Hip Length Challenge 2010

Karen Marie Shelton's
Secret Long Hair Growing Tips (Part 2)
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Karen Marie Shelton - Copyright - All Rights Reserved. (posted with permission)
Original Publication Date: 01/28/10

6. Flower Essence Therapy - I am a big fan of Bach Flower Essences and California Flower Essences which are both often sold at Whole Foods or similar health food stores. The Rescue Remedy formula from Bach is wonderful to use either added to jojoba oil or alone as a scalp massage treatment. Not only does Rescue Remedy help to heal scalp related issues, it provides balance and a wonderful flow of energy.
I do a Rescue Remedy scalp massage before every cleanse. I alternate between using the Rescue Remedy along and dropped into 100% organic jojoba oil, which is my favorite oil other than organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).
7. Homeopathic Options - Bioplasma is a combination of the all 12 major cell salts including Silicea 6X which is specifically designed to help with brittle hair and nails or delayed growth. I have taken both the Bioplasma and the Silicea 6x at various times when my growth seemed stalled or my hair is feeling dry, damaged or brittle.
8. Thyroid Supplements - One of the key reasons hair may stop or slow down in the growth cycle is due to a sluggish thyroid. If you suspect you have thyroid issues be sure to have it checked by your physician.
Some thyroid tests are not reliable and may provide negative results when in reality you do have a slow thyroid. To help keep my thyroid humming I take Natural Sources Raw Thyroid tablets (Thyroid Tissue, Adrenal Tissue, Pituitary Tissue, Thymus Tissue, Spleen Tissue, Kelp and Rice Bran once a day.
I also take a combination of Kelp, Irish Moss, Parley Root, Dulse and Cayenne Fruit which helps to keep my thyroid healthy and amped up.
9. Thyroid Supplements - One of the key reasons hair may stop or slow down in the growth cycle is due to a sluggish thyroid. If you suspect you have thyroid issues be sure to have it checked by your physician.
Some thyroid tests are not reliable and may provide negative results when in reality you do have a slow thyroid. To help keep my thyroid humming I take Natural Sources Raw Thyroid tablets once a day.
I also take a regular combination of Kelp, Irish Moss, Parley Root, Dulse and Cayenne Fruit which helps to keep my thyroid healthy and amped up.
10. Trace Mineral Drops - Trace Minerals will also help keep the body functional at optimal health. Some of the key minerals include Magnesium, Chloride, Sodium and Potassium.
Any type of vitamins, supplement, herbs or similar which strengthen the body and the circulation will help with hair growth acceleration.
11. Astrology, Feng Shui, Meditation and Manifestation - This area of holistic hair growth methods might be considered borderline black arts.
I have experienced good results with trimming my ends during the best phases of the moon and following planetary transits to determine best timing for scalp treatments, highlights and any other hair or scalp treatments.
Annual and monthly Feng Shui cures can also assist with growing healthy hair. Knowing your Feng Shui base number and honoring best life placements for having a healthy body, scalp and accelerated hair growth has proven helpful to me.
Meditation, affirmation and manifestation exercises may be helpful with strengthening your hair growth process.
12. Other Hair Growth Methods
Exercise is always beneficial for assisting in triggering hair growth. Yoga and pilates are especially beneficial along with walking, running and aerobics which helps to improve circulation to the scalp.
Deep breathing is also excellent for aerating the roots. Healthy hair needs a consistent and plentiful supply of oxygen.
Summary

Growing long lush hair requires a commitment. You may or may not wish to try some or all of my own personal secret hair growth methods.
If you are totally committed to growing your hair and take hair growth vitamins, eat healthy (good balance of protein, carb, fruits, vegetables) drink lots of water and follow best long hair care practices you will make progress.
However, if you smoke, participate in extreme dieting, take recreational or excessive prescription drugs or other documented body weakening practices, you may cancel out your other good hair growing efforts.
 
I'm doing my DCing at least once per week, and boy can I tell a difference. My hair is holding moisture so much better and I'm getting less breakage.

The only thing is, battling these two textures (texlaxed and natural) is killing me. My texlaxed hair is so much thinner and broken off than the natural hair is. I just wish I had never texlaxed. Even so, I'm tempted to texlax my newgrowth to keep down the breakage at the line of demarcation :wallbash:

May I say, winnettag, your hair has really taken off. I remember this time last year your hair was like 6 inches shorter :up:
 
... The only thing is, battling these two textures (texlaxed and natural) is killing me. My texlaxed hair is so much thinner and broken off than the natural hair is. I just wish I had never texlaxed. Even so, I'm tempted to texlax my newgrowth to keep down the breakage at the line of demarcation :wallbash:...

That is tough. My niece spent the summer with me, and we spent a good part of it getting her to learn how to take care of her hair. It was tailbone, but half relaxed, with two years of new growth. Relaxed pieces would break off in chunks; the new growth was easy to comb through, and so were the ends, but that demarcation line was horrible... all huge tangles and knots. She got so fed up with the breakage that she asked me to cut off the relaxed ends, which then made it much easier to care for her hair.

I hope you can figure out a way to minimize the breakage without texlaxing or having to cut much of the ends off; you've put in too much effort to grow your hair this long.
 
I promised an update, and here it is - in pic
30.25" Lightly flat ironed about 2" up the nape.
I did not straighten all of my hair only b/c I just wanted to do a length check.
I will continue dusting, but I don't think that I will go for a complete blunt look :rolleyes:. ....really undecided on my ends????
I will try to update again in May.
 

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I promised an update, and here it is - in pic
30.25" Lightly flat ironed about 2" up the nape.
I did not straighten all of my hair only b/c I just wanted to do a length check.
I will continue dusting, but I don't think that I will go for a complete blunt look :rolleyes:. ....really undecided on my ends????
I will try to update again in May.

Your hair is beautiful!!!
 
I promised an update, and here it is - in pic
30.25" Lightly flat ironed about 2" up the nape.
I did not straighten all of my hair only b/c I just wanted to do a length check.
I will continue dusting, but I don't think that I will go for a complete blunt look :rolleyes:. ....really undecided on my ends????
I will try to update again in May.


Gorgeous Hair!!!!
 
lol i got confused. i walked in here thinking i was in wl and saw some long ole hair and was like "what?? ooohhh" lmao

sorry, i'm a bit slow sometimes.

i think i'm like in last place in this thread lol i'mma be the last one to make hl!!!! :( waaahhh!!! lol oh well, so long as i make it no worries right?!
 
I promised an update, and here it is - in pic
30.25" Lightly flat ironed about 2" up the nape.
I did not straighten all of my hair only b/c I just wanted to do a length check.
I will continue dusting, but I don't think that I will go for a complete blunt look :rolleyes:. ....really undecided on my ends????
I will try to update again in May.

Nice progress looks like you have a couple of hairs grazing HL
 
I promised an update, and here it is - in pic
30.25" Lightly flat ironed about 2" up the nape.
I did not straighten all of my hair only b/c I just wanted to do a length check.
I will continue dusting, but I don't think that I will go for a complete blunt look :rolleyes:. ....really undecided on my ends????
I will try to update again in May.

Gorgeous!!! And I really like your hem line. I think blunt ends are cool but my favorite hem line is a natural V :yep:.

Oh and Mz.MoMo, I think I have you beat for last place :lachen:. But we will make it (even if it is 11:59 pm on December 31st :lachen::lachen::lachen:).
 
I'm doing my DCing at least once per week, and boy can I tell a difference. My hair is holding moisture so much better and I'm getting less breakage.

The only thing is, battling these two textures (texlaxed and natural) is killing me. My texlaxed hair is so much thinner and broken off than the natural hair is. I just wish I had never texlaxed. Even so, I'm tempted to texlax my newgrowth to keep down the breakage at the line of demarcation :wallbash:

May I say, winnettag, your hair has really taken off. I remember this time last year your hair was like 6 inches shorter :up:

I know exactly what you'r egoing through with that darn demarcation line :sad:.
Shoot, lemme go look at my old pics so I can see my hair is actually growing....it's taking so long to reach my goal, but thank you for the reminder!

I promised an update, and here it is - in pic
30.25" Lightly flat ironed about 2" up the nape.
I did not straighten all of my hair only b/c I just wanted to do a length check.
I will continue dusting, but I don't think that I will go for a complete blunt look :rolleyes:. ....really undecided on my ends????
I will try to update again in May.

Just gorgeous....you're sooo close to HL!

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i think i'm like in last place in this thread lol i'mma be the last one to make hl!!!! :( waaahhh!!! lol oh well, so long as i make it no worries right?!

Oh and Mz.MoMo, I think I have you beat for last place :lachen:. But we will make it (even if it is 11:59 pm on December 31st :lachen::lachen::lachen:).

Um, I got both of ya'll beat for last place :grin:....especially how fast Mz. MoMo's hair grows! But you're both right...as long as we make it at all....it's all good!
 
Thank you "Testimony 77" - I am very interested in my "LHC sisters" opinions on the hemline issue:yep:.
I had a blunt, but found in boring with my "look". I have long layers, but also admire the "blunt" look. Girl just confused:drunk:???? So, thanks for the input. I do like the natural look tho :rolleyes:.
 
:love::drool:LoveLongLocks...I'm loving your hair:yep::gorgeous: I think the ends look fine:yep:

Testimony777 & Mz.MoMo - keep it growing :fairy:& enjoy the journey:cowgirl:

On another note: I did a CW w/ a protein reconstructor, followed w/a moisturing DC to try to tend to the splits I noticed. I did a roller set with a creamy leave in & put my hair in a bun. The ends don't feel too bad but I will definitely need to pay closer attention to them than I have been.
 
Nice progress looks like you have a couple of hairs grazing HL

Thanks!
Yes, I beleive that I am grazing HL! I am pleasantly surpirsed. I didn't realize that those strands were down there until I looked at the photo myself :yep:. I thought my hair was resisting my efforts:pullhair:, or trying to make a fool of me by not growing! I was intimidated to commit to HL in front of everyone, but you ladies have all been so encouraging!

Big thanks to all of you! :love3:
 
So much lovely hair in here :cloud9: I can't wait to be Hip Length!!! It's within my grasp, I know it, but just feels like the time is taking forever
 
Ladies I just love your hair :love: Mine isn't as long as yours but with all the inspirations I know I'll get there sOOOOOOOOOOn!!:wallbash: It's because of your long tresses that have given me much inspiration to keep growing. I know it's late but I'm joining just to see how far I can get by Dec. 2010! Now don't be surprised if I not only catch up with you ladies, but I'm in the running for 1st place:lachen: I know you think it's funny but just wait:yep: Hey, I've been trying for most of my life...that should account for something right?
 
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I promised an update, and here it is - in pic
30.25" Lightly flat ironed about 2" up the nape.
I did not straighten all of my hair only b/c I just wanted to do a length check.
I will continue dusting, but I don't think that I will go for a complete blunt look :rolleyes:. ....really undecided on my ends????
I will try to update again in May.

Very pretty. I think your ends look good.
I've really been trying to just leave my hair alone. I've been wearing it in braids and in buns and just making sure it's moisturized. Last month my length was at 31 inches. I'm going to measure again in a week and see how much it grew in a month.
 
Very pretty. I think your ends look good.
I've really been trying to just leave my hair alone. I've been wearing it in braids and in buns and just making sure it's moisturized. Last month my length was at 31 inches. I'm going to measure again in a week and see how much it grew in a month.

Thank you!
Congrats on your progress, I know that all of your hard work will pay off.:yep:
 
I received these two notifications.......



  1. Yesterday 11:19 PM
    SmilingElephant

    I don't think this is a real person...or ARE you?

    You're not one of those "automated" tip giving posters right?:look:
  1. 01-18-2010 07:55 AM
    onejamifan

    I would love to see pictures of your hair!!!

so here is my public reply.....

Today 03:04 AM

  1. Candy828

    SmilingElephant - Yes, I am a real person... not automated. I am just sharing things I know and information I have found. If the ladies on the board want me to stop posting, I can do that....

    onejamifan - I have not posted pics of my hair yet because I am still on vacation. I have taken pictures but will not be able to upload them until the first week of Feburary. I don't have my attachments for my camera with me.

    I believe if everyone shares there experiences of useful information they find, it helps all of us on this journey. People have helped me and that is why I can share it with you. Evey little thing we can learn and do to maximize our hair growth and reach our goals is what we are trying to do.... at least that is what I thought we were doing.....

    If I have offended anyone.... I am sorry..:sad:
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WOW .....I'm late..But is that PM's...She didn't post private messages...That is so so not cool:nono:
 
True, Traycee, it's not cool to post folks pm's... but I honestly think Candy just didn't know that, and she has been informed that it's not board practice to do so. :yep: I'm sure she won't do it again.

As my for myself, I'm going to put in a sew-in. I resisted long enough... :chocbunny: and I put up a good fight, lol. But I've just got to put my hair away for a while. Dealing with the two different textures has me :wallbash: and I am going crazy watching the pot. So I'm going to use a net and a closure, and only attach the hair to the net, not my real hair. Then I will sew the net down around the perimeter. Hopefully I can keep it in for at least 8 weeks.
 
I am a part of this challenge but it is getting difficult to manage my hair even at waistlength. Do you all ever where your hair all out natural? and if so how do you avoid it gettting too tangled?
 
Is the sign up for this challenge closed 'cause even though I don't say much these days doesn't stop me from lurking in threads :grin:. Love looking at you ladies' pics!! Anyhow - I really think I can pull off making a solid HL this year maybe even with some room to spare. A little company would be cool just have to let you know I'm a quiet one :grin:
 
WOW .....I'm late..But is that PM's...She didn't post private messages...That is so so not cool:nono:

Traycee - I did not post PM's....oops... I stand corrected.... It was a notification, but not knowing how to reply to the notification, I responded openly. I am just new to the board and getting familiar with the options... But I know how to work most of the options now.
 
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Hello Ladies - I now have a few pictures I can post. The first two are my pony tails and the third one was when I put the pony tails up in buns.

I will post more pictures when I get the chance.
 

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I am a part of this challenge but it is getting difficult to manage my hair even at waistlength. Do you all ever where your hair all out natural? and if so how do you avoid it gettting too tangled?

Andy1979 - The only way I have been able to wear my hair all out natural without getting it tangled.... is when I wash it, put moisturizer on the small sections I am braiding, I take all of the braids and put it up in a ponytail, twist and pin it in a bun, let my hair dry completely, then take out the braids but I do not comb it. It looks very wavy/curly and most people think I have a perm or something. This is the only way I have been able to wear my hair down naturally without getting it tangled.

I'd be interested if someone else has something that they are doing to avoid tangles!:yep:
 
Hello Ladies - I now have a few pictures I can post. The first two are my pony tails and the third one was when I put the pony tails up in buns.

I will post more pictures when I get the chance.

Your hair is very pretty :yep:. I love you two buns; very cute.
 
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