12 inches in 12 months - 2014

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm in minibraids. deep conditioned with tigi dumb blonde reconstructor. and co washed out with cheapie conditioner. spritzed with aphogee green tea and and moisturising leave in and sealed with sunflower oil. thats it. oh and i dusted some ssk and splitty ends that refused to coil up.

feeling a bit disheartened because i can't see any length at all.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm in minibraids. deep conditioned with tigi dumb blonde reconstructor. and co washed out with cheapie conditioner. spritzed with aphogee green tea and and moisturising leave in and sealed with sunflower oil. thats it. oh and i dusted some ssk and splitty ends that refused to coil up.

feeling a bit disheartened because i can't see any length at all.

Hang in there. Length sometimes sneaks up on us.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

It's wash day. I am ready to settle down into a regi. I did some kind of weird reggie today. Did as I said earlier. I put NJoy's growth oil on and coated my hair with As I Am Hydrating condtiioner to detangle before washing. Then I baggied while I slept. I rinsed, did a tea rinse and then cowashed with Deva Curl. I used the 4 Naturals Hair Treatment on my thin areas. Used the As I Am Leave-In, followed by apricot oil. I probably should have used something for my creamy step. I spritzed with Komaza Vitamin Reign and then sealed my ends with Qhemet twist butter. I twisted my hair with Hydroquench 5 day moisture.

I need to find a way to hydrate my scalp while leaving my twist in tact. I may try putting avg or something in a nozzled bottle and just hitting my scalp.

I am going to try to stop fooling with my hair and just stick with twists for as many weeks as possible.

 

[PennyK]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Jewell, your hair is GORGEOUS! I didn't know your hair was that long and pretty, good job!

faithVA, your twists look sooo yummy! I love the thickness from root to tip.

PennyK, don't lose hope Penny, even if you don't get at WL by August you can still get pretty darn close and have healthier hair too. Challenges aren't ONLY about making the finish line, but getting as close to it as we can as well. Don't lose hope, a deadline won't decide when your hair will reach it's ultimate in beauty.



I'm checking in as well....I guess. lol Hair has been in a twistout pulled into a loose ponytail that is covered by my satin bonnet and then my black scarf. I've only worn the actual twistout for about 2 days, and after that it's been scarfed and nothing but.

Today I did try the "baggy method". I misted my ends with a little water, then covered with a plastic bag, then my satin bonnet, then a scarf and went to work like that. Hey... I really don't want to wear my hair out anymore cause it keeps raining unpredictably, so scarfs and hats have been my best friends lately. Will try and find the time to install some more yarn braids. We'll see when I make time for that.

Thanks Mskraizy. You're right, too. Even if I'm not as consistent as I'd like to be, when I'm doing these challenges I'm more consistent than if I weren't doing the challenges at all. Whether I make it or not, I'll still be closer than before I started

I hope it wasn't too much length that you didn't retain. I know that can be a bummer. Anyhow, perhaps the new products will help. Sometimes we get lazy and don't want to be bothered. That's how I felt yesterday and the only thing I did do was exercise and oil my scalp and moisturise my hair. I didn't eat my brewers yeast mix with msm, and I didn't take my hair vitamins. But I put myself back on track today. We need breaks sometimes in between our routine, but the key as I've mentioned often, and like you probably already know, is consistency. We need to put forth the effort, and our effort will be paid off with results. Set a goal to up your game so you can reach your goal by August. I'm going fast and furious because I'm trying to achieve at least 2 inches or more by the end of August. Let's do this, we have 10 more months to go!

fancypants007 I may have missed out on a 1/2-1 inch. Nothing too serious, but it was still a little disappointing when I measured for the June check point. I know I'm not the only who gets too busy to pay attention to my hair, but if I can at least do like you and accomplish the basics (like m&s at least) when I don't have time, I can still hopefully make some progress. Slowly but surely I WILL get to my goal

 

[NJoy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Feeling even better about this challenge today since I just washed my hair after doing a QOD Max Organiq treatment last Friday. Strand strength has increased substantially and since I'm transitioning and usually my wet hair breaks like tissue this is such a relief. My confidence level in gaining length while transitioning is much higher now. Woohoo!

caliscurls

What is that? Break it down for a sista? And is it a protein treatment? My daughter is transitioning and asking me for recommendations to stop her demarc line breakage. TIA

 

[caliscurls]

I'm in minibraids. deep conditioned with tigi dumb blonde reconstructor. and co washed out with cheapie conditioner. spritzed with aphogee green tea and and moisturising leave in and sealed with sunflower oil. thats it. oh and i dusted some ssk and splitty ends that refused to coil up.

feeling a bit disheartened because i can't see any length at all.

Hang in there llan ! Sometimes I can't see length only to be surprised a month later... Maybe it's that watched watched pot syndrome....just be consistent, it will come

 

[caliscurls]

NJoy , it's an amino acid and protein treatment but most associate it with keratin treatments or BKTs because its applied like one and lasts as long (it does have keratin in it). By avoiding products with sodium chloride in them it should last about 3 months. Here's the official description: http://www.qodamerica.com/qod-max-organiq-shot-kit-60ml.html

It was this thread though that made me go ahead and give it a try: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=564641

Since my hair was acting all goofy and fragile I modified the application process and it still worked ( http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=18640411&postcount=4178 ). I would definitely recommend it for demarcation line issues, that was one of my problems too.

Between this QOD and Silk Dreams products, I think I'm set. My hair is super soft and lush feeling today.

Hope this help!!

 

[NJoy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

@NJoy , it's an amino acid and protein treatment but most associate it with keratin treatments or BKTs because its applied like one and lasts as long (it does have keratin in it). By avoiding products with sodium chloride in them it should last about 3 months. Here's the official description: http://www.qodamerica.com/qod-max-organiq-shot-kit-60ml.html

It was this thread though that made me go ahead and give it a try: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=564641

Since my hair was acting all goofy and fragile I modified the application process and it still worked ( http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=18640411&postcount=4178 ). I would definitely recommend it for demarcation line issues, that was one of my problems too.

Between this QOD and Silk Dreams products, I think I'm set. My hair is super soft and lush feeling today.

Hope this help!!

Thanks! Good info. I was wracking my brain trying to figure out what "Q-O-D" stood for.

 

[candie19]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies! Just checking in. It's been a minute since I've been on this thread......I missed you guys!!!! It's good to see everyone doing their thing to get our hair growing. This thread still gives me LIFE! I am back in GA/TN and my routine is screwed up to say the least. The 2nd week in June i had to leave Abu Dhabi to make an emergency trip home. Once home my life was turned upside down with unexpected death and sickness within my family. I didn't care about growing hair I was just trying to maintain the length I had and my sanity. i left every hair product/vitamin in the Middle East. July 1st I put on my length check shirt and was relieved to know that I maintained i grew. Last night I just ordered my perfectil and JBCO and I'm finally back to juicing.

This might sound crazy but one thing I miss from living in the Middle East is the heat. It was 100+ degrees daily, I truly think having a daily 24-7 deep conditioning environment contributed effortlessly to my hair growth. I bought a deep conditioning cap and I'm just going to wear it for at least 2+ hours daily.

Happy growing ladies!!

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

So I'm considering buying NJoy's growth oil....any thoughts or experiences? TIA

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Feeling even better about this challenge today since I just washed my hair after doing a QOD Max Organiq treatment last Friday. Strand strength has increased substantially and since I'm transitioning and usually my wet hair breaks like tissue this is such a relief. My confidence level in gaining length while transitioning is much higher now. Woohoo!

Glad to hear that your hair has gained strength and your confidence increased. What is QOD Max.....

 

[caliscurls]

Glad to hear that your hair has gained strength and your confidence increased. What is QOD Max.....

it's an amino acid and protein treatment but most associate it with keratin treatments or BKTs because its applied like one and lasts as long (it does have keratin in it). By avoiding products with sodium chloride in them it should last about 3 months. Here's the official description: http://www.qodamerica.com/qod-max-or...-kit-60ml.html

I modified the application though, didn't blow dry and didn't use exceptionally high heat. It's only when I apply this treatment every 3 months that I plan to use direct heat.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm in minibraids. deep conditioned with tigi dumb blonde reconstructor. and co washed out with cheapie conditioner. spritzed with aphogee green tea and and moisturising leave in and sealed with sunflower oil. thats it. oh and i dusted some ssk and splitty ends that refused to coil up.

feeling a bit disheartened because i can't see any length at all.

I checked out the dumb blonde reconstructor yesterday when I visited Walmart. I have to try it sometime in the future. Don't be disheartened even though I know it's easier said then done. I know sometimes I feel that way too but I keep plugging along hoping that things will get better. Hang in there and let's see what the next 2 months will bring.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hang in there. Length sometimes sneaks up on us.

Nicely put, I needed to hear that too!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

It's wash day. I am ready to settle down into a regi. I did some kind of weird reggie today. Did as I said earlier. I put NJoy's growth oil on and coated my hair with As I Am Hydrating condtiioner to detangle before washing. Then I baggied while I slept. I rinsed, did a tea rinse and then cowashed with Deva Curl. I used the 4 Naturals Hair Treatment on my thin areas. Used the As I Am Leave-In, followed by apricot oil. I probably should have used something for my creamy step. I spritzed with Komaza Vitamin Reign and then sealed my ends with Qhemet twist butter. I twisted my hair with Hydroquench 5 day moisture.

I need to find a way to hydrate my scalp while leaving my twist in tact. I may try putting avg or something in a nozzled bottle and just hitting my scalp.

I am going to try to stop fooling with my hair and just stick with twists for as many weeks as possible.

Sounds like a plan. I'm trying to just clean my scalp too and leaving the rest of my hair alone. I have been using a tea leave in that I apply to scalp only, the verdict is still out, I'm not sure about it yet. I found a butter recipe that uses tea so I may try this. Anyhow, thanks for keeping us updated with your regime.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Thanks Mskraizy. You're right, too. Even if I'm not as consistent as I'd like to be, when I'm doing these challenges I'm more consistent than if I weren't doing the challenges at all. Whether I make it or not, I'll still be closer than before I started



fancypants007 I may have missed out on a 1/2-1 inch. Nothing too serious, but it was still a little disappointing when I measured for the June check point. I know I'm not the only who gets too busy to pay attention to my hair, but if I can at least do like you and accomplish the basics (like m&s at least) when I don't have time, I can still hopefully make some progress. Slowly but surely I WILL get to my goal

...and that is the point! We all get busy, it's true and all I was saying is that effort is what's needed and don't slack for tooo long. But this not only pertains to this challenge, but is necessary in life. Having long hair is personal so if we don't achieve it can be OK, but what if we expect and want things, like having a good relationship with God, a good marriage, keeping our employment, or having good health. Is not effort required? Believe me, I know how hard it is at times to stay on point. But I was just feeling your disappointment and trying to keep you motivated. Girl, put down those boxing gloves. Like I mentioned earlier, this is a fun challenge and I'm not here to crack the whip or put pressure on anyone because it's really up to each one of us to do what we do. I hope you definitely make up those inches lost because we are applauding all efforts whether we reach the goal or not.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hang in there llan ! Sometimes I can't see length only to be surprised a month later... Maybe it's that watched watched pot syndrome....just be consistent, it will come

I appreciate your comments. Sometimes I don't see length either. Thanks for encouragement!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies! Just checking in. It's been a minute since I've been on this thread......I missed you guys!!!! It's good to see everyone doing their thing to get our hair growing. This thread still gives me LIFE! I am back in GA/TN and my routine is screwed up to say the least. The 2nd week in June i had to leave Abu Dhabi to make an emergency trip home. Once home my life was turned upside down with unexpected death and sickness within my family. I didn't care about growing hair I was just trying to maintain the length I had and my sanity. i left every hair product/vitamin in the Middle East. July 1st I put on my length check shirt and was relieved to know that I maintained i grew. Last night I just ordered my perfectil and JBCO and I'm finally back to juicing.

This might sound crazy but one thing I miss from living in the Middle East is the heat. It was 100+ degrees daily, I truly think having a daily 24-7 deep conditioning environment contributed effortlessly to my hair growth. I bought a deep conditioning cap and I'm just going to wear it for at least 2+ hours daily.

Happy growing ladies!!

Thanks for checking in and missing us. We missed you too! Sorry to hear about your loss. Taking care of family and ourselves doing this time is priority way more than growing hair. I'm trying to stay on point and have to fight against the tendency to slow down or be lazy. It's been really hot here too and I never thought that enviroment could contribute to hair growth because I'm in the sun alot in connection with my ministry. Look forward to hearing from you soon and I'm happy that this thread keeps you motivated.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

So I'm considering buying NJoy's growth oil....any thoughts or experiences? TIA

Hey Girl,

I bought 2 bottles and I found that I get allergic reactions to sulfur. FaithVA suggested I dilute it with other oils and I still have a reaction, but not so bad. Of course I washed my hands after applying NJoy's oil to my scalp, then when I scratched my scalp the oils would transfer to my skin and I broke out in little welts. I also purchased Gro Aut oil which is herbal and read good reviews on it, but I'm getting a dull eye throb and I don't know if it is the oil or my tea leave in spray for my scalp. I didn't use either last night and had no eye pain. Anyhow, don't just take my word for it. Perhaps others will chime in to share their experience. Have you heard about Liquid Gold? Some here suggested that it's good too. I'm back to using MTG which gave me tremendous growth when I used it some years ago but it has mineral oil. I just back sure I cleanse my scalp when I use it.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Just wanted to say hey to everyone and hope everyone is doing fine. I've been soo busy at work and I like to respond to some of the posts to keep us all encouraged. I just wanted to check in to say, we're off to another 2 months of hair growth. Next update is the end of August. I keep telling myself this is not the time to slow down because sometimes I'm just tired, but I remind myself, to stay positive and focus. I don't force myself though, but I try to stay consistent by making it up the next day. Some people's hair grows effortlessly and retains length, others like me, seems like it takes forever to achieve length. I got 1.5 inches last 2 months and I am pleased, but honestly I cannot really see it. It's easy to become discouraged, but when we think positive we know that little by little, those inches accumulate which leads to length. That's why I keep doing what I'm doing and hope that my example will encourage you to do the same. Since I don't eat healthy that much, I added a green drink to my regime that i bought at Whole Foods yesterday. I mix everything together, msm, biotin powder, brewers yeast, and green powder. I also add collagen powder to it and drink it down driving into work. Will see what I get in the next 2 months. If it's only 1.5 inches again, I will still be pleased. Can't wait to put braids in my hair but I have to wait because don't want to make the same mistake I made in March, putting braids in 2 weeks after a relaxer touchup which led to some minor breakage. I will put braids in hopefully the first or second week in August. Stay motivated!

 

[caliscurls]

Just wanted to say hey to everyone and hope everyone is doing fine. I've been soo busy at work and I like to respond to some of the posts to keep us all encouraged. I just wanted to check in to say, we're off to another 2 months of hair growth. Next update is the end of August. I keep telling myself this is not the time to slow down because sometimes I'm just tired, but I remind myself, to stay positive and focus. I don't force myself though, but I try to stay consistent by making it up the next day. Some people's hair grows effortlessly and retains length, others like me, seems like it takes forever to achieve length. I got 1.5 inches last 2 months and I am pleased, but honestly I cannot really see it. It's easy to become discouraged, but when we think positive we know that little by little, those inches accumulate which leads to length. That's why I keep doing what I'm doing and hope that my example will encourage you to do the same. Since I don't eat healthy that much, I added a green drink to my regime that i bought at Whole Foods yesterday. I mix everything together, msm, biotin powder, brewers yeast, and green powder. I also add collagen powder to it and drink it down driving into work. Will see what I get in the next 2 months. If it's only 1.5 inches again, I will still be pleased. Can't wait to put braids in my hair but I have to wait because don't want to make the same mistake I made in March, putting braids in 2 weeks after a relaxer touchup which led to some minor breakage. I will put braids in hopefully the first or second week in August. Stay motivated!

We can do this! While 12 is the goal, any retention is good retention Lately I've totally slacked on the inversion thing so this week I'm going to get back at it, besides for some reason it clears my sinuses and helps me sleep when I do it before bed, lol

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey Girl,

I bought 2 bottles and I found that I get allergic reactions to sulfur. FaithVA suggested I dilute it with other oils and I still have a reaction, but not so bad. Of course I washed my hands after applying NJoy's oil to my scalp, then when I scratched my scalp the oils would transfer to my skin and I broke out in little welts. I also purchased Gro Aut oil which is herbal and read good reviews on it, but I'm getting a dull eye throb and I don't know if it is the oil or my tea leave in spray for my scalp. I didn't use either last night and had no eye pain. Anyhow, don't just take my word for it. Perhaps others will chime in to share their experience. Have you heard about Liquid Gold? Some here suggested that it's good too. I'm back to using MTG which gave me tremendous growth when I used it some years ago but it has mineral oil. I just back sure I cleanse my scalp when I use it.

Just wanted to say hey to everyone and hope everyone is doing fine. I've been soo busy at work and I like to respond to some of the posts to keep us all encouraged. I just wanted to check in to say, we're off to another 2 months of hair growth. Next update is the end of August. I keep telling myself this is not the time to slow down because sometimes I'm just tired, but I remind myself, to stay positive and focus. I don't force myself though, but I try to stay consistent by making it up the next day. Some people's hair grows effortlessly and retains length, others like me, seems like it takes forever to achieve length. I got 1.5 inches last 2 months and I am pleased, but honestly I cannot really see it. It's easy to become discouraged, but when we think positive we know that little by little, those inches accumulate which leads to length. That's why I keep doing what I'm doing and hope that my example will encourage you to do the same. Since I don't eat healthy that much, I added a green drink to my regime that i bought at Whole Foods yesterday. I mix everything together, msm, biotin powder, brewers yeast, and green powder. I also add collagen powder to it and drink it down driving into work. Will see what I get in the next 2 months. If it's only 1.5 inches again, I will still be pleased. Can't wait to put braids in my hair but I have to wait because don't want to make the same mistake I made in March, putting braids in 2 weeks after a relaxer touchup which led to some minor breakage. I will put braids in hopefully the first or second week in August. Stay motivated!

Thanks @fancypants007! I ordered a batch and will try it. I am finishing up my bottle of Liquid Gold right now actually. I didn't use it as consistently as I probably should have and didn't track my growth so I am not sure how well it works. But if NJoy's mix doesn't work for me I will probably try Liquid Gold again. I'm also going to add a green drink to my day as well. I want to keep these twists in until the end of summer and hopefully I see some great growth. I have my convention beginning of August so I will take the twists out for that week and then put them back in. Then I will probably be back to wigging it!

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I forgot to post my pics at the end of June. Here is where I am at. In the pic with my marked shirt I am at the 3, my DH's fingers are in the way. APL is at the 4. Hoping to be APL or longer by the next check in!



http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/erinwestphal/media/039.jpg.html

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

We can do this! While 12 is the goal, any retention is good retention Lately I've totally slacked on the inversion thing so this week I'm going to get back at it, besides for some reason it clears my sinuses and helps me sleep when I do it before bed, lol

That is so true. I injuried my shoulder so instead of doing headstands, I'm lying on my slantboard which is just as effective. I just started last night and stayed in the position for 10 minutes. I want to do it for at least 15 minutes which I believe is what's recommended. Now that you mention it, I slept like a baby last night. I think I will continue with the slantboard instead of doing headstands.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Thanks @fancypants007! I ordered a batch and will try it. I am finishing up my bottle of Liquid Gold right now actually. I didn't use it as consistently as I probably should have and didn't track my growth so I am not sure how well it works. But if NJoy's mix doesn't work for me I will probably try Liquid Gold again. I'm also going to add a green drink to my day as well. I want to keep these twists in until the end of summer and hopefully I see some great growth. I have my convention beginning of August so I will take the twists out for that week and then put them back in. Then I will probably be back to wigging it!

Yes, give it a try. I tell you I've been using MTG diluted with other oils and MTG has sulfur but I have no reaction to it. It's weird. I will continue to use it to see what I get. I will put braids in my hair for the convention which is the end of July for me and it just makes styling hair easier, but I will be taking them down once I get home. I still have a new relaxer and don't want any mishaps. You should have some significant growth when you take down your twists. Please keep us informed.

My green drink does not really taste that bad. I bought a single server blender at Walmart and just mix everything together. I bought the green powder from WholeFoods that gives energy and I honestly can say I wasn't as tired yesterday. I'm going to order another kind from Puritan or Swanson that basically has the same ingredients because the one I bought from WholeFoods was on sale for 19.99, but originally it's 26.99. I know I can get it cheaper at the other places. Check it out.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I forgot to post my pics at the end of June. Here is where I am at. In the pic with my marked shirt I am at the 3, my DH's fingers are in the way. APL is at the 4. Hoping to be APL or longer by the next check in!



http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/erinwestphal/media/039.jpg.html

Thanks for the updated pic. I'm sure you will meet your goal. We're all routing for you!

 

[Jewell]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

fancypants007

Good! Glad to see you're trying the green powders in smoothie form. This is why I really want to tweak my recipes for smoothies to have them taste better when adding green powder...for the energy and health benefits. When I take chlorella and spirilina in tablet form, I have a lot more energy, so I will consider buying the powder. Glad you had good results!

ETA: I used to apply MTG as well, undiluted when I first joined LHCF, but I grew tired of reeking of burnt bacon. Not only that, it would always drip down my neck!! But I make my own sulfur oil using sulfur powder these days, have been doing that since 2009. At least that way, I can keep the smell of sulfur down by adding EO's. However, I vouch that MTG DOES WORK. Pine tar works for growth too, but it stinks. All the good stuff for growth stinks, it seems

JustGROWwithIt

Good results! That is some nice growth in a short period of time! KUTGW!!

 

[Jewell]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Mskraizy

Thanks a lot for your detailed posting on your bentonite clay treatment and results. I have been thinking of doing a clay treatment myself. I have done a mud treatment once or twice, but I would like to make it a regular habit, like once a month, to detox my hair and scalp. I think I will be purchasing some Rhassoul or bentonite clay soon!

I use a mud mask made of kaolin and English clay weekly, and the effect it has on my skin is amazing versus when I don't use it for a prolonged period of time. I used Shea Moisture African Black Soap Purification Masque last night, and I have found yet another staple. My hair was soft, clean, and my scalp felt clean and tingly due to the willow bark extract and tea tree oil. I had tingles well into the night...which I lurv,

In Ayurveda, Indian women (and men) place a lot of emphasis on balancing doshas, and to reduce graying, hair loss, and increase growth of existing hair, increase shine, strength, increase new hair growth; as keeping the scalp cool is a priority I have noticed when reading about Ayurvedic hair treatments. They use certain herbs and oils for this like gingelly (sesame oil), hibiscus flowers, rose, curry leaves, methi seeds, fenugreek, holy basil leaves (methi), etc.

Fresh Kafir lime leaves can be "boiled" in pure coconut oil (same can be done with curry leaves, and curry leaves work best), fry or boil the fresh leaves until they are crispy, cool it, and store in a glass jar for several weeks. Remove the leaves/strain out any other herbs you decide to add, and you have a nice hair oil that you can massage into the roots, leave on a while, and wash out (or not if you prefer) that will prevent the aforementioned problems.

ETA: Personally, I will be trying this with the curry leaves ASAP. Sounds cheap and simple enough.

I also learned that when using Amla powder you can buy, it must sit in a iron vessel or pot for 3 days mixed with water until it develops a black film on the surface of the Amla paste. Only then is it going to prevent gray hair and hair fall when used weekly for 2 weeks, and monthly thereafter. Not to say it won't work otherwise but when specifically aimed at preventing gray hair growth and hair loss, the process I just mentioned must be used. I have seen multiple Indian women talk about it online. Some how, the Amla reacts with the iron in the pot and that makes it more potent or something. Amla fruit is said to be the world's richest single source of vitamin C, much surpassing oranges. It is a main fruit in Indian cuisine...it's also called Indian gooseberry.

I learned this from Indian women who actually live in India and do this. I read A LOT y'all. Most of my day is spent reading online or in books and caring for my home and children (stay-at-home mom) while my SO is at work. I love to share info with my sisters!!

fancypants007

I would like to add msm powder to my smoothies as well. I hate taking them horse pills twice a day to get 3,000mg. I'm good at swallowing pills but they take the cake. If you only get 1.5" in the next 2 months, that is still 0.75" per month, which is good growth! That's more than a lot of people average, the notorious 0.50" a month or less.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Mskraizy

Thanks a lot for your detailed posting on your bentonite clay treatment and results. I have been thinking of doing a clay treatment myself. I have done a mud treatment once or twice, but I would like to make it a regular habit, like once a month, to detox my hair and scalp. I think I will be purchasing some Rhassoul or bentonite clay soon!

I use a mud mask made of kaolin and English clay weekly, and the effect it has on my skin is amazing versus when I don't use it for a prolonged period of time. I used Shea Moisture African Black Soap Purification Masque last night, and I have found yet another staple. My hair was soft, clean, and my scalp felt clean and tingly due to the willow bark extract and tea tree oil. I had tingles well into the night...which I lurv,

In Ayurveda, Indian women (and men) place a lot of emphasis on balancing doshas, and to reduce grayling, hair loss, and increase growth, keeping the scalp cool is a priority. They use certain herbs and oils for this like gingelly (sesame oil), hibiscus flowers, rose, methi seeds, fenugreek, holy basil leaves (methi), etc.

Thank you for that Jewell, your posts are always so thorough and informative. Does peppermint oil count? I sprayed my scalp with moisturiser spray that has peppermint oil and MSM. I can feel my scalp tingling.

 

[Jewell]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Thank you for that Jewell, your posts are always so thorough and informative. Does peppermint oil count? I sprayed my scalp with moisturiser spray that has peppermint oil and MSM. I can feel my scalp tingling.

Always welcome!!
Oh yes, peppermint oil is in my sulfur oil mix. If I gave y'all the recipe, I'd have to copyright it or someone would start selling it!!

Generally, the following essential oils give the scalp a good tingle and/or increase circulation of the scalp and skin even if you can't feel it:

Geranium oil
Oregano oil
Basil oil
Sage oil
Hibiscus oil
Peppermint oil
Eucalyptus oil
Tea tree oil
Pine oil
Vetiver oil
Cayenne pepper oil
Black seed/kalonja oil
Thyme oil
Neroli oil
Orange oil
Grapefruit oil
Mahabhringaraj oil
Maka oil
Myrrh oil
Frankincense oil
Black pepper oil
Aloe Vera oil
Sesame oil


And others but I am having a brain block right now. Will come back and add more if I think of them.