APL 2012 Challenge

[Evolving78]

shortdub78
Get out of here, girl your hair is impressive! I think 2013 is my hair's real debut.

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really? it doesn't feel like it. and i'm being serious. i just know it could have been more. all of that crap i went through really did a number on my progress. but thank you! you have been through a thing with your hair too! and it looks good! you were able to still make APL! now that is impressive! we both don't need anymore setbacks!

 

[jprayze]

My sister lives in another state so I don't see her that much but when I see her, I always get her to roller set my hair. She hasn't done it since July and she said your hair is longer now! . You know a comparison pic is coming once I take these rollers out. Have a great weekend ladies!

July




Now

 

[Guinan]

July

Now

U look so pretty. Ur sis got skills

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[jprayze]

U look so pretty. Ur sis got skills

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Thanks! She makes it look like I'm relaxed when she gets finished. She says the key is the fine toothed comb (gasp) to get it to lay flat on the roller.

 

[mami2010]

Well here is my length check for december!!!

In the beginning

My starting pic for this challenge

Today

I am very pleased with my progress this year.

 

[Guinan]

Well here is my length check for december!!!

In the beginning

My starting pic for this challenge

Today

I am very pleased with my progress this year.

Great growth & retention!

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[Seamonster]

Wow, everybody. These progress pictures are so inspirational!

 

[SimJam]

We've all done so well. Even those whomdidntvquite make it in length, definitely made it in health. Whichbis just as good!!

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[SimJam]

Double post

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[gvin89]

Well operation braid takedown has begun...I'll post my final pic after my Appt saturday...kinda nervous and anxious at the same time.

 

[nemi95]

Well here is my length check for december!!!

In the beginning

My starting pic for this challenge

Today

I am very pleased with my progress this year.

Dang! How did you get that serious ARM definition? I worked out 4x a week for an hour and ate no processed foods. I dropped 30 lbs, but I was still skinny fat. Size 8, but no real muscle tone!

 

[Firstborn2]

I will post an update pic tomorrow. I didn't make it back to APL but I think I'm 1inch away.

 

[missliberia]

I think I made it to APL!!!!!

I had to.do.a quick and dirty length check on my twistout but do you ladies agree?

 

[jprayze]

I think I made it to APL!!!!!

I had to.do.a quick and dirty length check on my twistout but do you ladies agree?

You made it!

 

[missliberia]

You made it!

Thank you girl and praise Jesus! This is just what I need to go into 2013 doing good things to and for my hair

 

[NikkiQ]

Hey lovely ladies!

Another long day of travel for me. Hate to leave my hometown,but I gotta head back to the island. Can't wait to check out all the updates when I get back. I'm SO proud of this group. You guys have done so well!!

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[sweetypoo705]

Hi Ladies!
Well, somewhere around Jan. 6th of 2012, I entered this challenge with the goal of achieving APL HH. I have learned so much from you all and I appreciate all of your info, but when one embarks on a journey, different things happen. Although I have not reached my goal yet, I did have some positives happen. 4 years ago I found I had hypothyroidism, as a result, I lost a bit of hair in my crown area. Guess what? It is growing back I am 17 1/2 weeks post and I trimmed my ends to get them healthy. I was shedding a lot in November and using that Denman brush- got rid of it! So, I will continue on this journey with the Lord's help and will begin my third year of my HHJ more motivated and excited. Congrats to those who achieved your goal- you are my inspiration in spite of my 48 years- that is why I said I am a teacher/ student- I am learning from some of the best! Happy New Year & HHGJ

 

[jessicarabbit]

I'll go 'head and post my eoty pics here too

This first one is from around feb, the second one is a light flat iron from today. I think I made it!

 

[jayjaycurlz]

I'll go 'head and post my eoty pics here too

This first one is from around feb, the second one is a light flat iron from today. I think I made it!

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Yes, you made APL girl! Come join me in the BSL 2013 challenge...

 

[jessicarabbit]

Yes, you made APL girl! Come join me in the BSL 2013 challenge...

Right behind ya girlie!

 

[Blairx0]

Don't have pics from this time last year, but below is my hair as of 12/31/12. I had a minor set back from improper detangling and trimmed about an inch. But my goal is 52 deep conditions in 2013, so next year I plan on belong full bsl. I plan on rollersetting my way to healthy hair.

 

[SimJam]

Blairx0

You'll be bsl in no time flat!!

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[texasqt]

Here's my LAST APL UPDATE...same message with a few updates and same shirt....

~Current hair length = Officially APL


~Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd = Natural who straightens 95% of the time.

~APL goal month = Touchdown on September 30th!

~Current Reggie and styling choices = Shampoo once a month; DC weekly overnight (changed conditioners to Silk Elements Mega Cholestoral); blow-dry with comb attachment; flat iron weekly (lowered the heat from 450 to 340ish); moisturize, seal, and wrap nightly; exercise; eat healthy (increase lean protein and try to eat 6 fruits and veggies per day). (Slacked on the healthy stuff a little but I'm reving it back up).

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL? = During the month of December I only straightened 2x. The other 2 weeks I blow dried and styled with no additional heat.

~Post a beginning picture - Done Jan. 8th
~Post March 31st - Done Apr. 2nd
~Post July 3rd - Done July 3rd
~Post September 30th - Done Oct. 1st Made APL!!!
~ Post December 31st - Done December 30th

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

See you in the BSL 2013 challenge!

 

[NikkiQ]

Looking great ladies!!!!

 

[nemi95]

Thanks. I tried to straighten my end, but they just don't want to co-operate. I twist my hair and pin in into a bun. When i take it down it gives me nice soft waves.

 

[NikkiQ]

Time for my final update ladies! My flat iron started to revert the minute she was done with it so I just made DH hold it down for the pic. Overall I'm pretty happy with my progress. I just trimmed off a good 1.5" or so again. It needed it. Apparently I didn't get all the scraggly ends back in October.


Dec 2011

Sept. 2012

Dec 2012

March vs October bun

Feeling myself on Christmas day First time I've felt pretty in a LONG time

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Time for my final update ladies! My flat iron started to revert the minute she was done with it so I just made DH hold it down for the pic. Overall I'm pretty happy with my progress. I just trimmed off a good 1.5" or so again. It needed it. Apparently I didn't get all the scraggly ends back in October.

Dec 2011

Sept. 2012

Dec 2012

March vs October bun



Feeling myself on Christmas day First time I've felt pretty in a LONG time

You and your hair are gorgeous ma'am! Okay I will exit you guys thread lol.

 

[NikkiQ]

thanks HairPleezeGrow! I appreciate it. Are you in the APL 13 challenge?

 

[Guinan]

Time for my final update ladies! My flat iron started to revert the minute she was done with it so I just made DH hold it down for the pic. Overall I'm pretty happy with my progress. I just trimmed off a good 1.5" or so again. It needed it. Apparently I didn't get all the scraggly ends back in October.

Dec 2011

Sept. 2012

Dec 2012

March vs October bun



Feeling myself on Christmas day First time I've felt pretty in a LONG time

U look soo pretty! Ur hair has def gotten thicker & u retained so much. Congrats on ur progress

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[HairPleezeGrow]

thanks HairPleezeGrow! I appreciate it. Are you in the APL 13 challenge?

Ummmm...no lol not til I get SL then I will move on. I just like lurking all the other length threads but never really post in them. I had to comment on your pics though. Your bun is to die for I cant wait for that kind of thickness.