Anyone trying to grow their hair out???
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Topic: Anyone trying to grow their hair out???
Posted By: Honeydoo
Subject: Anyone trying to grow their hair out???
Date Posted: February 20 2005 at 8:00pm
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If so, what is your goal length and what are you doing to get there? Have you made good prgress yet, and if so, what did you do differently? ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
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Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: February 20 2005 at 8:39pm
| Hey! Yeah My goal is to get to my bra strap right now I'm at my sholder blades. What I'm doing to get ther is Braiding my hair and leaving it for 3 to 4 weeks. This includes box braids(not to tight or small) and Larger cornrows with weave. The number one thing I'm doing is keeping my hair trimmed. I used to be scared of the scissors but now I've found out that they are my best friend! So yeah thats what I'm doing to reach my goal and it semms to be working very well! |
Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: February 20 2005 at 9:10pm
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My goal length is just a couple of inches. I am trying to trim my split ends and prevent them from coming back. ------------- Type: 3c/4a Natural Current Length: 6" Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair. BC: 02/08/06 |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: February 21 2005 at 10:26am
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My goal length I guess would be brastrap, or angela davis fro or bigger. In the winter I wash my hair once a week, sometimes 2 times a week, put it in twists or protective style and then take them down the next week. I am trying to learn how to keep a style in for atleast 2 weeks but I never been able to do it. I big chopped in may with like 1.5 inches of hair and now the back is to my shoulders the sides is pass my chin. Patience is my main key to getting there, eating healthy for over all health and just taking it one day at a time. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: carameldiva
Date Posted: February 21 2005 at 1:00pm
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I am. Right now my short term goal is should length- currently at back of neck-sides are two inches past ear and front is touching the tip of my nose. My long term goal is bra-strap length. I am progressing slowly but surely. I ordered a phony pony- so i'm going to give that a try, currently taking my vitamins still, moisturizing once a day, doing the baggie method at nite, condition washing, deep conditioning and shampooing weekly. ------------- Me and you, your cousin and your momma too rollin on da strip on bow's |
Posted By: Kim J
Date Posted: February 21 2005 at 11:07pm
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I guess my goal is to grow it to see how long it can get since I never really tried the concept before and never took good care of my hair in the past but my main goal is to obtain even lenght all the way around. Right now it is pretty long about four inches above my bra strap in the back only. It really annoys me that the sides and top can't keep up. Part of the sides are past my shoulders but the front sides are only to my chin and shorter at the front most. The top middle is shortest. It seems to split more at the top I think because of the texture there. ------------- -Happy Hair Days Kim |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: February 22 2005 at 12:20am
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Everyone has great hair goals! I think mine is about the same as most of you but I want to get my hair a bit below brastrap. Right now it is about an inch past my shoulders in the back and to my neck base in the front. My left side always grows faster so its a challenge but so far so good. I've been minimizing heat and doing the baggie method since the winter air near Lake Michigan is harsh. I lose alot of moisture when I'm out. I moisturize everyday and condition before and after I wash. I just found a great vitamin at Chinatown so I'll be adding that as well. Hey, this is just a thought but did you ladies want to start a Grow Out Challenge?? We can check in monthly to see about our progress or problem areas, but also to offer support to those of us who are trying to reach a certain goal. If so, I'll post a forum for it.  ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: diamondprincess
Date Posted: February 22 2005 at 6:18am
My ultimate goal is bra strap. I'm growing my hair out from a super short cut so It's going to take a a few more years to get there. Hopefully I won't cut it before then!!!  ------------- DiamondPrincess 
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Posted By: carameldiva
Date Posted: February 22 2005 at 7:58am
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Sounds like a good idea- A Growout Challenge. ------------- Me and you, your cousin and your momma too rollin on da strip on bow's |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: February 22 2005 at 9:52am
| I've had super short hair for years if I could just get it to like Chin length like a bob, i would be glad! |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: February 22 2005 at 11:25am
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Ok, are there any certain rules to follow for the challenge? Has anyone on here started a growth album? ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: February 22 2005 at 4:26pm
I don't think anyone has started a hair growth album here which is why I want to. I'll make a separate post today with all the details. (This will be fun!! )------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: February 22 2005 at 5:58pm
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I have an album on www.fotki.com... I been natural for 9 months now, not the best pics but they are there. Here was my last comparison pic OK i can't figure out how to link a pic...but t his was my last comparison pic. http://public.fotki.com/jonesrey/fros_and_thangs/afrocomparison.html - http://public.fotki.com/jonesrey/fros_and_thangs/afrocomparison.html Also, if you like u can start an account on here...its free, unless you want a package. ALot of women have hair albums on fotki.com ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: February 23 2005 at 12:21pm
| My computer is having difficulty but I will post when I get home from school. Photos are a good idea. |
Posted By: Mrs.Robertson
Date Posted: April 13 2005 at 12:19pm
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Count my in too Im doing protective styles keep my hair twisted for 2months at a time before i redo them. Washing and condition my hair 1x a week. also eating healthy. Oiling my scalp with either sheabutter or olive oil, and massaging my scalp. also i do a deep condition treatment on my hair once a month My first goal is bra strap length Next goal is waist length and beyond ------------- 3c/4a- HairType Hair Growth Challenge and Healthy Eating Challenge Start's 04-11-2005 |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: April 13 2005 at 12:59pm
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Mrs. Robertson How long are your twists/hair and how do u keep them in for 2 months? My goal is to keep mine in for 2 weeks, cause I take them down once a week and then when i make it pass 2 weeks, I can move to more weeks. So how long have you been keeping your hair in that long. Please exscuse me, not trying to be nosey. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: Sweet_Ambrosia
Date Posted: April 21 2005 at 12:22am
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My hair goal for now is bra strap length. Protective styles, less heat & the baggie method are helping me along greatly.
------------- *Transitioned Successfully (7-20-05~7-20-07) *100 Natural~3c/4a *Hair Goal: WSL *stretched/straighten* '08 |
Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: April 21 2005 at 12:43am
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Hi! My first post here!
My ultimate hair goal is midback somewhere between brastrap and waist. I am currently less than a half inch away from brastrap length with 16 weeks of newgrowth- so flat ironed, I am there! ------------- 
http://blackhairscience.com - The Science of Black Hair |
Posted By: BrownEyez2
Date Posted: April 21 2005 at 12:30pm
I am currently at shoulder/collarbone length and trying to implement only protective styles for the summer months. I am now doing all the protective styles I can think of  , i.e., ponytails, twist-outs, air-dried roller wraps and buns. Soooooo.... using these methods I'll hopefully reach my goal in no time which is to have thick and healthy brastrap length hair!! ------------- ~~  LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!~~
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Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: April 21 2005 at 10:25pm
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Sista, was is your hair type? I'm 4a relaxed and I'm at 9 weeks post and trying to make it as far as I can. ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: Jewell
Date Posted: April 22 2005 at 3:51pm
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I'm trying to grow to waist length. I recently stretched my relaxer for 12 weeks and had 2.5 inches of new growth, so I guess that's good progress...almost an inch a month. I CO washed everyday for 70% of my stretch, used protein once a week, baggied at night (helped retain length), did protective styles. Now I am 2 weeks post relaxer, and I have started shampooing and conditioning my hair everyday, letting it air dry hanging down (or else it would never dry) and putting it into a protective style for the rest of the day. I still baggie at night. ------------- Type: 3c, Relaxed Current Length: Lower Back (Close to Waist) Goal: Classic Length http://public.fotki.com/Jewell21 PW: trulyblessed -No Stylists. -Self-Relaxer. -Simple Hair Care. |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: April 22 2005 at 9:17pm
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Jewell, hi!! What products do you use?? ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: April 23 2005 at 12:01am
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definitely 4a honeydoo -------------
http://blackhairscience.com - The Science of Black Hair |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: April 24 2005 at 12:48am
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sista I went to your fotki and your hair is beautiful! My younger sister's hair is about your length (Mine would be there too if it wasn't for cutting in 03.) and she doesn't take care of it well. I need to show her your album!! I hate to see great hair go to waste. Also Sista, when your hair was about shoulder length, did you have trouble finding protective styles or styles to put it in when your new growth came in?? That is my problem right now and i'm 1.5 inches past shoulder length (maybe 2, i'm not sure.) ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: April 24 2005 at 1:29am
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Well honeydoo- I have been wearing buns daily since I started my growth challenge. My hair never really grew past the length it was in June. (Which was a little past shoulder length). . . I bunned even then. Alternating between donut buns and just plain bantu knot style buns. I always do the same routine after I wash-- I just wash, condition, apply a leave in, water based moisturizer, and finally seal with an oil. I comb back into my bun and tie down the front with a satin scarf until dry. Usually15 mins. My newgrowth dries flat and neat with the damp scarf method- even now at 16+ weeks post relaxer. -------------
http://blackhairscience.com - The Science of Black Hair |
Posted By: mysweetevie
Date Posted: April 25 2005 at 9:28am
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Im just starting the challenge and I think protective will be the easiest. Has anyone used weaves and braids with sucess? ------------- sweet like honey! |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: April 25 2005 at 11:20am
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Thanks sista. ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: April 25 2005 at 11:33am
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mysweetevie... alot of people have great success with the crown and glory method... on http://www.growafrohairlong.com - www.growafrohairlong.com some of testimonies are of women from other sites, such as http://www.longhaircareforum.com - www.longhaircareforum.com and others. You can check that out. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: April 25 2005 at 8:32pm
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What is the crown and glory method? ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: carameldiva
Date Posted: April 25 2005 at 10:35pm
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it's a method of using braids and cornrows for growth. The method is described at http://www.growafrohairlong.com - www.growafrohairlong.com Hope this helps. ------------- Me and you, your cousin and your momma too rollin on da strip on bow's |
Posted By: Kim J
Date Posted: April 25 2005 at 10:44pm
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I am trying to grow my hair out evenly all the way around. It keeps getting longer in the center of the back but the sides and front are noticably behind. I've heard that hair grows 1/2 inch per month but I definately think mine grows faster. However, I definately have more breakage in the top center area which is frustrating. ------------- -Happy Hair Days Kim |
Posted By: lilpeach
Date Posted: April 30 2005 at 9:48pm
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I wanna join too ....I am a 4a who hasnt had a relaxer in 4 months because I have been getting doobies at the dominican salon once every 2 weeks and wear a bun in between...i get my ends trimmed every 6 weeks...i dont have any particular routine....when my hair looks dirly I wash it with nexus moisturizing products...my hair is at the middle my shoulder blades and my short term hair goal is just below the bra strap and my long term is to my elbows.....my mom is half sioux indian and she always says that you should cut your hair when the moon is waxing not waning; it makes a difference.... |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: May 02 2005 at 4:22pm
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Lilpeach!! My mom is 3/4 Sioux (and cherokee and black) and we do the same thing!!! SHe gets mad if I trim any other time!! It does make a difference because when the moon is waxing is when things grow the best, not just hair. It's also when the tide comes in the strongest. We have a tendency to retain more water at this time too which can effect the moisture to our hair at this time. (It's neat to know my family isn't the only one who follow these traditions.) ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |
Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: May 02 2005 at 6:34pm
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So, you cut your hair when it's waxing because it will grow back faster and if you cut it when it's waning it'll seem like it's taking forever to grow? ------------- Type: 3c/4a Natural Current Length: 6" Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair. BC: 02/08/06 |
Posted By: Tee7688
Date Posted: May 02 2005 at 8:32pm
| I want to grow my hair to just about an inch above bra strap. I wash and condition my hair weekly and get my ends dusted after every touchup. I relax my hair every 16-20 weeks. Before I joined hair forums, I would relax my hair every 25-30 weeks, but I cant seem to do that anymore because it seems to be growing faster now with better care. |