2 Inches In 4 Months Challenge 2017 -final Session - Sept To Dec.

[Alma Petra]

I would also like to join this challenge here to monitor my retention. Maybe I'll have retained something by the 3rd of May check-in.

Complete the following

1. Starting pic

This is from today:

2. Current Length
APL and growing again towards BSL.

3. Regimen
Wash and go for 2 days then bunning for 5 days.

4. What will you do to achieve your goal
By bunning more often, I hope to minimize manipulation and thus mechanical damage to my ends.

Hey ladies, I'm going to join the second round me too.
Goal, and proposed regimen are still the same as above.

I have been trying to take a progress photo and it is funny how a slight tilt of the head backward or forward can add or subtract quite a few inches. It is very difficult to get the head in the correct position. The photos I was producing were fluctuating between this length:

and this length:

I think that the photo below represents the most neutral position with minimal inclination. It shows that I'm pretty much still at the exact same position I was in on the 8th of March. I need to stick more to my low manipulation strategies, and stop washing and restyling so frequently.

 

[Alma Petra]

And congratulations @Cattypus1 and @shortdub78 on the growth and the retention of that growth. Well done, ladies!

 

[Evolving78]

@Alma Petra
Your hair is pretty!

 

[Alma Petra]

@Alma Petra
Your hair is pretty!

Thank you dear! Yours too

 

[Cattypus1]

Hey ladies, I'm going to join the second round me too.
Goal, and proposed regimen are still the same as above.

I have been trying to take a progress photo and it is funny how a slight tilt of the head backward or forward can add or subtract quite a few inches. It is very difficult to get the head in the correct position. The photos I was producing were fluctuating between this length:

and this length:

I think that the photo below represents the most neutral position with minimal inclination. It shows that I'm pretty much still at the exact same position I was in on the 8th of March. I need to stick more to my low manipulation strategies, and stop washing and restyling so frequently.

Your hair is so pretty! I love it, it's beautiful.

 

[Cattypus1]

@shortdub78

Your hair is obviously longer, and the thickness is so lush.

@Cattypus1

Hot dang girl. Your hair is taking flight!
What you mean you waiting on the "bun"?

I'd bun this hair of yours from your first pic.
Using only your hair, quick too, under 10 minutes.

Can you please come over and show me how. I fail.

 

[AlexandriaKiera]

Joining the second session

Current length: 13-14 inches (I don't have pics yet, I'm in an install)
Goal 15-16 inches

Regimen/goals:

Absolutely no heat.
Protective styling daily
Up water intake 32-64oz daily
Work out 4-5 days per week
Hair supplements, chorella, viviscal

 

[Alma Petra]

Your hair is so pretty! I love it, it's beautiful.

That's so kind of you to say. Thank you

 

[Evolving78]

I'm changing some things around. I will go back to washing 2x a week, but flat ironing once a week. I have been just weekly washing, but I miss the water and massages. I will go back to bunning, then wear my hair down.

I will still blow dry, but only after I have dried under the hair dryer.

 

[Bunnyhaslonghair]

Joining the second session

Current length: 13-14 inches (I don't have pics yet, I'm in an install)
Goal 15-16 inches

Regimen/goals:

Absolutely no heat.
Protective styling daily
Up water intake 32-64oz daily
Work out 4-5 days per week
Hair supplements, chorella, viviscal

Have the installs been the main reason for your growth? Your hair has grown so much. If I'm remembering you correctly...

 

[bluenvy]

Can you please come over and show me how. I fail.

I love to. Next time I'm down south, your hair be waist length. I'm up north in Boston. You visit I'll hook you up.

 

[Cattypus1]

I love to. Next time I'm down south, your hair be waist length. I'm up north in Boston. You visit I'll hook you up.

Cool, I was born in Boston. Please come hook me up when you're in the ville

 

[AlexandriaKiera]

Have the installs been the main reason for your growth? Your hair has grown so much. If I'm remembering you correctly...

I feel like I've been retaining an average amount. 4-5 inches a year but with trims I'm between 13-14 inches. Here are some pics of my hair

I feel like I should be waist length already sooo that's why I'm joining you ladies

Sews ins have definitely helped, simply because I like to wear my hair out and installs force me to protective style. It's also a way to eliminate heat

 

[AlexandriaKiera]

I've been doing great. I've been taking my supplements daily and I've also been working out.

 

[Prettymetty]

Here's my starting pic. My hair is always braided up anyway...
My strands are about 13 inches now. Hopefully I can get to 15 inches by August. I just did LOC with Xcel21, coconut oil and Long Term Relationship cream.

 

[AlexandriaKiera]

I just took out my extensions so I'll update my starting pics and measurements. I've also been on top of my vitamens. I'm taking chorella and viviscal. I work out 4-5 times a week.

I noticed growth and my hair appears to be mbl but I won't know for sure until tonight when my bf Takes updated progress pics for me.

 

[AlexandriaKiera]

I use Shescentit avocado conditioner
Beemine be luscious moisturizer
Kinky curly come clean shampoo
Cc naturals all goodness butter to seal
Bekura naturals cacao butter deep conditioner

 

[AlexandriaKiera]

Update: 75-80% of my hair is measuring to 15 inches. The rest is around 14 inches

 

[Evolving78]

Washing my hair today. Can't do the heavy glycerin based product.

 

[Prettymetty]

Today is wash day. I'm tired, but it needs to be done...

 

[faithVA]

I've been on vacation for 2 weeks so have been doing wngs while I have the time. My vacation is coming to an end now so it is back to business as usual. I have decided for a while to keep my regimen simple. I will water rinse, follow it by oil and gel and put it back up into flat twist. I am hoping this simple regimen will extend my color and allow me to make it at least 3 weeks. After that I will shampoo, color and start the process all over again. I plan to keep the same flat twist style for the rest of May and June and then switch to a new style for July.

Hopefully by the end of August I can see some noticeable growth like I did last year. But I haven't been exercising like I did last year. I will try to get back on track tomorrow.

 

[Cattypus1]

I HAVE A REAL BUN!!! I can finally bun my hair! I'm so excited to see what adding the bun to my arsenal will do for my length retention. I've got some new products too...I'm a product junky...trying the Pantene line. Smells delicious. Haven't used it yet.

 

[Evolving78]

I HAVE A REAL BUN!!! I can finally bun my hair! I'm so excited to see what adding the bun to my arsenal will do for my length retention. I've got some new products too...I'm a product junky...trying the Pantene line. Smells delicious. Haven't used it yet.

That is awesome! You gotta get some new hair accessories now! I have a rat bun! Lol I can't wait to have a nice full bun. That will take another 10-12 months! Let me know how the Pantene works!

 

[faithVA]

I HAVE A REAL BUN!!! I can finally bun my hair! I'm so excited to see what adding the bun to my arsenal will do for my length retention. I've got some new products too...I'm a product junky...trying the Pantene line. Smells delicious. Haven't used it yet.

So lucky.

You are retaining well now. Hopefully the bun helps your retention even more.

 

[faithVA]

That is awesome! You gotta get some new hair accessories now! I have a rat bun! Lol I can't wait to have a nice full bun. That will take another 10-12 months! Let me know how the Pantene works!

Don't say that If it is going to take you 10 to 12 months, it's going to take me 2 years

 

[Evolving78]

Don't say that If it is going to take you 10 to 12 months, it's going to take me 2 years

Your bangs are longer than mine, so it won't take you as long as me.

 

[bluenvy]

@Cattypus1
Glad you put that hair in a bun. Happy for you!

@faithVA
I'm gotta beat you next
Don't be afraid to rock a small bun, cause they are adorable.
And I know your hair is waiting for you to bun it now

 

[bluenvy]

@AlexandriaKiera
How long you plan to wear weaves?
So you ladies know I started a weave it up Challenge.
And I'm recruiting. Here it is.

https://www.longhaircareforum.com/threads/weave-it-up-challenge-2017-6-month-edition.818529/

Sorry I hi jack this thread. Forgive me @faithVA

 

[bluenvy]

I'm still in an install. This make 5 weeks. Hopefully to make it to another 3 weeks.

I washed and conditioned. Put in leave in and setting mousse. And sat under the dryer.

I'm so happy it still looks good, cause this hair def did some growing in 5 weeks.

 

[faithVA]

Your bangs are longer than mine, so it won't take you as long as me.

Yeah but your hair grows twice as fast as mine. I'll get over it