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

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Hi Ladies, It's been a while since I checked in. Not sure if I will reach APL by December but I will come close. Doesn't seem like I have made much progress but the sides of my hair have caught up. I am about 3 inches from APL probably more like 4 but I won't dwell on it if I make it sometime in Feb or March. I am loving my hair right now because it has proven to me that it can do that "dang on thing"



Here is a pic for where I am now:

I'm with you there...I think it'll be somewhere around there for me, too, barring a major growth spurt between now and then. I did just buy some flowers of sulfur to add to my mn mix, though

 

[jamaicalovely]

Just stopping by to see how everyone is doing. Great job ladies. I doubt I'll be APL this year.

 

[kittykhat]

I want to join. I know I'm late but I BCed this January. Can I still join?

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

I want to join. I know I'm late but I BCed this January. Can I still join?

of course you can.

 

[MilaXs3]

I know I'm way late...but I am on a personal challenge for APL by December 09 (xmas to be exact)...Good luck ladies, Im in it with you!!!

 

[loulou82]

UpDaTe: I echo the sentiment that I probably won't make APL this year. I had my hair press and trimmed last month and it set me back. The only good thing is most of my single strand knots are now gone and it reverted back perfectly after 12 days. Hopefully I'll be APL by March.

 

[kittykhat]

of course you can.

Yayness! Thanks. Lol. I have 4 1/2 inches of hair. Do you guys think I'll make to APL by DEC 2009?

 

[msa]

Yayness! Thanks. Lol. I have 4 1/2 inches of hair. Do you guys think I'll make to APL by DEC 2009?

Not unless you are really super short or somehow grow like 2 inches of hair a month.

 

[loulou82]

Yayness! Thanks. Lol. I have 4 1/2 inches of hair. Do you guys think I'll make to APL by DEC 2009?

You can maybe make it. How many inches do you need for APL and what is your growth rate? For example if you only need 2-3 inches or less then you can probably make APL if you grow .5 inches or more per month and don't encounter any set backs.

 

[kittykhat]

My hair grows like half an inch per month. And I'm 5'1 1/2. I really just want to be able to put my hair in a ponytail. I can now but it's not cute and my hair is mega thick. Lol. I regret doing my BC now...

 

[LushLox]

Dontspeakdefeat your hair colour is gorgeous. Is that your natural colour or is it a rinse?

 

[latingirly020488]

I thought I would be APL by now but still not there!! THis is sooooo HARD!!! So I guess by December for sure! If I dont have any set backs I hope to be there.

These two pictures are from this month September 09'

 

[The Princess]

bumping....

 

[DaPPeR]

BTW, how long did you have your kinky twists in your hair?

It was a month and 2 weeks...I usually do not have a problem with my twist...I think the loss of hair was due to me using MN every single day. Thats a big no-no next time.

 

[ebonyhair]

I have 2 1/2 inches until Im APL... Is it too late for me to join??

 

[Reecie]

Latingirly. I know exactly how you feel. I think you'll definitely be there by December. Just keep doing what your doing cause your hair looks beautiful.

 

[DaPPeR]

Sorry for pic being big

I relaxed after a 14 week stretch. Here is my progress. I’m not sure how I feel. My next and final relaxer for the year will be December 21, 2009 which will make it four relaxers this year.

ETA: judging from the progress in June, I am basically the same exact length. This growing hair thing can be frustrating sometimes, especially if you have pics to prove you didnt make progress. yeah my hair grew but I definitely did not retain!

 

[DaPPeR]

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[dontspeakdefeat]

Dontspeakdefeat your hair colour is gorgeous. Is that your natural colour or is it a rinse?

Thanks! The color is from a rinse. I use Redken Shades EQ 1b.

 

[beans4reezy]

Sorry for pic being big

I relaxed after a 14 week stretch. Here is my progress. I’m not sure how I feel. My next and final relaxer for the year will be December 21, 2009 which will make it four relaxers this year.


ETA: judging from the progress in June, I am basically the same exact length. This growing hair thing can be frustrating sometimes, especially if you have pics to prove you didnt make progress. yeah my hair grew but I definitely did not retain!

Don't be discouraged, you look really close to APL. I am pretty sure you will be there by your next touch up.

 

[LaidBak]

Sorry for pic being big

I relaxed after a 14 week stretch. Here is my progress. I’m not sure how I feel. My next and final relaxer for the year will be December 21, 2009 which will make it four relaxers this year.


ETA: judging from the progress in June, I am basically the same exact length. This growing hair thing can be frustrating sometimes, especially if you have pics to prove you didnt make progress. yeah my hair grew but I definitely did not retain!

Yeah, I agree that you should not be discouraged. I have learned not to measure right after a relaxer. I cannot explain it but my hair seems smaller and finer after a relaxer. It doesn't make sense! But a few days later after I wash it one time my hair seems thicker and fuller. That's when I can see my progress. It makes no sense but its true for me. So maybe wait to measure once you've washed one time.

 

[Nya33]

Your hair is most definately growing. Looking Good.

Thank you, its growing slowly lol.

I just hope with my relaxer fiasco i don't lose any progress.

 

[HarlemHottie]

Latingirly. I know exactly how you feel. I think you'll definitely be there by December. Just keep doing what your doing cause your hair looks beautiful.

I love the hair style in your signature pic....

 

[jaded_faerie]

Sorry for pic being big

I relaxed after a 14 week stretch. Here is my progress. I’m not sure how I feel. My next and final relaxer for the year will be December 21, 2009 which will make it four relaxers this year.

ETA: judging from the progress in June, I am basically the same exact length. This growing hair thing can be frustrating sometimes, especially if you have pics to prove you didnt make progress. yeah my hair grew but I definitely did not retain!

Don't get discouraged, you are very close to APL. I'm sure you will make it by December. And I agree with a previous poster, wait a couple days after your relaxer and take another progress shot. You're almost there!

 

[The Princess]

Sorry for pic being big

I relaxed after a 14 week stretch. Here is my progress. I’m not sure how I feel. My next and final relaxer for the year will be December 21, 2009 which will make it four relaxers this year.

ETA: judging from the progress in June, I am basically the same exact length. This growing hair thing can be frustrating sometimes, especially if you have pics to prove you didnt make progress. yeah my hair grew but I definitely did not retain!

Do NOT, DO NOT Get discouraged or Frustrated, just bun it up or sew it up, and in few months you will most definately, well should be there.

 

[The Princess]

Just checkin in. This time of the relaxer cycle is pretty boring for me, Im 4 weeks post, NG springing in full blossom, helmet head is forming. I cowash last night with Mizani Thermasmooth Conditioner. Tonight I moisturize with Hawaiin Silky 14n1 and sealed with Hairveda Vatika Frosting.

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[flowinlocks]

Awww! you ladies are all growing well!

here's my pic. I am hella late with the updates I know.

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Nice progress.

I know I have not posted in this thread for a while but currently I am 3inch away, so unless some mega growth spot happens, there is no way I will be APL by DEC 2009.
But I am happy to some extent as it is definately growing. I wont be doing another length check until next year (hope to be in braids from end of nov till jan/feb or so, I think next length check will be around valentine's day).
I will be living this APL business till June 2010 will ne changing the siggy as well, hopefully it's before then.

I'm with you there...I think it'll be somewhere around there for me, too, barring a major growth spurt between now and then. I did just buy some flowers of sulfur to add to my mn mix, though

UpDaTe: I echo the sentiment that I probably won't make APL this year. I had my hair press and trimmed last month and it set me back. The only good thing is most of my single strand knots are now gone and it reverted back perfectly after 12 days. Hopefully I'll be APL by March.

This is me also, I had my dd measure and I have about 3inches to go.

I thought I would be APL by now but still not there!! THis is sooooo HARD!!! So I guess by December for sure! If I dont have any set backs I hope to be there.

These two pictures are from this month September 09'

Your hair looks so thick and healthy, I'm sure you will make it.

Sorry for pic being big

I relaxed after a 14 week stretch. Here is my progress. I’m not sure how I feel. My next and final relaxer for the year will be December 21, 2009 which will make it four relaxers this year.

ETA: judging from the progress in June, I am basically the same exact length. This growing hair thing can be frustrating sometimes, especially if you have pics to prove you didnt make progress. yeah my hair grew but I definitely did not retain!

You've come too far too get discouraged now, personally I think you can make it.

 

[DaPPeR]

beans4reezy,LaidBak,jaded_faerie,The Princess,flowinlocks and every one else I might have missed, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT!

 

[loulou82]

3 inches seems to be the magic number. Here's hoping for a growth spurt for all of us!

 

[Reecie]

I love the hair style in your signature pic....

No girl, YOUR siggy is amazing. You have got so much growth. DAMN!! Tell me your secrets!!