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*THIS IS A LONG ENTRY*
I decided to let you experience one of the things I do in my Hair Diary! Although I record my triumphs, failures, double failures, and awesome product reviews, I also do something called the "Quarterly Natural Hair Advancement (QNHA)." This entry reflects on the last 3 months comparing with the previous QNHA while giving a summary in one whole journal entry.
There are a lot of comparisons with lengths, regimens, goals, habits, and hair styles. I also include pictures to show that I have either improved or that I need to improve in a specific area. I started this back in June 2013 and I do the QNHA at the end of the months: March, June, September, and December. Yes, I am very intricate with my Hair Diary...but this helps me perfect my current regimen, helps me with future styling options, reminds me of my hair goals, and just fun to do!!
TESTS AND GROWTH
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| Fine Natural Hair Length Check |
Hair Type: 4a/Coily
Hair Archetype: Minimalist
Moisture and Protein: Balanced
Texture: Fine
Porosity: Low
Density: Low
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| Fine Natural Hair Growth September Front Length: 10 inches
December Front Length: 11 inches
(+1 inch growth)
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| Fine Natural Hair Growth September Front Length: 10 inches
December Front Length: 11 inches
(+1 inch growth)
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| Fine Natural Hair Growth September Back Length: 9.5 inches
December Back Length: 10 inches
(+0.5 inch growth)
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| Fine Natural Hair Growth September Back Length: 9.5 inches
December Back Length: 10 inches
(+0.5 inch growth)
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Fine Natural Hair Growth
September Side Length: 9.5 inches
December Side Length: 10 inches
(+0.5 inch growth)
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Fine Natural Hair Growth
September Side Length: 9.5 inches
December Side Length: 10 inches
(+0.5 inch growth) |
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Fine Natural Hair Growth
September Side Length: 9.5 inches
December Side Length: 10 inches
(+0.5 inch growth) |
December Hair Length: 0.5 inch from APL
Total AVG. Length: 0.83 inch in 3 months
Length AVG Grown/Month: 0.27 inch/month
Hair Feels...soft, cotton-like, and SOME HEAT DAMAGE ON MY BANGS!
Shedding? Normal amount
Breakage? Not too much!
Shrinkage? High
Edges? Very fine and broken
Trim? December 31, 2016
*Note - "September" = "July through September"
*Note - "December" = "October through December"
SEPTEMBER REGIMEN
Massaging - (4xs/weekly) - JBCO and Coffee Oil (Wash Day)
Pre-poo/detangle - Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner
Clarify - (when needed) Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Weightless Shampoo
Co wash - (weekly) Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner
Protein - (weekly) Green Tea Rinse and ApHogee Curlific Texture Treatment
Deep conditioning (weekly) - Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque
Hair Rinse - Rice Water Rinse
Leave-In - Kimmaytube pH-Balanced Leave-In Conditioner
Hair Rinse - Rice Water Rinse
Leave-In - Kimmaytube pH-Balanced Leave-In Conditioner
DIY Oils - Coffee Oil, Hair And Body Oil
All Oils/Juices - JBCO, EVOO, Sweet Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Lemongrass Essential, Peppermint Essential, Rosemary Essential, Lavender Essential, Aloe Vera Juice
All Oils/Juices - JBCO, EVOO, Sweet Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Lemongrass Essential, Peppermint Essential, Rosemary Essential, Lavender Essential, Aloe Vera Juice
Stylers - Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel, Shea Moisture Sacha Inchi Oil Omega-3-6-9 Rescue + Repair Curl Defining Smoothie, Shea Moisture Sacha Inchi Rescue + Repair Twist + Lock Gel
DECEMBER REGIMEN
Massaging - (4xs/weekly) - JBCO and Coffee Oil (Wash Day)
Clarifying Shampoo: Suave Naturals Daily Clarifying Shampoo
Moisturizing Shampoo: Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture Sulfate-Free Shampoo
CoWash/Conditioner: Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture Hydrating Conditioner
Clarifying Shampoo: Suave Naturals Daily Clarifying Shampoo
Moisturizing Shampoo: Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture Sulfate-Free Shampoo
CoWash/Conditioner: Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture Hydrating Conditioner
Protein - (weekly) Green Tea Rinse and ApHogee Intensive Two Minute Keratin Reconstructor
Deep conditioning (weekly) - Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Mafura Hair Masque
Hair Rinse - Rice Water Rinse
Leave-In - Carols Daughter Almond Milk Daily Damage Repair Leave-In Conditioner
Hair Rinse - Rice Water Rinse
Leave-In - Carols Daughter Almond Milk Daily Damage Repair Leave-In Conditioner
DIY Oils - Hair And Body Oil
All Oils/Juices - JBCO, EVOO, Sweet Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Lemongrass Essential, Peppermint Essential, Rosemary Essential, Lavender Essential, Aloe Vera Juice
All Oils/Juices - JBCO, EVOO, Sweet Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Lemongrass Essential, Peppermint Essential, Rosemary Essential, Lavender Essential, Aloe Vera Juice
Stylers - Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel, Shea Moisture Sacha Inchi Oil Omega-3-6-9 Rescue + Repair Curl Defining Smoothie, Shea Moisture Sacha Inchi Rescue + Repair Twist + Lock Gel
PRODUCTS TO TRY
STYLES
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| HAIR WARS | The Twist Out: Dry VS Wet How To | Twist Out With Dry, Stretched Hair Tutorial How To | My Twist Out Is A H.A.M |
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| My Mane Speaks | Strut The Puff, Sweet Girl! |
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| Natural Hair Inspiration 2 | Queen: Easy High Bun |
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| How To | Milk Maid/Halo Crown/Crown Twist On Fine, Natural Hair |
GOALS MET FROM JUNE
Quarterly Natural Hair Advancement | Comparing June And September 2016, my short term goals for next 3 months were: henna gloss treatment, rice water rinse/weekly, trim hair when needed, use Aloe Vera Juice/Gel and Hair And Body Oil regularly. I have succeeded all of my short-term goals!
PERSONAL GOALS
My short term goals for next 3 months: NO TOOLS, rice water rinse/ weekly, JBCO 3-5 times/weekly, use Aloe Vera Juice/Gel and Hair And Body Oil regularly (Wash Regimen), and retain 1.5 inch.
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My mid-term goals for July 2017: 3 henna treatments, have at least 1-3 YouTube Videos.
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My yearly goals for December 2017: maintain the same regimen and products usage, 5/2 weekly protective styles, attend 3-6 natural hair meetups/events/shows, and reach BSL (stretched)
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My ultimate goal: to reach waist length and HUGE volume by December 2018!
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My mid-term goals for July 2017: 3 henna treatments, have at least 1-3 YouTube Videos.
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My yearly goals for December 2017: maintain the same regimen and products usage, 5/2 weekly protective styles, attend 3-6 natural hair meetups/events/shows, and reach BSL (stretched)
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My ultimate goal: to reach waist length and HUGE volume by December 2018!
I think I am on the right track, but I've noticed a few things when I was reading my hair diary. The amount of length I would retain has decreased about 1 inch during the 3 month span, because of the styling options I have chosen recently. Here are the numbers:
QNHAS LENGTH CHECKS
March 2016: 1.1 inch, 0.35in/month, mainly out styles
June 2016: 1.4 inch, 0.45in/month, protective styles and out styles
September 2016: 1.2 inch, 0.4in/monthDecember 2016: 1.1 inch, .35in/month
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Total Length Retained For The Year: 4.8 inches
Total AVG Length Grown Monthly: 1.55 inches
*Lengths are based on length retain, even though I trimmed and cut my hair through Year 2016*
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| Fine Natural Hair Growth In A Year |
There aint nothing like stats! That's why I keep my hair diary. Although it's possible to retain length wearing twist outs and rollers set, my hair is just not that type. I do love long-term protective styles and have done the "5 days protective style, 2 days outs," which I really liked very well. Long-term protective styles ARE NOT for my hair type.
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| Fine Natural Hair Growth In A Year |
Always Desire Your Natural,
Christina J
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