Full & Healthy Crown & Edges Challenge 2013

[faithVA]

I am back to oiling my crown and massaging it daily. I will take some crown photos this weekend so I can do a comparison in December.

 

[msbettyboop]

I took out my second set of braids this year. I can now set the regrown hair in front on a perm rod. The spot at the back still needs some more work and I will be focusing on this for the next two weeks while my hair rests between protective styles.

I am delighted I will finally be able to try 2 styles I couldn't previously because of the bald spots.

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[virtuenow]

I'm back in the challenge ladies. Working on mastering retention in these areas. I started Komaza's Hair Lengthening Serum and Vitamin Reign (this week) and now a new detangling routine. Excited about it and hopeful for the future

 

[faithVA]

Oiled my scalp with my oil blend and massage for a few minutes. Baggied for an hour. It's been a long time since i have oiled my scalp before shampooing. Will try to keep it up for the rest of the year.

 

[Brwnbeauti]

I've been using sulfur 8 grease. Yep old school.

 

[mshoneyfly]

Oiled my edges with straight JBCO. Im baggying my edges only with a piece of plastic wrap

 

[ms.tatiana]

My edges can't take a break, I really believe I need to get the shot on both sides I may have to call the doctor for an appt

 

[LovelyDelight]

I thought I had joined this thread, but I guess I have just been lurking, reading about the progress of other peeps.

1. The current state of your crown and/or edges. My edges are ok. Its my crown that has been bothering me. It's in MUCH better condition than it was about about 2 months ago when I started keeping track and taking pics for my blog. I still have wide parts and a section on my crown that is thinner than the rest. I've ruled out problems with my thyroid due to a blood test. So far, my results have shown I have an iron deficiency, high blood pressure, and stress issues. All of which could affect my hair, so I'm still not 100% sure what it is.
2. What is your plan to restore these areas? Since seeing a doctor, I have taken daily vitamins (at least 5x a week if I forget a day or two). I have been using Biotin (10,000 mcg), Iron (65 mg), Fish oil (1290 mg), Zinc (50 mg), Vegan Organic Flaxseed Oil Omega-3 (1000 mg), Organic Bamboo extract (300 mg) and Youtheory Collagen Advanced Formula Collagen Type 1, 2 & 3 with 18 Amino Acids (60 mg of Vitamin C & 6g of Protein)...its actually quite a bit, but I'm willing to do all I can to nurse my hair back to health.

I have also been using Jamaican Castor Oil (from Sunny Isle) almost daily in my hair; especially after rinsing/washing my hair. I've started co washing with As I Am Coconut Co-wash every other day. When I shampoo my hair (I've started doing it a lot less) I use Groganics Deep Freeze Follicle Cleanser Shampoo. After I use up my next two bottles I'm doing to try something different because I discovered this Shampoo and the conditioner contains sulfate, which is incredibly drying to my hair (but I love how it makes my scalp tingle). The next morning when I am styling my hair, I just use my spray bottle with water and use Proclaim Spray On Glosser. It smells delightful and isn't too heavy.
3. What products do you plan on using? Once I finish with my groganic products I'm planning on trying a combination of these: Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave In Conditioner/Detangler, One 'n Only Argan Oil Curl Cream, Vitale Olive Oil Hair Mayonnaise, and/or the mixed chicks line. I know that sounds like alot of product, but I read somewhere that its good to have a variety of products to use on your hair to alternate. If anyone has tried the products I mentioned, let me know how it works for you.
4. How often will you check in with us? I will try to check in once a week, but if not, once every two weeks. I keep a blog on LHCF, so if I don't post, I keep track of my progress there (I actually entered a few challenges and am having trouble keeping track of all of them.

Anyway, good luck to everyone's progress!

 

[mshoneyfly]

I'm back in the challenge ladies. Working on mastering retention in these areas. I started Komaza's Hair Lengthening Serum and Vitamin Reign (this week) and now a new detangling routine. Excited about it and hopeful for the future

virtuenow
Can you do a review on both products after a while. I checked them out and they look promising. I wanna know when and how you are using them and how they work for you.

 

[faithVA]

My edges can't take a break, I really believe I need to get the shot on both sides I may have to call the doctor for an appt

Let us know if you decide to do this and how it works out for you.

 

[Andrea2012]

I'm finally here with my first progress pic since joining this challenge. I've been mainly m&s-ing with Darcy's coconut lemongrass transition creme and jbco with a little peppermint oil. My nape grows very slowly but I'm seeing progress in length, thickness and texture so far.

 

[faithVA]

Andrea2012;19055995[/USER]]I'm finally here with my first progress pic since joining this challenge. I've been mainly m&s-ing with Darcy's coconut lemongrass transition creme and jbco. My nape grows very slowly but I'm seeing progress in length, thickness and texture so far.

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Congratulations. I definitely see the improvement.

 

[gvin89]

Post partum shedding is in effect...mainly at my hairline and temples. Needless to say the progress I made is gone. I'm sad but confident that I can grow it back AGAIN! Will try adding garlic to my regimen somehow.....

 

[naturalfinally]

Has anyone on this thread ever used the high frequency violet rays comb? I did a search on it and only found one thread with limited info on it. Just checking. TIA

 

[naturalfinally]

Ok ladies. I purchased the violet ray device last Saturday and received it today. I tried it out on my face and my scalp. I'll keep you posted on the results.

 

[mshoneyfly]

Oooh!! Almost forgot about this challenge! I have to post my progress...think I made some progress on my edges :fingers crossed:

Pics coming soon

naturalfinally
How dores it feel on your scalp?? Do you place it directly on scalp or just on the hair? How do you like it?

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[naturalfinally]

*mshoneyfly* I placed the comb device directly on my scalp and massaged it in a rotating fashion. It felt very nice. Kind of tingly. I zapped a few moles under my eyes and a few dark spots then I went over my face to reduce any wrinkles.

 

[mshoneyfly]

*mshoneyfly* I placed the comb device directly on my scalp and massaged it in a rotating fashion. It felt very nice. Kind of tingly. I zapped a few moles under my eyes and a few dark spots then I went over my face to reduce any wrinkles.

It takes care of moles too??

I have some on my neck that stick out a little. I would love to have something like this! Im gonna look into this

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[naturalfinally]

It takes care of moles too?? I have some on my neck that stick out a little. I would love to have something like this! Im gonna look into this I LOVE this HHJ!!

I have several small ones under my eyes which I got from my mother. They have actually been itching since I zapped them. Let's see if they fall off!!

 

[ilong]

Has anyone on this thread ever used the high frequency violet rays comb? I did a search on it and only found one thread with limited info on it. Just checking. TIA

naturalfinally - I just saw your ^^ post. I recently pulled up a dated thread on this device.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=346577&highlight=high+frequency

I had thought to use mine daily - then decided to wait until after the appointment with my derm.

After reading your post I used mine to try to "zap away two blackheads which have been bothering me". Hope it works.

By the way- when I used the HFD on my scalp last week - my scalp itched for a day or so. HTH

 

[naturalfinally]

naturalfinally - I just saw your ^^ post. I recently pulled up a dated thread on this device. http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=346577&highlight=high+frequency I had thought to use mine daily - then decided to wait until after the appointment with my derm. After reading your post I used mine to try to "zap away two blackheads which have been bothering me". Hope it works. By the way- when I used the HFD on my scalp last week - my scalp itched for a day or so. HTH

Mention ilong. Thanks for the post. That was the only thread that I found on the device as we'll. I actually didn't get any itchies on my scalp which was disappointing but I'll keep trying and report back. It may just take a while.

 

[mshoneyfly]

I coulda sworn I joined this challenge but I guess not. I took a long look at my edges after texturizing this weekend. I didn't put the perm on the edges and nape until 2 minutes before I rinsed. Still they have been thin a long time and they make my hair look even thinner than it is already! Pics from today: I plan to massage daily with a small amount of warmed Hair Trigger oil or brahmi oil until my order of extra dark JBCO arrives. I will continue to use henna glosses every two weeks for color, thickness and strength. I will also try a shikakai cowash and tea rinses using various teas. I also wanna try Amla, Brahmi and Bhringraj glosses and mixed into my tea rinses. I will keep up the protein treatments too using a mix of keratin, silk amino acids, wheat, soy and vegetable proteins. The last thing is mixing plain gelatin into my deep conditioner. I will try to check in at least once a week.

Progress Update!

I massaged my scalp 2-3 times week with JBCO mixed w/coconut oil and EOs. I only prepooed with the warmed Hair Trigger once a week with some extra garlic oil added. Still doing henna and other powders for strength, growth and thickness

Here is the left side





And here is the right




I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[faithVA]

Progress Update!

I massaged my scalp 2-3 times week with JBCO mixed w/coconut oil and EOs. I only prepooed with the warmed Hair Trigger once a week with some extra garlic oil added. Still doing henna and other powders for strength, growth and thickness
HHJ!!

Looks very nice and so much fuller

 

[faithVA]

Starting this wash day I will do a 30 minute mud detox on my scalp prior to washing and I will do the oil blend with EO's prior to applying my conditioner. My scalp is much better, it is just the center crown area that needs more time.

 

[faithVA]

Switched over to my new shampoo regimen. I diluted the mudwash and applied to my hair and scalp and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then I applied diluted NJoy's Growth Oil under my DC and sat under the dryer for 30 minutes.

My crown is improving. I can't visibly tell the difference in the hair that is growing in my crown section right now. Next time I twist my hair I will take update pictures.

 

[Smiley79]

Late but joining.

I'm out of JBCO, so I need to add that to my list and I need to hit up some relatives and get my hands on some Haitian l'huile Mascretie asap. I also have peppermint oil and I will massage my edges nightly with these oils.

My edges are coming along, but they still have a way to go.

 

[faithVA]

Here are update pictures of my crown. It's better but I wish it was even better. Won't take any update pictures before 6 months since it I really am not consistent in working on it.





I don't know why one picture looks different than the other. It is the same hair style just a day later.

 

[ms.tatiana]

Trying a new product on my edges I've heard great things about this product

 

[faithVA]

ms.tatiana[/USER];19223153]Trying a new product on my edges I've heard great things about this product

What's in it?

 

[Joli]

Trying a new product on my edges I've heard great things about this product

Oh I have tried that before! It def works