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

[lillylovely]

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QUOTE=EtherealEnigma;12723067]I think I got an inch this month. I mean... I did. I know it. What the bleeeeep!?

Congratualations EtheralEnigma on getting your inch. Keep it up girl and don't slack off the vitamins cos I am looking to you for inspiration

I got .75 inch so far this month. If I s-t-r-e-t-c-h my braid then it comes to an inch but that doesn't really count. But a great iimprovement from .25inch a month and breaking at the same rate too.

Long hair, here I come

 

[FoxyMoxie]

I've fallen off but I'm back on track. My hair has grown 1/2 inch. I will be stepping my game up for February.

 

[lushcoils]

Congrats ladies.

I can't really track my growth this month, since I was out of the country for 2 weeks and couldn't really focus on growing my hair.

I'm going in coming February. Let's do it.

 

[sweetpeadee]

I have not updated since the beginning of the month...I actually haven't even been on the LHCF since the beginning of the month!!! I have hit some hard times, and LHCF and my hair were the farthest things from my mind. Unfortunately, my stressing out has also caused my hair to shed more than usual.

Once I get the chance (and funds), I'm going to get sulfur and MegaTek. MT has done wonders for me before, but I'm going to kick it up a notch with the sulfur. I also plan to add garlic suppliments so that I can ward off the shedding!

For now, I have my hair in twists right now and I'm going to leave these in for 2 weeks (hopefully) and then I'll wear the twist out for a week!

 

[NikkiQ]

Unfortunately ladies, I'm gonna have to drop out of the challenge. I have so much going on right now and hair is in the back of my mind. Good luck ladies and HHG!

 

[Azure18]

Okay, I think I got about .75 an inch this month. I'll be back later today with pictures!

 

[Kimberly]

I know I'm too late to join the challenge but I'm subscribing and will definitely be lurking. You guys are so inspiring! I'm back on my vitamins and upping my water and the eggs, spinach, and carrots someone mentioned having for dinner sounds like it'd be right up my alley! I have some packs of tuna in my desk and a bag of baby carrots in the fridge here at work....I am so on that!

I'll dust off my old bottle of MT when I get home this evening and the Sulfur challenge already got me putting my old bottle of sulfur (back) to work. If I did manage to grow an inch per month...wow...sounds like a lot, but I know it's do-able and believing I can do it is the biggest step.

I'm not scheduled to relax until February 11th. That'll be 8 weeks post for me and I've gotten pretty good growth so far without really doing much so, hopefully, with concentrated effort, I'll grow and retain a lot more. I plan to take fresh "starting point" pics after my relaxer just so I can keep up with my progress. A lot of times I wouldn't feel like my hair was growing before until I'd look at the pics side-by-side.

I'm neck length now and an inch a month would put me at APL by Family Reunion (end of July), and grazing BSL. I'm 12.5 inches from nape to BSL (I actually just pulled out this extra long ruler at my desk and checked ). So, even if I just fall somewhere in between by the end of the year, I will be OVERJOYED!

Anyway, I'm rambling. HHG!

 

[Ijanei]

I can't tell if I have an inch or not for this month since I re-tightened my sew-in...but I know it's growing, I just know it

 

[lushcoils]

I caved and ordered some sulfur. Soo serious.

Nikki, good luck with everything. Come back if you real ready to!

 

[luvulongtime]

lushcoils, which sulfur did you order?

 

[.:Eden:.]

November 2010


January 2011


Front: 7"
Back: 7.5"
Left Side: 7.5"
Right Side: 7.5"
Right Bottom: 7"
Left Bottom: 7"

I'm not sure the exact measurements in November, but I will definitely know if MT (started in the middle of January) is helping me to get an inch a month at the end of February.

 

[lushcoils]

lushcoils, which sulfur did you order?

I'm doing the Bee Mine Sulfur mango. I feel it's easier than mixing. And I already like using the Bee Mine Hair milk.

Nice growth Eden! Looking forward to your February pics too.

That's around the length I want by June..around the 7in/8in mark.

 

[Azure18]

Okay, I think I got about .75 an inch this month. I'll be back later today with pictures!

Okay, Here are my updated pics averaging about .75" a month, which is way more than I was averaging over the past year (a sad .40). I definitely need a trim, but I'll be doing that once I get to a full 8". I hope to be at 9 by March! This is all growth since I stopped relaxing Aug 09 and BC'd Nov 10.

 

[QueenFee]

Is anyone using Mega Tek to gain an inch per month?

Yeah I'm thinking about dropping out of the sulfur challenge to pick up MT I always got wonderful growth with it.

 

[Imani]

I've been kinda BSing around with taking my vitamins (multi, biotin, folic acid). About to get back serious this month. And get better w/my diet. I just REALLY dislike vegetables so its hard for me to force myself to eat them. I have been working out consistently though. And still using Bee Mine sulfur.

I'm getting a flat iron/trim this month after about a 5 month stretch w/no heat. The main part of my hair I'm tracking measurements on is a little over 6 inches long right now. To make my goal of APL by year end, I only need 4 more inches, which should be highly attainable. But its always good to have some extra growth to account for any trims/breakage/setbacks.

 

[JessieLeleB]

hello, im new to the community, just wondering if its too late to join in?

 

[lushcoils]

Nope, you can join anytime before December 2011 lol. Welcome. What your stats? How do yo plan on getting an inch? (You can look through the thread if you need tips).

 

[JessieLeleB]

Im super new to the whole hair thing, for years I did nothing but sew-in and micros, then cute my hair low for easy maintenance and start again, but not im transitioning from relaxed to natural and want long hair lol!

*4b/Thick/ Transitioning/ Ear Length/ Growth Rate Unknown

*Big Cut: Jan 2011

*Biggest Challenge: Sticking to a Regime bcuz Im super lazy

*Styles: Wigs, Sew-ins, Micro-braids

*Minimum Heat, Air dry and flat-iron once a month to measure growth (maybe)

*At least 32oz of water (I rarely drink water so this is a starting point)

So for the past 2 months I have been lurking, ordering and making my very first regime:

My Regime
Monday- Shampoo once a week followed by Protein Treatment then Deep Condition overnight
Tuesday- Growth Aid on scalp, moisturize then seal
Wednesday- Co-wash and moisturize then seal
Thursday- Growth Aid on scalp, moisturize then seal
Friday- Co-wash and moisturize then seal
Saturday- Growth Aid on scalp, moisturize then seal
Sunday- Henna treatment w/ Co-Wash and DC, moisturize then seal every other Sun

Items:
Shampoo- once a week- Aubrey Organics J.A.Y. Desert Herb Revitalizing Shampoo
Clarify Shampoo- once a month- leftover Mazini neutralizing and chelating shampoo
Deep Condition- once a week- Aubrey Organics Jojoba And Aloe Desert Herb Revitalizing Conditioner with 1 tsp Godrej Nupur Henna and Organic Creations Base Conitioner, gylcerin
Co-wash- every other day or every two day- Cheapie Conditioner, Suave or V05 with 1tsp Godrej Nupur Henna, glycerin
Heavy Protein Treatment- once a month- Aphogee 2 part treatment with 1 tsp Godrej Nupur
Light Protein Treatment- twice a month- Aphogee 2 min treatment with 1tbps Godrej Nupur Henna Mehandi 9 Herbs Blend
Henna Paste Hair Treatment- once a month- Godrej Nupur Henna Mehandi 9 Herbs Blend with Organic Creation Base Conditioner, Yogurt and/or Coconut Milkand Tea Tree, Lavender and Peppermint Oil, glycerin
Moisturizing Conditioner (hair)- Daily- Giovanni Leave in Conditioner with JBCO, Base Conditoner from *Organic Creation, garlic powder and avocado butter, mango butter, H2O, EVOO, EVCO, glycerin, Dabur Vatika Hair Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Peppermint Oil
Growth Aid (scalp)- Every other Day- Megatrek, MN, sulfur powder, JBCO, Dabur Vatika Hair Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Peppermint Oil

Vitamins- biotin (10,000mcg), msm, niacin, garlic, horsetail

Will Post A Picture This Weekend After I Take My Braids Down I Wear For My Wigs!

Please let me know if im on the right track, im new to the whole hair thing!

Organic Creation Base Conditioner ingredients: organic aloe vera juice, organic unrefined jojoba oil, wildcrafted babassu butter, unrefined wheat germ oil, emulsifying wax, lecithin, honey extract, collagen, panthenol DL, silk fibers, wheat protein, vitamin E, rosemary extract, grapefruit seed extract, potassium sorbate (food grade preservative), and ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

*Organic Creation website
Organic Creations Wholesale Soap Making Supplies

Ayurveda powder: Godrej Nupur Henna Mehandi 9 Herbs Blend

100% pure Rajasthani Henna, 9 Herbs are blended in:
Shikakai - Leaves hair clean & shining
Aloe Vera - Moisturizes hair & makes it silky
Methi (Fenugreek) - Conditions, nourishes and revitalizes hair
Bhringraj - Makes hair luxuriant
Amla - Darkens hair color, adds shine & luster
Neem - Fights scalp infection and prevents dandruff
Hibiscus - Rejuvenates hair, making it silky and shiny
Jatamansi - Prevents graying of hair
Brahmi - Promotes hair growth

AyurNatural Beauty website
Ayurvedic and Herbal Hair Care - AyurNatural Beauty

 

[curly2shoez]

don't think i made an inch but im super excited about any growth...

ME IN BLACK TAKEN DEC 28, 10
ME IN BLUE TAKEN FEB 2, 2011 (after one month in braids)

msm-biotin-garlic-omega 3 gummies-multivitamin gummy bears-diatomaceous earth...
sta soft fro-mtg-baby don't be bald-castor oil-peppermint oils (with other essential oils)-water-shea butter- & suave conditioner mixture.

 

[CandyCurls]

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[lushcoils]

Nice ladies.

@curly, was your growth faster than your normal rate?

@Kandy. Look at those roots!!

 

[Ijanei]

Lovely results ladies it seems like u did get that inch. I will update when I take sew-in down at the end if this month

 

[QueenFee]

Okay now lol as of 1/28/11 I am BSL which means I got 1 inch of growth in dec 8/10-Jan/28/11 Hope to gain an inch by end of this month...In dec is wasn't using any GA's I'm using MT and JBCO now =)

 

[grow]

this is an amazing thread!

thanks Lushcoils for starting it!

i'm not in the picture taking season because i am ALWAYS baggy bunned when i go out and when i'm not out, my hair is in a whole head baggy. never out or straight enough to take pic, but when i texlax in march, maybe i'll join with some pictures.

Imani: i don't like eating veggies either, so guess what i'm about to do?

i'm off to go juice some fresh spinache, carrots, and cucumbers! i make about 32oz. of that fresh juice at least 3-4 times a week.
even without seeing my hair stretched or flat&dry, i can see in the shower that it is making a big difference!

HHG ladies and a BIG CONGRATULATONS TO THE MANY SUCCESSES!!!!

 

[lushcoils]

Congrats ladies!!! We are doing it.

I can't wait to check my results at the end of the month. Let's keep pushing!!!

 

[Guyaneek]

So I joined but seemed to have never posted my reggie or pix. So here goes.
I'm natural and about mid-neck length. I'm co washing every other night and dc with protein and steam weekly. Moisturizing daily and applying mtg. I wear twist outs and consider it protective due to my length. The first pix is from Dec shortly after bc'ing. The other is just a couple of days ago. I got about over an inch but I'm expecting closer to our target going forward. During the time in between this pix I was wearing braids and didn't wash as often as I am now.

Dec

Jan 28

 

[lushcoils]

So much success in here ladies!!!

@Guya, did you do anything different this time around to get an inch?

 

[Guyaneek]

Well I'm cowashing more and using mtg nightly. But it wasn't really an inch in a month. More like over an inch in two months. I'll take it!

 

[QueenFee]

Hey guys checking in MT three nights a week on my scalp...Uhhhhhh safflower oil has got my ends poppin! Will do a light protein treatment with MT on my ends tomorrow/later today after I shampoo. Going to rinse with either avc of cleavers herb tea(heard this lays now the cuticle)...Will moisturize with sta sof fro and cantu leave in...Seal with safflower oil...Oh will have an official update on the 28th of this month hope I get and inch!!!!!!!!!

I want to start back with my MSM powder daily just for the fluff of it, we shall see tho.

 

[grow]

Well I'm cowashing more and using mtg nightly. But it wasn't really an inch in a month. More like over an inch in two months. I'll take it!

heck, i'll take it too! the point is that it is GROWING!!!!
you're getting positive results from your efforts so keep it up!!!

Hey guys checking in MT three nights a week on my scalp...Uhhhhhh safflower oil has got my ends poppin! Will do a light protein treatment with MT on my ends tomorrow/later today after I shampoo. Going to rinse with either avc of cleavers herb tea(heard this lays now the cuticle)...Will moisturize with sta sof fro and cantu leave in...Seal with safflower oil...Oh will have an official update on the 28th of this month hope I get and inch!!!!!!!!!

I want to start back with my MSM powder daily just for the fluff of it, we shall see tho.

QueenFee, i just love love love your avi!!! your hair is gawgeous!!!