Tried and True...

[MermaidTresses]

I'm feeling very happy after my monthly measurement tonight...a whole 1.5 inches! Here is what I think really "did it"....(and feel free to share your tried and true recommendations, too!)
--a prenatal vitamin, biotin, and fish oil daily
--daily scalp massages with rosemary an jojoba oil as a carrier oil...it feel amazing and stimulates the scalp!
--stretching washes and wearing hair up to prevent damage from the elements
--treating my hair like "antique lace"...handling with extreme care, that is.
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I am a new member here and I am loving this community! So much support and inspiration...I look forward to visiting often!

[Miss Catrina]

That is incredible. And we're just about hair twins... once I actually have hair. :p (I don't really know if I'm 1b or 1c)

[bettylibertine]

Well done! Your hair is beautiful :flower:
I must try taking some of those vitamins...

[MegaMystery]

Your hair looks amazing! I might have to try some of your tips :)
Just a question though: doesn't your hair look greasy when you massage the scalp with oil every day? How do you stretch washes and massage with oil at the same time? I just massage my scalp without oil sometimes, but using oil just seems nicer :)

[Avital88]

Good job, 1.5 inch is amazing for one month!Keep up the good work i would say:)

[jacqueline101]

Your hair looks amazing.

[lostchyld]

Your hair looks amazing! I might have to try some of your tips :)
Just a question though: doesn't your hair look greasy when you massage the scalp with oil every day? How do you stretch washes and massage with oil at the same time? I just massage my scalp without oil sometimes, but using oil just seems nicer :)

Using oil or conditioner is much nicer than a dry massage. I don't know how you would stretch washes and massage with oil at the same time, though.

[MermaidTresses]

good question about the stretching and oiling.....I use the tiniest amount on my fingertips.....it really doesn't leave it looking too greasy, but by the 4th day...well, you can tell I am ready for a wash!!! On those greasy last days, I usually use a BBB brush to smooth the hair into a side bun...it looks more shiny than anything, I think...but that's just my take on it!

[longhairedleah]

you hair is GORGEOUS! Thick and I love the colour!!

I think I'll also try to take some of your tips... 1.5 inches! that's amazing!

Do you know what your growth rate was when you didn't do anything?

[EtherealDoll]

Wow!1.5 inches a month! That's an amazing growth!
Your hair looks beautiful, and the colour is lovely!

[rock007junkie]

Congrats!! It feels awesome when you see progress, right?

[Littlewing13]

good question about the stretching and oiling.....I use the tiniest amount on my fingertips.....it really doesn't leave it looking too greasy, but by the 4th day...well, you can tell I am ready for a wash!!! On those greasy last days, I usually use a BBB brush to smooth the hair into a side bun...it looks more shiny than anything, I think...but that's just my take on it!

Thats a great idea, im going to try the bun thing. I've been oiling & stretching shampoos but I will CO most days & I find that helps. & if its greasy well I study from home so its not like anyone will see it. I tend to chuck it in a ponytail anyways. & I figure it may look terrible now, but it will look amazing when its long & healthy. Thats what im looking forward to. Wearing it up for ages then when its waist/hip length suddenly wearing it down once & getting the "wow" comments :D

[blondyhead]

That's brilliant hair growth, i love your hair colour :)

[GaJunebug]

Whoo hoo! Way to go- an inch and a half in one month is fantastic growth! :)

[Alvrodul]

1.5 inches!!! I wish i had growth like that! :bigtongue::afro::frog::grnbiggri:brains::D

And your hair is lovely.

[BlondieHepburn]

Incredible! Your hair is lovely.

[MermaidTresses]

thank you, all! And I am sheepishly proud to say that I have never colored my hair; that is my 100% natural color. I didn't measure my hair ever before Jan. 2012....now I am so thrilled for the 1st of the month; I can hardly wait!:o:D

[MegaMystery]

Thanks for answering my question about the oiling & stretching. I usually start massaging on the 3rd/4th day so i guess i massage with my sebum?? lol :P I think i'll continue doing it this way because i'm just too lazy to wash my hair more than once a week :).