2010 Sulfur Challenge

[flowinlocks]

I've been applying my sulfur oil mix to my scalp and ends pretty much every night. I apply it to my scalp and brush it through to distribute. Then I hit my ends up with a little bit more.
Should I not do this? Should I only use the sulfur on my scalp and use another oil on my length and ends? I am having problems with tangling, shedding and breakage. I am trying to figure out if its my hard water or if I am doing it to myself. Is the sulfur good for my scalp but bad for my hair?

I think I read that you should put the mix on the scalp not the length of the hair. I think sulfur is drying on the ends of the hair. Maybe just putting castor oil on the length would be better.

That's true.
I think it depends on the concentration of sulfur also. I have the Afroveda Hibiscus Infusion that has sulfur in in. However I never have a problem putting it on the ends.

 

[flowinlocks]

Checking in, I did my touch up last tues. I have been using my homemade oil/ MTG daily. Today I sealed with Castor oil and my hair feels really moist and soft. Tomorrow I'll do a double tea rinse after prepooing with Amla and Shikakai oils.

 

[Lebiya]

About how much MSM is enough to get good growth (when taken orally) daily ?

 

[flowinlocks]

About how much MSM is enough to get good growth (when taken orally) daily ?

I would say any where from 1000 to 2000 mg a day.

 

[Lebiya]

I would say any where from 1000 to 2000 mg a day.

Thanks!


Also, I know that MSM has a strong taste, do you think mixing it with Pomegranate juice would work? ..would it counteract each other?

 

[flowinlocks]

Thanks!


Also, I know that MSM has a strong taste, do you think mixing it with Pomegranate juice would work? ..would it counteract each other?

I don't know why it would.
I can't speak on the regular powdered MSM, but I would mix my capsules in orange juice and didn't have any problems.

 

[kurlybella]

okay, i need to gather up my starting pics

 

[LaidBak]

I can't recall if Iposted a starting pic or not. But here is where Iwas when I started this challenge.
ETA: Second pic is from this morning. I used to be below collarbone. I've lost at least an inch from this setback.

 

[Sade']

Checking in for the weekend. I have been taking my MSM orally. The sulfur 8 mix that I made stinks! I need to revisit this mix and try another blend. for now I use castor oil on my scalp and hair.

 

[flowinlocks]

I can't recall if Iposted a starting pic or not. But here is where Iwas when I started this challenge.

Your hair is coming along nicely.

 

[flowinlocks]

Checking in for the weekend. I have been taking my MSM orally. The sulfur 8 mix that I made stinks! I need to revisit this mix and try another blend. for now I use castor oil on my scalp and hair.

Maybe you could try adding some EO to mask the smell.

 

[Ltown]

I'm in sulfur/castor oil challenge and will be using both everyday. Today I did ayurveda conditioner wash, dc, leave in and sulfur/castor oil mixture.

 

[Sade']

Maybe you could try adding some EO to mask the smell.

Sulfur 8 is SO strong. I think the ylang ylang that I added is what stinks! UGH I will try some other EO's, Thanks!

 

[Honey-Dip]

Hi Ladies, I have some Bee Mine and boundless tresses that I need to use. I also need to recover from having to cut my hair from heat damage in october I need lenght! May I join this?

 

[flowinlocks]

I bought this today from Dollar Tree.

*Hair serum complex 4oz

Recommended for: Permed, relaxed, dry, bleached, abused or damaged hair scalp.
[FONT=Courier New, Courier, mono]Instantly transforms dry, damaged, relaxed, weak hair to it's original condition. This unique formula helps restore lost oils. Smooths split ends. Adds volume and sheen. Our alcohol-free formula goes on smooth and dries tack-free. Controls frizzier, conditions and add sheen.[/FONT]





The ingredients are:.Aloe Vera Gel, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium 7, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerine, Hydroxyethl, Cellulose, Guar Hydroxypropyl Diammonium Chloride, Oleth-20, Fragrance, Avocado Oil, Jojoba oil, EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Phosphoric Acid, Silk Amino Acids, Kertain Protein, Wheat Germ Oil, Yellow 5, Red 4.



I know some of the members here use this oil. Any reviews?

 

[flowinlocks]

I'm in sulfur/castor oil challenge and will be using both everyday. Today I did ayurveda conditioner wash, dc, leave in and sulfur/castor oil mixture.

I love Castor oil in my hair. I think this will be the next oil I mix my sulfur in.

 

[flowinlocks]

Hi Ladies, I have some Bee Mine and boundless tresses that I need to use. I also need to recover from having to cut my hair from heat damage in october I need lenght! May I join this?

By all means! Welcome!

 

[Ltown]

I bought this today from Dollar Tree.

*Hair serum complex 4oz

Recommended for: Permed, relaxed, dry, bleached, abused or damaged hair scalp.
[FONT=Courier New, Courier, mono]Instantly transforms dry, damaged, relaxed, weak hair to it's original condition. This unique formula helps restore lost oils. Smooths split ends. Adds volume and sheen. Our alcohol-free formula goes on smooth and dries tack-free. Controls frizzier, conditions and add sheen.[/FONT]





The ingredients are:.Aloe Vera Gel, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium 7, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerine, Hydroxyethl, Cellulose, Guar Hydroxypropyl Diammonium Chloride, Oleth-20, Fragrance, Avocado Oil, Jojoba oil, EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Phosphoric Acid, Silk Amino Acids, Kertain Protein, Wheat Germ Oil, Yellow 5, Red 4.



I know some of the members here use this oil. Any reviews?

It a great dollar store find. I used it once but can't give any report, I'm impatient but like any growth aid you got to give it time. I love this challenge no pressure and it's a year long. I think I said this already

 

[Mzz Mac]

I bought this today from Dollar Tree.

*Hair serum complex 4oz

Recommended for: Permed, relaxed, dry, bleached, abused or damaged hair scalp.
[FONT=Courier New, Courier, mono]Instantly transforms dry, damaged, relaxed, weak hair to it's original condition. This unique formula helps restore lost oils. Smooths split ends. Adds volume and sheen. Our alcohol-free formula goes on smooth and dries tack-free. Controls frizzier, conditions and add sheen.[/FONT]





The ingredients are:.Aloe Vera Gel, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium 7, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerine, Hydroxyethl, Cellulose, Guar Hydroxypropyl Diammonium Chloride, Oleth-20, Fragrance, Avocado Oil, Jojoba oil, EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Phosphoric Acid, Silk Amino Acids, Kertain Protein, Wheat Germ Oil, Yellow 5, Red 4.



I know some of the members here use this oil. Any reviews?

I saw that at dollar general but i didn't get it because i couldn't figure out which ingredient was supposed to be sulfur.

 

[flowinlocks]

It a great dollar store find. I used it once but can't give any report, I'm impatient but like any growth aid you got to give it time. I love this challenge no pressure and it's a year long. I think I said this already

Lol, yeah I did that on purpose. I actually said I was only joining one challenge this year, which is the BSL. However once I decided to add sulfur to my reggie I figured why not have a challenge? Plus I did a search and I don't think one has ever been done.

 

[flowinlocks]

I saw that at dollar general but i didn't get it because i couldn't figure out which ingredient was supposed to be sulfur.

Lol I was thinking the same thing. I actually looked up each ingredient and didn't see anything that resembled sulfur. I just smelled it and it doesn't even smell like sulfur.

 

[NJoy]

I bought this today from Dollar Tree.

*Hair serum complex 4oz

Recommended for: Permed, relaxed, dry, bleached, abused or damaged hair scalp.
[FONT=Courier New, Courier, mono]Instantly transforms dry, damaged, relaxed, weak hair to it's original condition. This unique formula helps restore lost oils. Smooths split ends. Adds volume and sheen. Our alcohol-free formula goes on smooth and dries tack-free. Controls frizzier, conditions and add sheen.[/FONT]





The ingredients are:.Aloe Vera Gel, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium 7, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerine, Hydroxyethl, Cellulose, Guar Hydroxypropyl Diammonium Chloride, Oleth-20, Fragrance, Avocado Oil, Jojoba oil, EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Phosphoric Acid, Silk Amino Acids, Kertain Protein, Wheat Germ Oil, Yellow 5, Red 4.



I know some of the members here use this oil. Any reviews?

Wow. Sounds like a good find for $1.00! But, uh...where IS the sulfur?

 

[milaydy31]

Wow. Sounds like a good find for $1.00! But, uh...where IS the sulfur?

Maybe, the sulfur is not listed because it's an active ingredient. If you look at a jar of sulfur8, the sulfur is not listed with all the ingredients. They mention the sulfur as an "active ingredient" and then there are the "other ingredients". Maybe its the same for this product.

It's like that:

Active ingredient: sulfur

Other ingredients: petrolatum, lanolin...

 

[Queen_Earth]

I am in castor oil challenge as well and almost out of my Beemine Sulfur growth mix...can I add Doctor's Best MSM to my castor oil and massage it into my scalp or is that sulfur only supposed to be oral?

 

[NJoy]

Maybe, the sulfur is not listed because it's an active ingredient. If you look at a jar of sulfur8, the sulfur is not listed with all the ingredients. They mention the sulfur as an "active ingredient" and then there are the "other ingredients". Maybe its the same for this product.

It's like that:

Active ingredient: sulfur

Other ingredients: petrolatum, lanolin...

Gotcha! Makes sense.

 

[taj]

Checking in: 2/6 & 2/7 BT applied to the scalp only.

 

[taj]

Question, if your sulfur isn't yellow and doesn't smell does that mean it isn't the right kind? I'm confused now cuz I've been reading stuff that says it should be yellow in colour and mine is white. Also, I don't feel anything in terms of a tingle once I apply to my scalp I'm thinking I may need another type of sulfur if I want to apply topically. Any idea ladies?

Also BT users, are there grains in the oil or is the MSM totally dissolved ?TIA

In any case, I am still taking my MSM internally - I've now moved to taking it just before bed, along with my Biotin.

When I apply BT to my scalp it comes out in liquid form with no grains. However, I can't see what happens when it settles at the bottle because of the plastic container that it's stored in. I know that it must be shaken up well before each use.

I can't comment on the MSM powder, because I've never used it before.

 

[taj]

^^ Thank you for the clarification! So, applying MSM will be a waste of time, because what I really need is sulfur???

Can you add any insight on the Boundless Tresses?

BT, short for Boundless Tresses is a topical growth aid that contains sulfur. It's applied to the scalp or scalp and hair. However, the key to BT is scalp application. It promotes growth and thickness. It was developed by ~SparklingFlames~ who is a member on this site. It worked for me, I gained both thickness and growth using it consistently.

The serum without fragrance is $18, with fragrance is $20 and the balm is $21. She has a promotion going on now that ends on 2/8 . Here is the site http://www.growthspecifics.com and the promotion code is LHCF19.

 

[taj]

Does the BT contain sulfur? Is MSM no use when applied topically?

BT does contain sulfur, it's one of the main ingredients.

 

[flowinlocks]

Maybe, the sulfur is not listed because it's an active ingredient. If you look at a jar of sulfur8, the sulfur is not listed with all the ingredients. They mention the sulfur as an "active ingredient" and then there are the "other ingredients". Maybe its the same for this product.

It's like that:

Active ingredient: sulfur

Other ingredients: petrolatum, lanolin...

I was wondering about that, but I don't see it listed anywhere on the bottle.