12 Inches In 12 Months - 2017

[angelmilk]

You're extremely beautiful. your eyes and eyebrows are gorgeous. you've been blessed !

Oh my gosh ..Thank you sooooo much!

 

[Sharpened]

Current Length: Past CBL (8-8.5”)
Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: BSL (20”)
Starting Pic: Partly stretched, dry harped, I do not use heat.

Under running water, hair growth is so uneven:

 

[Kells]

Alright, so my hair suffered steam damage from last year so for me there's going to be a focus on strengthenin and gaining thickness.
and I'm really beginning to hate flatironed hair for length checks, so ............I may possibly just do tension blow outs on length checks going forward.

Current Length: CBL
Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: MBL.

Ending Length Having Achieved last year's results: Nipple lg in front, full BSL in the back.
Ending Length Having Retained the basic 6 inches: 2 inches above nipple lg in front, 1 inch below APL in the back.


Starting Pic:

REGIMEN
-Mild shampoo and fermented rice water rinse once a week.
-Trim/dust once every 3 months.
-Protective style under wigs.
-Light application of Grapeseed oil on hair once a week.

SUPPLEMENTS
-Bamboo extract.
-Collagen.

Let's get this hair in shape because I SHO' feel like shaving it off!

 

[trueimage.]

My goal is to strengthen my hair and to retain length And also thicken it up.

Current Length: My hair is cut into a asymmetrical bob because of damage so one side is longer than the other and I just have different lengths all over as well.
- Left Side: 6-6.5" Right Side: 9.5-10"

Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: Left Side: 18" Right Side: 22"
(I will probably end up cutting my hair to make it even)....

Starting Pic:

 

[TrueSugar]

I am in, I will post my first pic at the beginning of the year.

 

[Pygmy_puff]

Current Length: About 8-8.5 inches
Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: 20 inches
Hair Type: fine to normal thickness, normal density, high porosity, natural texture

Plan of attack:
Hair, skin and nails vitamins daily
Inversion method once a month
Protective styling in the form of crochet braids, lace wigs and BUNS! BUNS GALORE!
Weekly deep conditioning
Weekly sulfate free shampoos (clarifying shampoo as needed)
Protein treatments as needed
Keep my hair stretched as much as possible, preferably using heatless methods
Avoid using flat irons/curling irons more than once every 3-4 months
Trim 2-3 times per year
Experiment with henna and weaves as a protective style

Starting Pic(s):



Good luck to all the ladies participating! Looking forward to growing with you all!

ETA- Wanted to add a curly hair starting pic

 

[Kells]

My goal is to strengthen my hair and retain the length that I already have. And also thicken it up.

Current Length: My hair is cut into a asymmetrical bob because of damage so one side is longer than the other and I just have different lengths all over as well.
- Left Side: 6-6.5" Right Side: 9.5-10"

Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: Left Side: 18" Right Side: 22"
(I will probably end up cutting my hair to make it even)....

Starting Pic: I am new here so idk how to upload a picture

@trueimage. When you're making a reply, next to the 'post reply' button is the 'upload a file'.
Use that button to upload your pics.

 

[Aggie]

I'm not sure I will join but marking a spot anyway because I may change my mind in a couple weeks.

 

[EzrasNumberOneFan]

Current Length: I dont know exact inches but its lower lip length in the front (when pulled) so thats about 6 inches when I measure from my hairline down to there. My hair grows evenly so I'll only be keeping track of the front section for the 12 inches to keep it simple. I think this is better since I know exactly which twist I'm using to keep track, but when I try doing the sides and back I can never remember which twist I used and it ends up being 5 inches one day and 8 the next. I be crooking my neck all type a ways, using a completely different section and damn near ripping my tape measurer to get is stretched all the way. So believe me this is the most accurate description I can supply you guys with for now lol!
Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: (About) 18 inches when measuring from my hairline down in the front like I did today. I want my front twist to touch my chin without pulling .
Starting Pic:
This is from my monthly retwist today. I already posted this in my own thread but yeah. It's bad lighting and there's clay on my iPad camera from an experiment of mine. But anyway. So you can see the twists in the front that are above my eyes. I want those to be to my chin (or almost there) by the end of this challenge.

Good luck to everyone! God bless.

 

[gvin89]

Let me hop on in here!!!! Be back with stats and pics....

Current Length: SL in the back and EL in the front.
Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: Between BSL and MBL

I'll provide an official measurement after wash day.

UPDATE!!!!! Wash Day today 12/16! Shampooed with ORS Aloe Shampoo, DC'd with ORS Replenishing pak, and used QB styling products. I'm currently 2-strand twisting. Measured my hair today: Nape - 8.5 on the right and 8 on the left; Ear - 10.5 on both sides; Crown - 11.5; amnd Front - 10 on the right, 7.5 in the center, and 8 on the left.

 

[Guinan]

I'm joining!! I'll be back with info, once I blowdry my hair

 

[halee_J]

Id like to join, I l'll be back with a length pic.

 

[Curls&Justice417]

Count me in!!

Current Length: shoulder length. Not sure of exact inches.
Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: MBL...I think? Lol I'd be fine with BSL though.
Hair Type: natural 3c/3b, normal porosity except for the front of my hair, it's high porosity. Fine/medium strand thickness, normal density. Some parts of my head are more coarse and wiry but my hair isn't insanely thick. I'm not too sure about all the deets yet, I'm learning lol


How am I gonna get there?
Daily vitamins
60 oz of water a day
Exercise 3 days a week
Eat right
Hot oil treatment and deep condition every week
Shampoo with sulfate free shampoo (I'll clarify when needed) every 5-7 days
Inversion method once a month
Keep my ends moisturized!!
Protein treatments as needed
Keep my hair stretched and do styles using rollers, twist outs, etc.
Limit heat use! Experiment with heatless styles
Keep hair covered with satin scarf/bonnet at night. No exceptions!
And most of all, patience!!

Starting pictures are attached.

 

[charmtreese]

Here is my list of Growth "enhancing" treatments and products that I plan to use throughout this challenge:

1. Xcel 21 - twice a day on my scalp
2. Minoval - twice a day on my edges (particularly my right side)
3. Hair Pous Pluss - every other day on my scalp
4. Castor Oil - every other day on my scalp
5. Egg prepoo - before every wash
6. Phyto Cap Energy hair vitamins - daily
7. Tea rinses - every wash before DC's
8. Baggie - every night
9. Exercise - sooooo hard for me, 3x a week
10. Increase water intake - also very hard for me, but plan to drink my water with a tea bag to make it easier.

 

[Sharpened]

For the rest of this month:

1. Working out 3-4x per week; walking 30 minutes on the days I do not exercise. I have to keep moving, or I become complacent.
2. Netwurks Xcel-21 spray once daily
3. Water and castor oil/EO mix 2-3x per week
4. Keeping up on my supplements (subject to change)
a. MegaFood Multi for Women 40+
b. MSM 7-9g
c. B-complex
d. ACV capsules
e. Enzymes each time I eat
f. Fo-ti (once a week)
g. Chlorella ½ tsp
h. Vitamin D 4000 IU
5. Increase my water intake
6. Increase vegetable intake
7. Coffee soaks 2x weekly, may try guava, black, oolong, or green tea
8. At least one oat water treatment/wash
9. Loc Soc to sleep in, subject to change
10. Cover my coat collars with smooth scarves, puffs on collared clothing days
11. Reduce multiple teenagers-induced stress
12. Keep documenting hair and health

 

[Guinan]

For the rest of this month:

1. Working out 3-4x per week; walking 30 minutes on the days I do not exercise. I have to keep moving, or I become complacent.
2. Netwurks Xcel-21 spray once daily
3. Water and castor oil/EO mix 2-3x per week
4. Keeping up on my supplements (subject to change)
a. MegaFood Multi for Women 40+
b. MSM 7-9g
c. B-complex
d. ACV capsules
e. Enzymes each time I eat
f. Fo-ti (once a week)
g. Chlorella ½ tsp
h. Vitamin D 4000 IU
5. Increase my water intake
6. Increase vegetable intake
7. Coffee soaks 2x weekly, may try guava, black, oolong, or green tea
8. At least one oat water treatment/wash
9. Loc Soc to sleep in, subject to change
10. Cover my coat collars with smooth scarves, puffs on collared clothing days
11. Reduce multiple teenagers-induced stress
12. Keep documenting hair and health

Where are you getting your ACV capsules? I never knew they came in capsule form!!!

 

[EzrasNumberOneFan]

Count me in!!

Current Length: shoulder length. Not sure of exact inches.
Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: MBL...I think? Lol I'd be fine with BSL though.
Hair Type: natural 3c/3b, normal porosity except for the front of my hair, it's high porosity. Fine/medium strand thickness, normal density. Some parts of my head are more coarse and wiry but my hair isn't insanely thick. I'm not too sure about all the deets yet, I'm learning lol


How am I gonna get there?
Daily vitamins
60 oz of water a day
Exercise 3 days a week
Eat right
Hot oil treatment and deep condition every week
Shampoo with sulfate free shampoo (I'll clarify when needed) every 5-7 days
Inversion method once a month
Keep my ends moisturized!!
Protein treatments as needed
Keep my hair stretched and do styles using rollers, twist outs, etc.
Limit heat use! Experiment with heatless styles
Keep hair covered with satin scarf/bonnet at night. No exceptions!
And most of all, patience!!

Starting pictures are attached.

Nice and thorough description of what you're going to do. Good job!

 

[Sharpened]

Where are you getting your ACV capsules? I never knew they came in capsule form!!!

This is the one I am using, but there are others at better prices.

 

[EzrasNumberOneFan]

Isn't it so exciting when you think of how long your hair will be in one year? Like, even if we don't get the full 12 inches it will be a good amount longer than it is now with proper care. Just imagine it It'll hang lower (maybe framing your face and laying on your shoulders for my above shoulder chicks out there), and possibly even be thicker (for those who want that). I know for me it'll be twice as long as it is now or more since I big chopped almost 12 months ago. I'm excited Imagine if we could really do it?

 

[Guinan]

Washed my hair today!!!

*PRE-POO: Extremely diluted KCNT and KC hair polisher. I finger detangled and comb my hair in sections. I let sit for 15mins.
*CLEANSE: Shampooed with KC Come clean
*DC: Diluted tressume curls undone for one hr. I further finger detangle/comb my hair in sections and loosely twist them. No rinse out
*LEAVE-IN: Water & a lil KCNT (my DC is still in my hair)
*STYLER: Water and KCC
*POLISHER/OIL: KC, hair polisher
*STYLE: wng

I'm going to let it air-dry for alittle bit and then difuse it with my new dryer

 

[Aggie]

Inversion - Day 2 complete, no oil and 1 minute scalp massage.

 

[mayoo]

I'm in!

Current Length: BSL
Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: TBL
Minimum goal: WL

I doubt that I'll get the whole 12 inches but that's fine. I know that I'll be able to reach WL by the end of the year as long as I stick to my regimen. Gonna try and check in regularly

Starting Pic: Below

REGIMEN
-Wash 1-2 times a week with Shampoo bar
- Deep condition when needed
- Seal in moisture with Olive Oil and Shea butter
- Finger detangle
That's all

 

[Rastafarai]

Joining in. Still chasing waist length.

Updating with start pic, on blow dried hair:

 

[chocolat79]

I'm joining! I'm also terrible at challenges but am finally getting serious after all these years.

I'm grazing APL, but won't take pics until the end of this month or early January because I wear my hair in PS- havana twist crochet braids- 99% of the time, so I won't have my hair out until then.

Regimen- PS with havana twists, steaming 1x/week, alternating Njoy's sulfur oil, Netwurks Xcel-21, and Camille Rose growth oil and

Internal growth aids: biotin and pantothenic acid, matcha green tea and chlorophyll (or chlorella/spirulina), Phytospecific Cap' Energy or Phytophanere hair supplements

Shampoo days will include henna, deep conditioning, and blow dry.

 

[Chicoro]

The hair photos in this thread!

 

[Pygmy_puff]

I'm joining! I'm also terrible at challenges but am finally getting serious after all these years.

I'm grazing APL, but won't take pics until the end of this month or early January because I wear my hair in PS- havana twists- 99% of the time, so I won't have my hair out until then.

Regimen- PS with havana twists, steaming 1x/week, alternating Njoy's sulfur oil, Netwurks Xcel-21, and Camille Rose growth oil

Internal growth aids: biotin and pantothenic acid, matcha green tea and chlorophyll

Shampoo days will include henna, deep conditioning, and blow dry.

Hi! Do you do your twists yourself? What (edit: brand) of hair do you use? How long have you been PSing with Havana twists? I hope you don't mind the boatload of questions... I think the Havana style is so pretty. Haven't tried it myself yet, but I want to!

 

[chocolat79]

Hi! Do you do your twists yourself? What (edit: brand) of hair do you use? How long have you been PSing with Havana twists? I hope you don't mind the boatload of questions... I think the Havana style is so pretty. Haven't tried it myself yet, but I want to!

Sorry, I should've been more clear. They're crochet braids from havana twist/mambo twist hair. No, I don't do them myself; they'd look horrible, lol. I use the Janet Collection Havana/Mambo twist. It's probably been about 1.5 years now. I had a setback on both the right and left sides of my hair (not paying attention), so I'm just now grazing APL.

 

[Pygmy_puff]

Sorry, I should've been more clear. They're crochet braids from havana twist/mambo twist hair. No, I don't do them myself; they'd look horrible, lol. I use the Janet Collection Havana/Mambo twist. It's probably been about 1.5 years now. I had a setback on both the right and left sides of my hair (not paying attention), so I'm just now grazing APL.

Thanks! Yes doing the individual twists yourself is near impossible. I tried to do it with Xpression hair once and it was a major fail. I'm sorry you had a setback... seems to happen to a lot of us. Just part of the journey, I suppose. I hope you have better luck in the future!

 

[Chicoro]

Starting Picture: (Photo taken September 23rd, 2016)


I'm joining this time!

Current Length: 21 inches in back, 22 inches in front
Goal Length Having Retained 12 inches: 34 inches!!!!!
(That would be mid thigh length or right underneath my behind!)

This will be the first time in my hair journey that I am focusing on growing my hair beyond WHIP/ Hip length. I want my hair to touch and lay on/over the top of my behind.


My high level plan:

• I'm a huge proponent of green juices (not smoothies), so I'll do those. Lots of natural, organic sulfur.
• Protective styling : baggy-ing hair during the day, doing whole head baggy at night.
• Keep every single strand bathed in moisture and sealed from root to tip.
• Continue with my vitamin regimen.
• Deep condition with heat using my home-made coconut milk conditioner.

I look forward to seeing everyone's gorgeous updates. I like the support and encouragement in this thread and in the one from 2016.

 

[gvin89]

Man, yall got a sister excited with all these gorgeous starting pics. Thanks for everyone who posted reggies...this helped me fine tune my own.