sulfur challenge, 2011 edition

I hope it's not to late to join! I've been following the rules since Feb. 1st, but was just now able to get my photos from my camera to my computer. Here we go:

Starting Length: APL (a little bit past)

Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: Full BSB (will trim ends)

Regimen:
Shampoo/DC/ACV & tea rinse when necessary (1x per week?)

Cowash when necessary (2x per week)

Spray braids, bun, and baggie whole head at night (after sulfur application)
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Method of Sulfur Application:
Oil mix applied to/massaged into the scalp containing:
4 oz Aloe Vera Gel
3 oz Hot 6 Oil
1 oz Moisturizing spray (any - trying to get rid of my stash)
2 tsp. pure MSM powder (TriMedica)
1 tsp. Sublimed Sulfur (Preferred Plus Pharmacy - Amazon)
40 drops Orange EO :lick:
30 drops Peppermint EO
30 drops Rosemary EO
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Other Growth Aids:
Nioxin

High protein diet
Including vitamins for health, skin, and joints

Daily exercise

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I PROMISE TO: ...apply my mix EVERY night, check in at least once a week, take Nioxin, vitamins, and a min. of 65g protein DAILY, and exercise for a minimum of 1 hour 5x a week. :look:


I'm trying to lose weight and get my skin in check, so hopefully that will make me stick to my fitness and diet/lifestyle (NOT temporary!). I've made good on everything except the exercise, so this week is my week to turn things around and develop a habit again! :yep:

My starting pic is attached. It was taken Friday, January 28, 2011. Sorry about the weird angle and closeness - my little brother has never taken a hair check picture before! :lachen::lol: :spinning:
 

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EllePixie said:
My hair started breaking using my sulfur oils, because the oil would leak onto my hair and was drying it out, which in turn made it more prone to breakage. I even cowashed daily and my roots were really dry.

ETA: Saw the other post...I don't think MSM causes dryness though.
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It seems as though the sulfur lead to breakage for my hair as well. I haven't used it for about a month now. My hair is in cornrows so I won't know how it's doing until I rebraid.
 
EllePixie said:
My hair started breaking using my sulfur oils, because the oil would leak onto my hair and was drying it out, which in turn made it more prone to breakage. I even cowashed daily and my roots were really dry.

ETA: Saw the other post...I don't think MSM causes dryness though.
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thanks EllePixi, that really is the only thing I can attribute that broken hairs to. Maybe I'm using too much at one time with the MT, Brahmi and the sulfur mix.
 
EllePixie said:
My hair started breaking using my sulfur oils, because the oil would leak onto my hair and was drying it out, which in turn made it more prone to breakage. I even cowashed daily and my roots were really dry.

ETA: Saw the other post...I don't think MSM causes dryness though.
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ycj1 said:
thanks EllePixi, that really is the only thing I can attribute that broken hairs to. Maybe I'm using too much at one time with the MT, Brahmi and the sulfur mix.
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Hey ladies :wave: - I'm not a part of this challenge but I lurk in here from time to time b/c I use BT. I was afraid of the above happening so I melted my BT & poured it into an empty grease jar. Then I put it in the fridge so it would solidify again. When I apply it to my scalp, I apply it like grease with my fingertip, instead of as a liquid in an applicator bottle.

This insures that I don't use too much that it's running to my hair and so far I haven't had any dryness issues. HTH...
 
nakialovesshoes said:
Hey ladies :wave: - I'm not a part of this challenge but I lurk in here from time to time b/c I use BT. I was afraid of the above happening so I melted my BT & poured it into an empty grease jar. Then I put it in the fridge so it would solidify again. When I apply it to my scalp, I apply it like grease with my fingertip, instead of as a liquid in an applicator bottle.

This insures that I don't use too much that it's running to my hair and so far I haven't had any dryness issues. HTH...
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I had a really bad reaction to MTG years ago when I used it. The oil would run down my neck and gave me a bad rash and my neck was black. :nono:

I told myself when I make my sulfur mixture this week I am going to use coconut oil so that it can solidify which will not run in my past experiences of using it without sulfur.
 
Xavier said:
I had a really bad reaction to MTG years ago when I used it. The oil would run down my neck and gave me a bad rash and my neck was black. :nono:

I told myself when I make my sulfur mixture this week I am going to use coconut oil so that it can solidify which will not run in my past experiences of using it without sulfur.
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Excellent idea. I too had a bad reaction to the mtg, it did leave my neck black with a bad rash so I stopped using it. But yr suggestion is a good one. As a matter of fact I just made some but added some mango butter to it. It's in fridge now. Thanks so much
 
Will EVCO make my mix creamy since is solidifies when slightly cooled? I need to use that up before I think about getting anything else. Ordering some MSM powder soon. Might add Tea tree EO for germs, and Orange for smell :lick:
 
For those who purchased the sublimed sulfur locally where did you go? I went to Walgreens pharmacy on lunch and they would only sell 12oz to me, and I really don't need that much.
 
Xavier said:
For those who purchased the sublimed sulfur locally where did you go? I went to Walgreens pharmacy on lunch and they would only sell 12oz to me, and I really don't need that much.
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I ordered it from Walgreens pharmacy and it was here in 24 hours.
 
I’ve slowed down from applying daily to every other day. I’ve just started to notice a boost in growth. I take my braids down this weekend so I’ll be able to tell how much then. I’m also noticing that my skin has gone from super oily to very dry :-S
 
Not in the challenge....just started PS under a home-made wig made out of HCCC.
(lemme know if it's too late)
If not....
Current Length: Full BSL
Goal Length: FULL MBL (maybe grazing WL *crosses fingers*)
Regimen: Cowash nightly, apply sulfur mix. Friday-steam/DC day, Sunday-wash/DC day

Recipe: 1tsp of sublimed sulfur to: 4 oz of Olive oil, 3.75 ounces of castor oil, .25 ounces of tea tree/vitamin E oil

(gonna get some rosemary to add in there)
 
Applied twice this week so far. The smell was kinda bothering me so I had a sample size of fragrance oil from a soap supplier so I added it and now my mix smells like Tahitian vanilla spice :lick: I've also been using Wild Growth Oil since it leaves my hair super soft, so hopefully that will counteract scalp dryness, and Sally's brand 'Argan Oil' to keep my strands silky. Hopefully I can stay on my external applications, I've been taking MSM capsules regularly for about a month or so and my nails are the longest they've been in my life (only 1/4 in but for me its super long!) :grin:
 
I need to get back to this, I have been a super slacker since I had family in town. I have a temp sew in, so now I will muck this weave hair up and apply it everyday until the weave starts to look to horrible to have in....teeheee....

**skips off to apply**
 
I am taking the MSM and about to apply my sulfur mix to my scalp before bed. I've been writing since 12 noon today. I need to rest!!!
 
Don't know if I will continue using this. I'm shedding so much. I already have fine hair and I don't want a stringy mess. Has anyone been able to combat shedding?
 
NYDee said:
Don't know if I will continue using this. I'm shedding so much. I already have fine hair and I don't want a stringy mess. Has anyone been able to combat shedding?
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This is my first day using it

Seems like I have a headache tho

Can u reduce your sulfur ratios?
 
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Is your hair out or in a protective stye? Have your tried a protien treatment?
NYDee said:
Don't know if I will continue using this. I'm shedding so much. I already have fine hair and I don't want a stringy mess. Has anyone been able to combat shedding?
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Working towards long, strong beautiful hair.
 
i started to apply my sulfur mix before i go to the gym and then i rinse it out when i get home....i find that if i leave it in over night that i experience major shedding...i also upped the amount of olive oil that i put in the mix...
 
Just made a fresh mix that should last me until when I relax on 26 March ( i will be 13 weeks post).
I changed the oils:
sulfur
equal amounts of Emu and JBCO - 8 oz
30 drops of peppermint EO
30 drops or rosemary EO
 
Count me in! Been using sulfur for one month so far

Starting Length: a couple inches passed shoulder
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: APL
Regimen: pre-poo and wash weekly - henna monthly - DC as needed - braid as PS and lace front wig it
Method of Sulfur Application: mixed with JBCO (2tsp sulfur 8 oz JBCO)
Other Growth Aids: supplemnts - MSM , liquid biosil ​

This is my first challenge - so exciting! Starting (one month in using sulfur) pics attached. Hoping the front will thicken during this challenge :pray:
Thanks!
 

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