sulfur challenge, 2011 edition

[mystery29]

I use coconut oil in my sulfur mix and I am running out. If anyone knows where I can get some more from please let me know. The place where I order from is having excessive back order. TIA

 

[ycj1]

I am back to using my sulfur 8 hair grease. It's really great for my scalp especially when I do a 5-10 min massage. Just wanted to check in with everyone. I am also using my newest staples which are Mane and Tail original conditioner as a leave in and my newest staples are Garnier Fructis lv-in and I use the Honey and Sage deep conditioner by BlackOnyx77. Wonderful conditioner which makes my hair super moisturized and so so soft when I rinse it out.

 

[coyacoy]

An old toothbrush and toothpaste does the trick for me. I've been doing that for many years to polish my jewelry. Rinse in cold water when you're finished and it'll shine like new. HTH!

thanks, MzSwift! I will be trying that tonight !

 

[coyacoy]

I use coconut oil in my sulfur mix and I am running out. If anyone knows where I can get some more from please let me know. The place where I order from is having excessive back order. TIA

hi mystery29 - you can find pure coconut oil at your local whole foods store, sprouts or any other store that carries organic foods or natural products. you can also find online at vitacost for pretty decent prices. HTH

 

[sugarwater]

I have been on my sulfur journey for about 2 weeks but after I run out of powder i'm not going to use it anymore. Way too messy.

 

[An_gell]

Still applying my sulfur mix, I added some bhringraj oil, peppermint oil, and sage oil. I also received my pepper root stimulant in the mail today so I will be rotating this two for the next month to see where it gets me..Hopefully to armpit, almost there but it's taking forever. Thinking about doing some twist or braids for awhile kinda getting tired of my hair. But I know once I braid or twist it up I'm gonna miss it.

 

[MangaManiac]

So, I FINALLY got back to applying my sulfur mx to my scalp after a very long hiatus (at least 2 weeks) even though I've been taking 1.5g of MSM and Nioxin everyday.

But, I am SO HAPPY!

I'm in braids and after I applied my mix and moisturized my hair this evening I decided to measure the new growth from my scalp to where the braids begin. I know some of this can be attributed to my braids loosening, but I'm still happy to report the following measurements:

Crown - .75"
Sides - 1.25-1.5"
Back - 1.5-1.75"
Nape - 2"

I put braids in (tight, but not too tight) on Jan. 30th of this year and now a month and a half later I have the above measurements! I know that some of this is attributed to the braids loosening, but to be honest I haven't really been washing it as much as I should (sometimes 1 every 2 weeks!) and my diet and supplement regimen has been ON POINT as of late! I'm getting between 75-100+ grams of protein in daily and I'm consistently taking 1-1.5g of MSM daily.

I KNOW that this is a combination of my diet and SULFUR! I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing and add in rigorous exercise to reach my maximum hair growth capacity!

And before anyone says "This post is useless without pics!" I've provided the following attachments as evidence!

 

[MangaManiac]

^ I know the pictures aren't the best, but that's what you get when you do it yourself! Sorry I couldn't use a ruler at the same time - I'll figure out some way to to do that when I post my measurements again in April!

My goal was to have a solid 1.5-2" when I took my hair down some time in May or June 1st, but seeing these measurements I think I'm going to shoot for 3 solid inches! Sulfur and Aloe Vera Gel really works!

HHG everyone!

 

[Curlybeauty]

How are you ladies doing the sulfur while in weaves? I will be getting weaved up soon with a net, and I need some suggestions. I will be using straight hair as well...

Please @ me, with replies..

 

[HE_Blesses_MY_Tresses]

Okay I FINALLY received my sublimed sulfer powder, until now I've been using Sulfer 8.... I made a paste for the day (shaeloe as a base, shikakai powder, bhringraj powder, msm, Rosemary extract and sulfer) and an oil for the night ( Alma oil, sulfer, rosemary extract, msm JBCO) I spray my braids with rosewater before I apply it and I wash my braids ( cornrows ) 2 times a week. So far with just the Sulfer 8, I have experienced no buildup. I added the ayurvedic powders because they are supposed to help with the health of not only the hair but also with the scalp. I am keeping the braids as a protective style under a lace front wig at the moment, I have half wig as well but I'm hoping to use the lace front wig consistently for the next 5 months, with mini breaks in between of course. I don't have a hair steamer but I have a professional facial steamer I received as a gift for my grades and attendance in Esthetics school so I will do weekly steamings and instead of aiming the nozzle at my face, I'll aim it at my hair, ( I'm doing that now and it's working out perfectly) If I can gain 4-5 inches by August then I will be happy and on target, my goal more than than anything is to grow out my bangs and then gradually cut off the last few inches of straight hair left from a keratin treatment. It completely straightened my hair, NOT for me... If I can get the kind of growth NJoy got last yer then I can cut it all off and still be grazing WL...

 

[lexxi]

So im under the dryer now stretching my hair for my long kinky twists. My new regimen will be to use the sulfur mix everyday til take down which will be mid May /June. Last time I did this for a month I got 3/4in it was just a experiment though so I will see how it goes this time around using both msm and the sulfur mix. I will be using a oil,water and scurl mix for the moisture of my hair . And since I am a self installer you can see the products I will be using and how it looks later today or tomorrow in my fotki http://public.fotki.com/cymone1/

 

[mystery29]

Im back to applying my sulfur mix. Im doing 3x a week mainly after washes paying close attention at applying it to my nape and edges

 

[esi.adokowa]

Sounds like you ladies have been getting some awesome progress!

 

[prettyhair73]

I gained a lot of length, just had my hair washed/flat ironed today. It's very silky and shiny. The sulfur broke me out on my neck a bit but I still take the MSM along with my biotin, fish oil and Viviscal.

 

[coyacoy]

Hi ladies - here are a few progress pics - first set from Jan and the second on March 25. very excited about the progress in the front, which has been a very thin section of my hair due to what I had self-diagnosed as traction alopecia. Just recently started applying the sulfur to my entire head and i'm definitely experincing increased shedding...plan on taking garlic to address.

Congrats to all of you who are progressing so nicely! you all inspire me

 

[EmeRaldPrinXess]

:wow: ur hair is sooo much thicker!!!

Hi ladies - here are a few progress pics - first set from Jan and the second on March 25. very excited about the progress in the front, which has been a very thin section of my hair due to what I had self-diagnosed as traction alopecia. Just recently started applying the sulfur to my entire head and i'm definitely experincing increased shedding...plan on taking garlic to address.

Congrats to all of you who are progressing so nicely! you all inspire me

 

[Meritamen]

Still taking MSM pills. Usually once a day because of being forgetful or lazy. Still don't know if it's doing anything for my hair but my knees hardly ever hurt anymore.

 

[An_gell]

Still applying my sulfur mix, and decided to try a new protective style I'm so tired of bunning so to give myself a break from my hair I decided to get some use out of my phony pony. I'm still trying to figure out how to maintain it without manipulating my hair too much. I also decided to slow up on the co-washes, I have so much new growth at the roots, but I'm not seeing length maybe shrinkage I don't know. But imma try this out for a minute to see what my results are at the end of Apr.

 

[An_gell]

Hi ladies - here are a few progress pics - first set from Jan and the second on March 25. very excited about the progress in the front, which has been a very thin section of my hair due to what I had self-diagnosed as traction alopecia. Just recently started applying the sulfur to my entire head and i'm definitely experincing increased shedding...plan on taking garlic to address.

Congrats to all of you who are progressing so nicely! you all inspire me

Wow!! That is great progress Coyacoy. I'm glad that the sulfur is working for you. Congrats!

 

[MizzBrown]

I'm halfway through my Bee Mine bottle.

That stuff seems to take FOREVER to use up. I can't wait to get the last drop out.

 

[prettyhair73]

I got my sulfur off Amazon.

I use coconut oil in my sulfur mix and I am running out. If anyone knows where I can get some more from please let me know. The place where I order from is having excessive back order. TIA

 

[pinkprettypanda]

I just joined the board a couple of weeks ago and I'm so happy that this is my first challenge!! Before I was a part of the board I was using MTG daily towards the last weeks of Feb. I'm also currently 4 months post relaxer.


Starting Length: Shoulder Length
Projected/Goal Length for December 2011: MBL
Regimen: Cowash Daily, Deep Condish 3X a wk, moisturize and PS, Full headed baggy wrap w/ a silk scarf. Apply growth aids to scalp day and night.
Method of Sulfur Application: Sublimed sulfur mix containing JBCO, EVOO, Grapeseed oil, Macademia Natural Oil, Peppermint oil or MTG+ JBCO+ Peppermint oil I prefer my SS mix because it has no smell.
Other Growth Aids: Vitamins B complex, 5000 mcg Biotin, Omega Fish oil

Starting Pics:

Towards the front:

Towards the back:

 

[Prudent1]

Just bumpin to see how everyone is doing? I'm back on track with my sulfur reggie. I did a minor trim 1/2" about a week ago to even up my ends. I may flat iron this weekend we'll see. I will post update pics in May.

 

[afrodominicana]

My hair has grown a bit since my BC. I think it may be growing a tad bit faster but not much since I only get 1" a month without growth aids. I will be back later with a pic.

 

[Naturefreegirl]

I don't know whats wrong, but I keep getting headaces everytime I use the sulfur. I have been mixing the sulfur powder in my 14 in 1 spray along with some castor oil. What am I doing wrong is anyone else experencing this.


PLEASE PLEASE HELP

 

[Misseyl]

I've being applying Peppermint & jojoba oils, mixed w/sulfur and I haven't seen anything spectacular. I haven't had a relaxer in 17 months and whatever growth I'm seeing is due to the fact that my hair hasn't been relaxed in that time. My edges will forever be sparse and I'm just going to have to live with it.

 

[MrsPeaceLily]

It may be too much sulfur in there. With sulfur, you have to start low and increase slowly. If not, it can cause headaches. I only take MSM pills so I would think the same side effects happen if applied externally.

I don't know whats wrong, but I keep getting headaces everytime I use the sulfur. I have been mixing the sulfur powder in my 14 in 1 spray along with some castor oil. What am I doing wrong is anyone else experencing this.


PLEASE PLEASE HELP

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[esi.adokowa]

I don't know whats wrong, but I keep getting headaces everytime I use the sulfur. I have been mixing the sulfur powder in my 14 in 1 spray along with some castor oil. What am I doing wrong is anyone else experencing this.


PLEASE PLEASE HELP

It may be too much sulfur in there. With sulfur, you have to start low and increase slowly. If not, it can cause headaches. I only take MSM pills so I would think the same side effects happen if applied externally.

cosigning on this,
if it's causing headaches, you probably need to increase the amount of oil in your mix, decrease the amount of sulfur, or both.
let us know how it goes!

 

[winona]

I am still going strong with applying sulfur at least 3X a week

 

[baladi0822]

Hi everyone... I'm new to the forum and this is my very first post. I ordered "sublime" sulfur from Amazon and hope to get started soon.