12 inches in 12 months - 2014

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I found it.

My inversion methods consist of using my BodyLift which I purchased several years ago, but it's discontinued. Well I found it. I usually try to do it at least 6-7 days a week.

Here is a pic

 

[OriginalCrownandGlory]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I didn't like how my leave out was feeling so I switched my cream based moisturizer instead of Moisture Plus I used R and B by lush. I'll reassess in the morning. My crown was itchy today and unfortunately I ecratched I know I cut my scalp by scratching because I used the cap from my water bottle to pour water on my crown between the tracks and the water burned. I sprayed a medicated spray on the area when I got home. I hope I didn't cause any damage.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I didn't like how my leave out was feeling so I switched my cream based moisturizer instead of Moisture Plus I used R and B by lush. I'll reassess in the morning. My crown was itchy today and unfortunately I ecratched I know I cut my scalp by scratching because I used the cap from my water bottle to pour water on my crown between the tracks and the water burned. I sprayed a medicated spray on the area when I got home. I hope I didn't cause any damage.

I know what you mean about causing damage. Please be careful because we really do not want to experience setbacks. I thought I had a setback when I took out my braids. I experienced minor breakage, but I still have my length. I should have known better than to put braids in after giving myself a relaxer touchup. Anyow, lesson learned and I've moved on. I'm trying to implement other techniques and staying focused to make up for the error I made. I'm crazy, hectic busy today, so if I don't check in anymore today, will definitely do so after holiday weekend.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

To improve my supplement taking, Over the weekend I will fill up my portable pill carriers so they are ready for the week. That way I don't have to worry about running out.

I will also start misting my scalp with water 2x a day to keep my scalp hydrated. For some reason it just feels dry.

This has nothing to do with this challenge but don't have any other place to put it. I bought some gray away pills to see if I can do something about this gray hair. I have a two month supply. If it reduces my gray that would be great because then I could stop coloring my hair. I will post my progress here just to keep track of it.

 

[OriginalCrownandGlory]

This has nothing to do with this challenge but don't have any other place to put it. I bought some gray away pills to see if I can do something about this gray hair. I have a two month supply. If it reduces my gray that would be great because then I could stop coloring my hair. I will post my progress here just to keep track of it.

someone recommended an indian oil that is supposed to help with grays that I am going to try

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

OriginalCrownandGlory[/USER];18456955]someone recommended an indian oil that is supposed to help with grays that I am going to try

Do you remember the name?

From what I have been reading the gray develops when the body isn't creating enough of the enzyme catalase. It is often reduce prematurely due to stress. The gray away is a catalase blend.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I am going to switch to doing the 5000 mcg of biotin every other day. My face is breaking out slightly and it is irritated. So I will see if the new schedule will work better.

I was supposed to cowash tonight but was too busy. So I put green tea in an applicator bottle and applied it to my scalp. Then I oiled my scalp with NJoys Growth Oil.

Baggying now. I did my smoothie and took my supplements. No exercise and no inversion tonight.

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

hey ladies hope your well

thought i would check in

i've been co-washing almost daily. It's been great for retaining moisture but not so great for my ends. I have about a 2 inches of questionable ends. I say questionable because they don't break, they're not see through but their not optimum healthy either. But damage is cumulative and from the length of my hair their about 1.5 to 2 years old. 2 years ago my diet was terrible, my styling practices were atrocious.

anyway i digress = cowashing, great for healthy hair, not great for hair thats a bit damaged.

sealing with a serum = great light, less build up than oils and butters alone. helps my castor oil slip on a lot easier too. also provides uv protection. Its gorgeous outside and my hair may take a beating in the sun.

I'm going to dust my ends whilst in mini braids (just the hairs poking out). but at the end of june im going to have to do half inch trim.

 

[OriginalCrownandGlory]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Do you remember the name?

From what I have been reading the gray develops when the body isn't creating enough of the enzyme catalase. It is often reduce prematurely due to stress. The gray away is a catalase blend.

The name of it is called bhringaraj oil. There is a blend on amazon that I want to try http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035CFY24/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
it seems to have a blend of some good oils so I am going to give it a try.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

^^Thanks............

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I am going to switch to doing the 5000 mcg of biotin every other day. My face is breaking out slightly and it is irritated. So I will see if the new schedule will work better.

I was supposed to cowash tonight but was too busy. So I put green tea in an applicator bottle and applied it to my scalp. Then I oiled my scalp with NJoys Growth Oil.

Baggying now. I did my smoothie and took my supplements. No exercise and no inversion tonight.

I really hate taking supplements. I take my hair vitamin, but I found some biotin powder that I'm going to mix into my juice with brewers yeast and msm to see how it works. I love Mahabhringraj Oil. It's suppose to be great in reducing hair fall and good for the scalp. I mix it with my henna glosses. I do remember something about it helping with gray hair. This is one of the oils that is part of my hair regime.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

hey ladies hope your well

thought i would check in

i've been co-washing almost daily. It's been great for retaining moisture but not so great for my ends. I have about a 2 inches of questionable ends. I say questionable because they don't break, they're not see through but their not optimum healthy either. But damage is cumulative and from the length of my hair their about 1.5 to 2 years old. 2 years ago my diet was terrible, my styling practices were atrocious.

anyway i digress = cowashing, great for healthy hair, not great for hair thats a bit damaged.

sealing with a serum = great light, less build up than oils and butters alone. helps my castor oil slip on a lot easier too. also provides uv protection. Its gorgeous outside and my hair may take a beating in the sun.

I'm going to dust my ends whilst in mini braids (just the hairs poking out). but at the end of june im going to have to do half inch trim.

Thanks for checking in. My ends are not in great shape either, but I try to use the Splitender at least once a month. I haven't been consistent with it though. I want to continue to do my cowashing. I started using Mane n Tail products and I'm loving them. It must help with shedding because when I comb my hair after spraying on the detangler, i have very few strands in my comb. I think I will do a mini trim too. I can't wait till the end of June.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

The name of it is called bhringaraj oil. There is a blend on amazon that I want to try http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035CFY24/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
it seems to have a blend of some good oils so I am going to give it a try.

This is the brand I ordered from Amazon. I ordered it because there was some good reviews. All of these indian oils have a potent smell, but I mix it with my henna and conditioner for henna glosses.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Another week has come and gone. Just checking in to see if everyone is on point. I'm trying to stay consistent because I know this is the key. Patience is also key. I wanted to clarify and give myself an aphogee 2 step treatment his weekend, but it didn't happen. I had a little mishap. I usually do a 30 minute cayenne and vinegar treatment on scalp only. Well I forgot and wet my hair preparing to shampoo. I remembered this treatment and decided to do it, big mistake. After a few minutes, my scalp was on fire and I mean on FIRE! I could only take it for 5 minutes. I proceeded to wash my hair, relief while under water but my scalp was burning. After finished washing, I sprayed my moistusing spray on hair because it contains aloe vera and some relief, but still on fire. I started to panic. I have some liquid Vitamin E oil that I use on my hair and face, and I took some and just massaged it into my scalp. Finally, relief. I was afraid to give myself the protein treatment, so I just sprayed on the green tea reconstructor by aphogee and then buttered and oiled my hair and plaited it for the night. I did not get any burns or sores, but I took my growth oil and applied it to my scalp. I reasoned, since the cayenne stimulated it to that degree, see if I can't get some good growth from it. In hindsight, looking back, it was very humorous. I had to laugh at myself but trust me, I will never do this again on wet hair. Duh, you would have thought, but I guess I wasn't thinking. I'm glad it didn't turn into a mishap. Vitamin E oil is da bomb!

 

[d33va]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm in. I'll document one month at a time. Profile pic was taken yesterday 5-28-13 so that's the start. I'll post a length check next month.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm in. I'll document one month at a time. Profile pic was taken yesterday 5-28-13 so that's the start. I'll post a length check next month.

Thanks for joining and welcome. I'm anxiously awaiting the end of June to post a pic to see my progress. Don't forget to share any tips/suggestions you may have.

 

[footsie]

I'm exactly one month late, but can I still join the challenge? 11 in 11? My hair is just past collarbone length. I would love to get to bra-strap length. I currently have braids in right now (6 weeks) that I intend to remove either this or next weekend depending on whether my hair steamer arrives by Saturday. I use Miss Jessie's products primarily (shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, butter and creams). I recently bought Jamacian Black castor oil, but haven't used it. I also recently bought the coconut cowash and leave in from the As I Am line that I plan to try when I remove my braids. I'll go back and read the rules on the first page and will post a pic when the braids come out.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm exactly one month late, but can I still join the challenge? 11 in 11? My hair is just past collarbone length. I would love to get to bra-strap length. I currently have braids in right now (6 weeks) that I intend to remove either this or next weekend depending on whether my hair steamer arrives by Saturday. I use Miss Jessie's products primarily (shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, butter and creams). I recently bought Jamacian Black castor oil, but haven't used it. I also recently bought the coconut cowash and leave in from the As I Am line that I plan to try when I remove my braids. I'll go back and read the rules on the first page and will post a pic when the braids come out.

You certainly can join and welcome! I'm so excited about this challenge and hope to achieve some significant growth. You can do all or some of the suggestions that Inspired stated on page 1. The key though, is to stay consistent. We will fall from time to time due to other pressing needs, but just put yourself back on track. I try to check in every week, and respond to the various posts. Please share any tips/suggestions you may have.

 

[kennylee2013]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

just giving an update on my progress thus far. I did another BC on 11 May so it has been about 3 weeks. I have been co washing about 3 times a week and shampooing every week and doing hot oil treatments and DC every time I shampoo. I am comfortable with the progress of my hair thus far. I have noticed some growth and fullness but I think with a TWA its hard to post. I hope to have more length by the end of June. I am also in the vitamins challenge so I am taking my vits daily.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

just giving an update on my progress thus far. I did another BC on 11 May so it has been about 3 weeks. I have been co washing about 3 times a week and shampooing every week and doing hot oil treatments and DC every time I shampoo. I am comfortable with the progress of my hair thus far. I have noticed some growth and fullness but I think with a TWA its hard to post. I hope to have more length by the end of June. I am also in the vitamins challenge so I am taking my vits daily.

Thanks for the update. I can see changes in my hair too. It can be so subtle, but noticeable. Cowashing is new for me, but I'm liking it. I want to do it at least 2 times a week. It seems like you're on track keeping your hair in an environment that is conducive to hair growth. I just started taking biotin powder. I hate taking supplements but I mix this in my juice in AM, and it's not bad.

 

[kennylee2013]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Thanks for the update. I can see changes in my hair too. It can be so subtle, but noticeable. Cowashing is new for me, but I'm liking it. I want to do it at least 2 times a week. It seems like you're on track keeping your hair in an environment that is conducive to hair growth. I just started taking biotin powder. I hate taking supplements but I mix this in my juice in AM, and it's not bad.

Yes thanks to this forum I know how to take care of my hair. This truly is an enlightening experience. I have only started co washing since joining this forum and learning about my hair. I am more informed and I am loving the new me.

 

[HoneyA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

fancypants007 Just checking in. Still being consistent with my hair regimen, eating healthy, working out, taking my vitamins. Haven't been trying any new things at all because I'd like to get as close as possible to my year end goal without a setback. I keep my hair out of the way during the day and only take it down to prepare for bed (castor oil, moisturise and GHE).

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I'm checking in. I'm not consistent right now. My mom is not well and doing a lot of running around with her care. Until she is straight hair care will get what it gets.

I am drinking water but not as much as before. I've learned to stay hydrated even when busy.

I've been getting up extra earlier so I have missed most of my smoothies but looking forward to one today.

Doing 0 exercise or inversions. If I can't invert while sleeping it ain't happening

I am still doing fine with my supplements.

I am also daily applying the stinky stuff. It is pretty thin so I am going to put it in a spray bottle.

I can't wait to take these kinky twist out but I need to keep them in another week or two until I have time to do my hair. Not looking forward to trying to style my hair either

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

faithVA what is the stinky stuff? LOL

 

[caliscurls]

Checking in, still consistent on everything except my workout but I'll get back to it in once thins settle down. I wore a wig all week and GHE'd every night. it's nice not having to "do" my hair and just moisture and seal. Not sure if I'm going to stick with the wig next week or do a bun instead.

 

[reeseycup]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I have been in a protective style since 5/4/13. I am 37 wks post transition and I am wearing 4wk old (every hairstyle is DIY for me) crochet puffy twists. I will install another set when I remove these. I will take these down on or after 6/21/13 when the schlyr ends for me (teacher).I will be 7wks post with this particular install and 41wks post transition. I am on my 68th straight night of the GHE and I have been using mega tek every single day since 1/22/13. I just added sulfur powder to my mega tek mix on 5/28/13 and so far so good! I do not plan to BC until Dec 2015 (I can wait). I am very very careful with my hair (and body) and treat both with the ultimate of care.

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

faithVA

I really hope your mum gets better, Sending you good vibes positive energy and prayers.
x

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

checking in
hope you ladies are well

I've been deep conditioning on dry hair with tigi dumb blonde reconstructor for 10-20 mins, then co-washing with a cheapie conditioner. before oil rinsing with vit e/sun flower oil and leaving in a bit of the cheap conditioner and sealing with a silicone serum. i clarify with shampoo once a week usually herbal essences balancing act clarifying shampoo. It's been working well, I've gotten compliments on my hair even though its not in any special style (just minibraids). I've also realised that i can use any shampoo, cheap expensive they're pretty much all the same.

I've been drinking my smoothies, although not everyday like i should. and I've been taking my vitamin supplements, I've noticed my body hair, eyebrows and eyelashes are much longer and thicker , I think my hairs grown an awful lot too. i've had these minibraids in for 2 and a half weeks. i was only going to keep them in for 4 weeks but i have an event to go to the first week of next month so they'll stay in until then (unless something comes up)

this week i've been slacking on drinking water. i'm going to make a conscientious effort.
i've also replaced scalp massages with a final rinse with the cold tap, refreshing and you get super shiny hair. i think i'll do both this week though

how are you ladies doing
anything new ?

 

[NicoleN]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I AM EXCITED TO START THIS TOMORROW!

 

[footsie]

faithVA Hope your mom's health improves.