APL/BSL 2014 Challenge

pearlific1 said:
I seem to be on track with making APL this Dec. I am transitioning from telaxed so technically that means nothing. My natural hair about neck length and my texlaxed hair is holding on pretty strong as I inch on to my goal. I will be 1 year post on the 21st :yay: http://s929.photobucket.com/user/chasturner/media/photo2_zps9ff6fe08.jpg.html Once I hit APL, I will start doing larger trims. I'm hoping to transition at least another year.
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I think you can claim it. Looks APL to me.
 
pearlific1 said:
I seem to be on track with making APL this Dec. I am transitioning from telaxed so technically that means nothing. My natural hair about neck length and my texlaxed hair is holding on pretty strong as I inch on to my goal. I will be 1 year post on the 21st :yay:

http://s929.photobucket.com/user/chasturner/media/photo2_zps9ff6fe08.jpg.html

Once I hit APL, I will start doing larger trims. I'm hoping to transition at least another year.
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Definitely APL already! Wonderful progress on your transition.
 
After a 16 week stretch, I'm an inch away from BSL, for the hundredth time. Will post better quality pics next time I DC.
 

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Hi ladies, I have been following this thread since the beginning. I've has setbacks due to me not fully understanding my hair. I had about an inch cut off because of bad split ends. I've noticed that the back part of my hair is super fragile and would break off all the time, never retaining. The slightest manipulation and it breaks. It's definitely different from the rest of my hair

So I have decided to protective style till the end of the year and possibly next year. I need to because my hair at the nape is so much more weaker. It needs to catch up.


I need about 2 inches in the nape to claim so I will be hoping to claim in December.

my son couldn't get my arms in the shot but I know I need 2 in the back.

It's taken me a year to get back to this length since my hair broke off badly and it's still not back to it's original length. Still being "patient" I suppose.
 

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The house is clean. Dinner is in the fridge for dh. The boys r all ready for bed...now it's time for me to tie up my hair, shower and have a glass of wine.

I bought a new wig today from the bss, because the owner made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I got a cute shoulder length full wig for 15.99. I also bought new combs for me and babygirl and some barettes and ribbons. Barettes seem to vanish into thin air around here :lol:

Im not going to wear my new wig until next month. Im getting my blowout Tuesday and it should last until the end of this month. :yep:
 
I finally got around to trimming my horrendous ends. I cut about an inch to an inch and a half in some places. I think I'm still at or near APL but I will have to do another official length check to be sure. I did manage a pretty awesome twist out. These pictures really don't do it justice. (Please excuse those postpartum edges. I'm working on those!)
 

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QUEENJAMES231 said:
I finally got around to trimming my horrendous ends. I cut about an inch to an inch and a half in some places. I think I'm still at or near APL but I will have to do another official length check to be sure. I did manage a pretty awesome twist out. These pictures really don't do it justice. (Please excuse those postpartum edges. I'm working on those!)
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What beautiful hair! So rich and thick, my twist outs come out so thin, maybe it's because my hair is relaxed.
 
QUEENJAMES231 said:
I finally got around to trimming my horrendous ends. I cut about an inch to an inch and a half in some places. I think I'm still at or near APL but I will have to do another official length check to be sure. I did manage a pretty awesome twist out. These pictures really don't do it justice. (Please excuse those postpartum edges. I'm working on those!)
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QUEENJAMES231 that IS an awesome twistout. My hair is natural and my twistouts never come out that full. Lowdensityproblem.
 
QUEENJAMES231 said:
I finally got around to trimming my horrendous ends. I cut about an inch to an inch and a half in some places. I think I'm still at or near APL but I will have to do another official length check to be sure. I did manage a pretty awesome twist out. These pictures really don't do it justice. (Please excuse those postpartum edges. I'm working on those!)
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Just gorgeous and thick! Give me some lol
 
Hey ladies. I recently went to the salon and got a really good trim. The picture with the lime green bra was taken this morning, a day after my trim. I'm giving myself until December to get to BSL, mainly because my hair can't live without split ends, and every 8 weeks I'm in desperate need of a major trim (cutting majority of the progress).

The picture with the peach bra was taken maybe 8 weeks ago, and as you can see, I've cleaned the back up a bit with more layers since then. Although, I'm still the same length as 2 months ago due to trims and split ends, I'm loving the look of things and my semi new cut from yesterday.

Happy hair growing!

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(2 months ago)

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(Currently!)

****Sorry for small photos, I'm on my phone.
 
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FancyGirl said:
Hey ladies. I recently went to the salon and got a really good trim. The picture with the lime green bra was taken this morning, a day after my trim. I'm giving myself until December to get to BSL, mainly because my hair can't live without split ends, and every 8 weeks I'm in desperate need of a major trim (cutting majority of the progress).

The picture with the peach bra was taken maybe 8 weeks ago, and as you can see, I've cleaned the back up a bit with more layers since then. Although, I'm still the same length as 2 months ago due to trims and split ends, I'm loving the look of things and my semi new cut from yesterday.

Happy hair growing!

(2 months ago)

(Currently!)

****Sorry for small photos, I'm on my phone.
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Your hair looks amazing!
 
Getting to APL is going to be the death of me!

Here's the result of my light flat iron. I'll throw some flexirods in tonight for some curls.
 

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FancyGirl said:
Hey ladies. I recently went to the salon and got a really good trim. The picture with the lime green bra was taken this morning, a day after my trim. I'm giving myself until December to get to BSL, mainly because my hair can't live without split ends, and every 8 weeks I'm in desperate need of a major trim (cutting majority of the progress).

The picture with the peach bra was taken maybe 8 weeks ago, and as you can see, I've cleaned the back up a bit with more layers since then. Although, I'm still the same length as 2 months ago due to trims and split ends, I'm loving the look of things and my semi new cut from yesterday.

Happy hair growing!

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(Currently!)

****Sorry for small photos, I'm on my phone.
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Your hair is beautiful. Makes me wanna dye my hair again...Are you natural?
 
HairPleezeGrow said:
Your hair looks amazing!
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Thanks!!!!

Prettymetty said:
Your hair is beautiful. Makes me wanna dye my hair again...Are you natural?
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Thank you! Yes, I'm natural. My entire head has been dyed for the past 7 months, and I'm really loving the color. The bottom half is dyed chocolate brown and the top half is light brown with blonde highlights. I haven't had any damage, except split ends that are mostly caused by my styling and maintenance techniques. :sad: Other than that, my experience with the color has been pleasant! :grin:
 
Yes. She's very close. I feel the same way. It always seems like I get near then I have a set back.

I realise now that I need to leave my hair alone and I need to trim every 4 months. When I didn't I would get the most tangles and knots because my hair is so fine. I just need to dust regularly.

Hopefully by December I Will see the improvement.
 
I did a super random length check today. Think I finally made APL :yay:
 

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I have a question: What is the longest you have gone without a trim? The longest time for me has been 10 months. Last year I got a trim in January and again in October (9 months later). This time it has been 10 months and im contemplating waiting another 2 months.
 
Prettymetty said:
I have a question: What is the longest you have gone without a trim? The longest time for me has been 10 months. Last year I got a trim in January and again in October (9 months later). This time it has been 10 months and im contemplating waiting another 2 months.
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The longest I've been without a professional trim has been a year. When I finally did go to the salon, the stylist only had to cut about an inch. I think that's pretty good but I protective style daily.
 
I went about 2 years without a professional trim (from BC to this Jan), but I only had to chop about 1-1.5 inches as well. I do dust occasionally.
 
I finally finished my box braids and just need to burn the ends now

I really like them. They could be neater but it was my first time and I am terrible at parting
 
Just finished washing and DC'ing my hair and I must say I love what I see. I have been on this HHJ for only 4 months but my hair is so much fuller thanks to air drying. I know that patience is key on this journey and I'm not gonna obsess about the length for now, I'm just happy learning from all of you ladies.
 
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