12 Inches In 12 Months - 2016

[LexiDior]

Its very cold here today in NC so I just cowashed with MNT and V05, then I used my Aphogee leave-in, I also used an ORS moisturizer, ran a little bit of NJoy's growth formula through my scalp and sealed with Jamaican Black Castor Oil.

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

Been taking a break from my egg smoothie until I take these braids and do an official length check this Thursday.. I want to get an accurate starting point to see if it gives me extra growth.

My Manetabolism gives me about 3/4 inches a month so I'm hoping the smoothie will get me to a full inch.

 

[YesToHair!]

Day 1 Inversion done

 

[KinksAndInk]

I'll probably start measuring my hair with a measuring tape after I finish my first bottle of Beautifully Bamboo vitamins which won't be until the second week of February. I'm hoping to see at least an inch of growth. And hopefully by next month I have my regimen together. It's all over the place right now and I know that's preventing me from reaching my maximum growth potential.

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

@KinksAndInk you got me over here looking up the beautifully bamboo vitamins lol. I'm ready to try but I need to use aaallllllll of my Manetabolism first.

 

[KinksAndInk]

@KinksAndInk you got me over here looking up the beautifully bamboo vitamins lol. I'm ready to try but I need to use aaallllllll of my Manetabolism first.

Do it!!! I have the tea and the vitamins so I'm hoping that boosts my growth a bit more. I still have almost a full bottle of Manetabolism (the old formula). I'll probably take those at the end of the year just to use them up.

 

[Prettymetty]

It's wash day. I get to pamper my hair and scalp

 

[Guinan]

I think I'm going to wash my hair today. Well either today or tomorrow. I've had my hair in a bun for almost a week now and my scalp is starting to itch.

I've been slacking with the chlorella but have been consistent with my workouts.

 

[greenandchic]

I will shampoo tomorrow. I my last wash (cowash) was Sunday and my scalp needs a good cleansing. Though I take a lot of supplements for health reasons, I will see what more I can do for my hair.

I stay working out.

 

[YesToHair!]

Day 3 Inversion done!

 

[Rastafarai]

Shampooed with Aubrey GPB and did a DC with Bekura YAM and NaturelleGrow Protein Free DC). Also added Dudley's Cream Protein to the mix. Left overnight and just got done with completing 9 two-strand bantu knots with Jakeala Nappy Butter and Parfait and Darcy's Herbal Leave-In spritz. I mixed in some Jakeala Coconut Juice spritz. My hair feels amazingly moisturized.

 

[Prettymetty]

I washed my hair last night and let it airdry overnight. Today I will moisturize and redo my celies.

 

[nothidden]

Was thinking about doing a dusting over the next few days w/a very light hand. According to the 2016 http://shop.morroccomethod.com/Lunar-Hair-Care calendar, the 21st thru the 23rd are optimal days to trim for added length. Also this period is during a full moon (an event our bodies definitely respond to), so maybe this will help.

I am continuing to add Sprirulina and Chlorella powder to my morning smoothies and am still experiencing accelerated nail growth. I was thinking about making a paste w/green tea to apply to my scalp.

I have been very disciplined about not checking length until the first check-in, 3/1.

 

[Guinan]

I applied WGHO and massaged my scalp yesterday. I currently have twists in my hair that I flat twisted in the front and pinned down in the back. I'll probably wear my hair like this until my next wash. No sense of wearing a twistout with this horrible weather.

 

[Prettymetty]

I took my fast dissolve biotin pill this morning. I plan to drink about 6 bottles of water today and squeeze in a 15 minute hiit workout.

 

[Guinan]

Took my vitamin earlier today and massaged my scalp; but no oil

 

[nothidden]

After much procrastination, I finally completed my dusting...

Now I'm thinking of doing a spirulina/chlorella/green tea rinse during tomorrow's blizzard.

 

[MsKinkycurl]

I measured my hair last week. I measured 17 1/8 inches for the bottom layer and 20 in for the top layer. I'm currently twisting my hair weekly, and will continue this style at least until March. I'm loving the protection and predictable routine.

 

[MsKinkycurl]

I'm in the middle of a henna application using a strong henna tea instead instead of a paste. So far it seems promising. By soaking my hair in the liquid for a few hours I'm hoping to get some of the strengthening effects of henna while maintaining my twists.

If I can see a difference after rinsing I may make this a monthly or biweekly thing.

 

[Guinan]

Massaged my scalp with WGHO. i did a S&D.

I also combed my hair out and put sum tWists in for a stretched twistout tom

 

[Aggie]

I moisturized with Mizani D'Tangle leave in, then moisturized and sealed with my shealoe oil infused butter today. Replait my celies and preparing for bed now.

 

[YesToHair!]

Day 7 Inversion done!!....Next stop February

 

[Prettymetty]

I massaged my scalp with Gro aut oil yesterday and moisturized my ends with Garnier Sleek and shine cream.

 

[YesToHair!]

Had a bad day decided to do a full wash to unwind :

Poo : ORS Creamy Aloe
Protein : HASK Keratin Rx
Rinse out : Tresemme naturals
DC : SM Manuka Honey
Leave in spritz : Giovanni direct leave-in/JBCO/Avocado oil/Water...

My equilibrium has been restored!...wash day is so relaxing

 

[PureSilver]

I'm transitioning and i have to get 12 inches this year because u so miss my bsl natural hair. I've decided to take more pics along the journey and exercise more patience. I've been doing the GHE more regularly and even attempting it at nights for bedtime. This week is no different, as I stay true to the challenge and my goals; eating healthier keeping hair and skin moisturized. Inversion will be done all of this week.

 

[Guinan]

I took my twists down that I had put in on stretched hair. It looks ok, but I think I put too many twists, cause it's a little too defined for me. Wash day will either be Wed or Thurs.

I massaged and oiled my scalp with WGHO.

No vitamin today. I have got to do better. On an average I think I take/ingest chlorella maybe 3x's a week. I want to get up to 5x's a week.

 

[YesToHair!]

Meh!...Going to baggy overnight with AOHSR+EVAO+EVCO and hope for the best....my hair VERY dry from the HASK keratin protein!

Can't seem to get this protein thing right, thought my hair loved it and was planning on doing a weekly light protein with grapeseed oil...

I have very fine 4C hair with low density...really thought protein was the best thing....back to the drawing board!

 

[Jineejay]

Hey ladies!

I’m a bit late but I’m ready for the next level. You ladies inspired me; I have been slacking.

Current length stretched: a little pass BSL

Goal: WL

I take Multivitamin, tablespoon of Organic Sulphur crystals 2-3x a day, turmeric, vit C

It took my 2 years to get to BSL. Transitioned

Faithfully did inversion method monthly. Sometimes all month.

Mostly Water only with honey washes the first year natural; now I co-wash maybe 2-4 times a month. ( I was on an all-natural kick)

Reggie- I keep it real real simple

I wear my hair in 2 cornrow style twist every day; if im lucky that lasts 2-3 days. I water only wash, 2-3x a week, everyday during summer, sometimes I add a little conditioner when needed. Then apply LOC and re-twist.

I Co-Wash when my scalp gets itchy; but not often because I love my natural sebum and the slip. My hair is Tangleville lol. Trim when needed

I do prepoo if I have lots of tangles. I love to prepoo with castor oil and shea butter. My hair loves that stuff.

I’m going to start adding a protein treatment every 4-6 weeks. And a deep condition with heat

I mostly finger detangle; I use a comb very sparingly.

Little heat to no heat. I blow dried my hair 3 times to deal with ssk. I think I just needed a good detangle. Its good now.

Currently doing tea rinses- black tea and Rosemary infusion to limit breakage.

I’m going back to basics

Horsetail tea

Bamboo tea

Faithful inversion method monthly

More water, exercise, eat better

Grapeseed oil- never tried before

Get more SUN


I'm going to try to post a pic. My 2 year anniversary was Jan 16

 

[GGsKin]

Meh!...Going to baggy overnight with AOHSR+EVAO+EVCO and hope for the best....my hair VERY dry from the HASK keratin protein!

Can't seem to get this protein thing right, thought my hair loved it and was planning on doing a weekly light protein with grapeseed oil...

I have very fine 4C hair with low density...really thought protein was the best thing....back to the drawing board!

Weekly protein definitely sounds like a lot, especially if you don't use heat.

I went for a long period not using any proper protein at all, and my finer 4b/c strands really paid for it. When I first actively started using it again about 10 months ago, I noticed the difference in my hair immediately. I used the same keratin conditioner I think with two week intervals for the following month.

Now I try to use some every 6 weeks (or when my hair tells me), but I also regularly use silk amino acids in my clay on wash day 1x- 2x a week. I've found a good balance so far.

 

[YesToHair!]

Thank you so much will try the once in 6 weeks route

But tell me, about the SAA : i read somewhere that the molecules are too small so although it penetrates the hair shaft it also as easily leaves and can be washed away. Is that true? Because that made me feel like oh well it's useless as a protein Rx