I think I would like to join in on this challenge, but I'm not sure if I'm even quite shoulder length yet (see pic below). Nonetheless, this gives me something to reach for.
Edited to add that this picture was taken on 10.28.05.
Regimen (I don't really have one down pat):
I'm going to continue washing/deep conditioning once a week.
Maybe 1 midweek wash
Continue to wear my updo during the week along with other protective styles (rollersets, bun[once I learn how to do it], and phony scrunchie)
Keep a good balance of moisture and protein (still learning how to do this)
Make another attempt at airdrying
Continue on the MTG track (just started using it again last week and have noticed a difference)
Clarify every two weeks with Elucence Vol Clarifying shampoo (because of the MTG)
Continue to use staples (Elucence, Keracare) and avoid trying new products (this is hard for me to do y'all, I have so much in my closet!).
I may add MNT to my staples. I washed my hair on Sunday morning before church with Keracare, deep contioned with ORS Replenishing Pak mixed with equal parts of MNT conditioner, followed by Humecto, used Elucence conditioner as a leave in, added Redken Heat Glide and blow dried. I loved the results, I've never seen my hair look like this when I do it myself at home my fine hair felt so strong and my shedding was non-existent. I really think it was the MNT! So, I think I may by the MNT shampoo on my way home from work.
Ok...I'm off my soap box now!!! I'm in!