BAA Growth Challenge

current length: between 3 1/2" to 4+"

goals: healthy hair that will be ready for locs in December

challenge duration: 6 months

products/regimen:
Wash (Shampoo) & Clarify: Twice a month (1^st & 15^th) with Shikakai Shampoo Bar & ACV.

Cowash:Weekly or as needed (Aussie Moist or Suave Coconut Conditioner)

Leave In: TBD

Deep Condition: Once a week—overnight (Aussie 3 Minute Miracle mixed with honey & oil or Cholesterol Condtioner--alternating)

Henna: Once a month on the 7^th (prepoo the night before)

Ayurvedic Treatment: Once a month on the 21^st (Shikakai, Amla & Brahmi Treatment) (prepoo the night before)


Styling:Try to wear protective styles 2 weeks or more out of the month. Apply castor oil/Vatika oil mix to edges twice daily. Spritz hair with horsetail/chamomile spray twice daily. Apply castor oil to scalp once a week to start.

And because I'm a visual person
Top Of Head
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Bang
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Nape
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Above Ear
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OK ladies, I was going for the TWA but this one popped up and it's going to be my first challenge! Thanks for the advice NubieNatty, LynnieLove and MellowOne! My sis is in the TWA so the family will be represented!
here are my stats:

Last relaxer June 10, 2009, BC/d on March 20,2010, Mini chopped on 4/29, 2010 to get rid of scab hair

Current length: 4 inches - type mainly 4a and b with some 3c.

goal:
average growth - i am really in a discovery period and want to see how my hair grows.

challenge duration:
6 months

products:
I am such a PJ - Curls Moisturizing Shampoo, Aubrey Organics HSR or Deva One Moisturizer (as a condish or cowash), Deep conditioner - Kiehl's Olive Oil Replenishing Pak, KCKT, KCCC, mostly Qhemet Biologics Amla and Olive Oil heavy cream, or Curls whipped cream, Jojoba oil, coconut oil, shea butter, aloe vera gel. junkie, junkie, junkie!

regimen:
monthly - henna

weekly - baggie the night before i have to use psoriasis med. next day, medicated shampoo (clobex), then wash with curls to get the meds out. I deep condish with kiehls. I section my hair with my hands and layer KCKT, comb (maybe), then KCCC and Qhemet. Shea on the ends or jojoba. I am not a huge comb fan - maybe twice a week with condish only.

bi weekly - cowash with devaone or aubrey (yea my hair is real thirsty), then the same twist above.

daily - if my hair is moisturized, nothing just retwist at night or just satin bonnet to sleep) - if my hair is dry - i will put a little coconut oil on my hands and run them though my hair, then satin bonnet.

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check out the henna:
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Next pic I will be smiling. It was too darn too hot to smile today in Philly.

Current length: 4" - 5"
any goals: 6" - 7"
challenge
duration:
products: ORS Hair Mayonnaise, ORS Deep Conditioner, ORS Carrot Oil, Olive oil.. still looking for a good shampoo.. will update it as soon as i get one
reggies: Moisturize daily with carroit oil and afterwards olive oil. Weekly pre
poo, shampoo, protein treatment and moisturizing treatment

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^^more pics coming soon

Here are my stats....Let's get this 'FRO on the road to BAA status!!!

Current length: I dont have a ruler so I dont know how long Roxie is.. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

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any goals: I want to be realistic with my goals so I am looking for 1 1/2" of growth. If Roxie grows more, that would be FANTABULOUS!!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

challenge
duration: 3 months and 9 days...ends August 9, 2010 (My 1 yr Anniversary)

products:

Shampoos - Creme of Nature Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo
KBB Conditioning Shampoo

Conditioners - Tresemme Naturals Silicone Free conditioner
Aussie Moist Conditioner
Giovanni Direct Leave In
Giovanni Smooth As Silk

Moisturizers/Stylers - ORS Lock and Twist Gel
EcoStyler Gel
Shea butter mix #1 and #2
aloe vera gel
glycerin

Oils - coconut oil
lemongrass
tea tree
peppermint
lavender
rosemary
vitamin E
castor
olive

Deep conditioning/treatments - KBB Luscious Locks Hair Mask
Giovanni Smooth As Silk

If the budget this month allows it, I will be purchasing some Oyin Products so
this list is subject to change.

reggies: Right now I am shampooing and deep conditioning once a week. I rotate my
shampoo and deep treatments each week. Once the Twist Challenge (May 28th) is over, my reggie will change.

Hey you guys. I was in the TWA challenge but I think I'm gonna bring it over here instead. Here are my stats from over in the TWA thread.

A-Felice wrote:I would love to join!!

1. Starting stats (Length and Hair Type)
My hair is 3.5 inches (stretched) and its 3c ( I think some 3b is mixed up in there)
2. Starting Picture
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3. Products
Lo- Poo: Karens Body Beautiful Juicy Bar/ Tresseme Naturals Low Sulfate (if I’ve used ic gel which has cones)
Co-wash: Tresseme Naturals
Leave in : Karens Body Beautiful Hair Nectar
DC : Still need to find one
4. Regimen
I’ve done a cherry Lola Treatment, I plan to do one every month, I had such great results!
I mainly do wash and goes.
At night, sometimes I seal my hair with Safflower oil and sleep with a satin bonnet.
I co wash every day.
5. Hair Goals
My ultimate goal is BSL stretched (like before I bc’d *sob*)
Healthy, full thick hair.
6. BC date
I BC’d on April 1^st 2010

FemmeFox wrote:Hey Ladies!

Seffy and I are going to join the challenge! I know that we're under 4
in but Seff grows like a weed in twist so we may be closer than I think.
I'll be back on the Sunday or Monday to post my stats.

keisha88 wrote:Ok I'm back with the stats!

Current length: 4", 4a with some 3c mixed in (I'm guessing)

Any goals: Long, strong healthy hair with no specific length goal

Challenge duration: 6 months

Regimen: Clarify once a month, Co-Wash as needed, moisturize and seal. DC and hot oil treat once a week. Henna once a month. Massage scalp with wild growth hair oil every other night. Exercise 3-4x week. Drink 48oz of water a day. One serving of fruit or veggies at every meal. Take MSM, Biotin and Multi daily.

Products: Suave almond and shea butter conditioner, komaza care shea butter hair lotion, carol's daughter hair milk, homemade oil blend, eco-styler gel, carol's daughter healthy hair butter, wild growth hair oil, unrefined shea butter, castile soap.

I'm excited ladies! Let's GROW

Hi Keisha!!! I remember you from the meetup!

Hey!! So glad to see you're in this challenge too representing for the bay

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umm swood, lmaoooo@ the hotness in philly. maaaan it was like 93 in the dmv today and i already KNOW i get an attitude when its hot. Then my dad who eyeballs his electric bill...which i dont blame him..is sittin upstairs and its CLEARLY a humid 88 degrees (yes, i read the temp) but its nice n cool downstairs. So when im downstairs im happy but soon as i walk upstairs n the heat hits my face like hot grits, i go from [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] to [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] !!! i've lived my early years with NO AC (my first 12 yrs to be exact) but it was just me, my mom n aunt so we walked around dmn near bucky nakey...i SWORE that no matter WHAT...when i grow up i will never go to bed hot n heated again!! i know how it is to have high electric bills but by golly me, im NOT goin to bed sweaty n pissed. i refuse to lay in the bed as if im stretched on the cross cuz of the heat!! awww hellllz naw!! but ur hair is moisturized tho...on a cooler note [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

lumii, u are sooooo cute! i love ur avi n smile.

A-felice....did u start ur CJ thread?? i need a style tutorial on ur avi OR ELSE...im reporting you to our CJ police dept ran by lynnie n sweet [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

A-Felice that avatar is rocking!

I need to post stats don't I?

Be back tomorrow. Let me get what little is available of sleep for the night...

Hey Lovlies,
Not sure what the cutoff is for BAA, but I would like to be part of this :-)

Current length: 5-5 1/2" all over

any goals: Long WL hair that healthy, bouncy and soft

challenge duration: 6 months

products: Suave naturals shampoo and conditioner, Infusium23 leave-in, NEXXUS Humectress leave-in

reggies: co-wash everyday, shampoo only when build up occurs, saturate with humectress after every co-wash. Diffuse at times when I want big hair, no heat otherwise only air dry.

ok ok I'm thinking about it. Seriously!!

Current length: I tried the ruler thing. I don't think I was accurate. Plus I don't wanna get obsessive. So I prefer to use pics. Here goes

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The front is between my eye length.

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The sides are back of the chin length

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My hair is longest in the back. And I'll be CBL in the back soon.


Reggie and Products: It varies, but check out my Curl Street for updates.

Vitamins: Flinstones Multi and 1000mcg Biotin lozenge

Drink at least ONE glass of water a day. (Doesn't seem like enough but it's better than my NONE. Gotta start somewhere)

Goals for 6 months: Nose tip length in the front, bottom of chin or mid neck length on the side, full CBL or SL in the back.

NubieNatty wrote:
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Lol! I did start my CJ thread! Check it out. http://www.curlynikki.forumotion.com/the-curl-street-journal-f14/a-felice-t3782.htm
I just have my hair cliped up in a bannana clip but i sectioned a bit off in front for curly bangs before. I posted a thread on it cause it gave me such a headache... there's more pics there http://www.curlynikki.forumotion.com/stylin-and-profilin-f2/fro-hawk-t3756.htm

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NubieNatty, You made me laugh!

I gave SERIOUS consideration to movin' to Canada last weekend. What really pi$$ed me off was it was in the 30's a few days before. I hate yoyo weather. Your body just doesn't get a chance to get used to the temperature.

Your right though, my hair was moisturized!

Current Length: 3.5 inches
Goal Length: 6 inches
Challenge Length: 6 months - Out/twists/braids etc May-Aug; Kinky twists Aug-November

Regimen (to be tweaked as needed):
Wear hair in protective styles for two weeks at a time with one weekout in between styles (maybe).
Follow a balanced diet, exercise daily, take vitamins, and drink 8-12 glasses of water a day. Sleep in satin bonnet regardless of hair style.

Monthly:
DC with Heat
Cherry Lola Treatment
Trim Ends (if needed)

Twice a Month:
Shampoo
Style

Weekly
DC
Refresh style (if needed)
Oil/butter scalp

As needed
Cowash
Moisturize

Products
Giovanni 50:50 Shampoo
Aussie Moist (cowash)
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JessiCurl Weekly Deep Conditioner (DC)
Coconut oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Castor Oil
Shea Butter
EcoStyler
ORS Lock and Twist Gel
Homemade moisture mist

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Good Luck everyone!!!
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Okay I'm a bit late but here are my stats:

Current Length: 3 1/3 in my crown; 4 1/2 on the right side; 4 on the left; 5 in the back; 4 1/2 at the nape..( I've been in my head so I have different lengths all over)

Challenge Length: At least 3 to 3 1/2 additional inches....

Goals: Master twists and twist-out styles

Challenge Duration: May 1st - October 1st

Products:
KBB Moisture Locks (deep conditioner)
Bed Head MM (co-wash conditioner)
Oyin Handmade HH (leave-in conditioner)
Oils - EVCO, ECOO, Castor Oil; Jojaba Oil
AfroVeda - Shampoo Bar
MiraCurl/Bumble and Bumble (will update if I try new wNg products)

Regiment:
Shampoo: 2x's a month
Henna: 1 ever other month or as needed
Bentonite treatment: 1 a month
Deep Conditioner: every week alternate w/protien & moisture
Weekly Conditioner: over night w/EVCO & Conditionder every Wednesday's
Co-wash: 2 to 3 times a week for the summer


I see everyone posted pictures of their length check..so I'l put mine tonight!!!

KNH

Hi everyone!!! This is my first challenge, soooooo....I'm excited

:: Current length :: 3.5 - 4 inches (longest at my nape &&& crown)

:: goals: :: to pull hair into a high puff at the back of my head (w/o hairpins)

:: challenge duration: :: 6 months

:: products &&& reggies ::

Co-wash 2-3x per week: Tresemme Naturals

[i]Detangle 1x per week[/i]: Giovanni Smooth As Silk, Giovanni 50/50, Yes to Cucumbers

[i]Deep Condition[/i] weekly or biweekly : Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner

[i]Apple Cidar Vinegar Rinse[/i]: biweekly

[i]Low-Poo[/i] 1-2x per month : Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Threat

[u]Other:[/u]
- seal with EVOO/Castor Oil
-Wash N Go: Giovanni Direct-Leave in or Mixed Chicks

Starting point pics:
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Hey Kea!!!! **waving**

I'm glad your back!!! Your hair has grown a lot!!

:: waving back:: Hi Lynn

i should be saying the same to you!!!

Kea that fro is beautiful! I love it...It looks so soft and moisturized. Welcome to the challenge!

Current Length: 3 inches

Challenge Length: Another 3 inches

Goals: Master protective styles

Challenge Duration: May 6th - October 6th

Products:
Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Cream conditioner and Deep Conditioner
Oils - EVCO, ECOO, Vitamin E
IC Fantasia Styling Gel
Lustrasilk Olive oil Cholesterol

Regi:
CoWash every 3 to 4 days
DC once a week

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Finally, an acceptable W&G with Elasta QP feels like Silk. But a lot of shrinkage: This is a one-week update. Had to this one the old fashioned way - with shingling. I know a week is too soon to expect growth but hey!
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I am not smiling in this one because it's SO COLD NubieNatty!

OH MAN!!! YOU LADIES ARE DOING IT REAL BIG!! I have no Idea what is going on with Diva under these Twist but oh boi!! You ladies are making me ready to pull these twist off and have her out in all of her gloriousness.

swood; lmaoooooo!!! ur mugs make me laugh so much; esp since i feel the same way after a cold rinse!

Well ladies, today, my BAA dreams turned into a DAA nightmare. Had to cowash with cheapie condish, deva one, then twisted with kkcc. I didn't even BOTHER rinsing my hair out. Hopefully, my hair will bounce back. Yikes!!!

Hey Ladies! I BC'd on Saturday and I interested in joining this challenge. This will be my first hair challenge and I am pretty excited about it! I don't have my stats ready yet, but I will be posting them tomorrow.