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

So I measured just to see how long it might take me to get to APL.

From the nape of my neck to APL is about 11inches. My hair in my nape is 10inches long (since I cut a piece) so I should definitely be there before the year is up.

The problem is, the hair at my crown (and most of the rest of my head) only just stretches far enough to reach my nape. So it won't really be APL for like another 2 years. Oh well. This is going to be a looooooong journey.
 
Now that I finally made SL I am looking forward to making APL by years end! (praying!)
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msa said:
So I measured just to see how long it might take me to get to APL.

From the nape of my neck to APL is about 11inches. My hair in my nape is 10inches long (since I cut a piece) so I should definitely be there before the year is up.

The problem is, the hair at my crown (and most of the rest of my head) only just stretches far enough to reach my nape. So it won't really be APL for like another 2 years. Oh well. This is going to be a looooooong journey.
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Girl if I wait till my full head gets APL I might be to old to enjoy it.:lachen:With that said, I'm claming soon as some hairs start touching. And when I do, don't come up in here messing with me.:lachen::lachen::lachen:
 
Checking in. I'm not doing anything to my hair. i keep it mostly in a pigtail with one twist in front (for interest) LOL! At this moment i'm 1/2 way through with some box braids...i'll do a few braids each night as time permits until my entire head is done; then nothing but water, shea butter & oil for the next 4-6 weeks.
I feel it resting on my back so I know it's growing but there will be no length check until the end of the year, mostly 'cause i'm lazy :)
 
flowinlocks said:
Girl if I wait till my full head gets APL I might be to old to enjoy it.:lachen:With that said, I'm claming soon as some hairs start touching. And when I do, don't come up in here messing with me.:lachen::lachen::lachen:
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:lachen:Oh believe me I won't...I'll be the first one to congratulate you. It's just my personal standard. Because my hair is thin it doesn't make sense to claim a length just because my nape reached it...especially because that means the other 85% of my hair is still not there. So, I measure by my crown hairs, not the nape ones.
 
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Hey Ladies I'm here to update. This picture was taken right around the 4th of July. I straighten and trimmed for my 2 year nappiversary:
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Sorry for the HAM on my head but my hair reverts so quick sometimes I figured I better get a picture done before it had a chance to.
 
ButterCaramel said:
Hey Ladies I'm here to update. This picture was taken right around the 4th of July. I straighten and trimmed for my 2 year nappiversary:
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Sorry for the HAM on my head but my hair reverts so quick sometimes I figured I better get a picture done before it had a chance to.
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Nice healthy ends.:yep: Looks like you'll be APL before Dec. HHG
 
ButterCaramel said:
Hey Ladies I'm here to update. This picture was taken right around the 4th of July. I straighten and trimmed for my 2 year nappiversary:
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Sorry for the HAM on my head but my hair reverts so quick sometimes I figured I better get a picture done before it had a chance to.
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I don't see a HAM :look: actually you've made wonderful progress. you're knocking on APL's door.:yep: Congrats.
 
ButterCaramel said:
Hey Ladies I'm here to update. This picture was taken right around the 4th of July. I straighten and trimmed for my 2 year nappiversary:
DSCF1249-vi.jpg
[/URL]Hosted on Fotki[/IMG]

Sorry for the HAM on my head but my hair reverts so quick sometimes I figured I better get a picture done before it had a chance to.
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Beautiful hair :yep:! I agree with aa9746 and Flowinlocks. You will be APL before you know it.
 
its been a while since i've updated....

i decided to cut off my bone straight relaxed ends although i cheated a bit.......i kept a bit of it in the front so i can still tie a pony....its would absolutley hurt if i couldnt tie it back :yep: so i'm nearly 100% texlaxed and i love it.....

might upload photos when i stop being lazy/busy. ...probably wont make apl by dec but who knows....i'm just enjoying my hair at the moment.
 
I haven't checked in for A MINUTE!!! It's nice to see everyone doing so well in the challenge! Keep up the great work!
I'm hoping the summer months in Chicago will help produce a growth spurt for me, because I swear I have not gained an inch since the last update. I think I'm gonna be one of those people who will be doing this challenge again next year. Oh well, at least I'll be in good company!
 
Yawl I just took out my braids and it took me 10 hrs to do that. My neck hurts on both sides. I had to be extra careful cause she braided just slightly past my hair so when I sniped the ends to begin taking them out I had to be carefuly not to cut my own hair. Anyway I am going to clarify, moist poo, alter ego then wen.

Sat morning I am going to Henna. I am so tired. I am also going to steam and flat iron my hair so if it comes out right I will post some pics.

SouthernStunner
 
SouthernStunner said:
Yawl I just took out my braids and it took me 10 hrs to do that. My neck hurts on both sides. I had to be extra careful cause she braided just slightly past my hair so when I sniped the ends to begin taking them out I had to be carefuly not to cut my own hair. Anyway I am going to clarify, moist poo, alter ego then wen.

Sat morning I am going to Henna. I am so tired. I am also going to steam and flat iron my hair so if it comes out right I will post some pics.

SouthernStunner
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Great!! Can't wait to see your pics
 
SouthernStunner said:
Yawl I just took out my braids and it took me 10 hrs to do that. My neck hurts on both sides. I had to be extra careful cause she braided just slightly past my hair so when I sniped the ends to begin taking them out I had to be carefuly not to cut my own hair. Anyway I am going to clarify, moist poo, alter ego then wen.

Sat morning I am going to Henna. I am so tired. I am also going to steam and flat iron my hair so if it comes out right I will post some pics.

SouthernStunner
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Hurry, hurry. I cant wait to see!!!
 
Ladies you all have some fantastic progress. Keep it up.

I still haven't done a length check. My hair has been a little dry because of the weather I think so I'm going to try and tweak my reggie a little to keep it more moist before I start getting breakage.
 
Still striving ladies BUT I highly doubt I'll even be close to APL by Dec unless I have a supernatural growth spurt! I'm having fun trying though, and the healthy hair practices are definitely helping me retain as much as I can at this point. I'm pleased to say that my hair is right now at the longest it's ever been in my adult life - and natural! Still not had the balls to straighten but my fringe/bang length is approaching my upper lips - never thought that was possible!

Installing a new set of extension braids this weekend, so hopefully when they are out in 6-8 weeks my fringe will be at my top lip (please God!).
 
Jaxhair said:
Still striving ladies BUT I highly doubt I'll even be close to APL by Dec unless I have a supernatural growth spurt! I'm having fun trying though, and the healthy hair practices are definitely helping me retain as much as I can at this point. I'm pleased to say that my hair is right now at the longest it's ever been in my adult life - and natural! Still not had the balls to straighten but my fringe/bang length is approaching my upper lips - never thought that was possible!

Installing a new set of extension braids this weekend, so hopefully when they are out in 6-8 weeks my fringe will be at my top lip (please God!).
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That's right, keep striving:yep:
CICI24 said:
I'm 3 inches away. I should be there by December 09
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You'll be there in no time at all :grin:
 
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