2 Inches In 4 Months Challenge (sep - Dec 2015)
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faithVA
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My ends are better but I still have to S&D every time I wash. Not sure if I should be worried or not.
Despite my ends, I'm still retaining. Saw a little extra length with my banana clip bun yesterday. And my twist are looking a little better.
Going to keep my expectations in check though. I don't think two months will get me over any styling humps.
Despite my ends, I'm still retaining. Saw a little extra length with my banana clip bun yesterday. And my twist are looking a little better.
Going to keep my expectations in check though. I don't think two months will get me over any styling humps.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I'm still on track. I'm trying to reach the top of my bra without tilting my head lol.
I've been using liquid gold a few times a week with a full head baggy. I'm doing low manipulation (wigs), washing every 2-3 weeks and exfoliating my scalp once a month. I will also finish out the year doing cardio daily for 20 minutes
I've been using liquid gold a few times a week with a full head baggy. I'm doing low manipulation (wigs), washing every 2-3 weeks and exfoliating my scalp once a month. I will also finish out the year doing cardio daily for 20 minutes
faithVA
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I haven't really thought about what I'm going tondo for the next 10 weeks. I don't think I'm going to change much.
Will still wash weekly and try to add a mid week wash in. Maybe I will moisturize more. Right now i dont do anything between wash days.
I will keep it in either flat twist or two strand twist.
I'm going to take a probiotics daily. I need to add a green drink but I need to find one I like.
I'm not going to lie about exercise. I will work on it.
I guess I'm just hoping for the best because I'm really not trying to do anything.
Will still wash weekly and try to add a mid week wash in. Maybe I will moisturize more. Right now i dont do anything between wash days.
I will keep it in either flat twist or two strand twist.
I'm going to take a probiotics daily. I need to add a green drink but I need to find one I like.
I'm not going to lie about exercise. I will work on it.
I guess I'm just hoping for the best because I'm really not trying to do anything.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I bought a raw protein vegetable shake with probiotics, but it is disgusting and overpriced. I mixed it with almond/coconut milk today and it was still gross. Tomorrow I will try it with a banana
bluenvy
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Flat ironed hair lasted three weeks. Back to weekly wash and dc. Got to up moisturize and seal routine.
Been wearing other styles, twists outs, braid outs, sometimes I let it air dry and just leave it because of hang time.
I like to go back to high buns, but enjoying wearing it out.
I be surprised gaining two inches with fall breezes throwing my hair in all directions, and my trim last month. But I'm sticking it out to see. If it grows the way I like, I will wear it out often.
Been wearing other styles, twists outs, braid outs, sometimes I let it air dry and just leave it because of hang time.
I like to go back to high buns, but enjoying wearing it out.
I be surprised gaining two inches with fall breezes throwing my hair in all directions, and my trim last month. But I'm sticking it out to see. If it grows the way I like, I will wear it out often.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Just when the smell of liquid gold goes away it's time to apply it again. I hope it is working.
jennifer30
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how far are you from sl? i dont think i'll be full sl until dec 2016. having setbacks and still trying to control this breakage :\
faithVA
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Im not really sure. A good portion of the back should make it by June of next year. But it may take until the end of next year for my crown to reach SL.
If you can afford it get a Komaza hair analysis. Yes it's a bit pricey but it can save you months if not years of trying to figure out your hair.
jennifer30
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ok. thanks i'll try that
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I applied liquid gold to my scalp and baggied for a few hours. I need to shampoo my hair soon. I don't want buildup to interfere with my growth.
Amethyst67
Member
You can do it. I bc'd in April of this year. I really cut it off. I was down to about an inch or half inch of hair and I was relaxed bsl. This month I had about 6 inches retained and I chopped off an inch so I'm down to about 5 inches. My mom keep asking me what I'm doing. I just wear a wig every day and wash and dc weekly. I just pulled out my steamer so I will be prepooing using steam. I need to eat better and exercise so I will be starting that next week. I also have not been using direct heat. I will try to post a picture of my bc tomorrow.
jennifer30
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does growth spurts usually happen after a trim? is this normal?
jennifer30
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no. i trimmed it last week, my hair seems longer.
gvin89
Active Member
Hey yall...it's been a long time. I've experienced some shedding since coming off some meds, but hoping to recover over the next 10 weeks. I keep my hair in protective styles and only touch it to wash. I've been getting flat twist updos professionally and doing my own two strand twists. Can't wait to see where I end up in December.
bluenvy
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@jennifer30 its possible you got an late summer growth spurt? I usually get mines late like between November and January
jennifer30
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i got my summer spurt already..lol i trimmed it due to uneven hair and breakage. or maybe its just usual growth
Amethyst67
Member
I'm not sure but trimming helps you to retain length. If you have split ends and don't trim them off your hair will continue to split and break off.does growth spurts usually happen after a trim? is this normal?
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Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I have reached most of my new lengths after a good trim. There is strength in numbers, so thick ends have a better chance of surviving and retaining length.
I want consistent growth so I am on a seasonal trim schedule (March, June, September and December).
I want consistent growth so I am on a seasonal trim schedule (March, June, September and December).
faithVA
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Sorry to see you go but enjoy your new style.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I am doing a full head baggy with liquid gold for a few hours today. Hopefully I feel like washing my hair Friday. I can not put it off any longer
!!!! I haven't posted in awhile, but my hair has been wonderful 
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I put some liquid gold oil on my scalp and I'm wearing a baggy for a couple hours. I noticed some short strands along the perimeter of my head (sides and back). I'm not sure if those are new strands or breakage 
faithVA
Well-Known Member
I'm not doing much for the next 8 weeks. I'm going to wash or water rinse weekly and keep my hair in flat twists except for special occasions. I will do 1 shampoo wash and 1 protein treatment a month. And I will keep doing search and destroys as needed. That's it for me.
I need to go find a hat for cold weather. Perhaps I will do that tomorrow.
I need to go find a hat for cold weather. Perhaps I will do that tomorrow.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I need some new shears. I am due for a search and destroy, but my shears are so dull
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Today was my 7th day inverting. I washed my hair this morning and let it airdry most of the way. Then I added a little leave in and detangling was so much easier on dry hair! I didn't lose a lot of hair at all. I am probably going to start doing a weekly wash if it's going to be this easy.
I want to let my scalp breathe for a couple days before I start back with my growth aids (liquid gold and mn).
I want to let my scalp breathe for a couple days before I start back with my growth aids (liquid gold and mn).
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