OFFICIAL APL CHALLENGE UPDATES

[determined_to_grow]

Hey DSD (or anyone who knows)
I am sorry for being so ignorant but what's MN?

Hi Everyone!

I am still sporting my partial sewn in. My newgrowth is getting really thick and I don't know if this will last another month. I will try. I am doing MN on the scalp every night and I just started taking vits. Hopefully I can get some mad growth. I think I got almost an inch from the MN for the past 4 weeks and I am hoping the vits take my growth a little further.

 

[Ms_Twana]

ETA: I'd like to know what MN is, too!!

AprilJ, you know how you said you don't even think about breakfast in the morning, because you're messing with your hair?? Well, when I read your post, it made me remember that I had breakfast on the stove right then. I almost burned my house down messing with this D*#% forum!!!

Okay, now to the update. Well, I joined late but I'm doing quite well so far. I'm in the Hide You Hair challenge, so I haven't worn my hair down since mid July. I am 12 weeks post, so I can't wait to see my hair straight. I stretched it the other night and was like, "WOW."

I thought I was going to have to drop out of the challenge because I was going to BC. I actually cut a section of my hair, and when I saw how short it was going to be, I got scuurred!!! Thankfully, it was a section that I could cover up, well at least when it's pulled back. I don't know what I'm going to do when I wear it down again.

Anywho, I want to take vitamins to accelerate my growth some, but I don't think I'll do a good job remembering to take them. My track record of that is horrible. I've had a bottle of One A Day in my cabinet for years, LITERALLY!!! Plus, hair vitamins usually speed up nail growth as well, and my nails already grow super fast. I don't want to look like the girl from SWV!!!

 

[ubavka123]

I am around 2 in away in the back when my hair is dry, closer wet! I haven't done any dry measurements because I either rollerset or airdry using pony method. I have a feeling that moving overseas is going to make me step up my game (no room for making mistakes and running to a trusted stylist!) so I am expecting big things between now and December. I am hoping for minimal to no setbacks! Happy growing everybody!

 

[simpleDIVA]

oh yes! I am difinelty starting this challenge. Right now I am a bit past shoulder lenght and I wan to get to AP by XMAS with tender loving care, my sew in and a bottle of nioxin. Wish me luck.

 

[MzOptimistic]

ETA: I'd like to know what MN is, too!!

AprilJ, you know how you said you don't even think about breakfast in the morning, because you're messing with your hair?? Well, when I read your post, it made me remember that I had breakfast on the stove right then. I almost burned my house down messing with this D*#% forum!!!

Okay, now to the update. Well, I joined late but I'm doing quite well so far. I'm in the Hide You Hair challenge, so I haven't worn my hair down since mid July. I am 12 weeks post, so I can't wait to see my hair straight. I stretched it the other night and was like, "WOW."

I thought I was going to have to drop out of the challenge because I was going to BC. I actually cut a section of my hair, and when I saw how short it was going to be, I got scuurred!!! Thankfully, it was a section that I could cover up, well at least when it's pulled back. I don't know what I'm going to do when I wear it down again.

Anywho, I want to take vitamins to accelerate my growth some, but I don't think I'll do a good job remembering to take them. My track record of that is horrible. I've had a bottle of One A Day in my cabinet for years, LITERALLY!!! Plus, hair vitamins usually speed up nail growth as well, and my nails already grow super fast. I don't want to look like the girl from SWV!!!

I use to be lousy at remembering to take my vitamins but then I start taking them everyday and really got motivated when I started taking nioxin. So now I take my vitamins everynight before I go to bed. I never miss a nite. Now with seeing the growth from taking the vitamins. I will take my vitamins forever. I say this because if I can take my vitamins everyday I KNOW u can. Mentally say to self "My hair will grow longer and faster if I take my vitamins EVERYDAY and I will reach my hair goal quicker" This is how I motivate myself to take my vitamins and I look at the beautiful hair of the ladies on here... EVERYDAY

 

[MzOptimistic]

oh yes! I am difinelty starting this challenge. Right now I am a bit past shoulder lenght and I wan to get to AP by XMAS with tender loving care, my sew in and a bottle of nioxin. Wish me luck.

SD are you joining?

 

[leleepop]

I'm taking my regimen to ANOTHER LEVEL this month! I'm not using any heat and buning every other week,alternating braidouts rolled tight enough so my hair wont rub up against my shoulders. I used MTG and surge last month but my newgrowth is a **** now so this will have to do. Currently I am 9 weeks post.

 

[FAMUDva]

I REALLY need to join this challenge! If I could even brush up against APL by Dec. 31st, I'd be proud of myself!


What are the specifics of the challenge? Or is everyone doing their own thing and just updating?

TIA

 

[breezy]

Ok I'm wondering if someone could look at my fotki and let me know if it's realistic to expect APL by Feb of next year. I've been looking at some albums of people who have made APL and I just feel so dang far away!

 

[victorious]

Ok I'm wondering if someone could look at my fotki and let me know if it's realistic to expect APL by Feb of next year. I've been looking at some albums of people who have made APL and I just feel so dang far away!

By Feb '07, you'll definitely breeze by APL and be on your journey for bsl (if that's where you want to go.)

Your hair looks good breezy.

 

[leleepop]

Breezy I think so. It looks very possible.hhg

 

[leleepop]

I REALLY need to join this challenge! If I could even brush up against APL by Dec. 31st, I'd be proud of myself!


What are the specifics of the challenge? Or is everyone doing their own thing and just updating?

TIA

Basically we are on the challenge until we make it to armpit.I was almost their but shs payed me a visit....so 2 1/2 inches to go. I predict I'll make armpit late 2006,early 07.hhg

 

[Ms_Twana]

Thanks TSmith. I actually went and bought some Nioxin pills today. Smartstyle in Walmart had the pills and follicle booster set for $25. And follicle booster alone is $20. So, I had to get it.

 

[Ms_Twana]

Ok I'm wondering if someone could look at my fotki and let me know if it's realistic to expect APL by Feb of next year. I've been looking at some albums of people who have made APL and I just feel so dang far away!

Oh my goodness girl. You are almost there. Ofcourse you'll be there by Feb. I don't have pictures of my starting length either. I think my starting length was about the same as yours.

 

[Ms_Twana]

OT: Okay FAMU, or anyone else, are you ladies making these shirts that help you measure your length???

 

[breezy]

Thanks for looking at my album guys, you made me feel better

 

[Ms Kraft]

So far, so good. I found a routine that's stopped the breakage. My crown is still a bit of an issue because it's so much coarser than the rest of my hair, but it's getting better. I'm laying off the heat and doing more air drying. I've also started "steaming" my dc's with a couple of wet, hot towels vs. using the plasic cap and heating cap thing. My hair is soooo much softer afterwards. It holds a curl much better, too.

BTW - FAMUDva - love the shirt!!!! Very cool! APL, HERE WE COME!!!

 

[FAMUDva]

So far, so good. I found a routine that's stopped the breakage. My crown is still a bit of an issue because it's so much coarser than the rest of my hair, but it's getting better. I'm laying off the heat and doing more air drying. I've also started "steaming" my dc's with a couple of wet, hot towels vs. using the plasic cap and heating cap thing. My hair is soooo much softer afterwards. It holds a curl much better, too.

BTW - FAMUDva - love the shirt!!!! Very cool! APL, HERE WE COME!!!

Thanks! My homemade creation!

 

[MzOptimistic]

I REALLY need to join this challenge! If I could even brush up against APL by Dec. 31st, I'd be proud of myself!


What are the specifics of the challenge? Or is everyone doing their own thing and just updating?

TIA

Well there really aren't any rules just do your thing and update BUT some of us r on the Hide Hair Til XMAS challenge so we cannot show any pictures til christmas. I can't wait til Xmas...ooh....I can't wait...

 

[MzOptimistic]

Ok I'm wondering if someone could look at my fotki and let me know if it's realistic to expect APL by Feb of next year. I've been looking at some albums of people who have made APL and I just feel so dang far away!

I think you will be there by Feb 2007.

 

[Ms_Twana]

Okay ladies. I have a question. My hair has a serious "V." The back of my hair is pretty long (I'm close to APL), however, the very front of my hair doesn't even reach my shoulders. With that said, here's my question. What section of my hair needs to be APL in order for me to be considered to have APL hair???

 

[breezy]

Okay ladies. I have a question. My hair has a serious "V." The back of my hair is pretty long (I'm close to APL), however, the very front of my hair doesn't even reach my shoulders. With that said, here's my question. What section of my hair needs to be APL in order for me to be considered to have APL hair???

My hair is a little shorter in front and I'm growing out some layers, so I'm considering myself armpit when my longest layer hits APL

 

[Ms_Twana]

My hair is a little shorter in front and I'm growing out some layers, so I'm considering myself armpit when my longest layer hits APL

I'm growing out layers, too. That's how I hope APL could be classified. Because otherwise, I would have a loooong way to go before the front of my hair is APL.

 

[deltagyrl]

May I join?

I know rollersets aren't considered protective styles but, I tell ya, they are helping a sista work it OUT! My next relaxer is due next week and I'm so excited. I stretched my hair last night to see what was up and lo and behold I'm not that far from APL at all.
My original goal for APL was March '07 but I if I'm not there by December I'll be very surprised.
I'd appreciate comments in my fotki journal ladies- be nice though....

I'll be posting updated pics next weekend!

 

[MonaLisa]

My hair is a little shorter in front and I'm growing out some layers, so I'm considering myself armpit when my longest layer hits APL

*Lawd, I'm sure hoping that's what it's considered...cause I was counting on that... *

 

[breezy]

*Lawd, I'm sure hoping that's what it's considered...cause I was counting on that... *

You and me both!

 

[MzOptimistic]

Thanks TSmith. I actually went and bought some Nioxin pills today. Smartstyle in Walmart had the pills and follicle booster set for $25. And follicle booster alone is $20. So, I had to get it.

You are welcome and take your vitamins everyday or everynight before you get a ....okay

 

[Ms_Twana]

You are welcome and take your vitamins everyday or everynight before you get a ....okay

Girl, see, I have already forgotten. I just can't remember!!!

 

[MzOptimistic]

Girl, see, I have already forgotten. I just can't remember!!!

You'll start remembering. Try taking them at nite before you go to bed. Come on now....we have goals girl...APL WHAT?

 

[babygurl969]

I made it guys!!!!!!!!! I did a retouch over the weekend after a 6 month stretch, whew! Didn't think I was going to make it there for a while. But, I am finally at APL. I will post pics soon.