Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2012

SimJam said:
growinghealthyhair

how did u stop?
now that its grown up a lil I can flat twist it so I dont pull at it too much.:ohwell:

thats really helped
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SimJam

Thats what I had to do. I just put it in individual twists now. But at first I had to do flat twists because it was so short)
I was able to leave it a lone long enough for me to be able to make little individual twists. IDK. I just bother with it when it's loose for some reason and it seems that it gets drier that way too.
 
growinghealthyhair said:
@SimJam

Thats what I had to do. I just put it in individual twists now. But at first I had to do flat twists because it was so short)
I was able to leave it a lone long enough for me to be able to make little individual twists. IDK. I just bother with it when it's loose for some reason and it seems that it gets drier that way too.
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YESSSSSS :yep:

Ok so I just need to leave it alone :nono:
 
1. Describe the current state of your crown and/or edges.
Thin edges from braiding styles being done too tightly.
2. What is your initial plan to start restoring these areas?
No more braids. Researching products to use.
3. What products do you plan on using?
I plan to use MTG every night on my edges/hairline. I will also use Castor oil mixed in my conditioner (weekly), and with my oil mixture for my hair (as needed). I will take MSM 1-3 times per week (500-1000 mg).
4. These areas need to be loved regularly. How often will you check in with us?
At least once per month.
5. Are you willing to commit to yourself and to support your fellow LHCF sisters?
Yes.
Optional
1. What questions do you have? N/A
2. What tips do you have for your fellow challengers? None at this time.
3. Starting Picture.
Once I get the courage, I may post one.
 
I'm going to have to join this challenge (bookmarks the page so she doesn't forget to add length check pics).

1. Describe the current state of your crown and/or edges. Crown is fine, the best place where my hair grows, it grows well. Edges are thin and not very long.
2. What is your initial plan to start restoring these areas? Moisturising the edges, then sealing it with a selection of oils (JBCO, rosemary oil, olive oil or lavender oil) then massaging them into these areas, every other day. Normal days just sealing how I seal the rest of my hair.
3. What products do you plan on using? Water and just a few EO's for stimulation.
4. These areas need to be loved regularly. How often will you check in with us? I aim to check in every three months.
5. Are you willing to commit to yourself and to support your fellow LHCF sisters? Yes I am... I need to stick with a challenge for once!!

I have a sort of thin spot at the back of my head. It's really thin and fine. My hair is very fragile in this area.
 

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1. Describe the current state of your crown and/or edges.
They are thin- like I see/feel spaces in my scalp from thinned hair
(or less dense hair.)
Edges are thin and obvious.

2. What is your initial plan to start restoring these areas?

I have started to apply Glover's ointment to the thinned
areas at least 3X a week & massage the areas.

3. What products do you plan on using?

I am using Glovers now,
but also want to make my own pimento oil
from allspice dried berries + castor oil.

4. These areas need to be loved regularly. How often will you check in with us?

I think weekly is a bit much,
so I will opt for monthly.
I don't think you will be able to SEE growth
looking at it weekly...
5. Are you willing to commit to yourself and to support your fellow LHCF sisters?

Absolutely!


Optional
1. What questions do you have?

None at the moment...

2. What tips do you have for your fellow challengers?

Do your research!

3. Starting Picture. I know some are sensitive about showing problem areas. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing a picture, please make sure you at least take 1 for future reference for comparison.

I have a few & will post soon.


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Edges are looking much better, I still use the pink Profectiv on it (pink cream, think the jar is yellow? idk) The crown is growing in good. I'm back to daily rollersets and I just put some Profective on the edges after it airdries in the morning.
 
Last night I used my coffee oil, JBCO, jojoba lavender, rosemary mix on my scalp hoping that would slow down the shedding.
 
Been massaging my edges with castor oil every other day. I'm too scared to use other growth aids so it'll just be the castor oil for a long while. *sigh*
 
virtuenow said:
@Ravengirl why are you scared? I'm just curious b/c I'm apprehensive to try anything else too.
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I've read about people getting the "growth" itch, their hair drying out, and suffering from protein overload. I would just hate to try to do something good for my hair for it to end up either breaking off or falling out. I would cry if that happened.
 
I've been using my Sulfur/castor oil mix and well as my Ayurvedic mix to give myself massages. Feeling pretty optimistic, can't see a difference yet...patience, patience, patience!
 
Hi folks, I want in on this one…​

I’m joining two other challenges today that I hope will finally help me retain length and thicken up my hair. (So you'll see my starting pic a few more times!)​

1. Describe the current state of your crown and/or edges. I’ve noticed a lot of breakage and shedding in my crown. My nape is healthy, but everything looks thin because the hair from my crown doesn’t come down very far. I also have a section right in the front of my head that came out (I believe) from pulling into a bun/ponytail most of the time. ​

2. What is your initial plan to start restoring these areas? I think some of the breakage in my crown is because of detangling once a week. I’ve learned that my crown does not like to be combed! So I’m going begin detangling that section by hand weekly and doing a full detangle monthly. Just did an aphogee two step treatment yesterday to curtail some of the breakage, and will continue to DC weekly.​

3. What products do you plan on using? To reduce shedding, I will do black tea rinses and I might try garlic conditioner. (Tried garlic shampoo in the past and it did nothing for me). Castor oil for growth and thickness, and alter ego intensive revitalizing lotion to promote growth. ​

4. These areas need to be loved regularly. How often will you check in with us? Monthly

5. Are you willing to commit to yourself and to support your fellow LHCF sisters? Absolutely.​
 

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I'm about to DC and then plait my hair. I think I'll add some JBCO and peppermint oil to my DC and then do my normal oiling routine and massage afterward.
 
I'm in! I have alot of back reading to do, boy.

I stopped using Megatek on my scalp. I started taking supplements for inflammation - curcumin, msm, etc.

I also started dropping foods/drinks that cause blood sugar spiking. I'm not totally no carb, but I'm working towards something like that. For now if ever I crave a carb I make sure I eat something protein rich first. There is some connection with blood sugar spiking, inflammation and hair loss.

I do scalp massages with pumpkin seed oil for DHT. This stuff does make the crown sensitive.

I don't do anything with sulphur on my scalp. I do take MSM supplements again.

Still looking for a good HSN vitamin so for now I'm taking Nioxin, Ensure (yes I read this stuff is great for hair growth), a multivitamin, evening primose oil, msm, garlic oil.
 
1. Describe the current state of your crown and/or edges. Thinning, Breaking because of ponytails, heat and over manipulation.
2. What is your initial plan to start restoring these areas? Not combing or brushin too much, moisturize and use essential oils.
3. What products do you plan on using? JBCO and essential oils (havent chose them yet)
4. These areas need to be loved regularly. How often will you check in with us? Once a week
5. Are you willing to commit to yourself and to support your fellow LHCF sisters? Yess Fully, I luv Yall
 
So I cut my hair. It was mainly b/c I wanted that whole subtle mohawk thing in the back and to try again w/ the full crown short sides look.....Eh. Anyway, in the process, she ended up cutting the parts of my crown and back that were breaking down to size. So I really am ready to start over, so that's good. :) I'm optimistic. I think I can work this cut that I have and maintain a decent style until it grows out. But good to know that this is my forreal starting cut. So I'm ready yall! I'll try and post a pic tonight :)
 
I wore a braid out today and my edges were showing from underneath my hair at the sides. While this can be a bother for someone with full edges, someone like me is thrilled! :) Most of the hairs are very short - like too short to even lift, but they're there! Something's working!

Getting ready to braid, moisturize and seal for the night.
 
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