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

My results taken in April and again in June 2008

Back hair stretched
http://public.fotki.com/Valeriesmith15/starting-point-of-b/backlengthapriltoju.html

Also my sides taken in February and again in June 2008
http://public.fotki.com/Valeriesmith15/june2008/februarytojune2008.html

The other side
http://public.fotki.com/Valeriesmith15/june2008/sidelengthfebruaryt.html

I have been juicing more with carrots and spinach also adding blackberries, also adding purple grape juice, or recently I have started drinking purple grape juice and eating spinach or other dark greeen vegetables, three times a day. My hair is a lot denser and thicker, also I have noticed how black it is, and I am pleased overall with the progress.
 
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Valerie said:
My results taken in April and again in June 2008

Back hair stretched
http://public.fotki.com/Valeriesmith15/starting-point-of-b/backlengthapriltoju.html

Also my sides taken in February and again in June 2008
http://public.fotki.com/Valeriesmith15/june2008/februarytojune2008.html

The other side
http://public.fotki.com/Valeriesmith15/june2008/sidelengthfebruaryt.html

I have been juicing more with carrots and spinach also adding blackberries, also adding purple grape juice, or recently I have started drinking purple grape juice and eating spinach or other dark greeen vegetables, three times a day. My hair is a lot denser and thicker, also I have noticed how black it is, and I am pleased overall with the progress.
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Looks Like I will definitely make APL by the end of the year. I measured my hair on 5/11 and measured it again yesterday, My hair grew an little over an inch...:dance7:. If this keeps up, I will definitely get those 3 inches for the summer (My longest layer is only 3 inches away from APL anyways). I'm so excited ya'll..:grin:
 
fabiennd said:
Looks Like I will definitely make APL by the end of the year. I measured my hair on 5/11 and measured it again yesterday, My hair grew an little over an inch...:dance7:. If this keeps up, I will definitely get those 3 inches for the summer (My longest layer is only 3 inches away from APL anyways). I'm so excited ya'll..:grin:
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Congrats, Fabien! Looks like we're all getting closer toward our goals :grin:.
 
longhairhopeful said:
Yes ma'am... you'll make it girl. Just keep Megasaggin it.......
Besides, we're all rooting for you! :lots:"Go tt8, it's yo birthday!":grin:
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Awwe shucks, thanks longhairhopeful :heart::heart2::love5:!! I am going girl (i been applying 2x a day like a fool since my cut)...I wanna surprise myself for the next check-in? How's is the challenge going for you this far? How close are you to APL?
 
I need like 1 and a half inches to be apl i think....but it just seems like that inch is taking forever to get here. AND THEN I won't claim APL until I cut some nasty endz off. Hopefully all is well by December. I just gotta work on keeping my hair moisturized!
 
Sorry I've been so horrible with updating ladies, but this was my most recent pic taken May 31 (I'm currently in cornrows and won't be out of them until the first week of August):

JuneUpdate-1.jpg
 
tt8 said:
Awwe shucks, thanks longhairhopeful :heart::heart2::love5:!! I am going girl (i been applying 2x a day like a fool since my cut)...I wanna surprise myself for the next check-in? How's is the challenge going for you this far? How close are you to APL?
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Girl I don't know. I just try to stick to my regimen (which now includes MT-daily) and protective style my hair with my phony pony. My siggy shows my last update 5/17. I'll check in again with you ladies in August when I touch up (if I can make it)...my ng is off the chain- for real!

***side conversation***"THANK YOU JESUS!!!":angel: "PRAISE HIM"***
Excuse the outburst...Gotta give thanks to my Lord.

Anyway, I love the challenges in this forum...it keeps me responsible and accountable for my hair and the encouragement is wonderful. I thank you and the other ladies so much for that.

All I can tell you is APL here I come. Definitely by 12/08 but with MT maybe sooner. And you keep doing what you do. I'm sure you will surprise yourself as well as the rest of us by next check in.

You Grow Girl:woot:
 
I haven't cut my hair since I started this challenge, however, I just came off of a cruise and I was sitting on their pretty white sheets twisting my hair. I kept pulling pieces of hair. Lots of breaks. I looked at my hair sideways and I could see several split ends. So many that I made an appointment at the salon ON THE SHIP!!!!

Of course I chickened out and cancelled.

I'm now at home doing a THOROUGH dusting by
1.twirling small sections of my hair and cutting the splits.
2. running my fingers down the same section like a flat iron and cutting the splits that pop up.
3. Holding the ends up in the mirror and searching for splits.
4. I spray with braid spray and olive oil, braid and cut more splits.

I did a search on split ends and I think I am going to get some end mender from the BSS.

Okay, with that said, I am still in the challenge.
 
I did a straightened length check today on a piece of hair, so I wanted to post it as my starting pic (since I never posted one). I'm on my way to APL :yep: My goal is September 14th; therefore, I'll do the next one with everyone on July 31st and then my final one on 9/14.

Let's grow ladies :drunk:
 

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I did a straightened length check today on a piece of hair, so I wanted to post it as my starting pic (since I never posted one). I'm on my way to APL :yep: My goal is September 14th; therefore, I'll do the next one with everyone on July 31st and then my final one on 9/14.

Let's grow ladies :drunk:
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girl you are almost there! yayyy!
 
i'm going to have to bail on this challenge, ladies. started getting a little scissor happy & chopped off almost all of my relaxed ends. i figure i'm back to chin length again. oh well =) good luck to everyone in this challenge!
 
:scratchch Did I join this challenge!? If not I would like to. Not sure how to post pics but I have updated results in my fotki *see signature*
 
:blush: I didn't know you guys talked in here! I thought it was just people saying things like "I'm in!" and "I wanna join!" :rofl:

If I woulda known this I'd have been in here more! Sowwy!

I'm APL now! :woot: My pic's in my siggy. I want to do one with just a bra on, but uh, I have about 50 lbs to lose before I do that! Not a pretty picture :lol:

I used BT for a month, but didn't really get that much growth from it. To get to APL, I pretty much kept my hair wet at all times. I co washed 5 times a week and dc'd twice a week. My hair stays in a wet bun. Sometimes I'd take a day or two off to rollerset, but for the most part, my hair was back in the ever popular LHCF patented bun :grin: I think that reeeaaally helped with length retention-the constant moisture and protective style :yep:

Getting to APL was a 15 month long grueling hell. Going from SL to APL is the debil! I'm so glad I made it! My hair has NEVER been this long in my life!

:dance7: :dance7: :dance7:
 
tiffers said:
:blush: I didn't know you guys talked in here! I thought it was just people saying things like "I'm in!" and "I wanna join!" :rofl:

If I woulda known this I'd have been in here more! Sowwy!

I'm APL now! :woot: My pic's in my siggy. I want to do one with just a bra on, but uh, I have about 50 lbs to lose before I do that! Not a pretty picture :lol:

I used BT for a month, but didn't really get that much growth from it. To get to APL, I pretty much kept my hair wet at all times. I co washed 5 times a week and dc'd twice a week. My hair stays in a wet bun. Sometimes I'd take a day or two off to rollerset, but for the most part, my hair was back in the ever popular LHCF patented bun :grin: I think that reeeaaally helped with length retention-the constant moisture and protective style :yep:

Getting to APL was a 15 month long grueling hell. Going from SL to APL is the debil! I'm so glad I made it! My hair has NEVER been this long in my life!

:dance7: :dance7: :dance7:
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Congratulations Tiffers! Finally hey! :yay: :dance7: :yay:
 
Was APL, now back at SL after a salon set back:wallbash:

I decided to cut to get all the damage/layers, so now my hair is blunt...I'll reveal on the Jan 2nd date, to see where I get by my bday, 6days later...lol

I was a fresh APL-er when I cut last week....and I'll just basically keep my regimen the same...it got me there once, so hey...:look:
I WILL cut down on the heat, tho...it helps to limit trims

I'll share my LITTLE bit of wisdom...for my hair twins(4a fine/soft/fragile strands, yet A LOT of hair...lol)

here's what worked for me getting from SL to APL in 6-8 months...and kept my hair thick/healthy in the process:

-Shampoo/Deep Condish. 1x per week
-Co-wash 1x per week, seal w/ carrot oil and airdry overnight in satin cap
-daily moisturize edges/ends and PIN up with bobbys...NO pony-tails
-NO brushing AT ALL...NO combing after air drying
-Satin cap EVERY night
-Dustings every 10-12 weeks (Only because I flat-ironed ev. 2-3 wks)
-Tried to stay away from the blowdrier...:ohwell:
-8-10 week relaxer stretches...but my hair grows fast so i would say I had about 1.5-2 inches every relaxer...no seriously...lol:look:

Most of all...I just let my hair just BE...

I'm not gonna sit here and front...My hair was not always cute...pinned up, nappy during stretches, fuzzy from air-drying...but when I met my goal it was worth it...

Until I had to cut it....which reminds me...

Let's Go Ladies, WE can do it! APL and Obama '08!!!! lol
 
tiffers said:
:blush: I didn't know you guys talked in here! I thought it was just people saying things like "I'm in!" and "I wanna join!" :rofl:

If I woulda known this I'd have been in here more! Sowwy!

I'm APL now! :woot: My pic's in my siggy. I want to do one with just a bra on, but uh, I have about 50 lbs to lose before I do that! Not a pretty picture :lol:

I used BT for a month, but didn't really get that much growth from it. To get to APL, I pretty much kept my hair wet at all times. I co washed 5 times a week and dc'd twice a week. My hair stays in a wet bun. Sometimes I'd take a day or two off to rollerset, but for the most part, my hair was back in the ever popular LHCF patented bun :grin: I think that reeeaaally helped with length retention-the constant moisture and protective style :yep:

Getting to APL was a 15 month long grueling hell. Going from SL to APL is the debil! I'm so glad I made it! My hair has NEVER been this long in my life!
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:dance7:Congrat Tiffers!:dance7:
 
This is an awesome support thread. I made APL when the last APL challenge ended but I just came in to offer some support for those who are still in there strong. Sometimes it will feel like nothing's happening growth-wise, but just hang in there everyone and you'll see growth when you least expect it. That's what happened to me. Good luck ladies and stay strong.
 
Is it too late to join? If not, I'm in. I just started my hair journey (pics in fotki) so I won't have updates for a while....
 
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