Castor Oil Challenge Week 5 Check In

https://www.facebook.com/cutiepie.kay Kay_Dubb

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Kinky Twist or afro Puff ponytail
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Yup and I see growth but it’s growing pretty slowly
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Yes I can tell my edges are growing in fairly nicely. Just taking forever

http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

Slow and steady wins the race.
http://www.facebook.com/SassyTXGal Ashley Rose

I thought I was the only one that was experiencing slow growth, however it has only been 5 weeks…so I guess we have to give it some more time.
- https://www.facebook.com/cutiepie.kay Kay_Dubb
  
  Yeah but I’ve already been doing it a month prior to the challenge. So I guess I’m still being impatient
  - http://www.facebook.com/SassyTXGal Ashley Rose
    
    keep me posted…good luck, it will work =)

Heiress Roxy

1. I love the two strand twist out.
2. I noticed my hair has really thickened up. i mean really. My hair seals in the moisture from the JBCO, it is not dry.
3. My hair has grown. I apply my JBCO and pure Tropical Coconut Oil daily. I am working on getting a Foxy Brown fro.

http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

Watch out now Foxy Cleopatra!
angela cobb

I too want to Cleopatra Jones, Cristie Love or Foxy Brown!!…LOL!!!

http://www.facebook.com/michelle.bellevilla Michelle Belle-Villa

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Flat twists2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did fine last week and kept on using my oil. No challenges at this point.3. Based on your length check pics can you see a differences in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges are they growing in? My hair IS thicker and starting to grow. My edges are thickening up as well.

http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

Congrats on your growth.
- http://www.facebook.com/michelle.bellevilla Michelle Belle-Villa
  
  Thanks sis! Here’s the pic. Sorry I didn’t post before. Side by side comparison. One on the right shows the length! Hope this works!

http://www.facebook.com/trinice.johnson Trinice Trueblackbeauty Johnso

My favorite natural hair styles are the twist outs, and roll n tucks, and puffs….I did good last week I am sticking to my goals I really haven’t had any challenges…I do see a difference in my hair the length and the thickness I feel that it’s growing just at a slow pace I’m so anxious….and yes my edges are coming in yippee!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/trinice.johnson Trinice Trueblackbeauty Johnso

I didn’t get the right check in questions for week 3 so here goes….my favorite products are the Shea Moisture line and cantu Shea butter repairing leave in they are my favorite because my hair loves it and it leaves my hair soft and shiny….yes my hair does hold moisture better since using castor oil…..week 3 I kept my same regimen and I am still going hard at it not gonna give up and I’m determined to reach my hair goals

http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

Please post this under week 3. Not here.
- http://www.facebook.com/trinice.johnson Trinice Trueblackbeauty Johnso
  
  Ok I tried but it didn’t have a comment box so I will try again
  - http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful
    
    Yes, try again. Reload page if it happens again.

http://www.facebook.com/trinice.johnson Trinice Trueblackbeauty Johnso

Hey love I can’t upload my pics can u pls help

http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

Are you on a computer?
- http://www.facebook.com/trinice.johnson Trinice Trueblackbeauty Johnso
  
  No I usually do it from my iPhone and it usually let me upload pics I uploaded them at the beginning of the challenge
  - http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful
    
    I’m not sure why its not working, maybe an issue with Disqus. Try later or try from a computer.
- http://www.facebook.com/trinice.johnson Trinice Trueblackbeauty Johnso
  
  I uploaded them whew ~wipes sweat from forehead~ lol

http://www.facebook.com/trinice.johnson Trinice Trueblackbeauty Johnso

Here is my length check

Samantha

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My favorite natural styles include twist outs and flat twist styles and puffs.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I did successfully implement castor oil into my routine, a challenge is just fitting it into my time schedule.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I don’t see a difference but I had to get a trim because I had a lot of breakage on my ends.

http://www.facebook.com/NaturalShanese Shanese Plummer-Bandy

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?

Wash n gos, puff, flat twistout, fro hawk, and crochet braids.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I did great, using castor oil is like brushing my teeth. LOL!!

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

I can tell a big difference. This is my second challenge and my hair is loving it.

http://www.facebook.com/SassyTXGal Ashley Rose

I love wash n go’s too….especially using the Kinky Curly Curling Custard and the Knot Today leave in…they work wonders together if you haven’t tried it already.

http://www.facebook.com/miriamnicoleh Miriam-Nicole Huffman

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? I like the ‘fro hawk, 3-strand (two strand always comes out busted) twist and spiral rolled with satin covered sponge rollers, and satin covered sponge roller set on dry hair. I’ve been trying to add the bantu knots out to my list, but they don’t want to be added. LOL. I’m starting to feel the people who call them Bantu Nots. They just will not do what I want them to do. One side of my hair comes out pretty and curly. The other side turns out a hot mess. I can’t even explain it. I sleep in a satin cap and the busted side is not the side I sleep on. It’s quite intereesting.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Week 4 went well. I followed through on my goals with no challenges.
3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Yes. I can see a difference between with the length. My hair is already thick, so I can’t tell the difference with thickness. I am focusing on my edges and they are growing in.

http://www.facebook.com/SassyTXGal Ashley Rose

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
So far I have become a fan of two strand twist out’s…you ca never go wrong with those & also protective styles. I find it easier if I have braids or twist to manipulate my scalp with the castor oil.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I’m not going to lie I did slack off and only because I kept my hair in twist, I found with I apply the castor oil to my scalp while in twists, my twist get heavy and don’t turn out right. So I just massaged it in and used some as a part of my deep conditioner. No major challenges though….not yet and I am still staying strong.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I can most def tell a difference in the texture of my hair…it is getting alot fuller and thicker. As far as the length goes I couldn’t tell that much of a difference until I actually took the picture and looked at it. Not too too much of a difference, but I can tell. I will let my Naturalista’s be the judge of the photo’s.

http://www.facebook.com/althearocks Althea Robinson

it looks about the same.. just thicker on the ends. Not sure if it is how u pulled it too. I think it’s gonna take about another 2 to 3 weeks to really see result though. and that’s with anybody
- http://www.facebook.com/SassyTXGal Ashley Rose
  
  yeah it didn’t look like it has grown to me either, but nooooow I can really tell the difference in between I have take pics now and compared them to that pic that is posted and there is definitely a difference.
  - http://www.facebook.com/althearocks Althea Robinson
    
    Kewl! I didn’t think mine has grown much until I saw my pics..

ROSEMARY

Hi my hair has been in extensions since the beginning yesterday I took one out and I was so surprised I had growth now I can’t wait to take all of it out but that’s not for another two weeks and my edges r filling in nicely,

http://www.facebook.com/fireseducer Kimberly Bernard

Would love to post a length check pic but my daughter and my hair are in protective styles and I’m not taking them out until I’m closer to my graduation.

1. Well I’ve been doing alot of protective hair styles and i love updo’s, twisted or cornbraided. Mini twist are awesome too.

2. There really haven’t been any changes from last week. I’ve been following the same routine and goals

3. Since my hair is in crochet braids, I have no idea if it’s growing healthy or getting thicker and longer. I assume that it is because I’ve been giving my hair extra TLC.I don’t really see a big difference on my edges though. My daughter hair appears to be getting stronger, her hair is shedding less and growing longer.

TCara85

I’m up for trying any style but braids and 2 strand twist are my absolute favorites.I’m still committed and I haven’t met any challenges my hair is loving jbco when we started the challenge I was mid forehead length now its between my EYEBROWS! !!! MY EDGES ARE GROWING BACK slowly but I’m still excited I didn’t get discouraged cause this is my first time really caring not just my hair but my body also.

naturalNbeauty

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? I love locs…I use to have them myself. Now that I BC’ed I can’t wait until my hair is long enough for a twist out. And I can’t wait for the day I can pull my hair back into a puff. That is when I’ll know I have reached my desired length.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did well with week 4…still massaging CO to my scalp/edges daily. I did purchase EVCO (coconut oil) to use a carrier oil.
3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? At first I was thinking I’m not seeing the growth I want but looking at my before and after I can definitely see a difference in thickness and length. Also my edges are looking good too. Ladies check out my pic!!! Stay strong and encouraged…it’s a process. Happy hair growing!!!

Denise Gadson

Lookin good girl!
- Nish Wallace
  
  very nice
  - naturalNbeauty
    
    Thanks hun!!!
- naturalNbeauty
  
  Thanks girl!!!
angela cobb

Honey you look amazing, you make me want to bc again!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

Your hair looks good. You rock the low fade beautifully.
http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

girly you make me want to cut my hair! i love this cut on you!
Tiffany Hines

You have the perfect face for a fade and your hair looks thicker!

anne

1.I love two strand twist, and protective styles my favorites.
2.I have notice that my hair has gotten thicker also it has a beautiful shine to it. My hair also stay very moist and i love that. Yes, I did follow my gold, and i love how my hair is turning out. I have to mention that that my scalp is still iching a little bit. I wonder if anyone else is having this same problem.
3. I have not done my length check yet, but I can tell that my hair has grown, and it has gotten thicker. I will post my pictures later.

MyNaturalBlyss

My favorite hairstyles are braid outs , twist outs and my puff. Lately I’ve been favoring protective styles that are no fuss styles. I’ll twist all my hair up and pin it up, I rock this with headbands , a flower or some kind of hair accessory.

This week I was lazy, protectivestyle, but I still used my castor oil just not everyday. I did use the oil last night as a hot oil treatment. my hair feels amazing. I will be doing this more often. How often should you do hot oil treatments?

Looking at my pictures I see minimal growth but I can definitely see the thickness and shine my hair has. Not giving up the growth will come.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=616849306 Torrie Jackson

Good Morning,
1. What are your favorite natural hairstyles? I have been wearing my hair in a lot of protective styles (wigs, weaves and ponytails) since I’m making the transition. I did try a twist out a few times and seem to like it but will seem a lot better once all the perm is gone out of my hair.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? I have been doing well so far with keeping my hair, scalp and edges oiled with the JBCO. My styles even notice the difference in my hair. Did you follow through with your goals? I think I did reach one goal so far and that is dryness. My hair use to be really dry and flaky but since using the JBCO my hair is no longer dry or flaky. Any challenges thus far? No real major challenge so far but my hair is in a ponytail this week so I will focus on my edges.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? I do see a little difference in the thickness and length. For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I my edges seem to be growing slower so since my hair is in a ponytail this week I will focus on that area.

Denise Gadson

Hi ladies! I will do a length check pic next week (Oct 4) because I’m trying to stretch my braids out.

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
**My favorite are probably cornrows (what my hair is in now) and individuals (with extensions). I love cornrows mainly because they are easy to do (now that I know how to do them =P). I love individuals because it gives your hair a break while also allowing you to explore different styles (especially if you don’t have length yet with your natural hair).

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
**This week was probably the best week so far. I really made sure to massage my scalp with the oil pretty much everyday. I made sure that the ends of my braids were still moisturized because they get dry so quickly.
3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
**I haven’t taken my braids out in about a week – trying to go for more than one week with them in. So I will put those pics up when the two weeks mark is up.

Rochelle J

My favorite hairstyle thus far is a wash and go considering I’m still in the twa phase. I have been using the castor oil in the same ways since I started the challenge. I use it as a sealant, on my scalp, and as a deep conditioner. I just started diluting it with grapeseed, tea tree, and jojoba oil because it was making my scalp very itchy. I have noticed that my hair is getting thicker and it is very moisturized and some growth.

T Smith

1. WHen I want to be sassy, I love a two strand flat twist to the side, hanging in the front! gives me the hair in face/eye action! lol during the week, my fave is two strand twists. I can style it anyway while still being able to apply my moisturizing products on, etc.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? I didn’t follow through with my hair goals. I did my mist spray as usual but I didn’t seal and do a hot oil treament as planned. :-/ womp womp…
3. I know for sure my hair has grown in the back (nape). My problem area now is the middle of my head. My hair is getting thicker/growing in all of my spots except the top. the Males in my family thin and bald on the top of their head, I”m wondering if this is hereditary even if I am a female and that’s why It’s not retaining length….HELP!!! :=(

Candie33

1. I big chopped for the 2nd time, so i am currently rocking a twa, but my favorite natural hair style is the 2 strand twist out. I am hoping to perfect it this 2nd go round.

2. Last week was no different, I applied my jbco, jojoba oil and essential oil mixture to my scalp 4-5 days and I continued to do my nightly scalp massages. My goal is to grow my hair out to shoulder length, so I can rock a big twist out with alot of volume.
3. My hair has really thickened up, I can see the growth in the length as well however, my hair coily and have alot of shrinkage. I also do a daily spritzer and seal with cold pressed castor oil, It is retaining moisture and I am very pleased with that.

Maureen M

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Flat twists outs
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Challenges is sticking through with oiling scalp
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
Don’t have length check

http://twitter.com/TrueNP Nadirah Pierre

Heyyy now
1. I have a TWA so when I slick my sides down so it looks like a Mohawk.
2. My hair has gotten so thick love it and my edges has grown back but not all the way yet I just started using Jamaican black castor oil and I love it.
3. Length check yes it has definitely gotten thicker. And my edges has been growing.

Natosha Hardy

1.My favorite natural hair styles are my african princess crown (side part and two braids going around the crown of my head, my braid out (self explanatory) , and my high loose pony (take the braids out and put all the hair towards the tops of my head and securing with bobby pins and a loose hair scrunchie.
2.Last week I did great by continuing to follow my nightly hair regimen of finger parting my hair, spritzing with water and olive oil, using my JBCO on my scalp and braiding. I also use my shea moisture leave in conditioner when i take my braids out in the morning. So yes I have been following through with my goals and no I havent had any challenges except when I dont feel like doing my nightly regimen.lol
3.I can definitely see a difference in both thickness and length and I am so happy about it..It took a lot of itching and a tiny bit of soreness but I am so excited to continue with the progress!

Natosha Hardy

The first two pics are the week 5 check in pics and the other two are the ones from the beginning of the challenge!
- http://www.facebook.com/michelle.bellevilla Michelle Belle-Villa
  
  GREAT! Congrats!

http://twitter.com/TrueNP Nadirah Pierre

The photo on the right is my edges and the photo on the left is picture of my BC and last month length.

ChelleBelle

My favorite and “go to” hair style is the high/low/mid puff… sometimes I put it to the side, sometimes with a headband or doubled headband. I also love the braided headband with puff…
Still no challenges, I have just been keeping my JBCO in the LOC spray and even in my treatments throughout the week.
I don’t see a difference in thickness, but length… DEFINITELY!!! I’m so excited… can’t wait to see it by the end of the challenge!

F_Mlicious

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? I’m intrigued by sister locs and flat twists. When I was transitioning, I would do a flat twist updo weekly. I can’t wait for my hair to grow past the TWA stage!
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? It’s been about the same; I reduced how much oil was on my scalp. It sucks that my combination skin won’t allow my edges to grow.3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Yes! I amazed by the difference and that my scalp is covered. My edges are slowly getting there and I can’t wait for next month’s progress
P.S (The picture goes transition. big chop/shave, and me right now)

http://www.facebook.com/michelle.bellevilla Michelle Belle-Villa

Thanks for the positivity & encouragement! Here’s the pic. Sorry I didn’t post before. Side by side comparison. One on the right shows the length! Hope this works!

http://www.facebook.com/michelle.bellevilla Michelle Belle-Villa

It didn’t let me post onto my original check-in. Oh well!

Debra Kindred

1.My favorite hair styles are wash and go at this time, because that is all i can do at the moment being that my hair is short. I do like the look of twist out but not on me at this short state. I cannot wait to rock protective updo styles i like them because they are classy and quick to do. I have been experimenting with scarfs to give me a unique look and i like they way they look on me.

2. Last week i applied castor oil on my scalp and hair at least 3 per week. No challenges thus far.
3.I see a big difference based on my length pics, hair has been thriving and even thicker than before even though i already have thick hair.

http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

big change!!!!
Nish Wallace

Wow nice length difference and it even looks more moisturized.
http://www.facebook.com/adria.williams.33 Adria Williams

Nice length and thickness
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

Your hair is really growing just in 5 weeks you can see a big difference.
http://www.facebook.com/yanaw86 Ayana Blessednhappy Williams

awesome growth
Jenn

congrats on the growth
cookiesncream

congrats, keep up the good work
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003884504755 Shunda Stanley

I see great length. YAY for you!
T Smith

yes…great length. good job!
http://www.facebook.com/aoyewole2586 Alwina Oyewoleturner

Enjoy this stage of short hair. You may miss it when you have a long styling session in the future. Your growth looks awesome! Keep up the good work!
http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

yay! cool.. girl when my hair was at this stage I loved my hair! it was quick and easy to do.. lol but thats cool that you can see your growth!
http://www.mayagatewood.com/ Maya Gatewood

Great job, noticeably growth!
Tiffany Hines

Your hair is definetly growing! If you want a different type of look try headbands, flowers, or even feathers.

http://www.facebook.com/AshB484 Ashley Mook Bennett

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
my fave natural style are twist outs and protective styles
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week I did follow through with no challenges
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I can definitely see a difference in my edges. I have never had edges in my life and now I have some!! Im super excited!!! The one on the left is my before and the right is now!

amtate

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I love twist outs and flat twist updos. I have been wearing my hair in strictly updos for the past 3 months and I believe that has contributed to my growth.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I have remained consistent with my daily use of castor oil on my scalp, roots and edges. Things are going well.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I can’t check my length until later and will add pics then. I’m excited to see what has happened!

Ebony Smith

1. My favorite natural hair style is the two strand twist out but I’ve been trying dif. styles so I won’t get bored.
2. Did great last week. I had my hair in a natural braid style so I would apply the JBCO on my scalp and edges. So far no challenges. Still frustrated with my ends but I will be cutting them off Nov. 24th. So excited!!!
3. I have seen about 1/2 of and inch in growth and my edges are looking great.

Jae

I can really see the difference in your pictures!
- Shante Sanders
  
  I can, too! Loving it!
Nish Wallace

Nice results!!!!!!Keep on doing what you do. Glad your edges are thriving
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

Once you cut your ends, you should stick with the Castor oil, because it should help with the splitting. I’m sure you have seen a difference in them since starting the challenge.
ivory brown

hello sister!!!
NatashaP

Great progress! I’m sure you’ll be happy with your cut. I got a loooong overdue trim just before this challenge started and I’m still loving it
http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre

Congrats on your growth!!
Tiffany Hines

I get excited when I see other naturals and their growth it gives me hope!

Symone Michelle

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My favs are twist outs and braid outs. I love mini twists but my hair isn’t long enough to enjoy them how I’d like to. And I love protective up do’s, my hair just hates being in those kind of protective styles =[
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week was a poor week for me, I have senagalese twists in my hair and I’ve noticed that I’ve stopped paying attention to my hair, no bueno! I’m getting back on track though.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
Well I can’t post pics because my hair is up, my edges seem about the same, but I know why, I haven’t been giving it my all. Im getting back in it though!

MyraElise

1. My favorite hair style is a twist- out I just love it and the only thing I like to do.
2. Week 4 I did good I see some growth my edges are trying to get thick but not as thick yet but I know I will get there.
3. I do see a difference my hair is thicker than before and I see some length. I will continue to do as I am doing with the castor oil and hope to see much more great results.

sharon

My fav natural hairstyles are the braid and twist outs. So far I am loving the challenge and using the castor oil. since using the castor oil my hair appears to be thicker, healthier and growing, especially my edges.

hbrighth

1. My favorite natural hairstyles are two strand twist, twist outs, flat twist outs, and now that I have length braid outs. I am hoping as I get more length and figure out how to stretch it with out heat I am able to do more. I am ready for updos with out twists.

2. I was ok last week. I currently have two strand twist so a few things that I wanted to do are out the window since I do not put to much water in my hair with the twists. The twists are a big challenge. I am able to still work with my goal. I do put the oil on my ends, scalp and edges.

3. I think there is some difference with length. The back is creeping past my shoulders, parts of the front are to my lips and the side is doing its own thing. I have pretty much always had thick hair so I don’t notice the thickness that well.

http://www.facebook.com/thickgirljazzy Jasmine Takira

My favorite natural hair style would be the two strand flat twist when I go to bed after co washing and applying the JBCO on my scalp. I didn’t have any challenges just that my scalp itches sometimes. I don’t have any problems with thickness its always been thick but I did notice growth because I dyed my hair a month ago and I’m in need of a touch up badly lol but ill wait.

Kristen

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Twist Out’s and Flat Twist Out’s.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Hot Oil Treatment. No challenges
3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? Little thicker
For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? No changes.

http://twitter.com/AFeistyOne White Whisper

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? At the moment simple finger coils is my go-to hair style.2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I kept with my regual routine nightly massage. hot oil treatments 3xs a week. My biggest challenge was the itching, but I added Grape Seed, and Almond oil to my JBCO mixture and my scalp is back on track.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in
thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are
they growing in? Based on my pics, my hair has gained extra thickness, can’t tell if it grew yet.

AnitaG

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? My favorite hair style is rods perm or flex. The only problem is they don’t last long. Then I end up with a fro.
2. How did you do this week (week4) did you follow through with your goal? Any challenges thus far? I was able to use my castor oil a few times this week my goal was to do more. This week was hard for me because I cannot stand alone and all the pain meds.
3 Basedon your length check, pics, can you see any difference in thickness or length? For those of you focusing on your edges are they growing? I can see a difference in thickness and my edges. I know when I get back to my routine I will see some changes.

Lovey

-Fav natural hair style – WNG! I do my hair every 3-4 days. At night, nothing to do but sleep in my satin bonet. In the morning, I re-wet my hair in the shower, castor oil my scalp, pat a bit of coconut oil or mixed oils concoction on top, shake an go. I work out 4-5 days/week but can still stretch a WNG 3-4 days. I don’t have the time, energy or inclination to have to fool with my hair every night and again in the morning.
-My challenge goal is now my habit…no challenges in sticking to it.
-Differences – I’m not sure about thicker, but my hair is definitely longer. It seems like it took a while for my hair to start growing after I BCd. Now it seems to be growing fast. I can’t swear that it’s a direct result of using castor oil. I’m pretty sure it the combination of the termination of chemical use, removal of processed ends and all the natural love it’s getting.

Anita Givens

1What are your favorite natural hair styles? Perm rods or flex rods and of course Afro.
2. How did you do last week (week4)? Did you follow throu with your goal? Any challenges thus far? I was not able to do what I wanted to do last week. My major challenge is not being able to stand or move about well.
3. Based on your length check , pics can you see a difference in thickness or length? For those of you focusing on your edges are they growing? Yes I have seen some growth around my edges and the top of my hair feels a little thicker.

http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

Week 5

I love my mini twists and my afro… Since my twist out turned oh
so perfect few weeks ago, that will be a new favorite also… I love the mini
twists because it is my go to protective style… It takes a while to do them,
but I wear it for a few weeks. Week 4 went great, I wore a protective style
most of the week…I only used castor oil on my scalp this week… I wanted to use
less because my hair was feeling a little greasy….I am not having any
challenges so far. I can see a big
difference in the growth and the thickness of my hair. My hair always grows
faster in the front and on the sides than in the back and it is shown in my
pictures…. But I love my hair all the same…I still loving this challenge… I was
trying to take a picture of my little girl’s hair, but she will not sit still
LOL. She has good length and a ton of shrinkage just like her mommy!!!!

Jae

It’s longer and thicker! Lovely results!
- Nish Wallace
  
  Wow the front of your hair grew a big deal as well as the rest. Nice results. I love mini twists too, have them in now and I guess I have to take my hair results with them in so one may not be able to see a difference in texture or thickness
  - http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
    
    Thanks bunches!!! You can stretch the twists…. I pull mine and pin them over night… It works wonders LOL….
    - Shanice.D
      
      Wow, love your results! Keep up the good work! So beautiful!
    - http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
      
      @d02bf4cc40aa76f0ed54cfc721d292c8:disqus thanks bunches!!!!
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  thanks bunches….
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  Thanks bunches
anne

Wow nice growth
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  Thanks bunches!!!
http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

Amazing growth!!!! I’m crossing my fingers for when I do mine tonight!!
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  Thanks a lot…. cool… I am loving this challenge!!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

AMAZING! That’s all I have to say.
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  thank you a lot….
http://www.facebook.com/michelle.bellevilla Michelle Belle-Villa

Great! My hair grows faster in the front as well. great job!
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  thanks!!!
NatashaP

Awesome growth! Congrats, sis.
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  thanks sweetie….
cookiesncream

Awesome growth!! Keep up the good job whatever you doing…
- cookiesncream
  
  Congrats sis
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  thanks so much… I have been using the castor oil as my deep con…. I love it….
taisha

Congrats! Your growth is amazing!
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  Thanks a lot sweetie!!!
http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

lol too cute “she will not sit still” lol oh do I understand.. she is too cute.. you can really see your hair growing in the front.. cool
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  thanks….
http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre

Wow! Congrats on all that growth!!
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  Thanks sweetie, I am loving this challenge!!!
http://www.mayagatewood.com/ Maya Gatewood

Nice!!
Tiffany Hines

The actually the back looks like it grew faster than the sides, but nonetheless, it’s growing!!!!
- http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
  
  thanks
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    You’re welcome!

Tammy Bryant

Hi,

1. My favorite Hairstyle would be twist outs.
2. I stuck with my regular routine, which is using the Castor oil on my edges and as a hot oil treatment.
3. My edges are going and I do see some thickness in my hair.

Thanks

julla

I love twistouts, puffs and updos.
I did okay, massaging my scalp every other day and my edges every night and its going smoothly.
I do see a big difference with scalp and so much less shedding but as for thickness not sure yet we’ll soo.

http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

I love your hair, it is nice and thick!!

http://twitter.com/kdww81 Karen W

1. The favorite natural hairstyles for me would be wash-n-go’s, two strand twist, and twist outs.
2. Yes, I followed through with all of my goals. My only challenge is having the patience to wait for hair to grow back at my temples.
3. The hair over the majority of my head is growing in thicker, but I don’t see a big difference at my edges. I am posting pictures so maybe someone else can see if there is a difference.

Shante Sanders

Since this is the first year of my natural
transition, my favorite styles – besides the simple; yet, chic head wraps I’ve
created – has to be the bantu knots & flat-twists twist outs. Sometimes, I
will jazz up my twist outs by adding a few flat twists clipped with awesome hair
clip to fit my desired appeal for a particular day or event. Since I was on a
mini-vacation last week, it was a sloppy week for my hair maintenance but, I
have applied the Castor Oil as I have originally scheduled to do so for this
challenge… I just cared less about styling my hair… THANK GOD FOR NATURAL HAIR…
you can go a day or two without doing much to it. According to my length check
pictures, I do see a difference in the thickness of my hair, and the length –
AND MY EDGES HAS BEEN REBORNED!!

Shante Sanders

In the picture, it goes from Week 1 of the Fall Castor Oil Challenge – Week 5 – and the last picture shows my NOW edges.
Nish Wallace

Nice growth young lady and thickness
http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

great growth!!!
http://www.facebook.com/Feron.Rose Feron Floyd

looking good!! Congrats
http://www.facebook.com/krystina.johnson.31 Krystina Johnson

Great growth and your hair looks shinier too.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003884504755 Shunda Stanley

Wonderful growth and your hair definitely looks fuller.
http://www.facebook.com/aoyewole2586 Alwina Oyewoleturner

Definitely looking good! Your hair is looking thicker!
- Shante Sanders
  
  Thank you!
Tiffany Hines

I feel you on the edges! Continue to massage the castor oil on your edges and temple area, also try a vitamin like Biotin or Hair Infinity.

kels

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Ummm i would say braid outs are my favourites! I also love a updo when my hair decides to cooperate

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I don’t think i done so well last week, i didn’t do a hot oil treatment! Going to try and implement a better regimen this week.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I can’t tell much difference as of yet, I do feel that my hair feels more softer and looks thicker.

Kels

1.Ummm i would say braid outs are my favourites! I also love a updo when my hair decides to cooperate

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I don’t think i done so well last week, i didn’t do a hot oil treatment! Going to try and implement a better regimen this week

.3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

I can’t tell much difference as of yet, I do feel that my hair feels more softer and looks thicker.

Shudiara McMillian

I can’t find my first picture I posted during registration,but i will take pictures today and post them next length check-in.

I like twists, bantu knot outs, puffs, and recently the high bun.

This week I used the castor oil on my edges mostly and I recently made a hair mist with oils including the castor oil, and hair moisturizers and I spritz my hair with it twice a day. My hair is growing I can tell,but it stays dry a lot even though I’m moisturizing and conditioning like crazy.

I don’t have my first picture, but I do notice some growth the front is now touching the tip of my nose, the sides are now pass mid neck length, and the back both sides are now past my collar bone. So I’d say roughly I’ve gotten and inch to an inch and a half. My roots are getting sooo thick it’s not even funny. My roots are a lot more healthier than my ends. I wish you could feel the thickness of my roots. LOL!!! And my edges are doing great now!!!

http://www.facebook.com/brenda.m.coleman Brenda Marshall Coleman

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? only able to do wash and go. Not enough length yet to do any other styles with my twa.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? I continued to oil my scalp 3-5 times week.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? I can definitely see a difference in both thickness and length of my hair. My edges are also filling in nicely. I am truly in love with my hair.

http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

Wow, so much growth!!!

Happiness!!

1. My favorite natural hairstyles are plaits and braidouts. I like plaits because they seal in my moisture and they are very low manipulation. Plus, I like using extra virgin coconut oil to make them shine. I like braidouts due to the texture. Last week (week 4) I did very well. I wore the protective styles and everything. I also did scalp massages. I have seen a difference in thickness, especially on my edges. One piece of hair is getting REALLY thick. I wish I could show you, I have to upload a pic sometime today or tomorrow. I had gone to a library (Schlafly) to upload and had booked a computer, But this woman sat in my spot apparently my booking got deleted. I got on the Metrolink train and went about thirty or 45 minutes to the Univeristy City Library. Now this library computer will not accept my SD card Sad!!! But I needed to make sure I checked in, so photo coming soon!

http://twitter.com/kdh0522 Kimberly Holston

My favorite hairstyles are twistouts and shingles. This past week was not as successful as the others have been but I kept up with the JBCO use. My hair feels so much healthier; it’s thicker and slightly longer. I’m not focusing on my edges but my crown. It has improved significantly- obviously still not as long as the rest of my hair but it’s thicker and starting to grow and not break. Length check: the first picture is from the beginning. The picture on the right is from today. My hair has grown from the bridge of my nose to the tip of my nose since we started the castor oil challege. Love it!!!

Truladi

you have good growth results
- http://twitter.com/kdh0522 Kimberly Holston
  
  Thank you! I’m hoping it will keep growing with this challenge!

Ese

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Right now, I have medium size braids in my hair for two weeks at a time. So far this has allowed for less manipulation overall.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Yes I oiled my scalp every other day.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing
I have not taken pictures this week but have noticed the increased thickness. This week I will focus on my routes and scalp.

Sharon Smith

1. My favorite styles are the twist outs and a high bun
2. I did follow stay with my goals. Massaging my scalp and edges.
3. I see and feel a difference in my length and thickness. My edges are coming in nicely and at the crown of my head where it was thinning out. I am so pleased!

Ladynappy

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Twist outs
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week was tough it was a busy week but I managed to obtain my goals. Challenges always especially when life throws unexpected challenges
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I see a difference in length not sure about thickness. It seems as if the edges on my left are doing better than my right not sure why. Pics will come shortly

Sandra

My favorite hair style is to twist my whole head in medium twists, letting the sides hang and pining up the back in a french roll. It lasts about 3 weeks and is easy to maintain during the week. Last week I still focused on putting the castor oil on my scalp and my edges. I have no challenges at this time and I do see a change in my length, I can’t post new pics but my hair is about an inch longer from the old pic and my edges are thicker too!! Love this challenge…..

Shanice.D

1.) What are your favorite natural hair styles?
In a twist out, braid out and bantu knots.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I believe I did pretty well last week (week 4). I still followed through with my goals. They really are no challenges thus far.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I see a some amount of different in thickness but no so much length quite yet. For the edges I almost lost momentum last week because I thought i did not see much of a difference in growth on my edges. However, after taking some pictures I see some improvement, although it is not yet reached my ideal goal of growth in my edges. I’m still happy and am going strong! Loving the challenge thus far.

Shanice.D

Here are my pictures. The first collage on the left are my beginning pictures. The second collage on the right are my current week #5 pictures.
- Shanice.D
  
  Sorry I meant to say the one on the left is the current. And the ones on the right are my beginning pictures. tehehehe. got it little mixed up.
  - http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
    
    great growth…
    - Shanice.D
      
      Thank you!
- http://www.facebook.com/adria.williams.33 Adria Williams
  
  I can definitely see your growth.
  - Shanice.D
    
    Oh really thanks!

http://twitter.com/Takesha1 I am the #47percent

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
two strand twist outs, flat twist outs, buns
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I did great last week with no challenges
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I see a difference in length & thickness but not in my edges

http://www.facebook.com/Celei Celeste ItsbyGod’sGrace A-Pier

1)My favorite hair style is a twist out. 2) I used a mixture of coconut jbco& jbco on my scalp & edges & sealant on my ends. I didnt have any challenges I used 3x because these oils keep my scalp moisturized I dont have to use a lot. 3) I just took length check pics on my phone but I cant upload from my nook. My hair is thickening and growing nicely. I dont have thin edges so there’s no problem there but I still use to prevent my edges from thinning.

http://www.facebook.com/IamYolanda Yolanda R. Arrington

My favorite natural hair styles are twist outs (done with flat twists) and twisted or braided updos.

I’ve been using the castor oil pretty consistently on my hair and, yes, still on my eyebrows. I have some hairs growing in thicker on my brows.

I do believe my edges are growing in and I can tell my hair is getting longer and stronger. I’m still focusing most of the castor oil on my edges.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=548934518 Katrina Pittman

1. My favorite natural styles are wash-n-go, two strand twist, and Bantu knots. The easiest for me is the wash-n-go (quick and easy)

2. No challenges last week. Continued putting oil on my ends and edges.

3. Yes, my hair is thick and definitely see length since starting this challenge. I will continue to go hard for the remainder of the challenge.

Ella hicks

.
What are your favorite natural hair styles? I have sisterlocks therefore I love to wear
a braidout.

2.
How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any
challenges thus far? I’ve been going strong so far. I try place the oil mixture
in my hair about two hours before I go to sleep.

3.
Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or
length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I’m
focus on my edges mostly and I do see a difference. I’m happy that I’m doing
this challenge.

newtonaturalhair

Right now I like the wash n go. I would like to try the twist out when my hair gets a little longer. I had a goal of healthy hair and as my results from castor oil, I have achieve that. I definitely see a difference in. Growth and my hair texture. This journey has been amazing for my curls.

C. H.

1. My favorite natural style is a twist out/fro hawk.
2. I applied JBCO 4/5 days last week. I followed through with my goals this week without any challenges thus far.
3. Based on my length check pics, I can see a difference length.

angela cobb

Go Sister your hair is incredible!!
NatashaP

Beautiful!
http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre

Woow! Your growth is so pretty!
Tiffany Hines

WE see growth too!
Your curls are so pretty!!!

bosslady

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Wash-n-go, two stranded twists, or flat braids
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
hair was braided, looks like it grew! transformed it into all two strand twists.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
My hair is naturally thick, but yes see length!

http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

nice growth….
http://www.facebook.com/adria.williams.33 Adria Williams

I can see your length.

Danielle Thibeadeaux

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?

-PUFFS!!
- Bantu Knot Twist Outs

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
- I have been doing my hot oil treatments, but once I got the JBCO I didn’t use the pharmacy CO as much. But now that im out of JBCO I’ll be using the Pharmacy CO more frequently until my JBCO comes in the mail.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

- Yes I’ve seen a lot of growth and thickness come within these past 5 weeks and its been a challenge because i did get a weave in the beginning of sept and it broke off a lot of hair so now I feel a little pushed back but i’m still going strong and making sure my hair fully recovers and stays healthy.

http://www.facebook.com/adria.williams.33 Adria Williams

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? My favorite styles are twist outs and mini twist
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did awesome, followed through with all my goal, and no challenges at all. love this castor oil.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Yes I can see a difference in my length. I can see some thickness, but my hair was already thick

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

Your hair is growing. I refuse to wear mini twists until my hair reaches a certain length. At least shoulder length all over. It wouldn’t look too good right now.
- Kaila P
  
  Wow your growth is amazing , keep up the good work!
Tiffany Hines

Your twists are really pretty and neatly done!!!

http://twitter.com/XBluRayne X Blu Rayne

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
~I love wearing my pinup do. I am getting use to my new length…and loving it.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
~Everything is going really well. I have to say I did even when I didn’t want to. My daughters keep me motivated.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
~Definitely thicker and longer. The edges are coming in a well. I can’t find the first pic I took, but here is where I am now….(pic below)

http://www.facebook.com/Natacha.kitoti.orsot Natacha L Abricot

What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I don’t really have a favourite as I don’t really know how to style my hair it is very difficult for me.
How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far
I did a hot oil in the beginning of the week and put it direclty on my scalp the other day.my challenge was to use it everyday and that is what i did this week.
Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness
or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they
growing in?
I can see they grew a little bit but because my hair is damaged because i did not treat them for some times so now i have to treat it to get it back to normal.
I saw ur video at the beginning of the week and tried myself the hot oil with JBCO and liked it. i will definitely do it again next week.
these are my pictures, the first two was before and the lest 2 today after 4 weeks of use of castor oil.

Truladi

1.
What are your favorite natural hair styles?

I love the roller set with the cold wave
rods for my hair right now that is the only style that looks good on my hair as
it is in the awkward stage of the transition
process…styles I have seen others do that I love are bantu knots they
give such beautiful curls and the twist out

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow
through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

Last week I did follow through with my
goals because I am trying to get optimal results from this challenge.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a
difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your
edges, are they growing in?

I am focusing on my edges and I do see
that they are growing in nicely as you can see from my pics if you look at the
dates on the pics you will know which
ones are before and after…my hair has grown but I choose to display the
progress of my edges as that is my focus for this challenge….The first pic is my before edges and the other two are my now edges…if you can see the dates on the pics you can see the time frame.

angela cobb

OMG!! Amazing!! Keep up the good work!!
- http://www.facebook.com/adria.williams.33 Adria Williams
  
  Amazing Job
- Cherlyn
  
  Wow that awesome
http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

Awesome… Keep it going!!!
http://www.facebook.com/MoCheri36 Monique Bezear

That is awesome progress.
NatrlCapricornBeauty/Laquilla

Great results!!!
yardie_chick

WOW! Awesome results!!!
ladynappy

this is so encouraging to me. I am trying to get my pics up -Thanks for the pics and post.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

The castor is working wonders with your hair. Keep it up and they may just be completely filled. Great results.
Rozelle

You are getting really good results, this encourages me to keep doing my edges as well that is what I have been concentrating. You give me a new push to keep up with this challenge.
- Truladi
  
  thanks guys for the encouragement…I really see the difference in my edges…I use to wear headbands all the time and I still do when I’m out I wear a satin head band not cotton and when I’m home I let them breath…as soon as I get them to grow in a little more I think I will be able to release the head band for good…I know it takes time and patience and consistency and I’m willing to put in the work…thanks again my sistahs
http://www.facebook.com/people/Cecilia-Walcott/671326735 Cecilia Walcott

Wow, good for you
T Smith

wow! excellent growth!! good job with being consistent! can’t wait to see the end results at the end of the challenge! looks good!
Ella hicks

You give me the encouragement that I need to continue with the journey. Congrats.
Jenn

Great growth! Keerp up the good work!
- Jenn
  
  *keep
http://www.facebook.com/Feron.Rose Feron Floyd

OMG that’s WONDERFUL Congrats and good work on your growth!! Keep it up
http://www.facebook.com/toddandelsie Elsie Feairheller

beautiful
NaturallyStellar

Whoah!! Now that’s what I call growth! Your edges are filling in wonderfully.
SteviiLaLa

God bless you for sharing. Now, I believe there is hope for my edges.
Much Continued Success!
Kaila P

Wow that is amazing, best of luck to you on your hair journey!
Tishana Trainor

Yay for your growth!
taisha

Wow, great results!
phil467sam

That is AWESOME!!!
Didi

No! I am soooo jealous! Awesome results!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003884504755 Shunda Stanley

Double WOW!!! I’m prouf of you, please keep it growing. Before you know it, bye-bye headbands
http://www.facebook.com/tracee.thomas.16 Tracee Thomas

Wow, you’ve made great strides with your hair growth! Keep up the GREAT work!
http://www.facebook.com/aoyewole2586 Alwina Oyewoleturner

Definitely awesome results. Continue the good work!!!! How long has your edges been like this? I have a friend who has horrible edges and I want to tell her about castor oil for growth. Thank you in advance!
- Truladi
  
  My edges have been like this since I was a teenager an I’m now 39… It’s a combination of herditary, perms and decades of too tight braiding…I have been searching for something to help grow them back for a long time because I did Not want my edges completly bald like my mother’s and I finally found it…tell your friend to try it…consistencency and patience will pay of
  - patty barnes
    
    Awesome growth ! You said the key thing which was to be consistent . Great job on your growth !!
http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre

awesome progress! I’m glad it’s working out for you! Best of luck in the weeks to come!!
http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

yay!!!! You go girl!!! thats what im talking about.. I know it feels good to see these results. Keep it up!! So happy for you!
- Truladi
  
  Thanks
http://www.mayagatewood.com/ Maya Gatewood

Wow! Ur results are great. Good job n good luck.
lori924

great improvement so far!!!
http://www.facebook.com/karlene.joseph Karlene James Joseph

How dramatic and wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Kiandra

I am also growing my edges back, and you are giving me the hugest encouragement! Good luck girl on your journey! Your edges are gonna be back in no time!
Monica Hicks

Yes, I have to agree with Ella…you have encouraged me as well to keep going. Thanks!

MsPerfect513

1) What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My go-to style is the twist out. I love to do a chunky twist out on 4 day old hair. It is so soft and it looks great on me.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Week 4 was great. I used Castor Oil in my prepoo mixture last week and my hair retained moisture much better than usual. I wanted to use Castor Oil on my ends every night but I noticed a little build up on Day 2. So I decided to use it every other day. It worked well and I did not notice any build up for the rest of the week.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
My hair thickness has increased since using the Castor Oil. I have also noticed that the hair at my crown is growing like weeds. I wish I would have taken a picture of my crown hair at the beginning of the challenge. From the pictures it looks like the rest of my hair grew a little. I’m not sure about how much though.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=73601245 Kennitha Allahar

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
my go to style is flat twist in the front and a bun in the back. I can’t wait till I grow out the permed ends to try different styles.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

This far I’ve followed through with all my goals, which are oiling my scalp with the castor oil and sealing my ends.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Based on recent pictures, I do notice a difference in thickness and slightly in length.

http://www.facebook.com/andria.clausell Andria Clausell

1. Right now it is my fro hawk. I have finally perfected it and I love it. It’s so cute, quick to do in the mornings, and works for just about any occasion. I want to try twist outs to see if now that my hair has grown, if it will come out better. I just haven’t found the time to do it.

2. I didn’t follow through with my goals completely, but I did use it on my edges about 3 or 4 days this week, which was one of my goals. I’m making progress.

3. I can definitely see a difference. As far as my edges, they have grown back for the most part. My hair is definitely longer and thicker. I mean my hair was already thick, but now it’s really thick and I love it because the thickness makes my curls look great.

http://www.facebook.com/andria.clausell Andria Clausell

Just to explain the before and now pics, in the first pic the hair in my front didn’t even reach my nose, it reached the end of my forehead. Now, my hair reaches the dip in my nose. You can see in the pic that I had to push my glassed down in order to stretch it to it’s full length.
http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

great growth!!!

http://www.facebook.com/shelrocksgirl Sophie Naturalista Briscoe

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
*****Two strand twists and twist outs – just because it’s what I know how to do best. LOL
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
*****I did fine. I accomplished my goals as far as using it just about every night.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

*****Yes I see a difference in length and thickness. I especially like what I see on my edges. they are coming in nicely.

http://www.facebook.com/mseels Maureen Seels

My favorite is the two strand twist because I don’t know what else to do. I didn’t use it as much as the first weeks but has seen growth and definitely thickness.

http://www.facebook.com/cassandra.burrows.5 Cassandra Burrows

I don’t have any favorite hair styles just yet because my hair in kinky twists right now.
I did the same as last week. I applied JBCO on my edges and scalp. No challenges.
I can’t length check yet but I do have a lot of new growth and yes my edges are growing in.

http://www.facebook.com/KeishHarrell Lakeisha Harrell

I love Bantu knots!!! But I’m not picky as long as it looks good and compliments my face! I really didn’t follow through with my goals completely…im still trying to adjust to bring a mommy for the second time…time management. I haven’t done the length check yet, been ripping and running. I will do it before I lay my head down.

Georgina Tutt

I can’t say I really have any favorite styles at the moment I’ve been a straight natural for all of my journey excluding the past two months….So I’ve been wearing my hair in braids/twists…I did great last week with my goals did castor oil on my scalp and edges almost everyday it seems….I’m not able to do a length check because my hair has been in a protective style but I can tell its growing!!!

KVal

1. My go to hairstyles r definitely twist outs especially since my hair is growing I luv the fullness!

2. All week I was trying to do the roll tuck and pins so I was really able to use the oil, it is SO thick… Wondering wat can b done about it… It never seems like you r putting a lot but when I am done it runs a little..

3. I really see a difference on length and thickness but I haven’t really noticed a difference in the one section of my edges.. I guess its permanently gone from the braids, so sad…

pics coming soon:-)

angela cobb

1. Right now my favorite style is a twist-out, I have 3c/4a hair. Before I went natural I would look at pics & say ooooh I want that style, how do you do that? I bet she has good hair!!. Now I am acheving this style on my own!!
2. I followed thru with my goals!! I went hard, applied to my scalp 5x, I spritzed & sealed my ends 5x. I kept my hair, in a protective stlye this week & wore hats & scarfs to see the full effect!!! Hair was soft, curly, crazy coily!!! I had no problems, my hair is addicted to the oil, I’m going to need to put in another order to make it thru the challenge.
3. Yes I can see a difference, & if I didnt win I know the product works!!!!!!! My hair is thicker & my edges are filling in. When I twist my hair at night, I can now begin to grab the new growth.
I have added my bc photo January 9, 2012-now!! JBCO WORKS!!!

cm290012

!. What are your favorite natural hair styles? 2 strand twist pin up are my staple.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did great during week 4! I actually used castor oil 4 times instead of 3!
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? My hair is softer and retaining moisture overall.

Vickey Jackson

1. I like braid out and twist sets.
2. I followed through with my same routine, five days a week, oil my scalp with JBCO, yes I followed through with my goals and I have not had any challenges thus far.
3. Yes I can see a big difference in the thickness of my hair and the length.. Check out my before and after pics!

http://www.facebook.com/roxie.lewis1 Roxie Angel Lewis

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
1. My favorite hair styles is twist or tuck and roll which I can do now because my hair has grown a little.
2. Last week I did a hot oil treatment with my hair as well as sealing my ends and putting oil on my scalp. I have followed through with my goals. There are no challenges right now.
3 I have notice that my hair has grown a little and has gotten a little thicker. My edges are growing in well, slow but very well.
I have posted 3 pics.. they are a little dark but you can still see my length.

Hillary Huyghue

1. I am still doing the wash n gos. I am leaving the TWA phase and entering the in between and have still yet to master the twist out. I did do a flast twist on a 6 day old wash n go and it came out ok, I guess.

2. I’m still using the castor oil every day or every other day. Still going strong.

3. I do see some what of a difference in length. It’s been about a month and a week since I took the first pics and I would say it looks like I almost have an inch. My hair was already thick but it’s getting even thicker. The watch pot never boils!

Joelle

No pics for me this time around as I am having issues with my phone.

1. I love twist outs and braid outs. Otherwise I love to pull my hair back (not too tightly!) in a bun or puff and have a couple twists running along the sides.

2. I did pretty well last week, and diluting my JBCO a little has stopped the shed I was experiencing.

3. My hair is a lot softer and more shiny. My edges are loving it! I didn’t think I had edges problems until I noticed how full they are starting to look now. Got some length too; I trimmed at the start of the challenge, and my hair is almost back to its original length.

http://www.facebook.com/krystina.johnson.31 Krystina Johnson

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My favorite natural hair styles are the wash and go and now twist outs.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week was rough, I was so busy with school and work that I barely had any time for my hair so I was unable to follow through with my goals. All I did was use the JBCO to set my twists for the week to have a great twist out for this weekend. My hair was WELL moisturized when I unraveled my twists so it helped keep my hair moist during the week. Next week I will do the hot oil treatment along with everyday sealing using the JBCO.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
OMG my hair has grown SO MUCH. The front was at the eyebrow length and now it is to the middle of my eyes, the sides were at the bottom of my ears and now it is by my jaw, and the back has grown from the middle of my neck to the bottom of my neck. This growth is amazing.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

I can definitely see a difference in the length and I see that your hair looks more moisturized now.
- http://www.facebook.com/krystina.johnson.31 Krystina Johnson
  
  Thank you SO much. I have been so impressed by the results so far that JBCO is now on my staples list.
Didi

Yes, I can see your growth too, good job! I told my friend about the mositurizing results of castor oil and she is trying to and agrees that her hair is not as dry throughout the day
http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

wow! I can see the difference and your hair is really growing!
Tiffany Hines

I agree with the other naturals, I can tell a difference! Your hair is growing and it looks healthier.

lajuana1

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Wash and Go
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Fine Did you follow through with your goals? YesAny challenges thus far?No
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet?Yes My hair is softer and my curls are define For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

awesome!!! Thick and much longer…

Nana Adoo

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? My favorite styles right now are two strand twists and wash and go’s . They are quick to do for my busy schedule!2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I meant to apply castor oil 5x a week but I could only do 3x because my week at school was very stressful 3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I dont have pics to compare right now but I do see that my hair is super thick even though I always had thick hair. Its a lot shiny and moisturized too!

Valerie Smith

What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I have my hair in a simple plaited style, which take me minutes to do.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Yes, I was very pleased to get through my goals.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I have finally noticed that my hair is getting a lot thicker and also length, partly due that I have started to incorporated some coconut oil and yoghurt treatments, done every three weeks, and I do not get any tangles now, my texture has not changed at all. It is a lot easier for my hair to be manageable.

Jasmyn

Hello everyone!

1. My favorite natural hair style is a high puff! Whether it be over to one side or in the center, that is my favorite go to style!

2. Last week I was a bit of a slacker. I only used the castor oil in my hair once I think. I had my hair in twists and was really busy That is my biggest weakness being natural, is not taking the time to pamper my hair.

3.Based on the update pics, I didn’t see much of a change in length. However, my hair was pressed in the week 1 pics and it’s in a twist out now. I did stretch it as much as I could though but it still looks the same length.

Either way I am staying encouraged!

Reishalc

1. My favorite natural hair style is a froHawk or side pin-up… I am also loving my go to puff.
2. No challenges thus far; just finding that may hair is very thirsty; so I have to moisturize often. I didn’t set any goals for the last week.
3. I am not really noticing a difference in length; but I certainly see more thickness and continually less shedding.

Cherlyn

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I love my Frohawks <3

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I did well. Still using the oil 3-4x a week. No real challenges.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

There very good length for me for the front and back. how I need my side to come in.

http://www.facebook.com/aryka.griffin Aryka Griffin

My Favorite natural hairstyles at the moment are: Mini Twists/twist outs, and WashnGo’s

I think I did pretty well I use my castor Oil constantly. on my edges, my scalp and throughout my hair.
I think my edges especially the right side of my head that was thinning, is getting better, my hair is growing and it loves the castor oil. I probably have gained in inch all around since starting the challenge

Nlsparks

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? My favorite natural hairstyles is the wash and go, pineapple hairstyle and the twist outs.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Week four I did excellent! I’m enjoying the challenge and meeting my goals. My hair of course was a little itchy but my hair is growing and my hair is definitely healthy.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I DEFINITELY can see a difference in my hair and length. I love the castor oil placed in my hair.

http://www.facebook.com/primab Prima Burney

1. Wash & Go, twist out, Bantu knots

2. I did my 4x times a week but did not do my hot oil treatment. I made a mix of evoo, coconut oil, and castor oil to use as my sealant.
3. Yes my hair has grown feel like I’m seeing great results.

http://profiles.google.com/ebayaholic2 Alisha Lampley

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Since I have a TWA, my fav style is pretty much a WNG or flat twist.

2.
How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any
challenges thus far? I massaged my scalp 3x a week and did not have any challenges.

3.
Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or
length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I can def see a difference in length. Can’t tell with thickness and my edges look about the same :/

http://www.facebook.com/MoCheri36 Monique Bezear

Well I would have to say my favorite styles are twist outs and braid outs since I wear them the most. Yes I followed thru with my goals but I kind of slacked off a bit. I definitely see and feel a difference in my hair. It’s a bit longer, so much stronger and so much healthier. I can honestly say that I am falling back IN LOVE WITH MY HAIR, like I was as a kid since doing this challenge. I look forward to my wash day, something my sister and friends cannot understand. LOL My edges are actually growing in also, how awesome is that?! Jenell I thank you soooooooooooooooo much for doing this and all your videos cause you taught and inspired me tremendously.

petrina pryor

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? The twist/braid out but I can never get it to last long.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I was a lot more consistent this past week. The caster oil leave in conditioner seems to work best for me.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Length yes because I did a trim on week 2 and it looks the same length from the before pics. I noticed it’s fuller and thicker. I’m happy with the results thus far.

Zeek R

Favorite natural style- rod set, cute and curly, just wish it would last longer, have to rerod every other day, i think because I still have some perm on the ends.

Last week, I did oil my scalp regularly and used castor oil as a hot oil treatment twice during the week.

Don’t really want to post pics, (hate how i look in all pics, lol) but the first week, front length was right at my eyebrow line and is now at the bridge of my nose (looks like a little more than a half inch). Hair is definitely feeling thinker/ more dense, but can’t tell if that’s just “new growth happy naps” that have no perm or not. Very interesting to feel it growing in in the back, as I would usually have slapped in a touch up perm by now. True confession: After seeing several shaaaaarp short curled hairstyles this week, I’ve been tempted to go back to my perm, but I will persevere!

http://www.facebook.com/KimGodsChild Kim Hooks-Hooper

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
To be honest, I HATE my hair right now. Transitioning is soooo hard. I can’t put my hair in any natural hair style. I am gaining texture to my natural hair while continually shedding my permed hair even though I trim weekly. My goal is to wear a curly fro, it is just a long time getting there.

2. How did you do last week (wk 4)? Did you follow through with your challenges thus far?
I did well with the challenge last week. I maintained my regimen of daily JBCO on edges and eye brows 3-4 times per week on scalp and sealing. I am losing the permed hair pretty regularly so actually although I have new growth, I am losing length because of the perm coming off. I want to chop it off sooo bad, but don’t have the nerve yet because of my thin edges. Next week I will have my hair flat braided and continue to use the JBCO.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I am not seeing any more length actually because of the transition, but I am seeing my natural hair becoming thicker and more manageable. My edges have minimal growth but I am hopeful and my eyebrows have very few new hairs, but I will continue my scheduled use and add hot oil treatments periodically.

My before and after photos will show the demarcation line of new growth.

Alma

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My favorite is two strand twists, but my hair is not defined with them any more. I like protective pinned up styles.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)?I did well last week. I use Castor Oil on my ends and edges.
Did you follow through with your goals?I did follow through with my goals.
Any challenges thus far? My hair and holding curl definition.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet?I can see the thickness.
For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?n/a

chakkia

. What are your favorite natural hair styles? *my favorite natural hairstyles have definitely been chunky twist outs, puffs, and wash n go.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? * I followed thru all my goals very well.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I have definitely seen a difference in length and thickness and my thinning edges have begun to grow in….I forgot it was time for length checks and I have my hair in a twist out…once I cowash again i will post a pic of my length check.

http://www.NuBeinCreations.com/ Shakazi Poole

twa I just big chopped
last week I only used my castol oil once per day @ nite becase it is getting cool
yes it is growing faster

http://www.NuBeinCreations.com/ Shakazi Poole

twa I just big chopped
last week I only used my castol oil once per day @ nite becase it is getting cool
yes it is growing faster

Whitney Hudson

Hello Everybody..My favorite hair style thus far has got to be the twist out, and I think this is only because it was what I always wore when my hair was shorter and since it has grown or is growing you can tell..Last week I kind of slipped up as far as using the castor oil… I’m workin 2 jobs and trying to attend to a 3 year old and I was forgetting…I’m gonna try my best not to. I even set a reminder in my phone to make sure I don’t..I haven’t seen a difference in thickness yet but I have seen in length.. I hope that my hair grow continues to grow at the rate it is growning..Talk to you ladies on the next check in..

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000806676164 Kimberly Renee

I love the bantu knot out, high bun, and puff. I have followed through with the use of castor oil and the loc method. No challenges yet…just having fun. I see a little growth, but I was going for the moisture. My hair now feels soft and moisturized! Yayyyyy!

Melissa Houseal

Good evening. My favorite natural hair style at the moment is the Bantu Twist Out, where I two strand twist my hair, then knot it. I can use the same set for anything from a full pin-up, curly puff, curly afro, and anything in between. I also love flat twist outs (when my hair has been blown dry) and small or mini twists.
I am still using CO nearly every day, no real challenges so far, though my edges are taking their time to fill in.
I have seen a little growth in the front, but not much in the back. I have trimmed a little since the start of this, so maybe that has something to do with it. I am loving the thickness of my hair right now.

Tyrena

My forvite style for last week were twist I like them because I can apply the castor more to my scalp 4x a week that my goal. My hair is more soft it’s getting thick around my front edges. Am going to try and do these pictures. My hair loves eating up the castor oil.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=697955933 Undine NapturalBeauti Hunt

1. Right now my favorite natural hairstyles are twist-outs, braid outs & bantu knot outs on dry hair… Love how it stretches my hair and I also get big beautiful afros!
2. Friday night I colored my hair, been wanting to change my color for about a year, last year when I did the big chop I colored my hair, so it was time! I love how it turned out. I deep conditioned right after and massaged my scalp w/ JBCO.
3. I definitely see a difference in how much growth I’ve had since starting this challenge. So excited about how much growth I’ll get @ the end of the challenge

http://www.facebook.com/amera.m.burks Amera M Burks

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My favorite styles is one side french braided and the other side braidout or in a bun,wash n go, french braids
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?. I did good last week used castor oil in my pre poo and my dc.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?Yes I did follow through with my goals. No challenges thus far.
Yes I can see see a difference in thickness and length (I think so)

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

Your hair is so pretty. Looks very well moisturized as well. Your hair is growing from the looks of it.

Trell

The ones on the right are from 8/30 the left from 9/30.
1.)I love to do finger coils and and on day three pull them apart and use combs to faux hawk. I try to stay away from alot of headbands ect.
2.)I didnt really set any goals my hair..Im loving the journey taking it day by day,trial and error,
3.)Yes I am seeing my hair thicken. I actually got my hair trimmed two weeks ago and my hair already longer than before. yay!

http://twitter.com/FeistyFirstLady Feisty First Lady

The upper left is the first day of the challenge, 9/1. The next 3 are day 29 of the challenge, 9/29.

My favorite natural hair styles are flat twist and flat twist updos.

I did great this week, I actually added JBCO to my regular castor oil and used on my scalp and ends.

I noticed more length and less breakage. I’m using it my daughters’ hair and I have noticed length in their hair as well.

http://kinkycoils76.blogspot.com/ Fredia Quick

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? The mini braids
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Everything is coming along nicely I see that my cowlicks and eye brows are getting thicker and grow in, and yes I am still everything the same except I not using the Castor Oil 5 days a week. I started using it like 3 days unless I need more moisture then I will use it for 4 days. I have no challeges Im just loving this Castor Oil and my new hair growth.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Yes I can see a difference in thickness especially in my cowlicks. And I just had to refresh me hair twice since starting the Castor Oil challenge because of new growth I like for my hair to look neat and fresh .

Cheryl D

Right now I am a TWA so wash n go is what I do. I have noticed great growth since starting the challenge – mostly in the top. It seems to grow at a much faster pace than the sides. The pic on left is ,my starting length and the middle and right pic are new growth. I am continuing my routine and no challenges thus far. Happy with the growth. p.s. tnx for the video this week on hot oil treatment.

Sheneca

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
High bun & twist outs 2strand
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Epic fail this week 1 application to scalp, yes I am getting excessive oil on my neck and on my forehead I don’t think I am heavily applying but it is nerve racking to keep wiping your neck an face down.i’ve never had this problem so I am a little annoyed /

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I have not been able to tell the difference yet, my edges are thick & healthy

http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

Yay it’s time for check in and I have good news! My hair is growing like weeds! I’ve staing on the same schedule of the daily massages and just trying to leave my hair alone. Because I don’t have thick hair, my hair does better in a puff or pony. I do see a big difference in my balding spot in the front of my head. Even though I was told by my dr that I would need steroid shots to reverse the problem I’ve just been using the castor oil and being patient with the results. So here are a few pics of my from my Instagram postings. I try to keep up with this challenge and post what’s going on or how my hair (ms diva ) is doing for the day. Lol. H2naturalbeauty is my Instagram. I’m so glad I took this challenge because the results are amazing! Have a great week and good luck! 2 more months to go!!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

Your hair is so lovely. One day I will be there hopefully. My hair is super thick and shrinks like 75% maybe more.

Brittney Sewell

1. My favorite natural hair styles are twist outs, braid outs, signature styles< braids, updo's protective styles, mini two strand twist

2. I used the castor oil as prepoo and use it as a oil treatment on my scalp edges and ends and roots of my hair & during my braid updo and yes I followed through with my goal & no challenges

3.Yes & yes

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

Your hair color really looks nice with your complexion.
- Brittney Sewell
  
  Thanks Tiffany for awesome compliment! ( :
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
    
    No probems when you speak the truth
http://www.facebook.com/Kira0313 Shakira O’Garro

I LOVE the color of your hair! OMG! Now I really want to dye mine! Lol
- Brittney Sewell
  
  Thanks Shakira! ( :

NeeB

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My favorite natural styles is wash and go for now, that is all I have length for since growing out of my cut.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week was challenging because I am wearing a “protective style” and have a cap braided onto my hair, so it is hard to reach and target my edges.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
Yes I have seen a difference in my edges, they are growing in and becoming more full.

LoclessinBmore

Hello Ladies!
My hairstyle fav’s are my flat twists, two strands, and the twist- outs chunky or mini. I switched things up a bit for week 4, I used the JBCO in my pre-pooing routine and then strictly on my ends. I was put on to JUICY from Naturalista Cosmetics and was pretty pleased with the way it made my hair feel. My next challenge is to find other ways to use the oil besides as a sealant, I definitely will be hot oil treating this mane today with JBCO. I can definitely see the growth!!!! I was a bit skeptical at first. I have never documented my hair growth like this before so this was amazing to see where my hair was and where it went! I do believe that I can grow the hell out of my hair now if I take care of it and treat it like I want it to grow!!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

I’m in shock of your results. Your hair is growing so fast. I’m sure by the end of this challenge your results will be unbelievable.
http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

your results are great!!!
Jcb3wg

Amazing! This really works for you keep up the good work!

pam

hello curlies my favorite style is braids I pretty much wash deep condition steam and rebraid my hair every week and throughout the week I iol my parts with jbco and my edges too. I ‘ve been doing this throughout the challenge and have seen growth and thickening. I’m very happy with the challenge and wish I would have been in it a while ago!!!

http://www.facebook.com/justyayanchicago Yvonne Wallace

1. My favorite natural style is the Afro. I love the afro big or small.

2. Last week was good. Just wishing hair would grow faster…LOL! No challenges.

3. I definitely can see the thickness and some in length. Not as much as I would like to see in length. LOL! I will say, my edges are thickening up quite nicely which is a definite plus. In the initial BC, the hairstylist cut my sides and temple really weird. Using the JBCO has help bring them back and thicken up this area. Now when I go to get a trim, the barber can line it beautifully now. Overall, I’m happy with the progress.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
At this point, my favorite natural hair styles for me would be a braidout and the puff. I finally am able to do a puff now so it’s my go to after my hair has been a couple of days old and I am too lazy to do it. My next goal is to be able to do a full frohawk. My hair isn’t at the length I want it to so that I can get my desired look.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week I slacked on my goals. I only applied JBCO to my hair 3 times. My original goal is to apply the oil to my hair at least 5 times. There are no challenges.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
Based on my length check pictures, I see (as well as you should see) that my hair is growing nicely. I didn’t do a week 1 length check of my front, however when starting the challenge, my front was at the bottom lip, now it has reached my chin. I am so excited to see how my hair will be at the end of this challenge. The top of my hair seems to be growing the slowest so I am hoping that it grows in nicely with the rest of my hair so that it can maintain a good shape.

ladynappy

The first set are from 9/1/12 the beginning of the challenge and the second set are todays pics 9/30/12. My edges are showing a few fine hairs, my length i think is different (longer) – my hair looks healthier but not too sure of the thickness.

ladynappy

actually the pics are reversed. The first set are from today and the last set are from the beginning of the challenge.

http://august-bloom.blogspot.com/ August Bloom

My favorite natural hair styles are flat twist twist outs and updos!

This week I kind of slacked on the castor oil- I used it twice on my scalp and edges. Also, twice on my ends this week.

My hair feels thicker and my ends are cooperating more, which is great. As for length, it grew a bit! I will post pics later tonight.

http://www.facebook.com/brendaskid Kay-Megan Washington

Favorite hairstyles – two strand twists (when I can get them not to unravel), high buns and puffs. I like twist outs a lot, but they don’t always turn out right. Last week went well, but I did a lot of playing with my hairstyles (changed them almost every day), so I probably did some minor damage that way from too much manipulation.

In terms of growth, I don’t know that there’s been much — I seem to have broken even, but then, I had a trim during week 2 to deal with single strand knots. My hair is feeling a lot thicker and staying moisturized and stretched longer.

The pictures in the orange top are from Week 1; the ones in the white tee are this morning.

http://www.facebook.com/brendaskid Kay-Megan Washington

BTW, the one in the middle on the bottom is of the back. My hair is now just above my shoulder blades.

ivory brown

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
In my own hair i love to do finger coils and then let them get messy looking because when i first do them they are floppy but by day three they stand out more. On other ppl i love the braided styles. but i hate getting my own hair braided because i am so tender headed…. even when i do it myself!
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
i slipped a little off with applying the castor oil three times a week last week but i have picked back up with it and i added the castor oil to my oil mix that i spray every night before bed. My only challenge thus far is trying to find time to do my hair. im a stay at home mom so my only free time is nap time and bed time and there is always more important things to do than my hair but im working on it….
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
when you soo the pics of my length check they look the sam but a few days after my first length check i trimmed my hair about half an inch to basically what i cut off has grown back. and i have noticed that my edges are starting to grow in more.

ivory brown

my computer is being stupid it showed i had both pics up there but only one showed up so hopefully it shows up on this comment. the pic on the original comment is my hair today and the pic on this comment is from the beginning of the challenge

http://www.facebook.com/Kira0313 Shakira O’Garro

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I just love the twist out. I also love the Afro but with this length I can’t do it anymore… ~.~

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Everything is fine! I tried sealing the length of my hair. It was softer but more weighed down so I’m sticking to using it on my ends and my scalp.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet?For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

SO my hair is growing like wild fire! I mean this is so crazy!!!! I was thinking about getting my hair dyed but now I’m not so sure… I’m afraid to sacrifice the integrity of my hair! My hair is also getting thicker. My alligator clips cannot hold all my hair in anymore.

Peep the terrible pics. Sorry for looking so ratchet lol. ~.~ The blue shirt is from a month ago, the white shirt is today. The 5th upload is a comparison of the back and front during a month. *note how my hair was just taken out of twist today and last month

Keisha M

@shakira o’garro Congrats on your growth!! How would you prep your hair to wear it in a fro? Since being natural for about 19 months, I still haven’t figured out how to wear it in a fro! thanks in advanced
- http://www.facebook.com/Kira0313 Shakira O’Garro
  
  Well I usually decide to wear a fro on a whim. But I would moisturize it, pick it out, and then pat it down to make it look neat. The front of my hair likes to hang down so I spend a lot of time tucking it into the middle and patting it down. But when I want to do anything else to it afterwards, I have to detangle and it’s a nightmare. And thanks! ^.~ I hope this helps!

Chakayla

1. Some of my favorite natural hair styles are mini two-strand twists, braid outs and twist outs.
2. Last week when installing my twists I used Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie and JBCO, it was amazing for my hair! My goals are to help my sides grow in. My goals are working out my hair is so much softer, its growing and I feel great!
3. Definitely! My hair is growing incredibly, I have been using castor oil non-stop!

http://www.facebook.com/shantel.s.robinson Shantel Sharné

My oh my! I want to thank you for this challenge. My hair grew so much from it! I will try the hot oil treatment tomorrow.
1.What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I love twist-outs! Recently, I have played with the width of them and headbands to get various looks. 2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I am still treating my hair 3 times a week (almost missed a day due to me being tired from work but I pushed myself to do it). On my washdays (Sunday or Monday); I prepoo and let it sit for an hour under a plastic cap then cowash; on the other two days, I soak my hair overnight. I always concentrate around my edges and hairline and I see a difference. 3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? My picture attached shows change: the first half was in August 2012 (before the challenge), the second picture was this past weekend. I am pleased with my look overall. My hair is thicker and softer and my edges and hairline is growing back as well. Castor oil will definitely be a staple forever and I thank you for this challenge!

Shanita

My favorite natural hair styles?? I havent experimented that much, but i do like my braid outs, flat twists, and buns.
Last week? Well, last week I admit i almost slipped up with the castor oil, but i did use it a minimum of 3 times and i love playing in my hair…lol
Difference in length/thickness?? Well, it certainly looks and feels thicker…length, i think its a little bit longer. And I will upload my pics by the end of the week.

Happiness!!

I checked in yesterday, but was not able to add a pic, but here they are, I finally have a computer working. The first pic is from September 15th, the second from September 29th. But I do not see much of a difference really, based on the lighting I am trying hard though! I see many of my strands getting thicker so I am very happy with my results so far

Happiness!!

Wait, the FIRST pic is from yesterday, the second from the 15th, my bad. lol
- Happiness!!
  
  Wait no, AGGGH! They switched on me again! The brighter photo, the more closer up one is from September 15th, the darker one was yesterday.

Shekeya

1. My FAVORITE natural hairstyle is the flat twist with bantu knots on the ends; I can NEVER go wrong with this style.
2. Last week I just focused on my edges because for some reason this week the castor oil felt too heavy. I was also using coconut oil (love that stuff) so maybe that’s why the JBCO felt heavy to me.
3. I can really see the difference in the length of my hair comparing the pics. I’m only 6mo natural and I never documented my growth, so if it’s growing at a slow, normal, or fast rate I wouldn’t really know LOL. Also, my hair has always been very thick but I am noticing a big difference in my edges.
*** Left: week 1
*** Right: today

http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

nice….
- Shekeya
  
  thank you!

Keisha M

Hello everybody!!! Hope all is well. Some of my favorite natural hairstyles are a twist out and puff. I’m trying to experiment with more styles, it seems like I did more experiementing when my hair was shorter. Last week I did pretty good, I did the same as I did in week three. I reached all my goals, which was to at least use castor oil four times. So far I haven’t had any challenges. I have noticed a difference in the filling in of my edges. I can see some difference in length and thickness.

Keisha M

The left picture was taken 8/20/12 and the right 9/30/12
- Keisha M
  
  Sorry, you couldn’t see the length on the right, here’s a corrected pic…lol
  - Keisha M
    - http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk
      
      awesome growth!!
    - Keisha M
      
      Thanks @facebook-558140037:disqus

Rozelle

My favorite natural hair styles that I have created successfully is the big puff and head wraps–I love to see other styles on other people, I would like to learn how to do other styles, but just haven’t ventured into new territory. I do however like the curly look and styles with texture.
I have oiled my edges every nite and my scalp twice a week. Still want to try the pre-poo method. My biggest challenge so far is making more time to take care of my hair.
My edges does seem to be filling in–so I think it’s working–I will keep that up til the end to see what the results will be.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001620724381 Kandis Richardson

1. I really don’t have a favorite on myself. I love other people’s twist outs and braid outs, but with the length of my hair, I’m still struggling with the styling aspect of natural hair. I feel like my hair is pretty healthy and I’m happy with the condition of it, I’m just struggling with styling natural hair at this length. 2. I did fine last week. I’m just struggling with styling my length of hair in a way that I’M satisfied with. I get compliments, but I’M not satisfied with the styling of my hair. 3. I can definitely see a change in the length of my hair of my hair and it seems to be much fuller. At the beginning of the challenge, my hair reached just the middle of my nose in the front, just past my ear on the side and just to the very bottom of my neck in the back. Now, my hair reaches just past the tip of my nose in the front, just past my JAW on the sides and down to my SHOULDER in the back! I can’t wait to see what the end of the challenge brings!!!

http://twitter.com/TeacherMrsAllen Mrs. Allen

My favorite styles are puffs and wash and gos. I continued to use the castor oil as a sealer and on my edges. After week 5, I noticed that my edges are growing in. My hair is looking and feeling good!

The collage is my after pic and that second pic is my before.

http://www.facebook.com/stephanie.nelson.129 Stephanie Nelson

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
i love all types of twist out, flat twist 2strand 3 strand i just cant get enough lol. I also like doing marely buns
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I didn’t set any new goals for week 4, just to continue oiling my edges at least every other night
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
my hair has grown but my edges aren’t growing (at least i don’t think so) the thickness im not to sure about.

http://www.facebook.com/people/Cecilia-Walcott/671326735 Cecilia Walcott

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? My favorite natural hair style for far is the twist out. I am getting better at doing it

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did not do as much as I would like, but I have finally gotten my hands on a bottle of JBCO so I am more excited and cannot wait to see the great results

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

Have no pics to post yet but my girlfriend tells me that my hair look better, it should be noted that I have only been natural for three months. My edges seems to be growing in but not quick enough for me (LOL) Have bold patch in the center of my head and I am hoping that would grow in too.

http://www.facebook.com/stephanie.nelson.129 Stephanie Nelson

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I love any and all types of twist outs…2strand, 3 strand, flat twist cant get enough
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I didnt set any new goals, i just wanted to focus on my edges. trying to oil my edges at least every other day. I had mini twist in so it was pretty easy putting castor oil on my hair and edges. I did a short scalp message with castor oil and coconut oil twice this week
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
my hair has grown and i’m soooo excited. but i don’t think my edges are growing, i still have a small bald/empty/thin spot on my left side but my right side has grown a bit (my left side has always been thinner in the front).

http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

awesome, great job…
- http://www.facebook.com/stephanie.nelson.129 Stephanie Nelson
  
  thanks!

Carnelia

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?

Bantu Knots and perm rods set

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

Still applied the castor oil 3 times a week. No challenges

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they

carnelia

3. Seems thicker with a little growth

http://twitter.com/NaturalKissy NaturalisticDiva

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
So far, my favorite hairstyles are wash n go’s, curly fro’s and twist outs…
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week, I used the Castor oil for a remoisturizing while my hair was in a protective twist style. I’m doing well thus far with it.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I will say that my hair is getting thicker…as far as the length, there isn’t a significant difference. I think because I did a dusting to my hair after the first pic. But, if that’s so then it grew right back to where it was after I cut so I would say there is some growth. We will see on the next length check….

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=506040558 Onikki Clark-Johnson

I.checked.in.yesterday.but.dont.see.my.post

Sheri Morris

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

My favorite natural hair styles are braid outs and twist outs.

I did well this past week with following the regimen. Castor oil on my scalp and on the ends of my hair with my twist outs. I also apply the castor oil to my hair line and edges. I have not encountered any challenges with the use of castor oil.

I can see a difference in my hair length and I feel as though my hair is thicker even though I have pretty thick hair. I have not seen a significant change in my edges yet?

The pictures I have posted are me before the challenge in yellow and I took the new pics today in white.

Alfreda

Ok guys….I’m not a computer tech person. It has taken me this long to figure out how to put these pictures on this comment. I went to fotoflexer.com and that did not work. so, here goes.
My favorite natural hairstyle use tgo be the famous wash n go. Now that I’m reached my year mark, my goal is NO MORE WASH N’ GOS!!!! I’m wearing more stretched styles and tuck n pins.
I di awesome this week. I used my castor oil and Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner everyday as a moisturizer to hair, scalp and edges. My hair looks and feels GREAT. Thanks Jenell, you are right about this stuff!!
OMG!!!!! My hair looks and feels AWESOME. And my length growth is awesome!!! I’m enjoying this challenge. Thanks Jenell, your awesome.

Sarita Smith

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Flat strand twist out are the only thing that works in my hair. I’m going to try bantu knots and braid outs for the next few weeks.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week was good. I’m still going strong and excited about using castor oil. My challenge is my hair shedding. I still can’t get the shedding under control….it’s better but not as good as I would like it to be. I think I’m going to begin doing braid outs because it will be easier to maintain and comb through.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
My hair is defiantly fuller and thicker. I’m not sure if it’s longer because I got a trim during week 2. I did have some thinning around my edges and in my crown and I can dediantly see progress in those areas.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=506040558 Onikki Clark-Johnson

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?Wash~and~goes~are~all~i~can~do.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?I~followed~Through~with~my~goals.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?I~see~a~big~difference~in~my~thickness~and~length.I~am~loving~it.

I~posted~yesterday~and~don’t~see.~my~posts!

Funkystarkitty50

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Twists and twist outs mostly. I like low manipulation hairstyles.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? With my hair, the usual challenges of it being thin and fragile with all of these hormone changes that my body is going through right now.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? My hair has gotten thicker in some areas, but it’s bald and thin on the sides still.

http://www.facebook.com/VallarieJones Vallarie Jones

1.
What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My favorite natural hair styles are twist outs and braid outs. I love wash and gos and bantu knot outs, but they = failure for me.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow
through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I had a great week utilizing my JBCO and I continue to follow through on my goals. No challenges thus far.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a
difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your
edges, are they growing in?
I can see a difference in the thickness of my hair.

http://www.facebook.com/t.washingtonmccoy T Washington McCoy

1. I see alot of natural styles I love, such as the twist out, the bun protective styles. However because my hair is very short in the front and I have a high forehead I cant rock any of them. I wear a wig daily. I really want to rock my natural but i need 4-6 inches of growth in the front to cover. I love the natural mohawk. Cant wait till I can do that one.
2. No new issues this past week. I have continued to co wash and keep my hair moist with the castor oil and leave in conditioner. I cowash once a week and today im going to do a hot oil for my ends.
3. I have done well since the start of this challenge. My edges are starting to fill in. I think the wig is causing to much friction on my edges. I may have to get a sew in weave for a couple of months. That will allow my hair to grow and breath. At night I wrap my head cause im so self concious about my head. Sad, but true. I envy people with Normal hairlines. I cant even rock a simple ponytail. Anyway I wont give up. Just need more time.

http://www.facebook.com/toniwill.melvin ToniWill Melvin

I like corn rows with natural hair. I have been ding good with my goals of using the jcc but I was that my hair would be softer. I still have my hair in a protective style but hope that it has grown once I take out my protective style. I do know that it has gotten much thicker over the past weeks.

Laetitia Lukanda

1. My favorite natura hairstyle (the only one I can do successfully so far) is the twistout
2. Last week I did well in terms of following through with my goals? I experienced no real challenge, though I would like to see more growth in my edges.
3. Based on my length check pics, I do not see too much of a difference with my edges. I guess we will see with more time.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1674532644 Arvetta LordtouchRenee’ Moore

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? I have not done many– but for now of course the trusty bun… And bantu knots:)

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I slacked on this week– because I just was being lazy…

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? No difference as of yet, but by the end I’m expecting a difference:)

Chiquita

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? my fav thus far is the puff and my mini twa 2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Last week was pretty much the same as week 3 Did you follow through with your goals? I am still using the castor oil 2-3x a week Any challenges thus far? I dont have any challenges as far as using the castor oil, but I am still trying to get the dryness under control and more moisture. 3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? I do notice a difference in my thickness, growth seems pretty much they same. For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Dont really have a problem with my edges just one little spot that I want to get more hair; its just baby hair that I am trying to thicken up…lol

peppermint1913

1. What is your favorite natural hair style? It is the twist out. I can’t wait until I get the length for some pretty ones!!
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Just fine. Apply Castor Oil every day. Did you follow through with your goals? Yes. Any challenges thus far? No, not really.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? Definitely see the thickness of my hair and I see a little length. For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Even though I am not focusing on the edges they are growing.

http://www.facebook.com/jotavia.faulk Jotavia Faulk

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Flat twist/cornrows in the front with back out, two flat twists across my head (from ear to ear) with flower, twist outs
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I didn’t stick to my goal of using castor oil on my ends. The only challenge is remembering my night time ritual(I feel like I have no time for anything!)
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I see a difference in length.

http://www.facebook.com/Feron.Rose Feron Floyd

1. My favorite natural hair styles are braid outs because my hair shrinks up more than average and and it gives me the most length and stretch. I also enjoy twist outs for the fullness.
2. I did exceptionally well last week! I am coming up to my 1 year naturalversary and I want to finish strong. I am unable to do my length check becasue my hair is in plats until I take it down on the 15th (anniversary) but I followed through with my goals and have had no challenges.
3. I have noticed a difference in my length. Although I did a trim about 2 weeks ago, my hair is growning back nicely. I have also been concentrating on my nape which I deciced to grow out instead of keeping it shaved and it has grown about an inch in 5 weeks!! I never had hair there before so that is a huge improvement

Jenn

hey there all… i have to upload my pics later.. i updated the software on my phone and lost everything.. hopefully i can get the camera back when i go to Apple tomorrow, but I will answer the questions for now.
1) my favorite styles are braids and two strand twist and my big Fro!
2) i did exetremely well this week. i mixed the castor oil with rosemary oil and glovers mane and it has made my hair feel amazing.
3) i have notice thickness and length and i can see some thickness around my edges..

ladiejai

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? tuck and roll is my fav. style
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Week went well I oiled 3 times.Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Only challenge now is making my style stay looking fresh .. But i have always had that issues when i have twist lol .
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I haven’t been to look yet

http://www.facebook.com/kimberly.palmer2 Kimberly Palmer

1. I am transitioning, so I am currently wearing a rod set. I plan to do a braid out next.
2. I used the oil 3x last week on my edges and just a drop on my scalp. The only challenge I had last week was I noticed my skin breaking out, possibly from the oil on my edges. I used a facial scrub and this took care of it.
3. I have noticed that my hair looks very healthy. My edges are slowly growing in and have some growth length wise.

NatrlCapricornBeauty/Laquilla

I like frohawks, rollersets, and twist outs. I think I did pretty wellwith applying the oil. I did it everyday once a day(applied to scalp) I have seen thickness around my edges that were thin prior to the challege. Also I cut 1/2 in before week 1 was over b/c I neededva trim bad and that has grown back already

Krystal Ferguson

1. My favorite natural hair styles are wash and go, braid out, twist outs, and buns. I also like to just wear a high ponytail.
2. Last week I managed to moisturize and massage my scalp 3 times, which was my goal. My one challenge is just keeping up trying to perform the massages 3 times a week. Because I work at night 12 hour shifts 3 days a week with a varying schedule, I sometimes find it really difficult to find the time to complete my routine.
3. Before looking at my pictures, I didn’t think there was a change in my hair, but there is definitely some growth. Thank you for this challenge!

Banika

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
frohowk and curly afro
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? still using a sealant, hot oil treament, and massage my scalp. no challenges at the moment
Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I haven’t took any pictures but a can definitely see and feel the thickeness in my hair and a little growth my hair has such bad shrinkage (IT’S A BEAST!!!!!!)

mrskt20

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?

I like to wear my hair very curly pushed back with a band. I
think that style is cute at any hair length

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through
with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

Last week was good. I used my Castrol oil as planned.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in
thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they
growing in?

I had my have my hair in braids, but I can see a lot of growth
already.

http://www.facebook.com/kara.whittington.92 Kara Whittington

Beginning length: 1/8 of an inch. I didn’t measure because I had just had a haircut.

Current length: 3/4 of an inch.

Even though my hair is still in the twa stage and I don’t have many styling options right now. My favorite natural hair style is locs.

I did pretty well last week. I followed through with my goal of using is every other day. In addition to massaging the castor oil into my scalp. I also used the oil as a pre-poo treatment and as the oil in the LOC moisturizing method. As a pre-poo treatment, castor oil is a little heavy for me. After deep conditioning, my hair was mega soft, but too moisturized for my liking. I liked using it for the LOC method. But, I think I’ll stick to my scalp massages which have also been very relaxing. The challenge in using castor oil regularly is using a conditioner or styler with just the amount of protein.

I see a difference in thickness. My hair is already pretty thick, so I wasn’t looking for more of it. But, I can tell that it definitely is thicker. And, since my hair is short, it looks longer and more voluminous, It also seems to be growing more quickly.

On second thought, now that I am looking at the pics side-by-side…there’s a lot of growth.

http://www.facebook.com/SabrinaBoissiere Sabrina Boissiere

1. My favorite natural hair style is the 2 strand twist (taken out).
2. Week 4 went fine. I am doing less to my hair and letting the 2 strand twist do its thing… I use to redo my hair every 3 days, but know I embrace the look of 3-4 day old twist outs.
3. I definitely see a difference in length. Happy thus far with growth!

Truladi

love your curls…can’t wait until I BC and see my real curl pattern

Regina

1.) My favorite styles are braid outs and twist outs
2.) My goals are being met, I am still full stem ahead with this challenge
3.) I am having problems uploaded for some reason, but I will get some pics up soon.

Una

1) It depends on my mood but my current favorite natural hairstyle is sloppy braid-out. I love big hair and at 2 or 3 days old my braid-out is on its way to greatness.
2) I met my goals, no changes. I can’t wait to take these Havana Twists out and see if there’s a difference in my hair.
3) I need to wait to take my twists out to see a change in thickness. However, I’m almost positive I will need a good trim.

ann

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? The wash and go 2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Yes Did you follow through with your goals? Yes Any challenges thus far? None 3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? No For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Some

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=573805453 Antoinette Andrews

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Definitely twist outs or braid outs or just big hair! I’m trying to do more flat twists and hopefully learn to finally corn row!
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Did just fine. I still have kinky twists with extensions in my hair but have applied castor oil to my scalp at least 5 nights a week and use it to seal in water. Still at times have itchy scalp but nothing a good ACV rinse won’t fix.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I definitely see a difference in length but didn’t take a very good pic! I’m almost APL in the back area but do see that I need a trim also. Once I take down my kinky twists in a couple of weeks I’ll know more!

Marissa D.

1. The one I do most often are twists. I would like them best if my hair were thicker….or maybe if I weren’t so lazy and did them smaller.
2. I am still on target for application of the oil. Only challenge was my poor attempt to copy your detangling mix…I got heavy handed with the castor oil…so I had the jerry curl thing going.
3. What I am finding in regard to the edges (my focal point), is that there has not been any actual improvement. A while ago, my stylist (at that time), stated that topical treatments can’t really help with chronic edges as many times it is internal. She recommended me adding more vitamin B and others. As I look at my case, I believe that I correct. I believe there are alot of hormonal challenges that cause chronic edges that topical treatments can’t fix. Has to be within. If I had solid edges…and then a weave pulled them out….that is different, as I think I would be seeing more results from the castor.

Jae

1. What are your favorite two strand twist outs.
2. How did you do last week (week 4) Had a busy schedule and used castor oil 4 days out of 7. Did you follow through with your goals? Yes, the days I did use castor oil were on my edges, scalp and ends of hair. Any challenges thus far Only challenge I have is I need a trim, my ends are dry.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? Yes, I’ve been on every challenge and my length is very noticable to me. For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Yes, slowly due to my hairstyle (puff) I may need to change up.

Jewel Berry

1. My favorite natural hairstyle is what I call a messy flat twist to the back. I part my hair straight back into 4 sections. Then, I flat twist each section to the back using only the tips of my hair (this causes the messy look). I lift the twists in the front to add volume. Lastly, I adorn my hair with a headband, flower, etc. and keep it moving. The hairstyle is fast , care free, and easy going. I also love 2 strand twist pinups…..and any type of retro hairstyle.
2. Last week was easy breezy. I’m pushing right along…..no challenges.
3. My hair has mos def seen a difference. It’s thicker and very soft. I’m not sure it’s grown a lot but you be the judge. The 1st pic is week 5 and the 2nd pic is week 1.

Truladi

WOW!!!! what exactly are you doing because you have great growth results…keep pushing right along it’s working for you
Tiffany Hines

The judges say it has GROWN!!!
- Jewel Berry
  
  Thanks Tiffany. It’s most definitely thicker. I guess I can see some growth.
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    We are our own worst critic. The before it looks to be barely touching your nose and the after it stretches past it.

Tameka

1. My favorite styles in the summers are twist outs and high buns, and for the winter I like mini twists.
2 To be honest I did not do as many applications as I normally would have, but that was just down to a busy week. No major challenges.
3. My edges are no longer thinning and becoming thicker, my hair on a whole is becoming longer and thicker and my over all texture is soft and moisturized.

Tiffany Hines

Your hair is so THICK and FULL!!!!! *HAIR CRUSH*

http://www.facebook.com/geri.hawthorne.12 Geri Hawthorne

1. I don’t have a favorite hair style I am always trying new things from twist bantu knots and a braided mohawk.

2 I have been keeping up with the same routine I still use jbco as a seal and around my edges. I did start using it as a hot oil treatment and I loved the outcome so I will probably keep that .

The Pic on the top left was taken a week before the challenge started. the rest ore of the mohawk I am currently rocking.I am not sure if I see a big difference. Ok maybe my sides are long enough to braid

http://www.facebook.com/toddandelsie Elsie Feairheller

1.What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I love braidouts, twistouts, bantu knots and i love love updo’s (flat twists with twist)

2.How did you do last week (week4) Did you follow through with your goals? Any Challenges thus far?
Yes i did follow though my goals with was to make sure i have a healthy diet including vitamins in my diet coz that will help with my growth, i made sure my scalp and edges stayed moisturized and also my hair even though its been in kinky twist.

3.Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

Since the beginning of the challenge I’ve had my kinky twist in but two weeks i re-did my edges to keep my hair looking neat.. so i have noticed some thickness and yes my edges are growing in. i will post my pics tomorrow for the length check coz i’m redoing the edges again since i want to keep the twist in two more weeks.

Jcb3wg

This should have been attached to my note below I was not able to take a before pick so I will take an after

http://twitter.com/MizCamp Jennifer

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Twist outs and rod sets (done by myself).
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? I actually did the hot oil treatment from your video with coconut, evoo, and castor oil. My hair felt sooooo soft!! Did you follow through with your goals? I did miss a day this week. But I’m still in there. Any challenges thus far? None that I can think of.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? It just looks healthy. May join the next challenge to see a difference with growth. For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I’ll come back and post the length check. Hope to see some growth also. But I did trim the ends two weeks ago. So might not see much.

Chiley Holder

1. My favorite natural hair styles are all the ones I cannot achieve, you always want what you cannot have, lol, but I have not been able to enjoy a style yet. I am newly natural so most styles I try are not executed well. My hair is unruly and I have been doing all the work, needless to say, I’m not that great. 2.My only challenge is remebering to oil my scalp and edges as much as I can. 3. I am really focusing on my edges, I’ve been told they are filling in but I haven’t noticed yet. My hair does seem like it is behaving slightly better since the last lenght chech, don’t think it has gotten much longer but I do believe my curls are getting life and my hair is thicker.

http://www.facebook.com/mwareskinner Michelle Ware Skinner

1. My favorite natural hair styles are the wash and go and two-strand twist out.
2. I continued to use the castor oil as a sealant. I planned to do a hot oil treatment this week but didn’t. I will do it in the upcoming week. I have not encountered any challenges yet.
3. My hair has grown since the beginning of the challenge. It is also a lot thicker. The large picture on the left is my hair at the beginning of the challenge. The two smaller pictures are my hair now.

Tiffany Hines

Your curls are so cute! The texture is beautiful!
- http://www.facebook.com/mwareskinner Michelle Ware Skinner
  
  Thank you. I have kinky hair. Not many products will make my curls pop. I used Taliah Waajid’s Curl Cream to define my curls in my before picture on the left. I used Aveda’s Brilliant Gel to define the curls in my current pictures.
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    You’re welcome! I will look into those products. I will try any product ONCE, lol!

http://www.facebook.com/FayeV6g Faye Venable

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Favorite hair style is my puff
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Last week went very well stayed on target no challenges at all
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? My hair is growing very nicely and my edges are filling in. but i wish i saw some difference in my eyebrows other than that it’s going along very nicely. thanks for keeping us on track.

http://twitter.com/IamNads Nadine Stewart

1. My favourite natural hair style is the updo. I tend to wear a lot of updos because my hair gets dry if I wear it down. Even though I love the way they look, unfortunately I can’t wear twist outs or bantu knot outs because my hair is too thin and too dry. I’m hoping that if I keep up the maintenance that my hair will be in better condition this time next year. I can’t wait to rock a thick healthy twist out!
2. Last week was ok. Still using JBCO on my edges nightly, still using it to seal in moisture but I slipped with the oiling my scalp. Will do better this week for sure.
3. I’m not seeing as much growth as I thought I would. Here’s my check in pics – top row is from end of Aug, the bottom row 1st Oct. I don’t see much difference??

Tiffany Hines

Well your hair does look thicker!
- http://twitter.com/IamNads Nadine Stewart
  
  Reeeeeally? I truly don’t see it! Still two more months of the challenge left to go. I wonder if we’ll be doing length checks every month? If so, here’s hoping I see a difference next time around
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    I’m not sure about the checks. I want length, but I know others are more concerned with thickness and just having healthy hair. But, maybe you could do your own personal check once a month?!?!?

Guest

The first picture is of a length in Sept 2012, the next was taken in August 2012, the next is one side that was very thin, and the last two pictures are of the same side that was shown in the August picture.
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Truladi

Keep up the good work you have some good growth…I’m working on my edges also

Brittany

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I love mo hawks and twist outs.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? I felt a little lazy because I still had my braids in but I took them out and did a hot oil treatment so now I feel more motivated since I took the weave out.

Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Yes I did. I will find out later on this week if I come across any challenges when I get ready to style my hair.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet?

I don’t see a difference with the thickness but I definitely saw a difference with the length!
For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
My edges are pretty much the same.

http://www.facebook.com/FayeV6g Faye Venable

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Favorite hair style is my puff
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Last week went very well stayed on target no challenges at all
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? My hair is growing very nicely and my edges are filling in. but i wish i saw some difference in my eyebrows other than that it’s going along very nicely. thanks for keeping us on track.

Tiffany Hines

Hello Ms. Faye, you should try Biotin or Hair Infinity they will help your hair growth and eyebrows.
- http://www.facebook.com/FayeV6g Faye Venable
  
  thanks so much for the suggestion. I do take biotin, my hair is growing fine but my eyebrows are very very fine, i’m really considering getting my brows tattooed
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    Aww! I don’t know what to say about your eyebrows. But, I hope the tattooed eyebrows aren’t expensive.
    
    Is this permanent or will you have to go back and get them filled in again?

http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

1. My favorite natural hairstyles are:
>Roll, Tuck, and Pin
>and High Buns

2. I don’t know if I did so well last week. I kept my hair misted and moisturized with castor oil through out the week. I made sure to apply it to my nape and edges every morning and night, then to the hair when I was doing a protective hairstyle. But the reason why I doubt my performance is because I played in my hair a lot this week so I doubt if I retained much length. Especially after seeing how much hair I’d shed after doing a certain style. My pics might verify that claim as well

3. I don’t believe I can see a difference in length between when I began and now. BUT I definitely FEEL a change. My hair strands are certainly thicker. And I don’t know if it’s because the castor oil clumps my strands together and doesn’t give me much slip when I’m combing my hair…or if its because my hair is in fact getting thick. I am still able to handle my hair but I do notice more trouble when it comes to combing and detangling because my hair does feel thicker.

Guest

1. My favorite natural hairstyles are styles that show some legnth such as the infamous twist out. I just feel really pretty with an extra defined twist out and an accessory. 2.Last week was much better for me as far as following through with my goals. I was able to get my castor oil in about 4 or 5 days, even some days twice in one day. 3.I can actually see quite a difference now at week 5. I noticed that my hair looks richer. Not so much thicker, but richer and less dull. I also noticed a little bit of growth! YIPPEEE!

Yolanda Wells

1. My favorite natural hairstyles are styles that show some legnth such as the infamous twist out. I just feel really pretty with an extra defined twist out and an accessory. 2.Last week was much better for me as far as following through with my goals. I was able to get my castor oil in about 4 or 5 days, even some days twice in one day. 3.I can actually see quite a difference now at week 5. I noticed that my hair looks richer. Not so much thicker, but richer and less dull. I also noticed a little bit of growth! YIPPEEE! Hoping for more… The pics with the white and black tank are week5, the pics with the collar shirt are beginning pics

Tiffany Hines

Yay for growth and richness!

Kaila P

1. I like to braid my hair naturally into intricate styles, having my hair in a twist out always ends up in an epic fail,LOL!

2. I’ve been consistent all the time, but after taking out my braids that I had in for about three weeks I experienced alot of breakage SIGHHHHH!!!! ALL of that growth down the drain! UGH! But I’ll keep on keeping on I’m venturing into finger detangling now, pray for me yall!

3. As I said before any growth I had has gone with the wind , sigh, but I use it on my edges even though they don’t need it I liek to be on the safe side. However, my hair is much softer now so I guess that’s good

Tiffany Hines

Oh no, don’t get discouraged! Did you already need a trim before you braided your hair? I’m thinking about getting braids, but I’m getting a trim before hand.

Were they too tight? Just stay with the JBCO regimen, massaging your edges, trimming every 3-4 months, and take Biotin or other vitamins.
- Kaila P
  
  Thanks for the support, and actually no i didn’t but after i took down my braids i put them in to two ponytails and left them overnight without detangling the next day i detangled suing a concoction but somehow I believe that it wasn’t enough

KimberlyD

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? twisted updos! love that the stay nice throughout my workouts
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? followed through with apply to edges and scalp, so far no challenges
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? YES!!!! For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? YES! Those are also filling in a little

Tishana Trainor

Hello All!

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? I love twist outs, cornrows, and wash and gos. I also love protective styles. Right now I am wearing crochet kinky twists for the month of October.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did just the same, 3X sealing my hair with castor and coconut oils. Only one challenge, split ends. I trimmed, well, my partner trimmed, 1/4 in off my hair. So I’m sure my pics are gonna be strange since I took them before I trimmed.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I see a little difference in my length, but like I said, I trimmed, so, back a half a month, lol. I definitely see a difference in the thickness, and I LOVE it!

Pics: Yellow background= Aug 26, Grey background= Sept 24

cookiesncream

1. I love twist outs & my fro 2. I did good and follow my goal at massaging my edges more 3 times a week, and in my scalp, but more concentration on my edges. 2. No challenges thus far. 3..I see a big difference in my edges, it was hard to get a picture of my edges when it broke off , because my hair is coarse and super thick so you couldn’t see it unless you were actually styling my hair..So I do know I have great results on my edges, I did have a bald spot that was hidden very well on my center edges. now it’s full..I didn’t achieve any results with my front and back growth..but it’s okay lets see what next month brings..

http://www.facebook.com/coretta.campbell Coretta Lovingme Campbell

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? My favorite natural hair styles are 2 strand twists, twist outs, bantu knots, & braids/braid outs.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Last week I did great! I oiled my scalp and did my nightly scalp massages with the castor oils.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I have noticed a difference in length and thickness!! Yes my edges are growing back in!!!!!

The pic of me with the towel on my shoulders is when I started the challenge!!

http://twitter.com/CurlyCourtCourt Courtney

1. My favorite natural hair style? Hmm…well since my hair doesn’t like being braided or twisted, I love wash-and-go’s. It’s so funny because my hair hated being out when I was a kid. It’s so weird.

2. How did I do last week? Hmm…pretty well. Tried to do a braid-out, but it failed. No worries though; I enjoy my failure. The addition of peppermint oil was just what my scalp needed. My scalp is like super healthy now, and it smells amazing. It’s so funny because everyone loves to smell my hair when I’m on the bus to go to class. My hair’s getting thicker, so it’s getting to be a challenge to get to my scalp.

3. Can I see the difference yet? YES!! I’m struggling to get the bonnet over my head at night, and my hair is getting thicker. I know that my hair is growing because a) my gray hair is popping up, and b) my jet-black hair is getting replaced by my naturally dark brown hair. It’s kinda awkward because I feel as if my hair is getting in the way of others when I’m in class.

So…here’s a couple of pictures!! The gray shirt is the beginning of the challenge, and the red shirt is from today.

Tiffany Hines

Your TEXTURE, I love it!!!
- http://twitter.com/CurlyCourtCourt Courtney
  
  Thanks!!

kimmykw

My favorite natural hair style as of now are finger coils and rods.
Yes I did follow through with my goal and no challenges thus far.
I see a major difference and my hair has grown about and 1-1 1/2 in. Yayyy
My edges are thicker and looks great even after having braids in for two months.

Tiffany Hines

That’s quite a bit in growth in such a short amount of time!!!

MsFabulous13

My favorite has been the twist out. I can rock a Mohawk or modified Afro because the twists haven’t stayed uniform/get fuzzy…but I love it just the same!

Last week, was a non-wash week for me, so no hot oil treatment, but I used the castor oil on my scalp. I plan to continue my goal of 3xs/week. My only challenge is that the humidity is high in Chicago and my hair tends to shrink if I use the castor oil on my ends.

I’m unable to upload a pic, but my hair is definitely growing AND getting thicker! I love it!

http://twitter.com/no2nonsense Monique B.

1.) What are your favorite natural hair styles? I don’t know yet because I recently started transitioning. 2.) How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? I did not do good last week because I traveled out of town with only a carry-on and I didn’t want airport TSA to take my JBCO. 3.) Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? The most difference I see is growth in my edges.

taisha

1. My favorite natural hair style is a wash and go. it’s the only style I can do since I recently big chopped.
2. Week 4 went well. I’m still going strong and doing scalp massages at least 3 times a week. I also try to do a castor oil pre-poo.
3. It may not be as noticeable in the pictures but I feel at though my edges are thickening up.

The green shirt is when I first started the challenge. The orange one is now.

http://twitter.com/MademoiselleYas The Favorite

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
(Twist outs and Wash & Go’s)
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
(My hair feels softer and I’m doing the same thing I did from day 1. ONly challenge for me is protective styles. I don’t know what to do with my hair half the time lol)
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
(I don’t think I had that much growth but I do notice that my hair is thicker at the root)
PICS: (Left side is 5 week and right side is the start)

http://twitter.com/MademoiselleYas The Favorite

Everyone has so much growth, what the hell am I doing wrong?

http://www.facebook.com/people/Stacy-Lackey/1225947900 Stacy Lackey

I saw some growth but not an astonishing amount. I had to see my side by side comparisons to notice. Don’t judge your hair by others, as long healthy keep doing your thang and it’ll grow.
Tiffany Hines

Yes, PLEASE don’t get discouraged and judge your journey from others! Make sure your consistent, find products that work with your hair or MAKE your own. Also, try Biotin and other hair growth vitamins.

http://www.facebook.com/briquelle Briquelle Backeberg

1. twist out mohawk
2. I did well and followed through. the itching is still challenging
3. Not much because i recently trimmed my hair, but my edges are definitely growing.

http://www.facebook.com/nikisvictory Niki Davis

1. My favorite natural hair styles: Mini twists, Up-do’s, Flat twist(twist out),Bantu Knot outs (In this order)
2. I am still using the same regimen, however, I did add steaming to my regimen, since I received my steamer last week. I will now use it once a week. The first time I used it I could really tell the difference.(very soft). I have started to mix the castor oil with other oils/creams because the itching is out of control on my scalp. One change I have definitely noticed is that my hair is SUPER thick now.
3. I did not do a length check. I actually cut some hair off because my ends were in a bad state (hard and dry). I’m too concerned about making sure it’s healthy, so I haven’t focused on the length. I have been really focusing on keeping it moisturized. . Based on physical appearance of my mini twists now, my hair is so much more moisturized and doesn’t feel dry at all.

Tanya Menefield Wright

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? I took my tree braids out last week. My wash and go with Kinky Curly was nice but I couldn’t do alot of oil with it. I did some two stranded twist with bantu knots and that style was fabulous (my husband loved it ) I went to Six Flags Over the weekend and it became very frizzy. I’m wearing a marley bun now so I can focus on my edges. 2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Since I’ve taken the braids last week I’ve been pampering my hair. I’ve been adding the castor oil to my scalp every 2 days (my scap is a little sore). I noticed some frizziness with my bantu knot and my marley bun. I purchased some “Secret Weapon” Frizze Ease by John Frieda for this, its my new best friend. 3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Since I just took my braids down I have noticed some growth and thickness. I plan on focusing on my edges for the next few weeks.

taisha

1. My favorite hair style is a wash and go. That’s all I can do given the length of my hair right now.
2. Week 4 went well. I didn’t have any set backs and I didn’t try anything new. Still doing scalp/ edges massages.
3. I think my hair is thickening up. I’ve also noticed some growth.

The pic in the green shirt was at the start of the challenge, the orange shirt is current.

SteviiLaLa

Wow! Favorite natural hair styles…I have many but to select a few I would have to say, I love the look of fishtail cornrows with the ends of the hair rolled into a soft high bun. I go for single flat twists with a ponytail for a sporty look. I don’t think anyone can go wrong with a well-nourished twist out. Also, I have seen some wet-sets with flexirods with the back of the hair rolled into a single twist that were eye catching.

For me week four went well, I played it safe by keeping my hair in a soft high ponytail and continuing my regular BJCO regime. Since I am dealing with a thin hairline, bald temples and dry ends I think this style allow me to do gentle finger massages to the damaged areas throughout the day. This week, I was able to meet my hair management, workout plan and vitamin and healthy food intake goals.
My dry and split ends have been a challenge. To deal with this issue, I went to the salon and got them trimmed. My hair looks much healthier.

Since my length check, I have been trimming and clipping here and there. So, I have not noticed a difference in the overall length in my hair. I started this challenge with 95% natural hair, I cannot say I have noticed a difference in the thickness of my hair. I can say that it looks like I have more hair in my bald temples and thin hairline, which is the 5% relaxed area of my hair. (I know…Why? Wld you relax the most fragile area of your hair. Bad Stylist Advice.) So, this is my primary focus during this challenge. I am really pleased with my progress so far. Have a happy and healthy week.

Nicola

1. What are your favourite natural hair styles?
My favourite styles at the moment are my 2 strand twists or cornrows all up with my hair puffed out at the top. I haven’t quite mastered the twist outs yet (they usually look like a fuzzy mess lol) but they are getting better

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week was great! I had lost a bit of momentum during week 3 but made the effort to stick to it this week after all, if I don’t put in there will be no results!

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
My hair is still in my protective style so haven’t checked the overall length yet but the edges are definitely growing in. I can’t wait to take my twists out and see what the rest of my hair looks like. My roots feel softer and look much shinier compared to when I started the challenge

http://www.facebook.com/people/Stacy-Lackey/1225947900 Stacy Lackey

1. My favorite natural style is a twist out. That’s how I normally wear my hair and it can be wild and free or pinned back and more conservative and still look great.
2. I’ve been following the same regimen throughout and it seems to be working well.
3. I can see a difference in my hair. My first pic my hair was touching my chin, in the most recent pic it’s just a little under the chin. As far as my edges I don’t see alot of improvement, but I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing and maybe increase how many times I’m applying to my edges weekly.

taisha

1. My favorite hair style is a wash and go. That’s all I can do given the length of my hair right now.
2. Week 4 went well. I didn’t have any set backs and I didn’t try anything new. Still doing scalp/ edges massages.
3. I think my hair is thickening up. I’ve also noticed some growth.

The pic in the green shirt was at the start of the challenge, the orange shirt is current.

Tiffany Hines

You GROW girl! Btw your make-up is so pretty!

taisha

1. My favorite hair style is a wash and go. That’s all I can do given the length of my hair right now.
2. Week 4 went well. I didn’t have any set backs and I didn’t try anything new. Still doing scalp/ edges massages.
3. I think my hair is thickening up. I’ve also noticed some growth.

maiama

1- my favourite hairstyles are anything that keep the hair out of the way. bun and twist&tuck are the ones I do most of the time.
2- week 4 did not get well: I discovered that I had lots and lots of single strand knots mostly localised in the front. I can deal with a few but not with a lot so I cut them. the front suffered a lot as I went back to the length I had like 5 months ago. the other side are ok.
I used the CO 3 times last week but I have decided that I could do better and will try to go 5 times this week.
3- did not take picture to compare but I measured the back hair (which grows faster) and there have been less than 1/2 in worth of growth in 6 weeks (last length check) if I take into consideration what I cut it would be less than 3/4 inches in total. not a lot more than my usual growth.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003884504755 Shunda Stanley

1. My favorite all time hairstyle is mini two strand twist. This style has been my life saver as a protective style. To give my hair a break from mini twists, I am doing the roll, tuck and pin method that KCCM did in one of her vids. I just love Jenel!!!
2. Last week I did pretty good. I used JBCO on my edges 3x and scalp once. My hair stayed moisturized in my mini twists. I haven’t faced any challenges so far. I have diluted my JBCO because I am heavy handed and have a tendency to use to much. The JBCO is my second holy grail, so I have to take it easy.
3. Based on my length check pics, I can see a slight difference in my length. What has surprised me most of all, my edges. My edges are coming alive. I have noticed some density to my hair. Thank you KCCM for all that you do in the NH community

Tiffany Hines

Go Shunda Go, I see the length too!!!

http://www.facebook.com/JenJenThaDon Jennifer Moss

I’ve got some braids in at the moment, because it’s bloody cold in London. However, before this week is up, I will take out a few braids, pinky swear

Didi

Hi all, I am a bit frustrated because I do not see any length growth at all, same chin-length, lol.
1.anywho fav style: bantu knot out! and high bun!
2.last week I did follow through with my goals, actually every week, so im being a bit impatient, (confesses the product junkie)
3. i don’t see a difference and my edges look a bit fuller but I still feel smooth skin in the area that i want to fill in so hope eventually I get some growth there because I feel a bit self-conscience with a good hair length but minimal edges
post pics later, now that I started work. My 1 yr mat. leave is over (sad face), so it is more difficult to manage my time with my hair the way I would like to as far as researching and attempting different styles so I am still wearing it more straight than coily.

http://seiwaakoto.bigcartel.com/ MzFobi

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Braid outs, Shrunken textured fro & High Buns

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did use castor oil 3 times last week so that was less than my 5 times a week goal. My challenges are the weather just changed and I went through my hair and noticed alot of knots and split ends which I need to get rid off before I get my hair yarned up. Not very excited about that as it wil take some length off but oh well.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I will leave my length check till the end of the challenge because I want to surprise myself

Kittykatu

Favorite style is wash and go, I have been using the castor oil on edges and my scalp. And I see a difference in my thickness and growth!

Jewel Berry

Ok…so I have an issue. I decided I was going to “treat” myself to a new product and purchased a new shampoo. The bottle bragged all the things we like to hear, “sulfate free” “no parabens” etc etc…..When I used it, it felt good on my hair. My scalp felt clean and my hair detangled fine (never had a problem detangling by the way). Once my hair dried, MY ENDS WERE HARD AND CRISPY! It’s so bad that last night while I was twisting my hair, little bitty hairs were all over my sink. I’m sick right now. Please help!

http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

OMG! I have had this happen before.. I would say to do a deep condition on your hair and let it sit for a while.. a conditioner of your choice, add a few oils like Olive oil, grapeseed oil or even the castor oil.. some people have used the advocado mixture but me I just do a conditioner with the oils of my choice leave it on over night and then hopefully it will be fine
- Jewel Berry
  
  Thanks Helen. I got desperate and clipped my ends. I’m gonna try deep conditioning and let you know what happens.

Charmin Smart

At the moment, I’m loving my box braids. They’re so versatile. I had no idea I could do so many things with them. I love the youtube tutorials. My go to hairstyle of choice when I don’t have the braids in is the flat twist which I do around my head in a grecian style.

I co-washed my hair last week with As I Am co-wash. So far so good. I’m really looking forward to using it on my natural hair. I’m still using the JBCO on my hairline daily and still using the juices and berries as braid spray. No challenges at the moment.

I’ve only been able to use the length check on my hairline/edges as the rest of my hair is in the braids. It looks like it’s grown, but only a little amount.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

Patsy Pearson

1. My favorite hair style are Bantu knots or twisted.
2. I meet my goals by oiling my hair for 5 days. My challenge was find more jbco.
3. I focused on my edges and I’ve seen an improvement. I’m sorry for not being able to work a computer have the skills to photo shop my before and after pictures.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=147400669 Victoria Panita Farnum

1. What are your favorite natural
hair styles?

Well I
can honestly say I do not have a favorite natural hair style. I do have my go
to style where I do a twist out and wear a head band. Simple and sort of quick
for work. Still searching for that style I love and styles to go out with (like
at night).

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through
with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

Last
week was the last week with my corn rows so I continued spraying the castor
oil, olive oil and water onto my scalp.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference
in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they
growing in?

I do
not see any length difference yet but I do notice that my hair is a little more
manageable in terms of it feeling softer and being a little easier to comb
(I’ve had my braids out for four days now). I also used that Karens Butter Love
(gift bag from last meet up) and it also
made my hair very soft. I will post a
pic in a few.

http://twitter.com/Netta__love92 Netta

1. My favorite natural styles are twists, updos, and W&Gs.
2. Last week I feel off a little bit. *hangs head* I was so excited about having my hair free from the yarn braids that I slacked a little. I still used it to seal my ends and edges, but I only did it twice last night.
3. The back layer of my hair has definitely grown. I couldn’t even make it reach my collar bone for the first pic, but now it’s PAST IT! The two most prominate things I’ve noticed is that my scalp barely itches and my eczema has gotten so much better! I have two huge spots right at my hairline that no one ever knows it there anymore

http://twitter.com/Netta__love92 Netta

Almost forgot the pics lol.

catherine1990

What are your favorite natural hair styles?
favorite hair syles would be braid out
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow
through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
i did ok with last week i did follow with some of goals. no challenges so far
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a
difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your
edges, are they growing in?
i can’t really se a diffrence in thickness yet but i my hair did grow. there has been a tiny growth on my edges

http://www.facebook.com/marie.forbin.9 Marie Forbin

1. My favorite natural hairstyle that has been successful for me is the brai dout. I still want to try a twist out and a bantu knot out.
2. I did AWESOME last week! I definitely followed through with my goals, so Im patting myself on the back…lol. I didnt really have any major challenges, but I do think I need a trim but Im not sure, but other than that no probl;ems here!
3.I honestly cant say if I noticed any difference in length yet, but I DEFINITELY feel the thickness, Ive always had very thinck hair, but its even thicker, I like that, but it can be a challenege at times.

Tiffany Hines

OMG your styles are TOO cute!
- http://www.facebook.com/marie.forbin.9 Marie Forbin
  
  Thanks, Ive been experimenting since my hair seems to be coperating more now!
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    You’re welcome, I know it takes time.

http://www.facebook.com/tracee.thomas.16 Tracee Thomas

1. My favorite natural style is the one in my profile pic. It’s a protective style and very easy to maintain. I also like my twist outs and braid outs. Since I still have perm on my ends I just add rollers on my ends to give it a curly look.
2. I did really well last week. I had a twist out all week and every night before I twisted it up I would massage my scalp and edges with castor oil as well +as my oil mix.
3. I can see a difference in my edges. They seem to growing back. I didn’t take a pic of my edges week 1 but I have pics of week 1 and now (week 4). Still going strong with the challenge! =)

http://www.facebook.com/tracie.h.young Tracie Henson Young

My favorite style is currently twist outs although growing bored with it and the nightly maintenance can be a bit much at times. My hair is in between lengths so either its either too short or long for some of the other styles I might consider trying.
I didn’t complete my goals of 3x week because I’m starting to wonder if putting it on my whole head throughout the week is making it feel soft but coarse. It also didn’t help that a coworker thought I was sweating one day, it turned out to be castor oil slowly oozing down my face and neck. Definitely trying a different regiment during week 6.
Little to no change in length but crazy thickness

http://www.facebook.com/SheDel92 SheRea DelSol

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Definitely braid out. I’m not that talented when it comes to styling. Wash and gos have made their way into my heart too.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Decent. I wore wash n gos for most of the week and didn’t feel like I needed the oil.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
idk about thickness, but my hair is getting LONG. almost at BSL.

Shakir

1. What are your favorite naturak hair styles?
I love flat twists outs, twists out, and wash and go’s.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far.
I did follow through with my goals. It has just been becoming a routine before I head to bed. So far no challenges.
3. Based on your lenth check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I have noticed some growth in length so far according to the length check pics however, so far the biggest plus has been how soft and moisturized my hair has been. My edges have been growing in since i started this challenge which is a good thing because I thought i would just continue the rest of my life with the one edge that bothered me the most.
Just excited to see how my hair my hair growth will look at the end of this challenge.

Martha

I love you color… looks highlighted and nice against your tone
- Shakir
  
  Thank you so much!!!
- Shakir
  
  thank you !!

http://www.facebook.com/aoyewole2586 Alwina Oyewoleturner

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? I mostly wear my hair in 2-strand twists for the convenience it provides. When I don’t have time to do that I will do flat-twists for a well defined twists out. I am currently working on other types of styles for the future as well.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did well. I continued to massage my scalp and edges. My scalp doesn’t itch like crazy anymore. Other than that, I’m good.3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? So far for length, it seems some length is coming in, but I will do a search and destroy session next week to get rid of split ends. Then next month, I will see a stylist for a healthy trim of 1/4 inch all over, maybe more as needed. I’m ok with losing the hair as long as it means my hair with grow in healthy. The stylist will also show me how to style my hair in a wash’n'go, which I’m excited to learn her technique.

http://www.facebook.com/aoyewole2586 Alwina Oyewoleturner

Also, I’m working on my edges. I did not post an initial picture, but I have a lot of baby hairs growing in. Now I need to work on other sections along my edges to stimulate growth there as well. Here’s a beginning pic.

http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre

My favorite natural hair style are big flat twists. I do two along the sides of my hair and I pin the back and people seem to love it. It’s quick and simple. Everything else makes my hair tangle really badly. I am keeping up well so far. I put my castor oil mix on my scalp every night and massage it and my scalp has been beautiful. the dry scalp is gone and I love it. I am proud that I actually do it more than the 3 times per week that i said i would do. I have not had any challenges since this challenge. Im not sure if I’ve seen any difference in my length. I have to take a picture to see the difference between my first picture. I’m very happy with the health of my scalp though.

http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre

Not the best lighting…but here is my collage. Not much difference that I can see. It might be because I’m wearing different clothes though….and the laptop is at a different angle
- Tiffany Hines
  
  GORGEOUS hair! How long have you been natural?
  - http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre
    
    Thanks! I’ve been natural for 3 years and 3 months. I’m just starting to understand my hair better though
    - Tiffany Hines
      
      Only three years?!?!? I looking forward to some length like that.

Afroballerina

Forgot to check in! Will post pics tomorrow.. No wi-fi at home

1. Fave style: 2-strand twist fro-hawk

2. I did markedly better during week 4. It think I used JBCO 6 days! Edges, scalp massages, and dealing ends. Definite met my goals as far as care & pampering. No challenges this week.

3. I have noticed a bit of length. I’ll know for sure once I take my pics tomorrow. And I’ll post! Excited!

http://www.facebook.com/jjarrett1018 Jennifer Robinson Jarrett

Hello! My favorite natural hairstyles to wear right now are my curly fro and curly puff. The challenge this week went very well for me without any challenges and I was able to maintain the goals I set in the beginning. As I keep going on with this challenge, I am noticing that my hair is thickening and getting a bit longer too…..wow!! I’m getting ready to try the avocado treatment today. I am so looking forward to the weeks to come in this challenge. The pictures included are: (the two on the left) my hair before the challenge, the remaining pics are my hair now

Tiffany Hines

That’s A LOT of hair! Your fro is BIG and PRETTY!
http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

Baby this frow is the buisiness! I love it! I love the color and everything! your hair is really growing.. cool
- http://www.facebook.com/jjarrett1018 Jennifer Robinson Jarrett
  
  Thank you sooo much!!!

Tracey

Sorry for the late response my hair has been twisted all week. Today is the first time is its been loose.

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Twist outs only

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Twist outs. I greased my hair three times last week on the days I said I would. Not making my hair feel weighed down is a challenge.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?My hair seems to have grown some in the front and sides. The edges I can’t tell yet. I won’t know til I wash my hair of this style.

Tracey

This was my original photo.
Tiffany Hines

The castor oil is really doing well for people! I should have started the challenge earlier in the year.

Vanietra

1) Since my hair is still short my go to style is my puff

2) I did well this week. Oiled my scalp every other night. I keep forgetting to massage my edges though, gotta get better with that

3) I can see some length. I doubt my hair can get any thicker but its definitely softer and more manageable

My before and after pics are posted below

Tiffany Hines

I can see some growth way to go natural beauty!!!!
- Vanietra
  
  Thanks!
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    You’re welcome! We are here to support, encourage, and share tips!

catherine1990

i think i forgat to post a picture.

http://twitter.com/afroballerina The AfroBallerina

OH NO! My comment never posted! I’ll try to remember what I said before:

1. Fave natural hair style: frohawk!

2. I did markedly better last week than week 3. I used JBCO 6 days: edges, massaged scalp, and sealed ends. No challenges! Felt good to consciously pamper my hair.

3. Not a big difference in length yet. But my hair feels great. Still excited! Pic on left: Sept 2012 & Pic on right Oct 2012

Banika

Love ur earrings

http://www.facebook.com/brittany.washington.988 Brittany Washington

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Right now its a twist out, the only thing I can get to turn out right.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I’ve followed through on my goals.My hair is growing and getting thicker but the only challenge is the single stand knots. The more it grows, I find myself cutting a lot.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? The thickness can defiantly be seen in the before and after. My edges are getting there slowly but surely I did a castor oil pre-treat and I’m getting my hair braided now and plan to continue using the castor oil on my edges and my scalp for growth. This challenge is exciting and I’ve defiantly seen the benefits thus far. Any suggestions on how much castor oil to use while your hair is twisted in micro twist.

http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

I would use as much as your hair will take in. As long as you are not leaving grease spots on everything then you should be cool. lol I know that some people scalp can be sensitive and can not take the oil but if you are fine then go for it… I massage my scalp every night and i havent had any problems with soreness… Good luck! I can see your growth!.

http://www.facebook.com/melanie.robinson.7311 Melanie Robinson

I’ve yet to be are to post my pic so here I go without it. My favorite style is mini twist.I found that I didn’t keep up with my nightly application. Gotta do better this week. I can’t say that I’ve seen a big diffence in length as I’ve had a protective style thee entire month. But as I took my hairddown I do feel the difference in the thickness. I had been using pharmacy brand co. Just for my jbco in the mail so can’t wait to see how this works

phil467sam

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Currently, I am wearing an Afro Puff Piece. I love it and it is definitely my go to. I can smooth my hair down after moisturizing and sealing and still protect it.
Jenell, what type of style are you wearing in the above pic? Bandu Knots etc? I LOVE IT! you’re my inspiration/hair crush!

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did great last week. The challenges that i had in the beginning have subsided so I am happy.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I have been keeping a personal diary of my hair progression and it IS growing and thickening. However, I also realize now that because I am transitioning I can not adequately show growth in length because my growth is in new growth un-relaxed hair and I can not even smooth it down anymore. Even with that, I am happy to be experiencing growth and developing a healthy regimen.

Darlene

1. My favorite natural hairstyles are wash and goes, braid outs and twist outs.
2. Last week I did ok, I followed through with my hair goals. No challenges so far.
3. Based on my length pics I notice my hair becoming thicker and a little hair growth.

Robin Thomas

1. My favorite styles are a pinned up fro-hawk or just my natural curly fro.
2. Last week i didnt use the castor oil as much as I should have so this week i am focusing on using it more consistently.
3. I’ve noticed some growth and my hair looks and feels thicker and softer. Ive had my ends trimmed the other week so i dont see as much as I actually had.
(the left is week 5 and right is week 1)

http://www.facebook.com/jonette2 Jonette GodsChick Pearson

What are your favorite natural hair styles?

My favorite natural style are two strand twist-outs pulled up into a pouf. I also like to set two-strands or braids on rollers for a nice curly textured look.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

Last week I contintue to apply the oil 3-5 times per week and met with my goals of applying on my ends and on my edges with no challenges.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

I can definitely see the difference in thickness on my targeted area, the crown, and also I see noticeable growth as well. My edges are definitely growing in and I am so very excited about the entire process.

Mikeal C

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? — My favorite styles are bantu knots and flat twists. i think i am alternating between these 75% of the time i’m doing my hair.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? — Last week i wore bantu knots. i followed all my goals as far as oiling and washing. No challenges !
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? — i am seeing a difference in my thinning crown!!! as far as length no bc i have cut my hair twice since the challenge started.

NatashaP

you can see a definite difference in the crown! Awesome growth
- Mikeal C
  
  thank you ! it feels good to know tht i’m not the only one noticing it !

http://www.pearlsinpursuit.com/ InPursuit

1) I am still transitioning so I cant have a favorite completely natural style yet for my hair, but I love the look of chunky twist outs.
2) Last week I was waaaaay off track because my hair was straight and oil and straight = wet rat look = not cute . I felt very liberated when I shampooed last night and to my amazement I have found that there is a new growth movement going on on my head right now.
3) I got a pretty healthy trim 2 weeks ago so my length check was moot BUT I can tell my hair has grown longer and thicker and it is trying to show the relaxed ends whose boss! Oh and in other news. I am growing eyelashes! Watch out now!

http://naturallystellar.wordpress.com/ NaturallyStellar

Ok now you know you’re gonna get a bunch of reply’s asking for your eyelash secret. You better hold onto that like fort knox! That could mean big business for you LOL
- http://www.pearlsinpursuit.com/ InPursuit
  
  Ooops! So I totally meant to say eyebrows – mine are super light and super thin. I have been putting a little oil on a dry, clean mascara brush and brush my eyebrows and then use the remaining oil to curl my eyelashes. I have been doing it once a day and am going to increase to twice a day. I can see a difference so far
  T
  - http://naturallystellar.wordpress.com/ NaturallyStellar
    
    Hey I was just reading in a beauty book that if you infuse extra virgin olive oil with sage & apply it to your lashes or brows, it helps them to darken over time so you wont need mascara & it conditions them. – You inspired me to research.
    - http://www.pearlsinpursuit.com/ InPursuit
      
      I will be getting some of that and trying it. Let me know how it works for you and I will do the same.
      T

Vernell Lewis

My favorite hair styles are the Mohawks up-do’s, I like to pin up the sides of my hair and leave the top and back out sometimes, and I also love my fro!!!!

Last week I sprayed my hair with my home made hair spray (that includes the castor oil) daily, and applied the castor oil to my hair directly about twice last week. I reached my goal because I did use the castor oil hair spray daily. I am experiencing the challenge of wanting to give up, but I am still holding on and pushing through that challenge!!

I actually do see a difference in my hair. Not necessarily in the thickness of it, but in the length of it. I honestly didn’t even notice the length difference until I looked at my picture!!!

Kam

Before I answer the questions, I want to thank everyone who suggested some products for me. Last week I purchased the Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter & Argan Oil Repair Transition Kit from Walgreens. The kit contains the Moisture Retention Shampoo, Restorative Conditioner, Reconstructive Elixir, and Deep Treatment Masque. I used the Moisture Retention Shampoo, Restorative Conditioner, and Reconstructive Elixir last Friday night. I love the Moisture Retention Shampoo! It is so moisturizing and left my hair very soft. This is now my staple shampoo

My hair did not like the Restorative Conditioner. It left my hair dry and hard. The 4th ingredient is coconut oil and after putting coconut oil and products that contain coconut oil on my hair over the last several months, I’ve determined my hair just does not like coconut oil I like the Reconstructive Elixir. It’s a good sealing oil. I plan to use the Deep Treatment Masque in about 2 weeks and will report how my hair responds.

Now, my responses to the questions:

1. I like to wear my hair in two-strand twists and braided/twisted up-dos. I like protective styles because I like not having to style my hair everyday.

2. Last week, I still used Jamaican black castor oil on my hair and scalp 3 times. So far, no challenges.

3. My hair is thicker and I think it’s grown (I can’t tell because in my first picture, I put my hair under my chin instead of straight down, lol). Also, my hair is much softer. I don’t think the area near my left temple is growing, at least I haven’t noticed significant growth. (The first picture is from August 25, 2012 and the second picture of me wearing the pink shirt was taken October 3, 2012.)

Deanna H.

Your hair looks a lot thicker/fluffier in the second picture!
- Kam
  
  Thank you Deanna! I think it’s thicker, but to me it Iooks like I grabbed more hair in the 2nd picture, lol.
Tiffany Hines

You can tell that your hair is healthier in the second picture. The texture is also pretty and soft-looking!
- Kam
  
  Thank you Tiffany!

Jae

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My favorites are a twist out, a pinned up two-strand twist and a pony-puff

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I met all of my goals and have not had issues with itchy scalp since diluting with jojoba oil.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I noticed a bit of growth. My hair is already extremely dense, so I’m not sure if I would notice it getting much thicker. I do think my kitchen corners are finally retaining length. *does the cabbage patch*

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=770144060 Keesha Kai Hampton

1.) My fav style so far are twist outs. For my length they work really well. I long for the day to be able to bun!
2.) I’ve been very diligent with this challenge. No problems here!
3.) Yes! The most noticeable change is the softness of my hair. I love it! I really didn’t realize the growth until I look at my before and after pics.

Kandy O.

1. One of my favorite hair styles is the “Wash & Fro”. I also like to do 2 flat twists on each side of my head and pin curl the ends to the side. And I’m so excited that I can now do a variation of “Princess Leia” buns (i’m a huge Star Wars fan #dontjudgeme, lol)
2. Week 4 went really well. I’m keeping up with my goal of using JBCO at least 3xs a week. The only challenge I had was forgetting to sometimes use JBCO b/c I’m so used to using EVOO. But, that was fixed easily b/c I just mixed them together, duh right?!
3. I think I do see an improvement with my thickness & length. It may be a little too early to see a significant difference yet. Probably by the next length check I’ll be able to really tell.
The 1st Pic is my current progress. The 2nd Pic is from the beginning of the challenge.

nasimiyumakali

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
flat twist out, puff now that i can do it at 10mths, experienced my first puff headache

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
i oiled my scalp 3 times. i feel so lazy on those when i am tired from work and all i want to do is anything but oil my scalp

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? so far not really, and my previous pictures were taken randomly without considering i might need to use them as reference so the comparison is inconsistent. will do better next length check. but my edges are growing out. my hair at the flow grows at the slowest pace on my entire head

Zekia Brunson

1. I have one favorite, and that is my twist out. Since i’ve been doing the castor oil challenge it is so much fuller and fluffier than before. I love it! (pic of twistout 2nd week of castor oil challenge below)
2. The only real goal that I have had thus far is to keep up with my treatments, especially with oiling my scalp twice a week (changed from every 2-3 days) and setting my hair in twists at night to maintain my twisouts. I was able to maintain my twistout for FIVE DAYS! Never happend to me before, so I am ecstatic about that triumph. No real challenges so fare.
3. My hair has most definitely thickened up, and I have seen some growth since the first pic. The front of my hair is now down to my bottom lip (yayy), very glad about that. My edges are trying to thicken up, but I want them to retain some length so that will be my goal for next length check. (middle pic is length check pic)
I am loving this challenge so far.

Marie

1.
Coils

2.
I did ok; I have completely deviated from my goals LOL they were just
unrealistic the 3 times a week at certain times… now I just grease scalp and
ends whenever I can and its working a lot better for me J

3. My hair seems thicker and it definitely holds
moisture better and is softer; my edges are growing like wild fire and this
wasn’t even something I was looking forward to J

http://www.facebook.com/t.washingtonmccoy T Washington McCoy

I finally figured out how to post my pics. I need major growth in the crown, sides, and edges and hairline areas!!!! Help

http://naturallystellar.wordpress.com/ NaturallyStellar

Hi, I have major hairline issues too. Something’s I’ve been doing that seemed to work for me is always sleeping on a satin pillowcase at night and either plait my hair 1 or 2 plaits is fine, or just leave it out if I’m too lazy. It glides on the pillow at night so there’s no hair shedding. I found that tying my hair up every night was causing a little stress on my hairline, that after 35 just doesn’t help me as much anymore.

I bought my pillowcase from Target for $4. They’re easy to clean & dry pretty quickly too.

In the morning, I spritz my entire head with a water/conditioner mix & put the JBCO (Pure, unmixed) on my edges each morning, I put it in my hands, rub em together and apply directly to my edges…almost as if I was putting my hair up into a ponytail.I go all the way around my head like that. Then apply some directly to my crown area and massage my entire scalp & edges for a few minutes. It takes a lot of patience but you will notice a difference after a while. The trick is to try to stay consistent as much as you can.

I’m right there wit cha…we’re gonna get our hair growing!
- http://www.facebook.com/t.washingtonmccoy T Washington McCoy
  
  Thanks for your kind words of encouragement!!!! I will try it.

Samantha Sheppard

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I don’t really know yet what my favorites are on myself because I can’t do my hair too well. -_-

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I used castor oil a little less than usual the last week because I’ve had a lot going on. My challenges right now are putting too much castor oil on my edges before leaving for work. I should probably leave that part of the castor oil treatment for the nighttime.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

My edges aren’t growing in as full as I would like but my ends look better with respect to maintaining moisture. For some reason I can’t find my beginning picture anywhere even in my post! So hopefully I can stitch a before and after pic with the next check in.

http://www.facebook.com/claresa.lewis Claresa NaturallyMe Lewis

My favorite natural hair style is twist outs. I like this style because I get great length.

I did great last week. I used jbco mixed with cocnut oil in the LOC method. I also applied to my edges 3x. I have a protective style, box braids, so I applied this to my scalp.

Since I have box braids I can’t tell any length growth but my hair thicker, shinnier and shofter. My edges are looking better and I notice they are not breaking anymore

http://www.facebook.com/yanaw86 Ayana Blessednhappy Williams

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My go to style is my puff. I love my braid outs. In the past week I have come to love bantu knots and knot outs.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I have been doing good with keeping up with my regimen. I’ve even noticed that my scalp is getting better.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

My hair has alway been thick, it’s just getting thicker, wow! No my length omg, I love it!! I want to be surprised at the end of the challenge so I just the front of my hair.

The left (with the towel) is the beginning of the challenge. The right (blue shirt) was taken today.

Jameil Nganga

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Ive been wearing flat twists and turning it into a curly fro. I love, love love twist outs!
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I did awesome last week. The scalp massages will be apart of my regimen from now on but still not seeing any length
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I def see a difference in thickness not so much length though
Pics soon to come

YARDIE_CHICK

1. My favorite natural hairstyle is the bun. I use the marley hair to add length and volume. Before the marley hair I used a drawstring afro puff. I love the low manipulation. i also love twist outs but have not perfected the style and I a just now getting some length so in time I will wear more twist and braid outs.
2. On wash day I did a pre-poo mixing conditioner, Pharmacy castor oil and water. I also made a homemade DC and added JBCO to the mix.Last week I wore my markey bun so my hair was protected. I did use JBCO on my edges.
3. My edges are definately growing in and my hair is achieving more fullness and length in my crown area which is also my stress point and sees the most shedding. I will take and post length check pics ASAP.

YARDIE_CHICK

I am so happy to see the results that you ladies have been achieving while on the challenge. Keep up with your regimens!!

onyinyechi uwakwemdike

1. Puff, kinky twists, twist/braid-out and cornrows
2.I did great, after cleaning my scalp, i did an oil massage with castor oil, i also moisturized my twists with aloe vera juice and sealed with castor oil. i used castor oil on my edges 3 times that week.
3.Unfortunately i cant do the length check now, because my hair is in kinky twists and i still have 2 weeks to go. but my hair is growing, i can see it in my roots and my edges look good too.

http://twitter.com/Afro_Geisha Danielle

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
flat twists, two-strand twists, and the poof (hair back with an elastic headband
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week went well. I still did my scalp massages 3x a week as well as oiled my edges every other night.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
Yes. I see a definite change in my length. I had my hair flat twisted up into a Marley bun up until last week, and when I took my hair down, it was a difference of about 1.25 inches. As for thickness, my strands are improved more so in the crown and front. The sides and back are coming along, but I have to make sure to pay close attention to them during my scalp massages.

Deanna H.

1. My favorite natural hairstyles are twist-outs, flat twist-outs, and afros, and puffs. I plan on trying to do a high bun and braid-outs soon. My hands go all wonky when I braid though. I’m inspire by your tutorials!!!!
2. Last week I used my oil same as I did in the past weeks: to seal, as a pre-poo, and apply to the scalp. I diluted my mix with more of the other oils (EVOO, EVCO, Avocado, and Grapeseed). I had added more castor oil, but started experiencing itchiness. I also did a henna treatment (using the LUSH Caca Marron bar). Some challenges for me have been a little itchiness and combating breakouts on my forehead. To overcome the breakouts, I apply my hair products BEFORE I showered so that I can wash my face afterwards.
3. I do notice a difference in my hair. It is softer (thanks to LOC) and my edges are thickening and filling in. I did a trim last week as well, but I still noticed a little more length. At first, before the challenge, I kept finding short patches on my edges and thought my hair was breaking. What I realized was that these areas were where I had hair loss due to a relaxing/seborrheic dermatitis combo. So going natural has improved the health of these areas.

Tiffany Hines

I never thought about applying the oil and other products before showering, but it makes sense.

http://www.facebook.com/ashley.n.robinson.71 Ashley Nicole Robinson

1. Right now, my favorite style is a twist or flat twists out. I’ll wear the twist during the weekend and twist out on the weekends. 2. Last week, I did well on the challenge. I used castor oil to massage my scalp twice and I added it to my pre poo/hot oil treatment and my DT. 3. My edges seem to be growing in. Besides that, I don’t see any real difference in thickness or length, but my hair seems to be more healthy overall and I have a real shine even without product.

My camera is acting up so I can’t post pics right now but I will try to get them up soon!

http://www.facebook.com/dbizune Destani Bizune

1. My fave hair styles have been anything that curls! i’ve been transitioning since May 2011 and working with two textures has been challenging! Bantu knot outs, flat twist bantu knot outs, and flexi rod sets have been my go-to styles. I’ve also really loved wearing buns, usually with marley hair (no one can tell it’s not mine!).
2. Last week I didn’t do very well. I had my hair in box braids and I was so sick of them that I didn’t even wanna touch my hair. But I did manage to massage my scalp with jbco three times.
3. My hair seems to have grown about an inch in the two months since I put my braids in. I don’t know if that’s average or not, but any sort of growth is fine with me!

http://twitter.com/Afro_Geisha Danielle

I posted early this morning, but it didn’t upload so…. I’m posting again.

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Flat twists, roll and pin, or two- strand twists. I’m not a huge fan of twist out because the end result is never what I want it to be.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Last week, I gave myself a scalp massage 3x a week and oiled my edges every other day. I didn’t seal my ends with castor oil, however, because I had some bees wax that I wanted to use to make my twists last longer. Besides not sealing with castor oil, everything else was the same.3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?My edges just above the temples have always been on the thinner side, but I have noticed them getting thicker. My main concern was the sides and back. They have become thicker. I want them to catch up to the middle of my head which is CRAZY THICK!As for hot oil treatments, I mix castor oil with coconut oil for a prepoo. BOMB dot COM results on wash day.Below are my pics: with the scarf a few days before I twisted up into a Marley bun (8/27/12)and the wild child look is the night I took down my twists (9/25/12) before washing and putting it into two-strand twists.

http://naturallystellar.wordpress.com/ NaturallyStellar

Oh yeah, yours is coming along nicely. You can really see the difference in the 3rd & 4th pics with the thickness.

http://www.facebook.com/markeeta.price Markeeta Price

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? i like braid outs, bantu knots, buns and my hair straightened…….. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? i did my hair about 4x this week i oilded my edges and mositurized and sealed my hair, i prepood it and did an overnight bagging one night……….. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? i see a little difference im going to keep using the castor oil, my edges did come in a little thicker but im probably not going to really tell unless i get my hair straighten because i was doing a lot of buns and braid outs and some bantu knots…..the first two pics is this week and the last three is from last month

lori924

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? I love doing twist outs and rocking it that way, my friend recently tried a hair style in my hair with it being flat twisted it was cute, but then i big chopped for the second time so i have to wait a while before i can try that again.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? i did the minimum which was 3 times a week, i had a protective style in for about two weeks but i was still using the castor oil on my edges
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? sooo my hair has seriously grown since i big chopped in August 2012, the first collage is my hair now and the last two are when i first BC

lori924

actually the last one is my hair now, the first two ;pics are of my BC
- Vanietra
  
  Wow that’s a lot of growth!

http://naturallystellar.wordpress.com/ NaturallyStellar

Ugggghhh! This Disqus thing is so frustrating! I’m uploading for the 2nd time today. Half of my check in posts are missing and it reverses my photos! It looks like I haven’t been checking in. Well…I’m doing this for me so as long as I know I’m staying on point. That’s really all that matters. I will reach my goal!

(Takes deep breath…wooosssaaaahhh….and calms down)

1. My favorites are Bantu Knot Outs, flexirod sets & my Afro
2. Week 4 was good. I followed through on my goals & just trying to stay consistent each week. No real issues so far.
3. I see a difference in all 3! On 8/31 I submitted my before pics. Then on 9/1 I trimmed my hair about .25 inch. It really needed it badly. The great news is that my hair actually grew past my starting point even with the trim! Plus my edges are growing in nicely.

My B4 is the crazy color collage. My After’s are the plaid & black collages. Not sure if you can tell but, look at the 2nd pic (top right) in the B4 collage, those USED TO B my edges. My edges now are in the Black collage, pic in the lower left, thickening and covering my “patch”.

Guess I no longer have to carry the family curse of growing more forehead

NatashaP

fabulous results! your hair looks happy and moisturized
- http://naturallystellar.wordpress.com/ NaturallyStellar
  
  Thank you!

http://www.facebook.com/althearocks Althea Robinson

My favorite hairstyles are two-strand twists and flat twists..

I did okay last week.. Only applied castor oil once are twice at the most for the loc method since I was running low on castor oil.

I see a slight difference in length yes.

TK

1.
What are your favorite
natural hair styles?

Twist outs and high puffs

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you
follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

Did well, I used the castor oil 3x this week, I
meet my goal

3.
Based on your length
check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of
you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

I definitely see the thickness and some growth,
I’m putting it on my edges and I’m beginning to see grow there too. I can’t
wait for my edges to come back completely.

patty barnes

1. Some of my favorite natural hair styles are two strand twists. I love them. Great protective style and so convenient especially working out as much as I do. I also love my afro puff….can’t live without it Still working on how to perfect the twistout…..LOL
2. I can say that I am still on track. I continue to oil my scalp 3x/week, apply the oil to my edges nightly and seal with the oil on wash day. I will be doing another hot oil treatment this week. The results were amazing….left my hair soooo soft and manageable!! So I’ll say yes I did follow through with my goals and I must say I haven’t had any challenges thus far.
3. Sooooo excited I can see a difference in my hair. I see a difference in both length and thickness. My edges have really shown improvement. The are really thickening up. I’m glad I participated in the challenge.

Martha

1. My fav hairstyles are braid outs especially after a day or two. I haven’t really tried anything else except for twists, or wash and gos and my hair typically tangles when i do twist outs and loses definition quickly when with wash and gos.
I complete fell short of my goals last week. I only spread a castor oil on my scalp twice. The challenge for me is finding a time to do it. I see a difference on one side of my hair and in the back the right side doesn’t seem to be benefiting as much. However my hair is staying moisturized.
Top row is week 1.

Kirstin McDuffie-Jones

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I like to wear two-strand twists. They are convenient and I can wear them in different styles and easily add hair accessories.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I
skipped a few days to give my hair a rest so I only used the oil once
during week 4. No challenges so far. I’m still loving the challenge.
3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
Loving the growth and fullness of my hair. My edges are also growing in thicker.

Length Check: (sorry no pics this time)
–FRONT: was tip of nose, NOW top of lip
–SIDE: was right below ear, NOW mid neck
–BACK: was mid neck, now top of shoulder blades base of neck

missdaniciahumphrey

My favorite natural hairstyles are twist outs because they
are more convenient for me to put in and take down. Last week I used my JBCO in
a deep condish treatment and my weekly scalp massages. The only challenge was
the scaling scalp but all I did to fix that was use less castor oil on my scalp
and focus it more towards my temple area and on the strands itself. I do see
that my hair has gotten more dense then usual; I noticed a little growth all
around except for my bangs. It went from 10 inches to 9.25 inches; I don’t know
what happened there so I have to look back in my hair dairy to see what I did.
I haven’t noticed any thickness yet in the temple area but I’m still hoping for
improvement in this area.

ladikellz0516

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? My favorite hairstyles are twist outs and wearing my hair in two strand twist.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I didnt have much time to focus on my hair as much because of working. So i dont think I’ve reached my goals with my hair but i will try harder next week
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?. My hair is thicker and my edges are coming im happy overall…

MarieT

1. My favorite natural hairstyles are: braid-outs, mini twists, and afro puffs.
2. Week 4 went well. Im still sticking to my regime, although it’s getting a bit tedious at times, but I’m determined to remain consistent to see result!
3. I have seen a difference in length, yay! However, I haven’t seen too much noticeable growth/thickness around my edges, but I’ll remain hopeful :]

Tiffany Hines

The front has grown! My edges were a problem, however with the JBCO I have seen more “fuzz” around my temple areas. Kaeep massaging the oil on your edges and they will grow.

FireMama_x3

i can’t believe i didn’t post this! really thought i did it sat morn…oh well, here it goes:
1. wash-n-go is the #1, probably cuz i have only a few inches of hair. i luv my daughters in cornrows & flat twists, plus i’ve been letting my oldest wear flat twist-outs.
2. all went well last week. i managed to use the castor oil in more ways. the challenge is having to do my hair more times in 1 week, just to make sure that i use castor oil more times.
3. i noticed my hair was thicker (which i never thought possible cuz it’s already so thick) 1 week into this challenge. it has grown longer, although i’m not sure if it happened any faster than it would have w/o the castor oil.

Tiffany Hines

It is thicker, with cute little curls!
Is your hair dyed in the front or is that a natural blonde patch!?!?!?
- FireMama_x3
  
  wow, thx! it is dyed…it’s copper w/ a white patch. i decided 2 let the color grow out so now it’s fading.
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    I LIKE it! I asked because I have seen some people who actually have a patch of hair that’s a different color from the rest.
    - FireMama_x3
      
      awww, thx! i have seen ppl w/ the natural patch…it’s kinda where i got the inspiration
    - Tiffany Hines
      
      I can dig it!
- FireMama_x3
  
  u kno what?! i am so over my posts disappearing!!!
  
  anyway…thx so much tiffany! my hair was originally dyed copper all over w/ a white patch. once i decided to let my color grow out they’ve been fading. all of the oil and the orange of the rest of my hair make the patch look more blonde than white but i luv it just the same!

Robin Thomas

1. Favorite styles include twist outs and a fro hawk.
2. I had a weave in so i didn’t oil my scalp as much (or as effectively) as i wanted to but i will pick it back up this week.
3. I have definitely seen some small growth in certain parts of my hair. But the thickness seems to have doubled! I have naturally thick hair but when i washed my hair, it felt softer and more thick. (Left is week 1 and right is week 5. I did get a trim so it’s not as much as it should be)

Tiffany Hines

It has gotten thicker! You hair looks like it has more sheen than before, so that probably means it’s healthier!

http://www.facebook.com/aviance.mason1 Aviance Mason

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I usually wear a twist out or flat-twist updo. So far these are the only styles that I have found that works at my current length.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I wore my hair in flat-twist updo for the past two weeks, to give it a break. So, far I have been following through with my goals and I haven’t had any challenges.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
The main difference I can see is that my edges are growing back in, which was part of the reason for wanting to do this challenge. I do see some growth as well, but I got my ends clipped last month, which makes it harder to determine the change.

Mrz. Garnett!!!

1. i love wearing my in box braids and ponytail updos. I usually add extensions (weave) but right now my hair box braided with no hair added.
2. I did wonderful. I’m still giong strong and applying my CO 4 days a week.
3.I can see a differnce in the texture of my hair and the length. it hasn’t thickened up as much but my hair feels so soft and from my measurements it looks like my hair grew about 1/2 inch in the front. My firstmeasurment in the front touched my nose a little past my eyes and now it lays at the tip of my nose. i’m pleased with the results so far. Also, my edgeds are growing slowly but surely. I can see more fuzz than before:).

http://www.facebook.com/chaneal.monique Chaneal Monique

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?My favorite styles are frohawks, flat twist outs, and mini twist. 2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?I did great with my goals last week. The only challenge I’ve had thus far is feeling like I need to wash my scalp more because the oil is heavy even though I added olive oil to it. 3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?I can’t believe I see a difference already. Im speechless. When we started my front was a lil past my top lip and now it to the bottom of my bottom lip. Im excited because I’ve been experiencing slow growth in the front.

Tiffany Hines

I LOVE your color!

Naturallyme39@yahoo.com

My fav natural hairstyles are twistouts, kinky twists and frenchbraids. I followed through w my goals. But got super busy last week so had to do a different protective style(phony puff) but it was. Still easy to rub the oil through my hair n scalp massage. My hair is a lot thicker at the roots big difference! I’m hooked !

http://twitter.com/1BoldBella Bold Bella

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I love my twist outs, my half-updos, and I am going to try curlformers!
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Great, still 3x /week
Did you follow through with your goals? Yes!
Any challenges thus far? None, I love JBCO!
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I noticed thickness, and length! I can’t wait to see the results at the end of the challenge!
The first pic was taken on 7/28/12(sorry, no pic taken in Sept.) and the last pic was taken 10/5/12. Yaay!

Monica Hicks

Thus far my favorite natural style is a perm rod set because it makes my thin hair much fuller.

I did ok last week. It has now become second nature to me. At times I have to tell myself not to over do it.

I cannot post pics at this time but I have a little more than an inch of growth in some areas. My edges are growing in but slower than other areas.

http://www.facebook.com/mssheree14 Essence Brooks

So far my favorite hairstyles are puffs, buns and braid outs. I’ve noticed a little growth in my edges which I’m excited about. I’ve been following my hair plans which is awesome.

risingempress

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? My current go to style is the twist out. I try wash in goes but i get too much shrinkage and can’t be bothered at this point.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? i am doing what i have been doing from the start, massaging my edges with my jbco/rosemary oil mixture. I will continue doing this, its working
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? my edges are growing in and I’m so excited about it.

Tiffany Hines

Your edges are growing in nicely. I know that my edges and nape area were problems for me, but just keep massaging the oil daily and try a hair vitamin.

oddy225

My favorite styles so far is doing twist outs, My goals that I set for myself is coming along good. I plan to make some other goals regarding my hair so i’ll see how that goes on down the road. Yes I have seen some difference in my hair growth so that’s exciting.

http://www.facebook.com/karlene.joseph Karlene James Joseph

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? Puff, Pin and Tuck (new favorite after watching several you tube videos about the importance of keeping my ends safe and pampered.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I’m beginning to realize that the last time I went to the hair dresser she applied some sort of chemical to my hair as my ends were very different from the new growth. As my new growth is coming in so think and beautiful, my straggly ends are looking limp and weird, frankly.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? So yes, after doing my length check, I was convinced that I needed to trim my ends – get rid of the chemically altered tresses, they were just not looking good. I was a bit delayed in my check-in as I wanted to show the cut and the look of my new ends. I want think healthy hair. So I cut and now I just need to apply patience generously

Tiffany Hines

Good for you in getting that trim. So of us are scared of losing the length, but with the trim and the JBCO you will see that your ends are sealed and will prevent any splitting PLUS it will grow faster.
- http://www.facebook.com/karlene.joseph Karlene James Joseph
  
  Thanks, Tiffany! I need to get a new bottle of JBCO – it is a superior brand.
- http://www.facebook.com/karlene.joseph Karlene James Joseph
  
  Indeed – I am a believer!

Andrea Terry

Hello I love to where my hair in a twist out or just in its fro state. My daughter switches from her curly state to flat ironing it straight. I can tell my hair is thicker and my edges are growing in and do are my daughters edges. We are staying the course.

Clarice

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? I really love protective styles when I can find one that I really love. Twist outs are awesome.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Pretty good my hair felt great, the hot oil steam went great. Along with just putting my hair in a protective style.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I can’t really tell yet however in few more weeks I will check I do notice a difference in the way my hair feels. Which I love how soft it is.

Song_bird

Yeah, I’m super late, but here’s my week 5 check in (I took the pics last week, just forgot to upload them).

1. My natural hair styles are flat twist outs when I want more definition and chunky twist outs when I want more volume. I can’t wait for my hair to get a little longer so I can feel more comfortable with other styles.

2. I did pretty good during week 4. I still applied my JBCO with the same frequency as when I started out. No challenges so far, except for remembering to remain diligent with paying attention to my edges.

3. I have noticed more thickness, and some change in my length. My edges appear to be growing in a little. I’m trying to remember that patience is key, so I’ll keep on keeping on and hope to see a really big difference at the end of the challenge.

The collage w/ the pic where I have a flower in my hair is week one, the other collage is week 5.

Tiffany Hines

Your hair has grown a lot, especially the BACK!!!
LOVE the flower.

http://www.facebook.com/kathleen.grayson.9 Kathleen Grayson

My fav. Hair style is two strand twist out, and so far I am still on track I haven’t had any challenges yet. I have my hair up in a high bun so the length check for me will be later….but I can get my hair in a high bun so that proves I have growth!!!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/JenJenThaDon Jennifer Moss

Super late, and I’m ever so sorry! But hey, better late than never right?
As I said before, I have braids in, so I had to take out 3 braids to do the check, and then put them back in afterwards.Not much of an excuse, but it’s the only one I’ve got (sorry!) Ok, the questions… :
1) As I’ve said, I have braids in, and that is literally my favourite hairstyle. I’m not sure if it counts, because I obviously have to add extensions, but I love how they feel when I have my favourite style, the tick, long ones, on my head. I do various styles, but I generally leave them down so that I can play with the ends, because I LOVE playing with my hair, and the braids let me do it without hurting my natural hair (yay!)
2)I’m not quite sure if I’ve reached any hair goals, but my hair has grown! Also, one of the pictures show one of my edges, the problematic ones, and you can see that the hair has grown back a little, quite successfully too, because when my raw edges came out there was hardly any hair there. So I’m quite happy.
3) My length has improved, as have my edges. Also, my hair has thickened, and It looks like my new growth is quite a bit healthier. I’m proud of the difference in length I’ve achieved. Here are the pictures…. (the one on the right is my before, the one on the left is my after)

Gwenda King

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Roll, tuck, and pin styles! I love them. They are convenient, fast, and chic!
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I was able to use my castor oil on my scalp twice and then on my edges once. Everything is fine here!
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I can feel that my hair is thicker, but I can tell that my hair is getting longer from the challenge!

Sorry for such a late submission. I am able to post my length check on this post because I accidently put them in my week 6 check in! I am sorry!

Gwenda King

Here is my before picture. The one attached to the post is my after photo.

http://www.mayagatewood.com/ Maya Gatewood

Ugh I’m looking for my check in answers from last week and I don’t think it ever posted grrrr…needless to say these answers will be verrry annotated:

1. My fav styles are puffs and flat twist updos. Also, like Bantu knot outs.

2. I did well last week with consistently castor oil in my deep conditioner but I am less diligent about applying to my edges and scalp. I do want more fullness around my edges so my goal will really be to focus on that area more consistently.

3. I def notice growth especially on my sides and crown. My hair has always been pretty thick so I can’t really tell if its gotten any thicker. Very pleased w my results!

I didn’t put dates on my pictures so the set with the white T-shirt are the most recent

http://www.mayagatewood.com/ Maya Gatewood

Wasn’t allowing me to post my comparison pics for the length check in my original post above, so here they are. These are the most recent, loving the growth!

Maunee

Hey!!

I know I’m always late posting but, I never have any time on the weekends!!

My favorite natural hair styles are two strand twists (I wear all the time)…I love these pompadour hairstyles, but feel that my hair isn’t quite long enough yet to achieve these looks..I also like the flat twists with a puff in the back.

I still have been oiling my edges, nape, scalp and applying directly to hair and like the progress I’ve achieved with that. I haven’t encountered any major challenges except just being consistent every day, but I’m still wondering if 5X per week application of JBCO is excessive, still no comments on that..

I’ve definitely noticed a different of thickness and length. My hair is showing a more defined curl pattern in a couple spots on my head which I like. I’m not quite brave enough yet to wear my hair completely open because it’ll just turn into a big puff of fuzziness.

Take care and Enjoy!

Maunee

Also, apologize for the glare of the light…my bad!

Brenayday

1. My favourite natural hair styles are twist outs, bantu knot outs and high buns
2. Last week sealed my ends every couple of days and massaged castor oil in my scalp twice over the week
3. My hair is retaining moisture well and there is some difference in length

http://twitter.com/lovelytjg Taniesha Knight

Hi all. I wasn’t able to check in for week five because I had the flu but I am back now. I did manage to take the length pics last week but not able to play around to post them yet.
1. I don’t have any favorite natural hair styles yet because I am still getting use to being natural. I haven’t found anything that I am comfortable with wearing. I mostly wear the mohawk or the fro.
2. Last week I followed through with my goals. The only challenge that I have it finding the time to do the three times a week castor oil since I don’t do my hair that much…lol
3. I don’t really see a difference in the thickness or length but I love the moisture that my hair has now. Before it use to be so dry and brittle making it hard to maintain. Now it feels soft and fluffy and I can comb it much better.
See pics below. I couldn’t get the pics to do a before and after so I am just posting the week 5 pics for now. When I am able to play around with it more or if anyone has any tips on how to do it, I will post the beginning and week 5 together.

Tiffany Hines

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My go to style is my afro. I usually wear a headband, flower, or feather. However, i getting into protective styles. I have recently feel in LOVE with what I like to call the roll and pin. I just get some hair and start twisting or rolling it and then add the bobby pins and I have a new style.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I didn’t do so well, I really slacked off. Life and work caught up with me. I wasn’t using the JBCO once a day it was more every other day. I didn’t do the GHE method nightly like I wanted to, as well as massaging my scalp. However, I did do protective styles which wasn’t a goal.

The challenges were sticking to my schedule.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

Based on my length check my edges are growing and so is my other problem area which was my back! The front is growing a little and I can tell it’s time to CUT the “stragglers” off.

I have attached the before (first) and after (second). PLEASE excuse my hair it is freshly washed, NO products, and NOT detangled or picked out.

jamila williams

1. Favorite Hair Styles? I don’t really have one.. I tend to wear a big puff alot or a twist out. I ultimately want to wear a big messy healthy fro.. So i guess that’s my favorite.. I do like to braid the front and wear the back untwisted.. But I can’t say it’s my favorite.

2. I did great week 4. Using the oil has become more routine so i don’t really think about it.

3.I can definitely tell a difference in the feel and thickness of my hair and my edges are growing in nicely. the one change i didn’t expect or was really looking for but my friend noticed was how shiny my hair is.. She said her hair NEVER did that and I smiled silently. It’s nice to know the changes are showing!

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Length Check

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jamila williams

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http://www.facebook.com/teleshia.taylorboyd Teleshia Taylor-Boyd

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Probably the Two-Strand Twist and the Afro Puff…..I am challenged with being creative!!

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week was well used the castor oil on my ends and my hair to seal before applying styling product. But I tried to apply eco styler after and it left my hair white but dried clear and later start to flake.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I want to apply on my edges but I have noticed length for sure…..I might be a little leary since they expressed hair loss on scalp.

Madinah Sharif

Length check pics???

http://www.facebook.com/SabrinaBoissiere Sabrina Boissiere

Congrats on your regrow… Postpartum everything is a mutha…

Vanietra

Wow! Yes they are. But I gotta tell you, when you style your hair I can’t even notice that your edges were broken off

Beverly Jefferson

1. Favorite styles are braids, stretched out afro (not a TWA anymore!) and wet n curly.

2. Still massaging JBCO 3x week (or more). Also using in moisturizing spray bottle.

3. There is a major difference in thickness and length.

Couldn’t post pics, but will next week.

Jae

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? My favorite is the twist out, I love how my hair looks with that style.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Good week did great. Did you follow through with your goals? Met all goals Any challenges thus far? No challenges.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? Yes, I see a difference. For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Yes edges are growing in.

Tawnee001

1. My favorite natural styles are twists (pinned and bunned) and twistouts on blown out hair (don’t do them that often though because I only use heat twice a year). I also like large flat twists into pinned style. I really liked the flexirod set I had last month, but it didn’t last long (as soon as I worked out it was a mess).
2. I followed through last week. I returned from vacation and got back on track, thank goodness!
3. I am seeing more of a difference in thickness as opposed to length. I am also noticing a small difference in the front of my hairline (the driest and weakest part of my hair). My hair is definitely soft, moisturized, and growing. I am seeing a decrease in single strand knots, but I think that is a result of me wearing more protective styles (when I wear my hair out, I get so many).

Alma

My favorite styles are high puffs, twists and twist outs, roller set and wash and gos.
I had a good week. My goals were met. My challenge is that I am frustrated about my growth.
I can see A difference in my thickness, The ength not so much. My ends are growing in. I am happy!!!

cm290012

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? pin up twist

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?I did excellent during week 4. I did follow through with my goals and no challenges thus far.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I cant see much difference yet.

AngieYuuup

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Sew-in weaves and twist outs.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
No challenges. Doing well.

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
I’m seeing more length and thickness.

http://www.facebook.com/mseels Maureen Seels

I followed through last week by using the jbco every day. I amseeing great growth but has major shrinkage.

http://www.facebook.com/mseels Maureen Seels

here are my pics

WHITNEY HUDSON

HELLO MY NATURAL LOVES…THIS CHALLENGE IS GOING GREAT FOR ME.. MY FAVORITE HAIR STYLE IS THE FLAT TWIST OUT…I HAVEN’T SEEN ANY CHANGES IN THICKNESS, BUT I HAVE IN LENGTH… I HAVEN’T BEEN USING CASTOR OIL AS MUCH BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON MY ORDER IS TAKING FOREVER TO GET TO ME.. I WENT TO THE STORE TO BUY SOME AND THEY HAD A SMALL BOTTLE FOR $7 AND WHEN I SAY SMALL I MEAN SMALL..SO I BROKE DOWN AND ORDERED ME SOME MORE OFF AMAZON….ONCE THE NEW BOTTLE COME I WILL BE BACK AT IT LIKE B4… I’M GONNA HAVE TO START ORDERING MORE THEN ONE BOTTLE AT A TIME..ANYWHO, HOPE YOU ALL ARE HAVING A BLAST WITH THIS CHALLENGE…

Katrina

My favorite hair styles are twistouts, flat twisted protective styles, and wash-n-gos. I did good on week 4, reached pretty much all my goals, and I didnt really have any challenges this week. My hair does seem thicker and fuller. My edges are really looking great and I can tell their growing in faster and better.

Ann

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
Twists
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Great. Did you follow through with your goals? Sure did. Any challenges thus far? None
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? My focus is mostly edges. For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? Yes, I’m so excited!

http://www.facebook.com/toniwill.melvin ToniWill Melvin

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?

I like corn rows and twist outs, but I am working on my twist outs still keeping their shape.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I follwed thru with my goals and I am really liking the challenge. My biggest challenge is making sure I hydrate myself. So this week that will be apart of my goals.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in? I have been seeing the diference in thickness but now I am starting to see a difference in length too. Thanks for the motivation to push me to do better for my hair; before I would get so frustrated and just keep it braided all the time but I am liking that I am able to manage my hair now with hiding behind braids all the time unless I just want a different style.

http://www.facebook.com/vmaghaven Veggie Maghaven

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My current favorite natural hair style is the Straw Set. i love the curls it gives me.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
with school and everything, i barely have time for my hair, but i always take the time to apply the oil atleast once, before bed, a day.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
Yes, my edges are surely growing. (just loo at my before (right) and after (left) pictures

http://www.facebook.com/reneeasamoah Renee Opoku Asamoah

Where are the announcements of the winners?

Cheryl D

If I could I think twist outs would be my favorite – but my hair is short and its TWA for now. I continue to do well weekly – maintaining my routine. I have seen growth since starting the castor oil challenge.

http://www.facebook.com/KimGodsChild Kim Hooks-Hooper

I currently don’t have a favorite natural hair style a I am transitioning.

I have kept with my regimine of daily scalp oiling with JBCO as well as edges and eyebrows.

I see some change in my edges and a few strands in my eyebrows.

Valerie Smith

This my growth over a period of three months from June to September 2012. Very pleased with the results as I have been massaging my hair with castor oil.

Valerie Smith

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
I mostly put my hair in large plaits.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I did not have any challeges so far.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
Definitely as I have been massaging my hair daily with castor oil mixed with aloe vera gel

Umaymah

1. What are your favorite natural hair
styles?

Right now, I’ve been wearing my hair in a high bun/twist. I
don’t know if any of my other styles qualify as “natural styles” even though my
hair is unprocessed and natural but the more I frequent natural hair care sites
the more I feel like the natural community doesn’t consider me natural cuz I
straighten my hair once a week or once every other week…

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through
with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I’m so over my hair. My friend says you have to love your
hair above all else…I don’t think I can honestly say I LOVE my hair,
lol…love/hate? Maybe…do you guys
truly love your hair?

3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference
in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are
they growing in?

I didn’t post pics, so busy, and over hair right now, lol ,
but I still lazily run my castor oil applicator bottle though my hair and edges
a few times a week and I can say that I see a difference in thickness and
length. Oh, and sometimes I apply and don’t rub it in and I look at myself
later in the day and I literally have oil bubbles or something on my edges lol,
I’m tirrreedd.

http://www.facebook.com/keisha.tysonjohnson Keisha Tyson-Johnson

1. I realize my post never loaded so I will try toreanswer now….I enjoy braid styles because they are low maintainence. I wish my hair was longer to wear those big wavy twistour fros.
2. Each week I have been sticking to my regimen of oiling my scalp and between braid styles using the oil as a tratment.
3. Since starting this challenge I have noticed a big difference in the texture of my hair…it doesnt feel dry or brittle anymore. It is thicker and has grown from eye length to nose length in that short time. Even my stylest (braider) likes ther inmprovement. Though it has really grown , I decided for the first time to get my hair pressed and ends trimmed. I will post start pic and recent growth photo

Jean

What are your favorite natural hair styles?Two strand twist.
How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Everything is going great. i keep my hair moisturized and in protected styles. keep everything simple
.Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness
or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they
growing in?I noticed how soft my hair has gotten since I started the castor oil challenge. and its much thicker and longer.

michele liburd

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles? I love to rock my afro and I also love my braid out.
2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did okay. I used castor oil to do my hot oil treatment, my moisturizing nightly and to massage my scalp 3x per week as well as sealing my ends. No challenges.
3. Based on your length check pics, can you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you focusing on your edges, are they growing in? No, I dont really see a difference in growth yet.

http://www.facebook.com/briquelle Briquelle Backeberg

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?
TWIST OUT

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I DID OK, NEED TO USE THE CASTOR OIL ON MY SCALP MORE

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?
MY EDGES ARE GROWING IN. I TRIMMED MY HAIR WEEK 4 SO I DECIDED NOT TO TAKE PICS FOR THE LENGTH CHECK.

Tamrenb

1. What are your favorite natural hair styles?

My favorites are bantu knot outs and buns.

2. How did you do last week (week 4)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I think I did well. My goal was to do a hot oil treatment and my hair thanked me. Challenges? Probably bringing in more styles. I’m styled challenged so I’m working on that.

3. Based on your length check pics, can
you see a difference in thickness or length yet? For those of you
focusing on your edges, are they growing in?

I do see more thickness than length, and my edges are definitely growing in

MissNettaboo

Hey Ladies, I have a question. I have been using Coconut oil as the carrier oil for my castor oil- well it is starting to get cold where I am and we all know what coconut oil does when it gets cold- can anyone recomend another carrier oil???

Whitney

Hello everybody…
1.What are your favorite natural hair styles?
My fave style now is a puff from an old twist out..I really realy love it..I only wear twist out.. I try to keep it simple until I get more length..
2. How did you do last week
Last week I didn’t use castor oil at all. I should have because now my scalp is starting to itch like before..It’s been so much going on with me workin 2 jobs My hair has been not #1 on my agenda but I’m changing that…
3.I can see length so far but I can’t see a thickness…I would love to see my hair and how it would be thick..I’m gonna be on it this week and after..