OFFICIAL APL CHALLENGE UPDATES

[victorious]

Congratulations Babygurl969!!!

Looking forward to seeing the pics.

 

[Ms_Twana]

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.

Yay!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!

 

[deltagyrl]

Girl hurry up and post those pics so I can stay motivated! Congrats!!

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.

 

[MzOptimistic]

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.

Congratulations babygurl969.... see ya at brastrap...

 

[breezy]

Well, I'm starting to get a bit discouraged. It seems like it's gonna take me forever to reach APL, I don;t even wanna think about my final goal of BSL, it's just starting to seem unattainable right now

I know I just need a double dose of patience, but it seems like my hair is at a standstill. And it doesn't helo that I don't have any comparison pictures from last year b/c I never took any I just feel like screaming at my hair Grow **** GROW!!!

How are you guys doing so far?

 

[Hair Peace]

Still growing (can't keep my hands out of my new growth). I'm not checking length until my next touch up.

 

[MzOptimistic]

Well, I'm starting to get a bit discouraged. It seems like it's gonna take me forever to reach APL, I don;t even wanna think about my final goal of BSL, it's just starting to seem unattainable right now

I know I just need a double dose of patience, but it seems like my hair is at a standstill. And it doesn't helo that I don't have any comparison pictures from last year b/c I never took any I just feel like screaming at my hair Grow **** GROW!!!

How are you guys doing so far?

Don't give up hang in there...You'll make it...R U taking Vits...Wearing Protective Styling...Your hair is a nice length and U SHOULD be APL by the end of this year or early next year.

 

[sareca]

I'll be almost at BSL, but trimming to full-APL in December.

 

[leleepop]

Congrats babygurl!!!!

 

[LadyZ]

Well, I guess I should up date....

I can only hope to be APL any time soon....
I am going to step up my growth stimulators...
But over all my hair is staying healthy and breakage and shedding is at a minium...

I am 4 weeks post... next touch-up Nov.

I have up dated my album


LET"S GROW LADIES... :bouncegre

 

[aprilj]

I'm still hanging in there while taking my vits and doing protective styles. The waiting period is killing me , but I guess "patience is a virtue". The only thing that's keeping me encourage is seeing the other ladies pics.

 

[blueabyss333]

Well, I'm starting to get a bit discouraged. It seems like it's gonna take me forever to reach APL, I don;t even wanna think about my final goal of BSL, it's just starting to seem unattainable right now

I know I just need a double dose of patience, but it seems like my hair is at a standstill. And it doesn't helo that I don't have any comparison pictures from last year b/c I never took any I just feel like screaming at my hair Grow **** GROW!!!

How are you guys doing so far?

Hang in there Breezy. I'm sure you hair is growing and you just don't realize it. Start taking pics because that's what will help you visualize your progress and help you to keep doing the right things. Trust me, I hadn't realized how much my hair grew until I took update pics. Even if you don't post them up for us, take them for yourself. Your hardwork will pay off.

 

[breezy]

Hang in there Breezy. I'm sure you hair is growing and you just don't realize it. Start taking pics because that's what will help you visualize your progress and help you to keep doing the right things. Trust me, I hadn't realized how much my hair grew until I took update pics. Even if you don't post them up for us, take them for yourself. Your hardwork will pay off.

Thanks, I needed that! I think it's the whole no heat thing and never really seeing my hair straight...I dunno. But I will start taking more update pics.

 

[breezy]

Don't give up hang in there...You'll make it...R U taking Vits...Wearing Protective Styling...Your hair is a nice length and U SHOULD be APL by the end of this year or early next year.

Thanks...I'm bunning every day, deep conditioning once a week, and moisturizing, I think supplements are the only thing I don't do b/c it seems like they'd be costly for me and I'd hate to spend the money w/o knowing if they'd work for me. But thanks for helping me out of my funk.

 

[SkinnyMocah]

My hair is the same length, but I feel some new growth in my scalp so by the time I relax, hopefully I'll see a difference.

I was taking biotin, but starting to break out EVERYWHERE, from the breasts UP. When it hit my face, I took a break to let it clear up a little bit.

I wa sgoing to go in for a big chop but now I can't decide.

 

[curlyj]

I hope its not too late to join this challenge...
I am about 2" away from APL in the front and and 1-1.5" away in back...(though if blown out could be longer)I'm just getting back into MTG(3-4x per week) and bi-weekly protein and Moisture treatments. I want 2.5-3" by December so that I can dust off about a half inch to an inch...
I'm on a personal MTG challenge for the month of OCT- growth spurt month....APL-here I come

 

[determined_to_grow]

I think I joined this challenge. I am really sorry guys but I have to vent. I am really trying to make APL by the end of this year but I don't know - this is a struggle. I don't think my hair is growing anymore- is it possible for your hair to stop growing because that is how I feel right now. I have increased in the exercise, sleep, vitamins, moisturizing, stretching and decreased in the heat area and nothing. I am 8 weeks post and my hair probably grew a 1/2 of a cm. I am so discouraged and upset. . And to make matters worse I have so many layers in my head that my hair looks so thin and whack.

 

[determined_to_grow]

Breezy: 1- your son is too too cute. 2- I feel ya sista!!

Well, I'm starting to get a bit discouraged. It seems like it's gonna take me forever to reach APL, I don;t even wanna think about my final goal of BSL, it's just starting to seem unattainable right now

I know I just need a double dose of patience, but it seems like my hair is at a standstill. And it doesn't helo that I don't have any comparison pictures from last year b/c I never took any I just feel like screaming at my hair Grow **** GROW!!!

How are you guys doing so far?

 

[MzOptimistic]

Thanks...I'm bunning every day, deep conditioning once a week, and moisturizing, I think supplements are the only thing I don't do b/c it seems like they'd be costly for me and I'd hate to spend the money w/o knowing if they'd work for me. But thanks for helping me out of my funk.

I think you need to find the right hair vitamins and stick with them. It takes 2-3 months of consistency to see the results. I thought the same thing and would'nt purchase vitamins at first but then I said what the heck and tried them. I started with Shen Min and noticed results but I was greedy and wanted more growth.....soooo I bought nioxin and have been using them for 2 months now and my growth is amazing. They say after 3 months of taking nioxin most ladies get 2 inches a month. My last touch up got me 1 1/2 inch and I was 10 weeks post. I don't know if that is good or not or if it is average but it was alot to me. I'm thinking my next touch up in December will put me at APL or a little more. Pleaasssse get some vitamins and watch your hair take offfffff....

 

[MzOptimistic]

I think I joined this challenge. I am really sorry guys but I have to vent. I am really trying to make APL by the end of this year but I don't know - this is a struggle. I don't think my hair is growing anymore- is it possible for your hair to stop growing because that is how I feel right now. I have increased in the exercise, sleep, vitamins, moisturizing, stretching and decreased in the heat area and nothing. I am 8 weeks post and my hair probably grew a 1/2 of a cm. I am so discouraged and upset. . And to make matters worse I have so many layers in my head that my hair looks so thin and whack.

Don't cry...it's going to be okay(((hugs)))...wait til you get your touch up and see what's going on...you might not think it's growing BUT it is and I don't see your name on this list so I'm adding it and I will be keeping my eye on you.

*mental note to self...keep eye on determined*

 

[blueabyss333]

I think I joined this challenge. I am really sorry guys but I have to vent. I am really trying to make APL by the end of this year but I don't know - this is a struggle. I don't think my hair is growing anymore- is it possible for your hair to stop growing because that is how I feel right now. I have increased in the exercise, sleep, vitamins, moisturizing, stretching and decreased in the heat area and nothing. I am 8 weeks post and my hair probably grew a 1/2 of a cm. I am so discouraged and upset. . And to make matters worse I have so many layers in my head that my hair looks so thin and whack.

DTG you're almost there! You've noticed my progress, but you don't notice yours. You're doing just as well. Keep baggyinng and protective styling and you'll get there by December.

 

[MzOptimistic]

I hope its not too late to join this challenge...
I am about 2" away from APL in the front and and 1-1.5" away in back...(though if blown out could be longer)I'm just getting back into MTG(3-4x per week) and bi-weekly protein and Moisture treatments. I want 2.5-3" by December so that I can dust off about a half inch to an inch...
I'm on a personal MTG challenge for the month of OCT- growth spurt month....APL-here I come

No, it is not to late to join....We are both almost at the same length right now but I am 1 inch away from apl in front and 1 1/2 in from apl in the back.....yah...apl by december fo sho

 

[determined_to_grow]

Thank you Tsmith... I'm real emotional right now . It just seems like it stopped growing, but it another way now that I am actually trying to take care of my hair and nurse it back to the condition it once was (never past APL)- it's just like "Nahh- it's not going down like that".

thank you for your kind words hopefully when I get a touch up I will see a difference. I guess I just need to have patience .

O/t: thanks for the add (why do i feel like i'm on myspace)

Don't cry...it's going to be okay(((hugs)))...wait til you get your touch up and see what's going on...you might not think it's growing BUT it is and I don't see your name on this list so I'm adding it and I will be keeping my eye on you.

*mental note to self...keep eye on determined*

 

[determined_to_grow]

Thanks blue-
I really think it is the lighting from the way the pictures are taken because today it looked really short. I guess because I am expecting it to be 5 inches longer than it was the day before - j/k. But I really am going to start baggying an dprotective styling more - the only time I am going to cheat is for my friends wedding.

DTG you're almost there! You've noticed my progress, but you don't notice yours. You're doing just as well. Keep baggyinng and protective styling and you'll get there by December.

 

[MzOptimistic]

Thank you Tsmith... I'm really emotional right now . It just seems like it stopped growing, but it another way now that I am actually trying to take care of my hair and nurse it back to the condition it once was (never past APL)- it's just like "Nahh- it's not going down like that".

thank you for your kind words hopefully when I get a touch up I will see a difference. I guess I just need to have patience .

O/t: thanks for the add (why do i feel like i'm on myspace)

DETERMINED, I just looked at your fotki and your progress pictures from January to now is wonderful....you just had a touch up September 6...right?....soooo you have not gotten enough newgrowth yet.....you should have some about 4 weeks post...at your next touch you should be apl....you need...what about 1 1/2 to 2 inches to be apl....I do to...you will be there december...watch and see...and then I'm going to say...I told you so....I have never been past apl before either but I also have never taken care of my hair and protected my ends before either or wore protective styles....we will get to apl and beyond...just watch and see...and I'm going to say...I TOLD YA WE COULD DO IT..... how many weeks post r u?

 

[determined_to_grow]

No I didn't relax I just flat ironed - sedu does wonders. I am 8 weeks on the 3rd of Oct- sounds like I'm pregnant-lol.


Ohhhh - you are the bomb thank you tsmith

at your next touch you should be apl....you need...what about 1 1/2 to 2 inches to be apl....I do to...you will be there december...watch and see...and then I'm going to say...I told you so....I have never been past apl before either but I also have never taken care of my hair and protected my ends before either or wore protective styles....we will get to apl and beyond...just watch and see...and I'm going to say...I TOLD YA WE COULD DO IT..... how many weeks post r u?

 

[metalkitty]

I really need to get on the ball! Well, at least I've figured out what works for me, I just need to get serious and stick to it. I shampoo and deep condition twice a week and try to co wash 1-2 times also since my hair seems to like it. I've been wearing protective styles and just recently started baggying which works great. Also I've found out which products work well and made up a great moisturizer/ leave in concoction that gives me slip and isn't too greasy. ( if you 're curious it's equal parts Sunsilk Hydra TLC leave in and Cantu Breakcure and a little S-curl, it's awesome).
Things for the near future: I look forward to wearing dred extensions, but they're so expensive. Also I want to start taking supplements, Flaxseed Oil, Nioxin, and Biotin. And basically sticking with a regimen.

 

[MzOptimistic]

I really need to get on the ball! Well, at least I've figured out what works for me, I just need to get serious and stick to it. I shampoo and deep condition twice a week and try to co wash 1-2 times also since my hair seems to like it. I've been wearing protective styles and just recently started baggying which works great. Also I've found out which products work well and made up a great moisturizer/ leave in concoction that gives me slip and isn't too greasy. ( if you 're curious it's equal parts Sunsilk Hydra TLC leave in and Cantu Breakcure and a little S-curl, it's awesome).
Things for the near future: I look forward to wearing dred extensions, but they're so expensive. Also I want to start taking supplements, Flaxseed Oil, Nioxin, and Biotin. And basically sticking with a regimen.

Those vitamins are good choices....I have never heard of dread extensions...I have always thought about...what if? or I wonder? I have to see a picture of that. I bet it is cute. I love dreads especially once they are long. I loved Eric Benet dreads and dated a guy with dreads who reminded me of Eric Benet..

 

[MzOptimistic]

bumping, per request

 

[determined_to_grow]

Okay - I know it was only a few days ago I was "crying" about my hair not being able to grow anymore but I have new developments. I reached APL (a little longer) well the back of my hair is - It's in a lot of layers. I was feeling down so I decided to flat iron my hair and boy was I surprised and I did not even flat iron all of the roots. I'm going to try to take pictures but I cant find the batteries for the digital. Anyway, I am still in this challenge and by December I plan to even my hair out some more and hopefully my shortest layer could be at least 2 inches past SL. Thank you everyone for your support!