SHOULDER LENGTH 2011 CHALLENGE!
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Evolving78
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yep she will be there very soon! nice growth!
I think ill try this but with rice bran oil, thanks
so you leave sulfur on your hair and go out? emmm i thought i had to wash it out after few hours.
another question can i apply sulfur evry day on hair that already had sulfur the previous day??
sorry for my questions i noticed that im the only one who is asking many questions here
ive just started my hair journy and very excited
i didn't straighten my hair but when i took down my mini braids and made a bun ive noticed that my bun is bigger than it used to be it is still small but better
by the way its official my hair doesn't like braids so ill go back to bunning and no braids any more except the three braids i do when i go to sleep some times (big braids two infront and on in the back)
Rossy2010
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my end year pic is on my siggy. i still have 2 inches to go and i realised my growth rate is 0.5. Since last week i have incorporated growth aids
MSM- 500
Biotin - 500
Chlorella
Plus Im applying sulfur mix. I hope this will up my growth rate to 3/4 inch or more
time will tell.how are you all doing? What are you going to do different this year?
faithVA
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I don't wear my hair in a consistent enough style yet to show comparison pics - its up in braids most of the year. I'm also not great at taking pics yet so using the side shot. Hopefully I will make SL by April. It has grown since last January but I don't have any clue as to how much.
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so you leave sulfur on your hair and go out? emmm i thought i had to wash it out after few hours.
another question can i apply sulfur evry day on hair that already had sulfur the previous day??
sorry for my questions i noticed that im the only one who is asking many questions here
i didn't straighten my hair but when i took down my mini braids and made a bun ive noticed that my bun is bigger than it used to be it is still small but better
by the way its official my hair doesn't like braids so ill go back to bunning and no braids any more except the three braids i do when i go to sleep some times (big braids two infront and on in the back)
I use it everyday or every other day just like if I was oiling my scalp with any other product.
Meritamen
On a happy hair journey
I'm on the look out for a great moisturizer and a deep conditioner. I have changed my diet and my hair is coming in softer, all though still coarse, so that's good. My ends are barely splitting for once in my life but they feel fried and crunchy.
erplexed They knot up pretty bad which makes braiding difficult. The weird thing is is that I haven't used any direct heat on my hair since I BC'ed. 
I do have a bit of relaxed ends left so it's not hard to say good bye to them.I have slowly been trimming off the bad ends so I don't think I gained much length in December. I probably have to get rid of 1/2" inch at most so hopefully I can still make SL in May.
CrueltyFree
Well-Known Member
Can I be down? I'm trying to grow my hair out and have it be healthy. I'm determined 
What is your current length?
2 inches mostly. TWA.
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural
What is your goal date to make SL?
Stretched, my goal is to make it to SL by September 2011erplexed. That's ambitious, I know, but I'm determined. If I don't achieve it by then, I'll be aiite. I should be at the least very close to it.
How do you plan on getting to SL?
I plan on getting to SL by protective styling in extensions. I'm not comfortable enough with my TWA length to wear it out and proud, and even if I were I'd still rather do extensions. I'll be doing conditioning treatments in between and during the times I have in my extensions. My hair is coarse and I think one of the reasons I struggled with split ends so bad was because I was trying a lot of treatments, experimenting with protein (henna, and other protein treatments), and not enough on moisture. I'll be keeping the protein but I'm going to significantly decrease the amount of protein I use and focus primarily on moisture and moisture retention. I'll be applying my sulfur treatments every day, twice a day every so often. I'll be keeping my scalp in check by washing it regularly and moisturizing it. I'll be taking my vitamins, drinking more water, eating less sugar, hopefully exercising and eating better. I'll also be doing scalp massages.
What's your long term hair goal?
Full SL unstretched
Why is your hair currently short?
I BC'd December 30th. For a long time I've been struggling with excessive splits and holes in my hair. At the time I had mini twists in my hair. Out of frustration and being officially at my wits end, I cut a twist from the middle of my head to about 2 inches. I then walked up to my sister, tears welling up in my eyes, and demanded that she cut the rest. I had an Angela Basset moment
. But seriously, I am frustrated. I'm going to try my damnedest to keep split hairs to an ultimate minimum.
Was it intentionally cut or from a setback?
It was an intentional cut from a setback. My setback was split ends and I intentionally cut my hair.
I don't have any pics yet but I'll try to get my starting length up here before the end of this month.
What is your current length?
2 inches mostly. TWA.
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural
What is your goal date to make SL?
Stretched, my goal is to make it to SL by September 2011
erplexed. That's ambitious, I know, but I'm determined. If I don't achieve it by then, I'll be aiite. I should be at the least very close to it. How do you plan on getting to SL?
I plan on getting to SL by protective styling in extensions. I'm not comfortable enough with my TWA length to wear it out and proud, and even if I were I'd still rather do extensions. I'll be doing conditioning treatments in between and during the times I have in my extensions. My hair is coarse and I think one of the reasons I struggled with split ends so bad was because I was trying a lot of treatments, experimenting with protein (henna, and other protein treatments), and not enough on moisture. I'll be keeping the protein but I'm going to significantly decrease the amount of protein I use and focus primarily on moisture and moisture retention. I'll be applying my sulfur treatments every day, twice a day every so often. I'll be keeping my scalp in check by washing it regularly and moisturizing it. I'll be taking my vitamins, drinking more water, eating less sugar, hopefully exercising and eating better. I'll also be doing scalp massages.
What's your long term hair goal?
Full SL unstretched
Why is your hair currently short?
I BC'd December 30th. For a long time I've been struggling with excessive splits and holes in my hair. At the time I had mini twists in my hair. Out of frustration and being officially at my wits end, I cut a twist from the middle of my head to about 2 inches. I then walked up to my sister, tears welling up in my eyes, and demanded that she cut the rest. I had an Angela Basset moment
. But seriously, I am frustrated. I'm going to try my damnedest to keep split hairs to an ultimate minimum. Was it intentionally cut or from a setback?
It was an intentional cut from a setback. My setback was split ends and I intentionally cut my hair.
I don't have any pics yet but I'll try to get my starting length up here before the end of this month.
nicolesanjuan
Member
Just getting started! Joining this challenge, the avatar is my starting point.
Wish me God's speed!
Nicole
Wish me God's speed!
Nicole
Can I be down? I'm trying to grow my hair out and have it be healthy. I'm determined
What is your current length?
2 inches mostly. TWA.
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Natural
What is your goal date to make SL?
Stretched, my goal is to make it to SL by September 2011
How do you plan on getting to SL?
I plan on getting to SL by protective styling in extensions. I'm not comfortable enough with my TWA length to wear it out and proud, and even if I were I'd still rather do extensions. I'll be doing conditioning treatments in between and during the times I have in my extensions. My hair is coarse and I think one of the reasons I struggled with split ends so bad was because I was trying a lot of treatments, experimenting with protein (henna, and other protein treatments), and not enough on moisture. I'll be keeping the protein but I'm going to significantly decrease the amount of protein I use and focus primarily on moisture and moisture retention. I'll be applying my sulfur treatments every day, twice a day every so often. I'll be keeping my scalp in check by washing it regularly and moisturizing it. I'll be taking my vitamins, drinking more water, eating less sugar, hopefully exercising and eating better. I'll also be doing scalp massages.
What's your long term hair goal?
Full SL unstretched
Why is your hair currently short?
I BC'd December 30th. For a long time I've been struggling with excessive splits and holes in my hair. At the time I had mini twists in my hair. Out of frustration and being officially at my wits end, I cut a twist from the middle of my head to about 2 inches. I then walked up to my sister, tears welling up in my eyes, and demanded that she cut the rest. I had an Angela Basset moment
Was it intentionally cut or from a setback?
It was an intentional cut from a setback. My setback was split ends and I intentionally cut my hair.
I don't have any pics yet but I'll try to get my starting length up here before the end of this month.
LOL @ Angela Basset moment! For some reason I can visually see your story in my head, lol.
Yes, splits are the devil, esp those god awful multi "tree branch" ones
. I'm rebuking splits and breakage in 2011!
lovely_locks
Well-Known Member
I have not taken wny end of year pics since I have not gotten much growth from when I took my last siggy pic (my hair in the puff) But I can say that my bangs now come past my eye brows and touch mid eye. This is the shortest part of my lawyers. This might be cheating but I am going to claim shoulder length when most of my hair hair touches....not hte front. It will take me another year to take my bangs to shoulder length. I have been wearing my hair in wash and go's and I add extra moisture due to the cold weather. I still feel that I will make my goal og SL by June 2011, which is the month I BC'd.
luvovcandy
New Member
What is your current length? Neck length.
What is your goal date to make SL? April 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?Natural
How do you plan on getting to SL? Weaves and Wigs. Keeping my hair in well moisturized cornrows.
Whats your long term length goal? WL
What is your goal date to make SL? April 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?Natural
How do you plan on getting to SL? Weaves and Wigs. Keeping my hair in well moisturized cornrows.
Whats your long term length goal? WL
AvaSpeaks
New Member
What is your current length? Collarbone Length
What is your goal date to make SL? Summer 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning? Natural
How do you plan on getting to SL? Keeping my hair moisturized, deep conditioning, low maintence, twists and knots.
Whats your long term length goal? Anything longer than what I have
Sign me up, I'm in
What is your goal date to make SL? Summer 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning? Natural
How do you plan on getting to SL? Keeping my hair moisturized, deep conditioning, low maintence, twists and knots.
Whats your long term length goal? Anything longer than what I have
Sign me up, I'm in
What is your current length? Middle of my neck LengthWhat is your current length? Collarbone Length
What is your goal date to make SL? Summer 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning? Natural
How do you plan on getting to SL? Keeping my hair moisturized, deep conditioning, low maintence, twists and knots.
Whats your long term length goal? Anything longer than what I have
Sign me up, I'm in
What is your goal date to make SL? Summer 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning? Natural
How do you plan on getting to SL? Keeping my hair moisturized, deep conditioning, low maintence, twists and knots.
Whats your long term length goal? Mid back.
That cut looks really cute on you!
faithVA
Well-Known Member
I don't do much to my hair midweek because I'm scared if I touch it then I won't be ready to go to work the next day 
So not much happening here. I did a twist out for New Years eve and I am still rocking that which is amazing. 
I usually wear a twist out only on wash day but it looks like it will last through the week. I will know whether I can repeat this when I shampoo on Saturday.
If so my new style for a while will be 2 strand twists for a week and a twists out for a week and shampoo every two weeks. And if it works, I seriously doubt I will put in braid extensions if my hair is doing well. I'm hopeful.
So not much happening here. I did a twist out for New Years eve and I am still rocking that which is amazing. I usually wear a twist out only on wash day but it looks like it will last through the week. I will know whether I can repeat this when I shampoo on Saturday. If so my new style for a while will be 2 strand twists for a week and a twists out for a week and shampoo every two weeks. And if it works, I seriously doubt I will put in braid extensions if my hair is doing well. I'm hopeful.
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
My hair is in 2 strand twists right now. Been spritzing with Taliah's Waajid's Mist, moisturizing with AB's Heavy Cream and sealing daily with JBCO. My hair is loving this combo. On the other hand, I am sooo not liking my hair right now. I'm dying for cornrows but the thickness discourages me. So I'll be in twists until it gets longer and hopefully more manageable.
I'm on the look out for a great moisturizer and a deep conditioner. I have changed my diet and my hair is coming in softer, all though still coarse, so that's good. My ends are barely splitting for once in my life but they feel fried and crunchy.
I have slowly been trimming off the bad ends so I don't think I gained much length in December. I probably have to get rid of 1/2" inch at most so hopefully I can still make SL in May.
The best moisturizer I've ever used: Qhemet's Amla & Olive Heavy Cream. The best deep conditioner I've used: Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose. Best Sealant: JBCO or Castor Oil.
As for your ends, do you coat them in a water based moisturizer and seal them with oil?
Today i recieved my almond milk and Kccc i love these two, also ive ordered sample of hairevida deep conditioner and honeychild molasses deep condetioner (excuse the spelling) am now under the steamer with my own mix, today ill shampoo my hair then apply the new deep conditioners each one on one side to test them and see which one is better.
am loving my hair i don't now what am going to do when its full shoulder length.
Unfortunatly i can't share my feelings about my hair with my family they will laugh at me and disencorage me thanks God for knowing all of you ladies.
one last thing I can't stop playing with my hair i need some sort of discipline
am loving my hair
i don't now what am going to do when its full shoulder length.Unfortunatly i can't share my feelings about my hair with my family they will laugh at me and disencorage me thanks God for knowing all of you ladies.
one last thing I can't stop playing with my hair i need some sort of discipline
candida1121
New Member
Yaaaaaay! I'm super excited to join this challenge. Let's GROW ladies!
What is your current length?
Layered neck length
What is your goal date to make SL?
MAY 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Finally ALL NATURAL!
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Minimal heat. Lately, I've been getting blowouts pretty regularly @ the Dominican salons but all that's coming to an end. I guess I'll be doing a lot of WnGs since I'll be working out. I'll just baggy nightly to try to replenish the moisture that my hair is losing. I'm not sure if I have enough hair to bun but I'm surely going to give it a shot!
Whats your long term length goal?
MBL but WL wouldn't hurt
Why is your hair currently short?
I BCd in July after an 8 month transition. I’d planned to transition for a year to 18 months but the two textures were driving me crazy.
Will this be your first time making sl?
No, my hair has been between APL and BSL for most of my adult life but I’ve never made it to BSL or even believed my hair could grow that long. I believed my genetic makeup didn’t allow for it. I’m excited to see my progress now that I know more about healthy hair practices.
What is your current length?
Layered neck length
What is your goal date to make SL?
MAY 2011
Relaxed/natural/texlaxed/transitioning?
Finally ALL NATURAL!
How do you plan on getting to SL? (ie. Protective styling, no heat, stretching relaxers, growth aids, etc)
Minimal heat. Lately, I've been getting blowouts pretty regularly @ the Dominican salons but all that's coming to an end. I guess I'll be doing a lot of WnGs since I'll be working out. I'll just baggy nightly to try to replenish the moisture that my hair is losing. I'm not sure if I have enough hair to bun but I'm surely going to give it a shot!
Whats your long term length goal?
MBL but WL wouldn't hurt
Why is your hair currently short?
I BCd in July after an 8 month transition. I’d planned to transition for a year to 18 months but the two textures were driving me crazy.
Will this be your first time making sl?
No, my hair has been between APL and BSL for most of my adult life but I’ve never made it to BSL or even believed my hair could grow that long. I believed my genetic makeup didn’t allow for it. I’m excited to see my progress now that I know more about healthy hair practices.
Meritamen
On a happy hair journey
I coat my hair with a conditioner and then seal with my homemade shea butter mix. I changed the conditioner that I use from the new Suave ones to the Lustrasilk Olive Oil Cholesterol which seems to be helping.
I'm waiting for the Qhemet store to reopen because I really want to try almost everything from the line.
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
I coat my hair with a conditioner and then seal with my homemade shea butter mix. I changed the conditioner that I use from the new Suave ones to the Lustrasilk Olive Oil Cholesterol which seems to be helping.
I'm waiting for the Qhemet store to reopen because I really want to try almost everything from the line.
Shea butter is like glycerin for me--it works when it wants to. But I hope you like Qhemet. I love the Heavy Cream.
faithVA
Well-Known Member
I had my hair in mini twists/twist out for nearly two weeks so it was time to shampoo. It held up great though for the 1st time.
I sprayed my hair with water, oil and conditioner to loosen the twists. I then used my tangle teazer to detangle and remove the shed hairs. I love this thing. For a minute I thought had type 2 hair. I shampooed with CDs hair moss shampoo? something my mom had left over and didn't like. I applied Suave Conditioner over the shampoo, worked it through and then rinsed. I applied Roux Porosity Control conditioner and layered a blend of deep conditioners that I have left over, on top of the Roux conditioner. I sat under the heat cap for 30 minutes and then left the conditioner in for another 30 minutes. I rinsed and dried my hair with a Sham Wow towel (an idea I'm trying out which I think I will continue). I sectioned my hair into maybe 10 smaller sections and applied Aloe Vera Gel to each section. I then took each section and split it into smaller sections, applied KCCC and combed through with the tangle teezer and styled in two strand twists.
I've tried using KCCC as a wash and go and I don't like it. I just end up with an afro. I refuse to throw it away so I am going to see if I can use it for a twist out. I found that I need to use KCCC on hair that is at least 50% dry or it does nothing. I've never had success shampooing, twisting and then wearing a twist out so I am hoping that this will work.
If this works, this will be my shampoo day regimen because I am pleased with how things went from shampoo to styling. And then I will need to work on my weekly styling regimen. I will be back later today with an update of my twist out.
I sprayed my hair with water, oil and conditioner to loosen the twists. I then used my tangle teazer to detangle and remove the shed hairs. I love this thing. For a minute I thought had type 2 hair. I shampooed with CDs hair moss shampoo? something my mom had left over and didn't like. I applied Suave Conditioner over the shampoo, worked it through and then rinsed. I applied Roux Porosity Control conditioner and layered a blend of deep conditioners that I have left over, on top of the Roux conditioner. I sat under the heat cap for 30 minutes and then left the conditioner in for another 30 minutes. I rinsed and dried my hair with a Sham Wow towel (an idea I'm trying out which I think I will continue). I sectioned my hair into maybe 10 smaller sections and applied Aloe Vera Gel to each section. I then took each section and split it into smaller sections, applied KCCC and combed through with the tangle teezer and styled in two strand twists.
I've tried using KCCC as a wash and go and I don't like it. I just end up with an afro. I refuse to throw it away so I am going to see if I can use it for a twist out. I found that I need to use KCCC on hair that is at least 50% dry or it does nothing. I've never had success shampooing, twisting and then wearing a twist out so I am hoping that this will work.
If this works, this will be my shampoo day regimen because I am pleased with how things went from shampoo to styling. And then I will need to work on my weekly styling regimen. I will be back later today with an update of my twist out.
LuvlyRain3
Well-Known Member
I have no clue what to do with my hair today after I wash/dc. I need more styles.
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Working in new styles can definitely be a challenge with the shorter lengths. What styles do you usually wear?
I am so hoping to make SL before end of the year is out... Will post pics when I touch-up....
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Ok I did the twist out today. Its not picture worthy but I did learn a few things. I did get a little stretch using the KCCC. But the KCCC flaked on me. When I separated the initial twists it was fine but when I tried to further sub divide the twists it flaked. So I will use the rest of the KCCC up but only use it for mini twists. To have a better twists out I think I need to do more twists but not as many as I usually do for mini twists.
So after I use up the KCCC I will try the twist out with the Taliaah Wajiid Lock It Up. I'm going to two strand twists the back and leave the rest and see if my twist out will last when I sleep on it.
Feel pretty good because I'm 70% there on a regimen and I can see that I will be able to eliminate a lot of products that don't work for me.
So after I use up the KCCC I will try the twist out with the Taliaah Wajiid Lock It Up. I'm going to two strand twists the back and leave the rest and see if my twist out will last when I sleep on it.
Feel pretty good because I'm 70% there on a regimen and I can see that I will be able to eliminate a lot of products that don't work for me.
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