2022 - SL/APL Challenge

[GettingKinky]

My hair was air dried in chunky braids and I did a warm flat iron. The ends look thick and even, I love it. Definitely going to do the bun any baggy thing to keep it up.

You hair looks great! So full and lush

 

[faithVA]

I know I've been missing in action. Work has been super busy.

How is everyone doing? Do you feel you are on point for reaching your goal for December?

 

[GettingKinky]

I feel like I will never get there. Shrinkage is crazy.

 

[faithVA]

I feel like I will never get there. Shrinkage is crazy.

It is but your curls are so juicy.

 

[faithVA]

Last year I was ear length. I think by December, I will be nape length. I see shoulder length in my future for 2023. Nape length is realistic for this year.

 

[Napp]

I pulled some strands and I am about an inch away from APL. I will be protective styling for the rest of the year in buns and headband wigs to see if i can retain these last few inches. Will be doing a straightening around Christmas time.

 

[B_Phlyy]

Have been in braid extensions since 8/18. I've been washing once a week. Alternate applying a spray leave-in and an oil every day (i.e. last night I did the spray leave-in and tonight I will use oil). Doing both every day will cause excess build up but going too many days with nothing on my hair will cause it to dry out.

Plan is to keep these in until end of September.

 

[B_Phlyy]

Currently taking out my braid install. My new growth is out of control and I was having tangles at the roots.

 

[faithVA]

I need to wash today and then color my hair. Not sure when I'm going to get started on that though

 

[sunnieb]

Hi ladies! Don't think I've said it in this thread, but I'm divorcing my husband. It's a GREAT thing! No sadness over here. He is an abusive jerk I should've left years ago. Ok, now on with the hair pics!

I've found my hair really coming back full force thus year. I'm comfortable wearing it down every so often and it just feels better. I found a pic from December 2021 a few days before relaxing at 8 weeks post. I'm relaxing tomorrow at 8 weeks post and I can definitely see the improvement! Not sure if I'll make APL by December, but I'll be close! Like we say all the time around here, pictures tell the true progress - even when we feel like we're not improving.

December 2021 (8 weeks post)


September 2022 (8 weeks post)

 

[faithVA]

Hi ladies! Don't think I've said it in this thread, but I'm divorcing my husband. It's a GREAT thing! No sadness over here. He is an abusive jerk I should've left years ago. Ok, now on with the hair pics!

I've found my hair really coming back full force thus year. I'm comfortable wearing it down every so often and it just feels better. I found a pic from December 2021 a few days before relaxing at 8 weeks post. I'm relaxing tomorrow at 8 weeks post and I can definitely see the improvement! Not sure if I'll make APL by December, but I'll be close! Like we say all the time around here, pictures tell the true progress - even when we feel like we're not improving.

December 2021 (8 weeks post)
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September 2022 (8 weeks post)
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Wishing you much peace and happiness with your new phase of life.

Now onto the hair. You have made great progress and it isn't even the end of the year yet. Your hair looks so much healthier and definitely much longer. So glad you decided to share your pics. Looking forward to year end pics

 

[faithVA]

I finally shampooed and conditioned my hair. I did put anything else on it. I just put it in bantu knots to get it dry for tomorrow. My plan is to not procrastinate but to color my hair right after I eat breakfast. That is the plan anyway.

I will probably do a curly set because I seem to have the best sets right after I color. I haven't worn it curly since June, so it will be interesting to see if my set hangs a little bit more than before.

 

[sunnieb]

@faithVA thank you so much!

Plan to relax today so I'll post more pics of my progress this week. My hair doesn't feel longer to me, but pics don't lie!

 

[GettingKinky]

@sunnieb I’m sorry to hear that your husband wasn’t the right guy, but I wish you all the best going forward.

Your hair progress is amazing!

 

[faithVA]

Finally washed my hair and did a curly set. I definitely have retained some since June. Need to get a shape but for the most part it is good.

I should be in a good spot for December.

 

[B_Phlyy]

My hair is now washed, conditioned, and air drying in chunky braids. I also picked up my beloved demi permanent hair dye. Will probably color on Wednesday.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@sunnieb congratulations on your new journey! You about to be f r e e fword nword free...let's gooo! (s/o Glorilla lol)

Your hair is looking soo good! I'm trying to catch up to you. Wait for me, I have little legs

 

[sunnieb]

@ItsMeLilLucky you've made me laugh for yeeeeeaaaarrrrssss!

Those little legs of yours better come on! I'm going for full WL before I hit 55. That's 5 years from now. You with me? ,

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@ItsMeLilLucky you've made me laugh for yeeeeeaaaarrrrssss!

Those little legs of yours better come on! I'm going for full WL before I hit 55. That's 5 years from now. You with me? ,

Why thank you kindly I'm glad other people think I'm funny too

I'm with you!

 

[Plushottie]

We know cutting dead ends of any kind is the first step to flourishing we can see that in your growth @sunnieb

 

[sunnieb]

We know cutting dead ends of any kind is the first step to flourishing we can see that in your growth @sunnieb

You are so right! This made me laugh because I just trimmed my ends tonight!

But yes, trimming that dead end marriage has done wonders for all of my growth!

 

[Plushottie]

You are so right! This made me laugh because I just trimmed my ends tonight!

But yes, trimming that dead end marriage has done wonders for all of my growth!

It’s sad how a bad spouse can drain us of our core nutrients and then we rebuild. Your going to be even greater than you can imagine.

 

[ckisland]

Length check!! I had to cut off about 2 inches or so of "lead" hairs to make it look semi-even. I'm hoping that I'll get those 2 in back by the end of the year!

 

[faithVA]

Length check!! I had to cut off about 2 inches or so of "lead" hairs to make it look semi-even. I'm hoping that I'll get those 2 in back by the end of the year!

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Looks really good. I love the gray streaks around the face.

Jealous of you fast growers But looking forward to seeing your December results.

 

[ckisland]

Looks really good. I love the gray streaks around the face.

Jealous of you face growers But looking forward to seeing your December results.

Thank you! I love how my grays look on straight hair.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Thank you! I love how my grays look on straight hair.

Meee too! I love them on you. Mine are generally disrespectful no matter what texture they are.

 

[ckisland]

Meee too! I love them on you. Mine are generally disrespectful no matter what texture they are.

Thank you!!! I'm lucky that they don't give me any noticable trouble LOL!!

 

[sunnieb]

@ckisland your hair is gorgeous!

Will your grays have a talk with mine? Yours are pretty. Mine are disrespectful like @ItsMeLilLucky says! They just don't want to act right!

 

[ckisland]

@ckisland your hair is gorgeous!

Will your grays have a talk with mine? Yours are pretty. Mine are disrespectful like @ItsMeLilLucky says! They just don't want to act right!

Thank you!!
I think we need to have a meeting of the grays LOL!!!

 

[sweetiep]

Hi all,

I’ve been following you all from the sidelines but wanted to give an update. I relaxed on 9/10 and then did Henna and Indigo 3 days ago for all this gray, sigh… Anyway, the picture in the robe was from February and the other 2 are today before and after I trimmed. You really can’t tell the length of my hair in the robe. I didn’t do the best trim either but will trim again after my next relaxer in about 10 weeks.