Slow Growers Unite 2016

[Prettymetty]

Slow Growers get in here!
Let's figure out a way to boost our growth rates and retain it.

Current length:
Goal length:
Hair details:
Monthly growth rate:
What are you doing to speed growth rate?

 

[Prettymetty]

I just measured a strand and I have only gained 1.5 inches since I colored my hair in February

Current length: Bsl
Goal length: waist
Hair details: 4b, natural, medium porosity, bkt, low density
Monthly growth rate: 1/4 inch

I am trying to improve my growth rate by washing every 5-7 days, massaging my scalp with Nioxin treatment nightly, and taking hair-skin-nails vitamins.

 

[faithVA]

I always forget about this thread.

 

[faithVA]

I just measured a strand and I have only gained 1.5 inches since I colored my hair in February

Current length: Bsl
Goal length: waist
Hair details: 4b, natural, medium porosity, bkt, low density
Monthly growth rate: 1/4 inch

I am trying to improve my growth rate by washing every 5-7 days, massaging my scalp with Nioxin treatment nightly, and taking hair-skin-nails vitamins.

Sorry you aren't experiencing greater growth but your hair looks good

 

[GGsKin]

I'm a slow grower. I haven't measured my strands since early in the year (if not the beginning). I'm hoping can see at least extra 4-5 inches (total) by the end of the year.

 

[faithVA]

I don't know what my growth rate is. I'm hoping next year I will really be able to measure. I know my hair is longer than it was in January but I don't know how many inches.

 

[Prettymetty]

Thanks @faithVA. It's just discouraging when I'm spending so much time and money trying to get at least "average" growth. I guess I just have to work that much harder to retain what I have. The bkt has given my hair a second life, so at least I am not dealing with breakage anymore.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

I am DEFINITELY a slow grower. I grow 1/4 of an inch a month. And I had the nerve to color my hair two years ago and do another mini chop last year.

Current length: NL
Goal length: APL
(If I make BSL that will be a blessing)
Hair Details: Kinky, fine strands, medium density, lurves protein
Growth Rate: 1/4 inch per month

To retain length, I protective style most of the time and wear my hair out one week a month. I mainly do twist outs during this period, retwisting every two days. Supplements don't speed up growth for me so I take them for overall health verses hair growth. I also drink 100+ ounces of water, eat healthy, and exercise at least 4-5 days a week. I don't do this for hair growth, I do it as a lifestyle. Obviously, it is not a factor in speedy hair growth for me.

 

[charmtreese]

current length: BSL
Goal length:WSL+
Hair details: 4b, natural/no color, normal to high porosity, fine strand, medium low density, normally wears twist
Monthly growth rate: haven't measured this year. Past years 3-4 inches a year.
What are you doing to speed growth rate?
Excel 21
Hair pouss plus
Vitamins
Scalp message

 

[snoop]

I feel like the year is pretty much over. ..maybe make this for 2017?

 

[snoop]

I'm a slow grower. I feel like this year I might have experienced my first setback since I started on my HHJ but if I make WL by the end of the year/Feb 2017 then I think I would be right on target. (Math was never my strong suit.)

Current length: MBL
Goal length: TBL
Hair details: Fine - medium strands, low - medium density.
Monthly growth rate: 1/4"/ year
What are you doing to speed growth rate? Increased protein, bamboo tea daily. I also plan on living in 2 stand twists for the winter since they are the best protective style for me.

 

[Prettymetty]

I feel like the year is pretty much over. ..maybe make this for 2017?

This is just the newest version of the original thread. I can edit the title next year

 

[long.hair.dont.care]

Current length: BSB
Goal length: TLB
Hair details:
i have a some colour that is prone to tangles/breakage and high porosity.
the rest of my 4b hair is medium porosity and the strands range from fine to medium in size
Monthly growth rate: Seems like less than an inch
What are you doing to speed growth rate? biotin, scalp messages, and praying

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm still massaging my scalp with Nioxin every morning. I'm trying to lose weight so I've been drinking lots of water and eating a good amount of protein.

 

[long.hair.dont.care]

Im going to add inverting to speed up my hair growth. On day 2!

 

[Daina]

What is considered slow growth?

 

[faithVA]

What is considered slow growth?

Less than 1/2 inch a month. They say averaged growth is 1/2 inch. Anything less is considered slow.

 

[Daina]

@faithVA, thanks!

 

[k_enitan]

Current length: BSB
Goal length: TLB
Hair details:
i have a some colour that is prone to tangles/breakage and high porosity.
the rest of my 4b hair is medium porosity and the strands range from fine to medium in size
Monthly growth rate: Seems like less than an inch
What are you doing to speed growth rate? biotin, scalp messages, and praying

Hmm....I don't think you qualify for this tread...."less than an inch", I interpret that to be more than 1/2 inch a month. Don't worry with your growth rate, you should reach your goal in no time especially if you are applying great retention practices.

By slow growers, I think this stands for way less than 1/2 inch a month...maybe a quarter of an inch.

 

[Royalq]

-Current length- 16 inches/ bra strap
-Goal length- 24inches/waist length
+Hair details- 4a/b, fine and normal density . High porosity.
-Monthly growth rate- 0.3 of and inch. Meaning that in 3 months I'm just under a inch.
-speed up growth rate- I'm trying out xcel hair growth spray. I'm also going to really focus on retention now.

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm eating so much healthier these days and I feel great! I think my previous eating habits were the cause of my slow growth.

I'm redoing my bkt this week and that'll be my start length since I started eating clean.

 

[Prettymetty]

@charmtreese @Royalq how do you like the Xcel21? I'm thinking about trying it when I run out of Nioxin...

 

[Royalq]

@charmtreese @Royalq how do you like the Xcel21? I'm thinking about trying it when I run out of Nioxin...

Just ordered it sunday, i havent recieved it yet.

 

[IronButterfly]

I actually grew .5" in 25 days using that NuWerk Xcel21 spray. I did a henna/indigo about three days prior to using it. Not sure what I've retained because I did need to do a little dusting. But the new growth is definitely there.

 

[Prettymetty]

I actually grew .5" in 25 days using that NuWerk Xcel21 spray. I did a henna/indigo about three days prior to using it. Not sure what I've retained because I did need to do a little dusting. But the new growth is definitely there.

Thanks for the review! 1/2 inch in 25 days is awesome. Hopefully I can find a bottle on the ground. I hate paying for shipping.

 

[Prettymetty]

I finally got some Xcel21. I have been using it for a week now. I will do a length check when I straighten my hair for Thanksgiving

 

[faithVA]

Did we ever have a 2017? or 2018? thread ?

 

[snoop]

Did we ever have a 2017? or 2018? thread ?

I don't think so.