Shoulder Length in 2010 Challenge!!!

[KatKronicles]

Im in. I dont know what Ill be using for a regiment yet.
I will try to figure that out in the next coupla days and check back in.

My reggie is as follows

Washing weekly ( avalon/Hugo SFS free)
Co wash on weds ( Suave cone free)
Deep Con 2x's monthly with ( kerasilk) heat/noheat
Sealing ends as needed
Protein treating ends every 3 weeks (aphogee) until ends no longer knot up.
Protein treating entire hairshaft every 6 weeks ( aphogee)
Light dusting once every quarter as needed.
Plan on keeping hair in 2 strand twists under my wig
no more stocking caps for my wigs satin wig caps only.
Allowing hair to breathe freely for 3-4 hours after i get off.
Sleeping with satin cap and scarf( because my hair sleeps wild)

Oh my Reggie started today, Sunday December 20th 2009.

 

[manter26]

I'm in! I want shoulder length twists in 2010. I'm neck length now. I need to up my moisture (find a product that works), up my DC's and create a consistent regimen.

I also in the braid challenge, so that and 2 strand twists will be my protective style. I also need to work on covering my hair at night.

 

[JaszyFaye]

Count me in!

My Plan
- protective styling, I plan on getting a sew-in for the new year
- keeping my hair moisturized
- taking my vitamins (biotin, msm, super b-complex)
- drinking plenty of water

What I will avoid
- cutting my hair between styles ( I'm extremely scissor happy )
- excessive heat

 

[DivaD04]

What are you doing for growth?
OCT w/ creme rinse overnight 3x's/wk
OCT Poo 3x's/wk
Cow'n 2x's/wk
Moisturize daily or more often then ever
Protein 1x's/month
Low Manipulation
Ps'n w/ wigs and silk wraps
I'd like to use Ayurvedic herbs by this summer
I just bought henna n indigo-not sure how often i'd like to use it
heat 1x's/ week. I just bought a hana elite for myself

What are you not going to do?
No WnG's
No cutting!!!!!

What length are you now?
twa-1.5"

 

[KatKronicles]

What Im doing for growth.

1. Using my Palm/grapeseed/almond/shea oil mix
2. babying my ends. This is where my problem lays, I lose it all to my ends which tend to knot up.
3. Stop smoking ( heavy heavy heavy sigh on this one)
4. Excersize to loosen up the toxins, so i realize it may adversely react with hair skin until its been leached out of my system.
5. Increasing water intake from 0 to at least 3 90z bottles a day. Increasing as my system gets used to it.
6. Switching to decaf coffee ( another long long long long long sigh)
( If i get anymore dehydrated Ill turn to dust)

What im not going to do ?

1 buy any products, I have quite the arsenal its just a matter of employing them.
2. Ignore my bodies cry for help i.e. dehydration. Ignoring my hairs want for attention i.e. not feeling like detangling. my hair needs to be de tangled on a regular basis.
3. Give up. Ill need some support. Its really hard when its just you by yourself cheerleading you on.

So can I get a buddy ?

What length am I now ?

Well it depends on what portion of my head your in.
ear to ear - Neck length
Nape - neck length
lower crown- ear length

 

[toyagurl]

I'd like to join. I just cut my hair to be even on both sides and put in some layers so I about 2 inches from chin length. I'll post pics after my next relaxer in January.

 

[Tanji]

I am excited about starting this. I am currently neck length, 35 weeks post relaxer. I hope to be shoulder length or more by this time next year.

Things I will do:

less manipulation
moisturize more
back in braids this summer
less blow drying
still considering getting a wig and
have cornrows underneath every
once in awhile

other things:

have a better diet
take my vitamins on a regular basis
continue exercising
more protein shakes
massage my scalp
Thank God for this beautiful head
of hair

 

[thatscuteright]

I am in.
My hair is 100% natural 4b texture.
I had a blunt cut to neck length in October.
I am currently wearing a weave and I plan to wear a weave for a full year. For 2-3 years as my ultimate goal is to be midback and I then I plan to texlax and wear a bun all the time

What I am doing
Wear a full sew in weave
Wash every 2 weeks with whatever watered down conditioner.
Wear the weave for 3 months, take down, wash/condition and re-weave.
NO trims

Apply MTG once a week.
Apply Mega-Tek 2 a week.

Supplements:
MSM
Multi-Vitamin
Chlorella
Spirulina
Biotin

 

[yods]

Attached are my starting pics. I am really looking forward to growing long healthy hair in 2010. Right now I co-wash and then DT once a week, henna about once a month. I am experimenting with ps styling but options are limited due to length.

 

[makeupgirl]

Count me in.

I'm having a little trouble uploading pics. I need a new computer. Here is my reggie:

co-wash every 4 days
dc 1x week
clarify monthly
baggie at least 4x a week
mosturize and seal daily
sleep with satin cap
no heat
taking multi-vitamin w/ 5000 mcg biotin (may start taking hair, nails, skin vitamins from GNC)
at least a gallon of water daily
exercise 3-4x a week

 

[shasha8685]

...Forgot to post what I will be doing!:

--More protective styling, especially in the summer
--Continuing with my weekly regimen (wash, DC, etc)

What I won't do:
--Use an insane amount of heat. I've finally gotten to the length where I can cut down on my heat usage.

Length I am now:
The back of my is NL while the rest is between chin length and NL. I need to put an updated pic in my siggy.


That's pretty much it. Let's see how this works out!

 

[♥Lamaravilla♥]

OK! My regimen will consist of the following:

1. no shampoo at all, except for once every 6 months for clarifying.
2. cleaning with Hair One tea tree scent once a week.
3. conditioning with whatever conditioner I have (have tons )
4. style once a week, usually Sunday, and just refresh each morning,
5. moisturize every night and seal with either avocado oil or vatika frosting.
6. grease scalp with mixture of JBCO and BeeMine sulfur growth aid every night.
7. continue with my supplements, vitamins, and minerals.

Here is my starting point, well not really this is from my BC on June 11, 2009.

I will post an update on my BC anniversary.

 

[makeupgirl]

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Here is my pics. Both are my current length in the middle. I'm sorry about the size.

 

[pinkdot's blog]

My Current Length/Current Style
*my hair is a very low cut think tennis ball...
*my hair is worn under a wig


Regimen
*wash and condition once a week
*spray with Staysoft-Fro daily (contains protein since my hair is to short to deep condition for now)
*MTG nightly
*starting April 2010 I will be braiding my hair every 2-3 months
*hardcore Aphogee treatment after taking braids out
*continue to wash and condition once a week while in braids

*I will post the before and after pics Dec. 2010* ​

 

[BonBon]

I haven't cut my hair and have broken patches but this is 11th Dec starting pic and I really wanna get there, never had shoulder before so feeling a bit doubtful but up for the challenge


What I am doing

Hiding hair with braids and possibly half wigs
Washing every 1-2 weeks
African Royale Braid Spray
NO HEAT!

Supplements

Biotin
B-complex
MSM
Vitamin C
Multivitamin

 

[countrycutenezz]

I'm in on the challenge. Currently mid-neck length in back-sides are chin length. I co-wash 3-4x's a week. I am 3 months post relaxer, trying to go a total of six months. I deep condish once weekly.

 

[DivaD04]

pookie, are you not updating your list? i'd like to see my name on the contender list.
thx

 

[Kimdionneca]

Could you add me too, I am almost there, barring any setbacks. I just did a trim on the 16th and want to hold on to my growth now.

I will be co washing 3 to 5 times a week
DC 1 a week
moisturizing and sealing my ends
wearing my tiny bun almost every day
taking vitamins

 

[poookie]

WELCOME to all the new challengers!!!

pookie, are you not updating your list? i'd like to see my name on the contender list.
thx

Yes, I am... Please be patient

 

[♥Lamaravilla♥]

Oh wow! We have a ton of challengers! Well I wish all you ladies success in the coming year, both with your hair goals and other goals in your lives.

 

[DivaD04]

hey pookie when does this challenge officially start? i'm just wondering.

 

[MummysGirl]

Starting picture:

I want to be shoulder length (all natural) by December 2010. Right now I am longer than shoulder length (if you include my relaxed ends) but I intend to be all natural by the end of 2010.

I'll be doing what I do right now:
Cowash 3-4 times a week
DC 1-2 times a week
Moisturise and seal 2ce a day
Shampoo wash 1ce every 3-4 weeks
My usual styles are in my siggy, middle siggy style - pixie braids (no extensions) - will be my main style next year (to reduce manipulation), I'll have them in 3 weeks at a time. And wear my hair loose for a week, before putting them back in.

I'll work on a starting pic before the end of the year, I'll only measure my natural hair.

HHG!

 

[amerAKAn_dream]

I'm grazing SL right now, but I have some shorter ends that need to grow. Plus I want to actually retain my length for once. Count me in!

 

[mzbrown]

I’m in! I’m excited and determined to make my hair healthy and retain length in 2010 and beyond.
What I plan to do:
- Stick to and perfect my regimen.
- Wrap my hair at night and sleep in a satin bonnet or scarf.
- Shampoo and dc 1x a week and co-wash when I have the urge.
-Low manipulation
- Style hair in a protective style: try braid outs, roller sets, bun with phony bun, maybe some phony ponies, and a half wig or two
- Stretch my relaxer
- Moisturize my hair 2x a day. Seal with oil (currently using olive oil).
- Dust hair when needed.
- Aphogee 2 min when needed.
- Learn which products and techniques work best for me.
-Add more water to diet.
-Try to be consistent taking vitamins.

What I will not be doing:
No gel. No direct heat (other than hooded dryer, steam rollers)

What Length Are You Now:
Passing EL on sides, Just reaching NL in back, lots of layers.

 

[Twix]

What I plan to do:
- Protective styles. Planning on doing tree braids or even just regular individuals, and/or wigs. But lots of braiding.
- DC at least once a week.
- Keep my hair under my protective style moisturized really well.
- Protecting my ends especially. Poor things...


What I will not be doing:
- NOT relax until at least 8 weeks post (planning on 12, but we'll see...)
- Very little to NO direct heat. Maybe once or twice a month, if that!
- Only dusting when needed.

I need that SL hair like yesterday. Back to healthy hair practices.

 

[abby83]

Hello lovely ladies! I would like to join as well! I'm not terribly far with the bottom layers of hair (definetly not the top layers) barring setbacks. I sometimes get lazy about taking care of my hair, but I'm going to work on that. Thicker hair, shoulder length plus filled in edges is my goal for 2010. BTW I'm currently relaxed.

My plan is:

Protective styles: wigs and braids
Co-washing 3 times a week
Mild protein treatments at least once a week
Deep conditioning weekly
Strong protein treatment once or twice a month
Moisturize and seal each night

I have several weddings that Im in, with the first one being in May, Id love to be close to SL by then. I've included a pic that I took today after getting a protein treatment plus a blowdry and style.

PS: Another reason I'm wanting to take care of my hair is the mentality of my some of my family members, including one who I went to a salon with, I got a treatment she got a touch up and her hair looked great, granted it was short and then that night she put a cheap BSS wig on to go out because she is so ashamed of her own hair. The wig looked horrible!

 

[teacherjess]

I'm in!!!

What I will be doing:braidouts or protective, low manipulation styles
NO heat styling more than once or twice every 3- 4 mos.
Weekly deep conditioning w/ heat after weekly poo or co-wash ( I alternate)
Sleeping on satin pillowcase or wrap hair in satin scarf/ bonnet
Moisturizing 1- 2x daily & sealing with JBCO or cold pressed castor oil
Stretching relaxers to every 16 weeks
Vitamins (MSM, Biotin, Hair, Skin, Nail formula vitamins)
Up the water intake

What I will NOT be doing:
heat styling
neglecting my hair-- letting it feel & look dry
wearing it down everyday like i used to

Current length= halfway between NL an SL. My avi is an older pic. I will later post a starting pic

 

[HoneyWaterfalls]

starting pic hope this works

<november, 2009 just a rinse

< january 10, 2010 my hair is really medium brown but coconut oil makes it look really dark which i really love

next pic update coming in april

update: I wasnt consistant with my regimine 4 the month of february, but i started again this month (march). also i cut hemp seed oil, silica, and coconut oil out of my diet . i'll be starting chlorella 2morrow (march 5).

original plan: I'll be wearing sew-in's until may, in the mean time i'll be:
taking 2 1000mg msm capsules
taking 2 1000mg silica tablets
taking 2 5000mcg biotin capsules
1 tablespoon of virgin hemp seed oil
1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
I currently have a sew in. i'll post pics after i take it down saturday. after i take it out i'm going 2 do an aphogee protein treatment and then a caramel treatment. Last i'll flat iron, wear my own hair for 3days and go back into a sew-in.
After may i'm going 2 try soft-liss, which is a bkt
oh and NO MORE PERMS!!!

 

[Shoediva]

Count me in too.

What are you doing for growth?
focus on keeping hair moisturized all the time. K.I.S.S.


What are you not going to do?
no cutting, no cutting!


What length are you now?

(avatar pic is currently lentgth taken 12/31/09)
Past EL, grazing the top of neck.....currently growing out a bob cut.

 

[teysmith]

Hello lovely ladies! I would like to join as well! I'm not terribly far with the bottom layers of hair (definetly not the top layers) barring setbacks. I sometimes get lazy about taking care of my hair, but I'm going to work on that. Thicker hair, shoulder length plus filled in edges is my goal for 2010. BTW I'm currently relaxed.

My plan is:

Protective styles: wigs and braids
Co-washing 3 times a week
Mild protein treatments at least once a week
Deep conditioning weekly
Strong protein treatment once or twice a month
Moisturize and seal each night

I have several weddings that Im in, with the first one being in May, Id love to be close to SL by then. I've included a pic that I took today after getting a protein treatment plus a blowdry and style.

PS: Another reason I'm wanting to take care of my hair is the mentality of my some of my family members, including one who I went to a salon with, I got a treatment she got a touch up and her hair looked great, granted it was short and then that night she put a cheap BSS wig on to go out because she is so ashamed of her own hair. The wig looked horrible!

your hair looks like mines with the layers and all. Were about the same length too.. WE CAN DO IT!! I CANT WAIT!!