Choklatekiss79 said:Hello Everyone:
It's so encouraging as a newbie to find LHCF and see that so many women with varying hair types have grown their hair to beautiful lengths.
For us short and sassy sisters, I thought it would be fun to form a mini support group. If you're neck length and above and want to achieve greater lengths, join the challenge and let's make it happen!
The Great Lengths Challenge will begin April 1, 2007 and will run for 9 months until December 31, 2007.
Rules:
I'm really excited about this challenge. Also, it would be really neat if everyone could share progress photos each month throughout the challenge. I'll make sure mine are uploaded and ready to go at the start of the challenge. Send a cyber shout if you want in!!!
- ABSOLUTELY NO HEAT!!! (hood dryers OK)
- ***Since many of us may not be able to pull our hair into a bun or pony just yet, baggying and co washing are optional.***
- 9-12 week relaxer stretches (YOU CAN DO IT!)
- Weekly pre-poos and shampoos (This can be done bi-weekly if you are doing the co-wash method.)
- Weekly deep conditioners (moisture or protein depending on what your hair needs from week to week)
- Twice a day moisture and oil treatments
- At least two vitamin supplements per day
- 8-10 glassses of water per day (it's good for more than just your hair)
- Combing no more than twice per day (roller setting, wrapping, or flex rod setting will make this possible)
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- 30 minutes of exercise at least 3 times per week (yes, walking counts, but working up a good sweat is even better!)
Happy Hair Care!
BTW: I'm a chin length 4A or B striving for shoulder legnth by the end of the year.
Welcome!!!!!! 
Choklatekiss79 said:Hello Everyone:
It's so encouraging as a newbie to find LHCF and see that so many women with varying hair types have grown their hair to beautiful lengths.
For us short and sassy sisters, I thought it would be fun to form a mini support group. If you're neck length and above and want to achieve greater lengths, join the challenge and let's make it happen!
The Great Lengths Challenge will begin April 1, 2007 and will run for 9 months until December 31, 2007.
Rules:
I'm really excited about this challenge. Also, it would be really neat if everyone could share progress photos each month throughout the challenge. I'll make sure mine are uploaded and ready to go at the start of the challenge. Send a cyber shout if you want in!!!
- ABSOLUTELY NO HEAT!!! (hood dryers OK)
- ***Since many of us may not be able to pull our hair into a bun or pony just yet, baggying and co washing are optional.***
- 9-12 week relaxer stretches (YOU CAN DO IT!)
- Weekly pre-poos and shampoos (This can be done bi-weekly if you are doing the co-wash method.)
- Weekly deep conditioners (moisture or protein depending on what your hair needs from week to week)
- Twice a day moisture and oil treatments
- At least two vitamin supplements per day
- 8-10 glassses of water per day (it's good for more than just your hair)
- Combing no more than twice per day (roller setting, wrapping, or flex rod setting will make this possible)
- 30 minutes of exercise at least 3 times per week (yes, walking counts, but working up a good sweat is even better!)
Happy Hair Care!
BTW: I'm a chin length 4A or B striving for shoulder legnth by the end of the year.
Choklatekiss79 said:!!!!!!3 More Days Til Takeoff!!!!!
DenverGirl
Growinpainz
br0wney3z
bgyrl
mysmallbiz (my nape is my issue too...)
auntybe
p31woman
bocagirl (I feel you on the relaxer thing)
rose2grce
shakira74
Toy-Pisces
I hope I didn't leave anyone out.
DenverGirl.......
Pre poos are when you condition your hair before you wash it. Basically you take any conditioner and put it on your hair while it's dry, let it sit for 10-30 minutes and rinse it out before you wash it. It gives your hair additional stregnth to combat breakage/shedding during the washing process. I like to use protein conditioners for pre poo-ing and moisturizing conditioners after I shampoo.
Co washes are when you wash your hair with conditioner only (no shampoo). Some people do this because most shamppos contain ingredents that are really harsh on the hair. Co washing is great if you work out a lot or just want to rinse or lightly clense your hair and scalp a few times a week.
Baggying is when you use a mixture of conditioners and or oils on your hair, place a plasitc cap over the hair and just let it sit on over night or all day. The idea is to retain the hair's moisture. I don't do the baggy thing because my hair isn't long enough to pull back into a bun or ponytail the next day. I'd be looking a hot mess!!
These are my favs...
Protein: Silk Elements Conditioning Mayonaise, Nexxus Keraphix
Moisture: Silk Elements Moisturizing Conditioner, Nexxus Humectress
Leave Ins: Sebastian Potion 9, Paul Mitchell's "The Cream", NTM SilkTouch
Vitamins: Olay Daily Effects, Biotin, Spirulina, MSM, Flax Seed Oil, Omega 3
HTH!!
br0wney3z said:
