APL 2012 Challenge

[simplybeauty]

~Current hair length
SL
~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd
Relaxed
~APL goal month
I'm shooting for May (around graduation) but that may be a little ambitious
~Current Reggie and styling choices
Wash and deep condition every week, M&S daily, Relax every 12 weeks or more, Low manipulation style (rollersets, bantu knot outs) and Protective styling (regular basic buns for right now, hoping to get into wigs around December) and minimal heat.
~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? Nothing, I just started my hair journey on January 29th of this year and I think things are going smooth so I'll leave it be.
~Post a beginning picture

 

[kittenz]

lushcoils assumming you grow the average .5''/month you'd need at minimum 6'' less than your APL measurement to make it. So if APL is 12'' on you, you'd need 6" or 18" you'd need 12"

HTH

 

[KurlyNinja]

Everything in me wants to join this challenge because I refuse to believe my hair is APL. But I'll be rooting from the sidelines cheering you all on each inch of the way!

 

[kittenz]

Miryoku why don't you believe it? Are you not full APL or do you have hairnorexia?

 

[KurlyNinja]

@Miryoku why don't you believe it? Are you not full APL or do you have hairnorexia?

I think a little of both. Since I BC'd I have natural layers so the front area is shorter than the back. And the APL I have in the back is just scraping APL as of now. I also only been pulling down random strands of hair to see where they stretch and I haven't fully flat ironed so I just refuse to believe it.

 

[Aggie]

Ok ladies I never posted my starting pic because I was waiting to get those crazy straggly ends off before I do. Afterall, I am also in the luscious ends challenge as well and had to take care of them asap - about 1.5 inches off today.

I will be giving myself another good trim (possibly another 1-1.5 inches) in February or March so I should get to APL by the end of 2012. I was actually at APL before the trim.

In 2013, I am going hard after BSL for the 3rd and final time and I think I want to end the the pursuit of hair length there and just keep it thick and healthy.

Anyhoo, here is my starting point:

 

[NikkiQ]

VERY pretty hair Aggie!!!

Welcome simplybeauty

Miryoku the door is always open if you decide to join

 

[NikkiQ]

Debating on whether or not I want to take my twists out already for a twist-out to wear to my niece's baby shower. 4hrs of work and only wear them a week. Only me

 

[diadall]

I think I have abnormally long shoulders. because, I have been at SL so long.

The other day I found one of my hairs on the sink and it was longer than I expected. I even put it back to my scalp and rested it on my cheek to look at its length.

Anyways, I know that when I get to APL it will look like I have really long hair because when I look at what it take to get there, thats a lot of hair.

I am shooting as my goal APL in the front and BSL in the back. APL in the front is about 6-7 inches and I already a bit past shoulder (full shoulder maybe.)

I haven't uploaded pics in a while, I think I need to do that so you all can see where I am now.

 

[30something]

After reexamining my hair there is little change I'll reach APL, my natural layers are something serious. I'm a good maybe 5 inches away? Not sure how practical that is with in a year. I'm good with retention just my hair grows very slow. hmmmm...

 

[Evolving78]

slept overnight with my protein conditioner in. i did a hot oil treatment yesterday. i liked how my hair felt strong after rinsing it out and shampooing. i will be roller setting my hair this morning. i can't wait to get my daily leave-in spray. i used to love that stuff. it did wonders for my hair.

 

[NikkiQ]

shortdub78 what leave in is that pray tell? Hmmm.....????

 

[Evolving78]

NikkiQ

shortdub78 what leave in is that pray tell? Hmmm.....????

it's called Phorme' from a company named Biostrand. i got turned on to it back in Sept-Oct? 2002. my hair was in bad shape. i did so much to it. i needed to get my hair in order, so i started going to Fantastic Sam's near my house. they had the products there for retail. my stylist suggested i use the system to get my hair in shape. i used the basic program for almost a year until i started using Keracare when the salon just wanted to use their brand only.

i used the leave-in spray daily. it's a light mist, so it wasn't heavy or weighted down my hair. i would use it on my wraps, or flex rod sets. plus the oil called Fine' was great too. i believe it is a protein based leave-in but it moisturized and strengthened my hair. i was relaxed and had dyed my hair blonde. a lot of folks were using it on here back in the day before i came to this board in 2004. my hair was in great condition at the time and i just liked talking about all things hair related. i think the issue was that since it the products has protein in it, it was too much for some folks. but now that i am relaxed i need.

so i can't wait to start using it again. i want to use it for the winter time. i live in the Chicago Metro area, so the weather gets serious around here. i found a salon that carries it near me. their headquarters is not far either, but when i called i just got the voice mail.

 

[collegeDoll]

checkin in

sitting here deep conditioning watching Due Date with my heating cap (ORS Replenishing)

 

[PaigeJessica]

I'm in

~Current hair length

Shoulder length

~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd

Natural!

~APL goal month

February for my birthday

~Current Reggie and styling choices

It's kind of all over the place right now. My hair's gotten to the point where it's doing its own thing and I have no idea how to reign it in. The ends are bad so I think I'm going to dust them tonight. I've been trying to keep my hair in twists but I've gotten lazy...

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?

Stop ripping out knots. Stop ripping through dry hair. Stop being too lazy to DC once a week...

~Post a beginning picture

 

[cinnespice]

Whoohooo steamer is being delivered today, I get to play with it this weekend. I hope this helps with the dryness.

 

[NikkiQ]

Yall need to stop with all these good sounding products yall mentioning in here. Making the PJ in me want to try it out...but I'll fight it!

About time you came in here PaigeJessica. I was wondering where you were

 

[PaigeJessica]

I've been busy busy busy! It's a good thing I've been away too, this forum is too good at getting me to buy new products lol.

 

[Aggie]

After reexamining my hair there is little change I'll reach APL, my natural layers are something serious. I'm a good maybe 5 inches away? Not sure how practical that is with in a year. I'm good with retention just my hair grows very slow. hmmmm...

Well I think you should remain hopeful 20Something. Make sure to always take your hair vitamins, drink lots of water and exercise as well. Keep your hair in protective styles as much as possible and just pop right in here when you need some motivation to keep going. You'll do well!

VERY pretty hair @Aggie!!!

Thank you so much NikkiQ.

 

[faithVA]

Debating on whether or not I want to take my twists out already for a twist-out to wear to my niece's baby shower. 4hrs of work and only wear them a week. Only me

Girl please, I do that almost every week. I twist it up on Sunday and take them out on Friday. The more you practice and the longer your hair gets you will be able to reduce the time. Enjoy your twist out.

 

[faithVA]

diadall[/USER];14615093]I think I have abnormally long shoulders. because, I have been at SL so long.

The other day I found one of my hairs on the sink and it was longer than I expected. I even put it back to my scalp and rested it on my cheek to look at its length.

Anyways, I know that when I get to APL it will look like I have really long hair because when I look at what it take to get there, thats a lot of hair.

I am shooting as my goal APL in the front and BSL in the back. APL in the front is about 6-7 inches and I already a bit past shoulder (full shoulder maybe.)

I haven't uploaded pics in a while, I think I need to do that so you all can see where I am now.

You are saying that APL in the front is 6 to 7 more inches right? You aren't saying that the length of the hair in the front will be at APL when it is 7 inches right?

Because I am at 8" in the front and I am just a little past chin. So that statement is freaking me out

 

[faithVA]

20Something[/USER];14615135]After reexamining my hair there is little change I'll reach APL, my natural layers are something serious. I'm a good maybe 5 inches away? Not sure how practical that is with in a year. I'm good with retention just my hair grows very slow. hmmmm...

Even if you don't think you will make it, I have found its helpful to be in the challenge for the next length and the following one. Because it allows me to have another challenge to be involved in once I reach the first one.

So when you reach SL (congrats on your new challenge), then it will just give you the next step without having to wait until 2013. Just a thought.

 

[30something]

Well I think you should remain hopeful @20Something. Make sure to always take your hair vitamins, drink lots of water and exercise as well. Keep your hair in protective styles as much as possible and just pop right in here when you need some motivation to keep going. You'll do well!

Thank you. I'm glad you say that because I've been SERIOUSLY slacking on my water and vitamin intake. I honestly feel that has been stunting my growth. Sad thing is I have stacks of vitamins waiting in kitchen and I forget to take them everyday.

 

[NikkiQ]

Loving all this encouragement ladies!!

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[KurlyNinja]

NikkiQ I know you must be really close to APL already. Are you aiming for the begginning of the year to make APL? I cant wait to see you update at the end of the year since I know we transitioned around the same time.

 

[longfroinghair]

How Exciting! And Great Organization OP I'm trying to reach full APL

Current Hair Length: Shoulder Length
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural
APL Goal Month: December 31st 2012
Current Reggie and Styling Choices: I Deep condition, blowdry and flat iron every weekend. I Moisturize Daily. that's about it....
What do you Plan on Changing (if anything) to make it to APL: I want to gradually lower my heat setting (from my current 425) if I can. Also, learn to rollerset my natural hair. Most Importantly.... I will take my vitamins lol! My hair and nails do not grow unless I take them

This is GREAT encouragement. Even if I don't make it to full APL, I know it'll do me some good to post pics, keep up with updates, and everything else.

 

[NikkiQ]

NikkiQ I know you must be really close to APL already. Are you aiming for the begginning of the year to make APL? I cant wait to see you update at the end of the year since I know we transitioned around the same time.

I'm giving myself som cushion and aiming for the summer. I don't want to get ahead of myself lol

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[kittenz]

DC is in!! Tomorrow I flat iron... GN ladies

 

[Charla]

Even if you don't think you will make it, I have found its helpful to be in the challenge for the next length and the following one. Because it allows me to have another challenge to be involved in once I reach the first one.

So when you reach SL (congrats on your new challenge), then it will just give you the next step without having to wait until 2013. Just a thought.

faithVA

So do you mean we should register for both challenges now, like I'm shooting for APL in 2012 and BSB in 2012. You think I should sign up for BSB now?

Oh, wait, there's no BSB 2012, only BSL, and I don't care for that designation

 

[NikkiQ]

How Exciting! And Great Organization OP I'm trying to reach full APL

Current Hair Length: Shoulder Length
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural
APL Goal Month: December 31st 2012
Current Reggie and Styling Choices: I Deep condition, blowdry and flat iron every weekend. I Moisturize Daily. that's about it....
What do you Plan on Changing (if anything) to make it to APL: I want to gradually lower my heat setting (from my current 425) if I can. Also, learn to rollerset my natural hair. Most Importantly.... I will take my vitamins lol! My hair and nails do not grow unless I take them

I plan to post a starting pic tomorrow after I wash n press. This is GREAT encouragement. Even if I don't make it to full APL, I know it'll do me some good to post pics, keep up with updates, and everything else.

Welcome to the group!!!

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