I completed my last wash of this yr last Sat. so this is the end of this challenge for me/Throughout this challenge I have learned various things about my hair. I will tell you the benefits of this particular challenge.
1 I was able to use up products. As a pj in rehab this is a great thing. CHECK OUT REVIEWS

2 I was able to see which products my hair preferred and how my hair preferred these products. a) My hair doesn't really like cream leave-ins while air drying. Better used as a moisturizer.
b) While serums help me to detangle my NG growth they also aid in keeping my textured styles dry. I should have known this. The very nature of serum isn't moisture.

3 I was able to see the immediate and somewhat, long-term effects of certain techniques and methods.
a) I was very low manipulation throughout this challenge. I am usually low mani but this time I was comb-less for 3 out of 4 weeks. I wore a tucked French braid, twist out and braid out and I only comb my hair on wash day. Example: I would lightly moisturize and seal, gently pin up my style, cover with scarf. I finger combed the next morning.
b) I was low mani as I mentioned several time, but I have been cool air blow drying since my relaxer in Oct. I was under processed in some sections so alot of my hair drying ideas went right out the window. Cool air drying has kept my hair manageable amongst this 3-4 texture jungle I have up there.
c) During this challenge I fell in love with protective styling again. I have purchased more hair candy and I will up my hair's protection. 2010 is going to be a year of change for me in my house, in my professional career and also in my haircare. I plan to accomplish lots of goals this year, mainly Full APL/BSL. :)
d) During the midst of this challenge I finished up the CO challenge and I was very pleased with the thickness. Castor Oil has been in my regimen for more than a yr and it will continue to play a large part in my product regimen.