Who’s up for a Grow Out Challenge?

Join Curlista's Grow Out ChallengeI’ve been natural for awhile(about 4-5 years) and have never been really concerned with length -  but now I am!   That means no cutting and taking really good care of my hair and body.  My goal is to have stretched APL (arm pit length) hair by October and I’m hoping for BSL (bra strap length) by January 2010!  I’m not even sure if this is do-able but based on looking at people’s fotki accounts it seems realistic.  Once I reach BSL I’m hoping to get a great curly hair cut.  Since growing healthy long hair is about a good hair regimen and a healthy body – so I feel this challenge will improve my overall health.

Here’s what I plan on doing to grow my locks long:

  • Co-washing 2-3x per week
  • Deep Treatments 2x week
  • Keeping hair well moisturized and sealing ends
  • Wearing protective styles – roller sets, china bumps, twists, buns, etc. – to help maintain length and prevent breakage
  • Wearing satin cap at night
  • Minimizing heat (blow dryers and flat iron, etc)
  • Drink 8 glasses of water daily  (For me, Crystal Light will make it go down easier) – it helps improve hydration and flushes the body of toxins, chems and impurities
  • Eating healthy – well balanced diet chock full of protein, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids
  • Exercise 4-5 per week (yay more hot yoga!)
  • Taking a multi-vitamin daily

***For anyone who is interested in joining me on this Grow Out Challenge – please email me.  Send me a pic of your current legnth and once ever two months email me a progress photograph and I will post your results and regimen.  Deadline to join June 12th. Don’t be shy!!!