2011 Hide Your Hair Challenge! (Jan 1st - June 30th)

[reeko43]

I am afraid to try a lacefront. I have thinning edges. I have been getting mixed reactions to my wigs which I prefer to be no longer than chin, maybe dusting shoulder length. At work, the White people love the wigs. Half the Black women give compliments, the others don't understand why I would wear a wig when I have hair. A couple of those in the latter group snicker when I walk by. I don't even give a flip because when I see the condition of their chewed off badly damaged hair, I want to give them the link to some healthy hair forums and would love to tell them they need to be wearing a wig themselves! Instead, I hold my head high and dream of the day when I reveal what is under my wig! I have only been at this job since November and the longest they have seen my hair was at just past shoulder length in a braid out. So, until that time..............

 

[jerseygurl]

I could have sworn that I posted my pics but my starting pic is my avatar. I have to remember to add it to my siggy. HHG ladies!

 

[acapnleo]

Those Stickey Situations

Them: Oooh I love your hair?
Me: Thanks so much


Them: Awww you cut and colored your hair
Me: Nah just changed up my style

Them: WOW is that a WIG (in front of large crowd)
ME: I am sorry can't you ask that a little louder please.

Them: WOw is that a WIG (In private, show some tact at least)
Me: Yes GIrl I got this from ....... and it was only ....... if your interested let me know I will send you the link.


I just put my grease on move my wig cap up as far as it can go without looking horrid and wear it like that

It use to irritate me but not any more. Once I started buying the HH LF they were not as rough.

thank you jjmiah and nikkiq...
hmmm must look into hh lf

Oh and I think I found a solution. I wrapped my hair, moisturized the hairline and sides (even sealed with argan and vaseline), then I covered in my hair wrap, which is purple, it keeps my wrap in tact... and I found my black hair bonnet and put that on too, so the purple doesn't show... I put my wig back on and I think this will work much better and I feel like my hair is more protected..... Shoot it better, I've already invested and want my moneys worth... Besides, I have a wish list and this really is a great way to hide my own hair long as its not counterproductive.

 

[LilMissSunshine5]

@ Ms_B_Haven- I do sleep wild LOL My headscarf got twisted during the night and wasn't covering one knot! But when I took off the scarf, several others had completely unloosened SMH And I had used 2 booby pins on each one to hopefully prevent that very issue! Man, it feels like this hairstyle is cursed But I'll try it one more time eventually with wet hair this time, bc dry hair has been a bust for me

Maybe Ms_Coco is right and the 3rd time will be the charm I am washing my hair tomorrow and attempting to do a flat twist out for the first time on my own! I am a glutton for punishment apparently, but it ROUGH trying to syle my hair without flat ironing erplexed And my wigs have not been working out the way I envisioned them...and I agree about Mariah (futura), she is NOT a favorite. I plan to sell her along with other with 2 other wigs SMH I had such high hopes for Mariah too

 

[JJamiah]

^^^^ Yeah, I think I will be selling a few too I am just not in love with some and won't wear it.

 

[Rossy2010]

Those Stickey Situations

Them: Oooh I love your hair?
Me: Thanks so much


Them: Awww you cut and colored your hair
Me: Nah just changed up my style

Them: WOW is that a WIG (in front of large crowd)
ME: I am sorry can't you ask that a little louder please.

Them: WOw is that a WIG (In private, show some tact at least)
Me: Yes GIrl I got this from ....... and it was only ....... if your interested let me know I will send you the link.


I just put my grease on move my wig cap up as far as it can go without looking horrid and wear it like that

It use to irritate me but not any more. Once I started buying the HH LF they were not as rough.

gotta love this it should give me more confidence when weating my wig next time

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Morning!

I got tired of the straight look, so I decided to do a braidout:

Last night as I was parting my hair to do the braidout I noticed some hair broken off (down to 1" long). To say I wasn't pleased is a major understatement. It's a very small area, and I probably wouldn't have noticed it if my hair were in it's naturally curly state.

I think the breakage may stem from my recent trip to the Dominican salon. Suffice it to say, I won't be frequenting that place again.

I'm glad to be doing this challenge. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll have a good bit of that hair grown back.

 

[Rossy2010]

Morning!

I got tired of the straight look, so I decided to do a braidout:

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Cute braidouts. I find this pic really nice. I think you should make this an update of your siggy pic. someone had mentioned earlier (cant remember who) that it was time have it changed.

 

[JJamiah]

Morning!

I got tired of the straight look, so I decided to do a braidout:

Last night as I was parting my hair to do the braidout I noticed some hair broken off (down to 1" long). To say I wasn't pleased is a major understatement. It's a very small area, and I probably wouldn't have noticed it if my hair were in it's naturally curly state.

I think the breakage may stem from my recent trip to the Dominican salon. Suffice it to say, I won't be frequenting that place again.

I'm glad to be doing this challenge. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll have a good bit of that hair grown back.

Your braid out came out really nice

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Thanks Rossy! It was that darned JJamiah who's been harrassing me to change my Avi. I hope she's happy now.

 

[JJamiah]

Cute braidouts. I find this pic really nice. I think you should make this an update of your siggy pic. someone had mentioned earlier (cant remember who) that it was time have it changed.

Thanks Rossy! It was that darned JJamiah who's been harrassing me to change my Avi. I hope she's happy now.

I knew it was me; I just wanted to keep quiet now. LOLOLOLOL

 

[JJamiah]

Come December 2011 I need a hair cut. Will trim down about 2 inches of my hair to get a nice cut. My hair is layered yet not as sharp as I am used to. Doesn't matter now becasue I am under BLair but, when wearing my hair out for style that will matter to me. I am excited about BKTing it again. I am ultra excited. Once I finish the whole bottle which I have about 3 applications I most likely will not repurchase.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^When is the next BKT gonna be??

 

[JJamiah]

Most likely Late February or March

 

[NikkiQ]

I can't wait for my length check in June. No heat besides very little blowdrying to get my hair prepped for braids. hopefully my new reggie helps boost growth a little bit. I would love to not use any weave for my wedding in September, but I'm totally fine with a fake bun to get the style that I want.

 

[JJamiah]

I can't wait for my length check in June. No heat besides very little blowdrying to get my hair prepped for braids. hopefully my new reggie helps boost growth a little bit. I would love to not use any weave for my wedding in September, but I'm totally fine with a fake bun to get the style that I want.

I think your going to be a GORgeous bride :woohoo:

 

[sj10460]

:update: Checking in with my new wig Sorry couldn't figure how to make it smaller

 

[Janet']

Morning!

I got tired of the straight look, so I decided to do a braidout:

Last night as I was parting my hair to do the braidout I noticed some hair broken off (down to 1" long). To say I wasn't pleased is a major understatement. It's a very small area, and I probably wouldn't have noticed it if my hair were in it's naturally curly state.

I think the breakage may stem from my recent trip to the Dominican salon. Suffice it to say, I won't be frequenting that place again.

I'm glad to be doing this challenge. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll have a good bit of that hair grown back.

Ca-u-te braidout!!!! I'm currently hiding my hair with hairsticks...

 

[ms.blue]

Not much to say or do since I'm still wearing my weave.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

@Janet, I was just checking out a thread about hairsticks. I think I'm gonna have to get some...

 

[Janet']

Here's a pic...even though you can't see the hairsticks...

 

[Rossy2010]

Thanks Rossy! It was that darned JJamiah who's been harrassing me to change my Avi. I hope she's happy now.

looking good. She is happy *whisper*

 

[LMM]

i don't know if i can last 6 months PSing. i LOVE feeling my real hair (HIH syndrome is my downfall). i've done a 13 wk stretch and will be stretching again for another 24 wks. need a PS to do it! i'll aim for 4 months PSing (with reveal in may). i want to wear my hair out in the spring/summer. having your hair out and blowing in the wind is what spring/summer's about!

i'm aaalmost apl (first time in my life - 4As HOLLA) but my ends are jacked because i used cheap scissors to trim my hair and didn't stick to an ends moisturizing routine. hoping to gain 2 or more inches so i can cut my ugly ends off and still keep my current length.

oh and i've been sporting some twists for the last 3 weeks or so.

 

[Long-n-Strong_Naturally]

Now you know after reading all those wig posts written by certain enablers (you know who you are), I went and ordered one today. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm concerned about edge damage and strong winds and things I never had to think about before....but I hope she's cute.

 

[NikkiQ]

You must be talking about JJamiah and not me

Which did you order???

 

[Long-n-Strong_Naturally]

Forever Young Twirl It in 1b

 

[NikkiQ]

Oooohh! I'm diggin that!!

 

[brg240]

I recieved my wigs today! :reddancer: the mailman didn't ring the doorbell, so when i saw my bro and his friend coming to the house i opened the door saw the package i squeed and ran off lol.

they gave me a free wig calender and olive oil replenishing packet. the calender is pretty big idk what I'm going to do with that. Anyway I really have to get my hair braided tightly down.

I put my hair in 8 loose braids and pinned them to my head and a no go i will probably have to braid myself and i lack these vital skills.

Anyway I kinda like them well 1.5/3, i'm believing they'll look better when i braid my hair... prayerfully

i need to take out the braids and put my hair in a bun so i won't have to do it tomorrow

 

[Long-n-Strong_Naturally]

Congratulations on your new arrivals! Ooooh, how many did you get?

 

[bibirockz]

I got my hair in braids since two days ago. I'll keep these in for 2-3 weeks.