Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2013

I've been working hard on massaging my scalp over the past week or so. I'm going to focus on using one regrowth product on my problem area.
 
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I haven't been updating like I should be, but I massaged in sulfur oil to my scalp, then added JBCO along my hairline and eyelashes.
 
I'm still seeing minor improvement but the shedding isn't fun. I did stop the birth control pills and am talking maca root to try to even out my hormones. It must be helping because I got my period 3 days after stopping but the shedding hasn't really slowed since. I'm still using castor oil and doing hot oil treatments with my oil mix. The rest of my hair is doing better.
 
sheanu said:
I'm still seeing minor improvement but the shedding isn't fun. I did stop the birth control pills and am talking maca root to try to even out my hormones. It must be helping because I got my period 3 days after stopping but the shedding hasn't really slowed since. I'm still using castor oil and doing hot oil treatments with my oil mix. The rest of my hair is doing better.
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I am taking maca root as well. Just started last week. I have no clue as to what is going on with my body :look: But I sure hope it helps. I plan to buy a bottle of phytoestrogen pills next month. I think they did help.
 
Massaged NJoys Growth Oil into my temple and crown area last night and did a quick massage. I am massaging it into my temples every morning. I actually pulled out my massager and did a better massage of my crown this morning.

My twists in my crown are still pretty thin. But when I wear my hair out, it isn't as noticeable. But all the love is paying off. My scalp hasn't complained to me in the past 3 weeks :yay: So I will keep doing what I'm doing and maybe she will love me back with some density.
 
Been using: Strong Roots Pimento Oil on problem areas and recently ordered some JBCO Extra Dark. Will massage that into those areas as well.

I haven't had any JBCO in a minute, so I was happy to re-up on that. And I love the Extra Dark one.

Still using a variety of things (Coffee/Tea Rinsing) to assist in my troubled areas.
 
Have the NJoy's growth oil but wanted to use up the last of the oil I had made. It has ginger in it so want to use it before it goes bad. It is really tingly. Will use the growth oil during the week and will use up my oil before a DC.

Sitting under my heat cap for 30 minutes.
 
I've been in Atlanta visiting for a wedding and every night I've using just my JBCO on my edges & it looks to be working. I have to bf consistent if I want to see some progress, but I'm glad I'm not as bald around the edges like I used to be.
 
I am getting braid extensions to prepare for delivery...the stylist hasn't seen me since November when she last braided my hair. She was very shocked at the growth and thickness, but my edges had her speechless!!!! They are filling in very nicely. She was able to cornrow them back which should prevent stress on them and won't weigh them down. Needless to say I was happy!
 
Decided on a schedule for the NJoy Growth Oil. I will oil, massage and baggy Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On wash day I will oil, DC and sit under my heat cap.

I oiled, massaged and baggied last night and then moisturized and sealed.
 
Clarified today, hard protein treatment ( was experiencing breakage), Dc and later one will put some Celie braids.
 
Oiled and massaged my crown and edges Tuesday night. Will try to remember to take progress pics this weekend.
 
Applied a little oil last night before bed. Massaged oil into my crown this morning. My crown is getting a little better. While twisting last night there wasn't the extreme noticeable difference between my crown hair and the rest. It is also softening some so I was able to finger comb it a little better. But I am still babying that hair. It is still drier, more fragile and tangles more.

But my wash schedule is working. My scalp is happy. No itching, no burning and no soreness. And spring is here so that helps even more.
 
Back on my essential oil blend game since I'm in braids...should be easy to apply.

UPDATE: My scalp is dry....gotta up the moisture.
 
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I did flat twist straight back this weekend and I could really see where my thin spot is. It let me know I really can't afford to slack up. The hair grows there but it is coarse and brittle and breaks easily. It's also thinner. So I an cover it with out styles but I won't be able to cover it with twists.

I have been doing what I need to do as far as shampooing and cowashing. So now I need to up the massages and get back to NJoys growth treatment.

I didn't take any pictures. I think I will wait until June.
 
This is a fabulous thread! Thanks for making it and I'd like to hold myself accountable for my progress, so posting here is helpful.

1. The current state of your crown and/or edges.
2. What is your plan to restore these areas?
3. What products do you plan on using?
4. How often will you check in with us?

1. They are better than when I began my hhj, but I've noticed that the side I sleep on needs more help recently. I had been paying less attention to it.

2. I'm going back to my ayurvedic packs mixed in with my dc's.
Going strong with my jbco and essential oils, like I had when I began my hhj and first noticed improvements.

3. Maka, brahmi, amla, henna, fenugreek, coconut oil and milk, evoo, seasame oil, almond oil, JBCO, all AO products but especially AO HSR and AO GPB, the top winners for my hair and essential oils of jasmine, rosemary, sedarwood and thyme.

4. I will check back when I can and hopefully get some before and after pics done.

Hhj ladies!
 
I forgot to add....I plan to drink more water too; not just because of the warmer season but also because I understand that lots of water intake moisturizes hair from the inside out.
 
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I forgot to add....I plan to drink more water too; not just because of the warmer season but also because I understand that lots of water intake moisturizes hair from the inside out.
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I started beachbody insanity challenge 2 weeks ago. Hoping the intense exercise will stimulate my follicles as well. Will do an assessment first week in may to see if it does. My hair is also in a weave now to give it some rest from manipulation. I have a u shaped leave out so I can still access and massage my edges every night.
 
Used my oil blend on my crown. I took pictures of my crown. I will try to post them this weekend. Even though its bad, it really isn't that bad once I separated out the section. So going to stay encouraged.

I cowashed tonight. Was going to use NJoy's oil but decided to just use mine up.
 
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