GROW OUT CHALLENGE UPDATE ~ PERRINNE

Hey all!!  Here's an update from Perrinne:

I wash my hair in sections, condition it, then detangle with a leave-in conditioner. 

For styling I usually wear twists.  I twist my hair with gel and wear them for 2-3 days before I rock my gigantic twistout.

The key for me is to make sure I take my time to do the twists.  This ensures they are presentable to wear to work and around the city.

We see you Perrinne!!  Keep GROWING!!

GROW OUT CHALLENGE UPDATE ~ ALBERTA

This is my current protective style. I rod it once a week, sometimes every other week. On the week that I don't rod it I'm "wiggin' out ;)

I've been co-washing with Garnier Frutis 3 Minute Repair, which is lovely. I've gotten an extra half inch or more under my permed ends and now I'm looking for a new style to wear so that I'm not tempted to wash or comb it so much.

I'm hoping to have crochet braids by the end of this challenge *crosses fingers*

We see you Alberta! Very cute!  Keep GROWING!!

INTRODUCING ~ PERRINNE

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Hey guys!!  She's gotta a whole lotta hair already, but there's always room to improve.  Let's welcome Perrinne!!



Length goal for the challenge:  An additional 2 inches (lower back area)


Current regimen: Separate, wash (using spray bottle), rise. Condition, comb, then twist and let set. Rinse, leave-in condition. Final step twist with Gel.


What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to your goal?  More regular trims.


Something you've learned or tweaked during this process:  I have to use a spray bottle for my initial wash to make sure I get all sections and parts of my hair. The separate in the shower then wash was not really getting all parts of my hair clean.

 
Kudos to Perrinne!  Here we GROW!!!

INTRODUCING ~ ALBERTA

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Hello all! Happy Tuesday to ya!  We have another participant to introduce, let's all welcome Alberta!!

Length goal for the challenge:  My goal at the end of this is to have a healthy inch or two protected by some braids until I reach my ultimate big fro goal.

 
Current Regimen and styling choices:  I decided to go Natural AGAIN in July...not wanting to do a 3rd or 4th big chop I'm deciding to transition and wear braids.


What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to your goal? I plan on wearing braids and wigs.


Something you've learned or tweaked during this process: I leave it wrapped at times because it avoids too much manipulation



Kudos to Alberta! Here we GROW!!

INTRODUCING: KIMA

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Hey guys!! Let's all welcome Kima!!

Length goal for the challenge:  I hope to have my hair reach my nose!!


Current Regimen and styling choices:  I recently cut the color off the tips of my hair because it was damaged :( *been there*  I co-wash my hair every week and normally wear my hair in a Puff.


What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to your goal?  I plan on wearing protective styles such as two strand twists and braids to help my hair grow.


Something you've learned or tweaked during this process:  Patience is Key!


Kudos to Kima! Here we GROW!!

INTRODUCING: MELANIE

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**CHEERS** The Fall 2012 Grow Out Challenge has commenced!!  I'm excited to introduce all of the participants and look forward to sharing their journey with you guys.  So without further ado, let's introduce our first participant:

Melanie

Her current length:

Length goal for the challenge:  To grow 2 full inches (and how about the Challenge ends on her 2-year Naturversary *fist pump*)

Current Regimen and styling choices:  My current regimen is a weekly cowash and a biweekly wash.  I deep condition weekly with an avocado mix. For any styling that's done I use a Shea butter mix. 

What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to your goal?  I don’t plan to change much but I do plan to incorporate Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO) and Nettle oil into my homemade mixes. 

Something you've learned or tweaked during this process:  As for what I've learned that is too much to tell. I have fallen in love with my hair which in turn has made me love myself even more if that's at all possible.  But I'm interested to use new essential oils namely Nettle, Lavender and Peppermint.  So here’s to the journey!!


Kudos to Melanie!  Here we GROW!!