12 inches in 12 Months 2012!

Seamonster said:
I think I got my inch for the first month, very happy about my hair growth. I think I entered a while ago but I will check.

Yep girl I been entered trying to win, lol. Thank you.
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tarheelgurl said:
I think I may have gained one inch...or close to it. I haven't straightened but I have been taking photo progress. I'm slipping on vitamins though so I have to get back on that. Happy Growing Everybody!!
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mscece1 said:
My hair has grown an 1 1/2 since my major trim on 12/23. Im sticking to PS and Nioxin products and Vits. I will post progress pic next check in because im in need of a mini trim and won't straighten my hair til then.
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Seamonster tarheelgurl mscece1 - I don't know if you understand how proud I am of all of you! We've proved the doubters wrong :)

Keep it up!

Hmhg <3
 
I'm trying hard not to use my flat iron, but it's sooooooo hard:) I am trying to rollerset weekly after I DC, moisturize and seal with coconut oil. I use flexirods after the initial rollerset to keep my curls. Nothing will keep my roots straight though! I am open to ALL suggestions in that area.
 
fairyhairy Make sure you do your research. I learned how to cut my own hair and I love my cuts now. I chopped off 3 - 4 inches for the new year. I went from full APL to Full Neck length. I was doing little trims for months to learn how to cut my hair, but they didn't do anything compared to the cut. My hair has been so easy to condition, every product works on my healthy hair, I would recommend a good cut to anyone.

The only con is it has been a long time since I had neck length hair, and I am style challenged, lol.
 
I've been using butters or leave-ins on my ends daily which helps with the dryness. I've been using water than sealing with oil, but I find that conditioners works so much better.

I made a mistake over the weekend. I hennaed my hair Saturday night and rinsed it out Sunday morning. I added my DC and went to the gym with my hair in a bun. I didn't have time to stretch my hair, so I rinsed and put my hair in a pony puff with a leave-in and oils to seal. By that night, my hair was completely tangled. It took me over an hour to detangle my hair so I could twist it. For my delicate hair, breakage is a given. Looking back I should have cowashed it, but that's a lot of washing in one day.
 
Inspiired said:
@Aggie - have you tried the Moisturfusion shampoo?

Hmhg <3
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Inspiired, no I haven't. The only shampoo I use with sulfates is my Affirm neutralizing shampoo. I do however use Keracare Hydrating and Detangling Moisturizing shampoo and Moroccanoil Moisturizing Shampoo. I :love: them both a lot and they are both sulfate-free.
 
I actually have not checked my hair growth yet but I do believe I have at least 1/2 an inch. I am loving my hair so much more this year. It's February, and I haven't given up yet.

Happy growing to everyone.
 
I'm seriously lurking this thread for tips!! I jus bc'd on the weekend and I'm really missing the length!
So im stealing all u ladies ideas to get an inch a month!
Keep up the good work! V interesting thread!
 
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nyreeroberts1 said:
I'm trying hard not to use my flat iron, but it's sooooooo hard:) I am trying to rollerset weekly after I DC, moisturize and seal with coconut oil. I use flexirods after the initial rollerset to keep my curls. Nothing will keep my roots straight though! I am open to ALL suggestions in that area.
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nyreeroberts1 - curlformers does even for naturals.

Hmhg <3
 
Aggie said:
Inspiired, no I haven't. The only shampoo I use with sulfates is my Affirm neutralizing shampoo. I do however use Keracare Hydrating and Detangling Moisturizing shampoo and Moroccanoil Moisturizing Shampoo. I :love: them both a lot and they are both sulfate-free.
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Aggie - yeah I've never tried it because of the sulfates.

Hmhg <3
 
Hikmah1986 said:
I'm seriously lurking this thread for tips!! I jus bc'd on the weekend and I'm really missing the length!
So im stealing all u ladies ideas to get an inch a month!
Keep up the good work! V interesting thread!
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Hikmah1986 - go for it!

Hope this thread helps :)

Hmhg <3
 
I see growth :)

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Hmhg <3

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sorry - but what a booty!!!! lol, well done on the growth :lol:

I have amended my regime to incorporate steaming 2x a week
and have ditched coconut oil in favour of walnut oil which has more ceramides in thus creating smoother hair - and it smells nice

I have also ditched the shampoo - I will clarify every 6 weeks instead

I think i will repurchase the curls whipped cream but I am still in need of a styler for braidouts

I have been researching the split ender, am in two minds as the ladies of the Long Hair forum think its terrible, but it maybe hand in controlling split ends

I know one of the reasons i have not had length in the past is because of ssk which go a fair bit up my hair shaft and sometimes i find 3 knots on one strand so I end up cutting
This is something I need to combat or at the very least minimize.

this month I will focus on twists and braid outs to see if it helps with retention

but next month I will be doing bi-weekly blowdries then bunning
 
OK so I think I'm getting the hang of my regimen. Ill wear a roller set for two weeks to help with ssk then one week ill wear a twist out. Ill deep condition every wash and yet to henna twice a month. When in twists ill moisturize my ends every other day. I think I'm starting to understand my hair. I'm lucky it only took a year of my journey.
 
I am not for sure what type of length I was able to retain. I didn't document my measurements until the 24th. I lost the paper I wrote the previous measurments down. So I do not know how much length I was able to obtain from the 8th of Jan. I believe I was able to get an 1/2 inch.
 
fairyhairy said:
sorry - but what a booty!!!! lol, well done on the growth :lol:

I have amended my regime to incorporate steaming 2x a week
and have ditched coconut oil in favour of walnut oil which has more ceramides in thus creating smoother hair - and it smells nice

I have also ditched the shampoo - I will clarify every 6 weeks instead

I think i will repurchase the curls whipped cream but I am still in need of a styler for braidouts

I have been researching the split ender, am in two minds as the ladies of the Long Hair forum think its terrible, but it maybe hand in controlling split ends

I know one of the reasons i have not had length in the past is because of ssk which go a fair bit up my hair shaft and sometimes i find 3 knots on one strand so I end up cutting
This is something I need to combat or at the very least minimize.

this month I will focus on twists and braid outs to see if it helps with retention

but next month I will be doing bi-weekly blowdries then bunning
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fairyhairy - aww thanks *blackgirlblush* LOL :)

All sounds good!

What will you be clarifying with?

I feel you with the ssk, I try to leave them these days!

Stretched styles result in less ssk so I guess it's a win-win situation :)

Hmhg <3
 
ecornett said:
OK so I think I'm getting the hang of my regimen. Ill wear a roller set for two weeks to help with ssk then one week ill wear a twist out. Ill deep condition every wash and yet to henna twice a month. When in twists ill moisturize my ends every other day. I think I'm starting to understand my hair. I'm lucky it only took a year of my journey.
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ecornett - It's really good that you're starting to identify your hair! :)

Hmhg <3
 
GIJane said:
I am not for sure what type of length I was able to retain. I didn't document my measurements until the 24th. I lost the paper I wrote the previous measurments down. So I do not know how much length I was able to obtain from the 8th of Jan. I believe I was able to get an 1/2 inch.
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GIJane - any growth is good growth :)

Hmhg <3
 
urgh, going for a trim tomorrow then starting afresh after 3 years I should be doing better
 

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Hi Ladies :hiya:

Congratulations to everyone that got 1 inch!!!

I am still going strong and getting lots of growth. My official length check will be in April at my next relaxer.

Still taking Beauty-Vites. I added in Omega 3, 6, 9 - primarily for my skin but hoping to get some great hair results too. Still using sulfur hair growth oil but I need to get more consistent.

Oh and I got a waist length half wig and I can't wait til my hair is as long/or longer than the wig :grin:
 
I'm thinking about doing a "color test" to see how much my hair is growing each month. Being natural, its really hard to tell.

Thoughts?
 
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