APL 2012 Challenge

Thx I would LUV to join...my current length is almost or shoulder length
My current Reggie is cw n dc once a week
I am 17 wks post relaxer so I have been basically moisturizing my hair either daily or eod..I have been using mega tek trying to get the thickness back into my hair..so it's working..I take biotin,mms,fish oil n a multi for supplements
I wouldn't change anything right now becuz wat I have been doing has been working , I haven't seen or have I had any breakage..which is great being I'm 17 wks post relaxer n I'm a newbie :) I hope to reach apl by July being that will be my 1yr chemical n heat free mark.
 

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I wanna see your threading gvin89! I saw a few threads pop up about it not too long ago and it looked like a great way to stretch hair.
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My bad, I didn't think to take pics before I took them out today...had a "doh" moment. I did take few last night...not the best lighting but I think you can get the picture. It worked out very well for me, but I need to tweak my technique to make sure I catch it at the base...my thread kept slipping so it was a little slack at the root. Also, I used regular seeing thread because I was to lazy to drive to bss...I think the weave thread would be better since its thicker and more durable.

One of the yt videos I watched recommended threading twice for the ultimate stretch and I can see how that would definitely work out. I will use the threading method to bun and put in twist...glad to have a no-heat alternative.
 

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I know this challenge is almost over but not sure if I should be in the all 2012 challenge or 2013. What do you ladies think? Can I make APL by Dec or should I stay in the 2013. This pic taken three weeks ago.

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This is my 'bun' entry for today...left my ends out today...but at least I didn't wear the wash n go like I thought out!


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i used that Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea spray yesterday. i'm not going to totally blame it for making my hair dry, but it sure helped. i don't think i will be messing with the spray any time soon. i had to use some LTR to soften my hair back up with avocado oil. oh and my new growth at the crown is something else, but i am going to try my best to wait to relax around Christmas.
 
Growingmyhairlong you are definitely close to APL and I'm positive you'll make it by the end of the year. So come on in here and get comfortable in this challenge with the rest of us :giggle:

Happy Friday ladies! Any hair plans in here? After seeing gvin89 and her threaded hair...I wanna try it! Just not this weekend :lol: I don't have any thread though. I wonder if it works with yarn. Hmmmm...
 
Good Morning Ladies!!

gvin89, WoW! Those twist were so shiney and juicy looking. You did a great job on them:drunk:

shortdub78, I LUV avocado oil too! I also used it on my NG and ends in order to help soften them up.

jprayze, that twist bun is too cute:drunk:

Growingmyhairlong, u look APL already to me:yep: I think by Dec you will be pass APL.

This weekend is buisness as usual. DC for a couple of hours, M&S, apply MN to my scalp and then braid my hair in 4's.
 
NikkiQ said:
Growingmyhairlong you are definitely close to APL and I'm positive you'll make it by the end of the year. So come on in here and get comfortable in this challenge with the rest of us :giggle:

Happy Friday ladies! Any hair plans in here? After seeing gvin89 and her threaded hair...I wanna try it! Just not this weekend :lol: I don't have any thread though. I wonder if it works with yarn. Hmmmm...
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I would be afraid of trying it with yarn. I think I would tangle with my natural hair and cause breakage when I try to remove it. That is one of the problems I had with yarn braids (years ago) .
 
Hey ladies we have a month and some change for reveal time! I can't wait to see where my hair is dec 31st! I'm leery about straightening though bc I want to straighten for my feb 2 yr bc update, what can I do to straighten my hair w/out flat ironing? I was thinking about getting the design essentials 12 wk thermal smoothening for feb to April also anybody tried it my hairdresser swears by it but it does cost a bit
 
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I was bored :look:
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Girl it looks like you retained every single inch!! And I luv ur puff!
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Back with what I did last night. I am 100% sure now that this will be my winter style. Braid out tri-rollfecta :/ so easy, it was the shortest time I spent on my hair from wash to deep conditioning to prepping a style.



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Hey everyone,

Thanks for assisting me. I think I might be grazing APL. I think I might be about an inch close to it. So I hope I can finish this last streatch with you guys before I the BSL challenge 2013 officially begins ; ). I am really excited. Right now I have been bunning for the past month. I think I might keep that up for a few months. So far I am loving bunning and I didn't realize how much fun it could be to wear my hair in a protective style. I noticed that my routine has changed slightly since I been bunning. What I am moisturizing and wetting my hair more to keep it moist in the bun and I am combing my hair less. I am trying to detangle my hair once a week while deep conditioning in the shower. Does anyone else who is protective styling notice that their regimen has been changing up since they have been doing that? I actually am loving how my hair feels and looks. It looks stronger and healther. Anyway, now that we are down to the streatch I know we all have to focus on our goals and not lose sight. We got this ladies!!!
 
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:hiya: Ladies!

Great hair ChoColette! Claim it! Yes you are APL! I know full APL is a goal of mine too into 2013. Congratulations!

Congratulations jayjaycurlz!

Looking good LadyRaider I don't think its uneven either. My hair has grown in layers all year and I've yet to trim since January :hair:

NikkiQ nice color and bun! :yep: AND that's a lot of growth between 2011 and 2012! Your hair is thicker and curls are much more defined too!

Congratulations GrowAHead!

Amazing shine KiWiStyle :shocked:

Beautiful crown SimJam :wink2:

Great idea Carmelella! This reminds me of how to make no-sew silk scarves here is a DIY Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FKCaBZwlt8

Congratulations Kerryann!

Growingmyhairlong you definitely look APL here in the pictures and there's still plenty of time to have new growth into 2013!
 
I'm here!!!
Today is the wash day before my next TU so I clarified with Nexus Aloe rid, then re washed with Nexus Therapie poo, did Aphogee 2 step treatment which I really liked (made my hair very smooth and soft) now I'm DC with Aussie 3 minute and coconut oil for a few hours. I'll follow up with my Aphogee leave ins and the Aussie leave in and seal with coconut oil
 
accidentally posted this in APL '13 ...


okay so I haven't been treating my hair very badly. but I got back on track yesterday

shampoo: trader joes TTT
protein: nexxus emergencee and let it marinate for about 45 min
deep condition: vatika
leave in: herbal essence color me happy
sealed: EVCO/Amla oil mix
style: smaller two strand twists and left in overnight for a twist out

I'm going to try to get my hair health up and start retaining more. I REALLY want to APL by new year. so I'm going to *try* to use no heat and just wear my staple twist outs because u think that's probably when u retain the most since my hair will be ultra moisturizer (benefits of using reg condish as a leave in) and low manipulation
 
I wanna try threading too, maybe next week (or the week after, Im gonna get a corn row style this weekend - if I can get an appointment)

lemmi go call :cowgirl:
 
pookaloo83 I put my hair in a loose pony, split the pony in half, twisted each half and then twisted it around the pony like a bun. I just used a loose scrunchie to secure it in place, but you could probably use pins.
 
:hiya: Ladies posting here my new length check pictures shared between the BSL & APL 2012 Challenges!!!

WOOOOOWWWAAA! :shocked: What a difference a month makes! I have yet to trim but I think returning to Organic Coconut Oil (OCO) on October 8, 2012 improved the condition and length of my hair. I am prett-e sure OCO and me will be staying together for a loooooong time :grin:
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Good thing I joined NikkiQ's new BSL 2013 Challenge! My new goal is to be full BSL vs full APL in 2013!!! I am still keeping with my ultimate goal to reach Waist Length (WL) in 2013!!!
 

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I'm still hoping to get a couple more inches this year as well... I may relax late December/Early January and hope to see even more progress. I'm sticking to my rollersetting & bunning for winter!
 
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