sulfur challenge, 2011 edition

coyacoy said:
hi all -
just wanted to share what happened last night when i applied my sulfur mix. the bottle was low - probably about 3 inches or so high. as we know, the sulfur never fully emulsifies with the oil (JBCO in my case) so there was a significantly thick layer of sulfur on the bottom. despite my first instinct to add a little more oil to it to even out the ratio (had originally mixed 2tsp sulfur w/8oz JBCO) - i went ahead and applied it as-is and ladies, let me tell you, 15 minutes later i was in the shower at 11:00 at night washing that mess out of my hair because my scalp was on FIRE !:heated:Sooooooo, just passing this along in case any of you encounter this and think twice about applying before dilluting a bit with a addt'l oil. HTH to save someone from having to pull yourself out of a nice warm bed :sleeping:on a worknight to take down and wash your (in my case 4b, natural) hair !! :blush:
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First, you have to be careful not to hit 10+% sulfur to solution. I use a heaping tsp in 8 oz. I think that worked out to roughly 7-8%. But next, you have to shake before each use to get some of the sulfur int each application. I use jbco to thicken my mix but, in my opinion, ONLY jbco will be too thick for the sulfur to sufficiently mix when shaken. That's why you seem to be using the oil but not the sulfur. So in this case, as you use up the oil mostly, the remaining concentration of sulfur is above that 10% which WILL cause a reaction in MOST people. Further, too much can burn your hair and/or scalp.

If you make a new batch, add other oils. I don't use more than 1 or 2 oz jbco just to thicken, ad not in every batch.

Hope tha helps.
 
I have an insane amount of NG. I'm 4 months post but it looks like 6 months. I relax at about 6 months. I'm hoping I can hang on until June.
 
ManeStreet said:
Ok I'm being patient....well kinda, lol. But how long does has it taken to notice sulphur mix results? I know its different from person to person. I've only been using it a week but I'm wondering how many weeks or months to continue before I decide if sulphur works for me or not?
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Like you said, everyone is different. However, I noticed results in a little over 2 weeks when I first started. I think you should definitely see something in a months time. I took a picture the first day I applied and another one 30 days later and was very satisfied with the results. Just be consistent as well as patient and I am sure you will be in for a nice surprise. :grin:
 
NJoy said:
First, you have to be careful not to hit 10+% sulfur to solution. I use a heaping tsp in 8 oz. I think that worked out to roughly 7-8%. But next, you have to shake before each use to get some of the sulfur int each application. I use jbco to thicken my mix but, in my opinion, ONLY jbco will be too thick for the sulfur to sufficiently mix when shaken. That's why you seem to be using the oil but not the sulfur. So in this case, as you use up the oil mostly, the remaining concentration of sulfur is above that 10% which WILL cause a reaction in MOST people. Further, too much can burn your hair and/or scalp.

If you make a new batch, add other oils. I don't use more than 1 or 2 oz jbco just to thicken, ad not in every batch.

Hope tha helps.
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thanks, njoy. GTK! I do shake up before every application; however, never realized that the JBCO could be too thick as the only oil. I am going to adjust next batch - thx again!
 
Honi said:
I have an insane amount of NG. I'm 4 months post but it looks like 6 months. I relax at about 6 months. I'm hoping I can hang on until June.
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*gets up and shakes sulfur mix for application*

I need to get where you are for my next touchup, which will either be in July or September/October.

I will be relaxing my leave-out though for my birthday weave. Just a u-shape in the front :yep:

I just wish I could apply my mix to my weave while I wear it :ohwell:
 
Hey Ladies:

I received my sublimed sulfur from amazon today. My mixture is below- I used a 8 oz applicator bottle. I put a litte on my scalp to see if I felt any tingles or headaches. I instantly felt the tingles and became drowsy. No headaches tho. I like the scalp feeling but I can not use this mixture during the day. I will only use it at bedtime 3x's a week .

Spoonful of Sublimed Sulfur:
2 oz Avocado Oil
2 oz of JBCO
1.5 oz Grapeseed Oil
1 oz Vatika Coco Oil
1 oz Mustard Oil
10 drops Lavender EO
 
Hi ladies,

I am new to the forum, I have been reading about the results and the mix that you ladies are using. I would love to join the challenge. My hair is currently thinning out, to the point that i have bald spots. :-(. I put my mix together last night. mixed: 2tsp sulfur powder, 2oz virgin coconut oil, 1/2oz of EVOO, almond oil, 1.5 oz of castor oil, 20 drops of peppermint essential oil. I also purchased tea tree oil, but not sure if i should add it in and how much.

I hope it's not too late to join. Please let me know.

Thanks
 
Used my sulfur mix today after a wash. I am using Coconut JBCO, sulfur, and peppermint oil. I want one more oil to add to it but Im not sure what will work best with this mix.
 
Its one week today since I've been using my mix and as far as I can tell and to my surprise, I think I see growth. I usually get 0.5 inches per month so after a week I normally wouldn't be able to notice a growth difference. I BC'd about 2 weeks and I was right at apl length. And now I'm passed apl. I'm natural and I haven't straightened only pulled strands so I could be wrong. Should know for sure in another week or two. I need to start taking pictures so I can be more accurate. I gotta get DH to help.
 
Just updating, Ive been applying diligently and I feel the growth in my braids, I am going to ake a progress pic on the 12th but I am feeling impatient and want to do it NOW I am keeping in mind that I have to be patient... I have a suggestion for those who have seperation issues with their oil mixtures. I put a small marble in my bottle so when I shake it up it mixes it up and because I use JBCO it hepls a lot so the mixture comes out smoother. Basically like the little metal balls in nail polish bottles. It seems to work for me and any sulfer clumps that may have formed are broken up, HTH.
 
Kb3auty said:
Hi ladies,

I am new to the forum, I have been reading about the results and the mix that you ladies are using. I would love to join the challenge. My hair is currently thinning out, to the point that i have bald spots. :-(. I put my mix together last night. mixed: 2tsp sulfur powder, 2oz virgin coconut oil, 1/2oz of EVOO, almond oil, 1.5 oz of castor oil, 20 drops of peppermint essential oil. I also purchased tea tree oil, but not sure if i should add it in and how much.

I hope it's not too late to join. Please let me know.

Thanks
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Hey miss lady- welcome to the challenge! I think your sulfur/oil ratio is off. NJoy has mentioned that she uses 1 heaping tsp of sulfur per 8 oz of oil. I use 1 tsp of sulfur for 4 oz of oil.

There are posts on the first page or 2 of the thread that can advise you on the proper sulfur concentration for your mix.

I hope others will chime in to advise.

HTH
 
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bride91501 said:
Hey miss lady- welcome to the challenge! I think your sulfur/oil ratio is off. @NJoy has mentioned that she uses 2 heaping tsp of sulfur per 8 oz of oil. I use 1 tsp of sulfur for 4 oz of oil.

I hope others will chime in to advise.

HTH
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She is absolutely correct and NJoy also STRESSES patch testing. I completely agree with her. Of course there are going to be ladies who just whip together the sulfer mix and apply it without any regard to how their body may react to it but of course this may be detrimental and do more harm than good. 2tsp. sulfer/8 oz oil mixture of your choice.
 
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seems now that i've started taking pics it's hard to wait a whole month in between shots.......so here are progress pics for April.....front continues to thicken :woot:
 

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I seem to only use my sulfur mix 1x a week on wash days as a pre-poo. And I don't even leave it on that long. I wonder if this will still be effective in getting my growth going.

I use a self-heating cap for my pre-poo's so maybe that will make it better.
 
I've been using a week and I haven't had any dryness. My hair has been very moisturized. I guess everybody is different... I also have a water based scalp tonic mixed into mine maybe that's why. Not sure.
 
ManeStreet said:
I've been using a week and I haven't had any dryness. My hair has been very moisturized. I guess everybody is different... I also have a water based scalp tonic mixed into mine maybe that's why. Not sure.
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My mix is strictly oil based :ohwell:

Maybe it is because I did a reconstructor on dry hair.

Next week, I will clarify, reconstruct, DC with someting moisturizing, grease/oil my scalp while hair is wet, and then do a wet set of some sort :yep:
 
Curlybeauty said:
NJoy how are you combating the dryness of sulfur?
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I don't get dryness either, I think for the following reasons:

First, I include penetrating oils (evoo and evco) and jojoba closely resembles the scalp's own lubricant, sebum.

And secondly, I cowash the next morning. Oh, and I'm sure the overnight baggying helps too. :yep:
 
NJoy;13194125 Hi ladies. Make sure that you're quoting me correctly. I use 1 heaping tsp in 8 ounces of oils. And said:
You know, I edited my post because at first i put 8 oz sulfer/ 1oz oil mixture :crazy: then i called myself fixing it. Thanks for the correction and im glad you like the marble idea...:yep:
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I'm taking 1000mg of MSM twice a day. Is this efficient for extra growth or should I up it to 2000mg twice a day or 1000mg in the am and 2000mg in the pm?
 
YoursTrulyRE I've been takin MSM since April '10- and I just found this link last week and began upping my dosage as suggested on the website Monday (yesterday) 4000mg total. You should start with a low dose like 1000mg because supposedly there can be side effects from body detox like breakouts, headaches, body aches, crazy dreams, irregular menstrual, some other stuff I forgot b/c I never experienced that.

I'm still on the fence about MSM being for growth. At first it seemed those were saying it just lengthens growth phase. But now since it's a sulfur supplement it could help with protein assembly = hair growth. IDK I don't see a difference using it but I take it anyways just in case it is doing something besides making my joints hurt less (hard workouts).

http://www.a1msm.co.uk/msm-suggested-use-charts.htm

sorry I don't know how to hyperlink lol.

*Applied sulfur mix and baggying :) Will cowash in da morning- well it is morning- so when I wake up later.*
 
Now see I thought I was going crazy when I realized my burn scar on my arm was beginning to go away after I started msm . So thank you Rina88 for the link
 
NJoy said:
Kb3auty

bride91501

HE_Blesses_MY_Tresses

Hi ladies. Make sure that you're quoting me correctly. I use 1 heaping tsp in 8 ounces of oils. And, yes, PLEASE patch test each batch before use.

And I love the marbles idea to mix a thicker mix. Thumbs up!
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That's what I get for typing too fast....sorry about that. I actually meant to type 1tsp, and was *thinking* that I halved the amount of oil you used, and ended up typing "2" instead of 1.

No more multi-tasking for me, I promise:nono::lol:
 
I would like to join this challenge. This is my first challenge that I'm joining.
I use my own sulfar mix which is EVCO, EVOO, and Hot six oil. I apply to my scalp 5x a week.
I have been applying this mixture for a month now.
 
I've been on 1000 mg of msm for 3 weeks now. I have definately noticed that my eyelashes are thicker and longer now. So far that's it. It will take another month or two before I'm sure about if there's increased growth on my head.
 
Ok so I whip up so many batches of sulphur and tweak them that somehow my batch got off and it ended up with too much sulphur. Definately make sure you don't have more than 1 tsp per 8 oz or 1/2 tsp per 4 oz or it will give you headaches. I never get headaches and it came twice right after applying the sulphur mix. I think my last batch ended being on slightly more sulphur than it should be but I definatelty noticed the difference. So I've added more castor oil. The headaches are unmistakable. It's the kind that makes you sensitive to light, like a migraine. Now that I added more cator oil hopefully it will be the right ratio.
 
I've been bad. I haven't been taking my MSM pills at all lately or my other vitamins for that matter. I'm going to go take them right now and get back on track. :)
 
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