No I don't. I actually wanted to start one too, with pictures, but I don't really know how myself. If anyone is reading this and you have a journal, please help Layla and I!
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Hey! Im WAAAAAY late, but I would LOVE to be a part of the hair growth challenge! My hair is type 4b natural, and I currently have no regimen. Im not sure how long my hair is because I've had it in braids since December 18, 2004. It grows 1/2 inch per month, so its grown 2.5 inches, but my hair is extremely dry and will probably break... But before I braided it, it was like an inch past my shoulder. Ive ALWAYS wanted waist length hair, but it has never grown past just below my shoulder. I purchased a book from growlonghair.com and it has dispelled a lot of misconceptions I have had all my life about my hair. I THOUGHT I was supposed to wash it as little as possible... Dirt does NOT make it grow, but MOISTURE does help retain growth.. EVERYONE's hair grows!! not just non-African hair!! and Trimming is important for style, but doesn't effect growth!! Im plan to moisturize with Jojoba oil, and avoid all products with alcohol, petroleum and mineral oil. I am going to try HAIRTOPIA during the month of May, and I'll tell you if it doubles my hair growth rate. By the way, has anyone ever tried Hairtopia, HF37, or Gueye's hair growth system? Hairtopia had the best testimonials of the three, but I shall soon see...
Sorry for the DISSERTATION!! lol Looking forward to at least BSL hair by the end of the challenge.
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Welcome Princess, glad to have you here! It is not too late to join, you can join anytime. I haven't tried those vitamins but have heard good things about them.
I hope it's not too late for me to join this challenge. I came across this site today and I have enjoyed reading all this great information. I don't have a specific regimen I follow right now. I usually do a roller wrap, but as of lately I've been using a flat iron and I've been doin major damage to my hair. I'm trying to get away from the heat and over processing. I think with the help of you ladies I can get this hair straight! First off..I need some guidance on the hair journal. If anyone can oblige me. It would greatly appreciated.
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Dach and Princess, HIYEEE!!! Nope, not too late too join. Cmesweet is great with directing about the hair journal. I'm going to start one myself. Dach, you're going in the right direction with getting away from the iron. It will damage your hair in soo many ways. There is great info here to help you out. I've been here since December and have learned alot but I'm always learning still. Welcome and Happy Hair Growing!!
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thanks cmesweet! I'll start a journal asap.. Hey honeydoo, is it okay to flatiron even if I've never had a perm? It'll be tough to go from always straight to always "rough and tough with my afro puffs!"
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I've started taking a daily multi-vitamin again, as well as Biotin (300 mcg from GNC...i take at least one a day, ususally two)
i have been pretty consistent about doing a deep conditioner on my hair with olive oil whenever i wash...but i have switched to doing it before my (no 'poo) wash as opposed to after and i like the results a lot...not as much oil residue, but my hair still feels soft.
i havent been as consistent with washing every week, i keep slipping to two weeks when i get busy on the weekends, luckily its still cool up here, so its hasnt been too bad...but i dont think that'll fly when the weather warms up.
i've also been good with not braiding my hair...i was notorious for braiding so i wouldnt have to deal with my hair, but its been out since January, which i'm happy about, so my twist and twistouts have gotten a lot better.
for the next month i have two main goals:
1. start working out again...because i've fallen ALL THE WAY OFF my regimin this semester.
2. become more consistent in the application of daily leave-in conditioner (Aveda) b/t washes...it makes my hair MUCH more managealbe when its not in protective styles but i still dont do it all the time
Princess, Are you asking if it's okay to use a flatiron on natural hair? If so, I believe that is fine as long as it isn't too often and you use a good heat protectant. A few others on this site are natural and can tell you alot more about it than me.
Savantrice, it sounds like you're doing pretty good! That's great to hear. I've had alittle shedding but I'm going to relax on Sunday so I'll actually give you my upday May 1st sometime in the evening if I can. Keep up the great work.
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-Nexxus doesnt work for me anymore and i have discovered Kenra MC!!
-Discovered biolage ultra hydrating balm
-stoped taking silica cos im out and also stopped cod liver and flaxseed capsules. I may be gaining weight with my protein shake so ill stop that today and may replace it with lecithin
-upgraded my biotin from 1000mcg to 5000mcg. (again; seems like the key is the high dosage)
-using BB oil moisturiser and sealing with wgho as daily moisturising
-using MTG on scalp on wash days when hair is dry
-washed today and my hair was jacked up. humectress did not help...
-still CO washing and clarifying monthly (watching out for silicone overload)
-I think im like 6 weeks post relaxer (relaxed on the 15th of March) and keeping fingers crossed
I hope I remembered everybody. If not, I'm sorry! You can put your name on the list. How is everyone doing at the end of April? Hopefully well. Here is how I have been doing:
-Washed twice this month with DnL Peppermint shampoo. COndition washed the rest.
-Used heat only twice this month. Very good!
-Did braidouts on condition wash days. My hair HATES braids. Had breakage on 3 attempts at a braid-out. Will try to avoid.
-Protein treatment with Redken Extreme two weeks ago.
-I've worn my hair down alot this month (not very proud of but very nice weather this month!) Have worn it in a bun this last week. (very proud of)
-Having some shedding. I think it's due to my relaxer stretch(just about 10 weeks now.)
My product list now consists of:
Nature's Gate Rainwater Sea Kelp& Aloe Conditioner (good for CW)**Neutrogena Deep Recovery Mask(Excelente!)** Mane and Tail Conditioner(Great for shedding and retaining length)**Organics Hair Mayo(Good protein but softens the hair,too)**Carrot Cholesterol Conditioner(new~softens and moisturizes)**Redken Extreme Protein Shampoo/Con't(didn't like at first, will try once more.)**Aura Jojoba Oil Hot Oil treatment(New~have not tried yet.)**Porosity Control(New~excited to try)**WGHO(New~can't wait to try)**Organics Olive Oil Moisturizer(very good)**Organics Shea Butter Hair Lotion( a moisturizing machine!!)**Hollywood Beauty Carrot Creme(Love It! Moisturizing)**Tea tree and carrot oil(nice and light)**Motions Leave-in Conditioner(Ok, will look for another leave in.)
This is all the things I use and will hopefully use more often. I have other products too but I have not used them in a while. Of course I alternate by what my hair needs. I am not about 10 weeks post relaxer and will be trying Vitale relaxer for the first time tomorrow. I will have an update and possibly some good growth too. (Sorry I write too much!)
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