Grow it Long 2022 Challenge!

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Im kinky twist dowwn!! I plan on 4 weeks. The weekend of May 14th, ill take them out.

 

[keranikki]

Sorry I’m so late with my post! During this first quarter, I had my very first bout with shedding. It was short lived, the culprit was my diet, but the effects are still visible. I’m hoping to regain some density over the next quarter. My density is already on the low side (genetics), so I don’t need it be any lower, lol.
I’m currently wearing WNGs. I may have to find a gel with a harder cast to protect my ends. I got my hair trimmed last week and she had to cut a 1/2” off. That’s a month of growth for me. I already have so many gels, that I can’t justify buying something else right now.
Below are pictures with my hair curly, since this is how I wear my hair 95% off the time. It will be an accomplishment if I can reach curly bob status at the end of the challenge.
My hair is neck length when straight.

 

[WL23]

Happy Easter!

 

[WL23]

Hopefully this evening I get my hair braided up.

Nice progress! How long do you usually wear your hair in braids?

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

There’s really no rhyme or reason. I just usually wait until spring hits to where the dew points are good for a washngo. I’m in my last protective style until winter @WL23

 

[snoop]

I don't have any pictures with a pull test since my coils are so tight and I can't get an accurate length check, BUT I took my hair out of their twists on Sunday to wash it and my hair did this



This is the first time in years that my hair looked anything like my avatar in terms of length!

I've been having a lot of success with washing my hair loose and detangling it under running water, every week. However, I know that my hair used to do really well when I would leave my hair in twists for two weeks at a time. I think that I'm going to try my old method of keeping my hair in twists for two weeks while still washing every week. If my hair still detangles easily, then I'll try this styling/wasshing method going forward.

 

[Kiaray8]

Late check in! I don’t have much of an update in terms of length as I trimmed my hair beginning of April as my ends were just off so I cut off roughly one inch everywhere. Current length is front - 19.5, middle - 22, back - 18. I dyed my hair to jet black this month to see more shine so I think I will start keeping up with that every few months. The first three pics are on blown out hair/wand curls and the last is on my hair pre dye but with a blown out braid out. I’ve definitely been slacking on my hair as I’ve used heat more to switch it up. I’ve been focused on weight loss more atm so trying to get it together now.

 

[Firstborn2]

Im kinky twist dowwn!! I plan on 4 weeks. The weekend of May 14th, ill take them out.

I plan to be in kinky twist June - September!

 

[Firstborn2]

I don't have any pictures with a pull test since my coils are so tight and I can't get an accurate length check, BUT I took my hair out of their twists on Sunday to wash it and my hair did this

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This is the first time in years that my hair looked anything like my avatar in terms of length!

I've been having a lot of success with washing my hair loose and detangling it under running water, every week. However, I know that my hair used to do really well when I would leave my hair in twists for two weeks at a time. I think that I'm going to try my old method of keeping my hair in twists for two weeks while still washing every week. If my hair still detangles easily, then I'll try this styling/wasshing method going forward.

@snoop I love the texture of your hair

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Plans changing. These kinky twist coming out soon. I go back on vacation June 10-17th and I do not want to fool with my hair in and out the water so. Next weekend hairs coming out so I can start to hydrate it.

 

[snoop]

@snoop I love the texture of your hair

Thank you very much!

 

[HealthyHair2020]

Had an excellent wash day and had to talk about it.

Prepooing took forever as I parted each quadrant into 4s. This proved handy as I shampooed in the twists and then pulled out the twists and deep conditioned. My twists were loose at the root which was excellent for cleaning my scalp. I think I finally cracked the code for a shorter wash day (done in 43 mins). DCing was a breeze as I didn't even use a comb to detangle, only needed my fingers.

 

[keranikki]

I’m just checking in. Hair is currently in box braids. I will keep this style in for 6 weeks. I found a hair salon that does natural twist updo hairstyles. I think I will be in twists for most of the summer.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I had a really good wash day this past Sunday. Im going to do a henna gloss this weekend and wash again either Saturday or Sunday.
My current washngo looks like it will last the week. Ive been letting it steam up in the shower these past two days and it feels moisturized so no need to spritz or anything.

I'm content where I am. Lets see what the rest of the season looks like.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@Firstborn2 Girl you is fiiine!

 

[Napp]

Thinking of delaying my wash days from 2x a week to every 1-2 weeks depending on the products used. I think I need to decrease my manipulation on my hair. Thankfully my hair doesn’t tangle so I think I’ll be ok waiting longer times to wash and reset my hair.

 

[faithVA]

I never did check-in in April I will check in during July. I saw someone else do a length check with wet hair. I think that is a good idea for me. I will try to remember to do a mud-wash and take my update pictures that way. Perhaps I will start this month and do it monthly. Now, I just need to remember

 

[snoop]

I never did check-in in April I will check in during July. I saw someone else do a length check with wet hair. I think that is a good idea for me. I will try to remember to do a mud-wash and take my update pictures that way. Perhaps I will start this month and do it monthly. Now, I just need to remember

Just make sure you use the same mud recipe each time. Depending on what I mix, my hair looks really short or really long.

 

[Napp]

I cut my hair again! I wanted my sides to match the back. They are still uneven though. I will be waiting until the end of the year to do any more cutting. I’m hoping to retain my length for the rest of the year

 

[faithVA]

Just make sure you use the same mud recipe each time. Depending on what I mix, my hair looks really short or really long.

I will try to remember

 

[Chicoro]

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Late check in! I don’t have much of an update in terms of length as I trimmed my hair beginning of April as my ends were just off so I cut off roughly one inch everywhere. Current length is front - 19.5, middle - 22, back - 18. I dyed my hair to jet black this month to see more shine so I think I will start keeping up with that every few months. The first three pics are on blown out hair/wand curls and the last is on my hair pre dye but with a blown out braid out. I’ve definitely been slacking on my hair as I’ve used heat more to switch it up. I’ve been focused on weight loss more atm so trying to get it together now.

Gorgeous hair!

 

[Chicoro]

I’m struggling with my hair. It’s dry and breaking. I think my troubles started when I used a glycolic acid blend to cleanse my scalp. My scalp and hair rebelled. It stripped my hair. It’s okay. Ill figure it out.

 

[snoop]

I’m struggling with my hair. It’s dry and breaking. I think my troubles started when I used a glycolic acid blend to cleanse my scalp. My scalp and hair rebelled. It stripped my hair. It’s okay. Ill figure it out.

Oh no! Sorry to hear that you had this happen. Did you only use it once? Do you think that it was the quantity of glycolic acid that you used?

 

[Chicoro]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that you had this happen. Did you only use it once? Do you think that it was the quantity of glycolic acid that you used?

I don’t know for sure. I do know I need to focus on my hair and myself.

 

[snoop]

Early check in.

The front of my hair is starting to gain some traction. It's now grazing just below my jebs, which is a new length for me!




As for the back, I'm still continuing to grow out the various lengths as is. I still can't get a accurate length check outside of the shower, but one side in the back is now grazing WL and the other is grazing HL!

I'm not sure what it is specifically that's working, possibly adding WAY more water to my hair on wash day or my weekly dose of protein. Whatever it is, I'm here for it!

(I'll try to get some pictures of the back.)

 

[Chicoro]

Early check in.

The front of my hair is starting to gain some traction. It's now grazing just below my jebs, which is a new length for me!

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As for the back, I'm still continuing to grow out the various lengths as is. I still can't get a accurate length check outside of the shower, but one side in the back is now grazing WL and the other is grazing HL!

I'm not sure what it is specifically that's working, possibly adding WAY more water to my hair on wash day or my weekly dose of protein. Whatever it is, I'm here for it!

(I'll try to get some pictures of the back.)

What’s a jeb?

 

[snoop]

What’s a jeb?

My boob(s)...

 

[Mapleoats]

Hey yalll!!! Check in time! Thank you @snoop for the early check in


Challengers:

1. @Mapleoats
2. @faithVA
3. @Bette Davis Eyes
4. @Chicoro
5. @Meritamen
6. @Firstborn2
7. @Sanity
8. @PagingSunshine
9. @Kiaray8
10. @keranikki
11. @Napp
12. @ckisland
13. @HealthyHair2020
14. @long.hair.dont.care
15. @Benuontherise
16. @DVAntDany
17. @Theresamonet
18. @ everyone else!!

I’m pretty sure there are more challengers but I have done a terrible job at keeping up. Thank you everyone for hanging in here all the same

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I don’t have a thing lol. I probably won’t have a length check until late fall. That’s when I’ll start stretching my hair before I sister loc my hair in September.

 

[Napp]

Here is my length check I did last month. I have the same length as I started because I cut my hair again. Unless the hair growth gods shine down on me I will not reach APL this year. I'm doing no direct heat for 6 months so the next length check will be when I straighten for Christmas time.