***Super Grow Out Challenge 2005 Wrap Up***

[monister]

progress pictures can be seen im my album ... my hair is definately longer, healthier and has more body...

monister

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

DSD even with your cuts your progress is outstanding! Just think where you would have been if you didn't cut. Put those scissors away for 2006 and let your hair do its thing.

I think I retained about 6 inches. I made bra strap so its on to mid back for me. I think in 2006 I will cut and relax according to the lunar charts. I'm currently 14 weeks post and thinking about not stretching to the end of Feb.

Here's my progress...

I know, if I didn't cut I would probably be at brastrap by now. Thanks!!

Your hair is looking really good. Keep up the good work!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

hmm setbacks is my first middle and last name i had soooo many last year i lost well over 3 inches and gained about 3-4 and to make matters worse i had some extremely bad shedding i mean 3 handfuls every wash day and this lasted the whole year so my hair became so thin.......turned out i'm anaemic so now that i'm on iron pills i'm praying this year is better for me

Well, I know for sure you are on to a better year!!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I did well this year. Continued my protective wraps which are getting extremely boring! I did have a set back in September/October when my hair was shedding like crazy! All in all it was a good year and my hair is now at about armpit length. So I'm sure that by the end of 2006, I'll be at bra-strap. For 2006, my primary focus is getting my hair in the healthiest state possible, then achieving/retaining length.

Congrats to you. Keep up the good work!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I had some accomplishments and some set backs this year, but overall I’m proud to say that I stuck it out, stayed consistent, and ended up with beautiful results. I went into this “Super Grow Out Challenge” hoping for longer hair and ironically I ended up cutting it all off. Finally I’ve got natural hair! So in the end, I truly did get the results I wanted --- and didn’t wait until 2007 to do it! I couldn’t be any more proud of my decision.

Happy hair growing to you ladies and I hoped you had much success in the past year, and the one to come --- Lord’s willing!

-lovelymissyoli

Sounds like you are happy with your results. Your hair is really pretty.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Well this challenge went okay for me. To be honest I think that I'm at bra length or more but I'm not sure because of shrinkage. I haven't seen my hair in about 3+ months because I've installed braids back to back. I will be getting a texturizer TU in Feb and I will post pics then.

Wow! I can't wait to see the pics. Congratulations!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I have to post my pictures. I am transitioning. I have not had a relaxer in my hair since febuary 2005. I did mini chops over the summer. Now as of January 2006 I am 100% natural. I am in the 2008 C&G challege. I will be getting some micro braids at the end of January. I now have 7 in. of natural thick healthy hair.

Sounds like you are doing well. Keep up the good work!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Will there be a 2006 challenge?

I don't plan on starting a new challenge but anyone who is interested can do so.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I am in braids since the end of October which I have been refreshing one b y one as the time goes by. i don't plan to take them down until the end of February. I did not see much of a difference in length this year but after the braids, I may have a couple of inches. I am going to need a trim since my ends are very thin.

Good Luck!!!

 

[MiWay]

DSD, you're not alone, I had some serious setbacks too !!
Here are my comparison pics.
The last pic was taken in november before an agressive trim !
I cut off at least 3 inches +, because my ends were a complete mess !
Dry, scraggly, raggedy, anf full of split ends ! when I used to JUST touch them, ALOT of hair would stay in my hands. It was as if my hair was tearing !!
Protective styling and not trimming was actually making things worse.
I also realized that airdrying was not so good for me, and that some things are best left to my stylist (relaxing, blowdrying and even rollersetting)
I just have to accept the fact that I'm not skilled enough to handle my hair alone.
But I must say that my growth rate is quite good. Especially thanks to the frequent cornrowing, scalp massages, and scalp oiling with a sulphur + peppermint oil mix and also a lotion called biomass.
The only supplements I took was evening primrose oil .
I want to start taking MSM and protein shakes (and drink MORE water!!!!).
I still haven't found my staple products and figured out what is the best regimen for me (right now, it's still a a trial & error process and I'm not consistent enough) , but it's something I want to achieve in 2006.

Great growth!!

I think my ends are having the same problem as yours...coming out into my hands and just looking scraggly and dry and whatnot. Airdrying has not been my friend, and I'm not sure whether the protective styles are helping or hurting.

But I will be working that much harder this year to retain my growth...I think I might be close to 1.5 inches by now...and get these ends under control.

 

[MJ]

I'm worse off than when I started. In November I had 3.0"-3.5" cut off because of damage, breakage, and split ends. This took me from past shoulder to neck length. And then two days ago, I grabbed my scissors and cut off another 0.5"-2.0" because of you guess it--breakage and split ends! I have given up on achieving long (healthy) hair. My hair does grow, slow, but it grows, however I have not been able to keep the length. When I get my touch up in April/May, I'll probably get another cut (to around chin length) and try to keep it healthy at that length. I'm just have to accept the fact.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

DSD, you're not alone, I had some serious setbacks too !!
Here are my comparison pics.
The last pic was taken in november before an agressive trim !
I cut off at least 3 inches +, because my ends were a complete mess !
Dry, scraggly, raggedy, anf full of split ends ! when I used to JUST touch them, ALOT of hair would stay in my hands. It was as if my hair was tearing !!
Protective styling and not trimming was actually making things worse.
I also realized that airdrying was not so good for me, and that some things are best left to my stylist (relaxing, blowdrying and even rollersetting)
I just have to accept the fact that I'm not skilled enough to handle my hair alone.
But I must say that my growth rate is quite good. Especially thanks to the frequent cornrowing, scalp massages, and scalp oiling with a sulphur + peppermint oil mix and also a lotion called biomass.
The only supplements I took was evening primrose oil .
I want to start taking MSM and protein shakes (and drink MORE water!!!!).
I still haven't found my staple products and figured out what is the best regimen for me (right now, it's still a a trial & error process and I'm not consistent enough) , but it's something I want to achieve in 2006.

Girl, despite your setbacks your hair is growing really well. Looking good!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I did okay..it wasn't a great year for progress length wise for me..and I really can't offer any explanation for it. It didn't really phase me because I reached my first goal. Now, onward!

My year end photo is in my fotki.

Your hair is looking really good!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

My growth is maybe an inch longer than Dec. 2004 so I didn't make much progress in the length department. My hair is very healthy right now so I can't complain too much. Hopefully 2006 will be a better year for me.

Healthy is always good.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

bluediamond, the SGO challenge grew out of the 12 inches in 12 months challenge that was started way back before I even joined LHCF. The title sort of scared some folks away so for the next go 'round the name was changed to Super Grow Out (I learned this a while back while meandering through the archives). People aren't all doing the same regimen or anything--it's just that the point is to focus on maximizing length for the year. It's basically the least specific of the LHCF growth challenges, compared to other ones where there is a particular regimen to follow or a target length to reach by the end of the year or whatever (although it looks like SGO 2006 might be having a cw focus). So if you aren't into committing to a more specific goal-oriented challenge, but you DO want to focus on length for the year and want the "checking in" and "group" aspect of a challenge, then the SGO challenge is for you
I sound like a pamphlet or something

Anywho, 2005 was a big year for me because I finally did my big chop I retained a total of about 6.5 inches from December to December, but since my regimen changed after my big chop, my March to March total should be a little more (crossing fingers). I have a comparison pic in the LHCF gallery (I posted it in another thread--feeling lazy right now, though)

Thanks for the explaination Lady!!

Your hair has grown so much. It looks great.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

progress pictures can be seen im my album ... my hair is definately longer, healthier and has more body...

monister

Your hair has grow a lot. It looks great!!

 

[SherryLove]

I say congrats to all of the participants on a job well done!!!!

i will be a part of the 2006 growout challenge.....smile

 

[melodee]

Well, here we are at 2006!

My hair is in the same condition as in Jan of last year. It has obviously grown, as an underprocessed patch that was processed last Jan is now in the middle of the legnth, but due to trims and alot of breakage this past year, I am still just hitting the top of the strap.

My stylist said that the breakage is a result of previously overprocessed hair. She's a healthy hair stylist, so I tend to agree with her. Before going to her, my bone straight relaxers were my choice. Now, this hair, at the last few inches of my length, is abhorrant to me--stringy, brittle, and noticably thinner looking than the rest. I seriously considered chopping off about four inches, but decided to go gradual.

No real progress was expected in terms of length, but hopefully my strands will be much stronger when the last of the thin ends are off.

This year though---I've decided to enjoy where I am and not to get all worried about goals. I've attained my goal (set in 2003) and so I'm playing it cool.

Hope everyone is doing well!


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[LadyZ]

I did a lot better than I thought... A deep trim in November set me back 2 month's worth of growth... Oh well,

This is my Jan - Nov. 2005

Thanks for having this challenge...