Official: For Short Haired Ladies...APL by Dec'09!

[aa9746]

Here's my March length check picture. My twists have been in for two weeks. I took out a few twists and applied ic pomade to hold my hair semi straight.

 

[jaded_faerie]

Checking in... I am currently sitting under the dryer:burning:. I am trying the 15,15,15 method. I applied conditioner and sat under for 15 minutes then applied more and sat for another 15 mins. I'm doing this for a total of 45 minutes. I'll let you know how it turns out!

Never heard of this method before. How did it go? Whats the purpose of this?

 

[flowinlocks]

Co-washed on Wednesday with Herbal Essences I found from years ago - circa 2002/2003, for permed/coloured/damaged/dry hair lol. There's a significant amount there, it'd be a shame to just chuck it out. I then DC'ed with AOHSR for 2-3 hours. Hair is soft and moisturised and scalp feels absolutely fine, thank God, after the years old condish use. Oh, and I smell all perfumy - been a while since I used strongly scented hair products other than MT and AOHSR... Might just buy more of the HEs for cheapie condish washes, we'll see.

Oh, and this morning I took pics, so here's my progress so far.....

My progress shot for March is in my siggy. I don't plan to do a straight length check until my relaxer in May.... if I make it that far.

just checkin. i am going to wash and dc my hair today. i am trying to see if i can get my hair cornrowed either this weekend or soon before my birthday Thursday.

Here's my March length check picture. My twists have been in for two weeks. I took out a few twists and applied ic pomade to hold my hair semi straight.

Nice progress ladies!! Keep up the good work!!

 

[SCarolinaGirl]

Never heard of this method before. How did it go? Whats the purpose of this?

I read about it in someone's blog here. Sorry, I don't remember who... it's supposed to help the conditioner penetrate better. I really liked the outcome. My hair is super soft and it was very hard this morning from my megatek application last night.

 

[The Princess]

Here's my March length check picture. My twists have been in for two weeks. I took out a few twists and applied ic pomade to hold my hair semi straight.

Looking Good...Keep up the good work...Twist are working for you.

 

[Jaxhair]

Co-washed on Wednesday with Herbal Essences I found from years ago - circa 2002/2003, for permed/coloured/damaged/dry hair lol. There's a significant amount there, it'd be a shame to just chuck it out. I then DC'ed with AOHSR for 2-3 hours. Hair is soft and moisturised and scalp feels absolutely fine, thank God, after the years old condish use. Oh, and I smell all perfumy - been a while since I used strongly scented hair products other than MT and AOHSR... Might just buy more of the HEs for cheapie condish washes, we'll see.

Oh, and this morning I took pics, so here's my progress so far.....

Okay ladies, you notice I'm wondering in the right bottom pic if I'm CBL? Well, I learnt yesterday that CBL is longer than SL - which I've so not reached yet. So, please ignore the ''CBL?''. I just don't get it... isn't that bone right there the collarbone? Off to search for a hair lengths chart to study.

The last thing I want is for people to see that and roll up their eyes saying I'm claiming what I ain't got .

 

[LushLox]

I've got no idea where I am, neck, shoulder - what!

My hair grazes my shoulder, but I don't think I can claim full SL yet really. I'll have to dig out some pics.

 

[flowinlocks]

Okay ladies, you notice I'm wondering in the right bottom pic if I'm CBL? Well, I learnt yesterday that CBL is longer than SL - which I've so not reached yet. So, please ignore the ''CBL?''. I just don't get it... isn't that bone right there the collarbone? Off to search for a hair lengths chart to study.

The last thing I want is for people to see that and roll up their eyes saying I'm claiming what I ain't got .

Lol, I feel you, but if that isn't your collarbone you're touching? Then what its it???
you are there in my eyes.

 

[flowinlocks]

I've got no idea where I am, neck, shoulder - what!

My hair grazes my shoulder, but I don't think I can claim full SL yet really. I'll have to dig out some pics.

Looks SL to me, I have too many layers to be waiting to claim full SL, by the time my crown reaches full SL, the back will be BSL

 

[LushLox]

Looks SL to me, I have too many layers to be waiting to claim full SL, by the time my crown reaches full SL, the back will be BSL

Umm yeah me too, my front and sides are nowhere near SL.

ETA: I just realised you're the lady with that amazing progress. Please - you're SL and then some!

 

[Evolving78]

Okay ladies, you notice I'm wondering in the right bottom pic if I'm CBL? Well, I learnt yesterday that CBL is longer than SL - which I've so not reached yet. So, please ignore the ''CBL?''. I just don't get it... isn't that bone right there the collarbone? Off to search for a hair lengths chart to study.

The last thing I want is for people to see that and roll up their eyes saying I'm claiming what I ain't got .

from the chart, your hair is shoulder length. girl claim it!

 

[Mo96]

So far my progress has been coming along well! I created this pikistrip on this morning:

I relaxed at 10 weeks on Tuesday. I'm so happy!

 

[Shay72]

^^You've made some great progress!! You can't even see the tatoo anymore.

 

[stixx]

Keep up the growing (and posting!)

 

[LivingDoll]

So far my progress has been coming along well! I created this pikistrip on this morning:

I relaxed at 10 weeks on Tuesday. I'm so happy!

You're making GREAT progress! You'll definitely be APL by December.

(btw, I had to go back to the first page and make sure I joined the challenge ...I'm there...under daephae. )

 

[The Princess]

Your hair looks beautiful thick and full..You are on your way. Your tatoo is completely covered up now. Progress in the making. Keep it up.

So far my progress has been coming along well! I created this pikistrip on this morning:

I relaxed at 10 weeks on Tuesday. I'm so happy!

 

[Nya33]

Congrats ladies the progress is encouraging! Ill try and post tonight.

 

[The Princess]

Just an update, Im 8 weeks post and have 4 more weeks to go. I PrePoo with Hairveda Moist Conditioner Pro for like 2 hour(I fell asleep). Washed my hair with CON Shampoo (Old Version) and conditioned with Shescentit Avocado conditioner.. My hair was super shiney. NEW Growth is out of control. Then wet bun and tied it down with a silk scarf.

 

[flowinlocks]

So far my progress has been coming along well! I created this pikistrip on this morning:

I relaxed at 10 weeks on Tuesday. I'm so happy!

Nice progress, you're def. creepin up on APL

 

[discodumpling]

Everyone is making great progress! We're all on target to meet that goal of APL at some point in 2009
I'm twisting right now so I no I will not be flat ironing for progress this weekend. I'm also going to dust my twists, because i'm slowly trimming away my hennaed ends.

So here I go! Progress from January 09 through March 09 (March on the left) I'm pleased that my layers continue to fill in and my hair is moving ever so slowly down my 1st tattoo

 

[lacreolegurl]

hi - just checking in with my march progress pic. i'm not quite sure how to add the updated pics...so i simply changed my siggy to the lastest pic from last week. happy growing ladies!

 

[s1b000]

Quick check in, I'm under the dryer now. PP'd with PhytoNectar for 3 hrs then washed and DC'd with PhytoKarite followed by roller set. Will post update photos soon. All of these great progress pics are making me want to step it up!

 

[Amerie123]

updates for amazing:
i got a trimming this past week.. =( didn't want to, but i knew that was the best thing for my hair. so far my hair is thriving. no more breakage from split ends, and I caught them at the perfect time (that's what the stylist said).

anyways, i'm airdrying in rollerset now because I think i hate the dryer right now. I've prepooed, washed, henna'd, indigo'd, DC and rollerset wrapped today, and I'm beat. I don't think I will be indigo'ing as often as i thought. This all day thing isn't my style. But I do LOVE THE RESULTS!!!

 

[rainbowknots]

Checkin' in. My progress pic is in my siggy. I haven't got a regimen yet, still testing the waters to see what I can do. I have been using Hairveda products for the most part. Pretty satisfied so far, but this is only the beginning so I can't call anything a staple as of yet.

Here's right side dec 08


Heres right side march 09


left side dec 08


left march 09


The ladies on this board have been so helpful and I'm looking forward to hitting shoulder lenght (hopefully before christmas LOL)

 

[ajacks]

Nice pogress! Your hair looks so thick and pretty. I'm sure you will be APL way before Dec.

So far my progress has been coming along well! I created this pikistrip on this morning:

I relaxed at 10 weeks on Tuesday. I'm so happy!

 

[AtlantaJJ]

updates for amazing:
i got a trimming this past week.. =( didn't want to, but i knew that was the best thing for my hair. so far my hair is thriving. no more breakage from split ends, and I caught them at the perfect time (that's what the stylist said).

anyways, i'm airdrying in rollerset now because I think i hate the dryer right now. I've prepooed, washed, henna'd, indigo'd, DC and rollerset wrapped today, and I'm beat. I don't think I will be indigo'ing as often as i thought. This all day thing isn't my style. But I do LOVE THE RESULTS!!!

I'm with you on that however, I made the choice to add this to my reggie once per month or every 6 weeks because the results are that good. Plus I want to hide my grays

The henna is definitely helping me retain length. That and protein, my favorite Joicio. They both my friend. Its hard to know my true length right now because I haven't straightened my hair in a long time. I am going to see DSD to let her flat iron and trim my hair. Its going to be a surprise to see my true length when she does it!

I think it's going to be spring 2010 before I reach APL. We shall see...

 

[Ivy Santolina]

I'm so happy about everyone's progress. They keep me motivated.

I updated my siggie. Yesterday I A-vedic co-washed, hendigo'd my hairline, DC'd then tension blow-dried my hair. I originally planned on texlaxing my hair yesterday too but changed my mind. I wanted to stretch for no more than another 12 weeks.

I had my SO take my picture yesterday but when I updated my PikiStrip it was hard to make a good comparison with two different hair styles. I thought it was dishonest.

So I had my SO take my picture again today with the same hair style as my Dec pic to make a better comparison. I'm not gonna lie. I 'bout cried when I saw the picture. I knew my last setback cost me some length, but Dang!!! I didn't think I lost that much hair! Well, as the saying goes, the proof is in the picture (good or bad). I'm hoping my next update (mid-end June) will be much better.

So my goal for these next three months is NO SETBACKS!!!!! Wish me luck y'all.

 

[flowinlocks]

I'm so happy about everyone's progress. They keep me motivated.

I updated my siggie. Yesterday I A-vedic co-washed, hendigo'd my hairline, DC'd then tension blow-dried my hair. I originally planned on texlaxing my hair yesterday too but changed my mind. I wanted to stretch for no more than another 12 weeks.

I had my SO take my picture yesterday but when I updated my PikiStrip it was hard to make a good comparison with two different hair styles. I thought it was dishonest.

So I had my SO take my picture again today with the same hair style as my Dec pic to make a better comparison. I'm not gonna lie. I 'bout cried when I saw the picture. I knew my last setback cost me some length, but Dang!!! I didn't think I lost that much hair! Well, as the saying goes, the proof is in the picture (good or bad). I'm hoping my next update (mid-end June) will be much better.

So my goal for these next three months is NO SETBACKS!!!!! Wish me luck y'all.

Awww, don't worry Ivy, you'll get there, Ayurveda is is wonderful way to go to improve the overall health of your hair & increase length, (check out my photo album) Sometimes it takes a minute to get on track with a reggie that works, but I have no doubt you will be sucessfull this time NO SETBACKS!! NO SETBACKS!! Anyway, stay motivated girl good luck!

 

[flowinlocks]

Checkin' in. My progress pic is in my siggy. I haven't got a regimen yet, still testing the waters to see what I can do. I have been using Hairveda products for the most part. Pretty satisfied so far, but this is only the beginning so I can't call anything a staple as of yet.

Here's right side dec 08
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Heres right side march 09
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left side dec 08
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left march 09
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The ladies on this board have been so helpful and I'm looking forward to hitting shoulder lenght (hopefully before christmas LOL)

You're def. making progress!!

updates for amazing:
i got a trimming this past week.. =( didn't want to, but i knew that was the best thing for my hair. so far my hair is thriving. no more breakage from split ends, and I caught them at the perfect time (that's what the stylist said).

anyways, i'm airdrying in rollerset now because I think i hate the dryer right now. I've prepooed, washed, henna'd, indigo'd, DC and rollerset wrapped today, and I'm beat. I don't think I will be indigo'ing as often as i thought. This all day thing isn't my style. But I do LOVE THE RESULTS!!!

Way to go Amazing!! Great progress

hi - just checking in with my march progress pic. i'm not quite sure how to add the updated pics...so i simply changed my siggy to the lastest pic from last week. happy growing ladies!

I love the thickness of your hair.

Everyone is making great progress! We're all on target to meet that goal of APL at some point in 2009
I'm twisting right now so I no I will not be flat ironing for progress this weekend. I'm also going to dust my twists, because i'm slowly trimming away my hennaed ends.

So here I go! Progress from January 09 through March 09 (March on the left) I'm pleased that my layers continue to fill in and my hair is moving ever so slowly down my 1st tattoo

Nice progress that tattoo will be covered before you know it!

 

[flowinlocks]

I haven't posted an update pic. in this challenge yet, so here goes...