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2012: Waist Length Journey
After a ton of setbacks in 2011, here's my journey to Waist Length!
Regimen is in the regimens folder - MM4

I'll post one pic a week until the 6th week, then full snaps after that (like in my BSL journey).
Album was created 9 months ago and modified 4 months ago
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2012 Progress Snaps
After 2011 setbacks and scissor happiness, I am BACK to get to my goal. Shooting for WL then Hip Valley. Using the MM4 regimen. HHG!
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MM4 Regimen
(Jan 1, 2012)
Starting 2012 off Right, here's the updated regimen I am using based on everything that has worked before. Consistency is key! I buy the MN Combo pack but I only use the 4% tubes.

Weekly Washday Regimen:
Shampoo, condition, then DCon baggy under heating cap for 1 hour.
Warm rinse. Apply detangler. Wait about 5 mins and comb thru with wide tooth comb.
Apply leave-in. Blow dry.
Take progress photos, and braid hair.
Follow daily regimen.

**Aphoghee 2 Min Reconstructor every 2 weeks.

Daily Regimen:
Between braids apply Aid Mix with a perm brush. Massage into scalp and let it clear.
Apply MTG between braids only. Blot the excess with a paper towel. Apply Sulfur 8.
Spray moisturizer (see list) lightly over entire head.
Apply JBCO only across braids, length, and ends.
Baggy overnight with a plastic cap and wig cap.

My Growth Aid Mix:
Use one 4% MN tube
1 oz. Megatek Coat Rebuilder (half jar)
EOs: Peppermint, Tea Tree, Rosemary
Non-EOs: Emu Oil

Washday Products:
Poo: Fantasia Tea Tree Naturals Shampoo
Con: Fantasia Tea Tree Naturals Conditioner
DCon: Grapeseed Oil + Silicon Mix
Detangler: Cowboy Magic Detangler
Leave-In: Neutrogena Triple Moisture
Moisturizer: Care Free Curl + Avocado Mist in a spray bottle

On the Inside:
Vitamins: Biotin, MSM, B-Complex, Nioxin
Other: Diatomaceous Earth once a day - see http://www.earthworkshealth.com/human-use.php

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Monthly Snapshots
looking at month to month progress starting with Sept 2009
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Random Length Checks
The road to MBL is long and hard, but it looks like a breeze when you see it in pictures!
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INCH PLUS (in 4-5 weeks)
I've been at this for a while now and am going to use the following regimen to see if I can get "An Inch Plus" for the month.

If you use this regimen, drop a note and let me know how it goes!

What to Buy:
Pre-Poo: Vatika, EVOO, Tea Tree, Glycerin, ORS Hair Mayo, Coffee
Shampoo: Meera Shampoo (Indian)
Deep Conditioner: Silicon Mix + JBCO+ Coconut Oil + Aphogee Conditioner
Leave-In Conditioner: Neutrogena Triple Moisture + HE/LTR (ends) + Chi Keratin Mist
Moisturizer: Aphogee Moisturizer
Detangler: Cowboy Magic, Argan Oil
Growth Aids: 4% MN + Megatek + Peppermint Oil + Tea Tree + Emu Oil and Wild Growth Oil
Vitamins: Biotin, MSM, Prenatal, and Iron
Other: Diatomaceous Earth

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Pre-Poo Mix: Vatika Oil, EVOO, Tea Tree Oil, Glycerin

Pre-Poo:
Apply pre-poo mix with brush in small sections, then apply ORS Hair Mayo and twist sections.
Rinse with cool water.

Weekly Wash, DC, and Detangle:
Shampoo and rinse with cool water.
Rinse again with coffee and let sit for 20 minutes. (dont rinse)
Apply Coconut Oil + JBCO throughout hair length, then Silicon Mix + Aphogee.
Sit with heat cap for 30-45 mins and rinse with cool water.
Squeeze excess water out of hair with a towel.
Spray light coat of CHI Keratin Mist and run Cowboy Magic through hair - airdry
Apply a light coat of Argan Oil. Midway through the airdry, apply NTM and HR/LTR.
Comb through with widetooth comb and complete airdrying.
Bun or braid.

Growth Aid Mix: 4% MN tube + Megatek + Peppermint Oil, Tea Tree, Emu Oil

Daily Application:
Apply Growth Aid Mix to scalp. Let clear.
Spray light coat of Chi Keratin Mist + Sulfur 8 spray/oil to scalp
Apply Coconut Oil to hair length or braids.
Apply MTG & WGO to scalp, and wipe the excess.
Put on plastic cap and baggy overnight.
In the morning, remove cap and let hair dry. Moisturize with Aphogee and HE/LTR
Take Vitamins, and drink DE (at night)
Album was created 1 year 9 months ago and modified 1 year 9 months ago
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Stop-Breakage Regimen
Was seeing a bit of shedding and not sure if it was normal or not, so here's what I did to get it under control.

If you use this regimen, drop a note and let me know how it goes!

What to Buy:
Pre-Poo: Vatika, EVOO, Tea Tree, Glycerin, ORS Hair Mayo, Coffee
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Pre-Poo Mix: Vatika Oil, EVOO, Tea Tree Oil, Glycerin

Pre-Poo:
Apply pre-poo mix with brush in small sections, then apply ORS Hair Mayo and twist sections.
Rinse with cool water.
Shampoo and rinse with cool water.
Rinse again with coffee and let sit for 20 minutes. (dont rinse)
Do your DC or conditioner as usual.
Album was created 2 years ago and modified 1 year 9 months ago
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BSL HairQuest
(Sep 14, 2009)
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Starting Date: September 14, 2009
Goal Challenge Date: October 14, 2010

Goals:
- SL solid by Thanksgiving (goal achieved, 9/09)
- APL hair by 2/14/2010 (goal achieved, 11/09)
- BSL hair by 10/14/2010

Here's my updated regimen....

Weekly Regimen:
Poo: Fantasia Tea Tree Naturals Shampoo
Con: Fantasia Tea Tree Naturals Conditioner
DCon: Olive Oil + Silicon Mix
Leave-In: Neutrogena Triple Moisture

Shampoo, condition, then apply Olive Oil + DCon, baggy for min 2-3 hours.
Cool rinse, then apply leave in and blow dry.
Take photos, then apply JBCO to hair length, and braid hair.
Follow daily regimen.


Daily Regimen: (takes approximately 15 minutes)
Between braids apply Aid Mix with a perm brush. Massage into scalp, let clear.
Apply MTG between braids. Wipe the excess.
Apply CFC lightly over top of braids.
Spray light coat of Avocado Mist, then light coat of Sulfur 8 spray.
Baggy overnight.

My Aid Mix:
1 oz. Megatek Coat Rebuilder (half jar)
MN 3 Box (4% weeks 1,2,3 and 2% MN week 4)
EOs: Peppermint, Tea Tree, Rosemary, and Clary Sage
A dash of Vitamin E Oil

Daily Vitamins:
Biotin, MSM, B-Complex, Iron, Evening Primrose, and Cod Liver Oil
Updates:
- (10/15/09) DCon with Essential Oil mix: Rosemary, Clary Sage, Peppermint, Grapeseed, Jojoba and EVOO then a layer of Silicon Mix. Let sit for 3 hours, and cool water rinse.
- (9/19/09) Switched Bolthouse Products from Green Goodness to Blue Goodness and C-Boost. (www.bolthouse.com)
- (9/15/09) Started drinking "Green Goodness", which contains Chlorella and other good stuff.
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