and onion oil in my oil mix

@HighAspirations Wow 3 months BC! Did you transtition?

@Fyne I really like the smell it reminds me of when I applied indian hemp to my scalp way back in college

Plus I always wait for my hair to air dry before a roller-set. In the beginning when I started to use OCO I applied it right after a cool rinse on wet hair. With more practice I noticed my roller-sets were lasting much longer if I applied OCO on dry hair! Now that I've started applying WGHO the results are just as good on my dry hair, it is much lighter and has great bounce all day. OCO had the same results yet there was a whole lotta shine - definitely with both using very very little goes a long way!

 

[MeowMix]

claud-uk. WOOOWEEEE. That's a lot of changes. Congratulations on your sticking to your guns and seeing that growth. You've got me thinking about stopping smoking. If the trade off is that kind of growth, I may just have to do it. Hmmmmm.....:scratchch.

 

[NaturalfienD]

Hello ladies, I hope you all are enjoying the holiday. Whew, I haven't been in here in a minute and I have to get caught up with err'thang. I have several pages to read but I first wanted to give a shout out to livinthevida for making it to APL! It's nice to see your progess girl, you were missed, and I am happy you're back. Congrats to the other ladies who've made it to APL since check-in too! Okay, I have a grip of pages to catch up on … enjoy your day ladies. {{Deuces}}

 

[Missdelicious1]

Onhergrind09 Congrats on making APL!!!

 

[NaturalfienD]

I keep forgetting stuff how often do you ladies trim? I haven't gotten one since my bc in feb 5 months ago so I was thinking get one next month let her blow me out not straightened and braid me up for my upart wig/closure for my vacay to see FH. I stayed at APL when I was relaxes bc I always had a setback due to not trimming since I wear weaves majority of the time and being inconsistent so I don't want to make the same mistake of skipping trims

polished07 ~ I have not trimmed my hair since late, late last year or super early this year. I go on S&D missions but I do not trim on a routine basis. I receive Chicoro's emails (beautifybitbybit.com) and she sent one out that discussed length based trimming versus time based trimming. She states that if one is trying to maintain a style/length then trimming every six to eight weeks is desirable. However, if one is growing their hair out trimming on a time table is not necessary. I keep my hair in PS, so I don't have the urge to even my length up … I probably won't trim until I hit my goal but I will continue to S&D/dust when necessary. I hope this helps.

 

[NikkiQ]

This is my OFFICIAL claiming APL post!!!

I started on my hair journey a little over 2 years ago and I am just now getting into the swing of things and my hair is just now starting to cooperate, I'm excited about this milestone and all those to follow.

The first pict (May 2009) is when I got tired of my multilayered & damaged hair and just decided to cut it the shortest it has ever been.

The following picts are of me yesterday after many cuts, trims, setbacks & successes later .

BTW Happy 4th Everyone!!!

Bout time you claimed APL woman! I marked you as a graduate the day you posted your other pics

 

[Realhairdontcare]

Hey, I just noticed im not on the challenger list and I been in this challenge since march. I wanted to know if I could be added to the list?

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[NikkiQ]

^^^Oh snap! Sorry I didn't add you. I'll do it now.

 

[Realhairdontcare]

^^^Oh snap! Sorry I didn't add you. I'll do it now.

Ok thanks so much.

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[NikkiQ]

Today has been a very trying day. My poor baby girl, Nola (my dog), had to be taken to the vet hospital today. She has a virus that has been going around that has her completely dehydrated. I've been a bubblin mess all day. I had to run out the house this morning so I just threw a beanie on over my twists and left. Had it like that all day. I was in no state of mind to deal with my hair. Tomorrow I have to go back with DH to pick her up from the hospital since she had to be left overnight to receive antibiotics via IV. You guys have no idea how much I miss her right now

 

[texasqt]

Congratulations @texasqt! You look full APL here! are you hoping to have all hair front/back at APL? it all looks pretty even

Thx! And yes, once it's all APL then I will truly believe its there. Right now for some reasonI'm just not seeing it but I know it's getting close.

 

[BBritdenise]

Today has been a very trying day. My poor baby girl, Nola (my dog), had to be taken to the vet hospital today. She has a virus that has been going around that has her completely dehydrated. I've been a bubblin mess all day. I had to run out the house this morning so I just threw a beanie on over my twists and left. Had it like that all day. I was in no state of mind to deal with my hair. Tomorrow I have to go back with DH to pick her up from the hospital since she had to be left overnight to receive antibiotics via IV. You guys have no idea how much I miss her right now

Aww I hope she gets better. Im sorry you're going through this. Just focus on it dog, she's much more important than hair.

 

[NikkiQ]

Aww I hope she gets better. Im sorry you're going through this. Just focus on it dog, she's much more important than hair.

Thanks. I hope she comes out of this better than ever.

Just more stress that's making me want to shave my head and call it a day.

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

 

[texasqt]

NikkiQ I hope your dog feels better soon also. I don't even want to think about not having my dog around so I know actually having the experience is hard. :hug:

 

[lamaria211]

Thanks. I hope she comes out of this better than ever.

Just more stress that's making me want to shave my head and call it a day.

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Sorry about nola what kind of dog is she?

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

NikkiQ I hope she feels better soon.