Jade Feria
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@KiWiStyle @yodie I was getting a little stomach discomfort when I started taking the collagen. I now eat a slice of toast about 20 minutes after taking it, and no longer have that issue.
2017 Collagen Challenge...! Let's Grow!
- Thread starter Gr8ness83
- Start date
SimplyWhole
Well-Known Member
)Take a starting pic of your hair (post the current length, what your challenge goal length and your ultimate goal length) - Shoulder length
2)Take YOUR preferred collagen daily (I will post a link to the one that I use and the Vitamin c that I mix it with) - Marine Collagen - Green Lakes Gelatin
3)PROTECT YOUR HAIR (baby your ends)- Collagen is going to work from the inside-out so you do still have to care and protect your hair. Low manipulation styles and protective style are encouraged, but do what you can and what is best for you. You know your hair. - WNG low manipulation for me - Will spray my ends daily with a glycerin/water mixture and crunch the ends with oil
4) Oil your scalp/ perform scalp massages- No doubt, oiling your scalp has proven beneficial for the majority of the women in here but if you are one of the ones whose scalp does not fare well with any type of oils on it, just massage your scalp. Get the sebum from the follicles rubbed all around your scalp and get those follicles stimulated. NeKeShea growth serum will also make an ayurvedic hair oil
5) Apply protein treatments/ DC and Moisturize as required
6) Take you vitamins- if you do take vitamins, post what your vitamin regimen is and try to be as consistent as possible, if not.... (see rule 7) - Cod liver oil, Maca-Go, Vitamin D, Elderberry Syrup, Chlorella or another "green' supplement, digestive enzyme, Mielle supplements ( will only take the one month supply), bamboo tea twice per day
7) Eat a balanced diet- we are casting pearls before swine and being very counterproductive by not eating the right nutrients to fuel our bodies so the vitamins. high nutrient dense diet
8) Try to get some sort of exercise- whether it is walking, rowing, biking, Pilates, yoga... seek clearance from your physician before you start a new exercise regimen. 5 times a week (3 being boot camp)
9) Trim only when needed and (Please, if possible) take before pictures BEFORE and AFTER any trims or cuts. OK - scheduling a trim for before Christmas
10) Be consistent with your length checks. OK
Please take not to not only your hair skin and nails feel but your body (joints, muscles/ ligaments) feel as well. Collagen is very good for all of the above and I will be conducting polls with each length check/update.
2)Take YOUR preferred collagen daily (I will post a link to the one that I use and the Vitamin c that I mix it with) - Marine Collagen - Green Lakes Gelatin
3)PROTECT YOUR HAIR (baby your ends)- Collagen is going to work from the inside-out so you do still have to care and protect your hair. Low manipulation styles and protective style are encouraged, but do what you can and what is best for you. You know your hair. - WNG low manipulation for me - Will spray my ends daily with a glycerin/water mixture and crunch the ends with oil
4) Oil your scalp/ perform scalp massages- No doubt, oiling your scalp has proven beneficial for the majority of the women in here but if you are one of the ones whose scalp does not fare well with any type of oils on it, just massage your scalp. Get the sebum from the follicles rubbed all around your scalp and get those follicles stimulated. NeKeShea growth serum will also make an ayurvedic hair oil
5) Apply protein treatments/ DC and Moisturize as required
6) Take you vitamins- if you do take vitamins, post what your vitamin regimen is and try to be as consistent as possible, if not.... (see rule 7) - Cod liver oil, Maca-Go, Vitamin D, Elderberry Syrup, Chlorella or another "green' supplement, digestive enzyme, Mielle supplements ( will only take the one month supply), bamboo tea twice per day
7) Eat a balanced diet- we are casting pearls before swine and being very counterproductive by not eating the right nutrients to fuel our bodies so the vitamins. high nutrient dense diet
8) Try to get some sort of exercise- whether it is walking, rowing, biking, Pilates, yoga... seek clearance from your physician before you start a new exercise regimen. 5 times a week (3 being boot camp)
9) Trim only when needed and (Please, if possible) take before pictures BEFORE and AFTER any trims or cuts. OK - scheduling a trim for before Christmas
10) Be consistent with your length checks. OK
Please take not to not only your hair skin and nails feel but your body (joints, muscles/ ligaments) feel as well. Collagen is very good for all of the above and I will be conducting polls with each length check/update.
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KiWiStyle
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See that makes sense but my nausea was on/off all day for a fewww weeks even after I stopped taking it.
gvin89
Active Member
Gr8ness83
Well-Known Member
As for me...
1)Take a starting pic of your hair (post the current length, what your challenge goal length and your ultimate goal length) I post a pic on Jan 1st. My challenge goal is to thicken my hair and grow and retain a minimum of 10 inches of hair. My ultimate goal is 40inches of hair.
2)Take YOUR preferred collagen daily (I will post a link to the one that I use and the Vitamin c that I mix it with) I take Pure Marine Collagen Peptide Powder. I may try another brand because I am curious to see how some others work but I believe this is going to be my staple throughout.
3)PROTECT YOUR HAIR (baby your ends)- Collagen is going to work from the inside-out so you do still have to care and protect your hair. Low manipulation styles and protective style are encouraged, but do what you can and what is best for you. You know your hair. I usually PS throughout the year but I am taking a break for a while. I plan on leaving my hair out until May for my commencement ceremony then putting braids or something back in for 3 months. I was going to leave my hair out for the remaining 4 months but I think I will rotate between braided/twisted PS and wearing it out. Since I have worm protective styles for so long, I am still learning my hair.
4) Oil your scalp/ perform scalp massages- No doubt, oiling your scalp has proven beneficial for the majority of the women in here but if you are one of the ones whose scalp does not fare well with any type of oils on it, just massage your scalp. Get the sebum from the follicles rubbed all around your scalp and get those follicles stimulated. I use JBCO for scalp massages an Ayurvedic oil mixture that I make. I will begin using the Hairnamics scalp serum as well. I try to do inversion once a month but in the past 7 months, I only did it maybe twice. I will try to be more consistant with that.
5) Apply protein treatments/ DC and Moisturize as required I use Megatek or Aphogee for protein treatments and I DC about once a week. I moisturize daily so that should not be an issue. I am still trying to find a "staple" moisturizer.
6) Take you vitamins- if you do take vitamins, post what your vitamin regimen is and try to be as consistent as possible, if not.... (see rule 7) I never slack on my vitamins... it took a while to get to this point but now, if I don't take my vitamins by 10am, I get agitated because it is part of my routine.
I take Biotin (10,000mcg)
Manetabolism (I will be switching to Hairnamics because it has Iron and I am Iron deficient)
Vitamin D (I have a SEVERE deficiency, my levels stay around 7-9)
Agar Agar in lieu of gelatin since gelatin is usually derived from pigs
Hyaluronic Acid
Folic Acid
7) Eat a balanced diet- we are casting pearls before swine and being very counterproductive by not eating the right nutrients to fuel our bodies so the vitamins. I have to be more consistant in eating period. I get so busy that I can go an entire day without eating an actual meal, just noshing on snacks like fruits and trail mix. Generally, I eat very well when I do eat, the worst thing I do is devour sweettarts like they are going out of style.
8) Try to get some sort of exercise- whether it is walking, rowing, biking, Pilates, yoga... seek clearance from your physician before you start a new exercise regimen. I love working out, I am in the process of fixing the room in my basement to be a workout room. I have a vertical dance pole and am getting a treadmill from my supervisor. I want a ballet bar, stall bar and a set of weights.
9) Trim only when needed and (Please, if possible) take before pictures BEFORE and AFTER any trims or cuts. I stress this "rule" for accountability and accuracy sake. I find it frustrating when I am looking at a YouTube video about hair growth progress (especially if the progress is attributed to a specific product), and the girl shows a "before" when she is 9", then and "after"pic, 3 months later where she is 10" and claims that she really "grew 3 inches total" because she "cut" 2inches off of her hair right before the video.... but didn't take any pics. I am not saying don't cut your hair for the sake of this challenge, just snap a pic before you do... I strive to be as open am honest as possible and I am not accusing anyone of fabricating there results on here, I am just hoping to get the most aciurate amount of feedback as possible. I am just learning to trim when needed. I used to be notorious for holding onto the ends because I was afraid I would cut too much and I do not trust beauticians to not cut 5 inches off when I only needed a 1/4" dusting. I am going to dust my hair before the start if the competition and will post the pictures then.
10) Be consistent with your length checks- I know we have all seen the hair growth results where the girls tilt their heads, grab a bigger section or a different section entirely. Let's not do that. Lol. Try to use the same section of hair, head straight, etc.... I usually measure the same section of hair but I realized that I have to start measuring other sections of hair because I get a type of "Tunnel vision" and only focus on that one area so when I look at the rest of my hair, I am either surprised or disappointed, depending on what progress my hair has made or has not made.
1)Take a starting pic of your hair (post the current length, what your challenge goal length and your ultimate goal length) I post a pic on Jan 1st. My challenge goal is to thicken my hair and grow and retain a minimum of 10 inches of hair. My ultimate goal is 40inches of hair.
2)Take YOUR preferred collagen daily (I will post a link to the one that I use and the Vitamin c that I mix it with) I take Pure Marine Collagen Peptide Powder. I may try another brand because I am curious to see how some others work but I believe this is going to be my staple throughout.
3)PROTECT YOUR HAIR (baby your ends)- Collagen is going to work from the inside-out so you do still have to care and protect your hair. Low manipulation styles and protective style are encouraged, but do what you can and what is best for you. You know your hair. I usually PS throughout the year but I am taking a break for a while. I plan on leaving my hair out until May for my commencement ceremony then putting braids or something back in for 3 months. I was going to leave my hair out for the remaining 4 months but I think I will rotate between braided/twisted PS and wearing it out. Since I have worm protective styles for so long, I am still learning my hair.
4) Oil your scalp/ perform scalp massages- No doubt, oiling your scalp has proven beneficial for the majority of the women in here but if you are one of the ones whose scalp does not fare well with any type of oils on it, just massage your scalp. Get the sebum from the follicles rubbed all around your scalp and get those follicles stimulated. I use JBCO for scalp massages an Ayurvedic oil mixture that I make. I will begin using the Hairnamics scalp serum as well. I try to do inversion once a month but in the past 7 months, I only did it maybe twice. I will try to be more consistant with that.
5) Apply protein treatments/ DC and Moisturize as required I use Megatek or Aphogee for protein treatments and I DC about once a week. I moisturize daily so that should not be an issue. I am still trying to find a "staple" moisturizer.
6) Take you vitamins- if you do take vitamins, post what your vitamin regimen is and try to be as consistent as possible, if not.... (see rule 7) I never slack on my vitamins... it took a while to get to this point but now, if I don't take my vitamins by 10am, I get agitated because it is part of my routine.
I take Biotin (10,000mcg)
Manetabolism (I will be switching to Hairnamics because it has Iron and I am Iron deficient)
Vitamin D (I have a SEVERE deficiency, my levels stay around 7-9)
Agar Agar in lieu of gelatin since gelatin is usually derived from pigs
Hyaluronic Acid
Folic Acid
7) Eat a balanced diet- we are casting pearls before swine and being very counterproductive by not eating the right nutrients to fuel our bodies so the vitamins. I have to be more consistant in eating period. I get so busy that I can go an entire day without eating an actual meal, just noshing on snacks like fruits and trail mix. Generally, I eat very well when I do eat, the worst thing I do is devour sweettarts like they are going out of style.
8) Try to get some sort of exercise- whether it is walking, rowing, biking, Pilates, yoga... seek clearance from your physician before you start a new exercise regimen. I love working out, I am in the process of fixing the room in my basement to be a workout room. I have a vertical dance pole and am getting a treadmill from my supervisor. I want a ballet bar, stall bar and a set of weights.
9) Trim only when needed and (Please, if possible) take before pictures BEFORE and AFTER any trims or cuts. I stress this "rule" for accountability and accuracy sake. I find it frustrating when I am looking at a YouTube video about hair growth progress (especially if the progress is attributed to a specific product), and the girl shows a "before" when she is 9", then and "after"pic, 3 months later where she is 10" and claims that she really "grew 3 inches total" because she "cut" 2inches off of her hair right before the video.... but didn't take any pics. I am not saying don't cut your hair for the sake of this challenge, just snap a pic before you do... I strive to be as open am honest as possible and I am not accusing anyone of fabricating there results on here, I am just hoping to get the most aciurate amount of feedback as possible. I am just learning to trim when needed. I used to be notorious for holding onto the ends because I was afraid I would cut too much and I do not trust beauticians to not cut 5 inches off when I only needed a 1/4" dusting. I am going to dust my hair before the start if the competition and will post the pictures then.
10) Be consistent with your length checks- I know we have all seen the hair growth results where the girls tilt their heads, grab a bigger section or a different section entirely. Let's not do that. Lol. Try to use the same section of hair, head straight, etc.... I usually measure the same section of hair but I realized that I have to start measuring other sections of hair because I get a type of "Tunnel vision" and only focus on that one area so when I look at the rest of my hair, I am either surprised or disappointed, depending on what progress my hair has made or has not made.
cutiepiebabygirl
Well-Known Member
I'm taking collagen, but I'm no count. I'll forget to take pics and stuff.
I'll be watching from the sidelines.
I'll be watching from the sidelines.
niknik253
Well-Known Member
I will definitely join. I have been taking the marine collagen you suggested and I love it so far. It has greatly reduced my hair shedding and my skin looks great!
My current regimen:
Wash and condition weekly
Oil my scalp 3x per week
I currently take Hairnamics vitamins
I am currently wigging it as my protective style for the year!
My current regimen:
Wash and condition weekly
Oil my scalp 3x per week
I currently take Hairnamics vitamins
I am currently wigging it as my protective style for the year!
Gr8ness83
Well-Known Member
I am happy to hear of your results from the Marine Collagen! How do you find the Hairnamics vitamins?
niknik253
Well-Known Member
I love that vitamin, definitely got some growth and thickness from them. I have been taking them for approximately 3 months now. I will continue to take them along with the collagen throughout 2017!
Jade Feria
Well-Known Member
Been pretty consistent with with my collagen/supplement regimen.
naturalfinally
Well-Known Member
Hello. I'd like to participate in this challenge.
Rules:
1)Take a starting pic of your hair (post the current length, what your challenge goal length and your ultimate goal length)
I will take my pic before the new year. My current length is shoulder length unstretched and armpit length stretched.
2)Take YOUR preferred collagen daily (I will post a link to the one that I use and the Vitamin c that I mix it with)
I just received the Pure Marine Collagen Peptide Power and have started taking it. I started early to make sure I have no issues before I go back to work.
3)PROTECT YOUR HAIR (baby your ends)- Collagen is going to work from the inside-out so you do still have to care and protect your hair. Low manipulation styles and protective style are encouraged, but do what you can and what is best for you. You know your hair.
I PS everyday with buns or wrapped stretched ponytails.
4) Oil your scalp/ perform scalp massages- No doubt, oiling your scalp has proven beneficial for the majority of the women in here but if you are one of the ones whose scalp does not fare well with any type of oils on it, just massage your scalp. Get the sebum from the follicles rubbed all around your scalp and get those follicles stimulated.
I don't oil my scalp because my hair has thinned to an extreme point in the crown so I'm doing Clobetasol and Rogaine. I've also purchased Tricomin which I haven't received yet but I'll be doing all three during this challenge. .
5) Apply protein treatments/ DC and Moisturize as required
My hair is fine so I do protein treatments weekly, Henna treatments monthly and moisturizer daily. I keep a balance with my hair.
6) Take you vitamins- if you do take vitamins, post what your vitamin regimen is and try to be as consistent as possible, if not.... (see rule 7)
I currently take Maetabolism Plus, 10,000 IU of vitamins D and the following:
E
B Complex
Probiotic
7) Eat a balanced diet- we are casting pearls before swine and being very counterproductive by not eating the right nutrients to fuel our bodies so the vitamins.
I'm doing my best to determine a low caloric diet for weight loss without losing things that I need.
8) Try to get some sort of exercise- whether it is walking, rowing, biking, Pilates, yoga... seek clearance from your physician before you start a new exercise regimen.
I'm starting an exercise program while I'm off.
9) Trim only when needed and (Please, if possible) take before pictures BEFORE and AFTER any trims or cuts. I stress this "rule" for accountability and accuracy sake. I find it frustrating when I am looking at a YouTube video about hair growth progress (especially if the progress is attributed to a specific product), and the girl shows a "before" when she is 9", then and "after"pic, 3 months later where she is 10" and claims that she really "grew 3 inches total" because she "cut" 2inches off of her hair right before the video.... but didn't take any pics. I am not saying don't cut your hair for the sake of this challenge, just snap a pic before you do... I strive to be as open am honest as possible and I am not accusing anyone of fabricating there results on here, I am just hoping to get the most aciurate amount of feedback as possible.
I will trim as needed
10) Be consistent with your length checks- I know we have all seen the hair growth results where the girls tilt their heads, grab a bigger section or a different section entirely. Let's not do that. Lol. Try to use the same section of hair, head straight, etc....
I'll be consistent with the length checks.
Rules:
1)Take a starting pic of your hair (post the current length, what your challenge goal length and your ultimate goal length)
I will take my pic before the new year. My current length is shoulder length unstretched and armpit length stretched.
2)Take YOUR preferred collagen daily (I will post a link to the one that I use and the Vitamin c that I mix it with)
I just received the Pure Marine Collagen Peptide Power and have started taking it. I started early to make sure I have no issues before I go back to work.
3)PROTECT YOUR HAIR (baby your ends)- Collagen is going to work from the inside-out so you do still have to care and protect your hair. Low manipulation styles and protective style are encouraged, but do what you can and what is best for you. You know your hair.
I PS everyday with buns or wrapped stretched ponytails.
4) Oil your scalp/ perform scalp massages- No doubt, oiling your scalp has proven beneficial for the majority of the women in here but if you are one of the ones whose scalp does not fare well with any type of oils on it, just massage your scalp. Get the sebum from the follicles rubbed all around your scalp and get those follicles stimulated.
I don't oil my scalp because my hair has thinned to an extreme point in the crown so I'm doing Clobetasol and Rogaine. I've also purchased Tricomin which I haven't received yet but I'll be doing all three during this challenge. .
5) Apply protein treatments/ DC and Moisturize as required
My hair is fine so I do protein treatments weekly, Henna treatments monthly and moisturizer daily. I keep a balance with my hair.
6) Take you vitamins- if you do take vitamins, post what your vitamin regimen is and try to be as consistent as possible, if not.... (see rule 7)
I currently take Maetabolism Plus, 10,000 IU of vitamins D and the following:
E
B Complex
Probiotic
7) Eat a balanced diet- we are casting pearls before swine and being very counterproductive by not eating the right nutrients to fuel our bodies so the vitamins.
I'm doing my best to determine a low caloric diet for weight loss without losing things that I need.
8) Try to get some sort of exercise- whether it is walking, rowing, biking, Pilates, yoga... seek clearance from your physician before you start a new exercise regimen.
I'm starting an exercise program while I'm off.
9) Trim only when needed and (Please, if possible) take before pictures BEFORE and AFTER any trims or cuts. I stress this "rule" for accountability and accuracy sake. I find it frustrating when I am looking at a YouTube video about hair growth progress (especially if the progress is attributed to a specific product), and the girl shows a "before" when she is 9", then and "after"pic, 3 months later where she is 10" and claims that she really "grew 3 inches total" because she "cut" 2inches off of her hair right before the video.... but didn't take any pics. I am not saying don't cut your hair for the sake of this challenge, just snap a pic before you do... I strive to be as open am honest as possible and I am not accusing anyone of fabricating there results on here, I am just hoping to get the most aciurate amount of feedback as possible.
I will trim as needed
10) Be consistent with your length checks- I know we have all seen the hair growth results where the girls tilt their heads, grab a bigger section or a different section entirely. Let's not do that. Lol. Try to use the same section of hair, head straight, etc....
I'll be consistent with the length checks.
Keen
Well-Known Member
You should take it. Based on readings, your bother absorb collagen best with vitamin c. I just tak some gummies. I didn't want anymore pills.
chocolat79
Well-Known Member
I'm in! Just got it today, but will start it tomorrow. I'll post starting pics and regimen in a couple weeks when I take down my crochet braids.
naturalfinally
Well-Known Member
I mixed mine with apple juice for the Vitamin C. Is that allowed? Will it do the same thing?
Gr8ness83
Well-Known Member
I am. My mom and Chief were taking it with just water initially with good results but when they added the Vitamin c, they noticed an in crease in results.
Gr8ness83
Well-Known Member
90% of the time, I take it in the mornings and evenings. I have begun mixing my morning dose the night prior with just the small amount of water to dissolve the collagen. In the a.m., I just add water and my vitamin c and go. I have not noticed any negative effects by doing this. I do put it in a sealed container though, to ward off any food odors or anything getting in or out.
gvin89
Active Member
I took my first scoop of collagen in a glass of OJ this morning. It was tasteless. I put a little juice in the bottom of the glass, then added my scoop and mixed it in. I, then, filled the glass and mixed awhile longer.
Beautiful hair @Gr8ness83! Sorry you had a rough NYE, hopefully things will look up for you and your boo.
Beautiful hair @Gr8ness83! Sorry you had a rough NYE, hopefully things will look up for you and your boo.
Gr8ness83
Well-Known Member
Thank you, so far, it appears that it is. We are both very stubborn and quick to cut people off, not a good combination.
How did you feel about the taste of it? You are mixing it with just juice, correct?
KiWiStyle
Realtor & Foodie
I take it in the morning with OJ before I make my coffee and by the time it's done brewing I'm good to have my morning Joe!
SimplyWhole
Well-Known Member
So far I have been taking the collagen every morning. I will add the evening in February.
movingforward
Moving forward and onward
I take the Neocell collagen pills. I will take it every other day as i want to make sure nothing upsets my stomach.
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