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Thursday, May 30, 2013

How To Grow Waist Length Relaxed Hair-Black hair 101

Some tips and tricks to get your relaxed hair growing!


***Original Post by  of Black Hair 101: http://blackhair101.com ***



This was a phrase that I would search for in my early days of researching about hair because I so wanted to grow my hair to lengths that I never had. I picked up some very important tips and tricks along the way that I want to share with you. When beginning your long hair journey, remember these step-by-step instructions. Please note that everybody’s hair differs. Some of these steps may seem strange at first, but they will be beneficial in the long run.





Cut your hairCut my hair? Yes, cut it. Whether your hair is natural or relaxed if you have split raggedy ends, you need to give your hair a nice trim before you start out. If it is uneven and ragged or some strands are longer than others just cut it. Split ends can never be repaired, they just keep on splitting up to the hair root. Just cut them off. Hair grows an average six inches per year, you will get back some of it this year if you treat your hair right.


Extend your relaxing session. If you used to relax your hair every ten weeks, extend it to twelve. You will have to learn how to embrace your two textures by using moisture and inventive hair styles. The important thing to note is that the longer your natural hair growth is the better it is for processing without overlapping the processing of your new growth and your previously relaxed hair.

Start going natural. Not back to your natural hair if that is not something that you want to do but back to natural products. This might prove to be the best thing that you ever do for your hair. Petroleum, mineral oil and similar products do not promote hair growth. Natural products like carrot, molasses, eggs and natural oils can be better alternatives than the stuff that you get in bottles.

Dump fine tooth combs and hard brushes. Chuck them in the trash, anything that can snag your ends will do your hair little good.

Use only those products that are proven to work for you. Through trial and error many of us have come to discover certain products that we can’t do without. If they make your hair silkier and softer, why switch or experiment? Chuck the rest that are cluttering your cupboard, remember less is more.

Deep condition hair with heat every week. This used to be somewhat of a bother for me but it works. Find a good deep conditioner with protein and moisture balance and do it every week. You will see the difference after three or so weeks.

Stop shampooing your hair with commercial shampoos. Lather rinse repeat cannot be your mantra for black hair. Not all shampoos are created equal, some of them contain harmful chemicals and toxins that will strip hair and cause excess dryness. The ones that sud the most are the worst. Use regular conditioner to wash your hair instead, find a sulphate free shampoo or make your own hair products.

Relax. I am serious, do not be so stressed out, it will make your hair fall out (stress hair loss). I had a friend who used to follow every hair tip I told her but her hair would still not budge. Then she got rid of her headache-inducing man and her hair began to grow like a weed.

Hair Food. Try to eat those foods which will enhance hair growth and retention. Some of them are foods which contain protein and iron, along with a well balanced diet, you are on the right track. Do not take so-called hair supplements from just any company. If you eat right and exercise you do not need to take supplements at all.

Water. Drink plenty of water it is like tonic to your hair, it is great to moisturize
 the hair from within. Employ all of these ten steps and you will have your waist length hair. Hair grows an average of ¼ inch to ½ inch per month. It is up to you to retain this hair growth through healthy hair practices.


***Original Post by  of Black Hair 101: http://blackhair101.com ***

Sunday, May 26, 2013

1week growth pictures!


Just a quick length check! I have been using my monistat mix for a little over 1 week and I have definitely seen growth! I have also been taking Biotin pills to also promote hair growth.

I know my hair looks ratchet!! Lol but this is just a pic of my new growth. The pic to the left was taken about 5 days into the treatment. The right pic was after a week. My new growth is soo thick, you can barley see my scalp through my part! I am holding out for a relaxer because I had one not to long ago.


After a week, my hair falls below my first line, when I first began the challenge.


My left side showed alot of growth!


^^^My hair on the side now reaches the first line!


In the pics above, you can see the line where my hair fell just a week before I took them. It may be slight growth, but it's growth!


A (bad) pic of what my hair in the back looks like! I'll be sure to turn AROUND the shirt to show the lines next time lol




Thursday, May 23, 2013

Hair growth-All about protective styles!!

Hey all!! I will be doing some reviews on some wigs soon! I wear wigs because they are the ULTIMATE protective style (in my opinion) because there is no hair left out. Sew ins are protective too but sometimes the hair you leave out can become heat damaged because you may put heat in it to try and blend it with weave. Since I'm on my hair growth journey, I need styles that keeps my from over styling my real hair with heat and products, allowing it to grow!


Fab Fringe wig-color Champagne


Invisible Part wig-Festival


Deep Invisible Part Lace Wig-Americano Color 99J


Deep Invisible Part wig-Latte


These wigs (not the pictures) come from www.elevatestyles.com! They where about $24.99 each which is unbeatable. I will making video reviews on them so keep a look out!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Monistat for hair growth: 12 day results???

Ok you guys....is it just me, or am I REALLY seeing growth after just 12 days!!! Take a look at my roots! They are wavy! I just had a relaxer a few weeks ago and normally my roots would still be super flat, especially by how much I flat iron my leave out.

It's a bad picture but in real life, I can truly see and feel growth! Here's another with flash.


You can see the growth a little better in the above picture. I have been using miconazole nitrate, which is commonly found in Monistat. I have been using a concentrated version of the mix, meaning more monistat than a dilute agent. Recently though, I have mixed my MN with another cream moisturizer which has made the headaches go away (headaches are common when putting non-watered down miconazole nitrate in your scalp). I hope I will continue to see growth! My first length check is in 2 days!


Saturday, May 18, 2013

Biotin for hair and nail growth!

MN challenge update! I purchased some biotin pills today! If you don't know what biotin is, it's a vitamin that helps promote the health and growth of hair and nails. I purchased this small bottle for $2.89 at my local Walmart but they can be found in drug stores as well.




So far, I have been experiencing slight head aches, tenderness at sight of application of the monistat mix and slight shedding (but I'm not sure if its normal shedding or if the MN is causing it because it's not A LOT of shedding). I have so noticed a little wavy hair near my scalp area that wasn't there before. Could the monistat have grown my hair within just 9 days??!!! We will see at my next length check next Wednesday!


I will continue to wear protrctive styles such as buns and wearing u-part wigs and sew-ins to give my hair some rest and time to grow :)


Thursday, May 16, 2013

MN challenge: Easy length check shirt!

I made this shirt to keep track of my hair growth during my 60 day monistat challenge. I just took an old shirt, turned it inside out, and used a ruler to mark the inches, then took a black permanent market and made the lines going across! Each line is an inch apart.




The marks above and in between the lines are where the hair currently is. 



Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Day 1 of 60 day MN challenge


Just a few pics and my journal entry for the day! Yesterday was Day 1 if my 60 day challenge. I will be on this challenge for 60 days. I will apply this mix to my scalp for 7 days straight, then apply every other day.

I bought this from Walgreens for about $11.

Monistat 7 2%

African Hair and Body oil

This is the oil I used to mix with the MN. There isn't any particular measurements I used.

Monistat Mixture

The mix is super chunky! It's kinda hard getting the thick mix through the nozzle.


I experienced a slight tingling sensation on my nape area but it went away by morning. We will see is this works! I will post hair comparison pics in one week!

Making my MN mix for hair growth! (Miconazole nitrate)


Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Hair update-My 60 day MN challenge!

Hey bloggers! Just a quick hair update. I will be starting my MN challenge today! I will go in this particular challenge for 60 days.I will be using miconazole nitrate (commonly found in monistat and athletes foot medicine) to help grow my hair. CRAZY?! It sounds like it! Does it work?? Yes! According to many many YouTube vids, it has been affective in growing African American hair, whether relaxed or natural!

Hair Journal app on my Iphone to help me keep track


May 14th, day one!!!!

Day 1 of my 60 day MN challenge

Here is a photo of a women that went on a MN hair challenge and got good results

MN challege results (not my results!)

Here is my current hair length (BAD PICURE). I have been relaxed since I was 12. I transitioned/stretched for one year from 2010 to 2011. I relaxed again in 2011.

My current lenght when in ponytail

WHAT WILL IT DO??: MN is basically an anti-fungal medication. It helps kill fungus and bacteria (that may be left by relaxers!!) that maybe preventing your hair from growing! 

ANY RISKS/SYMPTOMS?: There have been reports of headaches, hair loss/shedding when stopping the treatment and dry itchy scalp. 

HOW WILL YOU USE IT?: I will dilute the MN with hair oil. I'll shake the entire tube of MN in a bottle with hair oil. I will use more MN than oil. I will distribute it on my scalp and problem areas, such as the nape and edges, every other day for 60 days.

WILL IT WORK FOR ME?: It's not a guarantee! Do your own research and determine for yourself! 






My first Egg & Mayo Protein treatment!

I have started my protein regimen! My hair was super dry....especially my ends. I started doing some research.I then learned that hair needs protein to strengthen it. I had heard about putting eggs in your hair but thought it sounded crazy but it truly works!!



Hair Journal App
 


What I did was mixed 2 eggs and mayonnaise together with a fork. I used a perm brush to get the mixture close to my roots. I used my hands to put the rest in, mainly focusing on my ends. I then out a shower cap on and let it sit on for 30 mins.





Egg & Mayo Mixture, wide tooth comb, shower cap, perm brush!
 




This stuff works wonders when blow drying and flat ironing!
Optimum care Heat protectant by Soft Sheen Carson
 

Above is The heat protectant I used while blow drying and before flat ironing.



Hair Cholestoral!
 

I used the above product along with my egg mixture. Helps restore moisture and shine!



Vitika Hair oil
 


I sometimes use vitika hair oil to nourish my scalp. I use hot water to warm it up, apply it to my scalp, let it sit then wash it out. I did not use it this particular time.


I really noticed a difference in my hair!!!

Started my long, healthy hair journey!

Ok guys I'm tired of my hair hovering around the same length! For years my hair has been the same length!! I'm going on a journey to mid back length hair by my birthday next year! I will be using MN to help my accomplish my mission! If you don't know what MN is, google "MN for hair growth"!! I downloaded this app called "hair journal" to help me keep track.


This is my entry for today. I measured my hair.

Hair Journal entry
MY HAIR LENGTHS AS OF MAY 9th!

Front bangs: 7 inches
Back nape: 7 inches
Left side: 12 inches
Right side: 12 inches
Hair lengths on May 9th


It says cm but it's inches lol

I will be posting more pics and info of my journey periodically! Check out my YouTube page for vids!