sulfur challenge, 2011 edition

I've taken a break from applying my mix to my scalp, but I've been going strong with the 1.5g of MSM daily. Now that I've rebraided some of the braids along my edges I can start back up with the scalp application.

I have pictures to post of the progress I've made and I'll be posting more in about a month-month and a half to compare. Hopefully I'll get at least 1/2"!
 
I would love to join if it's not too late?

Starting Length: About 3 inches from BSB
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: BSL possibly just touching MBL?
Regimen: Two strand twist, shingled hair, braid out/ perm rod twist out. Shampoo and Henna once a month and Shampoo. Cowash every time else.
Method of Sulfur Application: 1tsp of sublimed sulfur in 8 oz of Moe's growth oil using EVOO
Other: Taking prenatal, biotin, evening primrose oil, omega 3, and vit b-12 for overall health. Maybe spirulina as well...
 
Hello! I've been applying my mix religously and cowashing it out the next morning. So far so good. I have to make up for lost time. I am also starting back on my MSM internally to give myself that extra boost. I was told that it is best absorbed with the same amount of Vitamin C. I am gonna have to go back and see where I found that but anyway, I am taking the Emergen-C brand. It has 1000 mg of MSM and 1000 mg of Vit. C in each little packet. It also has other vitamins in it as well. Niacin, Folic Acid, B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Potassium, Chromium and Alpha Lipoic Acid. Oh and for those watching calories, it only has 5 per packet. Just thought I'd post this incase anyone was interested in another form of MSM! HHG ladies. :grin:
 
I want to know about sulfur 8 as well. What is the difference in the sulfur everyone else is using and in Sulfur 8? Someone please share.
 
Two weeks still going strong. Think I've had 0.5 -1.0 inch of growth but not sure since I don't straighten. It may have grown but since I BC'd just three weeks ago and went from mbl to apl, even if it did grow and inch it still feels so short. I'm not used to this length yet.
 
Naturefreegirl said:
Thanks MrsPeaceLily, I will try to do it again. But for now I am trying MSM pills. But if I do decide to do the sulfur mix what is the right amount to mix? Did you get headaches also?
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I only take MSM capsules. I've been taking 2 g daily for a year now. I got headaches the first week because I took a high dose. Experience is the best teacher.

From reading this thread, 1tsp of sulfur in 8 oz of oil works well. I haven't tried the oil mixture yet. When I do, I will use this.



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It's quite on here... but I have updates anyway to shake things up :evilbanana: So it'll be 3 weeks on Saturday that I've been using the sulphur mix and I have a little over an inch of growth. I started right at APL and now I may make BSL by the end on May. It's 3 inches for me from APl to BSL. I'm about hald way there. It's got to be the sulphur mix and the MSM. Unfortunately I don't have a starting pic but I'm going to keep up with the pics from this point on.
 
ManeStreet said:
It's quite on here... but I have updates anyway to shake things up :evilbanana: So it'll be 3 weeks on Saturday that I've been using the sulphur mix and I have a little over an inch of growth. I started right at APL and now I may make BSL by the end on May. It's 3 inches for me from APl to BSL. I'm about hald way there. It's got to be the sulphur mix and the MSM. Unfortunately I don't have a starting pic but I'm going to keep up with the pics from this point on.
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Thats really good, especially since you acheived over an inch in less than three weeks. If you get pics please post
 
It's warming up now and I plan on co-washing and wearing wash and go's more often so I will jump back in the game with my oil mix. The plan is to start back on Sunday night. I will be infusing some horsetail in my jojoba oil over the weekend and will add sulfur and aloe vera to the oil on Sunday. I will apply everynight to my scalp and co-wash every Sun and Wed (Friday's have become my new wash with shampoo night since I don't need so much time to twist and let dry for a twistout).

I have been taking my MSM (2-1000mg in the am & pm) daily. I ran out but just purchase the Doctor's best 1500mg MSM so I will continue to take them 2x twice a day (total 600mg) as long as I get no adverse reactions.
 
I apply my sulfur mix about 15/30 each month. So far so good. I think I've gained about 2.5-3inches since Feb. It may be a little less. I'm not so sure because I didn't take starting pics. I was a little past APL after a trim and now I'm BSL. I'm also taking Nioxin (started about 1 month ago). Before the Nioxin I was taking HSN made by Solgar. Don't know if it is the sulfur or vitamins, but I'm seeing progress and thickness.
 
So update on pics I have had my twist in for a month . I have used the sulfur every day and washed once this whole time. I also redid edges every other week.
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Okay so this is my update: I have been using my sulfer mix for about 6 weeks, used sulfer8 right before I stared. I just began using Nioxon, twice a day and my scalp is steady itching. I thought it was the half wigs at first until I realized that I was never itching from half wigs before, but I digress... I take my braids out every two weeks but as I applied the sulfer mix this morning and was massaging it in, I felt how lose they were and how much new growth I have! It's only been a week since I put them in!! I only washed once but I usually get 2-3 washes out of my braids in the 2 weeks. I wasnt able to measure bc I had to go to work but tonight I am going to take them out wash, condition and braid with hair added in. My hair is a mixture of 3's so I'm surprised the braids last that long and through 2 washes but adding hair will be like an "anchor" and I'll be able to more accurately judge the growth. I'll also take a pic with my homemade growth chart shirt and again in a few weeks when I take the braids out, I'll take another... That made MY day!!! :-) HHG.
 
fyi: getting sulfur in your eye is no fun.

I was co-washing my braids (PS'ing under a wig) and some of the water ran down my face and got in my eye...IT BURNS!

I rinsed and rinsed with cold water, and dealt with a red eye for 30 minutes. I'm extra careful now.
 
I've been applying my mix to my scalp nightly and taking my MSM pills. I'm in need of a new batch, but I can't find my EOs!

Anyways, I can't wait until next week because I will be taking my individual braids out FINALLY! I'm planning on straightening my hair and taking progress pics. I'll probably only leave the hair out for a couple of weeks (maybe all of May) before putting braids back in. Dealing with loose hair in the summer time when you have a dissertation is no bueno.
 
My Siggy are my first month and a half results from using my sulfer mixtures... I have to say that I am thouroughly happy with the results. I wrote out the "projected hair goals" in my siggy for before I saw the results so I am going to go back and change them because I think at this rate I may be making BSL way before September, I'm thinking June-July. :yep: Thank you NJoy!
 
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I definitely want to join this challenge. I am working on restoring my crown and my temples.

Starting Length: NL peeking at SL
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: APL
Regimen:
--Prepoo (Chicoro) when I wear mini twists
--Shampoo weekly/biweekly with Elasta QP Soy Oyl
--Condition with whatever is on hand (using up my stash)
--DC with Taliah Waajid Conditioner or Kenra MC
--Seal with a light oil (sunflower, jojoba)
--Style with something in my stash (90% probability mini twists)
--Moisturized twists 1 to 3 days (experimenting with technique)​

Method of Sulfur Application:
Using Boundless Tresses oil apply to temples and crown to nape every other day.​

Other Growth Aids: None

I started using Boundless Tresses last Monday. I would love hair growth but more interested in healing my crown area which is not healthy. ​
 
Okay ordering some Claudie's Scalp Elixer and Temple Balm. Hopefully it will be here by next week so I can start asap.

Still taking MSM 3000mg 2x daily.

I will be taking new starting pics May 1 so I can keep track of my growth in it's natural state bc I'm in the no heat challenge so no straight length checks for awhile.
 
Okay so it's time for an update! A little while after I joined the challenge I had a weave installed so I haven't been able to use my sublimed sulfur mix or the boundless tresses I just ordered. *sadface* However I did come up with my own water based leave in moisturizer mix in a nozzle and added a little bit of sulfur to that. We'll see how it goes! As of yesterday I am 21 weeks post! :)
 
I have set my schedule to use the Boundless Tresses, 3x a week Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. My face is breaking out severely. If that schedule doesn't work I will have to change it to 2x a week.
 
I can't say this has worked for me but since I still have some left I will keep using it.

Does anyone know if it will be as effective if I only use the oil. I'm planning to let it sit in oil for two days then seperate the oil and use only that. I plan to wear my hair out more often this summer so I don't want the residue.
 
NYDee said:
I can't say this has worked for me but since I still have some left I will keep using it.

Does anyone know if it will be as effective if I only use the oil. I'm planning to let it sit in oil for two days then seperate the oil and use only that. I plan to wear my hair out more often this summer so I don't want the residue.
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NYDee

If you infused in oil without heat i would do it for at least 1 week with 2 weeks being optimal. If you infuse it in the sun it'll infuse faster. You can always heat if up on the stove and then let it sit for two days as well. Just make sure no water gets into it. As a precaution I had vitamin e to my oil to prevent it from going rancid.
 
Hi, I'm late with this challenge but I want to join in. Thx

Starting Length: EL 3" TWA
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: Full SL
Regimen: Protective stlyes with half wig, apply sulfur oil mix 3-4 week, wash once weekly
Method of Sulfur Application: MSM 2000 mcg (since March7) Sulfur oil mix (start May 1)
Other Growth Aids: none
 
I have sections of hair where it's been broken off to between 1/4-1/2". Ummm so maybe my sulfur mix is too strong (1 Tbsp per 8oz of oil) or my weave is causing breakage. Those are the only changes I've made to reggie. Hmm we'll see with this next take down if there's more spots of this if so, then I'm going to have to stop :(
 
Here are my update pics. I started using sulfur 28 Dec 10 and am still using it, I'm proud of the thickness I have gained probably due to the Jamaican black castor oil. In the second pic my hair isn't really straight it was reverting a little as I straighten so I just ended up doing a side bun for the party I was getting ready for so excuse the mess.

ETA: The first pic is from Dec before I started using sulfur. I hope to make APL by the end of the year. I'm satisfied with the results so far and will continue with it.
 

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I have sections of hair where it's been broken off to between 1/4-1/2". Ummm so maybe my sulfur mix is too strong (1 Tbsp per 8oz of oil) or my weave is causing breakage. Those are the only changes I've made to reggie. Hmm we'll see with this next take down if there's more spots of this if so, then I'm going to have to stop :(
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The recipe is one teaspoon per 8 0z oil. Not tablespoon.
 
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