***Get an inch every month 2011 challenge anyone?***

[Phaer]

Ok I am in, here is my info (the starting pics is from October, as I am currently in the Braid your hair challenge)

I am natural as of my 10/06/10 BC, CL, my growth rate seems to be about 1 inch in 1.5 months (when I HAVE to remove my braids, and I am a little cheap when it comes to that, so I want to keep them in as long as possible).

I think my hair might be 4b?c??? it is very thick and kinky (which I don't think is bad).
My regiment will be as follows:
Keep in braids for most of the year, with 2-4 weeks off in between each installment (depending on the severity of any nape damage). Keep my hair moisturize with my mixture of JBCO, AV, and MGT. Religiously apply temple balm, I want to try the Vaseline bandwagon to retain lenght in between braid installment. Co-wash every two weeks with braids, every week without. Clarify and steam monthly.

 

[africanqueen456]

I would like to joinh
regimen: I am in sew ins most weeks of the year,
hair type I believe 4b/4a
what you are doing differently than before:In the new year I will exercise 5-6x a week,drink more water ,take vitamins,apply my sulfur mixture daily, and moisturize 2x a week ,when in a sew in, instead of once.

current growth rate:.5 a month, when I was not in college or not stressed it was .7

challenges:I really want to be full sl with my natural hair by August for my bc...I NEED 8 INCHES OF HAIR TO DO IT! I am very motivated to do it also. I retain pretty well because I never comb my hair...But I will adding more moisture and less protein to help my natural hair since now I have more of it.

 

[cia_garces]

Count me in!!! I'll post my pic later this week.

Hair type: Thick, Relaxed 4a/b
Length: A little past SL
Growth rate: Don't really know

Regimen
* Shampoo 1x weekly
* Co-wash 1x weekly
* DC with each shampoo/co-wash
* Apply leave-ins after DC ('cause if I don't, whoa be unto meerplexed)
* Air dry w/Scarf Method
* If I MUST blow dry, only do so with One n Only Argan Oil or CHI Silk Infusion
* M&S with Hydratherma Daily Moisturizing Lotion and Hydratherma Oils
* Massage JBCO into scalp at least twice a week
* Spray Scurl on new growth to soften
* Clarify monthly
* DC with protein monthly
* Baggy weekly
* Flat iron rarely
* Relax every 2-3 months
* Trim every 3 months, unless I find some damage that needs to go


What are you going to do that you don't normally do now to maximize your growth next year?
That's easy. Actually sticking to my reggie!!!


What do you think will be your biggest challenges to getting 1 inch a month and how will you over come that?
My biggest challenges will most likely be finding out that my hair doesn't grow that fast or having some sort of setback (dryness, breakage, etc.). I hope I can overcome at least the second challenge by sticking to my regimen.

 

[Kimdionneca]

Lushcoils, please count me in! I am not sure if I will get an inch a month but I will fo sure try! I will be back to post my strategy and a pic.

Thanks for this challenge!

 

[pureebony]

i have decided to pull out of this challenge, i think its best to stay clear of challenges to i sort out my hair issues.

but i m subbed to this thread, cuz its still exciting!


good luck ladies!! xx

 

[klb120475]

An inch a month?! What ya'll doing?

 

[lillylovely]

This challenge is exciting, its the only one I will join, I hope I can stick to it.

Current Regimen I have mostly 4a and some 3c natural, thin stranded, low density hair. I wear wigs 100% of the time so will PS underneath, in 12 braids. I will wash hair weekly in braids using eggwash method. I will take braids down once every 3 or 4 weeks so I can wash, DC and then put back in braids. I will use sulphur mix 3 times a week. I will moisturise and seal daily - no more oils for me they are not strong enough to seal my hair - my hair broke constantly throughout 2010. will seal seal with a petrolatum or beeswax based sealant on my ends daily - thanks to OP of the vaseline thread.

Um what else? Oh yes, I will try desperately to take my MSM, biotin, B-Complex, iron, gingko biloba, Vit D3 daily as I noticed increased grwoth when I took them regualry but I hate taking supplements, IDKW

Current length 9 inches in front, 6 inches in back, middle somewhere in between - collar bone when stretched in back. Will try and post picture dont have a camera so always struggle to post pictures. Current growth rate not sure as have had so much breakage but I think .5 to 1 inch a month if I take my supplements regularly and do regular head massages.

 

[NYDee]

I want in.

 

[Monaleezza]

Is there space for me to have a place? I'll get my pic ready today. I'm readyyyyyyyy!!!

 

[Monaleezza]

This challenge is perfect for me. If I can focus on a month by month regime then I'm sure I can achieve 12 inches by this time next year.

Current Regimen I have mostly 4b/c hair. I haven't had a regimen until now, so I'm still open to manipulation.
But currently, I'm planning to increase my washing to weekly with Giovanni shampoo while my hair is in plaits to avoid breakage. And deep condition using Motions CPR
I will daily moisturise using ORS Olive oil creme mixed with rosewater and natural oils.
I'm currently struggling to pincurl every evening, but I will endeavour to do this and finger comb in the mornings.

Internally I will try to take hair growth supplements and drink as much water as I can do. And maybe even throw some exercise in there somewhere. I'm planning to eat Raw during the week, so I'm sure this will help my general hair health and wellbeing.

Current length At the moment it's unevenly just past shoulder length. I've taken a pic when it's not in it's healthiest state, but it hasn't been moisturised for a couple of days. *slap wrist* But that goes to show that I need the support of all you ladies to help me crack this.

Current growth rate not sure because I've never measured it before, so this will be an eye-opener for me too.

 

[sj10460]

I'm in the HYHC, do we have to show updated pictures?

 

[Prettyeyes]

I am in.... Be back to post info!

 

[makeupgirl]

I'm in I'll post pic later on tonight or tomorrow but here is my info

-My hair length is SL in back, CBL on sides (i'll get measurements when I get home tonight)
-Natural/thick 3c/4a
-current growth rate - 1/2 - 1inch/month

Current reggie: wash/dc - once a wk (winter);every other day (warmer weather) and still dc 1x wk in the spring/summer.....keep hair braided or two-strand twist under lacefront wig (for PS) Normally, I moisturize and seal daily....baggy every other night (see challenges below).....

What are you going to do that you don't normally do now to maximize your growth next year?

I'm going to increase my water intake, stay away from sodas, take hair/nails/skin vitamins, multi-vitamins, stay on Vitamin D

What do you think will be your biggest challenges to getting 1 inch a month and how will you over come that? Also, hopefully some of the ladies here can offer you some tips on how to over come that.

I think my biggest challenge is sticking with the vitamins and forgetting to moisturize my hair. Lately, I've come home from work, take the wig off and put on my satin bonnet and deal with my hair when I wash it. I need to stick with the in-between wash maintainence.

 

[MrsHouston]

I want to sign up. This should help me get some tips as I don't have the slighest clue on this 1 inch a month stuff.

To join, post starting pics, measurements/hair length, hair type/natural/relaxed/fine/thick/dense etc etc, your current growth rate, regimen by December 31, 2011.
My hair is natural and the last time I checked (about six weeks ago it was at the top of my brastrap. I don't know my exact monthly growth b/c I normally check every few months. This challenge will help me to keep better results. I've been wearing protective styles since June mostly half wigs. I will continue to wear halfwigs as my PS. I want to do this until WL, but I'm not sure I'll be able to last that long

What are you going to do that you don't normally do now to maximize your growth next year? I will try to steam more and do scalp massages. Mostly get clues from others withing the challenge

What do you think will be your biggest challenges to getting 1 inch a month and how will you over come that? Being consistent Also, hopefully some of the ladies here can offer you some tips on how to over come that.

 

[MrsHouston]

What is cherry lola?... and how does adding "salt" to your conditioner help? TIA

I'm in...I'm adding sulphur and more consistency to my regi to achieve 1 inch a month, so here we go with pics and all!

Current Length: about 1" to 2" all the way around (I BC'd this year)
Type: I'm claiming 4A with some 4B in the crown/100% natural as of 9/11/2010
Current growth rate: IDK but very slooooow, maybe .25" to .50" every month, but more on the .25" side
Changes to my regi: Well have ordered the sublime sulfur (I'm in the Sulfur 2011 challenge) and I am researching the best things to add to it and the best way to apply it, I am also deep conditioning twice a week and cleansing once a week, I also plan on doing a cherry lola once a week or so and the salt bit (adding salt to my DC and whatnot) and moisturizing like crazy! I think I'm protein-sensitive, but I'm not sure yet. I am also planning on wigging it up and using some deep moisture under that..whew, I think that's it.
What do you think will be your biggest challenge...:Umm, I think my retention is awful and I am just not sure if I can get 1 inch, but I'm damn sure going to try!

Okay here is my starting pic (watch out, I'm looking a little rough and it's from November):

 

[adamseve]

I'm in...This should be interesting. Will post all info & pics before 12/31.

 

[SexySin985]

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[NikkiQ]

Haven't posted in here in a while, but I'm ready to go hard in 2011. I had ho-hum results when I flat ironed for the holidays so that's just motivating me even more. Last night I ordered my GNC vitamins, sublime sulfur, and brahmi amla oil. Gonna tweak my reggie a bit and get it back on track.

 

[NaturalEnigma]

I would like to join!!! This will be my first challenge! Will post pics and regimen soon.

 

[sweetpeadee]

Here I am, getting my info in at the last minute...

Hair length: APL
Hair type: 3c/4a, natural
Current growth rate: ~.5 in. per month (this past year)


Regimen:

PS most of the year (2 heat passes: my birthday, length check, FREE)
Wash scalp weekly (only scalp)
Cowash as needed
Apply scalp mixture daily
Moisturize daily


I'm going to begin:
Up the water intake
Using protein treatments and/or henna monthly
No cutting/ trimming (only S n'D)
Massaging 2x a day
New PSs (I need some ideas!!!)

I also want to try sulfur...but I want to look into that some more...

Here's my starting pic:

 

[~Vintage Queen~]

I'd like to join please:^)

Current length: 6" stretched (I'm with extensions)
Hair type: wouldn't label it as such but 4 something
Growth rate: don't know exactly but good.
Regimen: Shampoo (joico daily treatment) and Condition 1 per week
Rinse every 3 day
Moisturise 4/5 per week (every other day with aloe)
Deep condition 2 per month

To aid: Egg Shake (drink your way to waist length hair (Thanks to bronzeb))
Callenetics for exercise and occasional run
More Fresh foods and seafood
Vitamins/Minerals: MSM, Chlorella, Multi-tab and DE

Will post pic when I get the chance.

Have a wonderful new year with much hair retention!

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

Hey ladies! I posted this in another challenge thread, but it is so relevant to this one too I am so ready for this challenge! I need some supernatural growth in the new year LMAO I got my hair flatironed yesterday at the shop and was sooo disappointed bc I only have 3-3.5 inches of new growth after 6+ months of transitioning! I have to step up my hair game because at this rate, I'll be transitioning forever! My hair used to grow at a faster rate (.7-.9in/mo), so I'm really bummed I need to figure out a way to move this journey along because I'm getting discouraged! I don't know what I am doing wrong? It grew faster in braids, but I didn't like them that much...advice on the best PS to use for faster growth/retention? I am currently alternating twistouts and flat-ironing, but I am doing away with heat in 2011 (no more than 4x all year)...I hope this helps!

Also, the stylist cut off more in the front than I wanted so my bob isn't angled anymore SMH I give up with hairdressers! They are not right...this is the 2nd time I didn't get the haircut I really wanted & I went to 2 separate stylists I already had been to SMH Now I just have a plain bob First two pics are original cut, the 2nd two pics are yesterday's cut I am open to any suggestions that will get me to the inch a month mark...I just want to be natural already and be done with stylists FOREVER! My sublimed sulfur and Bee Mine serum are in shipment to me, but I would love to know the most effective method of sulfur application!

 

[B3e]

Length: 1" to APL
Type: 4a/b, natural, fine
Growth Rate: ±.8"/mo

Regimen:
—Daily water rinse (CoWash as needed)
—Oil scalp nightly
—PS with Braids-Wigs until May
—DC Monthly

Supplements:
I haven't taken supps or used growth aids in at least 2 months. In 2011, I don't want to experiment, just be consistent with things my body needs and those extras that I know work for me.
—1 MultiV
—1 Super B-Complex
—1 5mg Biotin

Challenges:
—SSKs: I will combat these with regular moisture
—Inconsistency: I have eliminated the clutter in my regimen and created a manageable one
—Retention: I found a bonnet that stays on and requires me to just slip on. Though I tend to grow fast, I have not been doing a good job of retaining. I think my simple regimen though will help me keep my hair healthy so tat I can retain it.
—Steady Growth: I am an above average grower, however, I think biotin will give me a boost so that even if I don't retain all that I grow, I will still retain a great amount.

 

[janda]

Starting lengths:
Crown: varies 8-9 in
Sides: 7- 71/2 in
Nape: 71/2

Hair type: Natural

Regimen: Follow the Cathy Howse regimen by shampooing/DCing twice per week. Cowashing on other days. PSing with buns. Bee Mine sulfur serum with scalp messages. Andrew Lessman HSN vitamins & Omega 3's. Nugro shampoo.

 

[lushcoils]

Thanks for joining in ladies. The first 2 weeks of the year will be a bit rough for me for hair growth because of traveling. But I'm going to do the best I can and hopefully I can make for it later on.

 

[CB1731]

Starting pics (In HYH challenge so new growth updates from now on only)

Sorry, my mirror needs some windex.

I am texlaxed/relaxed but going natural. I am 6 months post relaxer and I have 3 inches of new growth, followed by a few inches of relaxed hair which is then followed by natural hair....then texlaxed/underprocessed ends (some ends came out bone straight) It's a mess.

My hair grows a half an inch a month right now and the length is APL. I have no clue what my hair type is.

What are you going to do that you don't normally do now to maximize your growth next year?

MSM powder, apply sulfur

What do you think will be your biggest challenges to getting 1 inch a month and how will you over come that?
I have a big problem with touching my hair. I will try to keep it covered when I'm at home so it's harder for me to play with it.

Regimen

Cowash daily, DC with heat atleast once a week, apply sulfur atleast once a week, PS daily

 

[CrueltyFree]

I'm in. I've been natural for a while but out of frustration with excessive splits and holes in my hair I decided enough was enough and I started over as of yesterday. 5-6 inches gone. I cut my hair down to about an inch and a half, maybe two inches all around. I'll probably have to shape it up a little. I am participating in the sulfur 2011 challenge, but I think I got the wrong kind of sulfur. I got MSM powder by Source Naturals. I thought I was alright because in the search on iHerb I searched for sublimed sulfur and that was one of the ones I found. All of them said MSM.

Where can I get this sublimed sulfur that everyone else seems to be using? I'm still gonna have to use what I have since I already mixed some of it in some oil to use. I'll use the rest in beverages. Hopefully the last of my hair won't fall out.lol Is sublimed sulfur superior to MSM powder for topical application?

I'm trying to be healthier as well so I'm cutting out fast food, I'm drinking less soda and drinking more water, eating less candy and eating more fruit, and I may try to start exercising. I might as well utilize the gym since I'm paying for it in my tuition :/. For some reason my hair is being pretty funky with my current products since I've cut it so short. It's only been a day but I need to work out this regimen. It'll certainly be much different than I expected because I wasn't planning on cutting my hair so soon, let alone so short. Owell.

 

[NikkiQ]

Starting pic time! Posted my last length check and current shot of my NG

Happy New Year everyone!

Current length: I'll have to measure later to see
Hair type: 3c/4a and transitioning
Growth rate: 1/2- 3/4 inch
Regimen: Cowash 2x week
Shampoo and DC 1x week
Moisturize daily
Apply sulfur 3x week
Dust ends when needed
To aid: Sulfur mix
Vitamins/Minerals: GNC Hair, Nails and Skin vitamins

 

[Imani]

I'm in. I used to steer away from growth challenges and only focus on retention but I'm tryin to go hard in the paint in 2011. Go hard or go home! Lol

Just going to continue to be dilligent with my multivitamin and biotin. And also eat healthier, drink more water, and exercise more. And make sure I'm getting enough protein. I'm afraid of overload on supplements so don't think I will be adding any .the multivitamin I take now is already pretty serious and I take 5mg biotin

I think I have an idea of an oil concoction I want to mix up up for my scalp.

Out of town so will add pics later.

Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using Long Hair Care Forum App

 

[kiesha8185]

Starting Length: Almost APL
Hair: Relaxed (no-lye), 4b
Growth rate: 1/2-inch a month
Regimen: Wear kinky twists/rope twists until December 2011.


I am going to incorporate Ayurvedic rinses into my hair regimen although I am in twists by using heavily diluted/strained rinses in my hair once a week. I will add 1/2 teaspoon of each powder to a gallon of water, then strain the mixture.

1. Clean hair with Ayurvedic rinse (aritha, shikakai, neem). Leave in for 10 minutes.
2. Treat hair with Ayurvedic rinse (henna, brahmi, brinaraj). Leave in for 10 minutes.
3. Condition hair with Ayurvedic rinse (amla, methi, hibiscus). Leave in for 10 minutes.
4. Run warm water through my hair until to completely rinse.
5. Deep condition with Aphogee 2-minute Reconstructor for 30 minutes.
6. Airdry.
7. Spritz hair with aloe vera nightly.
8. Full baggy my hair with shower cap before bed.

What are you going to do that you don't normally do now to maximize your growth next year?

• No relaxer for a year
• Twists for a year
• Ayurvedic rinses

Diet and Dietary Supplements

• take my vitamins daily
  • MSM w/Vitamin C
  • Biotin w/b-complex
  • chlorella w/green smoothie
  • Evening Primrose Oil
• drink at least 64oz of water a day
• eat a salad every day
• cut out all meat, except fish
• no more soda or sugary juices, only 100% fruit juices and tea
• no fast food, fried food, pre-packaged foods (snack machine)
• minimize junk food, sweets/sugary foods, and high-sodium foods

Health

• read my bible every morning and night
• exercise at least four times a week
• sit in a sauna four times a week (15 minutes sessions)
• get adequate rest
• get rid of all stress

What do you think will be your biggest challenges to getting 1 inch a month and how will you over come that? Consistency! I will try my best to keep up with it until it all becomes second nature. Hopefully this will allow me to grow 1 inch a month and retain it all!