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

HEY...I want in!

I really need this challenge. I don't know what the hell I'm doing :nono:. All I know is that I'm determined :yep:. Anyway, my signature shows my length as of a little over a month ago (if I did it right). I'm currently 8 weeks post (shooting for 12).

I would love to reach APL by 12/08 (is that possible?) Don't answer that, I believe that ALL things are possible (just a little self encouragement- but I'll take all the help I can get).

I plan on reaching my goal by:

-co-washing as often as possible
-MN
-no direct heat
-protective styling
-lots of advice from you lovely ladies... be nice, I'm new

Just a side note. I'm freaking out about the shedding that I'm experiencing with stretching. Is it normal to shed during a stretch? Should I be running a comb through my hair everytime I condition it or is that a no-no? Does anyone know of a Dominican salon in the St. Louis Metropolitan area?
Please help me.
 
Please I want to be in if it's possible to join now .
You can see my start point in my Fotki ., I updated yesterday ...
Yes I know I have short hair but I think that by care and grace I will reach my goal in 12/2008 .
I'm 5 days post .
My new regimen :
Pray for my hair .....
Co-wash once a week during the first 6 weeks post then 1 day/4 .
Protein treatment once a month
No direct heat .
Strech minimum 24 weeks .
Baggy all the time ( if I can ) with a ponytail
Take my hairvitamins regulary ...

And of corse listening all your advices .
Can't wait to reach my goal ...
Good luck to all the challengers .
 
I am in... I am in

I am currently about 2 inches past shoulder length, I am trying to get APL by July, but I don't know if it is realistic. So for sure, I want to be fully APL by DEC 2008 at the most.

My regimen:

- Lots of vitamins +Iron+ Goji juice:lick:
- Frequent co-washing (At least 2-3 per week)
- Stretch with box braid till july 2008
- Protective styles
- Baggie
- Very low manipulation... My hair growth is very fast, but the breakages and shedding are something. Now, I think I have the breakages under control thanks to Aphogee, but the shedding is hormonal, I just gave birth a couple of months ago, and I found out that I was extremely anemic:wallbash:. I think my vitamins and my goji juice will help me to get rid of that, hopefully:grin:
 
Quick Question is there such a thing as rollersetting too much? I wash and rollerset my hair about 2-3 times a week, but I wam wondering if this is too much manipulation for my hair. I really am trying to stop, but I love washing and then doing my hair.:rolleyes:
 
froggie08 said:
Quick Question is there such a thing as rollersetting too much? I wash and rollerset my hair about 2-3 times a week, but I wam wondering if this is too much manipulation for my hair. I really am trying to stop, but I love washing and then doing my hair.:rolleyes:
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I think it is only too much if you are seeing breaking on your rollers when you take them out or you are experiencing breaking between washes. I was, so I limit my rollersets to 1x a week and the second time I wash in that week, I do the scarf method. In this case, I just slick my wet hair back , bend the ends up (sometimes I put a few rollers on the ends) and airdry, or go under my hooded dryer. I also heard that reverse rollersetting, and dipping your rollers and comb in water before rolling your hair, reduces breakage. I'm sure some of the other ladies could chime in as well. HTH.
 
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I'm in...currently 100% nautral; did BC 4/10/08 after transitioning for 9 months. Will be using essential oils and vitamins for growth; will be going on raw diet with green smoothie every morning. And using the cayanne mix every other day.

Not sure if I will be at APL at end of 2008 but I will try.
 
:ohwell:
I'm not sure if I'll reach APL at the slated date....the front and middle part is 6", the sides are 5.5" and the back is 4.8"

I'm frustrated.
 
Please add me to this challenge. I hope to be full healthy APL by the end of this year. I reached SL about 6 months ago so I get to APL very soon. For the next couple of weeks, I going to bun it and flat iron for special occasions (wedding and my b-day). I'm thinking about getting braids or a weave for the summer as that would make my life so much easier. I wash and dc at least once a week. I was co-washing 2xs a week but haven't in a while. I might go back to that and braidouts during the summer if I don't do braids or a weave. I try to stretch my relaxer at least 10-12 weeks. I dust every 2-3 months and my last trim was at the end of January.

Here's a link to my starting point taken in March.

http://public.fotki.com/ladyrah05/progress-pics/janhair007.html
 
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Is it too late. I want in. I'm currently past shoulder, but with (scrabbly ends). I want healthy full APL by 2008. My hair is currently cut in layers (never again). So if its not too late count me in. I will update my pic tonight. Still a newbie.

Lisa
 
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I will make APL length in the back by the end of the year but not the front. Should I still join?
 
I really want to be APL without stretching, and I think that is 1 1/2 inches for me, xing fingaz that will be by this summer and full apl by dec. My hair grows in mad layers, the top being the slowest. So I'm patiently awaiting,:spinning:.
 
How's it going ladies? What hairstyles have you all been wearing? Is everyone protective styling? I'm not. I've been wearing fros and braidouts for a couple of weeks now. i think I need to go ahead and get some senegalese twists soon. I just have to find someone who does them well and won't be rough with my hair. This weekend I'm going to put in a jet black rinse and then I'll be using doing weekly flexi rod sets.
 
kweenameena said:
How's it going ladies? What hairstyles have you all been wearing? Is everyone protective styling? I'm not. I've been wearing fros and braidouts for a couple of weeks now. i think I need to go ahead and get some senegalese twists soon. I just have to find someone who does them well and won't be rough with my hair. This weekend I'm going to put in a jet black rinse and then I'll be using doing weekly flexi rod sets.
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Since I took the weave off I've been wearing cornrows and using a wig.

Now I wash almost daily.....nightly actually .....and I cornorow and I wear my wig throughout the day.

I will be putting in kinky twists first week of May and I will do that for the entire summer.
 
:yep:Protective styles for me!!!
I rollerset my hair to lay down my new growth and then wear my hair in buns or with my ends hidden. Now sometimes I do get lazy and curlform my hair. :nono:I don't think this style is protective, but who knows.
 
kweenameena said:
How's it going ladies? What hairstyles have you all been wearing? Is everyone protective styling? I'm not. I've been wearing fros and braidouts for a couple of weeks now. i think I need to go ahead and get some senegalese twists soon. I just have to find someone who does them well and won't be rough with my hair. This weekend I'm going to put in a jet black rinse and then I'll be using doing weekly flexi rod sets.
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I'm doing fine, especially since I'm wiggin' it up. I wear cornrows underneath, re-doing them every 2 weeks.

I'm going to put a semi-perm in next weekend. I think I'm going red. :yep:
 
I’m wigging it with cornrows, too. I still moisturize daily, and I deep condition once a week. I was concerned that I may not make it to APL, but now that I’m using a growth aid, hopefully I will get there this 2008.
 
I wear my hair in an updo daily. Try to moisturize twice a day. Shampoo 1x a week and CW 1x a week. DC with each wash.
 
I would like to join. I will be getting my natural hair flat ironned on friday so I'll post my starting pic then. :) HHG EVERYONE!!!!!!!
 
kweenameena said:
How's it going ladies? What hairstyles have you all been wearing? Is everyone protective styling? I'm not. I've been wearing fros and braidouts for a couple of weeks now. i think I need to go ahead and get some senegalese twists soon. I just have to find someone who does them well and won't be rough with my hair. This weekend I'm going to put in a jet black rinse and then I'll be using doing weekly flexi rod sets.
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I haven't been the best with my reggie! I wore a braidout last week and I flat ironed this weekend. I have a wedding Saturday so I'm probably going to flat iron again for that. I'll probably do a sew-in w/tree braids for May because I've been manipulating a little too much.
 
Hey Ladies! Are we sending PMs to our fellow challengers for support?? Your PM might help someone who is about to give up.:yep:
I made a post about a my new fav leave-in that is giving me great moisture...shea moisture leave-in! :yawn: Hopefully it'll help some of you who have the dry, thirsty hair syndrome like I do.

Remember the first check in is May 31st. Make sure you are taking pics now. When May 31st comes, you'll want to be able to review your progress.

Let us continue to encourage each other!
 
domniqqt said:
I would like to join. I will be getting my natural hair flat ironned on friday so I'll post my starting pic then. :) HHG EVERYONE!!!!!!!
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Welcome aboard chica!!!!
Make sure you start taking those pics. What's going to be your regimen to get you to apl. What length are you now?
 
PittiPat said:
I’m wigging it with cornrows, too. I still moisturize daily, and I deep condition once a week. I was concerned that I may not make it to APL, but now that I’m using a growth aid, hopefully I will get there this 2008.
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Which growth aid are you using? I keep starting different ones but I forget to use them daily.:wallbash:
 
if im currently almost at shoulder length would i be able to make it to apl by the end of 2008? is that considered pushing it!? i would looooooooove to be if thats possible>!? let me know. than OF COURSE id join the challenge.. cuz right now im currently just aiming for FULL sl :)

tia,
tanya
 
kweenameena said:
Hey Ladies! Are we sending PMs to our fellow challengers for support?? Your PM might help someone who is about to give up.:yep:
I made a post about a my new fav leave-in that is giving me great moisture...shea moisture leave-in! :yawn: Hopefully it'll help some of you who have the dry, thirsty hair syndrome like I do.

Remember the first check in is May 31st. Make sure you are taking pics now. When May 31st comes, you'll want to be able to review your progress.

Let us continue to encourage each other!
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darn that's just over a month

I think I'll have braids in then because I plan on putting them in next week.
 
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