Miconazole Nitrate (MN) Challenge (May 1 - July 31, 2012)

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KiWiStyle said:
I applied MN directly and sprayed my NG with S-Curl Activator. I'm only applying it twice a week because I only redo my single braid once.

Is it necessary to apply MN daily to get significant growth??
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I'm not sure, but I've been applying mine 6-7 nights per week.
 
Checking in!!! Well ladies I have a little report..as most of you know I got a trim on last Tuesday...not a lot. He was Going for .25 inch but probably did more like .5 in most places. Anyway I was looking at my last length check on 5/29 and I took pics this am. MN has allowed me to maintain my progress even with a trim :-)

I'm going to get to that APL that continues to evade me...

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jprayze said:
Checking in!!! Well ladies I have a little report..as most of you know I got a trim on last Tuesday...not a lot. He was Going for .25 inch but probably did more like .5 in most places. Anyway I was looking at my last length check on 5/29 and I took pics this am. MN has allowed me to maintain my progress even with a trim :-)

I'm going to get to that APL that continues to evade me...
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I definitely can see the thickness in your hair! That's great I'm glad you were able to still retain and you will make APL for sure in no time
 
Hey all! Sorry I've been MIA for so long, but I'm back with an update:

Despite the fact that I only applied consistently for about a full week since the challenge started, I definitely notice some extra growth. I am about four/five weeks post, and the amount of new growth that I have is closer to what is usually seven weeks for me. I'm sorry that I don't have pictures for now, but I will be back soon with some.

And for those of you who are wondering what happens when you suddenly stop using MN: shedding. Massive shedding.
 
NaiyaAi said:
Hey all! Sorry I've been MIA for so long, but I'm back with an update:

Despite the fact that I only applied consistently for about a full week since the challenge started, I definitely notice some extra growth. I am about four/five weeks post, and the amount of new growth that I have is closer to what is usually seven weeks for me. I'm sorry that I don't have pictures for now, but I will be back soon with some.

And for those of you who are wondering what happens when you suddenly stop using MN: shedding. Massive shedding.
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Thanks for the update and the warning. So if you want stop MN, it should be done gradually.
 
KiWiStyle said:
So I just mixed my first batch of MN:

- entire tube of MN
- 2 Tbl spoons QB Honeybush Tea Soft Gel
- JBCO, Emu, Argan, coconut, peppermint oils
- DB Lemongrass Transitioning Creme

I may add just a pinch of sulfur if my NG stays moisturized through the week...applying my mix twice a week.

My mix was still a soft paste with no dripping oils. From the look of my hair and it's current length, if all goes well, I should be grazing APL by my next relaxer in August.
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UPDATE: Three days since I applied my new MN mix, I'm pleased to announce that my NG is still very moisturized! Not a dry hair in site! I'm going to try using this for another week or so to see if I can maintain my moisture levels. If so, I'm adding a pinch of sulphur powder seeing as I'm removing MSM from my vitamin regimen. Wish me continued luck!
 
Checking in! Applied my MN last night. I will be taking down my kinky twists this weekend, and attempting a twistout on my own hair. Hopefully the MN gave me a little bit of length...
 
Can anyone tell me please if you use the cream in the suppository or the tube or both?

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Checking in....I applied yesterday evening, and its really humid today so think i will wait to late this evening to apply the MN, and thanks for the heads up about the shedding Naiya, So i wonder if garliic condiitoner or vitamins will stop the shedding after we stop MN?
 
jprayze i keep telling you, you really look apl already.
how yall doing in here? ive been mia :(
havent used my mn in a week because i dont want my body to become immune to it, and also because im not in cornrows any more and i dont wanna over manipulate my hair by parting it every night. But I will start back soon.
oh, and im apl now :) I will post a pic either A)when my phone gets turned back on, or B) when i get a relaxer on june 30 whichever comes first.
And i havent experienced any shedding at all since i stopped my mn use.
 
Got some mini braids sans the extensions on Saturday & I'm back on a MN mission. I'm waiting on some Surge to arrive & I'm going to start alternating with it. I applied my MN mix last night & baggied.

I hadn't had any shedding issues or dryness issues. I wonder is the MSM cream I mixed with it helping with that? What do y'all think?
 
Applied my MN mix of mostly MN. Still have been consisted and have only missed last night so far bc I was tired and lazy.
 
nakialovesshoes said:
Got some mini braids sans the extensions on Saturday & I'm back on a MN mission. I'm waiting on some Surge to arrive & I'm going to start alternating with it. I applied my MN mix last night & baggied.

I hadn't had any shedding issues or dryness issues. I wonder is the MSM cream I mixed with it helping with that? What do y'all think?
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nakialovesshoes I'm thinking about mini braids. Did you do them yourself or go to a salon?
 
lindsaywhat said:
jprayze i keep telling you, you really look apl already.
how yall doing in here? ive been mia :(
havent used my mn in a week because i dont want my body to become immune to it, and also because im not in cornrows any more and i dont wanna over manipulate my hair by parting it every night. But I will start back soon.
oh, and im apl now :) I will post a pic either A)when my phone gets turned back on, or B) when i get a relaxer on june 30 whichever comes first.
And i havent experienced any shedding at all since i stopped my mn use.
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lindsaywhat We missed u!!! Congrats on making APL. I am almost there :-) hoping to claim on June 30.
 
LightEyedMami said:
Checking in....I applied yesterday evening, and its really humid today so think i will wait to late this evening to apply the MN, and thanks for the heads up about the shedding Naiya, So i wonder if garliic condiitoner or vitamins will stop the shedding after we stop MN?
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LightEyedMami Yes I think it should be a good idea to be proactive to prevent shedding when we stop.
 
nakialovesshoes said:
Got some mini braids sans the extensions on Saturday & I'm back on a MN mission. I'm waiting on some Surge to arrive & I'm going to start alternating with it. I applied my MN mix last night & baggied.

I hadn't had any shedding issues or dryness issues. I wonder is the MSM cream I mixed with it helping with that? What do y'all think?
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Where'd u find surge?!
 
NaiyaAi said:
Hey all! Sorry I've been MIA for so long, but I'm back with an update:

Despite the fact that I only applied consistently for about a full week since the challenge started, I definitely notice some extra growth. I am about four/five weeks post, and the amount of new growth that I have is closer to what is usually seven weeks for me. I'm sorry that I don't have pictures for now, but I will be back soon with some.

And for those of you who are wondering what happens when you suddenly stop using MN: shedding. Massive shedding.
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I think I have a few more weeks of my MN mixture left. I want to break from it for a month to see the difference in my hair growth. I have been taking my garlic pills everyday and I've also incorporated garlic conditioner into my reggie. I will keep you all posted on my shedding or lack of shedding hopefully. Thanks for that update on the shedding.
 
jprayze said:
nakialovesshoes I'm thinking about mini braids. Did you do them yourself or go to a salon?
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jprayze I found someone on Craig's List. So far I'm liking them. My hair is sooo soft it's unbelievable. I may rebraid some of them myself as tehy age.

MsEveMarie said:
Where'd u find surge?!
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MsEveMarie A member on here sold it to me. I'm going to alternate to stretch it as long as possible. I hate they stop carrying it in the stores b/c it really worked for me.
 
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I didn't apply the MN mix yesterday...because i was lazy :)....but i am deep conditioning right now and when i rinse out, i will apply my MN mix.
 
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