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FROM BC TO WAIST LENGTH! Natural growth and health CHALLENGE. Spinoff for 09 BC.

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How is everyone doing?

I've been using S-Curl and Sta Sof Fro instead of Worlds of Curls and I think these products are keeping my hair softer longer. I'm adding more protein when I cowash now and I think my hair likes it.
 
I tried something different last night. I sectioned my hair, moisturized with African Royale BRX braid spray, then Sta Sof Fro. When the section began to soften, I finger detangled then sealed with a mixture of Haitian Black Castor oil, Wheat Germ oil, and Profectiv Mega Growth Growth oil. I banded with Goody ouchless ponytail holders, baggied, and went to bed.

I think this is definetely a keeper!!! My hair is so soft with plenty of moisture! The only drawback that is it was a little greasy but I don't mind. How is everyone doing?
 
Hey Ladies, I have been crazy busy with work, school, family, and CROSSFIT:) But I have been staying on my dcs even if it is just overnight while I sleep:) I have had my hair in a bun for awhile now. I want to try to perfect twists this winter but it just depends if my life gets a little less hectic. HHG
 
Hi all! I would love to join this challenge. I have been natural for several years but have been unable to retain length due to lack of knowledge and hairdresser sabatoge. I am now a little past SL in back stretched, SL sides, and @ CL front. Hair in twist now until November, will try to post pics then.
 
Just checking in... I have discovered that the best thing for my hair is to keep it stretched.. puffs and wash and go's leave me with knots. so i've been doing any style that I can do while my hair is stretched-banding, braidouts, twist outs and even presses (with the flat iron) when I straighten with the iron I will either wrap it at night or pin curl it. it's growing.. i'm very pleased with the retention. I'm steaming at least once a week, I'm using ceramides and jbco and deep conditioning.

I hope all is going well for you ladies! HHG!
 
:hiya3:Ladies!

Just wanted to check-in all the challengers. Reading posts; seems like everyone is doing well. Still wearing braids for 2 weeks. Planning on leaving them in until the end of October. I haven't washed it. Ive been spraying the braid my hair length with the mixture; water/veg glycerin/giovanni leave-in moisturizing condish. Oiling the scalp with Jamaican castor oil and using MT every day. Keeping my fingers cross for no set backs.

Im thinking about wearing braids through-out the winter. Haven't decided.

Happy Hair Growth Everyone!!!

Bobbie
 
I posted in the APL, but i guess this update really belongs here b/c I'm not showing my length. so here it goes:


manter26 said:
Update:

I took down my beehive cornrows from my too tight sew in. I hid them for about 2.5 weeks under hats, scarves, and a half wig. Turned out I did cut some of my own hair when I cut the thread to remove the tracks. :cry::wallbash::wallbash: I'm most upset that I lost some of my blond hair. :sad: Lesson learned, i guess...

It had been a while since I henna'd so I did a treatment after the braid take down to strengthen my hair. I technically don't use henna. I was clueless when I went to the Indian grocer and I picked up neem and brahmi powder. I mixed what was left of the brahmi with a few tbsp of neem, added evoo, hairveda's dc, honey, water, and 3 containers of yogurt. I left it on for about an hour then shampoo'd and dc'd with lustrasilk cholesterol.

I put tons of gel in my hair over the weekend. I have rebel curls that do not want to stay defined so it was a frizzy, crunchy look for me.
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I cowashed today with Skala ceremide, rinsed and left my hair alone (no product at all) and this is the result :love::love:

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I have heat damage basically along my entire perimeter (except the top, it's naturally kinky straight). I'm trying to hold onto it until I reach my goals.

I really love my hair today, I can't wait until it gets some length and more hang.
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I put these stupid braids in and now i remember why i dont get braids anymore. They KILL :nono: my edges so i have had them in for about 6 wks and i am going to take them down on Friday deep condition with the steamer and load up on gel to slick it back for work and have it out on the weekends wng mostly (and b4 people ask I am in the military and conservative hair styles rule ). I have decided no more hiding my hair I will never learn to handle it properly if I am always running from it. And one day when I get my old computer fixed i will post my starting pics.
 
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Started using a homemade sulfur mix a few weeks ago and still sealing with the Castor oil mix. My scalp itches/tingles after applying the sulfur mix to my scalp so I hope that means that it's working. I'm thinking about getting braids soon now that the temperatures are starting to drop.

Keep up the good work, Everyone. Manter26, your hair is pretty! I'm sorry to hear about your setback.
 
Hello Ladies!

Just checking in. This thread is getting more difficult to find. Is there an easier way? Ive taken the braid out last weekend. Did a henna color, steam d/c and trim. Getting my hair braid again in December. This time Im going to keep them in for the full term, 3 months.

Platinum - Thanks for the info on C&G. Information on hair care with braids was useful.

My hair is healthier than its ever been. Less breakage and softer. Lovin it!

How everyone else doing?

Bobbie
 
I haven't checked in on this thread in a while.

I'm still baggying at night with Sta Sof Fro and Haitian Black Castor oil. I recently order 3 bottles of Jamaican Black Castor Oil from Sams 24-7 and I received my order in 2 days. I would definetely recommend this vendor.:yep:

I straightened my hair last weekend. Although I am impressed by the thickness, I was expecting more length.:sad: I also noticed a lot of split ends and SSKs as well. I'm going to step it up on the protein because my hair responds well to protein but I haven't been consistent with it.:ohwell: I still plan to make APL in 2011.:yep: I believe that I would have made it this year had I not BC'd.

How is everyone doing?
 
Hi Everyone,

I have been dcing and wet bunning every couple of days (after my hair dries out). Been crazy lazy but my hair has been responding well.

Platinum I have noticed thickness and not so much too
 
I'm so glad this thread was bumped, I have trouble finding it each time, though I thought I'd subscribed. I just eanted to check in. I've moved to NYC and have not been as consistent about hair care as it's getting colder. Warning to anyone else who may have fallen off of the wagon: this is a bad move! I did the same thing in '08, which led to a series of minichops ( I hate having straggly ends). I've started watering my hair again, by spraying it with water/Giovanni direct leave-in. I'll take my sew-in out the 1st week of dec and take pics. Happy hair growing to all!
 
beauti4dlo said:
I would love to join!!!!! I big chopped in 2006, however I have not been the greatest at taking care of my hair. By now my hair should have been boomijg, however I believe I just have about 8 inches of hair.:-( I've watched and checked back on lhcf as so many ladie@ls beautiful hair blossomed with growth, as line sadly stayed the same. Fed up with It this weekend I declared that with much nourishment and care, I Will reach bsl if not mbl by next year.

Regime: cowash twice weekly, dc weekly. Protein treatment every three weeks. I will be doing lots of protective styles including buns, twists, braids, rollersets and weaves. Hair will be worn out minimally, and heat will only be used for treatments ( hooded dryer)... I'm super stoked and determined to grow some beautiful lengthy hair... let's do it ladies ;-)
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ITA. Please let me in! I am around 5-6 inches and have been natural since 2003. I have lurked forever and still haven't committed to taking care of my hair. I've seen ladies here who have reached awesome goals and I want to be down with the team. I plan to wash & DC with steam once a week, co-wash when I feel dry in between, protective styling, twists, braids, weaves, wigs, whatever it takes! I'll moisturize twice daily, baggy for a few hours before bed time & dust minimally. I just started grad school this semester, so I'll need to push myself to make this a priority. Right now, I have my hair twisted w/o extensions. I plan to wash with diluted shampoo, steam & moisturize before Black Girls Rock.
 
ok ladies, i've been eyeing this thread for weeks now and am finally ready to join.

it took a while because i feel crazy admitting, publicly, that i want waist length. and that it's even possible for me to grow it out that long. my family has been very supportive but i feel like if i were to ever say that my goal was waist-length i would just get side-eye.

anyhoo, here are my stats:

4b
longer at the crown
short at sides + almost non-existent at each temple (c/o braids)
4a at nape and crown
50% no curls/coils, just moderate kinks but is just enough to get an unbearable amount of ssk's. my aunt and mother have mostly straightish hair. not bone straight obviously since they're both natural, but my mother always looks blown out and my aunt is less straight but still doesn't have thick springy coils like i do. they don't get ssk's at all.

anyhoo, i digress; i'm about 5.5" most places, 8" at crown and in between at other sections. i'm not evening it out right now either. will just grow it out until most hairs catch up to the crown (my ends aren't split, just ssk's that i s&d weekly)

pics :o)
<removed pics cuz they were showing up in google and could be tracked back to me :blush:>


REGIE
i finally started retaining after discovering glycerine this summer. and i was praying that i was one of the people who could use glycerine products through fall/winter and i'm said to find out that i am not one of the lucky ones and one of my staples has to go. so... now i'm trying to figure out what to do to retain moisture, here is what i will currently try, jury's out on effectiveness however

- weave as protective style. try to stay in a weave 6-8wks (i go bonkers after 4wks but gonna make the effort)
- wig when not under a weave
- henna weekly when not weaved up
- dc weekly (whether in weave or not)
- still need to find another replacement for glycerine...


that's all i know for now. only been learning about my natural hair since summer so have a long way to go still. as i learn more and retain more i will post it here.
 
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I would like to join!

Will post pics/ regi this evening.

BC'd June 2009 and have about 6 inches of hair (5 in many places).

4B course hair (patches of 4A in in the back)
 
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hello ladies. I finally got of my runt last week. I am wearing cornrows leading to a twisted french roll. I think this weekend I will do cornrows again. I am enjoying not touching my hair for the work week even though my wet buns were super easy:)
 
Ladies...just putting out some positive vibes these last 6 weeks of the year!!! Happy Hair Growing!
 
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