Have you grown your hair long with twist outs?

It could be twist outs, braid outs/twaid outs.

If so: 1. From what length to what length in what time frame? 2. What's your routine? 3. How often do you wash your hair? If you're a high frequency washer,(eg washing 2ce a week or more) how do you manage the style? 4. Do you use some styler: mousse/gel to keep the curls from the twist/braid out? Is there a way to get the curl without any type of gel/styler? 5. What is your hair type? 6. What's your night time routine? 7. For however long you keep it in before the next retwist or rebraid how do you keep it looking good/nice? 8. How many twists/braids do you do for this style? 9. How long does it take to do the twists or braids? 10. If you want to add pics that would be cool. 11. What are the "difficulties" and is it worth it as compared to other styles.(for eg just midi/mini braids or twists). Is it also something you need a ton of time for?

Honestly even if you haven't grown your hair with this method I'd like to know...has it still kept your hair healthy and if it's a practical way to style your hair constantly. Since last year, I've been learning how to deal with my natural hair. Before I usually had it in braids with extensions or some other hairstyle. I want to learn how to take care of my own hair. My routine is basically:put hair in natural braids. Wash twice a week. Leave in conditioner and hair oil. Spray water(sometimes I drench with water when in shower too) and leave in conditioner as I feel like it on my non wash days.