2 inches in 4 months Challenge (Sep-Dec 2012)

[sckri23]

I oil my hair everyday with my hair growth mix.

 

[lamaria211]

I won't be able to tell if I make 2" cause I've been extremely scissor happy for the past month

 

[MarieB]

I won't be able to tell if I make 2" cause I've been extremely scissor happy for the past month

Glad I'm not the only one, but at this point I have just a few stray ends that are straight, so who could blame me? I am in love with my new curls, and I can't wait to see what it all looks like a year from now!

 

[Danniquin]

Checking in: I had the strongest urge to straighten my hair...but I didn't! I'm proud of myself

DC-ing with coconut oil right now, getting ready for a braidout!

 

[faithVA]

Not doing anything special. Firming up my regimen. Switched over to As I Am Cleansing Conditioner which works better than my shampoo. Using AO Blue Chamomile to DC. Trying different strategies to apply my leave-in. Still hoping I can nail this to improve my retention. Started sealing my ends since I have a little more length.

Taking 1000 mcg of Biotin and MSM. Hoping for at least an inch between now and the end of the challenge.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

Checking in: Over the past two weeks (especially last week) I was very serious about applying my growth aids (MN, sulfur mix). This week I wasn't so adamant because I had a heavier client load. I also had a wedding this weekend and a comedy concert. I blow-dried (sad face) and flat iron my hair (both on low) and haven't done much all weekend except for moisturize a few dry areas.

I will say that my hair has returned full circle. The health is back and the length and thickness are showing their pretty faces. My hair is super soft! Seriously. I will attribute this health to daily vitamin intake, moisturizing and conditioning. I'm already 1.5" inches in since 9/1. Ecstatic!

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This was the last day (Oct 13th) I used direct heat, and the last day I plan to do it for the rest of the year. I will use rollersets and wet wraps as a means to wear straight styles. I am 19 weeks post and plan to bun and flexi set until next week when I relax at 20 weeks.

 

[NaturalfienD]

Crickets cuz?

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Bumping.

 

[jenaccess]

Checking in, This past weekend I wash and condition my hair with Organics. I have about 1.5 inches of new growth and this product has really soften my hair.

 

[APrayer4Hair]

Still chilling...

 

[gvin89]

My hair is going through some changes...trying to find a new routine.

 

[faithVA]

Have my hair in finger coils. Will be putting these in each week until the end of the year. This should give my hair a much needed break. Still taking my biotin, MSM, vitamins. Have added iron and vitamin C to my daily regimen. I am eating much better but really need to exercise as well.

 

[Danniquin]

My hair is doing good, it's been feeling nice and moisturized, I'm going to DC and try a bantu knot out!

 

[Anielleday10]

4 months since my big chop and i have pretty much gotten my 2 inches , one more inch to go before the end of the year! i am so happy with my growth . I slacked this past week and a half on my hair. I hope i dont have to suffer the consequences.

 

[NaturalfienD]

::Checking In::

I've been in mini braids for a couple of weeks, cowashing frequently during the week, and sealing my ends with vaseline. I apply MN to my scalp a few times a week and upped my water intake (recently) to increase the chances of getting the most growth.

I continue to take Biotin, Fish Oil, and iron supps …

I hope you all are doing well …

 

[sherrimberri]

Followed my regimen today. I think I'm on track to retaining my 2 inches or maybe more.

 

[Dee Raven]

I did my same old same old routine and I have to say that I am getting super bored with my hair. I'm trying to hold out until the end of this challenge to straighten because I know that if I do it before, I'll probably end up trimming it.

 

[gvin89]

Decided to braid for remainder of the year...lets see what happens.

 

[Danniquin]

Checking in: I think I'm gonna have to start applying my Bee Mine Serum everyday, my roots are just soaking it up! I think my hair is getting thicker...could be all in my head though haha

 

[Dee Raven]

So, I just can't take it anymore. I've been this bored with my hair for a long while. I'm going to straighten some time this weekend and hope that my ends are in good enough condition that I don't have to trim too much. I never thought of myself as being a person who needed a lot of change, but I guess I do because I am driving myself crazy with this hair routine. I hope to have pics in a few days.

 

[faithVA]

Generally feeling like my hair isn't growing but I can condition my hair in sections now so it must be. I think my growth has slowed down though due to the change in weather. But taking care of it the best I can.

 

[APrayer4Hair]

Generally feeling like my hair isn't growing but I can condition my hair in sections now so it must be. I think my growth has slowed down though due to the change in weather. But taking care of it the best I can.

WORD!!

 

[xu93texas]

Hi, checking in:

I'll be 3 months post BC next Friday. My hair has grown about 1.5 inches thus far. I hope I'll get at least 1/2 inch over the next 5 weeks. We'll see.

 

[alanaturelle]

Hi, checking in....I haven't posted here for a while but I have been rocking some kinky twists for the past three weeks to give my hair a much needed break. I plan on taking it down in about two weeks. I'll probably go back to wigging till reveal time.

 

[NaturalfienD]

Checking In:

I am still in mini braids and will be until mid-December. My hair is beginning to look overdue now, so I can imagine how tired it will look in three weeks.

But I digress …

I will be getting my hair flat ironed at the end of next month and taking my update pix at that time. I am hoping that I took/wrote down the measurements of my hair when I joined this challenge, it'll be hella hard to know if I got my two with nothing to base it on.

I hope you all are doing well …

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I wish I could tell my hair to grow 2 inches in 4 months. It grows as fast or as slow as it wants

Great thread tho.

 

[faithVA]

I wish I could tell my hair to grow 2 inches in 4 months. It grows as fast or as slow as it wants

Great thread tho.

My hair doesn't do what I say either Right now it doesn't appear to be growing a bit. It grew fast Aug through Oct. I think it is resting now. I won't get 2" by the end of December

 

[gvin89]

I see a little growth

 

[Danniquin]

Checking in: I flat ironed my hair last week for the first time in almost two months, it came out nice, it's very long imo. I'm pretty sure I'm almost at waist-length!!

My new growth is kicking, idk if I have two inches but I think at least 1.5 especially in my crown area! I'm going to relax on Friday because I'm afraid my new growth might start matting up, and I do not want that! I think I'm around 14 weeks post, I'm not positive though...

Anyways, I'm doing Aphogee 2 step right now to prepare for my relaxer...
HHG

 

[Dee Raven]

So here's my update. I probably won't be straightening again at the end of the year. I'm really happy with my growth though.

Starting the challenge, my hair was a little shorter than my starting pic because I cut 3/4 inch off right before. So I feel like my hair grew about 2 inches in the 3 months which is crazy because I usually get 1/2 inch a month. What I'm going to attribute it to is that I've been using the curly girl method and wearing my hair in twists the whole. I gave myself about 1/2 inch trim and I've included the pre and post.

Hope you all are as happy with your growth as well. Can't wait to see at the end of the year!

 

[SoopremeBeing]

Checking up (sorry I am really bad when checking in on challenges...):

So since September/October, I've had my hair in flat twists with a phony pony attached. Also, I finally managed to pin down a twist-out routine that works great(I only wore my hair out in a twist-out for a week, weather is getting mighty cold here in MD). I started with smaller flat twists like the ones in my avi, but I noticed I get more tangles, so I started making them bigger.

My main challenge now is retaining moisture. Started drinking more water(I hate it), and I just ordered some rosewater/glycerin spray. We will see if it works!