sulfur challenge, 2011 edition

hey guys!
i've been applying my sulfur pretty regularly for the past month or so, although i did take a break over the christmas vacation.
decided to take some pictures, since i'm up late for no reason. :grin:

i haven't really seen a crazy amount of growth, but i'm not discouraged yet haha.

the first picture (black) is from december 13th.
the second picture (teal) is from january 11th.
 

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I'm all late, BUT I still want to join & participate!

Starting Length:SL
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: BSL
Regimen: PS (braids or twists), wash weekly and DC weekly, oil scalp daily
Method of Sulfur Application: BT or Essential Oil mix for growth
Other Growth Aids: Juicing fruits & veggies
 
Still applying my sulfur mix daily and keeping my hair braided up under my wig. I won't do a length check until May or July so that is when I'll be able to tell if I have had extra growth.
 
braided and under ma wig - applying nightly and i got the itchies somethin terrible! its a good thing i sit in this secluded cubicle so no one can see me getting my hands all up in ma wig:blush::nono:

will wash and dc tonight!:grin:
 
I applied my MGT, AV and JBCO ('growth') mixture last night, I will be applying it every other night, alternating with a moisture mix. When I apply my growth mix I make sure to rub it in my scalp, when I do the moisture mix I just try to get the hair strands.
 
gvin89 said:
Anyone using BT?
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I am, I found a couple of bottles in my stash and have finished the remainder of one, it leaves my hair (weave) greasy but I am wearing a curly weave so its not noticeable. I think when these bottles are done I will be making my own and maybe adding a few essential oils like peppermint and sage.
 
Hmmm...I may have to add this one to my very short list of challenges. I've discovered a very small section of hair that is broken off. Long story short, I want my hair to grow back darn it! I need every single strand to be intact and accounted for!

I'm not that good with challenges, but I have two relatively new bottles of MSM that I completely forgot about (blame it on the PJ in me):look:. I would like to use these up before they go bad. I also have a bottle of biotin that I need to use as well. I hate to waste money.:perplexed

Starting Length: MBL
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: WL
Regimen: Co-wash, Steam, DC, HYH
Method of Sulfur Application: MSM, Bee-Mine Mango Serum
Other Growth Aids: Biotin, the rest of my MT and Nioxin Vitamins​
 
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Hi Ladies,
So I've been applying the Bee Mine (Kiwi Stawberry) every other night...but It's just too strong, I smell it in my sleep. Has anyone tried the Mango scent and is it as strong?? Or I will buy everything to make my own, but can you give me suggestions for a softer scented essential oil that will still mask the sulfur smell? Like Lavender?
 
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Hi Ladies,
So I've been applying the Bee Mine (Kiwi Stawberry) every other night...but It's just too strong, I smell it in my sleep. Has anyone tried the Mango scent and is it as strong?? Or I will buy everything to make my own, but can you give me suggestions for a softer scented essential oil that will still mask the sulfur smell? Like Lavender?
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I have the mango and I have to make sure I don't go overboard with my application or it can be quite strong IMO. I also make sure I wash my hands thoroughly after I message it into my scalp. My DH says I smell like a Christmas tree not like a mango.
 
I've just gotten used to all the smells. I used to think MTG was SO STRONG and now I can't smell it. I don't know if that's good though. lol
 
janda said:
I have the mango and I have to make sure I don't go overboard with my application or it can be quite strong IMO. I also make sure I wash my hands thoroughly after I message it into my scalp. My DH says I smell like a Christmas tree not like a mango.
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:lachen::lachen: Too funny! My DH says I smell like cough medicine. I even put a plastic cap on under my bonnet and you can still smell it. Not sure If I want to smell like a christmas tree, but I will have to try that one out also..Thanks.

I guess I'll hunt down some essential oils to see what I can come up with.
 
I tried adding rosemary to my sulfur mix and so now I smell like sulfur mixed with rosemary....Not a good combination. I wish I could just get used to the smell like EllePixie.
 
I would like to join, I hope it's not too late. I been doing my own secret challenge since the last week of december and I'm enjoying making my own oils and I see some potential with this method. I am still trying to perfect my mix and still a little scared of the sulfur but I'm just taking my time and not going over board with it.

Starting Length: in between shoulder and APL (seem to be stuck there)
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: Brastrap length
Regimen: Co-Wash 3 times a week, buns, clarifying once a month and doing protein trts once a month
Method of Sulfur Application:homemade herbal infusion of sesame oil, horsetail, brahmi, and castor oil, and sublime sulfur.
Other Growth Aids: hairfinity vitamins and multivitamins
 

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Day 14 consistent sulfur use and 1/2 inch new growth:yep: cant wait till the end of the month to post my progress. I hope I get the full inch bc let me tell you ladies, I have been so nervous going to the gym:nono: bc i fell like everyone there can smell the sulfur on me.:sekret:
 
Ok so...I think I got about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of new growth so far. I don't think I'm too good at measuring but I'm thinking that maybe it'll be easier to track my actual growth if I keep my hair twisted or braided and measure in the same spots every couple of weeks. Not in weave/extensions or anything because I don't have time for that. I've been using tape measure, since it's all I have, but I think I'm gonna need to get a ruler.

Anyway, I'm excited! It's been two weeks since I've started using the MSM powder and I've been using it 4-5 times a week. I'm trying to use it every day but hey, I'm lazy :ohwell:. I got some sublimed sulfur too though so I'm trying that tonight since I'm just about finished with the MSM mix. I just mixed it with emu oil.
 
Hi, ladies. I'm taking one MSM 1000mg pill per day. (I'm too chicken to use the sulfur oil mix.) So far so good. I think my growth rate might be going up but I trimmed my hair a little to get rid of some of the left over relaxed ends. I still managed to get to 3 1/2" to 4" in eight months regardless of my mini trim. :) SL here I come!
 
I still have my hair in cornrows but I have been leaving my edges out to cowash with each shower. I have been oiling whole head with sulfur mix every other day and jbco on the non sulfur days. Not sure about the rest of my hair but a few weird 1/4 to 1/2 inch straight gray hairs popped out of places where I had stopped having growth for some time on my hairline. I have also seen the beginnings of some sprouts along the hairline as well. I don't know what is going on with those gray hairs. Could it be the sulfur or crazy old age stuff? Anywho, the sulfur is still stripping the color rinse from my hair :(
 
I have been applying my sulfur powder/Hot Six Oil for a few weeks now. I like using Hot Six Oil. Well, I ran out a couple of days ago and I didn't feel like spending $6 bucks on it. It goes quickly (for me anyway) I am averaging a bottle a week or a week and a half.

So tonight I saw that I had some left over Smart Balance Omega Veggie Oil in my pantry. It contains soy bean oil and vitamin E. So I am using it with my sulfur powder until its all gone, then I will go back out and get the Hot Six Oil (unless you all have another suggestion.)
 
Also, I feel the need to post this as well.

I have been taking Hairfinity (since November 5 or 6) using sulfur and protective styling. My hair has only grown about half an inch in the past two months. I know this because I colored on November 15 and I see my new growth. Hair usually grows between 1/4 to 1/2 a month and I am a bit frustrated because I only got 1/2 in two months with all that I am doing.
 
Still applying my mixture at night followed by a massage. I need to order some more oils so I don't run out before I need to make more. I really feel that my mix is giving me progress and I decided I am going to take a comparison shot on the 22nd and post here because that will be 30 days for me. Off to Ayurnatural Beauty for more oils!
 
I've been taking MSM powder and applying the sulfur mix 2x a week. I want to do more but I'm afraid of it drying my hair out like I've read it can. My hair is dry enough already.
 
CB1731 said:
I've been taking MSM powder and applying the sulfur mix 2x a week. I want to do more but I'm afraid of it drying my hair out like I've read it can. My hair is dry enough already.
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To be honest, I find that my mix dries out the skin at the nape of my neck far more than it dries out my hair. My hair actually feels pretty moisturized.
 
I have been applying my mix 5-6 days a week. Do you think it is took much? I dont get headaches. I cowash twice a week or I cowash once and wash once; either way the sulfur mix is getting rinsed off twice a week.
 
CB1731 said:
I've been taking MSM powder and applying the sulfur mix 2x a week. I want to do more but I'm afraid of it drying my hair out like I've read it can. My hair is dry enough already.
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If your hair isn't having moisture issues already, your hair should be fine. I thought that the sulfur was causing my hair to be dry but my hair was already really dry before I started using it. I think it was because of my yarn braids that my hair was so dry. After deep conditioning for a couple of weeks now my hair is back to normal and I've been moisturizing it daily and I'm not having any issues. I use the sulfur almost every day.
 
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