Are you in the HOME STRETCH for APL?!?! (March EXPECTATIONS?)...

[Nicole1976]

Aw. I would join, but I'm in a HYH till April fools (1st) challenge. Maybe I could post March 31st at 11:59? XD

Well, good luck to all you ladies. I'm keeping my eye out because I need support, too. :/ I'm getting a bit discouraged.

1. So tell us how excited you are (Will this be your longest lentgh)? If I make APL, yes! I was almost there before I got a cut.

2. Are you expecting to reach APL in March?I sure hope so...it seems like it won't...but then sometimes it seems SO CLOSE!

3. Are you fighting any major hair battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)? Slight breakage. That's my own fault, though.

4. Are you thinking about getting a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal? Perhaps a trim when I meet my goal.

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever? If so, what product, technique and/or vit do you attribute this to? I think it is. Maybe the constant bunning? It certainly is thicker, the indian oils have helped that.

Hey Serenity!

Thanks for sharing....

So which indian oils are you using?

 

[Nicole1976]

will we do updates for this challenge?

and if so, how often would you like them?

<3<3<3

Part of the reason why, I am keeping the list so small is so that I can PM everyone whenever I need to (I feel like challenges need more structure, too many people start and dont finish )

After the initial list has been created, I will pm everyone on the list.

I will include specific check-in instructions (basically telling everyone when to come back to this thread and update )

 

[Nicole1976]

1. Although this won't be my longest length, it will definitely be my longest length since I was younger. I'm EXCITED!

2. I think I can make APL by March (crossing fingers...)

3. I was dealing with shedding and breakage toward the end of 2007, so I'm going to have to really monitor my hair and make sure I'm not being too rough with it.

4. No trims for me!

5. My hair (despite the shedding I've been battling) is in awesome condition! I attribute this to drinking more water, taking my prenatals, and moisturizing and protective styling.

6. I will definitely post reveal pics for March, whether I make it or not .

I will take that as a yes for number 6

Welcome to the challenge!

 

[Nicole1976]

1. So tell us how excited you
are (Will this be your longest lentgh)?

I'm totally excited....this is the healthiest and longest that my hair has ever been

2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March?

Yes, I have one more inch to go before I claim apl. I want to trim my ends and be at apl.

3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)?

Yes, I recently touched up my texturizer and experiencing mild breakage...which scares me lol.

4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal?

Yes, I want to trim my hair before I claim apl.

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever?
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to?
Yes! For the most part. Cathy Howse deep conditioning every three days....Babygurl buns....Healthy Textures for KeraCare and Aphogee....Crown and Glory for braids, combing and shampooing techniques.
KeraCare.....The whole line is awesome...just recently discovered it.

I will reveal in March.

Is this a yes for number 6?

I need to ask just to be sure, please pm me so that I can squeeze you in before all slots are taken.

 

[Nicole1976]

1. So tell us how excited you

are (Will this be your longest lentgh)?
VERY excited, and no, this will my longest length ever, but it's the longest length I've had in years!!
2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March?
Hopefully
3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)?
Excessive Dryness and staying consistant with my haircare.
4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal?
Yes I am getting a trim and nope, not concerned because I believe my ends are not healthy at the moment.
5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever?
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to?
No, I'm in HAIRapy... it'll be better soon
6. If you can agree to this your answer
should be yes for number 6!
YES!

Welcome MtAiryHoney!!

 

[Nicole1976]

Six Questions

1. So tell us how excited you
are (Will this be your longest length)? Super excited-longest length to date
2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March? Hopefully before then since I'm so close but definitely by then

3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)? No everything seems to be humming along okay-knock wood

4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal? No, I had two trims last year and several dustings that I could have skipped so my ends are in good shape

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever? No but before I didn't have a strategy for keeping it healthy
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to? I switch products a lot but the most consistent thing I've done this year is supplement from whole food sources and use msm and biotin

6. YES-I'm in

Welcome to the challenge DivaRox!

About msm and biotin...arent they the bomb! I must say that...I am still struggling with biotin.

At first it gave me these huge pimples(these pimples were not normal either). Afte doing extensive research, I took my dosage way down and on top of that, I started taking them every other day...and since then I have not experienced any issue with pimples.

MSM, helped me with shedding.

 

[Nicole1976]

Is it okay to reveal in February?

Yes Mam!

Welcome to the challenge

 

[Nicole1976]

Well Let's Support each other in the last few months!

Six Quetions

1. So tell us how excited you
are (Will this be your longest lentgh)? I haven't been anywhere near armpit since I was 5 so excited is an understatement.

2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March? I should be at a comfortable apl by march

3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)? Nope

4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal? Nope

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever? I've never had hair so shiney soft strong and thick in my life. I'm loving my hair right now.
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to? Deep conditioning with every wash, minimal heat, a fab leave in, and prepooing.

SO Here's the plan:

The first 25 to sign up will be kept and closely monitored!

The only requirement is that
you agree to give a reveal photo
before the last day of March
regardless of wether you make it or not

6. If you can agree to this your answer
should be yes for number 6! YES!

Welcome!!!

 

[Nicole1976]

10 more spots left!!!

After the initial list has been created, I will pm everyone on the list.

I will include specific check-in instructions (basically telling everyone when to come back to this thread and update )

 

[Aggie]

Well Let's Support each other in the last few months!

Six Questions

1. So tell us how excited you
are (Will this be your longest length)? I am very excited to get to APL. Yes this would be my longest length. I have been APL before but I had BC it last year and now it's growing back.

2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March? I am expecting to reach full APL by the end of March hopefully.

3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)? I have been experiencing a lot of breaking ans some shedding but I presently have it under control using Alter Ego garlic treatment for the shedding and Blackstrap Molasses and/or protein treatments for the breakage.

4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal? I am definitely thinking of getting a trim and if I do, yes it will prevent me from reaching my goal, however, I do not intend to trim until I have accomplished my APL goal.

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever? I think so because of all the DC-ing I have been doing lately.
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to? Deep Conditioning, some protective styling, no heat, daily moisturizing, my MN, Biotin, MSM, Vit B-Complex, GNC Ultra Nourish Hair Vitamins, Flaxseed complex, Vitamin C and E, Beta Carotine.

SO Here's the plan:

The first 25 to sign up will be kept and closely monitored!

The only requirement is that
you agree to give a reveal photo
before the last day of March
regardless of wether you make it or not

6. If you can agree to this your answer
should be yes for number 6! Yes!
***The List of Participants***
1. Nicole1976 - March Reveal
2. almondjoi85- March Reveal
3. runrunrunner- March Reveal
4. stinastina- March Reveal
5. motherx2esq - March Reveal

Check out my fotki for progress.
http://public.fotki.com/LadyAggie/my-hair-growth-prog/

 

[Nicole1976]

Check out my fotki for progress.
http://public.fotki.com/LadyAggie/my-hair-growth-prog/

Hey Aggie! Welcome to the challenge!

Looks like you got your vit program in check!

 

[DivaRox]

Welcome to the challenge DivaRox!

About msm and biotin...arent they the bomb! I must say that...I am still struggling with biotin.

At first it gave me these huge pimples(these pimples were not normal either). Afte doing extensive research, I took my dosage way down and on top of that, I started taking them every other day...and since then I have not experienced any issue with pimples.

MSM, helped me with shedding.

Thanks Nicole!! Thankfully,I never experienced problems taking the biotin(5mg daily). I'm glad you found a way to make it work for you. That msm is on point too-I make sure to not be without either of those two supps. I really like the way you're organizing this challenge btw-great idea

 

[vonte422]

1. So tell us how excited you
are (Will this be your longest lentgh)?
Very excited, this will be my longest length
2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March?
Yes I am and I hope I make it, Im uping my BT, Searching for MN, and Taking vitamins

3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)?
Just trying to get my edges to fill in, I learned that my hair Loves Vaseline Intensive care lotion
4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal?
My first goal is full APL, I wont trim until I reach an inch or two below BSL

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever?
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to?
Yes it is thanks to LHCF, moisture, deep conditioning, pin curling, no brushing, wide tooth combs, bbut moisturizing has played a big part

 

[Aggie]

Hey Aggie! Welcome to the challenge!

Looks like you got your vit program in check!

Thanks Nicole. My vitamins are responsible for getting the thickness back in my hair so I gatta have them.

 

[Neish222]

Yes to #6 sorry lol

 

[paparazzi]

10 more spots left!!!
put me in !

 

[phyl73]

10 more spots left!!!
put me in !

Okay, I want in. I know I will be a bit shy of full APL (April is my goal.. a gift for my birthday), but I will post. This will be great. This is the longest my hair has ever been. I'm so excited!!!

 

[phyl73]

Well Let's Support each other in the last few months!

Six Quetions

1. So tell us how excited you
are (Will this be your longest lentgh)? Yes, this will be my longest length. I'm sooo excited. I can hardly wait to see it with my own eyes.

2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March? Really I'm expecting full APL (straight across) in April, but am willing to work very hard to make it by March.

3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)? Thankfully, none.

4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal? No.

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever? Yes!
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to? Indian Oils, MN, Multivitamins, Hair, Skin, and Nails, daily CO-Washing, Protective Style

SO Here's the plan:

The first 25 to sign up will be kept and closely monitored!

The only requirement is that
you agree to give a reveal photo
before the last day of March
regardless of wether you make it or not

6. If you can agree to this your answer
should be yes for number 6! Of Course!

 

[moore.1506]

1. So tell us how excited you
are (Will this be your longest lentgh)?
Yes it will i am really excited but im trying really hard not to think about it too much

2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March?
Yes

3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)?
No thank goddness

4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal?
No, im not a trimmer

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever?
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to?
Yes, deep conditioning in general I will attribute this to!!

6. Yes

Right now i'm doing crown and glory to hopefully reach my goal I am also on a six month stretch so the crown and glory and stretch both end in march and I will relax and post a pic, wish me good luck and good luck to you ladies also!!!

 

[PureSilver]

Well Let's Support each other in the last few months!

Six Quetions

1. So tell us how excited you
are (Will this be your longest lentgh)?
Yes this is my longest length

2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March?
No i'm hoping to be at least 2'' below APL

3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)?
No major battles right now, but i would love more thickness

4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal?
I'm not thinking of getting a trim now i did that 3 wks ago

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever?
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to?
It's not in it's best health, i've been using WGO, MN mix, motions moisture plus as conditioner and CON (ed & yellow bottle)as shamp I've been slacking off on my vits. Overall i just give it lots of TLC, protective styling like cornrows and keep the moisture and protein in balance. Oh tonnes of patience too.

SO Here's the plan:

The first 25 to sign up will be kept and closely monitored!

The only requirement is that
you agree to give a reveal photo
before the last day of March
regardless of wether you make it or not

6. If you can agree to this your answer
should be yes for number 6!
Yes yes yes
***The List of Participants***
1. Nicole1976 - March Reveal
2. almondjoi85- March Reveal
3. runrunrunner- March Reveal
4. stinastina- March Reveal
5. motherx2esq - March Reveal
6. ricaross- March Reveal
7. choconillaprincess- March Reveal
8. mwedzi- March Reveal
9. cluelessaka- March Reveal
10. Galadriel- March Reveal
11. MtAiryHoney- March Reveal
12. DivaRox- March Reveal
13. janeemat - FebruaryReveal
14. BronxJazzy- March Reveal
15. beaux cheveux- March Reveal
16. Aggie - March Reveal

I was too lasy to type over the questions so i just answered below each one.

 

[vonte422]

Oh yes I forget to say YES YES SI YA DEFINATELY to number 6

 

[almondjoi85]

Here is my start pic for the March reveal. I want to be a full APL no questions about it... healthy full APL without needing a trim... so I need to get that done ASAP. I've been putting it off Anyway, GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE! I'm excited to see everyone's progress!

 

[ChocolateSoda]

Count me in!!

Six Quetions

1. So tell us how excited you
are (Will this be your longest length)?
Yes, I’m super excited because I’m very close to APL
& yes this will be my longest ever.
Also, this is my first ever challenge.

2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March?
Yes, hopefully.

3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)?
I’m recovering from a major bout with shedding,
but the worst is over.

4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal?
I trimmed my own hair right before my last perm this month.
I do not plan on getting a trim.

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever?
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to?
Yes, my hair is in the best shape ever and I contribute this to
Co-washing & oil rinses. I believe these two techniques helped
me battle dryness which is the culprit that breaks my hair.
I do not take vitamins (I tried Biotin for 3 days and got bumps on my
bottom ew!) Oh and my trusted satin pillow case!

6. Photo?
Certainly.

 

[Nicole1976]

1. So tell us how excited you
are (Will this be your longest lentgh)?
Very excited, this will be my longest length
2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March?
Yes I am and I hope I make it, Im uping my BT, Searching for MN, and Taking vitamins

3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)?
Just trying to get my edges to fill in, I learned that my hair Loves Vaseline Intensive care lotion
4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal?
My first goal is full APL, I wont trim until I reach an inch or two below BSL

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever?
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to?
Yes it is thanks to LHCF, moisture, deep conditioning, pin curling, no brushing, wide tooth combs, bbut moisturizing has played a big part

Hey Vonte! Thanks for sharing.

So which which vitamins are you taking?

 

[Nicole1976]

10 more spots left!!!
put me in !

Hey paparazzi! Welcome to the challenge

 

[Nicole1976]

Okay, I want in. I know I will be a bit shy of full APL (April is my goal.. a gift for my birthday), but I will post. This will be great. This is the longest my hair has ever been. I'm so excited!!!

Hey phyl73! Welcome to the challenge...

I really like your siggqy it's cute

 

[Nicole1976]

1. So tell us how excited you
are (Will this be your longest lentgh)?
Yes it will i am really excited but im trying really hard not to think about it too much

2. Are you expecting to reach
APL in March?
Yes

3. Are you fighting any major hair
battles right now (For example Breakage or Shedding)?
No thank goddness

4. Are you thinking about getting
a trim and concerned that it will
prevent you from hitting your first goal?
No, im not a trimmer

5. Is your hair in it's best condition ever?
If so, what product, technique and/or vit
do you attribute this to?
Yes, deep conditioning in general I will attribute this to!!

6. Yes

Right now i'm doing crown and glory to hopefully reach my goal I am also on a six month stretch so the crown and glory and stretch both end in march and I will relax and post a pic, wish me good luck and good luck to you ladies also!!!

Hey moore.1506! Welcome to the challenge

Thanks for wishing us Good luck.

I know I will need it

 

[Nicole1976]

I was too lasy to type over the questions so i just answered below each one.

Hey SUNSHINE BABY!!!

Welcome to the challenge

 

[Nicole1976]

Oh yes I forget to say YES YES SI YA DEFINATELY to number 6

LOL...Welcome to the challenge!

 

[Nicole1976]

Here is my start pic for the March reveal. I want to be a full APL no questions about it... healthy full APL without needing a trim... so I need to get that done ASAP. I've been putting it off Anyway, GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE! I'm excited to see everyone's progress!

Dang you are gonna be looking real good come March .

Pray for me...LOL...we shall see