Waist Length 2013

SmilingElephant said:
@Ravengirl.....have u ever tried putting pure tea tree oil on your scalp? My sister uses it bc she was having dandruff issues and now she says she doesnt have it anymore :yep:
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I have been all over the internet looking for natural remedies because I don't want to have to suffer through this ever again :nono: and I want to try going natural with all the products I use. I did stumble upon the wonders of tea tree oil so thanks for the reminder. How did your sister use it? Did she mix it with anything before applying? I'm a terrible mixtress so I kinda scared to play with something so potent. I'm looking for a scalp oil that has tea tree oil to try.
And how the heck does the mention thing work? Can't seem to get it to work. :ohwell:
 
Hi all, I have not been checking in and I am sorry. My regimen in so simple that I am just trucking along. I am in about 10 cornrows and wig it for 1 month at a time. I cowash, I use my sulfur mix and take my hairfinity vitamins daily. When I take my cornrows down I either henna or do a protein treatment, moisture DC, bun for a week to evaluate my hair and then back into the cornrows for another month.
 
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She mixes it...actually she whips it up with shea butter and castor oil and i think avocado oil. and she puts it on her scalp everytime she styles. Iwould suggest adding another EO like lavender oil to kinda mask the smell...i hate it! :barf: lol oh for the mention u just put @ and the username...no space....but make sure u spell the name correctly or it wont work.
 
I believe that I signed up for this challenge but if not please sign me up. Right now my hair is grazing shoulder length when stretched and I'll post pics!

My reggie is very simple:
Co wash weekly
DC weekly (leave dc on my ends and seal)
Aphogee treatment every 6 wks
Henna treatment 1x a month
Daily moisture and seal with castor oil

I wear cornrows and LF wigs all the time so my hair is constantly protected
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I flatironed my hair a few days ago and was pleasantly surprised at my length. I cowashed my hair yesterday and I'm pleased to say that my hair reverted back. So yay for that. Now, I'm back in my trusty twists and wiggin' it.
 
CHECK THIS OUT!!!! IF YOUR NAME DIDNT MAKE IT ON THE LIST....PLEASE "THANK" THE OP to help keep track of newcomers :yep: Another idea i had was to post before and afters either every 3 or 6 months. Im gonna do every 6 months on here....that way i can see durastic (sp?) growth....if u wanna do 3 months you can.
 
What piece of hair are the natural heads measuring with? the nape? right now my nape reaches the base of my neck....so i expect to be SL in a few months.....if thats an accurate way to length check.
 
I want in!!! I didn't see this challenge until now!!! :) I'm in the bc'd to wsl challenge and I'd like to join here as well.
I'll update every 6mths as well and sometimes 3 mths just because but 6mths definitely. Ahhhh, I can't post a pict because my hair is in 2 strand twists. <---because I started to have breakage. But can I post in 3 mths(as my starting pic) and then again in 6mths?
 
SmilingElephant said:
What piece of hair are the natural heads measuring with? the nape? right now my nape reaches the base of my neck....so i expect to be SL in a few months.....if thats an accurate way to length check.
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Yeah I think that sounds about right SE. You had an awesome amount of growth before your BC so I know SL is right around the corner for you. I can't wait until April to join you on the natural side :giggle:
 
DivaD04 said:
I want in!!! I didn't see this challenge until now!!! :) I'm in the bc'd to wsl challenge and I'd like to join here as well. I'll update every 6mths as well and sometimes 3 mths just because but 6mths definitely. Ahhhh, I can't post a pict because my hair is in 2 strand twists. <---because I started to have breakage. But can I post in 3 mths(as my starting pic) and then again in 6mths?
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HEY THERE AND WELCOME! U can just post ur starting pic with ur 6 month check pic at the same time if u want to :yep:
 
Ravengirl said:
YES MA'AM! :lol: I'm still kicking myself for being silly and doing that. I checked the hair I cut and there wasn't a single split so there was really no reason for me to say goodbye to that hard earned half inch of growth. *sigh* I just put some butter on the ends and call it a day.

I finally went to the dr. and now have 50/11 creams along with a shampoo to apply to my scalp and body. Oy. I'm scared the meds will dry out my hair but this itchy scalp has got to go!
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As I no longer have insurance, I decided to heed the advice to one of the ladies from here...she said to use pure peppermint, tea tree, and rosemary eo's on my scalp. Now, I know as she does too, the advice says not to use no eo's w/o a carrier oil...well oils on my scalp make me itch like noooo tomorrow. I used them w/o oil and by them lonesome and let me tell you! About ONCE a month for about 2-3ths, I used them, and oh how I have relief. Now, the only time my scalp itches, is when it's time to actually poo or just need a little scratch like a normal itch on the skin. iNo more unbearable itchies and I'm not digging my scalp raw.
Basically, I don't have to use special poos, foams, creams, steroids, drops, homemade concoctions, black market, grey market, no one that...And yes, relief! Finally after 6 yrs of no hair...now I can finally work on growing some that I know I'm capable of doing!!!
oh my, what a mouth full...okay enough. :)
 
^^^I sure am. My natural hair is a little past my ears on the sides and mid-neck in the back. I still plan on wearing my wigs until I'm at a length where I can really play around with different styles and such. I think being natural right now will be the best for me. Going much longer than a year might result in a set back I'm afraid.
 
SmilingElephant said:
What piece of hair are the natural heads measuring with? the nape? right now my nape reaches the base of my neck....so i expect to be SL in a few months.....if thats an accurate way to length check.
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I use the hair at my nape and the front side pieces by my ears. Can't wait for summer I want to be SL already. :spinning:
 
hell i can try to get my curls to reach waistlength in their natural state. it's gonna be a bishh what with my shrinkage and all but hey why not!
 
Hi ladies. I would love to join this challenge. I VERY rarely posted in the past but I have been a mrmber of LHCF for years now. I haven't been taking care of my hair. Last time I checked I was at least APL. I'm in need of a major trim. I have to take pics soon. I need to be more agressive about caring for my hair. I'm excited to see what my hair can do.

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empressri said:
hell i can try to get my curls to reach waistlength in their natural state. it's gonna be a bishh what with my shrinkage and all but hey why not!
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LOL!!! My dawg goes hawrd!!!:lol:...welcome girl!!!


FeelinIt said:
Add me to the challenge roster. I'm hitting ear length so wish my arse luck!!
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Welcome to the challenge!!!

khadicurls said:
Hi ladies. I would love to join this challenge. I VERY rarely posted in the past but I have been a mrmber of LHCF for years now. I haven't been taking care of my hair. Last time I checked I was at least APL. I'm in need of a major trim. I have to take pics soon. I need to be more agressive about caring for my hair. I'm excited to see what my hair can do.

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Welcome to the challenge!!!
 
Okay..i update the OP....im no longer adding names to the list as of 1/31/11 but thank the OP so we know you're here:yep:

Yo....my hair is still twisted up but jacked up in the front....i dont care tho bc im scarfed up at the library and i am dealing with a stomach virus/flu....i HAD to come out the house:nono:...
 
WHATS UP!!!! :tantrum: I am 1 month completely natural today :woot: And 9 months post relaxer...awesome!....what have ya'll been up to....and fa why is it dead in here???! :mad:....:lol:
 
^^ Yay for your first month fully natural! And you know where I hope to be by summer...lol. I'm getting there...I can't stretch my wng to save my life though. Even if my hair looks good the next day I always end up wetting my hair in the shower...sigh.
 
I need to start retaining my lengths. My hair is growing but I don't know where I will be by the "end" :look: of summer. I hope I can make it to ear/neck length I hope I can make a turnaround and reach sl. I think I need a scalp fortifier, start sealing my moisture, maybe find a new long/semi long term style.
 
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