***Get an inch every month 2010 challenge anyone?***

[LaidBak]

Just did my nightly head massage. I can feel mi scalp tingling and the curlies coming in!

 

[CherieMarie]

For those of you using sulfur, just fyi I believe sulphur only dissolves in oil. You may need to mix a bit with oil to dissolve it. I think there was a thread on it.....

 

[jaded_faerie]

I just got back from vacation so I haven't officially started my regimen. But I plan to have all my products and supply in place by the end of the week. We can do this!

 

[nakialovesshoes]

LOL I know!! I need a kick up the *** with the excersise, i have literally no time! not good at all, but this weave is itchy like crazy!!?! mixed mn into my groth mix too.

are protien shakes just as good as the WL shakes? as i started taking that before but thought without working out it would make me add weight!?!!? or am i being silly? xx

Exercise is the hardest part for me. I'm just lazy. I'm not sure about the protein shakes & WL shakes. I know some ladies actually add protein to their WL shakes. I don't. Mine is composed of: 3/4 c unsweetened almond milk, 2 raw eggs, 1 tbsp wheat germ oil, 2 tbsps raw wheat germ, 2 tbsps Udo's Omega 3-6-9 oil w/DHA, a frozen banana & 3 frozen strawberries.

Some that added protein, did stop because of the weight gain so no, I don't think you're being silly. HTH...

 

[PocketVenus]

I received my horsetail grass supplement in the mail today, and will be taking one daily (440mg each I believe) for 90 days (90 pills) to see if it actually helps with growth. I also take one-a-day vitamin supplements as well.

 

[Vintageglam]

For those of you using sulfur, just fyi I believe sulphur only dissolves in oil. You may need to mix a bit with oil to dissolve it. I think there was a thread on it.....

MSM dissolves in water so I supose you could use MSM in your spritzes ....?

 

[Forever in Bloom]

Bumping!

It's mid-month. How's everyone's growth coming along?

 

[Firstborn2]

Wash night, just finished up with the deep condition. Letting if drip dry a lil before I add products.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

I am so happy right now. I have been exercising and eating right since the 4th and my hair is def showing accelerated growth. I got almost an inch in 2 wks, and these are my slow growing months

I know this post is worthless without pics so here ya go

 

[Firstborn2]

Congrats BJ, I can definately see the progress. I hope I can get the same results since I have started exercising as well.

 

[ycammyy]

I am bunning it and trying to stay that way for 1month before switching back to my two strand twist. I am not so tempted to check my hair, trying to hold out for once a month.

 

[taz007]

Subscribing ..........

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I am bunning it and trying to stay that way for 1month before switching back to my two strand twist. I am not so tempted to check my hair, trying to hold out for once a month.

GIRL!! This picture scared me when I first saw it. From the angle you took the picture, that Aunt Jemima statue looks like she's standing in the corner of the kitchen contemplating her next recipe

 

[softblackcotton]

Currently in cornrow extensions that I just got in last Sunday. They were TIGHT almost all of last week. Now they are LOOSE almost as if I've had them in for a month. I don't know if that means the cornrows are slipping out or something. I washed once so for and oil scalp every other day.

 

[LaidBak]

Currently P Styling by using flexirods at night and then making a messy french twist/updo in the morning.

 

[Charlie555]

I have got 3/4 of an inch in the crown area of my hair since 12/31. My hair is still in cornrows. I am having them rebraided on Wednesday. I was hoping they would have lasted all month but it's getting harder to get the MN on my scalp & not my hair. I really hope this growth rate stays up. Still rocking the half wigs drinking lots of water, working out & taking my vitamins.

 

[Stiletto_Diva]

I rinsed my twist last night and put JBCO w/lavender and my OCT mix on my scalp. Applied Afroveda's Totally Twisted to length of my hair and I sealed with JBCO.

So far I haven't been following the regimen I posted before. I have worked up to taking 6g of chlorella, but I haven't did anything else in my regimen. So here is my updated regimen:

-DC 3x/wk
-Keep hair in twists under wigs
-Use OCT mix 3x/wk
-Massage scalp w/ JCBO w/Lavender 3x/wk
-Moisturize and seal hair every night
-Wash w/ shampoo 1x/wk
-Work up to 12g of chlorella and 6g of spirulina
-Workout everyday (This is gonna be tough since I'm so busy/lazy)
-Eat a healthier diet
-Take a daily multivitamin
-Take 800mcg of Biotin a day

 

[pureebony]

Hey ladies glad to see your all trooping on!! well i decided to do a weave so had it in for 3 weeks but took it down due to very loose braiding so dont wanna do a length check yet, but will be putting another weave in straight after, as i intended for this one to last 2 to 3 months as it hasn't im stuck on whether to do a length check now or then?!?! hmmmm

sticking to my routine i have upped my water intake too, but the exercise is lacking..... big time!! i just cant find the time with my workload at the more, i need to find what works for me.

xxx

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Just checking in!

Okay, so....I am happy to report that I have been doing a great job with my water and vitamins. However, the diet and exercise are nonexistent. erplexed

I did take a few pics the other night and posted a new album. I will incorporate this challenge with that album. If any of you would like to check it out, here it is:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/album.php?albumid=4924

I forgot to mention that my starting pic is in my siggy. I'm attempting the high protein low carb diet. I'll up the anty with vitamins and water. I need to get my chunky but in gear and exercise too.

 

[pureebony]

UPDATE:

Well took the full weave out, and lets put it this way my hair broke allot!! im soo sad, its like my hair was being sliced off?!?! don't know what went wrong, and my shedding was crazy!!! i got about 2 full handfuls of hair from a 3 week full weave!!!

I think im od on my supplements or i need to take garlic vits.... this is so upsetting for me..... im bunnin now so i can co wash and deep con during the week. it should help.

I was taking x6 chlorella and spirulna, x1 A-Z multivitamin, X3 msm, 1000 mcg is it?! of biotin, x1 hemp seed, x1 omega 3 oil, x1 B complex and lots of water....


was i over doing it?!?! i did notice allot of groth in some areas but now i need a major cut i think to get my ends healthy... :-(

 

[grow]

hmmm....i know it's too late to join.....but can late comers like me post on here?

 

[pureebony]

yeah sure you can post, why not x

 

[grow]

yeah sure you can post, why not x

THANKS!

i guess i would say i officially started in nov.'09 because that's when i started keeping a hair diary and loads of other things this board has taught me.
before then, i never even knew this existed....
my hair was at nape of the neck length last sept-oct and has started going to the shoulders and hopefully, beyond...

before this, i NEVER took care of my hair because i ALWAYS wore a weave. the only hairs i had contact with were around my edges, so all of this growing stuff is new to me.
i have no idea what "growing my own hair out" is like...erplexed but am trying...

does anybody know how long our hair can actually grow if we take care of it?

if mine goes anywhere beyond my shoulders (as in down my back) i could break the floor from jumping so much.
guess i'll have to wait and see if it is at all possible.....

 

[Chaosbutterfly]

UPDATE:

Well took the full weave out, and lets put it this way my hair broke allot!! im soo sad, its like my hair was being sliced off?!?! don't know what went wrong, and my shedding was crazy!!! i got about 2 full handfuls of hair from a 3 week full weave!!!

I think im od on my supplements or i need to take garlic vits.... this is so upsetting for me..... im bunnin now so i can co wash and deep con during the week. it should help.

I was taking x6 chlorella and spirulna, x1 A-Z multivitamin, X3 msm, 1000 mcg is it?! of biotin, x1 hemp seed, x1 omega 3 oil, x1 B complex and lots of water....


was i over doing it?!?! i did notice allot of groth in some areas but now i need a major cut i think to get my ends healthy... :-(

Take a deep breath.
Are you sure that they're broken hairs? I mean...you are natural, and you were in a weave for 3 weeks. You shed on average about 100 hairs a day, mutiply that by 7, mutiply that by 3, so that's about 2,100 (or more) hairs that probably came falling out of your head when you took down your weave.

Then, because you are natural and the strands are more highly textured, the hair ball would have more volume. So they probably looked like even more than they really were. So calm down. Don't chop anything just yet. Just keep bunning and co-washing. Maybe do a mild protein treatment? Just baby your hair, and let it regain its strength from being weaved up and taken down. Then do your January length check.
I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised.

 

[grow]

Take a deep breath.
Are you sure that they're broken hairs? I mean...you are natural, and you were in a weave for 3 weeks. You shed on average about 100 hairs a day, mutiply that by 7, mutiply that by 3, so that's about 2,100 (or more) hairs that probably came falling out of your head when you took down your weave.

Then, because you are natural and the strands are more highly textured, the hair ball would have more volume. So they probably looked like even more than they really were. So calm down. Don't chop anything just yet. Just keep bunning and co-washing. Maybe do a mild protein treatment? Just baby your hair, and let it regain its strength from being weaved up and taken down. Then do your January length check.
I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised.

GREAT ADVICE CHAOSBUTTERFLY!
that's really sweet, too!
it's nice to see members looking after each other and being supportive!

listen to her advice and do not chop it off. i totally agree!

 

[pureebony]

Take a deep breath.
Are you sure that they're broken hairs? I mean...you are natural, and you were in a weave for 3 weeks. You shed on average about 100 hairs a day, mutiply that by 7, mutiply that by 3, so that's about 2,100 (or more) hairs that probably came falling out of your head when you took down your weave.

Then, because you are natural and the strands are more highly textured, the hair ball would have more volume. So they probably looked like even more than they really were. So calm down. Don't chop anything just yet. Just keep bunning and co-washing. Maybe do a mild protein treatment? Just baby your hair, and let it regain its strength from being weaved up and taken down. Then do your January length check.
I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised.

thanks so much hon, i think i panicked... im gonna cowash tonight and keep up with my vits... hhhmmm this is going to be a challenge all right. Guess my hair needs to be left alone.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Hey Ladies!!! Just checking in.

I've been sporting twists for the past three weeks. I'm loving the convenience of just getting up and going. I have my measurement tee shirt, so I'll be posting a progress pic this weekend.

I'm not sure if I gained an inch, but I'm enjoying my attempts so far.

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I am aiming to work out 5 times this week. I work at a gym and never get a chance to work out, but I've decided to make time.

I took Cardio Kickboxing and it kicked my butt!! I will start taking BioSil today and for the next 6 months

I also need to get some more water in me before going to bed. I will drink my horsetail tea and go to bed because I am wiped out!

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Pure, how did you do with your cowash tonight? Are you feeling better about things now?

thanks so much hon, i think i panicked... im gonna cowash tonight and keep up with my vits... hhhmmm this is going to be a challenge all right. Guess my hair needs to be left alone.

 

[Firstborn2]

Checkin in, still in braids going to keep them up for another 2wks, I have 1/2inch of new growth, but that's about right since my braids have been up for a month.