12 inches in 12 months - 2014
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fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
I will be putting braids in my hair around the second week in August and I too will be using LadyP's methods. I'm hoping for some serious hair growth during the low manipulation periods when I'm in braids. We're hoping that you achieve that goal too!
I will be putting braids in my hair around the second week in August and I too will be using LadyP's methods. I'm hoping for some serious hair growth during the low manipulation periods when I'm in braids. We're hoping that you achieve that goal too!
fancypants007
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Glad to have you check in. Finding a regime is key and sticking to it is what brings results. Hope you find a schedule that works for you before the school year starts.
Glad to have you check in. Finding a regime is key and sticking to it is what brings results. Hope you find a schedule that works for you before the school year starts.
SincerelyBeautiful
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Hey ladies!!! I haven't posted in here in a long time but I still lurk. I been having my hair in senagalese twists for the past month and I love not having to do too much to my hair. I oil my scalp and keep my braids moisturized when needed. And when I take them down I will be 6 mo post relaxer and ready to finally texlax again. I'm hoping to be a lot closer to BSL than I was pre braids!
fancypants007
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Thanks for checking in. I know we get busy but it's nice to know that we are still on the challenge. Oiling my scalp and moisturising my hair is two of the most consistent things I do. I'm trying some new products so I'm anxious to see how my hair responds to it. Low manipulation is good but sometimes I like dealing with my hair too. Hoping that you are closer to BSL if not BSL after you texlax.
Thanks for checking in. I know we get busy but it's nice to know that we are still on the challenge. Oiling my scalp and moisturising my hair is two of the most consistent things I do. I'm trying some new products so I'm anxious to see how my hair responds to it. Low manipulation is good but sometimes I like dealing with my hair too. Hoping that you are closer to BSL if not BSL after you texlax.
fancypants007
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Hello ladies, just wanted to give a review on the Shea Moisture Yucca and Babob hair growth thickening milk. I have been using it daily as a strenghtening agent and then I follow up with my neutrogena silk leave in and I have to say, I'm loving it! I'm so impressed I also got the yucca hair masque to try it out. I'm always doing research and googling trying to find recipes, products, that will help me not so much growing my hair because that will happen, but retaining my growth. The 3 basic components are: Moisture, Protection, and Strength. I wasn't really strenghtening my hair which could be the reason why I wasn't retaining my hair length. Anyhow, I'm experimenting to see if these products will help. The yucca masque is supposed to be anti-breakage and I'm planning on mixing it with my henna as a henna gloss to reinforce the integrity of my hair strands. I will only be doing this twice a month and my eyes will be wide open because I don't want protein overload either. I'm kinda excited about this new adventure with these hair products because I'm really impressed with the hair growth milk.
I'm loving also my green drink mixed with all my supplements. I seemingly have so much energy lately. I don't get tired as much. I'm still trying to stay consistent with exercise, water intake, inversion laying on slantboard, etc. Can you tell I'm determined to make the most of this challenge, and I hope you are too.
Hello ladies, just wanted to give a review on the Shea Moisture Yucca and Babob hair growth thickening milk. I have been using it daily as a strenghtening agent and then I follow up with my neutrogena silk leave in and I have to say, I'm loving it! I'm so impressed I also got the yucca hair masque to try it out. I'm always doing research and googling trying to find recipes, products, that will help me not so much growing my hair because that will happen, but retaining my growth. The 3 basic components are: Moisture, Protection, and Strength. I wasn't really strenghtening my hair which could be the reason why I wasn't retaining my hair length. Anyhow, I'm experimenting to see if these products will help. The yucca masque is supposed to be anti-breakage and I'm planning on mixing it with my henna as a henna gloss to reinforce the integrity of my hair strands. I will only be doing this twice a month and my eyes will be wide open because I don't want protein overload either. I'm kinda excited about this new adventure with these hair products because I'm really impressed with the hair growth milk.
I'm loving also my green drink mixed with all my supplements. I seemingly have so much energy lately. I don't get tired as much. I'm still trying to stay consistent with exercise, water intake, inversion laying on slantboard, etc. Can you tell I'm determined to make the most of this challenge, and I hope you are too.
JustGROWwithIt
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
How often is everyone doing inversion? I read that it's best to do it for about 1 week out of every month so that is what I have been doing. How about you ladies?
BTW I received my wig. I LOVE it! I just need to get it styled and then I will be posting pics. Hopefully soon!
How often is everyone doing inversion? I read that it's best to do it for about 1 week out of every month so that is what I have been doing. How about you ladies?
BTW I received my wig. I LOVE it! I just need to get it styled and then I will be posting pics. Hopefully soon!
kennylee2013
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Hi all..... checking in.
I am cowashing 4x5times a week
pre poo and DC every week
I am using John Frieda leave in conditioning spray followed by cantu shea butter leave in conditioning repair cream. I seal with Njoy's moisture seal ( I won second prize on her facebook giveaway
I use eco styler gel and texture it my way keep it curly cream.
I am also baggying about 5 times a week and I am exercising about 4-5 times a week. I have to work on my water intake though. I feel I should be drinking more water. I am also in the vitamin challenge.
I am hoping all this hard work will pay off.
Hi all..... checking in.
I am cowashing 4x5times a week
pre poo and DC every week
I am using John Frieda leave in conditioning spray followed by cantu shea butter leave in conditioning repair cream. I seal with Njoy's moisture seal ( I won second prize on her facebook giveaway
I use eco styler gel and texture it my way keep it curly cream.
I am also baggying about 5 times a week and I am exercising about 4-5 times a week. I have to work on my water intake though. I feel I should be drinking more water. I am also in the vitamin challenge.
I am hoping all this hard work will pay off.
kennylee2013
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
thanks for the review of the Shea moisture Yucca line fancypants007. I have the retention and restorative line which I love and was planning to try this one.
thanks for the review of the Shea moisture Yucca line fancypants007. I have the retention and restorative line which I love and was planning to try this one.
JustGROWwithIt
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Totally babied my hair today. After washing and DCing I slathered it (in braid sections) with Aussie moist DC, followed by Carol's daughter Monoi oil and the sealing then Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair butter. Then I French braided the small individuals flat to my head in two braids. Right now I have a plastic cap on my head, just applied NJoy's growth oil. Hoping to leave my hair like this until end of August without redoing the braids. We'll see...
Totally babied my hair today. After washing and DCing I slathered it (in braid sections) with Aussie moist DC, followed by Carol's daughter Monoi oil and the sealing then Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair butter. Then I French braided the small individuals flat to my head in two braids. Right now I have a plastic cap on my head, just applied NJoy's growth oil. Hoping to leave my hair like this until end of August without redoing the braids. We'll see...
polished07
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Hey ladies Id love to join this challenge! Im about 2.5-3 inches to bsl and 5.5-6 inches to WSL Id love to make BSL by Dec and MBL by my wedding in June 2014 and WSL by Dec of 2014
Current Length: APL
Goal: mini goal all over BSL/ Final WSL layers
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Current Length: APL
Goal: mini goal all over BSL/ Final WSL layers
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nyunyu
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Girlie, I'm the exact same distance as u r form both BSL and WL, good luck to us both, I'd love to be BSL by Christmas too!
Hey ladies Id love to join this challenge! Im about 2.5-3 inches to bsl and 5.5-6 inches to WSL Id love to make BSL by Dec and MBL by my wedding in June 2014 and WSL by Dec of 2014
Current Length: APL
Goal: mini goal all over BSL/ Final WSL layers
Starting Pic:
Girlie, I'm the exact same distance as u r form both BSL and WL, good luck to us both, I'd love to be BSL by Christmas too!
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
I lay on my slantboard (inversion) M-F for 15 minutes. It is sooooo relaxing. I like it better than the headstand.
I lay on my slantboard (inversion) M-F for 15 minutes. It is sooooo relaxing. I like it better than the headstand.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Welcome! We are glad to have you. Please share any tips, recipes, reviews of products so we can all stay encouraged. Working together as a team and being supportive helps to keep us all on track and focused. We are all trying to reach this goal if not a goal of just gaining more inches by next year. Welcome again.
Welcome! We are glad to have you. Please share any tips, recipes, reviews of products so we can all stay encouraged. Working together as a team and being supportive helps to keep us all on track and focused. We are all trying to reach this goal if not a goal of just gaining more inches by next year. Welcome again.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Thanks for checking in. Your efforts will pay off. What we have to be mineful of, is how our hair is responding. Obviously your hair must like cowashes, because you do so frequently. I try to pay attention to how my hair feels after a product, the amount of shedding I get, and the overall appearance of my hair. I stopped using my moisturising spray but now I'm using a creamy water-base moisturiser. I've noticed that my hair is responding sooo much better. This is what I'm saying. If you hair likes, and we're putting forth the effort to take supplements, exercising, etc., we will have increase inches over the months ahead. So think positive, which is why I said, your efforts will pay off. Stay focused and encouraged.
Hi all..... checking in.
I am cowashing 4x5times a week
pre poo and DC every week
I am using John Frieda leave in conditioning spray followed by cantu shea butter leave in conditioning repair cream. I seal with Njoy's moisture seal ( I won second prize on her facebook giveaway
I use eco styler gel and texture it my way keep it curly cream.
I am also baggying about 5 times a week and I am exercising about 4-5 times a week. I have to work on my water intake though. I feel I should be drinking more water. I am also in the vitamin challenge.
I am hoping all this hard work will pay off.
Thanks for checking in. Your efforts will pay off. What we have to be mineful of, is how our hair is responding. Obviously your hair must like cowashes, because you do so frequently. I try to pay attention to how my hair feels after a product, the amount of shedding I get, and the overall appearance of my hair. I stopped using my moisturising spray but now I'm using a creamy water-base moisturiser. I've noticed that my hair is responding sooo much better. This is what I'm saying. If you hair likes, and we're putting forth the effort to take supplements, exercising, etc., we will have increase inches over the months ahead. So think positive, which is why I said, your efforts will pay off. Stay focused and encouraged.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
These products seem to be off the chain. It's still early to say, but I'm loving my results so far! I ordered these products and imagine my surprise when I went to my local Walmart and there they were. I purchased the Shea Moisture coconut and hibiscus hold and shine spray. I'm trying a new style and just want a little bit of hold. I will let you know what I think.
These products seem to be off the chain. It's still early to say, but I'm loving my results so far! I ordered these products and imagine my surprise when I went to my local Walmart and there they were. I purchased the Shea Moisture coconut and hibiscus hold and shine spray. I'm trying a new style and just want a little bit of hold. I will let you know what I think.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Sounds very nice..... thoroughly moisturised and leaving it alone will lead to more inches.
Sounds very nice..... thoroughly moisturised and leaving it alone will lead to more inches.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Please join, we would love to have you. We all have the goal to increase inches whether it be 12 inches or less, we want to achieve as much as we can by next year. Please share any tips, recipes, reviews with us. Welcome again!
Hey ladies Id love to join this challenge! Im about 2.5-3 inches to bsl and 5.5-6 inches to WSL Id love to make BSL by Dec and MBL by my wedding in June 2014 and WSL by Dec of 2014
Current Length: APL
Goal: mini goal all over BSL/ Final WSL layers
Starting Pic:
Please join, we would love to have you. We all have the goal to increase inches whether it be 12 inches or less, we want to achieve as much as we can by next year. Please share any tips, recipes, reviews with us. Welcome again!
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
I strongly believe that if you do your part, putting forth effort to achieve goal, then have faith you will succeed. Stay consistent.
I strongly believe that if you do your part, putting forth effort to achieve goal, then have faith you will succeed. Stay consistent.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
I hope everyone is doing fine and staying consistent with their regimes. You might remember I was asking for suggestions regarding protein powder; well I was in my local Walmart and found one by SixStar Instant Protein Smoothie. It's plant based protein with greens. I tried this morning mixed with my other supplements, green drink, msm, collagen powder, etc. and it taste a little chalky. It only has 120 calories 2g fat and 15g of protein which is what I was looking for. I'm not so consistent with eating my tuna, so this will help supplement my protein intake.
I also ran across a youtuber and she demonstrated her protective style using the Scrunii stretch hair comb. I thought the teeth on these things would not be hair friendly, but they are. I twisted my hair into french twist added some synthetic hair for bulk and secured with stretch hair comb. The one I picked up in Walmarts was medium and I think I need a large but it worked perfectly. I just need to get better at styling the front. I put 4 flat twists in the front, but I have to experiment a little bit more with the front. I'm liking the idea of not putting hair in ponytail which I believe could hinder my hair growth. I moisturise and seal my ends every PM and they still are looking very nice. I'm trying to stay consistent with doing exercises, taking supplements, oiling scap with sulfur mix, moisturising hair and sealing with oil, doing inversions, etc. I sometimes find I have to work more on my thinking because I start to doubt, but I readjust my thinking and start saying to myself, your hair will grow longer, your hair will grow longer.... which puts me back in a positive frame of mind. We are working together in a united effort to achieve this goal so continue to stay positive and consistent.
I hope everyone is doing fine and staying consistent with their regimes. You might remember I was asking for suggestions regarding protein powder; well I was in my local Walmart and found one by SixStar Instant Protein Smoothie. It's plant based protein with greens. I tried this morning mixed with my other supplements, green drink, msm, collagen powder, etc. and it taste a little chalky. It only has 120 calories 2g fat and 15g of protein which is what I was looking for. I'm not so consistent with eating my tuna, so this will help supplement my protein intake.
I also ran across a youtuber and she demonstrated her protective style using the Scrunii stretch hair comb. I thought the teeth on these things would not be hair friendly, but they are. I twisted my hair into french twist added some synthetic hair for bulk and secured with stretch hair comb. The one I picked up in Walmarts was medium and I think I need a large but it worked perfectly. I just need to get better at styling the front. I put 4 flat twists in the front, but I have to experiment a little bit more with the front. I'm liking the idea of not putting hair in ponytail which I believe could hinder my hair growth. I moisturise and seal my ends every PM and they still are looking very nice. I'm trying to stay consistent with doing exercises, taking supplements, oiling scap with sulfur mix, moisturising hair and sealing with oil, doing inversions, etc. I sometimes find I have to work more on my thinking because I start to doubt, but I readjust my thinking and start saying to myself, your hair will grow longer, your hair will grow longer.... which puts me back in a positive frame of mind. We are working together in a united effort to achieve this goal so continue to stay positive and consistent.
JustGROWwithIt
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Do you remember the name of the youtuber you copied? I like the sound of that!
Do you remember the name of the youtuber you copied? I like the sound of that!
fancypants007
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Yes I do remember because I document everything in my personal hair journal. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEJpJNKpTCM
I like this gadget but I feel I need a bigger one so I ordered a large one from ebay. I have the medium in my hair now as we speak. This is the banana clip will be my go to style until I put cornroll braids in my hair around the end of August. Hope you enjoy.
Yes I do remember because I document everything in my personal hair journal. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEJpJNKpTCM
I like this gadget but I feel I need a bigger one so I ordered a large one from ebay. I have the medium in my hair now as we speak. This is the banana clip will be my go to style until I put cornroll braids in my hair around the end of August. Hope you enjoy.
JustGROWwithIt
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Thanks fancypants007. I'll give this style a try in between wearing my wig. Which I still need to style and take pics of! I've had a busy last couple weekends...2 funerals of close friends so I've been helping out the families
Anywho, I will try to take care of that this weekend. I have been wearing an old lace front that really needs to be laid to rest 
but with clever styling it looks good. I braided my hair up on Saturday and I'm hoping to keep these same braids in through August. Trying to not touch my hair too much. Also made a small change to my reggie. Going to try co-washing only and not using shampoo except every 6-8 weeks when I give myself a protein treatment. Seems like a lot of ladies notice significant changes once they cut out shampoo. So I will give it a try.
Thanks fancypants007. I'll give this style a try in between wearing my wig. Which I still need to style and take pics of! I've had a busy last couple weekends...2 funerals of close friends so I've been helping out the families
Anywho, I will try to take care of that this weekend. I have been wearing an old lace front that really needs to be laid to rest but with clever styling it looks good. I braided my hair up on Saturday and I'm hoping to keep these same braids in through August. Trying to not touch my hair too much. Also made a small change to my reggie. Going to try co-washing only and not using shampoo except every 6-8 weeks when I give myself a protein treatment. Seems like a lot of ladies notice significant changes once they cut out shampoo. So I will give it a try.
caliscurls
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! I'm still here, just was on holiday for two fabulous weeks. My routine is still in place and things are going well. I'm in a half wig at the moment and enjoying a different look.fancypants007
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Yes, I love this style but I have to experiment more with my front. Right now I'm sporting flat twists which also looks good. I'm noticing some improvements in my hair since I stopped spraying it with my moisturising spray. I think I was opening the cuticles everytime I did it and my hair just didn't like it. We have to make those tweaks to our regime at times. Not using shampoo sounds good. I use Shikakai cowash as my shampoo but I use it every other week. I will be doing a cowash tonight.
Thanks fancypants007. I'll give this style a try in between wearing my wig. Which I still need to style and take pics of! I've had a busy last couple weekends...2 funerals of close friends so I've been helping out the families
Yes, I love this style but I have to experiment more with my front. Right now I'm sporting flat twists which also looks good. I'm noticing some improvements in my hair since I stopped spraying it with my moisturising spray. I think I was opening the cuticles everytime I did it and my hair just didn't like it. We have to make those tweaks to our regime at times. Not using shampoo sounds good. I use Shikakai cowash as my shampoo but I use it every other week. I will be doing a cowash tonight.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Glad that you checked in. I'm still on track and hope everyone else is too! I made some changes to my regime and keeping my eyes open and hoping for the best. I sported a half wig when I went out of town and I tell you it was the best. I didn't have to deal with my hair, just slap on that wig. Comes in handy, but I'm back to wearing my own hair, trying to find protective styles that are attractive.
Glad that you checked in. I'm still on track and hope everyone else is too! I made some changes to my regime and keeping my eyes open and hoping for the best. I sported a half wig when I went out of town and I tell you it was the best. I didn't have to deal with my hair, just slap on that wig. Comes in handy, but I'm back to wearing my own hair, trying to find protective styles that are attractive.
Blessed&higlyflavoured
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Hello ladies. Hope you're well.
I just wanted to check in with you. My hairs in medium twists that I wear pinned up or in a bun. That's it. Drinking water regularly and taking vitamins occasionally. Apart from that no news. Oh I really want to try crochet braids in sept for my birthday.
I just wanted to check in with you. My hairs in medium twists that I wear pinned up or in a bun. That's it. Drinking water regularly and taking vitamins occasionally. Apart from that no news. Oh I really want to try crochet braids in sept for my birthday.
Mskraizy
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fancypants007, sounds good. I gotta practice my french rolling techniques too, I think that'll help with my style-laziness. lol
But I wasn't too lazy to install this funky set of yarn braids that I really REALLY love! I love the colors and the size and everything! My hair is nice and moisturized and all set to be left alone for a good month (possibly more cause I really REALLY love these braids). I should do colorful highlights like this more often.
fancypants007, sounds good. I gotta practice my french rolling techniques too, I think that'll help with my style-laziness. lol
But I wasn't too lazy to install this funky set of yarn braids that I really REALLY love! I love the colors and the size and everything! My hair is nice and moisturized and all set to be left alone for a good month (possibly more cause I really REALLY love these braids). I should do colorful highlights like this more often.
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