Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2012

[prettybyrd]

I ordered the Zenzele Essential Hair Oil and used it for the first time last night. I massaged the oil into my scalp and sealed with QB Amla and Olive Heavy Cream. My hair is still oily today, but my scalp feels nice. I don't know that I will use these two products together next time, even though both are great.

My edges are still coming in nicely, espeically the front. The short hairs I started seeing last month are now long enough to pull onto my thumb.

 

[faithVA]

I am enjoying this challenge because I think I am seeing results. I really didn't think my edges would get better. But I do think I am seeing some improvement, even it if is slight. Can't wait to take update pictures at the end of March.

 

[Onhergrind09]

I'm all kinds of late but I would love to join this challenge because my edges could definitely benefit from some extra TLC.

1. Describe the current state of your crown and/or edges. As a result of getting my hair cornrowed (just my natural hair) 6 months ago and leaving them in for too long, I had some breakage around my edges that I am still recovering from. I've always had a full hair line and I was quite upset when I took out the braids and found a sparser hairline than I was used to.

2. What is your initial plan to start restoring these areas? I'm going to be using a self-concocted growth aid of oils, MT & sulphur along with nightly scalp massages, with a concentration on my temple area.

3. What products do you plan on using?A combination of oils & MT

4. These areas need to be loved regularly. How often will you check in with us? At least once a month, I will try to do more-but law school doesn't leave me with a lot of extra time.

5. Are you willing to commit to yourself and to support your fellow LHCF sisters? Yes I am.

Optional
1. What questions do you have?
I've heard some debate re: the old formula of MT v. the new formula, has any gotten good result with the new formula?

2. What tips do you have for your fellow challengers? Consistency coupled with time beat any singular grand effort. A lesson I have to remind myself daily.

3. Starting Picture. Will post as soon as my computer cooperates

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Massaged in "It's Perfectly Natural" Scalp Revival Hair Oil

Used this again today.

 

[sky035]

I have been spraying my nape nightly with an oil mix (wave nouveau, almond oil, glycerin) and tying my hair down. Each day I make sure that my nape area is moisturized before I hit the deep freeze outside.

 

[Onhergrind09]

Starting picts

 

[faithVA]

Massaged my coffee castor oil into my crown last night. The section of my hair that is still thin is sensitive to the touch. This section of my head was not sensitive last year. I'm not sure if it is the coffee or the castor oil. And I'm not sure what the sensitivity means. It is also redder than usual.

The good part is that because it is sensitive and redder, I can clearly see what area I need to work with and give more attention. I hope the castor oil is helping to heal this area.

Looking forward to doing a longer massage on Sunday and applying it again and sitting under my heat cap.

 

[Onhergrind09]

faithVA-If you're experiencing scalp sensitivity you might want to consider adding either emu oil, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, or tea tree oil to your scalp mixture. They are all know for their anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA-If you're experiencing scalp sensitivity you might want to consider adding either emu oil, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, or tea tree oil to your scalp mixture. They are all know for their anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

Thanks I probably do need something anti-inflammatory. It probably is the caffeine in the coffee that has my scalp all funny acting. But I'm not going to lie, I'm too lazy to go buy anything else. But you did give me a good idea. I will massage my scalp with some AVG and vitamin E oil before I wash on Sunday.

 

[CurlsBazillion]

Hi ladies. I havn't been seen by the dermatologist, still waiting for the appointment. I decided to take things into my own hands until I see the dermatologist next month. I made an oil mixture that I'll massage with daily. It contains; Castor Oil, Emu oil, rosemary oil, neem oil, and manuka essential oil. I hope this helps, I will track my progress by making an album and updating it every other few weeks. I hope I'll have thread starting results lol.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Massaged in Tiiva Naturals Shea-Hemp Growth Pomade

 

[Onhergrind09]

I have been taking my vitamins and applying my growth aid daily for 3 days straight, so far so good.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Using "It's Perfectly Natural" Scalp Revival Oil on Problem areas along with Tiiva Shea-Hemp Growth Pomade

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Massaging in "It's Perfectly Natural" Scalp Revival Oil on Problem areas.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Using Hairitage Hydrations "Sprout" on problem areas.

 

[AKA-Tude]

Just received my onion, garlic, & cayenne tinctures from

HairTriggerExplosiveGrowthElixir.com

and added them to my pimento oil.

Let's see what happens now...

 

[Onhergrind09]

Still taking my vitamins and applying my growth aid daily, but I'm wondering if I should cut back to every other day because of the thickness of the mixture....hmmmmm

 

[faithVA]

Haven't done much. Oiled my scalp and edges with my coffee castor oil blend this morning. Did a brief scalp massage last night before cowashing. Just being consistent and patient.

 

[discodumpling]

Check in! My little fro is really coming through with my simple regi. I'm not doing much. Water only rinses with an occasional co-wash thrown in. M&S with castor blend and cheap moisturizer. My hair is in a pony most times but I pin up or bun up to go to the office (sometimes).

I'm about to baggy with castor oil and get a quick work out in! Happy Hump Day!

 

[gvin89]

Haven't done much..keeping it simple. Babying my edges and trying to continue being patient.

 

[Minty]

Made a scalp oil: green tea extracted, coconut oil, bamboo, msm, & biotin - I apply this most nights.

I'm pre-pooing with mustard & coconut oil.

nightly scalp massages.

 

[SimJam]

Just received my onion, garlic, & cayenne tinctures from

HairTriggerExplosiveGrowthElixir.com

and added them to my pimento oil.

Let's see what happens now...

now those sound interesting.

similar to what seamonster here on the board uses

 

[SimJam]

I haven't been doing much to my edges, just leaving them alone. I haven't been using anything topically because of a weight loss program Im on so Ive been pumping up on my vits and supplements

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Massaging in Hairitage Hydrations 'Sprout' on problem areas.

 

[faithVA]

Oiled my scalp with coffee castor oil blend and gave myself a quick, brisk scalp massage. Sitting under my heating cap for 20 minutes. (My version of a HOT). Will give myself an addition scalp massage after I come from under the heat cap. Will then cowash with Nature's Gate Chamomile Conditioner.

 

[CurlsBazillion]

Still massaging daily (more like twice daily) with my oil mixture and I might be trippin out but I feel peach fuzz on the spot in my thin spot that has always been completely bald. I'm noticing my scalp doesn't itch like crazy anymore and now peach fuzz? Its only been a little more than a week!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Will massage in some Hair Trigger later on!

 

[discodumpling]

Well ladies TOM is here again and thankfully my scalp is less irritated than last month. I guess i'm doing something that works. So i'll keep at it. Although it's thin on top i'm getting more comfortable wearing my hair out as it thickens up.

True story: I have a friend whose edges are missing. She asked me what i'm using that's making my hair grow. I told her I had a concoction that is so potent I only need to use it within hrs of a wash ...she declined! LOL! Said she'll keep on trying Vitamin E & Jane Carter... I said ok

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Using "Hair Trigger" on problem areas will try to use it exclusively throughout March.

 

[SimJam]

Im happy to report that my stylist was able to catch enough hair at my edges (without pulling it tight) to make my braided mowhawk... which is my favourite style

Ive also been getting my nape braided so that its not loose and rubbing on stuff and most importantly so that I cant pull the hair in that section

Ive been making a conscious effort not to interfere with my nape and edges