Inversion Challenge November 2013-November 2014

[LaVgirl]

Started Day 1 today of November inversions. I used warm coconut oil and massaged for a minute or so. Unfortunately, I got to chatting with a friend and didn't actually invert until a couple hours later. I'll take measurements tomorrow.

 

[PureSilver]

I haven't been using my oil i'm not sure why maybe it's laziness i need to quit.

 

[TwoSnapsUp]

I don't even know what day this is for me.
I think 5 or 6.

 

[bronxsoloist]

I missed the third day by accident but picked right back up today. I decided to do my inversion in the bathtub because I was in the midst of doing a co wash and olive oil rinse. So I had my son come over, massage my scalp and then time me.
So far so good, Day 3 completed.

 

[yaya24]

Checking in Day #4

 

[Lilmama1011]

day 4 (inverted much later because had flexi rods in) might invert tonight at 2am like normal

 

[gforceroy]

Is anyone doing inversion without oiling? I was thinking of just massaging without oil... any experiences?

 

[ChasingBliss]

So it's ok to massage and invert at different times? Or not to use oil?

I was under the impression that you massage with oil for at least a minute and immediately invert for at least 4 minutes.

 

[TwoSnapsUp]

I don't always use oil right before inverting. But I also invert on a whim, like after I wake up, before I get out of bed. If I get up to put oil in and massage, I'll just find a reason not to invert.

 

[PureSilver]

So it's ok to massage and invert at different times? Or not to use oil?

I was under the impression that you massage with oil for at least a minute and immediately invert for at least 4 minutes.

Not necessarily, it can be done either way. I normally invert after applying my oil but this time around i have slacked off badly on applying oil. Whichever way works imho.

 

[Lilmama1011]

Is anyone doing inversion without oiling? I was thinking of just massaging without oil... any experiences?

I was wondering would anyone get results without massaging and just inverting. Realistically massaging is to circulate blow flow to scalp,but isn't inverting doing that? I'm not going to lie, I don't like massaging my scalp because it frizzes and messes up my hair and I mostly wear my hair curly. I think one month I'm going to not massage and see what happens. I always apply oil on my hair everyday to seal but not my scalp

 

[newgrowth15]

I haven't posted in a few days because of family medical issues, but I have been inverting at night before going to bed. I have not used any oil this time around, but I have been doing scalp massages.

Tonight around 11:00 PM will be day 4 for me.

 

[PureSilver]

Day 4 complete.

I did oil my scalp today but i like you Lilmama1011 i don't like massaging my scalp just because i'm too lazy to hold my hands for for more than half a minute, either way i've never practiced scalp massages and my hair has been growing nicely from a TWA in 2010 to 1 & 1/2'' away from BSL today, no complains from me. I'll be more inclined to do scalp massages when i relax in December.

Oh i forget i do tend to massage my scalp on wash days while in the shower which is every two weeks mostly, i don't do it for long and it's mainly to scrub my scalp clean.

 

[Foxglove]

Day 2 done

 

[ChasingBliss]

Day 4 complete. Stuck with my sulfur oil mix. Will use my originally planned mix for next months challenge.

 

[Hyacinthe]

Day 3 in progress.

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[PinkSunshine77]

Day 3 complete and man, I forgot how much JBCO makes my scalp itch. Yikes.

 

[LexiDior]

Day 2 done

 

[Nix08]

Day 4 done.

Funny how when I first tried inversion I couldn't put my head too far back while doing it off my bed. Now I can put it further back and hang longer without feeling dizzy or anything... Kinda weird.

 

[Jobwright]

Done, day 3

 

[Froreal3]

Day 4 Done

 

[kupenda]

Day 2

2 minutes done after a massage with Jar of Joe

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Day 4 complete

HPG

Don't judge...Sent from my Galaxy Note II using LHCF

 

[Duchess007]

Day 4!

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

 

[Altruisticoam]

Super sleepy but I'm going to push thur and do day 4...

 

[DarkJoy]

Day 2 done with inversion oil. Might do Day 3 in the morning before I cowash this stinky sulfur out.

 

[Beautifulwildflower]

@Beautifulwildflower you mean December 1st right?

Well, I'm already on day 4 for November 2013. I started with all you other November 1st inverted ladies .


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Natural/Relaxed: Natural since 2011, I did a gradual 6" cut til' perm was gone
Current Length: 2" past APL, could be BSL??? Won't be sure until December when I straighten do a length check
Goal Length: WL
Oil of Choice: Coconut oil, jojoba oil and rosemary

 

[hair4today]

Day 4, oiled scalp with KeraVada green tea, scalp massage...I'm so relaxed right now, really loving this challenge.

 

[MonaRae]

Day 4 done. I'm wigging it these days and got my hair braided up for some much needed rest. I did not oil today nor yesterday. I did use S-Curl moisturized today.

 

[Kerryann]

I started a few days late so I'm now on day 2