APL 2012 Challenge

I didn't hide anything. I listed everything when I got it and put it in my stash list :yep:

hmm let's see if I remember.

Deva curl conditioner
TW Herbal conditioner
Giovanni conditioner (don't remember which one)
SM Yucca Conditioner
SM Yucca Leave-in
Hawaiin Silky
Sta Sof Fro
S Curl
TW Mist Bodifier (2)
SM Mist

That's all I can remember right now. And I bought some stuff. Nubian Heritage Heat Protectant (Spray, Wrap and Leave-in). Because I straighten my hair all the time :lol: And I bought the Nubian Heritage Strength Treatment because I had a $10 Walgreen certificate I had to use in April.

Even with all of those additions my stash is at 27 and I have a plan of attack.

That's pretty darn good!! When I get my stash, I'll add it to my list. I'm gonna get:

2- CJ Curl Queen
2-CJ Curls in a Bottle
CJ Curls Assurance Smoothing Lotion
CJ Coffee-coco Curl Creme
CJ Hibiscus and Banana Deep Fix Moisturizing Conditioner
Alterna Caviar Overnight Hair Rescue

Not too bad, but that's a lot for me these days. In PR, I'll probably end up doing a lot of WnGs and twist/braid outs and give the wigs a rest for a bit.
 
I took out my sew in a few days ago and I will be getting another sew in within the next few weeks that I plan to keep for a longer period of time. My hair length check shirt came in the mail today so I am going to post a few pics. I am 2 inches from APL on the shirt. I need to be at number 3 in order to claim APL.



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Hi Arianna!

I am so excited:yay:. I got my length check shirt in the mail Saturday, but I have no clue about what the numbers mean. So how do I figure that out? Does it depend on the person or is there a chart, or what?

Thanks for your help!
 
We were on the second page! Halfway down!

I hope I have not cursed us. Quick someone post to allay my fears!
 
checking in. this morning after i did a yummy black/lavender/chamomille tea rinse, I applied my JBCO/sulfur mix. tonight i just applied mn/whipped shea mix to my scalp, m&s'd, and am ghe'ing right now.
 
I took out my sew in a few days ago and I will be getting another sew in within the next few weeks that I plan to keep for a longer period of time. My hair length check shirt came in the mail today so I am going to post a few pics. I am 2 inches from APL on the shirt. I need to be at number 3 in order to claim APL.



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You are getting close LoveArianna! :yep: where did you buy the length shirt?
 
Just moisturized with burdock root cream. I found a full container by accident. :nono: Damn. And I almost bought a new one. I need to pay attention to what I buy dammit!
 
Angela4769 said:
Hi Arianna!

I am so excited:yay:. I got my length check shirt in the mail Saturday, but I have no clue about what the numbers mean. So how do I figure that out? Does it depend on the person or is there a chart, or what?

Thanks for your help!

I think it depends on the shirt cause mines is meant to start at apl and they have the other shirts for shoulder length.

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Finally relaxing after more packing today. This crap is for the birds!

Sent by me from my Android phone.Boom
 
NikkiQ I haven't relaxed in two months and for me that's a long time. I can't wait to get a perm lol. Since my mini cut I have been praying on retaining some length so I try not to think about it. But I do need to change what I eat and drink, and I also need to add exercise to my regimen and I may get faster results than what I have now....not complaining :p
 
Hello ladies

Checking in- had a terrible weekend, I was unfortunately a victim of police brutality on Saturday so I've been dealing with that. Can't really do much to my hair due to a mild
Concussion , shoulder pain, and a sprained thumb, but I managed to wash it a few hours ago. I'm gonna try to convince the bf to put conditioner in it and see if im up for washing it out in the am.. Hope u all have a better week than I.
 
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For those who didn't get a chance to see what I call my mini cut this is it. I took this about a month ago and I have been protective styling and completely hiding my hair. So I'm considering this my new starting point. Wish me luck!
 
I'm late but I keep seeing this challenge knowing full well I should be with it. Hey ladies! :D I'm Tracie


Current hair length is SL
This is my hair pretty much blown out and I'm about 10 wks post in this pic (Freshly trimmed)
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~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd: I am Relaxed
~APL goal month: September 2012
~Current Reggie and styling choices:

99% PS'ing
No/Low Heat
No Wigs/Weaves/Extensions of any kind
Wash 1x or more weekly
No Cowashes (my hair loathes it)
Monthly Protein treatment
Sulfur Oil 1 week/VHF 1 week alternating
DC & Prepoo with every Wash no less than 1x weekly
Relaxer stretches 12-20 wks(yeah we'll see about this one)

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
I might incorporating Baggying more, Scalp massages and a tiny bit more Protein.

I am 12 weeks post relaxer this Saturday. I am pushing for 6 months and we will see. I've never been able to make it past 16 weeks without caving.
 
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Hello ladies

Checking in- had a terrible weekend, I was unfortunately a victim of police brutality on Saturday so I've been dealing with that. Can't really do much to my hair due to a mild
Concussion , shoulder pain, and a sprained thumb, but I managed to wash it a few hours ago. I'm gonna try to convince the bf to put conditioner in it and see if im up for washing it out in the am.. Hope u all have a better week than I.

Im so sorry to hear that :( I'll be praying for you in this situation and hope everything turns out in your favor
 
TracieBLovely said:
Im so sorry to hear that :( I'll be praying for you in this situation and hope everything turns out in your favor

Thank you so much I really do appreciate it. And welcome, hope u enjoy making APL with us.
 
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I'm in a "seems like my Hair's been stuck at SL forever" mood today :/

SL is the longest I've been and I'm beginning to think one of two things:

Im a slow grower or SL is my terminal length *faints and falls on the floor*

No major breakage or shedding, just *wipes tears* taking forever to grow
*sigh* :look:
 
growbaby said:
Hello ladies

Checking in- had a terrible weekend, I was unfortunately a victim of police brutality on Saturday so I've been dealing with that. Can't really do much to my hair due to a mild
Concussion , shoulder pain, and a sprained thumb, but I managed to wash it a few hours ago. I'm gonna try to convince the bf to put conditioner in it and see if im up for washing it out in the am.. Hope u all have a better week than I.

WTF!!!! where do you live? What happened? Will you be ok? The last thing in your mind should be hair and lhcf.
 
SincerelyBeautiful said:
For those who didn't get a chance to see what I call my mini cut this is it. I took this about a month ago and I have been protective styling and completely hiding my hair. So I'm considering this my new starting point. Wish me luck!

Good luck!
 
TracieBLovely said:
I'm late but I keep seeing this challenge knowing full well I should be with it. Hey ladies! :D I'm Tracie

Current hair length is SL
This is my hair pretty much blown out and I'm about 10 wks post in this pic (Freshly trimmed)

~Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Loc'd: I am Relaxed
~APL goal month: September 2012
~Current Reggie and styling choices:

99% PS'ing
No/Low Heat
No Wigs/Weaves/Extensions of any kind
Wash 1x or more weekly
No Cowashes (my hair loathes it)
Monthly Protein treatment
Sulfur Oil 1 week/VHF 1 week alternating
DC & Prepoo with every Wash no less than 1x weekly
Relaxer stretches 12-20 wks(yeah we'll see about this one)

~What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?
I might incorporating Baggying more, Scalp massages and a tiny bit more Protein.

I am 12 weeks post relaxer this Saturday. I am pushing for 6 months and we will see. I've never been able to make it past 16 weeks without caving.

"Velcome and good luck "(said in a vampire voice and accent) (I want to see Johnny depp new vampire movie)
 
TracieBLovely said:
I'm in a "seems like my Hair's been stuck at SL forever" mood today :/

SL is the longest I've been and I'm beginning to think one of two things:

Im a slow grower or SL is my terminal length *faints and falls on the floor*
LOL

No major breakage or shedding, just *wipes tears* taking forever to grow
*sigh* :look:

Please dont cry. You might be watching the pot too much, and so you only think its not growing. When I want to forget my hair I install twists. If you aren't currently in the braidy bunch you might consider joining. Sew ins, wigs, braids. anything that will let you ignore your hair for a bit.

I prefer kinky twists because they are easier (for me) to take out, I forget about constantly 'checking'my hair, but I can still apply my treatments. I cannot wait to get a job, so that I fan go back to that instead of wearing wigs. I find I notice hair growth more after I remove the twist. Not to say they grow more (I dont know maybe they do), just that the growth is more evident when I do.
 
Hello ladies

Checking in- had a terrible weekend, I was unfortunately a victim of police brutality on Saturday so I've been dealing with that. Can't really do much to my hair due to a mild
Concussion , shoulder pain, and a sprained thumb, but I managed to wash it a few hours ago. I'm gonna try to convince the bf to put conditioner in it and see if im up for washing it out in the am.. Hope u all have a better week than I.

So sorry to hear this. Feel better:bighug:
 
Hello ladies

Checking in- had a terrible weekend, I was unfortunately a victim of police brutality on Saturday so I've been dealing with that. Can't really do much to my hair due to a mild
Concussion , shoulder pain, and a sprained thumb, but I managed to wash it a few hours ago. I'm gonna try to convince the bf to put conditioner in it and see if im up for washing it out in the am.. Hope u all have a better week than I.

Oh no! Sorry to hear that. Hope you're doing better.
 
Hello ladies

Checking in- had a terrible weekend, I was unfortunately a victim of police brutality on Saturday so I've been dealing with that. Can't really do much to my hair due to a mild
Concussion , shoulder pain, and a sprained thumb, but I managed to wash it a few hours ago. I'm gonna try to convince the bf to put conditioner in it and see if im up for washing it out in the am.. Hope u all have a better week than I.

:sad: Hey, sorry girl. :nono: Check back in let us know how you're doing.
 
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