2 Inches In 4 Months Challenge (sep - Dec 2015)

[Evolving78]

Thanks @shortdub78! Are you trying any growth aids to assist or just patiently allowing nature to take it's course? My hair grows faster when I do nothing to it, so I'm in crochet braids.

I am using castor oil in my crown area for some hair loss I experienced. My hair does well when I put it up in braids as well. If I save my product junkie money for a month, I might treat myself to it for Mother's Day. Since I'm transitioning that will give my hair a break for 6-8 weeks. Yeah that sounds like a plan! If I do that until September I will make my goal! That's $180 every two months...smh

 

[Prettymetty]

I bought some Hot 6 oil today. I might prepoo with it later. I have to wash my hair and do a protein dc at some point today.

 

[Prettymetty]

I just oiled my scalp with jbco and I'm doing a full head baggy. I'll wash it out tomorrow morning after I leave the gym.

 

[faithVA]

I completely forgot about this thread

There are 8 days until check in. @Prettymetty, I need you to keep me on point.

 

[faithVA]

OK Ladies, It is check in time. Post your update stats and pictures between April 26th and May 2nd. Post even if you didn't make it. All pictures are inspiring.

@bluenvy
@charmtreese
@curls4daze
@Froreal3
@greenandchic
@gvin89
@HairPleezeGrow
@jdesusislove1526
@JoyBelle
@jprayze
@KERC1974
@Naphy
@nisemac
@Pennefeather
@PerfectlyFlawed
@Prettymetty
@RockCreak
@*shortdub78
@SpicyPisces
@tsmith
@whosthatcurl
@xu93texas

 

[Prettymetty]

I will post my update on April 30th (Last wash day of the month).

 

[jennifer30]

you should do another thread for May-Aug i'll join that one

 

[bluenvy]

I'll be back this weekend with my length check.

 

[faithVA]

you should do another thread for May-Aug i'll join that one

This thread will just be ongoing. I won't change the title until the 2nd or third though. Towards the end of next week feel free to post your starting pic.

 

[jennifer30]

This thread will just be ongoing. I won't change the title until the 2nd or third though. Towards the end of next week feel free to post your starting pic.

ok great

 

[Prettymetty]

I bought a huge aloe leaf from the Mexican grocery store. I just massaged some aloe gel into my scalp.

I may put the rest of the aloe in the food processor and use it in my deep conditioner.

 

[GGsKin]

I bought a huge aloe leaf from the Mexican grocery store. I just massaged some aloe gel into my scalp.

I may put the rest of the aloe in the food processor and use it in my deep conditioner.

My mum used to have a massive aloe plant she brought back from Grenada as a young sap, years ago. In all the years we had it, I only used it (and cochineal- also returned from a Grenada trip) on my hair a handful of times. I really loved the results tho. If only I had those plants now (especially with the knowledge I've gained)....mmm mmm mmm... and they are so expensive to buy!

 

[Prettymetty]

I get the huge leaf for like $1. It's at least 2 feet. I really want a whole plant of my own, but I will wait until we move into a house. I plan to buy lots of plants and herbs for the backyard.

 

[Evolving78]

I will post an update the end of or beginning of the month. I have been having good progress in my crown area, but have found another spot in that area. It's the size of a dime or so... I need to go back to the doctor. I gotta wash more often, but it's hard, since I'm transitioning... I asked my SO to cut my hair off and he said no in so many words. I'm hanging in there. I will look into a scalp scrub.

 

[Prettymetty]

For the next round of this challenge I plan to switch my growth aid from monistat to something more natural. My options right now are castor oil, coconut oil or ayurvedic oils. Maybe I can make my own little mix... or buy it premixed from amazon. Off to do some browsing

 

[xu93texas]

I did a cheesy blowout for my length check. I'm not really feeling my hair. Anyway, I retained 2 inches on the sides and nape. I retained 2.5 inches in the front.
Left side: 4.5 in
Right side: 4.5 in
Nape: 4 in
Front: 5.5 in

 

[Evolving78]

I did a cheesy blowout for my length check. I'm not really feeling my hair. Anyway, I retained 2 inches on the sides and nape. I retained 2.5 inches in the front.
Left side: 4.5 in
Right side: 4.5 in
Nape: 4 in
Front: 5.5 in
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Your hair has grown! Fabulous!

 

[*Michelle*]

I did a cheesy blowout for my length check. I'm not really feeling my hair. Anyway, I retained 2 inches on the sides and nape. I retained 2.5 inches in the front.
Left side: 4.5 in
Right side: 4.5 in
Nape: 4 in
Front: 5.5 in
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Awesome!! My kind of cheesy!

 

[jennifer30]

my starting pic..

 

[faithVA]

I did a cheesy blowout for my length check. I'm not really feeling my hair. Anyway, I retained 2 inches on the sides and nape. I retained 2.5 inches in the front.
Left side: 4.5 in
Right side: 4.5 in
Nape: 4 in
Front: 5.5 in
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Great job. I can clearly see you retained 2+ inches. Congratulations.

 

[faithVA]

I was stretching my hair in the shower and I definitely have some length in the back. I think I may do curlformers on Wednesday to get my pics done and out of the way.

 

[Prettymetty]

I washed my hair today and did a dc with Humecto. I tried to pull a piece down for a lc, but my shrinkage was extra shrinky today. I think my hair has grown at least an inch since the start of the challenge. I will know for sure after my next blowout

 

[GGsKin]

I was stretching my hair in the shower and I definitely have some length in the back. I think I may do curlformers on Wednesday to get my pics done and out of the way.

Ideas ideas....

 

[faithVA]

The 1st round of the session has ended. Post your pictures for round two by the weekend. I'm changing the title of the thread today.

 

[faithVA]

Ideas ideas....

I didn't end up washing. Didn't feel like it. I need to get these pictures done

 

[bluenvy]

Ugh I decided to get an extra week to post a pic. With postpartum shredding my hair looks the same length it was two months ago
Be back today or tomorrow with end/start pic, I'm getting ready for big fight night ya'll

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

Can I join for this round?

 

[faithVA]

I don't know if I got 2 inches but I know when this challenged started I couldn't do much with the back. Yesterday, I was able to put the back into 2 flat twist. It's still a little short and challenging but they look good enough to wear to work.

By the end of the next round I'm hoping for a full banana clip bun in the back

 

[faithVA]

Can I join for this round?

Absolutely! Complete the first post and you are ready to go.

 

[faithVA]

If you are rejoining for round 2, please repost the 1st post so can keep up with who is in the 2nd round. I will create a new list of challengers for round 2.

Challengers
AbsyBlvd
blueenvy
faithVA
HairPleezeGrow
jennifer30
llan
PenneFeather
PlainJane
PrettyMetty
shortdub78
straightlovely
xu93texas
Whosthatgurl