Grow It Long 2025 Challenge!

[GettingKinky]

Since yesterday I dried my hair in 2 side buns with a middle part today I was able to wear a low bun and keep my middle part. I definitely want more hair so that my bun can be even bigger.

Or I have to find a new way to secure it. With spins I have to wrap my hair pretty tightly a so it will be sleek. And then the pins really compress the hair in the actual bun.

I think my hair will need to be almost 2x its current length to have the curly bun of my dreams.

 

[Meritamen]

OMG! I randomly pulled a section of my hair and it's like a centimeter away from the top of my bra!!! I'm in shock! Maybe this year my hair will make it to BSL.

 

[snoop]

OMG! I randomly pulled a section of my hair and it's like a centimeter away from the top of my bra!!! I'm in shock! Maybe this year my hair will make it to BSL.

YASS! Success! And we're not even a quarter of the way into the year!

 

[SmilingElephant]

Is it too late for me to join?

 

[faithVA]

OMG! I randomly pulled a section of my hair and it's like a centimeter away from the top of my bra!!! I'm in shock! Maybe this year my hair will make it to BSL.

That is a fabulous surprise.

 

[Chicoro]

OMG! I randomly pulled a section of my hair and it's like a centimeter away from the top of my bra!!! I'm in shock! Maybe this year my hair will make it to BSL.

1 centimeter is about .4 inches, almost .5 inches.

On average hair grows .5 inches per month. You need less than .5 inches to reach BSL.

Potentially this section of hair should touch the top of your bra strap within 1-2 months, no later than mid April 2025 or no later than April 16th, 2025. Barring there are no set-backs or cutting of hair.

 

[Chicoro]

Is it too late for me to join?

Welcome! Thanks for joining us!

 

[SmilingElephant]

Natural
Current Length: BSL with SL curls
Goal Length: HL with BSL curls
Plan to reach goal length: Wash my hair at least 3 times a week (mainly Co washing), buns, puffs, little to no heat, HSN vitamins, drinking lots of water, Wild Growth Oil, other oils and serums
Regimen: Oh...I just put it up above I did trim my hair about an inch after my starting length photo
Protective Styles: Buns, clipping it up
Staple Products: I have a TON of products to use up (I'm also in the No Buy Challenge)
Starting Pic: REQUIRED

 

[B_Phlyy]

I didn't get a chance to add the extension hair so I'm back in wigs. Only for work though. If I'm just lounging around the house, I'll wear my bonnet or a headband.

 

[SmilingElephant]

This is how my curls turned out today. I have a range of 3b, 3c, and 4a curls.

I just want to thicken up my hair as it grows.

Today I used:

L'Oreal Hyaluronic Shampoo and Conditioner
L'Oreal Power Restore Deep Conditioner
L'Oreal Hyaluronic Plump Serum spray
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Super Wet Gel

 

[SmilingElephant]

Okay, okay, okay!

So I've been giving it some thought and I've been trying to remember what I was doing years ago to grow my hair.

And when I think about it, what helped me in the past was mainly co-washing and wet bunning.

SO!! For my detailed regimen, I have decided to:

*Co-Wash Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
*Shampoo and condition Twice a week (Wednesday and Sunday)
*Deep Condition on Sundays
*Wear my hair in a damp bun most of the week using satin scrunchies, leave in, serum, and some gel
*My hair gets a break on Mondays and Fridays so I'll either wear it out or in a ponytail

I have a LOT of hair products but I'm going to focus on using up my:

L'Oreal Hyaluron Plump Shampoo
L'Oreal Hyaluron Plump Conditioner
L'Oreal Hyaluron Plump Serum spray
L'Oreal Dream Lengths Conditioner
L'Oreal Dream Lengths Shampoo
L'Oreal Dream Lengths Frizz Killer Serum
L'Oreal Dream Lengths Deep Conditioner
L'Oreal Power Restore Deep Conditioner
Super Wet Gel

Can you tell I'm loving L'Oreal?

I'm gonna be doing this for 3 months. And then...as the weather gets warmer, I'm going to be co-washing daily.

 

[GettingKinky]

washing/cowashing 5x a week is a big commitment @SmilingElephant how long does it take you?

 

[SmilingElephant]

washing/cowashing 5x a week is a big commitment @SmilingElephant how long does it take you?

I did it this morning, it took me like 10 minutes to co-wash and style my hair in the shower

 

[SmilingElephant]

I wish I could do this! My hair is so short I can't bun for awhile. Love your regimen and thanks for the inspiration! I agree many people grow their hair fast from wetting it often

I straighten my hair every time I wash/cowash. To straighten my hair daily would be a lot for me right now...I think...

You have me thinking maybe I should switch to daily cowashing/wash and DC 1x a week. If I find that daily cowashing/wash + straighten is more time saving than DCing 2-3x a week, I'll make the switch cowash/wash daily and DC 1x/wk. I'll let you know how it goes if I go for it!

Short hair is the best to do it on! Are you natural? When my hair was really short I was always co-washing it! It grew so fast!

You might need to invest in a heat free style.

 

[SmilingElephant]

This is what I'm growing from. I got my hair chopped off back in October 2022.

My hair hadn't been this short since 2011 when I did my first Big Chop.

Yes, that's my birthmark.

 

[MzSwift]

Uhh, sista @SmilingElephant , we need to chat!

I'm surprised it hasn't already been asked so I'm gonna do it.
How the heck did you go from Halle Berry to BSL in TWO YEARS?!?!
Spill the beans, ma'am!

Please?

 

[SmilingElephant]

Uhh, sista @SmilingElephant , we need to chat!

I'm surprised it hasn't already been asked so I'm gonna do it.
How the heck did you go from Halle Berry to BSL in TWO YEARS?!?!
Spill the beans, ma'am!

Please?

Well ummm ...uhhhh

I discovered a long time ago in 2015 after doing some measurements that my hair grows 0.75 inches a month, and not the average 0.5 inches per month.

So my hair grows pretty fast and all I do is focus on retaining.

PLUS I'm built like a spider, so BSL, MBL, and WL are very short distances from each other on my body

 

[SmilingElephant]

So I just shampooed and conditioned and put my hair in a claw clip.

I have one of those bonnets for long hair (living "as if" ) and I'm gonna sleep with my hair loose tied up in it, if that makes sense, so it can dry some more.

I should've washed it this morning but I didn't have the energy. Nevertheless, I got it done lol

My hair looks so thin and see through to me. I'm trying not to be so hard on myself, so much has been happening.

 

[MzSwift]

Well ummm ...uhhhh

I discovered a long time ago in 2015 after doing some measurements that my hair grows 0.75 inches a month, and not the average 0.5 inches per month.

So my hair grows pretty fast and all I do is focus on retaining.

PLUS I'm built like a spider, so BSL, MBL, and WL are very short distances from each other on my body

Lucky lady!!
As a slow grower, I'll be watching your progress with lots of interest!

And, yeah, take it easy on yourself - you've been through a lot! But you're getting back on your HHJ and I'm sure you'll see the difference in your hair soon.

 

[Chicoro]

Well ummm ...uhhhh

I discovered a long time ago in 2015 after doing some measurements that my hair grows 0.75 inches a month, and not the average 0.5 inches per month.

So my hair grows pretty fast and all I do is focus on retaining.

PLUS I'm built like a REALLY, Super-CUTE spider, so BSL, MBL, and WL are very short distances from each other on my body

I fixed that for you to make it more accurate and true.

 

[SmilingElephant]

I'm not doing a wash today. My spirits are kinda low today and I've been fighting this anxiety attack all day, finally took my anxiety meds.

I'm just gonna chill out.

 

[SmilingElephant]

I fixed that for you to make it more accurate and true.

Thank you

 

[GettingKinky]

I’ve been bunning for 20 weeks now. I really hope this is helping me with length retention. Doing the buns is really easy, but I’m starting to get a little tired of them. But my current goal is to keep it up until June.

 

[newgrowth15]

I’ve been bunning for 20 weeks now. I really hope this is helping me with length retention. Doing the buns is really easy, but I’m starting to get a little tired of them. But my current goal is to keep it up until June.

@GettingKinky, you've got this.

 

[pikkonoloidlee]

Going to do my first trim of the year but looking good so far.

 

[SmilingElephant]

I’ve been bunning for 20 weeks now. I really hope this is helping me with length retention. Doing the buns is really easy, but I’m starting to get a little tired of them. But my current goal is to keep it up until June.

I alternate between buns and clips

 

[GettingKinky]

@SmilingElephant does you hair ever get caught in the hinge of the clip?

 

[SmilingElephant]

@SmilingElephant does you hair ever get caught in the hinge of the clip?

No, I use the RC Roche Ornament hair clips from Amazon. My hair never snags with them...so far.

 

[SmilingElephant]

I looked at my post in which I listed the products I'm using. I forgot to mention that I'll also be using Wild Growth Oil, Nature's Bounty HSN gummies w/collagen, and Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie (as my main leave in)

I'm not very consistent with the WGO but I'm wanting to use up my 2 bottles. I already finished one (I had 3 total).

I try to remember to take the gummies

 

[Chicoro]

Going to do my first trim of the year but looking good so far.View attachment 501454

Your hair ends look thick, full and even and gorgeous.

Do you have split ends? Is that why you are trimming? Or, do you prefer perfectly blunt ends? Or, are there other reasons for why you are planning to trim?

To be transparent, although I trim my hair more often in a year now, I am “trim adverse”.

The idea of trimming creates anxiety for me, so because of my own personal issues I’m questioning the trim now.

The questioning is coming from a place of fear ( me having done it wrong- others having cut too much of my hair). The questioning is not coming from a place of criticism or judgement of you and your choice.