Hair Growth Challenge with Viviscal

This challenge is about growing and retaining long healthy hair. On average hair grows ½ inch every month. On months where I have been focused and done what I am supposed to, I have grown as much as 1 inch in a month. I have recently gotten back on track with my vitamins and supplements, scalp massages etc.. got a little lazy during the summer months. I have had two trims since January and on present measure have 5 inches of growth even with the trims so I am hoping with a little effort that I will be able to maximize my growth potential.

What is Viviscal?

Viviscal is a dietary supplement that encourages and impoves hair growth

• promotes healthy hair growth from the inside out
• works for men and women
• made from natural ingredients and drug free
• nourishes thinning hair and promotes existing hair growth

find out more at http://www.viviscal.com/

Recently I was in contact with a rep for Viviscal about doing a growth challenge and reviewing their hair growth supplement. I saw Elle’ (DenimPixie) progress with Viviscal and I knew I had to give it a shot.  I received a box from them on yesterday so I am looking forward to seeing at how she grows! So lets grow together. I am launching a hair growth challenge that will run 3 months, beginning December 1^st and ending March 1^st.  I will continue to blog about the challenge here and on youtube and will document my growth at kurlygirl.com. There you can also find more info about growing health natural hair. So lets get to it!

If you plan on participating in this challenge here are the parameters

1.       Measure and document your present length beginning
December 1^st, and monthly for the next 3 months.
2.       Cleanse hair once every week/ 2 weeks as needed

3.       Deep condition hair EVERY week

4.       Drink lots of water, min. 8 glasses/ day

5.       Keep hair hydrated, moisturize hair daily and seal

6.       Growth supplements are recommended, you may use any topical or oral growth supplements you desire. Going to check with my new friends at Viviscal to see if I can you guys a discount code :D

7.       Keep hair trimmed (every 3-4) months,… healthy hair grows

8.       Protective your hair (I recommend protective and low manipulation styling to encourage retention of length)

9.       Eat a healthy diet

10.   Scalp stimulation is important to improve circulation and to ultimately encourage growth.

Share your pics, tips and results!!!!

Carolina Natural Hair Expo

South Carolina seems to be a little behind on alot of things, including on people accepting women embracing their natural hair. Back in April I ventured to bring together curly girls in this area to network and share knowledge and information. We started as a group of 7 in Macaroni grill. Now we average about 30 women at each meetup. As a group we decided to bring together naturals all over the area. We didn't expect the support we got from sponsors, vendors or from the community. Kelly from Natural Girls Rock came on board and sponsored a live big chop, I also got tons of support from other brands/ product lines. Ken from Huetiful sent a Huetiful Hair Steamer to giveaway; Mixed Chicks, Shea Moisture and Curls all sent gift sets to give away as well. Design Essentials presented a discussion on from Transitioning to Natural. Then of course we had some great local and regional vendors including Kyah Alexandria (who by the way makes an awesome twisting butter "Pearl & Lace")

Overall we had great feedback for the first expo. Planning on going at it again in the Spring.