****APL BY THE END OF 2008 CHALLENGE****

[Ericka]

I'm in also. I just have to learn how to stay away from the scissors. I love to get my hair cut, so that's gonna be hard for me, but I know I can do it.

 

[Ivie184]

Please count me in as well. Since my hair grows in layers, I'm hoping to reach APL at the middle/nape by July. Here are my starting pics (taken 3/25 & 4/3 respectively)

http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2008/lhcf-2008-bootcamp-/dsc00803.html

http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2008/lhcf-2008-bootcamp-/dsc00821.html

To get there: I've been protective styling consistently (two-strand and Senegalese twists), dcing after every wash, moisturizing daily, applying mtg almost everyday and protecting my ends.

HHG EVERYONE!!!!!!

 

[HisBestFriend]

I am so in!!

I had already set a personal goal for APL by Dec 08, so I'm ready, I'm ready!

I am currently 4 inches from APL but I'm shedding like crazy. I had my 1st anniversary here at the beginning of the month (I'll call that my start point!)

APL here we come!!!!!

My start point.

 

[FemmeCreole]

I just took my weave off and the back didn't get much growth as I expected ...the sides have grown and my hair seems fuller but I don't know
I'll let y'all judge tomorrow when I post pics

 

[froggie08]

I've really gotten into rollersetting my hair, so my plan is to rollerset my way to APL. I also just got the Pibbs 514 and I must admit I have now turned into a heat whore. Before I would ALWAYS air dry now I find myself under my dryer. I really hope to bring Air drying into my regime again.

Are any of you using growth aids? If so what do you suggest (PM me).

 

[reena]

I want to be in too. Im not sure how long my hair is. I think I want to try the Auyredic(sp) methods. I just need to work on taking care of my ends now that I am natural sorta they feel so dry. so I will do sew ins and finish off my biotin and try sillica next. Oh since my hair is out I will flat iron a couple pieces to see how long I am because as it stands I think it might be shorter than it was before.

 

[tld723]

I've really gotten into rollersetting my hair, so my plan is to rollerset my way to APL. I also just got the Pibbs 514 and I must admit I have now turned into a heat whore. Before I would ALWAYS air dry now I find myself under my dryer. I really hope to bring Air drying into my regime again.

I really think roller setting has helped me retain length, that and putting my hair up at night. I never used too and I would always wake up looking like a "Who" from Dr. Seuss

I have been using Ayervedic methods as well, and the condition of my hair has improved imensly(sp)

 

[Soliel185]

I was in the BSL in 08 challenge, but since I've decided to go through with my mini-chop and transition, I will be fighting to reach APL by December now instead. Good Luck Ladies!

 

[Jazzy413]

Will we have any check-in points? I am almost there, but I would like to be full APL after a trim to even out in the back; my sides will have to catch up so I will continue on in the challenge for my sides sake -- I would say they will have caught up by the end of the year.

 

[kandegirl]

I'm in. It's taking forever to get to APL. But in due time......I will!!!

I will do the following:
1. wash and DC at least once a week
2. rollerset when I wear my hair out, or do sewn-in weaves or braids
3. start pre-pooing w/ oils or doing hot oil treatments again (don't know
why I stopped, now my hair is drier)
4. continue to stretch relaxers
5. take various vitamins
6. Enjoy my summer!!! Less stress=healthier hair and growth for me.

 

[Nicole1976]

I think APL is one of the hardest hurdles.

I really thought I was going to get it in March, but
because of my strong desire for blunt-ends/fullness ,
I am now looking at 5-6 months erplexed

 

[Nicole1976]

Are there any other Ladies trying to get that blunt APL?

 

[Galadriel]

Are there any other Ladies trying to get that blunt APL?

Me!!!

 

[Nicole1976]

Me!!!

I hear yah!

To me it just looks AMAZING

 

[Thann]

I want in too even though its a little far fetched at this point.

Im currently just grazing SL and planned stayed with a new sew in every 6-8 weeks starting tomorrow.

Im going to co-washing every other day and DC once a week with heat.

 

[kweenameena]

Will we have any check-in points? I am almost there, but I would like to be full APL after a trim to even out in the back; my sides will have to catch up so I will continue on in the challenge for my sides sake -- I would say they will have caught up by the end of the year.

Yep....I posted them in the OP.

Remember to take pics on/around these dates ladies!

I will be making an album in my fotki dedicated to this challenge.

I'm excited for us all.

 

[FemmeCreole]

ok here's my start off pic

 

[sydwrites]

I'm in here is my starting length, this will be my stretched goal that I will hopefully meet dec. 31, 2008.

 

[Missi]

i wanna be down: i'll post my beginning pics saturday

 

[Nubian.Queen]

Am in this is my first challenge hope that I make it to APL ma hair grows really slow. Growth aids here I come...I am thinking of using MN for starters then see what happens by check in date.

Good luck to y'all!

 

[MidBackCrisis]

First I must say..... OOOPSSSS! lOOKS LIKE I MADE THE MISTAKE OF POSTING IN THE OTHER THREAD FOR THE PPL THAT REACHED ARMPIT LENGTH MARCH 31ST! LOL ANYWAY, I AM DEFINITELY IN THIS CHALLENGE. MY ULTIMATE GOAL IS MIDBACK LENGTH AND I FEEL THAT IF I REACH APL I HAVE A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF MEETING MY GOAL OF MIDBACK LENGTH BY 2009. I AM CURRRENTLY COLLAR BONE LENGTH. NEVER THOUGH I WOULD SEE THAT DAY BUT I HAVE , SO COME ONNNNNNNN ARMPITS!

 

[Ummalhadiqah]

Please count me in this challenge. I think I am about 2 or 3 inches from APL. I have a few strands that are there already but I am not countin them since the majority of my length is not there. I will be creating a photo bucket album this week to chart my growth since I cannot access the fotki from here in Saudi Arabia, the fotki site is blocked in this country.

 

[nuwoman02]

I am in... I will post initial pic soon. I am at collar bone now.

 

[kweenameena]

The week is at its end. Has everyone sent a PM of encouragement (or whatever) to a fellow challenger?????
I know that we often join challenges and fall out. But I think if everyone had a real sense of connection we will all be at the finish line together. Make sure you send that PM. That might just make someone's day!!!!

 

[miami74]

The week is at its end. Has everyone sent a PM of encouragement (or whatever) to a fellow challenger?????
I know that we often join challenges and fall out. But I think if everyone had a real sense of connection we will all be at the finish line together. Make sure you send that PM. That might just make someone's day!!!!

Yes, I have.

 

[abbygirl]

am sooo in...my starting pics is my avatar...i need 3-4inches to be APL..
i wash, dc and roller set once a week

 

[Shalilac]

This is an extension of the APL in 2008 thread. I know that a lot of us didn't know that it ended on March 31st. So you can rejoin the APL challenge here.
I'm referring to this thread:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=120290

Rules:

1. Post your starting point now
2. When you think you'll reach APL
3. And what you are doing to get there
4. Take pics on/around the check in points
5. Once a week-send an encouraging PM to another challenger. Please don't pick the same person everyone week.
Perhaps you could send them a valuable hair tip, a recipe to a growth aid, a compliment about their progress so far, or just a good job for hanging in there.
6. If you have setbacks, come back to this thread to regain focus and find encouragement. We are all here to support each other no matter what!!!!! Your sisters always have your back.

Check In Dates
#1-May 31st
#2-July 31st
#3-Sept 30th
#4-Nov 30th
Final-Jan 2nd (For those of us who want to have a big reveal for the New Year)

Let's Do It!!!!!!!!

I want in! My starting pic willl b in my fotki tomorrow. I think I'll get to armpit by Oct and hopefully bra-strap by Jan (but that's another thread LOL). I'll mainly be KISS. Washing when dirty, deep cond weekly, protective styling, defintely no heat (curlformers to the rescue), and that's pretty much it. I did this before in 05 and hope to get there again.

 

[Cinda2503]

I'm in! I need about 3-4 inches to reach APL. I am currently 7 weeks post. I will be relaxer this friday which will make it 8 weeks. I have a ton of new growth. This weekend I will post pics of my hair blowdried. I haven't blow dried my hair in 8+ weeks. I wash and DC weekly using nexxus products, evoo, cholesterol. I feel that in these last 8 weeks of me really taking care of my hair and wearing low-manipulation/protective styling my hair is much thicker and stronger. I hope to reach APL by October, 2008.

 

[vestaluv1]

HEY! I'M IN
MY STARTING POINT IS ATTACHED AND HOPEFULLY I'LL BE STICKING TO WEARING MY WIGS AS A PROTECTIVE STYLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER AT LEAST. I HAVE DECIDED TO TRANSITION AND I'M ALSO TAKING SUPPLEMENTS, WASHING AND DC'ING TWICE A WEEK.

 

[Newtogrow]

The PM's are very encouraging!!!! Keep the circle alive