I started this style on clean freshly deep conditioned hair. I used Original Sprout Leave In Conditioner, Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie, and Ouidad's Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel I put my hair in 8 cornrows and let them dry completely. Here are the results:  Current Length Check: Front: 12.5 in Sides: 13 in Top Middle: 12 in Back: 9.5 in   Here are my last measurements from 12/29/2011: Front: 10.5 in (gained 2.5 in) Sides: 11 in (gained 2 in) Top Middle: 12 in (remained the same) Back: 7.5 in (gained 2.5 in)  Here are more pics:   … [Read more...]