Official: For Short Haired Ladies...APL by Dec'09!
- Thread starter SouthernStunner
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unalteredone
New Member
I know that i pretty much never check in, but i'm checking in today.
I am angry because i still havent found products that i LOVE yet, and i've been doing this haircare thing for a year! The only things that are certain are my weekly DCs. However, my hair seems to be doing alright...i'm not seeing little broken hairs everywhere i go like i was a year ago so that is positive. I am going to self-relax for the first time in 2 weeks so i will have progress pictures then (i hope nothing bad happens!). I hope to be at least 2 inches from APL when i relax. I'm not feeling optimistic though, for some reason I'm feeling like my hair is not making progress, mainly because of my weekly braidouts and the dryness/knots that they have caused. I'll have pics in 2 weeks!
I am angry because i still havent found products that i LOVE yet, and i've been doing this haircare thing for a year! The only things that are certain are my weekly DCs. However, my hair seems to be doing alright...i'm not seeing little broken hairs everywhere i go like i was a year ago so that is positive. I am going to self-relax for the first time in 2 weeks so i will have progress pictures then (i hope nothing bad happens!). I hope to be at least 2 inches from APL when i relax. I'm not feeling optimistic though, for some reason I'm feeling like my hair is not making progress, mainly because of my weekly braidouts and the dryness/knots that they have caused. I'll have pics in 2 weeks!
SelfStyled
Well-Known Member
Hey APL Challengers,
Finally I have an update. I have a feeling I will be a repeat Challenger in 2010. Because My hair grows sooooooo slow. On the bright side of things, I do maintain my growth. At this point it is what is. I have to say I am enjoying this journey tremendously. I LOVE the camaraderie in this thread. I am also having a ball protective styling.
Here are my updates......
More pictures are in my album.....
http://public.fotki.com/SelfStyled/2009/july/
Finally I have an update. I have a feeling I will be a repeat Challenger in 2010. Because My hair grows sooooooo slow. On the bright side of things, I do maintain my growth. At this point it is what is. I have to say I am enjoying this journey tremendously. I LOVE the camaraderie in this thread. I am also having a ball protective styling.
Here are my updates......
More pictures are in my album.....
http://public.fotki.com/SelfStyled/2009/july/
flowinlocks
Well-Known Member
Hey APL Challengers,
Finally I have an update. I have a feeling I will be a repeat Challenger in 2010. Because My hair grows sooooooo slow. On the bright side of things, I do maintain my growth. At this point it is what is. I have to say I am enjoying this journey tremendously. I LOVE the camaraderie in this thread. I am also having a ball protective styling.
Here are my updates......
More pictures are in my album.....
http://public.fotki.com/SelfStyled/2009/july/
SS your hair has grown so much. Congratulations on your progress! All your protective styles are paying off.
Looks like it got thicker also.
Hey APL Challengers,
Finally I have an update. I have a feeling I will be a repeat Challenger in 2010. Because My hair grows sooooooo slow. On the bright side of things, I do maintain my growth. At this point it is what is. I have to say I am enjoying this journey tremendously. I LOVE the camaraderie in this thread. I am also having a ball protective styling.
Here are my updates......
More pictures are in my album.....
http://public.fotki.com/SelfStyled/2009/july/
Your hair is so nice and THICK!!! Nice progress!
Stiletto_Diva
Well-Known Member
Here is my up date:
Jan 14, 2009
Jul 3, 2009
I have about six inches to go until I reach APL. Hopefully I'll make it!
Jan 14, 2009
Jul 3, 2009
I have about six inches to go until I reach APL. Hopefully I'll make it!
SelfStyled
Well-Known Member
Here is my up date:
Jan 14, 2009
Jul 3, 2009
I have about six inches to go until I reach APL. Hopefully I'll make it!
Wow! Your hair grows so fast. Awesome Progress
SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL MY HAIR SISTER GIRL FRIENDS!!!!!
From the day I began my hair journey (ironically in July) I declared my independence from the scissor happy, wanna relax every 8 weeks even if I didnt need it money hungry stylists. I am more proactive in MY hair care, and with the knowledge I have gained here I will be self relaxing in Nov. I now know what my hair likes and dislikes. She and I have become better friends and when she is not happy she lets me know and I listen to her more. Our relationship is more of a partnership working towards the same goal.
So again I say Happy Independence Day Ladies!
--SouthernStunner
From the day I began my hair journey (ironically in July) I declared my independence from the scissor happy, wanna relax every 8 weeks even if I didnt need it money hungry stylists. I am more proactive in MY hair care, and with the knowledge I have gained here I will be self relaxing in Nov. I now know what my hair likes and dislikes. She and I have become better friends and when she is not happy she lets me know and I listen to her more. Our relationship is more of a partnership working towards the same goal.
So again I say Happy Independence Day Ladies!
--SouthernStunner
ChemistryGirl
Well-Known Member
I'm finally updating. I was waiting for the Ayurveda challenge to end, and till I did my touch up.
first pic. from 2/28/09, second pic. from 6/29/09
My siggy is from 6/29 also.
Great progress! Your hair looks so lush, I just want to touch it...
Hey APL Challengers,
Finally I have an update. I have a feeling I will be a repeat Challenger in 2010. Because My hair grows sooooooo slow. On the bright side of things, I do maintain my growth. At this point it is what is. I have to say I am enjoying this journey tremendously. I LOVE the camaraderie in this thread. I am also having a ball protective styling.
Here are my updates......
More pictures are in my album.....
http://public.fotki.com/SelfStyled/2009/july/
Your hair looks so healthy and full! Keep up the good work!
Here is my up date:
Jan 14, 2009
Jul 3, 2009
I have about six inches to go until I reach APL. Hopefully I'll make it!
With that kind of growth and retention you can do it or at least come very close! That is awesome progress
"here here!" Happy Independence day ladies!
jamaicalovely
Well-Known Member
Selfstyled, Your hair is getting so thick.
SelfStyled
Well-Known Member
Thank you soo much ladies for the support- that is why I love this challenge
. You guys are all awesome. For my hair to be described as thick is amazing to me. Because it was soooooo thin when I started off.
It's been a cut and grow strategy. I am hoping that now it will start to grow down, lol.
. You guys are all awesome. For my hair to be described as thick is amazing to me. Because it was soooooo thin when I started off.It's been a cut and grow strategy. I am hoping that now it will start to grow down, lol.
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flowinlocks
Well-Known Member
Here is my up date:
Jan 14, 2009
Jul 3, 2009
I have about six inches to go until I reach APL. Hopefully I'll make it!
Wow that's a lot of growth, I def. think you will make it at the rate you are going.
aa9746
New Member
Thank you soo much ladies for the support- that is why I love this challenge
It's been a cut and grow strategy. I am hoping that now it will start to grow down, lol.
It's much thicker than the 07 picture
. With the healthy ends you'll be getting much more length too.
ajacks
Well-Known Member
Thank you soo much ladies for the support- that is why I love this challenge
It's been a cut and grow strategy. I am hoping that now it will start to grow down, lol.
SS your progress is amazing!!! Whether you make APL or not in '09 your hair has turned around tremendously. The thickness and the ends are perfection. Keep up the good work.
SCarolinaGirl
Well-Known Member
Thank you soo much ladies for the support- that is why I love this challenge
It's been a cut and grow strategy. I am hoping that now it will start to grow down, lol.
You hair has completely changed. It looks great!
SpiritJunkie
Well-Known Member
Awwwww! I am so proud of you ladies. Everyone's progress is looking GREAT! Imma post mine soon.
I hate to flat iron so it will be a none flatironed progress. coming just now...
I hate to flat iron so it will be a none flatironed progress. coming just now...
Platinum
Well-Known Member
Here is my up date:
Jan 14, 2009
Jul 3, 2009
I have about six inches to go until I reach APL. Hopefully I'll make it!
Amazing progress!
beans4reezy
Well-Known Member
AMAZING self styled!!!! You should be very proud of your progress, your hair looks GREAT!!!Hey APL Challengers,
Finally I have an update. I have a feeling I will be a repeat Challenger in 2010. Because My hair grows sooooooo slow. On the bright side of things, I do maintain my growth. At this point it is what is. I have to say I am enjoying this journey tremendously. I LOVE the camaraderie in this thread. I am also having a ball protective styling.
Here are my updates......
More pictures are in my album.....
http://public.fotki.com/SelfStyled/2009/july/
The Princess
Well-Known Member
Hey APL Challengers,
Finally I have an update. I have a feeling I will be a repeat Challenger in 2010. Because My hair grows sooooooo slow. On the bright side of things, I do maintain my growth. At this point it is what is. I have to say I am enjoying this journey tremendously. I LOVE the camaraderie in this thread. I am also having a ball protective styling.
Here are my updates......
More pictures are in my album.....
http://public.fotki.com/SelfStyled/2009/july/
Your hair looks very thick and you also said you are retaining what you grow, so thats all that matters.
SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
Hey all just a quick update. Instead of taking my braids out at 8 weeks I am taking them out a week early. My boss has given me Friday off so with a 3 day weekend I can take em out and henna with out feeling rushed for time. Plus I am ready to play in it for a while I miss my hair. I think I am going to flat iron for the 2nd time this year so I am using another pass in the Boot Camp ( but not in the same quarter). I wanna do a lenght check
I am thinking about doing cornrolls for a month or so (2 weeks at a time).
If I do a length check I will post a pic.
--SouthernStunner
I am thinking about doing cornrolls for a month or so (2 weeks at a time).
If I do a length check I will post a pic.
--SouthernStunner
Nya33
Active Member
Thank you soo much ladies for the support- that is why I love this challenge
It's been a cut and grow strategy. I am hoping that now it will start to grow down, lol.
Great progress, your hair is so thick now!
wish4length
Active Member
I think I will be a repeat in 2010 as well.......
I've started the baggy method at night, so I'll see what that does
I updated my album
http://public.fotki.com/ChocolateDancer/chocolatedancer/
I've started the baggy method at night, so I'll see what that does
I updated my album
http://public.fotki.com/ChocolateDancer/chocolatedancer/
SelfStyled
Well-Known Member
Wish4length- You are making awesome progress! Off to check out your fotki.
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
this is what i will be doing until Oct.
The Princess
Well-Known Member
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