Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2012

My coffee castor oil is finally ready. I think I cooked it too long but I hope it still works :ohwell: It was still thick and sticky even with the other oils (sunflower, wheat germ, jojoba oil) added to it. So I added some coconut oil to thin it out a bit. Then I added some EOs (basil, sage, lavender, rosemary, cedarwood).

Couldn't wait to give it a try. So masssged it into my scalp and edges. I have about 12 oz so hopefully that will last me for a good amount of time. :yep:

Now I am ready to get serious about this challenge.
 
My hair is very fine & fragile all over not just in my growing crown so I stay infusing moisture AND protein. Today's treat:

1 Heaping TBLSP of full fat plain Greek Yogurt (protein)
1 TSP honey
1 Heaping TSP rhassoul powder (moisture)
1/2 TSP Brahmi powder (strand strengthener? hair tinter? still exploring the properties of this ayuervedic powder)
Enough AVJ to turn this into a smooth milky pudding

Apply to hair parted in 4. Plastic Bag. Cotton Scarf. Work out :) Rinse Out! M&S...back in a bun!
 
I have been massaging my edges every day. However, I haven't been consistent with the oils. I am quick to give up when I don't see immediate results. I am going to just have to move past that.
 
[USER=299572 said:
reeko43[/USER];15097211]I have been massaging my edges every day. However, I haven't been consistent with the oils. I am quick to give up when I don't see immediate results. I am going to just have to move past that.
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I feel you girl. Sometimes looking at my edges, I truly doubt that they will ever be different so what's the use. But we are here to support each other because it is tough for all of us. Thanks for checking in so we can support you.
 
Ladies give bhringraj oil a try! I've started incorporating it into my pre-poo regimen and I've noticed that I have a little more feeling in my scalp after every night I sleep with that stuff on (not to mention that I have the best night's sleep when I sleep with it on). I see some improvement with my edges and I think that massaging this oil and the coconut oil in helped a little with the progress.
 
sheanu said:
Ladies give bhringraj oil a try! I've started incorporating it into my pre-poo regimen and I've noticed that I have a little more feeling in my scalp after every night I sleep with that stuff on (not to mention that I have the best night's sleep when I sleep with it on). I see some improvement with my edges and I think that massaging this oil and the coconut oil in helped a little with the progress.
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I have been using the bhringraj oil and I like it. However, I have stopped being consistent with it because I am seeing no progress. But, I am going to hang in there. I am going to use my oil as soon as I am finished typing!:yep:
 
reeko43 said:
I have been using the bhringraj oil and I like it. However, I have stopped being consistent with it because I am seeing no progress. But, I am going to hang in there. I am going to use my oil as soon as I am finished typing!:yep:
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You got right on that! How and when do you use it?
 
sheanu said:
You got right on that! How and when do you use it?
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When I am doing right I use the oil at night doing a scalp massage right before I go to bed. I mainly concentrate on my hairline. By the time I finish my scalp does feel warm and tingly. I also have the powder. I may start doing a treatment with the paste.
 
Hi I want to JOIN!!!
So my right side edges need love big time!!!
I am using Organic root stimulator temple balm and or castor oil mixed in with mioconazole. I heard great reviews so I wanna try it.
I will try my hardest to commit.
Guys give me all the advice you have.
I'll ck in biweekly!
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I have a bit of improvement in my edges using the Glovers.
(I will post pix in a bit)

I made my version of Pimento oil
so I will start that on Monday
only on my areas of concern.
 
I've had cornrows and twists for a couple of days. And i've a new realization *ting* Although I personally like scalp baring braids and styles....my scalp says NO. The constant exposure to the elements leaves me with a dry, tight, itchy feeling. Additionally I tend to touch my stressed out crown even more than I do when bunning.

If I didn't have 2 more days in the office i'd be taking them down right this minute. Stay tuned for the takedown!
 
discodumpling said:
I've had cornrows and twists for a couple of days. And i've a new realization *ting* Although I personally like scalp baring braids and styles....my scalp says NO. The constant exposure to the elements leaves me with a dry, tight, itchy feeling. Additionally I tend to touch my stressed out crown even more than I do when bunning.

If I didn't have 2 more days in the office i'd be taking them down right this minute. Stay tuned for the takedown!
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That is a very interesting observation.
 
^^ ain't it though? My scalp is not an issue if i'm bunning. No irritation, it's a non-factor! BUT as soon as i want some braids or twists (at least lately) I can barely get 5 days out of them without feeling like I wanna tear my scalp off my skull!

I'm comfy with my skinny braids and twists but my scalp is not. Go figure!
 
Applied my coffee castor oil blend to my scalp last night and gave myself a scalp massage and then twisted it up. The blend is working well for me its not too thick, too stick or too oily. I can put my hands in my hair and not come back with a ton of oil. Nice!

I definitely will make the coffee oil again.

I did notice while massaging I still have a small section of my crown that is tender when I massage it. I added a little more oil there and gave it extra massage attention. But considering it is cooler here and more humid, my scalp has felt much better than last year this time. I can still see a section though where the hair is thinner. Going to keep working.
 
I've been faithfull to this challenge, keeping my edges moisturized throughout the day and before I go to bed each night.
 
Firstborn2 said:
I've been faithfull to this challenge, keeping my edges moisturized throughout the day and before I go to bed each night.
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I'm going to follow your lead. Even if I don't oil my entire scalp, I am going to try to oil my edges daily. :yep: Thanks, I needed that inspiration.
 
Need to buy a new wide-tooth comb. Lost my other one so I had been using one with finer teeth. I noticed a lot of short hairs in the crown area after my weekly wash. :/ Don't want to give myself yet another setback.
 
Oiled my crown and edges with my coffee castor oil blend. Go to try it daily and see how it works.

I'm in so many challenges that overlap, I feel like I'm a broken record :nono:
 
Oiled my edges and crown with my coffee castor oil blend. I actually took out my scalp massager and gave myself a mini massage. I need to keep that thing by my bed. :yep:
 
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