Miconazole Nitrate (MN) Challenge (September 1 - December 31, 2012)

[pinkness27]

Washed my hair and dusted ends. My mom says my hairline is coming in :-D. This made me rememb to put MN on the edges.

 

[jprayze]

Hey everyone. Checking in...first official day using My MN mix . I will post my official start pics later today.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Will be applying MN tonight

 

[ScorpioLove]

Do any of you mix the mn with mt? Did you get headaches or anything from doing so?

I bought both today with the intent of making a mix like that, hopefully with no setbacks. I want to use this in rotation with my sulfur mix

 

[jprayze]

Do any of you mix the mn with mt? Did you get headaches or anything from doing so?

I bought both today with the intent of making a mix like that, hopefully with no setbacks. I want to use this in rotation with my sulfur mix

Bumping for responses!!!

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Do any of you mix the mn with mt? Did you get headaches or anything from doing so?

I bought both today with the intent of making a mix like that, hopefully with no setbacks. I want to use this in rotation with my sulfur mix

What's mt? But no I don't even know what it is lol. Sorry I know I'm not much help : (

 

[ScorpioLove]

Megatek the growth aid

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

Do any of you mix the mn with mt? Did you get headaches or anything from doing so?

I bought both today with the intent of making a mix like that, hopefully with no setbacks. I want to use this in rotation with my sulfur mix

I use MTG in my m mix...no headaches when I added it !

 

[jprayze]

Applied my mix this am. Starting pics below (finally!!!) Looking for more length and thickness during this challenge.

 

[Queensheba88]

Do any of you mix the mn with mt? Did you get headaches or anything from doing so?

I bought both today with the intent of making a mix like that, hopefully with no setbacks. I want to use this in rotation with my sulfur mix

I Used to but I experienced dryness so I quit now I mix with mtg and cantu shea butter

 

[BadMamaJama]

What is your current length? Shoulder
Is this your first time using MN or how long have you used in MN? I've been using it, now taking a break until Oct. I think it stopped working.
How will you use your MN (directly/mixed)? Mixed
What frequency will you apply it? 2 times a week
Any other growth aids that you are using? NJoy mix 2 times a week
Anything else you care to add? It really works.
Don't forget a starting pic!

 

[Mznelly]

Do any of you mix the mn with mt? Did you get headaches or anything from doing so?

I bought both today with the intent of making a mix like that, hopefully with no setbacks. I want to use this in rotation with my sulfur mix

I used mega tek before and experience a crazy amount of growth, at the beginning of the mn challenge I put my mn in the remaining of my mt mix and experienced no headaches at all. Mt is freaking awesome but expensive

Update: I got the itches, hopefully it's the growth itches. I've been applying my sulfur mix in the am and my mn in the pm. My braids are getting loose already not cool... Lol. My mom commented on the slackness of my sengalese twist last night I just hope I won't have to re do my twist earlier than expected that would suck

 

[Krystle~Hime]

okay this is a really dumb question. is it bad if MN touch more than the roots ? like the length or the ends? I sealed with the wrong oil so I was applying the mn mix to the whole length of hair :s :s

 

[jprayze]

okay this is a really dumb question. is it bad if MN touch more than the roots ? like the length or the ends? I sealed with the wrong oil so I was applying the mn mix to the whole length of hair :s :s

The worst thing is the MN can be drying. When your next wash day?

 

[jprayze]

I used mega tek before and experience a crazy amount of growth, at the beginning of the mn challenge I put my mn in the remaining of my mt mix and experienced no headaches at all. Mt is freaking awesome but expensive

Update: I got the itches, hopefully it's the growth itches. I've been applying my sulfur mix in the am and my mn in the pm. My braids are getting loose already not cool... Lol. My mom commented on the slackness of my sengalese twist last night I just hope I won't have to re do my twist earlier than expected that would suck

Yeah it's good and bad

 

[Krystle~Hime]

The worst thing is the MN can be drying. When your next wash day?

omg.. friday !
it's MN powder in oil.

 

[jprayze]

omg.. friday !
it's MN powder in oil.

That's not bad. Just moisturize a bit more between now and then.

 

[pinkness27]

Do any of you mix the mn with mt? Did you get headaches or anything from doing so?

I bought both today with the intent of making a mix like that, hopefully with no setbacks. I want to use this in rotation with my sulfur mix

I do. I don't get any headaches from it.

 

[pinkness27]

Debating on spraying my mn mix in hair. Last 2 months my ng was crazyyy. Which is good and bad. Good for the obvious reasons. But bad bc I'm trying to learn how to stretch my relaxers and mn made it really hard for me to do (I couldn't keep the ng hydrated) and it makes my hair really oily and I dont have time to do a wash every 2-3 days.

 

[ManiiSweetheart]

About to apply my Mix ( MN, MTG, Cayenne Oil, peppermint oil) .. might Co wash too

 

[ESmackum]

I have been using mix of MN, MTG, MT, Castor oil and peppermint oil every evening for the past week. No headaches or anything but the boyfriend doesn't like the smell. That MGT smell is hard to cover.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

Ok... So I finally picked up my MN tonight. A small tube from CVS (2%) to see...

I have a few questions if anyone can spare a few minutes to answer them...

How long should MN be left on the scalp before its worked itself enough to be washed out?

How much shedding/hair loss was experienced after you stopped using MN? I've noticed some "result" pictures from previous MN Challenges and "starting" pictures (of the same person) for this challenge show a great amount of shed hair/hair loss (for those I did see).

TIA

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[jprayze]

Ok... So I finally picked up my MN tonight. A small tube from CVS (2%) to see...

I have a few questions if anyone can spare a few minutes to answer them...

How long should MN be left on the scalp before its worked itself enough to be washed out?

How much shedding/hair loss was experienced after you stopped using MN? I've noticed some "result" pictures from previous MN Challenges and "starting" pictures (of the same person) for this challenge show a great amount of shed hair/hair loss (for those I did see).

TIA

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Sorry I just looked at my starting pics...they aren't the best...I dont have it combed that well. My hair is actually fine/thin anyway...Last pic from 4/25/2012 - early on in MN usage...I think my hair is/looks thicker now.

Here's a better pic when I just came out of the salon on Tuesday.

Unfortunately, I started losing hair befre the 1st challenge ended due to medication issues. I had 2 trims in June and July because I wasn't taking care of my ends. Since then I changed my meds and am trying dust monthly and S&D as needed.

I did start shedding in August during the break from MN when I took out my minibraids. I didn't know whether to attribute it to my body transitioning from the old to new meds or that I needed more protein. I didn't even think about MN being the cause. The shed hair that I have had over the past few weeks has not been enough to cause a visible difference in the thickness of my hair. Here's a pic of my hair from the front:

I knew shedding was a possibility, but I wasn't as proactive as I should have been in combatting it. I haven't been using my AE Garlic Mask like I should which helps a lot. Some ppl acutally are putting garlic in their mixes. Also, most of us gradually stepped down off of MN and when I stop again I will spread out the gradually process even longer.

To sum it up, MN is use at our own risk. It is a product used to treat yeast infections...if you use it on your head, you assume whatever risk goes with it. Hope this helps.

Anyone else have any comments about your shedding experiences?

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

Sorry I just looked at my starting pics...they aren't the best...I dont have it combed that well. My hair is actually fine/thin anyway...Last pic from 4/25/2012 - early on in MN usage...I think my hair is/looks thicker now.

Here's a better pic when I just came out of the salon on Tuesday.

Unfortunately, I started losing hair befre the 1st challenge ended due to medication issues. I had 2 trims in June and July because I wasn't taking care of my ends. Since then I changed my meds and am trying dust monthly and S&D as needed.

I did start shedding in August during the break from MN when I took out my minibraids. I didn't know whether to attribute it to my body transitioning from the old to new meds or that I needed more protein. I didn't even think about MN being the cause. The shed hair that I have had over the past few weeks has not been enough to cause a visible difference in the thickness of my hair. Here's a pic of my hair from the front:

I knew shedding was a possibility, but I wasn't as proactive as I should have been in combatting it. I haven't been using my AE Garlic Mask like I should which helps a lot. Some ppl acutally are putting garlic in their mixes. Also, most of us gradually stepped down off of MN and when I stop again I will spread out the gradually process even longer.

To sum it up, MN is use at our own rest. It is a product used to treat yeast infections...if you use it on your head, you assume whatever rest goes with it. Hope this helps.

Anyone else have any comments about your shedding experiences?

I wish I could thank you 10 x's for your reply. My intention was to actually mix it with garlic oil Plus I am currently DC'ing with AE Garlic Mask...

If necessary, I will use AEGM as my "every wash" DC (except for my bi-weekly protein DC). I have learned, through this site, the awesome benefits of garlic and it's ability to combat shedding.

I'm slightly nervous because of my recent setback (earlier this year) with excessive heat, over-drying and protein overload (keratin treatment and weekly keratin conditioner DC'ing (I knew nothing about hair care, I took my initial result and thought it would give me that each week - Wrong!).

I fear another setback, so I would hate to get to my desired length for this challenge and start shedding once I am off of it.

Thank you for your info. Your hair looks thick and soft in your picture

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[jprayze]

I wish I could thank you 10 x's for your reply. My intention was to actually mix it with garlic oil Plus I am currently DC'ing with AE Garlic Mask...

If necessary, I will use AEGM as my "every wash" DC (except for my bi-weekly protein DC). I have learned, through this site, the awesome benefits of garlic and it's ability to combat shedding.

I'm slightly nervous because of my recent setback (earlier this year) with excessive heat, over-drying and protein overload (keratin treatment and weekly keratin conditioner DC'ing (I knew nothing about hair care, I took my initial result and thought it would give me that each week - Wrong!).

I fear another setback, so I would hate to get to my desired length for this challenge and start shedding once I am off of it.

Thank you for your info. Your hair looks thick and soft in your picture

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You're welcome!!! Mixing with garlic oil seems like a great idea! Did you decide how often you are going to use your MN mix?

 

[Queensheba88]

Applied my mn mix and threw on a wig for work I'm 10 weeks post now and my new growth feels like 5months post I don't want to relax at 12 weeks bc I'm used to stretching my relaxers to at LEAST 6mos but I don't think I can make it and I dnt want to damage my hair trying to part through all this new growth to detangle I'm wondering if I should just relax

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

You're welcome!!! Mixing with garlic oil seems like a great idea! Did you decide how often you are going to use your MN mix?

I'm gonna start today and go from there . I want to try to do it every other day, or every two days.

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[growinginstyle]

What is your current length? APL
Is this your first time using MN or how long have you used in MN?I've been using it for about a month. I've been on a break for two weeks because I'm wearing a straight style. I plan to start back using MN tomorrow.
How will you use your MN (directly/mixed)? Mixed with JBCO and WGHO
What frequency will you apply it? Every night.
Any other growth aids that you are using? Hairfinity.
Anything else you care to add? Let's grow everybody!
(starting pic is in my siggy)

 

[jprayze]

What is your current length? APL
Is this your first time using MN or how long have you used in MN?I've been using it for about a month. I've been on a break for two weeks because I'm wearing a straight style. I plan to start back using MN tomorrow.
How will you use your MN (directly/mixed)? Mixed with JBCO and WGHO
What frequency will you apply it? Every night.
Any other growth aids that you are using? Hairfinity.
Anything else you care to add? Let's grow everybody!
(starting pic is in my siggy)

Welcome!!!

 

[growinginstyle]

Thank you jprayze!