12 Inches In 12 Months - 2017

[Chicoro]

View attachment 383575 **Starting Pics**
There's so many impressive starting pics so far -exciting (()

Current length: APL
Goal Length: WL

Regime: Sulphur oil for scalp, monthly use of inversion method and fortnightly washes with my own 'shampoo bomba' mix that I add to my CON argan oil shampoo. I will protective style my hair in cornrows and keep it moisturised with a mixture of s curl gel with any creamy leave in. Olive and coconut oil will also be put to use and I will limit my use of heat. My hopes are high!!

@Sirena, welcome to LHCF!

Your regime looks really, really good! Your starting length is impressive, too.

 

[Jade Feria]

Wash day

Pre-poo with Dabur Amla Oil
Exfoliated scalp with cane/brown sugar & grapeseed oil mix
Shampoo with JASON Tee Tree Normalizing Shampoo
Protein DC - SSI Okra Reconstructor, 20 minutes under dryer
Moisture DC - NaturelleGrow Slippery Elm, Marshmallow Root, & Cinnamon DC, 20 minutes under dryer + 1 hr before rinsing out
L - NG Pure Hydration Leave-In
O - SSI Papaya Nourishing Oil
C - APB Hair Creme
B - The Mane Choice Butter

Twisted hair & put on wig

 

[gvin89]

Today is my last wash day for 2016. I'll keep it simple and install more 2 strand twists.

 

[Guinan]

Back to curls!! I did a full detox on my hair.

Shampoo: Kinky Curly Come Clean
Clarify: Diluted ACV
Protein: Millcreek Jojoba Conditioner
DC: Tressume Curls undone
Clay: Bentonite, Olive oil, honey, water and ACV
Leave-ins: KCNT & Tressume &Water
Styler: Kinky Curly Custard & kinky curly hair polisher to break the gel cast

 

[beauti]

Dp

 

[Aggie]

Deep Conditioning today with Alikay Naturals Avocado Cream repairing Mask and following with NG Thick & Rich Conditioner. I did not like either of them so they are not repurchases.

 

[beauti]

Im in as well! I will be back end of the year with my stats.

Ok it's pretty much the end of the year I'm back with my starting pic

Current Length: BSL
Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: hip length

 

[beauti]

@pelohello your hair is so lush! Do you attribute this to mhm? If so, is your routine posted in that thread? TIA

Eta: nevermind! I strolled into that thread and saw your post! Your results are amazing! I will try it when I go back to curly

 

[Guinan]

@pelohello your hair is so lush! Do you attribute this to mom? If so, is your routine posted in that thread? TIA

Thanks

Yes. I started doing MHM in the beginning of my hair journey; but I don't always follow the exact products or the frequency. I usually don't use shampoo, just clay/ACV. Since my hair was straight, I really thought that the shampoo would help clarify it better; I was wrong.

From the MHM, the main thing that I have been consistent with is the DC and diluting it with water. I feel like diluting products with water has helped ALOT!! I dilute my DC and leave-ins; it also helps with cost

 

[gvin89]

Happy New Year yall! Made an appt to get box braids on Friday. I'll do a protein treatment on Wednesday or Thursday to prepare my hair. Looking at getting medium sized braids style like so:

 

[jetbeautee]

NEW HERE and ready to join!


Current Length:
My hair grows in a "V" Shape
I am APL with hair combed back

Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches:
WSL - (Hopeful wishing for HIP)

Regimen:
Co-Wash Bi-Weekly
DC once a week
Moisturize as needed
Protective Style - BUNS
XCEL 21 twice a day (starting JAN 4th or 5th)

Supplements:
Natures Bounty HSN Gummies

 

[beauti]

Yesterday I prepoo'd, washed, and dc'd. Then I did the lco method. Will keep my hair in a bun until next dc on Thursday

 

[Chicoro]

NEW HERE and ready to join!


Current Length:
My hair grows in a "V" Shape
I am APL with hair combed back

Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches:
WSL - (Hopeful wishing for HIP)

Regimen:
Co-Wash Bi-Weekly
DC once a week
Moisturize as needed
Protective Style - BUNS
XCEL 21 twice a day (starting JAN 4th or 5th)

Supplements:
Natures Bounty HSN Gummies

Welcome to LHCF and to the Challenge, @jetbeautee! Glad to have you and so nice to see you. I love the color of your hair!

 

[Jade Feria]

Started my inversion week yesterday, and DCing on dry hair with heat today.

 

[Sharpened]

So far, I have...

...increased my water intake to 70 oz.
...been wearing my bonnet every night and napping.
...working out 3-4 days per week.
...been trying to eat more veggies.
...taking my supplements, doubling MSM
...been contemplating mixing aloe gel with Xcel-21 for my scalp.

I don't want anymore growth stalls.

 

[Chicoro]

My weak points are my knotted, split, dry crunchy ends. Things are looking good.

1. Game Changer: For the first time I washed my hair and did not use a comb at all. The difference is that I washed, oil rinsed and conditioned my hair in my 8 braids. Instead of taking out all my braids at once, I only undid one braid at a time, never having all the hair loose at once. I unbraided the hair very carefully (which I never used to do) and gently raked my fingers through the loosened braid. No tangles. I put in my water based leave in and shea butter mix and gently rebranded.
2. Started my HSN vitamin and zinc today. Will slowly add the rest of my vitamins back to my regimen.
3. Had a few gulps of water.
4. Hair has been braided and covered for about two to three weeks.
5. I spray my scalp with XCEL 21 and use a bit of sulfur oil on my scalp.
6. Go to bed with my plastic cap on.

*Did inversion in December and started my Aphogee 2 Step Treatments (Every 2 Months)

 

[Aggie]

Day 4 of my inversions is complete with Xcel 21 sprayed on scalp and a 5 minute massage, inverted for 5 minutes.

 

[Guinan]

Back to curls!! I did a full detox on my hair.

Shampoo: Kinky Curly Come Clean
Clarify: Diluted ACV
Protein: Millcreek Jojoba Conditioner
DC: Tressume Curls undone
Clay: Bentonite, Olive oil, honey, water and ACV
Leave-ins: KCNT & Tressume &Water
Styler: Kinky Curly Custard & kinky curly hair polisher to break the gel cast

Clarify: Diluted ACV
Shampoo: Kinky Curly Come Clean
DC: Tressume Curls undone (OVERNIGHT). I hadn't planned on DCing overnight but my hair is still frizzy. I may start doing MHM 2x's week to get my moisture levels back to normal or just stop using the Kinky Curly Shampoo. I'm going to omit the shampoo next week and see how my hair responds. I usually don't have this issue with the shampoo; as long as I don't use it too often.

Tomorrow I plan to do the following:

Clay: Bentonite, Olive oil, honey, water and ACV
Leave-ins: KCNT & Tressume &Water
Styler: Kinky Curly Custard & kinky curly hair polisher to break the gel cast

 

[jetbeautee]

Welcome to LHCF and to the Challenge, @jetbeautee! Glad to have you and so nice to see you. I love the color of your hair!

Thanks so much for your kind words. I may be new here but I am definitely familiar with you and your beautiful hair <3

 

[jetbeautee]

Washed and did a protein DC treatment today. My curls are a lot looser due to heat damaged but I'll deal with it since I don't usually wear my hair out. Paying close attention to my ends.

Xcel-21 came today. Used it once. Not sure how I will use it twice a day while trying to keep a sleek bun. Contemplating a different but simple PS

 

[gvin89]

I'm getting my hair braided tomorrow so today is prep day. I did an Olaplex treatment then washed & DCd. I'm unsure if I'll get my edges braided. In previous sessions, we left them out because they were so fragile. I normally wear the braids down or swoop the sides to pull them back into a low bun. I know I need to baby that area. My hair usually thrives when I do nothing to it....I transitioned, BC, and grew out my TWA with braids.

 

[Guinan]

Clarify: Diluted ACV
Shampoo: Kinky Curly Come Clean
DC: Tressume Curls undone (OVERNIGHT). I hadn't planned on DCing overnight but my hair is still frizzy. I may start doing MHM 2x's week to get my moisture levels back to normal or just stop using the Kinky Curly Shampoo. I'm going to omit the shampoo next week and see how my hair responds. I usually don't have this issue with the shampoo; as long as I don't use it too often.

Tomorrow I plan to do the following:

Clay: Bentonite, Olive oil, honey, water and ACV
Leave-ins: KCNT & Tressume &Water
Styler: Kinky Curly Custard & kinky curly hair polisher to break the gel cast

I didn't clay wash today. I DCed overnight and used the DC as my leave-in. I then sprayed my roots w/ diluted KCNT and applied KCC.

 

[Aggie]

Day 5 of my inversions is complete with Xcel 21 sprayed on scalp and a 2 minute massage, inverted for 5 minutes.

 

[Aggie]

Day 6 of my inversions is complete with Xcel 21 sprayed on scalp and a 3 minute massage, inverted for 5.5 minutes.

 

[gvin89]

Braids are in.....I'll use diluted shampoo and conditioner on wash days (bi-weekly). I will spray with Xcel and/or braid spray daily and oil my scalp as needed. I still sleep with a bonnet. Plan to get my edges redone in 3 weeks depending on how I grow.

 

[long.hair.dont.care]

I really wanna join, but I'm going to lurk until I can figure out how to get 1 inch per month.

Wishing you all major success with this challenge!!

 

[Aggie]

Day 7 of my inversions is complete, no oil, no massage, inverted for 4 minutes. Plus I moisturized my ends with APB Ayurvedic Hair Cream.

 

[Guinan]

I didn't clay wash today. I DCed overnight and used the DC as my leave-in. I then sprayed my roots w/ diluted KCNT and applied KCC.

I massaged my scalp this morning and applied some kinky curly hair polisher. I'm running out, so I think my next oil will be the Lotus Moon oil. Maybe I'll alternate between the two.

 

[Sharpened]

Yup, time to restart the inversion method...

 

[Guinan]

I massaged my scalp this morning and applied some kinky curly hair polisher. I'm running out, so I think my next oil will be the Lotus Moon oil. Maybe I'll alternate between the two.

I bobby-pinned my already pinned up hair to one side. It looks ok. This may be another PS for me. I massaged my scalp too