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I have been applying my MT nightly, but I had to stop using MSM. My face (which I have just got on track) is breaking out like crazy, and I CANNOT have that.:nono:
 
.:Eden:. said:
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I have been applying my MT nightly, but I had to stop using MSM. My face (which I have just got on track) is breaking out like crazy, and I CANNOT have that.:nono:
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Are you sure it's the MSM is breaking you out? I only ask because I had a major issue with biotin and MSM was my saving grace, but I know each face is different.
 
I have a question for you lovely ladies: Is B-complex a must-have?

I'm taking Centrum Womens Ultra, Nioxin Recharge, biotin, MSM, vitamin C, kelp, iron (anemic). I'm going to get more garlic, so I'm thinking of adding in B-complex (and 3, 6, 9? Omega oils). Would it help or do most Multi/hair vits cover that?

Centrum Ultra: 2mg of B6, 6mcg of B12, and 40mcg of Biotin.

Nioxin: 2mg of B6, 6mg of B12, and 300mcg of Biotin.

I also take 600mcg of Biotin a day. Thinking of kicking it up to 1200mcg.
 
EtherealEnigma said:
Are you sure it's the MSM is breaking you out? I only ask because I had a major issue with biotin and MSM was my saving grace, but I know each face is different.
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I'm positive, it is the only thing I have added to my diet. I haven't used any new products or eaten any new foods. Plus I drink a lot of water.
 
Just came from the gym. Took all my vitamins. Ate some fruits. Drank an ok amount of water.

My ceramide, hair growth oils, and SAA came in. Right, now I'm doing my fake steam deep conditioning treatment until my steamer gets here on Wednesday. Tomorrow, I'm putting my next braid installment in.


About to eat some eggs, spinach, and carrots for dinner. And get good night of sleep and dream hair growing dreams.

How's everyone else?

@Eth,

If your multi vit has the same amount as the vitamin B complex pill, I would assume it would be okay to just use the multi vit.
 
Hi everyone, just dropping in to say that I have been keeping up with my external regimen fine but I have stopped taking all my vits. I havent taken any for 2 or 3 weeks now. I will begin again on 1st February. OMG Etheral Enigma you are doing great with the vits. Do you take them all every day

Also havent been gym this week. Yoga starts in 45 mins, feeling a little bit under the weather and not sure I will go :ohwell: Lushcoils you are doing great - keep it up girl.

On a positive note... my hair has been in braids for 2 weeks now, I use my sulphur mix every other day and I egg wash once a week. I will keep braids in for another 2 weeks before I take them down, wash and DC with steam.

Thinking of going out and buying horsetail after reading a thread about MoeGrows recipe. LuschCoils what oils did you order and how are you going to use them?
 
I might have gotten my inch? Sigh...

Okay so this is SO HARD to measure for me, I just can't be sure it's accurate. Last month, I stopped pulling my hair out to measure strands (yes I did this), and pulled a curl from the back down by my collarbone, and marked its spot with a lip liner pencil. Then, I marked a spot by my armpit and measure with my tape measure between the two marks. Last month, they were three inches apart and today when I measured they were two inches. But, my hair doesn't seem much longer to me so I'm like :perplexed. I wear my hair curly everyday though so I know it's harder to see length.
 
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I had to stop wearing wigs because my hair started to reced. Luckily it's growing back but still that freakin lace front...UGH!!!!

So I'm co-washing and twisting my hair at night. Now I'm doing twist outs as a protective style. Still taking biotin and emergen-c for immune system.

Up the exercising and drinking water.

i'm not sure if my hair is an inch longer yet but we'll see once I get my hair straighten again.
 
Good for you Elle!

Thanks for your input, LushCoils. I decided not to get the extra B vitamins.

Lily, I've become consistent with the vitamins, but it's only been 2 weeks. I used to be really consistent (because my mom always made a big deal about taking vitamins), but got off track about 6 months ago.
 
I've been alittle slack on my exercise for the past week I had alot going on I was sick plus I went through a break up; but I refuse to let those things hinder my hair growth. Im going to get focused again and make sure I go really hard in February I really want to be APL by the time I head back to the states in June and Im so close I can taste it.:lick:
 
Went to the gym on Sunday.
Will go 2 more times this week. I'm waiting for my steamer.
Started applying my growth oils and massaging last night. It smell like Vicks rub though, but luckily it isn't that strong. I will be applying daily.

@lily,
I'm using this:
Essential Oil Blend for Hair Growth<ul type="square">
1. Thyme essential oil - 2 drops
2. Atlas cedarwood essential oil - 2 drops
3. Lavender essential oil -3 drops
4. Rosemary essential oil -3 drops
5. Jojoba oil - � teaspoon
6. Grapeseed oil - 4 teaspoons[/list]Add the first four ingredients into a small glass jar. Mix well. Now add the remaining two ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
 
Okay, on the first page, I just added a long list of links to help with growing our hair!

It just started snowing and my steamer isn't here yet, so maybe tomorrow?
 
.:Eden:. said:
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I have been applying my MT nightly, but I had to stop using MSM. My face (which I have just got on track) is breaking out like crazy, and I CANNOT have that.:nono:
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Try mixing a little MSM with your facial cleanser or water to make a paste. It will clear up your breakouts. Apparently, MSM gets rid of impurities (when taken internally) through the skin. However, when applying it externally, it fights those same impurities. Go figure.:perplexed
 
makeupgirl said:
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I had to stop wearing wigs because my hair started to reced. Luckily it's growing back but still that freakin lace front...UGH!!!!

So I'm co-washing and twisting my hair at night. Now I'm doing twist outs as a protective style. Still taking biotin and emergen-c for immune system.

Up the exercising and drinking water.

i'm not sure if my hair is an inch longer yet but we'll see once I get my hair straighten again.
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I thought it was just me but it seemed like my hairline was receding too. Yes it must have been from my wigs. Wigs are so convenient and easy for me to apply my growth aides so I don't want to give them up but I may have too.
 
newgrowth15 said:
Try mixing a little MSM with your facial cleanser or water to make a paste. It will clear up your breakouts. Apparently, MSM gets rid of impurities (when taken internally) through the skin. However, when applying it externally, it fights those same impurities. Go figure.:perplexed
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Since I've stopped using it my face is clearing up again. I wasn't really using it for my skin, more so for my hair growth. I guess I'll just stick to MT.
 
I think I got an inch this month. I mean... I did. I know it. What the bleeeeep!?

If you could see me, you'd see that I'm doing my happy dance. :) Hopefully, this will continue.

NJoy's tip about visualizing the hair growing out of my scalp helped me step up my visualization game all around. I expected it. It happened.

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!

Now, I'm officially moved to purchase a new camera. The iPhone makes my scalp look greasy....
 
I am not sure which challenge I still need to post starting pics in so I am posting pics in all of the ones that I am in. I am sorry if I added pictures already, but you can take these as my 3 months post bc update , I can tell that I have some growth because my undetangled (tangled?) afro his bigger than before. The first two pictures are from 10/06/10 when I BC and the other two are from yesterday.
 

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Mini Update: I slacked on my vitamins for about two weeks ( I know bad) but im going strong now with my Biotin I take about 15,000 mg now and about 2,000 mg of MSM. I was taking gelatin but I hate the texture I'll try to do better.

I decided to do an update on my measurements every two months so Ill do that march 4. But I have to say i am definately seeing progress, ill make one month in this challenge on feb. 4.

Im getting really good at not touching my hair, I think bunning is going to get me to my goal.
 
EtherealEnigma said:
Wholly Mac-n-Cheese that's a lot of biotin/MSM. How long have you been taking it at that dosage? Any skin issues?
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I was worried about skin issues at first. Ive heard alot of ladies stop biotin all together because of breakouts. I havent had any issues with biotin and breakouts, my water intake is pretty good. Plus the way I look at it biotin is water soluble my body takes what it needs and flushes out the rest. :grin: Ive been taking biotin on and off for the past 6 months, im trying really hard to be consistent.
 
Loverain said:
I was worried about skin issues at first. Ive heard alot of ladies stop biotin all together because of breakouts. I havent had any issues with biotin and breakouts, my water intake is pretty good. Plus the way I look at it biotin is water soluble my body takes what it needs and flushes out the rest. :grin: Ive been taking biotin on and off for the past 6 months, im trying really hard to be consistent.
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Wow, good for you! I had skin issues with it about a year ago (large/wide, painful pimples that left scars... :-O), but it's been fine since I started w/ MSM. Maybe I'll up both!

I'm going to start bugging you now with vitamin reminders! ;o)
 
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