12 Inches In 12 Months - 2016

[Aggie]

Looks like I can do this from my phone. I think my security settings on my desktop might be interfering with my uploads, bummer!

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

Just ordered a 12 month supply of Manetabolism hair vitamins!

 

[Aggie]

I just ordered:

-NJoy's Graying Hair Essentials Supplements x 3 bottles
-NJoy's Long and Healthy Hair Growth Oil (sulfur-free)

-1 Saga Remy Front Lace Wig (100% human hair) named TRIVIA for protective styling. This is a really cute wig that I bought in #1 a few months back and this time I bought in color OP27 for a slightly different look during the holidays.

 

[bluenvy]

@Aggie

I left out the detail posting pics only from my phone. I have no idea how it works on an desktop.

I see your pic up though, you working with a good starting length (hang time)!

Hope you ladies had an great Thanksgiving!
I washed my hair and decided to do wng. Air dried no heat.
This saved me from using heat, which I wanted to do.
Is wng considered a protective style in this challenge?

 

[Aggie]

@Aggie

I left out the detail posting pics only from my phone. I have no idea how it works on an desktop.

I see your pic up though, you working with a good starting length (hang time)!

Hope you ladies had an great Thanksgiving!
I washed my hair and decided to do wng. Air dried no heat.
This saved me from using heat, which I wanted to do.
Is wng considered a protective style in this challenge?

Thank you @bluenvy. I am SL right now but fighting to get to APL by March or April next year and then BSB the end of 2016.

 

[Kells]

@Aggie

..........Is wng considered a protective style in this challenge?

I guess it depends on how often you do your WNG, but since there were no initial rules about WNGs specifically; it'll be whatever you deem it to be.

 

[Kells]

So over the next 2 days, I'll be doing a protein treatment and henna and then post starting pics on the 1st!!!

 

[bluenvy]

Wngs lasts 3-5 days. Since I was home for the day I went with an wng. Cold weather over here, I won't do them much.

What I will do once weekly, pre poo, wash, co wash & dc. Moisturize and seal, than protect!
My protective styles, braid outs, twist outs, buns, and occasional wng.
With these styles I easily get 3 days or more without it looking crazy.
Usually m/s every 2-3 days. But for this challenge I will do this daily.
I will massage my scalp during m/s for the day.

 

[bluenvy]

@Aggie If your not APL now your a sneeze away!

 

[Aggie]

Aww @bluenvy, thanks hun. But no, I'm not APL yet but I am sure hoping to get there by March next year.

 

[YesToHair!]

The only good thing about having half an inch of hair is that hair day is extremely short. Took down my micro braids today

Pooed with ORS Uplifting Shampoo ( use a lot of oil on my scalp)
then protein with Aphogee 2min
DC : AOHSR
LOC : AVJ/JBCO/Raw Shea Butter

Ready for the challenge...let's do this in 2days!

 

[Kells]

Alright here WAS my starting point.
I would be reaching APL by the next length check-in,
I had trimmed 1/2 inch last night but I don't care for layers too much. These are just the natural layers that grew out from my BC 1-1/2 years ago, and I typically only straighten for length checks, but I am NOT digging walking around looking like DJ Quik, so I'll be cutting several inches off today to start fresh, so I can start with one length.......around jawline length.
I'll post the pic later today after I do it

 

[Kells]

So all-in-all, there's supposed to be 38 ladies in the challenge; so hopefully we'll have more beginning pics posted today.

 

[nothidden]

So all-in-all, there's supposed to be 38 ladies in the challenge; so hopefully we'll have more beginning pics posted today.

I'm getting started w/the Inversion Method tonight (no oil), so hopefully I'll have a pic.

 

[EthansMama]

So all-in-all, there's supposed to be 38 ladies in the challenge; so hopefully we'll have more beginning pics posted today.

I'm redoing my crotchet braids this weekend so I'll post my pics on Saturday. They're going to have to be pull checks though, I have my flat iron away YEARS ago! I may straighten at the end of the challenge so will be in the market for one later.

 

[Prettymetty]

I applied liquid gold oil to my scalp and I will invert later tonight.

 

[jesusislove1526]

My starting pictures

 

[EthansMama]

I applied liquid gold oil to my scalp and I will invert later tonight.

I'm starting inversions as well! Will also invert nights 1-7 of each month. I'm setting calendar appointments to remind me.

 

[EthansMama]

My starting pictures

Nice hair! You're exactly where I want to be, APL in the front and MBL in the back.

 

[jesusislove1526]

Nice hair! You're exactly where I want to be, APL in the front and MBL in the back.

Thank you EthansMama!

 

[Kells]

Current Length: Full Ear Length bob
Goal Length: Full BSL
Starting Pic:





Alright so here's my Dora The Explorer Bob.
I only decided to do this last night, but I like it and felt so good cutting it off.
My pointer finger in the second picture marks where I'll be by next check, 3 inches down so I'll use that pic for the first length check as a comparison.
For this first quarter, I want to get a Komaza Hair Analysis so I can 'start this thang off right!'
I think I'll be doing primarily PS like wearing flat twists or then do twistouts for the weekend, or lo-manipulation, possibly rollersets.
I'd been experiencing a lot of breakage this year, so I had to ease up off my WnGs, so after my Komaza hair analysis and subsequent strengthening, I'll likely go back into my WnGs in the 2nd quarter.
I still have some Njoy sitting around; I'm gonna use that up and continue taking my herbal supplements.
Now that I have a semi-solid base with this mini-BC, I'm gonna stop being risky and adhere to strictly CG-friendly products.
.................oh yeah, drink more water and get my ass on a treadmill more often

 

[jesusislove1526]

I'm getting ready to GHE overnight with my conditioner/water mix and Castor oil. I've put my hair in 2 flat twists going down each side with the ends braided.

 

[Aggie]

Massaged my oil mix on my scalp earlier tonight and moistuized my ends. GHE tonight as well and cowashing in the morning.

 

[Prettymetty]

I did day 2 inversion with mn and peppermint oil. Then I moisturized my ends with sleek and shine cream and sealed with castor/almond/evoo.

 

[Kells]

Oiled, massaged and flat twisted last night.

 

[nothidden]

I'm starting inversions as well! Will also invert nights 1-7 of each month. I'm setting calendar appointments to remind me.

I'm doing the same thing, and already set my daily reminder.

 

[YesToHair!]

Oiled and massaged with a mixture of JBCO and Doo Gro megathick..now for GHE...

 

[nothidden]

Current (Stretched) Length: Back 4.5" (CBL); Front 5.5" (upper lip); Crown 5.5"
Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: 12" added to the above; I really just want to see if I can actually get 12" in 12 months. If not, I'll settle for double what I already have.
Starting Pic: None right now. This site makes adding pics too difficult.

 

[coconifah]

Uggh I wanna join but I dont think I can do no heat for 12 months. I use heat once a month, can I still join?

 

[Kells]

Yes you can still join.
On the first page those are just suggestions of what you can do to grow and retain 1 inch/month.
You're just framing your own plan of action.