I'm in. This is the deal. My last touchup was in February 2007 and I’ve been wearing box braids since April. I've noticed that my edges doesn't seemed to get long so I've come up with a plan. I know my edges grow because I see new growth, however once I relax it that's it.. When I’m ready for another touchup, I see new growth but no relax ends.
I self braid and I have been leaving my edges out so there is no chance of it ripping out. My plan is to wear braids for 1 year then see if my edges get longer, if it does, I'll relax and wait maybe another 6 months to a year to have another touchup.
Products I have used thus far for my edges
Groganics DHT Blocker, and ORS Temple Balm. I've also been using Profectiv Healthy Ends
I don’t intend to repurchase these items because IMO, I don’t really think they make any difference. If I’ve achieved any growth I’ll chalk it up to the fact that I haven’t had a touchup in almost 8 months, I usually have one every 16 weeks. I’ll buy Profectiv but for the other 2, no.
I don't expect my edges to grow in completely because I think my thinning in that area is mostly heredity but I do wish that the areas that do grow would achieve some length. I’ve come to the conclusion that my edges grow at a snails pace whereas the rest of my hair grows at a normal rate. I’m going to take some more pictures of my temple this weekend so that I have a record of it.
Does anybody know of any other product I can use?