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I'm in too! Hopefully the SL challenge gets me there by June, and then it's on to APL by December. Will post pics next week after hair appointment.
 
Can someone please point me in the direction of the bun challenge thread? I've searched and looked all over and can't seem to find the Bun Challenge 09' that I see so many people on.
 
I finally made a fotki and took a starting picture. I'm looking forward to this challenge! Good luck everyone!
 
I have a question. I was just reading some threads yesterday and found that the way I airdry my hair is not the best. After I wash it, I just let it dry hanging and it always end up dry and hard. Well I was wondering if you ladies knew any techniques that I could use to dry my hair in one day. I can't wear a bun because my hair in the back is too short. And I can't blow dry it because I have to flat iron it after every wash
 
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I have a question. I was just reading some threads yesterday and found that the way I airdry my hair is not the best. After I wash it, I just let it dry hanging and it always end up dry and hard. Well I was wondering if you ladies knew any techniques that I could use to dry my hair in one day. I can't wear a bun because my hair in the back is too short. And I can't blow dry it because I have to flat iron it after every wash
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Try tying your hair down with a silk scarf while you airdry-when m hair was shorter I would half wrap(parting from ear to ear and combing hair in front of the ear to one side) and tie it down and my airdrying always came out smoother and so did my flat ironing. HTH
 
i'm determined to reach apl by the end of the year. maybe even longer! i'm stocking up on my products now. i know we can all make it!
 
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Try tying your hair down with a silk scarf while you airdry-when m hair was shorter I would half wrap(parting from ear to ear and combing hair in front of the ear to one side) and tie it down and my airdrying always came out smoother and so did my flat ironing. HTH
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Thanks. I'll try that my next wash
 
loulou82 said:
I just got kinky twists. I'm all set for 2009.
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Girl I got mine too. I think for me at least it is easier to apply my MT and OCT as well as being a low/no manipulation and protective style. OH and plus I am lazy and dont know how to style my short hair without heat.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL
 
So I just had my friend help me take a real length shot...and I'm actually past APL already in my nape. BUT, that's the only section of my hair that is that long...it's really JUST my nape. It was a pleasant surprise but most of my hair (like 95%) is SL or shorter. Obviously, my hair is super uneven lol. Hopefully by December of next year it won't be so obvious...if it is...too bad...I'm not cutting anything until I reach my goal.
 
thanks for adding me southernstunner....i feel whole now lol!!!
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So I just had my friend help me take a real length shot...and I'm actually past APL already in my nape. BUT, that's the only section of my hair that is that long...it's really JUST my nape. It was a pleasant surprise but most of my hair (like 95%) is SL or shorter. Obviously, my hair is super uneven lol. Hopefully by December of next year it won't be so obvious...if it is...too bad...I'm not cutting anything until I reach my goal.
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congrats on the progress....i'm trying to resist trimming as well....thats all i've been doing trying to make my ends healthier......they are still very frizzy....time to look at other avenues i think
 
I went to the hairdresser yesterday, my hairdreser was like do you want a trim. Im like only if I need it. At first she said yeah you need one, then kept looking at my hair and was like, you know you can wait, you really don't need one. Then stated you have some real healthy hair. But I did notice what she was looking at, cause that certain area was hard for her to flatiron. It was actually one of my layers, thats growing out. Im just glad she notice I could wait for a trim. Then went on to ask if im growing my layers out, I told her im going to keep my layers.

Also Im so happy, im 8 weeks post tomorrow and actually will be able to stretch for at least another 2 weeks. The weekly DC has helped me. Don't get me wrong I have NG up there, but my hair is alot more managable now. I don't know if thats possible. But im so happy. I told my hairdresser this as well, she said, okay, you know im fine with it, whatever you want to do.

The lady next to her was like, she has some pretty hair. Finally all the hard work is paying off.

LHCF is the BOMB, thank you ladies.
 
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Ok Ladies I am so ready....

I haven't had a relaxer since Aug 11, 2008 and I am seriously thinking about relaxing the 1st week of January.

Come 2009 my regimen will be:
Shampooing and DC'ing once every 2 weeks ( I will be in cornrows)
Cowashing once a week and of course moisturizing everyday and sealing those ends. Thats about it nothing special, I am gonna attempt to keep it simple until Spring gets her.

Below are my starting pics taken today.

HHG ladies...
 

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Ms Devo, looks like you've a lovely suprise awaiting in January when you do relax - you're skimming shoulder in your new pics!
 
Since I just BCD a month ago, I don't know if I will make APL....but I'm going to keep rooting for you ladies!:yep:
 
:look: I sure hope so. The front is my main problem though, trying to get it caught up with the rest of my hair has been a chore in itself.

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Ms Devo, looks like you've a lovely suprise awaiting in January when you do relax - you're skimming shoulder in your new pics!
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I am very excited. APL was my long term goal when I found the blog
Posted below is the photo taken of me last week 12/19/08.

I have to get back on my vitamins and get a growth aid:yep:
At this point I just want to be able to bun
 

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Hi Ladies!
This is my 1st post and 1st Challenge!
SouthernStunner please add me to the list.

Thank you LHCF ladies for all the tips. This is the longest my hair has EVER been. I've had damaged chin/neck length hair my whole life.
Recently, I've had a few set backs (trying to blowdry and flat iron and I ended up with a sink full of broken hair) - I'm 6 weeks post. I want to start fresh in the new year.
 
This is the last pic that was taken of my hair when I got it relaxed in October 08.

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I will be getting my hair relaxed on Saturday so I am :crossfingers: that I am APL now.
 
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Just wanted to stop in and encourage all my short haired ladies...

It CAN and WILL be done!! Just be consistent, keep it moisturized and keep it off your shoulders as much as possible.

Can't wait to see all your results next year! :yep:
 
So I think I got everyone in. It may not be in alphabetical order so please look hard and if you dont see your name please PM me. Its kind of hard to read through each post to see if some one is in or not so a PM would be better. Thanks to all that have joined this is OUTRAGEOUS and I truly appreciate all the support you have not only given to me but to each other. Keep up the good work and remember Jan. is around the corner so get your engines running!!!!!!

SoutherStunner
 
please count me in!

http://public.fotki.com/honiebee1/

2009 wig challenge
Currently ear length after BC
1st goal: natural, healthy hair
Short term goal: full chin length or 6in by Feb 09
Mid goal: full SL by Aug 09
Ultimate goal Apl by Feb 2010
Ideal goal: Bsl by Feb 2011
 
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