Layers Out Challenge 2010 (Starter Thread)

[MsBoinglicious]

Hey Ladies,

Let's get this thread started! This is our Starter Session. We will be posting “before pictures” (if you have any) and setting goals for ourselves. If your natural you don’t have to use heat to straighten your hair to show "before pictures" or later progress. Pulling to show length in a natural state is just fine. If your hair is in a sew-in or your in a “HYH” challenge, just tell us what your longest and shortest layers/unever cuts are. But try to post at least one picture at some point and time in the challenge. So that you can have a great comparison shot when we post in the ‘Final Session’ thread.

Rules: There are no rules! This will be a easy, fun and stress free challenge. Anyone can join or drop out at any time. This Challenge is compatible with all other threads.

Progress Post Timelines:
December ‘09 (Starter Thread)
March ‘10 (Progress Check-In)
June ‘10 (Progress Check-In)
October ‘10 (Progress Check-In)
December ‘10 (Final Thread)

Challengers:
Ashleescheveux
BamaBeauty1985
BoingBoing
BostonMaria
Chelleypie810
Esi
esi.adokowa
*fabulosity*
FlawedBeauty
Fullypersuaded7
glamchick84
Kellum
Kerryann
Kusare
leleepop
Littleja
LisaLisa1908
Lizzyb168
Longhairdreamzz
lusciousladie07
Morehairplease
MrsdeReyes
Mtmorg
Nia430
Pringle
Sqzbly1908
sugarwater
Taina

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Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?

What are your goals for this challenge?

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?

 

[MsBoinglicious]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
Layers

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
Shoulder Length

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
BSB Length (I think lol)

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for long term (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
I want to completely get rid of my layers. I want a U-shape or a Blunt cut.

What are your goals for this challenge?
To grow my shortest layer to BSB.

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
To Bun my hair. Take care of my ends to maintain growth retention as much as possible.

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
I think it will take a year to get my shortest layer to BSB

<<----Before trim/dust!

 

[dlewis]

GOOD LUCK LADIES!!!!

 

[BostonMaria]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
To grow out the layers from my BC 2 years ago. I cut it down to 5 inches all around and not into any specific style.

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
I believe its APL

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
MBL

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for long term (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
I'd like to have a nice blunt cut. If I don't like it I can always go back to a U-shape.

What are your goals for this challenge?
Grow all my hair into one length. I am MBL but I want my hair to grow waist length and then cut till its all one layer.

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
Rollerset all winter

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
I don't know. My guess is that it'll take a year or more.

 

[chelleypie810]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut? a little bit of both..but it started growing out already. Now I'm just trying to grow out this top layer.

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut? shortest layer is @ the crown

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?longest layer is nl

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
U or V plus mild layering. This is normally how my hair grows anyway.

What are your goals for this challenge?
I want to be below sl by the time this challenge is over

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
Just my normal wash and flat irons weekly. Its pretty much been working for me my whole life so why stop? Plus I have clip in extensions so this will help me keep my hand outta my hair!
How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
Hopefully about 3-4 more months. That's how fast my bottom layer grew out so I have high hopes!

 

[destine2grow]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut? the shortest would be the back it was tapered. It has grown about an 1.5How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut? the sides are in the middle of my earHow long is your longest layer/uneven cut?the middle of my ear What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)? I just would like a blunt or u cutMy goal is to grow long and beautiful hair. I have also decided to transition w/o a big chop.

 

[Ozma]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut? I am trying to grow out layers that result from breakage in one area

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut? chin length

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut? between SL and APL

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)? U-shape

What are your goals for this challenge? I want .all-one length APL hair with even thickness from root to ends

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)? I will bun and braid for the next 12 months.

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge? Hopefully, 6-8 months, but I will give myself the full 12 months.

 

[lusciousladie07]

Im in
Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
Grow out layers!

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
Above ear length

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
Neck Length

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
U shape or blunt cut

What are your goals for this challenge?
To have one even length and to be between apl and bsb by Dec 2010

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
Straightening to avoid single strand knots, weekly DC and protective styling.

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
About 1 year

 

[MizzCoco]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
I joined to grow out layers from last December
How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
Ear Length
How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
SL
What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
I want a blunt or U shaped style
What are your goals for this challenge?
To reach 1 inch past APL then trim periodically to even it up
What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
I've stopped rollersetting every week, started co-washing, airdrying 2x week and bunning
How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge? about 1 year. Im about 2-3 inches from APL

Sorry for such a big pic, I dont know how to resize!

 

[LisaLisa1908]

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1. Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
2. How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?

3. How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?

4. What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?

5. What are your goals for this challenge?

6. What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?

7. How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?

1. I'm growing out layers. I've been layered for so long I really don't remember the last time I had a blunt cut.

2. My shortest layer is chin length.

3. My longest layer is grazing APL.

4. I'm going to say mild layering. I would like the back to get to one length (or as close to it because I tend to a U/V back there) but I prefer the front to be layered.

5. I want to get my back and sides closer to the same length. The front I don't mind so much being shorter.

6. I'll be doing pretty much the same thing I've been doing (co-wash and wash/DC every other week until April, CW bi-weekly and PS from April to September, then back to co-wash/wash/DC every other week in October through the end of the year). When I go for my touch ups, I just won't have my stylist cut my layers back in.

7. It's going to take the whole year. I was shooting for BSL for my V by end of '10, I'd be happy if my sides were at least between APL and BSL by then.

 

[sugarwater]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
layers
How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
chin length
How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
barely apl
What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
a pretty V-shape
What are your goals for this challenge?
to have all/most my hair at a full apl v-shaped cut or maybe even longer
What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)? kinky
kinky twist and sew-ins until graduation (wearing it out), then maybe some half wigs and more kinky twist
How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
hopefully i'll be there by the end of the year

most recent pic 4 month ago. not very good but it's all i have

in the yellow and flower print

 

[lizzyb168]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut? To grow out layers

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
7 inches


How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
just below collar bone


What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
U shape


What are your goals for this challenge?
To get my layered sections all even neck length


What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
Continuous braids for the whole of 2010. Sometimes under a lace front wig.


How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
All year.

 

[morehairplease]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut? Unfortunately, it's a little bit of both.

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut? Ear length

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut? Chin length

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?

What are your goals for this challenge? To grow my hair to all one length, preferrbally shoulder length, by Dec. 2010.

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)? Protective styling w/half wigs & hijabs.

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge? Hopefully, I will be SL by Dec. 2010..... so 12 months maybe.

 

[esi.adokowa]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
i bc'd my hair to neck length in january 2008, i'm trying to grow it out evenly

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
between my chin and my shoulder

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
grazing apl

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
i'm aiming for a u-shaped apl

What are your goals for this challenge?
nothing specific, i'd just like to see healthy progress

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
i am the queen of braids :]]

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
i'm hoping to be past apl by december

good luck ladies! :]]

 

[Nia430]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
Yes. I want the front to catch up to the back

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
Chin length
How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
1 inch away from APL
What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
Blunt Cut
What are your goals for this challenge?
To become full APL
What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
Sew in
How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
A Year

 

[Taina]

I'm on a TWA can i join this challenge? i just want to grow my hair ouyt, i have layers of course, but i want o keep the layers on a longer hair

 

[Ashleescheveux]

Im in

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
Grow out layers, I suffered some breakage in certain areas

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
Around ear length

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
Shoulder length

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
U shape or blunt cut

What are your goals for this challenge?
To have one even length and to be full SL by April 2010 and apl by September 2010

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
weekly DC and protective styling.

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
Around a year or so

 

[MsBoinglicious]

I'm on a TWA can i join this challenge? i just want to grow my hair ouyt, i have layers of course, but i want o keep the layers on a longer hair

Im in

Yea sure! I will add you both to the list!

 

[Arian]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
Grow out layers and some damaged parts

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
Ear Length

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
Shoulder length

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
blunt cut or v-shape

What are your goals for this challenge?
Even, healthy, BSL hair

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
weekly DC, timely protein treatments, and less direct heat

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
1-2 years maybe

 

[lusciousladie07]

Can my name be added to the list??

TIA!!

 

[leleepop]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut? layers

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
ear
How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
Almost apl
What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?I dont know yet

What are your goals for this challenge? Healthy hair

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?Protective styles

How long will it take to reach this goal for this Ichallenge? __I dont know________________

 

[MsBoinglicious]

K ladies updated with the newer ladies to the list!

 

[glamchick84]

I wanna join!! i really need this

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
Uneven Cut and layers My hair is just all jacked up!!!

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
Maybe CL/SL

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
Almost APL
What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
Not sure, maybe U-shape or mild layering

What are your goals for this challenge?
I want all of my hair to be the same length in the back. i have like this funky uneven section in my hair, that causes my hair to look really thin in the back granted my hair is thin anyway, but the layering causes it to look even thinner in the back. Every since that bad cut in 2001, my hair has never been the same or maybe it just grows funny..idk, but i hate it

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
Half wigs and buns

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
Not sure, but hopefully my hair will be closer to being one length by the end of 2010
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[Fhrizzball]

I thought I signed up but guess not.

Can I still join?

I want my sides and top to catch up with my back and my bangs to grow out.

 

[Kellum]

I will post my stats and pics after my trim this week.

 

[MsBoinglicious]

alright, i added the new ladies!

 

[Esi]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
Grow out layers

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
Just at my mouth...stupid bangs that I never wanted anyway!!!

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
Just below Shoulder length

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
U-shape

What are your goals for this challenge?
I want my front layers past my collarbone and my bangs to my chin.

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
Protective styling including braidouts, bantu knot outs, updos, buns and french braids

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
I hope to reach these goals by my next relaxer in April.

***I'll come back and try to post a picture when I get off work.

 

[Cheekychica]

Did you join this challenge to grow out layers or an uneven cut?
Possibly both- I don't trust my former stylists

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
Just past my eyes in the front.

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
Neck length in the back.

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
Mild layering until I am up to cutting erplexed

What are your goals for this challenge?
I'd like to get my longest layers to collarbone length.

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
Protective styling using half wigs, lace fronts and the occasional sew-in. I will also be using JBCO & Lenzi's Request to aid in growth (possibly viviscal later)

How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
I'm hoping I can reach this goal by June or earlier. This will be the first time that I concentrated on growing my hair exclusively.

My starting pic is in my siggy.

 

[Kellum]

How long is your shortest layer/uneven cut?
My shortest layer is SL.

How long is your longest layer/uneven cut?
My longest layer is above BSB.

What style, cut, shape are you aiming for (U-shape, V-shape, Mild Layering, etc)?
Mild Layering, I have way too many now. I've already cut my bottom layer a lot with my trim on today. That mad a big difference.

What are your goals for this challenge?
Trim my bottom layer a little more as my top layers catch up with it. If I trim an inch on the bottom, I will trim maybe 1/4" to 1/2" on the top layers etc...

What do you plan to do to obtain this goal (protective styling, sew-ins, etc)?
PSing with half wigs, braids, buns, etc...
How long will it take to reach this goal for this challenge?
Probably a year or so.

My starting pic is in my siggy. The last pic is after my trim today.

 

[Fhrizzball]

This challenge seems so dead. How's everyone's layers coming along? I had a 13 inch shed hair. My hair is usually only 11 inches so I wanna know where it came from. Unless that was the only 13 inch hair I had...

My sides are still growing really slow though...