APL 2012 Challenge
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BlkOnyx488
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Luv uSeamonster
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Oh My! we bout to lose another one to the BSL challenge. You are going to be APL on March 31 for sure. It's just gonna be Ogoma and me left in the APL challenge in December, because we are in the no heat challenge, and don't know how long our hair is.
GIJane
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So I went to a new beauty salon today, overall it was a good experience. I had been going to a Dominican salon before, (the few times a year that I step foot in a salon since beginning my HHJ) but I got tired of my wishes being ignored. I ended up cutting off 1-1.5 inches of hair because I like the look of a blunt cut and even and thick ends. So I essentially have 1-1.5 inches to go to make it back to APL in the back 2 sections of my hair and around 2-2.5 inches to get the front two sections. Overall, I'm pretty happy with my hair so I'm going to continue doing what I've been doing. The only change is that I purchased the Hair Trigger Elixir and will incorporate it into my regimen. Hopefully I will make it there by my 25th.
Will post picts as soon as my computer cooperates
Onhergrind09 Whats this Hair Trigger Elixir you talking about?
It's just gonna be Ogoma and me left in the APL challenge in December, because we are in the no heat challenge, and don't know how long our hair is.
Seamonster Do not feel bad. I don't know how long my hair is neither. I haven't put heat in my hair since last May.
NikkiQ
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It's just gonna be Ogoma and me left in the APL challenge in December, because we are in the no heat challenge, and don't know how long our hair is.
According to the DH I'm still a good bit away from APL in the back. Plus I'm not joining any BSL challenges this year. I refuse to believe I would make it to BSL this year so I'm aiming for full APL by the end of the year. I'm the challenge creator. You really think I'd leave yall???
pookaloo83
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Then I pull my hair down to the sides like Nikki did its almost APL. But the back like in the middle is shorter. I dont know why. I hope I don't have the dreaded "w".
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Evolving78
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pookaloo83
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My same old braidout. It's very humid out and may be a rainy day. Wonder how it will hold up by this afternoon. Bought me some bony pins yesterday and wanted to pin it up but ran out of time this morning.
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NikkiQ
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Feeling a bit jazzy today lol
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longhairdreaming
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Hey everyone. Well yesterday I dc with AO GBP on dry hair, did an oil rinse, cowashed with AO HSR, and stretched my hair in 6 plaits. This morning I did cornrows in the front and singles in the back. Hoping to keep it in till I get back from Marrakech...but we'll see.
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SavannahNatural
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I did a true M & S last night and although I haven't taken my hair down yet I can already tell it's going to be very soft and moisturized!
I sprayed my braid out with water and sealed with SM Deep Treatment Mask (Masque?)
I feel like I have some good length but it still seems like I have a long way to go before APL! :-/
I sprayed my braid out with water and sealed with SM Deep Treatment Mask (Masque?)
I feel like I have some good length but it still seems like I have a long way to go before APL! :-/
Aggie
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Okay ladies, since I just had to cut off 2 more inches of hair off my head (it needed evening up plus too many ssks), it took me back to collar bone length.
I don't see anyway I am going to make it to APL this year so I am bowing out until next year's challenge.
I will be relaxing my hair straight next relaxer in order to keep my hair on my head. I can't do the natural/texlax thing anymore
. I love the curls but my hair hates it.
Thanks for all the support and all the best on reaching your APL goals this year.
I don't see anyway I am going to make it to APL this year so I am bowing out until next year's challenge.
I will be relaxing my hair straight next relaxer in order to keep my hair on my head. I can't do the natural/texlax thing anymore
. I love the curls but my hair hates it.Thanks for all the support and all the best on reaching your APL goals this year.
NikkiQ
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Okay ladies, since I just had to cut off 2 more inches of hair off my head (it needed evening up plus too many ssks), it took me back to collar bone length.
I don't see anyway I am going to make it to APL this year so I am bowing out until next year's challenge.
I will be relaxing my hair straight next relaxer in order to keep my hair on my head. I can't do the natural/texlax thing anymore
Thanks for all the support and all the best on reaching your APL goals this year.
Wait a minute...lots of us are at CBL or above. Why don't you think you'd make APL if you're that close???
faithVA
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Okay ladies, since I just had to cut off 2 more inches of hair off my head (it needed evening up plus too many ssks), it took me back to collar bone length.
I don't see anyway I am going to make it to APL this year so I am bowing out until next year's challenge.
I will be relaxing my hair straight next relaxer in order to keep my hair on my head. I can't do the natural/texlax thing anymore
Thanks for all the support and all the best on reaching your APL goals this year.
I think you can still make it @Aggie. There are still 9 months in this year so you still can grow the 3 to 4 inches needed to APL. I really think you should continue on and go for it. I think your hair will surprise you
Just stick to your regimen, baby your ends and protective style as much as you need to.
P.S. I almost forgot. I am just at CBL and even with my slow growing hair and my knotty ends, my 20 strands of breakage every day and my chia pet shedding, I plan on making it to APL this year.
Aggie
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Well it's because my upper torso is very long and the space between my collar bone and APL is about 7.5" apart and I only have 4.5" of hair on my head.
Even the space between APL and full BSL for me is another 5". I need approximately 12" of hair to reach full APL and 17" to 18" of hair all from the nape of my neck to reach full BSL.
I know that I can make full shoulder length for sure by the end of the year which is only 4.5" away.
If I do reach APL this year, that would be nothing short of a miracle for me
.My ultimate hair growth aspiration is to grow and retain another 14" of hair in the next 3 years. I better get on with the PS'ing...STAT!
lilyofthenile
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It's just gonna be Ogoma and me left in the APL challenge in December, because we are in the no heat challenge, and don't know how long our hair is.
I think I'll be too, but it really depends on my check-in in April! Don't despair though =)
NikkiQ
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Well it's because my upper torso is very long and the space between my collar bone and APL is about 7.5" apart and I only have 4.5" of hair on my head.
Even the space between APL and full BSL for me is another 5". I need approximately 12" of hair to reach full APL and 17" to 18" of hair all from the nape of my neck to reach full BSL.
I know that I can make full shoulder length for sure by the end of the year which is only 4.5" away.
If I do reach APL this year, that would be nothing short of a miracle for me
My ultimate hair growth aspiration is to grow and retain another 14" of hair in the next 3 years. I better get on with the PS'ing...STAT!
Girl get outta here with that mess. You wanna leave us and all you need is 3 inches with 9 months left in this year???
Evolving78
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i'm not leaving once i hit APL. i would like to be full APL in the back by Dec. i have many layers. so i will be hanging out in here for the long haul!
now if i can get this wash/ airdry/ bun thing together, i will be good to go this summer. i don't plan on doing anything to my hair for my birthday in a couple of weeks i decided i am going to rock my wig. i need to buy a mini flat iron for her though.
Aggie
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Girl get outta here with that mess. You wanna leave us and all you need is 3 inches with 9 months left in this year???
NOOOOO, that's not what I meant. I meant that I have 7.5" from where my current length leaves off to APL. I need 12" in total to get to APL from my nape. Sorry for the misunderstanding
.But even so, you ladies are so supportive, I can't even give up anymore, cuz yawl won't let me. That is so commendable and it makes me proud to be a part of such an awesome group of ladies.
Okay I'll stay, but I'm still relaxing my hair straight on the weekend. I'll try to post a pic of it once I'm done.
NikkiQ
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NOOOOO, that's not what I meant. I meant that I have 7.5" from where my current length leaves off to APL. I need 12" in total to get to APL from my nape. Sorry for the misunderstanding
But even so, you ladies are so supportive, I can't even give up anymore, cuz yawl won't let me. That is so commendable and it makes me proud to be a part of such an awesome group of ladies.
Okay I'll stay, but I'm still relaxing my hair straight on the weekend. I'll try to post a pic of it once I'm done.
Ahhh ok. I gotcha. We're here to cheer you on and support you until you make APL lady. We're all a family now
GIJane
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NOOOOO, that's not what I meant. I meant that I have 7.5" from where my current length leaves off to APL. I need 12" in total to get to APL from my nape. Sorry for the misunderstanding
But even so, you ladies are so supportive, I can't even give up anymore, cuz yawl won't let me. That is so commendable and it makes me proud to be a part of such an awesome group of ladies.
Okay I'll stay, but I'm still relaxing my hair straight on the weekend. I'll try to post a pic of it once I'm done.
Aggie
You know youre wrong. You done lost you mind Have you been drinking.
Aggie
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You're too funny
. I assure you, I am quite sane but I'm not going anywhere anymore - yawl made sure of that
.Seamonster
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I love growing with this group, so glad everyone is shooting for full APL. It will be fun to see your length checks throughout the year.
Aggie glad you are staying, looking forward to seeing your perm. Going natural is tough, SSK's are part of the learning curb. Even tho texlax appears easier, I think a lot of people end up having to deal with both natural and relaxed issues. Have you seen Traci transition from bonelax to texlax journey? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbL1g8m13Ek
Aggie glad you are staying, looking forward to seeing your perm. Going natural is tough, SSK's are part of the learning curb. Even tho texlax appears easier, I think a lot of people end up having to deal with both natural and relaxed issues. Have you seen Traci transition from bonelax to texlax journey? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbL1g8m13Ek
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