Grow it Long 2022 Challenge!

[faithVA]

I’ve had such a hectic month, i caught covid a few weeks ago and it really threw me off. Glad to see this thread still alive! I’ve got some mini twists in right now and im just trying to leave my hair alone for a bit

Glad you are feeling better. Hopefully, you are fully recovered and back to normal.

 

[Mapleoats]

Thank you @snoop @faithVA, feeling much more like myself again

 

[Benuontherise]

So I have been trying some new drying techniques for myself after my weekly wash. I have low porosity hair and my hair does well with blow drying it using my Chi blow dryer after 60-70% air dry. As much as I try 100% air drying my hair is just too dry after and completely lacks moisture. I’ve did a braid set with satin pillow rollers on the ends and dried with indirect heat using my soft bonnet Hooded dryer (soft and moisturized results).
Which now that I think about it I believe is my issue when my hair is long and natural. My hair would get so dry and tangled if I didn’t use my diffuser to dry with my wash n go which was the only style I did .

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

12 braids out in the back so far. Slowly making my way , little by little. I should have them all out by Friday.
The buildup is OD though. It’s easily coming out which is great but my hats off to folks that keep their braids or twists in longer than 8 weeks.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

12 weeks later.

 

[Napp]

12 weeks later.

Your hair looks like its grown alot!

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

It feels so fluffy. @Napp I’m still detangling.

 

[Chicoro]

It feels so fluffy. @Napp I’m still detangling.

Hair looks full, thick and with no areas of major breakage or thinness. Looks good.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Okay. So I had a party last night so I threw a wig on. I’m working until 3 today.
Let’s see when I can get this trim and blow dry in this week.

 

[snoop]

I think that I'm going to try and install mini twists this week. I want to see how my sides are doing compared to when I last twisted my hair.

 

[keranikki]

I will update current length when I purchase another tape measure.

Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: Natural
Current Length: Ear length (curly)
Goal Length: Shoulder length (curly)
Plan to reach goal length: Exercise 6 days of week, drink 112+oz of water, monitor my eating habits, self-care is essential
Regimen:
-Weekly: Olaplex 0/3, KC Come Clean (clarifying), Giovanni Deep Moisture Shampoo, Olaplex #5, KC Knot Today, KCCC
-As needed: water and KCCC
Protective Styles: currently none
Staple Products: I’m not sold on anything right now, lol. Strong contenders are Olaplex 0/3 and Giovanni Deep
Starting Pic:

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I will update current length when I purchase another tape measure.

Natural, Relaxed, Texlaxed: Natural
Current Length: Ear length (curly)
Goal Length: Shoulder length (curly)
Plan to reach goal length: Exercise 6 days of week, drink 112+oz of water, monitor my eating habits, self-care is essential
Regimen:
-Weekly: Olaplex 0/3, KC Come Clean (clarifying), Giovanni Deep Moisture Shampoo, Olaplex #5, KC Knot Today, KCCC
-As needed: water and KCCC
Protective Styles: currently none
Staple Products: I’m not sold on anything right now, lol. Strong contenders are Olaplex 0/3 and Giovanni Deep
Starting Pic:

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Updates:

I received a haircut last Monday. I thought I wanted to wear my hair straight, so I had my hair cut to avoid the mullet. Now, I don’t want to wear my hair straight for I’m loving my curls. The struggle, lol.
Lesson learned: try to solve your hair issues first before resorting to cutting. I was having dry hair issues. I knew that I possibly needed a hard protein treatment. If I would have completed the protein treatment prior to my hair appointment, I wouldn’t have felt the need to cut as much off. I’m wearing my hair curly now and loving it! There was no need to cut my hair now, lol.
My hair is healthy, curls popping.
Product update: No more KC right now. It doesn’t pair well with any of my other products. The shampoo is not as cleansing as I thought. I’m using the following:
-Aphogee Keratin/Green Tea shampoo
-Giovanni Deep Moisture Shampoo
-APB VITA conditioner (until it’s finished)
-Olaplex #3 (as a leave-in)
-Alikay Naturals Lemongrass Leave-In
-EcoStyle Black Castor/Flaxseed Oil Gel
-H2O

I will use this regimen until I run out of Giovanni and APB. I will replace them with Olaplex #4 and APB Fenugreek conditioner until they run out.

 

[NaturalShe94]

I have not logged in for about a year +. I am glad to see this challenge still alive. I won’t commit, not yet at least, lol. However, I’m tuned and lurking. So much beautiful hair in the thread.

 

[keranikki]

I have not logged in for about a year +. I am glad to see this challenge still alive. I won’t commit, not yet at least, lol. However, I’m tuned and lurking. So much beautiful hair in the thread.

Heeeeeyyyyyy! How are you?

 

[Mapleoats]

I have not logged in for about a year +. I am glad to see this challenge still alive. I won’t commit, not yet at least, lol. However, I’m tuned and lurking. So much beautiful hair in the thread.

Lady!!! Get up in here ! How are you doing? Hope all is well!

 

[Mapleoats]

We are about 6 weeks into the year and 6 weeks away from the first check in! How is everybody doing?

i still have my hair in these mini twists, this is the end of week 3 and while my hair still looks and feels okay, I’m ready to wash this weekend

 

[Napp]

We are about 6 weeks into the year and 6 weeks away from the first check in! How is everybody doing?

i still have my hair in these mini twists, this is the end of week 3 and while my hair still looks and feels okay, I’m ready to wash this weekend

I don't know if I'll be ready to check my length in 6 weeks. I don't feel like dealing with my hair. I just want to hide it away.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I don't know if I'll be ready to check my length in 6 weeks. I don't feel like dealing with my hair. I just want to hide it away.

 

[keranikki]

We are about 6 weeks into the year and 6 weeks away from the first check in! How is everybody doing?

i still have my hair in these mini twists, this is the end of week 3 and while my hair still looks and feels okay, I’m ready to wash this weekend

Doing great! Even though I cut my hair, I still expect to see growth in 6 weeks. I expect to be half way to SL (when stretched) at the end of 6 weeks.

 

[Mapleoats]

I don't know if I'll be ready to check my length in 6 weeks. I don't feel like dealing with my hair. I just want to hide it away.

I saw your updated hair pic on the healthy ends thread.. I think your hair is looking great and I see tons of progress but I get not wanted to deal with your hair. That’s been me for the past few weeks as well!

 

[Mapleoats]

Doing great! Even though I cut my hair, I still expect to see growth in 6 weeks. I expect to be half way to SL (when stretched) at the end of 6 weeks.

The cut looks beautiful! I love your curls

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I will probably be in a protective style come april because I plan on getting kinky twists March 12 for an out of state trip. more than likely, Ill post my update before april.

 

[NaturalShe94]

Heeeeeyyyyyy! How are you?

Doing very well. Thank you! 2021 was an eventful year despite the Covid catastrophe from 2020, lol. I miss the forum as well as caring for my hair like I use to.
How have you been?!

 

[NaturalShe94]

Lady!!! Get up in here ! How are you doing? Hope all is well!

Hi! Thank you. Yes, all is well.
I'll slowly ease my way back in. I sat under my hooded dryer last weekend for the time in almost a year to give myself a proper deep condition, and my goodness did it feel good to show my hair some love, lol. So I've decided to add proper hair care back to my agenda and resume my journey to CL.

 

[keranikki]

The cut looks beautiful! I love your curls

Thank you!!!

 

[keranikki]

Doing very well. Thank you! 2021 was an eventful year despite the Covid catastrophe from 2020, lol. I miss the forum as well as caring for my hair like I use to.
How have you been?!

Hanging in there! I moved to Niagara Falls, NY from Southern VA. Currently waiting to close on my house. I’m preparing for my transition to private sector as I’m retiring from the military soon. Civilian life here I come, lol.

 

[NaturalShe94]

Hanging in there! I moved to Niagara Falls, NY from Southern VA. Currently waiting to close on my house. I’m preparing for my transition to private sector as I’m retiring from the military soon. Civilian life here I come, lol.

Oh nice! Congratulations on the new home. Niagara Falls huh? You’ll be driving distance from me. Lol. Really nice in that area. Prepare for long winters!

 

[keranikki]

Oh nice! Congratulations on the new home. Niagara Falls huh? You’ll be driving distance from me. Lol. Really nice in that area. Prepare for long winters!

I’m currently acclimating myself, Le sigh. I don’t mind the cold, but the wind is disrespectful!
The house is in Sanborn. Niagara Falls isn’t my cup of tea, but I really like the Western NY region. I’m originally from downstate (Westchester).

 

[Sanity]

I'm Hanging on to every inch until it's length check time! Winter is drying my strands out.

 

[keranikki]

I'm Hanging on to every inch until it's length check time! Winter is drying my strands out.

These winter winds are horrid!

 

[Sanity]

These winter winds are horrid!

Tell me about it! I'm praying for less breakage before my next trim.