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

[aa9746]

I went over to my brother's house for a visit and had him stretch and take a picture of my hair. The length looks longer and closer to APL than my fotki so I'm excited about that. So when he sends me the picture I'll post it.

 

[unalteredone]

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!

 

[SelfStyled]

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/

 

[flowinlocks]

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.

 

[taz007]

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]

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!

 

[SelfStyled]

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]

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

 

[ChemistryGirl]

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

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

"here here!" Happy Independence day ladies!

 

[Shay72]

SelfStyled--Your hair is sooooooo thick & pretty!
Mz Princess--Like everyone else said that is some awesome progress!

 

[jamaicalovely]

Selfstyled, Your hair is getting so thick.

 

[SelfStyled]

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.

 

[Mo96]

Looking good ladies! We are all well on our way to APL! Yaaaaayyy!

 

[flowinlocks]

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]

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.

It's much thicker than the 07 picture. With the healthy ends you'll be getting much more length too.

 

[ajacks]

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.

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]

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 hair has completely changed. It looks great!

 

[SpiritJunkie]

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...

 

[Platinum]

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]

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/

AMAZING self styled!!!! You should be very proud of your progress, your hair looks GREAT!!!

 

[The Princess]

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.

 

[loulou82]

Woot! Self Styled!! Your progress is so amazing. From thin ends to fab!

 

[msa]

Amazing progress ladies!

 

[SouthernStunner]

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

 

[Nya33]

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.

Great progress, your hair is so thick now!

 

[wish4length]

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/

 

[SelfStyled]

Wish4length- You are making awesome progress! Off to check out your fotki.

 

[Evolving78]

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

this is what i will be doing until Oct.

 

[aa9746]

Here's my update:

 

[The Princess]

Here's my update:

By George I think you got it...APL that is. Congrats.