Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2013

apple_natural said:
thanks so much @faithVA..

i am going to have to save up for this. i think i will start with rosemary and JBCO and just build up other essential oils when i have the money. i guess there is no rush. i have been thin and bald on my sides since i was a child. it has not gotten worse and only have filled in a bit since then. they aren't bare bald, but there is a bald spot if i part the few hairs i have there. mostly on one side but the other side is just thin.
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I think starting with JBCO and rosemary is fine. You may want to cut the JBCO with grapeseed oil or olive oil or with some vitamin E oil. You can get all of those for less than $10. Then add essential oils as you see fit.
 
So glad I stumbled upon this. I am in desperate need of help with my crown area.


1. The current state of your crown and/or edges. Very very short in the crown area and on the right side temple area. I have problems with itchy scalp. My dermatologist had diagnosed the problem, but I can't recall the name he gave right now. I was getting shots in my scalp (which helped) but it became too expensive going to see him regularly.

2. What is your plan to restore these areas? Getting my scalp healthy by cleaning it 3x a week and wear protective styles (wigs) 100% of the time. When my hair grows out a little more I want to wear braids under my wigs.

3. What products do you plan on using? I have been on my hair journey since February and am currently using JBCO, regular castor oil and Vatika oil to prepoo with (switching up). Also I have been applying MN to those areas on days I don't wash/cowash and cover my head with a plastic cap for a few hours. I can see hair slowly coming back. For the itching I use eo's in my conditioners and my oil mix. Even the allergy medicine my doctor prescribed seems to be helping with the itch (happy surprise). I just joined the coffee/tea/acv/acj/ayurvedic challenge. So tea rinses will aslo be part of my regimen. I've been using ayurvedic powders for about 1 1/2 months and I like the results I'm getting.

4. How often will you check in with us? I will try to check in at least once a month on my progress.

Too embarrassed to show my beginning picture right now. I will wait until I can really see a change.
 
[USER=384461 said:
justhavingfun[/USER];18318333]So glad I stumbled upon this. I am in desperate need of help with my crown area.


1. The current state of your crown and/or edges. Very very short in the crown area and on the right side temple area. I have problems with itchy scalp. My dermatologist had diagnosed the problem, but I can't recall the name he gave right now. I was getting shots in my scalp (which helped) but it became too expensive going to see him regularly.

2. What is your plan to restore these areas? Getting my scalp healthy by cleaning it 3x a week and wear protective styles (wigs) 100% of the time. When my hair grows out a little more I want to wear braids under my wigs.

3. What products do you plan on using? I have been on my hair journey since February and am currently using JBCO, regular castor oil and Vatika oil to prepoo with (switching up). Also I have been applying MN to those areas on days I don't wash/cowash and cover my head with a plastic cap for a few hours. I can see hair slowly coming back. For the itching I use eo's in my conditioners and my oil mix. Even the allergy medicine my doctor prescribed seems to be helping with the itch (happy surprise). I just joined the coffee/tea/acv/acj/ayurvedic challenge. So tea rinses will aslo be part of my regimen. I've been using ayurvedic powders for about 1 1/2 months and I like the results I'm getting.

4. How often will you check in with us? I will try to check in at least once a month on my progress.

Too embarrassed to show my beginning picture right now. I will wait until I can really see a change.
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Hope you have a lot of success with your scalp and regrowth.
 
Trying to get ahead of potential post-partum shedding. I'm still using Claudies and trying to keep my hair moisturized. I had a trim mid-March so I think I'm good to go.
 
So I roller set yesterday and I was able to roll the hair regrown in the bald spots into a straw. That shows me it's growing! Looking to put in braids next weekend as my hear grows faster when I leave it alone in summer. :)
 
Was away for the weekend and my crown was begging for water. So glad to be home to give it a good wash :yep:
 
I braided my hair last weekend and they were able to braid my hair in the formerly bald spots. I plan to undo and rebraid every two weeks though. Learned my lesson last year! I also have more updates on the spots. since I last posted pics, a growth spurt has occurred. I'm very excited about it and will post pictures ASAP!
 
Well I decided to take a look-see at if there is any progress with my crown area. It's a little better...still a waaaaays to go.

So what do you ladies think?

Hair journey start: February 2013
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And here's now: May 2013
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justhavingfun said:
Well I decided to take a look-see at if there is any progress with my crown area. It's a little better...still a waaaaays to go.

So what do you ladies think?

Hair journey start: February 2013

And here's now: May 2013
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I definitely see the difference. Keep doing what you're doing!
 
justhavingfun said:
Well I decided to take a look-see at if there is any progress with my crown area. It's a little better...still a waaaaays to go.

So what do you ladies think?

Hair journey start: February 2013

And here's now: May 2013
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YES! I can most definitely see a difference!

You are making great progress.

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
 
faithVA said:
That is very good progress justhavingfun. Congratulations. What is your scalp regimen?
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Thank you faithVA.

On days that I don't cowash or shampoo (I do those 3x week), I apply MN to my scalp and cover with a plastic cap for a few hours, then moisturize. If my scalp gets itchy I rub tea tree essential oil that I mixed in with a small bottle of Hollywood Beauty Tea Tree Oil on it.

I used to have problems with little bumps forming on my scalp as well. No longer have that problem... :yep:

Edited to add: I have MN on my scalp right now sitting under a plastic cap. :grin:
 
Oh I forgot to mention...When I use my ayurvedic powders, the night before I massage Vatika oil into my scalp. On wash/cowash days, sometimes I mix tea tree, peppermint, rosemary and eucalyptus essential oils in with my cheapie conditioner and massage them into my scalp. Always makes my head feel so relaxed afterwards.
 
Thank you ladies. I have to admit I'm pretty happy. Hope this continues.

Today was cowash so I applied deep conditioner over tea rinse and sat under dryer for 30 minutes. This time around I added a teaspoon each of Amla and Brahmi powders to the conditioner. Hair is nice and soft.
 
I would love to join this challenge.

1. The current state of your crown and/or edges. My nape has been a problem area for me for some time; I still haven't figured out how to upload photos on here, but here's a link to a blog post showing the condition of my nape as of March; progress is VERY slow :nono:
2. What is your plan to restore these areas? M&S twice or more daily; learning tips and tricks from others
3. What products do you plan on using? DB Coconut Lemongrass and JBCO
4. How often will you check in with us? As often as possible! :grin:
 
I've experienced great growth while in these braids but I miss my hair. I think I'll start taking them out. It's been 2 months
 
I have been consistent this week in oiling my scalp. My crown looked much better. There are some thin spots but not major.

I put my hair in kinky twists tonight but left my crown out. Will figure out what I will do with that area. I will make sure to keep my scalp/crown well moisturized and oiled while wearing these twists. Hopefully the rest will help it grow in.
 
I'm in braids as I mentioned earlier but still oiling my edges lightly every night. Will be taking out and redoing my braids in front every 2 weeks. Trying to learn how to self braid cos it costs a tiny fortune to follow the crown and glory technique!
 
ms.tatiana said:
Still using JBCO & Dr. Miracles on my edges
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Dr miracles temple and nape balm made my hair worse!

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
 
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