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MzSwift said:
They look GREAT, @25InchesStarting'25 !!

Wow, they're long!
GL with the decision for long term PSing in extensions.
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I forgot to mention I do them long for two reason
1. I like the size of the bun at this length
2. I want to be used to braiding them long when my hair gets longer. When hair is WHIP, I have to braid past WHIP to keep hair protected which would make my KBs have to be this long
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
I forgot to mention I do them long for two reason
1. I like the size of the bun at this length
2. I want to be used to braiding them long when my hair gets longer. When hair is WHIP, I have to braid past WHIP to keep hair protected which would make my KBs have to be this long
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I love it!

Works of faith and manifesting will absolutely yield benefits for you!:afro:
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
Completed KBs later than expected -
1. Did them smaller than planned. Goal was 144 KBs, will update later how many I actually did
2. Last time I braided down a little bit and twisted the rest down. I started out this way on a few KBs, but changed to braiding all the way down on majority of KBs

I was watching some Growth Tip Vids and noticed that a few said to wear Protective + Low Manipulation style past 1 Month (8 weeks, up to 6 Months)
I'm thinking since I had no issues with breakage taking down my previous KBs, I should experiment with re braiding sections at a time around the perimeter and leaving the middle in for +6 Months. Definitely have not committed to this, have to see a few things first to see how often I'll refresh the perimeter

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155 KBs
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
Going to start "LOG" method this week - Liquid, Oil, Gel
Aloe Spray
Argan Oil
Aloe Gel

Don't have a set frequency yet
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Will be doing LCO method at least once a week and LOG as needed
Want to make sure ends are getting moisture locked in with a cream base occasionally
Cream on KBs should fine now that I will do a ACV cleanse on braids once a month
If all goes well, will be kept part of the regimen
 
Making a Coffee Growth Oil infused for +5 Weeks
While waiting for the infusion, will add Coffee to FGS spray
If I get "crazy" growth then I'll keep coffee in FGS spray since I cleanse my scalp daily
 
Made Sea Moss Growth Oil, Coffee Growth Oil, and Coffee Growth Spray
Repurposed the Argan Oil Gloss Spray
Poured it out into another bottle and cleaned it out with distilled vinegar and rinsed out with distilled water

Will wait +5 weeks before using the oils
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25InchesStarting'25 said:
Made Sea Moss Growth Oil, Coffee Growth Oil, and Coffee Growth Spray
Repurposed the Argan Oil Gloss Spray
Poured it out into another bottle and cleaned it out with distilled vinegar and rinsed out with distilled water

Will wait +5 weeks before using the oils
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Addicted to smell of Coffee Growth Spray!:heart3:

Coffee Growth Spray (Brewed +24H)
Mild Roasted 100% Arabica Ground Coffee
Organic Ground Clove
Organic Ground Cinnamon
Dash of ACV
Couple Drops Vitamin E in Jojoba Oil
Rose Marry EO
Tee Tree EO
Peppermint EO
 
I don't know if it's my imagination, but I'm noticing growth visually without looking for it since starting using the Coffee Growth Spray a few days ago
I've been Water Rinsing my KBs daily for more than 2 weeks now, but it seems like my hair has more noticeable growth since using the Coffee Spray
I use the Coffee Growth Spray, then spray FGS on top
 
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Should be back posting staring next weekend
It's going to be less detailed due to less time

I fell off with daily waters rinses but have been doing them often. Have not being doing growth oils. Have been doing GHE here and there

Will be tracking starting today and posting starting next weekend
 
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Brewed CFR GS for +48H

Coffee Fenugreek Rice Growth Spray - Will be applying to scalp only dailt starting today. Hopefully this will make up for loss time with Accelerated Growth Regimen

It has other ingredients - Moringa, Clove, and Rosemary

Will add EO Trio to spray bottle when it's cooled downCFR GS6.8.25.jpg
 
Updated Acclerated/Hydration Regimen
Starting 6.8.25

ACV Water Rinse
CFR Growth Spray
Aloe Spray
Infused Herbal Grow Oil
All Daily

Have a phone app that makes posting check list easier - will post as often as possible for accountability, this helps staying on task :)​
 
Ended up doing 6 braids at the nape to avoid breakage
Was already planing to make braids smaller at the top, will definitely do it now to keep fullness from making nape sections larger

Preferred style is wearing Top Knot
Nape is covered when wearing Top Knot, larger parted sections will be hidden by scarves :)

A snap clip was used for convenience at time of photo, use bobby pins to set bun when going out with no scrunchies (no tension)

Co Washed for the first time in KBs, prior to this was only water rinses
Hair was really soft taking down KBs at nape a couple days later
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