Misha's Hair Update (2) *VIDEO*

I decided to do a random update about my hair since it's been a while. This video covers what's been going on, goals, and some surprising news! 

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MN FAQ (a must read)

After receiving so many questions about my MN use I decided to answer all of the most common questions in this video. I hope this video is helpful and answers the questions you have. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask! It's a little blurry so I suggest you watch in HD. Enjoy!

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How I Make My MN Mix (VIDEO)

After receiving a lot of questions about my MN mix I decided to make a video showing exactly how I make my MN mix. I now use Sulfur 8 in my mix instead of Cantu Shea Butter. I've discontinued the use of that product completely, especially after the company sent out emails saying the product can in fact HINDER hair growth. I'd rather be safe than sorry. The products my MN mix now consists of is

• Sulfur 8 "Grease"
• Tea Tree Oil
• Monistat 7

ENJOY. If you have any questions feel free to ask. .

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Hair growth update/ Mn Results (Video Version)

This is for all of you who don't like to read. Enjoy!

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MN(Miconazole Nitrate) Growth Update (PICS)

As you all know my current growth aid of choice is a Miconazole Nitrate mix. 

(Read original post and update HERE)

I'm out of my sew in a lot earlier than I expected, while I had it installed I applied my MN mix every night. I was convinced I hadn't had any growth so out of curiosity I decided to do a length check......and I did........... I was all like .....

                                    

**CLICK PHOTOS TO ENLARGE**

My mouth flew open because as I said before, I was almost certain I hadn't received any noticeable amount of growth, guess I was wrong. I surpassed my "September" goal which I'm excited about.

Well, that's all I just wanted to give a brief update and share my progress thus far....thanks for reading.

Check out my first MN update: Click here to read

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Length Vs Health

We've all seen it before, that girl with long MBL/BSL hair but her ends are split and see through all the way up to her neck. Long hair does not mean healthy hair. In the first year of your hair journey you'll be focused on length and meeting your goals (guilty) but, in the second year length doesn't matter much to me. I care more about thickness and health. I believe long damaged hair comes from people wanting to wear their hair down more frequently since it's grown longer which results in using more heat, which then leads to damage. They're afraid to cut those 3-4 inches off in fear of losing length but if it looks scraggly, why hang on to them? If I could chose between thickness and length, I'd chose thickness everyday again and again. It's hair,  if you have a regimen and take care of your hair trust and believe it will grow back, better than before. It was 3 am the other morning and I had the strongest urge to cut my hair, I don't like the way my relaxed ends look, and I'm just not feeling the colored portions of my hair. But, I decided I'm not really focused on length right now, more so on health so although I've been transitioning since last January I plan on starting with fresh natural hair. Meaning, even though most of my hair is now natural I plan on cutting that as well. My new plan is to cut an inch off every 2 months so I can break even and have a new start. My natural hair isn't damaged and neither are my relaxed ends, I'm just really not feeling it.  But ladies, please don't gain length and fall off of our regimen, it's WORSE when your hair is long and damaged. Castor oil is great for thickening up hair as well, you can purchase this at Walmart or Walgreens or you can order Jamaican Black Castor oil online which in my opinion works better but,with that being said HAPPY HAIR GROWING!

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WMH Help Guide (a must read!)

I thought I'd make a navigation/ get started guide for those unfamiliar with the blog and all of it's features. It has many features which allows you to interact and be apart of the site. There's a chatroom/forum, a monthly newletter, and much more.Below is a screen shot each section I will be giving you a "tour" of is numbered.

1.The FOLLOW Button
This button allows you to follow our blog. The perks? New posts will be conveniently displayed on your blogger dashboard along with other sites you've "followed". You can follow publicly or privately.


2. The Community Section
IMO it's the greatest part of this site. This section allows you to interact with other readers, ask questions, answer questions, start "challenges", give reviews, share your experiences, request tutorials, and much more. It can be used the same way a forum is. You can sign in as a guest with a screen name, or with your facebook and twitter name. You can also remain anonymous. On Wednesdays at 8pm (Eastern Time) we will also have a "full" site chat/ discussion on a topic.  If you would like to continue reading the site AND chatting scroll down and on the side bar (picture below) there is a mini chat widget. You can read the blog and still interact.

3. The Navigation Bar

Makes visiting our blog and finding information a BREEZE. (The search bar is also very helpful)Every post is categorized and is under the "related tab". Each tab drops down into multiple sections just put your mouse over the section you wish to visit or expand.If you are new to your hair growth journey the "Educate" tab is a great place to start out. The "Our Hair" tab are posts related to our hair (Kara & Misha's hair) it includes length checks and our regimen.The FAQ tab is where all "Frequently Asked Questions" are posted. We pick one that is sent to us via the chatroom or email (whipmyyhair@gmail.com) and answer it. The Contest tab has information, and updates about any current, upcoming, or past contests and GIVE AWAYS we've had. Check that tab OFTEN. The rest is pretty self explanatory. 

 Recommended Reads:

 Glossary   <<Common terms you'll see used here.

Regimen Building 101 << In depth and very helpful! 

Hair Length Chart << Commonly used terms for each length.

Healthy Hair 101  << The baiscs

If you ever need to refer to this page again it will be made a "permanent" tab under EDUCATE.

Also if you haven't already sign up for our Monthly Newsletter to stay updated with the latest posts, give a ways, tutorial, and much more!

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Misha's Hair Update/ NEW REGIMEN W/ PICS

I've changed my regimen so I thought I'd fill you in as well as give you an update about my hair in general.I got a full sew in last week for my protective style with a silk base closure. Before I got the install I did a hard protein treatment and deep conditioned over night. This was the first weave I've had since January. I've found since my hair has grown it's harder to keep it off my shoulders. My WNG's hang and I'm always paranoid about retention. The last week before I got my sew in I was wearing gala with my hair braided underneath ( see review Here). I figured I'd wear it like that to cut out the tangling because it was ridiculous. I'm still in search of a good detangler because the knots are kind of outrageous. But, I was practicing low manipulation, only actually "combing" it once a week on wash days the rest of the week finger combing. My regimen has changed and I've updated it ( HERE).I came to a realization that my deep conditioner didn't work and I asked myself why I was still using it, and stopped. I found it was more protein based and it was throwing my balance off. Now I've been using SUAVE professionals almond and shea butter conditioner as my deep conditioner, it's cheap and it does the job surprisingly better than expensive ones MEANT for deep conditioning.  

I've currently been using a homemade MN (Miconazole Nitrate) mix which has been working great. Hopefully since I'll be weaved up all summer I'll retain 100% of the growth. My moisturizer of choice has been CANTU SHEA BUTTER LEAVE IN CONDITIONER, I've been sealing with EVOO and castor oil every other night.

Banded and blow dried hair(left) keep in mind the roots aren't straight. My August goal was originally my  January goal, looks like I'll be maker it way sooner than January :)

I don't have any updated length shots aside from the ones I took in February and my MN ones because I never really use heat. I did try banding , ( which I really like).I blow dried it last month but these shots aren't really showing length, just thickness because the roots are not straight. I don't plan on getting my hair straightened until the end of August or beginning of September.When this MN mix is gone I'll be switching up using my Sulfur Mix. I like to rotate my growth aides every 3 months. If my calculations are correct I should be grazing BSL by then, that's if I don't let someone (CUT whoops I mean trim my hair, would of been there a long time ago -_-) In February my hair was back to length it was in September before it got "trimmed/ cut". Don't you just hate setbacks? I plan on keeping my sew in for 8 weeks then after that, I'll be letting it rest two weeks and weaving it back up again, I'll take pictures of my hair after the take down though. I'm needing some color in my life I'm thinking of dying my real hair bright red and jet black when the summer is over, hmmm...well, that's it for now HHJ.

MISHA'S HAIR REGIMEN (UPDATED May 2012)

DAILY-  

I moisturize every night.

I seal every other night alternating between olive oil and a castor oil mix

I baggy about once a week (when I'm not wearing a weave)

I use my mn mix every other night.

Co-Washing has been eliminated for the time being, it's too much manipulation and tangling, I may resume when it gets warmer.

Bi Weekly- 

I detangle with OILS.

I wash my hair with CREME OF NATURE kiwi & citrus moisturizing shampoo.

I condition first with GARLIC conditioner.

DEEP condition with Suave Almond and Shea Butter Conditioner & Olive oil 

Detangle with Neutrogena Triple Moisture Mask.

I use Cantu Shea Butter & Chi Keratin Mist as my leave in conditioner.

MONTHLY- Every 6-8 weeks I do a protein treatment using either APOHGEE or one raw egg mixed with conditioner. Since I'm using growth aids I clarify 1-2x a month with ORS creamy aloe neutralizing shampoo.

VITAMINS & OTHER:

I drink water daily.

Scalp massages 

MN GROWTH AIDE 

PERMANENT LINK TO REGIMEN:

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Starting Pictures-2012 HEALTHY HAIR GROWTH CHALLENGE

NEXT LENGTH CHECK IN .......November 1st.

OFFICIAL CHALLENGERS 

K We'll start ^^ MISHA  ...Goal= BSL REGIMEN POSTED HERE

KARA ^^ GOAL= MBL REGIMEN POSTED HERE

Dee- FULL SL or grazing APL

SweetDreams-Goal MBL

 JT_SHAWTII -GOAL- FULL SL

YJ FULL SL

Kmoney-Goal- Full NL


EL (Ear Length)
NL (Neck Length)
(CL Collarbone Length)
SL(Shoulder Length)
APL(Armpit Length)
BSL( Bra strap Length)
MBL (Mid back Length)

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The LOWdown on MN (Miconazole Nitrate) PICS

(CHECK OUT MY SECOND MN UPDATE HERE)
MN is an abbreviation for Miconazole Nitrate. It is an ingredient commonly used in products such as Neosporin and Monistat. It kills germs and fungus. BUT, in the hair community we use this as an affordable growth aide. No, you did not read it wrong we use MONISTAT 7 the vaginal cream on our hair. It makes your hair grow because it removes fungus and germs on your scalp that is preventing hair from sprouting. It is very cheap if you get the generic brand, it works just as well as the original. I started off with the name brand kind but now I'm using a generic brand, I haven't noticed a difference. Alot of people say they've experienced headaches but if you mix your MN with other ingredients like sulfur 8, or a cream based moisturizer like, pink oil moisturizer and with an oil it should take care of this problem. I started using my mix on February 29th and I ran out after 30 (MARCH 30th) days. I started using it again on April 8th. I was applying it to my scalp every other night. Now, I'm applying it EVERY night. I use a 2% mix but it is also available in 4%.This post is really brief because I plan on doing a video very soon going into further detail, explaning how I apply it ,  as well as answering questions about the topic. Email me  your questions at whipmyyhair@gmail.com or comment below.Here are my results thus far.

NEW UPDATE (CHECK OUT MY SECOND MN UPDATE HERE)

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In Depth Regimen Building (Special Request)

A hair regimen is a consistent "routine" you use to care for your hair.  Having a hair regimen will make your hair healthier and allow you to retain length. Our hair grows just most of the time it breaks off at the same rate it is growing, making it stay the same length and appear that there is no growth. Let's start off with the BASIC things you need for your regimen.
First and foremost you NEED a wide tooth comb!
A Shampoo
Conditioner
Leave-in Conditioner
Deep Conditioner
(Lots of conditioners right? Moisture, Moisture, Moisture)
A water (Aqua) based moisturizer
Oil
Protein Treatment
Growth aid (not mandatory)


Okay now that I've listed the BASICS I'm going to go into detail.


A SHAMPOO that's sulfate free is ideal. However, it will require some "searching". This isn't mandatory my shampoo isn't sulfate free, I wash with shampoo BI-WEEKLY (every 2 weeks). Hair thrives when it is clean, do not believe the myth that dirt makes hair grow.Some brands I've used and recommend are:


Creme of Nature Kiwi & Citrus Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo
Infusium 23 Color Defender Sulfate free shampoo
Hairtrition Shampoo Moisturizing shampoo


Choose a CONDITIONER that is good for co-washing. I do this multiple times a week. My favorite conditioner is V05 moisture milks, it is cheap but works very well and keeps my hair moisturized. It also has biotin in it which helps thicken up hair. Recommended brands below:


V05 moisture milks
Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship
John Freda Full Repair Full Body Conditioner


A LEAVE IN conditioner is an extra moisturizer you put in after you wash your hair

Cantu Shea Butter Leave In conditioner (my favorite)
Infuisium 23 Leave in Conditioner (has protein in it keep an eye on your hair)
Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 miracle worker (has mineral oil in it but this is a new favorite)
Paul Mitchell Leave-in conditioner
Carol's Daughter's Black Vanilla Leave In

A DEEP CONDITIONER is to be used weekly or bi-weekly depending on your hair's needs. I prefer to deep condition weekly. This can be done overnight with a cap, then you can wash it out in the morning. During the day for a few hours or for about 30 minutes under the dryer or steamer.I honestly haven't found a deep conditioner that has met my needs yet but here are a few that have good reviews.

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Hair Mask (on my list to try)Mizani Moisturefuse
Creme of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioner 

Chose a DAILY MOISTURIZER the first ingredient should be water/aqua. I use my CANTU-SHEA BUTTER LEAVE IN CONDITIONER and my Hawaiian silky moisturizer. What I do to make a cheap moisturizer that WORKS is, first get an empty bottle or spray bottle. Then, fill it half way up with your conditioner of choice, I use V05 Moisture Milks (ofcourse) then I fill it up with water half way. VIOLA.......there's your moisturizer.

Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 Miracle Worker

Cantu Shea Butter Leave in- Conditioner

Garnier Frutius Silky Secret Daily Moisturizer

After you moisture SEAL in it in with OIL, so you're hair doesn't dry out and moisture doesn't escape. When it comes to oil the best option is to go natural. Why go buy a bottle of "Olive Oil" from the BSS that has a bunch of STUFF in it. Go to the cooking aisle and get some EVOO.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Jojoba Oil
Castor Oil (Regular Pharmacy kind or Jamaican Black)
Load up on essential oils as well

Protein treatments are not for weekly use. Keep in mind cheap conditioners like V05 and Suave already contain protein in them. Some products claiming to be deep conditioners are more on the protein side.Typically you should do a hard protein treatment every 6-8 weeks. Protein treatments are good before you get a relaxer or your hair dyed since these chemical processes break down the protein in your hair strands. However, you should pay attention to your hair's needs. I prefer to use a homemade protein treatment but some other ones available are:

ApHogee 2 step protein treatment
Mayo
lighter ones:
aPhogee keratin 2 minute reconstructer
ORS Hair Mayo
Mizani Protein Reconstructer

A GROWTH AID is a product used to speed up hair growth. These are optional because with the proper care your hair is going to flourish anyway.Popular growth aids are:

Megatek
Sulfur
Hairfinity
MTG
Castor Oil
Peppermint oil & Rosemary oil
MN (Miconzale Nitrate)

Last, but not least limit the use of heat and whenever you use heat ALWAYS use a heat protectant to avoid damage. Protective styling will also help retain length so you can keep the hair you've worked so hard to grow.

 

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Join the Official 2012 Hair Growth Challenge

We're proud to announce to our readers that we are officially starting a 2012 hair growth challenge for members of the WMH community. Well excuse me, let me correct myself a Healthy Hair Growth Challenge. To join the challenge all you have to do is email your starting picture here (whipmyyhair@gmail.com) with the word "Join" by March 30th.Along with your "goal" length.No, you don't have to use your real name either or show your face. When you set out to accomplish something with a group of people you stay more focused. The person with the most progress health and length wise will get a special prize but, that isn't the purpose of this challenge. I want you girls (oh and guys) to be able to take the information you gain from this site and put it to use so you can WHIP YOUR HAIR.For those of you with long hair already this challenge could be to "retain" that length. Post regimen and view starting photos HERE.


THINGS YOU WILL NEED
-A hair care regimen (if you need help let us know)
-a starting picture


A few things that help out GREATLY.


- A plastic cap or baggy. This is called the Green house effect or baggying method. 


**baggying is spraying your hair with a moisturizer at night sealing, then putting the plastic cap on and a scarf of some sort on over it*


-starting with trimmed ends
-scalp massages
-Co-washing (V05 moisture milks conditioner)
-Castor Oil


For further help, recipes, and tips to maximize your growth during the challenge check out the hair growth section. :) Happy growing! Comment below if you're in and YES you can remain anonymous. 

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Hairfinity Healthy Hair Complex Review

This is my official Hairfinity Review. I paid for these with my own money,  and I'm not being "advertising" for them. Hairfinity is a "vitamin" complex that promotes hair growth. It contains various different vitamins, biotin, iron, etc. Most people who took the pills say you have to take them for 3 months consistently to have maximum hair growth. I took them from September- October. Then I took them for one month and that was in December. These pills are a bit on the pricey side, one bottle is $24, the 2 month supplement is $42, and a 4 month supply is $82. You take 2 pills a day. I took one in the morning and one at night but I found it most effective when I switched and took BOTH at night. The pills are large and some would consider then "horse pills" but, they are coated so they go down easy. When I first opened the bottom the "iron" smell was overwhelming but, as I stated in a previous post by the third month the bottle had no scent. I assume I was just used to it.Over all, I say the pills defiantly worked, I think if I took them for  3 months CONSISTENTLY, I would of have more growth. I'd say they gave me around an inch per month. The picture below from September is after I went for a "Trim" and got a hair cut. I was 2 weeks in to Hairfinity so I'm not sure how much new growth from the vitamins was cut off. My pictures below are my official Hairfinity results, the length of my hair on the "left" is the length I was at BEFORE the "trim/cut" in September. Over all if you can afford it I would definatly recommend it, great product!

sorry for the typo the last pic read jan. 2011 woops!
Anyways 4months of hair growth.

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ApHogee Kertain 2 Minute Re-constructor REVIEW

This is a follow up to the Hawiian silky 14 in 1 moisturizer bye bye S-Curl/ ApHogee Keratin reconstructor post I did a while back. The ApHogee Keratin Re-constructor is a mild protein treatment for breakage it's mild so it can be used weekly until it stops. Typically you keep it on for 2 minutes but if you have a more severe case you can keep it on for 5 minutes then wash it out.My hair was over moisturized and was lacking protein so I decided to pick this up at the BSS. I kept it in for 5 minutes. Right after I washed it was back to normal and felt "Balanced" no shedding and it didn't feel gummy or mushy. I followed up by deep conditioning my hair but not for too long since I needed more protein then anything.  Worked perfectly.To learn more about breakage and protein & moisture balance read Here.

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HAIR LENGTH ABBREVIATIONS

You will probably hear me say Nl, SL, APL, BSL, MBL and WL and be like what in the world is she talking about? Those are all lengths however, it helps to have a visual.

SL(Shoulder Length) APL (Armpit Length) BSL (Bra Strap Length) MBL (Mid Back Length) WL (Waist Length)

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ODORLESS garlic pills?

I have about 2 more days left of my Hairfinity vitamins so I'm trying to start using my odorless garlic pills. These are great to combat shedding. The pack says odorless however, when I unscrewed the cap it made me SICK. I wouldn't even say it's garlic that I smell, I just know it's very unpleasant! I'm going to have to get used to the smell before I can begin taking them. Hairfinity had a really STRONG odor (iron) when I first started taking them but now I don't even notice it. I'm hoping this too will happen with these.

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