2010 Sulfur Challenge

flowinlocks

Well-Known Member
Ok two things. I've noticed that with the New formula of MTG. Not only is it less drying. It's making my ng very soft and manageable. Even though I have been off of it for some days and I have even cowashed. My hair feels so soft and ABSOLUTELY no shedding. For the record I'm 8 weeks post. Normally I stretch no longer than 9 to 10 weeks, but I honestly am starting to feel like I could go longer.
 

EllePixie

New Member
Ok two things. I've noticed that with the New formula of MTG. Not only is it less drying. It's making my ng very soft and manageable. Even though I have been off of it for some days and I have even cowashed. My hair feels so soft and ABSOLUTELY no shedding. For the record I'm 8 weeks post. Normally I stretch no longer than 9 to 10 weeks, but I honestly am starting to feel like I could go longer.

There is a new formula?! Donde?!
 

flowinlocks

Well-Known Member
There is a new formula?! Donde?!


Yes It actually contains mineral oil instead of cade oil for a base. Before when I would use MTG it would literally make my hair crunchy. I would constantly have to apply leave in moisture and Castor oil to my ng. It def. worked, but I feel it was much harsher.
 

Ltown

Greyland
Ok two things. I've noticed that with the New formula of MTG. Not only is it less drying. It's making my ng very soft and manageable. Even though I have been off of it for some days and I have even cowashed. My hair feels so soft and ABSOLUTELY no shedding. For the record I'm 8 weeks post. Normally I stretch no longer than 9 to 10 weeks, but I honestly am starting to feel like I could go longer.

I never used MTG and when everyone was saying that it dry their hair out I never had this problem so it's good to get another opinion.
 

EllePixie

New Member
Yes It actually contains mineral oil instead of cade oil for a base. Before when I would use MTG it would literally make my hair crunchy. I would constantly have to apply leave in moisture and Castor oil to my ng. It def. worked, but I feel it was much harsher.

Ah okay. On mine the first ingred is MO and cade oil is the last ingredient. I haven't had any issues with dryness but I cowash it out daily.
 

NJoy

Here I grow again!
Flow, did you put up the bat signal? Ran over as fast as I can but don't see what the problem is, mama? Um... yes?
 

flowinlocks

Well-Known Member
Flow, did you put up the bat signal? Ran over as fast as I can but don't see what the problem is, mama? Um... yes?



Lol!!! I wanted to know your view on the sulfur making your texture softer. I know you said you were to the point where you almost didn't want to relax anymore.
 

NJoy

Here I grow again!
Yeah, not because it made my texture so much better. But because I had a handle on the ng. Notice the "had". lol. I started moving towards using products for natural hair on my ng. Trying to get it back under control now. It's not so bad, just thick. But the thickness of the hair is oh so yummy. And, I've been wearing twists that worked great at controlling my ng. Uh, i'm not twisted now but am incorporating that into my ps'g while stretching. I'm 20 wks post and stopped using sulfur mainly because I don't want to overmanipulate my hair with massaging the mixture in.

So, mtg has a new formula now, huh? Does it smell any better? I'm thinking the cade oil was the stinky part. Details, mama. Details.
 

NJoy

Here I grow again!
Oh, and I think I might worry about mineral oil clogging my scalp, since it's not really scalp-friendly. What do you think?
 

flowinlocks

Well-Known Member
Girl you know I don't get off into all of that mineral oil clogging, cones, etc.. :lol: I just use it. Some of my most beloved Ayurveda contain mineral oil. The cade oil in the old formula mad the hair hard and crunchy, although I must say it did work.:yep:

Old ingredients: petroleum distillates, sulfur, zinc sterate, cade oil, and glycerine

New ingredients: Minerial oil, sulfur, zinc sterate, glycerine,cade oil (rectified)


So the cade oil is still there it just moved down the list
 

Aggie

Well-Known Member
I have had a head cold for almost a week now and refuse to put anything wet on my scalp until it is GONE! I hate being :sick:
 

flowinlocks

Well-Known Member
How long does it take to see results beyond your normal growth rate when using sulfur?

It varies, depending on the person and the type of sulfur. So far MTG has proven to be the for me. When use on a regular basis,, I would say I start to see results in a few weeks.

I have had a head cold for almost a week now and refuse to put anything wet on my scalp until it is GONE! I hate being :sick:


Awww sorry to hear this Aggie. I hope you feel better soon.
 

TwistNMx

New Member
Flowin Locks,
Today, I'm getting my pictures ready as I flat ironed yesterday.

Update: Ok, here's my pictures a few days early. I may not be able to update later. As I mentioned earlier, it doesn't seem like I progress for some reason. I had 1/2 inch trimmed and still...:nono:
I just keep going back to where I started it seems.
 
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flowinlocks

Well-Known Member
Flowin Locks,
Today, I'm getting my pictures ready as I flat ironed yesterday.

Update: Ok, here's my pictures a few days early. I may not be able to update later. As I mentioned earlier, it doesn't seem like I progress for some reason. I had 1/2 inch trimmed and still...:nono:
I just keep going back to where I started it seems.




Don't be discouraged. Ok first off. I looks like more than 1/2 was trimmed.:look: You sure someone didn't get scissor happy? Because it looks like you made some nice progress between Sept. and Dec.

Secondly, are you a slow grower? Or are you having a problem maintaining length?

Third, how long have you been using the sulfur? I encourage the ladies who have had success using it, AND THOSE WHO DIDN'T to still post their end results. IMO I would rather ALL RESULTS posted more than just only posting the success stories. That way we can truly get a feel for how many people it worked for. :yep:
 

Hairsnob

Deep Thinker
I hope there are a lot of updates today because I'm bored at work and it would be nice to get some inspiration while I lollygag. It's soooo quiet here today.

I have a couple more weeks left to relax but I still plan to post an update tonight or tomorrow after I wash/flat-iron. I have so much NG at 5 weeks post and I don't know how I'll make it to my 7-8 week normal relaxer time. I'm afraid to touch my hair because it seems more fragile since I didn't flat-iron after the last wash.

I slacked off BIG TIME on the topical sulfur mix and maybe used it once a week for the past couple of months. I still kept up on the MSM powder though. I've been drinking egg nog this week and I think that's an excellent source of protein (if you can stand for the extra fat/sugar/calories LOL). So I hope I see a growth spurt soon from all that protein.
 

make_me_over

Well-Known Member
@TwistNMx Congrats on your progress. Even though you don't think it's getting longer, I can definitely see growth from your Sept pic. So KUTGW!

I'll probably post my pics tomorrow after I straighten.

Lol @ Hairsnob for drinking eggnog for growth. I know it has a lot of protein, but that just had me rolling! Do your thing girl:lachen:

ANY MORE UPDATES? PLEASE?
 

TwistNMx

New Member
Don't be discouraged. Ok first off. I looks like more than 1/2 was trimmed.:look: You sure someone didn't get scissor happy? Because it looks like you made some nice progress between Sept. and Dec.
No. That would be a thought if someone else did it but my husband is the only one I let touch my hair. I saw how much was trimmed, and it wasn't very much as I always supervise.
Secondly, are you a slow grower? Or are you having a problem maintaining length?
I used to be a slow grower...at least very slow because I had damage from the scalp up when I found lhcf with a relaxers from a salons coupled with (purposely bad cuts in the back where I could not see them...again from salons). But since the sulfur, it's been really good...I think. :look:

Third, how long have you been using the sulfur? I encourage the ladies who have had success using it, AND THOSE WHO DIDN'T to still post their end results. IMO I would rather ALL RESULTS posted more than just only posting the success stories. That way we can truly get a feel for how many people it worked for. :yep:
I've been using sulfur since the beginning of this challenge, and dispite my pictures I'm very grateful you started this challenge. :yep:

After I posted those pictures, I told my husband that I don't quite understand why my hair appears shorter. I thought I was chasing the first line finally. We looked at it again, and as it turns out, it is still pretty nice. I don't know why it looks different on camera suddenly. In person it doesn't appear to be shorter. Here's a picture we took first wearing a white t-shirt.




@TwistNMx Congrats on your progress. Even though you don't think it's getting longer, I can definitely see growth from your Sept pic. So KUTGW!
Awww! :rosebud: Thank you for the vote of confidence. I have to just keep the faith. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. I guess it's like you know the saying about looking 10 lbs heavier on film. This challenge has kept me aware of what I need to do.
 

flowinlocks

Well-Known Member
I've been using sulfur since the beginning of this challenge, and dispite my pictures I'm very grateful you started this challenge. :yep:

After I posted those pictures, I told my husband that I don't quite understand why my hair appears shorter. I thought I was chasing the first line finally. We looked at it again, and as it turns out, it is still pretty nice. I don't know why it looks different on camera suddenly. In person it doesn't appear to be shorter. Here's a picture we took first wearing a white t-shirt.



I can't see the pic. :sad:. Anyhoo I'm glad to hear you are happy overall with your results. Congratulations, have you decided if you will do the 2011 challenge?
 

TwistNMx

New Member
Sorry about that. I was in such a hurry. I hope this one sticks.


I can't see the pic. :sad:. Anyhoo I'm glad to hear you are happy overall with your results. Congratulations, have you decided if you will do the 2011 challenge?
I'm not sure because I see that someone else is covering that. However, I'm happy that you covered 2010. Thank you. :rosebud:
 
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bride91501

Well-Known Member
Ok, here's my reveal :look: I just started using my sulfur oil mix about 5 weeks ago.

I can't tell how much growth I got...maybe you chicas can help me out? I took the second pic Christmas day.

[IMG]http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo89/enhawkinsHTD/SulfurResultsNovtoDec2010.jpg[/IMG]
 
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