TWA Grow Out Challenge 2010

[Taina]

Hey Gals, checking in on everyone. I am starting to get frustrated with the whole shampoo thing. I tried a 98% natural shampoo and I still have the extreme dryness after shampooing. Guess my hair hair does not like shampoo period. Maybe I should cut back on the shampoo washes to once every two weeks. What do you all think?

I suggest you do it, my hair hates sahampoos as well, it feels dry and fuzzy when i use it, so i just shampoo my hair when i feel itchy scalp, or when i use a heavy product that could stick to my hair.

Now that i cou-wash daily, my hair is softer.

 

[Clink]

I'm new to this so I really dont have a regimen yet...

-I co wash once every week or two
-I only shampoo when my hair feels dirty and then I follow with an ACV rinse.
-I moisturize my scalp when it feels tight or dry.
-I massage my scalp randomly
-I'm alternate between Doo Gro Mega Thick Grow Oil, Shea Butter and Coconut oil to moisturize.
- I co wash with Suave Coconut Conditioner
- DC with some random cholesterol conditioner mixed with hot oil treatment.
- I've been taking Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails Vitamins for a couple weeks now.

I cant take any pictures right now because I'm weaved up but my natural hair is roughly 2-3 inches long. I will definitely post pics in March.

 

[RoundEyedGirl504]

Checking in with you ladies to see how everyone is doing. I have been wearing half wigs ans co-washing 3-4 times a week with TJ NourishSpa condish. Easy peasy!

 

[robot.]

Hi ladies... I just wanted to pop in and give an encouraging word... see my sig below... I BCed in 2006 and now I'm at MBL. Just wanted to say that if you stick with it and keep trying when setbacks happen (and they WILL) then you can reach your goals!

Aw, thanks for stopping in LadyPaniolo! You are a great encouragement!

 

[robot.]

And Addy, you are such a BEAUTY! Your skin is perfect and you have a gorgeous face.

 

[JerriBlank]

Hey Gals, checking in on everyone. I am starting to get frustrated with the whole shampoo thing. I tried a 98% natural shampoo and I still have the extreme dryness after shampooing. Guess my hair hair does not like shampoo period. Maybe I should cut back on the shampoo washes to once every two weeks. What do you all think?

Every last natural shampoo that i have tried has dried my hair out.
I used one last night,and my hair felt like straw.
I went over it with my ole Aphogee moisturizing shampoo,and it made my hair feel so good,i shampooed again
I don't shampoo much,but i'm going back to this stuff for when i do.

 

[JerriBlank]

Taina your hair is really growing!!

 

[JerriBlank]

shinyblackhair,you look beautiful!
may i ask what lipstick you are wearing?Its so pretty on you!

 

[Seeking8Rights]

Hello everyone!

Yesterday I did my second BC, but this time around I'm ready for the journey.

I plan on cowashing every other day (I did this last time and my hair thrived) with various conditioners. I have a cabinet full of stuff, so I'm going to use them up. The current conditioner is ManeNTail mixed with Biolage Cera Repair.

Current leave-in is applying a pea size Carol's Daughter intense condition cream, followed by coconut oil and Amla oil.

For styling: Uncle Funky's Daughter Curl Magic, Uncle Funky's Good Hair, curl gel (glycerin is the main ingredient).

I also plan on continuing my salon visits with my stylist Maya Smith owner of The HoneyComb. Maya is all about natural hair, so she is my primary support. Ladies if you are in Germany (near Ramstein), The HoneyComb is a MUST - Maya is the truth! **i had to do my shot out**

As you can see, there are some areas that still are relaxed, but I'll be letting Maya snip those off. I am ready for the flourish!

 

[robot.]

hey, everyone. quick update: i just got senegalese twists and plan to keep them in as long as i can stand (8-10 weeks, if not longer), so obviously my regimen has changed. i'm washing with a dry shampoo every two weeks and using a braid spray every other day and nothing else. i'm dropping my silica for now to probably one pill whenever i remember.

 

[a_shoe_6307]

I'm currently in senegalese twist as well. I am already wanting to take them down (it's been 5 weeks), but I'm getting so much growth from them so I keep telling myself no. I used dry shampoo at the beginning, but now I'm washing them. I use braid spray as well. I think you'll like them though.

hey, everyone. quick update: i just got senegalese twists and plan to keep them in as long as i can stand (8-10 weeks, if not longer), so obviously my regimen has changed. i'm washing with a dry shampoo every two weeks and using a braid spray every other day and nothing else. i'm dropping my silica for now to probably one pill whenever i remember.

 

[a_shoe_6307]

My hair hates shampoo! I co-wash a lot. I only use shampoo once a month because it just dries out my hair so much. I also dilute it with water.

Hey Gals, checking in on everyone. I am starting to get frustrated with the whole shampoo thing. I tried a 98% natural shampoo and I still have the extreme dryness after shampooing. Guess my hair hair does not like shampoo period. Maybe I should cut back on the shampoo washes to once every two weeks. What do you all think?

 

[Taina]

shinyblackhair,you look beautiful!
may i ask what lipstick you are wearing?Its so pretty on you!

Yep i'm happy i will be protecting styling for now on

 

[cocoaluv]

Bump. Hows it going ladies?

 

[OhSoOthentik]

My hair hates shampoo! I co-wash a lot. I only use shampoo once a month because it just dries out my hair so much. I also dilute it with water.

I think I am going to go the same route. I am going to definately cut down on the shampoo usage and dilute it when I do use it. I was thinking of maybe mixing a little conditioner with it.

 

[OhSoOthentik]

I have been wearing very small two strand twist for about 2-3 weeks now. I am thinking about putting some kinky twist in my hair so I can have a different look for a little while. I dont know. Last time I installed some kinky twist I only left them in for three days because I started to miss my curls.

I also have finally started working out. Actually I am about to go to the gym now. I am happy with my growth so far, and still having fun on my HHJ. Hope all of you ladies are well.

 

[OhSoOthentik]

Just measured my two strand twists. I am up to 3.5inches

 

[MisSweeTiera]

Ok I'm super late but I BC'd in December and just joined this month, so I have a twa. I don't really have a regimen right now but what I do is, co wash like almost every 3 days or when my scalp starts to itch, no poos, I just usually spritz my wash n' go each day, I use jojoba, grape seed, and olive oils. No staples, vo5 and suave humectant. I try and clarify once a week, and I haven't gotten the right DC yet so yeah . I detangle once a week and used kinky curly not today after each wash, and I think that's about it

Here's my starting pics sort of I think I took them in December not sure, but I'll post a pic I took this past week as well.

 

[song_of_serenity]

I wanna take out my braids tonight, do a deep condition and rebraid tomorrow...:S We'll see...They have been in since the 19th so a few days over a month.

Or I may just wash the braids (which I have been doing) and call it a day. I miss my hair...

 

[a_shoe_6307]

I wanna take out my braids tonight, do a deep condition and rebraid tomorrow...:S We'll see...They have been in since the 19th so a few days over a month.

Or I may just wash the braids (which I have been doing) and call it a day. I miss my hair...

ME TOO! But I promised myself (and the person who paid for them) I would keep them in until Feb. 1 at least (7 weeks). But I am dying to take them out, but then I feel bad because I always get my hair braided and then take them out like 2-3 weeks later.

 

[jazii]

ME TOO! But I promised myself (and the person who paid for them) I would keep them in until Feb. 1 at least (7 weeks). But I am dying to take them out, but then I feel bad because I always get my hair braided and then take them out like 2-3 weeks later.

haha. I do the same thing. But thank God my cousin does it for free! she is starting to complain though. I never leave them for more than 4 weeks. Then I want them back a week later when my hair becomes unmanageable

 

[MaintaintheSexy]

Im in. I just BC today and it was very liberating and encouraging. I am now am on the path to healthy, long hair. I will post my regimen later.

It is July and I want to share an update on my hair. I wear a sew in weave as a protective and "growing" style. I've been doing this since the beginning of the year. I install my weave approximately every 6-8 weeks I moisturize my hair underneath with Infusium 23 a few times during the week, (not exactly everyday maybe thats not good, i don't know, LOL) and I also oil my scalp with castor oil (the laxative kind) every few days. I use alter ego scalp tonic, I add the castor oil to this. I am interested in trying Jamaican Castor Oil since I heard it penetrates and works more effectively. My hair is growing in nicely. As far as my edges are concerned, I make it my business that the weaves is not sewn tightly around the hairline and I apply Megatek or castor oil every day, twice a day. Iv'e gone from a TWA to under ear length. It grows at a steady pace. I did slip up and perm the front because I was desperate to see how much it has grown. This happened to me before and it caused a major setback. My hair is natural and I anticipate that by December it will be even longer and by next year beyond shoulder length. I will keep you updated. Im sorry I don't have pics.

It is now November and my hair is now at my neck. It has thickened up substantially and my edges have come about 90%. Please note that i do not wear weaves as a protective style anymore. Why? It wasn't too good on my edges and my hair was not as healthy as it could be. Plus I wanted to take control of my own hair and not rely on or pay a stylist. So in August, I began to wear wigs. I don't have a specific brand that I buy, I just pick out whichever one looks good. I wash my hair twice a week, but I will be reverting to once a week as I learn more about how to care for natural hair. I anticipate that I'll be at my shoulders by April. I am undecided on how I am going to style it because I don't really like the wigs because Im so eager to wear my real hair after wearing weaves for the past five years. So now that I see an improvement, I am feigning LOL.

My Regimen (So far):

***WASH DAY***
Detangle with Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
Elasta QP Shampoo
Bone Marrow Deep Treatment
Cream of Nature Ultra Moisturizing Conditioner
Aphogee Protein Two Step Treatment (here and there)

**DAILY MOISTURE**
Infusium 23 Leave In or S CURL
MIXED with JBCO, Megatek, MTG

OR

Organic Root Stimulator Carrot Oil

**TEMPLE AND NAPE AREAS**
Monistat Cream or Megatek

 

[Determined22]

Hey ladies,

So far I've been doing 2-strand twists & just pining them up for work or other events. I may also try installing my own kinky twists in a few weeks, just for a different look.

 

[Geminigirl]

Hi everyone, I absolutely know what ya'll mean about missing your hair. I redid my yarn braids on Christmas Eve. Took me three days so I didn't finish til like that Sunday so I've had my hair braided for ALMOST a month. But all this look at hair, and seeing a glimpse of my hair while re-braiding has got me itching to run conditioner thru my hair and detangle. Give my love a much needed full head DC. I miss my hair soooo much, but I am trying to keep it protected with this unpredictable winter Tx is having.

 

[shinyblackhair]

shinyblackhair,you look beautiful!
may i ask what lipstick you are wearing?Its so pretty on you!

lol...sorry I didn't see this till now. I think I'm wearing MAC lipstick called Up the Amp.

 

[OhSoOthentik]

I did my first blow out last night. This was a trial run. I was so nervous! But here it is you all. I just did this on a whim after my wash last night. Sorry the pictures aren't really good. This was totally unplanned and I was in bedtime mode

What do you all usually moisturize your hair with after a blowout? I ended up just moisturizing my ends with Cantu Shea Butter and put in plaits to sleep in. Since Cantu has a water base I know I will have some reversion when I take my scarf off later.

 

[DaR3alM3]

Hi- I would like to join. Been lurking for a few months and decided to pony the cash. I BC'ed officially on 8/15/09, I had to go back and do a second trim to get it right on 8/29/09. I was left with about a quarter of an inch lowboy.

Latest pic

I moisturize 2x a day with my homemade spritz. DC at least 1x week with Lekair cholesterol or more recently coconut oil. Sometimes I may baggy for at least an hour if I feel it's really dry. Once a week I use MTG, usually in the middle of the week. I shampoo every two weeks and cowash 1x week. I'm using Silk Elements poo/condish. I seal with shealoe or sometimes Black Castor Oil.

 

[Taina]

I have been wearing very small two strand twist for about 2-3 weeks now. I am thinking about putting some kinky twist in my hair so I can have a different look for a little while. I dont know. Last time I installed some kinky twist I only left them in for three days because I started to miss my curls.

I also have finally started working out. Actually I am about to go to the gym now. I am happy with my growth so far, and still having fun on my HHJ. Hope all of you ladies are well.

Can you upload a picture with your 2 strans twist? I want to start braidng my hair for a semi-low manipulation regimine, and i don't really know how to braid, and i want to have an idea on how they look on short hair, as all the tutorial i saw in Youtube are from long haired ladies.

Yesterday i dye my hair black, and flat ironed it just to see the progress. The back is growing really nicely, but i don't know what to do with the top and sides, they are growing but so slow . What do you recommend guys?

 

[a_shoe_6307]

I want to know this too!

Can you upload a picture with your 2 strans twist? I want to start braidng my hair for a semi-low manipulation regimine, and i don't really know how to braid, and i want to have an idea on how they look on short hair, as all the tutorial i saw in Youtube are from long haired ladies.

Yesterday i dye my hair black, and flat ironed it just to see the progress. The back is growing really nicely, but i don't know what to do with the top and sides, they are growing but so slow . What do you recommend guys?

 

[a_shoe_6307]

Jazii I broke down and took them down. I was missing my hair too much! On the up side I got a inch of growth (unstretched). I will have to wait until I straighten before I can see how much it really grew.