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

[jprayze]

No MN last nite...I dc'd overnight

 

[mamaore]

No MN last nite for me either. I was kinda feeling lazy and tired. I'll definitely get back on track tonight.
TBH right now I'm not feeling the new growth anymore like I did initially. I'm thinking of flat ironing tomorrow just to see the length. My starting picture was taken while my hair was very damp.

 

[jprayze]

Checking in. Just applied my MN mix. It's getting hard to tell when my scalp itches because I just have an itchy scalp, and when it itches because of growth spurts. But I'm thinking it's both. I hope it's more of the growth itchiness though.

I hope so too!

 

[jprayze]

No MN last nite for me either. I was kinda feeling lazy and tired. I'll definitely get back on track tonight.
TBH right now I'm not feeling the new growth anymore like I did initially. I'm thinking of flat ironing tomorrow just to see the length. My starting picture was taken while my hair was very damp.

Yes that might be a good idea to flat iron..

 

[LightEyedMami]

I applied my mix like 30 minutes ago (right after i moisturized) my hair feels dry so i will most likely deep condition after the gym tomorrow!...I'm wondering how long non-stop can someone take MN before they don't really notice results anymore, because at that point i would like to give it a break for a month or 2, while i try something else.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Applied my mix

 

[NikkiQ]

Applied my mix today. I was able to apply it very easily now that I have mini braids in. Hopefully I can keep them in until mid July.

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[afroette]

Joining, woot!

What is your current length? SL most hair, between EL and NL for crown
How long have you used in MN? Will start on Sat or Sun
How will you use your MN (directly/mixed)? Mixed with castor oil
What frequency will you apply it? Not sure, maybe 5 days
Any other growth aids that you are using? Biotin, garlic pills
Anything else you care to add: Nope.

 

[Jobwright]

What could happen if I start MN today and I just did a retouch?

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[HairPleezeGrow]

What could happen if I start MN today and I just did a retouch?

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I dk but I would wait at least a week or 2 you don't want to cause any damage to your scalp

 

[Mznelly]

I got my relaxer today and I'm in heaven! This was just taken now I brushed out my roller set I will post more once I wrap and let it my hair fall. I am loving my MN

 

[cherrynicole]

What could happen if I start MN today and I just did a retouch?

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Probably nothing. I waited 1 day and my hair/scalp was fine.

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[HairPleezeGrow]

I got my relaxer today and I'm in heaven! This was just taken now I brushed out my roller set I will post more once I wrap and let it my hair fall. I am loving my MN

Your hair is gawgeous

 

[Mznelly]

Your hair is gawgeous

Thank you!!! I use to hate my hair Pre-LHCF but now I'm so in love it you can't tell my nothing!!

 

[jprayze]

Joining, woot!

What is your current length? SL most hair, between EL and NL for crown
How long have you used in MN? Will start on Sat or Sun
How will you use your MN (directly/mixed)? Mixed with castor oil
What frequency will you apply it? Not sure, maybe 5 days
Any other growth aids that you are using? Biotin, garlic pills
Anything else you care to add: Nope.

afroette Welcome!!!

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

Hey ladies! I'm back from COLS (jrotc bootcamp) I've neglected my hair all week I haven't been applying MN since Sunday ... But now after I come back from the pool I'll co wash DC until tomorrow and figure it out then

I missed you all sooo much !!

 

[LightEyedMami]

I just moisterized my hair and applied MN sparingly...since its been hot i have been using very little MN, Its 90 degrees and humid here in chicago, and so i am using small amounts daily only!...Hopefully i am getting growth its hard to tell since i am in 2 strand twists

 

[lovestarr]

Applied my original MN mix that has MT and JBCO in it. Can't wait to the end of the month to compare my results...half way there

 

[tiffanyoneal]

I have been using just str8 MN abotu 2 days out of the week. I am alternating with megatek for now...

 

[jprayze]

Hey ladies! I'm back from COLS (jrotc bootcamp) I've neglected my hair all week I haven't been applying MN since Sunday ... But now after I come back from the pool I'll co wash DC until tomorrow and figure it out then

I missed you all sooo much !!

Welcome back!!!

 

[serenity34]

Sad to say dropping out of the challenge. I have noticed my hair had been shedding since i have been using it. This is the only new thing so i am contributing it to the monistat. I Had my hair flat ironed today and my hair was thinner. my Beautician even made a statment. I guess its not working for me. Wish you guys the best luck, happy growing

 

[LightEyedMami]

Im sorry to hear that serenity, try some garlic shampoo/conditioner & or supplements so your hair doesn't get any thinner! HTH

 

[jprayze]

Im sorry to hear that serenity, try some garlic shampoo/conditioner & or supplements so your hair doesn't get any thinner! HTH

Im sorry to hear that too! :-(

 

[afroette]

Whoa I was going to start today. I'm scared now! I've already thinned out.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Sorry to hear that serenity!

 

[mamaore]

Sad to say dropping out of the challenge. I have noticed my hair had been shedding since i have been using it. This is the only new thing so i am contributing it to the monistat. I Had my hair flat ironed today and my hair was thinner. my Beautician even made a statment. I guess its not working for me. Wish you guys the best luck, happy growing

Oops!. I wonder if anyone else experienced shedding when they first started. serenity34 did you use the brand name creme or a generic brand? Did you apply straight or did you mix it up? How long did you apply before you noticed the thinning.

I do not mean to sound like the inquisitor, I just feel your answers could maybe shed (no pun intended) more light on the situation and others could learn from it.

I hope you get the shedding under control soon.

 

[BBritdenise]

Oops!. I wonder if anyone else experienced shedding when they first started. serenity34 did you use the brand name creme or a generic brand? Did you apply straight or did you mix it up? How long did you apply before you noticed the thinning.

I do not mean to sound like the inquisitor, I just feel your answers could maybe shed (no pun intended) more light on the situation and others could learn from it.

I hope you get the shedding under control soon.

I noticed that since I started, I've been having more shedding than usual. I just attributed it to post partum because I'm 4 months post. Although I never had shedding until I started using mn.

 

[pinkness27]

On the weekends I tend to put my MN on twice a day. The acne around my hairline is staring to form again :-( so I'll need to be more conscious to get it only on my hair and not my skin.

 

[afroette]

tried MN tonight. it has my head and face feeling weird. i might have to dilute it more.

 

[lovestarr]

Applied MN mixture of mostly MN tonight. I know my hair is growing but since I am at TWA level it is hard to tell whether its regular growth or if its growth from the MN. Guess it will be easier to tell next month since I will measure my hair for the first time on June 30th and again on July 31st.