Hi everyone.. last year, I tried to organize a Healthy hair bootcamp but didn’t complete it because I got hit with a surprise event (finding out I was pregnant)…. that’s a story for another day. Anyways, I would like to organize a healthy hair bootcamp 2012.
It’s going to run for 3 months, from April 1st till June 30th. The rules for the bootcamp are pretty simple:
- No direct heat during the period: only airdrying or rollersets. I’ll be posting up a video on how I airdry very soon. I’ll also be posting on different hairstyles you can do on airdried hair.
- Doing a deep condition at least once a week.
- Include a protein conditioner and a ceramide-containing product in your regimen.
- Moisturizing and sealing at least once a DAY.
If you’re interested, indicate your interest and at the beginning of the challenge, don’t forget to take a picture of your hair. To prepare us for the challenge, I’ll compile all the posts that I feel are relevant onto a special page just for the challenge so you can easily reference them. So, see you guys in April!
Dr Fomsky
*** I’ll be giving out 2 copies of The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care
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I would love to participate, but I’m already planning to use direct heat in May. Sounds like a great challenge.
Only one time shouldn’t be too bad: I’m pretty sur you can still participate.
I’m interested! This works hand in hand with my Rollersetting Challenge, so I will totally do it! I won’t have an “official” starting picture as far as length, but I can do a rollerwrap and that will give a general idea of the length and definitely the health of my hair. I’m trying to avoid doing any official length checks until June.
It’s true it goes hand in hand with your rollerset challenge (which I’m participating in btw). Doing a rollerwrap works just fine: the goal of this challenge is for healthy air more than it is for longer hair. Tk care
I’m in. I’m always interested in a social challenge to help motivate myself anf others to maintain healthy hair. I should have another length check by then. Keep us updated!
Will def keep you guys updated.
Hey Dr Ufuoma, let me first say that although i dont comment often and although i dont always follow all u write, i am an avid follower of your blog. Wish i had more will power to take better care of my hair. I would LOVE to be a part of the challenge.
That’s great Dammi!
count me in…….anything that will help me reach Apl by december 2012 is welcome
I’m sure you’ll hit apl this year: I love your enthusiasm.
Am in but what about weaving ur hair instead of using rollers during the period.
Weaving your hair doesn’t quite fit the criteria dear because it means you won’t be directly caring for your hair. The challenge is about practicing caring for yor hair to see if it becomes healthier.
Count me in.
Been waiting for you to comment ifeyinwa.
How are you? U’re one of my dearest commenters: you already hav a place in my heart
Hi doc, I’ve not been on the net regularly as before but i’ve been keeping up with ur posts. i trust all’s well. the bootcamp should be no probs for me cos these rules are practically what I do weekly. I would love to win the prize. my hair is doing so well, thanks for all the info.
You’re welcome. I’ll give you a prize for most loyal commenter even if you don’t win
take care dear
Doc, very nice of you to say that. I really enjoy ur blog.
And I enjoy your comments
Hi doc, still on standby for the styles for airdried hair. styling is my weakest point. I can’t seem to get my rollersets to be as smooth as those of hair stylists.
Ifai, I’ve missed your comments
. Where have you been? I’ll post up a few videos and pics next week by God’s grace
I’ve been quite busy with work + family but I’ll be around more often now. Do we need to send the pics at the beginning of the bootcamp to you? I forgot and braided my hair and will loosen the braids on or b/4 13th April. Hope it’s not too late then.
No.. off course not
Hope you got the pic I sent to your email. I’m really enjoying this bootcamp. I have religiously kept to the requirements and I just love how my hair feels/looks/behaves. I never knew one can wash and just pack/bun black hair and it will be very neat.
I use the pure peanut oil to pre-poo as you advised, then sometimes I add a protein conditioner (Organics Hair Mayonnaise) at the pre-poo stage (yes, I’m copying you, my teacher). I deep condition with the Lustrasilk Cholesterol which contains ceramides also as it has soyabean oil, peanut oil and safflower oil! I sometimes DC with ORS replenishing conditioner (hope that’s the name) when I don’t use the protein conditioner at the pre-poo stage. I roller set once in a while but airdry more often. Moisturing and sealing at least once a day (mostly in the morning). I used your shea butter and olive oil recipe to make my sealing butter. Hope I’m on track. I’ve noticed that there’s barely any breakage, though I have lots of shed hair. Even my front hairline that had slight patches are filling up. I also trimmed my ends for a neater look. Keep up the good work.
I wish I could co-wash during the week but not possible. Lots of reading for professional exams and masters so once a week wash will ‘do’ for now.
Yes my dear I got the pic. I’m glad to know you have virtually no breakage. You are on the right track…I’m so glad for you
. As for the shed hair, try soaking some tea bags in warm water for like an hour and use to rinse your hair before deep conditioning. You should also look for a hair vitamin containing MSM that would prolong your hair’s growth phase. Take care dear! Big hugs!! 
Thanks for the advice on the shedding. Will check the pharmacy for the hair vitamins. The tea aspect should be very easy to incorporate into my schedule.
You’re welcome dear. Take care
I just discovered your site and you’ve made a hair care believer out of me. I’m impressed enough so start out a boot camp on my own. I realise that I’ve missed the April to June boot camp. I’ll just follow the rules stated on my own and let you know, periodically, how I fare. I dint know till I started reading some of your articles how tired I was of having my hair mishandled at hair saloons. Thank you so much in advance
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Yo’re welcome. Good luck with your boot camp. Please keep me posted!
When next will you do the healthy bootcamp,I’d love to join.Thanks
Sometime in June or July by God’s grace