flowinlocks
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Prepooed with Navratna oil, pooed with Shikakai bar, dcing with ORS, AM,Suave Humectant, Amla, Bhrami,Bhringraj, Nettle. I will airdry & seal with Cantu leave in and Vatika.
Official: For Short Haired Ladies...APL by Dec'09!
- Thread starter SouthernStunner
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aa9746
New Member
I'm going to continue with taking care of my hair, but I'm disapointed with how slow my hair seems to be growing and how dry it is. I keep it conditioned, take vitamins, growth aid, don't use any form of heat, I use natural products, and I don't manipulate it a lot. It's growing and its longer and thicker than it was this time last year. I know I need to be patient. Just needed to let that out. 
jaded_faerie
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congrats on the bc!
ajacks
Well-Known Member
Just a quick update. I'm having my weave removed June 10th, and I think I will be trying some different protective/low-manipulation styles for the summer months. I am so over wearing the weaves right now. I also think I want to try the BKT. I will post pictures. Hopefully I will see some progress.
I was a little ambitious it seems when I first saw this challenge 
MagnoliaBelle
New Member
Just a quick update on my regimen change. I will keep my hair in a bun the entire work week. Has anyone ever left a bun up all week? I make sure that it isn't too tight. Anyhow, I will not redo it, but I will carefully wrap my hair in place at night so that the bun stays neat. On the weekend, I'll co-wash, DC, DT, and play with curly styles.
I know my hair has to be growing with all the care and low manipulation, but I'm determined not to straighten it until Dec 2009. It's hard to tell about growth in its natural state. I can't wait until Dec, and I hope that all of us stay encouraged and reach our hair goals!
I know my hair has to be growing with all the care and low manipulation, but I'm determined not to straighten it until Dec 2009. It's hard to tell about growth in its natural state. I can't wait until Dec, and I hope that all of us stay encouraged and reach our hair goals!
spacetygrss
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Just a quick update. I flat-ironed my hair last week and have made great progress. I am past collarbone length for about 75% of my hair. My bangs are past my lips ( I don't really count them in the length checks though because they always grow slower; when I was APL, they were shoulder-length!). The sides by my ears are about 1/2 inch above my collarbone. Pretty good progress considering I shaved my head last May!
SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
Just a quick update on my regimen change. I will keep my hair in a bun the entire work week. Has anyone ever left a bun up all week? I make sure that it isn't too tight. Anyhow, I will not redo it, but I will carefully wrap my hair in place at night so that the bun stays neat. On the weekend, I'll co-wash, DC, DT, and play with curly styles.
I know my hair has to be growing with all the care and low manipulation, but I'm determined not to straighten it until Dec 2009. It's hard to tell about growth in its natural state. I can't wait until Dec, and I hope that all of us stay encouraged and reach our hair goals!
Please be careful keeping the bun in all week. Some have eperienced breakage doing that. How are you going to give the inside of your hair some moisture? Anyway good luck.
My hair is growing, not as fast as I thought I would. I'm thinking I'll get there by Spring 2010. I'm not giving up though.
MagnoliaBelle
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Thanks, SouthernStunner,
I was wondering about the possible breakage. I make sure that my ponytail holder is loose, but I'll definitely monitor that. If I notice breakage, I might have to take it down mid-week.
Also, you're right on point about the moisture. My hair was very dry when I took it down Friday, but I didn't moisturize with the intent of leaving it up all week when I put it up on Tuesday. This time I will use extra moisture. If it's still super dry when I take it down this Friday, I will have to readjust the leaving it in all week.
Thanks, again for bringing these things to my attention.
kittenz
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Hi Ladies,
I'm finally posting pics. These were taken this morning after my co-wash. I'm 7 weeks post and scheduled for a touch-up on Saturday. I would normally do 12 weeks but I'm cutting off 4 this time because my last relaxer was a bust.
(I don't think my hair is actually that uneven. Probably didn't comb it well.)
Still hoping to make it!!! Keep up the great growing ladies and congrats Taz!!
I'm finally posting pics. These were taken this morning after my co-wash. I'm 7 weeks post and scheduled for a touch-up on Saturday. I would normally do 12 weeks but I'm cutting off 4 this time because my last relaxer was a bust.
Still hoping to make it!!! Keep up the great growing ladies and congrats Taz!!
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PrissyMiss
New Member
Update: I will be in weaves until August, but I'm doing a 4 mth stretch.
innocentdevil
New Member
checking in for the May update...im almost there...soooooo close...im for sure gonna make it before December 
checking in for the May update...im almost there...soooooo close...im for sure gonna make it before December
Your hair looks nice and healthy!
You look APL to me.
snillohsss
New Member
Im almost there! I only flatironed that section because I have been on a no-heat regimen since November..and I only lightly blowdried for a length check. I was just grazing shoulder length in Jan! Ovation has really been working well!
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SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
Anytime! Thats what we are all here for. Let me know how the bunning is working for you. I am loving your curls though!
latingirly020488
Active Member
DaPPeR
NIBERIANGIRL
Hi Ladies,
I'm finally posting pics. These were taken this morning after my co-wash. I'm 7 weeks post and scheduled for a touch-up on Saturday. I would normally do 12 weeks but I'm cutting off 4 this time because my last relaxer was a bust.
(I don't think my hair is actually that uneven. Probably didn't comb it well.)
Still hoping to make it!!! Keep up the great growing ladies and congrats Taz!!
APL welll before December! Go you!
SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
Hey all I dont think I am going to make it either BUT its really not the destination but the journey that satisfies me. I have learned so much about my hair and hair care that I am just enjoying the ride!
aa9746
New Member
Same here, I haven't used heat since dec. and I was just hitting shoulder. I'm using Ovation also. How do you retain? It looks like you are very close to APL
The Princess
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The Princess
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When I got my relaxer last month, I was like dang, I don't know if im go make it in December. I feel like APL is so far down for me, compared to other females. So Im go need the very last day in December. I need like 4-5 inches to make APL. So im stepping up on my growth aids and might get back on the Hair, Skin and Nails pills. WE shall see.
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kittenz
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Great progress!!! You look like you're there or at least very close!!
You too. You're hair looks so healthy.checking in for the May update...im almost there...soooooo close...im for sure gonna make it before December
I'm not there yet but I will be!!
flowinlocks
Well-Known Member
You grow girl, I'm hoping to be at this length when I relax in June.Hi Ladies,
I'm finally posting pics. These were taken this morning after my co-wash. I'm 7 weeks post and scheduled for a touch-up on Saturday. I would normally do 12 weeks but I'm cutting off 4 this time because my last relaxer was a bust.
(I don't think my hair is actually that uneven. Probably didn't comb it well.)
Still hoping to make it!!! Keep up the great growing ladies and congrats Taz!!
checking in for the May update...im almost there...soooooo close...im for sure gonna make it before December
You are suuuuper close!!
Looking good, you'll be there before you know it.
Yep, you will.
latingirly020488
Active Member
Don't give up! We still have 7 months of growing till december. I dont like getting my hopes to high but I actually think I will be a little past APL by december for the first time in my life. After seeing my before and after pics from january 09 till now may 09 I actually noticed my hair actually doesnt grow that slow, the reason why I never had long hair in the past was the abuse ofcourse and the trimming aka Cuts from stylist. If you dont make it to APL by december I think you would atleast be close to it. But please dont give up!! you can do it
P.S. Thank you flowinlocks for the encouragement! (sp?) happy hair growing apl by december 09 !!
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topnotch1010
Real Housewife of Houston
I am out of this challenge. I blunt chopped my hair a few days ago to EL and I don't think I will make it by December. Good luck to all!
DDTexlaxed
TRANSITION OVER! 11-22-14
I am too late to join this challenge, but I am following it as if I am in it. My goal is to get all my hair to APL. Might be impossible, but I like the challenge.
snillohsss
New Member
Same here, I haven't used heat since dec. and I was just hitting shoulder. I'm using Ovation also. How do you retain? It looks like you are very close to APL
Bunning causes breakage for me. So I just wear braidouts. I moisturize with Elasta QP, and seal with coconut oil every other day..sometimes every day.
jaded_faerie
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Yea I KNOW i'm not going to make APL by the end of the year...but like SouthernStunner I am enjoying the ride!
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