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

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Seamonster. Here ya go

 

[Seamonster]

Je Ne Sais Quoi When I saw that twist out, the heavens opened and the Celestial Choir started singing. I got the Holy Ghost, now I got to testify, that the Lord has blessed your hair

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Je Ne Sais Quoi When I saw that twist out, the heavens opened and the Celestial Choir started singing. I got the Holy Ghost, now I got to testify, that the Lord has blessed your hair

You so crazy thank you

 

[fiyahwerks]

Still heat free

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

BLAH!!!! I'm BORED with my hair right now I want to straighten really bad for some reason. I need to swang my hair for like a week

Ok, i'm going to shower, cw and twist my hair up. MEH

 

[MaraWithLove]

I was also on a mini-hiatus from the forum, but I'm still staying away from heat. I've been noticing good, healthy-feeling growth and although I think a lot of the credit goes to co-washing, DCing and low-manipulation, I'm sure the avoidance of heat plays a role as well!

 

[Seamonster]

Proud to say I am four months heat free. This is the first month it has been easy for me. During length checks I get frustrated because I feel like my straightened hair is going to be shorter than my pull length checks. Detangling for the first three months was horrible, I kept pulling out hair, leaving in shed hair, and actually snatched out my 4 hair trying to finger detangle like I saw a 3 on youtube do. Now finally at month 4, my hair is looking thicker in spite of the learning curve. The hair is flourishing.

This is the hardest and best challenge for me

 

[SimJam]

still heat free. I bought a sample pack of curlformers to test before i get the full pack, and I like em.

so Imma order and use them for achieving stretched styles.

also got some flexi rods ... which I suck at using but Im gonna keep trying

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

In twists this week. Still heat free. I have experienced great growth since my bc almost six months ago. I'm at or a little below collarbone in the back. This year is flying by. Anyone else hanging in there?

 

[Ronnieaj]

Yep, I'm still hanging in there . I'm thinking of also trying curlformers to get some stretched styles, but the price (and the current state of my finances ) gives me pause.

Currently planning to be in twists through June, then bun in July, and back to twisting in August.

 

[Seamonster]

It is all good in da hood; really getting into the no heat thing. Tried my hand and threading, and I am going to keep working on that until I get so good at it, I switch from getting to:reddancer: Planning on improving my cornrows this summer, and learning how to rollerset and use the curlformers.

 

[SimJam]

Yep, I'm still hanging in there . I'm thinking of also trying curlformers to get some stretched styles, but the price (and the current state of my finances ) gives me pause.

Currently planning to be in twists through June, then bun in July, and back to twisting in August.

yup I want to get curlformers too I got the small pack of 6 or 8 and tested it out last weekend and I really like them (much better than flexirods)

just need to find a good moisture blocker because the curls didnt last more than 30 mins

 

[nakialovesshoes]

For the ladies contemplating Curlformers, what's your current length? I used to use them when my hair was way longer & I'm wondering if it's long enough now for the short & skinny ones. Any ideas...?

 

[Ronnieaj]

nakialovesshoes, I'm probably APL or just a tad longer. I haven't done a proper length check in months. I'm going to head to Sally's in a few weeks and see if I can get some guidance. I have no idea what size would be suitable for my length . Also, how'd your henna go?

 

[nakialovesshoes]

@nakialovesshoes, I'm probably APL or just a tad longer. I haven't done a proper length check in months. I'm going to head to Sally's in a few weeks and see if I can get some guidance. I have no idea what size would be suitable for my length . Also, how'd your henna go?

Ronnieaj

I'm definitely not that long. The back of my hair barely stretches to my collarbone & the rest of my hair is shorter.

I just finished putting in the henna. Even though I was going more for health than color, I'm wondering did I do something wrong since the henna wasn't staining my sink & skin. I will say that it really stretched out my hair & gave me some waves that I've never seen before.

I'm going to keep it in overnight & then wash it out in the morning.

 

[Ronnieaj]

nakialovesshoes, tell us how it turns out . When I finally make the plunge, I'll be sure to let you know what sizes work well. Some of my hair is DEFINITELY your length.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

I need some swang soon. It's been 7-8 months for me if no straightening. I'm dying to see my progress today for some reason. I know I'm back to shoulder for sure. I may hit app by the end of the year at this rate

 

[nakialovesshoes]

nakialovesshoes, tell us how it turns out . When I finally make the plunge, I'll be sure to let you know what sizes work well. Some of my hair is DEFINITELY your length.

So I rinsed the henna this morning. I kept rinsing until the water ran clear. Though my hair felt a little straw-ish, it was still fluffy & definitely felt thicker/stronger. Then I did a DC w/AOHR. However, when I rinsed the DC, more color was still running out. I was running late so I just threw some Oyin Honey Hemp cond in as a leave-in & rocked a WNG. When my hair dried, it was noticeably crunchy & hard. Not the norm.

I came home & rinsed my hair again (more henna coming out even though I'm rinsing until the water runs clear) & used the Honey Hemp & did some cornrows. My hair was feeling a tad better but I'm noticing that my crown (problem area) is really dry feeling & it's lost all definition & just is there.

This weekend I'm going to do another DC & use my mud wash to see if I can restore my hair to its normal state. I'm on the fence right now. I have another box of henna & I'm going to give it one last go next month before I make my final decision.

On another note, I'm thinking about buying a pack of the small & skinny curlformers this weekend to test out on different sections of my hair. If I like the end result, then I'll just order a kit & if not, back to Sally's they'll go.

 

[aviddiva77]

It's been awhile since I posted but I'm still in it! But I need some help this weekend cuz the blow dryer and hot comb is calling lol. Talk me down peeps!

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

It's been awhile since I posted but I'm still in it! But I need some help this weekend cuz the blow dryer and hot comb is calling lol. Talk me down peeps!

I'm in the same boat I've been peeping some really cute, shiny, swangy styles on hair about my length for the last few days and i admit, i'm getting reeeaaaalllyyy weak erplexed. I miss being able to run my fangas through my hair right now.

 

[Seamonster]

Six months from now, Ya'll can run your hands thru whatever you want. Don't have me nappy headed on Mommy day by myself- unless you post pictures of a really cute hairstyle I can try later

 

[sckri23]

There's 2 ways to do hot oil treatments 1. You preheat the oil or 2. You apply the oil then sit under a dryer

Does hot oil treatments count as heat if you use the first method??

*~SCKRI23~* via LHCF app

 

[nakialovesshoes]

Six months from now, Ya'll can run your hands thru whatever you want. Don't have me nappy headed on Mommy day by myself- unless you post pictures of a really cute hairstyle I can try later

@Seamonster
You weren't nappy alone. here's a pic of my Mother's Day 1/2 puff. The front was cornrowed & hidden under a scarf.

Ronnieaj
You can see the tint from the henna in my crown area. I'm still on the fence. I did a mud wash on the back while in the shower this morning & my hair, even though well-defined, felt like sandpaper. Usually when I rinse the mud, my hair feels conditioned & there isn't a need to follow with real cond.

Well today I had to follow with a Honey Hemp co-wash. Thank God the softness was restored. Also my curl definition was restored in the crown after the mud wash. Before it had been dry & fro-y.

 

[Seamonster]

My Mother's day style was Chunky Flat Twist; I was surprised to get a lot of compliments

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

There's 2 ways to do hot oil treatments 1. You preheat the oil or 2. You apply the oil then sit under a dryer

Does hot oil treatments count as heat if you use the first method??

*~SCKRI23~* via LHCF app

i think either way will be fine

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

@Seamonster
You weren't nappy alone. here's a pic of my Mother's Day 1/2 puff. The front was cornrowed & hidden under a scarf.

@Ronnieaj
You can see the tint from the henna in my crown area. I'm still on the fence. I did a mud wash on the back while in the shower this morning & my hair, even though well-defined, felt like sandpaper. Usually when I rinse the mud, my hair feels conditioned & there isn't a need to follow with real cond.

Well today I had to follow with a Honey Hemp co-wash. Thank God the softness was restored. Also my curl definition was restored in the crown after the mud wash. Before it had been dry & fro-y.


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My Mother's day style was Chunky Flat Twist; I was surprised to get a lot of compliments

Very pretty ladies Seamonster how did you do that style?

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Here was my mothers day hair. plain old twistout

 

[Seamonster]

nakialovesshoes Pretty, how did you tie the scarf? You have nicely defined curls. I am thinking I will use scarfs for the summer

Je Ne Sais Quoi it is really easy,
just make sure your hair is quite wet,
part the hair in the middle, to the middle
do two chunky flat twist as tight as you can on the edges of your head
Plait the twist together in the back, and then tuck them into a roll.
Try not to use pins until good ole shrinkage puffs the hair. My 4c's didn't require a pin.

 

[curlicarib]

Ladies, I know I haven't posted that much in this thread - my routine is basic and I'm rearly tempted. But the devil got ahold of me this weekend and I need HELP!!!

I happened to pull my hair for a quick length check while washing it this weekend and lo and behold, my hair a trying to be MBL!!! I want to blow dry it soooooo bad to see what's really up! I'm hanging by a hair here, ladies. I keep telling myself that I promised to go till New Years - but temptation is in my soul!! I've twisted it up and bunned it, but I keep pulling twists out to see how long they are.

HELP!!!

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Ladies, I know I haven't posted that much in this thread - my routine is basic and I'm rearly tempted. But the devil got ahold of me this weekend and I need HELP!!!

I happened to pull my hair for a quick length check while washing it this weekend and lo and behold, my hair a trying to be MBL!!! I want to blow dry it soooooo bad to see what's really up! I'm hanging by a hair here, ladies. I keep telling myself that I promised to go till New Years - but temptation is in my soul!! I've twisted it up and bunned it, but I keep pulling twists out to see how long they are.

HELP!!!

hang in there if you can!!! many of us have been tempted along the way. Ok, maybe it was just me But we can do it!! Seven more months to go!!! It's not that long Your hair is going to gain at least another 2-3 inches by the end of the year. imagine that!!!