fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Thanks for that, I'm going to check out bentonite clay.
Thanks for that, I'm going to check out bentonite clay.
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Blessed&higlyflavoured
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
I've been shampooing and conditioning more often. I think its because i'm using castor oil to seal for winter. Its very thick and my hair prefers lighter oils. I want to keep using the castor oil so its going to have to be a once a week thing.
I've been shampooing and conditioning more often. I think its because i'm using castor oil to seal for winter. Its very thick and my hair prefers lighter oils. I want to keep using the castor oil so its going to have to be a once a week thing.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
I found that to be true too! Castor oil I usually use on my ends to seal or as prepoo because it is sooo thick. I remember using hairdrenalin portion hair oil and the predominant ingredient was castor oil and I had soooo much shedding. I rarely use castor oil now.
I found that to be true too! Castor oil I usually use on my ends to seal or as prepoo because it is sooo thick. I remember using hairdrenalin portion hair oil and the predominant ingredient was castor oil and I had soooo much shedding. I rarely use castor oil now.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
We are half way into the challenge. You can start a new one in 2014. The rules set out in this challenge are the same rules that applied for the challenge in 2012, but there were some additional tips/suggestions that we all shared. The one important tip I shared was inversion therapy and the benefits of it. If you go to page 5 in this thread you will see what I'm talking about. Also people incorporate vitamins whether it be a hair/skin/nail or hair vitamin or biotin, etc. into their own personal regime. Some take biotin, others take something else. I think we are doing all that you are asking for, but we do what works best for us. I personally have been doing inversion therapy (standing on head, but now laying on slantboard) since the beginning of this challenge. I posted a pic of my body lift that I use to do for my headstands. I did stop for a period during inversions, don't know why, but since I read the inversion thread about increased hair growth, I'm back faithfully doing my inversion methods. My goal and other ladies who have joined this challenge is to get 12" in 12 months. If I can get 1" in 7 days, that's great, but my goal remains the same. I lay on my slantboard for 10-15 minutes at least 5-7 days a week. It's healthy for you, not just good for hair growing because it defies gravity and gets that blood flowing.
We are half way into the challenge. You can start a new one in 2014. The rules set out in this challenge are the same rules that applied for the challenge in 2012, but there were some additional tips/suggestions that we all shared. The one important tip I shared was inversion therapy and the benefits of it. If you go to page 5 in this thread you will see what I'm talking about. Also people incorporate vitamins whether it be a hair/skin/nail or hair vitamin or biotin, etc. into their own personal regime. Some take biotin, others take something else. I think we are doing all that you are asking for, but we do what works best for us. I personally have been doing inversion therapy (standing on head, but now laying on slantboard) since the beginning of this challenge. I posted a pic of my body lift that I use to do for my headstands. I did stop for a period during inversions, don't know why, but since I read the inversion thread about increased hair growth, I'm back faithfully doing my inversion methods. My goal and other ladies who have joined this challenge is to get 12" in 12 months. If I can get 1" in 7 days, that's great, but my goal remains the same. I lay on my slantboard for 10-15 minutes at least 5-7 days a week. It's healthy for you, not just good for hair growing because it defies gravity and gets that blood flowing.
faithVA
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
^^I agree. This challenge has so many things you can choose to optimize your growth rate. It feels really flexible. It works well for me because it allows me to select what I think works for me and to change it when my life says I need to take a break.
There is an inversion challenge going on right now that will run through next year. And there is a vitamin challenge. We love our challenges
I think this challenge is very open and inclusive.
^^I agree. This challenge has so many things you can choose to optimize your growth rate. It feels really flexible. It works well for me because it allows me to select what I think works for me and to change it when my life says I need to take a break.
There is an inversion challenge going on right now that will run through next year. And there is a vitamin challenge. We love our challenges
I think this challenge is very open and inclusive.
caliscurls
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fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
With all the support we're getting we will get there! I'm itching to see the results of everyone when we are finish. This thread keeps me motivated and helps me stay on point. Thanks to all you ladies that contribute and help us keep going even if at times we take breaks. I love this challenge too!
^^I agree. This challenge has so many things you can choose to optimize your growth rate. It feels really flexible. It works well for me because it allows me to select what I think works for me and to change it when my life says I need to take a break.
There is an inversion challenge going on right now that will run through next year. And there is a vitamin challenge. We love our challenges
I think this challenge is very open and inclusive.
With all the support we're getting we will get there! I'm itching to see the results of everyone when we are finish. This thread keeps me motivated and helps me stay on point. Thanks to all you ladies that contribute and help us keep going even if at times we take breaks. I love this challenge too!
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Being in lurk mode is OK, but I hope you are OK and are still on point! No pressure, just checking on you. You know how we're trying to encourage each other.
Being in lurk mode is OK, but I hope you are OK and are still on point! No pressure, just checking on you. You know how we're trying to encourage each other.
caliscurls
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Aw, thanks for checking on me!! Everything is going really well, I've just been trying to redirect my energy to some other things on my vision board. It's been time well spent
The change in focus has forced me to simplify my hair routine but I think it's been for the better. Here's what I've been doing
Oh and I trimmed another inch off
I've since hidden my scissors and successfully forgotten where they are, lol. Growth and retention are both on point though I think mainly because of the changes in magenta. The bunning is a contributor but I've been doing that for a long time now. My hair seems really healthy and less problematic since I'm not doing as much.
Aw, thanks for checking on me!! Everything is going really well, I've just been trying to redirect my energy to some other things on my vision board. It's been time well spent
The change in focus has forced me to simplify my hair routine but I think it's been for the better. Here's what I've been doing- supplements - still on point
- inversion - eh....not really
- products - have switched to using butters and whips... I don't know if it's the season change or what but I'm retaining more moisture and thus length as a result of the switch. The biggest change with products though is the number...I'm down to a reasonable number of things that touch my hair and I think it appreciates the consistency and minimalist approach
- water instead of a "moisturizer" daily...some days I don't even seal, just spray and tie up for bed
- butter or whip to seal depending on what my hair feels like. I use the same butter to set my curlformers
- oil on scalp only on occasion
- no new shampoo's or conditioners - still loving Silk Dreams
- still using EVCO as a pre-poo
- water instead of a "moisturizer" daily...some days I don't even seal, just spray and tie up for bed
- Wash day - have moved to every 10 - 14 days with a curlformer set each time
- Pre-wash AND every 7 days - detangling after soaking in EVCO mix with a paddle brush (i know someone is cringing right now, lol, but it's really working for me. No breakage issues and cuts the time down substantially.)
- Styles: day 1-3 after washday curly up-do, then switch to bun or french roll until next time
- Working out more: This is one of the things on the board, I've increased substantially and am really seeing results, I love it! Sometimes either before or after I oil my scalp, but not religiously anymore...maybe 1 or 2 times a week out of the 5 - 6 times I work out
- Eating well consistently
Oh and I trimmed another inch off
I've since hidden my scissors and successfully forgotten where they are, lol. Growth and retention are both on point though I think mainly because of the changes in magenta. The bunning is a contributor but I've been doing that for a long time now. My hair seems really healthy and less problematic since I'm not doing as much.fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Thanks for that thorough check in. It sounds very nice all that you're doing. I like how you tweaked your regime according to your hair needs. This is so important. Last month I tweaked my regime because we can do what another person does, but we may need to adjust it a bit. I have my hair in braids and was only washing once a week and moisturising once a week. Well when I took those braids down, my hair was soooo dry. I realized I couldn't do exactly what LadyP was doing. So now, I moisturised more often and cowash at least twice a week. I will see what the results are when I take down in another 2 weeks. I love butters. In fact I want to start using clay to clean my hair and I found a recipe that mixes clay, butters, and oils. You don't need a shampoo, conditioner or leave in afterwards. I won't be trying it until I come out of braids, and I'm hoping it will work for me. Girl, I'm glad you hid those scissors. But you know best, if your hair needs a trim or not. I'm glad you are retaining length. The paddle brush is very effective. I've been using the Wet Brush for the past month when I come out of braids and I take down each braid, spray with detangler and moisturiser and after fingercombing, I brush ends with wet brush and it glides through my hair. I was very impressed with it. The shedding seems to be the same as using my wide tooth comb, but I'm trying to preserve my ends. Can't wait until the end of December. That's when I will be giving myself a touchup and will hopefully have some nice results to report. Stay consistent and focus.
Aw, thanks for checking on me!! Everything is going really well, I've just been trying to redirect my energy to some other things on my vision board. It's been time well spent
- supplements - still on point
- inversion - eh....not really
- products - have switched to using butters and whips... I don't know if it's the season change or what but I'm retaining more moisture and thus length as a result of the switch. The biggest change with products though is the number...I'm down to a reasonable number of things that touch my hair and I think it appreciates the consistency and minimalist approach
- water instead of a "moisturizer" daily...some days I don't even seal, just spray and tie up for bed
- butter or whip to seal depending on what my hair feels like. I use the same butter to set my curlformers
- oil on scalp only on occasion
- no new shampoo's or conditioners - still loving Silk Dreams
- still using EVCO as a pre-poo
- Wash day - have moved to every 10 - 14 days with a curlformer set each time
- Pre-wash AND every 7 days - detangling after soaking in EVCO mix with a paddle brush (i know someone is cringing right now, lol, but it's really working for me. No breakage issues and cuts the time down substantially.)
- Styles: day 1-3 after washday curly up-do, then switch to bun or french roll until next time
- Working out more: This is one of the things on the board, I've increased substantially and am really seeing results, I love it! Sometimes either before or after I oil my scalp, but not religiously anymore...maybe 1 or 2 times a week out of the 5 - 6 times I work out
- Eating well consistently
Oh and I trimmed another inch off
Thanks for that thorough check in. It sounds very nice all that you're doing. I like how you tweaked your regime according to your hair needs. This is so important. Last month I tweaked my regime because we can do what another person does, but we may need to adjust it a bit. I have my hair in braids and was only washing once a week and moisturising once a week. Well when I took those braids down, my hair was soooo dry. I realized I couldn't do exactly what LadyP was doing. So now, I moisturised more often and cowash at least twice a week. I will see what the results are when I take down in another 2 weeks. I love butters. In fact I want to start using clay to clean my hair and I found a recipe that mixes clay, butters, and oils. You don't need a shampoo, conditioner or leave in afterwards. I won't be trying it until I come out of braids, and I'm hoping it will work for me. Girl, I'm glad you hid those scissors. But you know best, if your hair needs a trim or not. I'm glad you are retaining length. The paddle brush is very effective. I've been using the Wet Brush for the past month when I come out of braids and I take down each braid, spray with detangler and moisturiser and after fingercombing, I brush ends with wet brush and it glides through my hair. I was very impressed with it. The shedding seems to be the same as using my wide tooth comb, but I'm trying to preserve my ends. Can't wait until the end of December. That's when I will be giving myself a touchup and will hopefully have some nice results to report. Stay consistent and focus.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Hello everyone, hope all is well.
Just wanted to check in to see how everyone is doing. I am sooo forgetting about the check in points where we report inches achieve or pics. I'm just so out of focus about this, but December is the next check in point and I'm ready. I'm still consistent and focus with my regime but I decided to at least for 7 days, do the inversion therapy according to the thread here about the inversion method. I will heat oil, apply to scalp, massage and then invert for 4 minutes. I'm still going to lay on my slantboard for 10-15 minutes a day, but for 7 days out of the month, I will be doing a headstand, follow up with GHE. I will be eating more beans, greens, and protein this month and next month. I'm trying new things for the next 2 months in trying to jump start increased inches before my touchup. I was interested in bentonite clay, but found out it's not good if you have relaxed hair, but rhassoul clay is suppose to be gentle and all hair types can use it. I found a recipe that mixes rhassoul clay, butters, and oils which act as cleanser/conditioner for your hair. You don't need shampoo, conditioner or leave ins. It's suppose to cleanse your scalp/hair due to clay, jojoba oil etc., and the butters act as conditioner. Many claim your hair is sooo soft afterwards. I will be trying this when I come out of braids to see how it works. I'm still focus with everything else and want to send out encouragement to all - Keep going strong and stay consistent and focus.
Hello everyone, hope all is well.
Just wanted to check in to see how everyone is doing. I am sooo forgetting about the check in points where we report inches achieve or pics. I'm just so out of focus about this, but December is the next check in point and I'm ready. I'm still consistent and focus with my regime but I decided to at least for 7 days, do the inversion therapy according to the thread here about the inversion method. I will heat oil, apply to scalp, massage and then invert for 4 minutes. I'm still going to lay on my slantboard for 10-15 minutes a day, but for 7 days out of the month, I will be doing a headstand, follow up with GHE. I will be eating more beans, greens, and protein this month and next month. I'm trying new things for the next 2 months in trying to jump start increased inches before my touchup. I was interested in bentonite clay, but found out it's not good if you have relaxed hair, but rhassoul clay is suppose to be gentle and all hair types can use it. I found a recipe that mixes rhassoul clay, butters, and oils which act as cleanser/conditioner for your hair. You don't need shampoo, conditioner or leave ins. It's suppose to cleanse your scalp/hair due to clay, jojoba oil etc., and the butters act as conditioner. Many claim your hair is sooo soft afterwards. I will be trying this when I come out of braids to see how it works. I'm still focus with everything else and want to send out encouragement to all - Keep going strong and stay consistent and focus.
Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
[Waves] Hey ladies, how are y'all? I havent posted here in a long time. Life has been busy, dramatic, and stressful. fancypants007 are you still drinking the Hair Regeneration Tea? I totally forgot to order some. Where did you order it from again? TIA
My hair is doing well despite life's theatrics. Just oiling and moisturizing as needed, and washing and conditioning once per week. Still taking my vitamins.
[Waves] Hey ladies, how are y'all? I havent posted here in a long time. Life has been busy, dramatic, and stressful. fancypants007 are you still drinking the Hair Regeneration Tea? I totally forgot to order some. Where did you order it from again? TIA
My hair is doing well despite life's theatrics. Just oiling and moisturizing as needed, and washing and conditioning once per week. Still taking my vitamins.
HoneyA
Goal:Hip length stretched
Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
fancypants007 Just wanted to do a quick update as I haven't been on here as often as before. I'm still pretty consistent with my regimen even though I have made a few slight changes.
-Wash and condition weekly, moisturise daily or every other day. I am using more creams and butters for natural hair and a lot of oils (ayurvedic oils, castor oil, olive and sunflower for prepoos) because my hair just seemed to have started reacting differently to the moisturisers I was using before (S-Curl, other activators etc.). It's doing better now. Maybe in a few months I'll go back to them and see if my hair feels like welcoming them again. May need to clarify or something.
-I did a trim because I didn't like how my ends felt and didn't want to risk them getting worse but I won't be trimming again until the end of this challenge. That means keeping my hair stretched and PSing like crazy.
-Still exercising almost daily and eating healthy. I have stopped taking my vitamins though so I need to start taking a HSN again.
That's about it!
fancypants007 Just wanted to do a quick update as I haven't been on here as often as before. I'm still pretty consistent with my regimen even though I have made a few slight changes.
-Wash and condition weekly, moisturise daily or every other day. I am using more creams and butters for natural hair and a lot of oils (ayurvedic oils, castor oil, olive and sunflower for prepoos) because my hair just seemed to have started reacting differently to the moisturisers I was using before (S-Curl, other activators etc.). It's doing better now. Maybe in a few months I'll go back to them and see if my hair feels like welcoming them again. May need to clarify or something.
-I did a trim because I didn't like how my ends felt and didn't want to risk them getting worse but I won't be trimming again until the end of this challenge. That means keeping my hair stretched and PSing like crazy.
-Still exercising almost daily and eating healthy. I have stopped taking my vitamins though so I need to start taking a HSN again.
That's about it!
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Hey Girl, I was just being patient until you came back. I understand that we get busy and have priorities we need to take care of. I'm still drinking the tea but only occassionally. You're putting me back on track to start up again. The cheapest place I found the tea was here: http://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-30200-health-king-hair-regeneration-herb-tea-20-tea-bags?redirect=1
I hope you enjoy it because it is good! Glad to hear that all is well with your hair.
Hey Girl, I was just being patient until you came back. I understand that we get busy and have priorities we need to take care of. I'm still drinking the tea but only occassionally. You're putting me back on track to start up again. The cheapest place I found the tea was here: http://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-30200-health-king-hair-regeneration-herb-tea-20-tea-bags?redirect=1
I hope you enjoy it because it is good! Glad to hear that all is well with your hair.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Thank you so much for that. Yes, we do need to tweak our regimes according to how our hair responds. I love butters and oils. I found that my hair was just too sticky with glycerin which was the main component of my moisturising spray which is why I stopped using it. I made a concoction some years ago and my hair thrived on it. I'm back to using it. Keep doing what you're doing because it sounds like you are still on point. Thanks for checking in. I'm staying consistent, but I'm forgetting about measuring and our check in points. Anyhow, December will be here soon which is our next check in point and I am so ready.
Thank you so much for that. Yes, we do need to tweak our regimes according to how our hair responds. I love butters and oils. I found that my hair was just too sticky with glycerin which was the main component of my moisturising spray which is why I stopped using it. I made a concoction some years ago and my hair thrived on it. I'm back to using it. Keep doing what you're doing because it sounds like you are still on point. Thanks for checking in. I'm staying consistent, but I'm forgetting about measuring and our check in points. Anyhow, December will be here soon which is our next check in point and I am so ready.
Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
fancypants007
Hey lady, thanks for the link! I will be ordering some today. I hope the herbs in the tea agree with me. For example, I called myself taking some ashwaganda (winter cherry) for overall health, as it is good for helping the body resist the negative effects of stress, but it caused my kidneys to hurt terribly. It was worse than labor pains. I'm grateful I didnt have any damage to my kidneys. Herbs can be brutal if they dont agree with a person's body constitution.
So i stopped taking it immediately, the pain subsided, and i decided to just crush the tablets and use in my hair oil mixes. I let nothing go to waste when it comes to hair, lol.
My hair prefers butters, serums, and oils to leave-in products with glycerin, especially in winter. Glycerin in my leave-ins just makes my hair hard and sticky, causing it to look clumpy in winter months, but it works fine in warm months. I have to stop using so much coconut oil in colder months due to the hardening effect and coating it leaves on my hair. I use other oils that dont solidify in cool temps instead.
HoneyA Glad to hear you're still trucking along! What a nice, simple regimen! I use a lot of butters and conditioners aimed toward natural hair. I prefer those ingredients to those i see in many relaxed hair products.
I gave myself a 1" trim over several weeks in Oct. I was trimming on the new moon in certain zodiac signs to see increased growth or thickness (Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, Virgo). I dusted on the Fall Equinox as well. Still testing this thing out. I basically dusted my ends 3 times in the month, and that added up to just under 1". I wont dust again until the winter solstice. After that, I will wait to lightly trim until the summer solstice.
The most powerful times (supposed) to trim or dust for growth are the spring and fall equinoxs, and summer and winter solstices. I listed the good zodiac signs to trim under; those are the best, but not the only good ones, as earth and water signs are good for growth and thickness, but air signs are not really desirable. Trimming right before the moon becomes full is excellent for growth and thickness. It is definitely a science and can get complicated. For example, if the full moon presents at 6:05 pm, you should trim at or before that time.
Then, on top of knowing the sign the moon is in, what time it goes into that sign, and such, they say if the moon is "void of course," there is no use doing anything to your hair at all because it will be "void" or useless. I think this is principal for those who use the moon to make decisions in life, like whether or not to make a new business deal, start a new project, have surgery, or travel, etc. But like I said, it can be complex. Im going by the basics, but since I rarely trim, it is quite simple to find one point in 6 months when I want to trim or dust,mark it on my calendar and do it.
Once the moon goes to the next phase, it is considered "waning" or getting smaller, and people who want to INHIBIT growth and thickness should trim at that time. Only trim on a "waxing" moon or one that is getting bigger if you want the growth effects. Still doing a lot of research on this, but lunarium.com is the most accurate calendar. Morocco Method is kind of backwards and doesn't match up to the almanacs, so I dont use MM.
ETA: I didnt need a trim, per se, but I just wanted to clean up my racer hairs a bit, as I mentioned in the Relaxed Hair Thread recently.
fancypants007
Hey lady, thanks for the link! I will be ordering some today. I hope the herbs in the tea agree with me. For example, I called myself taking some ashwaganda (winter cherry) for overall health, as it is good for helping the body resist the negative effects of stress, but it caused my kidneys to hurt terribly. It was worse than labor pains. I'm grateful I didnt have any damage to my kidneys. Herbs can be brutal if they dont agree with a person's body constitution.
So i stopped taking it immediately, the pain subsided, and i decided to just crush the tablets and use in my hair oil mixes. I let nothing go to waste when it comes to hair, lol.
My hair prefers butters, serums, and oils to leave-in products with glycerin, especially in winter. Glycerin in my leave-ins just makes my hair hard and sticky, causing it to look clumpy in winter months, but it works fine in warm months. I have to stop using so much coconut oil in colder months due to the hardening effect and coating it leaves on my hair. I use other oils that dont solidify in cool temps instead.
HoneyA Glad to hear you're still trucking along! What a nice, simple regimen! I use a lot of butters and conditioners aimed toward natural hair. I prefer those ingredients to those i see in many relaxed hair products.
I gave myself a 1" trim over several weeks in Oct. I was trimming on the new moon in certain zodiac signs to see increased growth or thickness (Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, Virgo). I dusted on the Fall Equinox as well. Still testing this thing out. I basically dusted my ends 3 times in the month, and that added up to just under 1". I wont dust again until the winter solstice. After that, I will wait to lightly trim until the summer solstice.
The most powerful times (supposed) to trim or dust for growth are the spring and fall equinoxs, and summer and winter solstices. I listed the good zodiac signs to trim under; those are the best, but not the only good ones, as earth and water signs are good for growth and thickness, but air signs are not really desirable. Trimming right before the moon becomes full is excellent for growth and thickness. It is definitely a science and can get complicated. For example, if the full moon presents at 6:05 pm, you should trim at or before that time.
Then, on top of knowing the sign the moon is in, what time it goes into that sign, and such, they say if the moon is "void of course," there is no use doing anything to your hair at all because it will be "void" or useless. I think this is principal for those who use the moon to make decisions in life, like whether or not to make a new business deal, start a new project, have surgery, or travel, etc. But like I said, it can be complex. Im going by the basics, but since I rarely trim, it is quite simple to find one point in 6 months when I want to trim or dust,mark it on my calendar and do it.
Once the moon goes to the next phase, it is considered "waning" or getting smaller, and people who want to INHIBIT growth and thickness should trim at that time. Only trim on a "waxing" moon or one that is getting bigger if you want the growth effects. Still doing a lot of research on this, but lunarium.com is the most accurate calendar. Morocco Method is kind of backwards and doesn't match up to the almanacs, so I dont use MM.
ETA: I didnt need a trim, per se, but I just wanted to clean up my racer hairs a bit, as I mentioned in the Relaxed Hair Thread recently.
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HoneyA
Goal:Hip length stretched
Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Hey Jewell
Lol, yep still hanging in there. I've only had the time to do the basics with my hair and try to keep my hands out of it. The simpler the regimen, the better for me ...
That's a really good summary of cutting hair by the moon. You've really done your research. I've heard about it but never paid much attention to it before your post. It is interesting but, you're right, it sounds like it could get complicated.
Hey Jewell
Lol, yep still hanging in there. I've only had the time to do the basics with my hair and try to keep my hands out of it. The simpler the regimen, the better for me ... That's a really good summary of cutting hair by the moon. You've really done your research. I've heard about it but never paid much attention to it before your post. It is interesting but, you're right, it sounds like it could get complicated.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
You're welcome. You always are sooo through. I know what you mean about herbs. Have to be careful. I gave myself an extensive nettle treatment some years ago, and I broke out in this rash. I don't know if I used to much, or if I'm allergic to it. Anyow, I stopped using it. I've been hearing some good things about blue malva herb. I'm trying to purchase, but so hard to find. I want to use it along with hibiscus to control or prevent breakage. Trimming your hair is complicated and I use to trim according to farmer almanac but I stopped doing it that way. I just try to snip the ends every month when I'm doing my hair and hope for the best. I have a Splitender which I like but haven't used it in a minute. I have to pull that thing out and start using it again.
fancypants007
Hey lady, thanks for the link! I will be ordering some today. I hope the herbs in the tea agree with me. For example, I called myself taking some ashwaganda (winter cherry) for overall health, as it is good for helping the body resist the negative effects of stress, but it caused my kidneys to hurt terribly. It was worse than labor pains. I'm grateful I didnt have any damage to my kidneys. Herbs can be brutal if they dont agree with a person's body constitution.
So i stopped taking it immediately, the pain subsided, and i decided to just crush the tablets and use in my hair oil mixes. I let nothing go to waste when it comes to hair, lol.
My hair prefers butters, serums, and oils to leave-in products with glycerin, especially in winter. Glycerin in my leave-ins just makes my hair hard and sticky, causing it to look clumpy in winter months, but it works fine in warm months. I have to stop using so much coconut oil in colder months due to the hardening effect and coating it leaves on my hair. I use other oils that dont solidify in cool temps instead.
HoneyA Glad to hear you're still trucking along! What a nice, simple regimen! I use a lot of butters and conditioners aimed toward natural hair. I prefer those ingredients to those i see in many relaxed hair products.
I gave myself a 1" trim over several weeks in Oct. I was trimming on the new moon in certain zodiac signs to see increased growth or thickness (Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, Virgo). I dusted on the Fall Equinox as well. Still testing this thing out. I basically dusted my ends 3 times in the month, and that added up to just under 1". I wont dust again until the winter solstice. After that, I will wait to lightly trim until the summer solstice.
The most powerful times (supposed) to trim or dust for growth are the spring and fall equinoxs, and summer and winter solstices. I listed the good zodiac signs to trim under; those are the best, but not the only good ones, as earth and water signs are good for growth and thickness, but air signs are not really desirable. Trimming right before the moon becomes full is excellent for growth and thickness. It is definitely a science and can get complicated. For example, if the full moon presents at 6:05 pm, you should trim at or before that time.
Then, on top of knowing the sign the moon is in, what time it goes into that sign, and such, they say if the moon is "void of course," there is no use doing anything to your hair at all because it will be "void" or useless. I think this is principal for those who use the moon to make decisions in life, like whether or not to make a new business deal, start a new project, have surgery, or travel, etc. But like I said, it can be complex. Im going by the basics, but since I rarely trim, it is quite simple to find one point in 6 months when I want to trim or dust,mark it on my calendar and do it.
Once the moon goes to the next phase, it is considered "waning" or getting smaller, and people who want to INHIBIT growth and thickness should trim at that time. Only trim on a "waxing" moon or one that is getting bigger if you want the growth effects. Still doing a lot of research on this, but lunarium.com is the most accurate calendar. Morocco Method is kind of backwards and doesn't match up to the almanacs, so I dont use MM.
ETA: I didnt need a trim, per se, but I just wanted to clean up my racer hairs a bit, as I mentioned in the Relaxed Hair Thread recently.
You're welcome. You always are sooo through. I know what you mean about herbs. Have to be careful. I gave myself an extensive nettle treatment some years ago, and I broke out in this rash. I don't know if I used to much, or if I'm allergic to it. Anyow, I stopped using it. I've been hearing some good things about blue malva herb. I'm trying to purchase, but so hard to find. I want to use it along with hibiscus to control or prevent breakage. Trimming your hair is complicated and I use to trim according to farmer almanac but I stopped doing it that way. I just try to snip the ends every month when I'm doing my hair and hope for the best. I have a Splitender which I like but haven't used it in a minute. I have to pull that thing out and start using it again.
Mskraizy
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
I'm another one checkin in after a minute.
I installed yarn braids in last saturday, it's been almost a week now. I'll probably do a wash day this saturday or whenever I have the time. I had to do them. The urge to do a length check was becoming UNBEARABLE. lol Alas, I still have another 2 months including November to go until I can start going crazy with all the checking but, I just really gotta good feeling about it.
My regimen hasn't tweaked much...if at all. You know, I've looked back on the progress I've been making since October 2012 when I started a healthier hair regimen and my regimen hasn't changed really at all. But I can definitely see the amazing progress my hair has undergone! Yah, so if it ain't broke I ain't fixin it! I still use all the same products with the exception of shampoos, still do the same methods, same everything. lol That was just my random moment.
But yeah, I'll be in these yarn braids for probably all of November, they might even have to last me through the Black Friday working madness.....*rolling eyes* noooot looking forward to that. lol
I'm another one checkin in after a minute.
I installed yarn braids in last saturday, it's been almost a week now. I'll probably do a wash day this saturday or whenever I have the time. I had to do them. The urge to do a length check was becoming UNBEARABLE. lol Alas, I still have another 2 months including November to go until I can start going crazy with all the checking but, I just really gotta good feeling about it.
My regimen hasn't tweaked much...if at all. You know, I've looked back on the progress I've been making since October 2012 when I started a healthier hair regimen and my regimen hasn't changed really at all. But I can definitely see the amazing progress my hair has undergone! Yah, so if it ain't broke I ain't fixin it! I still use all the same products with the exception of shampoos, still do the same methods, same everything. lol That was just my random moment.
But yeah, I'll be in these yarn braids for probably all of November, they might even have to last me through the Black Friday working madness.....*rolling eyes* noooot looking forward to that. lol
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Thanks for checking in. I was just looking at some videos yesterday on yard braids. I was thinking of how to wear my hair once I get my touchup relaxer. I was thinking of doing 2 strand twists using my own hair and then adding extra hair to the ends to make it last longer and to preserve my ends. I looked and looked for a tutorial on this and found nothing, but found a video on adding dip-dye yarn to bottom of yarn twists for that ombre look. The video demonstrated perfectly how to add extra hair to the ends of twists. I bookmarked it for future reference. I want to try yarn twists, but I'm thinking that perhaps it won't go good with my relaxer. I'm not trying to get any breakage. I can't wait either until we check in at the end of December. I'm hoping for the best for us all.
I'm another one checkin in after a minute.
I installed yarn braids in last saturday, it's been almost a week now. I'll probably do a wash day this saturday or whenever I have the time. I had to do them. The urge to do a length check was becoming UNBEARABLE. lol Alas, I still have another 2 months including November to go until I can start going crazy with all the checking but, I just really gotta good feeling about it.
My regimen hasn't tweaked much...if at all. You know, I've looked back on the progress I've been making since October 2012 when I started a healthier hair regimen and my regimen hasn't changed really at all. But I can definitely see the amazing progress my hair has undergone! Yah, so if it ain't broke I ain't fixin it! I still use all the same products with the exception of shampoos, still do the same methods, same everything. lol That was just my random moment.
But yeah, I'll be in these yarn braids for probably all of November, they might even have to last me through the Black Friday working madness.....*rolling eyes* noooot looking forward to that. lol
Thanks for checking in. I was just looking at some videos yesterday on yard braids. I was thinking of how to wear my hair once I get my touchup relaxer. I was thinking of doing 2 strand twists using my own hair and then adding extra hair to the ends to make it last longer and to preserve my ends. I looked and looked for a tutorial on this and found nothing, but found a video on adding dip-dye yarn to bottom of yarn twists for that ombre look. The video demonstrated perfectly how to add extra hair to the ends of twists. I bookmarked it for future reference. I want to try yarn twists, but I'm thinking that perhaps it won't go good with my relaxer. I'm not trying to get any breakage. I can't wait either until we check in at the end of December. I'm hoping for the best for us all.
Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Thanks for your posts, HoneyA and fancypants007. I guess im such a detail-oriented person that I end up with extra long posts depending on the subject, lol. I too try to do the least amt of manipulation possible to my hair. I prefer a simple regimen, and my hair grows faster and thicker when Im not constantly messing in it.
I had in my mind last night that I wanted to henndigo overnight tonight. I'm still debating on this. Body has been feeling a little run down lately, so idk if i will actually do it. I did wash, coffee/tea rinse, condition, and oil today. My scalp feels really good; did an overnight oil soak before washing this a.m.
I like how fast my hair is growing. I have visible NG at 3 weeks post. Thank the Lord cuz my growth seemed less last stretch, then I realized my NG was just really smooth and straight from henna and consistently taking my MSM. I thought I might have a growth slow-down due to the cooler months, but so far, so good.
That blue malva sounds interesting!
Thanks for your posts, HoneyA and fancypants007. I guess im such a detail-oriented person that I end up with extra long posts depending on the subject, lol. I too try to do the least amt of manipulation possible to my hair. I prefer a simple regimen, and my hair grows faster and thicker when Im not constantly messing in it.
I had in my mind last night that I wanted to henndigo overnight tonight. I'm still debating on this. Body has been feeling a little run down lately, so idk if i will actually do it. I did wash, coffee/tea rinse, condition, and oil today. My scalp feels really good; did an overnight oil soak before washing this a.m.
I like how fast my hair is growing. I have visible NG at 3 weeks post. Thank the Lord cuz my growth seemed less last stretch, then I realized my NG was just really smooth and straight from henna and consistently taking my MSM. I thought I might have a growth slow-down due to the cooler months, but so far, so good.
That blue malva sounds interesting!
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Being detail-oriented is good, can learn so much. I love henna and indigo. I haven't done a indigo treatment in awhile because I'm wearing wigs or braids. When I start wearing my own hair, I will start back doing henna first and then indigo. I love the deep burgundy black color I get from it. I'm glad your hair is staying on point. I love when we see things positive happening to our hair. Your hair is already long and beautiful but we still are hoping for increased inches. I'm so excited about December check in because I'm hoping to see some good progress. I follow regime, but I leave my hair alone. I use to be busy, wondering what's going on with it, but now I just do what I do and leave it alone. I see alot of NG, but just don't know how much. I will be doing touchup the end of December and wil measure length using length tshirt. I WILL HAVE INCREASED INCHES, I WILL HAVE INCREASED INCHES said the little engine. Positive thinking, right. Anyhow, I did find blue malva tea which is basically the blue malva organic flowers. I will start using this when I come out of braids. I want to give myself protein treatments at least every 6-8 weeks and I'm hoping this blue malva herb will help prevent breakage and shedding.
Being detail-oriented is good, can learn so much. I love henna and indigo. I haven't done a indigo treatment in awhile because I'm wearing wigs or braids. When I start wearing my own hair, I will start back doing henna first and then indigo. I love the deep burgundy black color I get from it. I'm glad your hair is staying on point. I love when we see things positive happening to our hair. Your hair is already long and beautiful but we still are hoping for increased inches. I'm so excited about December check in because I'm hoping to see some good progress. I follow regime, but I leave my hair alone. I use to be busy, wondering what's going on with it, but now I just do what I do and leave it alone. I see alot of NG, but just don't know how much. I will be doing touchup the end of December and wil measure length using length tshirt. I WILL HAVE INCREASED INCHES, I WILL HAVE INCREASED INCHES said the little engine. Positive thinking, right. Anyhow, I did find blue malva tea which is basically the blue malva organic flowers. I will start using this when I come out of braids. I want to give myself protein treatments at least every 6-8 weeks and I'm hoping this blue malva herb will help prevent breakage and shedding.
Mskraizy
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
I tried the yarn twists before. They were no bueno for me...
After a week my hair fuzzed out of the yarn and after two weeks it started to smell. And as I took them down I noticed my own hair was starting to mesh with the yarn. It was weird cause I had never had that happen when I wore yarn braids, and I had been doing yarn braids for a good year or so. If you do decide to do either or be sure to post pichas!!!.....at least one. lol
I'm teaching myself to knit since I already know how to crochet. I'm trying to make a bunch more of hats since my hair STAYS covered up all the time. I gotta say, knitting isn't as hard as I thought it was. I thought for sure I was gonna have two left thumbs but it's actually pretty easy just like crocheting was.
I tried the yarn twists before. They were no bueno for me...
After a week my hair fuzzed out of the yarn and after two weeks it started to smell. And as I took them down I noticed my own hair was starting to mesh with the yarn. It was weird cause I had never had that happen when I wore yarn braids, and I had been doing yarn braids for a good year or so. If you do decide to do either or be sure to post pichas!!!.....at least one. lolI'm teaching myself to knit since I already know how to crochet. I'm trying to make a bunch more of hats since my hair STAYS covered up all the time. I gotta say, knitting isn't as hard as I thought it was. I thought for sure I was gonna have two left thumbs but it's actually pretty easy just like crocheting was.
caliscurls
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Just finished detangling and thought that since I'm 8 months post and transitioning it was worth coming back to mention that while I detangle with a paddle brush its sometimes only the length. I start from the bottom and slowly work my way up. Once it's clear it's too thick to keep going I do finger detangle the last 2 inches or so. Most of the time this is only necessary if the roots have been exposed to steam or if I've decide to GHE a couple of nights.
That's all, didn't want to mislead anyone!
That's all, didn't want to mislead anyone!
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Thanks for that tip. I'm actually going to be twisting my own hair but adding extension hair to the ends only to protect them. I won't be doing this until after I get my relaxer touchup and I saw a video with relaxed hair in twists. I'm just trying to think of pics where I can protect my hair and keep the style for awhile. Kimmeytube's 80s video on banana clips was what inspired me. I will definitely post pics.
I tried the yarn twists before. They were no bueno for me...
I'm teaching myself to knit since I already know how to crochet. I'm trying to make a bunch more of hats since my hair STAYS covered up all the time. I gotta say, knitting isn't as hard as I thought it was. I thought for sure I was gonna have two left thumbs but it's actually pretty easy just like crocheting was.
Thanks for that tip. I'm actually going to be twisting my own hair but adding extension hair to the ends only to protect them. I won't be doing this until after I get my relaxer touchup and I saw a video with relaxed hair in twists. I'm just trying to think of pics where I can protect my hair and keep the style for awhile. Kimmeytube's 80s video on banana clips was what inspired me. I will definitely post pics.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Glad to hear that detangling session went well. I'm going to a special event this Saturday, and will be taking down my braids on Thursday using my Wet Brush which is a form of the paddle brush. I'm hoping I will continue to have success with it because I'm trying to preserve my hair ends so they will not get thin.
Glad to hear that detangling session went well. I'm going to a special event this Saturday, and will be taking down my braids on Thursday using my Wet Brush which is a form of the paddle brush. I'm hoping I will continue to have success with it because I'm trying to preserve my hair ends so they will not get thin.
Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Ladies, what brand of daily multivitamin are you taking? I was taking Trader Joes Multivitamin and it really helps my immune system BUT - it breaks my face out. I'm ready to buy another one, but I need a recommendation (one that keeps your skin clear or doesn't cause breakouts). I need iron, but want to avoid biotin - if that helps. Thank you!
Ladies, what brand of daily multivitamin are you taking? I was taking Trader Joes Multivitamin and it really helps my immune system BUT - it breaks my face out. I'm ready to buy another one, but I need a recommendation (one that keeps your skin clear or doesn't cause breakouts). I need iron, but want to avoid biotin - if that helps. Thank you!
faithVA
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
I'm still working on my regi. I'm making progress. It's slow but it's steady. I think I will bite the bullet and buy some Qhemet for a heavy cream until I can find something else. I have all the other products in my regimen but a heavy cream. I need to read back through my notes to see if I need to get the Burdock Root or the Amla and Heavy Cream.
I dusted my ends last week and have been doing a search and destroy every time I have touched my hair this week. Hopefully I won't have to do a another dusting until mid January.
Getting better with my vitamins. And doing some yoga but not yet consistent. But I last week I did stay active at least 4 days last week. I am also using a progesterone cream to balance out my hormones so maybe that will help my hair as well.
I looked at my grays and it only looked like 1.5 inches of growth since my last color. So I looked in my blog for my last color date and it was the beginning of August. So that is about right. So I am getting 1/2" a month. No spurts for me.
I have no idea how much I am retaining. I do know its longer than when I started, so I will take it.
I'm still working on my regi. I'm making progress. It's slow but it's steady. I think I will bite the bullet and buy some Qhemet for a heavy cream until I can find something else. I have all the other products in my regimen but a heavy cream. I need to read back through my notes to see if I need to get the Burdock Root or the Amla and Heavy Cream.
I dusted my ends last week and have been doing a search and destroy every time I have touched my hair this week. Hopefully I won't have to do a another dusting until mid January.
Getting better with my vitamins. And doing some yoga but not yet consistent. But I last week I did stay active at least 4 days last week. I am also using a progesterone cream to balance out my hormones so maybe that will help my hair as well.
I looked at my grays and it only looked like 1.5 inches of growth since my last color. So I looked in my blog for my last color date and it was the beginning of August. So that is about right. So I am getting 1/2" a month. No spurts for me.
I have no idea how much I am retaining. I do know its longer than when I started, so I will take it.
fancypants007
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Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013
Hopefully, others will chime in, but I'm taking Trader Joe's prenatal as a multi-vitamin supplement. I'm just trying to get some increased inches before December and I remember taking them awhile ago with no problems. I don't know about breakouts though. I don't get breakouts but I don't know how your body system will react to them. This is what I'm taking for now.
Hopefully, others will chime in, but I'm taking Trader Joe's prenatal as a multi-vitamin supplement. I'm just trying to get some increased inches before December and I remember taking them awhile ago with no problems. I don't know about breakouts though. I don't get breakouts but I don't know how your body system will react to them. This is what I'm taking for now.
