APL 2012 Challenge

[mami2010]

I clarified my hair today, then did a protein treatment, followed by a dc and roller set. I will be relaxing Tuesday so, I will post my pics then.

 

[RayRayFurious]

Lately, my regimen has been really simple. I haven't worn my hair out in probably a month. I've been pre-pooing, washing, DC'ing, drying overnight and twisting. My twists become updos for the whole week. Or they become twist-out updos for the end of the week. I did another small trim and I'm full APL. I probably won't move on to the MBL/BSL challenge until I straighten...they may have to trim there, too.

 

[NikkiQ]

House party lasted a bit longer than expected. Everyone just cleared out and it's too late to start wash day. Boo!

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[Meritamen]

APL continues to elude me. Maybe by December I'll reach it.

 

[lexxi]

Took forever to take this pic but I finally got it

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[BEAUTYU2U]

House party lasted a bit longer than expected. Everyone just cleared out and it's too late to start wash day. Boo!

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We'll let it slide this time

 

[MrsJaiDiva]

Took forever to take this pic but I finally got it

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Lol, we have the same iPhone case! Mine is red tho.

 

[jprayze]

You are just like me! Im natural but wear my hair straight a lot. I've been wearing a swoopy or feathery bang for a long time. It keeps getting longer. Even as it continues to grow I like shorter fame framing layers in the front. So while I won't continue to cut the bangs, just trim as necessary...I'm not focused on them bring APL. They will get there eventually and I will enjoy them while they last!

Here's a pic of my bang action!!! This pic was from early June.

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Quoting myself...this post was from June 2012 and me basically saying that I didnt want to APL in the front just the back. Well guess what, I'm letting those bangs grow now! I still like shorter hair to frame the face, but I'm no longer maintaining the layers so I'll enjoy them while they last...but moving towards all hair one length.



ETA: to add side by side...I love this pic stitch app!

 

[NikkiQ]

Happy length check day ladies!!!!

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[polished07]

jprayze I pic stitch everything lol!!!!! One of my fav apps too!

 

[jprayze]

jprayze I pic stitch everything lol!!!!! One of my fav apps too!

Awesome to show progress and to sneak more pics in over the 5 pic limit!

 

[lexxi]

Lol, we have the same iPhone case! Mine is red tho.

Lol amazon has the best cheap cases.

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[zora]

I have 3 inches to go. I think after Thanksgiving I will get braids

 

[KiWiStyle]

Sorry, no length check for me until December after I relax. I am a good 2-3 inches from APL so it's pointless to risk putting heat on my hair knowing good well I'm not there yet. OASN: I'm looking forward to seeing all the graduates so bring on all the beautiful inspiration pictures!! GOOD LUCK ALL!!

 

[Blairx0]

The boyfriend is no LC expert. Hope these help. Excuse the rolls








Dusting is helping. I have likely trimmed an inch, but my ends feel soft for once

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[NikkiQ]

I've already laid out the game plan with DH. I'm gonna shampoo, Aphogee and DC the hair today. I told him I'm gonna put on the length check shirt, have him mark all the milestones on it for me, and take my length check pic later on.

Has anyone ever trimmed while they had DC on their hair? I saw Naptural85's YT video on how she trims and looks like a good idea (shout out to -PYT for showing it to me).

 

[Meritamen]

Happy length check day ladies!!!!

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Oh snap! I forgot it length check day was coming up! I'm putting my hair in twists and can't find my cam so I'm skipping this go around until I find it. I'm still grazing APL (feels like I have been saying that all summer) but I did get a good trim at the end of August. *sigh* I just want to be done with getting to this length. Obtaining this last inch of hair is taking forever!!!

 

[jprayze]

Oh snap! I forgot it length check day was coming up! I'm putting my hair in twists and can't find my cam so I'm skipping this go around until I find it. I'm still grazing APL (feels like I have been saying that all summer) but I did get a good trim at the end of August. *sigh* I just want to be done with getting to this length. Obtaining this last inch of hair is taking forever!!!

The last inch is usually the hardest!

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^it sure is! Hate that last inch.

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[livinthevida]

Ladies! I know there is GREAT HAIR showing up this weekend! I just posted over at the BSL Challenge too! Hoping this message appears as I have two bars! When I return to the office next week I will post my new length check pictures!!!!!

 

[missbugg21]

My reggie for the last 3 months has been simple: I shampoo once a month to clarify, co-wash and DC weekly, apply leave-in and coconut oil, air dry, and bun. I rock bantu knot-outs when I want a cute "style" but I mainly wore high buns the entire summer.

I have been experiencing a huge set-back... POST PARTUM SHEDDING!! I have a severe case of it and it's literally taking out hundreds of strands a day. I don't know how to combat it; I'm still taking my vitamins and drinking lots of water, I've tried garlic, too. I know I'll likely have to just let it run its course, but I'm thinning (badly) because of it.

Anyway, these two pics show my progress since June (last check-in).

 

[NikkiQ]

2 pre-wash and pre-trim pictures. I'm pretty happy with my progress. I'll measure with my length check shirt after was day is complete.







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[Seamonster]

Big thanks to everyone that posted length check pictures. Any more

 

[Lurkee]

Yeah loving the progress ladies. I checked in too early so no pics from me. My final check in will be in December at my next touch up and yearly trim.

 

[Lurkee]

Awesome to show progress and to sneak more pics in over the 5 pic limit!

jprayze, your hair looks very good. Did you go to a salon for blunt ends?

 

[jprayze]

jprayze, your hair looks very good. Did you go to a salon for blunt ends?

Last time I got a trim was in July but she cut quite a bit then and I've been babying them ever since!

 

[Seamonster]

Here is my September Update



Vs June

 

[brittle_hair]

Still haven't taken my braids out - they've been in sine july with me redoing sections - will hopefully get round to it next weekend

 

[MeowMix]

Ladies,

Thanks for letting me hang with the Big Girls. This so didn't happen this year. I'm out.

Congrats to all that met their goal.

 

[sydwrites]

I lightly blew out my hair and it







was already shrinking but I tried to capture what I have going in this head. I think im grazing in the back. I see some breakage in the front but that prob didnt have a chance in '12 anyway.