Grow It Long 2020 Challenge

[apple_natural]

I'm putting in mini twists

 

[keranikki]

I apologize for my lateness. Hopefully these pics post properly. I’m currently in mini braids, which are working for me. Mini braids have allowed me to see that parts of my hair lacked moisture.
I had my hair trimmed back to shoulder length in mid March. While I lost my progress, my ends feel so much better. My goal for the next three months is to keep my ends happy and massage my scalp on a regular basis.



I have made some progress since my trim. My hair is slightly thicker and I have gained approximately 1/2” overall.

 

[apple_natural]

i love it! @keranikki I'm in the middle of mini twists.

 

[apple_natural]

Hi,
Is it too late to join?

starting photo please

 

[storm777007]

Hi,
Sorry it took me soo long to respond. In the middle of moving. The attached is the make/model.

 

[storm777007]

Which brand is this?

Here you go...

 

[snoop]

Here you go...

Thank you!

 

[Prettymetty]

I am so ready for my xcel21 goodies to come in

eta I usually trim every 2-3 months to maintain a thick hemline, but since I’m on the grow again I’ll space my trims out to 4-6 months

 

[apple_natural]

@Prettymetty what is xcel21? (googled) what do you like about that line?

finished my first month of hairfinity. i have two more months

 

[Prettymetty]

I just measured a section (middle left) of my hair. My goal is to end the year at 20 inches. My growth rate is about 1/4-1/3 inch per month.

 

[Prettymetty]

@Prettymetty what is xcel21? (googled) what do you like about that line?

finished my first month of hairfinity. i have two more months

It’s a spray that grows hair. I love hairfinity! I used it years ago and it worked well

 

[CurliDiva]

I ordered and applied Chebe powder to my hair. My goal is to use it for 6 months for maximum retention.

It's messy and has a strong earthy smell but now is a great time to try it!

 

[NaturalShe94]

I just realized they discontinued SM Low-Po Protein free line. My heart is broken

 

[alanaturelle]

I finally took a progress picture last weekend. In December, I trimmed off about 1" off and I grew it back so I'm happy. My goal is to reach line #7 by end of June for Q2.

April 2020:




December 2019

 

[nycutiepie]

I ordered and applied Chebe powder to my hair. My goal is to use it for 6 months for maximum retention.

It's messy and has a strong earthy smell but now is a great time to try it!

I just read about this somewhere. I'm going to research and perhaps order. Where did you buy?

 

[CurliDiva]

I just read about this somewhere. I'm going to research and perhaps order. Where did you buy?

I bought the original brand (from Amazon) associated with the video of the Chad tribal women.

 

[apple_natural]

i ran out of my biotin (5000mcg) and replaced it with another liquid biotin that is 10000 mcg. we'll see how this goes. it is definitely not as tasty and there are no markings on the droplet so i need to replace it with another one that has a marking at 1ml

 

[GettingKinky]

I just want shoulder length curls. I think I could get there next summer as long as my shrinkage doesn’t get worse.

 

[snoop]

Since last summer, I've noticed that my crown hair is coarser than the rest. I'm not sure if it's always been like that and I haven't noticed it if it's changed. My crown is also a shorter length than the rest of my hair, so I'll have to take extra care to baby it.

 

[storm777007]

I ordered and applied Chebe powder to my hair. My goal is to use it for 6 months for maximum retention.

It's messy and has a strong earthy smell but now is a great time to try it!

lol I just ordered some too...been watching UPS tracking website like crazy .

 

[storm777007]

Give me the DETAILS:
I’ve been trying to grow my hair in its natural state since 2013, but didn’t really get serious until 2015; however I’ve had numerous horror stories and set backs due to going to salons. on the last incident I lost 7” of hair. I cried for a week! After the 3rd set back I decided From that day forward I swore off salons and grow my hair myself (with the help of forums like this). It’s been trial and error but I’m determined. Below is my info. If you have ANY pointers or helpful tips please let me know because I’ve only retained 5” in 5 years and I’m so ready to break past BSL. Thanks everyone!

Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: natural

Current Length: 15” in back, 13 1/2” on side, and 13” bangs.

Goal Length: 20” by end of 2020

Plan to reach goal length: moisture and sealing hair and protective styling.

Regimen: moisturizing daily. Washing and DC weekly.

Protective Styles: will be twisting my hair into small twist with French braids.

Staple Products: shampoo eden peppermint tea tree, moisture dc tgin, protein dc IC deep penetrating creme and Shea moisture bamboo charcoal purification masque w/tea tree oil. leave in Cantu mixed with shea moisture JBCO. Various oils for growth or sealing: clary sage, thyme, cedarwood, neem, avocado,emu, and others.

Starting Pic: REQUIRED - below pics is my bangs (13”), sides (13 1/2”) and back (15”).

 

[storm777007]

This is the protective style I’m rocking for the next couple of months. I clipped my ends on the April full moon.

 

[Mapleoats]

Since last summer, I've noticed that my crown hair is coarser than the rest. I'm not sure if it's always been like that and I haven't noticed it if it's changed. My crown is also a shorter length than the rest of my hair, so I'll have to take extra care to baby it.

Me too! Trying to be extra gentle with it and apply more products with that area, no success so far though.

 

[CurliDiva]

lol I just ordered some too...been watching UPS tracking website like crazy .

Good luck! I'm enjoying Chebe in my hair.

 

[BeautifulRoots]

Its been a crazy few months, sorry I haven't posted as much. I do plan to post my progress pic soon.

As far as hair goes, I have been revisiting hair grease. I moved to a VERY dry desert climate a few weeks ago and my hair has been the driest I've ever seen it. None of my heavy duty products were working, shea butter, DCs, oil infusions, etc. Randomly I remebered I had some natures blessings grease deep in my stash. My hair has been soft and moisturized ever since I've been using grease to seal. We'll see how it goes over time. I haven't used grease for at least 10 years, but its working wonders for me in this new climate.

 

[silenttullip]

I like grease to seal i have been using the natural one by carols daughter

 

[MzSwift]

This is the protective style I’m rocking for the next couple of months. I clipped my ends on the April full moon.
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So pretty!!

 

[MzSwift]

Since last summer, I've noticed that my crown hair is coarser than the rest. I'm not sure if it's always been like that and I haven't noticed it if it's changed. My crown is also a shorter length than the rest of my hair, so I'll have to take extra care to baby it.

Same here, sis! I apply extra product to that area. I primarily finger detangle so it's not mechanical damage. I just accepted that it's the way my hair is and I accept her as she is. My nape is also a different texture than the rest of my hair.

 

[GettingKinky]

@NaturalShe94 your hair is amazing!!! is that a braidout in your length check picture?

 

[NaturalShe94]

@NaturalShe94 your hair is amazing!!! is that a braidout in your length check picture?

Thank you. & no, its just damp.