sulfur challenge, 2011 edition

[EllePixie]

I use my sulfur every night and have not had issues with dryness. I do cowash daily though and steam weekly.

 

[jujubelle]

My sublimed sulfur arrived today!:grin

so i will make my mix tonight and we shall see where that leads me...hopefully to MBL by Christmas.

Here are my starting pics.
first was taken on Jan 3,2011
the second is a texture shot
and the third was taken in Aug, 2010.

I believe my hair is shoulder length? Its nice to see how protective styling has allowed me to retain all my length. I bunned for two months straight and went to the stylist for to straighten it and a slight trim in Oct. I believe I have gained an inch a month since August.

My reggy is simple:
*Cowash every 3 days
*Moisturize daily
*bun EVERYDAY!
*I straighten my hair once a month or once every 2 months. I want to see if I can stretch my hair with rollersets so as not to put to much tension on my edges.
* Apply sulfur mix to scalp nightly.

Good luck ladies

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I put sulfur on my scalp Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

My scalp needs a little bit of freshening, so I will be massaging Jessicurl's Stimulating Scalp Massage Oil (WHICH I LOVE!!) on my scalp before I go to bed. It makes me sleep soundly!

I need to order more

 

[esi.adokowa]

to the ladies that add essential oils to their mixes, do you feel like you're getting a lot of growth? and which oils are you using?

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

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.)

I was in the Dollar Store and bought some soybean and olive oil. I added it to my DC but reading your mention of using the oil from the kitchen this may be a cheaper alternative.

 

[An_gell]

Just checking in, I'm getting some really good progress with my sulfur mix. I noticed that some thin areas at my nape are filling in nicely and an area along the side is filling in. I was applying it everyday but slacked off to every other day due to shedding. Not sure it was the cause, but didn't want to chance it. Today I'm doing an ayurvedic paste on my hair then cowashing it out and DC and applying sulfur mix.

 

[janda]

I am still using Bee Mine Mango Serum at least 5 times/week. No dryness or shedding but after I apply it to my scalp at night, I moisturize my roots with NuGro spray, spray the length of my hair with Bee Mine Juicy and seal with WGO. I also cowash it out in the morning.

 

[justicefighter1913]

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.

Hang in there diadall. You'll see the pay off eventually! I know that I constantly watch my hair too!!

 

[justicefighter1913]

Still using in my sulfur mixture daily. It's a lot easier now that I'm braided up. I'm getting ready to make a mix with some more aruyvedic oils.

 

[CurlyMoo]

Just checking in, I'm getting some really good progress with my sulfur mix. I noticed that some thin areas at my nape are filling in nicely and an area along the side is filling in. I was applying it everyday but slacked off to every other day due to shedding. Not sure it was the cause, but didn't want to chance it. Today I'm doing an ayurvedic paste on my hair then cowashing it out and DC and applying sulfur mix.

How long have you been doing the sulfur treatment? And from how long from the time you started the treatment did you see progress?

 

[HauteHippie]

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.

Hang in there! Do you know if/think it's possible you might have an iron deficiency? If so, GNC sells kelp and spirulina @ a great price. Are you considering a Multi-vitamin in addition to your hair vitamins?

Also, I've heard some ladies say it takes 3-4 months to notice results/change in hair growth rate. No matter how fast your hair is growing... It IS growing and it sounds like you're taking care of it.

 

[KenyaDoll]

Hey gals...I'm not in the challenge, but I thought that I would share my sulfur mix because it is a no mess mix. I used about 4 oz of oil (you choose), 3 oz of melted shea butter, and I filled the rest with some megatek (there wasn't much room). '

It was smooth and liquidy at first. I shook it up and put it in the freezer for 3-4 minutes. I repeated the freeze and shake method until it was thick enough to prevent the sulfur from settling at the bottom.

Since the shea became thick again, I ended up with a creamy sulfur mix. I will let you guys know if it works like the oil only method (I took a pic today and I will take another one next month at about this time. Pics below.

 

[An_gell]

How long have you been doing the sulfur treatment? And from how long from the time you started the treatment did you see progress?

I been using it for 3 weeks now, I'm going into week 4 this week. I would say I started to notice growth within two weeks going into week 3 of use. I usually cowash every other day and water is a great judge of growth for me cuz it stretches my hair out. I washed today and I noticed that the top part of my hair is getting heavy which is my trouble spot my hair grows extremely slow in that spot but its definitely starting to grow out which is good cuz I want it to catch up with the back. I was applying it everyday over the past 2 1/2 weeks but am going back to every other night due to shedding and I don't it to dry out my hair. HTH.. I'm going to start taking pics tomorrow so I can better track my growth over the next two months.

 

[iri9109]

Hey gals...I'm not in the challenge, but I thought that I would share my sulfur mix because it is a no mess mix. I used about 4 oz of oil (you choose), 3 oz of melted shea butter, and I filled the rest with some megatek (there wasn't much room). '

It was smooth and liquidy at first. I shook it up and put it in the freezer for 3-4 minutes. I repeated the freeze and shake method until it was thick enough to prevent the sulfur from settling at the bottom.

Since the shea became thick again, I ended up with a creamy sulfur mix. I will let you guys know if it works like the oil only method (I took a pic today and I will take another one next month at about this time. Pics below.

good idea! i thought about doing something similar with coconut/vatika oil...i might use coconut and shea because i have some shea sitting around that i dont really use anymore...plus these drippies are pissin me off...i would love to be able to "grease" my scalp with it


my lil bro usually goes to the barber, but yesterday my dad cut his hair...he jacked it up! so then to fix it he had to cut my bro's hair so low...my brother was so mad he cried...even at church he stayed in the bathroom for like a 1/2 hr because he was embarrased (it actually doesnt look horrendous, its just lower than normal)...he kept asking me did i have anything to make his hair grow back, and im like no...then later i thought about the sulfur mix so i rubbed some on his scalp and then tied on a durag...im gonna apply it again tommorow...he thinks his hair is gonna grow back by the time he goes back to school on tuesdaylol: i know thats not going to happen, but i wonder if i apply it everyday for a week+ what would be the results...i should take pictures.

 

[sj10460]

Checking in, applied my MTG this morning.

 

[KenyaDoll]

good idea! i thought about doing something similar with coconut/vatika oil...i might use coconut and shea because i have some shea sitting around that i dont really use anymore...plus these drippies are pissin me off...i would love to be able to "grease" my scalp with it

Yeah...I am thinking about using some coconut oil next time too.

 

[diadall]

Is it strange that despite hearing that MTG smells bad I still want to try it so I can say I did try it?

 

[sj10460]

Is it strange that despite hearing that MTG smells bad I still want to try it so I can say I did try it?

It really doesn't smell bad; it smells like sulfur, so if you can deal with sulfur then you can deal with MTG. Now, I have to admit the smell was too strong for me, so I added a couple of drops of lavender oil to combat the smell. Just make sure you use it sparingly, otherwise it can get really messy

 

[reeko43]

I am using my mixture every other day. I have had to resort to dabbing it on with a perm/color brush through the parts because it is too runny and I don't want to put too much on. That method seems to be working. I do have some coconut/castor oil mixed with that made it thicker. I think that maybe I am just heavy handed with the those squeeze bottles. May try the shea mixture onde day. I have yet to even try shea butter.

 

[itsjusthair88]

After seeing how awesome the growth was this past year with sulphur, I am going to hop on this!

Starting Length: Umm...I have a little curly fro, I BC'd 3 months ago and it's not very long at all (hence the need for sulphur)
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: I want to make SL straightened, IDK how long that is in it's natural state...I'm really not planning on straightening until 6 months post BC (Friday, March 11, 2011) and that's only to do a length check and to trim and then again in December for the reveal/trim
Regimen:Man I'm all about KISS my hair likes simplicity and I do too...I'm in the HYH 2K11 challenge and will be wigging it up with deep moisture (like LadyP) for most of the time, with some kind of protein treatment every 2 weeks or so and also a ACV rinse one a week or so.
Method of Sulfur Application: Now this, IDK at all...I am buying the Sublime Sulphur and mixing it with oils (most likely castor and EVOO) and peppermint extract (I like the way it feels in my hair) and will probably start off with twice a week? How often does everybody else do it?
Other Growth Aids:None, I want to just try this and see how it works first

It's a damn shame, I had to quote my own post so I could remember I was in this challenge. Sooooo, not only did I never post a starting pic, but I also never bought my sulphur, until now...it's shipping this week, hopefully it will be here by next week. I am getting kinky twists soon (in the next week or so) and I am going to try to go the creamy route, I don't want any drippys since ALL of my skin is acne prone and oil is no bueno (although, I do do the OCM and it's working!). Okay enough talk, here's my starting pic from December 21st of 2010:

Me and my hair...whew, let me tell you, she's a fickle little and only likes certain things on certain days, so I'm just going to twist her up for a few months until she get's her attitude in check. I think while I'm in twists I will be spraying something moisturizing (I wish to GOD I could get the Taliah Waajid mist but I'm not paying that crazy shipping and she doesn't sell it in NorCal) probably with aloe, water, oils and maybe peppermint because I LOVE the way peppermint smells and some other stuff, we'll see...okay peace to the middle east ladies!

 

[13StepsAhead]

Hey ladies I'm still applying my sulfur mix daily.

 

[Legally Natural]

Just got back in town yesterday for school and started my bee mine. I will be applying it everyday either at night or after I shower from exercising.

 

[barbie87]

Hey Yall Im still using wow that does not sound right hahahha. ok so end of day 19 yay!!!! 11 more days till one full month

 

[YoursTrulyRE]

Ok. I've been lurking for awhile and decided to join the challenge.

Starting Length:almost APL
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: def BSL hopefully MBL
Regimen: wash weekly, co-wash once or twice/week, DC twice a week
Method of Sulfur Application: sulfur mix (2oz wild growth oil, 2 oz castor oil, 1tsp sulfur)
Other Growth Aids: MSM, multi-vitamin, Nioxin and 1500mg garlic (for shedding)

I applied my mix tonight after DC. I made my mix thick so applying to my scalp with applicator bottle is easy. I don't part my hair, I apply to scalp in random spots and massage with my fingers. Also bc the mixture is thick I can tell when my whole scalp is coated. I plan on applying the sulfur mix at least 3x a week.

 

[Lovelylocs]

I wanna hear about the results? Can anyone update?

 

[EmeRaldPrinXess]

Hey gals...I'm not in the challenge, but I thought that I would share my sulfur mix because it is a no mess mix. I used about 4 oz of oil (you choose), 3 oz of melted shea butter, and I filled the rest with some megatek (there wasn't much room). '

It was smooth and liquidy at first. I shook it up and put it in the freezer for 3-4 minutes. I repeated the freeze and shake method until it was thick enough to prevent the sulfur from settling at the bottom.

Since the shea became thick again, I ended up with a creamy sulfur mix. I will let you guys know if it works like the oil only method (I took a pic today and I will take another one next month at about this time. Pics below.

Y aren't U in the challenge KenyaDoll?.... Come on! join us!
and for the Shea-Sulphur-MT mix!

good idea! i thought about doing something similar with coconut/vatika oil...i might use coconut and shea because i have some shea sitting around that i dont really use anymore...plus these drippies are pissin me off...i would love to be able to "grease" my scalp with it


my lil bro usually goes to the barber, but yesterday my dad cut his hair...he jacked it up! so then to fix it he had to cut my bro's hair so low...my brother was so mad he cried...even at church he stayed in the bathroom for like a 1/2 hr because he was embarrased (it actually doesnt look horrendous, its just lower than normal)...he kept asking me did i have anything to make his hair grow back, and im like no...then later i thought about the sulfur mix so i rubbed some on his scalp and then tied on a durag...im gonna apply it again tommorow...he thinks his hair is gonna grow back by the time he goes back to school on tuesdaylol: i know thats not going to happen, but i wonder if i apply it everyday for a week+ what would be the results...i should take pictures.

Ur so sweet 2 ur lil Bro!.... Such a good sister, keep it up

Ok. I've been lurking for awhile and decided to join the challenge.

Starting Length:almost APL
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: def BSL hopefully MBL
Regimen: wash weekly, co-wash once or twice/week, DC twice a week
Method of Sulfur Application: sulfur mix (2oz wild growth oil, 2 oz castor oil, 1tsp sulfur)
Other Growth Aids: MSM, multi-vitamin, Nioxin and 1500mg garlic (for shedding)

I applied my mix tonight after DC. I made my mix thick so applying to my scalp with applicator bottle is easy. I don't part my hair, I apply to scalp in random spots and massage with my fingers. Also bc the mixture is thick I can tell when my whole scalp is coated. I plan on applying the sulfur mix at least 3x a week.

Good on ya!...... I have still not mixed my sulphur mix, still waiting on some oils nd stuff and I plan on going HARDCORE as soon as I get them all. In the meantime, here's the regimen I will be following:

Starting Length:between SL and APL
Goal Length for December 2011: BSL & beyond
Regimen: wash weekly, co-wash once or 2xweek, DC at least once a week, Joico reconstructor 1x every week, and blow out & flat iron once every 3 months.
Method of Sulfur Application: sulfur mix (Sulfur, Megatek, EVOO, Hemp seed oil, Jojoba oil, Sweet almond oil, peppermint, lavender, and rosemary essential oils)
Other Growth Aids: Biotin, MSM, multi-vitamin, green smoothie, garlic (for shedding)

 

[lolascurls]

My sublimed sulphur arrived in the post today:superbanana::superbanana::woohoo:
I seriously did a little dance in the foyer when I saw what was in the package!
I then ran upstairs and mixed about 1/2 to 3/4 tspn with 100mls of oils (added some orange and rosemary essential oils to hide the smells).
The oils I used were: Grapeseed oil (about 3 oz), castor oil (1/2 oz) and jojoba oil (1/2 oz)!

I already put some on my scalp this evening. I have almost finished my 2oz sample of Bee Mine growth serum with sulphur (mango scented) so I am gald this has arrived!

 

[Prudent1]

Coming up on 1 full month of using sulfur. I don't know if my hair is growing by leaps and bounds but I can tell you this is the BEST my scalp has felt in winter in years!! It seems as if I am getting some growth. I feel like I may be in a resting/ slow grow phase right now. I won't do another length check until Valentine's Day more than likely.

 

[janda]

My sublimed sulphur arrived in the post today:superbanana::superbanana::woohoo:
I seriously did a little dance in the foyer when I saw what was in the package!
I then ran upstairs and mixed about 1/2 to 3/4 tspn with 100mls of oils (added some orange and rosemary essential oils to hide the smells).
The oils I used were: Grapeseed oil (about 3 oz), castor oil (1/2 oz) and jojoba oil (1/2 oz)!

I already put some on my scalp this evening. I have almost finished my 2oz sample of Bee Mine growth serum with sulphur (mango scented) so I am gald this has arrived!

Let me know how you like your sublimed mix compared to Bee Mine.

 

[Chameleonchick]

18 days into the challenge and I have to drop out. I can tell this has been working but I can still smell the sulfur and the smell bothers me. I am selling my bottle of Bee Mine in the product exchange forum, it is almost still full.