Twist/Braid/Bun for Growth Challenge (7/1/2012 - 9/30/2012)

[nickmack]

I haven't put a comb in my hair since early last week... This is new for me Still have the same twists I installed last week Friday during my Burn Notice episodes, washed once this week and retouched anybody who looked like they were trying to get chummy with their neighbours - or themselves I only finger-detangle when retouching my twists, and I've noticed quite a bit of shed hairs coming out.

Only 2 more weeks until the end of the month when I can take down these twists and fully detangle this head of mine! Hope I can make it. This is a first for me.

Started taking my MSM again - my knees are a-popping and I remembered how much it helped plus I THINK I got good hair growth from it. I think.

Hey NappyNelle, your fine hair gives me hope! Looks like you've retained most of your growth via twisting! Some of my strands are so fine, they're hard to see (on shed hair), and others are medium-coarse. My hair is a nut.

Um, I think that's it for now. I have pics on my phone to upload...I guess I should do this sometime today...

 

[bajandoc86]

 

[Leslie_C]

I took my twists down because they were looking pretty fuzzy. I am in love with how soft/moist my hair was still! I finger detangled as I took them down and didnt even need to comb my hair out. Im seriously in awe at how well the hair retains moisture when twisted. Why didnt you all tell me!!??
Definitely a keeper, I just have to figure out how to make them last longer and minimize fuzz. Im sure its a matter of technique. For one thing, Im sure they need to be tighter since they loosen a little on their own and some will also unravel. They looked like they had been washed and I hadnt even washed them lol....if they were that fuzzy without being washed imagine what they would have looked like if I did wash them!

I cant believe this is a style I had ruled out as wearing out...I thought even when Im fully a natural, I would only twist overnight for twistouts...but the style has totally grown on me now and I can see myself wearing them as a style.

I thought I would make today a hair day, but not really in the mood so Ill probably revert to the bun for today and may prepoo/wash/dc tonight or in the morning. Or to save time I may dc overnight on dry hair, then wash and do a rinse out in the morning.

 

[MeowMix]

I haven't put a comb in my hair since early last week... This is new for me Still have the same twists I installed last week Friday during my Burn Notice episodes, washed once this week and retouched anybody who looked like they were trying to get chummy with their neighbours - or themselves I only finger-detangle when retouching my twists, and I've noticed quite a bit of shed hairs coming out.

nickmack, that description cracked me up. I hear what your saying about posting the pics. I just wanted to do a quick check in for now. I need to come back with my snap(s).

bajandoc86. You and a couple of the others are definitely FIERCE when it comes to styling. My goal by the end of this challenge is to be able to bite one of your styles

Leslie_C. Oh wow you took it out. That was a cute style. Twist are cool because the look delish either way. Listen to me talking about hair being delicious. It must be getting close to lunch.

 

[MeowMix]

Just finished twisting my hair. One day with my hair out and I missed my twists already.
I didn't curl the ends because I plan on wearing these up. I will keep these in for 1 week, then next weekend I will do smaller ones, curl the ends with straws and keep em in for 3 weeks.

My hair looks so much shorter in twists..but I don't mind. All the relaxed ends will be gone in 18 months anyway.

MsDee14. Hey forgive me for not saying this b4,but your pics look GREAT. We should start a ticker for the relaxed ends :wink2:

 

[Leslie_C]

@MsDee14. Hey forgive me for not saying this b4,but your pics look GREAT. We should start a ticker for the relaxed ends :wink2:

MsDee14 I agree with MeowMix...looks great! Im about to stalk your blog so I can get better at twisting lol.

MeowMix...yeah its weird my scalp was itching and I felt like it needed to be washed and they looked pretty fuzzy and kind of not so good lol. But when I got them down go figure my scalp didnt even itch after I took them down lol. I should have just redone the edges to clean them up and last a few more days at least. I have this obsession with washing my hair! I need to find some kind of scalp refresher I can spray on my scalp to relieve itching if I want to stretch my wash days out. Normally I dont go more than 4 days. Id like to be able to go 1-2 weeks if my twists will hold up that long.

I have an idea...when I was little my mom would twist my hair and braid the last inch or so...Il bet that would prevent unraveling...what do you think?

I know one thing...I have HIH disease and when my hair is out I cant keep my hands out of it. I had it in a high bun today...then that felt too tight so I took that down once my company left. Since then Ive been been playing in my hair ever since. I could kick myself because Im almost 6 months post, but the last time I relaxed as at least 4 month before then...Imagine I could be pushing 1 year post now. I cant wait to be natural!

 

[NappyNelle]

I have an idea...when I was little my mom would twist my hair and braid the last inch or so...Il bet that would prevent unraveling...what do you think?

Leslie_C That is sure to work. Sometimes I do the outside; I'll braid the base of my hair, and then twist all the way down. When I braid my hair for out styles, I twist the end of the braid.

 

[SkySurfer]

Got my hair in a braid out high bun for the next week or so

 

[Evolving78]

i may do some flat twists or a bun today.

 

[bajandoc86]

MeowMix Thank you!

 

[LilMissRed]

I re-twisted ... smaller ... moisturized and sealed on yesterday.. today I'm wearing a high bun its small BUT its a bun I'm satisfied (for now)

 

[geejay]

I put in a set of mini-twists. Did it over two blocks of time on Friday and Saturday evening (watching Farscape on netflix..good times!) I used a tip from Naptural85 about twisting very firmly and it really makes a difference. So they twists are in a bun today.

And I included a picture of my first set of smaller twists from a year ago.

 

[-PYT]

Hey girls! Finally, I can post w/out feeling guilty now that that exam is over lol I've been thinking about my hair a LOT! So this past wknd, my aunt gave me some of her Wen Fig to try and I can't wait! It just might make me a believer. Took out my flat twists and got the most banging-est curly fro twistout!

Exhibit A:

I lovvvvved it! It's still so soft since I twisted with castor oil on damp hair w/eco styler. good mix. Pulled it into a side puff (a la NaturalChica) for class today smoothing my edges with water/shea butter. perfection. Will be washing tomorrow! Missed you girls. I'm trying to hop on this mini twist train whenever i get the time!!!!!

Exhibit B:

 

[Leslie_C]

I put in a set of mini-twists. Did it over two blocks of time on Friday and Saturday evening (watching Farscape on netflix..good times!) I used a tip from Naptural85 about twisting very firmly and it really makes a difference. So they twists are in a bun today.

And I included a picture of my first set of smaller twists from a year ago.

geejay, those are beau-ti-ful! Do you twist on wet or dry hair?

Also, how do you twist and watch tv? I feel like I have to look in the mirror to make sure Im not grabbing too big sections or it isnt looking to scalpy. Id love to be able to do it while I watch tv!

Hey girls! Finally, I can post w/out feeling guilty now that that exam is over lol I've been thinking about my hair a LOT! So this past wknd, my aunt gave me some of her Wen Fig to try and I can't wait! It just might make me a believer. Took out my flat twists and got the most banging-est curly fro twistout!

Exhibit A:

I lovvvvved it! It's still so soft since I twisted with castor oil on damp hair w/eco styler. good mix. Pulled it into a side puff (a la NaturalChica) for class today smoothing my edges with water/shea butter. perfection. Will be washing tomorrow! Missed you girls. I'm trying to hop on this mini twist train whenever i get the time!!!!!

Exhibit B:

PYT, your hair is very pretty! PS where did you get the earrings in the bottom pic.

PS, I didnt undertand if you meant you havent tried the WEN yet and cant wait or if you couldnt wait to share your results. Was the twistout after the WEN? Ive been wanting to try WEN, but its so pricey lol. I tried the generic hair one at Sallys and was less than impressed.

 

[MeowMix]

Ooooh y'all are going to have me twisting. All these twist styles are bomb.com . Whoa is me, don't have the time now. Here again are some quicky cornrow styles

 

[Ronnieaj]

Hi ladies!! I've been MIA for a while, but I got lured into daycare duty by watching my goddaughter all last week while my bestie's normal provider was on vacation, and then I had trial this morning that thankfully settled at 7:45 a.m.

PYT, thanks so much for your kind words about my twists!! I'm still in the same set, haven't even had time to wash them, which I hope to do this week sometime. They're starting to get a little fuzzy, but have no choice but to hold on until the 27th when I take them out. I love all the buns, twists/outs and braids/outs I've seen here; you ladies are doing the doggone thing!!

 

[geejay]

geejay, those are beau-ti-ful! Do you twist on wet or dry hair?

Also, how do you twist and watch tv? I feel like I have to look in the mirror to make sure Im not grabbing too big sections or it isnt looking to scalpy. Id love to be able to do it while I watch tv!

Leslie_C Thanks In the beginning I would always twist on wet hair. But lately, I've started twisting on dry hair. So after washing, I braid it to stretch it. After it's dry I undo the braids and start styling from there..buns or twists.

I finger part and twist by feel because I'm not trying to make the parts really precise. I'm really kind of a slob about that sort of thing

 

[-PYT]

Leslie_C Thanks girl. I have no clue about the earrings. Gift from my dad. But about the Wen, I meant I can't wait to try it. My aunt just gave it to me on Saturday. She's been a Wen girl. Gallon of the Fig under her bathroom sink lol. Yeah it's indeed not cheap, but if it could potentially eliminate the need for other hair products it may be worth it for some, I suppose. I'm ballin' on a budget though

 

[NappyNelle]

All of you ladies are showing off in here!! Wonderful styling skills.

-PYT I hope your exam went very, very well.

MeowMix How do you keep your edges so full, yet sleek?

 

[gvin89]

Still have my twists in from last week. Sweat from workout brought the shrinkage bandit, but they are still looking very nice. I will take them out Sunday and rock the twist out for a day or two before retwisting. My dd has mini twists and says we are twins...but she had to let it be known that her hair is LONGER than mine lol!

 

[MeowMix]

NappyNelle. Thank you. I actually start braids behind my edges. That hair just does what it wants to do. Oh and I laid them down with a scarf and some leave-in conditioner for about 15 mins before taking that picture.

 

[Victoria44]

I couldn't even reach 2 weeks w/ my last set of mini twists, I got too bored lol. Next set is going to be slightly bigger so it takes less time to put in and i don't feel as bad taking them out early..

 

[isawstars]

Victoria44

I want to do mini twists but I am afraid the same will happen to me. Plus it seems super time consuming. I already dread redoing my twists and it takes me an hour. Hopefully I will get faster

 

[Seamonster]

What is your primary style (twists, braids, bunning)? My hair is thick enough for twist now!
What is your style maintenance regimen? I need to develop one
Are you natural, relaxed, transitioning? Natural
What do you hope to achieve from the challenge? Thicker Healthier hair, some length, as long as I can maintain thick hair would be great. Hoping to get my hair thick enough for mini braids
After wearing your hair out will you restyle after [Pick One] 2 days or 3 days? I will probably start twisting after a day out, but it will take me two days to finish my twist. Hopefully, I will be faster as the challenge goes on.

 

[Leslie_C]

I used my 2 day wearing my hair out pass for the first time since this challenge started yesterday and today And it was just a curly puff fom bantu knots. Back to my bun tomorrow for my 3 day work stretch. Im not sure when Ill get to put twists back in...I miss them now lol . Im off Saturday and Sunday, but having relatives/company this weekend so I probably wont have time. Then I work Monday and Tuesday...but Im off Wednesday thru Friday so Ill definitely do it then. My hair still feels nice and soft and fluffy so Im happy about that! Im so happy my hair finally seem to readily accept moisture. Im not sure what magically changed it, bc for a while I could have probably moisturized it 3 times a day and it would still be dry, especialy the new growth. Now it feels so good I cant keep my hands out of it lol. Yay me! . I massage it and daydream about my natural hair looking as awesome as you ladies here in this challenge!

 

[NappyNelle]

Seamonster Welcome back! Your hair has grown back very quickly from your last cut.

My dd has mini twists and says we are twins...but she had to let it be known that her hair is LONGER than mine lol!

gvin89 LOL That is cute.

NappyNelle. Thank you. I actually start braids behind my edges. That hair just does what it wants to do. Oh and I laid them down with a scarf and some leave-in conditioner for about 15 mins before taking that picture.

MeowMix That's a really good tip. My cornrows always left my edges looking... not so good.

 

[-PYT]

So...I've had this conditioner that I used to finger detangle on my hair for hours. This is one of those days I wished my hair could be done quickly. Sigh. Think I'll do medium twists though.

 

[RegaLady]

@NappyNelle,

Here is my twisted, braided bun



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Doing this method keeps my hair nice and moisterized. I wish I can show you what it looks like in detail, but it looks like a regular bun. I figured that effective bunning just comes down to the technique.

 

[Victoria44]

isawstars I used to be a slow twister too lol, I think you'll speed up the more you do it.

 

[-PYT]

Bump bump

Did the twists. They aight. I'm tempted to blow dry my hair then trim the ends. Would that be defeating the purpose? I'm afraid of my hair while it's wet.