Calling all ladies in the APL challenge. Midway checkin!
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WhipEffectz1
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December or January!!!! 2-3 inches.....
pattycake0701
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I think I'm doing okay. I just started back on a supplement regimine. Plus I've been increasing my lean protein intake and overall just taking better care of myself.
The picture in my siggy was taken in June 07. I'm not sure where I'm at right now but I did have a minor set back (some breakage due to dryness) but I'm pretty good now. I plan on blowing out my hair next time I wash. I'm hope to be at least grazing APL by the end of the year.
The picture in my siggy was taken in June 07. I'm not sure where I'm at right now but I did have a minor set back (some breakage due to dryness) but I'm pretty good now. I plan on blowing out my hair next time I wash. I'm hope to be at least grazing APL by the end of the year.
dillard
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everyone seems to be doing really well. if not lengthwise, atleast in health and thickness. My hair is getting thicker and...wider, I guess (since i discovered castor oil). I actually took off about 1/2 inch in the very back because it was looking really weird. It wasn't damaged but it looked so scraggly because it was just a few pieces that were longer than everything else. I won't do that again I'll just leave it alone from now on. But I doubt I'll make APL by december, that was a long shot.
dillard
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looks to me like you're pretty much there girly!!
pattycake0701
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Aww thanks, I think I may have a little bit further to go though.
BTW I love that bantu knot-out in your album. I'd totally wear that everyday if I could. From what I saw in your album, you like to have fun with your hair
Demetrius Roberts
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I am still in sew-in..I plan to keep them up to December..I plan to relax in December also..No set backs so far,and It's still growing....
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chica_canella
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Make sure you ladies use some African Royale braid spray/leave in conditioner for the sew ins.
bauderlady
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My halfway photos are below!
mika vs sasha
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I'm about 3 inches away but I need to get another trim in October.... I hate getting trims but I rather have full thick hair than some straggly ends. We'll see, I'm hoping that I can get here or pretty close by DEC.
sexyeyes3616
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Right now I am wearing a sew in and am using boundless tresses. I plan on going to get Senagelese twists this week.
Serenity_Peace
Genius never dies!
I'm scared to answer this question because I don't want to jinx myself. But here it goes, anyway...
I am 10 1/2 weeks post relaxer. On the low/no manipulation challenge and I think that's helped. My NG is dry like a dessert, but I'm hanging in there.
Looks like I will be forced to relax at 12 weeks rather than 16 weeks. I will probably never attempt to stretch too much longer from now on.
Anyway, even with my hair shrinkage from the stretch, it looks like I'm an inch or so away from *full* APL. I really do think that I'll achieve it by December, then have Balisi give me a dusting when I go home to Atlanta for Christmas. That'll put me right at APL in theory.
Luckily I am not experiencing any breakage, damage or too much shedding. My biggest challenge is keeping my NG moist.
I am 10 1/2 weeks post relaxer. On the low/no manipulation challenge and I think that's helped. My NG is dry like a dessert, but I'm hanging in there.
Looks like I will be forced to relax at 12 weeks rather than 16 weeks. I will probably never attempt to stretch too much longer from now on.
Anyway, even with my hair shrinkage from the stretch, it looks like I'm an inch or so away from *full* APL. I really do think that I'll achieve it by December, then have Balisi give me a dusting when I go home to Atlanta for Christmas. That'll put me right at APL in theory.
Luckily I am not experiencing any breakage, damage or too much shedding. My biggest challenge is keeping my NG moist.
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Serenity_Peace
Genius never dies!
YOUR HAIR HAS GOTTEN THICKER!!!! MUCH THICKER!! IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
And for me, that's the greatest achievement even if you don't get to APL. When you get that cut, sit back and watch your hair growth take off! I'll bet anything that you'll be APL before next Summer '08.
Your hair looks fantastic, healthy, and shiny! Congratulations!!!!
Je Ne Sais Quoi
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Catina72
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YOUR HAIR HAS GOTTEN THICKER!!!! MUCH THICKER!! IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
And for me, that's the greatest achievement even if you don't get to APL. When you get that cut, sit back and watch your hair growth take off! I'll bet anything that you'll be APL before next Summer '08.
Your hair looks fantastic, healthy, and shiny! Congratulations!!!!
Awwww
thank you sooo much Serenity, I'm just trying to catch up to all of you!! HHG, you've got APL chica!sexyeyes3616
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I just took my sew in out and this is a july and august comparison
The Savvy Sistah
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I'm about 2 inches from APL.
I'm getting my hair done on Dec 7 for my moms event. (it's black tie) For the past few years I wore a 3/4 wig or an updo. But this year I really want to go all out and I want to wear my own hair.
So after that, I'll go back into my protective style and see how much more growth I can get by Dec 31.
I'm getting my hair done on Dec 7 for my moms event. (it's black tie) For the past few years I wore a 3/4 wig or an updo. But this year I really want to go all out and I want to wear my own hair.
So after that, I'll go back into my protective style and see how much more growth I can get by Dec 31.
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vivEz daNs lamouR
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I'm hoping to make APL by December.. but judging by this picture it feels SO far away..
Gemini350z
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is it too late to join this challenge?
gabulldawg
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I'm wondering the same thing. I am so close to APL i can TASTE it!!! I should probably be there (or maybe even PAST there) by December, which is my next scheduled touch-up!!! That is so exciting!! My hair hasn't been APL since I was younger (i.e., before i messed up my hair). My SO is so happy and excited, too.
So, enough of my rambling. How do I join?
Energee
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I'm wondering the same thing. I am so close to APL i can TASTE it!!! I should probably be there (or maybe even PAST there) by December, which is my next scheduled touch-up!!! That is so exciting!! My hair hasn't been APL since I was younger (i.e., before i messed up my hair). My SO is so happy and excited, too.
So, enough of my rambling. How do I join?
Me three! I want to know if I can join too? I'm 'dancing with APL' (as I like to say it...lol). My husband says I'm there according to his eyes but my eyes say that I have about an inch or so to go
. Admittedly I haven't taken a photo of it for about a month now. I have seen that it's definitely APL when wet--while doing my DC's from the side but I don't want to turn around to see...LOL. I'm nutty..I know! I do know that it's grown and is growing well. I don't want to take more photos until December. I thought I'd be ready at the end of September but I've chickened out and I'm waiting until December.
Maa Maa omo mti
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I'm checking in ladies. See my comparison shot in my siggy. I am there but at the very tip. By Dec I should be mid or end of APL if I don't trim the ends like I am considering.
oh for the ladies that want to join yes you can, there is a thread out there, I think Bre started that one too. I will search for it later this evening.
oh for the ladies that want to join yes you can, there is a thread out there, I think Bre started that one too. I will search for it later this evening.
sexyeyes3616
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This is a june and september comparison. I dont really like the clarity in the second pic, its not the best pic but this is where my hair is now.Not sure if i will be APL by december though.
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