Castor Oil Challenge Week 7 Check In

http://twitter.com/IamNads Nadine Stewart

1. Hair Crush Celeb: YaYa Dacosta. Hair Crush YouTubers: SimplYounique, Naptural85, Fusion of Cultures, MsVaughn and of course you, Jenell!
2. Yes, I really have been giving this my all. I’ve become obsessed with length check pics because I can’t wait to see progress. I’ve roped a friend into doing this with me too, it’s great to have share the journey with. I’m IN THIS!
3. Last week was good. I continued to rub JCBO on my edges daily (not seeing as much growth as I had hoped in this area). I oiled my scalp x3 and also used it to seal in moisture whenever needed.

http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

Awww thanks love!
I’m glad you’re giving this your all.
- http://twitter.com/IamNads Nadine Stewart
  
  No… thank YOU!
Nish Wallace

You too i’m super obsessed with length check and growth (edges/thickness) pics. I dont know why I didn’t take pics from the beginning. It feels good to see progress by lookin at a before and after.
- http://twitter.com/IamNads Nadine Stewart
  
  It really does feel good to see progress doesn’t it? I think I’m gonna keep taking monthly length check pics even when the challenge is over.

MsFabulous13

Hmmm, because I didn’t want to fall into the trap of being a natural hair product junkie, I only watched a few people’s YouTube videos…currently, since I’m still so new, You are my only hair crush! I love, love, love the fullness of your hair, especially your twist outs!!!

I am very committed to the castor oil hair challenge! The more I try new things that are healthy for my hair, the more it has been responding by becoming thicker and longer! The castor oil has definitely thickened my hair.

I followed through with my goals last week of putting the castor oil on my scalp 3xs/week. I will continue this practice even when the challenge is over!

http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

Thanks so much love, I hope I’ve steered you in the right direction with products.

MsFabulous13

I posted my comments and now they’re missing!

http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

No they are not missing. I see this one. The one before and the one after. Don’t you?

MsFabulous13

Trying again…my hair crush is you! I didn’t want to become a product junkie, so the only YouTube videos I really watched were yours. I love the thickness of your hair and your twist and braid outs!

Yes! I am committed to the castor oil hair challenge! It has helped my hair grow and become thicker.

I continue to put the castor oil on my scalp 3xs/week. I haven’t had any issues and will continue to use the castor oil after the challenge!

Nish Wallace

Heyyy we do the same thing, I put castor oil on my scalp 3x a week but I also do my edges and use lavendar jbco….Happy Hair growing!!!

http://www.facebook.com/jasmine.alexander.16 Jasmine Alexander

1.)My hair crush is chime love her hair can’t wait to see how long mine gets. 2.)no I haven’t been giving it my all but this last month I am gonna do my best. 3.)taking my micro braids down was difficult I think its gonna be a long time before I get them again but I did do a deep conditioner and oil my scalp.

http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

Chime is definitly a hair crush.
And why have you been slacking??

Katrina Merkerson

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? Tracy Ellis Ross, Eryka Badu, Corbin Bleu, Jill Scott, my sister-in-law Monica

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? I feel like I’ve done ok. I do my best to give my hair the full attention it needs in this challenge.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did good. This week I focused on applying the castor oil to my ends.

Nish Wallace

Forgot about Tracy Ellis, I love her hair too, and i’m sure your doing fine with this challenge, bc as long as you do your best “as you said” to give your hair the attention it needs, then that’s all that matters.

Shakir

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? Nikki Mae and Jenell.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? In the beginning I was giving it more of my time. I am starting to think that I need to put my hair in a protective style of the winter because I need a break for a little while on my daily styling of my hair.
3. Last weeek I did okay. I used the castor oil on my edges two times and then as a sealant 1 time this week. I definately want to get back on my routine but when life gets hectic as it is getting for me it just becomes harder to stay on task. Sometimes I find that I have to search the internet and read comments that others have posted for encouragement to keep going strong.

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

Hello all…. I don’t think I have a natural hair crush, I have never really thought about it…But @jenell your hair is beautiful…… I have been giving more than my all LOL…. even when I wear a protective style, I still use the JBCO… I have been telling everyone about the benefits of JBCO….I love this stuff!!!!Last week was great…. I used the castor oil to massage my scalp and to seal in the moisture… I will be using it in my dc today. I am not having in challenges, I am just enjoying the benefits…. I am still using it on my daughter’s hair also!!!

kinkykw

My natural hair crushes are Janell, beautifulbrwnbabydoll, Whoissugar, haircrush, p31diva and Mahogany curls.
I have been giving the challenge my all but there’s always room for improvement.
Last week was good I but the JBCO oil on my scalp and may edges and they are looking great. I didn’t have any challenges.

Nish Wallace

I agree with your crushes, and whoissugar is my comedy crush as well, she is hilarious.
- kinkykw
  
  Yes she is she is sooooo silly she definitely knows how to keep you entertained.

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?

Not to sound vain but I’m my own hair crush. I love my hair. It’s like a child going through all of its stages & growing up : )

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?

Yes I have

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I put castor oil on my edges during the week & I had no challenges

Nish Wallace

Wonderful, and that does not sound vain, it just means you LOvEEEE your hair which everyone of us should.

Ella hicks

1.
Who is your natural hair crushes? The bloggers that have the long healthy
sisterlocks.

2.
Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes, I’ve actually been doing
quite well. I’ve also incorporate the challenge to my daughter’s hair which it’s
actually thicker. I literally have to make smaller braids because of the
thickness.

3.
How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any
challenges thus far? I’m glad that I joined the challenge because the mistakes
that were made with my hair before I’m learning not to do it to my daughter’s
hair. Will there be another challenge after this one?

Jcb3wg

Who are your hair crushes? Tracy Ellis Ross,Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott,Erycha Badu,
Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes I have and I find that it has really paid off my hair is a lot thicker . How did you do last week? Last week I got kinky twist installed I did alright but didn’t want to put the JBCO on my scalp right away so I waited the put it on my scalp because I find when I put the oil on my scalp with fresh braid or twist I am really tender.
I am not having ant real challenges except Lack Of Patience! I want to see the results in all its glory like yesterday! lol

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? So many— Mahogany Curls, Simplyunique, Prettydimples, Alicia James, charjay…
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes indeed baby!
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? My only challenge has been oiling while up in a style… Its hard to stay on an oiling regimen when you hair is in an updo an you can’t get to your scalp:(

KimberlyD

Hey Arvetta, I wear my hair in protective twist updos constantly because of my intense workout schedule. I bought an applicator bottle with a very thin nozzle to get my castor oil to my scalp. It works very well! Hope that helps you!

Truladi

1.
Who are your natural hair crushes?
Lisa Arrindell Anderson and Rachel
True…Love their hair

2. Have you been giving this challenge your
all?
Yes because I want to push my hair to the
limit especially my edges they are doing really nice.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did
you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week went very well…yes I did
follow through with my goals which is my edges growing back in and I used the JBCO also in my scalp and I could
tell a difference in how soft my new growth is now…I’m a transitioner and
because of JBCO my new growth is very healthy…no challenges thus far I’m so
glad I caught this challenge I got in on the very last day….I’m excited!!!

KimberlyD

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? Corrine Bailey Rae and Yaya DaCosta
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? yes, because I really would like it to be stronger and healthier come big chop day.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? I did pretty good, kept my protective twists in and got my castor oil in at least 4 times. Did you follow through with your goals? yes Any challenges thus far? Just reminding my self to do it. Cant’t wait to see the results!

http://twitter.com/Cleopatra_Sloan Erica Sloan

1. My Natural hair crushes are Chime Edwards and The Glam Twinz.
2. Have you been giving this challenge you all? No, I have been having trouble sticking to my routine. I have never been good at doing things consistently so this has been hard for me. I have bought a castor oil deep conditioner and more castor oil so that I can help with my goals. I also plan on doing a castor oil rinse to my once a week starting next week.
3. Week 6 went okay I applied my castor oil most days that I was supppose. I have some new ideas that of how to use castor oil for next week. The only challenge I have is how often should I be washing my hair if Im applying the castor oil everyday.

Hillary Huyghue

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? I really like Nikkimae2003. We have a very similar hair type and watching her youtube videos gives me inspiration and patience that my hair will grow.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? I have been doing the best I can, but I’ve had to cut back on the amount of castor oil I use, because of adverse effects.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Just the fact that I can only apply castor oil to my scalp 3 times a week.

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

1. Natural Hair Crushes: Rachel True, Corrine Bailey Rae, Kimberly Elise, Frostoppa “Ms. G G”, Amel Larrieux, YaYa DaCosta
2. Yes, I’ve been giving the challenge my all. Happy it’s working out.
3. Week 6 – I did fine. I continued using my JBCO on my scalp and edges. Now that it’s getting cooler, I will do more deep conditioning and add hot oil treatments more often.

Lovey

-Crushes – If I have natural hair crushes, it has to be on the ladies that have helped me with my journey. All are YouTube personalities – KinkyCurlyCoilyMe (of course), CoilyHeadChick and MahoganyCurls.
-Giving the challenge my all?: Abso-freaken-lutely. I continue to seek additional information about being a naturalistia. This is a lifestyle change for me, not a fad. I’m all in.
-Progress – I met all goals. At this point, my regimen is habit. Now that I am comfortable with my natural hair, I love everything about it and my journey to understanding and embracing it.

Taisha

1) I don’t have any natural hair crushes. I admire all naturals.
2) I am giving this challenge my all. I haven’t stuck with any challenge this long.
3) the only challenges I face are the tiny knots and dryness.

lajuana1

1. Who are your natural
hair crushes? You, MahoganyCurls, and AFRICANEXPORT

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Good

Did you follow through with
your goals?Yes

Any challenges thus far?The Same

Happiness!!

Gosh, there are an endless number, but mine goes as follows:

Hair Crush or Chime-
She has the thickness that I want and I love the texture of her hair is
so awesome

LongHairDontCare2011- I love her hair color and I also like
the thickness and her length.
EEEk! I just want to make my hair just as cool as
hers! Lol, her hair rocks

Shima Kindelan- I am not relaxed, and even though Shima is,
I love the length of her hair, I really want to get my hair as long as hers.
She was my first hair crush and the reason I even began a hair journey. Hair is down to her butt I think

Naptural85- I love all of the natural ways she takes care of
her hair. I am jealous of the shininess of her hair, the thickness and how she
maintains her mini twists in a way I have a hard time achieving.

The hair of all Afrikan women- I love all of the textures
and length. They seem to have the colors I want, or the thickness or the style.
They can make afros I cannot make or coils I desire. I admire all of the beauty
they radiate.

Yes, I have been putting my energy into this challenge. I
think about it every day even though I falter at times or fall off routine. I
have never been this consistent! Lol I did pretty okay last week, but this week
will be much better because wash day is coming soon and so is my boyfriend
coming to visit me! Yayyyy

Happiness!!

Woman with the bright photo and kind of afro-ish hair is Naptural85. Beautiful dark skinned woman is Sudanese model Alex Wek (to represent beautiful Afrikan women). Woman sitting down not really smiling looking downward is Chime Edwards (Hair Crush). Longhairdontcare2011 is the woman with glasses. And Shima is the woman wearing white smiling at the camera
http://twitter.com/kdh0522 Kimberly Holston

O yes and Naptural85! I love her hair too! I love seeing all the other textures of other people, can’t help but stop and ask about their hair!
- Happiness!!
  
  I know! I am always like “How does her hair DO that?” lol. I tried her flexi rod style and it turned out not that great. I think since hers was so perfect and flawless that only increased my admiration of her hahaha ^_^

sharon

You KCCM are my “natural hair crush” not just say so but i really love your hair. I am also crushing on my own hair. Since joining this challenge I have committed 100% and my hair is responding well. I am follow my hair goal like a hair police. so far the only challenge that i have experienced is hair shedding and i attribute this to the JBCO but this is not a set back. I have since then mixed the JBCO with other essential oils and this seemed to help thus far

Happiness!!

It is awesome to be your own hair crush! <3 Thumbs up
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

I think you are the second person that I have noticed that the JBCO has caused more shedding.

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

I really don’t have a hair crush, but like the length of natural85, the style of ladyt, and your personality as it relates to natural hair.
I don’t think I have been giving the challenge my all, but I have incorporated it into a new regimen. I do the best I can with working and a 5 month old.
I did the loc method again this week. I used castor oil as the o.

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

1) My natural hair crush is a sister from my church she’s a hairstylists, entrepenuer etc….. this woman rocks her natural hair beautifully with various styles.
2) I have not been giving this challenge my all but I have been dedicated.
3) I blew out my natural hair at the salon last week and I didn’t need to use the castor oil that much because my hair wasn’t in it’s natural state to need that much moisture or oil so I didn’t use the jbcco but I did use the jbcco hair food. Yes they have a jbcco hair food so I think that counts.

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

My hair crushes are you, solange, and naturallycandi from the youtube world…..yes i have been giving the challenge my all….i did good last week and yes i stuck to my goals no challenges thus far…..

Onikki Johnson

Who are your natural hair crushes? Lauren Hill, and Jill scott.

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?yes I have and i am loving the results!!

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?Yes i followed through with my goals and had no challenges thus far.

Kam

1. My natural hair crush is Jenell (Kinky Curly Coily Me)!

2. I’ve been giving this challenge my all. I use Jamaican black castor oil on my hair and scalp 3 times a week. On wash day, I do a pre-poo treatment with Jamaican black castor oil, too. I also make sure I check in every week.

3. Last week, I made sure to apply Jamaican black castor oil to my hair and scalp 3 times. That’s been my goal and I’ve been doing well. So far, I haven’t experienced any challenges.

http://twitter.com/kdh0522 Kimberly Holston

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? My natural hair crushes are Chary Jay, Jenell, and Dominique from ATON! I get so jealous of all your hair!
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? As much as possible I have. I’ve gotten frustrated with my hair and had some successes and refocused in the weeks that I slipped from taking care of my hair as much as I wanted to.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Last week was good for my hair. I feel like I’m learning more and more about my hair.

MyNaturalBlyss

My natural hair crush….I have a few, lol. First on the list is, @sumetrareed have y’all seen her hair? What about @knotty_girl? check them out on instagram. Amazing hair. I also love Iknowlee.

yes I’ve been giving the challenge my all. except this last week. its been a lazy week for me. my braid out was hot this week so I rolled with it.I used my castor oil but not like I normally do. I’m back on it today though . It’s my love it and it will grow day!!!

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? You Jenell (kinky Curly Coily Me). I just love your hair. Hope my hair grows up to be just like yours.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? I am totally dedicated to this challenge. I was told that whatever I am doing for my hair to keep doing it. My hair and scalp are healthy than they ever were when I was addicted to that creamy crack. LOL.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Great. Did you follow through with your goals? Yes. My goal is to use JBCO at least 3x week. Any challenges thus far? No challenges at all.

Ladynappy

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? All natural hair beauties. I just want to get to that point. An acquaintance I know through a friend – she wore braids for a while now she rocks her grown out natural. It’s beautiful.

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes I have, it’s a lot of work but I know that the end results are going to be worth it. There were a lot of stressors in my life (mom’s illness/loss) and I did not take care of my hair and as a result hair loss.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did we’ll with the exception of yesterday I laid back to close my eyes briefly (woke up this morning) – no head covering, no head massage, oiling or anything. 1 day slipping may not be too bad.

Guest

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Laila Jean, Jenell, alicia james
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
I have been giving this challenge my all and will continue, I will have to go buy some more oil lol.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I have been following my goals of 3x a week scalp massage with Lavendar JBCO and 3 x a week oil and massage my edges.

Nish Wallace

Laila jean is “fusion of cultures” and I forgot about my girl Naptural85 and african export

Nish Wallace

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Laila Jean “Fusion of cultures”, Jenell “kinkycurlycoilyme”, alicia james, naptural85, meechy and african export
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
I have been giving this challenge my all and will continue, I will have to go buy some more oil lol. I’ve not had an itchy scalp like the first 3 weeks and the oil doesn’t seem as thick as I complained about within the first 3 weeks. Its actually gave me great softness.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I have been following my goals of 3x a week scalp massage with Lavendar JBCO and 3 x a week oil and massage my edges.

Nish Wallace

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
hmmmm…..Myself, Laila Jean “Fusion of cultures”, Jenell “kinkycurlycoilyme” (love your braidouts, and updo’s I cant get nice looking braid out to save my life, lol) , Alicia james, naptural85, meechy and african export
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
I have been giving this challenge my all and will continue, I will have to go buy some more oil lol. I’ve not had an itchy scalp like the first 3 weeks and the oil doesn’t seem as thick as I complained about within the first 3 weeks. Its actually gave me great softness.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I have been following my goals of 3x a week scalp massage with Lavendar JBCO and 3 x a week oil and massage my edges.

http://www.facebook.com/reneeasamoah Renee Opoku Asamoah

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Laila Jean, Elle Varner, Kala Garner
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
Yes, I have been protective styling and remaining comminted to my castor oil!
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week I wore protective styles and focused on keeping my scalp clean. No challenges.

newtonaturalhair

I have a couple of hair crushes. Mahogany curls, Mae, Alicia james and jenell. Yes I have been givingbthis challenge my all. I follow through with my girl for this week. I use the castor oil on my scalp twice and my ends 3x. I mix it the olive oil to make it less thicken. I been using castor oil befor the challenge and I’m bringing to run low now Lol. Didn’t you know that that means Lol. Back to the beauty store. My goal right now is to gain more length anf healthier hair but lately I been having thoughts of going back to the creamy crack. My twa is getting boring because of the limited style. I really don’t wear extension but have thought bout it. I need motivation ladies. The ladies at my job already have plenty of length. I need a new style, any suggestions ladies

NatashaP

I can relate to being bored as your hair grows out. For me, putting my hair away in a protective style like braids or kinky twists or a sew in works wonders. I just make sure I go to a stylist who doesn’t use too much tension and I am diligent with spritzing and oiling my scalp and edges nightly.

It helps me get over the “go cut my heir again” hump
- newtonaturalhair
  
  Thanks for the advice. I think I want to do a sew in or kinky twist.
- newtonaturalhair
  
  Sorry I just check my mail, Thanks so much for replying n giving advice

vickey jackson

1- i actually don”t have a natural hair crush, but i like lauryn hill style. I”m my own natural crush. and kccm (jenell) is my inspiration.
2-yes, i have given it my all. I faithfully followed my routine
3-I did quite well, been following through with my goal, since week 1, everything still the same.

hbrighth

1. My hair crush is Chime, MsVaughn and Taren916.
2. I have been trying to give this challenge my all but it I have been stuck trying to do right when I have protective styles that I let last for about 2 weeks.
3. I did ok last week. I did a LOC method with castor oil in my twists and worked with my edges. I don’t think that I followed through with my goal. I did try. Again my only challenge is that I do all lot of twists as part of my protective stylings. I need help making sure I can get the castor oil in their somewhere.

Zeek R

1. Jenelle, Solange Knowles, Tracy Ellis Ross
2. I’ve surprised myself by remembering to really pay attention to my hair, so I guess I’d say, yes I’m giving it my all.
3. No challenges, keeping up with conditioning/oiling. Contemplating some micros or cornrows though, just don’t feel like dealing with morning styling these days.

Kaila P

I know the feeling, just being able to whip off your scarf and go is amazing, you really sjould try braiding it

missdaniciahumphrey

Its hard to precisely say who my natural hair crush is, I admire so many naturals for different reasons, such as Kim Love (kimmaytube) for her in depth knowledge about hair, Naptuarl85 for her easy to go styles, Tonidaley for her retro updos, mahogany knots for her luscious bouncy hair, Jenelle for her product reviews…the list goes on.

I wish I could say that I was giving this challenge my all, I take a sketching class this semester and I have 45+ per week sketches to complete for one class alone but I do however apply the JBCO to my scalp about 3xs per week.

I havent washed my hair in about 2 weeks but I have been applying the castor oil to my temples and scalp.

Sandra

I don’t have any natural hair crushes, I just like anyone who is or has gone natural. I am giving this challenge my all because I want to see how it turns out, don’t want any excuses at the end of this challenge. Still no challenges but am still just putting the castor oil on my scalp and my edges and can see the difference from when I started.

sharon smith

1. I don’t really have a hair crush. I do however see styles and textures that are so awesome and think wow!
2. This week I didn’t do as much as I would usually do. My shea butter mix does have castor oil in it and I used it at least three to four times this week. Promise to do better next week.
3. I really didn’t set any goals this week. My challenges were being too busy to give my hair the extra attention that I usually give to it.

Funkystarkitty50

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?Don’t have any, I’m happy to see people be who they are and expressing their individuality.

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? I’ve been sticking to the same regimen as I did with the last challenge. My hair has a mind of its own. It grows a lot in some areas, in others it doesn’t.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?Same routine and same challenges with aloepicia

NikkiB

I really don’t have any hair crushes. I just admire ladies with healthy looking hair. Yes I’ve been giving this challenge my all. Since using it I no longer use olive oil. I have completely replaced it in my regimen. I’m still going strong. no real challenges but I have added another use for castor oil. each night when I twist my hair I seal my ends with it. still loving my results!!!

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

My natural hair crush is Mahogany Curls. Her hair is so beautiful and I love her hairstyles. I have been giving this challenge my all and I am happy to be participating because I have been taking care of my hair in general a lot more than I normally would. I have noticed a lot less breakage and my ends are looking better.

Tyrena

My natural hair crushes are,Dr. Phoenyx Austin, Naptural85, you, Kimmay tube, even if my hair is not like that person I take away information that can use and share with others.
Yes am giving my all to this challenge I apply my castor oil to scalp 3-4x a week, I apply to ends of my hair 2x a week, add to my deep conditioner, also seal my hair with it.
So far i’ve been keeping up with this routine.

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

Kimmay tube used to be on my list of hair crushes, but I feel as though now I really do not take much advice from her now. Yes, her hair is beautiful, but I feel others have benefited me a lot more recently due to the abundance of advice they provide and how I care for my hair personally.
- Jewel Berry
  
  It’s funny Tiffany that I had never heard of Kimmay until this thread. A lot of women have referenced her in their comments, though. She must be pretty good, eh?
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
    
    Yes, her focus was on education of natural hair and the fact that you do not need to buy products to grow your hair long and strong.
- http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre
  
  I agree with you actually. She was really helpful when I first started on youtube. But now I just admire her perseverance, but her presence isn’t as strong anymore.
  - Kaila P
    
    That is so true , but I guess because she a new mother and she has her business she’s really busy
    - http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre
      
      That’s also VERY true. Sometimes I have to remind myself that youtube is a favor and these people have other things to do with their lives. lol
  - http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James
    
    Yes! Her perseverance is something to admire but I agree. I can’t say she is as helpful anymore. I’m grateful for the old videos that I would’ve been lost without had I not taken NOTES before she privatized/deleted most of them >___>… but I still think her hair is beautiful! LOL

Shanice.D

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? My natural hair crushes are Laila from “Fusion of Cultures”, Cipriana from UrbanBushBabes, Taren Guy and much more!
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes, I have been puting ALOT of time, effort and energy into this challenge.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did well still last week (week 6) Yes, I still continued to follow through with my goals.No challenges thus far.

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Shelli of Hairscapades, CharyJay, DenimPixie (aka Quest for the Perfect Curl), Naptural85, Taren916, BlakisBeautyful, many more
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? I have. I use my JBCO every night except when I’m about to wash my hair the next day.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? With the exception of washing my hair out of schedule (I usually wash my hair on Saturday), I continue to massage my scalp and edges with the JBCO. I’d like to do a pre-poo on my hair prior to wash day. Hopefully, next weekend, it will happen. Other than that, I’ve been keepin up with massaging at night. I realize that when I use the JBCO the night before and run the excess on the ends, my hair remains well moisturized the next morning, which means even after a workout I don’t have to do further moisturizing.

Shekeya

1. My natural hair crushes are: Naptural85, iknowlee, CharyJay, MahoganyCurls, Ambrosia (xgoldn), and of course BlackIzBeautyful; all for different reasons!!

2. Even though there are some days that I don’t even want to pick up the applicator bottle (castor oil) I do believe I am still giving this challenge my all. I am listening to my hair and doing what it is telling me. If one part (edges, scalp, ends, shaft, etc) or all of my hair doesn’t want castor oil that day then I don’t apply it.

3. Last week I focused on my scalp and edges catering to it every night when I set my hair for bed (8 large bantu knots). And every other morning I applied it to my edges right before taking down the bantu knots. No challenges recently besides experiencing the heaviness of the castor oil couple weeks ago.

http://www.facebook.com/tsimon2 Tya Simon

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? Meechy Monroe and Naptural85 both women have
amazing hair and great techniques.

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? I think I’ve been doing my best to keep up with my routine, Its know becoming second nature I just do it as part of my everyday hair routine.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Last week I washed and DC as usual , one of the challenges I’m running into is having enough down time to wash my hair I need at least two days to allow for drying.( my twist and braids are not cute enough to wear out. Trust!) My already thick hair is getting thicker as my new growth is growing in, not complaining could be worst problems to have. It just means it takes longer to do this Lions Manes head of hair I have,

I think by March which will be 1 year of transitioning I will have a comfortable length of hair to do my BC. So looking forward to that day.

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

1. Traci Ellis Ross, Corine bailey Rae, KCCM
2. I am giving the challenge my all seeing results every week.
3. I cut back on my application to 3-4x due to more acne popping up and I think it’s from the oil.

Mel

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? My natural hair crushes? I love Jenell’s hair and use her for inspiration and motivation. I love Naptural85, mahogany Blu, a Instagramer named Lora and Brosiaaa.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? I can honestly say I’ve been giving it my all but i have put in a lot of effort. Sometimes i may overlook some days,but when i remember I’m on it.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did pretty well last week. My hair has been in medium size twist all week in different pin up styles. I have applied the oil to my edges and scalp. I used the oil before putting in the twist in my detangling mix and in my LOC method. No challenges this week.

http://twitter.com/Afro_Geisha Danielle

Q1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
A. My hair crushes are Naptural85 (because we have the same hair type), HairCrush (because her locks are CRAZY thick and long), BlakIzBeautyful (because her hair is SO FULL and THICK), and aliciajamesmusic (because her wash and go’s are ALWAYS on point!).
Q2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
A. Yes, I have been giving it my all. I just bought another bottle of castor oil so I wouldn’t have any lapses.
Q3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
A. Last week, I met my goals with a little difficulty. My scalp massages are improvised, but they were completed.

Jenn

Hey all a few of my hair crushes are naptural85,theafroballerina, labellanatural. Yes, I have been giving this challenge my all. Even with my camera(iPhone) set backs I have still been keeping up with the challenge. I apply 3-4times a week. This routine works real well with me.

http://twitter.com/afroballerina The AfroBallerina

Oh wow! I’m honored!!
- Jennifer
  
  You have beautiful hair!
  - http://twitter.com/afroballerina The AfroBallerina
    
    Thank you so much!
  - http://twitter.com/afroballerina The AfroBallerina
    
    Thank you so much!
Kaila P

Glad to see that you’ve found what works well for your hair! best of luck on your natural hair journey

FireMama_x3

1. taren guy, kinkykurlyqueen and cafeaulait
2. i slacked a lil bit last week…didn’t do as much as i thought i wanted to do. although, i did apply the castor oil 3x.
3. i did ok. i wanted to seal my hair & baggy with the castor oil a couple times last week, but i didn’t make it. i was only able to do a couple hot oil treatments and a refresher of castor oil mixed with water & a few other oils, a few times last week. the challenge is having to apply the castor oil to my hair while wet – i discovered that it works better that way.

Denise Gadson

Oh my goodness!! Taren’s hair is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! She seriously grows hair like it’s her job. So curly and big and fun. such a good choice!
- NatashaP
  
  Her curly ‘fro is the stuff of legend now. I absolutely LOVE it!
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
  
  I really agree. She did a big chop around the time I cut my hair and her hair has surpassed my growth a very long time ago. Jealous!!!!

Adria Williams

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? Natural85 and BlakIzBeautyful
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Oh my goodness yes i have.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did great this week. I only did 3 days this week though, but that still is great for me.

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

I think that Naptural85 and Jenell are two of the most popular YouTube hair crushes.

Kina

My hair crushes: all naturals!!!
Yes I have given this my all!!!
Last week I did my 3x a week goal

http://twitter.com/Netta__love92 Netta

1. I don’t really have any hair crushes, but I really love chesalocs hair.
2. I started off strong, but work and stress have caught me slacking a little bit. I’m attempting to pick up the pace now. I’ve been managing to keep it to 3xs a week, though not always the way I’d like to.
3. I got a really good coconut/castor oil all day prepoo in. I was so excited since I wore a puff with that mixture all day yesterday, woke up and cowashed my hair and wore a bun. Tomorrow is gonna be an out day with stretched crinkly hair. From what I can feel, my hair’s super soft. I’m def doing better on my goals. I’m finding more ways to incorporate it into my hectic schedule and my eczema’s seeming to clear up, which was my main goal. The only challenges I’ve had so far were my eczema and finding ways to incorporate the castor oil into my regimen.

Kaila P

Checalocs makes me want to grow locs but then I snap back to reality.

Denise Gadson

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
* Top three crushes: Tracie Ellis Ross, Whitney aka Naptural85 and of course, Miss Jenell aka miss KinkyCurlyCoilyMe lady!

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?

*This past week was probably the first time that I haven’t really been THAT attentive to my hair. I have it braided down pretty well, so I find myself not caring as much because I’m not touching it everyday. I do make sure to follow through with my spritz because that has the
essentials in it that my hair desperately needs.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
*Week 6 was a slower week. I still put the oil in my hair and such, but I was definitely lacking when it came to massaging it in and working it into my hair. The challenge comes, and i’m sure many of my natural sistas will agree, when your hair is in a protective style. When it’s braided, twisted, whatever, I find myself not paying as close attention to my hair and just doing the bare minimum.

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

I LOVE TRACIE ELLIS ROSS TOO…SHES SO FLY WITH IT
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

Yes, I agree with the comment about protective styles. That is the purpose of protective styling though, little manipulation. You are doing the right thing as long as you still put oil on occasionally.

Trell

1. My crushes..are every natural sista thats rocking they SHhhhhhh to the fullest! (I love big hair though, and maybe a lil crush on Curly Nikki, but she got a totally different grade of hair than I).
2. Yes, Ive been giving it my all. The castor is really a part of my reg of oils, besides grapeseed and coconut.
3.) Same messaging around the edges and scalp 3-4xs a week. I must say my only struggle is the break outs on my face. I swear since Ive been natural (over a year I have experience more break outs than I ever had my whole life. I am really try to keep my face clean after I oil…but geez..It doesnt even drip on my face, that I can tell. I dont know where it comes from.

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

You may want to give the coconut JBCO a try since you love the coconut. I just purchased it, but have yet to use it. It smells so good though. So I’m saving best for last. I also have the lavender and that will be the next one I try after using up all of the regular jbco.

http://www.facebook.com/angela.alston.3 Angela Alston

1). I would have to say my niece she has a beautiful head of hair.
2)I’ve been giving the challenge my all. I was a little lost on really paying attention to my hair for a while. However this challenge has helped me to refocus and I see a huge difference!!!!
3)I believe last week went well.

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
I know i’m going to forget to name some one lol because I have a few: My niece and my little cousin for starters have beautiful natural hair! No kiddie perms for them lol. Naptural85, Jenell (of course Yvette Nicole Brown and my older sister
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
Yes! I use Castor oil all week it sits on my desk beside my computer so I never forget to use it lol!
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
No challenges at all, I’m even starting to notice my edges finally getting stronger!

http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre

Natural hair crush? I’m not sure. I just admire people who take care of their hair and persevere despite the challenges they have. I love to rewatch videos on youtube and see the progress because it gives me hope and advice on how to make my hair as healthy as possible. A few are you, Taren916, HairCrush, Naptural85, African Export, UrbanBushBabes, whoissugar, and so many more. All inspirations. I have been giving this challenge my all! It’s making me take so much better care of my hair and I feel like it’s helped me figure out what my hair needs at given moments. The other day I did light protein and my hair felt soooooo coarse and I could tell that it needed moisture. So I made sure to give it lots of that. Before this challenge, I wouldn’t have known what the problem was. I did well during week 6. I put it on my scalp and edges everyday and I coat my entire strand with it when i wash my hair. My main challenge, which isnt really with the challenge, is being able to keep up on the site. I would love to be able to interact more, but because of my crazy work hours, sometimes I don’t even have time to check in to see how everyone else’s challenge experience is going. I hope I can balance my life to fix that.

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

I’m glad that you are discovering what your hair needs. I have been natural for a little over a year and I have yet to figure out my hair needs besides oil and moisture.
- http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre
  
  I know what you mean! You’re actually better off than I was! I would wash and deep condition every so often and wonder what was wrong. Research has helped me so much. Now I can figure out porosity, moisture vs. protein, how to combat my itchy scalp. I feel like I learn a little bit more everyday
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
    
    Yes there is most definitely an abundance of information to be discovered. I have learned that little maintenance is always key, but I just can’t not do anything. “Hand in head syndrome” at its worst.
    - http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre
      
      True! Even if I’m just touching my edges, i end up touching my hair. It’s a serious problem!
    - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
      
      Yes very serious, but what can you say, we love our hair.

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

oooowwwweee.. my hair crush is so hot, so fly, so real and yes its a MAN! creaole Adonis.. he has these videos on youtube and he documents his journey. He just made 3 years natural.. makes me sick! lol I love his hair! Don’t get me wrong im in love with your thick beautiful hair but in all honesty my hair texture will never be as this or as full as yours..lol BEAUTIFUL
Not only am I giving this challenge my all, im documenting my weekly check ins on youtube.. its been a blast! I would say 110% … Im giving it an extra push every week!
did good last week, staying on track and even added a hotoil treatment to the routine.. yep mixted the Red Pimento castor oil to my regular castor oil mix. heated it up massaged my scalp and let it sit for about 1hr.. cowashed and it felt great!

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

I love the introduction of your hair crush. Had me laughing.
- http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton
  
  ok! I’m glad you checked him out…that boy know his hair is the bomb
Kaila P

Red Pimento? Interesting can you post a link of where you get that?
- http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton
  
  i got my bottle from the beauty supply in my neighborhood but it is available on amazon.com. just search for Jamaican black castor oil strong roots. It will come up. Sorry I’m responding so late

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? I don’t have any crushes, but I love and admire natural hair in general always did.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? No because I just start work longer hours a couple of weeks ago so I’m falling asleep usually where I sit down when I get home. But I do massage it vigorously in the morning while I’m getting ready for work.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I was still hanging there last week barely. But I am just going to try a little hard to get back on my regimen.

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

I can definitely relate. Between work and school, I’m always tired. I decided to change up my routine to ensure that I use the castor oil. Since I have a TWA, I started using the caster oil in my wash n gos. I mix it with the leave in conditioner I put in my hair. The main thing is that you continue to use it because that’s what the challenge is about. That’s great that you still make sure you massage it throughout your hair in the mornings. You just have to do what works best for you and your routine.
- http://kinkycoils76.blogspot.com/ Fredia Quick
  
  Thank you for you response. We are in this until the end.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

We have to motivate each other to stick with the goals. Sometimes it does take some additional planning such as in your case with your long work hours. But you have implemented another plan that works.
- http://kinkycoils76.blogspot.com/ Fredia Quick
  
  Thank you. Yes I have to pretty much do my hair on the go. I have to come up with new ways all the time.
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
    
    I say go for what works in any situation.
    - http://kinkycoils76.blogspot.com/ Fredia Quick
      
      Thank you. I will.
    - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
      
      No problem.
- http://kinkycoils76.blogspot.com/ Fredia Quick
  
  Yes. Because I am aways doing hair on the go. I have to think up new ways all the time.

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

1. Natural hair crushes: Tracee Ellis Ross, Solange, Jill Scott, Chrisette Michele, & Keshia Knight Pulliam

2. Yes, I have. Seeing these great results motivates me to stick to the challenge.

3. My goal for week 6 was to continue the routine I started in week 5 and I did that.

Valerie Smith

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
You Jenelle of course, because the texture is very close to mine, but it is very thick.
My daughter, oh my goodness, she has such fabulous thick hair, African Export and Elle Varner.

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
I have been, deep conditioning my hair with a mixture of castor oil and aloe vera gel, also trying to apply the castor oil mixed with rosemary essential oil and aloe vera oil and massaging at least every night.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Very pleased with last week, also to follow those my goals, more massaging.

LoclessinBmore

Good Morning ladies!!
As far as natural hair crushes, I don’t have many. Ummm, I think the first crush would be you,the second Kimmay, and the third would be Kellis(when she first bust on the scene). I truly have not been giving my all. I definitely feel I can use the oil more than I do. I just need to work it into my schedule.
As far as goals and challenges, I hot oil treated with JBCO and deep conditioned my hair last weekend. Today, I plan on doing the same. I really feel like I’m making the goals that I set for myself. Problem is, I keep setting minimal goals. I have a crazy week, EVERY WEEK lol! The other problem is I am the keeper of two natural heads in the house. My daughter’s hair is growing beautifully, so at least there are no challenges.

amtate

Its hard to say who my crushes are. I see so many ladies with type 4 hair like mine that I love but can’t necessarily name them. I like Jenell of course, Simplyounique and mahoganyknots. I have definitely been giving the challenge my all even though I had a rough week 5. This week was better, used castor oil on my scalp and edges and in my prepoo. Hang in there ladies!

Natosha Hardy

1. My natural hair crush is Traci Ellis Ross….I lloovvee her curly locks…They just look like so much fun to try different styles on.
2. I have been doing great with the challenge thus far and loving the progress, although I still have some days that are itchier than others, but its cool because I just chalk it up to my hair getting thicker and longer.
3. I did great last week minus one day. I fell asleep without doing my nightly regimen. Although I fell asleep on a satin pillowcase I felt guiltier than Mike Vike at a dog show for not setting my hair for bed. Everything else has been great though. I followed through with my goals and still havent come across any challenges…Cant wait to see the final results!

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

I haven’t gotten into the satin pillowcases rule. I probably more than likely won’t.

NatashaP

1. My natural hair crushes? There are sooooooo many! I love your hair, CharyJay’s hair, Taren916′s behemoth curly ‘fro, Naptural85′s coils and HairCrush’s lush curtain of kinky curly hair.
2. I’m definitely giving the challenge my all because my hair feels better when I’m diligent.
3. Last week, I kept up with my routine and applied castor oil to my scalp and edges 3 times. I also used it as a part of my Pre-poo treatment and to seal in moisture after washing. And conditioning.

http://www.facebook.com/ty.pen.3 Ty Pen

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Mahogany Knots, Blackizbeautiful
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
Yes, I’ve come a long way!
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I’ve gotten used to the ease of having my mini twists in so it been super easy to cowash and oil my scalp a few times this week…esp since I’ve been going to the gym daily.

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

How do you wash your hair with mini twists installed? My hair would puff up so much if I were to wash my hair with these twists.
- Kaila P
  
  Naptural85 suggests using a stocking cap, I’ll leave the link for you to see
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
    
    Yes I have seen this video. I was hoping that @facebook-597350297:disqus had another successful way that she uses. I haven’t washed my mini twists since I have had them in. I just mist and add a moisturizer and seal with JBCO.

ronnie

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
My natural hair crush is myself. My ends are thick and my hair is
growing like a weed. I take very good care of my hair and I am proud to
say that I love my hair.

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
Yes, I take good care of my hair, so I have not been lazy with this challenge.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?No changes, thus far and I did great last week. My hair routine is always the same, so it wasn’t hard to add castor oil

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

Kudos to you for being your own inspiration.

Melissa Houseal

My natural hair crushes are you, Naptural 85, WhoisSugar, Cipriana, AliciaJames, and LongHairDontCare to name a few. Your hair is the most like mine out of those in the list, but I learn a lot from all of you. I crush on myself from time to time too!

I am doing well with the CO. I could be doing more massages, but I think my hair is responding well.

I don’t think I’ve had any challenges, my hair has been nice to me over the past few weeks. I used regular CO for my prepoo last night and on my scalp and edges every otther day.

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

I really should start massaging my hair, but one goal at a time.
Kaila P

OMG I totally forgot Cipriana her hair is to die for! ANd how do you do the preepoo do you add it with something else, do you heat it?
- Melissa Houseal
  
  Sorry so late… I divide my hair into four sections, then i take one section and finger detangle. I spray a concoction of conditioner and water (mostly water) to dampen the section. Then I use some kind of conditioner (I have been using Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner lately) and mix it with Castor Oil in my hand and apply it to each section. I comb it through with a wide tooth comb and twist the section. It takes me about 20 minutes to do 8 sections. Then I put on two plastic caps and either sit under the drye for 20 min, or put on a Turbie Twist over the caps and go handle other business, clean up, etc. for an hour or so.

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Many of the women I see on the internet, there is no one reason.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
I have been trying to. I want my hair to hit my butt curly lol
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I have been using the castor oil almost every night and day and my hair has been soft and supple.

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

I would love for my hair to hit my but curly as well lol. That would be the ultimate goal. That would probably be Jenell’s ankle length goal met lol.

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? Oh my I have way too many to even count. But my 2 daughters, Who is Sugar, Ms V Charles and a ton of ladies of instagram.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? I have been sticking to it and so proud of my self. My hair def seems a lot thicker now.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I think I did good last week. I continue to massage at least 3x/week and have not had any challenges so far.

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Chary J, Elle from Quest for the Prefect Curl, Lola Kinks, my best friend, and my hair stylist Aleca Tucker!
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
I feel as though I have been giving this challenge my all because I have been working and adapting the ways to use the oil in my regimen. I was very ambitious in the beginning of the challenge but now I know how to use the oil that works for my hair.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I have been sealing everyday and doing the scalp massages so I am doing much better than I was a couple weeks ago. No new goals this week so no new challenges this week.

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

Omg I didn’t get my email reminder yesterday & forgot about the check-in. I female hair crush would be Jenell & Charyjay. I have been giving it my all & have been spreading the word about my results. Last week I Eli admit I slacked off a bit due to excessive itching.

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

Yes, I ddin’t get a reminder as well. I was like, I should be checking in. So I just checked the site and sure enough it was a new check-in available. Good thing I checked. I could have missed it.

Samantha Sheppard

My natural hair crush is Naptural85 because she was the first person that I started subscribing to on youtube at the start of my natural hair journey and I love the natural concoctions she shares. I started using castor oil frequently before the challenge so I would say now I’m just continuing and reading through other peoples similar journey. This past week was all edges because one side seems to be growing in better than the other.

Kaila P

Awww that sucks, stick in there I’m sure the other side will come around
- Samantha Sheppard
  
  Thanks Kaila

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

My hair crushes are all the ladies I see in my daily life. Here in New Orleans there are a lot of women and young girls that are natural. Those that I know we talk about different products, regimens, and our reasons for our natural journey. I was considering starting a natural hair club, sorta like “Oprah’s book club” =)

I have continued to give this challenge my all. I like a challenge, especially one that benefits me!

I did well last week. I wore my hair in a twist out all week and every night I massaged my scalp and edges with castor oil. When I took my twists out the next morning I did the same thing. No challenges up to this point. On to the next one! =)

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

I was thinking the same exact thing for Milledgeville, GA about the natural hair organization of some sort so that I can share natural hair experiences with tons of natuaral beauties. I say go for it and that would def inspire others.

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? My natural hair crushes are Kim Coles, Traci Ellis Ross, and some of the Armed Forces Veteran women that I see around my place of work.

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? I have definitely been giving this challenge my all!

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did good last week!! I have been oiling my scalp and massaging my edges with the castor oil 3-4 times a week!

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

My hair crush is Jenell, Kim Coles I also like some of the ladies that post pics on this site. I have been giving this challenge my all and all, I still oil hair 3x’s a week, so far i have not run across any challenges.

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

Kim Coles does have some really beautiful curls.

Reishal

1. My natural hair crush is Elle Varner
2. Because I am not use to using oil so often, I have to make it a point to use it 3 times an week and use it properly.
3. NO challenges this week or goals… Things are going well

Banika

You, Elle Varner, Shelli of hairscapades, Curly Nikki, Mahogony Curls, Pretty Dimples…..just to name a few.

I have been giving this challenge about 110%…..I`ve also been incorporating protective styling.

Same as week 6 spritzer, hot oil treatment, sealer, and massage my scalp

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

I have to get back to protective styling. I recently did some not-so-mini twists that I have been wearing for over a week.
- Kaila P
  
  You should just mist them and take them out for a nice twist out which might last for a week and then just style them in updos and stuff
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
    
    I will do that for one or two days. This saturday will be three weeks of having them in so I am just going to wear a twist out on saturday. My hair isn’t that long so I am limited on styling choices. Sunday I have to do a much needed wash. I will “try” to do a deep conditioner since my hair hasn’t had one in a while.

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

1. Naptural85 2. Yes, using JBCO is like second nature now, almost to the point where I come close to forgetting to check in. 3. Yes, I met my goals.

Nathalie Valentin

1. Elle Varner
2. I have been giving this challenge my all and I am loving the changes in fullness and the definition of my springy curls.
3. I am still applying the JBCO to my scalp at least 3x a week

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

Elle Varner’s hair is the business.

http://twitter.com/CurlyCourtCourt Courtney

1. I have waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many hair crushes, but…here are some:
1. Troy Polamalu (his curls are stuff of legend)
2. Janelle Monáe
3. Mahogany Curls
4. You
…but I digress.

2. I have been giving this challenge my all. I oil my hair and scalp every other day 3x a week, and my hair is happy.

3. No challenges so far. Less single knot strands!!

Tiffany Hines

OMG, I forgot about Troy! Yesssssssss
- http://twitter.com/CurlyCourtCourt Courtney
  
  Yes…Troy Polamalu’s hair is AMAZING!! If my curls could get there, I would be so happy!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

Good to see that you you are seeing good outcomes. Not sure if I have seen less single strand knots. I may need to pay a little more attention. Seems like I usually don’t get many anyways.
- http://twitter.com/CurlyCourtCourt Courtney
  
  Thanks!! I’m excited to see how healthier my hair has become.
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
    
    In five weeks we will all see a good comparison as to how our hair has benefited from the castor.
    - http://twitter.com/CurlyCourtCourt Courtney
      
      I know!!

ladiejai

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? I have too many but if i have to choose a top 2 I will say ‘Whitney aka naptural85, Laila aka fusionofcultures.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? i have I am nursing the middle of my head back to health because stress shows there. So i have been oiling it up all the way up until this week.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I had some serious family issues happen this past week so honestly this past week was my hardest week to worry about hair. I oiled the bare minimum.

http://www.facebook.com/keisha.tysonjohnson Keisha Tyson-Johnson

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? My crushes are folkes who are not famous …like the lady at my job, or other females who can just rock a natural look and look like she did no work. 2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes and I have been the poster child for telling others to do like wise. 3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Just oiling since I have another braid style. The biggest challenge is the itching after a wash and condition.

MsPerfect513

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Jenell, Naptural85, CurlyNikki, and Charjay 2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
Definitely. I am dedicated to this challenge and I am loving the results that I am seeing in my hair.
3. How is you do last week (week 6) Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week was great. I used the castor oil in my prepoo regimen and my hair felt amazing. I also used it to seal my ends every night. The only challenge is that I am noticing more shedding. I am not sure if this is abnormal or not. My hair has been growing faster than it ever has so I have not identified if this is the “new normal”. I will give it a few weeks and assess again.

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

Our hair crushes are about the same. Keep us posted on the shedding.

nasimiyumakali

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
jenell of KCCM, ashiek1118, naptural85

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? i have been giving it 90%, the other 10% is spent being too tired to oil my scalp! i was doing it 3 times a week but now have reduced it to 2 times a week.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did ok, achieved my goal of applying castor oil 2 times on my scalp during the week.

http://twitter.com/afroballerina The AfroBallerina

1. Tracee Ellis Ross & Leela James

2. I have been giving it my all!

3. Definitely sticking to my goals, scalp massage & sealing ends 5x this week.

Tiffany Hines

Your hair and make-up are pretty!
- http://twitter.com/afroballerina The AfroBallerina
  
  Thank you so much!

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

my hair crushes are jenell, kimmaytube, jill scott and soooooo many others. I am still giving this challenge my all—3 times a week to my scalp and twice a week to the ends of my hair and i am definitely seeing the results. Fortunately I have not had any challenges thus far.

Kaila P

Your so lucky to not have any challenges , I hope to see your pics at the end of the challenge I’ll bet you have alot of growth

http://twitter.com/AFeistyOne White Whisper

My hair crushes are: Jenell(KCCM) of course, TarenGuy,Traci Ellis Ross,Solange, and Angela(runs daughter).
I’ve been giving this challenge my all, and I’ve seen great results from it.
Last week I’ve was a bit challenging, my scalp seems be be drier as the days are getting colder, so I’ve had to put my hair in protective styles, I’ve added EVOO to my JBCO mixture. I kept my regimen the same: hot oil treatment 3x a week,oiled my edges and sealed my ends. I’m thinking since I’m in the windy city, I might need to beef up my treatment from 3 to 4. havent decided yet.

Tiffany Hines

I just recently saw a tweet pic of Angela’s real hair. It’s SUPER thick and so FULL!!!

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

1. I don’t really have any hair crushes… Their is this girl I’ve seen post pics; I think its Yolanda Renee. I like how her midi-TWA was. I kind of like the naturalistas rocking the curly cuts – I find it funky and different; sides low, tops high! When I was relaxed I rocked the flipped front and low sides and sometimes a fauxhawk! And I still love Halle Berry and Nina Long’s short hair dos… I do believe for thickness and texture you and I have similar hair so I trust your reviews on products and therefore I am loyal to Shea Moisture – about to venture into the green label – Yucca and Baobob.
2. I would say I have definitely been adhering to the challenge (and ruined some pillow cases to prove it – too much JBCO oil in hair in the beginning)!
3. Last week I was getting over a cold/flu so I only oiled my hair line/edges and a few spots in the center and back {where I felt a little itch}. Also I have been manipulating my hair less, which is good, I guess! Re-up’d on my JBCO with lavender Saturday so my stock is good to go!

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

I’ve been ruining good pillowcases as well. Even if my hair is protected. It still seeps through.
Kaila P

Lol I have to washe my satin scarf like every week becuase opf that I tend to be heavy handed with it, but it works for my hair

peppermint1913

1. Hair crushes— would be you Mrs. Jenell, Traci Ross
2. Yes, I have been this challenge my all.
3. My regimen has been the same as the last 6 weeks: apply to my edges, nape, overall and unfortunately to the short spot I have created by the HIH syndrome. No, challenges so far.

Chiquita

1. My natural hair crushes thus far is Janell (KCCM–duh..lol) and Kelly from Natural Girls Rock!
2. Since this is my first challenge, I have been giving it my all…made a couple of pit stops along the way, but to me its apart of the journey.
3. I did good for week 6 and goals, but one challenge I want to encounter is to do the deep condition with mayonnaise (wanna go ol school..lol) I aso find that my hair getting thicker than growing fast, but I’m okay with that

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

I’m not sure how I feel about putting mayo on my hair. Maybe I will try it one day. I have been really bad with deep conditioning. Once I finish washing, the last thing I want to do is another step since it will take forever to do my hair. I am in need of deep conditioning.
- Kaila P
  
  I was skeptical as well but it really works and once you wash it out with regular conditioner the smell is no longer there and you have shiny healthy soft hair. Go for it girl
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
    
    It’s on my to do list.

ciera miller

my hair crush is naptural85, pretyydimples01, and simplyunqiue. right know I’m doing a protective style with micro braids so it’s been a little difficult to say the least but still trying to hang in there with my edges and scalp massages.

Kandy O.

1. I love Esperanza Spalding’s afro!
2. I’ve been trying my best to keep up with my original plan. But, there’s always room for improvement. Overall though, I’ve been doing well.
3. Week 6 was slightly challenging b/c I was just feeling lazy. I didn’t want to do anything to my hair. Despite my laziness though, I did apply JBCO 3xs (used it in my pre-poo/detangling concoction, on my ends and on my scalp).

Kaila P

Yeah I know the feeling but what keeps me motivated is knowing that I will have great results!
- Kandy O.
  
  that’s true…thanks:o)

Chiley Holder

1. No specifec natural hair crushes but I do admire all the girls I see with those cute hair styles, hoping one day my hair will be long enough to acheive such styles. 2. I’ve been giving this challenge my all, I just hope my supply of JCBO lasts until the end. 3. The only challenge I have is remembering to use my JBCO as much as possible. My goal for this week is staying on top of the challenge being my schedule is changing dramatically.

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

I just recently identified my first true hair crush, YaYa from America’s Next Top Model.
I believe I’ve been giving this challenge 100% however each week is different from the last as I seek to find out how jbco will work best for my hair. I’m trying to determine should it be added to my conditioner for deep treatments, as a pre poo, hot oil treatment, just for scalp and edges, etc.
Last week was interesting as I had the opportunity to get a devacut for 50% off which requires you to have little to no product in your hair when its cut. I had a stylist who was fairly new to the technique which meant I had to go Mon for the initial cut and style & Thurs to follow up with a master stylist to do clean up thus I was only able to put it on my edges for most of the week which I loved.

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

Sounds like a great deal though. You were providing yourself to help a stylist in training.

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

Natural hair crushes? You of course, NaturalChica, Mahoganyknots,Naptural85,CharyJay, Kimmay tube, KandeeLoveaYa, MahoganyCurls

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes, I have. I the oil 4x a week (ends, edges & scalp). I just ran out of JBCO. My mother is using it also.

My JBCO will be end this week.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? My only challenge is that I cannot style hair. I try so hard. I practiced a little with flat twists this weekend. It turned out okay but I will keep at it. Other than that, no challenges, just enjoying the journey..

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

Just keep trying new things for your hair. Eventually you will find what works best for you and pick up some good techniques.
Kaila P

You should try finding a braider in your state and just learn slowly using youtube videos

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

1. My natural hair crushes are Esparanza Spalding, Lela James, Corine Bailey Ray, Solange…for now!
2. Yes I ahve been giving the challenge my all and then some!
3. I did good last week, I did everything I set out to do, I even gave myself a much needed trim and a protein treatment, which I figured by the results I didnt need, but I just wanted to try it and see. My only challeneg is laziness when setting my hair at night!

Tiffany Hines

Your curls are pretty, that’s a good protective style.

We have the same hair crush list, expect I didn’t put Esparanza Spalding. I added Erkah Badu and Chaka Khan.
Kaila P

Esperanza’s hair is amazing and so is yours!
- http://www.facebook.com/marie.forbin.9 Marie Forbin
  
  Thank You so much, yeah her hair is amazing!

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

1) My natural hair crushes are definitely Jenell of KCCM (I have watched your youtube videos for years and its amazing how your hair has grown. It’s beautiful!) Solange (love the way she switches it up), Tracee Ellis Ross (for obvious reasons)
2.) Yes! I’ve been really trying to keep up with this. I notice a major difference in its softness and length retention.
3) Suprisingly no challenges this week. I went on vacay, but brought my castor oil with me

Tiffany Hines

Solange is EVERYONE’S hair crush, lol! At first I was like it that her REAL hair, but then I stopped caring.
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
  
  I haven’t seen her hair. I may have to google image her.
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    http://www.junesjournal.com/?p=6304
    
    Here is one of her many looks.
    - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
      
      Thanks. Here hair is so big and pretty.

Tamrenb

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?

I have a lot! But off the top of my head, Tracee Ellis Ross, Ledisi, Solange, You- and CurlyNikki basically anyone who I’ve come across on YT/Twitta

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?

I have, I don’t think I’ve been this dedicated since I first started my natural hair journey.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I slacked off a little, but got right back in the swing of things, still pushing.

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

This is my second attempt at completing this challenge. I’m trying to stay motivated so that my hair can reap the benefits.
- Jewel Berry
  
  Yep….I will be signing up for the winter challenge.
  - Tamrenb
    
    I will be signing up as well.
    - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
      
      I too will be signing up for the Winter challenge. I have plenty of JBCO to use, so I might as well keep at it.

bklyncurly

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? I’ve never thought about this before so I really don’t think I have any hair crushes. There are many natural women that I admire and have learned a lot from there hair wisdom, women such as you, mohaganycurls, jcokes7, diana ramsey,whoissugar, and many more.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? I have definitely been giving this challenge my all, sometimes I wonder if I’m not getting obsessive about it.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? I followed with my goals being very attentive. Any challenges thus far? My challenge is not getting to crazy about the challenge, worrying if I’m doing it right…should I seal or should I put it on my scalp…should I do both….help!

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

Obsessive…that could be a good thing for this challenge.
Kaila P

Do both and if you feel like the castor oil weighs down your hair just use it on your scalp

http://www.facebook.com/brandi.richardson.54 Brandi Richardson

1. My natural hair crushes are….I don’t know actually, I like everybody’s hair.
2. I’ve been doing good with the challenge considering the stress I’ve been under lately. I’m trying to make sure I take care of my hair. I need to learn how to self trim though..if anybody has any ideas/techniques.
3. My challenge so far is setting my hair and styling. I’m trying to find a style that is easy and fast. So far, I’ve been wearing twists and head bands, but I want to find some other styles I can do.

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

There are plenty of trim tutorials available of YouTube. It has everything.

http://twitter.com/lovelytjg Taniesha Knight

I don’t have any hair crushes. I am new to the natural thing. Still trying to get use to it and get to know people who are natural that help and encourage me. I was giving it my all in the beginning. I lost my excitement along the way because I don’t know what to do with my hair. I am also confused as to how to use the forum besides from my original post. I can’t go back and see what I posted and what others have said. I did the same thing as I have been doing the entire challange. Using the castor oil on my scalp and my ends.

Tiffany Hines

Hey Taniesha! I have been growing my hair out for two years now and I transitioned with wigs for about 3-4 months. So, it takes time. But with this forum, people answer the challenge questions, ask questions, and post pictures. Also, on KCCM, Jenell has other topics on protective styles, celebrities, products, anything you can think of!

Just remember time, patience, mixed with trial and error. Various Black hair magazines now have natural hair sections.

Good luck!!!
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
  
  I didn’t know about the magazines including natuaral hair sections. I may have to browse a little for some.
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    Hype Hair and Sophisticate’s Black Hair
    - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
      
      Thanks! Making note to check them out.

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

Hair crushes: Danielle Withers of Afro Blue, “The Sing-Off”, naptural85, and my four year old niece with the 3C/4A corkscrews that stretch down her back. I like that I have found multiple ways to incorporate castor oil into my regular regimen, which has made it easy to “give it my all” without having to change everything I was doing. No major challenges last week; just keeping on keeping on.

Jewel Berry

I love simplyounique from YouTube. I also love Lela James and Solange Knowles. I think Viola Davis represents for 4c naturals! Lauryn Hill too! I have quite a few crushes.

I have to pat myself on the back. I am really following through with the challenge. I want to give my hair every opportunity to be healthy and grow (like my kids LOL)!

Last week I experimented with small cornrows and cowrie shells. So cute! Im really focused on 2 week hairstyles.

Tiffany Hines

I choose Solange and Leela James, their fros are so BIG and PRETTY! I saw Viola Davis with those cinammon brown curls and it was really pretty and flattering on her.
- Jewel Berry
  
  YES! Weren’t Viola’s ringlets beautiful?!? Even when my hair was that short my texture wasn’t that tame. I had like 3 different textures going on! LOL
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    I know the feeling. For at least a year I had TWO textures going on. Now after two years the back is still thicker and the top and front seem to be straighter.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

I can relate with the two week styles. I hate the constant twisting. I usually will just wear a puff for some days when my styles get old.
http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre

ALWAYS Lauryn! No matter what she does with her hair, it’s beautiful. I love that. And Simplyounique always has some awesome styles. I love her channel! Best of luck throughout the rest of the challenge!

http://www.facebook.com/dyon.rogers Dyon Rogers

Naptural85 has given me the inspiration to continue on this natural journey. I’ve fallen off my hair game but I’ve still made a point to make sure I used CO 2-3 times a wk. I didnt have any goals other than find another style.

Jewel Berry

Oh girlfriend….get back on your square with your hair game! What’s wrong? Have you gotten tired of your current styles? I know I get bored with mine sometimes.
Kaila P

You should definitely check youtube and othe rnatural hair forums, there are soo many protective styles you can do that keep your hair protected and have you looking fly

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
My natural hair crushes are My Mom and Dad. They really did not know how to care for their hair. Both have had natural hair for years. They found out awhile ago that perms and relaxers where not good for their hair. It took me this long to follow suite I have learned so much about natural hair my natural hair now my parents ask me how to keep moisture in their hair. I got some good answer And all the ladies I watch on the youtube are my natural hair crushes they share so much about what they do to their hair.I’m so thankful to my moms and youtube.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
Yes I have I use the castor oil all the time now to seal and to put on my ends and my scalp. I also put the oil into my condtioners. Having a website like this with others doing the challenge helps me so much once again thankful for this website <3 <3 <3 .
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Yes I followed my goals still wearing my protective style and using the oil daily my hair loves it. I have not had any challenges so far

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

I love that your parents are your hair inspiration.

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

YOU lol and my group Naturalistas in Nap
yes I am working Hard with my natural hair
goood just following my routine, my big challenge is my TWA has grown and i need new ways to style it but its still to short for mot styles I am seeing.

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

You can try to do simple frohawk styles or twist outs. They will get you through anything.

onyinyechi uwakwemdike

1. Hair crushes: my friend here in Lagos Olaronke, Nibi of thekinkyapothecary, Jenell, Jill Scott, Solange, Chrisette Michelle and Gina (natural belle) of hairspiration.
2. I have been giving it my all
3. Week 6 was my last week in kinky twists. Happy to have my hair out now but it is in 2 strand twists. I had a scalp massage once with castor oil and oiled by edges 3 times that week. after moisturizing length of hair with aloe juice I sealed with my Shea butter mix containing castor oil. No challenges whatsoever.

Tiffany Hines

I LOVE Solange and Jill Scott as well!
- onyinyechi uwakwemdike
  
  jill scott is awesome!
  - Tiffany Hines
    
    She is! I love how she embraces her natural hair now.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

Jill Scott is my favorite. I love how free she is with her hair. You can never guess how she will have her hair on any given day.

Tiffany Hines

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
My natural hair crushes are Solange Knowles, Erykah Badu, Leela James Corrine Bailey Rae, and of course the ALWAYS fabulous Ms. Chaka Khan. As you can see the BIGGER the BETTER.

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
I have been giving this challenge my all. It’s hard to balance life, work, and social regimens but if you want RESULTS you will find time and make it work. I have been growing my hair out for two years, but I wasn’t maintaining it so it broke off. Now, I’m trying new products, doing the JBCO challenge, and experimenting more with protective styles.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I did great last week. I am still using the JBCO once a day whether in the morning or at night before bed. I also used it in my hot oil treatment. I wore my fro out for 2 days and the other 5 it was in a protective style. Yay me!!!
I haven’t experienced any challenges expect, TIME. BUT, I want growth, so I’m going to make this WORK.

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

Ha! Yes, the bigger is better. I totally agree about balancing and juggling life activities or tasks can be tough sometimes. I actually slipped on my protective styling, however, I recently did not-so-mini twists and I have been wearing them for a week now.

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?

Jill Scott, Jenell Stewart(lol), Curly Nikki, Solange, Kimberely Elise, Thandie Newton, Nina Ellis-Hervey, Tracee Ellis-Ross, Viola Davis, and Kim Wayans!!

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?

Yes, can’t live without my JBCO now. It’s part of my staple products.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I keep my JBCO mixed with grapeseed oil in a nozzle tip bottle and keep it next to my bed. Before I go to sleep I just go through my scalp with the oil. Very simple!!

http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre

Oh yea! Solange. Her hair is awesome. And I love that she cares for it, but she emphasizes that she has way more to offer than her hair
Kaila P

Nina is niceeeeeeee, she is very straight forward in her vidoes and she has achieved amazing length

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
My natural hair crushes are Jill Scott, Erikah Badu, Charyjay, Naptural85, and Jenell of course.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
YES, I have been putting so much effort into this challenge as well as trying to hold discussions with other members of the challenge. I’m so motivated. I will admit that I did slack a little last week, but I still met the goals of the challenge. I’m trying to have another week 5 repeat (applying JBCO daily).
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
Last week I only applied JBCO to my scalp three times. I did not meet my personal goal which is 4 – 5 times a week. I think the challenge so far is to not get so caught up in other day to day activities that I put off on my appliation. Week 7 will be better.

Monica Hicks

My hair crushes would have to be you (you helped me to stay on this path by all of the information you provide us with), Karen Wilson (she helped to fall in love with my own hair) and Lalah Hathaway. There are more but I’m not sure if its really their hair or not,

I have been giving this my all. I slacked off this week to see if I could tell the difference if I did not use the JBCO as much and I absolutely could tell the difference. My hair was about 10X drier.

I did ok, seeing results in all areas except for my crown area and temples.

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

Ha you are funny. I’m laughing at the comment about your other hair crushes.

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

1. I really don’t have a hair crush. I may see a picture of someone with hair that I like, or see someone on the street with nice hair and think to myself, “ooh her hair is beautiful”, but I can’t claim anyone as a hair crush of mine.
2. With the exception of this past week, I have given it my all. My hair was extremely dirty last week (due to a hectic schedule and not having time to shampoo), so I didn’t apply my castor oil as normal because I felt it was a waste to use it on dirty hair/scalp that was already laden with product.
3. I think I covered this question in #2.

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

It seems as though many of us have had a trying past week as far as our goals.

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

1. SimplYounique, Naptural85, Prettydimples01
2. I’ve been giving it my all by applying the oil 3-4 times a week.
3. Last week I took my mini-twists out and conditioned my hair(goal). I was sick so I did not manipulate much, keeping in protective styles, as I do most of the time. My challenge now is styling my hair when it’s not in mini-twists, because it has become so thick. I’m feeling like I don’t want to mess with it much. However, I still take care of it even if I’m styling with protective styles.

patty barnes

1. Well a few of my natural hair crushes are:Youtubers:
IKNOWLEE, MyNaturalSistas, DRamZ84-SistersWithBeauty (the queen of protective styles….LOL), and last but not least….the one and only Jenell….lol. Still trying to master that braid out!!! Jenell I can honestly say that with the large # of subscribers that you have, you try to answer as many of our questions as you can and you are truely dedicated to your subscribers and that means a lot.
2. This if my very first castor oil challenge and I am definitely giving this challenge my all! I can really see the improvement to my edges.They have really grown and are continuing to grow. And my hair is now maintaining moisture very nicely…..yea. I just started using the Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab line and I love love love it. I also use the curl enhancing smoothie and have gotten great results. My hair is super moist!!!! So the castor oil along with the shea moisure products have really made a difference. I can’t believe we are already in week 7.
3. Last week I did well. I had my hair in mini two-strand twists and I still applied my castor oil to my scalp 3x/wk and also to my edges. Also, on wash day I sealed with the oil.I can honestly say that I haven’t had any challenges. If you consider not mastering the braidout then that would be it I can honestly say that I haven’t had any challenges. If you consider not mastering the braidout then that would be it

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

EVERYONE has been raving about the sheamoisture line. I did not get good results when I tried it out when I was first natural, but maybe I did not utilize the products right since I was just starting off. I think I may give it a try again soon after I use up many of the products that I have piled up from CurlBox and CurlKit and the PJ in me.
- Kaila P
  
  They dont sell SHeaMoisture where I live sigh, I’ve always wanted to try it in the hopes that it works well for my hair
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
    
    They should sell it at walmart and/or Target for sure. I have seen the line in these two franchises.
http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

Awwww you’re too sweet!

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

My natural hair crushes are MsTanish1 and IKnowLee. I have been giving 150% on this challenge. I have my hair in box braids as a protective style so I have been using JBCO to oil my scalp and edges and mixed with coconut oil as a hot oil treatment. So far this challenge has been really easy for me. I’m hoping when I take the box braids out, I will be able to see so real growth because I am leaving my hair alone.

Kaila P

You should take some pics so we can see your growth after you take down your braids.

Charmin Smart

I don’t have a hair crush as such. I love tumblr websites such as hi-imcurrentlyobsessed and naturalhaireverything. It’s hair porn. I love a good healthy head of hair no matter the length.
I’ve tried to give it my all. But as I’ve plaited my hair, I haven’t been able to look after the whole head of hair, so I just concentrate on my edges daily and my scalp every other day. I also use a braid spray daily.
The challenge I had last week was how long it took to dry my hair. The long braids means it takes an age to dry meaning I leave the house thinking my hair is dry and by the time I get to the end of the road, my top is soaked! Not a good look.

Ella hicks

You weren’t lying when you said its hair porn. It has a lot hair information.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

I think I’m going to have to check out the hair porn.
http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

Hey! Maybe there is a way to look after your whole head of hair while they’re are in plaits! Whenever I’m in your situation, I just throw together a mixture of oils in a spray bottle. The same way you said you use braid spray, I’m sure you can put Castor oil in a spray bottle and mist your hair with it every morning and night! then massage it in… Best wishes on your challenge!

Tracey

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? India from My Natural Sistas

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes!

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I actually have been and I am proud of myself. I am making and taking the time to really take care of my hair.

Kaila P

That is really awesome, people always complain about not having the time, but once you make an effort to take the time out it will appear and you will see results. Best of luck on your journey!

Kaila p

I love Dr. Austin, you of course Jenell (love the jet black colour of your hair) , SImplyounique, Alicia James, Whitney (naptural85), Keythema ( Lady Key’s)

I am definitely giving my all to it , once I dedicate myself to something I will do it, I oil my scalp three times a week and use it on my ends to seal when I moisturize. I’ve also ventured into using it on my eyebrows and I’m seeing results.

Well as I said in week 5 I had a bad experience with detangling however my hair has grown back PRAISE JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Are you attempting to thicken your eyebrows? Can you provide before and after pictures for that as well just for us not the challenge. It will be interesting to see the other ways castor oil can be useful.
- Kaila P
  
  Yes I have thin eyebrows and it is working, or maybe it’s all in my head lol. But I saw someone post about using it on their eyebrows, so I said I would try it. I do it every morning and every night
  
  I havent quite figured out how to post a pic but I’ll try
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams
    
    I think we can all appreciate an attempt. Thanks.

AngieYuuup

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? They actually all are on YouTube. I have 3: MahoganyCurls, Naptural85, and MelsharyA

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes. I’ve been using my JBCO religiously, and I’ve noticed to good changes in my hair.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did great. No challenges so far. Goals are coming along.

maiama

1. I really like simplyounique. I like the fact that she has been documenting her hair journey from the start, her hair progress is amazing.

2. Not really I do the minimum, which is using CO at least 3 times a week. But because I am busy with work and I usually keep mg hair tucked or in a bun I don’t use the CO more often.

3. Busy busy busy with work but I still managed to oil my scalp 3 times.
Oh yes. Discouragement. But I know it’s not the CO it’s me. My hair is at that level where it wouldn’t grow or at least that how I feel. I think I’m facing that shoulder length/APL hump and I don’t want to get stuck here. I had a look at some photos and noticed that my hair would go to that level and and stay there for a long time. For some reason I would have it cut, at first it would grow than the growth would stop. This time I want to get past that level. So soon I’m going to have my hair in kinky twist and hopefully protective styling would be the key. That and babying my hair.

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

My hair crushes are Kim Love of Kimmaytube, Whitney of Naptural85, Chime Edwards of HairCrush, and India Davis of My Natural Sistas!!! Yes it is definitely a mixture of textures but I do love them all!!! They are the women, who I feel have truly set an example to follow and have proven that coily-textured hair can, in fact, retain length and grown beautifully!

I can honestly say that I HAVE been giving this challenge my all! Even if it means I have to wake up earlier or wrap my hair up ALL day to not mess with it or to even deep condition more than I normally do. Now that I found a product line, I can truly trust (outside of my home mixtures), I feel confident that even if I don’t retain much length by December 1st, at least Ill gain better health and thickness for my hair!

Last week I follwed my normal course when oiling! I applied the C.O. to my edges, nape, scalp, hair shaft, and ends. So it was just an overall process. To top it off, it was due time for a wash so even though I was doing doubles at work, I still dedicated myself to coming home friday night from work, prepooing my hair, sleeping on it for a good 7 hours, waking up 8ish, shampooing/conditioning/and DEEP conditioning it. Yes this process took me a total of 12 hours but it was WORTH IT! I prepooed with Castor oil and my Creme of nature Argan oil conditioner and I deep conditioned with Castor Oil and the GroHealthy Intensive treatment. I’ve been misting my hair since wash day and re-coating the edges and ends! No challenges just yet! This makes me know that I’ve finally learned my hair!

Alyssa Bigbee

1. My biggest hair crush has always been Cree Summers. I love Tracie Ellis but me and Cree have the same hair texture so I just look at her for inspiration.
2. I have been putting my all into this challenge because I feel that is the only way I will see results, and I have def seen good results
3. Week 6 was a little challenging because I was out of the country. I had to make sure I oiled my scalp daily since I was in a new environment.

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? You, Jenell!!!
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes! But must say that I changed castor oil brands mid way and it feels different. I think I may have had better luck if i stuck with the Jamaican brand.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? Doing great! Hair feeling strong!

Curls and Mo

1. Who are your natural hair
crushes? Yes! Esperanza Spalding and Janelle Monae for sure.

2. Have you been giving this
challenge your all? Yes! I’m surprised that I’ve actually stayed with it.

3. How did you do last week (week
6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I did
good. I’ve been sealing with it regularly and re-applying it to my hair, too. I’ve
stuck with all my goals and haven’t really seen any challenges surprisingly.

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

My natural hair crushes: India Arie, KinkyStyles 1980, PrettyDimples, MsVCharles, SimplyYounique, and of course Jenelle. I love the versatility and individual styles. The regimen and tips have been a blessing to me.
Yes I have given the challenge my very best and my hair has thanked me.
I have continued to follow through with the castor oil challenge.

Vanietra

1) My hair crushes are Jenella Monae, India Ayre and Debbie Morgan (Angie from All My Children).

2) Honestly no I haven’t, my day to day is so hectic and I’m always putting myself last

3) I have been using it every other day on my scalp. I def have to use it more on my edges because I think they’re starting to thin

Vanietra

Oh and Solange! I love her hair

Candie33

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? I have a hair crush on you..looking at where you came from, gives me hope that one day I will be able to achieve the length, thickness and styles that you currently have. I also love simplyunique from yt her hair is the bomb as well.

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes and I am seeing a difference each week.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? I apply my JBCO along with my essential oils 4-5 days. I spritz my hair with my water aloe vera juice mixture and sealed cold pressed castor oil.
Did you follow through with your goals? yes I am a believer that I will achieve my goals if I stay consistent. I am watching transformation of other naturals.

Any challenges thus far? no

Robin Thomas

1. My natural hair crushes are SImplyounique because her videos definitely helped me with transitioning and knowing more about my hair. And since she’s documented her journey from the beginning it’s easy to follow along with her progress.
2. I work 2 jobs now so i have not been able to do as much as i wanted and give my hair my “all” but i have been stepping it up on my wash days and dedicating all day to it.
3. I started baggying overnight more often with my castor oil, as well as prepooing overnight before wash day with castor oil and it has become very helpful.

http://www.facebook.com/dcabana Donny N’didi During

naptural85
no i havent been giving it my all. ive been very busy but made sure i deep condition every other week with either coconut oil or jbco. i have noticed tho that im getting better with my moisture tricks and im loving my hair more

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? Haircrush, you, and myself!

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes. I have. I’m starting to work the kinks out my regimen.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? I did great. Did you follow through with your goals? Yes. I did. Any challenges thus far? I’m still working out the wash day regimen,but I’m getting closer to having a set routine.

http://twitter.com/Afro_Geisha Danielle

Q1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
A. My natural hair crushes are Naptural85, HairCrush, BlakIzBeautyful, and Fusion of Cultures.
Q2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
A. I have been giving it 110%. I’m better prepared for the winter winter this year. Last year was murder on my hair, but I have better sealing methods this time around to combat the cold.
Q3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
A. So far, I have met my goals. I never knew how much my scalp missed the massages I use to receive from my mommy when she did my hair as a child.

Keisha M

Hello!! (I’ve been soo late these last two check ins =/)I hope everyone is doing well. I would have to say that my hair crushes are you, iknowlee and simplyyounique. I found you ladies when I was contemplating going natural, and the youtube videos have gave me great motivation and lovely ideas for my hair! I have been giving this challenge my all and it is definitely showing in the results that I’m getting. The fullness and growth of my hair is amazing so far. I did fairly well last week and met all of my goals. One of my challenges has to find a remedy for my single strand knots, they are driving me MAD! But I know that realistically I need a trim, and will do so as soon as this challenge is over!!

lori924

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Tracey Ellis Ross, African export and black onyx77 on YouTube

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? So far I have been consistent with this challenge and my hair is loving the Castro oil

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I decided to use my castor oil twice a day now instead of once a day, last week I used it 6 times. My issue was maintaining moisture to my hair, my friend makes hair products she’s up and coming, her hair moisturizer has kept my hair soft and it’s been two days now. My problem is solved. I think if I use it twice a week I should be great

Noni_P

Who are your natural hair crushes? You are truly my inspiration, as well as a mutual friend, Barbara F
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? At first I did, but I must admit that I have slacked off
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? I am a little concerned with shedding but I’m not really sure what is normal.

Cherlyn

Sorry this is late

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
dont have one

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
YES! Im starting to really love my hair.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I did well. Last week I usef the oil as a hot oil treatment. No challenges here:}

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Jill Scott, Erykah Badu,Traci Ellis Ross & last but not least KinkyCurlyCoilyMe a.k.a. Janell
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
yes actually I never been this passionate about anything else this year besides passing my state boards. I am loving this challenge b/c I am actually applying myself and seeing results. I having fun and even when the challenge ends I will still continue on with my castor oil routine.
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I did pretty good, I applied the castor oil right before I twitsted my hair. I wore my twist for 3 days and applied castor oil all three days in the morning and at night before bed. I followed through with all my goals I set out for the week all the way down to financial wise. The only challenge I am facing is the front of my hair seems to be growing slower then the crown and the back. So this past week I applied the castor oil to the front part of my hair ONLY and focused on that. We shall see what the results bring.

Sheri Morris

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

Posted last week but I do not see that my post is here. So this is a re-post.

I would have to say that my natural hair crush would have to be you and your videos and tips/tricks. Before coming across your page through another friends FB like, I never truly ventured out to watch any videos or by any books. I am so glad that I have come across your webpage. My hair has been thriving ever since (mid August is when I discovered your page;-))

Yes I have been giving it my all and I even went in for a my 10-week hair appointment to get my ends trimmed and my stylist stated that my ends hardly needed any trimming. She said my hair has grown out tremendously and felt soft and moisturized.

I have been doing well with the castor oil apply at the minimum 3-5 times a week to my scalp and edges and ends. I am right on track and have not fallen off the regimen thus far. I have not encountered any challenges with using and applying castor oil to my hair. I love it.

Sandra

I have no natural hair crushes, just like anyone bold enough to go natural, and yes I have been giving this challenge my all beacause I really want to see if it works for me. I want to know what made my hair grow. I have been giving this challenge my all and it’s not hard to do with my busy schedule, I just need to find more hairstyles that I can use.

Gwenda King

1. I like Blakizbeautyful, Colouredbeautiful, and ToyaBoo as hair crushes.
2. I have been giving it the good ole college try. I only had one week where I slacked off.
3. No setbacks or challenges, only benefits like strong ends and shiny strong hair!

Beatrice

I’m trying to sign up for the Nov castor challenge…where do I sign up???

Deanna H.

1. I love Tracee Ellis Ross, CurlyNikki, NaturalChica, annnndddd…..BlakIzBeautyful!!! I love the advice and tips the bloggers/vloggers give. It truly is an inspiration and a HUGE help!!
2. I have been whole-heartedly giving this challenge my all and I am reaping the benefits. My scalp condition has improved greatly and as a result, my face has cleared up and evened out dramatically.
3. Last week, I still followed my same routine and fulfilled my challenge goals.

Darlene

1. My natural hair crushes are you, blakizbeautyful because your hair to me is thick and beautiful, what hope my hair will be and I love how you do step by step tutorials on your channel. Second is Naptural85 and last but not least MahoganyCurls.
2. Have I been giving this CO hair challenge my all and the answer is yes. Three to five times a week I make sure I am using the CO.
3. Last week all went well. I met my goals with the CO and no problems.

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

For some reason, I did not receive this post last week. I even tweeted Jenell to tell her I didn’t get challenge questions for Oct. 13-19th so I re-answered week six I am going to answer them now hoping it keeps me in the challenge active as I am adamant about checking in each week.

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
I love, love, love Jada Pinkett-Smith’s hair.

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
Absolutely! I am sooo committed to this challenge. I just wish my hair was not half permed

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your
goals? Any challenges thus far?
I did well and did follow through on my goals. Same challenges as always, trying to adjust to the two textures of hair.

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

That’s funny, I didn’t get it last week either but I think you are allowed to miss one check it w/ being penalized.
- http://www.facebook.com/KimGodsChild Kim Hooks-Hooper
  
  Thanks Kim!

http://naturallystellar.wordpress.com/ NaturallyStellar

1. I feel kind of strange because I don’t really have any hair crushes. Maybe when I was younger, but I just don’t now. I think because I realize now that my hair is unique & I need to be comfortable with all of me, hair included. Just like I don’t crush on peoples body images anymore, I try not to crush on hair. I do admire people that have fly hair though, like Chaka Khan, Amel Larrieux, T’keyah Crystal Kemah & that chick on Cold Case with the nice sisterlocks (cant remember her name)

2. Yes, I’ve been giving this challenge my all. I’ve adopted some good habits now that are gonna help me reach my goals even after the challenge.

3. I did all right last week. I started upping my deep conditioning game & focusing on moisturizing more often. No challenges during week 6 other than trying to figure out what protective style I’m going to try for the fall/winter months.

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
I love Naptural85, the fact the she makes her own products or uses natural products inspired me

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
It’s hard when so much is going on in my life, but I’ve been trying my best. I’m in my last semester of nursing school, work 2 part jobs and a single mom so the time to put into my hair is not always available

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I’ve been sticking to my goals, even if I’m exhausted and don’t feel like being bothered

Brittany

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Right now my crushes are backsyncfan, MsVCharles, Whoissugar, Blakizbeautyful, and Lalanguage

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
This challenge has been going well. I have gotten use to using castor oil as my daily hair routines.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
I did great last week and followed through with my goals

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
Traci Ellis Ross and blakizbeautyful! Both of you have gorgeous hair.
2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?
I have been giving the challenge my all even the week I was on vacation and didnt get to do it as often
3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?
last week I did great! I am following through with my goals. The only challenge is finding the time to do it since I’m running from the time I get up until the time I go to bed.

Rozelle

Hair crushes–don’t know if I have any particular hair crushes, but I do like to see what people are doing with their hair that is similar to mine in texture and length. I have discovered that I am a 4b/4c and that I have short/medium length.
Unfortunately, I have not been keeping up like I should. For the last two weeks, my job and organization committments have been busy. I have basically kept up with oiling my edges at least 3 times a week.
My biggest challenge is developing and sticking with a routine, but now that my world has calmed down, I am trying to get back on track with the washing and moisturing like I should be. I know I need a good trim because I have lots of split ends and I am seriously thinking about getting some braids as a protective style since the weather is cooler.
Congratulations to you who have been keeping up with the routine, I am going to stay in this race and complete it–just got to get more consistant like I was in the beginning.

http://www.facebook.com/erica.floyd.58 Erica Floyd

1) Yaya DaCosta is my number one hair crush! I see alot of pictures on instagram and FB with gorgeous natural hair but there was this one picture that I seen online of her hair that always comes to mind.
2) Honestly at this point in the challenged I need to get back in the game like I was in the beginning. I’ve recently gotten my hair colored and I have noticed that it definitely was a bit drier than normal so I think I need to bump my co-washing to bi-weekly up until I get my protective style at the end of the month.
3) Because I’m late replying I really don’t remember how I did week 6 :0( [bad I know!] I have no challenges I just need to get back to pampering my hair like I was in the beginning.

Alyssa Bigbee

1. My hair crush has and will always be Cree summers, I love Elle Varner also but me and Cree have the same hair texture so it’s her hands down. Her curls are so defined and I love that she has a natural bang.
2. I am definitely giving my challenge this all because I want to see good results.
3. I followed through with my goals to keep my hands out of my hair (covers face) i’m so guilty of constantly messing with my curls so I did mini twist and applied castor oil daily.

Christal Williams

My natural hair crushers are QFTPC (Elle), Naptural85 and KimmayTube, Ashiek1118, Bronzeqt, and many others; not just because they have long beautiful hair thick luscious hair..lol, but because they are an inspiration to show everyone that you can grow long, strong, healthy natural hair. I’ve definitely been giving the challenge my very best making sure to follow all associated “rules” to the challenge and have found that my hair is responding well. I did cut about two inches off early in the challenge (week 4 or 5). My goal for this challenge wasn’t really to see length, but to obtain thicker hair..and I have noticed that my twists have a thicker appearance..noticed that a week ago; that was very exciting. I did well last week using my castor oil; I’ve been switching between regular and JBCO. I have a mindset where this is my sealing oil, so it’s been easy to incorporate, and use it consistently in my regimen. It’s a staple now, so moving forward I’ll say that this is going to be something that I do well after the challenge is over.

Mikeal C

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? — MYINVISIBLECHYRSALIS , HELLOKITTYPINKLOVE, XGOLDN, ARDELLER, AND THEICEIING

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? — yes, although i do need some more ideas on how to get castor oil into my regimen HELPP !

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? it went good, i oiled every other day as usual

Katrina

My natural hair crushes are Naptural85, Corinne Bailey Ray, Laura Izibor, Alicia James, etc. and a long list of others. I’ve been trying to give this challenge my all, its hard though. Last week, i didnt have any goals really. It s hard keeping to a hair routine when i have so many other routines, especially at night. I’m gonna switch from every night to every day because my skin has been breaking out from all the JBCO that ends up on my pillow, lol. Plus I have too much to do just getting ready for bed.

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

1. Who are your natural hair crushes?
God I have so many! You Jenell, deminpixie, naptural 85, who is sugar, Corinne Bailey Rae, Elle Varner, Chrisette Michele, and so many more!

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all?

Definitely not. I tend to get comfortable when I see results. I’ve also been busy with grad school so I’m becoming lazier about my hair when it’s not wash day.

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far?

I oiled my scalp once and sealed my ends. I used a DC with castor oil added to it. I just got my hair colored around this time so I was trying to pamper it with some nourishing stuff!

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

1. I see pictures of natural hairstyles that I really love and would love to try but I don’t know the names of the models. I really like colouredbeautiful’s hair (from youtube). I also love the versatility of charyjay’s (from youtube) hairstyles. I like KCCM’s hair because it is most like mine.
2. I have been giving this challenge my all. I don’t use castor oil every day but I didn’t plan to when I started the challenge. I am committed to treating my hair with castor oil three times per week and I have been able to maintain that frequency so far.
3. I did well last week. I am on track with my goals. I have not encountered any challenges yet.

Nicola

1. Who are your natural hair crushes? Jenell (KCCM) – My hair texture is similar others have just been photos I’ve seen but no one else in particular

2. Have you been giving this challenge your all? Yes, I have been giving this challenge my all. At the beginning of the challenge I planned to use the castor oil at least 3 times but have found on some weeks that I have used it daily. I am committed to seeing good results

3. How did you do last week (week 6)? Did you follow through with your goals? Any challenges thus far? No challenges so far, I continued to use the castor oil daily this week

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

Don’t know how I missed this check-in.

Tracee Ellis Ross is my natural hair crush. I’ve been trying to achieve her big hair with my cone curling iron. We’ll see what happens when I take the flexirods out today.

2. I am going to ramp up the challenge by doing more steaming sessions and hot oil treatments.

3. I’ve been following through with my goals pretty well.