APL GROW ON CHALLENGE 2011!(Prizes!)

[Rossy2010]

i forgot to mention starting pic is no my siggy

 

[NikkiQ]

I'm in!

What is your current hair length?
SL

What is your regimen?
I keep my hair braided under LFs and half wigs. Cowash 2x week. Shampoo and DC weekly on Sundays. Moisturize with CFCG with an occasional spray of Infusium to keep the moisture and protein balance in check. Bee Mine Growth Serum applied when I can remember. Keep the braids in for 4-5 weeks at a time.

Do you use growth aides?(if so what and how?)
Yup. BM sulfur based growth serum. Apply directly to scalp between braids and massage into scalp with fingers.


now since I'm in the Hide Your Hair challenge, I can't post an updated pic until the end of the year. I can post the pic I used at the beginning of that challenge if that's kosher.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Thanks Rossy2010. I didn't even read the OP. I'm over here thanking God after reading that you are a cancer survivor. I don't even know you but as an aspiring doctor, it hurts me to see my people suffering from diseases and I am so happy that you are not suffering!

Well here's my info

What is your current hair length?
My natural hair is about el-nl

What is your regimen?
Co-wash 1-2 times a week. Detangle 1-2 times a month. Low manipulation and/or protective styles 24/7

Do you use growth aides?(if so what and how?)
Nope just eat healthy, take supplements, exercise, and drink plenty of water.

I will try to take some ng pics this weekend

 

[SleepyJean]

There is one? I join a APL class of 2011, but I didn't think that was a challenge ... I been dying to join an official APL in 2011 challenge or months now ...lol

I probably got it wrong! I'm still in though.

 

[ms.tatiana]

i want in too!!!

What is your current hair length?
I am a little more than SL

What is your regimen?
At this time I am hiding my hair in braids, so I wash condition them on the weekends. I keep them in for 4weeks then take them down and start over again.

Do you use growth aides?(if so what and how?)
I use Dr. Miracles, Mega-Tek, JBCO, and Sulfur 8.

My starting picture:

 

[divastyle2010]

Jeesh- I didn't read this one too well. I thought it was an APL (anytime) in 2011. Sorry, I know I'm not gonna make it by April.....lol. Good luck to you guys though.

come back bride I extended the challenge!

 

[divastyle2010]

Hi Divastyle!!

I don't know if you know this, but there is another APL 2011 thread. They aren't accepting anymore people, though, so I want to join this one instead. I'm in the BSL by 2011 challenge, but I got a much needed trim, and I don't think I can do that challenge anymore. It was my first challenge, and I didn't just want to give up on the challenge so I just decided to change my goal. Now, my goal is to have a full healthy APL. I'll decide what I want to do from there. I might be able to meet both of my challenges in 2011.

I will post pics later. I have starting pics in the old BSL thread too.

alright!!! thanks for the info and that's fine, the more people the better, I'll add you to the list!hhg~!

 

[divastyle2010]

What is your current hair length?
I have multiple lengths. I'm not trying to be funny either. I want full APL by the end of this.

What is your regimen?
Shampoo, protein treatment, dc every 2 weeks. Hard protein treatment once a month.

Do you use growth aides?(if so what and how?)
No.

need your pic!

 

[divastyle2010]

oooh all year long now????

LaFemmeNaturelle you down??? I need my buddy with me here

yes, I want everyone to be able to join, hurry tho the start date is next monday!

 

[divastyle2010]

There is one? I join a APL class of 2011, but I didn't think that was a challenge ... I been dying to join an official APL in 2011 challenge or months now ...lol

lol!! ok glad your joining!

 

[divastyle2010]

THANKIES! We see you are about to be apl in 5 seconds so when you make it, one of us can take over the challenge if you want to leave us lol

you really think so? man I wish it would be that fast, if I do leave I'll have you take over, but just a thought, I want someone to help run the challenge that was we can keep the thread moving, so you think about that, it is winter n who knows I may get a cold, and don't want to stop the threads progress.



Yup you know it baby! lol Ill be back to post my info later

ok thanks!

 

[divastyle2010]

OHHHH ok, I see you moved the date! I want in then! starting pic is in my siggy. I'm getting braids this week so while in braids I'll be DCing and applying braid spray to my hair. Also, when my Hairfinity finally comes in the mail I'll be taking those supplements as well! In addition, Ill be exercising, drinking water, and eating healthier!

HHG!!

Alrighty!! thanks for joining yes, I moved the date so more people can join. welcome though and thanks for joining.

 

[divastyle2010]

@divastyle2010 You are a fighter and hope you realise how blessed you are. Im trying to find the right words to say to you but I just dont know what to say. Anyway thumb ups for you girly

I would like to join this challenge. I had a minichop/trim on 8th Oct so im back to NL. Im hoping to be APL come dec 2011.

What is your current hair length?
NL
What is your regimen?
Im wet bunning at the moment then sealing every night with curl activator plus Avocado oil. Im 2 wks post. 6 wks post i will be under a wig with cornrows 2 weeks on 1 week off until my next relaxer.
I plan relax every 12-14 weeks
Pre poo with hot oils (EVOO or JBCO +Shea butter )
Shampoo nexxus or AOHRS (clarify 2x month with Baking soda on shampoo)
Dcing/steam with AOHRS plus some oil or CPR on relaxer days and 1x monthly
finish with Mizani fulfy or giovanni silk
Protein treatment - redken extreme (every 3 weeks)
leave in keracare or Lacio lacio (I love this one more)
cover with silk headscarf to lightly then
seal with scurl and EVCO or EMU
I wash every 3-4 days Dcing with every wash but steaming with every other wash.


Do you use growth aides? NO - I want to watch it grow for now
HHJ ladies

wow, thank you so much for that!!!! also thanks for joining!

 

[divastyle2010]

I'm in!

What is your current hair length?
SL

What is your regimen?
I keep my hair braided under LFs and half wigs. Cowash 2x week. Shampoo and DC weekly on Sundays. Moisturize with CFCG with an occasional spray of Infusium to keep the moisture and protein balance in check. Bee Mine Growth Serum applied when I can remember. Keep the braids in for 4-5 weeks at a time.

Do you use growth aides?(if so what and how?)
Yup. BM sulfur based growth serum. Apply directly to scalp between braids and massage into scalp with fingers.


now since I'm in the Hide Your Hair challenge, I can't post an updated pic until the end of the year. I can post the pic I used at the beginning of that challenge if that's kosher.

yes you can post that pic, and thanks for joining...welcome!

 

[divastyle2010]

i want in too!!!

What is your current hair length?
I am a little more than SL

What is your regimen?
At this time I am hiding my hair in braids, so I wash condition them on the weekends. I keep them in for 4weeks then take them down and start over again.

Do you use growth aides?(if so what and how?)
I use Dr. Miracles, Mega-Tek, JBCO, and Sulfur 8.

My starting picture:

you will be apl before you know it!! and welcome!

 

[NikkiQ]

here's my old starting pic. I'll post an update in December.

 

[BKfinest]

Hello Divastyle I would love to join.

What is your current hair length?
I'm a little pass SL ( currently 11wks post relaxer)

What is your regimen?
I wash and deep condition every week. I would use any detangling shampoo but I deep condition with either Miss key 10 en 1 or Alter Ego garlic treatment and use NTM or Salerm Reconstructor as a leave in followed by a Rollerset.
I also grease my scalp twice a week with JBCO and apply it to my edges everynight.

Do you use growth aides?(if so what and how?)
yes, I'm taking GNC Hair, Skin and Nails twice a day.
I guess the JBCO would be a growth aide as well since it's giving me so much NG.


My starting pic is below.

 

[Imani]

I'm in! super excited. this will be my first apl challenge. I've had so many setbacks that I've never really gotten to a point where I thought I could make apl.

I'm transitioning, with about 2 inches of relaxed hair left.

Current length- Layered NL (The back layers are about 4.5 inches long)

Regimen- Still tweaking it, I just recently started doing my hair myself and not going to the salon. I wash weekly.

*Prepoo with EVOO overnight
*Detangle hair wet with oil and conditioner
*Shampoo with Bee Mine Nourishing Shampoo
*DC under steamer (still trying different conditioners)
*Kimmaytube leave in
*Braid and/or twist hair
*Wear half wigs

I am on a personal no heat challenge. The only heat I use is a hood dryer so my twists will dry faster. I only plan to go the salon 2 or 3 times to get my hair straightened for the duration of this challenge. I may get kinky twist extensions here and there, but I only keep them in for 5 weeks at a time.

Growth Aids- I take a mulitvitamin and 5mg Biotin daily

Pic taken end of September

 

[chelleypie810]

I want to join!! I don't have a start pic as of yet b/c I don't have a way to upload pics but im right below my neck bone.

 

[FebeeSigns]

I'd be all over this but I have a Twa that's only about 1 inch and it took me 2 years to get to apl. Don't think I'd make it from october to december GL Ladies!

 

[Theresamonet]

I want to join! I will come back and post my pics and regimen tonight...or tomorrow.

 

[diadall]

I want to join this thread.


What is your current hair length?
I am SL about six inches from APL

What is your regimen?
I wash my hair once a week (usually Thursday nights) I am going to start washing with conditioner only unless I think my hair is really dirty.

Do you use growth aides?(if so what and how?)
I take vitamins but not for growth necessarily but for health.

 

[PinkyPromise]

Just UPDATING: I got my hair braided AND my hairfinity vitamins finally came today! Time to grow this hair!:superbanana:

 

[CoffeeBrown]

I am new to the forums, but please count me in. I am excited to take on this challenge and think I might be able to make it by April. I am about 3 inches short of APL in the back and hope to grow my bangs from just grazing my eyebrows to the tip of my nose by then.
What is your current hair length?SL
What is your regimen?Currently I am wet bunning, moisturizing with Wave Nouveau and sealing with castor oil. I just switched from flaxseed oil to castor oil, but my fine hair doesn't seem to like it as much, so I will probably switch back to flaxseed oil.
Do you use growth aides?(if so what and how?)Not yet, searching for some inexpensive ones, so if any of you have some recommendations, would love to
hear from you.

 

[SleepyJean]

need your pic!

Thanks for adding me!

 

[Rocky91]

hey there!
i'd love to join.
my regimen is wash and DC every week or maybe every two weeks, then style. i'm currently in weaves, but i do wear my hair out more often than not.
i don't use growth aids, just good old exercise and a decent diet. i do take a women's daily multi.
here's a starting pic:

 

[ClassyDiva]

What is your current hair length?
NL (left side)/touching SL (right side) [based off of my hair cut last

What is your regimen?
I keep my hair currently in a sew-in. I take it out after a month. I do a ACV and EVOO wash. Doing a clarifying wash once a month. I use heat such as flat iron, and blow dryer[on days when I do my reggie]. Gonna start rollersetting my hair more often and I also go to the Dominican shop every month for a good DC and blowout.

Do you use growth aides?(if so what and how?)
Definitely. Currently I am ONLY using Biotin. I got the Spring Valley Super Potency Biotin which is 5 MCG

 

[Honey-Dip]

Count me in ladies. I just had several inches cut off due to heat damage, so here we grow again.

I wear protective styles (puffs, twist outs, buns). I wash with shampoo bi-weekly, co-wash 3 times weekly, deep condition bi-weekly. I use a leave in daily. I will try to get better about using MT a few times a week.

My starting pic:

 

[divastyle2010]

Hello Divastyle I would love to join.

What is your current hair length?
I'm a little pass SL ( currently 11wks post relaxer)

What is your regimen?
I wash and deep condition every week. I would use any detangling shampoo but I deep condition with either Miss key 10 en 1 or Alter Ego garlic treatment and use NTM or Salerm Reconstructor as a leave in followed by a Rollerset.
I also grease my scalp twice a week with JBCO and apply it to my edges everynight.

Do you use growth aides?(if so what and how?)
yes, I'm taking GNC Hair, Skin and Nails twice a day.
I guess the JBCO would be a growth aide as well since it's giving me so much NG.


My starting pic is below.

welcome bkfinest!

 

[divastyle2010]

I'm in! super excited. this will be my first apl challenge. I've had so many setbacks that I've never really gotten to a point where I thought I could make apl.

I'm transitioning, about 2 inches of relaxed hair left. I want to be grazing apl by end of dec 2011. I plan to wear half wigs, kinky twist extentions, and maybe twists with my real hair when it gets longer. I plan to straighten maybe two or three times, the first being in february for my day.

at work on my phone, will update rest of info when I get home.

well thanks and please do, you will be added when you have your starting pic! but welcome!