2 Inches In 4 Months Challenge (sep - Dec 2015)
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JoyBelle
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I came down with the flu New Years Day... I promptly ruined my flat iron within two nights. I'm finally starting to feel like better so I'm going to Baggie with JBCO on my hair and an oil mix on my scalp. I will probably wash and twist tomorrow. I'm starting mineral rich tomorrow and hope to do daily for 60 days. Happy New Year!
Pennefeather
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gvin89,
I layer APB ayurvedic oil underneath my deep conditioner, and sit under the dryer for forty minutes.
greenandchic
Well-Known Member
1. Starting pic (required for official challengers)
I don't take the best photos but here goes! I was a little awkward in the first photo, LOL! Wet after washing and setting for a braid out. I was 3 weeks post (almost 4 weeks).
2. Current Length
BSL in the back. Bangs are a little shorter.
3. Regimen
I wash and DC once a week these days. I alternate shampoo with a cleansing conditioner.
If I'm not doing a braid out I very lightly use a warm hair dryer to dry my roots the morning after washing my hair.
I try to massage my scalp with my sulfur oil and seal my ends with my shea butter mix.
4. What will you do to achieve your goal
For me its consistency and patience.
I don't take the best photos but here goes! I was a little awkward in the first photo, LOL! Wet after washing and setting for a braid out. I was 3 weeks post (almost 4 weeks).
2. Current Length
BSL in the back. Bangs are a little shorter.
3. Regimen
I wash and DC once a week these days. I alternate shampoo with a cleansing conditioner.
If I'm not doing a braid out I very lightly use a warm hair dryer to dry my roots the morning after washing my hair.
I try to massage my scalp with my sulfur oil and seal my ends with my shea butter mix.
4. What will you do to achieve your goal
For me its consistency and patience.
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greenandchic
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Pennefeather
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Annabelle's Perfect Blends
https://www.etsy.com/listing/174039163/annabelles-infused-oils?ref=shop_home_active_6
greenandchic
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Thanks for the link!
SpicyPisces
3 Years Natural
I think I'm going to try using a sulfur oil mix with my scalp massages again. I have nearly a full bottle left, so I just need to decide what oils to use.
BrownSkinPoppin
formerly NaturallyBri87
Here are my 3 month results. Left is Oct 4th right is today Jan 8th. I wanted to show pictures now because I just took my braids out and will be getting them redone. I protective style with wigs, beehive braids underneath and use manetabolism vitamins.
nisemac
Well-Known Member
i do a mix of JBCO and EVOO on top of Infusium 23. Saturate with Infusium, then coat hair with oils and put on cap. wrap in warm towel then cowash.
my crown, which is the dryest, coarsest part has become soft and moisturized.
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
In addition to my hands off reggie (keeping hair in twists for two weeks at a time rather than 1 week), I've incorporated more protein treatments (every two weeks rather than whenever). I have also been wearing wigs since November.
Internally I have been taking multi vitamins with iron, diatomaceous earth for its silica content, and drinking protein shakes. I hope to see an inch by the end of February and another by May.
Internally I have been taking multi vitamins with iron, diatomaceous earth for its silica content, and drinking protein shakes. I hope to see an inch by the end of February and another by May.
gvin89
Active Member
I really need to get back to taking vitamins... I do not like swallowing pills, but I notice they help with my overall health.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I bought some garlic pills yesterday to slow down my shedding. By April I want 2 more inches and some thickness.
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Just sticking to the plan. For January I am washing every 3 days. I am doing LOC with NG leave-in, Natural Oasis shine balm and MHC Type 4 hair cream. I am oiling my scalp with safflower oil mixed with essential oils.
I am eating well, drinking my water and starting to get my exercise on schedule.
I need to do scalp massages. I need to work on that
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I am eating well, drinking my water and starting to get my exercise on schedule.
I need to do scalp massages. I need to work on that
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charmtreese
Well-Known Member
To get my two inches in four months I've been:
1. Using Bee Mine Sulfur oil on my scalp daily
2. Using Ouidad Biotin serum on my scalp daily
3. Nightly Massages
4. Keeping my hair in twist
5. DC weekly
6. Moisturizing and sealing daily
7. Baggie my twist nightly
1. Using Bee Mine Sulfur oil on my scalp daily
2. Using Ouidad Biotin serum on my scalp daily
3. Nightly Massages
4. Keeping my hair in twist
5. DC weekly
6. Moisturizing and sealing daily
7. Baggie my twist nightly
greenandchic
Well-Known Member
So far I've been massaging my scalp with my sulfur oil and moisturizing and sealing my ends nightly. I will be more diligent with protective styling.
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
I would like to join, but for my crown area?
Current length SL
My crown is 3 inches twa
My Reggie is wash and deep condition once a week
I protective style by cornrows under a wig/scarf
I moisturize twice a day with a spray
I seal my ends 2-3 a week
I massage my scalp with MN
I plan on being consistent again with my Vits and I may add Vit D. Also be more consistent with drinking water.
I would like to gain two inches overall, but especially in my crown area. I will take a pic and post asap after I dry my hair.
Current length SL
My crown is 3 inches twa
My Reggie is wash and deep condition once a week
I protective style by cornrows under a wig/scarf
I moisturize twice a day with a spray
I seal my ends 2-3 a week
I massage my scalp with MN
I plan on being consistent again with my Vits and I may add Vit D. Also be more consistent with drinking water.
I would like to gain two inches overall, but especially in my crown area. I will take a pic and post asap after I dry my hair.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Those garlic pills sure do work fast. I went from losing about 30 strands a day to less than 20.
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
I used a garlic shampoo that helped too.
charmtreese
Well-Known Member
Yes, garlic pills are the truth! They work better than any topical treatment I've tried.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Garlic shampoos and conditioners work well from the reviews I have read. I decided to tackle the issue internally first. Next wash day I will use Alter Ego garlic conditioner
BrownSkinPoppin
formerly NaturallyBri87
I was JUST reading up on tea rinses for shedding lol. I did a black tea rinse about a year ago and it seemed to help so I don't know why I stopped.
I'm going to add tea rinses to my wash day regime
I'm going to add tea rinses to my wash day regime
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
I did a black tea rinse, but it behaved like protein on my hair. It did stop the shedding, but I wouldn't try that for myself again. So just make sure you do it before you deep condtition
faithVA
Well-Known Member
I'm remembering to use my oil blend on my wash days.
Noticing a little more growth each time I twist my hair. It's getting easier each time. And I tried a banana clip bun in the back and I had just enough to tuck. Definite progress. Hopefully I will reach my goal by April.
Noticing a little more growth each time I twist my hair. It's getting easier each time. And I tried a banana clip bun in the back and I had just enough to tuck. Definite progress. Hopefully I will reach my goal by April.
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
My hair is still in flat twists under my wig. This is the only way I think I can retain is by hiding my hair. If it's out of sight its out of mind as far as me manipulating it. I moisture and seal every other night. I oil my scalp almost every night with NJoy oil. Hoping this time next year I'll be full APL.
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