APL/BSL 2014 Challenge

BlaqKitty said:
I just checked and my lowest layer is BSL. :O
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Jealousy!!! I'm slowly burning up, just straightened for the first time in forever and I need a 2-3 inch trim!!! Was really close to apl. Oh well it's just hair...don't want a raggedy apl or any length.
 
My length seems to be at a standstill bc of my recent setback. I finally texlaxed and got the texture right. My hair is a lot stronger and Ive found some products that are working. I dont wanna do LC right now for these reasons.

Ive been wearing a faux high bun for the last two weeks :love: I washed tonight and I will move the bun to a low point for a few days. Im prob gonna get braids this coming week for the rest of the summer as I don't have a lot of time for styling.

When I take down the braids, I'm gonna get that silk top wig and also think seriously about a sew-in. I love wearing wigs bc I can still DC, henna and protein treat on a reg basis.

I LOVE this HHJ!!
 
Checking in...
I won't be able to length check until I'm done with my no heat challenge. I'm still bunning and occasionally cowashing. I'm still transitioning. I recently bought some hair grease and I'm giving it a try. I don't really enjoy my hair or wear it out so I'm going to try something new over the holiday, most likely a Bantu knot out.

Also, I've become so obsessed with ponytails lately. I can't wait until I have a ponytail like this! *i found this pic on google so sorry if it's yours :)
 

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Hi! I am a new, old member. I originally joined in 2009. I was a semi-active poster for a while, but then life happened and I stopped my hair journey. I did pretty well with maintaining the health of my hair up until 6 months ago when I gave birth to my son. I have been starting to notice some breakage and I am determined to regain my hair health.


Current hair length-- APL-ish


Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning-- natural


Goal Month--- December.


Current Reggie and styling choices-- I. Still working out the Reggie details, but bi-weekly wash/dc and two strand twists


What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL?--- being more consistent.


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Flat ironed braid out from a wedding we went to in the beginning of June.
 

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QUEENJAMES231 said:
Hi! I am a new, old member. I originally joined in 2009. I was a semi-active poster for a while, but then life happened and I stopped my hair journey. I did pretty well with maintaining the health of my hair up until 6 months ago when I gave birth to my son. I have been starting to notice some breakage and I am determined to regain my hair health.

Current hair length-- APL-ish

Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning-- natural

Goal Month--- December.

Current Reggie and styling choices-- I. Still working out the Reggie details, but bi-weekly wash/dc and two strand twists

What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL/BSL?--- being more consistent.

Post a beginning picture

Flat ironed braid out from a wedding we went to in the beginning of June.
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Welcome and congrats on the birth of your son. You will get plenty of advice from everyone. Your hair is beautiful btw.
 
PlainJane said:
Checking in...
I won't be able to length check until I'm done with my no heat challenge. I'm still bunning and occasionally cowashing. I'm still transitioning. I recently bought some hair grease and I'm giving it a try. I don't really enjoy my hair or wear it out so I'm going to try something new over the holiday, most likely a Bantu knot out.

Also, I've become so obsessed with ponytails lately. I can't wait until I have a ponytail like this! *i found this pic on google so sorry if it's yours :)
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That pic is crazy! So she went from neck length relaxed to fully natural BSL in 3 years???? :notworthy:shocked:
 
Checking in for 6 mo. Update. I had to trim away about 1-1.5 inches so I'm not as close as I would like to be to APL. hHopefully I will make it by the end of DecmberHere are my pics. First 2 pics are from the end of May (hair was blown out, trimmed, and curl w flat iron) 3rd pic is just of partial blow out (same day), and 4th pic is beginning of January (partial stretched hair).
 

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charmtreese said:
Checking in for 6 mo. Update. I had to trim away about 1-1.5 inches so I'm not as close as I would like to be to APL. hHopefully I will make it by the end of DecmberHere are my pics. First 2 pics are from the end of May (hair was blown out, trimmed, and curl w flat iron) 3rd pic is just of partial blow out (same day), and 4th pic is beginning of January (partial stretched hair).
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Your hair is beautiful and thick! Love it...I'm sure you will make your version of APL by December.
 
I've been playing in my hair. Those Goody spin pins are so cool! I have been experimenting with different buns and updos. It's hot out so I gotta keep this hair off my neck and out of my face.
 
July 1 can't come soon enough! That's when I get my crochet braids of Senegalese twists. I am so tired of wigs and soooo hair lazy right now.


On another note, over the last 2 weeks I dropped my biotin dose from 10K to 5K and my nail growth has picked up - noticeable growth even though it's only been 2 weeks. Hopefully my hair is fairing the same.:yep:
 
Posting my June 30th length check pics a little early. I think I can safely say I'm APL...


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My hair is damp in these pics. I think one side is a little longer than the other. :-/
 
Tonight is wash night for me. This is my first wash day since I flatiron my hair about 3 weeks ago:look:. Here's a quick rundown: Pre-poo with whipped coconut and grapeseed oil Rinse Acv rinse Washed with KC Come clean. DC with CD Black Vanilla Hair Smoothie I'm going to let it airdry overnight in some Felicia braids and tomorrow two strand twist. I'll have to remember to take pics for my June check in, as my starting picture is kind of wack.

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MissC320 said:
Posting my June 30th length check pics a little early. I think I can safely say I'm APL...



My hair is damp in these pics. I think one side is a little longer than the other. :-/
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QUEENJAMES231 said:
Tonight is wash night for me. This is my first wash day since I flatiron my hair about 3 weeks ago:look:. Here's a quick rundown: Pre-poo with whipped coconut and grapeseed oil Rinse Acv rinse Washed with KC Come clean. DC with CD Black Vanilla Hair Smoothie I'm going to let it airdry overnight in some Felicia braids and tomorrow two strand twist. I'll have to remember to take pics for my June check in, as my starting picture is kind of wack.
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Congratulations Ladies on your great progress.
 
QUEENJAMES231 said:
Tonight is wash night for me. This is my first wash day since I flatiron my hair about 3 weeks ago:look:. Here's a quick rundown: Pre-poo with whipped coconut and grapeseed oil Rinse Acv rinse Washed with KC Come clean. DC with CD Black Vanilla Hair Smoothie I'm going to let it airdry overnight in some Felicia braids and tomorrow two strand twist. I'll have to remember to take pics for my June check in, as my starting picture is kind of wack.

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Very nice growth
 
Im going to dry shampoo my hair today and try to squeeze anotherweek out of this blowout.I am going on 2 weeks and other than the roots my hair is still straight.
 
I've been avoiding this thread cause I'm too scared to measure my hair for the LC :lol: but I'm loving all the progress pics!
 
naija24 said:
PlainJane what was you regimen?
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Sorry I'm just seeing this. Nothing special, just washed and DC weekly, M&S about every other day and kept my hair off of my shoulders in a bun or updo at all times except if I was going somewhere special.
its funny because even though I was in protective style mode and self conscious about my hair, updos and top knot buns became sort of my signature style and people always complimented my hair (even tho i secretly hated it :lol: )
 
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