My SisterLocks were established 7/28-29 of 2017. At my 5th re-ti this past Saturday, my consultant told me I'm going to loc fast
, so my 1st goal this upcoming year is to be fully locd by my anniversary. My 2nd goal is for my shortest locs (crown, as my hair is layered) to be shoulder length. Right now they fall to the side at the top of my ear, and forward to the tip of my nose.
How I'll get there:
Well if on average 6" of growth per year can be expected and I get this growth, I will reach my length goal. To help I plan to re-adopt the Inversion Method w/o oil until I am fully locd. I already use Aloe Vera juice but may incorporate its gel as aloe "can improve the health of the scalp and lengthen the growth
phase of hair." Source: Google
As far as my goal to be fully locd, I will continue on my current regimen since I got rave reviews from my consultant about taking care of my hair. I cleanse w/either Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle and/or Cush Cosmetics mango shampoo bar (LOVE!). The SisterLock shampoo made my scalp itch, so I was one-and-done. After spraying my scalp w/aloe vera juice, I spray on an herbal tea mix which helps prevent shedding (caffeinated green tea) and promotes strength and growth. I will edit when I get all the ingredients.
I think I'm good to go. Good luck to everyone on reaching their goals!!
EDIT#1: For both goals, I plan to regularly incorporate Irish Moss/Sea Moss into my diet by adding it to my daily smoothies. It is a good, natural source of collagen which helps as "having a sufficient amount of collagen in the hair shaft, strengthens the hair follicles and improves hair growth. Eating collagen for hair growth can also improve the overall volume of your hair by increasing the diameter of each individual hair, thereby giving your flow a fuller appearance." Source:
https://www.nutrafol.com/blog/you-can-use-collagen-for-hair-growth/