2013 MN Challenge

[strawbewie]

I used my MN mix tonight

 

[dwells1210]

So I've applied mn mix faithfully for the past 2 weeks but idk if i will continue much longer. My hair feels so oily and yucky. Length check tomorrow

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[*SkolarStar*]

My MN just came in the mail! 6 tubes ready to use. Now I'm waiting on my jbco.

 

[strawbewie]

So I've applied mn mix faithfully for the past 2 weeks but idk if i will continue much longer. My hair feels so oily and yucky. Length check tomorrow

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some ladies have had similar issues. My mix is creamy: oil mix, MN and mega-tek. Adding less oil may help with the consistency.

 

[KiWiStyle]

So I've applied mn mix faithfully for the past 2 weeks but idk if i will continue much longer. My hair feels so oily and yucky. Length check tomorrow

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Yeah I tried to be like everyone else and applied a bunch of oils to my mix too, didn't like it at all. I added a creamy moisturizer to my next batch and added some JBCO and its perfect. My hair isn't greasy and I can maintain a style while applying it daily. A little goes a long way.

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[KiWiStyle]

Still applying my mix daily. Last night I had less than 5 shed hairs after I applied my mix and gently slid the shed strands from my hair. This garlic extract is the BOMB.COM!! Keeping my "would be" shed hairs equals fuller hair, I'm so excited!!!

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[ManiiSweetheart]

Hey ladies! I've been faithfully applying my MN mix every other day. And I think I'm getting more growth is the 4%. I'm saying this because I'm getting into that stage where my hair is growth at a faster rate and I have so reevaluate my methods. Just like when I 1st started using MN.

 

[alanaturelle]

So I've applied mn mix faithfully for the past 2 weeks but idk if i will continue much longer. My hair feels so oily and yucky. Length check tomorrow

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My hair can't stand too much oil so my mix is creamy as well. I mixed it with a leave in and a few drops of castor oil.

 

[alanaturelle]

Cowashed and applied the mix this morning.

 

[LexiDior]

hopefully ill get a chance to wash and apply my mix tonight.

 

[jprayze]

I remember using Sulfur 8 years ago. Not sure if it was for dandruff or hair growth. Anyway, I believe my hair did grow from it. What is your MN mixture? And are you applying the Sulfur by itself or mixed with something else?
I think I would like to try the Sulfur 8 with MN. Right now I'm using Doo Gro, which has Sulfur in it. I was going to do the Cayenne pepper thing, but it's a little too pricey for my likings right now.

My MN is mixed with grapeseed, jojoba oil, and some EOs. About 1/3 MN to 2/3 oils.

I have liquid gold oil with sulfur.

 

[jprayze]

Checking In... still using my MN every other day as well as Moisturizing/Sealing and bunning. I'm still using the mix from the last challenge... haven't finished it yet. Actually I'll probably be using it for the next couple of weeks.

My mixes last forever too!

 

[jprayze]

I applied my mix today and have been consistently daily or every other day since the start of the challenge. My relaxer is in two weeks so I'm hoping for at least an additional 3/4 inch since I did my LC almost a month ago. Wishful thinking maybe but I'm reaching for the stars.

BTW, the excessive shedding is gone and I barely have breakage, though I'm trying to get that down to zero. The garlic extract, Roux PC shampoo & conditioner and overnight DC with Joico Moisture Recovery Balm worked wonders.

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Where did you get the garlic extract? Does it have a strong garlic smell?

 

[jprayze]

Been using my MN every night and so far so good. I can tell that it's working because I usually wash my hair on Sunday and then do a midweek cowash but I was able to skip the cowash this week. Usually my scalp would be so itchy and flaky by now. I'm glad I started the challenge in a protective style, I can see how clear my scalp is and know I'm not just psyching myself into believing it's working. I will do my starting length check this saturday when I take this PS down.

Cute style!!!

 

[jprayze]

So I'm leaving the MN mix. My bottle was already leaking before I left. So I'm just taking a tiny bit of MN left in my tube and will apply directly.

Ok I actually forgot the MN this weekend! Welp that's my first time missing this year. Faithfully applying every other day. Will continue on Monday.

 

[jprayze]

So I've applied mn mix faithfully for the past 2 weeks but idk if i will continue much longer. My hair feels so oily and yucky. Length check tomorrow

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How often do you wash or cowash? Have you tried just applying MN directly? As others suggested, maybe mix with something lightweight like a cream. I don't remember what oils you were mixing with but a lighter oil may help as well. Grapeseed oil is light and a ceramide.

 

[jprayze]

My MN just came in the mail! 6 tubes ready to use. Now I'm waiting on my jbco.

Those 6 tubes will last forever. I still have 2 unopened tubes and I ordered last summer I think.

 

[jprayze]

Hey ladies! I've been faithfully applying my MN mix every other day. And I think I'm getting more growth is the 4%. I'm saying this because I'm getting into that stage where my hair is growth at a faster rate and I have so reevaluate my methods. Just like when I 1st started using MN.

I couldn't really tell a difference between 2% and 4%, but when I repurchase I probably will get some 4%. Using up my 2% now.

 

[Guinan]

I decided 2 wait another week to begin using MN. I want to apply it on freshly washed hair & I don't plan on washing my hair until next weekend

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[ManiiSweetheart]

I couldn't really tell a difference between 2% and 4%, but when I repurchase I probably will get some 4%. Using up my 2% now.

Did you use just 4%? I'm adding the 4% and the little 2% tube that comes with it.

 

[NaiyaAi]

Still applying my mix daily. Last night I had less than 5 shed hairs after I applied my mix and gently slid the shed strands from my hair. This garlic extract is the BOMB.COM!! Keeping my "would be" shed hairs equals fuller hair, I'm so excited!!!

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KiWiStyle Where did you get your garlic extract?

 

[KiWiStyle]

Where did you get the garlic extract? Does it have a strong garlic smell?

It does in the bottle but the smell magically disappears when I mix it in with the MN and moisturizer. There is no hint of garlic, I have a strong, sensitive nose just so you'd know.

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[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle Where did you get your garlic extract?

The vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods has it too. I get the Kyolic brand.

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[dwells1210]

It took 2 washes to get all of the oil out of my hair. I still have about 2oz on mn mix left so I put less oil in my dc and leave in mix to offset the oily-ness. I didn't do a length check before I put my hair in plaits last night but it feels longer. Trying to stay faithful until the end of the month

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[jprayze]

Did you use just 4%? I'm adding the 4% and the little 2% tube that comes with it.

Just the 4% by itself

 

[Perfexion]

Checking in. I used my MN straight today. I was going to apply it more often than once or twice a week but it interferes with my bun challenge. Oh well.

 

[jprayze]

Checking in. I used my MN straight today. I was going to apply it more often than once or twice a week but it interferes with my bun challenge. Oh well.

That's good that you are using it straight since you can't use it as much.

When I bunned a lot, sometimes I would just apply the MN to my edges so I wouldn't have to bother my bun.

 

[Perfexion]

That's good that you are using it straight since you can't use it as much.

When I bunned a lot, sometimes I would just apply the MN to my edges so I wouldn't have to bother my bun.

Oh good idea! Did you notice a dip in growth using this method though?

 

[jprayze]

Oh good idea! Did you notice a dip in growth using this method though?

I don't think the growth was AS good as all over application, but a lot of people who were just trying to regrow edges with MN, reported all over growth.

 

[Froreal3]

Checking in: co-washed, dced, moisturized, sealed, and applied my MN in the parts of my Celie braids. I've started doing once daily...sometimes I forget to do it twice daily, but I figure once daily should be enough. Still applying it straight w/no side effects.