Take Better Care of My Hair Challenge 2010

Written on January 2nd, 2010 at 11:33 pm by afroniquely

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Hello everyone! It’s now 2010, and I’m sure we all have set hair goals and dreams that we would like to achieve by the end of the year. In order for use to do so, we have essentially take better, much better care of our hair. This means we need to not over abuse it with heat, neglect it in moisture and deep conditioning, we need to eat healthier and exercise if we aren’t already doing so, and so much more. I believe this challenge as a whole will help change not only our practices towards haircare, but our practices towards our bodies. I’m ready to reap the rewards of being diligent and patient with my hair. Are you?

Here’s the challenge:

The rules are simple:

  • Deep condition at least once per week, no exceptions!- (30 mins with the use of heat cap)
  • Say yes to protective styling (i.e. twists, cornrows (not tightly done), plaits, braids (not tightly done/micros), puffs/buns )- try to limit the puffs as this can damage your edges over time.
  • Dust the ends of your hair when it is needed and do NOT let the damage go on.
  • Always keep hair moisturized by use of whatever moisturizer you have that works for your hair
  • If you have thinning egdes..take action, start caring them and getting them back, using things like castor oil etc
  • Give your scalp a massage often!- 15 minutes a day is good
  • Try to avoid the heat if you can…this is not mandatory but if possible please avoid the heat. 1 heat pass for each segment!!
  • Exercise and eat healthy- run, brisk walk for 30 mins a day, drink a lot of water and get adequate sleep!
  • And lastly- laugh it up often- keep stress levels at bay by surrounding yourself in joy. You’ll be surprised how much more this affects.

Check Ins: (Every 3 months) 4 Segments in total

  • End of March, End of June, End of Sept, End of Dec.

Happy Hair Growing, and don’t forget..it’s all about Taking Better Care of Your Hair! If anyone is interested in joining me on this venture..and even if you’re not able to participate, the support and possible advice will be very helpful. Those interested in joining..use the following form:

Copy and Paste this as your entries below: (indicate segments you’ll join please)

I___________ will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to_______ segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair_____________ .

My Goals:

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Here’s mine:

I Sasha-Shae will glady accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I expect as a result of sticking to the challenge, to see my hair thrive in ways it hasn’t before. Gain more body, health and length.

Goals: no split ends, no dryness, even coils through out, more body, re-grow any parts of my edges that were giving me problems after doing micros extensions, and have healthier hair overall and become physically fit and stress free!

Stay blessed and Afroniquely You!

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  • mebhead50
    I Bebe will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair become healthy.

    My Goals: Healthy body (including hair) for life.
  • hill2861
    I Sha will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair grow 6 inches or more.

    My Goals:

    Deep Condition on a regular basis
    Drink more water
    Do not stress
  • Antoinette
    I Antoinette will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 3 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair look fuller n longer .

    My Goals: to have my hair length go past my shoulder blades and for it to look fuller
  • Ness
    I Venessa Toreresi will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair healthy, even bouncy curls, strong, but most importantly natural. BC 14/02/2010

    Goals:
    1. To learn what dusting is!! 2. Fix my thinning edges 3. Experimental styling as my hair grows 4.Be healthier - Hair & Body
  • paige365
    I Paige will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair grow longer, healthier and more full.

    My Goals: To give myself more unique styles and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!!! Also I would like for my hair to grow 6 inches in 2010.
  • I, flygyrl72, will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to at least (2) segments. I am a new mom as of December 2009, a little overwhelmed right now, time-wise, so I will incorporate as much of this as I can starting now, but fully commit starting April session.

    My goals: I expect as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair grow even more, hopefully retaining a lot of the thickness I've achieved during pregnancy/taking preggo vitamins, less split ends, longer/more growth in my slow to grow area, which is the back of my head in the middle, & overall, more healthy hair in general. I have a baby girl now, & it is important for her to always see me with a head of not only natural, but healthy hair.
    My Goals:
  • ASIA
    I Asia will gladly accept this challenge and plan to commit four segments. I expect as a result to stick to the challenge, to see my hair thrive in ways it hasn't before. Gain more body, health, and length. GOALS: Growing long, healthy, moisturized, bouncy, and awesome hair. Also, I want to be physically and emotionally healthy and happy! YAY
  • I Towanda will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to all 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge I will not color my hair at all this year, I would like to see my hair gain length, and retain moisture.

    My Goals: to get my edges to grow out fully , and stop some of the breakage i had from putting color in my hair.
  • MsQueenMarie
    I MsQueenMarie, will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair Grow longer and healthier.

    My Goals: Learning was to style and keep it moisturized, I'v'e been natural off and on 17 years. Look forward to tips on Natural Hair Care
  • Sophie
    I__Sophie_________ will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to_4______ segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair_thrive____________ .

    My Goals: to have no split ends, zero dryness, long flowing healthy hair.
  • SkorpyanJ
    I, Jennifer, will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair be beautiful, healthy, and gain some length .

    My Goals:

    To find out exactly what my hair does and does not like. Gain length, moisture and an overall healthy body.
  • Shar
    I Chef Shar will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to all 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair flourish .

    My Goals:
    Through this challenge is to take all that I will have applied and incorporate it into my lifestyle. Healthier hair and body! Also to grow my circle of sisters and brothers : )
    Thanks for ths opportunity : )
  • iguehi
    I, Iguehi, will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair healthy, softer and longer.

    My Goals are to no split ends, no dryness, find a moisturizer that works for my hair, softer and re-grow the left- back side of my hair that is not growing as fast as the rest of my hair.
  • Naturalesque!
    I April will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to all segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair become healthy, strong and soft.

    My Goals:
    is to focus totally on the HEALTH of my hair and FORGET about length: pay lots of attention to my ends (committing to get rid of those damaged ends no matter how much length I have); regrow my edges completely; achieve and master protein and moisture balance; drink MORE water; and just take better care of my body and my hair from the inside out. :)
  • I, Shelley will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair healthier. .
    My Goals: Longer, fuller HEALTHY hair.
  • merryjane
    I, MerryJane, will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I expect as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair grow longer, thicker, shinier, and healthier overall.
    My Goals:
    Grow at least ½ inch each month, no split ends, no crunchiness, no dryness, no dandruff, make my edges fuller, finger comb as much as possible, only comb when wet, and no heavy manipulation.
  • Karla
    I Karla will gladly accept this challenge and plan to commit to 4 segments. I expect as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair grow in length, become stronger and thicker.

    My Goals: is to have bra strap length hair by the end of December 2010.
  • annezette
    Copy and Paste this as your entries below: (indicate segments you’ll join please)

    I Shawn will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair become healthier and longer .

    My Goals: Grow out my perm over time and continue to maintain natural hair.
  • I, Trina, will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I accept as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair grow to its full and most healthy potential after shaving it all off a week ago .

    My Goal: To grow a gigantic healthy Afro by years' end.
  • Chardonnae
    I Chardonnae will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair grow, become healthier and thicker.

    My Goals: By the end of this year have all natural soft, shoulder length, and unstretched hair with out any damage.
  • free2bkinky
    I Marida will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to try 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair become healthier and longer .

    My Goals: Is to retain and increase growth. I'm shooting for shoulder length hair.
  • janellecissell
    I____Janelle Cissell_______ will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to___4____ segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair____grow and be healthy_________ .

    My Goals:
    Stop being lazy and tend to my hair more. Promote growth and healthiness.
  • ruth_bc10
    I, Ruth, will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair reach its fullest potential .

    My Goals:
    No split ends or excess breakage
    Deep condition weekly
    More protective styles
    Double my hair in length and thickness
  • janaybfrank
    I Janay Frank will glady accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I expect as a result of sticking to the challenge, to see my hair grow tremendously because I truly understand what she needs now (yes, I speak of my hair as a person)

    Goals: adequate sleep (I'm really bad with this), get back into my exercise routine via salsa and ballroom dancing, to not put heat to my hair for the next year (been flat ironing for the last two years), to find new products that work for my hair, prevent split ends, no dryness, to try to use as many natural products as possible, and (as someone else said) to find new styles!
  • I Kesha J. will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair stay moisturized, gain length, and maintain healthy hair.

    My Goals: To gain more knowledge on what my hair needs are and what styles work best for my hair. Also to develop a consistent hair regimen.
  • I Tarah will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair gain fullness, strength, length and overall healthiness.
    My Goals: Deep condition no less than 1x per week and wear protective styles all year long, also daily moisturizing and nighttime protection
  • Loosei
    I Sheila Harrison will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to four segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair be healty and grow.

    My Goals: to find the right products for my hair to manage the dryness, breakage and get stress spots to grow back. Learn more hair dos and be more creative with my styles. Overall, I want healthy looking hair.

    Here’s mine:

    I Sasha-Shae will glady accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I expect as a result of sticking to the challenge, to see my hair thrive in ways it hasn’t before. Gain more body, health and length.

    Goals: no split ends, no dryness, even coils through out, more body, re-grow any parts of my edges that were giving me problems after doing micros extensions, and have healthier hair overall and become physically fit and stress free!

    Stay blessed and Afroniquely You!
  • I, Q, will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair thrive, shine and be extremely healthy.

    My Goals:
    to find ways to maintain moisture, rid my head of any split-ends, and to continue to keep heat (except my hair dryer) out of my head.
  • Ora
    I_____Ora______ will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to_______ segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair_______grow long and healthy______ .

    My Goals:
    I will decrease split ends and not use hair color unless it is vegatable base.
  • Sheelyah
    I Sheelah accept this challenge as it is a real CHALLENGE for me. A must for me this year is to let my yes mean yes. I handcuff myself to this challenge and plan to commit to all four segments of the challenge. My goals are to get better at styling my hair, growing it, keeping it moisturized, and representing the beauty of my kingly hair to the rest of the world as radiant. No more hiding under wigs!
  • shesevphil
    I She Sev Phil will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair in its journey to helping become a better me.
    My Goals: Fuller, healthier, and longer hair. Length goal: Bra Strap.
  • Hey Ladies (and gents)! Great news..in a means to help us better track our progress...I've created a forum to make this easier, to see who has grown to where and achieved what.

    Forum Page: http://afroniquely.forumotion.com/

    Hope to see you over there..sharing in the journey each segment!
    Thanks for taking the challenge along with me :)
  • mzblakflower
    I___Aja________ will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to___4____ segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair_grow fuller, moisturized, and healthier____________ .
    My Goals: To exercise regularly and drink more water, trim ends regularly, and deep condish at least once week and do henna treatments once a month.
  • cookiebee
    I Cookie Berryman will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair become manageable, and healthy.

    My Goals:
    1) To find hair care products that TRULY care for my hair- products that are relatively natural without a lot of extra harmful chemicals in them. (Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated) - 2) to learn what dusting is, so I can do it 3) to not make the same mistake i made for the holidays - I put heat on my hair (straight iron) after almost a year and burnt my ends BAD!
  • Val
    I, Valeria, will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair grow two to three times in length. My Goals: Exercise at least 3 times a week, drink water frequently during the day, and continue to relax my mind, body, and soul, but NOT my hair.
  • I Gigi will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair become healthier and grow.

    My Goals:
    Moisturized healthy hair and scalp.
    Learn to love and work my curls.
  • Foxcie26
    I_Ashley_ will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 3 1/2 segments ( I am currently in S Korea so things are very limited here so Ill start limited in Jan and parts of Feb, but will pick it up in March once I am back in the states). I expect as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair become healthier and thicker.

    My Goals: I expect to learn much more about my hair and what I and it likes :-) . I also pray that I strengthen my weak edges and learn the best ways and products to keep my hair healthy and moisturized.
  • Southernbeauty
    I Quentilla will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair healthier and longer .

    My Goals: Healthy SL without stretching
  • Mariam
    I, Mariam, will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I expect as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair healthier, longer, and fuller.

    My Goals: Grow shoulder length healthier hair, and to try a variety of styles. To be physically healthy as well.
  • Stacie
    I, Stacie, will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair be healthy, retain/add length and be more moisturized .

    My Goals:
    1st: I have to learn what "dusting" is so I can paticipate fully!
    2nd: I want to be consistent.
  • lovefro
    I Michele will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair in an amazingly healthy state, with body, shine and softness.

    My Goals: Thicker/Fuller hair, At least 4inches+ growth maintained by the end of the year, Soft/Shiny hair, less fuss and stress concerning hair and hair products/procedures. Always rocking my natural hair with the most confidence!
  • I, Jasmine will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 2 segments (for now, I might do the whole 4). I except as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair become healthier and longer.

    My Goals: Shoulder length un-stretched hair with healthy ends.
  • I Vonnie will gladly accept this challenge, and plan to commit to 4 segments. I accept as a result of sticking to the challenge to see my hair grow, be healthy, and well nourished.
    My Goals: learning to style my hair more this year, seeing how long it can get, healthy all over

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