APL 2012 Challenge

[Evolving78]

Question for the ladies: will APL be the longest your hair has ever been or is this a milestone you are revisiting??

i will be revisiting again. my official goal is MBL. i have dreams about my hair being that length. i can't wait. i keep thinking about going out on the town with my man, wearing a hot red dress, and having my hair swinging!

 

[BlessedRN prof]

Current lengths! Shoulder length to collar bone in the front and shoulder to ? not quite armpit length in the back. I've had surprising growth this year so hopefully it will continue!
co-wash 2-3 times weekly alternating Nexxus humectress with cream of nature, and Chi conditioners, Shampoo every 2 weeks alternating Nioxin with cream of nature and Ojon.
Leave ins neutrogena silk and argan oil and hair foam wrap lotion.

 

[NikkiQ]

Come on in ladies!!!

For those reaching APL for the first time, what is the first thing on your list of things to do when hitting that milestone? Flat iron and swang so much you hurt your neck? Curlformers set? Throw a party?

 

[indarican]

And the list keeps going!!!

Question for the ladies: will APL be the longest your hair has ever been or is this a milestone you are revisiting??

THIS WILL BE THE LONGEST!!! im so excited. My ultimate hair dream is to have a thick ponytail of natural blown out hair down to my butt!!
I have wanted this since i first read the book rapunzel many many years ago. My ideas never changed, i still want it but now i know that with LHCF and proper hair care i can get it!!!!!

look for me in 5 years!!! ima be flippin my hair all over the place...lol

 

[indarican]

Come on in ladies!!!

For those reaching APL for the first time, what is the first thing on your list of things to do when hitting that milestone? Flat iron and swang so much you hurt your neck? Curlformers set? Throw a party?

it will be my first professional blow out since my BC and im going to be SWANGIN till i sweat and all the curlies come back...

 

[tiredbeauty]

Come on in ladies!!!

For those reaching APL for the first time, what is the first thing on your list of things to do when hitting that milestone? Flat iron and swang so much you hurt your neck? Curlformers set? Throw a party?

Hahaha I think I'll flat iron it and wear it straight for about a week and swang the heck out of it...and once I'm in my neck brace, I'll go back to twists and twist outs!

 

[tiredbeauty]

Did my first set of twists!!!

They look great! Awesome job!

 

[Poutchi]

Thanks ladies for your replies .
I started the flat Ironning process but chickened out of it... But it was also becuz I didn t have much time and would have needed to rush it thru. Result: I have a blown out afro type of thing going one and I have an african fabric head wrap to go along with my outfit .
I think I might take the opportunuity and just go ahead and put single braids without extensions in. I have a puff today and will take a picture...So I will not have a straight hair beginning picture after all...Oh welll

 

[bajandoc86]

NikkiQ those twists are absolutely juicy!!! Love 'em

Question for the ladies: will APL be the longest your hair has ever been or is this a milestone you are revisiting??

This will be my FIRST TIME EVER reaching APL This to majority of people that I know, is what they consider 'long hair', and it will be a great accomplishment to be a part of the 'long hair' (by normal ppl not LHCF standard's) crew.

For those reaching APL for the first time, what is the first thing on your list of things to do when hitting that milestone? Flat iron and swang so much you hurt your neck? Curlformers set? Throw a party?

I'm not sure what I will do. Prob take a million pics and be feelin' maself.

 

[NikkiQ]

Thanks so much ladies!! That means a lot b/c this is the first time my twists or braids were not a super hot fuzzy, frizzy, can of biscuit mess. faithVA is the main reason they came out the way they did. She talked me through it a week or so ago and told me to try gel and I did.

 

[faithVA]

Thanks so much ladies!! That means a lot b/c this is the first time my twists or braids were not a super hot fuzzy, frizzy, can of biscuit mess. @faithVA is the main reason they came out the way they did. She talked me through it a week or so ago and told me to try gel and I did.

Say wah now? Huh? Someone rang?

And I thought you were mad at me after those emails. On that particular day I was in one of my, Move it soldier, Get it together, Tough it out moods.

I'm glad it worked out and you now have a new hairstyle added to your arsenal.

Loved the funny face blow out pic. Like I said you look different every time.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^I've been told I have a very expressive face lol. I think bajandoc86 got the biggest laugh of them all from that pic

 

[bajandoc86]

Chile I was cuttin' UP looking at that pic. That expression on your face was priceless!

 

[NikkiQ]

Did I miss anyone's name on the challenger list???

 

[Charla]

Come on in ladies!!!

For those reaching APL for the first time, what is the first thing on your list of things to do when hitting that milestone? Flat iron and swang so much you hurt your neck? Curlformers set? Throw a party?

I'm going to get some real family portraits made (likely at the beach!) By the time I reach APL, I'll have it flat ironed, and since I'm on my weight loss game, I'm going to look FANTASTIC! Yes, I said it!


And, I'm so psyched about hitting SL that now all my other lengths seem super attainable now!

Why does my mind CONSTANTLY dream of signing up for a BSB 2012 challenge?!?

 

[AryaStarr258]

Come on in ladies!!!

For those reaching APL for the first time, what is the first thing on your list of things to do when hitting that milestone? Flat iron and swang so much you hurt your neck? Curlformers set? Throw a party?

First, I'll swang it like it's nobody's business, see how many of my cousins want to weave check me, bun it up and drool at how full it is, then chill out till I hit BSL.

But this is only tentative. A party MAY be in the works...

ETA: The cousins remark isn't meant to sound conceited. They tend to try to weave check me and my sister all the time, whether our hair is long or not erplexed. I'm just excited because once I hit APL, they'll have a reason to, and I won't let them!

 

[NikkiQ]

I think once we hit APL, we'll be unstoppable! This is the longest distance between lengths that we have to deal with. Every thing else for me is between 2-3" after reaching APL.

 

[transitioning?]

I think once we hit APL, we'll be unstoppable! This is the longest distance between lengths that we have to deal with. Every thing else for me is between 2-3" after reaching APL.

Same for me. Im so ready for BSL just 5 more inches in the back.

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[NikkiQ]

Same for me. Im so ready for BSL just 5 more inches in the back.

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Oooh I haven't even measured how far til BSL. Might have to do that when I get home

 

[JJamiah]

I am super excited for all the women who are reaching lengths they felt were unattainable.

Makes me smile to know that your reaching your goals and reaching further.

 

[Charla]

First, I'll swang it like it's nobody's business, see how many of my cousins want to weave check me, bun it up and drool at how full it is, then chill out till I hit BSL.

But this is only tentative. A party MAY be in the works...

ETA: The cousins remark isn't meant to sound conceited. They tend to try to weave check me and my sister all the time, whether our hair is long or not erplexed. I'm just excited because once I hit APL, they'll have a reason to, and I won't let them!

I get what you're saying about your cousins! Weave check me, honey!

 

[3jsmom]

I want in!!! I will add my info later, I am slowly creeping to APL, I would love to be fully there next year.

 

[Charla]

I think once we hit APL, we'll be unstoppable! This is the longest distance between lengths that we have to deal with. Every thing else for me is between 2-3" after reaching APL.

I did some measuring last night. It's not 100% accurate (I'm sure I'm off about 0.5" because I didn't have help), but I need about

4" to get to APL, after that I need

3" more to get to BSB (not BSL), then I need

3" more to get to MBL, my ultimate goal!

If I can maintain my 0.75" monthly and retain it all, then in 5.5 months I should be APL so that would be May.

And should hit BSB by September!

oooooooooooooooooh, sounds like a plan!!!

Time to tighten up my reggie asap!

 

[NikkiQ]

Charla you're making me want to really go home and measure lol

 

[cinnespice]

Come on in ladies!!!

For those reaching APL for the first time, what is the first thing on your list of things to do when hitting that milestone? Flat iron and swang so much you hurt your neck? Curlformers set? Throw a party?

I will get a professional blow out and swang my hair like i don't care and probably go to dinner to celebrate.

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

I am in! Thanks for starting this challenge NikkiQ Charla- You made me measure too with all your fancy numbers I have been trying to avoid giving in to my length check obsession We are pretty much at the same point I have 4" until APL, so my goal is to achieve this by mid-June 2012. I guess I finally feel comfortable claiming SL I better go and add my name to the list of November graduates in that challenge...I've always been cautious about claiming anything 'round these parts I'll be back to fill out the official list of everything

 

[fiyahwerks]

Come on in ladies!!!

For those reaching APL for the first time, what is the first thing on your list of things to do when hitting that milestone? Flat iron and swang so much you hurt your neck? Curlformers set? Throw a party?

I was APL when I was a wee little one. But that's the longest I remembered my hair.

When I hit APL, I'm buying me that Hana Elite Flat Iron Package. My current flat irons (Hot Tools), are craptastic and I'm getting ready to send them to the salvation army for a new home.

I may venture into the rollerset world once I can get a hood dryer. I had one of those cheap ones set on fire one time when I was in high school and it has scarred me for life. Would bonnet dryers work with rollersets?

 

[Charla]

I am in! Thanks for starting this challenge NikkiQ Charla- You made me measure too with all your fancy numbers I have been trying to avoid giving in to my length check obsession We are pretty much at the same point I have 4" until APL, so my goal is to achieve this by mid-June 2012. I guess I finally feel comfortable claiming SL I better go and add my name to the list of November graduates in that challenge...I've always been cautious about claiming anything 'round these parts I'll be back to fill out the official list of everything

Cool! LilMissSunshine5 We can keep tabs on each other's progress. I'm looking forward to flat ironing in Dec. I'll be posting those results here as my starting pics for this challenge and as my ending pic the 2" in 4 months End of Year challenge

Chile' I ain't cautious about claiming lengths -- as was so aptly said before, "Hater gonna hate!" The can be mad all over again when I'm APL!

 

[Gemini350z]

I was going to actually try for BSL in 2012, but I am really not comfortable with that. So what I will like to aim for is maybe being FULL APL, meaning. ALL (if not MOST) of my hair will be at APL! I know the back portion of my hair maybe at BSL by then but, I am actually trying to grow out these sides and the front, which tend to give me the most issues. I feel like I am always fighting with this part of my hair. lol and it never grows.

Therefore, I hope to be FULL APL by December 2012!

 

[Poutchi]

When I reach APL... I will be swinging those mini twists with my own hair like never seen before!!!