12 inches in 12 months - 2014

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies!
I have been absent from this thread for quite a while now. I've been consistent with my hair care and checking in occasionally to see how you ladies are doing but I haven't been posting. I have my September length check pic that I will post in a minute too.
So far my hair is doing really well. My new regimen seems to be working very nicely, I'm happy with it! And it's not as complicated as some previous regimens that I tried and failed at with little to no real results. I made very small tweaks to my reggie this month. So here's what I have going on...
I am using Lady P's Deep Moisture Method and wearing my lace wig with my hair braided in a circle pattern underneath. My regimen:

1. Daily- Take vitamins. Drink water & exercise. Massage scalp (I use N'Joy's oil). I occasionally baggy overnight as well. (Need to be more consistent with the exercise!)

2. Every other day- Spray hair with mixture of S-Curl, Infusium 23 & water (I recently added coconut oil to this mix).

3. Cowash 2-3 times a week. (I have taken weekly shampooing out of my regimen and my hair seems to love it! I was worried about build up or itchy scalp and last month, my first month of no shampoo, I had ZERO problems!) I also occasionally cowash under my steamer. Going to try to do that once a week now.

4. Take braids out after 6 weeks and use Aphogee 2-step (I did 4 weeks previously but decided to try 6 this time so when I take them out my hair will be ready for a protein treatment). This is the only time I am using shampoo, after taking my hair out and before a protein treatment every 6 weeks. I also pre-poo with coconut oil and DC with steam after the protein treatment. Then braid hair back up for another 6 weeks.

I tried this regimen for the month of August and had about 3/4" of growth. That's the most growth I've seen in a single month since starting my hair journey. Hoping for 1" by October 28 (when my 6 weeks is up). I'm only about 2" away from my short term goal of BSL now! I'm still hoping to be there in January!

Thanks for checking in. I was wondering where you were, but waiting patiently for your comeback. I'm glad your regime is working for you and congratuations on your 3/4 inch in month of August. I bought myself a lace front wig but I decided to keep braids in my hair until I get a touchup. My newgrowth is out of control and I just don't want to do alot of manipulation with the two textures. I want to give myself a touchup at the end of the year, but I will have to wait and see.

 

[candie19]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Anyway, "Jade" (my hair's name) is doing well. She aint ackin up like last month when I had a long talk with her about forming matts in the back of my head. She told me I need to use my spray moisturizer more often and a finer toothed comb to detangle and remove shed hairs (wide tooth misses a lot of shed hair for me). Those long shed hairs wrap around my other hairs that are still attached and do damage if left unattended (and in that order)

So I took her advice, and now we are both happy. All is well. Next touch-up has been moved from Oct. 3 to Nov. 3 since my ng is cooperating nicely. I am hoping to do a dusting of 1/8-1/4" on that date as well...testing this cutting hair by moon phases thing out.

Switched all my main combs to seamless ones from HairSense, and I love them.

How are you ladies doing?

I love that your hair has a name. This is whole new thread within itself. I went to your album and Jade is a beautiful girl. You must be so proud.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies! Checking in as well. I've been laying low with growing my hair. I am 16 weeks post relaxer and trying to make it to 20. I have tried wigs but they just didn't look natural so now my hair is in a bun. I am seeing growth but I'm trying not to get too excited until I get my hair straightened in Oct.

For some reason I have become obsessed looking at women's hair. Particularly white women with their hair down past APL. They are giving me inspiration. "I wonder if my hair is that long, that thick...." I know it sounds crazy but I guess I'm getting excited bc I'm finally past APL. I'm just ready to finally post on the "Long haired ladies, can I live vicariously through you thread" lol..

Thanks for checking in. Have you tried lace front wigs? Sometimes because the hairline is right up next to your natural hairline, it can appear to be more natural looking. But you can't go wrong with the bun. I know what you mean about looking at hair length. I do the same too. If this keeps you/us motivated to stay on point, then so be it. Please show a pic when you get your hair straightened. Would love to see it!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies, I've been keeping up with the hair care. I need to start taking a vitamin supplement, especially around my time of month because i just found out that i'm anaemic. I've had these minibraids in for 3 weeks now. They look as good as new even though i've been washing them at least 3 times a week.
Also, I got given some joico kpak conditioner as a present and i really like it. I've found that as my hair gets healthier, I've found that my hair is less and less fussy.

I've also been considering Texlaxing on a serious level. I think It'll help with me not being overwhelmed by the thickness of my hair. I'm going to have a good think about it.

Let us know what you decide about texlaxing. Some have had very good experiences, others not so good. Do your research and make the decision. It's your decision. I personally love both natural, texlax and relax hair, but I opted to keep my hair relaxed and I am loving it.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

@faithVA is right! You do not have to have a start date or an end date to be here! You just have to want to take care of and want your hair to grow! I thought the first statement for this challenge was preposterous. 12 inches in 12 months? Is someone kidding? I did not even open the page. One day, I did. It indicates, let's retain all that is possible! That is what we want to do. Come in and grow your hair. Correct whatever you are doing to not retain and get better at caring for your beautiful hair! We want you!!!

But the question is..... is it really preposterous? Sometimes we look at the norm and think this is what it is. But when you think about ones who have had success in breaking out of the norm by not getting 12" but close to it. I don't want to name names, but one got 9" in 1 year, and another got 10" in 10 months. So I ask the question again, is is really preposterous? It's true some may have fast growing hair, but we all can try to go pass the norm. Because of imploring these techniques, I'm getting 3/4 inch a month which is not normal for me. With increased efforts and consistency we can do it. But you are right, we all are trying to hold on to whatever we may get in hair grow by retaining it. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies, I must first and foremost apologize for being amiss all these weeks...life has been busy and I have been rearranging my house, cleaning, and all kinds of work--leaving my hair on the back burner. She gets washed, moisturized, and oiled as needed, but thassit, lol. Now that things have calmed down a bit, I can get back to my hair and beauty hobbies.

Since late July, when I last posted here before coming back to the site a day or 2 ago, the night before wash day, I heavily oil my scalp with my EO mix, and massage it in. On wash day, I have just shampooed and conditioned (once per week) ACV rinsed after every wash, detangled, oiled while damp with sesame or mahabhringaraj oil, air dried loose using the scarf method and bunned. That has been my wash day regimen for the past 2 months. Still taking my supplements, but I kinda fell off my smoothies. Im going to start back taking those and add tea rinsing back to my regimen.

Anyway, "Jade" (my hair's name) is doing well. She aint ackin up like last month when I had a long talk with her about forming matts in the back of my head. She told me I need to use my spray moisturizer more often and a finer toothed comb to detangle and remove shed hairs (wide tooth misses a lot of shed hair for me). Those long shed hairs wrap around my other hairs that are still attached and do damage if left unattended (and in that order)

So I took her advice, and now we are both happy. All is well. Next touch-up has been moved from Oct. 3 to Nov. 3 since my ng is cooperating nicely. I am hoping to do a dusting of 1/8-1/4" on that date as well...testing this cutting hair by moon phases thing out.

Switched all my main combs to seamless ones from HairSense, and I love them.

How are you ladies doing?

Thanks for checking in, just waiting patiently for your input. I like that you named your hair, that's cute. We have to listen and respond to what our hair is telling us so it makes sense. I started back using a spray moisturiser too, but the only thing that worries me is the buildup. I have my hair in braids and I keep them in every 2 weeks. Perhaps I can try giving myself once a week a ACV rinse to remove some of the buildup. I'm glad you are doing good and look forward to your input and updates to come. Stay positive and focus.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I've been encouraged to join this challenge! My hair is currently in moisturized twists and a bun. I plan to oil the scalp with JBCO and I've been eating really healthy but I'll add beets to my salad for the iron. I'll try to find a vitamin supplement but so far - everything - breaks my forehead out. I don't know what is breaking me out in vitamins, but if I take them - I get acne...if I stop, the acne goes away and it's smooth skin.

I upped my protein intake and I'm trying to drink more water.
Off to walk the dog and then I'll massage my scalp for the second time today.

Thanks ladies!

Welcome! That's good you are eating healthy. You have motivated me to get back on track with my healthy eating. I drink a green protein smoothie everyday but I'm always trying to add more protein since this component is essential to hair growth as well as fruits and vegetables. I also have to be consistent with my water intake.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

My computer isn't working right so I haven't been able to upload my new length check pic

No worries, we will just wait patiently!

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Slowly getting my eating back on track. Will definitely up my exercise this week. Fell completely off my supplements so will get back on that today.

I'm staying consistent with my oiling and massaging. I used mudwash on my scalp yesterday and let it sit for 30 minutes. I have a happy scalp now. After washing I oiled my scalp with my oil blend and massaged. Now I need to add sealing my ends to the mix to keep up my retention.

Once I reach APL I think it will be easier to keep track of my retention. At NL, it is difficult because I rarely wear my hair straight. I am definitely making progress though. Yesterday I was able to get the back of my hair into a banana clip and do a mock flat twist. I haven't been able to do that since last June.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Slowly getting my eating back on track. Will definitely up my exercise this week. Fell completely off my supplements so will get back on that today.

I'm staying consistent with my oiling and massaging. I used mudwash on my scalp yesterday and let it sit for 30 minutes. I have a happy scalp now. After washing I oiled my scalp with my oil blend and massaged. Now I need to add sealing my ends to the mix to keep up my retention.

Once I reach APL I think it will be easier to keep track of my retention. At NL, it is difficult because I rarely wear my hair straight. I am definitely making progress though. Yesterday I was able to get the back of my hair into a banana clip and do a mock flat twist. I haven't been able to do that since last June.

Yeah, seeing progress that is always good to see and know. Keep it up and you/we will be there before we know it. I have yet to take a pic of my hair since the end of August. I will be taking my braids down on friday and doing a henna shampoo wash, deep condition and maybe I can get my husband to take a pic. I do have alot of newgrowth but for some reason it doesn't concern me. I just keep trying to stay focus and consistent and hoping and waiting for that payoff. Thanks for checking in.

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Does anyone know how to upload photos using something other than photobucket? I just cannot get it to work right!

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

JustGROWwithIt[/USER];19006871]Does anyone know how to upload photos using something other than photobucket? I just cannot get it to work right!

Where do you have the pictures stored?

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

So I just could not get this figured out through photobucket so I attached my Sept length check picture. I hate opening attachments so sorry to those who feel the same! Below is my July length check pic for comparison...

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Where do you have the pictures stored?

Just on my computer in the pictures file. But photobucket isn't uploading. It says it is but it's taking forever and a day and nothing is happening. I think something may be wrong with my computer, making it run slow.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Just on my computer in the pictures file. But photobucket isn't uploading. It says it is but it's taking forever and a day and nothing is happening. I think something may be wrong with my computer, making it run slow.

I much prefer it in an attachment than in photobucket. I dislike having to go to another site to view pictures. So I am fine with the upload.

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

faithVA ok good! I'll just upload my pics like this from now on. It is easier...

 

[Jewell]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I love that your hair has a name. This is whole new thread within itself. I went to your album and Jade is a beautiful girl. You must be so proud.

Lol Thanks lady, I appreciate your compliment! I figure wigs have names, and cars get names sometimes from their owners, so I might as well name my hair cuz she can definitely be a diva at times. I have a wig collection and I named all my wigs more appropriate or more fitting names than they came with. If she looks like Diana Ross to me, but is named "Shirley," honey we changing that.

On the hair side, we're doing good. Need to henndigo this week, or give her a black rinse. Mousy brown is not happening; I thought of letting my natural #4 grow out for a long while, but on 2nd thought, I dont like the color on me these days especially. I have preferred black to my light-medium brown since late high school. I will do a DC after I color, whether it be with henndigo, a semi-permanent rinse, or a permanent dye.

ETA: My nails grow quite fast...I have to cut them down every other week, so I hope my hair is growing fast as well. I havent really examined my NG or checked length. Trying to only do length checks every 3-4 mos, or around relaxer time. I havent been taking all the vitamins and supplements I should be, but I hope when im feeling better to be back in line with my health regimen. It's ironic I slack off when im tired or under the weather, but I just hate being bothered with it all at those times. I want to talk with my doc abt a work-out regimen for me given my anemia...I dont want to exhaust myself and end up needing a transfusion, God forbid.

Hope you ladies are doing well! We can do this like fancypants007 said...an inch per month or more is DEFINITELY attainable. I used to only think that kind of growth was "fo da White folks," but after throwing out Black hair care myths, old wives' tales, and educating myself, I know better. Im sure yall know how family can put old myths into your head and tell them as if it is fact... Fortunately for me, I wised up almost 10 yrs ago...but the naysayers still abound!!

I see where the "unicorn" saying comes from...Black folks (and other persuasions) are just not used to seeing a Black woman with long, naturally hers hair. Sad, but true, even in 2013. I keep mine up a lot but if somebody glances my hair down, I know they think it's a weave, unless they are close to me and know it's not. We have to show them that long hair is for us to have too.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Lol Thanks lady, I appreciate your compliment! I figure wigs have names, and cars get names sometimes from their owners, so I might as well name my hair cuz she can definitely be a diva at times. I have a wig collection and I named all my wigs more appropriate or more fitting names than they came with. If she looks like Diana Ross to me, but is named "Shirley," honey we changing that.

On the hair side, we're doing good. Need to henndigo this week, or give her a black rinse. Mousy brown is not happening; I thought of letting my natural #4 grow out for a long while, but on 2nd thought, I dont like the color on me these days especially. I have preferred black to my light-medium brown since late high school. I will do a DC after I color, whether it be with henndigo, a semi-permanent rinse, or a permanent dye.

ETA: My nails grow quite fast...I have to cut them down every other week, so I hope my hair is growing fast as well. I havent really examined my NG or checked length. Trying to only do length checks every 3-4 mos, or around relaxer time. I havent been taking all the vitamins and supplements I should be, but I hope when im feeling better to be back in line with my health regimen. It's ironic I slack off when im tired or under the weather, but I just hate being bothered with it all at those times. I want to talk with my doc abt a work-out regimen for me given my anemia...I dont want to exhaust myself and end up needing a transfusion, God forbid.

Hope you ladies are doing well! We can do this like fancypants007 said...an inch per month or more is DEFINITELY attainable. I used to only think that kind of growth was "fo da White folks," but after throwing out Black hair care myths, old wives' tales, and educating myself, I know better. Im sure yall know how family can put old myths into your head and tell them as if it is fact... Fortunately for me, I wised up almost 10 yrs ago...but the naysayers still abound!!

I see where the "unicorn" saying comes from...Black folks (and other persuasions) are just not used to seeing a Black woman with long, naturally hers hair. Sad, but true, even in 2013. I keep mine up a lot but if somebody glances my hair down, I know they think it's a weave, unless they are close to me and know it's not. We have to show them that long hair is for us to have too.

Well said. I kept your post that you posted sometime ago and it definitely encourages me to stay on point and consistent because even if I don't achieve 1 inch, getting .75 inch a month adds up and it is way more than the norm. Thanks for your input.

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm keeping my hair braided until October 28th. It seems like it is so far away. I'm going to be dying to take this hair down! I'm just feeling so impatient right now with my hair journey. It was exciting to see some progress from July to September, but now I have to wait a whole month to see if my regimen is still working for me!! UGH...this is going to be a looong month!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm keeping my hair braided until October 28th. It seems like it is so far away. I'm going to be dying to take this hair down! I'm just feeling so impatient right now with my hair journey. It was exciting to see some progress from July to September, but now I have to wait a whole month to see if my regimen is still working for me!! UGH...this is going to be a looong month!

Patience my sister and it will be here before you know it. I have become so laxed about my hair growth. I take down a braid or two to see what's happening, but I just try to keep doing what I'm supposed to do, being consistent and focus and hope for the best. I will access my hair growth tonight or tomorrow when I take down these braids. I'm happy for you though and you're probably a excited because you have seen hair growth and you want to see more. You will get there, but patience plays a huge part in hair growth. You will get there, no doubt about it! Our next check in is the end of October. I can't wait.

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Patience my sister and it will be here before you know it. I have become so laxed about my hair growth. I take down a braid or two to see what's happening, but I just try to keep doing what I'm supposed to do, being consistent and focus and hope for the best. I will access my hair growth tonight or tomorrow when I take down these braids. I'm happy for you though and you're probably a excited because you have seen hair growth and you want to see more. You will get there, but patience plays a huge part in hair growth. You will get there, no doubt about it! Our next check in is the end of October. I can't wait.

I'm trying to work on that patience thing

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies. Hope your well.

I've been soooooooooo lazy with my hair for the last month and it suits me just fine. I love minibraids and i dont know why i ever stopped doing them. I don't always look slick but its nothing a nice outfit and a bit of lipstick cant fix.
I moisturise and seal each night because the oil and moisturiser is under my bed and its almost impossible to forget. I tie my hair up in a satin scarf which i keep under my pillow. each morning i put my hair in a loose bun and its styled before i even get out of bed.
On fridays I massage and pre poo overnight with vatika oil. Saturday morning i add ors replenishing conditioner. I leave it in whilst i do chores. Shampoo with elasta qp creme conditioning shampoo and dc with a protein if i have the time, if not i just use a rinse out protein condish. Moisturise and seal and i'm good.

These minibraids have been in for a month and have a week, maybe two left in them. I could get it to three if i wore them in two flat twists and smoothed the edges. We'll see. I like that i can literally see the growth at the roots so i don't mind them being a bit messy. I guess the lesson i've learnt is with good products, and a relaxed outlook, my hair is practical to maintain. The path of least resistance works for me.
any news?

 

[blazingthru]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I figured out a basic reg for now. Since I had my hair cut short, I co wash every three days or so. I use divacurl,

I stocked up on my oils, using coconut, avocado and jojoba oil. I also purchased avocado butter. I need to get some sweet almond oil and olive oil. I have some in the kitchen.

I deep condition every Sunday, except for today, since I'll out of town, I'll do that tomorrow. I deep condition with yogurt and honey and applecider vinegar. I switch between adding conditioner or adding applecider vinegar. Love love how my hair feels and behaves.

I spritz with water and conditioner for now, I haven't been able to get more stuff to make my own spritz yet. I take my vitamins and sleep with a silk bonnet and silk pillow case.

I moisturize daily and add oils every other day. What I have not done is protect my ends with oil yet. When I crash I crash that is something I have to remember to do. but for now I do not do much to my hair. Its curly and I wear a short curly afro everyday. Its growing so I should be collarbone or pass collarbone by November. I love love love shrinkage. No one can tell how long my hair has gotten in just a few short months since it was cut.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies. Hope your well.

I've been soooooooooo lazy with my hair for the last month and it suits me just fine. I love minibraids and i dont know why i ever stopped doing them. I don't always look slick but its nothing a nice outfit and a bit of lipstick cant fix.
I moisturise and seal each night because the oil and moisturiser is under my bed and its almost impossible to forget. I tie my hair up in a satin scarf which i keep under my pillow. each morning i put my hair in a loose bun and its styled before i even get out of bed.
On fridays I massage and pre poo overnight with vatika oil. Saturday morning i add ors replenishing conditioner. I leave it in whilst i do chores. Shampoo with elasta qp creme conditioning shampoo and dc with a protein if i have the time, if not i just use a rinse out protein condish. Moisturise and seal and i'm good.

These minibraids have been in for a month and have a week, maybe two left in them. I could get it to three if i wore them in two flat twists and smoothed the edges. We'll see. I like that i can literally see the growth at the roots so i don't mind them being a bit messy. I guess the lesson i've learnt is with good products, and a relaxed outlook, my hair is practical to maintain. The path of least resistance works for me.
any news?

Sounds wonderful. I am looking forward to obtaining a length where I can wear mini braids. It definitely was very carefree from what I remember. I hope I can have a nice simple regimen like yours

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies. Hope your well.

I've been soooooooooo lazy with my hair for the last month and it suits me just fine. I love minibraids and i dont know why i ever stopped doing them. I don't always look slick but its nothing a nice outfit and a bit of lipstick cant fix.
I moisturise and seal each night because the oil and moisturiser is under my bed and its almost impossible to forget. I tie my hair up in a satin scarf which i keep under my pillow. each morning i put my hair in a loose bun and its styled before i even get out of bed.
On fridays I massage and pre poo overnight with vatika oil. Saturday morning i add ors replenishing conditioner. I leave it in whilst i do chores. Shampoo with elasta qp creme conditioning shampoo and dc with a protein if i have the time, if not i just use a rinse out protein condish. Moisturise and seal and i'm good.

These minibraids have been in for a month and have a week, maybe two left in them. I could get it to three if i wore them in two flat twists and smoothed the edges. We'll see. I like that i can literally see the growth at the roots so i don't mind them being a bit messy. I guess the lesson i've learnt is with good products, and a relaxed outlook, my hair is practical to maintain. The path of least resistance works for me.
any news?

Thanks for checking in. Moisturising and sealing is key so you are still on the right track. I'm glad that you are also seeing hair growth. I decided to keep braids in my hair and I was going to wait until December to give myself a touchup, but I may give it to myself the end of October when we check in. I'm glad things are going well for you.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I figured out a basic reg for now. Since I had my hair cut short, I co wash every three days or so. I use divacurl,

I stocked up on my oils, using coconut, avocado and jojoba oil. I also purchased avocado butter. I need to get some sweet almond oil and olive oil. I have some in the kitchen.

I deep condition every Sunday, except for today, since I'll out of town, I'll do that tomorrow. I deep condition with yogurt and honey and applecider vinegar. I switch between adding conditioner or adding applecider vinegar. Love love how my hair feels and behaves.

I spritz with water and conditioner for now, I haven't been able to get more stuff to make my own spritz yet. I take my vitamins and sleep with a silk bonnet and silk pillow case.

I moisturize daily and add oils every other day. What I have not done is protect my ends with oil yet. When I crash I crash that is something I have to remember to do. but for now I do not do much to my hair. Its curly and I wear a short curly afro everyday. Its growing so I should be collarbone or pass collarbone by November. I love love love shrinkage. No one can tell how long my hair has gotten in just a few short months since it was cut.

I don't remember you, did you join our challenge? If so, please let me say welcome. It's nice when we use products that make our hair respond favorably. I have to share my recent experience this weekend using new products. I'm glad that you see progress and your hair is growing. I'm thinking about going back to using my daily spritz. I took a break for a while, but I love how my hair stays moist with my daily spritz which in my opinion, equals more inches and more growth.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Checking In. Not much going on. Sticking to my usual wash schedule. I did a light protein treatment and DC. I made up a tea batch yesterday that hopefully will help stimulate my scalp and moisturize my hair.

I have my hair in flat twists and will try to do this weekly to give myself and my hair a break. I am also going to try coloring my hair with walnut powder. If this works I will be able to get away from chemical dyes. If it doesn't, no harm done.

I'm oiling my scalp and doing massages fairly consistently. Weekends can wreck havoc on my routine, so need to pay more attention.

I don't think I grew or retained well from July until now but hopefully things are about to improve. Affirming 1" a month from here on out

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Checking In. Not much going on. Sticking to my usual wash schedule. I did a light protein treatment and DC. I made up a tea batch yesterday that hopefully will help stimulate my scalp and moisturize my hair.

I have my hair in flat twists and will try to do this weekly to give myself and my hair a break. I am also going to try coloring my hair with walnut powder. If this works I will be able to get away from chemical dyes. If it doesn't, no harm done.

I'm oiling my scalp and doing massages fairly consistently. Weekends can wreck havoc on my routine, so need to pay more attention.

I don't think I grew or retained well from July until now but hopefully things are about to improve. Affirming 1" a month from here on out

Way to go with the positive attitude. We all will get there, we just need to keep doing what we're doing. I know what you mean about wrecking havoc. My job has just sent me over the loop and when it happens, I'm so lazy and tired that I don't feel like doing anything. Anyhow, I'm like you and try to be consistent with those oil massages and exercising when I can get it in. I keep up with my supplements which I take in the AM with everything mixed into my protein smoothie. I have some substantial growth it looks about 2 1/2 to 3 inches and I'm thinking about doing the relaxer thing at end of month instead of waiting till the end of December. I will see how my hair acts. Thanks for checking in, I appreciate it.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello everyone,

Just want to check in and say I hope everybody is doing well and keeping up with their personal routine. Our next check in is the end of this month and again a pic is optional, but would love to see or hear about progress. I may be giving myself a relaxer touchup at the end of this month because i don't like my hair with these two different textures. Your hair just doesn't look good. I thought about flat ironing, but I didn't want to. Has anyone heard of the 'Wet Brush'? Well someone here on this forum said they use it and it suppose to be great on wet and dry hair. I purchased one at Sally's and I took my braids down one at a time and used Mane n Tail detangler and coconut oil and the brush glided through my hair. It didn't really tug or pull and it got all of my shed hair. I then washed with the ayurvedic henna shampoo mixed with coconut milk, deep condition with hair mask for 10 minutes under dryer and then put on some Cowboy Magic rosewater conditioner for 5 minutes and I was finish. I oiled my scalp with my MTG and massaged for 5 minutes. I then applied leave in conditioner and mizani souffle coconut hair dressing. I brushed through gently with Wet Brush and then I combed through with my wide tooth comb and there was no hair in my comb. My hair felt different, strong and moisturised. I was impressed because whenever I take down braids, of course you get the shed hair, but I also get more hair that comes out after washing and conditioning. There was absolutely none! I will be putting hair in braids tomorrow but I will keep watch with this regime and see what it brings the next 2 weeks when I take down braids.

 

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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello everyone,

Just want to check in and say I hope everybody is doing well and keeping up with their personal routine. Our next check in is the end of this month and again a pic is optional, but would love to see or hear about progress. I may be giving myself a relaxer touchup at the end of this month because i don't like my hair with these two different textures. Your hair just doesn't look good. I thought about flat ironing, but I didn't want to. Has anyone heard of the 'Wet Brush'? Well someone here on this forum said they use it and it suppose to be great on wet and dry hair. I purchased one at Sally's and I took my braids down one at a time and used Mane n Tail detangler and coconut oil and the brush glided through my hair. It didn't really tug or pull and it got all of my shed hair. I then washed with the ayurvedic henna shampoo mixed with coconut milk, deep condition with hair mask for 10 minutes under dryer and then put on some Cowboy Magic rosewater conditioner for 5 minutes and I was finish. I oiled my scalp with my MTG and massaged for 5 minutes. I then applied leave in conditioner and mizani souffle coconut hair dressing. I brushed through gently with Wet Brush and then I combed through with my wide tooth comb and there was no hair in my comb. My hair felt different, strong and moisturised. I was impressed because whenever I take down braids, of course you get the shed hair, but I also get more hair that comes out after washing and conditioning. There was absolutely none! I will be putting hair in braids tomorrow but I will keep watch with this regime and see what it brings the next 2 weeks when I take down braids.

Yeah I have that wet brush. My hair laughed at me and said, What do you plan on doing with that? So I put it in my hair and it laughed so more. I keep it because um, because well But I do have a conair knock-off that I have been using. Not sure how they compare. But I can at least get it through my hair.

I am getting a professional rollerset at the end of the month, so I will be showing that off is she does a good job. It has been a long time since I have sat in a salon chair. It is going to feel so good to have someone shampoo and massage my scalp Not looking forward to this dryer though