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

[hothair]

Oh yeah i'm in this! I've got pics i need to upload - I'm no where near APL but then my goal is to be there by Dec *crossed fingers*

I am co-washing/rinsing daily with a once a week shampoo and DC
my hair is in single plaits (no extensions) which i rock my LF over
I'm using my MN/MTG mix and expecting Megatek anyday now

Not been very good with vits but taking Evening Primrose for other reasons

That's it my hair's healthy, I'm happy!

 

[Simply_Kelz]

My starting pic is in my siggy and fotki. I'll be expecting my longest layer there by Julyish .. and full APL by Dec.

 

[PittiPat]

Which growth aid are you using? I keep starting different ones but I forget to use them daily.

I'm on the OCT/Mega-Tek challenge (see link in my siggy). I can't say that I see any growth yet (two weeks on challenge), but I'm keeping my fingers crossed since many have had great results.

 

[chinadoll]

I would like to join this challenge. My regimen is washing once a every week with a pre treatment of either a moisturing or protein conditioner using heat. I either blow dry and flat iron my hair or use an phony pony. Sometimes I baggie which makes my hair feel so healthly, but I'm going back to doing it daily. I moisturize my hair with any cream I have at home. My regimen is really simple, not to dramatic. Thanks : ) My starting pic is in my profile but I can't put it in my siggie : (

 

[miami74]

Hey Ladies! Are we sending PMs to our fellow challengers for support?? Your PM might help someone who is about to give up.
I made a post about a my new fav leave-in that is giving me great moisture...shea moisture leave-in! 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!

I use this as my moisturizer too! Love it! It's the only thing that moisturizers my dry, thirsty hair the best!

 

[Wanderland]

I'm in!
Starting pic in siggy. I think I have about 1.5 inches to go. I will be APL by my Bday in october so that's 5 months and a speculated 2.5 inches of growth so even with a SHS I should make it.

For the summer I plan on
Co-washing 3x a week
Steaming (1x a week, for now...I'll probably reduce it if its too much)
Using some form of protein 2x a week (whether DC w/ protein condish or HE BO leave in)
Rollersetting, Curlforming, and bunning throughout summer
Reducing stretches from 16 weeks to 10-12 weeks
Chelating monthly

I'm excited to be on this journey with you ladies!

 

[Simply_Kelz]

My regimen for this challenge and daily co-washing and bunning with VO5 conditioners. Until next touch-up in June.

Then daily co-washing and bunning for most of the summer, and getting it done maybe every 3 weeks. maybe 4.

 

[lollyoo]

please count me as well, was in the original thread.
My goal is july 08. but wont be flat ironing till september (when weather will be cooler), so no length check till then.
currently in braids for the whole summer so no starting point either.

 

[domniqqt]

I finally did it... lol. Here is my starting point from my flat iron and trim on the 25th of April.

 

[loulou82]

I haven't posted in a while. So my original intent was to keep this sew in until July 1st... but that ain't happening so I'm taking it down this weekend and I'll get to see how far I have to go.

I hope everyone is doing well! HHG!!

 

[mika vs sasha]

okay- count me in... i'm hoping to hit APL by Dec #1st.. starting point is in my link.

 

[scarcity21]

ok...it seems like i posted in the other thread that ended in March.
IM INNNNNNNNNNNN ladies...I know I will be there by 12/2008...my only concern is my middle nape area that im not sure if it breaks off or just an upside down "V" pattern but its considerably shorter than my left and right sides. I know ill eventually have to trim to even up but im waiting til i hit APL 1st....pray for me ladies bcos it gets so frustrating attimes

 

[snugglez41685]

I'm in. My hair is about the length in my siggy which is like from 2005/2006. i know embarrassing. So hopefully I'll get some where this year. Trying for like the third year in a rowi think I got it now

 

[LongiLox]

ok...it seems like i posted in the other thread that ended in March.
IM INNNNNNNNNNNN ladies...I know I will be there by 12/2008...my only concern is my middle nape area that im not sure if it breaks off or just an upside down "V" pattern but its considerably shorter than my left and right sides. I know ill eventually have to trim to even up but im waiting til i hit APL 1st....pray for me ladies bcos it gets so frustrating attimes

I am so frustrated with you. I just reached APL yesterday, but this will have to exclude my middle nape area because it's significantly shorter than the left and right side. I feel that the difference is about 1.5 to 2 inches. It's embarrassing to have all this new growth and not be able to wear your hair down to enjoy it. I really need a solution but don't know what to do to make that area grow. It just does not grow. My goal for 12/2008 is to get rid of this upside down V shape and hopefully get my hair into a U shape.

If there's anyone out there with a solution to the upside down V shape problem, please HELP! You can PM me if you like.

 

[lilsparkle825]

let's try this in the right post...

I'M IN!

1. Post your starting point now: collarbone stretched
2. When you think you'll reach APL: goal is 8/25/2008
3. And what you are doing to get there: DC challenge, co-washing, low heat
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.

 

[hopeful]

First check in is May 31st, right? But I had to cut 1 to 2 inches of heat damage. I promise to check in July 31st though.

 

[joyandfaith]

Please count me in!

1. Post your starting point now: Collarbone
2. When you think you'll reach APL: goal is 9/14/2008
3. And what you are doing to get there: Co -washing challenge, deep conditioning challenge, Silica challenge...and trying to drink more water

 

[sydney100]

I'm definitely in on this challenge. My hair grows relatively slow so im hoping for APL around New Years.

 

[scarcity21]

I am so frustrated with you. I just reached APL yesterday, but this will have to exclude my middle nape area because it's significantly shorter than the left and right side. I feel that the difference is about 1.5 to 2 inches. It's embarrassing to have all this new growth and not be able to wear your hair down to enjoy it. I really need a solution but don't know what to do to make that area grow. It just does not grow. My goal for 12/2008 is to get rid of this upside down V shape and hopefully get my hair into a U shape.

If there's anyone out there with a solution to the upside down V shape problem, please HELP! You can PM me if you like.

i know right? im glad u totally understand how i feel....when u get a chance take a peek in my sept --dec 2007 album...i straightened in december and u can see exactly what im talking about...are u natural or relaxed? if some1 PMs u with a solution, care to share with me? i even trimmed my left and right nape area in 8/2007 to even out but within 4 months (12/2007)...the left and right grew out again leaving the middle in the dust I do not know what else to do but to keep hope alive.

 

[Neala21]

Count my sister in her fotki is www.fotki.com/heaven21 ! Her info is below

1. Starting Point pic

2. Praying to reach full APL by August 1, 2008
3. Currently doing NO heat, manipulation (combing, brushing) or Trimming
Keep hair in french braids under a wig as protective styling, moisturize daily & seal with vatika oil, dc every week, co-wash only & do so on wednesday, Stretch relaxers to 6 months & clarify once a month, try strictly drinking water & try eating sea weed for next 3 months

 

[HairBarbie]

I also have the upside down V-Shape problem. I believe that my left and right sides will be APL in a few months, but the middle is really hurting my length. I agree with the person who says it sucks that you can't enjoy your length because of this.

Maybe we should start an upside down V-Shaped hair support thread.

 

[scarcity21]

I also have the upside down V-Shape problem. I believe that my left and right sides will be APL in a few months, but the middle is really hurting my length. I agree with the person who says it sucks that you can't enjoy your length because of this.

Maybe we should start an upside down V-Shaped hair support thread.[/quote]

that sounds like a good idea...a lot of women seem to have this problem

 

[MissTical]

Hey ladies, please count me in. I'm past shoulder link... my goal is APL... hopefully full APL by Sep 08. I'm Co-washing, stretching and DC'ng to reach my goal. Th

 

[lilsparkle825]

ok...i just joined the other day so my starting pics are in my fotki (no pw). my mini-haul today resulted in among other things some aphogee 2 min and a denman d3...so hopefully these will help! the low heat thing went out the window though...i flat-ironed my hair sunday and that was supposed to be it till at least june, until i went to the dominican salon today and was offered a free blowout (long story).

but i'm gonna DC tomorrow regardless! i committed to this challenge, right? RIGHT!

 

[praisedancer]

Count me in. I'm a little past SL. I'll post my starting out pic by the end of this week.

 

[missnurselady]

Count me in this one too ladies! I thought I would be almost APL by now but I had to have a much need trim on saturday which brought me back to my starting point SL but I must admit my hair looks a whole lot healthier than ever before, now I need to Get these textures under control Here are my pics before and after The TRIM:
I plan on Dcing twice a week
Co washing every other day after the gym
steam treatment twice a week while dcing
No heat!
using Surge twice a day
Taking Sea kelp supplement
Ayurvedic rinse twice a week
Oil Rinses

 

[kweenameena]

Hey ladies, please count me in. I'm past shoulder link... my goal is APL... hopefully full APL by Sep 08. I'm Co-washing, stretching and DC'ng to reach my goal. Th

Wow...you are soooo close! You'll be there in no time.

 

[MissTical]

Wow...you are soooo close! You'll be there in no time.

Thank you ma'am, I've been neglectful but i'm trying to do better, and the last few months I'm actually seeing progress.

 

[Simply_Kelz]

I've been co-washing & bunning religiously.

Can't wait til May 31st ..

 

[miss Congeniality]

I had a minor setback. My ends were split so I went a head a trimmed of an inch. So my hair is back closer to the length in my siggy. I plan to take extra care of my ends. I am going to start bagging my hair, taking vitamins, increase water and doing some cardio. I also did a henna treatment and my hair feels so much better. I don't think I will get a major jump by the 31st, but we shall see.