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

[simplyconfident]

Well, I went to the hairdresser( I haven't been in a month and 1 one week). I got a much needed trim. No more than 1/4 of an inch, might be less than that ( I love my hairdresser, she know what a trim mean, cause she knows Im trying to grow my layers out. She stated she only trim off what needed). Well here is a progress pic. Im still in the running for APL by December 09. Im go try to stretch until the 1st week of December.

wonderfull progress!!

 

[beans4reezy]

Well, I went to the hairdresser( I haven't been in a month and 1 one week). I got a much needed trim. No more than 1/4 of an inch, might be less than that ( I love my hairdresser, she know what a trim mean, cause she knows Im trying to grow my layers out. She stated she only trim off what needed). Well here is a progress pic. Im still in the running for APL by December 09. Im go try to stretch until the 1st week of December.

Your hair LOOKS GREAT! It looks like it is grazing APL now, by the time you relax again, you will DEFINITELY be there! Nice progress!!

 

[simplyconfident]

Hey Girl, yeah you're making sense. I have been thinking the same thing. I'm about 5'7. This APL thing is really taking me FOREVER. I think I have a long torso, but I'm not sure. I still need about 3 inches to make it!!

lol i don't think i will make it either! i'm about 5'9, i have a long neck and back lol maybe next year

You know what, I am 5' 8" with a long neck too. I never factored that into my hair growth expectations. It never even crossed my mind. Maybe I should revise my goals.

I totally agree on the height thing...you short divas have it made :buttkick:!!!! I'm 5'10 and APL seems soooo far awayn

 

[The Princess]

Yea I guess I was really never in this challenge to begin with. lol I dont know why I expected I could make it to APL by December. I most have thought I grew an inch a month for a hot minute. lol Maybe December 2010!! Thats more feasible.

Look how much you have grown throughout the journey. Thats always keep me motivated.

 

[The Princess]

Your hair LOOKS GREAT! It looks like it is grazing APL now, by the time you relax again, you will DEFINITELY be there! Nice progress!!

I hope so, thats why im stretching till the first week of DEC, that will be over 12 weeks for me. I want to be full APL. Thanks for the support.

 

[winona]

Hope it is not to late. i have been strictly PS for alittle over a month and I have noticed my hair is definitely loving it. I should be APL by the end of Dec.

 

[Fhrizzball]

I hope so, thats why im stretching till the first week of DEC, that will be over 12 weeks for me. I want to be full APL. Thanks for the support.

I agree your hair looks APL already to me so just imagine what it'll look like once December hits. Good luck with your stretching.

 

[danigurl18]

Hello ladies! Sorry I been gone for a while.. my computer broke I am currently in kinky twists and I plan on taking them out next week.. I will do a length check and definately post!

 

[xquisitduchess]

i dont know how long it will take me to be apl but it seems that my hair keeps getting thicker and i have alot of new growth i am 9weeks post in that pic but it hardly seems longer... i am getting a relaxer in a week or 2...maybe with my new growth straight i will see more of a difference....but as far as been APL by december i dont know about that one....

 

[The Princess]

i dont know how long it will take me to be apl but it seems that my hair keeps getting thicker and i have alot of new growth i am 9weeks post in that pic but it hardly seems longer... i am getting a relaxer in a week or 2...maybe with my new growth straight i will see more of a difference....but as far as been APL by december i dont know about that one....

OMGosh, you hair is so thick. When you relax, you going to see a big difference. Whatever you doing, Keep it up.

 

[flowinlocks]

I have a major set back. i had a friend do my touch up since my new growth is getting so thick and what a fukkin disaster!!

My hair dropped out on both sides and in the middle. i can't even wear a ponytail. such a tragedy. i was hopping to hang up all my wigs for 2010 but that can't happen anymore.

Now I am debating if too:

Nurse it and wear wigs and continue with goals

or

cut it short.

I am also thinking of stretching my touch ups.

I'm so sorry this happened to you, Have you decided what you're going to do yet? Are the parts that are broke off down to the scalp?

Here's my September update. I don't know why i have that weird little tail things sticking out, i guess i just flat ironed my hair weird. I think i'm gonna make it guys!

I think you're going to make it also.

Checking in and posting latest measurement. Comparison to my start is in siggy pic. I had my hair flat ironed at the salon today. She didn't do as good a job as last time, so my hair has more of curl on the ends. I can see where I've made some progress, but that area of see-thruness at my ends worries me.

Nice progress Laidback!! Don't worry about that area, that's the oldest hair. And it just slowly needs to be trimmed away. I think it will take me about another 6 to 8 months before I trim off all the pre LHCF/Ayurveda hair. Just give those ends a little extra tlc. you are def. on the right track.

See my siggie for my latest update!

Nice.

Well, I went to the hairdresser( I haven't been in a month and 1 one week). I got a much needed trim. No more than 1/4 of an inch, might be less than that ( I love my hairdresser, she know what a trim mean, cause she knows Im trying to grow my layers out. She stated she only trim off what needed). Well here is a progress pic. Im still in the running for APL by December 09. Im go try to stretch until the 1st week of December.

Wow your hair grows fast! You look APL to me also, I can't wait to see your Dec. update.

Checking in for my October length check!! I am embarking on a personal 4 month bunning/no heat challenge to reach APL. I definately will NOT be making it this December, but hopefully I'll reach my goal at the beginning of next year.​

erplexed If any are interested in my personal challenge... more detail are in my blog.​

Keep up the good work, you are well on your way.

I'm outta the challenge.

Setback city.

Had to cut two inches off :-(

I'm so sorry Fluffy, what happened??

So here's my update for the month. I haven't took any length checks of my hair since December so it's a shock to me too. I still not sure if i'm APL in the front just barely I believe but i'm stoked that I am in the back and the I can reach my hand under and pull it. A few month ago I could never have done that.

I ordered some Mizani Thermasmooth (there was a deal on ebay) so I'm contemplating straightening my hair I have that itch now so I need to get it out of my system. I'm paranoid that this isn't my real length so I may just wait till next year in the spring to get it done. I guess that would really put the hair line to the test if my hair won't revert too much in humidity. Even saran wraps makes it revert for me.

I was in pixie braids w/o extensions for the past two weeks but I made them too small so they started quasi locing on me. I'm in the process of converting them to big twists which now looks actually decent on me. Before I always had to do mini twists which took forever to put in, a hassle to take out, and damaged my ends in the process. My ends are so smooth now that it doesn't feel like my hair, it may be the henna, the PS or maybe my new products. Sorry for rambling I'm just exciting that my hair is actually growing even though it still doesn't feel long to me. That won't be until it's SL curly but who knows when that'll be.

eta: And yes I'm taking these pictures with my DSi...

Uhmmm, you look APL to me congratulation!!

i dont know how long it will take me to be apl but it seems that my hair keeps getting thicker and i have alot of new growth i am 9weeks post in that pic but it hardly seems longer... i am getting a relaxer in a week or 2...maybe with my new growth straight i will see more of a difference....but as far as been APL by december i dont know about that one....

I agree, I think you will see your progress when you get your touch up, be sure to show us your results.

 

[The Princess]

Checkin in: Im 7 weeks post. Im DC'ing today with Suave Humctress, Aphogee 2 min Kertain and Coconut Oil w/heat 30 minutes. Then wet bun it up.

 

[trendsetta25]

APL BY DEC. IS OFFICIALLY A NO FOR ME
So i got my hair relaxed this friday after my 14wk stretch and got a needed trim...it appears that my hair does grow 1/2 an inch a month because my stylist cut a little under an inch of my hair. attached you will see the dramatic (I'm being sarcastic) growth!

FYI so someone has a post "how long did it take you to reach apl" http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=235213 and i must say that this thread in my opinion is a debby downer. I've been going at this for almost a year (joined in Dec) and I've not seeing this significant growth everyone else is seeing. It's so depressing. And to make matters worse, my older sis is almost at BSL. Ive been using growth aids and protective styling but my hair refuses to grow no more than a 1/2 inch a month. My goal is to make it at the 3.5 mark on my shirt by December.

2nd FYI...apl according to my shirt is at 5 on the shirt...you cant see it because i cropped it off, but it's there.

Attached you will see my growth for the year so far (Dec, March, June, and Oct)...no miracles here . I took a picture right after i relaxed...as you can see I'm a believer in stretching my relaxers

 

[Sapphire_chic]

sorry for the news trendsetta but your health and shine look on point, i also love your blunt ends

 

[trendsetta25]

sorry for the news trendsetta but your health and shine look on point, i also love your blunt ends

this message acutally put a smile on my face...thank you so much!!!! :Rose:

 

[LaidBak]

Trendsetta25 you really made some great progress!!

 

[trendsetta25]

Trendsetta25 you really made some great progress!!

Thanxs laidbak, maybe I have hairnerexia...I'm still not going to make apl by dec. How's everyone else doing?

 

[SelfStyled]

Trendsetta your hair looks great. It looks soooooooooo healthy. I feel you on the slow growth, I really do. That 1/2" doesn't sound like too much, but I swear I only get a 1/4" a month. Hang in there, you are doing all the right things, and it looks like you are doing a wonderful job retaining your length.

 

[trendsetta25]

You guys are the best. I guess health is what matters the most.

 

[beans4reezy]

I'm still in here. My hair is cornrowed and I am wiggin' it. Today I washed with WEN Fig and DC'd with Mane and Tail/Egg/ Cocasta Oil....My ng felt so soft!!

I am hanging on until December!

 

[The Princess]

APL BY DEC. IS OFFICIALLY A NO FOR ME
So i got my hair relaxed this friday after my 14wk stretch and got a needed trim...it appears that my hair does grow 1/2 an inch a month because my stylist cut a little under an inch of my hair. attached you will see the dramatic (I'm being sarcastic) growth!

FYI so someone has a post "how long did it take you to reach apl" http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=235213 and i must say that this thread in my opinion is a debby downer. I've been going at this for almost a year (joined in Dec) and I've not seeing this significant growth everyone else is seeing. It's so depressing. And to make matters worse, my older sis is almost at BSL. Ive been using growth aids and protective styling but my hair refuses to grow no more than a 1/2 inch a month. My goal is to make it at the 3.5 mark on my shirt by December.

2nd FYI...apl according to my shirt is at 5 on the shirt...you cant see it because i cropped it off, but it's there.

Attached you will see my growth for the year so far (Dec, March, June, and Oct)...no miracles here . I took a picture right after i relaxed...as you can see I'm a believer in stretching my relaxers

I say keep doing what you doing, its growing and that all that matter. Plus your hair is growing and you have pics to prove it. Whats your reggie, Im trying to do a long stretch myself.

 

[carameldelight87]

Attached you will see my growth for the year so far (Dec, March, June, and Oct)...no miracles here . I took a picture right after i relaxed...as you can see I'm a believer in stretching my relaxers

Don't get too down. I notice that between March and June ur length doesn't change but the appearance of ur hair SIGNIFICANTLY changes. It looks healthy and gorgeous!! So that is definitely a victory. Congrats on ur progress, girl!

 

[DaPPeR]

Ok. I am actually happy with my progress now ladies after seeing it through pictures. This is my 1 year comparison…not much but I am getting there!

Dry Puffs after airdrying with coconut oil:
September 2008

September 2009

Ponytails:
September 2008

September 2009

 

[FluffyRed]

I am sorry you had to cut 2 inches. What happened? We all will have a setback in our journey but what's important is that we learn from them. Maybe that is not what you wanted to hear but I send you e-hugs galore!!!!!!

I messed up my porosity by overusing vinegar at a previous no-lye touchup and it is still over-porous. The ends were colored and would not hold a curl at all. Now thinking I might need to do a lye touchup. This is my last resort!!

 

[glamchick84]

Trendsetta, hang in there!! you have blunt healthy thick ends...when you finally make APL it will be a beautiful thing..and Dapper that ponypuff really grew, hang in there girl!!! OKay here is my updates, we might have to extend this challenge to march 2010 because it's not looking to good for me either.LOL


My ends are so freaking thin, I just wanna chop them off....But I'm starting to believe that's just how my hair will always be.

 

[Sapphire_chic]

nooo glamchick, dont cut. they dont look thin to me, ok they are not like the thickest of thick but your hair looks like it has so much movement and it looks like your ends are healthy. wait a few months because it looks like APL is right around the corner.

My ends are sooo uneven but every month that goes sees them filling in. I think my hair grows very unevenly

(of course cut if it will make you happier about your hair )

 

[The Princess]

Ok. I am actually happy with my progress now ladies after seeing it through pictures. This is my 1 year comparison…not much but I am getting there!

Dry Puffs after airdrying with coconut oil:
September 2008

September 2009

Ponytails:
September 2008

September 2009

OMGosh your ponytail has most definately grew longer. I really like your puff as well.

 

[The Princess]

Trendsetta, hang in there!! you have blunt healthy thick ends...when you finally make APL it will be a beautiful thing..and Dapper that ponypuff really grew, hang in there girl!!! OKay here is my updates, we might have to extend this challenge to march 2010 because it's not looking to good for me either.LOL


My ends are so freaking thin, I just wanna chop them off....But I'm starting to believe that's just how my hair will always be.

Just my opinion, I wouldn't chop off the ends. No reason too. They look nice to me. Leave the sissors at bay.

 

[SCarolinaGirl]

Looks like I made APL.... and just in time for my wedding. So can I claim it???

Pic from February 09...

Oct 09

I plan to stick around til December! Good luck ladies!

 

[flowinlocks]

OMGosh your ponytail has most definately grew longer. I really like your puff as well.

ITA, Dapper I was just about to say the same thing.

Hang in there Trendsetta25, your hair shiny and healthy.