Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2013

I am back to oiling my crown and massaging it daily. I will take some crown photos this weekend so I can do a comparison in December.
 
I took out my second set of braids this year. I can now set the regrown hair in front on a perm rod. The spot at the back still needs some more work and I will be focusing on this for the next two weeks while my hair rests between protective styles.

I am delighted I will finally be able to try 2 styles I couldn't previously because of the bald spots. :)

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I'm back in the challenge ladies. Working on mastering retention in these areas. I started Komaza's Hair Lengthening Serum and Vitamin Reign (this week) and now a new detangling routine. Excited about it and hopeful for the future :yep:
 
Oiled my scalp with my oil blend and massage for a few minutes. Baggied for an hour. It's been a long time since i have oiled my scalp before shampooing. Will try to keep it up for the rest of the year.
 
My edges can't take a break, I really believe I need to get the shot on both sides I may have to call the doctor for an appt
 
I thought I had joined this thread, but I guess I have just been lurking, reading about the progress of other peeps. :look:

1. The current state of your crown and/or edges. My edges are ok. Its my crown that has been bothering me. It's in MUCH better condition than it was about about 2 months ago when I started keeping track and taking pics for my blog. I still have wide parts and a section on my crown that is thinner than the rest. I've ruled out problems with my thyroid due to a blood test. So far, my results have shown I have an iron deficiency, high blood pressure, and stress issues. All of which could affect my hair, so I'm still not 100% sure what it is.
2. What is your plan to restore these areas? Since seeing a doctor, I have taken daily vitamins (at least 5x a week if I forget a day or two). I have been using Biotin (10,000 mcg), Iron (65 mg), Fish oil (1290 mg), Zinc (50 mg), Vegan Organic Flaxseed Oil Omega-3 (1000 mg), Organic Bamboo extract (300 mg) and Youtheory Collagen Advanced Formula Collagen Type 1, 2 & 3 with 18 Amino Acids (60 mg of Vitamin C & 6g of Protein)...its actually quite a bit, but I'm willing to do all I can to nurse my hair back to health.

I have also been using Jamaican Castor Oil (from Sunny Isle) almost daily in my hair; especially after rinsing/washing my hair. I've started co washing with As I Am Coconut Co-wash every other day. When I shampoo my hair (I've started doing it a lot less) I use Groganics Deep Freeze Follicle Cleanser Shampoo. After I use up my next two bottles I'm doing to try something different because I discovered this Shampoo and the conditioner contains sulfate, which is incredibly drying to my hair (but I love how it makes my scalp tingle). The next morning when I am styling my hair, I just use my spray bottle with water and use Proclaim Spray On Glosser. It smells delightful and isn't too heavy.
3. What products do you plan on using? Once I finish with my groganic products I'm planning on trying a combination of these: Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave In Conditioner/Detangler, One 'n Only Argan Oil Curl Cream, Vitale Olive Oil Hair Mayonnaise, and/or the mixed chicks line. I know that sounds like alot of product, but I read somewhere that its good to have a variety of products to use on your hair to alternate. If anyone has tried the products I mentioned, let me know how it works for you.
4. How often will you check in with us? I will try to check in once a week, but if not, once every two weeks. I keep a blog on LHCF, so if I don't post, I keep track of my progress there (I actually entered a few challenges and am having trouble keeping track of all of them.

Anyway, good luck to everyone's progress! :lol:
 
virtuenow said:
I'm back in the challenge ladies. Working on mastering retention in these areas. I started Komaza's Hair Lengthening Serum and Vitamin Reign (this week) and now a new detangling routine. Excited about it and hopeful for the future :yep:
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virtuenow
Can you do a review on both products after a while. I checked them out and they look promising. I wanna know when and how you are using them and how they work for you.
 
I'm finally here with my first progress pic since joining this challenge. I've been mainly m&s-ing with Darcy's coconut lemongrass transition creme and jbco with a little peppermint oil. My nape grows very slowly but I'm seeing progress in length, thickness and texture so far.

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Andrea2012;19055995[/USER]]I'm finally here with my first progress pic since joining this challenge. I've been mainly m&s-ing with Darcy's coconut lemongrass transition creme and jbco. My nape grows very slowly but I'm seeing progress in length, thickness and texture so far.

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Congratulations. I definitely see the improvement.
 
Post partum shedding is in effect...mainly at my hairline and temples. Needless to say the progress I made is gone. I'm sad but confident that I can grow it back AGAIN! Will try adding garlic to my regimen somehow.....
 
Has anyone on this thread ever used the high frequency violet rays comb? I did a search on it and only found one thread with limited info on it. Just checking. TIA
 
Ok ladies. I purchased the violet ray device last Saturday and received it today. I tried it out on my face and my scalp. I'll keep you posted on the results.
 
Oooh!! Almost forgot about this challenge! I have to post my progress...think I made some progress on my edges :fingers crossed:

Pics coming soon

naturalfinally
How dores it feel on your scalp?? Do you place it directly on scalp or just on the hair? How do you like it?

I LOVE this HHJ!!
 
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*mshoneyfly* I placed the comb device directly on my scalp and massaged it in a rotating fashion. It felt very nice. Kind of tingly. I zapped a few moles under my eyes and a few dark spots then I went over my face to reduce any wrinkles.
 
naturalfinally said:
*mshoneyfly* I placed the comb device directly on my scalp and massaged it in a rotating fashion. It felt very nice. Kind of tingly. I zapped a few moles under my eyes and a few dark spots then I went over my face to reduce any wrinkles.
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It takes care of moles too??

I have some on my neck that stick out a little. I would love to have something like this! Im gonna look into this

I LOVE this HHJ!!
 
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It takes care of moles too?? I have some on my neck that stick out a little. I would love to have something like this! Im gonna look into this I LOVE this HHJ!!
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I have several small ones under my eyes which I got from my mother. They have actually been itching since I zapped them. Let's see if they fall off!!
 
Has anyone on this thread ever used the high frequency violet rays comb? I did a search on it and only found one thread with limited info on it. Just checking. TIA
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naturalfinally - I just saw your ^^ post. I recently pulled up a dated thread on this device.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=346577&highlight=high+frequency

I had thought to use mine daily - then decided to wait until after the appointment with my derm.

After reading your post I used mine to try to "zap away two blackheads which have been bothering me". Hope it works.

By the way- when I used the HFD on my scalp last week - my scalp itched for a day or so. HTH
 
ilong said:
naturalfinally - I just saw your ^^ post. I recently pulled up a dated thread on this device. http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=346577&highlight=high+frequency I had thought to use mine daily - then decided to wait until after the appointment with my derm. After reading your post I used mine to try to "zap away two blackheads which have been bothering me". Hope it works. By the way- when I used the HFD on my scalp last week - my scalp itched for a day or so. HTH
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Mention ilong. Thanks for the post. That was the only thread that I found on the device as we'll. I actually didn't get any itchies on my scalp which was disappointing but I'll keep trying and report back. It may just take a while.
 
mshoneyfly said:
I coulda sworn I joined this challenge but I guess not. I took a long look at my edges after texturizing this weekend. I didn't put the perm on the edges and nape until 2 minutes before I rinsed. Still they have been thin a long time and they make my hair look even thinner than it is already! Pics from today: I plan to massage daily with a small amount of warmed Hair Trigger oil or brahmi oil until my order of extra dark JBCO arrives. I will continue to use henna glosses every two weeks for color, thickness and strength. I will also try a shikakai cowash and tea rinses using various teas. I also wanna try Amla, Brahmi and Bhringraj glosses and mixed into my tea rinses. I will keep up the protein treatments too using a mix of keratin, silk amino acids, wheat, soy and vegetable proteins. The last thing is mixing plain gelatin into my deep conditioner. I will try to check in at least once a week.
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Progress Update!

I massaged my scalp 2-3 times week with JBCO mixed w/coconut oil and EOs. I only prepooed with the warmed Hair Trigger once a week with some extra garlic oil added. Still doing henna and other powders for strength, growth and thickness

Here is the left side

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And here is the right


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I LOVE this HHJ!!
 
mshoneyfly said:
Progress Update!

I massaged my scalp 2-3 times week with JBCO mixed w/coconut oil and EOs. I only prepooed with the warmed Hair Trigger once a week with some extra garlic oil added. Still doing henna and other powders for strength, growth and thickness
HHJ!!
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Looks very nice and so much fuller :yep:
 
Starting this wash day I will do a 30 minute mud detox on my scalp prior to washing and I will do the oil blend with EO's prior to applying my conditioner. My scalp is much better, it is just the center crown area that needs more time.
 
Switched over to my new shampoo regimen. I diluted the mudwash and applied to my hair and scalp and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then I applied diluted NJoy's Growth Oil under my DC and sat under the dryer for 30 minutes.

My crown is improving. I can't visibly tell the difference in the hair that is growing in my crown section right now. Next time I twist my hair I will take update pictures.
 
Late but joining.

I'm out of JBCO, so I need to add that to my list and I need to hit up some relatives and get my hands on some Haitian l'huile Mascretie asap. I also have peppermint oil and I will massage my edges nightly with these oils.

My edges are coming along, but they still have a way to go.
 
Here are update pictures of my crown. It's better but I wish it was even better. Won't take any update pictures before 6 months since it I really am not consistent in working on it.



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I don't know why one picture looks different than the other. It is the same hair style just a day later. :ohwell:
 
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Trying a new product on my edges I've heard great things about this product
 

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