W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonus)

[Diva_Esq]

W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (ALL YEAR...ONE THREAD)

WE W"HIP" OUR HAIR BACK & FORTH!!!!! AT LEAST, WE WANT TO...
:woohoo: We're going for W"HIP" Length and we're gonna make it...TOGETHER!!!!!!​

Grow your hair and retain inches by joining the 2013 W"HIP" Length Challenge Part I! This Challenge will run in segments as follows:
Part 1: January 1st –March 31st (with Oct-Dec 2012 bonus months)
Part 2: April 1st – June 30th
Part 3: July 1st – September 30th
Part 4: October 1st - December 31st​

With that, let's grow, grow, grow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Part I of this challenge officially begins on January 1, 2013 and goes through March 31, 2013 HOWEVER we will support each other during the remainder of October, November and December 2012 to get a jump start on our hair growth!! The entire challenge will be complete on December 31, 2013!​

RULES:
Check in weekly about your progress, new products, new styling, setbacks, questions, etc.
Post a pic at the beginning of each new challenge period.
Le'gooooooooo!​

MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:
Current Length:
Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed:
Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.):
Supplements taking:
Regimen & Products:
Starting Photo:​

You can join by answering the questions in a post and posting a starting pic & tagging me in the thread or by PMing me. I will acknowledge by tagging you in the initial post on this thread in the challengers list and thanking your post.​

EVERYONE WHO SAID THEY WISH TO JOIN FROM MY INITIAL THREAD HAS BEEN TAGGED.​

Feel free to ask questions, share videos, recommend products and discuss all other things helpful regarding hair growth!​

 

[Diva_Esq]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Challengers:

@Diva_Esq
@Forever in Bloom
@Lucia
@NappyNelle
@SherylsTresses
@sipp100
@SmilingElephant
@pre_medicalrulz
@bebezazueta
@Ms. Tiki
@aa9746
@LaFemmeNaturelle
@~*~ShopAholic~*~
@bludaydreamr
@Boujoichic
@ManeStreet
@RENIBELL
@BostonMaria
@thaidreams
@metro_qt
@mEmYSELFaNDj
@beauti
@spellinto
@NJoy
@Gracie
@jesusislove1526
@Carrie A
@baha_locks
@beauti
@nissi
@WaistLengthDreams
@Danniquin
@thaidreams
@QueenAmaka
@Nightingale
Enyo

 

[Diva_Esq]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Current Length: an inch from WL

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed: Natural since 2010

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.): grow to HIP Length then maintain

Supplements taking: GNC Be Beautiful vitamins

Regimen & Products: I cowash daily with Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle, Yes to Carrots or Paul Mitchell The Conditioner. Detangle with my cowash conditioner or Paul Mitchell The Detangler. Leave-ins: Kinky Curly Knot Today + Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls, Aussie Moist, or Tresseme Moisture Rich. Usually wet bun, wet braid or ponytail WnG. Rarely, I wear it down and curly. I trim once every 12-16 weeks and flat iron for length check. Deep condition 1-4x a month depending on time using Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner or Joico Moisture Recovery Balm. Protein 1-2x a month as needed using Giovanni Protein. Stylers: ORS Edge Control and Ecostyler clear.

Starting Photo: See siggy pic (will update on January 1).

 

[Diva_Esq]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

bump

 

[NappyNelle]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Current Length: MBLish

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed: Natural

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.): My hope is to grow to full WHIP and maintain. If 3 strands make it to to WHIP by December 2013, I will be happy.

Supplements: Futurebiotics Hair, Skin & Nails, MSM

Regimen & Products: Pre-poo with a warm oil. (Lately, I've been using Vatika oil.) Wash and deep condition once a week or every two weeks, depending on style. [Alternate using shampoo and conditioner for washing; alternate protein conditioner and moisturizing conditioner for steaming.] Air dry and style. Moisturize and seal as needed during the week, concentrating on the ends of hair. Massage scalp with sulfur oil or pomade 3-4x a week. Trim every 3 months using the lunar cycle provided at Luna Tips-Heavenly Hair Care.

Starting Photo: I don't have any yet, but before the EOY I will.

 

[jesusislove1526]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Current Length: grazing MBL

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed: Natural

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.): Once I get to W"HIP", I plan to continue on to HL.

Supplements taking: multivitamin, Vitamin B Complex

Regimen & Products:
cowash 2x per week [Suave Naturals, VO5 Moisture Milks, White Rain]
DC 1x per week [cholesterol]
protective styles only, mainly mini braids
clarify 1x every 4-5 weeks [Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo, VO5 Kiwi & Lime Clarifying Conditioner, or Suave Clarifying Conditioner]
finger detangling
GHE 3x per week [castor oil]
LOC 2x per week [water, castor/grapeseed/EVOO mix, Africa's Best Organics Olive Oil Cream
low manipulation

Starting Photo: In my signature, but I will be updating before the end of the year.

 

[beauti]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Yayyy!! Excited about this challenge!
Current Length: Closing in on wl so i guess full mbl??

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed: texlaxed w several inches relaxed

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.): keep going!

Supplements taking: none right now, will grab some msm soon

Regimen & Products: I'm gonna have to work on this bc it changes like the wind. For the most part i keep my hair in a protective style. Right now Im weaved up. As for products Im still a PJ but in rotation right now: Organix coconut milk poo and con, Alter Ego garlic dc, Silken Child leave-in and moisturizer

Starting Photo: In my profile.will update on January 1[/QUOTE]

 

[baha_locks]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

I would like to take this challenge on. I dont think im BSL yet but I'll use this to see how far I will get.

Current Length:between APL and BSL

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed: Relaxed

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.): Grow more

Supplements taking: Biotin & Garlic pills

Regimen & Products:I'm trying the Cleanse & DC 2x weekly, Njoys concoction Moisturize twice daily and my hair stay in buns. I also Rollerset to dry my hair.

Starting Photo: Ill put it up as my profile pic. This is my first post.

 

[NJoy]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Yep. I'm in!

Current Length: BSL

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed: Natural

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.): Keep growing.

Supplements taking: Prenatals, Fish oil, msm, vite D, B complex

Regimen & Products: cowash (suave coconut, v05 Tea Therapy, MillCreek Bioting) 1-2x wk, DC (homemade mix) weekly, GPB weekly, airdry, m&s (Giovanni Direct, WGO), sulfur growth mix 3-5x/wk). May change up now that I'm natural.

Starting Photo:(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/tonia1c/10-20-12.jpg)

 

[Diva_Esq]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Bump bump bump it up!!

 

[bebezazueta]

Current Length:
BSL (6 inches from WHIP)

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed:
Relaxed

Plans for hair once you reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.):
Keep growing to HL

Supplements taking:
Mineral Rich liquid Vitamin daily & prenatals when I remember

Regimen & Products:
Cowash 3-5 X/week (using up stash)
DC 1-2 X/week (ORS replenishing & joico thickening conditioners)
Shampoo 1 X/week w/ ORS creamy aloe
Relax every 12 weeks w/ MBB Lye mild
Moisturize as needed with ORS olive oil moisturizer
Rollerset with keracare foam wrap & GVP chi silk infusion knockoff

 

[nissi]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

HHG Diva_Esq and ladies! I think I can get there by 12/2013, hopefully by my 3 year anniversary 7/2013! The next challenge after growing it, controlling and styling it! Trying to master that along the way so trying to be more proactive.

Current Length:
BSL/BSB

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed:
Natural

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.):
Trim and grow more until reach desired hemline, maybe cut some layers?

Supplements taking:
Biotin, Chlorella

Regimen & Products:
Wash/cowash, DC (2x weekly?), rollerset, bun/wig

Starting Photo:
will have ready by end of year.

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

I want in on this challenge, thanks for hosting it Diva_Esq.

Current Length: MBL

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed: Relaxed

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.): The plan is to maintain, but who knows with me.

Supplements taking: I'm just taking a multivitamin.

Regimen & Products:
Rollerset (Mizani Chelating Shampoo, Roux PC, Nexxus Humectress DC, and I use Aphogee Green Tea Restructurizer and GVP The Conditioner for my leave-ins)
OR
Airdry (Mizani Chelating Shampoo, Roux PC, GVP Conditioning Balm, and I'm still up in the air about my leave-ins, but I've been using Darcys Lemon grass or Elasta QP Moisture recovery as of late).
OR
Flat Iron and/or Blow Dry (Mizani Chelating Shampoo, Roux PC, Nexxus Humectress DC, and I use Chi Silk Infusion, GVP The Conditioner, and Proclaim Spray On Glosser for my leave-ins).

Starting Photo: (I'll add a more up to date one after my next relaxer).

 

[Danniquin]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

I'm wanna join! Challenges keep me on track!

Current Length: MBL closing in on Waistlength

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed: Relaxed

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.): Get a nice cut if I'm not happy with my ends, and then grow more!

Supplements taking: Garlic when I remember, might add more

Regimen & Products:
Shampoo/DC 1x a week
Co-wash 1x a week or as needed
Moisturize and Seal everyday
Apply Bee Mine Serum every other day
My products change a lot, still looking for my staples!

Starting Photo:The most recent on I have is from July, so I'll just wait until January!

 

[Diva_Esq]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

I have been cowashing and bunning, but I did set an appointment for a flatty for turkey day.

 

[Carrie A]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Current Length: WL

Natural

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.):
I'm not sure as my goals keep changing. I'm going to maintain this length for a while while I gradually trim to improve the thickness. Then if I get any extra length that will be icing on the cake.

Supplements taking: GNC Ultra nourish hair, Vit D

Regimen & Products: I'm in the use up your stash so I'm using different conditioners. I'm going to start regular trimmimg. I may rollerset this winter as I've had issues with SSN and breakage. I think I need to use a protein conditioner more frequently too. In a nutshell I'm re-assessing my regimen.

Starting Photo: See siggy pic

 

[ManeStreet]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Is WHIP half way between waist and hip??

 

[Carrie A]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Is WHIP half way between waist and hip??

..........

 

[ManeStreet]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

I might as well join since I'm in the Hip Length 2013 challenge. I post all my info later today. I think I need 2.5 inches for whip and 5 inches for hip.

 

[QueenAmaka]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Can I be down? I had to pinch myself. Whip length is actually in reach for me next year

Current Length:
Bottom of Bra-strap/ MBL?

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed:
Relaxed

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.):
I plan to maintain at WHIP --as long as it doesn't still feel short

Supplements taking:
multi-vitamin beauty vites when I remember

Regimen & Products:
I think I will wig it through early spring. I wash/deep condition weekly with AOHSR and apply aphogee biweekly. After air drying I put in 4 - 5 plaits. Apply liquid gold oil or green magic about 5 times per week. Currently 22 weeks post, may go longer if I continue to wig it. When it gets warmer I'll go back to cowashing every other day with organics conditioners.

Starting Photo:

 

[thaidreams]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Current Length: My longest layer is WL

Relaxed, Natural, Transitioning or Texlaxed: 4 yrs Natural

Plans for hair once your reach W"HIP" Length (i.e., maintain, chop, grow more, etc.): grow to HIP Length then maintain

Supplements taking: None at this time, but I'm planning to change this soon.

Regimen & Products: I cowash once a week with Aubrey's GBP and Giovanni's 50/50 or Smooth as Silk. Detangle with my cowash conditioner (I DC every time I wash). Leave-ins: Kinky Curly Knot Today. I wear my hair in twists or braids all week and then take down and wear loose on the weekends. I trim every 3-6 months and use the search and destroy method in between. I try to flat iron 2-3 times a year for length checks.

Starting Photo: See siggy pic in December 2012

 

[NJoy]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Hey Ladies. Checking in. Same ol' same ol' over here. Trying to build up to the possibility of henna/indigo but just not motivated for the all-day hairathon required. I didn't do my weekly DC over the weekend because of a sinus headache that I'm dealing with but, I plan to get one in within the next few days. All in all, everthing's going great.

How're you ladies doing? Any updates? I like the roster for this challenge and am excited about watching everyone's growth. Let's get, get, get it!!!

 

[ManeStreet]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

Current Length: WSL
Natural with color
Plans: Grow to Hip then maintain
Supplements taking: Multivitamin, iron, vitamin D, zinc
Regimen & Products: shea moisture products (pink label), claudie's elixir. I'm doing a flatiron every two weeks regimen right now. I do not use any additional heat in between wash days.

 

[ManeStreet]

I have 2.5 inches until whip...

 

[bebezazueta]

I have 2.5 inches until whip...

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous!

 

[Toy]

ManeStreet,Gorgeous hair.

 

[NJoy]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

@ManeStreet Your hair is FABULOUS!

Are you flat ironing yourself? If so, will you share your products and technique? You hair looks like silk!

 

[ManeStreet]

@ManeStreet Your hair is FABULOUS!

Are you flat ironing yourself? If so, will you share your products and technique? You hair looks like silk!

No I got it done at the salon in that picture. BUT I'm going to do it myself this week. As soon as I get the energy to be bothered with it....

 

[ManeStreet]

Ok Im feeling adventurous. Im going to wash & try these curlformers for the first time. Updates tomorrow....

 

[NJoy]

Re: W"HIP" Length Challenge 2013 Thread (Pt I: Jan 1-Mar 31, 2013 + Oct-Dec 2012 bonu

No I got it done at the salon in that picture. BUT I'm going to do it myself this week. As soon as I get the energy to be bothered with it....

ManeStreet

Well, did you peep what the stylist was using? I need some kind of details, Ma. Your hair is the biz-nezz in that pic!

I feel like a cr@ckhead over here, waiting on a hit. *shivers* C'mon, baby. Give up SOMEthing.