12 inches in 12 months - 2014

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm still working on my regi. I'm making progress. It's slow but it's steady. I think I will bite the bullet and buy some Qhemet for a heavy cream until I can find something else. I have all the other products in my regimen but a heavy cream. I need to read back through my notes to see if I need to get the Burdock Root or the Amla and Heavy Cream.

I dusted my ends last week and have been doing a search and destroy every time I have touched my hair this week. Hopefully I won't have to do a another dusting until mid January.

Getting better with my vitamins. And doing some yoga but not yet consistent. But I last week I did stay active at least 4 days last week. I am also using a progesterone cream to balance out my hormones so maybe that will help my hair as well.

I looked at my grays and it only looked like 1.5 inches of growth since my last color. So I looked in my blog for my last color date and it was the beginning of August. So that is about right. So I am getting 1/2" a month. No spurts for me.

I have no idea how much I am retaining. I do know its longer than when I started, so I will take it.

Very good. It's nice when we see progress from when we started to now. I find it's easy to see progress when you're natural then when you're relaxed. I won't be able to see my progress until I get my relaxer touchup. I see newgrowth, but don't know how much. I'm glad you are staying consistent with your regime. I heard some good things about that burdock cream. You have to let us know how your hair responds to it. Thanks for checking in.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello ladies,

Just wanted to check in that I'm still on point. I staying consistent with my regime. I did complete the inversion therapy for 7 days using the technique for the challenge on a thread posted here. I will only be doing it for 7 days with GHE. Now I'm back to laying on my slantboard and only doing GHE for 3 days a week. I'm not sure what kind of growth I got in 7 days, will wait until the end of December to find out. I'm waiting for my Rhassoul clay to come in and blue malva herb. I will be cleansing my hair with it probably this weekend to see how it works. My braids are going back in, and I will take them down a week before my touchup in December to give myself an ahoghee 2 step protein treatment. I'm still struggling with doing cowashes and moisturising while in braids. I've decided to just rinse my hair with water and afterwards moisturise with my moisturising spray that has conditioners and oils in it at least twice a week and then cowash on Saturdays follow with heat treatment for 10 minutes. I'm trying to keep hair moist, but without buildup. I will try this method to see how it works at keeping my hair moist.

 

[caliscurls]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Ladies, what brand of daily multivitamin are you taking? I was taking Trader Joes Multivitamin and it really helps my immune system BUT - it breaks my face out. I'm ready to buy another one, but I need a recommendation (one that keeps your skin clear or doesn't cause breakouts). I need iron, but want to avoid biotin - if that helps. Thank you!

@ lana I use the Rainbow Light Just Once PreNatal. Originally I'd reported thinking I was allergic to it (i think in this challenge) but after monitoring my daily activity realized it was a particular nut (Brazilian) that I'd started eating. That said, I like the Just Once. I was already taking MSM and Biotin and needed something to help reduce my breakouts. I can't say it did that, lol, but it didn't make them worse and my nails have taken off. They've never been so long and strong.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello ladies, hope everyone is doing Ok. Just checking in and trying to keep everyone encouraged. I hope everyone is doing well with their regime. I took down my braids on Sunday and tried to explore my new growth. It is alot. I'm just hoping I can see it when I relax my hair the end of December. My hair appeared to be OK but there was a slight buildup at the base of my braid which is normally. My hair also was so dry and I'm thinking it's because of my sulfur mix. I try to keep hair moisturised, but that sulfur oil takes over. Once I applied my oils to detangle, the hair bounced back. I did my rhassoul clay treatment using butter/oils, aloe vera juice and some essential oils like nettle, peppermint, tea tree. I left it on for about 30 minutes and my hair was sooo soft. I was going to put braids back in, but decided not to. I just put my hair in piggyback braids connected to one another and will be wearing my half wigs until relaxer touchup time. After rinsing the rhassoul clay/mix from my hair, which is 20 weeks post, the comb glided through my hair. I was impressed. Did I mention, very few hairs was in the comb. I just used my leave in conditioner, sealed with butter and then oil and plait. I like rhassoul clay. My hair did not seem stripped. It felt very soft and moisturised no doubt due to the butters and my scalp felt clean. I will be doing this at least 2-4 times a month. Just wanted to share. Sometimes I find myself getting discouraged, but I try to stay positive and focus and consistent, not allowing myself to go there. They say if you stay focused and consistent, you will reap rewards.

 

[caliscurls]

Hello ladies, hope everyone is doing Ok. Just checking in and trying to keep everyone encouraged. I hope everyone is doing well with their regime. I took down my braids on Sunday and tried to explore my new growth. It is alot. I'm just hoping I can see it when I relax my hair the end of December. My hair appeared to be OK but there was a slight buildup at the base of my braid which is normally. My hair also was so dry and I'm thinking it's because of my sulfur mix. I try to keep hair moisturised, but that sulfur oil takes over. Once I applied my oils to detangle, the hair bounced back. I did my rhassoul clay treatment using butter/oils, aloe vera juice and some essential oils like nettle, peppermint, tea tree. I left it on for about 30 minutes and my hair was sooo soft. I was going to put braids back in, but decided not to. I just put my hair in piggyback braids connected to one another and will be wearing my half wigs until relaxer touchup time. After rinsing the rhassoul clay/mix from my hair, which is 20 weeks post, the comb glided through my hair. I was impressed. Did I mention, very few hairs was in the comb. I just used my leave in conditioner, sealed with butter and then oil and plait. I like rhassoul clay. My hair did not seem stripped. It felt very soft and moisturised no doubt due to the butters and my scalp felt clean. I will be doing this at least 2-4 times a month. Just wanted to share. Sometimes I find myself getting discouraged, but I try to stay positive and focus and consistent, not allowing myself to go there. They say if you stay focused and consistent, you will reap rewards.

You are so right about being focused and consistent. I think sometimes being on LHCF makes it hard to be consistent with so many great product and technique reviews. We just have to remember whats working and not flip flop......I say this as I tell myself I DO NOT need to go try rhassoul clay!! Lol! What I'm doing is working and I'm actually loving my hair again. That clay sounds great though, glad it's working for you!

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello ladies, hope everyone is doing Ok. Just checking in and trying to keep everyone encouraged. I hope everyone is doing well with their regime. I took down my braids on Sunday and tried to explore my new growth. It is alot. I'm just hoping I can see it when I relax my hair the end of December. My hair appeared to be OK but there was a slight buildup at the base of my braid which is normally. My hair also was so dry and I'm thinking it's because of my sulfur mix. I try to keep hair moisturised, but that sulfur oil takes over. Once I applied my oils to detangle, the hair bounced back. I did my rhassoul clay treatment using butter/oils, aloe vera juice and some essential oils like nettle, peppermint, tea tree. I left it on for about 30 minutes and my hair was sooo soft. I was going to put braids back in, but decided not to. I just put my hair in piggyback braids connected to one another and will be wearing my half wigs until relaxer touchup time. After rinsing the rhassoul clay/mix from my hair, which is 20 weeks post, the comb glided through my hair. I was impressed. Did I mention, very few hairs was in the comb. I just used my leave in conditioner, sealed with butter and then oil and plait. I like rhassoul clay. My hair did not seem stripped. It felt very soft and moisturised no doubt due to the butters and my scalp felt clean. I will be doing this at least 2-4 times a month. Just wanted to share. Sometimes I find myself getting discouraged, but I try to stay positive and focus and consistent, not allowing myself to go there. They say if you stay focused and consistent, you will reap rewards.

You are always so uplifting and encouraging, it can be easy to forget that you may need so uplifting and encouragement as well

You are doing absolutely fantastic. You know your hair very well and are giving it everything it needs to thrive and respond positively for you. When you get that touch up, I really believe you are going to be delighted. 20 weeks is a long time. Hang in there and just imagine that swanging hair that is hidden under there somewhere

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

You are so right about being focused and consistent. I think sometimes being on LHCF makes it hard to be consistent with so many great product and technique reviews. We just have to remember whats working and not flip flop......I say this as I tell myself I DO NOT need to go try rhassoul clay!! Lol! What I'm doing is working and I'm actually loving my hair again. That clay sounds great though, glad it's working for you!

Yes I was so impressed. I have been using ayuredic powders to cleanse my hair, but this recipe I found with rhassoul clay, butters/oils which lubricate and condition and the nettle, jojoba and the rhassoul clay help to cleanse was so much better in my opinion. My hair was sooo soft and moisturised but felt clean. It also was detangled and easy to comb. This is going to be my go to cleanse/wash. I did not deep condition, just put on leave in, sealed and oiled and I was done. I'm trying to simplify by finding products that work on my hair. This rhassoul clay will be one of my staple because I did love the results.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

You are always so uplifting and encouraging, it can be easy to forget that you may need so uplifting and encouragement as well

You are doing absolutely fantastic. You know your hair very well and are giving it everything it needs to thrive and respond positively for you. When you get that touch up, I really believe you are going to be delighted. 20 weeks is a long time. Hang in there and just imagine that swanging hair that is hidden under there somewhere

Thank you so much, I needed that. Encouragement is what keeps all of us going. I find myself thinking about that time when my hair grew 6" and when I gave myself the touchup, I couldn't tell that my hair had grown because it appeared to be the same length. This is what I keep thinking about, but I try to redirect the energy into positive thoughts. I appreciate your kind and encouraging words. At the end of this challenge we all will have hair that is smoking. Stay focus, encouraged and consistent. Don't let discouragement win out because we are all here for each other. Stay positive!

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

My hair is growing, even if it is just 1/2" a month. I usually just put a bonnet on at night when I wear a twist out. My lioness just barely fits under my bonnet now. She is also starting to brush against the ceiling of my car And my coworker popped into my cube and said, oh your hair is growing.

I will color my hair this weekend and then do the inversion for 7 days to see how it works for me.

Right now I'm taking my vitamins and some supplements to metabolize my estrogen. I have increased my walking and my yoga.

In the past 10 days I have been doing daily search and destroy for split ends. My hair is feeling and looking better. This should help with my retention.

Maybe between the inversion, the exercise and the supplements I can get a growth boost.

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm so lazy guys. I think thats my secret. my hairs been in minibraids for 4 weeks. It was out with a TONNE of curl activator for a week. Then I washed it this weekend. That was the first time in 2 years that i've washed loose hair (that wasn't in minibraids) I was dreading it but it wasn't that bad. Wash days used to be like a mini setback each week but i got hardly any broken hairs. I didn't deep condition though *so naughty*. I had an event on saturday and i wanted to do something different
I blow dried it out using the tension method. I dried it initially on low and then a 5 second blast on high to get it straight-ish. It came out quite good. And quite full; just shy of shoulder width. Hopefully by feb it should be. by monday I was back to minibraids because loose hair is an effort and a half.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

My hair is growing, even if it is just 1/2" a month. I usually just put a bonnet on at night when I wear a twist out. My lioness just barely fits under my bonnet now. She is also starting to brush against the ceiling of my car And my coworker popped into my cube and said, oh your hair is growing.

I will color my hair this weekend and then do the inversion for 7 days to see how it works for me.

Right now I'm taking my vitamins and some supplements to metabolize my estrogen. I have increased my walking and my yoga.

In the past 10 days I have been doing daily search and destroy for split ends. My hair is feeling and looking better. This should help with my retention.

Maybe between the inversion, the exercise and the supplements I can get a growth boost.

I like when others notice. That is so nice. You are doing something right. I'm being so lazy with my inversion therapy. I will do the 7 days again in December, but my goal was to lay on my slantboard for 10 minutes everyday and I'm messing up. I need to get it together since this is so beneficial to hair growth. I'm sure your efforts will pay off. Can't wait until the end of December. I'm also trying to achieve a growth boost.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm so lazy guys. I think thats my secret. my hairs been in minibraids for 4 weeks. It was out with a TONNE of curl activator for a week. Then I washed it this weekend. That was the first time in 2 years that i've washed loose hair (that wasn't in minibraids) I was dreading it but it wasn't that bad. Wash days used to be like a mini setback each week but i got hardly any broken hairs. I didn't deep condition though *so naughty*. I had an event on saturday and i wanted to do something different
I blow dried it out using the tension method. I dried it initially on low and then a 5 second blast on high to get it straight-ish. It came out quite good. And quite full; just shy of shoulder width. Hopefully by feb it should be. by monday I was back to minibraids because loose hair is an effort and a half.

Sounds like low manipulation which is great in achieving increased inches. I can imagine how full and lush your hair must have been. That's what we do. We do something different, and then back to the ole routine. Claim that shoulder length. If it was bone straight it probably would be, right. Glad that things are going well for you and thanks for checking in.

 

[nyunyu]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Heyah girlies!!!!

Its been AGES, i feel bad, lol. Ive been doing soso since i last posted. I was down after losing so much hair after the hairdresser incident. I was doing ok though, i got a friend of a friend to relaxed (texlax) my hair with ORS lye relaxer (for fine hair), and it turned out great, but after 3 washes my texlaxed hair had way more texture than id have liked. Its like my natural hair. I relaxed october 10th so im almost 5weeks post and i cant tell what is new growth and what is texlaxed hair. Ive been trying to be extra gentle.

I noticed last week all of a sudden my hair went all diva on me for no reason stupse(kiss-teet) cho man! I had done nothing new, but its like my bone straight hair loves product A but teh texlaxed hair hates it, and my texlaxed hair loves product B and hates product A, woooooiiiiii!!!! Mih body! Lolol, im like nooooooooo im so close to december, why oh why! Needless to say i noticed some breakage going on, i did a protein treatment, slight improvement, so i did 2 moisture based deep treatments, slight improvement, so i said "you know what hair, me and u goin have it out!" Lol so i took my time, and put my hair in small braids on saturday, and i plan to keep these in 7 days at a time with a DC on the 3rd or 4th day (with braids still in) braid out for a day on the 7th day, deep condition and back into braids until my hair decides to behave herself, shes on a time out, lol! Oh and im baggying daily since yesterday. I need to restart my vitamins and oiling my scalp, i suppose growth took a back seat to controlling breakage and shedding these last 2-3weeks.

Anyhow, on the upside, even though its gotten a bit thinner (to me at least, my bf doesnt think so) i will say that its the longest its ever been in its relaxed state. I believe im now grazing bsl, and i started at sl (an inch or 2 above apl) in january of this year and i have 4 inches to go for wl. I now feel like wl is possible! For 2014 of course. Hopefully i can have a full wl by dec 2014, id love graving wl for my bday in april, hey i can dream! I will post my pics wen i get my relaxer in the 1st or second week of dec, i know thats only 8 or 9 weeks post, but as i said my texlaxed hair is like new growth right now, and i dont want to risk too much breakage, my starnds are very fine.

I hope everyone is doing ok,

Long post i know, whew! HHJ girlies!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Heyah girlies!!!!

Its been AGES, i feel bad, lol. Ive been doing soso since i last posted. I was down after losing so much hair after the hairdresser incident. I was doing ok though, i got a friend of a friend to relaxed (texlax) my hair with ORS lye relaxer (for fine hair), and it turned out great, but after 3 washes my texlaxed hair had way more texture than id have liked. Its like my natural hair. I relaxed october 10th so im almost 5weeks post and i cant tell what is new growth and what is texlaxed hair. Ive been trying to be extra gentle.

I noticed last week all of a sudden my hair went all diva on me for no reason stupse(kiss-teet) cho man! I had done nothing new, but its like my bone straight hair loves product A but teh texlaxed hair hates it, and my texlaxed hair loves product B and hates product A, woooooiiiiii!!!! Mih body! Lolol, im like nooooooooo im so close to december, why oh why! Needless to say i noticed some breakage going on, i did a protein treatment, slight improvement, so i did 2 moisture based deep treatments, slight improvement, so i said "you know what hair, me and u goin have it out!" Lol so i took my time, and put my hair in small braids on saturday, and i plan to keep these in 7 days at a time with a DC on the 3rd or 4th day (with braids still in) braid out for a day on the 7th day, deep condition and back into braids until my hair decides to behave herself, shes on a time out, lol! Oh and im baggying daily since yesterday. I need to restart my vitamins and oiling my scalp, i suppose growth took a back seat to controlling breakage and shedding these last 2-3weeks.

Anyhow, on the upside, even though its gotten a bit thinner (to me at least, my bf doesnt think so) i will say that its the longest its ever been in its relaxed state. I believe im now grazing bsl, and i started at sl (an inch or 2 above apl) in january of this year and i have 4 inches to go for wl. I now feel like wl is possible! For 2014 of course. Hopefully i can have a full wl by dec 2014, id love graving wl for my bday in april, hey i can dream! I will post my pics wen i get my relaxer in the 1st or second week of dec, i know thats only 8 or 9 weeks post, but as i said my texlaxed hair is like new growth right now, and i dont want to risk too much breakage, my starnds are very fine.

I hope everyone is doing ok,

Long post i know, whew! HHJ girlies!

Thanks for checking in. Just continue to be consistent with what you're doing. What makes it so frustrating in growing our hair long is at times our hair flips out and trying to figure out why is even more frustrating. Trying to find the right products can be very gruelsome. I can understand your focus being on stopping the breakage. This is something we have to halt in it's tracks pronto. It seems like you got it under control. I can understand mishaps with relaxers. I do my own relaxer/touchups and I got a bad relaxer a couple of years ago and my hair was underprocessed in places and overprocessed in other places. It was a nightmare. Trying to correct the problem was hard. Anyhow, my hair recovered. Keeping your hair moisturised especially the hair ends is very vital. Oiling the scalp, massaging getting that blood to the scalp is also key. Proper handling, protection and patience is what we need to do. My problem is retention and this is my focus. I'm doing research to learn as much as I can about different products and methods to help me keep what I grow. I think I'm going to start sealing my ends with something heavier like unpetroleum jelly to help protect them. Hang in there and continue with what you're doing. December is around the corner and we all are hoping for good progress. Let's stay motivated because we can do this!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello everyone, this is the beginning of a new week. I hope everyone is doing fine and staying consistent. I did another rhassoul clay/butter treatment this weekend to wash/cleanse my hair and it was another success. I'm loving that clay because my hair does not feel stripped and dry. I made my herbal moisturising spray using herbs and some oils. I want it as a light spray that moisturises without alot of products like oils and conditioners. I did add a moisturising spray to it along with 3 caps of oil and some eo's. After spraying my hair with it, then I seal with butter and oil. So far so good. I will be giving myself a henna/indigo treatment this long weekend which can be very time consuming. I'm still a little off with my inversion, but I'm still on track with everything else. I hope everyone else is on point. I started taking privera hair vitamins and will wait to see what I get in 1 month but it may be too soon to tell. I'm going to implement one of ladywithlonghair techniques which is wrapping saran wrap around my plaits after moisturising and sealing them for one week. I cleanse my hair once a week and will continue to do so until my touchup. My hair is behaving and I love the fact that despite all my newgrowth, I have very little hair fall. I think it's because of the rhassoul clay. I just reminded myself, I need to put in another order. Off I go. Stay focused everyone. This is my first thing of the week shout out! We will get there, so stay consistent!

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I colored my hair on Friday and I was supposed to start my inversion. Shoot I forgot. I will try to remember to give it 7 straight days, starting tonight.

I am more consistent with my vitamins. I removed about 80% of the split ends with search and destroy. I am more active doing yoga, walking and hiking. My diet could use some improvement but I will work on that next year.

I haven't done a scalp massage in forever

 

[caliscurls]

Checking in: my hair is doing really well and I noticed shedding has decreased substantially lately. I'm not sure if its the KevaVada oil or The Pomade Shop Coffee Pomade that is responsible but I've decided to only use the pomade on my edges and nape so I should be able to pin point which one to thank for decreased shedding fairly soon. I suspect it's the KV oil.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I colored my hair on Friday and I was supposed to start my inversion. Shoot I forgot. I will try to remember to give it 7 straight days, starting tonight.

I am more consistent with my vitamins. I removed about 80% of the split ends with search and destroy. I am more active doing yoga, walking and hiking. My diet could use some improvement but I will work on that next year.

I haven't done a scalp massage in forever

Oh, I am so happy. I can just see your new growth coming in. You have a lot of patience. I tried doing that search and destroy and I quickly gave up. Keep doing what you're doing and thanks for checking in.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Checking in: my hair is doing really well and I noticed shedding has decreased substantially lately. I'm not sure if its the KevaVada oil or The Pomade Shop Coffee Pomade that is responsible but I've decided to only use the pomade on my edges and nape so I should be able to pin point which one to thank for decreased shedding fairly soon. I suspect it's the KV oil.

Happy for you too. I know how you feel because hair fall is no fun. Thanks for sharing and checking in. I need to check out those oils and pomade but I'm very pleased with all the products I'm using now. Continue doing what you're doing and we all will reach our goal of increased inches.

 

[nyunyu]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey girlies,

So i decided since i was noticing breakage despite protein treatments and moisture treatments, id give my hair a break. I put my hair in plaits and i bought a wig, :-O this is the first time ever in life I've ever worn one, i dunno if it suits me at all but i figured id try it for 3 weeks at least until my next relaxer. I was co washing every other day (because of exercise) and deep conditioning every 3-4 days. I think my hair liked it, until the last 2 days i noticed a bit of matting again not at the new growth but at that section that had the no lye relaxer before, man oh man.
lol anyhow, so i moisturized with a profectiv cream, and sealed with grape-seed oil and let that sit overnight. Then this am, i took down each plait carefully and finger detangled and then detangled from tip to root verry carefully with my denman brush. That took a looong time. Oh! I took out some rows out of the brush and left only 4 (i read that tip online).

I replaited into bigger plaits then tied with a scarf. The hair that came out i suppose wasn't bad wen i take into account its been 10 days since i last brushed, i just don't like to see any in my brush or hands lol. I believe it was mostly shed hair.

Im gonna continue the garlic tablets and i think ill so a tea rinse later tonight or tomorrow am. I don't want to brush again for another 10 days. I think to cut down on the matting ill wet my hair less often and see how that goes. I think my growth is less these last 7 weeks than prior to the last relaxer, but i guess I've been under a lot of stress. I just wanna hold on to what i do have, ill continue to pray for increased growth over the next 3 weeks though.

I hope all is well with everyone

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey girlies,

So i decided since i was noticing breakage despite protein treatments and moisture treatments, id give my hair a break. I put my hair in plaits and i bought a wig, :-O this is the first time ever in life I've ever worn one, i dunno if it suits me at all but i figured id try it for 3 weeks at least until my next relaxer. I was co washing every other day (because of exercise) and deep conditioning every 3-4 days. I think my hair liked it, until the last 2 days i noticed a bit of matting again not at the new growth but at that section that had the no lye relaxer before, man oh man.
lol anyhow, so i moisturized with a profectiv cream, and sealed with grape-seed oil and let that sit overnight. Then this am, i took down each plait carefully and finger detangled and then detangled from tip to root verry carefully with my denman brush. That took a looong time. Oh! I took out some rows out of the brush and left only 4 (i read that tip online).

I replaited into bigger plaits then tied with a scarf. The hair that came out i suppose wasn't bad wen i take into account its been 10 days since i last brushed, i just don't like to see any in my brush or hands lol. I believe it was mostly shed hair.

Im gonna continue the garlic tablets and i think ill so a tea rinse later tonight or tomorrow am. I don't want to brush again for another 10 days. I think to cut down on the matting ill wet my hair less often and see how that goes. I think my growth is less these last 7 weeks than prior to the last relaxer, but i guess I've been under a lot of stress. I just wanna hold on to what i do have, ill continue to pray for increased growth over the next 3 weeks though.

I hope all is well with everyone

That is something that I don't like either and that is hair fall. I know we shed a specific amount everyday, but I like it to be less and less. It could be the constant watering, cowashing that is causing the matting which leads to tangles which leads to more hair coming out. LadyPaniolo stated that awhile ago, that excessive watering of the hair can cause matting which creates a problem. She suggested washing hair once a week, and moisturising once a week. I tried this last month when I had braids in, and my hair didn't like it. But I'm back to moisturising my hair/scalp every AM and PM lightly but it's my own hair. I don't have in extensions. The tea rinses should help. I've been using rhassoul clay and my detangling is very easy and I have very little hair fall. I am 20 weeks post and when I finish during my rhassoul clay/butter treatment, I can comb through my hair with wide tooth comb with ease. A wig is good. It helps to give the hair a break. I'm going to search for some too, because this is what I'm electing to do til the end of this challenge, wear wigs. Thank you for checking in and I hope you get your shedding under control and let us know how it's working for you. Stay consistent, and focus. Don't give up and you will reap the benefits.

 

[nyunyu]

That is something that I don't like either and that is hair fall. I know we shed a specific amount everyday, but I like it to be less and less. It could be the constant watering, cowashing that is causing the matting which leads to tangles which leads to more hair coming out. LadyPaniolo stated that awhile ago, that excessive watering of the hair can cause matting which creates a problem. She suggested washing hair once a week, and moisturising once a week. I tried this last month when I had braids in, and my hair didn't like it. But I'm back to moisturising my hair/scalp every AM and PM lightly but it's my own hair. I don't have in extensions. The tea rinses should help. I've been using rhassoul clay and my detangling is very easy and I have very little hair fall. I am 20 weeks post and when I finish during my rhassoul clay/butter treatment, I can comb through my hair with wide tooth comb with ease. A wig is good. It helps to give the hair a break. I'm going to search for some too, because this is what I'm electing to do til the end of this challenge, wear wigs. Thank you for checking in and I hope you get your shedding under control and let us know how it's working for you. Stay consistent, and focus. Don't give up and you will reap the benefits.

Hey thanx for the feedback! I'm def gonna try the fewer co washes, listening to my scalp also. I have plaits with my own hair as well. that clay sounds like awesome-sauce! I'll read it up. I just ordered caddis last pm, I'm gonna try it for the first time whenever it reaches. I'll def keep you guys updated.20weeks post and easy comb through? This is what I aspire to! That's amazing girlie!

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Hey ladies! I have been so absent from here. It feels like forever. I kinda fell off the bandwagon. I was doing so good and consistent and about 4 or so weeks ago I just slacked off with my hair care regimen. I had it braided up under my wig still but I wasn't doing my cowashes or moisturizing anything. I even stopped taking my vitamins. I don't know why! Finally got my act together last week and I had a LOT of breakage. Made me so sad :-( so I am going to get back on my game and learn from my mistake. I don't think I lost any length but I didn't retain much either. Yesterday I decided to get real serious again. The routine I had was working so well so I am getting back on it...
Wash in sections w/ diluted sulfate free shampoo, Aphogee 2 step protein treatment, DC under steamer, braid hair using deep moisture method, and leave braids in for 4 weeks, then repeat (except for the protein treatment, I'll do 2 step every 8 weeks and if I feel my hair needs it I will do Aphogee 2 minute in between). While my hair is braided I cowash 2-3 times a week, sometimes w/ steam, and spray with moisturizing spritz every couple days.
That's what was working for me before so that's what I am doing again. The only change I am making is with my vitamins. I have switched from Viviscal to Hairfinity yesterday. I will see how these new pills affect my hair growth.

 

[Mskraizy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey party peepuuuuuuuhl! lol

Finally finished taking the yarn braids down today and am currently deep conditioning actually getting ready to go shampoo it out and m&s really good. I have been so BAD with this set of yarn braids. Literally, since the day of install, I have not moisturized or touched my hair at ALL. I've been incredibly busy and TIRED. I haven't even washed it prior to today and this was like almost a month ago? I think I'm like two days shy of making a month with this set. I feel so baaad.

But I don't think my hair suffered any cause I still got a lot of good growth and my ends still look really healthy honestly.

You guys, the desire to straighten my hair is REAL. I went and bought a blowdryer the other day with the diffuser and concentrator nozzle. I'm trying so HARD not to rip it out the box and blowdry it tonight. I'm trying to stay faithful to my six month challenge but I'm almost THERE. I'm just ready to call a quits and straighten it already. Good thing I don't have a flat iron. lol

But right now, Nelly feels super good right now! When I took out the braids, my hair was soooooo BIG! Just so huge and fluffy til I KNOW I got some growth! But just how much is the question? Should I just go ahead and blow it out? I want to. I should. I should start enjoying my hair, specially now that it's cooler cause wearing it out in the heat is....NO!.....I think I might....I might blowdry it tonight. I might......man I really want to. I just wanna see how big it is!

.......

I'll be back. lol

 

[kxlot79]

Be strong! You'll appreciate it more if you hold out! Good things come to those who wait!

On the other hand, YOLO!!!!!

***Sorry my comment is contradictory. I just got off the same fence.***

Report back on what you end up doing!

Hey party peepuuuuuuuhl! lol

Finally finished taking the yarn braids down today and am currently deep conditioning actually getting ready to go shampoo it out and m&s really good. I have been so BAD with this set of yarn braids. Literally, since the day of install, I have not moisturized or touched my hair at ALL. I've been incredibly busy and TIRED. I haven't even washed it prior to today and this was like almost a month ago? I think I'm like two days shy of making a month with this set. I feel so baaad.

But I don't think my hair suffered any cause I still got a lot of good growth and my ends still look really healthy honestly.

You guys, the desire to straighten my hair is REAL. I went and bought a blowdryer the other day with the diffuser and concentrator nozzle. I'm trying so HARD not to rip it out the box and blowdry it tonight. I'm trying to stay faithful to my six month challenge but I'm almost THERE. I'm just ready to call a quits and straighten it already. Good thing I don't have a flat iron. lol

But right now, Nelly feels super good right now! When I took out the braids, my hair was soooooo BIG! Just so huge and fluffy til I KNOW I got some growth! But just how much is the question? Should I just go ahead and blow it out? I want to. I should. I should start enjoying my hair, specially now that it's cooler cause wearing it out in the heat is....NO!.....I think I might....I might blowdry it tonight. I might......man I really want to. I just wanna see how big it is!

.......

I'll be back. lol

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[Mskraizy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Be strong! You'll appreciate it more if you hold out! Good things come to those who wait!

On the other hand, YOLO!!!!!

***Sorry my comment is contradictory. I just got off the same fence.***

Report back on what you end up doing!



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Thanks kxlot79! I held out, I'm not gonna put any heat on it. Imma be strong.

I GOT DIS!!!!!! [/exit George Lopez]

That flat ironing or whatever in December will be WELL deserved. lol

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey thanx for the feedback! I'm def gonna try the fewer co washes, listening to my scalp also. I have plaits with my own hair as well. that clay sounds like awesome-sauce! I'll read it up. I just ordered caddis last pm, I'm gonna try it for the first time whenever it reaches. I'll def keep you guys updated.20weeks post and easy comb through? This is what I aspire to! That's amazing girlie!

Yes it is and don't forget, very little hair fall. I put in another order because that clay went fast. I use between 2/3 and 3/4 cup combined with the oils/butters. I usually have some left over, but this last time I had nothing left. I don't want to waste it, so I'm still not sure how much to use. Anyhow, this is definitely one of my staples and just wanted to share. Check it out and let us know what you think.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies! I have been so absent from here. It feels like forever. I kinda fell off the bandwagon. I was doing so good and consistent and about 4 or so weeks ago I just slacked off with my hair care regimen. I had it braided up under my wig still but I wasn't doing my cowashes or moisturizing anything. I even stopped taking my vitamins. I don't know why! Finally got my act together last week and I had a LOT of breakage. Made me so sad :-( so I am going to get back on my game and learn from my mistake. I don't think I lost any length but I didn't retain much either. Yesterday I decided to get real serious again. The routine I had was working so well so I am getting back on it...
Wash in sections w/ diluted sulfate free shampoo, Aphogee 2 step protein treatment, DC under steamer, braid hair using deep moisture method, and leave braids in for 4 weeks, then repeat (except for the protein treatment, I'll do 2 step every 8 weeks and if I feel my hair needs it I will do Aphogee 2 minute in between). While my hair is braided I cowash 2-3 times a week, sometimes w/ steam, and spray with moisturizing spritz every couple days.
That's what was working for me before so that's what I am doing again. The only change I am making is with my vitamins. I have switched from Viviscal to Hairfinity yesterday. I will see how these new pills affect my hair growth.

Glad to hear from you. I'm sorry that you experienced some breakage, but as long as it isn't alot, then it sounds like you're keeping it under control. Yes, sometimes we don't want to be bothered and I think we all get like that at times. But then we refocus and we're back to doing what we need to do to get those increased inches. I'm hoping for more because the end of this month is touchup time for me. I stretched since last June and I'm hoping for some serious length which is what kept me focused. I'm glad you back on track. Stay consistent and focus because we want to see our efforts paid off with results. Thanks for checking in.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey party peepuuuuuuuhl! lol

Finally finished taking the yarn braids down today and am currently deep conditioning actually getting ready to go shampoo it out and m&s really good. I have been so BAD with this set of yarn braids. Literally, since the day of install, I have not moisturized or touched my hair at ALL. I've been incredibly busy and TIRED. I haven't even washed it prior to today and this was like almost a month ago? I think I'm like two days shy of making a month with this set. I feel so baaad.

But I don't think my hair suffered any cause I still got a lot of good growth and my ends still look really healthy honestly.

You guys, the desire to straighten my hair is REAL. I went and bought a blowdryer the other day with the diffuser and concentrator nozzle. I'm trying so HARD not to rip it out the box and blowdry it tonight. I'm trying to stay faithful to my six month challenge but I'm almost THERE. I'm just ready to call a quits and straighten it already. Good thing I don't have a flat iron. lol

But right now, Nelly feels super good right now! When I took out the braids, my hair was soooooo BIG! Just so huge and fluffy til I KNOW I got some growth! But just how much is the question? Should I just go ahead and blow it out? I want to. I should. I should start enjoying my hair, specially now that it's cooler cause wearing it out in the heat is....NO!.....I think I might....I might blowdry it tonight. I might......man I really want to. I just wanna see how big it is!

.......

I'll be back. lol

Do you really think it would hurt it if you blow dried your hair. It's not like you do it all the time. If you have your protective sprays against the heat then I don't see why you can't do it. But you make the decision and be the judge because you know your hair better than anyone else. Your hair sounds so lovely. I like big and fluffy. Can't wait to see your hair when we check in the end of this month.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello ladies,

It's nice to see some of the ladies who have not posted for awhile, show up again. It's so encouraging and I hope that all of us are still on point. This is a beginning of a new week and just wanted to give my shout out to all of you. I'm still trying my best to do all I need to do to meet this challenge. I did my rhassoul clay/butter treatment on Thursday followed by henna treatment. Both were successful. I can't wait until I get my touchup at the end of December because dealing with your hair with two different textures can be challenging, but I just don't like the way my hair looks. I'm taking my vitamins regularly and I stopped taking my protein smoothie and substitute it with green smoothie using kale, lettuce, etc. I'm thinking I can get the protein from the greens. I'm trying to exercise consistently but I injured my knee/leg, so I'm trying another set of cardio/strength and doing it at least 4 times a week. I started yesterday with another 7 day inversion method where you're heating the oil, massaging scalp and then inverting for 4 minutes. I will do this for 7 days straight, and then continue with my inversion therapy laying on slantboard. Sometimes I forget, but I'm really trying to be focus this month. I'm trying to stimulate my scalp, keeping hair moisturised, and ends sealed. I keep trying to be discouraged because I'm thinking at the end of this month, I won't see any length, but I quickly recharge those negative thoughts into positive ones. I want to stay focus, consistent, positive, and patient because I believe I will see the length that I desire. I hope you all are doing the same. Check in date is right around the corner. We will get there!