12 inches in 12 Months 2012!

Hey Gals,

Things are going well I believe. My braids NEED to be redone and I just got a compliment from a colleague about how fast my hair grows. I'm always unsure with individual braids, because a certain amount of the "growth" is due to slippage and the fact that I have to wash my braids 2x per week due to working out and an itchy scalp. I'm going to make an appointment for this Friday or Saturday and then do a length check when I take them down midweek. Hopefully I would have gotten at least an inch.

I've been using my Sulfur/AVG/MN mix on my scalp every day (skipped 4 days, though) and we'll see how well it's been working. I'll make another batch soon, since I'm running low. I'll do a mini testimony once I get some update pics taken. At the very least, it is helping with itchy scalp. I know I can't wash my braids every day after the gym like I was able to when my hair was out, so my scalp mix helps soothe my scalp. For that reason alone, it's excellent to have on hand. :yep:
 
I'll be joining for the last 6 months of the year
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this is what Ive been doing and will continue to do

1. Scalp massages everyday we should be moisturising everyday even with protective styling so take a few minutes to massage your scalp with your fingers!). If you have soreness, avoid that area of your head and/or do it more gentler like a relaxing gentle massage, these few minutes could be your relaxation and reflection or the day :) I suggest incorporating oils, e.g a carrier oil mixed with essential oil. My carrier oil will be castor oil and trying mixing it with different essential oils e.g peppermint.

2. Protective styles/low manipulation styles at at least 3 to 5 days out of the week.*

3. No heat until December 31, 2012.*Exceptions for special occasions and if so, stretch out your hair first using Curlformers and/or overnight twist outs/braid outs (detangle first), unravel in the morning, spritz with water spray, blow dry on low heat and always use lots of heat protection! Only use heat if you have to.

4. Mild exercise often, this could be in the form of a brisk walk daily. Alter/cater for your wants/needs.

 5. Incorporate either the Green House Effect or baggying method nightly/weekly (depends on what styles you'll be having)

6. Only get trims when necessary and if so use the "search and destroy" method.

7. Moisturize and seal everyday.

8. Whenever you shampoo, co-wash and deep conditioning, pre-poo if you must (particularly coconut oil to reduce swelling), make sure to detangle (includes finger combing) and divide hair into sections when washing it.*

 9. In the winter month when wearing hats, wear either a silk bonnet underneath the hat OR have silk lining in the hat to protect hair.

10. Sleep with a silk or satin scarf every night or a silk pillowcase and/or both!

11. Drink lots of water I can assure you that if it wasn't for water, my hair wouldn't have grown to the length it is now. Drink it anyways for your health. Water allows the nutrients to circulate throughout your body.

12. Eat a healthy and BALANCED diet. Make sure to try and incorporate many fruits and vegetables a day. Some foods that really promote hair growth: fish (omega 3 fatty acids), eggs (omega three fatty acids), oranges (full of vitamin c), nuts (particularly almonds which strengthen hair and produces a shine), carrots (full of vitamin A and makes hair shiny), broccoli (calcium, if you are lactose intolerant like I am), spinach, bananas (full of biotin), some meats (not the fattening ones, but you get protein from meat), etc. Even if you don't like them now, your taste buds will adapt to the tastes and you may start to love them!

13. Take a daily multi-vitamin.

14. Use a growth aid. It can be anything from, e.g CastorOil/JBCO etc *- the list is endless, read LHCF regularly to find one that suits you best! - I usually incorporate scalp massages when i apply my growth aid at least 4 times per week

15. Reduce stress. Don't worry, be happy! Yoga, meditation, relaxing, simply reduce it because it can slow down hair growth. SLEEP. SMILE. BREATHE :) - scalp massages in #1 can help! Ive also been working on this !!!! :yep:

16. If you are relaxed/texlaxed/transitioning, try your best to stretch your relaxers to as long as you feel is reasonable. Simply try to keep your hair in the best shape possible.

17. Every day, say a positive affirmation about yourself to motivate yourself. If you believe, YOU ARE.

18. Every two months (1st of that month) do a length check to see how you are coming along.*

19. Every month simply post on the wall on how you're doing, how much growth you have had etc most certainly will

20. (20 for 2012!) Last but not least, we are a community, come back to this post as often as possible (I will be checking/posting EVERY day!) to offer/seek support, post any new tips/finds and positive motivational comments (I shall be doing this!). I'm in !!!!
 
I'm still in! Adding biotin to my regimen got me an extra 1/4 inch this past month and improved my texture. I only used to get a 1/4 inch before anyway though lol.
 
I love this thread I will like to join ,I'm doin most of the above already except the ghe/bagging, just haven't came around to incorporate that into my regimen yet :( ..well my hair on average has grown 1/2 "-1" a month since May 2012 I've been checking. Hhj ladies
 
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I'm still in this challenge. I have done ok this year. I just need to be more consistent. I plan to do the following to obtain my goals:

1. Drink a bare minimum of 64 oz of water per day.
2. Exercise at least 4 times per week
3. Apply sulfur cream/oil daily
4. Take my vitamins daily
5. Protective style 3 - 4 times per week (buns)
6. Co-Wash at least once per week
 
jbwphoto1 said:
MangaManiac, where do you get your AVG? What brand, how much, etc?
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I'm living in London right now and I get my AVG from a local vitamin chain called Holland & Barrett. It's their store brand, which is very good. I have one of those snack-size plastic containers (fits about 1/2 cup) and I almost fill it up with AVG. I'm not really precise with the measurements, but I put in about 1/2 tube MN, maybe a 1/8 cup sulfur mix, and fill the rest with AVG. I mix with a plastic spoon and just apply daily. Hope that answers your question!
 
I have not been keeping up but I know my hair is growing just not how much. I did a length ck in june so i will do one next month. massage every night with castor oil and most days rub shea butter on the ends.
 
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Inspiired I'm patiently dedicated to my hair progresss. However, I thought I signed up for 12 inches in 12 months 2013 and I will provide my starting picture next weekend.
 
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Hi Challengers! Can you believe it's almost been a year? OMG I cannot wait to show you my final update! Remember the date is 31/12/2012. Would you like to make a new thread for everyone to post results or should we post it here?

By the way, It's that time of the year to vote for the Black Girl Long Hair Style Icon of the Year and guess who's featured..? Me! I can't believe it and I'm so grateful and thankful.

Please vote for me here: http://blackgirllonghair.com/2012/12/vote-for-the-2012-bglh-style-icon-of-the-year/ - my name is Jennifer by the way, I created the 12 Inches In 12 Months challenge.

Jennifer :)
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i pretty much fell off of EVERY challenge i was part of in the 2011-2012 year. no awesome updates from me. im just trying to get myself back on track. im pretty much where i was a year ago as far as length goes. hoping for the best in 2013!
 
CurlyMoo said:
I don't understand why it's so much. What are they doing? It's like they notice Black women are growing their hair long and decided to pull the plug. :nono:
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i see CRAZY prices on amazon all the time. i just look at the screen like "these people arent serious, right?"

some of these "sellers" on amazon are out of their minds. i really hope no one's buying from them.
 
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