I have. I went from APL to almost waist in 9 months. When it's over I will have gone from APL to waist in one year.
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I have. I went from APL to almost waist in 9 months. When it's over I will have gone from APL to waist in one year.
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Wow! And congratulations, DLewis. I have been coveting and admiring that long flowing ponytail you had in your siggy before.
hillytmj
Well-Known Member
Wow, that's awesome! Congrats!
I'm curious...how often have you trimmed during this time period?
GoldenBreeze
Active Member
Ozma
New Member
Do you think that losing weight and working out contributed to the growth, or do you normally get that rate of growth?
wavezncurlz
LHCF addict
Congrats DLewis! Your hair looks like it thanks you for the simple regimen and TLC. I bet the healthy lifestyle did help with growth. Q: do you use the vaseline on your ends and if so, how often do you do this?
STLCoverGirl - your hair is so beautiful. I love it!
tigerlily0686 - can you post pictures? I love to have inspirations.
Flowerhair and goldenbreeze - my mom used Jergens Lotion on my hair as a child. My hair thrived and was uber soft. I always thought it was the lanolin. It was my dirty secret too!
STLCoverGirl - your hair is so beautiful. I love it!
tigerlily0686 - can you post pictures? I love to have inspirations.
Flowerhair and goldenbreeze - my mom used Jergens Lotion on my hair as a child. My hair thrived and was uber soft. I always thought it was the lanolin. It was my dirty secret too!
Thanks girl. You were and are one of my favorite heads.
I have to limit my trimming/ cutting because I tend to go crazy. I put myself on a no trim challenge, only cutting when I relax my hair. So I have had 4 trims since Nov.
I believe it helped. But before I started this weight loss journey I went from APL to top of BSL in 2 months. And top of BSL to MBL in 5 months while dieting. Getting major growth during those 5 months which I contribute to excerising. I normally get alot of growth in the fall. 3 years ago I went from above APL to BSL in less than 2 months in the fall. You can check that out here.
I haven't decided what I want to do when I reach WL, cut /maintain/ or grow longer. My husband wants to see it longer.
Congrats DLewis! Your hair looks like it thanks you for the simple regimen and TLC. I bet the healthy lifestyle did help with growth. Q: do you use the vaseline on your ends and if so, how often do you do this?
STLCoverGirl - your hair is so beautiful. I love it!
tigerlily0686 - can you post pictures? I love to have inspirations.
Flowerhair and goldenbreeze - my mom used Jergens Lotion on my hair as a child. My hair thrived and was uber soft. I always thought it was the lanolin. It was my dirty secret too!
I mostly use vaseline to smooth my hair down, get it to stay down, since I only comb it once every 3 days. Im only using it from the hairline to where the bun starts. It's like a gel for me.
The ends of my hair are always loaded down with conditioner, only conditioner.
LoveLongLocks
New Member
My regimen:
Wash and Go's
Wash and Deep Condition weekly
Spray infusium leave in
Apply moisturizing leave in conditioner w/ non alcohol hair gel
Low manipulation: Pony Tails, buns, braids, or loose
until next wash
I only flat iron on special occassions, or for a length check
I take hair vitamins, exercise, and drink lots of water
Wash and Go's
Wash and Deep Condition weekly
Spray infusium leave in
Apply moisturizing leave in conditioner w/ non alcohol hair gel
Low manipulation: Pony Tails, buns, braids, or loose
until next wash
I only flat iron on special occassions, or for a length check
I take hair vitamins, exercise, and drink lots of water
Toy
Well-Known Member
Regime
2x times a week condition wash/Deep condition with
Wen Fig & Aussie 3 min deep conditioner or Dove moisturizing condtioner,Joico K-Pak
Mane & Tail deep conditioner under a heat cap for 20-30min
No other heat unless im checking the length
Moisturizers,Qhemet Olive & honey Balm,Hairveda whipped in Hydration,Qhemet root burdock butter cream,S-curl,Proline softner moisturizer i use these in rotation
Oils,jojoba.olive,castor,Apricot,avocado.
2x times a week condition wash/Deep condition with
Wen Fig & Aussie 3 min deep conditioner or Dove moisturizing condtioner,Joico K-Pak
Mane & Tail deep conditioner under a heat cap for 20-30min
No other heat unless im checking the length
Moisturizers,Qhemet Olive & honey Balm,Hairveda whipped in Hydration,Qhemet root burdock butter cream,S-curl,Proline softner moisturizer i use these in rotation
Oils,jojoba.olive,castor,Apricot,avocado.
Coco*Colada
Well-Known Member
i have pics in my profile . just request to be a friend 
Congrats DLewis! Your hair looks like it thanks you for the simple regimen and TLC. I bet the healthy lifestyle did help with growth. Q: do you use the vaseline on your ends and if so, how often do you do this?
STLCoverGirl - your hair is so beautiful. I love it!
tigerlily0686 - can you post pictures? I love to have inspirations.
Flowerhair and goldenbreeze - my mom used Jergens Lotion on my hair as a child. My hair thrived and was uber soft. I always thought it was the lanolin. It was my dirty secret too!
wavezncurlz
LHCF addict
i have pics in my profile . just request to be a friend
wow - I just went to your fotki. I believe we are at least hair cousins! I can't wait for your length though.
beans4reezy
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luckiestdestiny
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FlowerHair
Reclaiming my time
Toy
Well-Known Member
Toy how long have you been using wen? I heard good and bad about it, but it seems to be working really well for you. .
I have Been using Wen for about a year now and I love It
TeeWhyAre
New Member
I'm brand new, hi y'all. I've been visiting this forum since around Christmas of last year and decided it was time to get myself a subscription.
FlowerHair, thank you so very much for this thread. My jaw hit the floor when I saw your hair in a post on another thread and decided to check out your profiles, which lead me here. This is the only thread I've ever read from page 1-41 all the way through.
I think there should be a LHCF magazine so our sisters can stop getting bad advice from these so-called hair care specialists and learn from women who have done it themselves.
I don't know my hair length or type, really. I've been natural since I was 13 years old, so it's crazy curly. I've never known how to take care of my hair and I suppose there were many things I was doing right before I found this site such as bunning and using conditioner as a styling aid when everyone else was looking at me sideways. Based off of the info here I suppose my hair type would be somewhere in the 3b/c/4a category. It shrinks up like mad (to neck length) and is bsb when wet in the shower. Chicoro was my initial long hair inspiration which has led me to baggy my bun daily.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you so much to you ladies for being such an inspiration by proving that highly textured afro-hair does indeed grow long. Also, for being willing to share your hair care regimens with those of us who aspire to grow our hair long.
FlowerHair, thank you so very much for this thread. My jaw hit the floor when I saw your hair in a post on another thread and decided to check out your profiles, which lead me here. This is the only thread I've ever read from page 1-41 all the way through.
I think there should be a LHCF magazine so our sisters can stop getting bad advice from these so-called hair care specialists and learn from women who have done it themselves.
I don't know my hair length or type, really. I've been natural since I was 13 years old, so it's crazy curly. I've never known how to take care of my hair and I suppose there were many things I was doing right before I found this site such as bunning and using conditioner as a styling aid when everyone else was looking at me sideways. Based off of the info here I suppose my hair type would be somewhere in the 3b/c/4a category. It shrinks up like mad (to neck length) and is bsb when wet in the shower. Chicoro was my initial long hair inspiration which has led me to baggy my bun daily.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you so much to you ladies for being such an inspiration by proving that highly textured afro-hair does indeed grow long. Also, for being willing to share your hair care regimens with those of us who aspire to grow our hair long.
:welcome3:
LatterGlory
New Member
Regimen texlaxed stretcher:
1.Condition hair, detangle in shower, make loose bun and hold with one 2-2.5 inch hair pin.
2. Then shower etc, remove pin, rinse gently, blot dry with hair is still very damp but not dripping wet.
3. Spritz homemade concoction seal with a bit of oil(s).
4. Air dry hair on its own or with a fan.
5. At night make loose pony tail on top of head with satin scrunchie after applying detangler root to tip/ LIGHTLY spritz hair ends seal with a tip of oil, baggy ends, tie hair with satin scarf.
6. In the morning take hair down spritz and fluff.
Do #5-6 for 2-4 days depending on if I sweat or not ( hair has to smell yummy ) / until next conditioner wash.
1.Condition hair, detangle in shower, make loose bun and hold with one 2-2.5 inch hair pin.
2. Then shower etc, remove pin, rinse gently, blot dry with hair is still very damp but not dripping wet.
3. Spritz homemade concoction seal with a bit of oil(s).
4. Air dry hair on its own or with a fan.
5. At night make loose pony tail on top of head with satin scrunchie after applying detangler root to tip/ LIGHTLY spritz hair ends seal with a tip of oil, baggy ends, tie hair with satin scarf.
6. In the morning take hair down spritz and fluff.
Do #5-6 for 2-4 days depending on if I sweat or not ( hair has to smell yummy ) / until next conditioner wash.
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itismehmmkay
Well-Known Member
Hi Flowerhair! Here's my information as you requested
My regimen is fairly simple:
- Relax with Design Essentials lye relaxer or Straight Request. I have used Affirm when those two weren't available. I usually relax every 8 wks. to 3 mos.
- Shampoo and condition bi-weekly with Design Essentials moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.
- Deep condition bi-weekly with a moisturizing conditioner like DE's Stimulations conditioner or Aveda's Damage Remedy conditioner. I use DE's leave-in conditioner as well.
- Hair condiments: Now jojoba oil, Sabino Moisture Block and Phyto 9.
- Styling: my hair is either wrapped (preferred method), rollerset or dried under hooded dryer and flatironed with Chi.
- I use a wide tooth comb to comb my hair for styling or detangling on a daily basis.
- I wear my hair down or in a ponytail - that's it. I haven't done the protective style thing.
- Trims at retouch or longer if a stylist has abused her trimming privileges and cut off more than expected
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- It takes my hair 2 yrs. to grow from shoulder length to WL. My hair has been WL before joining LHCF. I was usually talked into cutting my hair off by folks who didn't enjoy doing long hair.
I'm hoping for that speed. I hope to be SL by next year and then 2yrs afterwards WL. I do like to trim my hair though to give it shape.
jupitermoon
New Member
I don't really have much of a regimen.
Lately I have been cowashing daily, because I have been exercising every day. I go no longer than 4 days without co washing.
Here is what I have been doing recently:
I now only use Aussie Moist and Herbal Essence Hello Hydration conditioners. I used to use Pantene's Relaxed and Natural conditioner, but stopped. The new version now has sodium chloride, which dries out the hair if left in. Every once in a while, usually during the warm summer months, I will co wash with Vo5 or Suave.
I usually finger comb in the shower. Every once in a while I will use my seamless shower comb from Sally's. I also have a Denman brush which I rarely use. I simply take as much conditioner as needed (I'd say around 3 large hand fulls) and comb it through my hair with my fingers. I don't rinse all of it out. I stand under the shower head while I comb. I never ever comb my hair dry and without conditioner.
Every once in I while I shampoo my hair. I simply take a little bit of shampoo, dilute it with water, and rub it on my scalp using my fingertips. I then rinse and let it fall through the rest of my hair. I never put shampoo directly on the length of my hair.
After I get out of the shower I either braid my hair into one braid or put it up using an octopus clip or flexi 8. For second day hair I make a bun, put it up, or wear a pony tail. Sometimes I do wear my hair loose, but not all day. I may take it down sometimes but usually put it back up later in the day. I'm trying to wear protective styles more.
At night or when I am just relaxing at home, I keep my hair in one braid and usually cover it with my satin night cap.
I don't not use gels, mousse, and other "stylers", but am open to experimenting every once in a while.
So pretty much trying to keep my hair up as much as possible and co washing has helped me retain length.
Lately I have been cowashing daily, because I have been exercising every day. I go no longer than 4 days without co washing.
Here is what I have been doing recently:
I now only use Aussie Moist and Herbal Essence Hello Hydration conditioners. I used to use Pantene's Relaxed and Natural conditioner, but stopped. The new version now has sodium chloride, which dries out the hair if left in. Every once in a while, usually during the warm summer months, I will co wash with Vo5 or Suave.
I usually finger comb in the shower. Every once in a while I will use my seamless shower comb from Sally's. I also have a Denman brush which I rarely use. I simply take as much conditioner as needed (I'd say around 3 large hand fulls) and comb it through my hair with my fingers. I don't rinse all of it out. I stand under the shower head while I comb. I never ever comb my hair dry and without conditioner.
Every once in I while I shampoo my hair. I simply take a little bit of shampoo, dilute it with water, and rub it on my scalp using my fingertips. I then rinse and let it fall through the rest of my hair. I never put shampoo directly on the length of my hair.
After I get out of the shower I either braid my hair into one braid or put it up using an octopus clip or flexi 8. For second day hair I make a bun, put it up, or wear a pony tail. Sometimes I do wear my hair loose, but not all day. I may take it down sometimes but usually put it back up later in the day. I'm trying to wear protective styles more.
At night or when I am just relaxing at home, I keep my hair in one braid and usually cover it with my satin night cap.
I don't not use gels, mousse, and other "stylers", but am open to experimenting every once in a while.
So pretty much trying to keep my hair up as much as possible and co washing has helped me retain length.
GoldenBreeze
Active Member
Wen is a cleansing conditioner that can also be used as a DC and leave-in. Fig is one of the scents that it comes in. Here is a thread dedicated to it:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=253337&highlight=wen
FlowerHair
Reclaiming my time
Welcome to the board and thank you for your regimens GeeLove and MrsBHF! 
Thank you to CelinaStarr too
One day I hope everyone that wants to will be waist length or longer
Thank you to CelinaStarr too
One day I hope everyone that wants to will be waist length or longer
GoldenBreeze
Active Member
Congrats DLewis! Your hair looks like it thanks you for the simple regimen and TLC. I bet the healthy lifestyle did help with growth. Q: do you use the vaseline on your ends and if so, how often do you do this?
STLCoverGirl - your hair is so beautiful. I love it!
tigerlily0686 - can you post pictures? I love to have inspirations.
Flowerhair and goldenbreeze - my mom used Jergens Lotion on my hair as a child. My hair thrived and was uber soft. I always thought it was the lanolin. It was my dirty secret too!
My grandma used to use Johnson's Baby Lotion, and I use the one with vitamen E.
LatterGlory
New Member
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