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

[grow]

yes i agree to encourage and read up on allot of others experiences, wish i could give mine but my hair is baffling me, its weak and snapping all over, i think i need protein but i just did a recon!?!?!

Hi Pureebony! i know exactly what u mean about the snapping cuz as soon as the temperatures drop, (something that happened recently), my hair starts snapping all over again. yes, the climate can really dry may hair out (we had a huge snowfall a few days ago)

i will not go near protein when my hair is like this.
to get my hair back to being supple and soft/flexible, i moisturize more.

right now, i'm using avocado butter, but any moisturizer will work as long as it doesn't have petrolatum, mineral oil or non water soluble cones in it.

please read: http://www.black-women-beauty-central.com/hair-breakage.html

and: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/archive/index.php/t-38084.html

before you add more protein.

hth and that the snapping stops!

hhj!

 

[pureebony]

Hi Pureebony! i know exactly what u mean about the snapping cuz as soon as the temperatures drop, (something that happened recently), my hair starts snapping all over again. yes, the climate can really dry may hair out (we had a huge snowfall a few days ago)

i will not go near protein when my hair is like this.
to get my hair back to being supple and soft/flexible, i moisturize more.

right now, i'm using avocado butter, but any moisturizer will work as long as it doesn't have petrolatum, mineral oil or non water soluble cones in it.

please read: http://www.black-women-beauty-central.com/hair-breakage.html

and: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/archive/index.php/t-38084.html

before you add more protein.

hth and that the snapping stops!

hhj!

i think my hair is over moisturized and weak, becuase its over strecthy and weak so im gonna do an aphogee treament and serious deep conditioning this week and 2 cowashes, to rebalance. but my hair took a battering and it needs repairing!!!?!?! asap

thanks so much for caring xxxx

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I'm thinking about purchasing the Split Ender- but only in April when I take my weave out and possibly flat iron it. I'm not sure I want to I haven't had my hair straightened all over for almost a year. What you see in the siggy is just the back section.

I know that I may end up putting crochet braids in instead of another weave. I've got 2 months to think about it

 

[LaidBak]

Thanks JJamiah. I know this setback is just temporary, its just disheartening. The funny thing is, my hair feels and looks great when its dry. I'm using JBCO and a coconut/ayurvedic oil blend. My hair is soft and has so much shine. But I know the minute it gets wet I'm in for trouble.
I took a sloppy update pic this morning. I am now above collarbone; when I started I was below it. :-(

 

[Charlie555]

Just checking in: I'm planning to flat iron my hair today & I can't wait to see my progress. I hope it's atleast a full inch longer. I have been sticking to my vitamins & using MN daily. I'm thinking about taking a break from the MN for a few weeks. I have been focusing on my diet & working out. My reward after I workout is relaxing in the sauna for 30 minutes.

 

[pureebony]

soooo.... an inch1?!

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

I have an update:


I cut 2 inches off my hair on the 26th of Jan

and this is my hair as of the 21st of feb

not quite an inch but I'm satisfied because these are my slow growing months. I can't wait to see how my hair progresses in the spring and summer months.

Heres a comparison of the front

Hows everyone else doing???

 

[grow]

I have an update:


I cut 2 inches off my hair on the 26th of Jan

and this is my hair as of the 21st of feb

not quite an inch but I'm satisfied because these are my slow growing months. I can't wait to see how my hair progresses in the spring and summer months.

Heres a comparison of the front

Hows everyone else doing???

I THINK YOUR PROGRESS IS GREAT BRONXJAZZY!!!

AND YES, YOU ARE RIGHT, THESE ARE THE SLOW GROWING MONTHS...JUST THINK HOW IT'S GONNA SPROUT OUT COME SPRING!!!

how did you do it? what do you think was the single most important factor to this great growth you've gotten?

as for me, i'm sure my hair has grown, BUT i won't go near the measuring tape because i'm about 6 weeks post and my ng seems to pull my hair up.

so, i've got to wait until april to do a real length check...if i can make it for a 3 month stretch, that is!

by then, i hope to see some new inches from the measuring tape!!!

HHG LADIES!!!

 

[Vintageglam]

Hi ladies I am not in this challenge but just thought I'd show some support.

You all look to be doing really well.

ITA about this being the slow growing months bc of the intense cold/ dryness and lack of humidity.

Anyway just a question for you super growth experts.... I have been thinking of wearing a wet turbie every evening for 5 - 10 mins after massaging my JBCO into my scalp to add humidity and aid penetration. Would this be helpful or harmful to my follicles???

TIA

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

I THINK YOUR PROGRESS IS GREAT BRONXJAZZY!!!

AND YES, YOU ARE RIGHT, THESE ARE THE SLOW GROWING MONTHS...JUST THINK HOW IT'S GONNA SPROUT OUT COME SPRING!!!

how did you do it? what do you think was the single most important factor to this great growth you've gotten?

as for me, i'm sure my hair has grown, BUT i won't go near the measuring tape because i'm about 6 weeks post and my ng seems to pull my hair up.

so, i've got to wait until april to do a real length check...if i can make it for a 3 month stretch, that is!

by then, i hope to see some new inches from the measuring tape!!!

HHG LADIES!!!

I think the accelerated growth I have seen is def a result of diet, exercise, and taking a daily multi vitamin. I am convinced diet and exercise is the best growth aid out there.

 

[NJoy]

I think the accelerated growth I have seen is def a result of diet, exercise, and taking a daily multi vitamin. I am convinced diet and exercise is the best growth aid out there.

ok, ok! I'll exercise. Everywhere I turn, I'm being reminded that I need to get my buns in the gym. Et tu, BronxJazzy? Alright already.

Sneaking out to the gym for a quick workout.

 

[CICI24]

I just may make it next month I gained 1/4 inch in week. I'm taking a prenatal vitamin, fish oil and viviscal. I also began applying black castor oil to my scalp.

 

[pureebony]

hey ladies! how you all doing? im back in a weave, after having to cut 2 inches off......im so angry with myself, so my hair is shorter than my siggy pic in jan....

but im not giving up, becuase with healthy hairt comes growth-amen!

 

[Chaosbutterfly]

Checking in!
I didn't get an inch this month, but I'm still happy with how it turned out. I had a good month, hair-wise. Funnily enough, I just didn't pay it any mind. I did my weekly wash routine, took my garlic, biotin, and HS&N, bunned in the day, and baggied at night. That was pretty much it. I've been preoccupied with other things, so I definitely haven't been all up in my hair like I've been in the past.
But I still didn't finish my chlorella and spirulina...they're still sitting here. And I still didn't exercise...I did for like the first week of February, and for the rest of the month, I did it sporadically. Basically whenever I felt guilty. I need deliverance from the spirit of laziness. Someone pray for me. SMH!
So going forward, I'll just be continuing with my supps and my routine. The only change I'll make to that is to focus heavily on moisture, and doing less protein. I don't even know if I should say that I'll be exercising more...I don't want to tell lies.
I guess I'll say that I will try. Also, I can finally claim APL, without feeling like a fraud. I think I will be able to make BSL by my Dec goal, if I don't have any setbacks. *crosses fingers*

Anywayz, here is the length comparison. First one is from January, and the next one,I took today. I'm currently 9 weeks post..I'll be 10 weeks post tomorrow. And the bottom of the picture is where I've designated BSL to be on me. I have about 3.5 inches to get there.

Pureebony, how come you had to cut your hair?

 

[equestrian]

IDK. doesn't seem totally realistic. For those of you who do get in inch a month, whats your regimine?

 

[NJoy]

Just updated the pic in my siggy to show last month's growth. I'd say I'm getting my inch a month. :superbanana:

 

[Chameleonchick]

IDK. doesn't seem totally realistic. For those of you who do get in inch a month, whats your regimine?

I don't think you will get one inch every month, but if you are doing everything possible vitamins, diet, excercise, water etc. you can get more than your usual growth rate.

 

[NJoy]

IDK. doesn't seem totally realistic. For those of you who do get in inch a month, whats your regimine?

It's been very realistic for me in the 2 months that I've been trying to grow my hair out. I've been taking vitamins and using growth aids pretty regularly. IMO, I think mtg has been working well for me (although, I've been trailing off because of the smell). Seems I could feel it working. But, I'm also strictly ps and keeping my moisture on point at all times. I think retention is key for me. My ends are baggied at all times. Oh, and I think cowashing helps keep my length in good condition.

Know that your hair is growing and protect the growth that you get. It adds up. Maybe the warmer months will increase your growth rate. In any case, stay positive and expectant. HTH.

 

[LaidBak]

2 weeks post and I'm playing in my NG. nice!
Still dealing with breakage though.

 

[Charlie555]

Checking in: I flat ironed on February 26 and I got exactly 1 inch from December 25 to February 26. This sounds like the typical 1/2" a month. *Shrug* I am happy because evey inch counts, but I was really looking forward to 2 full inches.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

I'm all tardy to the party! I meant to post this for February. I've fallen off track because I've been in twists since January.

Anywho, here is my February pic:

I need to get myself back on track. I'll be going to get my twists redone next Friday. I'll try to post for March before then. I must mention that I did get a "trim" last Saturday, so I'm not looking for much growth. I also need to mention that I've been a good girl with my vitamins and water. The exercise...ehhhhhh...not so much. I'm still chunky.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

I need deliverance from the spirit of laziness. Someone pray for me. SMH!
So going forward, I'll just be continuing with my supps and my routine. The only change I'll make to that is to focus heavily on moisture, and doing less protein. I don't even know if I should say that I'll be exercising more...I don't want to tell lies.

Girl, get outta my head!!! AMEN! AMEN!!!

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I didn't start counting inches until after I got my hair braided on January 10th. It's been 54 days in counting and I've gained 1.25 inches ...and this is in the slow growing part of my head!

 

[pureebony]

dont be discouraged hon, i had my one inch but now i have cut 2!!! due to damage.

and to make things worse i had a violent reaction to spirulina and chlorella, i was vomiting non stop so i have to stop that, which is strange as i was taking it all the times a month ago?!?

so its healthy food alternatives for me and anything i can apply to my scalp externally.

i will also be joining the gym in 2 weeks.

and i am in a full head weave for the future to come till i get my desired length.

 

[CherieMarie]

dont be discouraged hon, i had my one inch but now i have cut 2!!! due to damage.

and to make things worse i had a violent reaction to spirulina and chlorella, i was vomiting non stop so i have to stop that, which is strange as i was taking it all the times a month ago?!?

so its healthy food alternatives for me and anything i can apply to my scalp externally.

i will also be joining the gym in 2 weeks.

and i am in a full head weave for the future to come till i get my desired length.

same thing happened to me too! For vitamins i had found an old thread on Bargello's Vitamin Regimen, apparently she was a lady who lost her hair and used this vitamin combo to grow it back. I currently take these vitamins and so far so good, not to mention that I FEEL way better! I was literally dragging myself to work everyday, but once i started these vitamins plus my waistlength shake, I can tell my health turned around, and its only been a week!

Here is the link:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=220

I will report next month on my progress seeming how i just started. HTH

 

[GreenD]

I'm just poking my head in to encourage you all (and see what y'all are doing to get 1 inch a month). I'm sure you all will make your goals and I can't wait to see pics!!! HHG!!

 

[NJoy]

dont be discouraged hon, i had my one inch but now i have cut 2!!! due to damage.

and to make things worse i had a violent reaction to spirulina and chlorella, i was vomiting non stop so i have to stop that, which is strange as i was taking it all the times a month ago?!?

so its healthy food alternatives for me and anything i can apply to my scalp externally.

i will also be joining the gym in 2 weeks.

and i am in a full head weave for the future to come till i get my desired length.

Yeah, I had a weird reaction to spirulina and/or chlorella too. I had itchiness like crazy. And I had been taking chlorella previously. When I started taking spirulina, the itchiness started. I switched back to chlorella and still itchy so, I stopped them both ~ just in case.

 

[Beautifulwildflower]

Hi, I'm new to this arena and want to join. I started on my own hair journey in January 2010, but did not fall upon LHCF until recently. I have been braided (individuals), weaved (edges broke off), wigged, dyed (red hair, I'm currently blueblack), permed (my ends broke off, but instead of chopping, did intense treatment), hum have I left anything out?!
Now I'm trying to wear/grow my own hair to the longlorious length I had with the weaves, wigs, etc.

Have to tell you though I'm having weave withdraws. But I'm gonna stick it out. I'm doing all natural products (I make my own shampoo, conditioner, treatments, etc). I take herbs, hair herbs, multivitamins, and omega 3's (I actually like sardines and canned salmon).

Question, I know hair relatively grows about 1/2 inch per month, yet this challenge is for 1 inch per month, can anyone tell me how i can get that extra 1/2 inch because I want looong and thick hair?

Thank you

 

[Beautifulwildflower]

With 1/2" per month - BSL - Sept 2010
With 1" per month - BSL - July 2010

 

[NJoy]

I am a hot mess. I cannot stay out of the mirror to check my growth when I get out of the shower. Ah well. I've already ratted on myself before so, it's no surprise that I've taken a mid-month progress shot. I wasn't really expecting to see much but, I do see some progress. What do you think? Plus I wanted to transition to a bra shot so that I can track my progress to bsl. I'm pretty pleased with my 2.5 months worth of progress. Hopefully I can keep it up. I would like to be full bsl by June (scraping mbl would be betta. ). Come on, hair. Grow, baby, grow!!
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