Now call me crazy, but I tried this bad boy a few weeks ago! I had previously seen this method circulating on the net but for whatever reason, I didn't pay it much attention. About a month ago, I read a post in which Yahya of Pocahontas Haircare Secrets spoke about this method and her successes using it. At this point, I thought well it's only 28 minutes of my week, if it works great, if not oh well.
After some research, I proceeded with my version of the inversion method. Unfortunately, I'm wearing cornrows for my long-term protective style, so accurate measurement was virtually impossible, so I decided to just eyeball it.
After some research, I proceeded with my version of the inversion method. Unfortunately, I'm wearing cornrows for my long-term protective style, so accurate measurement was virtually impossible, so I decided to just eyeball it.
I applied warmed coconut oil to my scalp and leaned over my kitchen sink for four minutes everyday for a week. At the end, when I pulled the braid away from my scalp, there was a notable difference. I love the instant gratification of this method!
It is said that it is best to do this once per month for (7 days) for it to be effective. So I will continue with it until the end of my stretch. At that point I will compare my results to what I would typically get to see the difference. One thing though, as per my 'operation moisture' which I spoke of in this post, I will be using the Green House Effect (GHE) method as well. As such, I won't be able to say which method is responsible for any increase in growth :-( But at least we'll know whether they affect my hair's growth rate or not.
I'll keep you posted.
XOXO,
Abbi
I'm excited to hear your results!
ReplyDeleteKLP @ SavingOurStrands
So far I can see a difference, but the real results will come in December. I'm looking forward as well! lol
DeleteI was thinking just like you. I saw mention of it and thought "yeah whatever." Then after reading Yahya's post I thought "What the heck? Why not give it a shot.?" I've been doing both inversion and GHE. I don't know that I've seen much growth. I figured my new growth would be telling this story. I'm about 8 weeks post now. It doesn't seem that I have anymore than usual. I did not use warm oil on my scalp so maybe I will do this next time. Can't wait to read your future update.
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lol Great minds! I'm doing the GHE to overcome dryness but let's see if there are any truths to it being called a growth aid. It'll be interesting to see how it turns out for both you and I.
Deletewhen I wrote the posts, I didn't know they were going to be so popular and convince others to try so fast. thanks for giving the methods a try! I hope you see results when you measure. andrea, sorry it doesn't seem to be working for you.
ReplyDeleteYahya, the way you documented and showed the evidence is what did it for me. I love your scientific approach to hair care. I hope so too! Thanks for sharing!
DeleteCan't wait for your results!! I am thinking of working it in too been doing GHE but not consistently hmmm....
ReplyDeleteGive it a shot, I think it's worth the try. There's nothing to lose really. Why not consistently? lol
Deleteinversion method, huh?
ReplyDeletei'll definitely give this a try!
Many people have success stories, I think it's worth a try.
DeleteI'm actually on a personal inversion/ghe challenge myself. And Yahya's post is what convinced me to do it!
ReplyDeleteOh I'd love to hear how it turns out since my attempt was futile.
DeleteCan you do this method with cornrows in a bun? And can you do this in braids to? Thanks!
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