Vonnique's Grow w/ me Challenge 2010 Edition**Ended**

[purpleluks]

wat song is the intro



[vonnique]

Check out the 2011 version !:-)



[MrszRenaissance]

When does the next one start? Can't wait!

[vonnique]

@MrszRenaissance  Today :-)

[MsShantastic]

I love your videos and im becoming more motivated to start my hair journey. I have been natural for three years(i combed my dreads out after 1 1/2 years) and im going to perm my hair next month so this challenge comes right in time. Wish me luck and thanks agan

[Donae92]

am i too late to start the challenge

[vonnique]

@Donae92 never to late to join! Keep in mind the challenge ends this month!

[sherigonemo]

is it too late for me join in

[vonnique]

@sherigonemo never to late to join! I will be doing another challenge! Stay tooned~

[kdacy03]

how often you wash your sew in!

[vonnique]

@kdacy03 Every two weeks

[summerskiss88]

you are too funny! great personality, I like your videos. I guess I'm starting the challenge a little late, but...I'm gonna go figure out some no/low heat styles right now!

[vonnique]

@summerskiss88 hey girl! its ok.. start assap!!Great idea! Keep me posted:-)

[summerskiss88]

@vonnique thanks for the reply! i already had my hair in 2 strand twists...i undid them and tried your bantu knot updo. i realize that i really need help figuring out how to place the pins--are they supposed to be hidden? the back looks ok but the front doesn't look like yours did! lol

[sprinkle888]

My daugher's hair would only grow shoulder length no matter what she tried and I told her to start weting her hair sometimes with water and use carrot cream are tea tree cream. I told her that you don't have to have your hair press all the time. So she started to do it and now her hair is a little pass her bra strap. Water is good for so many things, it grows trees, plants and it can grow your hair. And it want hurt to ask God to help grow your hair and give you wisdom to take care of it.

[mrzhellokitty12345]

wow i want to start

[vonnique]

@mrzhellokitty12345 come on girl!! lol

[vonnique]

grow with me challenge is still going well! Update video coming soon!

[vonnique]

Feel free to join @ anytime! And cograts on everyone who has already started! best of luck!!

[shari04]

i'm a new subbie and i wanna be in on this!

[vonnique]

HEY LADIES!!! Hope everyone is doing well! I will be making haul video soon and updating you guys on my hair! :)Hope everything is going well!

[lattrice17]

Im down for this challenge!!! Im currently at Neck Lenght so my goal will be to reach a lil pass shoulder lenght. I just relaxed the 1st of Feb. so this is the perfect time to strecth this relaxer for 6 months or maybe longer. Wish me luck and happy growing for everyone joining the challenge :-)

[vonnique]

@lattrice17 Good luck!!

[TIGG3R77]

Im in.. Starting off with apl i want to be bra strap length by the end of this

[Mrsmelo2007]

im in im natural i recently cut it off the end of Jan i have less than an inch of hair!!!

[Bysness2010]

That creme of Nature is also a Leave-In so that may help.... So happy ur back and I am ready to do this challenge! Go Vonnique!

[UntamedTomi]

Count me in! Currently neck length, slightly brushing the shoulder! But anywho, im game!!!

[ZenannM]

IM INN!!! I started my HJ 2 months ago and my hair is growing really nicely! I want to be FULL APL by JULY...im in!

[N1COL1NA]

I'm joining you ... hahahaha thanksss...

[MsJo155]

..Then apply heat protectant(chi silk infusion) and roller set and saran wrap hair, or airdry and put in bun or braidout etc.

Mosturize and seal my ends every night.

I plan on putting in a weave around the end of May early June until the end of the challege in aug!

[MsJo155]

Hey vonnique, thanks for asking about my regimen.

Current: shoulder length( i think)

Goal: APL

I just took out box braids on Feb 1, which were in for about 3mts.

This is my first time on a hair journey and creating a regimen after much research lol, so any feedback is helpful.

Deep condition 1x week ( sometimes will add protien in it)

Shampoo and condition with Garnier fuctics or Aphrogee(rotate)1x week

Apply leave in's- Aphrogee and herbal essence long term relationship........

[imafabchick1]

thanks vonnique!! you are an inspiration. I am joining too. i've actually been doing my little thing for a while and i've seen results but i want to see them faster.

[mekaziona]

Oh wee I'm in. You are so right when my hair was in a sew in a few years back it grew a good 31/2 inches it 3 months. My hair is in singles now but I'm thinking about getting a weave after I take out my braids and let me hair rest for a few weeks. Thank you for the inspiration.

[mcarter1220]

I also look forward to joining you all on this challenge. I plan to bun for length for atleast the next 12 weeks as I just relaxed on Thursday after a 12 week stretch wearing half wigs. Whoo! LOL!

[mrsjones3750]

Hi Vonnique- I have been watching your videos for a while now and I have finally suscribed. I want to join the challenge! My hair is a little longer than NL and I am trying to get to CBL.

[ZenannM]

@mrsjones3750 CBL?

[EAA14]

@ZenannM cbl=collar bone length

[EAA14]

i am definetly joining!!! as well as supporting u vonnique

[EAA14]

@EAA14 i am nl and i'm trying to get to cbl too! i wish u luck

[MsJo155]

Im joining! This is my hair first challenge.

[vonnique]

Congrats @Ms Jo and welcome! Have you created a regimen?

[DoobieQueen88]

Sista...you know im in it for the second time around..im in it to win it and no more update vids of me looking sad, lol. OMG I just got my 1st sew in Jan 31. I am now thick and healthy neck length and plan to be full cbl (collar bone length) by Aug 2010. I will cleanse and condition 1x2 weeks with hair one for dry hair (olive one one), moisturize and seal e/o day with nu gro moisturizing spray and jamaican black castor oil. I want to keep the sew in for 10 weeks but now @ week 2 my head itches!

[vonnique]

Hey Doobie! I knew I woudl see u join! Your hair is thriving! I cant wait to see your updates! and yes no more sad faces-lol! Trail and error is the down side of hair growht but the best thing is that you learn as you go! lol! your sew in itchin girl Im experiencing the same thing but I massage my scalp with a lil oil and i soothes it. I wish you luck on your 10 weeks! I aiming for 8 and then I will air out my hair and relax as I did last time.!

[honeynsweet00]

what is your hair type

[vonnique]

I believe 4a-4b. When I have enough new growth I will make a video.. and you guys can tell me what you think. I but I have very coarse hair...

[youngbeauty8]

I AM WITH YOU!!! SERIOUSLY!!

[vonnique]

Great! Welcome and good luck!

[oldgregg93]

My hairs average length is 1.5 inches at the moment. Prom on may 17. I'm on a manic growth regeim! Have you ever thought of making your own hair care range, like hair oils, heat protectors and shampoos, conditioners, conditioning masks? That would be cool

[vonnique]

I have thought about creating my own oil line... But we will see how that goes:-)

[mizzlollipop123]

you are the best soooooooooo far gurl! more informative and detailed about things! thank yu soo much!

[vonnique]

aww! thnks hun! Good luck!

[rosviny27]

hey vonnique..have u ever tried a lace front wig??? with hair braided underneath??

[vonnique]

I have not but I have heard that it is a great protective style!

[brnize1969]

I need to get a sew in.  That would really help me to retain my length.

[sassymatazzy]

I know you have to wash a weave...but what's the purpose of conditioning it? Just curious. I've never really worn a weave..but I've been thinking about it.

[vonnique]

@sassy thats a great question. To me it just makes it easier to falt iron and get back to its original feel Because it is human hair. But you dont have to condition you can just shampoo. I just like the feel:-) HTHS

[pinkshell1]

I'm joining in!!! ;-)

[vonnique]

Great! Pinkshell! Good luck!

[TotallyTyra]

Gurrrrrrrrrllll you KNOW I'm in! I am so excited! My goal will be full APL. I think all I need is 3 inches but I plan to trim my ends after my next relaxer because they are HORRIBLE! I have a pic in my fotki from Dec 09 but I might take pics after my next cowash.

~Tink (from BHM)

[vonnique]

Hey tink!! Girl you know you will be APL in no time! Your hair has come such a long way!! Im so proud of you! Im rooting for you girl!! Good luck!

[kily6666]

my hair is so much more healthier now that i stop with my regiment. washing my hair often made it thin and gave me headaches. my hair was cut and now it is back to its thickness and it is healthier. i don't stretch relaxers anymore, i get them every 6 weeks. i leave my hair alone

[vonnique]

@Kily. Im glad your hair is back on track. That is wht I mean by everyone s hair responds differently. I hear you on the relaxer stretches I canonly stretch 8 weeks any more..is bad for my hair. Good luck!

[kedanie]

how often do I wash

[vonnique]

Its up to you hun. You can start out washing maybe every 2 weeks and if you feel that you need to was more often then switch to once a week. The most important thing is to keep your ends protected and Moisturize and oil your hair! Hope this helps!:-) Good luck!

[paedae26]

This is coming at a good time for me becuz i am doint a sew in TOMMORROW! Well Today! (2/11/2010) and I am so so so so so so did I mention so excited? I want to challenge myself in keeping my sew in longer than a week. I do it myself but still im challenging myself! LOL!

[vonnique]

lol... I'm excited for you @paedae. Do what works for you hun! Seehow your hair responds and go with that! Best of luck!

[lfutrell82]

yaaaaaaaaaay! im so excited about this years challenge. goal is bsl! not sure if i will make it by aug but definitely by 2011 =) oh and im gonna add you on facebook so approve meeeeeeeeeeeee!

[vonnique]

Great @ Futrell! Goodluck!

[xoxoTaylorNicole]

drama clean shampoo and conditioner by herbal essences works really nice on weave :)

[vonnique]

Ithink i may ry taht out@taylor

[adanma101]

Hey I will be joining!

[vonnique]

Good!

[MSHOLMES01]

How long do you leave your weaves in, and how often do you wash your hair?

[vonnique]

I'm aiming to leave it in for 2 months. wash every 3-2 weeks

[SueSue1919]

i will def join but im already on my stretch...i started since my last relaxer which was on Sept. 18...i was gonna stretch for 8 months because i relax every 6 months on the regular so will i be able to join u guys?

[Petz101]

I Am So In!!!

[omthomas]

I''m in, I was almost APL, but had to trim inches off of my hair due to split ends. Can't wait to get my length back

[HollieLuxx]

im in =]

[sexynika11]

im nl right now so ill aim for full shoulder lenght so im definately in

[nicegurl35]

great video!!!

[vonnique]

Glad you guys are joining me!

[PhillyAllDay089]

I don't have a facebook, can I still be apart of the challenge? I want to try it my goal is to be APL close to BSL by the end of this challenge!

[vonnique]

Joining on facebook is optional . I just thought it would be easier for some people to join since it is such a popular site. Feel free to follow on here also!. That sounds like a great goal! So can I count u in:-)* crosses fingers* lol

[PhillyAllDay089]

Ofcoure I will deffinately be joining. Thanks for having it!

[cocolish07]

I have a hair regimen for my hair I don't have a weave in my but in a few months I will. I am going to follow you on this challenge and I am taking pic's of my hair thank so much for your video's!

[vonnique]

Sounds like a good plan!

[cdwighthair]

i am in

[dudeitsrave]

Does pure shea butter count as an oil to seal the hair or a moisturizer?

[vonnique]

Is it it unrefined ? Shea butter can be used as a moisturizer.

[dudeitsrave]

yes, its unrefined. Thanks!

[fgrogan]

Im in!!

[vonnique]

You will be MBL in no time sis!!

[Shantipoo101]

i with u gurl..i will try this!!

[vonnique]

@Shantipoo.. yay!