sulfur challenge, 2011 edition

I'm switching from my homemade sulphur mix to Bee Mine Strawberry Kiwi Growth serum. I know that the flowers of sulphur isn't supposed to smell but mine does. I added essential oils and was able to igmore it for 2 months since I started using it, but it's to the point that it deters me from applying it so I have to switch over to somthing that smells good because I can't seem to knock out the smell with EOs.
 
greenandchic said:
Have any of you found the sulfur to be drying to the hair? I wonder if I'm just imagining it.

I just started using it over the weekend and my hair feels a bit rough though I'm doing my best to avoid getting it on the length of the hair.
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I'm using Claudie's Scalp Elixir and I remember her saying that sulfur can be drying and when using it you need to up your mositure..
 
Still applying my sulfur mix. I'm so glad it's warmed up outside now I can workout outside more and get that extra growth spurt from the heat.:grin:
 
I thought id add a puff picture that I had did this week.
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Well I like the growth I got first month of sulfur use got my? Braids done April 24 inch growth in some places half in others looking to do a length check in August will start cowashing this week like every other day
 
ok, so i took a month break from the sulfur since i thought i was seeing some breakage; and i wasn't sure what from. i think (hope) that i have it under control, so i'm back in w/the sulfur starting today! i've exprienced really good results, so look forward to getting back down w/applying it. posting "starting" pics! HHG!
 

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So somehow sulphur mix got a hold of my forehead. And let me say its not pretty. I guess it was getting on my pillow and transferring to my forehead. Been trying to get the forehead breakouts under control for the last two weeks. :-(
 
Anyone ready to put up some half way mark pics? I'm too late to join in the challenge but I want to see if this could work for my private challenge...
 
So I've been half-wigging it up and applying my sulfur mix every few days. I deep condition every 7 days and I cowash as needed. I did go a week without washing my hair because it was just a busy time for mine. I also try not to cowash too much in order to cut down on manipulation.

My question is, have any of you noticed a lot of short broken strands of hair? I'm not sure if it's because my hair is being hidden under my wig sans a wig cap or if it's because of the sulfur or maybe a moisture overload. I havent had this problem since the beginning of my hair journey.

The last time I washed I used a moisturizing deep conditioner and a protein leave in. The time before that I used a light protein and a moisturizing conditioner.

I'm contemplating using my joico k pak tonight and then a moisturizing leave-in.

What's the cause of the small broken strands of hair? They aren't any longer than an inch. Maybe too rough detangling?
 
I'd be interested in hearing from others on this question as well, as i experienced somewhat of the same thing recently and had decided to suspend using the sulfur until i could adjust my reggie to make it stop - which took about a month, which leads me to believe that it wasn't the sulfur, but i can't say that i'm 100% on that :look:


JusMarieJolie said:
So I've been half-wigging it up and applying my sulfur mix every few days. I deep condition every 7 days and I cowash as needed. I did go a week without washing my hair because it was just a busy time for mine. I also try not to cowash too much in order to cut down on manipulation.

My question is, have any of you noticed a lot of short broken strands of hair? I'm not sure if it's because my hair is being hidden under my wig sans a wig cap or if it's because of the sulfur or maybe a moisture overload. I havent had this problem since the beginning of my hair journey.

The last time I washed I used a moisturizing deep conditioner and a protein leave in. The time before that I used a light protein and a moisturizing conditioner.

I'm contemplating using my joico k pak tonight and then a moisturizing leave-in.

What's the cause of the small broken strands of hair? They aren't any longer than an inch. Maybe too rough detangling?
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Hi JusMarieJolie.......no, i just wear lace fronts.....i have seen some really cute half wig styles, just haven't tried any before. i probably should in order to really let the front part of my hair grow...even though the back is at APL, the front/top is just passed SL and i am anxious for that to reach APL too!

JusMarieJolie said:
@coyacoy do you half wig as well?
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My sulphur mixes were stinky, LOL. So, I ended up purchasing Bee Mine sulphur serum in Strawberry Kiwi and Claudie's Elixir in Pink Sugar and Love Spell.

I like the Bee Mine. The scent covers the sulphur well without being overwhelming.

I really like the Claudie's. I've only opened the Pink Sugar so far, (I haven't smelled the Love Spell yet). It smells really good. One thing I noticed right away is the Claudie's seems to be a higher concentration of Sulphur than the Bee Mine. I think I prefer Claudie's to Bee Mine. But the verdict is still out.
 
JusMarieJolie said:
So I've been half-wigging it up and applying my sulfur mix every few days. I deep condition every 7 days and I cowash as needed. I did go a week without washing my hair because it was just a busy time for mine. I also try not to cowash too much in order to cut down on manipulation.

My question is, have any of you noticed a lot of short broken strands of hair? I'm not sure if it's because my hair is being hidden under my wig sans a wig cap or if it's because of the sulfur or maybe a moisture overload. I havent had this problem since the beginning of my hair journey.

The last time I washed I used a moisturizing deep conditioner and a protein leave in. The time before that I used a light protein and a moisturizing conditioner.

I'm contemplating using my joico k pak tonight and then a moisturizing leave-in.

What's the cause of the small broken strands of hair? They aren't any longer than an inch. Maybe too rough detangling?
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JusMarieJolie
When I first started wearing half wigs, I didn't use a cap or anything and ended up with a lot of short broken hairs. Now I wear a satin bonnet under my half wigs EVERYTIME and I don't experience that anymore. I'm also all about low manipulation. I was applying sulfur every other day and didn't experience any broken hairs. When I upped it to every day use (from June 1-14) I started noticing tiny broken hairs. I believe it's because I was overmanipulating. I'm now back to using sulfur every other day instead.
 
Mixed up a bottle up sulfur mix per NurseN98's recipe:


******SULFUR MIX RECIPE FOR APPROX. 5% SULFUR MIX******
*4 OZ castor oil (you can mix coconut & jojoba to thin it out but I always do at least 1 oz of castor oil)
*slightly heaping tsp of sublimed sulfur

http://public.fotki.com/nurseN98/sulfur-mix/sulfur-recipe/fotki021.html


Plan on applying at night and rinsing in the mornings. Can't wait! :grin:

ETA: I used 3 oz. of coconut oil with 1 oz. of JBCO
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Thanks to Charla I'm using a cap underneath my halfwigs now so I'll see if I notice a difference. I'm also going to cut down on manipulation and just wash my hair once a week and oil rinse in between as needed. My hair is apl and I'm trying to keep it at this length while I transition again. I plan on cutting off maybe an inch every 3 months to speed this up and wear half wigs for the entire year.
 
Hi Ladies. My latest length check update in my siggy.


SVT said:
Mixed up a bottle up sulfur mix per NurseN98's recipe:


******SULFUR MIX RECIPE FOR APPROX. 5% SULFUR MIX******
*4 OZ castor oil (you can mix coconut & jojoba to thin it out but I always do at least 1 oz of castor oil)
*slightly heaping tsp of sublimed sulfur

http://public.fotki.com/nurseN98/sulfur-mix/sulfur-recipe/fotki021.html


Plan on applying at night and rinsing in the mornings. Can't wait! :grin:

ETA: I used 3 oz. of coconut oil with 1 oz. of JBCO
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SVT

I think that's a lot of sulfur for 4 oz. I've been using a heaping tsp in 8 oz of oil and that's about 7-8%.

Someone in this thread used the 4 oz concentration and had a reaction (maybe she'll chime in).


Patch test before using it to make sure it's not to concentrated, please. :yep:
 
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i agree with NJoy - that may be a little too much. my scalp burned when my ratio was off...so much so that I had to pull myself out of bed and wash my hair at like midnight on a Wednesday! :blush: i think most on this thread using a heaping tsp for every 8 oz. HTH :yep:

NJoy said:
Hi Ladies. My latest length check update in my siggy.




@SVT

I think that's a lot of sulfur for 4 oz. I've been using a heaping tsp in 8 oz of oil and that's about 7-8%.

Someone in this thread used the 4 oz concentration and had a reaction (maybe she'll chime in).


Patch test before using it to make sure it's not to concentrated, please. :yep:
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Mixed 1/2 tsp with 2 oz of Shea Moisture Reconstructive Elixir. I will apply and wash my hair tomorrow late morning after the gym.

How often do you apply your sulfur? Once, twice, three times a week?
 TIA

In the meantime, I will try to shift through the pages to find a "typical" guideline.
 
Has anyone ever DC'ed with heat (i.e. dryer) with sulfur or a sulfur product? Just wondering about it.

ETA: with sulfur on the scalp and dc on the hair.
 
Loving my two months of sulfur uses....although my 2 month old braids look like dandelions in tall grass...I was trying to stretch this braids for 3 months I already took my edges down...and my boyfriend thinks it's crazy but I want my edges so I took the braids out and then put a head band on he hates it lol
 
Update so I have been using the sulfur but not as much maybe 3-4x a week as opposed to 6x a week. Also Im trying to swear off the blow dryer til Aug 26(my b-day). I think I finally figured out the hair styles I shall do until than but this is a big challenge for me so wish me luck.
 
coyacoy NJoy Thank you ladies for reminding me to be cautious. So far so good. I used my mix three times last week with no ill effects.

I noticed my hair is slightly darker after rinsing. I like that!
 
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