Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2012

AKA-Tude

Please keep me posted on those Tinctures.:yep:

So far, I've been very, very pleased with this Oil. It will replace alot of 'different' growth oils I was using.:yep:

And I personally like it, because it doesn't contain Sulfur. Not that I'm oppose to sulfur, but you have to be so careful with it (and it's drying).

So far, this works for me.
 
IDareT'sHair said:
AKA-Tude

Please keep me posted on those Tinctures.:yep:

So far, I've been very, very pleased with this Oil. It will replace alot of 'different' growth oils I was using.:yep:

And I personally like it, because it doesn't contain Sulfur. Not that I'm oppose to sulfur, but you have to be so careful with it (and it's drying).

So far, this works for me.
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IDareT'sHair-

I definitely will!

The oil is next on my list-
maybe after Memorial Day.:grin:
 
AKA-Tude

The Oil doesn't smell 'bad' and it doesn't linger.:yep:

I was 'concerned' about them Onions, Garlic & Cayenne.:blush:

But IMO, it smells like Vanilla.

I'm focused on my Nape. I was tying my Durag too tight under my Wig and had some breakage back there.:sad:

Tryna' nurse it back to health.
 
IDareT'sHair said:
AKA-Tude

The Oil doesn't smell 'bad' and it doesn't linger.:yep:

I was 'concerned' about them Onions, Garlic & Cayenne.:blush:

But IMO, it smells like Vanilla.

I'm focused on my Nape. I was tying my Durag too tight under my Wig and had some breakage back there.:sad:

Tryna' nurse it back to health.
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IDareT'sHair:

Ok- Good!

Cuz the tinctures STINK!!:nono:

Mixing the onion + garlic, then the cayenne-
WHEW!!!

I had to hurry up & add Eucalyptus and Peppermint EOs
to mask the funkiness!

It did the trick, though.:yep:
 
Got my Claudie's hairline revitalizer and will begin using it...be back to report progress later this month
 
I am unsure what to do. My edges are about an inch if I stretch them. My nape is getting much better. I am actually getting a kitchen!!!! Still a bit spacey in the very middle but kitchen on the sides.

I don't know if wearing wide satin hairbands will cause any issues. I am also worried about my scarves. I have been wearing a scarf aunt jemima style with the knot in the front. But I have to pull it down over my ears to cover my nape and it is driving me crazy. I would like some sort of stretchy and satiny cowl type headband to sleep in. Do they have scarf/bonnets like that?
 
I'm going to order the Hair Trigger Growth Elixir, is there anyone who has ordered it already who want's me to put their name in the referee box so we can both get 10% off our next order?
 
faithVA said:
I hadn't heard this before but it makes sense. Anything that can improve the ph and clean the scalp would help the hair return to its natural growing pattern.
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I know right! faithVA, This was the first I'd read about this and it really does make sense.

IDareT'sHair said:
I've been using ACV as a final rinse after Deep Conditioning to Close Restrict Cuticle.

Did not know about the other benefits.

Thanks

prettybyrd
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You are so welcome! I'm going to be returning to my ACV rinses. I was using them before and loved how soft my hair was, and for the same reason as you IDareT'sHair, this time I will do it with a focus on my scalp.
 
@prettybyrd

I enjoy doing them as well. And that is some very good information, so thanks for posting that.:kiss:

I don't like to 'mix stuff' so I've been buying the pre-made ACV Rinses.:lol:

If you are making your own, what ACV/Water Ratios are you using?
 
IDareT'sHair, Mixing is a bit of a pain for me too. I wanted to make all of my own products this year, but I ended up just buying a lot of natural products. :)

I remember reading a post Nonie replied in about using only a small amount of ACV, and I decided to start using my two gallon pitcher with 2 tablespoons of ACV. I don't know the proper ratio for that, (sorry:().

I tried to find that thread, but the search is acting crazy, I think it was called, I dunked my head in ACV. When the search is back, I'll post it here.

ETA: Here's the link.
 
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Carrie A said:
So just updating

1. The past two weeks I've been analyzing my hair and trying to figure out what quick changes I could make to boost my efforts.

2. I didn't brush the front this week. Yay. I had a little difficulty but my method now is spray top with moisturizer, rub a little Curl Junkie Aloe fix, and gently smooth with my hands. I may tie a scarf for 10 min for extra smoothing. I added grape-seed oil to my hair at night before braiding. This morning I didn't smooth at all.

3. I pulled back my hair very loosely. Traction from bunning resulted in thinning in the middle front area. It can't be seen from the angle that I took my pics.

4. I examined my deep crown and found what I know now is breakage. I'm trying to figure out why. I fear bobby pins may have come into play.

5. I became aware that at night went I lay on my back I will rest my arm over my eyes...sort of like a tent. Guess where my arms end up touching. Over my temples of course. So I have to make a special effort not to do this. Half the time I don't realize I'm doing it until my arm is up there.


My assignment for this week is to find a satin ponytail holder.
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I've been using old pairs of pantyhose for ponytail holders!:yep: That way, you can still get use out of them and they are nylon, so win/win. Plus, its cheap and you can get lots of holders out of one pair. I cut some thick enough to wrap around my ends too at night. HTH!!!
 
Thanks for posting about the ACV ladies! I've been experimenting using this to clarify my scalp. Do you think I could use an ACV mixture and spritz it on my scalp every other day? Would that be ok? Does anyone here use diluted ACV as a spritz on their hair?

About to scalp massage then GHE for a bit.
 
I neglect the area behind my ears. I do my nape and edges but I never do behind my ears. I wear glasses at night and it rubs my hair there. I have a new area to focus on.
 
It's wash day and I forgot to apply my coffee castor oil blend before DCing. (sigh). Will have to wait until next week. Maybe I will be able to do a full scalp massage with it on Sunday.
 
I washed 2 days ago with avg + avocado oil
in sections-
soft hair!

Then added Qhemet BRBC and
my oil blend on the scalp.

My hair is very soft!
 
Just made a brahmi oil infusion which I mixed with my bhringraj oil: will use 3x week. Using minoval on my edges too (and only on the edges cuz that stuff is drying!) Also making a garlic oil infusion to use on wash days cuz the shedding was getting out of control.
 
KumakoXsd said:
Thanks for posting about the ACV ladies! I've been experimenting using this to clarify my scalp. Do you think I could use an ACV mixture and spritz it on my scalp every other day? Would that be ok? Does anyone here use diluted ACV as a spritz on their hair?

About to scalp massage then GHE for a bit.
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KumakoXsd, I don't think you want to spritz with ACV daily. Most that use ACV use it as a rinse and it gets rinsed out. There may be a few that use it as a final rinse. But you may end up with some dryness issues if you use it daily.

There is a thread on whether you need to rinse ACV out though. If I find it today I will post it. You may want to do a search for threads with ACV in the title.
 
Check in! I'm about to mix something moisturizing and proteinated (ROTFL tis not a word!) and then get to my household chores.
My hair & I are working well together. She communicates her needs so clearly lately that I can't help but to give her everything she asks for! A couple of days ago I saw a few small broken pieces of hair...that's her way of saying "Protein please" so this is what we're doing today.

happy hair growing!!
 
faithVA said:
@KumakoXsd, I don't think you want to spritz with ACV daily. Most that use ACV use it as a rinse and it gets rinsed out. There may be a few that use it as a final rinse. But you may end up with some dryness issues if you use it daily.

There is a thread on whether you need to rinse ACV out though. If I find it today I will post it. You may want to do a search for threads with ACV in the title.
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Thanks, I'll check them out. I've been using ACV to clarify my scalp and also as a final rinse, so hopefully I'll get some good results form that.
 
faithVA

FYI: I tried my hand at Coffee Oil tonight.:blush:

I put Olive Oil & Coconut Oil it in a small crock pot and let it simmer with Columbian Supreme Ground Coffee.

I kinda made a mess.:lol: But, I'll try it again after I use up this oil.

Will use it tomorrow and most of next week, because I am getting a T/U on Tuesday and can't use Hair Trigger 48 hours before OR...48 hours after.:sad:
 
faithVA said:
It's wash day and I forgot to apply my coffee castor oil blend before DCing. (sigh). Will have to wait until next week. Maybe I will be able to do a full scalp massage with it on Sunday.
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Did you make this yourself?
faithVA

I've been continuing with castor oil massages and doing an ayervedic paste weekly with methi especially. Bought a cheap coffee maker so I can do teas every other day instead.

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
 
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