Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2012

[pinkness27]

IDareT'sHair

How do you feel it is working?

Saw Palmetto (Tea Rinse)-are you cracking open the pills and using it with tea to wash?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

pinkness27

Coffee & Tea Rinses have really been helping. It's the best overall addition I've done to my Regimen in 2012. (Definitely) For me, almost immediate results.

I've been using the Saw Palmetto Tea Bags (Alvita Brand from Vitacost). I've also been Tea Rinsing with:

Horsetail
Nettle
Burdock Root
Saw Palmetto
Lipton's Black Pearl Tea

And several others.

 

[faithVA]

I have been using plain water to moisten my edges and then sealing with JBCO. I will try your suggestions as well. Which brand of AVG are you using . I have a bottle of Fruit of the Earth or should I try another brand?

Fruit of the Earth is fine. Moistening with water is good. Maybe try 30 days with the AVG.

I only use oil and EOs. That has worked great for me. I will use the AVG only when I am prepooing.

 

[Firstborn2]

Massaged in sulfur oil.

I might need to try this, I have some sulphur.

 

[NappyNelle]

I might need to try this, I have some sulphur.

Firstborn2 It won't hurt to try, especially if you're not seeing the progress you were hoping for. At the moment I'm seeping herbs into castor oil to make the base for my latest sulfur mix. I see a difference in thickness throughout my hair, so I'm trying to be more patient with my edges.

 

[faithVA]

With my twa, my hair seems denser so I have been neglecting my oil scalp treatments. Today, I misted my hair and applied my scalp oil. I massaged it in and hung over while also scalp massaging to get the blood flowing to my head. I am baggying now. Not going to do the heat cap.

But I am going to work out, so that should give me a heated affect for at least 45 minutes.

I am also trying the GHE method. I've cleaned up my diet. And I have been consist with my supplements.

Trying to get back on track

 

[NappyNelle]

Massaged sulfur oil into my edges.

A stranger at the supermarket complimented my hair and hairline on Friday; it was an older black man, so I found it kind of weird. I get compliments fairly regularly, but no one ever acknowledged my edges. lol SO started laughing and said, "He must know you're obsessed about your hair... maybe he saw pictures online."

ETA: faithVA you are on a rollll! Go girl!

 

[faithVA]

Massaged sulfur oil into my edges.

A stranger at the supermarket complimented my hair and hairline on Friday; it was an older black man, so I found it kind of weird. I get compliments fairly regularly, but no one ever acknowledged my edges. lol SO started laughing and said, "He must know you're obsessed about your hair... maybe he saw pictures online."

ETA: @faithVA you are on a rollll! Go girl!

Is that a new pick up line NappyNelle? Girl can I holla at you. You've got good edges?

Your hair is beautiful. And so are you.

 

[HanaKuroi]

When I pressed my hair my edges were thicker. I have struggled with my edges when I stopped using heat.

My natural edges need to be straight, sort of. They don't like gel. They don't like being laid down.

I am pressing my hair for an event. I think I going to weekly press my edges and nape. I think I said this months ago.

I am still going to use jbco and Rosemary hair oil.

I will do this until Christmas and come back and share my results.

 

[NappyNelle]

Massaged in sulfur oil last night.

 

[afroette]

my crown has made a lot of improvement thank god

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I'm trying to use this Neem & Nettle Pomade on my problem area(s). But it STANKS to High Heaven.

Does anyone know if it's the Neem or the Nettle? (Or a Combo).

It stanks so bad, but I love the way it feels on my: Nape, Crown, Edges. SMH....

 

[hair4romheaven]

^^its the neem. I the oil im trying to use up. I rather use the powder in my rinse mix.

 

[msbettyboop]

I discovered a bald spot on my crown last night. WHY..!? How did this happen? I'm prostrate with grief right now....

 

[faithVA]

msbettyboop[/USER];16848009]I discovered a bald spot on my crown last night. WHY..!? How did this happen? I'm prostrate with grief right now....

Is it small? I know you feel bad, but at least you found it early. And there are lots of things you can do about it. :hug:

 

[msbettyboop]

Is it small? I know you feel bad, but at least you found it early. And there are lots of things you can do about it. :hug:

I guess it's small but it looks like the size of china to me right now. I can actually see my scalp!!! What can I do about it? I'm so panicked now, I'm imagining hidden bald spots all over my head.

 

[faithVA]

I guess it's small but it looks like the size of china to me right now. I can actually see my scalp!!! What can I do about it? I'm so panicked now, I'm imagining hidden bald spots all over my head.

Panic won't help you. Try to relax. Trust me, many of us in here have lost more hair than you can imagine and have or are growing it back.

First you may want to try to look at the past 6 months and see if you can identify why you have a ball spot. That will help in deciding what to do next.

I know this thread is long but you may want to read through it to see the many suggestions and therapies people are using.

I kept my therapy simple. I mixed oils with essential oils and I massaged it into my scalp 1 to 3x a week. You can see my before and after pictures in my album.

We all do different things so you have to decide which method you want to use.

 

[msbettyboop]

Panic won't help you. Try to relax. Trust me, many of us in here have lost more hair than you can imagine and have or are growing it back.

First you may want to try to look at the past 6 months and see if you can identify why you have a ball spot. That will help in deciding what to do next.

I know this thread is long but you may want to read through it to see the many suggestions and therapies people are using.

I kept my therapy simple. I mixed oils with essential oils and I massaged it into my scalp 1 to 3x a week. You can see my before and after pictures in my album.

We all do different things so you have to decide which method you want to use.

The only possible explanation is bunning. I do lose more hair than I'm comfortable with on wash days but I don't do that enough to lead to a bald spot. I however bun a lot. It's never tight though. I guess I'm going to start doing what I do to my edges to the spot as well and stop using scrunchies or hair ties. Today I did a french roll with pins and put a flexi 8 on top.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

^^its the neem. I the oil im trying to use up. I rather use the powder in my rinse mix.

hair4romheaven

Thanks Girl...

Lawd...That's some stanky stuff right there.....

*cough* I have some on now. Wrapped in Sara Wrap. Will cowash it out in the a.m.

 

[Brwnbeauti]

Many of us experience issues with our crowns and edges. This is both a challenge and a support group to love our crowns and edges back to a healthy, full and luscious state.

Challenge Starts: 01/01/2012
Challenge Ends: 12/31/2012

To Join Share with us (Required)
1. Describe the current state of your crown and/or edges.
They are in bad shape. They have filled in some since I started using jbco but they have a negative effect on the overall thickness of my hair
2. What is your initial plan to start restoring these areas?
Not brushing them, moisturizing and sealing everyday, making sure I don't forget my edges when I shampoo, co wash, or condition
3. What products do you plan on using?
Aveeno spray conditioner, jbco, Shea butter
4. These areas need to be loved regularly. How often will you check in with us?
Will attempt to daily
5. Are you willing to commit to yourself and to support your fellow LHCF sisters?
Yes!

Optional
1. What questions do you have?
2. What tips do you have for your fellow challengers?
3. Starting Picture. I know some are sensitive about showing problem areas. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing a picture, please make sure you at least take 1 for future reference for comparison.


Right side




Left side

 

[NappyNelle]

Welcome to the challenge CafedeBelleza!

I massaged sulfur oil into my edges. I see a few more strands popping up in the once-smooth spot on my right side. I hope the progress continues.

faithVA Will you be hosting a Crown & Edges challenge next year? I need it for accountability.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@faithVA Will you be hosting a Crown & Edges challenge next year? I need it for accountability.

NappyNelle

I Agree. My area where I had the durag mishap will more than likely take next year to completely fill back in......

Working extra hard on it tho'.

 

[faithVA]

Welcome to the challenge @CafedeBelleza!

I massaged sulfur oil into my edges. I see a few more strands popping up in the once-smooth spot on my right side. I hope the progress continues.

@faithVA Will you be hosting a Crown & Edges challenge next year? I need it for accountability.

I will do it just for you. I've been slacking on my oil treatments. So I need to do it for me.

 

[NappyNelle]

NappyNelle

I Agree. My area where I had the durag mishap will more than likely take next year to completely fill back in......

Working extra hard on it tho'.

IDareT'sHair I'm sorry it seems like it will take so long. I also think I need another year to have a hairline that won't leave me feeling self-conscious. I'd rather have fuzzy beady-bees than the Naomi effect.

Your oils challenge has really made a difference in the quality and health of my hair. I had oils for years and basically stopped using them when I started cutting off my hair color. Had I changed the oils I was using, and researched ceramides, I wouldn't have had to cut nearly three years' worth of progress.

I will do it just for you. I've been slacking on my oil treatments. So I need to do it for me.

Yay! I really appreciate it. We will can support each other in our efforts!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

NappyNelle

This is a good support group. And it helps you stay focused on the problem area(s).

Glad we're in this together!

Right. The Oil Challenge has been extremely helpful.

 

[faithVA]

NappyNelle[/URL];16859473]@IDareT'sHair I'm sorry it seems like it will take so long. I also think I need another year to have a hairline that won't leave me feeling self-conscious. I'd rather have fuzzy beady-bees than the Naomi effect.

Your oils challenge has really made a difference in the quality and health of my hair. I had oils for years and basically stopped using them when I started cutting off my hair color. Had I changed the oils I was using, and researched ceramides, I wouldn't have had to cut nearly three years' worth of progress.



Yay! I really appreciate it. We will can support each other in our efforts!

Are you going to host the Twist Challenge Next Year Please

I don't have any hair right now, but I am hoping to have enough by January. I never thought I would miss twists.

 

[NappyNelle]

Yay, you miss twists! We miss you in the thread. The challenge will continue to run, and MeowMix or I will make the threads.

 

[jprayze]

@NappyNelle

I Agree. My area where I had the durag mishap will more than likely take next year to completely fill back in......

Working extra hard on it tho'.

It's kinda late for me to be part of this year, but I will be in the 2013 Challenge...working hard on my edges, but I really need to be in a challenge. My hair is growing nicely so I need these edges to fill in. I think a lot of culprits affected it, but too frequent Dominican blowouts, med change, and even brushing too hard on my buns (I have since put my brush away!!! when I realized I could just smooth wet buns with my hands).

Currently during daily massages of MN, apricot, WGHO, and a few drops of pepermint oil. One spot has started filling in but I then I noticed another spot! So, I'm agressively working on this. Also, using Alter Ego Garlic Mask every other wash day and just started tea rinses every wash dry to keep every hair on my head!

As far as styles, my main style is twistouts and no more than 1x/month direct heat. I bun frequently, but try to stay away from anything that can be too tight.

 

[faithVA]

jprayze[/USER];16861533]It's kinda late for me to be part of this year, but I will be in the 2013 Challenge...working hard on my edges, but I really need to be in a challenge. My hair is growing nicely so I need these edges to fill in. I think a lot of culprits affected it, but too frequent Dominican blowouts, med change, and even brushing too hard on my buns (I have since put my brush away!!! when I realized I could just smooth wet buns with my hands).

Currently during daily massages of MN, apricot, WGHO, and a few drops of pepermint oil. One spot has started filling in but I then I noticed another spot! So, I'm agressively working on this. Also, using Alter Ego Garlic Mask every other wash day and just started tea rinses every wash dry to keep every hair on my head!

As far as styles, my main style is twistouts and no more than 1x/month direct heat. I bun frequently, but try to stay away from anything that can be too tight.

It's never too late to be part of this challenge. There are a full 3 months of this year left. A lot of progress can be made in that amount of time.

 

[jprayze]

Ok thanks faithVA I'm in! I'll go back and make sure I answered all the questions later. I'll post a pic or two so you all can see what I'm working on.