TWA Grow Out Challenge 2010

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Silica is the business. I get mega growth from taking it.

I think I did too. I remember there was one month where my hair just suddenly became longer, outta nowhere. i finished my bottle, and just never got around to ordering more.

 

[ParagonTresses]

Hello Ladies!! I've joined the challenge and would like to post my stats. My last relaxer was in late April 2009. I BC'd on September 12, 2009. My current reggie is weekly washing, DCing with steam, small twists throughout the week and a twist out on the weekends. Below are my starting pics:

Thanks ladies! Happy Growing!

 

[NitaChantell]

This is my starting picture [December 09 2 day old twistout].I did my 2nd BC [because of color damage] in April of 2009.What I will be doing to my hair [during Winter months] includes:

*Washing
Every week, alternating between CON Green Label and Aphogee Shampoo For Damaged Hair.
*Cowashing
Every other night with Lutrasilk Shea Butter & Mango Cholesterol, Hollywood Beauty Olive Oil Deep Penetrating Conditioner, V05, Aussie Moist, Paul Mitchell Lavender & Sage Conditioner, or whatever else I can find.
*Deep Conditioning
And detangling weekly with Nexxus Keraphix, Nexxus Humectress, Elasta QP DPR-11, Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer, Jane Carter Nutrient Replenishing Conditioner, Motions CPR Treatment, and ORS Hair Mayonnaise.
*Moisturizing
Nightly with Cantu Shea Butter Leave In, Cantu Strengthening Growth Treatment, Doo Gro Oil, Shea Butter, and Coconut Oil.
*Small Twists
*Twistouts
*Curly Fro'
Every once in a while, mostly for special occasions since I don't have the patience for weaves and extenstions. I wash and condition my hair, moisturize with a creamy conditioner or leave in, coat the hair with gel (Eco Styler or IC Green or Pink), define curls, and sit under the dryer. I apply shine serum (IC) and shine spray (BedHead) for a finishing touch.

Happy Growing Everyone

 

[plastic]

just did my third henna ... ... i havent had much shedding since i bc'd .. either that or my hair is too short to see when it sheds

 

[Taina]

I havn't had shed since BC either ,,, i guess is because is so easier to manage and the tangles are not that hard yet xD

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

I third the shedding, I virtually have NONE.

Ladies, have you tried Hydralicious?

oMG!! I mean I have very thick 4a/4b hair and lawd.. the slip.
I just LOVE this stuff, seriously.
I used it to cowash.

i straightened the other day and surprisingly I am almost shoulder length and my hair fit comfortably in a pony tail.
This means, I can Bun!!
Yaaay!
I am going to go to the BSS and get me some phonies
I expect this time next year I will be comfortably at APL.
I have been doing wash n gos and am loving it.

 

[Taina]

I am waiting for the Totally Twisted to finish before i try this, i've heard so many god reviews about it

Congrats on that Zeeol!!! Hope it grows longer and faster in this year. When did you made the BC girl?

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

Taina, I BC'ed in November.
I just hated it.
I braided it up and ran out of money so I had to just deal with it.
My SO literally MADE me wear my hair as I had bought like 200 dollars worth of products before my BC.
Then with teh raids, my hair was eating money
I truly didn't realize how long my hair was because of shrinkage.
Wearing my natural hair was the best thing i could have ever done.
I thank my SO, because I am growing to LOVE it

 

[OhSoOthentik]

I am going to start doing dc 2-3x a week now. I also have started using ORS replenishing conditioner. I like it so far. My hair has a nice shine to it when I use it and I like the citrus scent.

Those of you who has straightened or blow dried, what heat protectants are you using?

 

[Taina]

I am going to start doing dc 2-3x a week now. I also have started using ORS replenishing conditioner. I like it so far. My hair has a nice shine to it when I use it and I like the citrus scent.

Those of you who has straightened or blow dried, what heat protectants are you using?

I'm using Chi lifeguard, and also the Thresemme gel to straighten the hair, the name is Thermal Recovery, it helps you to have straighten hair and also protect your hair from heat.

 

[OhSoOthentik]

I'm using Chi lifeguard, and also the Thresemme gel to straighten the hair, the name is Thermal Recovery, it helps you to have straighten hair and also protect your hair from heat.

Thanks for responding. I have decided that I will wait until my 6 month mark to straighten my hair for a growth check and I will more than likely treat myself to a trip to the stylist for that.

 

[brianna-alyssa]

Sorry I'm late with my starting photos. Here they are:

I'm still learning what my hair likes.
My regimen (subject to change as far as products) :


Cowash daily: Oyin Honey Hemp Conditioner
Moisturize 2x daily: KBB Hair Milk or Curls Milkshake
Seal 2x daily: Jojoba oil & castor oil, or coconut oil alone

repeat daily

deep condition with AOHSR or AOWC weekly

shampoo with dr.bronner's peppermint castile soap 1x a week or every other week.

 

[plastic]

2010 its on !

 

[OhSoOthentik]

Just thought I would share one of my New Years pictures with you ladies. What did you all do with your TWA's last night? WHat do you do when you want to look "glam".

 

[Legalgirl]

starting pics below

 

[Yen Oak]

My starting photo is in my avatar (literally, you can see my scalp!).

Regimen for Winter 2010:

Daily
Moisturize with Mizani Butter Rich Hairdress
Four drops of Mizani Comfiderm Scalp Oil

Weekly
Shampoo with Mizani MoistureFusion Milk Bath Shampoo
Condition with Mizani Moisture Silk Cream Conditioner

Monthly
Chelate with Joico K-Pak and deep condition with Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Hair Smoothie

Regimen for Spring 2010:

Daily
Moisturize with Carol's Daughter Hair Honey
Spritz with Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-in Conditioner

Weekly
Shampoo with Aveda Shampure
Condition with Aveda Shampure

Monthly
Chelate with Joico K-Pak and deep condition with Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Hair Smoothie

 

[jazii]

Sign me up!!! My reggie is pretty simple so far (may change here and there)!

Wash and deep condition 2x a week!
Wear wash n go or in 2 strand twist!
Moisturize and seal everyday sometimes 2x a day!
Baggy at night!


STARTIN PICTURE (Will post a length shot tomorrow):

my BC was in November too...yay!!!

 

[jazii]

I AM IN!!! I needed this challenge. I am new here and will need help adding pictures. But I did my BC on November 14th 09 and a 2nd BC on Dec 23rd, 09... SO I am ready to grow out my TWA and this challenge is perfect!!! My hair is currently in braids and I plan on braiding for a while. But I will try to update on the dates listed!!!!

 

[Taina]

I AM IN!!! I needed this challenge. I am new here and will need help adding pictures. But I did my BC on November 14th 09 and a 2nd BC on Dec 23rd, 09... SO I am ready to grow out my TWA and this challenge is perfect!!! My hair is currently in braids and I plan on braiding for a while. But I will updates on the dates listed!!!!

I made a tutorial on how to put pictures here in this thread, i guess is in page 2 or 3.

Welcome aboard

 

[Honeytips]

I've clicked on 'Thanks' - please add me to this wonderful challenge. I'm about to get ready for work, so I'll post everything this afternoon.

 

[Honeytips]

Okay, pics and regimen

Wash every week with either alternating between keratin shampoo, Herbal Essense Hydrating shampoo or my natural shampoo bar
Every two weeks deep condition using ORS Olive Oil Conditioner
Moisturize daily using either Burdock Root Butter Cream, Organics Olive oil leave in conditioner or something else (not sure as yet what I might buy, but I'm leaning towards the Giovanni)
Seal with castor oil
I will keep twisting my hair throughout the challenge

Can't wait to see how much growth I'll get at the end of the challenge!!!

 

[a_shoe_6307]

Hello ladies!

Just wanted to check-in. I am doing pretty ok. It's been 3 weeks almost of me being in my sengalese twist & I am doing everything I can to not take them out. I've already gotten 0.5 inches of growth. I want to wait until at least next month (2 months total) before I undo them. I need to do some protective styling and this is the only way I can and not be disappointed with the in between stages of growth. I plan to half wig when I take the braids down because I do not believe in back to back braiding.

 

[plastic]

it's been about 2 weeks since my bc ... still trying out different products in my hair ...want to use pure shea butter and aloe gel and see how that works out

 

[yods]

Just checking in, I have my hair in really thin twists right now and hoping I can make it last for another couple of weeks. I am really busy the whole of January with life so I am going to try to keep my hair twisted all month.

I used Aphogee 2 min for the first time and did a wash 'n go after for a new year's eve party and for the first time ever I had no frizz but perfectly clumped curls. I am finding that my hair really likes a lot of protein. I love the look of wash 'n gos but I can never get 2nd day hair out of it and its too cold to wash everyday.

Welcome aboard to everyone that just signed up.

 

[Tif392002]

Hello, Please count me in...
this is my story: Last relaxer July 09.... Decided to go natural Aug 09, cut majority of rlaxed damaged ends... Dec 09 cut the rest of relax ends and left me with The twa...

Regimen:

-Alternating weekly washes with Aphogee damage hair shampoo and Creme of Nature kiwi citrus moisturizing shampoo
-Alternating Deep condtion weekly with Africa's Best Organic Olive oil DC or tressemee moisture rich with coconut oil.
-Spritz Aphogee pro vitamin leave in , every other day.
-Moisturise daily with QP Mango butter: nourish with Doo grow thickening oil and seal coconut oil or castor oil.

-Biotin supplement, prenatal, vitamin c, and Womens one a day mulitimineral.
EXCERCISE AND HALF A GALLON WATER DAILY.


Aphogee keratin green tea reconstructor once a week

Happy growing.

 

[chebaby]

add me please.
right now im in that awkawrd stage where i rather go back to a twa or have long hair. i was tempted to cut a few weeks ago but my hair is growing nicely so ill stick it out.

 

[Taina]

Just updating,
I'm gonna be using MoeGro in a daily basis. Today will be my first day using it, my mixture have already 3 days marinating, so 2nite i will be adding the aloe vera and applying to my hair.

 

[Chameleonchick]

how have you all been styling your TWA daily, this question is more so directed to daily or every other day cowashers.

 

[yaya24]

Checking in-

Yesterday made week 2 of my full sew in. (2 down 10 to go) I added MT to my leave in mixture and added CVS hair skin and nails to my vitamin regimen.

I will wash this weekend. HHG ladies!

 

[Chameleonchick]

Just updating,
I'm gonna be using MoeGro in a daily basis. Today will be my first day using it, my mixture have already 3 days marinating, so 2nite i will be adding the aloe vera and applying to my hair.

I love this stuff. I haven't added the aloe vera to it but it is good especially when you mix it with your DC.