*~*CASTOR OIL CHALLENGE 2012*~*

Checking in.
I'm continuing to use my castor oil mix after i spritz and moisturise.
Also use it undo my braid-outs. My hair is so black and shiney.
I have reached APL during this challenge, hair lengthening on my edges and nape where i previously thought they were naturally short. This all includes 2 trims.
 
I am still hanging in there. Oiled my scalp with my coffee castor oil mix and sat under my heat cap for 30 minutes. I don't think my hair feels any different. But since the start of the challenge, my sclap no longer itches or burns. So happy with that.

I will keep going after the challenge until my coffee castor oil is used up. I may switch up my use from 3x a week to just 2x a week and see how that works. I have a lot of castor oil to use up now :lol:
 
Still applying castor oil...this challenge has been helpful for my DD as well. Sealing is very important and castor oil works very well on our ends. April 1 is just around the corner, but I will definitely continue using castor oil.
 
I am doing well with applying the castor oil regularly :yay: I oiled my edges and crown with HBCO this morning. I am looking forward to this weekend where I can oil my entire scalp with it, give myself a scalp massage and then sit under my heat cap. :yep:

But having this challenge here is still the encouragement I need to make sure I stay on track.
 
Been going castor oil crazy for these past few days...guess Saturday I will do a length update...I know my hair has grown but I think I already cut off that growth when I trimmed my hair :/ eh well healthy hair comes first....
 
I will be washing and greasing my scalp today.
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I bought some more sulfur 8, to add to my jbco, I think it worked well for me bc normally I need a touch up at 2.5 months, April 6 will make two months and I need a touch up now. I will test out this theory and see if I get any noticeable growth between now and 4/15 when I remove these twists.
 
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Its been fun ladies!​

Just wanted to let you all know that the challenge ends tomorrow at midnight. To be eligible for the prize, you must submit your ending photo by tomorrow (April 1). Photos must be in by midnight eastern standard time. It would be nice if you could submit both your start and ending photos together so that we can see your progress.

If you are eligible for the prize, you will notice that you have now been assigned a number (in the challenger list/2nd post of this thread). The drawing will be held on April 2nd using random.org. If your number is called, you are the winner and I will mail your prize to you asap.

Prize Eligible Participants:

GIJane
Foxglove
babyu21
TopShelf
Curlykutie
*~Mocha~*
sheedatj
tiffers
curlyLee
tashastangles
Royalq
Skiggle
tajuan
empressri
xu93texas
naturalnikki
kupenda
ResieCupp
keelioness
greenandchic
Golden75
CleopatrasCousin
sheanu
Aggie
NaNaEternally
mscocopuff
afgirl
skyslady
Phaer
shortdub78
dyamonds10
Philippians413
LimitedEdition
Krystle~Hime
Bublin
UGQueen
Tibbar
prettybyrd
chelseatiara
TonicaG
gvin89
DayDreamist
Meadow
ladybug71
OndoGirl
KumakoXsd
AlwaysNatural
faithVA
TruMe
vandidix
Ms_CoCo37
ms.mimi
Victory1
silentdove13
Kerryann

^^Good luck ladies^^

Other Participants:

growinghealthyhair
wheezy807
JustDoIt
SmilingElephant
naturalgyrl5199
Lolita1987
-PYT
LaBelleLL
zora
TeeSGee
tiffjust2002 (daughter)
tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
20perlz
Barbara
cutenss
choctaw
Phaer
thickhairdinahaugust
hondahoney007
cornell34
choctaw
ida2
MsSonya
justicefighter1913
Ronnieaj
Arian
SatinCurls
NewHairWOWeave
DDTexlaxed
ChocLitDoll
FindingMe


NOW LETS SEE SOME PROGRESS PICS LADIES!!! SHARING IS CARING!!!​

Tis all!!!!!!!!!​
 
Starting
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Ending
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OK I'll admit it might not seem like much progress but this first pic is from August of last year and the second I took today. I definitely see a difference when I look in the mirror and when I braid my hair. It's thicker and I can now make more rows when I cornrow. I've actually been able to do a "beehive" for the last few weeks (that's what the pic I have today is of). I'm just thankful for how things have come along. Can't wait to see what the next few months will bring :yep:
 

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sheanu said:
OK I'll admit it might not seem like much progress but this first pic is from August of last year and the second I took today. I definitely see a difference when I look in the mirror and when I braid my hair. It's thicker and I can now make more rows when I cornrow. I've actually been able to do a "beehive" for the last few weeks (that's what the pic I have today is of). I'm just thankful for how things have come along. Can't wait to see what the next few months will bring :yep:
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Great results sheanu. Keep working the castor oil and I think you will really have even more fabulous results to share.
 
I got a taper in the middle of this challenge so the pieces on the sides that I used to measure are like a half inch. smh
 
sheanu said:
OK I'll admit it might not seem like much progress but this first pic is from August of last year and the second I took today. I definitely see a difference when I look in the mirror and when I braid my hair. It's thicker and I can now make more rows when I cornrow. I've actually been able to do a "beehive" for the last few weeks (that's what the pic I have today is of). I'm just thankful for how things have come along. Can't wait to see what the next few months will bring :yep:
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Give yourself some more credit:)...I think this is good progress and it will only get better.
 
OndoGirl said:
I would like to join, please!! I just bought some castor oil too...

What type of Castor Oil will you be using:
Regular Castor Oil.

Tell us a bit about your hair:
10 months natural 4b. Will wear my hair mainly in twists. My hair is currently five and a half inches long.

How will you be using your Castor Oil:
I will be using s-curl and/or hawaian silky to moisturize and sealing with castor oil. I will apply lightly to scalp and edges as needed.:grin:

My hair today:
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Updated pic (6 and a quarter inches):

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http://www.longhaircareforum.com/album.php?albumid=8187&pictureid=113157
 

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Not much progress in the length department but my edges are coming along nicely.

Starting Length
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Ending Length
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Starting Edges
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Ending Edges
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Excited to see how much I've progressed (hopefully). Will post shortly, DC'ing right now.
 
Ending Length Check

Starting Pic: Christmas 2011 (hair just reached the top of the vest)
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Length Check: 2nd March 2012 (claiming APL!???)
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Ending Pic: 1st April 2012 (not sure if there is a difference as I don't use heat at all)
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first pic end of december, second pic is today. Not sure if thats 2 inches but its something!
 

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Finally able to upload progress pics. It's been a long and busy day.

Last pic was my starting point.
 

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:gorgeous:Awesome Progress pics everyone. Thank you for participating and sharing!!!:gorgeous:

Now, the drumroll...............

The winner is

:cup:TruMe:cup:

:dance7:


TruMe : Please inbox me your shipping information so I can ship your pudding to you.


Have a great day everyone!!
:creatures​
 
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