ms.tatiana
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i checked join and i dont know if it did or didn't but if it didn't i'm still in
Summer 2010 Growth Challenge
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ms.tatiana
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1) Starting picture:
2) I don't have a ruler and I don't know how to measure my hair but my longest hair is my last layer since I got my ends clipped in March.
3) Well for the last 3 weeks I have been wearing my hair down/pressed. But next week I will be getting a weave for about a month or two & probably some braids.
4) I haven't relaxed my hair in almost 4 years.
5) If I find anything useful I will tell.
2) I don't have a ruler and I don't know how to measure my hair but my longest hair is my last layer since I got my ends clipped in March.
3) Well for the last 3 weeks I have been wearing my hair down/pressed. But next week I will be getting a weave for about a month or two & probably some braids.
4) I haven't relaxed my hair in almost 4 years.
5) If I find anything useful I will tell.
chasturner84
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*UPDATE* Starting pics finally attached. C'mon summer growth!!
Reggie:
1. CW with Aussie Moist Mondays/Wednesdays after workout
2. Shampoo on Saturdays with AO GBP if protein week or Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo if moisture week
3. Use ApHogee 2 min Reconstructor after every wash and then DC with heat using Kenra MC
4. Use with Roux PC before final rinse and apply leave ins: Rusk Sensories or GVP The Conditioner and seal with WGO
I am Relaxed and I Will:
-Keep hair off shoulders and in protective styles
-Air dry my hair unless I rollerset it
-Moisturize with glycerin based product and seal with oil daily
-Protect my hair while I sleep by protecting it with satin scarf or bonnet
Not sure on exact measurements of longest piece of hair but I'm pretty close to APL
1st pic day after fresh relaxer...2nd pic air dried hair
Reggie:
1. CW with Aussie Moist Mondays/Wednesdays after workout
2. Shampoo on Saturdays with AO GBP if protein week or Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo if moisture week
3. Use ApHogee 2 min Reconstructor after every wash and then DC with heat using Kenra MC
4. Use with Roux PC before final rinse and apply leave ins: Rusk Sensories or GVP The Conditioner and seal with WGO
I am Relaxed and I Will:
-Keep hair off shoulders and in protective styles
-Air dry my hair unless I rollerset it
-Moisturize with glycerin based product and seal with oil daily
-Protect my hair while I sleep by protecting it with satin scarf or bonnet
Not sure on exact measurements of longest piece of hair but I'm pretty close to APL
1st pic day after fresh relaxer...2nd pic air dried hair
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KaramelDiva1978
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Add me, add me!! I just bc'd so I'm all over taking advantage of summer growth spurts. My starting pic is in my avi, but here are some more.
Time Frame
June 1, 2010 -- September 1, 2010
(yes, I know summer isn't technically over 'til late September but the weather gets cooler before then).
Rules
1. Post a starting picture by the last week of May. If you're getting a sew in or braids please post a pic before then. Check!
2. State number of inches and body measurement mark of your longest layer of hair. So if the hair along your nape is 10" and reaches APL state so.
This one is easy, the back of my hair is 2 inches and the top is just about 3 inches.
3. Mention your Regimen. This includes wash routines, staple products, vitamins and how you plan to wear your hair during the summer. I'm not placing restrictions. If you want to flat iron your hair everyday and change the color every week that's on you. However, don't feel bad if others are two inches longer and you're two inches shorter.
I co-wash about 3 times per week and my conditioners vary between AO White Camellia, Herbal Essences Hello Hydration, Silk Elements Olive Oil Conditioner, and AO Honeysuckle Rose. I have at least one or two more, but cannot recall the names right now. The one for sure staple I have is KCCC and Knot Today leave in conditioner!! I have also been prepooing with Suave Aloe & Cucumber and sealing with Vatika oil. I have recently added the habit of overnight baggying to combat the dryness of my TWA. I use S-curl, Amla heavy cream and seal with olive oil. I will be adding Mega tek to my overnight baggies as well.
4. Also, mention if you're relaxed or natural. I don't think hair type is important but you can mention it if you want to. Newly Natural!
5. Lastly, if you come to any hair epiphanies over the summer, please do share.
Time Frame
June 1, 2010 -- September 1, 2010
(yes, I know summer isn't technically over 'til late September but the weather gets cooler before then).
Rules
1. Post a starting picture by the last week of May. If you're getting a sew in or braids please post a pic before then. Check!
2. State number of inches and body measurement mark of your longest layer of hair. So if the hair along your nape is 10" and reaches APL state so.
This one is easy, the back of my hair is 2 inches and the top is just about 3 inches.
3. Mention your Regimen. This includes wash routines, staple products, vitamins and how you plan to wear your hair during the summer. I'm not placing restrictions. If you want to flat iron your hair everyday and change the color every week that's on you. However, don't feel bad if others are two inches longer and you're two inches shorter.
I co-wash about 3 times per week and my conditioners vary between AO White Camellia, Herbal Essences Hello Hydration, Silk Elements Olive Oil Conditioner, and AO Honeysuckle Rose. I have at least one or two more, but cannot recall the names right now. The one for sure staple I have is KCCC and Knot Today leave in conditioner!! I have also been prepooing with Suave Aloe & Cucumber and sealing with Vatika oil. I have recently added the habit of overnight baggying to combat the dryness of my TWA. I use S-curl, Amla heavy cream and seal with olive oil. I will be adding Mega tek to my overnight baggies as well.
4. Also, mention if you're relaxed or natural. I don't think hair type is important but you can mention it if you want to. Newly Natural!
5. Lastly, if you come to any hair epiphanies over the summer, please do share.
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LovelyNaps26
Well-Known Member
1) Starting picture:
2) I don't have a ruler and I don't know how to measure my hair but my longest hair is my last layer since I got my ends clipped in March.
3) Well for the last 3 weeks I have been wearing my hair down/pressed. But next week I will be getting a weave for about a month or two & probably some braids.
4) I haven't relaxed my hair in almost 4 years.
5) If I find anything useful I will tell.
you've been added.
LovelyNaps26
Well-Known Member
Ladies remember to take and post those starting pics if you haven't done so already. If you post a thread about your tremendous summer growth but don't have before pics you know someone is bound to reply with one of these:
So please document your growth not just for sharing purposes but for yourself.
The challenge officially begins June 1st, so get ready!
So please document your growth not just for sharing purposes but for yourself.
The challenge officially begins June 1st, so get ready!
divastyle2010
New Member
well i'm excited, i'm still applying my mn mix, and mt on opposite days, and keeping my hair moisturized and sealed daily! i am seeing great growth since my beggining pic! and i am doing a 6 month stretch so october will be my next relaxer!!! so we shall see, hhg all!!!
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LuvLiLocks
New Member
Please add me to this challange! 1. I am currently APL with fine 4a/b relaxed hair.
2. I will be co-washing/wet bunning a minimum of 3 times a week.
3. I will use direct heat no more the once a month.
4. I will be using ORS products, Aphogee treatments, blackstrap molasses, and coconut oil
as my staples.
5. My starting picture is below.
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boundlessbeauty
New Member
Ladies-does anyone here have any suggestions in terms protective style here.[outside of braids/weaves]? I am so frustrated with my hair so I don't want to do anything that will prevent me from fully benefiting and retaining my summer growth.
Pictures will be posted this afternooon
Pictures will be posted this afternooon
Black Hoya Chick
New Member
Just bunning as much as possible. Trying to keep it simple. I just growth
ReeseNicole
New Member
Count me in! Its been along time since I've done a challenge!
xyra
New Member
I just self texlaxed today with Soft and Beautiful Botanicals and it was the first time doing it on my own. My hair feels a lot better now. Being 11 months post was really affecting my hair. I have one small section that is straighter than the others, but overall it still looks pretty good. I went ahead and flat ironed it and am planning to do a slight trim tonight (I'm getting sick of my layers). My next wash I will do a braidout and will once again experiment with using less heat. I'll post pics tomorrow.
LovelyNaps26
Well-Known Member
If you do start in mid June just be shore to take a pic right after the BC. All the best!
epiphany braids
New Member
Hello Ladies!! Here is my regi for this challenge:
MON & TUE is R E S T days
Wed= MN & MT on scalp only
Thur= Anoop hair oil (since this stuff reeks I only leave it on for an hour to 1.5 hour)
wash out using Avalon Biotin shampoo, then apply Biotin conditioner (GREAT
DETANGLER) protective style twist and knots using coconut oil and scurl moist.
Fri= Take out twist n knots n go
Sat= MN & MT on scalp only
Sun= Salon wash n set. Avalon Biotin shampoo, DC with scilicon mix, leave in AG fast food. NO direct heat on scalp
ROLLER SET wrap n go!!
Here is my starting pic. I took this when I cust about 1.5 inches to even everything out. This pick was taken I believe the week of 5/24/2010:
MON & TUE is R E S T days
Wed= MN & MT on scalp only
Thur= Anoop hair oil (since this stuff reeks I only leave it on for an hour to 1.5 hour)
wash out using Avalon Biotin shampoo, then apply Biotin conditioner (GREAT
DETANGLER) protective style twist and knots using coconut oil and scurl moist.
Fri= Take out twist n knots n go
Sat= MN & MT on scalp only
Sun= Salon wash n set. Avalon Biotin shampoo, DC with scilicon mix, leave in AG fast food. NO direct heat on scalp
ROLLER SET wrap n go!!
Here is my starting pic. I took this when I cust about 1.5 inches to even everything out. This pick was taken I believe the week of 5/24/2010:
honeybearmommy32
New Member
Rules
1. Post a starting picture by the last week of May. If you're getting a sew in or braids please post a pic before then. Done.
2. State number of inches and body measurement mark of your longest layer of hair. So if the hair along your nape is 10" and reaches APL state so. 12inches from top of head.
3. Mention your Regimen. This includes wash routines, staple products, vitamins and how you plan to wear your hair during the summer. I'm not placing restrictions. If you want to flat iron your hair everyday and change the color every week that's on you. However, don't feel bad if others are two inches longer and you're two inches shorter. washing once wk also deep conditioning once weekly, 3000mcg biotin daily, minimal heat, blow dry once a week & satin bonnet nightly
4. Also, mention if you're relaxed or natural. I don't think hair type is important but you can mention it if you want to. relaxr every 8-10wks
5. Lastly, if you come to any hair epiphanies over the summer, please do share. will do!
i'm at 20mnths post big chop btw......
Happy Growing Ladies! See ya in September!Let the games begin!
1. Post a starting picture by the last week of May. If you're getting a sew in or braids please post a pic before then. Done.
2. State number of inches and body measurement mark of your longest layer of hair. So if the hair along your nape is 10" and reaches APL state so. 12inches from top of head.
3. Mention your Regimen. This includes wash routines, staple products, vitamins and how you plan to wear your hair during the summer. I'm not placing restrictions. If you want to flat iron your hair everyday and change the color every week that's on you. However, don't feel bad if others are two inches longer and you're two inches shorter. washing once wk also deep conditioning once weekly, 3000mcg biotin daily, minimal heat, blow dry once a week & satin bonnet nightly
4. Also, mention if you're relaxed or natural. I don't think hair type is important but you can mention it if you want to. relaxr every 8-10wks
5. Lastly, if you come to any hair epiphanies over the summer, please do share. will do!
i'm at 20mnths post big chop btw......
Happy Growing Ladies! See ya in September!Let the games begin!
hola_lo2002
New Member
Add me too
1. Post a starting picture by the last week of May. If you're getting a sew in or braids please post a pic before then: see attached file
2. State number of inches and body measurement mark of your longest layer of hair. So if the hair along your nape is 10" and reaches APL state so:19,5 inches from the top of my head.
3. Mention your Regimen. This includes wash routines, staple products, vitamins and how you plan to wear your hair during the summer. I'm not placing restrictions. If you want to flat iron your hair everyday and change the color every week that's on you. However, don't feel bad if others aretwo inches longer and you're two inches shorter: wash hair 1X per week + cowash 2X per week + moisturise daily w CFCG + hairfinity vits daily + wear my hair in a bun 99% of the time
4. Also, mention if you're relaxed or natural. I don't think hair type is important but you can mention it if you want to: I'm natural 3C/3B
1. Post a starting picture by the last week of May. If you're getting a sew in or braids please post a pic before then: see attached file
2. State number of inches and body measurement mark of your longest layer of hair. So if the hair along your nape is 10" and reaches APL state so:19,5 inches from the top of my head.
3. Mention your Regimen. This includes wash routines, staple products, vitamins and how you plan to wear your hair during the summer. I'm not placing restrictions. If you want to flat iron your hair everyday and change the color every week that's on you. However, don't feel bad if others aretwo inches longer and you're two inches shorter: wash hair 1X per week + cowash 2X per week + moisturise daily w CFCG + hairfinity vits daily + wear my hair in a bun 99% of the time
4. Also, mention if you're relaxed or natural. I don't think hair type is important but you can mention it if you want to: I'm natural 3C/3B
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NJoy
Here I grow again!
Whew! I'm back in time to post my starting info:
1. Post a starting picture by the last week of May. If you're getting a sew in or braids please post a pic before then: using pic in my siggy (unless I sneak and take a new one today. I'm personally challenging myself to stop doing so many length checks.
)
2. State number of inches and body measurement mark of your longest layer of hair. So if the hair along your nape is 10" and reaches APL state so:20" from top of head.
3. Mention your Regimen. This includes wash routines, staple products, vitamins and how you plan to wear your hair during the summer. I'm not placing restrictions. If you want to flat iron your hair everyday and change the color every week that's on you. However, don't feel bad if others aretwo inches longer and you're two inches shorter:Daily cowasher (Mill Creek Biotin & NTM Daily Deep are my staples); Aphogee 2min, as needed; DC w/steam 1-2x/week; using homemade growth mix on scalp; NTM Silk Touch Leave-in, Brahmi & Maka oils, wheatgerm/EVCO/EVOO seal; ps is mainly baggied bunning; No heat; Vites: Ultra Nourish Hair, msm, biotin, prenatal vite, super b-complex, garlic, vite C, Co Q10.
4. Also, mention if you're relaxed or natural. I don't think hair type is important but you can mention it if you want to: Relaxed/Texlaxed (w/layers.
)
Looking forward to taking advantage of the summer growth spurt. Let's get growing, ladies!
1. Post a starting picture by the last week of May. If you're getting a sew in or braids please post a pic before then: using pic in my siggy (unless I sneak and take a new one today. I'm personally challenging myself to stop doing so many length checks.
)2. State number of inches and body measurement mark of your longest layer of hair. So if the hair along your nape is 10" and reaches APL state so:20" from top of head.
3. Mention your Regimen. This includes wash routines, staple products, vitamins and how you plan to wear your hair during the summer. I'm not placing restrictions. If you want to flat iron your hair everyday and change the color every week that's on you. However, don't feel bad if others aretwo inches longer and you're two inches shorter:Daily cowasher (Mill Creek Biotin & NTM Daily Deep are my staples); Aphogee 2min, as needed; DC w/steam 1-2x/week; using homemade growth mix on scalp; NTM Silk Touch Leave-in, Brahmi & Maka oils, wheatgerm/EVCO/EVOO seal; ps is mainly baggied bunning; No heat; Vites: Ultra Nourish Hair, msm, biotin, prenatal vite, super b-complex, garlic, vite C, Co Q10.
4. Also, mention if you're relaxed or natural. I don't think hair type is important but you can mention it if you want to: Relaxed/Texlaxed (w/layers.
)Looking forward to taking advantage of the summer growth spurt. Let's get growing, ladies!
czyfaith77
Well-Known Member
Here's my beginning picture taken May 7, 2010 after a really good trim
My hair is about this length. However, I have not taken a picture. As we speak I am installing a sew in and I came across this thread. I would like to participate. For the summer, I just intend on staying in a sew in and doing general maintenance which for me is washing with usually V05 Moisture Milk Conditioner, spraying Infusium 23 Leave In, and when taking down my hair which is usually every 6-8 weeks I like to wash with a sulfate free shampoo or baking soda mix. That is it. My goal for this year is to get to where your shirt shows either 6 or 7.
czyfaith77
Well-Known Member
I like to back track a bit. The line where 5 is on your shirt would be fine with me as well. That is more realistic. If I get more that is fine. My hair sometimes get these unusual growth spurts.
levette
Well-Known Member
I want in. My siggy pic was taken this month of May.
Regimen: Wash 1x week at Hair One Shampoo-
Deep condition with Revlon Creme of Nature
Airdry in braidout or bun
Conditioner wash 1x week with VO5 strawberry conditioner
Airdry in braidout or bun.
Clarify 1x month with Avlon Clarifying shampoo
Prepoo 1x with Suave Coconut Conditioner
Regimen: Wash 1x week at Hair One Shampoo-
Deep condition with Revlon Creme of Nature
Airdry in braidout or bun
Conditioner wash 1x week with VO5 strawberry conditioner
Airdry in braidout or bun.
Clarify 1x month with Avlon Clarifying shampoo
Prepoo 1x with Suave Coconut Conditioner
VirGoViXxEn
New Member
OK count me in:
1. Starting Pic is below
2. Never measured my inches. Ill be back to post that
3. Mention your Regimen: I wear wigs 24/7 with cornrows underneath. Every two weeks I DC on Dry hair with either Alter ego Garlic/AO HoneySuckle/Kera Care Humecto, wash out then aphogee 2or MT for 2 min. Wash out with Alter ego Nourishing Medium Conditioner. I baggy Nightly with S Curl and seal ends with JBCO. Occasionally I used Kera care Hydrating Detangling Shampoo. I clarify (Nexxus Aloe Rid) follwed by a a protein treatment with Emerigencia every 6 weeks when i dust. I mix lavender and rosemary in my DC when i prepoo. I use Giovani Direct as a leave in and air dry before cornrowing.
4. I am relaxed. I stretch for 6 months.
I am hoping for APL by Dec.
1. Starting Pic is below
2. Never measured my inches. Ill be back to post that
3. Mention your Regimen: I wear wigs 24/7 with cornrows underneath. Every two weeks I DC on Dry hair with either Alter ego Garlic/AO HoneySuckle/Kera Care Humecto, wash out then aphogee 2or MT for 2 min. Wash out with Alter ego Nourishing Medium Conditioner. I baggy Nightly with S Curl and seal ends with JBCO. Occasionally I used Kera care Hydrating Detangling Shampoo. I clarify (Nexxus Aloe Rid) follwed by a a protein treatment with Emerigencia every 6 weeks when i dust. I mix lavender and rosemary in my DC when i prepoo. I use Giovani Direct as a leave in and air dry before cornrowing.
4. I am relaxed. I stretch for 6 months.
I am hoping for APL by Dec.
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beautydefined
New Member
joining...
1. Starting pic is my avatar
2. somewhere b/t NL & SL
3. Regime: Cowash every other day w/ dc. wash 1x week. braidouts/rollersets after everywash. low heat-no heat.
staples:
cowash condish: aussie moist / skala aloe vera
DC: coco protein pack/apoghee 2min + PC + skala aloe mask
leave-in: skala creamaides + apoghee provitamin
seal: EVOO/ ultimate herbal oil
moisture: organix coconut milk split end mender
+protein shake &biotin.
relaxed &stretching/(transtioning?) ---> about 4-5 months post.
1. Starting pic is my avatar
2. somewhere b/t NL & SL
3. Regime: Cowash every other day w/ dc. wash 1x week. braidouts/rollersets after everywash. low heat-no heat.
staples:
cowash condish: aussie moist / skala aloe vera
DC: coco protein pack/apoghee 2min + PC + skala aloe mask
leave-in: skala creamaides + apoghee provitamin
seal: EVOO/ ultimate herbal oil
moisture: organix coconut milk split end mender
+protein shake &biotin.
relaxed &stretching/(transtioning?) ---> about 4-5 months post.
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