SHOULDER LENGTH 2011 CHALLENGE!
- Thread starter Imani
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ZeeontheGrow
New Member
Last decision i decided to wait till june to claim shoulder length comfortably i don't want to claim it early and struggle to reach APL and there is no APL thread that i can join now so why the hurry and i am enjoyinh the company of very supportive and helpful ladies.
this week i didn't braid my hair and tomorrow ill do my henna and leave it to seamer (i guess his is the word) over night
this week i didn't braid my hair and tomorrow ill do my henna and leave it to seamer (i guess his is the word) over night
iamtan
Well-Known Member
*peeks head through door* ummm i want to join this challenge...lol. I'm quite new to this forum.
What is your current length?
NL stretched [9" in the front, 4" in the very back (I cut my hair 2 months ago so that the front can grow with the back.)]
What is your goal date to make SL?
October 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Taking Multivitamins everyday
Drinking lots of water
Co-washing 2x or more per week
Deep conditioning 1x a week
Absolutely no heat
Some Protective Styling
Whats your long term length goal?
MBL stretched
What is your current length?
NL stretched [9" in the front, 4" in the very back (I cut my hair 2 months ago so that the front can grow with the back.)]
What is your goal date to make SL?
October 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Taking Multivitamins everyday
Drinking lots of water
Co-washing 2x or more per week
Deep conditioning 1x a week
Absolutely no heat
Some Protective Styling
Whats your long term length goal?
MBL stretched
itsjusthair88
Chronically at BSL -_-
Hey ladies, I know I don't peek in all that often, but I jsut don't be having anything to say (lol), IDK how long my hair is, I need to measure it. But I am at the back of my neck in the bottom layers and to the bottom of my ear in the crown...how long is that? I was going to throw some kinky twists back in my head but I think for the next month I am going to do my new favorite style: finger coils with water, leave-in and Eco Styler. They are simple, take about an hour to do and last about a week. I am trying to dress them up really nice by wearing earrings and head bands and stuff. That's my monthly update, I am really excited to see the April graduates!!!
newnyer
Well-Known Member
Co-washed today with Herbal Essence Hello Hydration & Dove Moisture Therapy (had a little in both bottles so I finished them both off) I'm yearning for a relaxer- looks like about a little over 1 inch of NG in some spots! I'm grateful for it considering I have so much breakage but I know with all these textures I need to be extra careful until straightening time. SERIOUSLY considering buying a steamer for my DCs. Wanna try anything to get this head back healthy and gain some thickness. Hmmmm........
Missjae09
New Member
Time is winding down for you ladies who will be moving on to the APL challenge! I'm excited for you all and can't wait to see you pics. Yeah, I wish I was joining you but on the other hand I'm happy with the progress I'm making! my styles are looking better and I'm having fun with it.
Imani, I'm sure you've made.... so sure! Since we are hair twins you can represent for out type in the APL thread!
I agree with the earlier poster, I'm really glad you started this thread, there are never threads for us shorter haired ladies, I guess those with shorter hair chill in the back ground until they are full SL and well on their way to APL before showing pics and such. i'm glad we all can support each other!!
Imani, I'm sure you've made.... so sure! Since we are hair twins you can represent for out type in the APL thread!
I agree with the earlier poster, I'm really glad you started this thread, there are never threads for us shorter haired ladies, I guess those with shorter hair chill in the back ground until they are full SL and well on their way to APL before showing pics and such. i'm glad we all can support each other!!
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faithVA
Well-Known Member
I am grateful for this thread as well. Thank you Imani. Thank you Missjae09 for expressing it so well.
When I was having my "I'm not going to make it to SL in April tantrum"
, I had a place to come to and the ladies showed me a lot of love and support.It makes all the difference in the world.
And when we do make it to SL, we know we can come right here to share and our sistahs will understand our excitment and celebrate with us.
Its about that time again! 
Calling out everyone set to make SL in April...
Don't be scuuuuurrrred....
BreeNique
luvovcandy
makeupgirl
morehairplease
pookaloo83
Rossy2010
Calling out everyone set to make SL in April...Don't be scuuuuurrrred....
BreeNique
luvovcandy
makeupgirl
morehairplease
pookaloo83
Rossy2010
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Its about that time again!
Don't be scuuuuurrrred....
@BreeNique
@luvovcandy
@makeupgirl
@morehairplease
@pookaloo83
@Rossy2010
We want to support your or celebrate your progress, either way. So show us some hair ladies. I'm ready.
pookaloo83
New Member
I made shoulder length I think. Will post pics tomorrow!
makeupgirl
Well-Known Member
I definitely made shoulder length so I'll post the pics tonight when I get home. In fact, the 3rd pic in my siggy shows the back of my hair. I'll show the front tonight.
In fact, the 3rd pic in my siggy shows the back of my hair. I'll show the front tonight.
faithVA
Well-Known Member
I definitely made shoulder length so I'll post the pics tonight when I get home.
Yes you definitely made shoulder length. You are actually well on your way to APL. By the looks of it you will reach APL before the end of the year.
Celebrating you girl
:woohoo: 
Just got my hair flat ironed. And its so not cute this time. Definite fail on the style. its curled all tight and I look like either an old lady or a little girl. Not the hotness. Could've saved the money (70 bucks) and did it myself just for a length check. It did look nice and healthy and thick during the blow out process so that's good as least.
So now I have to go home and try to blow out or flat iron these stupid curls.
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So now I have to go home and try to blow out or flat iron these stupid curls.
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faithVA
Well-Known Member
Can't you just wrap the hair around and tie it up and sit under the dryer for a few. That is what my stylist did when my curls were too tight.
^^^yeah I will try to wrap it. Sometimes my hair is real stubborn tho like once its styled a certain way it will hold onto to it.. That's the good thing about 4b hair tho it will hold a style/curl. Well in this case not such a good thing.
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When u are growing out layers it seems like the hair always look thicker but not much longer
eta: I will take and show pics after the curl has loosened up some more in the back. Probably tomorrow. Need to do it soon before I get back to exercising this week-then its going to shrink up too much for a good length shot.
eta: I will take and show pics after the curl has loosened up some more in the back. Probably tomorrow. Need to do it soon before I get back to exercising this week-then its going to shrink up too much for a good length shot.
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Guyaneek
Well-Known Member
I'm really excited. I did a mini length check today and I believe I'm sl! I'm not straightening my hair until the end of June but when j stretched it, that's where it reached. I'm lumped because my initial thought was I'd be here by June. Then after some wishful thinking I said to myself maybe April. I haven't stretched all month because I didn't want to be discouraged. Well on the last day of April after my wash I took this flix
And this
Yay!!!!
And this
Yay!!!!
Missjae09
New Member
I'm so sorry to hear that!!! Feeling like I've wasted money is definitely high on the list of things that will piss me off very quickly. As crazy as it sounds.... I can sooooo picture a flat iron job that looks like a little girl and an old lady at the same time! LOL anyway, I know i'm late, but when your curls are too tight you can always wrap it and tie it down with a wrap cap for a while then take it down... kind of like a dooby wrap!
In other news, how are you feeling about your length???!? Are you a graduate?
In other news, how are you feeling about your length???!? Are you a graduate?
I'm really excited. I did a mini length check today and I believe I'm sl! I'm not straightening my hair until the end of June but when j stretched it, that's where it reached. I'm lumped because my initial thought was I'd be here by June. Then after some wishful thinking I said to myself maybe April. I haven't stretched all month because I didn't want to be discouraged. Well on the last day of April after my wash I took this flix
And this
Yay!!!!
Congratualtions for making it good progress
can't wait to see the rest of the graduates 
Fyne
Well-Known Member
O What the hay I'm in!!!! Time to have confidence in my hair 
What is your current length?
Layered NL longest lead hairs are almost SL
What is your goal date to make FULL SL?
Dec 11 because I wanna have a full thick look not just lead hair claiming LOL
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Relaxed stretching every 12-14 weeks with a mild relaxer
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Babying and generally leaving Ms. Hair alone except on wash/co wash day 1x weekly other than that pulled back into one all week.
Soft n Free Curl activator (Moisturize) Dark n Lovely Spray Oil (Seal) No heat all summer. Stretching to increase thickness. I take Hair, Skin and Nails Vits (Store brand)
Whats your long term length goal?
Next goal is APL and then some!
What is your current length?
Layered NL longest lead hairs are almost SL
What is your goal date to make FULL SL?
Dec 11 because I wanna have a full thick look not just lead hair claiming LOL
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Relaxed stretching every 12-14 weeks with a mild relaxer
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Babying and generally leaving Ms. Hair alone except on wash/co wash day 1x weekly other than that pulled back into one all week.
Soft n Free Curl activator (Moisturize) Dark n Lovely Spray Oil (Seal) No heat all summer. Stretching to increase thickness. I take Hair, Skin and Nails Vits (Store brand)
Whats your long term length goal?
Next goal is APL and then some!
newnyer
Well-Known Member
Yeah I think you are DEFINITELY SL honey bunny!!! Man maybe I should cut my hair into layer to make my hair look thicker--your hair looks luscious!
Anyway, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!
:bouncegre
Lol, they finally fell. I had to leave it wrapped up for quite a while tho. Them curls were stubborn. I was just freaking out bc its like, I only wear straight hair every once in a while, so I want it to be perfect and banging for them 2 or 3 days, lol.
I'll leave it out for another 2 days. Then will prob go in a banana clip so I can get back to working out. After this, won't be straightening again until late September.
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