****APL BY THE END OF 2008 CHALLENGE****

[kweenameena]

Hey Ladies!!
Don't forget about the July 31st check-in. I'm going to start a different thread just for your updated pictures. If you've already posted them here...Just make sure to add them to that thread. Each check-in will have it's on thread. I'll make sure to post the links to those threads in the OP as well!!!
I'll probably be taking and posting my pics on the weekend since 7/31 falls on a weekday.

Happy Hair Growing Ladies!!!!!!!!!!

Here's the link to the July 31st updates thread:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=5180845#post5180845

 

[NinasLongAmbition]

This is where I'm at this was taken early June.......(Siggy Pic) Im praying my hair will hit Apl by Sept.1st

 

[Valerie]

Joy and Faith. Thank you for your comments and your sides is growing so long.
Hopeful, thank you so much.

 

[kweenameena]

OK, here's my July 31st update shot (I know I'm a little early). Its pretty much there, but I'm not going to celebrate just yet because this is my longer side (the right side is like an inch shorter ). I'm going to wait and see the real length when I straighten my whole head in early September.

Girl why are you so nervous? It looks like you're already grazing APL.

 

[kweenameena]

bumping....is anyone going to post pics in the update thread?
How is everyone doing.
I'l be posting some pics this weekend.
Is everyone else waiting for the weekend as well?

 

[PittiPat]

My hair is slowly growing, but growing nonetheless. With the help of MT, even my nape area finally has some fuzz (about an inch in some areas). So, I'm still hoping. I'm wigging it, by the way.

 

[Mena]

2 mo inches!

 

[glamazon386]

I'm not gonna make it ladies...

 

[Newtogrow]

My hair looks like it is the same length from March but I'm still in the game (optimism).

Don't have fotki, so don't know how to post pics.

 

[lilsparkle825]

still hoping i will make it...quite a lofty goal but i think i can.

i will straighten around the 13th so i can at least know how many more inches i need. this MT has some sections longer than others *i think*.

 

[joyandfaith]

Girl why are you so nervous? It looks like you're already grazing APL.

Just because I'm crazy and neurotic Some sections are so much shorter than others, but I'm not going to let that make me crazy. Thanks for the reality check

 

[vestaluv1]

Due to starting a new job and long commutes, I haven't been looking at the forum for a while and my regimen has totally collapsed. I have fallen off the Ayurveda and vitamin bandwagon and have been slacking on my moisturing and sealing a lot . I guess I have become a little lazy with my regimen (which was working so well for me), but I'm really busy these days (*sigh*).
I'm pretty sure that has set me back a bit.
I'm hoping to straighten in late September so I'll see what damage I've done then I suppose .
Last time I checked in June, I was about an inch away from APL.
Within the next few weeks, I wanna get back on track coz' I really want to get to APL by the end of the year!

 

[TrendySocialite]

Due to starting a new job and long commutes, I haven't been looking at the forum for a while and my regimen has totally collapsed. I have fallen off the Ayurveda and vitamin bandwagon and have been slacking on my moisturing and sealing a lot . I guess I have become a little lazy with my regimen (which was working so well for me), but I'm really busy these days (*sigh*).
I'm pretty sure that has set me back a bit.
I'm hoping to straighten in late September so I'll see what damage I've done then I suppose .
Last time I checked in June, I was about an inch away from APL.
Within the next few weeks, I wanna get back on track coz' I really want to get to APL by the end of the year!

If I may make a suggestion regarding your vitamins...I use this carrier and take my vitamins when I remember. Usually at work after I eat breakfast. That way, they are with me all the time, even if I'm not at home. This has been the only way I'm able to have my consistent vit regimen.

 

[TrendySocialite]

I forgot to take pics when I got my relaxer on July 22. I'll have try to flat iron tonight to take some pics before I rollerset.

I'm off my reggie a bit because of the relaxer (like to enjoy my straight hair for a couple of weeks) and I went out of town. I actually co-washed while I was out of town and I think the cheapier hotel conditioner dried my hair out...but my hair was stinking, so I really needed to wash it.

But with each relaxer I realize that I am growing to like and manage my new growth better and better. So I'm kinda ready for this to thicken up.

I'm gonna co-wash and DC tonight (after I do a length check) and rollerset I think.

 

[Cookie67]

Sorry ladies! I still in micros, but I plan to take them out on August 22nd or Aug 29th. I plan to get a relaxer a couple of days afterwards and I will post my pics then.

HHG (Happy Hair Growing)

 

[Galadriel]

I posted my latest update in the July 31 Update thread.

 

[longhairhopeful]

Hey ladies...just dropped in to give an update. My progress pics are also in my siggy. I'm still trying to hit APL by 12.31.08 Wish me luck!

 

[joyandfaith]

Hey ladies...just dropped in to give an update. My progress pics are also in my siggy. I'm still trying to hit APL by 12.31.08 Wish me luck!

Good job! I think you're definitely gonna make it Great growth!

 

[CurliDiva]

I seems like it is taking FOREVER to acheive these last TWO inches to reach APL.........I plan to cornrow my hair today and then forget about it (just moisturize and baggie) for a few weeks!

 

[vestaluv1]

If I may make a suggestion regarding your vitamins...I use this carrier and take my vitamins when I remember. Usually at work after I eat breakfast. That way, they are with me all the time, even if I'm not at home. This has been the only way I'm able to have my consistent vit regimen.

Great suggestion! Thanx ALOT for that. I will be picking up one of those I think.

 

[vestaluv1]

Hi Guys!

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COZ I'VE REACHED APL! !


I posted this in a seperate thread, but thought I'd update here too.
Next thing is to work on achieving thicker, healthier hair, and BSL eventually.

Next month I plan on straightening my hair to see how long it actually is.

 

[Shalilac]

Congrats VestaLuv!

 

[Galadriel]

Hi Guys!

Unfortunately, I will be exiting this challenge... ...
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COZ I'VE REACHED APL! !


I posted this in a seperate thread, but thought I'd update here too.
Next thing is to work on achieving thicker, healthier hair, and BSL eventually.

Next month I plan on straightening my hair to see how long it actually is.

CONGRATS!!!!

 

[Valerie]

Congratulations Vestaluv1 and well Done!

Comparison from July to August

Length shot unstretched
http://public.fotki.com/Valeriesmith15/comparison-from-july/hairshotsbetweenjul.html

Stretched back length
http://public.fotki.com/Valeriesmith15/comparison-from-july/stretchedlengthjuly.html

pw in profile

 

[Simply_Kelz]

August Update Attached. I'm like .. less than an inch away from scraping it .. but I want more.
These stupid layers are pissing me off!

CONGRATS VESTA!

 

[Hot40]

I just joined the board today
This is the perfect thread for me
My goal is APL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Barely shoulder Lenght now.

Will shampoo and Deep Condition twice a week
Will Roller set ---- no Heat
Will Streatch Relaxers 8 to 10 weeks
Will Pin Curl at night . Is this ok for my hair???
Will take my Biotin every day.

I would lik to pre poo???? but I need to make purchase for items
I would Like to add moisture?? but I do not want hair to get to weighed down.
I would like to add more vitamins to my plan.



I need Ideas for growth aids. I am open to your ideas.

This is the style I want -- not sure on how long it will take??
March 09??? not sure

 

[joyandfaith]

Ok so I thought I'd be APL by the beginning of Sept, but I was wrong I still need an inch on one side and two inches on the other. My new APL goal is Thanksgiving. See my update pic below.

 

[blkbeauty]

Ok so I thought I'd be APL by the beginning of Sept, but I was wrong I still need an inch on one side and two inches on the other. My new APL goal is Thanksgiving. See my update pic below.

I would like to join this challenge. I am late, but did not know there was a challenge. My oringial goal was 10/08, but I don't see me making that deadline. So I am extended it to 12/08.

My current length is a couple inches past shoulders and a couple above APL. My basic regimen is to wearing my hair in protective styling.

 

[hothair]

I'm and megasagging and have hidden my hair away I really really hope to be APL by DEC, I just saw pics of my hair from Jan and it seems longer than now

 

[hopeful]

I just joined the board today
This is the perfect thread for me
My goal is APL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This is the style I want -- not sure on how long it will take??
March 09??? not sure

I don't know how long it will take, but it is BEAUTIFUL! Welcome to the board.

ETA: KelleCarter and Joyandfaith, you guys are soooo close! Keep up the good work!