APL 2012 Challenge

[indarican]

Here is a pic of the phony puff ill be wearing for at least the next 6 months in rotation with other halfwigs and phony ponys... i know its a kid size but the adult size was literally the size of my head and allthough i will get there, my hair aint gonna grow THAT fast over night...lol

 

[Charla]

Oooh I would love to have that braid at least once!

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[indarican]

Oooh I would love to have that braid at least once!

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My momma had it, it was all the way down to her waist. I always used to play with it, was some of our best times.

 

[Firstborn2]

faithVA... can you imagine!!! the infamous single braid down the back that everyone wanted. at least i know i did.

we can do it!

I dream of having a braid like that at least once a week

 

[Firstborn2]

Here is a pic of the phony puff ill be wearing for at least the next 6 months in rotation with other halfwigs and phony ponys... i know its a kid size but the adult size was literally the size of my head and allthough i will get there, my hair aint gonna grow THAT fast over night...lol

indarican could you tell me the name of that puff? It look like it will match my hair well.

 

[indarican]

@indarican could you tell me the name of that puff? It look like it will match my hair well.

Firstborn2 its freetress drawstring ponytail for kids afro 4

 

[Evolving78]

ok ladies! you can't see the back of course, but as promised, here it goes!
having issues will be back to post

 

[QUEENJAMES231]

i did a blowout this morning to take pic for my starting length, but since my first post is a few pages back I figured I would share one with you now! This is my first blowout since my BC so I was shocked to see how much hair I have.

 

[kupenda]

Tucked under my halfwig today. I gotta remember to cut out the comb in the back. I've been readjusting it all day to keep it out of my sad little nape area. And accidentally broke a few strands in the process :-/


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[lilyofthenile]

I think my hair is actually making some progress! I think very low manip, cleansing and conditioning is what my hair loves so I'll be sticking to that! My hair is still in yarn braids for the past eight weeks (I'm taking them out on Friday). I hope that I can then confirm that I'm making progress.

 

[BlkOnyx488]

I wanna Join
I think I am close to being APL in the back and sides

~Current hair length
Somewhere between CBL and APL 9-10inches long

~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
100% natural

~APL goal month
Hopefully in March

~Current Reggie and styling choices
Cornrows and phony phonies

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
Nothing I have a solid easy plan that is working for me

~Post a beginning picture
I will post a beginning picture on my birthday 12/30


eta woo hoo I am the 1000th post. do I get a metal?

 

[Evolving78]

ok here is my pic it's dark and you can't see the back, but i didn't wanna disappoint!

 

[tiffers]

shortdub78 Super cute!

 

[NikkiQ]

super stinkin cute shortdub78!!!

 

[LovelyLisa1920]

My turn!

~Current hair length
Between SL and APL

~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
*Natural

~APL Goal month
April 2012

~Current Reggie and styling choices
Shampoo & DC 1-2 times week (switching between miss jessie's or mane n tail)
Moisturize daily with Mane n tail daily leave-in and MJ baby buttercream
I'm wigging it, over box braids. I rebraid every couple of weeks. I'll continue this.

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
I'll be bagging it each night, not sure what products I'll use yet. I'm a reformed PJ, I have lots to choose from.

~Post a beginning picture
Coming soon

I'm a longtime lurker, finally joining the party. This is my first official challenge! YAY!

 

[newnyer]

@ QUEENJAMES231 that fro look scrumptious girl!!

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[NikkiQ]

I was so tempted to take my twists out today for a twist out, but I'm gonna leave these suckers in for as long as I can. I had to use 2 different types of stylers since I ran out half way through But you can SO feel the difference between the 2- Hairveda Whipped Jelly and KCCC. The KCCC twists are a little bit more firm so I'm wondering if that'll lead to more definition. Either way, I need to buy some more styler. They both went bye-bye after I was done

 

[indarican]

Good morning Alll!!! So i got my phony puff on today and its cute i just keep feeling like its goona just plop off...lol. its secure and all im just not used to it. thats all i need is the pony to pop off here at work and everyone see my baggied itty bitty pony. so embarrasing just to think about.

 

[pookaloo83]

Got my hair tucked under a beanie (in twists)with a flat twist in the front. I think I'm gonna wear the beanie all week and twist out next week!

 

[pookaloo83]

And also, after the twist for growth challenge is over, I will be keeping my hair stretched as possible. So I'm gonna join the girls in the rollersetting forum. I'm not gonna be rolleresetting for straightness, but more for less tangles.

 

[kittenz]

indarican that puff is really cute!

 

[kittenz]

Ok, so here are pics of my shingled hair. This technique created curls where there weren't any so its a keeper.

I still see ends that need to be snipped
***Despite my expression I do like it #MsATTITUDE***

 

[kaynewme]

Hey Ladies!
I'm all natural. Im working on a regimen currently. I want to reach my goal December 2012.
Hair currently...after blow drying. Will add more pics later.
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[NikkiQ]

What products did you use kittenz?? CUTE!

 

[kittenz]

NikkiQ Oh gosh, I don't remember the gel I used. It was some pink fruity smelling gel that I got on clearance this weekend. I'll update you when I get home.

Before shingling I co-washed and added a small amount of Shea Moisture curling souffle.

Thank you!

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

So today I have to go out and I wanted to do a quick style that would stay cute overnight. I didnt want to fool with my hair this am. This is what i did. I washed it last night and then put it in a pompador with a puff. I am really pleased with the results. I am so happy my hair is long enough to do something to it.

 

[lovely_locks]

~Current hair length
SL in the back, and chin length in the front (lots o layers!)

~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Relaxed!

~APL goal month
December 2012!

~Current Reggie and styling choices
I co wash 4-5 times a week (I am currently exercising everyday, so I need to wash more). I moisturize and seal everyday. I hot oil/deep condition once a week, and I stretch out my relaxers for 4-9 months at a time. Oh, and I shampoo once a month.

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
I plan on using less heat. Currently I am using heat 4-7 times a week! I know bad! I want to cut down to three times a month. I am currently air drying as I type. I also need to wear more protective styles.

~Post a beginning picture
I took this picture today before I washed it. As you can see, I really need to stop the heat! My ends are horrible.

 

[kittenz]

@BronxJazzy I'm stealing that style! It's cute and I think our hair is around the same length.

ETA: We are definetly not the same length. I saw some other pics in a different thread. You hava a lot os shrinkage.

 

[chelleypie810]

-thinking about buying the hair therapy wrap so I don't have to pay an extra 5$ at the hair salon for a deep conditioner.

- thinking about getting someone to make me a 3/4 wig from human hair so I can protective style more w/o buns

- ffiiinnnaalllyyyy found a routine that is reducing the breakage TREMENDOUSLY!! Breakage reduction has been happening for quite some time but I think it's improved even more. Using mane n tail moisturizing strengthener every day and I just started using the organix coconut milk split end mender bc I don't want to trim my hair =) I also dc'd on dry hair overnight on fri before going to the hair salon for my rollerset and my hair feels great. Hopefully I'll be making apl in 2012. I have a goal of growing 5 in of hair next year. This year once I started going to my fabulous stylist who has since left =/ from march to dec I was able to gain about 3 inches.. not too bad. not great either, but I finally think I'll be able to reach my goal. Also have to keep up with the vits and gonna start exercising more. HHG everyone!

 

[kittenz]

I just joined the HYH challenge (my 1st) so I'll either be skipping the March or using one of my passes...hmmm