welcome kellie, your regime sounds very put together its so hard to stay to one product because the many products out there. im currently working on my fotki album make sure , if you can find the time, to use a home or online journal if you dont have one.
"A rose is still and always will be a rose"~Aretha Franklin.* Remember beauty is in the eyes of the beholder*
Last relaxer:4/06
Trans. styles: weaves&braids
goal:4-6" natural
Currently: 4"uneven
How is the growing going ladies? I just wanted to update. I have only been on the HHJ for a little over 2 months now. I measured yesterday and I have 1" of new growth in the front, 2" in the top, and 1/2" in the back. I'm so excited! I plan on stretching for at least another 3-4 weeks.
Edited by chanellenumbah5 - July 14 2006 at 12:21pm
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Well Luvlybelizean, I tried to stick with one product line and see what works. Buy the smallest size and see how it works out is my motto. LOL!
Today though i decided to dumped the M&T Hair Oil Strengthener out of my regime after reading the ingredients. Instead I mixed coconut Oil/rosewater/Water/Glycerin and Almond Oil together in the bottle, shake it real good and applied to my hair. Nice and soft.
Once my M&T is gone though I will look into other stuff. I read Cathy Howse book and she suggested changing shampoos ever so often. And from the posts I have seen on the site, it seems like many people already do that.
i was checking this website http://www.carolsdaughter.com. I used to buy products from here before they are really nice. I stopped because of the shipping to Canada is just outrageous.
Once my M&T are all gone I will shop here for a few things.
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Last Relaxer Apr 06
Ladies I think I'm there but I don't want to call it until I get another inch, I caved and had a relaxer today (wanted to wait for christmas) and a little trim, my hair looks great both my stylists couldn't believe it, they kept going on and on about how long my hair had grown. I'm so happy and I have a nice ponytail now, (jumps up and down) Crown and Glory rocks!
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Kellie i was planning on buying most of my products from M&T, after i take down my (C&G) braids whats the problem with the ingredients. i want to use the deep shampoo/co as my protien treatment, this shouldnt be a proble ...right. also i wanted to use the olive oil creme but only if it is not protien based.
As to the cathy howse book, i have yet to read it( just plain ole, broke right now ) i did read the commentary on her book, its a must read for me. i love reading b/c i learn so much by doing this.
"A rose is still and always will be a rose"~Aretha Franklin.* Remember beauty is in the eyes of the beholder*
Last relaxer:4/06
Trans. styles: weaves&braids
goal:4-6" natural
Currently: 4"uneven
Congrats on the new growth Angel baby and ms chanelle
are you ladies braiding or weaving for growth. how ya doing this ? cuz it seems a couple of us are on the same page lenght wise, when my hair is comb straight back its the same lenght as Chanelle's and Myself and Kellie are doing the crown and glory method.** dont worry im uploading pics to my fotki!!)
it is inspiring to know who exactly is ddoing something similar.
Edited by Luvlybelizean - July 28 2006 at 5:32pm
"A rose is still and always will be a rose"~Aretha Franklin.* Remember beauty is in the eyes of the beholder*
Last relaxer:4/06
Trans. styles: weaves&braids
goal:4-6" natural
Currently: 4"uneven
Congrats on the new growth Angel baby and ms chanelle
are you ladies braiding or weaving for growth. how ya doing this ? cuz it seems a couple of us are on the same page lenght wise, when my hair is comb straight back its the same lenght as Chanelle's and Myself and Kellie are doing the crown and glory method.** dont worry im uploading pics to my fotki!!)
it is inspiring to know who exactly is ddoing something similar.
Thanks girl, I am braidng and boy has it worked my hair has never been this long, I'm going to baby my hair, deep condition for a few weeks then its back to braids. I love this method. low to no manipulation is what keeps the hair on my head
Successful haircare is a journey,not a destination
Seven or eight years ago I wore box braids for a year (didn't know I was doing C&G) and boy was my hair strong and healthy and my hair grew to a length it had never been before, unfourtunately all I did was wash and rebraid, no conditioning, treatments, leave ins...
Since June 1 I have worn cornrows and box braids, but this time around I have been using M-T-G mixed with surge and castor oil. I also have been using WGO, tea tree oil in my poo's and conditioner and MN. Although I was never one to pamper my hair, it's been pretty healthy except for my bald temples (they never grow). I am all natural and not sure what length to call my hair. I measured from the center of my hair line back to where my hair ends..probably not the right technique but it measures 17 inches. Is this neck length, brushing SL, SL?
I measured from the center of my hair line back to where my hair ends..probably not the right technique but it measures 17 inches. Is this neck length, brushing SL, SL?
Well it's different for everyone, it all depends on how tall you are. Most people measure from the hairline (at your forehead) to the ends of the hair. That's how I do it and shoulder length for me is 18 inches. This post might be helpful... http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93028
Well...although I am not in the challenge I would say...if your hair is tightyly coiled or curly, then you measure your hair by pulling a strand straight.
However, even though people use the method above, it doesn't make sense to me. I would measure the longest section...so let's say it's your nape area that touches your shoulder I would say your hair is shoulder length. Just the same for BSL...if your longest layer touches your Bra Strap then I would say you are bra strap. Just my thoughts...sorry to disturb the scene!
Thanks luvly, I have been braiding or weaving. Just co washes 5 x week, rollersets and bun. I've been having some breakage lately so I'm hoping I will still retain some of my length
Chanelle your not alone w/ the damage:( how is MTG?
I took down my braids and noticed a small bald spot, i think this is the smoothest part of my kninky natural head LoL.
boy was i scared when i saw this i hope it grows back real soon eventhough its not that visible. i think its because i saw a little pepermint essence, not oil and i applied it to the side to feel that "tingilng" stuff . i just realized it was a concentrated portion it was not diluted with water or anything, it was way too strong but i felt the tingles. NO MORE PEPPERMINT ESSENCE ONLY OILS
Other than this my hair is very strong, when i did my last relaxer april06, i had lost the center hairs of my head, now that part is 2" of natural growth. Another reason to go natural!
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Last relaxer:4/06
Trans. styles: weaves&braids
goal:4-6" natural
Currently: 4"uneven
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Luvly, glad to hear about your new growth! Making me think about transitioning . I haven't used the MTG in a while. I've been having breakage for about a month now, (not due to the MTG) so I want to get that under control before I use it.
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its so hard to stay to one product because the many products out there. im currently working on my fotki album make sure , if you can find the time, to use a home or online journal if you dont have one.
I'm so excited! I plan on stretching for at least another 3-4 weeks.
) i did read the commentary on her book, its a must read for me. i love reading b/c i learn so much by doing this. 
Congrats on the new growth Angel baby and ms chanelle 
Luvlybelizean wrote:
) and boy was my hair strong and healthy and my hair grew to a length it had never been before, unfourtunately all I did was wash and rebraid, no conditioning, treatments, leave ins...
but it measures 17 inches. Is this neck length, brushing SL, SL?
and with that....on to APL 2007!! 
. I haven't used the MTG in a while. I've been having breakage for about a month now, (not due to the MTG) so I want to get that under control before I use it.
