12 inches in 12 months - 2014

[PennyK]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Waaaaaaay overdue check in. The first pic on the left is the one I had at the start of this challenge. February is my first photo update of things. I can already notice a lot of progress even though I haven't been consistent with my hair. I've had 3 mini trims of an inch or less since May. I'm currently in a a full sew in, so I'll probably wear that for a total of 6-8 weeks. I've never had a sew in before so, I'm excited to see the results. Been taking care of my hair underneath and recently got back on my biotin & HSN vitamins, as well as my multivitamin.

Due to clinicals and class, I had resorted to the basics for my hair; cowashing, moisturizing and sealing, shampoo twice a month, and tons of water intake. Was wearing WnGs A LOT, which is why I needed the trims (split ends and lots of ssk). Wasn't doing my deep conditioning or scalp massages as planned

I'll post another comparison shot once I get the sew in taken out. I think it's safe to say I've reached WL, despite not having retained 12 inches in 12 months. Still happy though

 

[caliscurls]

PennyK nice progress! You're definitely on your way to hip length, waist has been achieved.

 

[Gr8ness83]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

So last night I told my SO of my plans to keep my braids in until June. His reply: "What if I don't want them in until June?" Me being me, I don't care what he wants regarding my hair but I thought I would be nice and comprimise. Since his birthday is in May and I was going to take them out for his birthday originally, I told him that I would take them out for his birthday but put them right back in the week after. And that was only because he told me how he loves my natural hair and prefers that. I will be taking my braids out 8 weeks early but they have been in so far for 8 weeks and I have a ton of growth... Hopefully I will get 2 more inces between now and his birthday and I can do something real nice for that day. Oh, the things you do for those you love...

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I guess I never pay attention to the colder months because it doesn't really get that cold down here. But that could actually explain alot.

You sound like you're doing great getting back on your health and fitness. Just keep at it and as long as you don't give up on it completely is the main thing. I've been keeping up with my eating and exercising for the most part. I'm really not seeing any results and I've been at this for two weeks. I've drawn up two conclusions. It's either my sleeping (or lack thereof) or lots of stress because I've been eating healthy and exercising and I at least feel I should have lost SOMETHING. Instead, my weight has gone up and my measurements are still the same if they're not increasing. Like what the heck is up with THAT!?

I'm trying to stay strong though and not cave in though I've splurged a little bit these past two days. Nothing terrible, but the other night I had mac'n cheese, and then today, I had a really thin piece of cake. I wasn't thinkin much about it, but I've eaten salads and fruits for the rest of the day. I've been eating salads, fruits, chicken and pb and j sandwiches, omelettes, etc for the past two weeks I would think SOMETHING would have dropped.

BUT, I won't focus on what I'm NOT losing and focus on what I've gained. My fitness and flexibility has grown a TON. I could never touch my toes and trying to HURT. And now, I can grab the balls of my foot while standing or while sitting down. Full pushups? I started out being able to do only five. Yesterday I got to 20! And then another 10 on my knees. Enduring through my exercises is getting better, enduring through my cardio is getting better too. Getting better at my bicycle crunches and everything. So I guess my progress is in my actual "fitness" and not in my weight or measurements right now.

Hopefully soon SOME progress will start to show. But despite my discouragement I'm trying to keep up with SOMETHING...

That weight loss thing is something else. You will soon be dropping inches/pounds, just don't stop doing what you're doing. The good thing, is your healthy eating is contributing to hair growth. You keep it up and don't cave in. We're routing for you and can't wait to see those pics again of your beautiful hair. Hang in there!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

*GASP!!!!*

I do like that look too but it's just when I twist my hair and the layers don't "co-mingle" and it makes the ends of my twists look scrawny and thin, that's when I have a problem with my hair. Perhaps I should stop with the twists...? That's normally when I trim/dust anyway.

I have to try and find that pic of that girl I was talking about whose hair looked a hot mess with thin, see thru ends, but she didn't trim/cut. After 4-5 months her hair ends were thick and lush. Let me put forth some effort to see if I can find it. She may be a member here, I'm not sure. Soon as I find, I will post the link.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Deep conditioning with shea butter? That may be something I have to try? That's interesting, but is it all conditioners or just rinse out ones? Because my hair seemed to have gotten thicker with the add of deep conditioning, but I don't usually, if ever use rinse out conditioners. Actually, with me being in mini braids this is about the ONLY time I use a rinse out conditioner and that's too co-wash otherwise. I have no means to. I can literally cut rinse-out conditioners out of my regimen most of the time.

These are not regular conditioners with shea butter. I use shea butter that I purchased mixed with ylang ylang. I take a little, mix with some other oil, apply all over hair after washing, put on plastic cap and leave on for 15-20 minutes and then I rinse out. I'm not using so many rinse out conditioners anymore. You must share which deep conditioner you're using that is making your hair thicker. I'm liking the idea of cutting out rinse out conditioners, but I do try to use them at least once a week. The other time during the week when I cleanse my hair, I use shea butter.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Quick check in though. I trimmed on the 19th for the Spring Equinox. Didn't take off nearly as much as I usually do. I paid close attention to my ends and realized they were actually really healthy, so I ended up only taking off like 1/4, probably less than that like 1/8 of an inch from each mini braid. They look SO GOOD and they feel so fresh and rejuvenated, so curly and happy! Diggin that.

So I do feel free of the paranoia that my ends were damaged. They weren't at all.

Mini braids are still doing good. They've become incredibly frizzy and Saturday will make two weeks of them. In totality, i've only co-washed them like 3 times since I've had them in so I don't think they should be THIS frizzy. Maybe it's growth? Who knows... But I am enjoying the ease of them. Still have not styled them in anyway, I'm still just throwing my beanie cap over them, so my hair is in ultimate lazy mode now.

Yeah, I'm glad that you cut off very little and you put your mind at ease. I think I'm going to trim my hair next week after I give myself a relaxer touchup.

Glad to hear your mini braids are still doing good. Frizz is normal after a week or two, but it seems like you are on top of it. It's nice that you're not styling them as much. The extra tension could cause some issues, but just putting your cap on, sounds sooo good. Girl you are going to get some good growth.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Waaaaaaay overdue check in. The first pic on the left is the one I had at the start of this challenge. February is my first photo update of things. I can already notice a lot of progress even though I haven't been consistent with my hair. I've had 3 mini trims of an inch or less since May. I'm currently in a a full sew in, so I'll probably wear that for a total of 6-8 weeks. I've never had a sew in before so, I'm excited to see the results. Been taking care of my hair underneath and recently got back on my biotin & HSN vitamins, as well as my multivitamin.

Due to clinicals and class, I had resorted to the basics for my hair; cowashing, moisturizing and sealing, shampoo twice a month, and tons of water intake. Was wearing WnGs A LOT, which is why I needed the trims (split ends and lots of ssk). Wasn't doing my deep conditioning or scalp massages as planned

I'll post another comparison shot once I get the sew in taken out. I think it's safe to say I've reached WL, despite not having retained 12 inches in 12 months. Still happy though

Thanks for checking in. Can't wait to see those update pics. Congratulations on reaching WL. You accomplished the goal that many of us are aspiring to reach. Way to Go!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

So last night I told my SO of my plans to keep my braids in until June. His reply: "What if I don't want them in until June?" Me being me, I don't care what he wants regarding my hair but I thought I would be nice and comprimise. Since his birthday is in May and I was going to take them out for his birthday originally, I told him that I would take them out for his birthday but put them right back in the week after. And that was only because he told me how he loves my natural hair and prefers that. I will be taking my braids out 8 weeks early but they have been in so far for 8 weeks and I have a ton of growth... Hopefully I will get 2 more inces between now and his birthday and I can do something real nice for that day. Oh, the things you do for those you love...

It's true, the things we do for love!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello ladies, this is my weekly check in. All is still good with my hair. I decided to give myself a relaxer touchup next weekend, so I prepped my hair yesterday for it. I washed my hair with my shampoo powder mix, then I use aphogee 2 step protein, followed up with moisturizing conditioner. I will stop using my MTG on scalp for entire week. I will continue to oil and moisturize my hair along with my scalp massages.

I purchased some new products to help me keep my hair moist. I think I said I purchased Designer Touch curl activator moisturizer. I purchased this because I have a Designer Touch relaxer/texturizer which I love. I will be using this brand next Saturday for my relaxer touchup. I also purchased by Design Essentials Finishing Lotion, Wave and Design 2 n 1. It suppose to moisturize hair and help with elasticity which is what I want. I'm loving this product too.

I'm still on track with exercising, taking supplements, oiling scalp and massages, and keeping hair moisturized and sealed. I comb my hair and I still have only a few strands of hair in my comb. I am loving this so much. I have a lot of new growth, but I just don't know how much. I'm eating healthy breakfast, still trying to get healthy with lunch and dinner. My water intake I can improve in, but still trying. Hopefully I will get it together.

My hair update since my acv treatment a few weeks ago is still doing good.

I was a little discouraged last week because I think my hair is growing sooo slow. I had 3 mishaps since this challenge started which contributed to hair breakage. I got the breakage under control and all is still well with my hair. I'm hoping that this relaxer touchup with help me see some increased inches. I was going to give myself a touchup at the end of July, but I changed my mind. My last one, was the end of December. I'm thinking, instead of waiting so long to get touchups, maybe I should do them every 12-16 weeks. I have fine strands and sometimes, waiting longer can cause additional breakage problems. I will check-in in next week to let everyone know the results of relaxer touchup.

We all will get discouraged at times, but don't stay discouraged because this can lead to defeat and we will be inclined to give up. Stay positive and focus. Look at what things you have accomplished and be proud of that. My hair shed has reduced drastically to only a few strands which is a major accomplishment for me. Find your accomplishment and be happy with it. Sometimes it will take a while for the inches to come. I say this so we can all stay focus and consistent. Be encouraged to stay on track so we can see the results for the efforts we put forth. Cheering us on, don't give up!

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

PennyK[/USER];19832459]Waaaaaaay overdue check in. The first pic on the left is the one I had at the start of this challenge. February is my first photo update of things. I can already notice a lot of progress even though I haven't been consistent with my hair. I've had 3 mini trims of an inch or less since May. I'm currently in a a full sew in, so I'll probably wear that for a total of 6-8 weeks. I've never had a sew in before so, I'm excited to see the results. Been taking care of my hair underneath and recently got back on my biotin & HSN vitamins, as well as my multivitamin.

Due to clinicals and class, I had resorted to the basics for my hair; cowashing, moisturizing and sealing, shampoo twice a month, and tons of water intake. Was wearing WnGs A LOT, which is why I needed the trims (split ends and lots of ssk). Wasn't doing my deep conditioning or scalp massages as planned

I'll post another comparison shot once I get the sew in taken out. I think it's safe to say I've reached WL, despite not having retained 12 inches in 12 months. Still happy though

Great progress and beautiful hair. I think you mislabeled your photo though. The second one should say 2014? correct?

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

So last night I told my SO of my plans to keep my braids in until June. His reply: "What if I don't want them in until June?" Me being me, I don't care what he wants regarding my hair but I thought I would be nice and comprimise. Since his birthday is in May and I was going to take them out for his birthday originally, I told him that I would take them out for his birthday but put them right back in the week after. And that was only because he told me how he loves my natural hair and prefers that. I will be taking my braids out 8 weeks early but they have been in so far for 8 weeks and I have a ton of growth... Hopefully I will get 2 more inces between now and his birthday and I can do something real nice for that day. Oh, the things you do for those you love...

It's probably a good time to take them out anyway. It won't hurt to get some of that shed hair out and pamper your hair. It will be great for both of you

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Here is the link that I was referring to in one of my posts. I believe her pic is gone though, but if you scroll through the thread, on page 2, there is a pic of another person who had thin see thru ends that filled in nicely without cutting. Enjoy.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=498690

 

[caliscurls]

Here is the link that I was referring to in one of my posts. I believe her pic is gone though, but if you scroll through the thread, on page 2, there is a pic of another person who had thin see thru ends that filled in nicely without cutting. Enjoy. http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=498690

Very helpful, thanks!

 

[Gr8ness83]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

It's probably a good time to take them out anyway. It won't hurt to get some of that shed hair out and pamper your hair. It will be great for both of you

Yeah.... It will be about time to take them out in May. I wash my hair about once a week. I also take out sections of my hair, detangle, wash, condition and rebraid it. I have a lot of new growth but I never have too much shed hair. Only a couple of hairs per braid come out. If I didn't know how to braid my own hair then I am sure I would be taking them out sometime soon. I will need a protein treatment and a nice DC after. Since he is throwing a monkey wrench into my hair schedule, I had to reconfigure my plans for my hair. I now have it planned so I will have my hair braided up for 30 weeks this year. I'll take my braids out about a week before the Equinox' and Solstices, trim my hair on the solstice and do a protein/DC and then braid it up again. I really want to start trimming during the solstice/equinox and the way I had my hair schedule for this year planned out I would not be able to do it. I will use this minor inconvenience to my advantage though. I am glad that he really loves my hair though.

 

[PennyK]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

CaliCurls
fancypants007
faithVA

Thanks ladies. And yeah, I was so excited that when I labeled the first picture I totally dragged the 2013 on to the next frame. I'll go back and correct that.

I'm excited that I'm WL and when my sew in comes out hopefully if I need a trim I can still keep my length!

 

[candie19]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies checking in for the end of March!!!!
March was the best month ever!
Why.....Hubner silica gel

So for the month of March I ......
- put my hair in corn rolls for three weeks then washed and dc with Joico products
- wore the "mommy wig" as a protective style everyday
- sprayed Hawaiian Silky 10 in 1 twice a day in my hair
- made cayenne pepper and olive oil mix for my scalp http://spacevandal.hubpages.com/hub/...To-Hair-Growth
- did inversion the first week in March...if I could remember
- took Country Life "maxi hair" vitamins everyday
- drank 5 bottles of water a day
- juice daily
- hair products: all joico

These are all the same things I had been doing for Feb. the only thing I added in March was the gel. Within 2 days my nails were growing hard as a rock. Within two weeks my hairline got much, much thicker. I had a bald spot where glue pulled my hair out over 3 years ago. It's completely filled in. I have baby hairs. I washed my hair last night. I've always done 5 cornrows, my hair was so thick I had to do 6. The silica is known not growing hair long but to make it thicker. It works. I read where it takes 2 months or more to see results that wasn't true in my case. This stuff is pricey so I also want to reap the other benefits of silica besides thick hair. My face is soooo smooth. I now love waking up every morning because I have a glow I haven't seen since I was in high school. It's the gel. Lol.

In about 3 weeks I'm going to get my hair straightened. I will post pics. Then I'm wiggin again. I'm going to wait until June for my texlax.

Since being in this challenge I've tried anything I could to grow my hair. After a year ( I guess that's how long it takes) I finally found my reggie. Me so happy!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey ladies checking in for the end of March!!!!
March was the best month ever!
Why.....Hubner silica gel

So for the month of March I ......
- put my hair in corn rolls for three weeks then washed and dc with Joico products
- wore the "mommy wig" as a protective style everyday
- sprayed Hawaiian Silky 10 in 1 twice a day in my hair
- made cayenne pepper and olive oil mix for my scalp http://spacevandal.hubpages.com/hub/...To-Hair-Growth
- did inversion the first week in March...if I could remember
- took Country Life "maxi hair" vitamins everyday
- drank 5 bottles of water a day
- juice daily
- hair products: all joico

These all the same things I had been doing for Feb. the only I added in March was the gel. Within 2 days my nail were growing hard as a rock. Within two weeks my hairline got much, much thicker. I had a bald spot where glue pulled my hair out over 3 years ago. It's completely filled in. I have baby hairs. I washed my hair last night. I've always done 5 cornrows, my hair was so thick I had to do 6. The silica is known not grow hair long but to make it thicker. It works. I read where it takes 2 months or more to see results that wasn't true in my case. This stuff is pricey so I also want to reap the other benefits of silica besides thick hair. My face is soooo smooth. I now love waking up every morning because I have a glow I haven't seen since I was in high school. It's the gel. Lol.

In about 3 weeks I'm going to get my hair straightened. I will post pics. Then I'm wiggin again. I'm got to wait until June for my texlax.

Since being in this challenge I've tried anything I could to grow my hair. After a year ( I guess that's how long it takes) I finally found my reggie. Me so happy!

Thanks for checking in and congratulations on your awesome results this month. I have Hubner silica in my desk drawer right now. You're right it is so pricey and I can't remember why I stopped taking them.

I'm so happy for you. I love when we see results from our hard work. I'm going to give myself a relaxer touchup this weekend to see what results I get. It's been 12 weeks and I was going to wait until the end of July, but decided not to wait. I have been slacking something awful, but after my relaxer, I'm going to improve in many areas such as healthy eating, inversion, etc. and now, you motivated me to perhaps add silica back to my regime. Way to go girl. I'm so happy for you. Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see those pics.

 

[Smiley79]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I need to buy more Biotin...I'm all out. I do believe this has helped my hair.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I need to buy more Biotin...I'm all out. I do believe this has helped my hair.

Yes biotin is good. I just purchased more of the Manneabolism hair vitamins. Hope to see some good results.

 

[LostInAdream]

Hey ladies checking in for the end of March!!!! March was the best month ever! Why.....Hubner silica gel So for the month of March I ...... - put my hair in corn rolls for three weeks then washed and dc with Joico products - wore the "mommy wig" as a protective style everyday - sprayed Hawaiian Silky 10 in 1 twice a day in my hair - made cayenne pepper and olive oil mix for my scalp http://spacevandal.hubpages.com/hub/...To-Hair-Growth - did inversion the first week in March...if I could remember - took Country Life "maxi hair" vitamins everyday - drank 5 bottles of water a day - juice daily - hair products: all joico These are all the same things I had been doing for Feb. the only thing I added in March was the gel. Within 2 days my nails were growing hard as a rock. Within two weeks my hairline got much, much thicker. I had a bald spot where glue pulled my hair out over 3 years ago. It's completely filled in. I have baby hairs. I washed my hair last night. I've always done 5 cornrows, my hair was so thick I had to do 6. The silica is known not growing hair long but to make it thicker. It works. I read where it takes 2 months or more to see results that wasn't true in my case. This stuff is pricey so I also want to reap the other benefits of silica besides thick hair. My face is soooo smooth. I now love waking up every morning because I have a glow I haven't seen since I was in high school. It's the gel. Lol. In about 3 weeks I'm going to get my hair straightened. I will post pics. Then I'm wiggin again. I'm going to wait until June for my texlax. Since being in this challenge I've tried anything I could to grow my hair. After a year ( I guess that's how long it takes) I finally found my reggie. Me so happy!

Are you taking the gel orally?

 

[candie19]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Are you taking the gel orally?

Yes, I mix it with juice. You can't taste it.

 

[caliscurls]

candie19 sounds like things are going well for you, that's great! Can't wait to see your progress

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello ladies, this is my usual check in. I gave myself a relaxer touchup last Saturday and it went very well. I usually use Designer Touch because it's lye and it's a texturizer sort of speak. I put on my After Chemical treatment when I washed relaxer out, follow up with neutralizing shampoo. I love these products and have been using them now for about a year. After all that, I gave myself a SE mayo treatment with heat for 45 minutes and then moisturized and sealed my hair. I think my hair has grown about 2 inches since my last touchup in December. I am very happy with my results.

I will not resume oiling my scalp with my MTG until probably sometime next week. I'm trying to keep hair moisturized due to chemicals and will use caution why styling my hair in buns etc. Don't want to experience any more setbacks. I can say 'm still experiencing less hair fall. After my relaxer touchup, I had very little hair in my comb. I'm loving this.

I was going to give myself a henna treatment after touchup, but decided to wait. I will be doing it this weekend, follow up with a strengthening treatment, then moisturizing treatment. I also wanted to do a trim using my Splitender and was too lazy. I will try to do this too this week. My next touchup will not be until the end of July. Hopefully, I will post a pic of my hair when this challenge ends April 30th/May 1st.

Not to much to report, but my hair still seems to be doing good. Keep focus ladies. This thread has inspired me to continue even after this challenge ends. I don't know if I will start another challenge for 2014-2015, but I will put forth continuous effort to increase inches which leads to hair length. Stay encouraged!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello everyone. This is unusual for me to post again, but I wanted to share.

As you know I reported Monday with my usual check in that I did my relaxer touchup that went well. I wanted to give myself a henna treatment, but I was too lazy. I was planning on doing it on Saturday, but I know I'm going to be so busy and I was off from work yesterday and decided to do it then. I hennaed overnight and added coconut cream which I used for the first time, a little acv and water. I let it sit only for 4.5 hours and with some brands of henna that is enough for the dye to release. I'm planning on wearing clip in hair extensions and I applied the left over henna to it and let sit overnight.

In AM, I rinsed and applied the indigo to my hair and clip in extensions and left on for about 1 hour and rinsed. I then gave myself a strengthening treatment for 45 minutes under a dryer, follow up with Aussie Moist for 5 minutes. I applied Aussie Moist only to clip in hair and rinsed after about hour.

My hair is so strong and conditioned. I let it dry for a bit and then proceeded to do my trim which was long overdue. It took me about 30-45 minutes to complete. There was so much little pieces of hair in the chamber. I was so excited because it communicated that I did the job well, and it took care of my split ends.

I applied leave in conditioner, activator, hair lotion and little oil and plaited my hair. I applied my hair butter to hair ends and pinned up. Oh by the way, I had very little hair in my comb.

My results were amazing. I will be wearing clip in extensions, but I took some of the weave hair and sewed double welts to use as ponytail with my Maneclip. This is going to be my protective style for a few months and did I mention, the weave hair that I hennaed/indigo matches my hair to a "T".

I will be doing all I can to increase inches before my next relaxer touchup at end of July. I will be cooking preparatory food for the week for lunch and dinner. I reordered my hair vitamins and will step up things with exercising, water intake, inversion, massaging scalp, etc. I will also be adding to my regime GHE for at least 3 days and will be wearing protective styles 99% of the time. Just wanted to share ladies because of my excitement. I hope you all are also doing well with your regimes. We are here to share and motivate and keep everyone encouraged because effort is required in order to receive the blessing. Stay focus!

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello everyone. This is unusual for me to post again, but I wanted to share.

As you know I reported Monday with my usual check in that I did my relaxer touchup that went well. I wanted to give myself a henna treatment, but I was too lazy. I was planning on doing it on Saturday, but I know I'm going to be so busy and I was off from work yesterday and decided to do it then. I hennaed overnight and added coconut cream which I used for the first time, a little acv and water. I let it sit only for 4.5 hours and with some brands of henna that is enough for the dye to release. I'm planning on wearing clip in hair extensions and I applied the left over henna to it and let sit overnight.

In AM, I rinsed and applied the indigo to my hair and clip in extensions and left on for about 1 hour and rinsed. I then gave myself a strengthening treatment for 45 minutes under a dryer, follow up with Aussie Moist for 5 minutes. I applied Aussie Moist only to clip in hair and rinsed after about hour.

My hair is so strong and conditioned. I let it dry for a bit and then proceeded to do my trim which was long overdue. It took me about 30-45 minutes to complete. There was so much little pieces of hair in the chamber. I was so excited because it communicated that I did the job well, and it took care of my split ends.

I applied leave in conditioner, activator, hair lotion and little oil and plaited my hair. I applied my hair butter to hair ends and pinned up. Oh by the way, I had very little hair in my comb.

My results were amazing. I will be wearing clip in extensions, but I took some of the weave hair and sewed double welts to use as ponytail with my Maneclip. This is going to be my protective style for a few months and did I mention, the weave hair that I hennaed/indigo matches my hair to a "T".

I will be doing all I can to increase inches before my next relaxer touchup at end of July. I will be cooking preparatory food for the week for lunch and dinner. I reordered my hair vitamins and will step up things with exercising, water intake, inversion, massaging scalp, etc. I will also be adding to my regime GHE for at least 3 days and will be wearing protective styles 99% of the time. Just wanted to share ladies because of my excitement. I hope you all are also doing well with your regimes. We are here to share and motivate and keep everyone encouraged because effort is required in order to receive the blessing. Stay focus!

Sounds like your hair is doing wonderfully.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I haven't been in here to update in a while. I finally go for my physical on Saturday. I hope to hear a good strategy to get my vitamins, nutrients, metabolism and hormones balanced.

Not much going on with my hair. Will check in on the weekend.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Sounds like your hair is doing wonderfully.

Thanks Faith, I was just so encouraged and wanted to share.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I haven't been in here to update in a while. I finally go for my physical on Saturday. I hope to hear a good strategy to get my vitamins, nutrients, metabolism and hormones balanced.

Not much going on with my hair. Will check in on the weekend.

Hope they can tell you how to achieve the good balance of vitamins/nutrients. Check in when you can, it's all good. Looking forward to hearing your updates.

 

[PureSilver]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

wow, i've slacked off terribly in this thread and don't even know where i left off. I haven't gained 12'' yet for sure but i have definitely made good progress.

Is there an official time for LC and progress pics?