Miconazole Nitrate (MN) Challenge (May 1 - July 31, 2012)

[Lanea87]

@ZebraPrintLover, I think I get the tingling effcet because I added essential oils to my mix. I dont have my journal here but I think I added Lavender, Peppermint and Teatree essential oil (EO) to my mix. So that could be causing the tingles. I know I get the tingles when I add them to my DC.

The other thing I noticed with my mix is itching. I start itching within 10-15 minutes of applying it and it doesnt stop for a while sometimes till the next morning.

I'm trying to figure out the reason for the itches but I havent nailed it down yet. I will be eliminating the EO's from my next mix because that is the only new thing I have not left on my hair. I typically wash out EO's with my DC. Maybe I used too much of the EO's

Anyway, I am 2 weeks post and I have not noticed any new growth yet. Normally my new growth doesn't start coming in until 6 weeks post.

mamaore, I believe they said the itches come from growth trying to come in.

Here is my 2 week check-in. I started the MN Challenge a few days before May 1st. I used the following mixture just on my temples because I was afraid for some reason

1 tube of MN (Giant Brand)
1 jar of B&B Super Grow (Blue & White jar)
2 or so tablespoons of Doo Gro Moisturizing Growth Oil
2 or so tablespoons of the Jamaican Black Castor Oil (just added on 5/13/12)

I started using on my entire head this past Sunday (5/13/12) Mother's Day after my fresh, self relaxer. My head is itching like crazy! I will post my next set of pics on the 29th,

Check my photos out.

Veeda, how big is that jar?

 

[Veeda]

ZebraPrintLover, I mixed everything into a ziplock container. Pic attached.

 

[braidqueen]

Hello all, please see my update pics below I'm happy about the results tell me what you think.

These pics where taken 2 weeks before this challenge started which is when I first started using MN. So the result are based on a 4 week period.



This pics were taken last night after I got my braids redone. Notice I have hair at the base of each braid unlike before and that nice shiny bald spot at my temple is GONE.



During this period I used MN mixed with African pride hair grease just cause I liked the smell of it and this was just 1%. I was using it 3 times a week. Yesterday I bought 2% and a jar of African castor oil with mink oil and mixed them this morning. I will now be applying once every day.

 

[kinky curlygenie]

kinky curlygenie, Cream. Just because I had a little bottle at home already.
Hmmmm, I am wondering could I spray the contents of the spray into my bottle and use it that way .

My cream is mixed and I know I dont wanna have to do steps.....
I already spray my hair with spritz then apply MN to my scalp in btwn my braids and thats it.

Yea I would try it but when I tried to it just went everywhere the spray that is lol - I know what u mean when u just wanna slap it on lol

 

[nakialovesshoes]

I've been on the road (trucker) so I couldn't check in but yesterday was day 5 of applying my mix. I'm on a roll. 25 more applications to make this a habit!

 

[Mane Event]

My focus is on the scalp...I'm in cornrows underneath in a half wig. I'm totally with you on the drying affect. I pose the question b/c 2% MN is 2% MN, right? (regardless if it's in a spray bottle or tube).


I'm no chemist and I realize there are "other" ingredients in each of these...Just curious if anyone else is using the spray and getting the same results???

Food for thought

@Mane Event
@kinky curlygenie

Is the focus on your scalp or is that something you cant control? Just asking b/c I know ladies were saying stuff about the drying effect and wondered how that works.

 

[jprayze]

Hello all, please see my update pics below I'm happy about the results tell me what you think.

These pics where taken 2 weeks before this challenge started which is when I first started using MN. So the result are based on a 4 week period.
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This pics were taken last night after I got my braids redone. Notice I have hair at the base of each braid unlike before and that nice shiny bald spot at my temple is GONE.
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During this period I used MN mixed with African pride hair grease just cause I liked the smell of it and this was just 1%. I was using it 3 times a week. Yesterday I bought 2% and a jar of African castor oil with mink oil and mixed them this morning. I will now be applying once every day.

braidqueen This is wonderful!

 

[tiffanyoneal]

Hello all, please see my update pics below I'm happy about the results tell me what you think.

These pics where taken 2 weeks before this challenge started which is when I first started using MN. So the result are based on a 4 week period.
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This pics were taken last night after I got my braids redone. Notice I have hair at the base of each braid unlike before and that nice shiny bald spot at my temple is GONE.
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During this period I used MN mixed with African pride hair grease just cause I liked the smell of it and this was just 1%. I was using it 3 times a week. Yesterday I bought 2% and a jar of African castor oil with mink oil and mixed them this morning. I will now be applying once every day.

Yes I can defintely see the growth and it looks GOOD! Just make sure they dont braid it to tight again

 

[NaiyaAi]

Checking in. I haven't been nearly as consistent as I should be, and it shows... =( But I'm definitely getting back on track.

 

[deedoswell]

Hello all, please see my update pics below I'm happy about the results tell me what you think.

These pics where taken 2 weeks before this challenge started which is when I first started using MN. So the result are based on a 4 week period.
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This pics were taken last night after I got my braids redone. Notice I have hair at the base of each braid unlike before and that nice shiny bald spot at my temple is GONE.
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During this period I used MN mixed with African pride hair grease just cause I liked the smell of it and this was just 1%. I was using it 3 times a week. Yesterday I bought 2% and a jar of African castor oil with mink oil and mixed them this morning. I will now be applying once every day.

great progress!

 

[deedoswell]

Just checking in. Applying my mix every other day. First do the back part of scalp skip a day then do the front half.

 

[braidqueen]

Thanks ladies. I had these results with 1% antifungal cream cause it was all I could find at the time. So I should see some really good results with my 2% mix.

tiffanyoneal
I made sure she wasn't braiding my edges to small or too tight. She noticed all the hair and kept asking me what I was using. I felt bad lying but her kids were there so it was kinda hard to break out a coochie cream discussion.

 

[Lanea87]

4 out of 7 times for the week; 5/14-5/19

Yea I would try it but when I tried to it just went everywhere the spray that is lol - I know what u mean when u just wanna slap it on lol

kinky curlygenie, exactly! Now you got me scared to even spray it in the bozzle. Think imma stick with the cream LOL.

Thanks ladies. I had these results with 1% antifungal cream cause it was all I could find at the time. So I should see some really good results with my 2% mix.

@tiffanyoneal
I made sure she wasn't braiding my edges to small or too tight. She noticed all the hair and kept asking me what I was using. I felt bad lying but her kids were there so it was kinda hard to break out a coochie cream discussion.

braidqueen, send her article of it. You know ppl think we crazy over here, so that way you dont really have to do the explaining the article will LOL.

 

[braidqueen]

braidqueen, send her article of it. You know ppl think we crazy over here, so that way you dont really have to do the explaining the article will LOL.[/QUOTE]

I kinda like having a secret, except my BF is beginning to wonder and give me some looks. I think I'm gonna have to send him the article because his imagination can run WILD!

 

[sheanu]

Congratulations on your progress @braidqueen!!! Your braids look lovely.

Edited cuz I just read through above and my question was answered lol

 

[sheanu]

I just figured out what was causing the breakage: HENNA!!! My hair is splitting and breaking daily so the setback I'm dealing with is devastating considering I don't have much hair to begin with

Besides this I've gone back to just MN and water because that works better than with the oil & grease but it did tingle lol.

 

[LightEyedMami]

I must join this challenge, i simply MUST!!!!!! ....

What is your current length?
- APL (about 2 inches from BSL)

How long have you used in MN?
- I will buy tomorrow ( i used it for like a week over 2 yrs ago)

How will you use your MN (directly/mixed)?
-I plan to use it straight unless it gives me headaches

What frequency will you apply it?
-Daily

Any other growth aids that you are using?
MSM, Multi Vitamin

Anything else you care to add:
-I'm excited


Starting Pic: (Taken like a month ago, nothing has changed)

 

[jessicarabbit]

checking in everyone! been using my mn mix consistently, wearing my wigs. these cornrows make it so much easier to apply my mix!

 

[chocolat79]

I've been consistent every day since I started in the challenge. Gotta do it for tonight!

 

[Mznelly]

Checking in: I have been applying my mn religiously and I'm already noticing some hardcore new growth . I got a relaxer on the16th of April and was planning to stretch until July but by the way my hair is growing that's not going to happen.my cousin who was very skeptical when I suggested that we try the challenge together commented today "wow your hair is getting super long" this was while I was rocking a braid out which doesn't show a persons true length, I am so excited to get a blow out on the first to track my progress (I don't used heat in my regime except for an occasional Blow out)


My bald spots

 

[jprayze]

Glad to hear everyone is being consistent and doing well! 2 more weeks to go before our official length check and progress reports!!!

 

[Funmiloves]

Checking in

 

[jprayze]

Good progress Mznelly!

Speaking of new growth, my hair is growing so fast, I can't keep it the right color! My roots stay dark... I thinking about doing a black rinse and calling it a day.

 

[LightEyedMami]

Just came back from dominicks, i paid $10 for the generic!...Looks like when this container is finished i will be ordering from amazon to buy in bulk as well!! ..

-side note: I'm sad because i took my hair measurements today and its the same as it was in march, i hoped it would at least be a 1/3 of an inch longer, so i am going to go hard core on MN and deep conditioning

 

[mamaore]

-side note: I'm sad because i took my hair measurements today and its the same as it was in march, i hoped it would at least be a 1/3 of an inch longer, so i am going to go hard core on MN and deep conditioning

Dont be sad, I'm sure your NG will appear soon.

Update: Still applying MN daily minus wash days. SOthats about 4 or 5 days a week depending on how frequently I wash my hair.

 

[LightEyedMami]

Thanks Mamaore!...I surely hope so

 

[braidqueen]

I just figured out what was causing the breakage: HENNA!!! My hair is splitting and breaking daily so the setback I'm dealing with is devastating considering I don't have much hair to begin with

Besides this I've gone back to just MN and water because that works better than with the oil & grease but it did tingle lol.

Try these products for repair before you go snip snip. Moisture is the key to prevent further breakage and the leave-in will help repair.

These are what I use daily after I fried off my crown with bleach.

 

[sheanu]

Glad to hear everyone is being consistent and doing well! 2 more weeks to go before our official length check and progress reports!!!

we don't have to flat iron for length checks right? I'm so excited!!!

 

[sheanu]

Try these products for repair before you go snip snip. Moisture is the key to prevent further breakage and the leave-in will help repair.

These are what I use daily after I fried off my crown with bleach.
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Thanks so much!
Believe it or not, dropping the oil & grease in my MN mix has helped my hair retain moisture. This is my final proof that my hair HATES oils (even the bhringraj&brahmi if it gets anywhere but the scalp lol). Combine that with the henna and

 

[Lanea87]

Checking in..... 5 out of 7 times for the week of 5/14-5/19

checking in everyone! been using my mn mix consistently, wearing my wigs. these cornrows make it so much easier to apply my mix!

lindsaywhat, who you telling because if I didnt have these cornrows I would not apply it all over my head.

Glad to hear everyone is being consistent and doing well! 2 more weeks to go before our official length check and progress reports!!!

jprayze, I already have it marked on my calendar .

we don't have to flat iron for length checks right? I'm so excited!!!

sheanu, if you stretch it in you initial picture I will say just stretch it again for the update. Do whatever you did for the 1st picture that way we can actually see the difference/progress.