APL 2012 Challenge

NikkiQ Yup. I just started a few days ago. I bought my first tube from the store and it cost me almost 10 dollars :ohwell:. If I am satisfied with the results from the first tube I will probably buy some more from amazon.
 
Hey guys. Sorry I didn't do an update but I was currently redeploying. I'm back in the USA. But I'm back now. I m missed the March update but I will try to update in June.
 
NikkiQ said:
Do you use MN too gforceroy?

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom

I did the order from amazon, the 6 pack and I think even with shipping, its still a good deal.

Also everyone check the MN challenge... Veeda posted a wonderful length check yesterday...I would post the link but I'm on my phone.
 
GIJane said:
Hey guys. Sorry I didn't do an update but I was currently redeploying. I'm back in the USA. But I'm back now. I m missed the March update but I will try to update in June.

Welcome back! Do you have to go back? Are you home for good?
 
I've been in box braids for a minute, that's why I've been quiet in here lol. But I'm sticking with my regimen which has become very simple. Hope all is well with you ladies.
 
livinthevida said:
Beautiful coolsista-paris! you are REALLY close to the Tower!

yeah. reallh close. been long time i havent gone up to visit.my son wants to go but its discouriging to me.. the queue = count 2hours before you reach your turn to take a ticket and go up.....thats nowadays. 2 hours with my 3year old and his.brother of 10months. nope lol.
ill wait for the online tickets to work again.at least o wont.queue up like that
 
Khaiya said:
*cautiously pokes head in*

hi ladies, i know i've been MIA but i have a good reason! really i do! I found out that i was pregnant and i have just been completely exhausted and wasted. The last thing on my mind has been my hair, i've had it in plaits for about 2 weeks, i did wash it cause my scalp all of a sudden is extra greasy but i haven't dced or nething really:nono:

I'm dcing today tho, trying to make up for all the time i haven't been dcing and i'll put my hair back in plaits and see if i can co-wash/dc at least every couple days until i have the energy to take them down again. Ok, so that's it for my update, i'll try and come in more often but right now i can't make any promises, i'm just always so tired! I wonder if i gained any length? Gonna have to check and see.

great. congrats . that laziness is sure for a fine reason!! i remember feeling.sleepy all the time... then it changes with time i got all excited like a powerful battery.
well take your time on doing your stuff ;-)
 
heres an update. i'm still so fffaaaahhhhhh. but I'm trying to reach this goal by May 2013 which is graduation, so I should HOPEFULLY be there by then. This is my hair airdried. I never post but I'm always lurking in here ladies. Changing up my reggie to relax every 8 weeks again. Every 10 weeks just makes me play with my edges and pull them out trying to detangle. I'm just not stretching material. But I've made pretty good progress..I think I will be airdrying and bunning most of the summer.
 

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chelleypie810 said:
heres an update. i'm still so fffaaaahhhhhh. but I'm trying to reach this goal by May 2013 which is graduation, so I should HOPEFULLY be there by then. This is my hair airdried. I never post but I'm always lurking in here ladies. Changing up my reggie to relax every 8 weeks again. Every 10 weeks just makes me play with my edges and pull them out trying to detangle. I'm just not stretching material. But I've made pretty good progress..I think I will be airdrying and bunning most of the summer.

chelleypie810 that's about where I am. You're not that far at all girl! Maybe another 2 inches and you've made it :)
 
bibs I know! i know!!! but I feel like those last two inches are going to be KILLERRRRRR. I need to start back to my vitamins..but hair pills are so big and uncomfortable going down...even when i chop them in half. I'm hoping I can get there by December...That'd be great!! But like I said I'm giving myself a year.
 
chelleypie810 said:
bibs I know! i know!!! but I feel like those last two inches are going to be KILLERRRRRR. I need to start back to my vitamins..but hair pills are so big and uncomfortable going down...even when i chop them in half. I'm hoping I can get there by December...That'd be great!! But like I said I'm giving myself a year.

It seems like these last few inches are dragging for me too. I'm weaving it up for the summer hoping I'll see some progress afterwards. You're better than me though. I'm 3 years natural in September and refuse to think I won't be APL by then. I'm going to make this happen :lol:!!!
 
This weather is killer! I haven't seen the sun all week!! It started raining on Saturday night and it's still raining and there is so much wind, seems like a hurricane! Not to mention all the fog. So yeh, most of my days are spent curled up in bed with the laptop wondering when i'll see some sun again.
I don't like how my hair feels, i think i need a protein treatment now so i might do that today if i have nowhere to go (and can find the energy) but it definitely has to get done soon. Gonna see if DH can do a length check for me today.
 
Twists are so convenient when working out!!! But the bigger news is that I can pull them all into a ponytail with no extra pins. My dh said I looked like I was 12 with my twisted pony. I plan to rock a twistout for the weekend...
 
You are not alone @livinthevida- I had no idea how to cut my hair appropriately. I would have split my hair down the middle, snip it, and kept it pushing too! SamVillaHair is an awesome channel and I love the video entitled: Fringe. The way he did the bang was magical. Check it out and please tell me what you think.
Great video NaturalfienD! I like how he says when cutting fringe to take a look at the top of the head to one corner of the eye then the corner of the next eye. Easy to follow and know exactly how to prep my hair for this cut!

Ladies Sam Villa is the Education Artistic Director at Redken :yep: here's his creative video on Twist Cutting Technique: Fringe
 
heres an update. i'm still so fffaaaahhhhhh. but I'm trying to reach this goal by May 2013 which is graduation, so I should HOPEFULLY be there by then. This is my hair airdried. I never post but I'm always lurking in here ladies. Changing up my reggie to relax every 8 weeks again. Every 10 weeks just makes me play with my edges and pull them out trying to detangle. I'm just not stretching material. But I've made pretty good progress..I think I will be airdrying and bunning most of the summer.
@chelleypie810 you'll make APL by then! There are some amazing progress pics in this thread and other's on LHCF :yep: A popular member is @NJoy she posted her 1 Year Progress pics here and I try to read up on LHCF's Site Moderator @Allandra. They are always open to sharing what they have learned and offer amazing ideas and tips as we travel on our HHJ!
 
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Yay! We did it together girls and I'll stick around to support the most popular thread on LHCF :lol: All you new comers you are in for a treat and amazing growth results!
 
Did a simple Co-Wash yesterday using 1/4 Sunflower Oil 3/4 Argan Oil Conditioner. Beautiful silky results, used Cantu Shea Leave In and sealed with EVOO/Coconut Oil. Also did a mini BC on the front right side of my hair, those orange ends just had to go! Cut back from nose tip to eyebrow... oh well!
 
gvin89 I remember the first time I could get my hair into a pony tail without pins, I was so shocked because at the time I didn't think my hair would grow, lol. :congrats: may you always think of these hair growth wins when you are feeling frustrated, and hang in there.
 
Did a simple Co-Wash yesterday using 1/4 Sunflower Oil 3/4 Argan Oil Conditioner. Beautiful silky results, used Cantu Shea Leave In and sealed with EVOO/Coconut Oil. Also did a mini BC on the front right side of my hair, those orange ends just had to go! Cut back from nose tip to eyebrow... oh well!

Wow! That's a good chop there :lol: But I bet your ends look and feel much better to you and that's all that matters. Plus it'll grow back in the blink of an eye anyway.
 
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chelleypie810[/USER];16009169]heres an update. i'm still so fffaaaahhhhhh. but I'm trying to reach this goal by May 2013 which is graduation, so I should HOPEFULLY be there by then. This is my hair airdried. I never post but I'm always lurking in here ladies. Changing up my reggie to relax every 8 weeks again. Every 10 weeks just makes me play with my edges and pull them out trying to detangle. I'm just not stretching material. But I've made pretty good progress..I think I will be airdrying and bunning most of the summer.

At least you can grab the back with your hand. That's a milestone. I'm not there yet.
 
Wow! That's a good chop there :lol: But I bet your ends look and feel much better to you and that's all that matters. Plus it'll grow back in the blink of an eye anyway.

I would love for my hair to grow in the blink of an eye.

NikkiQ Maybe you can share some of that blinking power. :lol:

Don't mind me. I am feeling stressed over my final exams in 2 days. :drunk:
 
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