sulfur challenge, 2011 edition

[baglady215]

I relaxed 5 days ago, so I laid off the sulfur for about a week and a half. I started again tonight. I only did the front because I really want it to catch up to the back ASAP. Hope to get some good growth!

Oh, and I added a bit of MN to my mix. We shall see!

 

[prettyhair73]

So sorry for your loss. An_gell.

My latest challenge report:
I am taking MSM and using the sulur mix on my scalp. I do have a lot of growth but I just started the MSM vitamin this week so not much to report there. The sulfur has a slight residue on my fingers but on my scalp it doesn't really have anything. I use it about 3-4 times a week and just turned my cousin onto it.

 

[Au-natural]

I have been gettin really good growth. So far, in about 2 weeks I have abt a 1/3 inch. I would post pictures but I have really close cornrows so you can tell with pics.

Working towards long, strong beautiful hair.

 

[sarathu]

Hello! Can I join?? I have agood feeling about this sulfur thing.
Im picking up my sulfur from the pharmacy tonight.

Starting Length:NL
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011:Full SL
Regimen:Braids under lace fronts, moisturize and seal 2x a day, co wash 2x a week, poo at 2 week takedown.
Method of Sulfur Application:Flowers of sulfur, JBCO, EVCO, Jojoba mix. 3x a week, at night.
Other Growth Aids:Hairfinity Vitamins

 

[tapioca_pudding]

*hugz* to An_gell.

Im still applying my mix about 3x per week. It's almost gone and I'm thinking about trying a different oil, although I do like the mix that I currently have. Never satisfied. I'll prolly just leave it as it is and keep using it. I do feel like I have growth; I'm using the last pic in my siggy (2.2011) as my starting pic. I'll do another length check at the end of March to see what's what. I'm also very happy with the oil that I'm using, it's a ceramide rich oil and my newgrowth is feeling nice and manageable. So yeah I think Imma keep this combo. I kind of want to order some mango fragrance oil for summer instead of using peppermint, although I like the tingly feeling I get with the peppermint. I'm really just rambling... sawwy.

 

[Prudent1]

^^^ I like the tingle from the peppermint oil too.
Been applying my mixture 2 -3 times a week. Not doing a length check officially for another few weeks though. Either way it goes, this is the best my scalp has felt in a while

 

[aicramphoto]

Holy wow that's a lot of biotin and MSM! How long have you been taking this and have you had any side effects?

No, I have never had any side effects. Actually, I saw what some folks were taking it (on another forum) and I was not taking as much. I also don't break out and it doesn't hurt my stomach. I did a lot of research to see if there was a toxicity issue. I've been doing this more or less for about 3 years, but I was only doing this 2x a day. I always stop for a 2 weeks every season to shock my system (usually when I am out of town or the country).

Since then, I have upped my protein intake (semi-vegetarian). I was eating chicken or fish only once or twice a week and I am trying to have a serving every day. I just don't have a taste for it, but I know that is a cause of weak or slow-growth. I will assess this in about 3 months.

The MSM was really for other issues. I had some sun damage to my face and along with Vitamin E (internally), it is finally starting to fade. MSM also helps with the joints for those of us who don't know how to take it easy while exercising!!

 

[PoisedNPolished]

I mixed a heaping teaspoon of sublimed sulfur into 4oz of Hot Sixx oil last night. I hope to be more consistent this bottle. I used 8oz of oil last time and I did not get the itchies everyone has talked about. TODAY I got them! I am excited now!

 

[manie]

I know its late in the challenge and I read through the entire thread last week.. ordered my sulfur online from Amazon and got it today.. I will be mixing it and start my first patch test.. Please ladies can I get in ...

 

[Legally Natural]

Checking. I have been slacking major, but I promise to get back on board. The reason I haven't been putting the sulfur on my scalp is that I have so much new growth with my braids that I can't even see my scalp anymore. I will be rebraiding this weekend, so my scalp will be visible again. Hope everyone else is keeping up with the challenge.

 

[reeko43]

I was applying every other day but noticed that my scallp was starting to turn white and flaky. I think I will stick to 2x a week.

 

[transitioning?]

*Sigh* I am not doing too good at this. I have been taking 4000mg of MSM daily for about 2 weeks (yay!) But last night I decided to up the ante and apply my mix I made a few weeks ago (I tsp sulfur, hazelnut oil, grapeseed oil, sally's argan oil filled up to the 8 oz marker). This morning I woke up with a horrible headache, body ache, hot flashes and stiffness in my joints. I asked my pharmacist if I was having some sort of reaction and she said no, those aren't symptoms and it was coincidence. Soooo hopefully it wasn't and I will try again tonight as my symptoms have worn off. Wish me luck!

How did it go the second time around? Did you experience any symptoms?

 

[jerseygirl1977]

Starting Length: shoulder length
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: bra strap
Regimen: wash once a week, deep condition with heat, wearing hair in protective style. right now i'm wearing a wig
Method of Sulfur Application: 2 oz megatek, 2 oz jamaican black castor oil, 1 teaspoon MSM - applied everyday to scalp followed by moisturizing spray
Other Growth Aids: none

 

[Prudent1]

Will be applying sulfur mix to my scalp tonight and enjoying a scalp massage. It feels so good.

 

[Au-natural]

Heres a pic update. This was taken the 15th of feb. My braids where done on the 2nd and they where tight as ever!

is that average for abt 2 wks?

Working towards long, strong beautiful hair.

 

[13StepsAhead]

Applied my sulfur mix lastnight.

 

[Trini_Chutney]

Checking in,
I've been applying my mix every other night and it's still going well. My scalp is a little itchy but I expected that. I put spearmint essential oil in my mix and it feels great on my scalp. I'll be washing and dc'ing tonight and I think I'll do a blowout and flat twists.

 

[4everbeautifull1]

I didn't apply my mix last night but other than that I have still been pretty consistent. I am thinking of making 2 different mixes and alternating them but I have been getting really good growth so far. I may post another 30 day progress pic on the 22nd. I am praying that Im on line 4 on my length shirt.

 

[mystery29]

I only have a little bit of my mix left. I have to wait until I get some more peppermint oil.

 

[An_gell]

I am detangling and applying my mix today..I have gotten some good growth from this and will definitely continue to use it. I stopped using my megatek mix back in Dec because I wanted to see for myself if the sulfur and oils really work, plus if I used both I wouldn't be able to tell which one was giving me growth. So far, my opinion would be that it works but you have to be consistent. I just used up the last bit of oil from Jan, and have another jar of sesame oil that has been infusing in brahmi, horsetail, and fenugreek herbs for about 2 months. I will add some JBCO and start using this oil in about another week.

 

[KenyaDoll]

I made it myself...megatek (1oz), shea butter(3 oz), and oils (4oz); however, next time I am going to decrease the amount of shea butter and increase the amount of megatek (I want it to be creamier).

 

[Renee29]

Checking in. Its been a while, I know, but I have been consistant with my mix. I'm on the second batch as I co-wash daily (12 hours). I am gonna try to thicken my mix next batch. I may add some MT too. HHG

 

[baglady215]

I made up a new batch of 2oz castor oil, 1oz vatika oil, and 3/4 tsp sulfur powder. I want to order some MT to throw in there too.

 

[ycj1]

Hi all, its been a while since I last posted but I think I will have to drop out of this challenge. Saturday I did a rebraid bc my braids were loose and messy looking and I noticed when I took a couple of them out I had some broken off hairs in the front by my ear. The only thing I can attribute it to is the sufur mix I spray on my scalp. I can't go through another major set back especially after this last Oct when I cut off 3 inches. At the rate I'm going I won't have enough hair on my hair to braid soon.

I just hope all of you ladies will have nothing but sucess with this challenge and keep it growing.

 

[justicefighter1913]

Very quick check-in: Still going strong. Made a new mixture but added a few squeezes of Mega-Tek to the mixture. We'll see how this works out. Also, I had to take my braids out after only having them in for about 2.5 weeks. Totally ridiculous, considering the cost and the fact that they usually last me about a month and a half.

I'm getting ready to get a weave installed....I'm so hoping that I don't have to abandon the install after a month. I will surely be pissed if that happens. On the other hand, I do want my hair to keep on growing!!!

 

[transitioning?]

ycj1 are u sure its not the braids u put in because I don't think breakage is a side effect of sulfur

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[4everbeautifull1]

Checking in with a 30 day progress pic! I am now at line 4 (Barely but claiming it). I am pleased with the results I am getting with my mix. It looks like I have gotten roughly an inch for the last 2 months and going at this rate, when I make it to line 10 in 5-6 months I will cut off damaged, see thru ends.

I apologize for not posting clean, fresh out of the shower hair this time. I took my bun down and DH snap the pic.

Can't wait to post at the 5 line in 30 days!

 

[ycj1]

ycj1 are u sure its not the braids u put in because I don't think breakage is a side effect of sulfur

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I know it's not the braids for sure bc I have been wearing braids since 2009. It could be other things now that I think about it. On alternate days when I don't spray the sulfur mixture in I've been applying Brahmi oil and other times I am using my mt. It could be a mixture of all that does'nt agree. I really can't say. But my sulfur mixture is liquid msm, distilled water and amla oil mix.

 

[transitioning?]

Could the breakage be from rubbing the oils in? Are u applying and rubbing our parts only?

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[EllePixie]

ycj1 are u sure its not the braids u put in because I don't think breakage is a side effect of sulfur

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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.