Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2012

I applied my castor oil blend to my scalp this morning. Didn't have enough time for a scalp massage. My crown is feeling a little tight and itchy. I am considering switching to a wash/cowash schedule of every 4 days to see if it improves my moisture retention and my scalp. Still debating though.

I may wash my hair tonight though.
 
I have been massaging my edges with bhringaraj oil at night. I have also been careful to wear a satin scarf under my winter hats. I have been meaning to upload jpictures but a virus wiped out my operating system on my laptop and I am in the process of fixing.
 
I just bought a scalp massager from Morroco Method. Hopefully this will encourage me to do more scalp massages. My fingers hurt when I do it now so I don't do it very often or very long. We shall see.
 
Massaged in some Extra Dark JBCO.

Should be receiving Shea Growth Butter from Tiiva Naturals any day. Will post a review here.

Will use this on Crown & Nape.
 
IDareT'sHair said:
Massaged in some Extra Dark JBCO.

Should be receiving Shea Growth Butter from Tiiva Naturals any day. Will post a review here.

Will use this on Crown & Nape.
Click to expand...

yes please do. I just watched tonidaleys vid where it seemed to have helped her edges grow in.


My first PS for the year, as I had said, somwhere in this thread, I need to keep my hair away from my fingers, so I got a style that put my edges and nape AWAY.

Im my hairs worst enemy :nono:
I'll try to keep this in for 2 weeks, cowashing inbetween. I may even try to DC while in this style:spinning:

DSC02240-1.jpg


DSC02243.jpg
 
SimJam Lemme know how DC'ing in that Style works for you. That sounds complicated tryna' get all the product out.:yep:

It looks very nice. And yes, it should definitely keep Yo' Hands Outta Yo' Hurr.:lol:
 
IDareT'sHair hmmmm I havnt thought about exactly how I'll do it without totally destroying the style. Unless I use something like CJ honeybutta that I sometimes use as a DC-leavein. Basically I steam with product then just leave it in

I think someone on the board dubbed it a "deep leave-in"
 
SimJam said:
@IDareT'sHair hmmmm I havnt thought about exactly how I'll do it without totally destroying the style. Unless I use something like CJ honeybutta that I sometimes use as a DC-leavein. Basically I steam with product then just leave it in

I think someone on the board dubbed it a "deep leave-in"
Click to expand...

SimJam Yeah, that's what I was wondering:look:

Deep Leave-In Sounds:lick:
 
SimJam I love the PS! It gave me a twinge of inspiration and maybe i'll try it soon! I've been so lazy with my hair.

My crown is doing well. I haven't had any irritation for some time now and hair continues to grow in my spacey areas. & still my hair is thin. I use my e/o mix on or the night before a wash, DC, protein or henna treatment. So it's roughly about every 3-4 days i'm doing something other than daily rinsing.
 
Yes I can cornrow my own hair. It took me about 20 yrs to learn but i'm ok...i'm gonna attempt some variation on the style!
 
I started doing an onion mask nightly. Tonight is my first night. I will follow up with Revita Cor shampoo. Using a recipe I found on yt "howconnie" but modified.

It came out as onion juice and I just massaged that in, left on for about 30. Since my hair is in plaits, I won't add anything to thicken it up.

I intend on doing this nightly for 1 month. Alternating between revita cor shampoo and conditioner for a co-wash.
 
I want to say that I see some improvement in my edges. If there is, its thanks to the Nioxin, but I wont calim anything yet.

So I french braided my hair last night. i would love a simple style like this to ge tthrough the winter, but then I cant access my scalp and I would like to be able to do scalp massages.

Can someone suggest any hairstyles besides a bun or cornrows that could help me out?
 
So it's almost that TOM and of course my scalp is whispering to me. I'm gonna continue to nurture the little afro that is beginning to grow up there :) with plenty of moisture during this cycle. The hair that is growing in is less fragile but dry as heck!
 
ladysaraii said:
I want to say that I see some improvement in my edges. If there is, its thanks to the Nioxin, but I wont calim anything yet.

So I french braided my hair last night. i would love a simple style like this to ge tthrough the winter, but then I cant access my scalp and I would like to be able to do scalp massages.

Can someone suggest any hairstyles besides a bun or cornrows that could help me out?
Click to expand...

ladysaraii, I am struggling with the same thing. I usually wear twists and just scalp massage with the twists. I just dry to not disturb the twists as much as possible. Not sure how your hair is french braided, but you should still be able to get to most of your scalp to do the massage. Just concentrate your fingers along the parts.

I leave my heaviest massages to was days when I don't have to worry as much about the style and then I do lighter massages when my hair is up.
 
ida2 said:
Where can I get a silk scarf?

Sent from my Galaxy!!!!!!!!
Click to expand...

Beauty Supply Stores and places that sell hair supplies usually have silk or satin scarves. If you want some to wear out some clothing stores sell them: TJMaxx, Marshall's, Cato's etc.
 
I saw my PCP regarding my excessive shedding and I almost wanted to cry.

She took down some information and looked at my scalp and does notice that my hair is thinning despite having so much of it. She order some blood work:

TSH
Testosterone
Hematocrit
Iron & TIBC

...and referred me to a dermatologist. My appointment is at the beginning of February.
 
I've been using Pure Pumpkin Seed Oil. It had been in my Stash, but I totally overlooked it until I read a post from @Minty recently which reminded me about what a Good DHT Blocker Pumpkin Seed Oil is, so I pulled it out and have started using it.

I've been using it twice a day under my Durag (Wiggin' for Winter). So far, I like it.
 
IDareT'sHair said:
I've been using Pure Pumpkin Seed Oil. It had been in my Stash, but I totally overlooked it until I read a post from @Minty recently which reminded me about what a Good DHT Blocker Pumpkin Seed Oil is, so I pulled it out and have started using it.

I've been using it twice a day under my Durag (Wiggin' for Winter). So far, I like it.
Click to expand...

Where do you order yours from? I know where I can get food grade pumpkin seed oil on the ground, but its pretty pricey. I would just use it on my scalp.
 
So the whisper turned into a yell and I took down my cornrows so I can apply my henna. It's been about 8 weeks since my last henna so it's time. I'm gonna keep my hair in big twists for a few days after.
 
Massaged castor oil blend into my scalp, concentrating on the crown and just a little on the edges. Then I sat under my heat cap for 30 minutes.

If I decide to wash my hair tomorrow will repeat the same thing before I wash.
 
faithVA said:
Although the challenge doesn't start until January, I want to get more consistent with my regimen now. I had planned on decreasing my mud wash usage to 1x a month but I am going to keep it at every other week until my crown is healthier.

And before I DC, I will give myself a scalp massage with my oil blend. I want to cowash mid-week so hopefully I can do this at least 2x a week. Some of the information I have read on the web recommends apply the oil blend nightly and massaging for 2 minutes. I don't want my hair over greasy so I need to play around with this. But I can do a 2 minute massage every night before I put on my bonnet.

And I am in the Castor Oil Challenge, so these two challenges compliment each other.
Click to expand...

what does your oil blend consist of?thanks!
 
princesskaha said:
what does your oil blend consist of?thanks!
Click to expand...

princesskaha, I don't have actual ratios. I just combine oils until I fill a certain size bottle up. This current bottle is 60% castor oil. Then I added sunflower oil because its light and a ceramide. So it thins the castor oil. I added wheat germ oil because I have a lot of it :lol: I added a little EVOO because I only had a little. Coconut oil to fill the bottle up. And then added Vitamin E oil because it is good for healing the scalp. Then I added 10+ drops each of basil, sage and lavendar EOs.

I am almost out so I need to make a new batch. I think I am going to infuse the Castor oil with coffee and then add additional oils.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

faithVA
Full & Healthy Crown, Edges & Scalp Challenge 2017
2 3
Replies
77
Views
9K
NicWhite
NicWhite
faithVA
Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2013
11 12 13
Replies
379
Views
60K
NappyNelle
NappyNelle
SavannahNatural
Current Active Challenges
2
Replies
57
Views
8K
DesignerCurls
D
topnotch1010
**Rollersetting 2012 Challenge**
23 24 25
Replies
731
Views
154K
SerenavanderWoodsen
SerenavanderWoodsen
virtuenow
Weave it Up Challenge 2012 (6 Month Edition)
9 10 11
Replies
318
Views
71K
Naturalblessing29
Naturalblessing29
Back
Top