GettingKinky
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Here’s my starting picture. I don’t know if shrinkage will ever let me get APL curly hair, but I’m going to try.
Grow It Long 2020 Challenge
- Thread starter NaturalShe94
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NaturalShe94
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Shrinkage is so disrespectful. Lol. Nice length. You look a few inches past APL stretched. Maybe BSL?
PlanetCybertron
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Sorry for the late reply, but thank you!
I do realize there’s a bit of a caveat to not trimming. In my opinion I don’t think taper is inherently bad. But in general your method sounds simple and super efficient all around.
I’d like to at least have some sort of evenness, but I just don’t really care for it at the same time lol. However I think it would do my hair a bit of justice especially towards the back in the middle.
The picture I posted really doesn’t flatter that middle area whatsoever. Even more so when wet, and even when dry it’s still sparser in those areas compared to my sides.
I know a lot of folks would look at my picture and go: “Goodness look at those ends! So uneven!” But I guess it really comes down to the individual.
Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: Natural
Current Length: A little above WL stretched, see pic below
Goal Length: Hip Length stretched with healthy ends
Plan to reach goal length: Be consistent, baby my ends, trim as needed
Regimen:
Weekly- wash, heat DC, blowdry with Revair, style. Moisturize length and seal ends as needed.
Protective Styles: Twists, single braid, updo, dutch braids, buns.
Staple Products:
Ion Hard Water Shampoo
ITDF Moisture Wash
ITDF Intense Moisture Cream
Joico KPak Liquid Reconstructor
Starting Pic:
1/3/20- I blowdried my hair and the ends looked ROUGH. I immediately cut off 4-6 inches and I may need to trim off more in the next couple months. Sorry for wearing black, I didn't even think about it until afterward and I was too tired to take more pics. I'll do better the next update.
1st check in: April 1st
2nd check in: July 1st
3rd check in: October 1st
Final pic: December 31st
Current Length: A little above WL stretched, see pic below
Goal Length: Hip Length stretched with healthy ends
Plan to reach goal length: Be consistent, baby my ends, trim as needed
Regimen:
Weekly- wash, heat DC, blowdry with Revair, style. Moisturize length and seal ends as needed.
Protective Styles: Twists, single braid, updo, dutch braids, buns.
Staple Products:
Ion Hard Water Shampoo
ITDF Moisture Wash
ITDF Intense Moisture Cream
Joico KPak Liquid Reconstructor
Starting Pic:
1/3/20- I blowdried my hair and the ends looked ROUGH. I immediately cut off 4-6 inches and I may need to trim off more in the next couple months. Sorry for wearing black, I didn't even think about it until afterward and I was too tired to take more pics. I'll do better the next update.
1st check in: April 1st
2nd check in: July 1st
3rd check in: October 1st
Final pic: December 31st
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GettingKinky
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I may be BSL. If I’m BSL is will probably have to get to ankle length to get APL curly hair.
syrk
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Pretty hair! Do you ever stretch you hair when it's curly state to show a bit more length? Either through banding or I often see people pull the hair taught while blowdrying with warm air section by section.
GettingKinky
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Thanks! I just finally got my wash n go down a few months ago. Whenever I try to stretch my hair my curls get all distorted and frizzy, but I have a break from work for the next two weeks so maybe I’ll try again.
apple_natural
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First attempt at my herbal leave in spray. I'm going to let the herbs steep overnight before I finish it. Hope I get it to the right pH and a way that I like it before the new year
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NaturalShe94
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Is it a DIY herbal leave in?
apple_natural
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Oh. Yes, sorry. First time attempting to make an herbal leave in spray. It's basically ACV and aloe vera juice spray with herbs.
nyeredzi
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I promise I’ll upload a more recent photo tonight once my hair dries. I’ll use My avatar for reference since I took that around October this year, even though all of my hair isn’t in the frame. Apologies lol.[/QUOTE]
When you measure, are you measuring root to tip, or from front hairline over the head and down to length in back?
NaturalShe94
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Ive heard a lot of good things on ACV and Aloe Vera. Never tried it myself though. Definitely update on how your hair reacts .
apple_natural
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I already use ACV spray often.. like every few days when I'm in braids. My hair does very well with it. I'm thinking of leaving out the ACV next time, but Ill see how it works together with my scalp oil and butters. Today, it seems good.
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Mapleoats
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Hi all, this is my first time posting on this forum, excited to be joining! My main goal this year is to improve the condition of my hair and ends, but retaining some length along the way never hurt 
here are my stats:
Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed:
Natural
Current Length:
APL
Back 9.5in
Front 12 in
Crown 9 in
Left Side 10 in
Right side 10 in
Goal Length:
BSB/BSL
And/or +4 inches all over
Plan to reach goal length:
Wear hair in twists or stretched buns during the week, and only out on the weekends.
Regimen:
Still a work in progress, hoping to nail it down this year and stop being a PJ/ use up my stash. But as for now it is
Twists and buns, without added hair
Staple Products:
Lol, help
current pics attached. My hair looks crazy right now lol
here are my stats:
Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed:
Natural
Current Length:
APL
Back 9.5in
Front 12 in
Crown 9 in
Left Side 10 in
Right side 10 in
Goal Length:
BSB/BSL
And/or +4 inches all over
Plan to reach goal length:
Wear hair in twists or stretched buns during the week, and only out on the weekends.
Regimen:
Still a work in progress, hoping to nail it down this year and stop being a PJ/ use up my stash. But as for now it is
- shampoo/ DC every sunday. Currently experimenting with prepooing as well
- Apply leave in, cream or oil, and gel
- Twist hair or stretch with blow dryer or wave formers
- Bun it up until Friday
Twists and buns, without added hair
Staple Products:
Lol, help
current pics attached. My hair looks crazy right now lol
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NaturalShe94
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Hi all, this is my first time posting on this forum, excited to be joining! My main goal this year is to improve the condition of my hair and ends, but retaining some length along the way never hurt
here are my stats:
Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed:
Natural
Current Length:
APL
Back 9.5in
Front 12 in
Crown 9 in
Left Side 10 in
Right side 10 in
Goal Length:
BSB/BSL
And/or +4 inches all over
Plan to reach goal length:
Wear hair in twists or stretched buns during the week, and only out on the weekends.
Regimen:
Still a work in progress, hoping to nail it down this year and stop being a PJ/ use up my stash. But as for now it is
Protective Styles:
- shampoo/ DC every sunday. Currently experimenting with prepooing as well
- Apply leave in, cream or oil, and gel
- Twist hair or stretch with blow dryer or wave formers
- Bun it up until Friday
Twists and buns, without added hair
Staple Products:
Lol, help
current pics attached. My hair looks crazy right now lol
Welcome to the forum! Your regimen is almost identical to mine when I first joined, except the gel and blow out. Lol.
Bun Mistress
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Ok I want to join. I am hoping for a good year in 2020. I had a major cut this time last year and have been growing out ever since.
Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: Natural, but I BKT every 3 to 4 months (maybe more)
Current Length: grazing MBL after a cut to above APL a year ago , but I haven't straighted in month so this is stretched
Goal Length: My goal is MBL in a braid-out. I am think this is going to be HL or TBL, I got there years ago then had an unintended cut. I may not get there in a year we will see.
Plan to reach goal length: I am going to PS a few days a week, no heat except BKTs, shea butter and coconut oil blend daily.
Regimen: Henna once a month of more, condition weekend, detangle daily, stay moisturized.
Protective Styles: Buning on some days.
Staple Products: I have henna shea butter and hair lotion (hand made) anything else is a rotation at the moment.
Starting Pic: REQUIRED
I will come back with a picture when I take me hair down in the morning I promise!
Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: Natural, but I BKT every 3 to 4 months (maybe more)
Current Length: grazing MBL after a cut to above APL a year ago , but I haven't straighted in month so this is stretched
Goal Length: My goal is MBL in a braid-out. I am think this is going to be HL or TBL, I got there years ago then had an unintended cut. I may not get there in a year we will see.
Plan to reach goal length: I am going to PS a few days a week, no heat except BKTs, shea butter and coconut oil blend daily.
Regimen: Henna once a month of more, condition weekend, detangle daily, stay moisturized.
Protective Styles: Buning on some days.
Staple Products: I have henna shea butter and hair lotion (hand made) anything else is a rotation at the moment.
Starting Pic: REQUIRED
I will come back with a picture when I take me hair down in the morning I promise!
Kiaray8
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Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: My hair is natural, low porosity, high density, medium & coarse strands. I’m not sure what my hair type is in terms of curl pattern (would like input if anyone can tell). My hair is very frizzy in the front and some parts don’t usually curl without me using gel to curl etc.Current Length: Just past shoulder length. Front is 10inches, middle is 11 and the back is 9(that’s my fault I did a choppy trim a few months back).
Goal Length: Waist length for the moment but ultimate goal is tailbone.
Plan to reach goal length: I will be trimming every 3 months. I am planning to only wear wash and gos next year and bun when I really don’t want to do WNGs. Oiling my ends every day.
Regimen: Prepoo with oil, soak hair completely, shampoo hair twice. Deep condition for 30-45minutes with hot head then leave in conditioner, curl smoothie, oil then gel. I will apply oil and serum on the ends when necessary. I will only re style frizzy hair during the week but only when necessary. I usually pineapple my hair at night and stretch using the tension method with a blow dryer on medium heat or banding.
Protective Styles: Buns. I will do braids or mini twists if I am really bored with my hair but I prefer to wear my hair out.
Staple Products: Grapeseed oil. Vatika oil. Aloe vera gel. Herbal essences hello hydration conditioner. Cantu leave in conditioner shea butter. Maui moisturise curl smoothie. I don’t have a staple shampoo at the moment.
GettingKinky
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CurliDiva
Well-Known Member
Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: Natural
Current Length: TWA (big chopped in October)
Goal Length: APL
Plan to reach goal length: deep conditioning with heat
Regimen:
KISS (keep it simple)
Finger detangle only
More protein treatments
Deep conditioning with heat
Daily scalp massages
I keeping a Hair Journal (for the first time) to record everything I do to my hair.
Protective Styles:
Wigs
Staple Products:
I'm still trying to use up products- Shampoos, deep conditioners, and diy whipped shea butter
Starting Pic: REQUIRED
Big chopped October;
Check ins every 3 months
1st check in: April 1st
2nd check in: July 1st
3rd check in: October 1st
Final pic: December 31st
Current Length: TWA (big chopped in October)
Goal Length: APL
Plan to reach goal length: deep conditioning with heat
Regimen:
KISS (keep it simple)
Finger detangle only
More protein treatments
Deep conditioning with heat
Daily scalp massages
I keeping a Hair Journal (for the first time) to record everything I do to my hair.
Protective Styles:
Wigs
Staple Products:
I'm still trying to use up products- Shampoos, deep conditioners, and diy whipped shea butter
Starting Pic: REQUIRED
Big chopped October;
Check ins every 3 months
1st check in: April 1st
2nd check in: July 1st
3rd check in: October 1st
Final pic: December 31st
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apple_natural
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Welcome @Mapleoats i like your name! I'm also thinking of weekly dc. I have braids because its easy but I'm seriously considering taking them out just so I can dc properly.
@Kiaray8 OMG CURLS! you need a shirt that says that
@CurliDiva I'm with you with the daily scalp massages. I've started a few weeks ago. Are you using an oil, a utensil, or just a massage?
As for me, I need 7 inches to make it to BSB. I'm remaking my hair oil (batch 3) and leave in spray (batch 2). I added "Amazing Grass - Green Superfood" to my daily smoothie. (I believe nutrients will support my hair growth).
@Kiaray8 OMG CURLS! you need a shirt that says that
@CurliDiva I'm with you with the daily scalp massages. I've started a few weeks ago. Are you using an oil, a utensil, or just a massage?
As for me, I need 7 inches to make it to BSB. I'm remaking my hair oil (batch 3) and leave in spray (batch 2). I added "Amazing Grass - Green Superfood" to my daily smoothie. (I believe nutrients will support my hair growth).
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Rhealthyhair
Member
Hey guys! I have been coming back to this forum for a couple of months to a year now and I finally decided to join a challenge! I'm really excited and its my first time ever joining a hair growth challenge.
Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: I am currently relaxed, and I get a relaxer once or twice a year.
Current Length: My currently length is between APL and Bra strap length *I believe* (sorry new to the world or hair growth journey)
Goal Length: My ultimate goal would be waist length but I'm unsure if ill achieve that in 2020.
Plan to reach goal length: Keep protective styles in and keep up with my trims.
Regimen: Keep my hair braided in order to reduce manipulation, absolutely no heat unless I want to do a length check, and to keep my hair moisturized.
Protective Styles: My go to protective style is box braids that I have been wearing for the past couple of months. I wear them for about a month to a month and a half depending on how fast or slow my hair grows that month.
Staple Products: I love using Shea Moisture products as well as The Mane Choice products. I'm open to using other products and have been interested in Chebe powder.
Starting Pic:
"If it doesn't have SLIP, throw it away" - what does that mean? Sorry again lol newbie over here!
Also what are some vitamins that you ladies use? I was thinking about using the OLLY brand hair vitamins. Thanks everyone and good luck!
Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: I am currently relaxed, and I get a relaxer once or twice a year.
Current Length: My currently length is between APL and Bra strap length *I believe* (sorry new to the world or hair growth journey)
Goal Length: My ultimate goal would be waist length but I'm unsure if ill achieve that in 2020.
Plan to reach goal length: Keep protective styles in and keep up with my trims.
Regimen: Keep my hair braided in order to reduce manipulation, absolutely no heat unless I want to do a length check, and to keep my hair moisturized.
Protective Styles: My go to protective style is box braids that I have been wearing for the past couple of months. I wear them for about a month to a month and a half depending on how fast or slow my hair grows that month.
Staple Products: I love using Shea Moisture products as well as The Mane Choice products. I'm open to using other products and have been interested in Chebe powder.
Starting Pic:
"If it doesn't have SLIP, throw it away" - what does that mean? Sorry again lol newbie over here!
Also what are some vitamins that you ladies use? I was thinking about using the OLLY brand hair vitamins. Thanks everyone and good luck!
NaturalShe94
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Lovely hair! Love the up-down style.
NaturalShe94
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Welcome to the board!
Is your hair at your bra strap or a little past it? Asking because it looks like you’re sitting right at MBL.
Slip in leave ins, conditioners and detanglers lubricate the hair, making detangling easier as well as helping shed hairs slip out easier. This prevents breakage.
Rhealthyhair
Member
Hi! Thank you for welcoming me to the challenge & Merry Christmas!
I am unsure, what MBL is ... (mid back length?) I haven't worn a bra in almost a year lol. Around our April update, I will make sure to throw one on and see. Please don't mind the handmade length shirt, I could't find any online at the time
My next TRUE length check wont be until around July 24th, with my birthday being on the 25th; I'll treat myself to a relaxer & wash and set. So I'll post 2 updates that month since July 1st is our second check in. My last relaxer was in October, and I'm going to make my next one stretch to July which isn't a problem for me since my hair will remain in protective styles for the remainder of my stretch. I personally like stretching my perms because I like the surprise of how much it grows. Do you have any recommendations on a good relaxer aside from ORS. I currently use ORS, but I want to try a different one that might make my hair a bit more silky!
CurliDiva
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Hi @apple_natural ,
I'm just using my hands sometimes dry to move my natural sebum or sometime with oils for extra lubrication.
I also have one of those hard, plastic shower massager that I might start using more often.
I'm just using my hands sometimes dry to move my natural sebum or sometime with oils for extra lubrication.
I also have one of those hard, plastic shower massager that I might start using more often.
PlanetCybertron
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When you measure, are you measuring root to tip, or from front hairline over the head and down to length in back?[/QUOTE]
I do from the front hairline over the head and down the length. I just use that as my personal measuring method, because I can never get an accurate reading when I do sections from the roots to the tips.
Mapleoats
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@apple_natural thanks!
Any naturals on this thread have advice for preventing SSK and splits ? I have so many as well as split ends that I'm trying to slowly cut out. But everytime I get a trim they show up again like the next day . Really prevents me from growing as I feel like I always need a trim.
I'm 4a/4b maybe a little 3c in the front, coarse and medium density if that helps.
Any naturals on this thread have advice for preventing SSK and splits ? I have so many as well as split ends that I'm trying to slowly cut out. But everytime I get a trim they show up again like the next day . Really prevents me from growing as I feel like I always need a trim.
I'm 4a/4b maybe a little 3c in the front, coarse and medium density if that helps.
nyeredzi
Well-Known Member
How do you usually wear your hair?
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Mapleoats
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Nice! I haven't been on this regimen too long. Did you find the twist help prevent SSK and splits?
nyeredzi
Well-Known Member
I do from the front hairline over the head and down the length. I just use that as my personal measuring method, because I can never get an accurate reading when I do sections from the roots to the tips.[/QUOTE]
Thanks. That's how they do it in Long Hair Community as well.
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