This is it ladies!! The beginning of the Hairscapades Grow Out Challenge!!! And here are the first set of contenders!!

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K e n d a l l   W.

Current State: Hair – Shoulder length (SL) (last relaxer @ end of March 2011); Weight – 145 to 150 lbs

Goals: Hair – Armpit length (APL); Weight – 125 to 130 lbs

Hair Regimen: Seeking regimen advice.  Hair seems very dry and is shedding a lot.

• Weekly: Shampoo and condition, finger detangle first, then using Denman brush.
• Style: TnC w/magnetic rollers (air dry)
• Bun 6 days a week.
• Moisturize w/Argan oil
• Incorporate monthly DCs and maybe henna.

Weight Loss Regimen: Exercise 4 days a week.

• 30 min cardio (treadmill intervals)
• 20 min Pilates
• 10 min abs

Reward: I graduated from college in May and am working on my Master’s. I want to return to my alma mater for the Homecoming Game and be able to show off my progress!

M i c h e l l e   H o w a r d   S m i t h

Current State: Hair – Longest sections between armpit length (APL) and bra-strap length (BSL); shorter at crown due to breakage, but hair in recovery due to avoidance of heat and improved hair practices.

Goal: Full mid-back length (MBL) by end of 2011 (focusing on crown and sides)

Regimen:

• Drink 1/2 of body weight in ounces of water daily
• Take hair, nail and skin vitamin 2x daily
• Shampoo and deep condition once a week
• Co-wash midweek
• Henna every 3 weeks
• Seal hair with leave in conditioner and oil after each wash
• Oil hair daily
• Focus on eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and less cookies. 😦 darn.

Reward: Not sure on this one yet because the budget is tight at the moment. It’s rewarding enough to see my hair doing it’s thing healthily :-).

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M e r s h a u n a

Current State: Hair – Armpit length (APL); Weight – 130 lbs

Goals: Hair -Mid-back length (MBL); Weight – 115 (lose 15 lbs)

Hair Regimen:

Daily:

• Moisturize with water/leave-in mix
• Seal with castor oil
• Protective styles (keep hair stretched)

Weekly:

• DC with Aussie Moist, EVOO and honey
• Shampoo or co-wash with shea moisture

Monthly:

• Full strength henna treatments

Weight Loss Regimen: Increase cardio and improve diet.

• Daily workouts
• Strength and flexibility training

Rewards: Nicer hair accessories (hair) and new jeans (weight).

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K r y s t a l   K.

Current State: Hair – Neck length curly (natural for 1 year)

Goals: Hair – Mid-back length straight and shoulder length curly; Weight – Lose about 5 lbs of fat and add more muscle.

Hair Regimen: I’m new to wearing my hair natural so I don’t have a set regimen yet. I’m used to washing my hair every four days. That has to change if I expect to have well-conditioned and well-loved hair. I also know that nutrition plays a big part in that so I really have to be mindful of what I put into my body and make sure that I drink a lot of water.

• Co-wash and use minimal heat
• Styling: Twists and twist-outs
• Planning on trying Jamila Henna and Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque (both just ordered)

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