Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2013

[msbettyboop]

ok, here are the progress pics.

Right Side

Jan 2012



Mid 2012



March 2013

In this pic, I'm finally able to pull my hair back without that spot looking awkward.



Left Side

I know it looks awful.....Anyway, here goes.

March 2012



March 2013



The left side is growing, right? It's not my imagination.

 

[jprayze]

ok, here are the progress pics.

Right Side

Jan 2012

http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/...ion=view&current=RSMarch2012B_zps90b8b6ef.jpg

Mid 2012

http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/...action=view&current=RSMid2012_zps5442ebbb.jpg

March 2013

In this pic, I'm finally able to pull my hair back without that spot looking awkward.

http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/...tion=view&current=RSMarch2013_zps2d57a7ab.jpg

Left Side

I know it looks awful.....Anyway, here goes.

March 2012

http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/...tion=view&current=LSMarch2012_zps54198adc.jpg

March 2013

http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/...tion=view&current=LSMarch2013_zpsdcd833d9.jpg

The left side is growing, right? It's not my imagination.

Good progress! Yes the left side IS growing. What is your regimen?

 

[msbettyboop]

Good progress! Yes the left side IS growing. What is your regimen?

Thanks. For the last few months, every time I look at it, it jut looks like a great big gaping bald spot to me. Probably because I'm so self-conscious about it. Anyway, here's my regimen:-

1. I massage 10 dang mins every night with this oil - www.amazon.com/Potent-Jamaican-Black-Castor-Oil/dp/B008VHPM6Q
   
2. I dermaroll my scalp twice a week - here's a pic.
   
3. I keep the area moisturised with a little bit of leave in every morning.
4. I drink bamboo leaf tea every night.
   
5. I was also diagnosed as anaemic and started taking iron everyday.
   

I didn't start seeing results with the right side until I started doing no 1 every night early last year. The left side took longer likely because I left that spot alone for over a year and never did anything to grow it back until March last year. I guess the follicles went dormant or something.

I want to try Njoy's mix but I'm afraid to muck about with a system that already works.

 

[faithVA]

Great progress msbettyboop. You are definitely not imagining progress. There is a major difference between where you started and where you are now.

You have a regimen that works for you. You may want to stick with it at least until a point you feel you are ready to give it a break.

 

[faithVA]

I applied my castor oil blend and applied the DC. Now sitting under my heat cap.

Maybe I should massage 10 minutes a day Yeah, I know I won't do that. I will just stick with what I will really do. Hopefully cowashing mid-week will help.

 

[ms.tatiana]

Still using the regrowth spray with with JBCO or Dr. Miracles on my edges

 

[faithVA]

Cowashing midweek is definitely helping my scalp. I can't quite describe how it feels but my scalp feels good. No itching, no burning and no soreness.

Going to stick to cowashing 2x a week and washing/DC 1x a week and see how it goes.

 

[jprayze]

I think the addition of liquid gold hair oil (sulfur based) is really helping my bald/thin spot grow in...pics coming soon!

 

[ghanagirl23]

ok, here are the progress pics.

Right Side

Jan 2012



Mid 2012



March 2013

In this pic, I'm finally able to pull my hair back without that spot looking awkward.



Left Side

I know it looks awful.....Anyway, here goes.

March 2012



March 2013



The left side is growing, right? It's not my imagination.

You have made a lot of progress the left side is growing lol its not your imagination

 

[faithVA]

I had my follow up for my hair analysis tonight. She said she can see the bulbs forming on my hair follicles in my crown area She said not only are they better in my crown area, they are better all over my head. So I am doing something right.

 

[gvin89]

I had my follow up for my hair analysis tonight. She said she can see the bulbs forming on my hair follicles in my crown area She said not only are they better in my crown area, they are better all over my head. So I am doing something right.

Great news! Definitely your motivation to keep up your routine. I plan to get an analysis done toward the end of the year after my hormones are back on track. It would have been a waste to do it while preggo

 

[faithVA]

Great news! Definitely your motivation to keep up your routine. I plan to get an analysis done toward the end of the year after my hormones are back on track. It would have been a waste to do it while preggo

I agree. Wait until things are more stable.

It really was good news. She was more excited than I was. She kept saying do you know how big a deal this is? Do you know how rare this is?

I looked at my crown yesterday. What is left of my problem area is about 2" by 2". The hair in that area is weak, thin and less dense. It also is a different texture, doesn't really curl, doesn't twist well and tangles easily. She thinks that is just the texture of that hair. I think it is purely the result of having a damaged scalp in that area. I believe that if I heal the scalp in that area, the hair in that area will be different. So for the next year I will be working to prove myself right I am on a mission.

I will try to take pictures this weekend to chart that progress.

 

[felic1]

I do so plan to get a hair analysis this year. They would not take my debit card. I have to get e true credit card just to get my analysis unless they do prepay!!!

 

[faithVA]

Cowashed this morning. My scalp feels really good. The extra cowashing sessions are helping.

I need to make up an oil batch to use mid-week. I've been slacking. Maybe I can find some small oil bottles at Sally's when I go.

 

[jprayze]

I applied my castor oil blend and applied the DC. Now sitting under my heat cap.

Maybe I should massage 10 minutes a day Yeah, I know I won't do that. I will just stick with what I will really do. Hopefully cowashing mid-week will help.

Hmmm...this make me think need to massage longer...it won't be 10 mins but I need to put more time into the massage instead of just applying product.

 

[jprayze]

I think the addition of liquid gold hair oil (sulfur based) is really helping my bald/thin spot grow in...pics coming soon!

Ok maybe just wishful thinking...this area is stubborn! December on left. March on right.

I'm using the EO blend one day and liquid gold the next. Also MN every other day. Taking vits daily and drinking more water. Any other suggestions?

 

[faithVA]

Ok maybe just wishful thinking...this area is stubborn! December on left. March on right.

I'm using the EO blend one day and liquid gold the next. Also MN every other day. Taking vits daily and drinking more water. Any other suggestions?

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You do need to massage, which is probably a little more important than the product. You need to massage everyday. Not sure you need to apply product every day. I would stick with one product instead of switching them up.

I only apply my product on wash day before my DC and sit under my heat cap. That is my more intensive treatment. Then after that I may apply it 1x to 2x a week.

But I do think the massage is very important. You need to improve circulation to improve results.

 

[msbettyboop]

You do need to massage, which is probably a little more important than the product. You need to massage everyday. Not sure you need to apply product every day. I would stick with one product instead of switching them up.

I only apply my product on wash day before my DC and sit under my heat cap. That is my more intensive treatment. Then after that I may apply it 1x to 2x a week.

But I do think the massage is very important. You need to improve circulation to improve results.

I agree with faith. You need to massage the product in a firm circular motion until your scalp feels hot. I know that it's annoying. I really hate doing it too but I want edges so....

 

[jprayze]

I agree with faith. You need to massage the product in a firm circular motion until your scalp feels hot. I know that it's annoying. I really hate doing it too but I want edges so....

Ok I'm going to set a timer when I massage...

 

[faithVA]

Mudwashed tonight and massaged mud into my scalp and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then followed up with AO Blue Chamomile and massaged it into my crown. Sitting under my heat cap now.

If I can I will switch to cowashing 1x a week if my scalp is happy with that. If not I will have to stick with 2x a sweek. I will try to shoot for cowashing on Wednesdays.

 

[gforceroy]

Hi ladies! I haven't posted in a while. I had a setback, a lot of breakage in the back of my head which discouraged me from posting . I have been keeping my hair hidden. I took a break from MN and I have been using JBCO on my edges (and problem areas :/ ) I think it has been working so far. I also am taking some different vitamins, I haven't noticed a difference in my hair yet get but my skin looks better! Hopefully by the summer my hair will be recovered .

 

[sheanu]

Hi ladies. I'm still seeing progress but it seems very minimal. I have noticed a cycle: my hair will start to fill in around the edges then I'll notice some shedding and it will thin out some in the same problem areas. This usually happens cyclically every month. I think it's related to when I reach the menstrual week of my birth control. I just quit my bc two days ago and am taking maca to try to get my hormones back together.

Has anyone else noticed a similar thing while on birth control pills? Or maybe just with their period in general?

 

[ms.tatiana]

This picture is from last night after I used my regrowth spray and JBCO

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Right now using: Strong Roots Pimento Oils.

 

[gvin89]

sheanu, I hear bc can make you shed and/or stunt growth.

I'm still using my Claudie's...praying that I can avoid/prevent postpartum shedding.

 

[faithVA]

Applied the 4 Naturals Daily Treatment to my edges and my crown last night and this morning and did a quick massage in those areas. This product is easy to use. It comes in a squeeze bottle so you can apply the gel directly to your scalp. It is light so it is easy to massage in. Will use this until my NJoy Oil comes.

 

[faithVA]

Have been consistent in applying the 4 Naturals leave-in, morning and night. Its a lot easier than oil and less messy. My NJoy oil should be here tomorrow. I will start using it on Saturday.

 

[jbwphoto1]

I have been lurking and wanted to ask a question to naturals with crown damage and hair SL or shorter. How are you wearing/styling your hair? I know faithVA mentioned an afro puff, but just like myself, was concerned about putting something on the actual spot you're having problems with.

In the beginning, i did well with two strand twists because I could loosely make a top bun if necessary with those.

TIA!

 

[faithVA]

I have been lurking and wanted to ask a question to naturals with crown damage and hair SL or shorter. How are you wearing/styling your hair? I know faithVA mentioned an afro puff, but just like myself, was concerned about putting something on the actual spot you're having problems with.

In the beginning, i did well with two strand twists because I could loosely make a top bun if necessary with those.

TIA!

I will help keep this bumped for you.

When I first started I wore 2 strand twists even with my balding area. I just made them smaller in that area to camouflage it the best I could.

I also wore flat twists because it was easier to camouflage it with that.

When it got longer, SL but not APL I would wear a banana clip bun in the back and then pin 2 strand twists in the front in various styles.

Now my hair is just EL. I wear a lot of twist outs.

 

[faithVA]

I have been applying my topical solutions but have been slacking on massages. But the cowashing 1x a week, and weekly wash is doing my scalp good. I haven't had any soreness of scalp since I added the cowash.

I will start using NJoys oil mix tonight. I really want to massage that in.