Luscious Healthy Ends Challenge 2015/2016

[TraciChanel]

Checking in for the month of August. Still in my routine using LOC method. I will probably dust this month because my ends look like they need to be trimmed a little. Using water, jojoba oil and TJ NourishSpa conditioner to seal. My hair has grown back to at least BSL from my APL trim in April. I'm very happy with my progress.

Happy hair growing!

 

[LivingInPeace]

I'm doing a Komaza Care protein treatment. I'm going to trim my ends this month.

 

[faithVA]

I think I will do a protein treatment next week as well. I have some Giovanni nutrafix to use up. I'm sure my hair could use some protein.

 

[GGsKin]

^^I plan on doing one tonight.
And although I said I wasn't going to dust too often...I found a couple of tiny splits yesterday, so I went ahead a did a lil dusting.

I'm actually ok with how much I take off, and when...I think.

 

[Prettymetty]

I keep forgetting to moisturize. It has been a long work week for me

 

[GGsKin]

Hair felt great washing out my conditioner (AO HSR +WC) after my protein DC. Still waiting for it do dry fully but I think I will be sticking with this mix.

 

[Prettymetty]

I picked up some Loreal Total Repair 5 damage erasing balm. I hope it works for me. I'm saving my high end masks for when I straighten my hair. This will be more like an anytime dc

 

[Prettymetty]

I cowashed my ends only with the Garnier after color conditioner. Then I put some Elixir Ultime oil on my ends. It was so easy to wet my ends only since my hair is plaited

 

[faithVA]

Still doing search and destroy and water rinsing every other day. I think I will use the MHC type 4 hair cream on my ends.

I will do a rollerset in September to see if I need to dust my ends. I have made great progress since January. I'm definitely retaining better.

 

[Prettymetty]

Last wash day was ok. I used Loreal total repair 5 damage erasing balm for the first time it was thick and creamy. I still had issues detangling, but I can't blame that on a conditioner.

Today I am supposed to wash again. I want to use up some of my travel size Kerastase products so I will use the Elixir Ultime shampoo and mask.

 

[Prettymetty]

I have been moisturizing daily. I alternate between Chi Keratin Mist and Aloe Juice with a baggy on for 30 minutes. I put Neutrogena Silk Touch cream on my ends every other day. I only add oil twice a week. This is my first week doing this and my ends feel great. Best part is that my hair isn't breaking anymore

 

[LivingInPeace]

I trimmed my ends tonight. Now I'm doing a protein treatment with Komaza Care. I'll do a moisturizing treatment after. I hope I can see some improvement in retaining my growth this year. It's hard to tell since I never straighten my hair. I feel like I've been at the same length for years.

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm sure I snatched out quite a bit of hair last night with my tangle teaser. I was tired and frustrated with my tangled hair.

I used Alter Ego as a prepoo and the Elixir Ultime shampoo and mask. The shampoo made my hair feel stripped...the mask was thick, but didn't have any slip. I am going back to Cream of Nature poo next wash. And I should never ever ever wash my hair loose. What the heck was I thinking? I'm lucky to have any strands left after last night.

My hairball was the size of a tennis ball

 

[faithVA]

I blow dried my hair tonight and my ends look pretty good. I'm not going to dust this month but I will recheck at the end of septembef. I may dust in September and then at the end of the year.

I'm finally retaining.

 

[Prettymetty]

Great job keeping those ends healthy @faithVA. I might dust next month too. My hair is much easier to detangle when my ends are trimmed.

 

[LivingInPeace]

Twisted my hair for the night with Komaza Care Coconut Moisturizing Spray and Coconut Hair Lotion. Sealed the ends with melted shea butter.

 

[Prettymetty]

I bought some Suave daily clarifying shampoo today, but I'm too tired to wash my hair now. I think I will just moisturize, seal and call it a night.

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm going to prepoo my ends with coconut oil and clarify my hair tonight. Then I am going to redo my wig braids and use Garnier sleek and shine as a leave in

 

[LivingInPeace]

I twisted my hair today with Komaza Care Califia Leave in, Shescentit Marula Hemp Hair Cream and sealed with Jamaican black castor oil. I cowashed Friday, Tuesday and today. I'm trying to keep my hair moisturized.

 

[faithVA]

I have my hair in two strand twists and did a mid week wash. My ends are acting better than they ever have. I'm not going to push it though. So I'm going to wash tomorrow and put some moisture in my hair.

 

[Prettymetty]

I did liquid/cream today. Aloe juice and Garnier sleek and shine. I skipped the oil today since my leave in has oils in it

 

[faithVA]

I'm still doing search and destroys each wash day. Fortunately each month, I have fewer and fewer splits. I don't think I will get them all until I can do a blunt cut which probably won't be until late next year. If I dust at the end of September, I should be able to take care of a few more. It feels so good to be out of that rough patch.

Washed tonight and added a little extra leave-in on my ends and then sealed my ends with MyHoneyChild Type 4 Hair Cream. My ends are happy.

 

[GGsKin]

I undid my plaits (in prep for a wash that will more than likely happen tomorrow) and did a thorough dusting. I took some length comparison pics and retention is going well- even with my monthly dustings. I'll keep up with those.

I need to pay special attention to my hairline. As it is not entirely covered by my baggy, it can't reap the benefits. It's shorter than the rest. I hope not to lose it with this wig-wearing.

Anyway here's a pic; left is today, right is May.

 

[faithVA]

I undid my plaits (in prep for a wash that will more than likely happen tomorrow) and did a thorough dusting. I took some length comparison pics and retention is going well- even with my monthly dustings. I'll keep up with those.

I need to pay special attention to my hairline. As it is not entirely covered by my baggy, it can't reap the benefits. It's shorter than the rest. I hope not to lose it with this wig-wearing.

Anyway here's a pic; left is today, right is May.View attachment 336503

Nice progress even with your monthly dustings. It looks as if all of your hair will be SL by the end of the year.

 

[GGsKin]

Nice progress even with your monthly dustings. It looks as if all of your hair will be SL by the end of the year.

Thanks @faithVA. I'm happy with the progress. I have a ways to go with my short spots but they are growing slowly and i'm noticing the thickness. I used to be able to clip it all up in one banana clip but not anymore. My hairline has taken a hit so I need to watch that. I must not abandon my two single plaits in the back. I've proven I get matting with a canerow several times now smh.

 

[Prettymetty]

I haven't moisturized in a day or 2 so tonight I will do LOC with aloe juice, safflower oil and Garnier sleek and shine cream

 

[FollicleFanatic]

Ends are doing OK. Trimmed 1-2 inches offer about a month ago due to roughness and ssks. My hair moves and hangs so much better now that I redeveloped major HIH disease. Being lazy will force me to trim new ssks next month smh.

 

[Babygrowth]

Hey y'all! My ends are doing good. Keeping my hair under a wig so its easier but I'm tired of hiding. Anyway I do have a dusting/trimming coming up soon according to my lunar calendar.

 

[curlyTisME]

Stylist dusted a very small section yesterday. It has always been my problem section. I will be nursing it.

 

[toaster]

My 2016 New Year's Resolution is to be more involved in the Hair board.

I've been so focused on my new job, but I should have a better handle on it by January.

Hair wise, the nape of my neck is grazing hip length. This morning I did my monthly protein treatment, deep conditioned and detangled, twisted and sat under the dryer. Will leave the twists in until Monday morning. My ends are doing pretty well. I plan on straightening towards the end of the year and will likely do a small trim afterwards.