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

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I did a henna treatment May 9th. I have an inch of grey. Not exactly an inch in a month but definitely more than my normal 1/2 inch per month. I've been pretty consistent with my MN applications. My mixture is almost up. I'm trying to decide if I want to change my formula.
 
does anyone do hair trigger with MN? is it worth paying for the oils?

nakialoveshoes, does henna make your grey brown? i bought nupur and I am hoping to get rid of my grey. i think ill also do indigo at some point because i've been missing jet black hair.
 
I wanted to talk a little bit more about the shedding. I haven't noticed any more than my normal shedding since I started. However, shedding has been associated with other growth aids as well. As of lately, I use AE garlic mask with every other shampoo as a proactive measure. Definitely pay close attention to your hair and do what's best for its overall hair health! Always remember this is an off label use of the product. With that said, MN has helped my hair growth take off when I was at a standstill for a long time. I have hit SL last June and hovered around there until March and hoping to claim APL by the end of the month. I like to call this the challenge to get you thru your other challenges because I will attribute APL to MN
 
afroette said:
does anyone do hair trigger with MN? is it worth paying for the oils?

@nakialoveshoes, does henna make your grey brown? i bought nupur and I am hoping to get rid of my grey. i think ill also do indigo at some point because i've been missing jet black hair.
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@afroette I'm not familiar with hair trigger. What is it? To answer your question, the henna makes my greys copper. At some point I'll probably do indigo but since I'm PSing most of the time, it's easier just to do the henna.

ETA: I just figured out that maybe the reason I'm not experiencing any shedding is b/c I added garlic & onion extracts to my MN mix. Maybe I'll start adding the extracts to my conditioners as well.
 
I'm taking garlic and MSM capsules to help combat shedding. I haven't seen an increase in shedding, just normal shedding. I'll probably do a black tea rinse this week as well.
 
afroette said:
@nakialovesshoes, it's another growth aid. http://www.hairtriggergrowthelixir.com/
where do you get your garlic extracts btw? i actually have garlic pills. i wonder if i could just bust it open and put it in my mix.
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afroette I got my extracts from ABC Homeopathy. The name for onion is Allium Cepa and the name for garlic is Allium Sativum. You want to order the homeopathic/mother tincture.

xu93texas said:
I'm taking garlic and MSM capsules to help combat shedding. I haven't seen an increase in shedding, just normal shedding. I'll probably do a black tea rinse this week as well.
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xu93texas Okay a light just went off. I've been taking MSM for years for joint health & to avoid carpel tunnel surgery. Maybe this is also a reason why I'm not experiencing any shedding.

I also mix my MN with MSM cream.
 
So it looks like APL y'all...I know, i know most of you said I was already there lol

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I'm a happy MN challenger! :-)
 
How are you guys applying your MN mix daily and sometimes twice a day? I find it to be a major chore just applying twice a week. What am I doing wrong??
 
KiWiStyle said:
How are you guys applying your MN mix daily and sometimes twice a day? I find it to be a major chore just applying twice a week. What am I doing wrong??
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Dedication on my part my amazing result is my ultimate motivator! I also do it when watching tv so it doesn't seem so tedious
 
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nakialovesshoes said:
@afroette I got my extracts from ABC Homeopathy. The name for onion is Allium Cepa and the name for garlic is Allium Sativum. You want to order the homeopathic/mother tincture.



@xu93texas Okay a light just went off. I've been taking MSM for years for joint health & to avoid carpel tunnel surgery. Maybe this is also a reason why I'm not experiencing any shedding.

I also mix my MN with MSM cream.
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You're probably right about the MSM. How much MSM are you taking daily? I'm only taking 1000mg, but considering increasing to 2000mg per day.

Does the garlic and onion tincture have a strong odor?? I may look into purchasing this to add to my next batch of MN mix.
 
KiWiStyle said:
How are you guys applying your MN mix daily and sometimes twice a day? I find it to be a major chore just applying twice a week. What am I doing wrong??
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Hi buddy,
It's easy for me b/c I wear wigs all the time. I M&S nightly, therefore it was easy to just follow up with MN. I added MN to a pomade mixed with oils. I apply it like grease to scalp every night. I plait my hair; tie it up/put on satin bonnet and off to bed. :grin:
 
xu93texas said:
Hi buddy,
It's easy for me b/c I wear wigs all the time. I M&S nightly, therefore it was easy to just follow up with MN. I added MN to a pomade mixed with oils. I apply it like grease to scalp every night. I plait my hair; tie it up/put on satin bonnet and off to bed. :grin:
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Hey you! I guess I'm just restarted,lol. I have to be in the bathroom with 2 mirrors, carefully parting, and applying to be sure none is on the length of my hair. I think I'm going to wear a bun with my silk head bands for two weeks so I can apply my mix daily. My protective hairstyle is hindering me from applying as much as I'd like so I have to give it up for a week or two, maybe alternate weeks.
 
Mznelly said:
Dedication on my part my amazing result is my ultimate motivator! I also do it when watching tv so it doesn't seem so tedious
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I guess dedication is key here. I'm going to have to step up my game but parting thru all my NG daily makes me lazy just thinking about it, ugh.
 
afroette said:
hmm, it's impossible to avoid the MN geting on some of the root, right? That's ok, right?
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I'm sure it's fine, there is no way around that. I'm just extra careful not to get it on the length because paranoia of a setback kicks.
 
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Mznelly[/USER];16208355]Dedication on my part my amazing result is my ultimate motivator! I also do it when watching tv so it doesn't seem so tedious
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Yes, your amazing result is enough to motivate everyone!
 
KiWiStyle said:
How are you guys applying your MN mix daily and sometimes twice a day? I find it to be a major chore just applying twice a week. What am I doing wrong??
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I just put it on my finger tips and massage it into my scalp all over, whether I use my mix or just put it on directly. I don't even part it. If I put it on directly, I may follow up with some oil on my scalp as well.
 
jprayze said:
I just put it on my finger tips and massage it into my scalp all over, whether I use my mix or just put it on directly. I don't even part it. If I put it on directly, I may follow up with some oil on my scalp as well.
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Ok, so I see I've been doing way too much. I'll do it this way for now on and part thru once a week. Thank you.
 
Idk if I'm straightening any time soon so this will have to work as my length check for June.

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Top pic 5/26 I was almost at APL, got a trim on 6/4. Bottom pic was taken 6/18 a little over 3 wks from beg pic and I was able to cross the APL line. Exciting because I had a trim and was still able to reach my goal.
 
Checking in for last night...i applied my MN mix and some dr. Miracles gro oil and massed my scalp for about 5 mins...i love the tingly cool feeling i get but it's time for me to stop using my MN mix...I'm relaxing on July 1 so i figured now is a good time to wash and just give my scalp and hair a break till my touch up..I'll still be checking y'all out tho but I won't be back until my relaxer update to post comparison shots and won't be checking in again until the 7th or 8th
 
Checking in for the last few days, I have been applying regularly. I think I may swap my half wig for crochet braids, I'm bored of this look already..
 
I just bought another tube of MN and because I depleted my jar of QB BRBC with my last batch, I bought QB Amla & Olive Heavy Cream to replace it. I also ran out of the QB Honeybush Tea Soft Gel but i'm not replacing it so I'll mix aloe vera gel instead. I'm going to try to apply the mix twice a week for 1 or 2 weeks if I can.
 
KiWiStyle said:
I guess dedication is key here. I'm going to have to step up my game but parting thru all my NG daily makes me lazy just thinking about it, ugh.
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I just TU do its super easy now but when my NG is waging war against me I s curl to soften it up then I use my roots only applicator bootle... It's a breeze with that especially if I don't want to take down my PS ie high bun or frenchbraid
 
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