Summer Growth Spurt

So I've been asked the question of whether or not products can speed the growth process. I've used sulpher based products that did actually seem to thicken my hair, but I had just started my journey and I began transitioning after that and really didnt know about keeping measured amounts of growth. Actually I have never been able to say whether or not I get the standard amount of growth per month (1/2 an inch). Ive never been intrigued enough to find out. I pay the most attention to the ends of my hair, beacause it is older and more fragile than the fresh new hair thats coming from my scalp.

Speaking of my scalp Ive been using an oil mix (castor, tea tree, grapeseed oils) to scalp massage with 2-3 times a week for a month now and after lightly flatironing my hair the other day I noticed that the longest layer of my hair is below my brastrap instead of barely touching the top. I also read that Castor oil promotes growth as well as assist in thickening the strands. So Im not sure if I can attribute my growth to the oil mix as Ive changed other things that I did to my hair that may have caused my stagnant period just above BSL.
I manipulate my hair much less than I ever have. I only detangle every 7-10 days, and in between that time I finger comb, or keep it stretched out. Less manipulation for me means more retention.

On my last wash day...

washed with redken real control
deep conditioned and steamed for 30 minutes with real control masque
applied gvp conditioning balm as my leave in
rollerset (grey rollers)
Rewet each section (water, silk amino acids, grapeseed oil, gylcerin)
lightly flatironed (I didnt use a boar bristle brush to smooth and silken)
massaged scalp with oil mix

So right now my hair is straight and I will have in either a french braid in or a bun unitl I decide to wash it again. I notice that my ends get REALLY dry after I flatiron, so I make sure to baggy at night for the first 3-4 days after flatironing. When my hair is stretched out I use heavier oiler moisturizer rather than water based ones to prevent reversion. I love Carols Daughter Some of Maugarites Magic for this purpose I also like to use a shea butter, honey and olive oil hair butter that I made, I liken it to Carols Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey.

Tresemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray

I noticed in my products video I didnt include my heat protectant. This is what I use. Its not sticky and  it smells great. I usually LIGHTLY MIST my hair before flatroning.


Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Amodimethicone, PEG 12 Dimethicone, PVP, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Silk, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Biotin, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth 12, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Benzophenone 4, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Alpha IsoMethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3 Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Fragrance (Parfum)


Set you back: $ 3-4


Back of the bottle: 1 Spray liberally 6-8 inches away from mid-shaft to ends. Its trigger spray offers easy misting.

Thier claims: There's one rule when you expose your hair to heat — the hair must be protected. This product guards against heat and friction to keep your hair shiny and incredibly soft. It's a fantastic tool for instantly transforming all hair textures, enhancing strands' flexibility to reform and hold shape.
2 Use both on damp hair before you blow-dry and on dry hair before curling or flat ironing to shield hair from damaging heat.
3 Prepare your hair with Thermal Recovery Shampoo & Conditioner

Meet Ebony

CL: WHAT PROBLEMS ARE YOU HAVING WITH YOUR HAIR RIGHT NOW, IF ANY?

I don't believe I'm having any problems with my hair besides a little shedding which is normal.

CL: WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS?

My favorite products are QP intensive treatment. The shampoo and conditioner, but I really love the conditioner. I also use Kera Care products when I run out of QP. I also attached some pics of products I use like DOO GRO. I use this while the hair is wet and let it dry, it makes my hair really soft. I use this product that I got from Wal-mart called coconut milk for my ends, it says it is a split end mender.

CL: HAVE YOU EVER HAD A BAD EXPEREINCE THAT NEARLY LEFT YOU BALD?

No.


CL: ARE YOU A DIY’ER (Do it yourselfer) OR DO YOU GO TO THE SALON REGULARY?

Well I go to my beautician who is a Dominican woman who roller sets my hair and then straightens with a bristle brush and blow dryer. I love her technique because it looks as if I just got a fresh perm and a lot of women that go to her they are also on their way to being natural and they go to get it straighten. I go to her at least twice a month but when I can't go to her I usually get a sew-in and wear that for a month or so. I also use a wig to throw on because I feel I can't really do anything with my hair being short right now.

CL: ARE YOU HAPPY WITH EITHER ONE?

I'm happy with my beautician but hate that I can't find ways to do it myself sometime without getting a sew-in or putting on a wig.

CL: HOW OFTEN DOES WATER COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR HAIR?

I would say about once a week.

CL: DO YOU HAVE ANY SCALP ISSUES? (ei; itching, flaking, sores)

I have problems with itching scalp.

CL: WHAT IS ONE WORD THAT YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOUR HAIR.

SHORT!! lol.