Let's Start an MN Challenge!!!!

[stallion]

count me in i actually started using it in mid dec. I will post a jan 1st pic!!!!

 

[CocoGlow]

I'M DEFINITELY IN!

I thought I posted here but there are soo many threads about MN I guess I missed this one!

It's only been a week and I thinK I notice some unusual growth. I have in small natural box braids that I wear under Wigs all day so I can see my growth coming in clearly...

Here is the mix that I am using

Generic MN 2% cream
Generic Capsacian cream
Herbal Tea w/ MSM powder dissolved in it
Peppermint Essential Oil

MSM is another form of sulphur--this version of sulphur has no scent & dissolves in water not oil--a better alternative than stinky yellow sulphur

My herbl tea consists of various stimulating & moisturizing herbs.

I don't have exact measurements, but there is more MN cream than anything else...if you use too much Capsacian cream or peppermint EO your scalp will be on fire, especially if your scalp pores are open like after washing...I don't know if your scalp will literally burn but it is a very unpleasant experience (let me tell ya)!!!

I think I may purchase the generic MN 4% after this month is up to see if my hair grows any faster!!!

I took pics the first day I used it and I will take more pics at the end of this month for comparison...

 

[lanihenderson]

I'M DEFINITELY IN!

I thought I posted here but there are soo many threads about MN I guess I missed this one!

It's only been a week and I thinK I notice some unusual growth. I have in small natural box braids that I wear under Wigs all day so I can see my growth coming in clearly...

Here is the mix that I am using

Generic MN 2% cream
Generic Capsacian cream
Herbal Tea w/ MSM powder dissolved in it
Peppermint Essential Oil

MSM is another form of sulphur--this version of sulphur has no scent & dissolves in water not oil--a better alternative than stinky yellow sulphur

My herbl tea consists of various stimulating & moisturizing herbs.

I don't have exact measurements, but there is more MN cream than anything else...if you use too much Capsacian cream or peppermint EO your scalp will be on fire, especially if your scalp pores are open like after washing...I don't know if your scalp will literally burn but it is a very unpleasant experience (let me tell ya)!!!

I think I may purchase the generic MN 4% after this month is up to see if my hair grows any faster!!!

I took pics the first day I used it and I will take more pics at the end of this month for comparison...

Where do you purchase the msm powder and how many mg's? I really did not want to use sulfer 8 grease, are there any other options if I don't find msm powder?

 

[yougrowgirl!]

Just an update. I'm no longer applying MN every day but on alternate days(just not practical to apply daily).
I've mixed up a runny paste which consists of 2% MN (from CVS) and Vitale olive oil 4-in-1 growth serum (contains olive oil, sulfur and menthol). I part my hair and apply to my scalp focusing on my slow growing areas. I give myself a nice scalp massage, I baggie my whole head, wrap in a satin scarf and go to sleep. In the morning I wash my hair, condition and blow dry on medium heat and put on my quick weave.
I decided to post some 2 week progress pics to keep me motivated plus I really think this stuff just may be working ! I'm so encouraged-thanks to LHCF.

 

[Petite One]

I'm in!

I started MN Wednesday and my hair looks thicker already. I have a question about the sulfur 8. Do we have to use it as part of the MN mix ingredients? I am really not feeling the smell.

 

[Gemini350z]

You do not have to use the Sulfur 8, I am thinking about taking that out of the mixture as well, maybe adding MSM powder.

I'm in!

I started MN Wednesday and my hair looks thicker already. I have a question about the sulfur 8. Do we have to use it as part of the MN mix ingredients? I am really not feeling the smell.

 

[_belle]

i'd join if I could get my hands on the family dollar brand. . . either EVERYONE in MD/DC is using it on their hair or there are a lot of itchy ladies out there.

 

[MissTical]

I'm curious about joining, but I have questions. Please keep in mind that I'm a newbie to the board. Okay, I take it that MN is Monistat 7? Could be wrong so please help me. Okay Capsazin cream... where can I get it, and BT? What's BT? Please help me... I want some new growth, I want some sulfur 8 stuff. Can the sisters of LHCF assist me please with the terms and mix recipes?
~ Thanks in advance ladies!!!!

 

[_belle]

well chia, imma newbie, but I can offer what I know. . . MN = miconazole nitrate; it's the active ingredient in monistat and other assorted cooter creams. it is an anti-fungal. BT= boundless tresses. . . I'm not really sure what that is, but I know its a product and I believe there are a couple of chicks on the board that distribute it. that's all I know babes. . . i'm sure someone can fill u in on the rest

 

[yodie]

BT is a growth aid. It has sulfur and other oils. Naturallady sells it. You can PM her for more information.

I'm curious about joining, but I have questions. Please keep in mind that I'm a newbie to the board. Okay, I take it that MN is Monistat 7? Could be wrong so please help me. Okay Capsazin cream... where can I get it, and BT? What's BT? Please help me... I want some new growth, I want some sulfur 8 stuff. Can the sisters of LHCF assist me please with the terms and mix recipes?
~ Thanks in advance ladies!!!!

 

[MissTical]

well chia, imma newbie, but I can offer what I know. . . MN = miconazole nitrate; it's the active ingredient in monistat and other assorted cooter creams. it is an anti-fungal. BT= boundless tresses. . . I'm not really sure what that is, but I know its a product and I believe there are a couple of chicks on the board that distribute it. that's all I know babes. . . i'm sure someone can fill u in on the rest

Thank you ma'am... cooter cream it is hahaha

 

[MissTical]

BT is a growth aid. It has sulfur and other oils. Naturallady sells it. You can PM her for more information.

Thank you lady... I will PM you... as soon as I figure out how .

 

[BrockStar]

i'd join if I could get my hands on the family dollar brand. . . either EVERYONE in MD/DC is using it on their hair or there are a lot of itchy ladies out there.

LMAO I saw the same thing yesterday when I went to Family Dollar that MN was gone!!! I got the last pack. I was like ok...either the LHCF ladies have been here or everyone here is having a lil problem!

 

[Babydall818]

Oh ya'll are not lying. there are at least 3 that I hopped too and finally found one BOX!

I know it's yall

 

[Islandspyce]

I used a 4% MN with coconut, castor, and vitamin E oils, and a little Eq mango moisturizer. I liked the applicator bottle idea and I applied nightly and bunned daily, CO washing every 3-4 days.

Results in siggy. This stuff works ladies.

 

[Petite One]

You do not have to use the Sulfur 8, I am thinking about taking that out of the mixture as well, maybe adding MSM powder.

Ok, thanks. It turns out, I had to start all over with another mixture. The MN from Family Dollar gave me BANGIN headaches so I tried the CVS brand MN(bought the 4% in the blue box). No headaches and my scalp is itching like mad.

My mix is:

Two tubes of CVS brand MN 4%(you get three slender tubes in the box)
About half of the small MN 2% tube(included in the box)
10 drops Peppermint eo
10 drops Rosemary eo
6 oz. bottle Organics Olive & Clove Oil Therapy by Africa's Best
1 jar ORS Jojoba oil(although I won't be using this again. Once it cools down after melting, it stiffens up close to the grease like consistency it was before melting, and clings to the sides of the the applicator bottle I'm using. Perhaps I used too much.)

Oh, I forgot to add, I went to the first post about MN and the OP said that it doesn't take much MN for it to work. Her mom used 1/4 tube of MN in a 8oz. jar of doo grow and her hair grew 3 inches in 3 months, so that may help someone thinking about using this but strapped for cash so they can stretch out the use of the tubes they get from the store.

 

[tbaby_8]

I just started using MN (saturday 1/5/08) My mix is:

2 tablespoons of General Dollar MN
1 tsp of 100%jojoba oil
1 tsp of 100% virgin coconut oil
1/2 tsp of oil mixture (avocado oil, rosemary oil, cinnamon oil, castor oil, and almond oil)

I have been applying that to my scalp since saturday. I am hoping this works.

 

[mrs_hair4daze]

I want to be in on this! My mom has been trying to get me to use MN and BB Super Grow for the past few months and i would always say "MN is to expensive to put where its not needed!!" but now that i know i can get it from dollar general i'm all for it. I even called her and told her as soon as i read that!

I really want to be APL in Feb so i hope this will help me get there !

Can someone please answer a question for my though....does it have to be washed out after applied b/c i only wash and grease 2x week w/ Doo Grow and i want to mix it with thaterplexed?

 

[Aggie]

I want to be in on this! My mom has been trying to get me to use MN and BB Super Grow for the past few months and i would always say "MN is to expensive to put where its not needed!!" but now that i know i can get it from dollar general i'm all for it. I even called her and told her as soon as i read that!

I really want to be APL in Feb so i hope this will help me get there !

Can someone please answer a question for my though....does it have to be washed out after applied b/c i only wash and grease 2x week w/ Doo Grow and i want to mix it with thaterplexed?

I only wash 2 times a week as well and I use my Mn mix every other day, so no, you do not have to wash your hair everyday.

 

[ManeVixen]

Where do I sign up? I'm in!!!

 

[vonte422]

oh im in just ordered me a tube off amazon since it was cheaper that way. i plan on mixing it with bt and profectiv mega growth

 

[MsJellie]

i'd join if I could get my hands on the family dollar brand. . . either EVERYONE in MD/DC is using it on their hair or there are a lot of itchy ladies out there.

LOL! Belle, I'm in Silver Spring and there's a Family Dollar right up the street from me (off of Briggs Chaney Rd). I went in there TONIGHT and they had lots of boxes of the Family Dollar MN. I was shocked. I was going to buy a lot of them but, I figured let me just get the one box and save some for some other ladies. Just to let you know (and others in the area).

 

[runwaydream]

i want to join the challenge too! im getting paid tomorrow so im gonna get the MN then. i also ordered some MTG yesterday and im waiting for that to come but will start w. the MN and a few EO until it does.
idk why my countdown or my hair type isnt showing when i post (im still new to this and cant figure it out) but i guess u can see from my pic. my goal is APL unstretched and right now its a little past my shoulders. im also using HF37 and hope to see some results from it!! wish me luck guys!!!

 

[Bliss806]

I am going to join in on the challenge. I am new to LHCF. I am going to mix mine with dr.miracle and EVOO. If anyone can answer one question for me please.... What is co-washing?

 

[malibu4590]

I am going to join in on the challenge. I am new to LHCF. I am going to mix mine with dr.miracle and EVOO. If anyone can answer one question for me please.... What is co-washing?

Washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo. HTH!

 

[Bliss806]

Ohhh... okay. Does that really cleanse your hair? I have to wash my hair thorougly or else it itches a lot.

 

[Aggie]

Ohhh... okay. Does that really cleanse your hair? I have to wash my hair thorougly or else it itches a lot.

Well a lot of people including myself co-wash to keep our hair moisturized and also to reduce the amount of stripping done by shampoos, especially the ones with sodium lauryl and ammonium lauryl sulfates in them. If you are going to start co-washing, try to find conditioners without cones in them like suaves and VO5s, most of them are cone free.

I find that organic conditioners are not only cone free but also paraben free as well. These are both said to be bad for our hair if used too frequently. Makes it hard and stiff I think. Maybe someone an chime in and correct me if I'm wrong. I just know they're not all that great for our hair so I try to avoid frequent use of them.

 

[runwaydream]

ok.. i went out and bought everything today. if anyone is in the orlando area i found a great health store that sells oils for free.

my MN concoction contains:
2% MN
rosemary oil
peppermint oil
pure castor oil
bb oil moisturizer w. aloe and castor oil

and when my mtg comes in (it should be in on the 17th) ill add that in too. there's some wgo in there too cause i put it in a wgo bottle. ok i took pix of my hair now and in two weeks ill check back in and let u guys know if anything diff happened.

 

[Songbirdb]

I'm in! But how do you mix it with ceyenne? I still don't get it!? Won't your hair be gritty????

 

[yougrowgirl!]

Just an update. I'm no longer applying MN every day but on alternate days(just not practical to apply daily).
I've mixed up a runny paste which consists of 2% MN (from CVS) and Vitale olive oil 4-in-1 growth serum (contains olive oil, sulfur and menthol). I part my hair and apply to my scalp focusing on my slow growing areas. I give myself a nice scalp massage, I baggie my whole head, wrap in a satin scarf and go to sleep. In the morning I wash my hair, condition and blow dry on medium heat and put on my quick weave.
I decided to post some 2 week progress pics to keep me motivated plus I really think this stuff just may be working ! I'm so encouraged-thanks to LHCF.

Well this is my 2 week comparison pic of the same area not sureerplexed ...anyone see any progress? I have alot of new growth all over my head but this difficult area seems very thin in comparison (guess that's why it's difficult!)...oh well, it's only been 2 weeks, next update in 4 weeks time-hopefully no gaps!
Pic on left is at the start, second is after 2 weeks.