I am coming in here to report on women who get that typical/average .5”/month— and how rice water can probably improve either or BOTH the
quality and
rate of growth of your new hair.
A RW experiment/challenge would be really good if only for a week or a month in a protective style so you can really SEE your growth— for those that color their roots regularly, it would be really great for them as well.
@shawnyblazes has made me want to put my hair in some cornrows for a week just to photograph for LHCF. (And I guess some proof for myself too.) I am certain my hair is growing noticeably faster and better than normal with rice water.
Previously, I have gotten from APL to WL in under 1.5 years with protective styling and regular great treatment of my hair and minimal trims/cuts.
I really,
really miss my length and had no idea how much I would miss that 6”— I want it all back right now lol
So this post is as much for others as it is for myself.
Hope it helps someone!
(FF to 1:10 for ideas on using your coloring schedule to keep track of your growth)
Also worth mentioning that both women are Type 4 and credit low manipulation to their density, condition, and length of hair. Cause breakage is very predominant in Type 4 hair.
I myself have seen a dramatic result in how I manipulate daily v. weekly v. monthly. The less I do to my hair, the better, but honestly, I do like to play in and style my hair so after I hit my goal length, I don’t mind having to trim more to maintain the density and quality— to stave off breakage, SSKs, and straggly ends.
Some of you may not have made the connection for your hair type— but more manipulation is gonna impact your end result one way or another.
RW has really improved my hair’s resilience and elasticity. The actual condition of my hair has improved, so I am extremely excited about what this means for the rest of my hair journey.
Sorry for the super long post.