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

[KaramelDiva1978]

So I broke down and bought some Goody headbands at Target and ladies, they are CUUUUTE!!! I can't wait to go to the other store and see what their selection looks like.

Here is one of them I wore yesterday:







I love that I can make a puff!! Woo-hoo!!

 

[determined_to_grow]

Can I join?? I BC'ed in February. Definitely no more than 4 inches

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

I would like to join. I've been natural my whole life but recently bc'd on the 21 of June because I needed to have a craniotomy.

My hair was about apl before but not in the best condition (split ends). Now that I have a clean slate I want my hair to be as healthy as possible.

My regimen:

CoWash/Wet daily
Shampoo weekly
Deep Condition weekly
Light Protein Weekly
Apply Moisturizer/Seal 2x day
Sleep with satin scarf

Oh Yeah, I think i'm 3c maybe 4a.

The first picture is my hair straightened. 2nd is after the surgery but before the shave. 3rd texture shot. The last is the bc.

your clean slate rocks!!!! beautiful sis!!!
I hope you're doing wonderfully after since your surgery!!! prays & love to you
god bless

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

After being here for so long and trying out so many things. I even made apl and a bit beyond. I BCed and now I have entered my "I don't care stage" I I don't sleep with a scarf at all. I hate the feel of too much products in my hair. Even the moisturizers. I know I know I know. I simply co wash and finger style. Im about to to cut out the curly pudding and just use conditioner. Im trying to reduce to 1 yes I said ONE product.

1 product?

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

I think I might get some sulfur for a mock BT recipe...

I ordered a couple of shampoo bars the other day so I will work that into my regimen. I have been moisturizing with an Aloe,glycerin,rosewater spray and sealing with TW Protective Mist Bodifier.

I guess I'll end my curiosity by getting the Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel today...I'm super cereal!

you have the exact product regimen i need
the shampoo bar, i use aloe juice, i don't think i will repurchase the aloe gel b/c it freezes my hair like a gel I REALLY NEED ROSEWATER, HAVE TO FIND IT
I WANT TO TRY THE TW PROTECTIVE MIST BODIFIER, NEED TO FIND IT

TRYING TO FIND MS. PRETTYEYES REGIMEN ON HERE

GUESS I'LL KEEP SCROLLING

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

Challengers:
1. Prettyeyes @ 3 inches *captain*
2. Pookaloo83 @ 4 inches *co-captain*
3. Deltagyrl @ 1 inch?
4. TheHAIRLab @ 3 inches?
5. Nali1987 @ 1 inch
6. ShiShiPooPoo @ 1 inch
7. Curltallk @ 4 inches
8. KaramelDiva1978 @ 3 inches
9. Jamoca5 @ 4 inches?
10. Evallusion @ 2 inches
11. Southern Belle @ 3 inches
12. Wanji @ 4 inches
13. Janda @ 4 inches
14. PositivelyRadiant @ 4 inches
15. Blackmagic @ 3 inches
16. Tamrin @ 2 inches
17. Explosiva9 @ 2 inches
18. bride91501 @ 4 inches
19. brianna-alyssa @ 3 inches
20. jazzycoils @ 4 inches
21. dcohen @ 4 inches
22. lp318lp @ 4 inches[/QUOTE]

I'M STARTING AT 3 INCHES in the crown & sides MY BACK & NAPE are 4 inches, I WILL BE TRIMMING EVERY 2-3 MONTHS

(although i cut knots every day)
I CUT KNOTS REGULARLY THO'

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Challengers:
1. Prettyeyes @ 3 inches *captain*
2. Pookaloo83 @ 4 inches *co-captain*
3. Deltagyrl @ 1 inch?
4. TheHAIRLab @ 3 inches?
5. Nali1987 @ 1 inch
6. ShiShiPooPoo @ 1 inch
7. Curltallk @ 4 inches
8. KaramelDiva1978 @ 3 inches
9. Jamoca5 @ 4 inches?
10. Evallusion @ 2 inches
11. Southern Belle @ 3 inches
12. Wanji @ 4 inches
13. Janda @ 4 inches
14. PositivelyRadiant @ 4 inches
15. Blackmagic @ 3 inches
16. Tamrin @ 2 inches
17. Explosiva9 @ 2 inches
18. bride91501 @ 4 inches
19. brianna-alyssa @ 3 inches
20. jazzycoils @ 4 inches
21. dcohen @ 4 inches
22. lp318lp @ 4 inches

I'M STARTING AT 3 INCHES, ALSO FEEL AS THOUGH I WILL HAVE TO TRIM ENDS SOON
I CUT KNOTS REGULARLY THO'

Can you add me, I'm at about 3"-4" inches currently. I requested to be added on the 6/27. I'm on the first page, post #10

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Okay, here's my hairstyle contribution. Pretty simple: I got my DD to braid my hair on the front, and then I just spray my hair with my aloe juice/glycerin/water mix until damp, add ecostyler for curl definition, add a couple of headbands, and that's it. I've had this style for the past 2 days so the braids are a bit frizzy, but I just put a baggy cap on at night for moisture, then re-spray, fluff/smooth, and go.

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

Okay, here's my hairstyle contribution. Pretty simple: I got my DD to braid my hair on the front, and then I just spray my hair with my aloe juice/glycerin/water mix until damp, add ecostyler for curl definition, add a couple of headbands, and that's it. I've had this style for the past 2 days so the braids are a bit frizzy, but I just put a baggy cap on at night for moisture, then re-spray, fluff/smooth, and go.

BEAUTIFUL HAIR PICS
unfortunately I haven't styled my twa, and i won't
I wore it out once..... even that day i was horrified
i wear hats and installed braids when going out

MY GOAL IS TO ACHIEVE THICKNESS THAT ALLOWS ME TO WEAR BRAIDS
WITH NO EXTENSIONS PERIOD! MY HAIR IS EXTREMELY FINE.... SO THIS IS A LONG SHOT

I MAY DO A THICKNESS CHALLENGE..... only thing getting thicker now is my body

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Okay, here's my hairstyle contribution. Pretty simple: I got my DD to braid my hair on the front, and then I just spray my hair with my aloe juice/glycerin/water mix until damp, add ecostyler for curl definition, add a couple of headbands, and that's it. I've had this style for the past 2 days so the braids are a bit frizzy, but I just put a baggy cap on at night for moisture, then re-spray, fluff/smooth, and go.

BEAUTIFUL HAIR PICS
unfortunately I haven't styled my twa, and i won't
I wore it out once..... even that day i was horrified
i wear hats and installed braids when going out

MY GOAL IS TO ACHIEVE THICKNESS THAT ALLOWS ME TO WEAR BRAIDS
WITH NO EXTENSIONS PERIOD! MY HAIR IS EXTREMELY FINE.... SO THIS IS A LONG SHOT

I MAY DO A THICKNESS CHALLENGE..... only thing getting thicker now is my body

Have you tried Megatek (?) or Black Castor Oil for thickness?

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

bump........

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

bump........

MZ ANGLELEYEZ

is your regimen up? are u doing supplements? do you steam?
what's your staple moisturizer? leave in????

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

MZ ANGLELEYEZ

is your regimen up? are u doing supplements? do you steam?
what's your staple moisturizer? leave in????

My regi's pretty simple these days...I co-wash every 2-3 days with Almond and Shea butter Suave, and I wash with a sulphate-free shampoo when needed. I DC with Miss Key 10 en 1 once a week under my dryer. I seal with an oil mix (Black castor oil, olive oil, n wheat germ oil) after every co-wash (I usually leave a lil condish in my hair). ETA I usually fingercomb in the shower or use my seamless detangler in the shower with conditioner (I prefer finger combing.)

For daily care, I spritz with my juice mix (aloe vera juice/CFC Gold/water/glycerin) 2-3 times a day for moisture, and I style my hair with Ecostyler Gel. I baggy my hair at night under my satin bonnet, an in the a.m. I spritz, fluff, throw on my head bands and go. I usually wear my hair in different variations of a puff.

My only growth aid is MN mixed with Black Castor Oil and peppermint eo, and apply that to my scalp after I co-wash (when i remember to).

 

[lovely_locks]

i just want to make sure i get added to the list! ;-)

 

[DrC]

IN!!

 

[DrC]

Nevermind...Im out

 

[Beautiful Boses]

WOW !!! This is just what I have been in search of.

Love this challenge. However, I have been traveling for the past few months my membership expired in April 2010, I just rejoined LHCF, is it too late to participate in the challenge? I sent you a PM.


Thank You

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

Nevermind...Im out

y r u leaving??? where have you been??? i've missed your posts!

 

[preciouslove0x]

I would like to join. I am determined to make WSL by then (actually by May 2013, graduation)!

I am currently at 4 inches. I BCed in March 2010 but my last relaxer was August 2009. I am a slow grower.

To combat my natural slow growth, I plan to start MegaTek by the end of the summer (or whenever I get the money), daily morning and night massages with oil mix (includes sulfur and MN and various oils for different benefits), using more ayurvedic powders and oils (especially henna), NO heat, LOW manipulation, protective styling (mostly banding right now since my hair is so short), exercise, Biotin and POSITIVE thinking.

Do I need a starting pic?

 

[Prettyeyes]

OKAY, Check the list to be sure you are on it!!! I think I got everyone!

Remember Pookaloo and I said this will be a supportive boot camp so, please don't take offense if anyone offers you advice!! BUT everyone be kind and supportive! I offer unsolicited advice all the time if I see a regi with a hole in it. THE GOOD THING ABOUT ADVICE IS, YOU CAN TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT!


JULY STYLE OF THE MONTH is on page 7.

I contributed and so did Karameldiva1987 on pg 8 Check that out!!!I would love to see more personal contributions this month.HHG!

 

[Prettyeyes]

Ok Prettyeyes, I think I'm in the right place now lol

I bc'd on 5/31/10. I had about 3.5" of hair after I bc'd, 8 months after my last (and final!) relaxer.

I plan to stay weaved up in a full weave- no hair out- until I reach SL. I'll then pc with my own hair until I reach my ultimate goal of MBL (or WL? Who knows!).

Below is my current regimen:

-Co-wash weekly
-castor oil edges and scalp every other day
-DC twice month
-Shampoo once/month
-keep weave in for 8 weeks, wear hair out for 1 week before next install
-protein treatment between installs

The attached photos are of my hair 1 day after BC (with finger coils), and my current weave install.

You may need to add a moisturizer, preferably water-based HTH!

I would like to join but I won't BC until next week

As soon as you BC let us know!

Hi PrettyEyes,
I joined the 09 challenge when I should have joined this one. I big chopped in May. Thanks.

I need to know your length to add you!

do I not qualify?

No you are fine I just forgot to add you, got you now!

you have the exact product regimen i need
the shampoo bar, i use aloe juice, i don't think i will repurchase the aloe gel b/c it freezes my hair like a gel I REALLY NEED ROSEWATER, HAVE TO FIND IT
I WANT TO TRY THE TW PROTECTIVE MIST BODIFIER, NEED TO FIND IT

TRYING TO FIND MS. PRETTYEYES REGIMEN ON HERE

GUESS I'LL KEEP SCROLLING

LOL My relaxed hair regimen is in fotki, Natural regi not solid yet But very similar!

My regi's pretty simple these days...I co-wash every 2-3 days with Almond and Shea butter Suave, and I wash with a sulphate-free shampoo when needed. I DC with Miss Key 10 en 1 once a week under my dryer. I seal with an oil mix (Black castor oil, olive oil, n wheat germ oil) after every co-wash (I usually leave a lil condish in my hair). ETA I usually fingercomb in the shower or use my seamless detangler in the shower with conditioner (I prefer finger combing.)

For daily care, I spritz with my juice mix (aloe vera juice/CFC Gold/water/glycerin) 2-3 times a day for moisture, and I style my hair with Ecostyler Gel. I baggy my hair at night under my satin bonnet, an in the a.m. I spritz, fluff, throw on my head bands and go. I usually wear my hair in different variations of a puff.

My only growth aid is MN mixed with Black Castor Oil and peppermint eo, and apply that to my scalp after I co-wash (when i remember to).

Great regi!

Beautiful Boses I didn't get your PM?? What is your length?

 

[SueA2]

My hair is cut in a bob; I have four inches along the sides and up to six inches from crown to the middle.

 

[CICI24]

I BC'd March 15, 2010, I currently have 4 -4.5 inches all over.

I have been wearing braids and weaves since my chop and will continue until I have enough hair to wear a bun or ponytail.

 

[Evallusion]

Eva's styles

Here are some of my "style" contributions for the month...Keep in mind, I only have a couple inches of hair so there is not much more I can do...for now.

 

[Beautiful Boses]

Hey Prettyeyes,

My length is 3 inches all the way around, maybe 4 inches in the back. I'm 100% completely natural, no chemicals unfortunately my previous hair regi was horrific.

My current regi is really simple, wash with organic products 2/3x/week, deep condition each time I wash, oil rinse daily, rinse hair with cool water, moisturize hair daily with a waterbase organic moisturizer, seal the ends only with organic oil and organic shea butter, henna 1x per month, massage scalp 2x daily, little to no manipulation, for the reason that I oil rinse my hair while in the shower, moisturize, put in organic leave in conditioner and seal. My curls take shape by themselves, I have 3b/3c/4a beautiful natural curls.

I will be getting a full Short BOB weave done in 3 weeks, while wearing the weave I will wash 1x/week, moisturize daily and will have the weave taken out on the 6th week, leave my hair down for 6 weeks to ensure my scalp is in tip top condition, I will snip or dust my ends if needed. After 6 weeks of having the weave down, I will have it installed again.

I apologize I travel so darn much for work.

Thanks Prettyeyes!!! and yes your eyes are very pretty!!!

 

[ajoke]

Can I join? I BC in February '10, last relaxer December 29 2008. I have about 5,9 inches(15 cm

I am finaly settling into a regimen, sort of.....wash and DC every Wednesday and Saturday. Prepoo overnight with Amla oil, after washing mosturise with water based moisturiser, oil with coconut oil or olive oil and use cream based mosturiser(selfmixed with profective anti breakage, olive oil, castor oil and aloe vera juice)
Stretch hair in flat twists or wet bun and try not to touch until next wash. I have done Henna once and just fell in love with Aveda damage remedy reconstructor. I take biotin and my antenatals(I am currently BFing). I can't do weaves or cornrows as protective styles because of my hairline...so hoping for the best with my hair loose.

I am still tweaking the regimen, but so far, so good. My hair has always grown really fast, I have to work on my retention though.

ETA: I think my hair is 4a/b

 

[DrC]

y r u leaving??? where have you been??? i've missed your posts!

Awww Im over 4 inches. I been at school putting in study time.

 

[lovely_locks]

im just posting so everyone can see my starting pic in my siggy.

 

[janda]

I'm trying to post some pictures. For the curly ones, I used KCKT and the spiral spritz with a little Jane Carter Nourish and Shine. The bun is a wet-bun under a phony pony.

 

[deltagyrl]

It's growing...

My twa is growing...

I'm co-washing everyday, applying a leave-in and evoo daily and my hair loves it!!!!

My starting length is less than an inch.