12 inches in 12 months - 2014

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Going to skip updating on the weekends but will update Monday through Friday.

Sounds good! We love when you check in.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I am going on five months of changing myself over. I'm gonna call this my "cocooning period" of 2014. I am already committing to five straight months of non stop protective styling to hopefully get my hair to freaking waist length already.

And along with that I'm gonna commit to getting in shape. Five months from today (the 9th) I will be the double two's! And I just don't want to enter another year of life being the same way.

And also, I want to dress like a pin up girl from the 40's!!! but seriously, if you've ever seen Christina Aguilara's "candy man" video, that look is just what I LOVE. The tight dresses, the sweetheart necklines, all the polka dots So that's my goal.

I'm gonna write down the specifics and all my measurements tomorrow and what my specific goal it is I'm going to work towards. I'm not going back to counting calories again. I know what I need to eat and what works, I just want to make that apart of my lifestyle and it is. I'm loving it and the way I've been feeling lately (way more energetic) it's just the exercising that's gonna be a bit more of a motivation. Haaa, but lets get it!

Five months of mini braids, healthy eating, and exercise. Lets see where this gets me....I am going to last through this. I've GOT to!

I'm happy that you set a goal, 5 months and the things you will do to achieve your goal, sounds real good.Let's just go beyond this challenge which is the end of April and just continue to do what we're doing to achieve increase inches whether it be APL, BSL, MBL, WL and beyond. I'm just having so much fun with your ladies and the support that is given in this thread.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hello ladies this is another week where I check in. Nothing out of the way. I wanted to clarify my hair so I used ORS aloe creamy shampoo and then followed up with ORS olive oil replenishing pak and left it on for 1 hr. My hair seems OK.

I tweaked my regime once again and will be using a ayurvedic shampoo powder/conditioner mix that I will use to wash my hair on Saturdays follow up with a shea butter treatment. On Tuesdays, I will use another treatment using mayo/acv/coffee to wash my hair and then use a ayurvedic conditioner afterwards. I'm trying to strengthen and moisturize my hair at the same time. I mentioned earlier, I'm using kimmeytube's recipe for a leave in because of the ph balance. Hoping this will help improve my strands.

I'm still trying to keep focus with the basics even thought I failed miserably last week because I was so busy and my schedule changed. I did very little exercising, eating healthy, etc. I faithfully carry out my routine of moisturizing and sealing my hair, oiling my scalp and massaging for 5 minutes every day. I bought some new supplements that I'm also taking. I want to try to incorporate the GHE just on my hair ends at least 2-3 days a week. I still haven't trimmed my hair and I probably will be doing this soon. Other than that, I'm trying to stay on track. Remember, our efforts pay off so continue to stay motivated, consistent with our regimes and having a positive attitude will lead to increased inches and increased length. Stay focused ladies because we can do this.

 

[felic1]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

@faithVA..would you consider starting a hair coloring support thread? I used henna for a while and the color inconsistency did not really help. I recently used a demi rinse, it was a up line from jazzing Clairol product especially formulated to heavy gray. It was the type that washes out in 12 washes. What have you been using? I actually have a lily munster streak ( bride of Frankenstein) in the front of my hair line. If I could deal with sporting it I would. It just makes me feel old. I cannot bear to look at it. I recently got my hair in for a trim at the stylist. She pressed it for my mothers funeral. I guess it is understandable that I would have some thinning. I retained length but my hair is still experiencing some trouble. I took inventory of my habits for 2013. Mama and Daddy were ill and I was not working. I ran out of garlic capsules and slacked on my Alter ego treatments. I have to make a complete return to hair vitamins as well. I will buy a years worth to keep them in stock.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

@faithVA..would you consider starting a hair coloring support thread? I used henna for a while and the color inconsistency did not really help. I recently used a demi rinse, it was a up line from jazzing Clairol product especially formulated to heavy gray. It was the type that washes out in 12 washes. What have you been using? I actually have a lily munster streak ( bride of Frankenstein) in the front of my hair line. If I could deal with sporting it I would. It just makes me feel old. I cannot bear to look at it. I recently got my hair in for a trim at the stylist. She pressed it for my mothers funeral. I guess it is understandable that I would have some thinning. I retained length but my hair is still experiencing some trouble. I took inventory of my habits for 2013. Mama and Daddy were ill and I was not working. I ran out of garlic capsules and slacked on my Alter ego treatments. I have to make a complete return to hair vitamins as well. I will buy a years worth to keep them in stock.

felic1, If enough women were interested I would start one. Sometimes though threads don't get the support and they just fall by the wayside. I am not as good at keeping threads bumped up as much as I used to be. bad me

I started out with Cream of Nature Box Color - I think. My hair did wonderfully with it. Then I joined LHCH and found out I wasn't supposed to use that (oops)

So then I tried to do the right thing and my hair has been jacked up every since

I used henna for 1.5 years. It last for 3 days and then starts to wear off. My hair line is gray within a week. I tried rinses. Sometimes they don't even last a day and just rinse off. I tried the mascara sticks and end up with color all over my hands and face I look a mess and don't even know it.

I tried bigen Then I switched over to ION Demi. It worked Ok, but I was worried about what as in it because I was trying to stay more natural. I then tried Naturatint. I think I like it. Then I tried SM Color. And I like this. Then I went back to Naturatint. Now I'm back to SM Color. I was looking at ecoColor but I'm not sold. I've looked at eColor but still on the fence. I was looking at the shampoo color but they say it only comes in black and I've never colored my hair black. I'm hesitant on that.

This week I'm supposed to buy TouchBack and see how that goes.

 

[caliscurls]

Over the weekend I colored my edges, washed & DC'ed, then by accident let my hair air dry about 80%. I got called away for an unexpected errand and when I got back I fully expected my hair to be a dry mess. There was NO product in it after the DC. I had to just throw it in a low bun, put on a scarf and hat and leave. When I was able to get back to it my hair was so soft I was shocked. So I decided to do a curlformer set (inspired by faithVA) and used my KeraVada butter with water as the only products.

The set was so cute and soft! I scratched my head in wonder as to why I don't use the curlformers more often. The only thing I'll do different next time is use some type of holding gel over the butter,

The updo is being held in place by one of the flexi-8's I recently purchased

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

caliscurls[/USER];19768125]Over the weekend I colored my edges, washed & DC'ed, then by accident let my hair air dry about 80%. I got called away for an unexpected errand and when I got back I fully expected my hair to be a dry mess. There was NO product in it after the DC. I had to just throw it in a low bun, put on a scarf and hat and leave. When I was able to get back to it my hair was so soft I was shocked. So I decided to do a curlformer set (inspired by faithVA) and used my KeraVada butter with water as the only products.

The set was so cute and soft! I scratched my head in wonder as to why I don't use the curlformers more often. The only thing I'll do different next time is use some type of holding gel over the butter,

The updo is being held in place by one of the flexi-8's I recently purchased

Very pretty and a great job. When you get the hang of it, try doing your curlformer set without butter or holding gel to see if you get a better hold. Once you take out the curlformers and let them cool then massage a little butter on your curls. Your hair will dry faster and then the product won't weigh your curls down.

 

[caliscurls]

Very pretty and a great job. When you get the hang of it, try doing your curlformer set without butter or holding gel to see if you get a better hold. Once you take out the curlformers and let them cool then massage a little butter on your curls. Your hair will dry faster and then the product won't weigh your curls down.

I will try that next time thanks!!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Over the weekend I colored my edges, washed & DC'ed, then by accident let my hair air dry about 80%. I got called away for an unexpected errand and when I got back I fully expected my hair to be a dry mess. There was NO product in it after the DC. I had to just throw it in a low bun, put on a scarf and hat and leave. When I was able to get back to it my hair was so soft I was shocked. So I decided to do a curlformer set (inspired by faithVA) and used my KeraVada butter with water as the only products.

The set was so cute and soft! I scratched my head in wonder as to why I don't use the curlformers more often. The only thing I'll do different next time is use some type of holding gel over the butter,

The updo is being held in place by one of the flexi-8's I recently purchased

Looks very nice. I have to purchase some curlformers to see how my hair will behave.

 

[Mskraizy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

caliscurls, gorgeous set! Man, ya'll make me want to get some curlformers now! That's now on my "styles to master" list.

Oh, they probably look so pretty. I think of the 120 twists that Ciprana puts in her hair. They are gorgeous and I'm sure yours looks the same way. Girl you have it going on with protective styles and you're right. With your hair in twists and wearing your hat, you can pace yourself when you're ready to take them down. And with low manipulation, I told you, you are going to achieve WL sooner than you think. Keep up the good work!

I surely hope so! My fingers are cramped from crossing them so hard. They could literally snap off!

I'm happy that you set a goal, 5 months and the things you will do to achieve your goal, sounds real good.Let's just go beyond this challenge which is the end of April and just continue to do what we're doing to achieve increase inches whether it be APL, BSL, MBL, WL and beyond. I'm just having so much fun with your ladies and the support that is given in this thread.

Oh yeah, I forgot this challenge was supposed to end in April. Honestly, I'm down for keeping up with this thread. This is like our little secret club!

We need an initiation of some sort.



Well....




Here's a pic of my mini braids!

My regimen from hereon out is basically the same. Still weekly wash days and deep conditionings. Great thing about these braids is I can co-wash them everyday which I probably will be once I really get into my exercise again. Or at least every other day. To moisturize after a co-wash, I normally just moisturize the ends with the co-wash conditioner I used (normally suave naturals strawberry one ) and some eco styler gel atop of it.

On days I don't, possibly just spritz the ends with some water and seal with an oil. I plan to oil and massage my scalp nightly and just let my curls rest. Installs are gonna last me at least 4 weeks, maybe longer but no shorter than that.

Hoping to get some great growth! Eeeeeeek!

 

[caliscurls]

Your mini braids look nice and full Mskraizy I like! One day.....next year I hope to have one that looks as good!

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

caliscurls, gorgeous set! Man, ya'll make me want to get some curlformers now! That's now on my "styles to master" list.



I surely hope so! My fingers are cramped from crossing them so hard. They could literally snap off!



Oh yeah, I forgot this challenge was supposed to end in April. Honestly, I'm down for keeping up with this thread. This is like our little secret club!

We need an initiation of some sort.



Well....




Here's a pic of my mini braids!

My regimen from hereon out is basically the same. Still weekly wash days and deep conditionings. Great thing about these braids is I can co-wash them everyday which I probably will be once I really get into my exercise again. Or at least every other day. To moisturize after a co-wash, I normally just moisturize the ends with the co-wash conditioner I used (normally suave naturals strawberry one ) and some eco styler gel atop of it.

On days I don't, possibly just spritz the ends with some water and seal with an oil. I plan to oil and massage my scalp nightly and just let my curls rest. Installs are gonna last me at least 4 weeks, maybe longer but no shorter than that.

Hoping to get some great growth! Eeeeeeek!

Beautiful job, I love them. They look so uniform, well done! I told you before that the low manipulation is the bomb. The weather is beginning to break and cowashing everyday or every other day is going to create that great environment for growing hair. Be careful though with matting and buildup. I say that because I remember LadyPaniolo talked about not wetting the hair too much because it could cause these problems. But I know you are on it. Keep up the good work.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Your mini braids look nice and full Mskraizy I like! One day.....next year I hope to have one that looks as good!

I echo your sentiments exactly!

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hoping to get some great growth! Eeeeeeek!

Love your braids. I love the way they hang. What a wonderful, carefree style.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Mondaty
...Vitamins...check
...Water...check
...Scalp treatment....check
...Brought my lunch...check
...Tea spritz...check
...Scalp Massage...check
...Smoothie...skipped
...Exercise...skipped
...Visualization...forgot

I need to work on my visualization. I will write a reminder on my mirror.

I'm still feeling a bit tired. Will eat a salad when I get home from work to see if that gives me enough energy to workout. I go to the doctor Wednesday so hopefully she will help me figure out what's going on with me.

 

[Mskraizy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Beautiful job, I love them. They look so uniform, well done! I told you before that the low manipulation is the bomb. The weather is beginning to break and cowashing everyday or every other day is going to create that great environment for growing hair. Be careful though with matting and buildup. I say that because I remember LadyPaniolo talked about not wetting the hair too much because it could cause these problems. But I know you are on it. Keep up the good work.

This is exactly why I opted to do my mini braids. For me, washing mini braids is way better than washing twists. I can NEVER wash my mini twists and get away with it, water literally can NOT touch my hair because my hair meshes in it so quickly. But I can wet small braids everyday and not have a problem come takedown. If anything is a problem, it will be the new growth which is why my styles never last more than a month. Mini braids are great when I want a protective style I can wash. Not so much with the twisties. Braids in actuality are the better style for my hair, they just take so LONG to DO!!! erplexed

 

[Mskraizy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Mondaty
...Vitamins...check
...Water...check
...Scalp treatment....check
...Brought my lunch...check
...Tea spritz...check
...Scalp Massage...check
...Smoothie...skipped
...Exercise...skipped
...Visualization...forgot

I need to work on my visualization. I will write a reminder on my mirror.

I'm still feeling a bit tired. Will eat a salad when I get home from work to see if that gives me enough energy to workout. I go to the doctor Wednesday so hopefully she will help me figure out what's going on with me.

Great job faithVA! What's visualization? Probably something I need to be doing.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Mskraizy[/USER];19775073]Great job faithVA! What's visualization? Probably something I need to be doing.

I stand in front of the mirror, close my eyes and pretend like I'm doing a length check. I actually start at my hair and pull my hands down to where I want the hair to be.

 

[Mskraizy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I've been playing with my mini braids a ton already. I can tell I'm going to really enjoy the next 6 months! I'm getting into my 1940 do's already! I've gotta get some big black hair rollers so I can practice those perfect pompadours and rolls! lol But I did create a style that I love and may wear more of more often. You know what I realized?

1940's and 50's hairstyles make GREAT protective styles!

 

[Mskraizy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I stand in front of the mirror, close my eyes and pretend like I'm doing a length check. I actually start at my hair and pull my hands down to where I want the hair to be.

That's interesting. See, when I'm doing this I'm actually pretending to be doing a future tutorial for youtube

Does that count?

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

That's interesting. See, when I'm doing this I'm actually pretending to be doing a future tutorial for youtube

Does that count?

I don't know you may have to ask your mind. It may just bring you a camera and not more length

 

[Mskraizy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I don't know you may have to ask your mind. It may just bring you a camera and not more length

That works too!!

Pleeeeaaaase give me a Canon Rebel T3i!!!! Pleeeeeeaaaase give me a Canon Rebel T3i!!

 

[caliscurls]

I stand in front of the mirror, close my eyes and pretend like I'm doing a length check. I actually start at my hair and pull my hands down to where I want the hair to be.

Ok Miss faithVA you are full of good info. I'm going to start doing this instead of doing length checks every other day...SMH

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Ok Miss faithVA you are full of good info. I'm going to start doing this instead of doing length checks every other day...SMH

It actually feels better I don't have the disappointment of dang, my hair is the same length as last month. I just have to remember to do them now.

 

[caliscurls]

Last night I remembered why I stopped using the curlformers - after day 3 my hair starts to tangle like crazy and my ends get extra dry. Happens every time. So last night I finger detangled, moisturized and sealed and put it in a goddess braid. Feels so much better now.

I'm not certain but I think it's the usage of heat that makes a difference - as in when I tension blow dry my hair is always soft and stays that way...maybe I shouldn't let my curlformer sets air dry. Anyone have any advice?

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Last night I remembered why I stopped using the curlformers - after day 3 my hair starts to tangle like crazy and my ends get extra dry. Happens every time. So last night I finger detangled, moisturized and sealed and put it in a goddess braid. Feels so much better now.

I'm not certain but I think it's the usage of heat that makes a difference - as in when I tension blow dry my hair is always soft and stays that way...maybe I shouldn't let my curlformer sets air dry. Anyone have any advice?

I set with heat. But how are you maintaining your hair day 2? How do you put your hair up at night? Do you comb your section before putting in the curlformers?

 

[caliscurls]

I set with heat. But how are you maintaining your hair day 2? How do you put your hair up at night? Do you comb your section before putting in the curlformers?

faithVA
Before and as I'm setting my hair is being detangled. I just wear it in a simple french twist up do and leave it that way at night with a scarf. I spritz it a bit each day with water and seal with my butter....maybe I should use oil on these days instead. When it's set I can't really pull the water and butter through my hair or the curls will fall. How are you moisturizing and sealing?

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Mondaty
...Vitamins...check
...Water...check
...Scalp treatment....check
...Brought my lunch...check
...Tea spritz...check
...Scalp Massage...check
...Smoothie...skipped
...Exercise...skipped
...Visualization...forgot

I need to work on my visualization. I will write a reminder on my mirror.

I'm still feeling a bit tired. Will eat a salad when I get home from work to see if that gives me enough energy to workout. I go to the doctor Wednesday so hopefully she will help me figure out what's going on with me.

Thanks for checking in. I hope you feel better.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

This is exactly why I opted to do my mini braids. For me, washing mini braids is way better than washing twists. I can NEVER wash my mini twists and get away with it, water literally can NOT touch my hair because my hair meshes in it so quickly. But I can wet small braids everyday and not have a problem come takedown. If anything is a problem, it will be the new growth which is why my styles never last more than a month. Mini braids are great when I want a protective style I can wash. Not so much with the twisties. Braids in actuality are the better style for my hair, they just take so LONG to DO!!! erplexed

Thanks for that. I never knew that. Since all of us are different, I wonder how my hair will act if I cowash it frequently. I was thinking about putting braids in my hair just so I can leave my hair alone for awhile and I thought about not being able to moisturize as much. I will give it a try for a month to see how it goes.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I've been playing with my mini braids a ton already. I can tell I'm going to really enjoy the next 6 months! I'm getting into my 1940 do's already! I've gotta get some big black hair rollers so I can practice those perfect pompadours and rolls! lol But I did create a style that I love and may wear more of more often. You know what I realized?

1940's and 50's hairstyles make GREAT protective styles!

Yes they do. You are my kind of girl. I loved that era, the style of dressing and the hairstyles. Can't wait to see those pics.