APL`13 Challenge

[shanese21]

Here's my length check in

My first picture is from November 30th, and the second and third are from yesterday. I can definitely see the difference

I wonder if I can claim grazing APL lol

 

[nemi95]

Just wanted to know if any of the 4 hair type ladies shop at ULTA and what products do they like from there? From what I could tell there weren't products there necessarily for natural hair textures but I saw a few products some ladies on the forum use.

I love Ulta and all the coupons! I buy the liter of Redkin condish Smooth Lock, the Quidad deep treatment, carols daughter Chocolat line, and the Shea moisture line. Oh, and this is where I found Nioxin vitamins on clearance last summer for $8!

 

[Jobwright]

Well, I'm coming in ... Walks slowly in the door eyes wide looking around ... I am a little shy of SL but hoping to get to APL by the end of the year. I posted in here back when the thread first started at the end of 2012. I'm transitioning without the bc and long healthy thicker hair is my goal. This new growth is a beast and sooooo very different from my relaxed hair. But I love the way the curls feel. So, with my chin up, back straight, I'm claiming APL before the end of the year. I am understanding that Protective Styling, cowashing, dcing, moisturizing and sealing and moisture/protein balance is the way to go! I truly appreciate this forum and all the information people share. Everything is helpful and inspirational.

 

[HappywithJC723]

Here are my progress pics. The first one is from November, the second pic is from earlier this month when I got a TU. I'm slowly inching along....

 

[praisedancer]

Here's my progress pic. I made it to APL, next BSB, I must retain length!!!

 

[HappywithJC723]

Congratulations praisedancer!

 

[beautyintheyes]

Here is my update not much here im not sure how much or how long it will take to get there

But coming from here less than two years ago im good

 

[beautyintheyes]

Here's my progress pic. I made it to APL, next BSB, I must retain length!!!

So beautiful!

 

[Froreal3]

Here is my update not much here im not sure how much or how long it will take to get there

But coming from here less than two years ago im good

Now that is progress missy. You only have about 4 inches or so to go. Love the pic in the flowers.

Sent from my SGH-T959 using LHCF

 

[praisedancer]

Here is my update not much here im not sure how much or how long it will take to get there

But coming from here less than two years ago im good

Keep it up, you're almost there!!

 

[Gryphyn]

I was going to get a touch up yesterday but since my hair isn't tangling like it usually does at 12 weeks, I'm gonna keep soldiering on and see if I can make it to 16 weeks. I usually finger comb but brushing my hair out in the shower with conditioner and a paddle brush every 1-2 weeks has really helped avoid tangles.

My update pics show my hair in October, when I decided to join the challenge, and January when the challenge started, compared to now. My stylist trimmed 2-2.5 inches off my nape in January because it was longer than the rest of my hair and I told her the shape looked funny when I wore my hair out. Now my hair is all even, but my nape hasn't grown back to its January length yet. The sides have grown out a lot though because now my hair is CBL all the way around. My nape should be back to its January length in another 2-3 months so maybe then I'll feel better about my progress.

 

[Seamonster]

I was in last years challenge, and am having to do all my challenges over because I big chopped to have thicker hair. I love having the thick hair, but wish I had been able to keep the length too. Checking in

 

[JosieLynn]

Finally found the time to do my length check! Excuse the awful face and crazy parts and braids, I am all prepped to go to bed lol. The first photo is my hair in the back pulled to the front, and then the second shot is my hair pulled on the back with my length check shirt. APL starts at like the 7 1/2 mark but I got my hair all the way to the 8 mark! I still want to wait until I can pull a healthy section of hair to the mark before I decide to move on. BSL for me is around the 12 or 13 line. So that's 4 more inches for me to get to BSL just wish my hair were thicker it always looks SO anemic to me....idk what to do, my hair feels like baby's hair and it's just as wispy/flyaway...any ideas ladies??

ETA: My photos are so finicky and decide they want to be sideways somedays and other days not...sry!

 

[Brwnbeauti]

Here's my length check

 

[macheriemedusa]

Everyone seems to be making good progress, congratulations ladies! My hair is still in braids so can't really do a check for a while. Fingers crossed i have retained some length

 

[apple_natural]

im sick of wearing wigs. i think its time for havana twists even though that hair makes me break out. ugh

why is the left side of my hair always at least 2 inches longer than the right? no matter how many times i cut it. the next time i look at it, its at least 2 inches longer again.

granted, i pull out the back of the left side, which!!! i havent been doing lately and it is about shoulder length. that is amazing. sometimes though, when i see it long, the next time i see it, its gone again. ive been doing well, though. its shoulder length!

 

[miraclediva]

Here's my check in.

I cowash weekly
shampoo every 2 weeks
try to dc weekly (have fallen off though)
moisturize about once a week (also need to step that up)
Twist or bantu knot after wash (air dry) and then wear pony puff for rest of week.
I think thats about it

 

[Taina]

Ok so here is my Update.
My hair could be longer, but i had a trim on feb 15. I though my hair would be shorter than the begining cause i cut a lot, but it did grow and I'm happy for that

I Stoped using the MN mix in february.

is same side, this mirror effect is BS >,<

 

[apple_natural]

straightening my hair after dc today. i think i need to for a break before i go buckwild.

eta: Taina, your hair is gorgeous.

 

[MsSonya]

Everybody's progress is amazing. I have nothing to show. Hopefully by June I will be able to see some progress. I am going to tweak my regimen and change my 'diet' or lack therof. Hope I will see some progress.

 

[apple_natural]

my hair straightening actually went pretty well last night. i am even going to post pics if i can. wow. its really thickened back up bcz it was a little thin there and i tried to turn my attention to thick ends and i have actually succeeded. wow.

you have to promise not to laugh at my cheap phone. no one calls me enough for me to care about a touch anything...

i resurrected my old fotki from the dead.. is there another place to use? i guess its ok, actually.

http://public.fotki.com/loveloreal/shoulder-length-/

pw: first

 

[hairqueen7]

I'm not going to repurchase a cowash cleanser anymore its to stripping,I'm just going to stick with the cheapie moisturizing conditioners,
I won't b doing a LC until May 30

 

[gvin89]

Cowashing and I never stick....guess I will try again to give my moisture retention a boost. I'm in braids now which makes it a bit easier to just dilute conditioner and do a quick rinse. We will see what happens....

 

[JosieLynn]

been working the bun during the work week and will probably put on the wig I wore for easter during the weekends, it blended amazingly well with my hair texture and everything, people were so amazed lol. Not too sure how long I'm going to keep this up, but I'm so glad to be able to touch my hair again. I always complain about not having enough time to do my hair so i put it up in PS only to go through withdrawal after like 2 weeks oh well lol

 

[Froreal3]

been working the bun during the work week and will probably put on the wig I wore for easter during the weekends, it blended amazingly well with my hair texture and everything, people were so amazed lol. Not too sure how long I'm going to keep this up, but I'm so glad to be able to touch my hair again. I always complain about not having enough time to do my hair so i put it up in PS only to go through withdrawal after like 2 weeks oh well lol

Your hair looks great! So pretty...love the texture JosieLynn

Sent from my SGH-T959 using LHCF

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

DominicanBrazilian82 msmarc1 is there a usual time these liter sales go on?

JosieLynn The last one was Dec/January... So I'm sure they are due one soon. Sign up on their website for emails or their Beauty Club. They will send you coupons often... Plus, they will email you with sale announcements.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

21 weeks post (so late on my relaxer)... I took these pictures at 19.5 weeks post when I did my 2-Step treatment. Like everyone else, I'm also inching along...




There's a little bit of neck squinching (you know when you hold your shoulders up higher than you should... ... but it's not excessive)




Sorry for the nakedness... For some reason I take the best hair pictures naked!!

I lost a little hair this day; especially at the line of demarcation. My hair has been shedding a little bit more since the 2-Step. But then again I have been a bunning fool since I got deeper into my stretch. So it probably needs to she'd anyway. But I'ma keep my eye on it.

The below picture is from NYE...

 

[JosieLynn]

Today's Friday!!!! Thank you Lord! Lol hoping to do a nice hair pamper day after work. I did a mini cowash midweek and m&s yesterday so my hair has been pretty good moisture wise. Contemplating if I should do a protein treatment as well. Just started using Aphogee 2 min reconstructor which I like, doesn't seem too hard but I still always follow up with a moisturizing DC. Can't tell yet what's my hair's threshold for protein. Might skip it this week since I did it last week. But I'm currently on cruise control which I'm happy about. Think I'm pretty good on managing my hair.

 

[msmarc1]

been working the bun during the work week and will probably put on the wig I wore for easter during the weekends, it blended amazingly well with my hair texture and everything, people were so amazed lol. Not too sure how long I'm going to keep this up, but I'm so glad to be able to touch my hair again. I always complain about not having enough time to do my hair so i put it up in PS only to go through withdrawal after like 2 weeks oh well lol

Your hair looks really good. I like that outfit too.

 

[msmarc1]

21 weeks post (so late on my relaxer)... I took these pictures at 19.5 weeks post when I did my 2-Step treatment. Like everyone else, I'm also inching along...

There's a little bit of neck squinching (you know when you hold your shoulders up higher than you should... ... but it's not excessive)

Sorry for the nakedness... For some reason I take the best hair pictures naked!!

I lost a little hair this day; especially at the line of demarcation. My hair has been shedding a little bit more since the 2-Step. But then again I have been a bunning fool since I got deeper into my stretch. So it probably needs to she'd anyway. But I'ma keep my eye on it.

The below picture is from NYE...

It looks like you are apl. Congrats!