Start Date Sunday July 18th but join us anytime!! Join the Facebook group here facebook.com/groups/hairgrowthwithMD - 2 schedules are in the video that you can screenshot -- There is a lot of info in the description box but I've tried to organize everything in groups for you! Let me know if I missed anything! Excited to take this journey with you xox MD

@straightoutofstrat8722

2 жыл бұрын

Melissa, I have left you several questions that I would like you to answer. What is your ancestor's DNA?

@pualenaisz4403

2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait MD!😍

@niki-mars955

Жыл бұрын

It’s 2022 September and I want to do this challenge. Is the fb group still available?

@niki-mars955

Жыл бұрын

Hello and thank you for this great content🙋🏾‍♀️

I'm at a healthy midback length. Striving for waist length to show my friends and familia that mature hair naturalist CAN grow long healthy hair! Let's Go MD!❤

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

That part!!! Cant wait for you to get there!! xox

@karenhorton148

3 жыл бұрын

Mid back length and they’re not convinced? Girl you’re about to blow their minds🤯

@pualenaisz4403

3 жыл бұрын

@@karenhorton148 Yeah, they still think it's a wig, since I use to wear them as a protective style and boy did it grow! Skeptics still aren't convinced no matter what!🙄

@francenegayle3866

3 жыл бұрын

I am joining this challenge...aiming for BSL in the next 2 months. I am almost 3 years natural and at 13inches. For me to be at Waist length I have to be at 23 inches at my nape. 😂

@giftedintrovert

2 жыл бұрын

You already proven that lol

I’m here for it!!!!! Was just diagnosed with alopecia and it will not defeat me!!!

@WoahhTeamJacob

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

I stand in agreement with you!! IT WILL NOT!!!! xox

@pdavis1624

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN SIS 💕

@bonitajea

3 жыл бұрын

There's videos on KZread on how to combat alopecia.

@islandgirlruby2750

3 жыл бұрын

You got this sis

While my ultimate goal is length, I would be perfectly happy with a full nape and edges. So far I have been unsuccessful, but I have not lost faith.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Oh you got this!! Def health over length always! Check out my nape video if you haven't already. The link is in the description. Hopefully that can help some. xox

@pump1180

2 жыл бұрын

True castor oil and wild growth oil it work wonders

@sb19_

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@jk9084

2 жыл бұрын

Clove and onion spray and oil

@dornita1516

2 жыл бұрын

Need , fenugreek, horse tail, and Arugula oil.

Im up for this challenge. Im currently at waist length and want to get to tail bone and eventually hip length. Lets get these inches😍

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Yasss inches!!!

The problem I have now with my natural hair is that I’m at the stage where I feel like my hair is stuck at one length I definitely see the healthy in my hair now I’m ready for the length retention at this point

Water is Life❤️ Too bad most people I know don’t love it as much as I do. I appreciate your promotion of it. I turn 55 this year and No One believes my age…I guess it’s due to the fact that I have no wrinkles and maybe only 10 grey hairs. Looks like this will be a fun challenge🌹

@Alisha10000000

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes I love water. I enjoy drinking water too. I talked about that before in a video and my journey with protein pills in videos.

@forebidden

3 жыл бұрын

im looking at your profile picture and i don’t know if i believe you are turning 55 😭 haha

@OHoneyPot

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ✨💕✨ I love water as well. People ask what’s my skin regimen and all I say is “Water”.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

You look gorgeous Ms. Karen!! Water is soooo life!!! Too many people don't understand how important it is for overall health. Annnnd I wish I only had 10 grey hairs lol. Appreciate YOU so happy to have you apart of this challenge!

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

THAT PART LOL!!!

I Just wanted to update that the challenge was somewhat successful for me. I grew the normal amount of 0.5 inches of hair growth/month in most areas of my hair when I lately have been growing less than 0.5 inches a month or less. Surprisingly, I grew 2 inches in the front of my hair (which the front of my hair usually grows normally anyways) but lately my hair has been growing slow until I decided to take vitamins, eat healthy food choices 90% of the time, exercise and implement some of the techniques you've suggested in your videos while washing my hair. I say somewhat successful because the right side near my edges did not grow longer and the right back side of my hair grew but at a slower rate than the rest of my hair. So my success rate was about an estimated 80%.

@evelynmoore4640

2 жыл бұрын

Also I don't want to forget about God. I spent more time with him than I usually do so it was a factor into why my hair grew normally and slightly faster in some areas of my head than the past few months.

I have accepted the fact that as much as I try, I am never going to have waist length hair. It is clear that you can cut your hair several times a year, and your hair will always grow to waist length. I have accepted the fact that while regimen and good products play a role in length retention, genetics also plays a role.

@bonitajea

3 жыл бұрын

If you would like to wash all the chemicals out your hair. Wash your hair with baking soda to get back your natural hair. Then use petroleum jelly on your hair from roots to ends to retain length. This works for all hair types. I do this. 💚 For more information about using baking soda and petroleum jelly, there's more videos on KZread that discusses their benefits and how to wash your hair with baking soda successfully. If you prefer straight hair and you have naturally curly hair, try a silk press instead of relaxers or perms. 💚

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

My hair has not be waist length for at least 2 yrs! Do genetics play a factor in just about everything? Absolutely! Anyone who wants waist length hair has to focus heavy on retention…including me! Figuring out the “perfect” formula to holding onto your length is not always the easiest. The times that I’ve had my hair super long I was so strict with my regiment…the sec I get a little lazy I have to bust out the scissors. Thanks for watching my video Belinda! Hope to have you apart of the challenge!

@verejey55

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDenise this is so true. I have become a little lazy myself and my hair is not growing/ retaining length as much. I know because I use a hair dye and I don’t see much growth on my roots. I only colour once a year, just so I can see the growth

I love that you are showing your natural beautiful hair instead of advertising buying other people hair.

I’m ready this time. Notifications are on I’m currently waiting for the liquid collagen and biotin ✨💕✨

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Yassss so excited!!

I’m super late but I just restarted my natural hair journey. No more perks for me or heats at all. I already got me a shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, and leave in conditioner. I got an hair growth oil and some hair growth supplements as well. I’m happy for this journey I’m starting off again. I was natural for 4 years but I went and got a perm then I never was moisturizing my scalp at all, that’s the key is moisture plus stop manipulating your hair. I braid my hair down and normally leave a head band wig on top of it. I notice after a month of this my hair has grown. I don’t wash my hair 2-3x a week anymore as well because it’s not good. Thanks so much, one day my hair will be like this. I’m doing this routine for the next 2-3 years because I a want full, moisturizing, and long healthy head of hair.

Yes this is a great videos....❤️ I have a hire journey I definitely need to do this.

Hey Girl! Thank you for recommending the protein drink. I noticed my hair acting up after I recently started on a plant based diet. I am thinking about doing the hair growth challenge. Thanks for the encouragement!

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you def want to get your protein in how ever you can....I struggled with that as well for a while bc of my diet. Thanks for watching! xox

First your hair is Amazing!!!! Definitely want to join this challenge I have some what of a regime but I tend to fall off the wagon a few days out of the week can’t wait to start!!!! And thanks so much for all of your tips!!!!❤️❤️

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your sweet comment Lanya. I'm with you on falling off the wagon OFTEN but these alway help keep me accountable! Thanks for watching! Appreciate you! xox

I'm so proud of you Melissa.......Your hair is Beautiful Natural hair is the best!!! Keep up the good work!!!

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that! Appreciate you!

@thedarkage187

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDeniseyou are Welcome!!!

You have such gorgeous hair 🤩. I'm joining the challenge but I'm going to tweak the products and supplements I use from what you have suggested. I have heat damaged hair from the Spring when I straightened my hair to trim my ends. Also a hairstylist damaged my right edges last Fall so I am trying to get my hair healthy again all over and long. I'm excited to see how much hair growth I'm going to retain within the next 2 months. Yay to my first hair growth challenge!!!!! 🥳🤗💯🙉

Melissa Denise* I want to thank you for so many tips and hair advice that I’m actually using now. I use the black seed oil just about every other day, especially on that balding spot, and I also cornrow the nape of my neck hair whenever I refresh it. This has really made a difference and my hair is growing so fast in that area now because of me tucking it away. Thank you so much ♥️

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing that with me Theresa. Love hearing this! xox

I love it ready to love my hair even more!

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Love to hear it!!

Aphoghee is my favorite also, been using it for years. Since the 80's

The pink bonnet is super cute ❤️🥰 I tend to lean towards bonnets that are not too tight around my head & nape because that is the quickest way for me to get a headache 😩 so I use a satin sleeping cap with a drawstring attached so I can adjust it to my liking 😌 but definitely going to take a look at the bonnet u showed in the video ✨

Beautiful hair as usual!😍

Yesss, you are my hair go too, You Rock!!!!

I am truly looking forward to starting this regimen. It is simple and I believe I can stick to this. Did you say that somewhere there is a calendar to print out for this challenge??

Rev 21:1,3-5;Matt 6:9,10;Psalm 83:18

I will set my calendar for measurements!

Creme of Nature was my favorite too, the original until they discontinued it. Why, I don't know. It was our favorite shampoo

I love how you explain ❤️❤️

Ok let’s do another challenge. I missed the first !

Just seeing this upload now. I know this challenge is over but I added the collagen powder option 1 from your description box to my cart and plan to stick to a regimen for the next 6 months and compare from my starting length. This was so specific. Love it!

@tama3442

2 жыл бұрын

Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES ❗️ *What is the Gospel?* The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Romans 10:9 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. JESUS CHRIST can come anytime! Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS

YES! I'm in!!

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

So happy to have you on board!!

I'm a new subscriber! You are so pretty! I would defitnetly like to start the challenge.❤️

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Taye!! So happy to have you apart for the fam & challenge! xox

Thank you, dear!

ugh I needed this! I cut most of my hair off in January and I was not sure what to do next lol

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing!!! Cant wait to kill this challenge with you Bri!! xo

I know if I wanna see length in my hair I'ma have to keep it healthy so I'ma do this challenge on summer break for the 3 months 2022 can't wait!💖🥺

Just seen this Today 😍!!! And I do want to put my hair to the challenge of growing 🙃🙂. I would love to join your challenge

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Please do!! SO glad you decided to join us!! xox

❤️❤️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️❤️ I Think You having a Natural Healthy Hair, & ETC support group is an AMAZING IDEA. ẞecause it can get frustrating at times, & I entertain the thought of slapping a perm in it. I HAVEN'T DID THAT!! But the thought alone is awful. I didn't come this far for nothing. So to actually have a group of women who are natural and can assist one another through the good, bad, beautiful roads that come along with this journey is awesome!!!, And MUCH NEEDED. ❤️❤️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️❤️

Do many supplements. I used to feel that biotin , rosemary oil and drinking a lot of water was what helped the most. Until my hair just got down to my shoulder and stopped. You have shown a lot of good recommendations. Thanks. I'm in.

Count me in! I so need this.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

So happy to have you apart of it!! xox

Yes!...I’m ready even though I’m a few days late😃

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Never too late! Glad you're joining us! xo

Awee I missed this challenge. Maybe next time. I’m trying to grow my hair to waist length. It is mid-back length I just had to trim my hair about 1 -2 inches off due to my ends were so horrible I don’t trim my hair often so it needed it badly. I’ll try to join the next challenge. Yes my nape has problems too, a lot of breakage. My hair has reached a plateau but I think the protein shakes and treatment will help. I tried the Aphogee protein treatment it was amazing!

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Never too late!! Please feel free to jump in when you're ready!! We're only a week in.

This is great, thanks! QUESTION- I only do diy protein treatments- egg, avo, banana. Is the aphogee or other protein treatments necessary in week 1 then?

I'm 6 days late, but I already have a consistent hair wash/deep conditioning routine, why not start now?

Yasss 🙌🏾🔥

Id really love to try this Thanks alot🤲🏾❤️

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Yay so happy to have you on board!! xo

@risewithtilla

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDenise ✨✨

I am in I needed this challenge.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

perfect timing!!!

My hair is also almost at the waist just wish it were thicker. Working on

Can you do a video on some of the foods you will be making for the challenge?

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I can do that...I legit eat the same thing all the time but Yes I can fit that in.

You are so pretty 🦋

Hi i live in Seoul ,South korea 🇰🇷 my hair got damaged because of the water so had to trim some off but it seems they trimmed a bit too much according to the hair stylist my hair was a bit damaged so my question is how long does ot take for trimmed hair to grow back. Thanks

Wild growth is good also.

I’m ready for the challenge 😎

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

You're gonna kill it Robin!!! xox

Hi Melissa! When will you show us how you style your beautiful hair...we need help sis. 😘

Lets gets them inches!!! This routine is fine i was doing this already but not consitent because i didnt know if it wadoing anything lol. Im in. Lets do this. I bought 3 of the collegens one when i saw them too, so far i did one full bottle. I have 2 more left. I usually will use something for 3 months to see what it does.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!! Let me know how you like the collagen after your 3 months!!

I'm in!👍

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Excited!!

What was the process that your primary carer used to maintain your hair length?. How long as it took you to obtain that length of hair? I know friends and family whose hair is long and healthy and they do not eat a balanced diet.

I have a important question . What is your hair porosity and hair type. I have low porosity and 4C hair

Let go. ❤️

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

lets gooooooo lol!!!

How did you get your hair wavy like this ?

I was literally just thinking about going back to one of your old growth challenges today and then here you go posting a new one!

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

I gotchuuuu!!! So happy you even thought to go back to one of my old challenges!! Grateful to have you on board! xox

haw abut people who have to avoid protein due to health condition ?

My hair is about 2 inches past my shoulders right now, however, I'd love, love, love to have it grow the length of yours!💯:)... any other helpful tips?🥰

What type vitamins are you taking ?

I’m just seeing this but I’m in!

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Yay so happy you're joining us! xox

That pouring of water 😃

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Glad someone appreciated it lol

I'm in!!

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Yay so glad for you to be apart of it!! xox

I like the really big hair look you have with just the blow dry that's what I'm going for

I’m doing this!! Got the vitamins already!! Who else is doing it?? Just took my pictures hoping for collar bone length 😀

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Yasssss love it!!! xox

Omg i love st tropica it grew my hair no doubt however i bought 12 months of the mane choice vitamins...so im stuck lol

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

12 monthsss lol! Do you love them...I guess you have to love them now lol.

@Malita419

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so lol she is from Detroit and so am I, so i support black owned business especially from my home town. I will buy regardless until her customers service starts to lag lol

This was great

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! xox

If ur drinking fenugreek water. Still intake more protein?

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

It depends how much you're drinking! I believe they say the average women should have about 45 grams of protein a day. So collectively if you at least reach that you should be good to go. Hope that helps. xox

Ok interesting I would like to do the challenge but I will not do half of what you're asking for me is too much i will use my oils, do my washing of hair and do a protective style yes my diet is always on point a nod and I might use some vitamins

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Ok sounds good! Yes do what works for you.

GOD bless you all 🙏 Amen

很酷的❤️❤️

A year late! But amazing content, thank you

Now that am fully natural I would like to grow my natural hair to mbl like I did my relaxed hair

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for you to reach your goal!! xox

Are there videos with less than five tips to grow natural hair? Or five or less ingredients to grow our hair. You are listing a ton of products. Which would you say to use if you don't want to do all of these. Thanks for your input! Your hair is simply gorgeous!

Am a new subscriber n am having a hard time with really bad edges any suggestions

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for joining the fam. I would suggestion finding a good oil that and applying it to those problem areas multiple times a week. Black seed oil, Black castor oil and castor oil are all great options. Hope that helps

Joining the challenge

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Great to have you on board!! xox

I will try to on the 21 July 2021

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to have you join us!! xox

10:12 your not using a styler during the week? Just wash conditioner and then mist the hair during the week? That's what I do. I have a very low maintenance routine but my hair is thriving. I just shampoo it around once a month or sometimes once every two weeks and then I use a styler which is my leave-in conditioner milk. and that's it.and then during the week I spray my hair with water, or use a bowl to rinse it thoroughly. I do it about once a week,sometimes twice a week.

Hey i just sub Ty for this video 💖

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

So happy to have you apart of the fam Gabby!! xox

@queengabby5564

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDenise ❤

Wow your hair is gorgeous

@Alisha10000000

3 жыл бұрын

It is :)

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So kind of you!!!

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Alicia

Has your hair always been shoulder length or longer?

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

No it hasn't. I've been fully natural for about 10ish yrs so it has been long for some time now...but it hasn't always looked like this.

I have a question, I’ve noticed that I have a bald spot at the top middle of my hair line. I only use silk scarves to tie my hair up and I tie it with the knot in the middle top of my hair, is this what is causing the thinning in that area even though it’s a silk scarf?….Thx

@melissasilva194

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. That's what's causing it definitely since you are constantly tying the knot in that place. I noticed that when I was doing that at the top of my head that my hair started to break off and became extremely short. Avoid tying it in that spot and use oil like JBCO, Coconut oil, etc to massage in that area and avoid manipulation in that area in order to let it grow back. Hope this helps.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that was some great advice above. This is what was happening to the nape of my neck bc of my scarf. I braid that section of my hair up now to protect it and its helped. I would def just switch up how you tie it or maybe try a bonnet.

@theresakemp2485

3 жыл бұрын

Melissa Silva* Thank you for the answer, I was beginning to worry.💜

Español please

👍

My hair grew 3 inches in 1 week

To day is 21 July 2021

Hi 👋 I just went to your Facebook page and I would love to be a part of the hair growth challenge since I have been at a hair plateau for years I really need to get past this😩

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Hey!! Ok great! Im going to go and approve everyone today...sorry for the delay! You got this!! Glad you are on board. PS where is your plateau? If it's anywhere on or near your shoulders or even mid back it might be friction that is holding you back. Check out this video (idk if the link is going to work in the comments bit it's the description as well)....idk if this has anything to do with your problem but it might help xox - Why Hair Wont Grow Past Certain Length - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pHqoqptrotDXnLQ.html

@phillinalovewine

3 жыл бұрын

My hair is shoulder length but I do protective style I had problems with breakage from dryness due to products that didn't help much with retaining moisture i found new products that really help combat that so I hadn't seen much breakage lately so I'm really glad about that I have started to see a little more growth now 😊

I am a new subscriber to your channel, and I am ready to do the challenge with you.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

So happy to have you apart of the fam & challenge!! xox

I have damaged hair and trying find help

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a very broad but i would start with protein, deep conditioning, trimming & lock in moisture.

My hair is waist length but thin 🙄🙄 I just want some thickness, some density, and thicker strands 🙏🏾

@Growwithglo

3 жыл бұрын

Try various vitamins, rosemary rinses, coffee rinses, or it could be genetic.

❤️

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

xox

Hello Melissa I’m trying to order the hair vitamins using your discount code and it won’t allow me too , is there another code ?

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Hey are you sure youre put in it correctly? I just gave it a try and it worked! Let me know if youre still having trouble.

@lolaready2562

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDenise oh ok .. I spelled your Melissa Denise all caps and the other part non caps ... I’ll try again

I think if you have a very high protein diet you don’t need protein treatment I found that out the hard way

8:20 where you get it 🤷🏾‍♀️

Hello IAM just seeing your page, please let me know if I can still do the challenge or IAM I to late? Thank You.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Never too late!! Please jump in whenever you're ready to join us! xox

🙂🙂🙂

It's my first time.you are pretty