NO heat challenge 1/1/12 to 1/1/13

[aa9746]

How we doing ladies? January is almost a wrap!! So far so good for me , no issues or concerns really. Today I have a long scarf wrapped around my edges and the back is out in a puff. Tonight I will be cowashing then twisting up so I can wear another twist out.

haven't used any heat & still wearing my wigs

 

[MsDes]

I'm dropping out of the challenge. Sorry y'all. I tried. Good luck to all of y'all.

 

[Serenity_Peace]

Je Ne Sais Quoi:

I'm in. This is a nice challenge for me as a nappy head.

 

[Serenity_Peace]

This makes me happy to hear Poohbear


I went out last night to a restaurant with friends

OMG!! mg:

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your hair!!

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

@Je Ne Sais Quoi:

I'm in. This is a nice challenge for me as a nappy head.

Well from one nappy head to another, welcome!!!

OMG!! mg:

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your hair!!

Thanks SP

 

[ResieCupp]

No heat since 12/25 ..All weaved up.

 

[MaraWithLove]

Going well on my part I DID use heat once (only on my very edges don't shoot me). Only because I was checking to make sure the hair there hadn't thinned out. I realized they look thinner because my hair is lighter there. >.< Of course, it took my mom telling me this to know it.

Other than that I've only used heat for DCing once-otherwise all natural heat (GHE/baggy w/exercise or hats). I also discovered yesterday that chunky twistous look best for me on dry hair which I apply conditioner to and proceed to finger detangle and sometimes follow with a comb.

 

[aviddiva77]

Ah January was a good month. The kinky twists made it really easy not to go near the blow dryer. And I didn't have to manipulate my hair as much either!

 

[Kerryann]

oh heck so far so good

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Let's see some pics for inspiration ladies! February has started with a bang. Tonight i will be cowashing and twisting up for a twist out tomorrow. How about you??

 

[SimJam]

I did a henna, steam yesterday. Put in chunky twists because i wasnt sure what I want to do with my hair.

Still dont ... of well.

1 month down 11 to go LOLOL

 

[Meritamen]

I'm gonna have to use a pass. Are there passes in this challenge? Used a flat iron last night to press my hair in order to do a trim today.

 

[MaraWithLove]

I've just been wearing my hair in a twistout that's clipped on one side. Tomorrow is my "rinse" day (the day where I still use tea rinse/coffee rinse/oil rinse but don't shampoo and such; Fridays are my wash days). So I'll leave my hair free tonight and pre-rinse with something ayurvedic overnight, then tomorrow I'll put in chunky twists or braids for a later braid out.

 

[Ogoma]

Still haven't used heat, still not tempted all thanks to laziness.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

I'm gonna have to use a pass. Are there passes in this challenge? Used a flat iron last night to press my hair in order to do a trim today.

There are no passes with this challenge. We are trying to go an entire year without straightening. But, i understand that folks have to do what they need to do. Keep going!

 

[Ebonybunny]

I have been soooo tempted to flat iron my hair.. just to see how its looking I bought some kanekalon to curb my urges.. Time to start twisting

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Felt the urge to straighten in the last few days but of course I didn't. I'm hanging in their strong!!! Tonight i'll be cwing and then twisting up for a twist out tomorrow.

 

[MaraWithLove]

I've been resisting the heat! Also, if there's one thing I've learned (which has become more pronounced lately): finger combing and detangling >>> detangling with a comb. For me, anyway! My hair is braided up (one "crown"/headband cornrow and four straight back) for a braidout tomorrow. I don't do protective styles haha and this braidout will last for DAYS. I simply wear a thick scarf/pashmina when outside.

 

[MyCoilsGoBoing]

I've been lurking in this thread. I haven't used heat since christmas eve 2011. I'm not even remotely tempted to use it because I'm *lazy* and don't even want to put in the effort to do it. I'm loving wearing my hair kinky curly. I usually wear buns or some type of updo. Yep. I'm too lazy to twist or braid too. lol.

 

[Seamonster]

Wow, I really wanted to wash and blow dry my hair. Don't know why? My hair has been doing well, but I just want it dry right now. I am hanging in there. Hoping for good things.

 

[Kerryann]

i gave up so i guess im out. This is the first time ever since my bced i had the urge to blow dry.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Wow, I really wanted to wash and blow dry my hair. Don't know why? My hair has been doing well, but I just want it dry right now. I am hanging in there. Hoping for good things.

Hang in there!! February is already mid way through!

i gave up so i guess im out. This is the first time ever since my bced i had the urge to blow dry.

Aww man I think you should still hang in there personally but it's entirely up to you.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Still going very strong. February is almost a wrap. March, here I come!!! Who's coming with me?

 

[MaraWithLove]

I'm still going strong! Come on March!

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

I'm still going strong! Come on March!

Hey girl! MaraWithLove

 

[Meritamen]

So far so good. I only used heat once this year for a trim and don't foresee myself doing that again for a long while.

 

[Seamonster]

How is everyone going to check their length for other challenges? Do we check stretched or wet hair? I want to give the best guess of where I am before the year end reveal. My length checks don't seem right because I can get different length all day long, TIA.

 

[SimJam]

How is everyone going to check their length for other challenges? Do we check stretched or wet hair? I want to give the best guess of where I am before the year end reveal. My length checks don't seem right because I can get different length all day long, TIA.

I just stretch my dry hair ... I mean I dont need the length down to the last millimeter


LOL I also get different measurements all day long, but what I do it to make sure Im grabbing the exact same place each time.

 

[Seamonster]

That is a good idea! If I just stretch my dry hair, my blow out should reach that length at year end because it is dry hair too. Brilliant, thanks SimJam.

How is everyone stretching their hair? Sorry to be such a pest but I thought I was already no heat, until I really started doing no heat. Now I realize how much I relied upon heat This is my most challenging challenge, but this is a good opportunity to learn some new things.

 

[orangepeel]

Month 2 complete. And so far, no heat. I'm surprised at how well this is going.

Somethings I have found is bunning makes things easier, when I need to look fancy, but I NEED to remember to twist it back up when I am done because my hair turns into a nest very quickly.