Sew-in Challenge 2014-2015 (6 months or 9 months)

[HairPleezeGrow]

Well the wig was just too bulky sewn in like that so I took the tracks off the caps and sewed them in with my whole perimeter still left out. I think it looks way better. I still struggle at doing my own sew in so bare with me...I dk why my pics are coming out upside down but here they are.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

So I got a sew in done... I haven't taken pics yet but when I do, I will post a couple.

Soooooo..... I dont hate it. My first go round with extensions etc so it took a min to get used to it (it's been about a week). It was WAY too long for my taste initially (I bought 14 inch extensions) so she cut it for me. Now I know to get 12 inch going forward. I don't like the hair too much.... she told me where to go and which hair to get, and it's just not a good quality hair. It was a decent price but I would definitely pay more for GOOD hair; I'll be on the search for good hair before my next install. This hair holds a whack curl, it falls by the end of the day even with hairspray.

I feel like there are some lumps and humps and bumps that ain't cool... and I have been noticing pieces of thread coming loose already. I paid almost $200 for this install so please believe I'm disappointed. I'm going to text her to see if she can do some tightening since I Just got it done last Wednesday..

Overall I like the concept of a sew in and I think I will keep getting them to protect my hair/grow out my relaxer.... but I will likely go to someone new in addition to getting better hair.

I love that I can do my workouts in the morning and still be relatively cute afterwards..

Right now my regimen is twice a week, moisturize my braids with Aphogee Curlific Moisture spray, and use NJoy's oil on my scalp. Cowash my leaveout weekly. Shampoo and deep condition the extensions and my real hair every two weeks. Does that sound okay?

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

So I got a sew in done... I haven't taken pics yet but when I do, I will post a couple.

Soooooo..... I dont hate it. My first go round with extensions etc so it took a min to get used to it (it's been about a week). It was WAY too long for my taste initially (I bought 14 inch extensions) so she cut it for me. Now I know to get 12 inch going forward. I don't like the hair too much.... she told me where to go and which hair to get, and it's just not a good quality hair. It was a decent price but I would definitely pay more for GOOD hair; I'll be on the search for good hair before my next install. This hair holds a whack curl, it falls by the end of the day even with hairspray.

I feel like there are some lumps and humps and bumps that ain't cool... and I have been noticing pieces of thread coming loose already. I paid almost $200 for this install so please believe I'm disappointed. I'm going to text her to see if she can do some tightening since I Just got it done last Wednesday..

Overall I like the concept of a sew in and I think I will keep getting them to protect my hair/grow out my relaxer.... but I will likely go to someone new in addition to getting better hair.

I love that I can do my workouts in the morning and still be relatively cute afterwards..

Right now my regimen is twice a week, moisturize my braids with Aphogee Curlific Moisture spray, and use NJoy's oil on my scalp. Cowash my leaveout weekly. Shampoo and deep condition the extensions and my real hair every two weeks. Does that sound okay?

Thanks for sharing your experience. I know you said you don't hate it but for me dealing with these issues I would hate it lol. Sorry you didn't have a gr8 experience. Maybe next install it will be better. Yes you have to find you some good hair girl. I'm telling you it makes all the difference. Can't wait to see pics and at least you still look cute!

 

[tapioca_pudding]

^^^thanks so much... I'm trying not to hate it LOL and just make the best of it. Here is a quick pic of it... I'm sending from my phone so hopefully it isn't huge.

 

[bluediamond0829]

I'm going back to get my bob sewin using my weave stylist hair. She did it before using her hair and it came out great. It was the best sewin I've had. I may pick up a pack of inexpensive colored hair BSS hair to have her mix it in.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

^^^thanks so much... I'm trying not to hate it LOL and just make the best of it. Here is a quick pic of it... I'm sending from my phone so hopefully it isn't huge.

I think it looks cute but yes if it's loose definitely have her tighten it up as you want the style to last.

 

[kupenda]

Apparently I did a horrible job washing my hair this past weekend. I can still feel gunk on my scalp. Washing is no easy task. Ah well. The braids have loosened up enough that im not popping pain pills, so thats a plus. And I have another appointment with my stylist this saturday. I want to try new hair in a pulled back style thats closer to my texture. I'll most likely have to go longer, since I hate the sensation of hair on my neck/shoulders. Maybe ill get 12 inches and keep it pulled up in a cute bun or ponytail. Gym friendly and low maintenance!

 

[ms.blue]

So far 3 weeks with this sew in. I don't particularly like my sew in but I only paid $40 so I can't really complain. The trama (I'm being overdramatic) getting my braids done for my sew in, has me scared a little bit when I remove this sew in. The braider ripped out my hair so much despite my protest to stop.

The hair itself is good but definitely has its cons. The is the slight tangle and the shedding despite sealing the wefts. The pro is the hair does blend with my hair and holds a flexi rod set really well.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

So far 3 weeks with this sew in. I don't particularly like my sew in but I only paid $40 so I can't really complain. The trama (I'm being overdramatic) getting my braids done for my sew in, has me scared a little bit when I remove this sew in. The braider ripped out my hair so much despite my protest to stop.

The hair itself is good but definitely has its cons. The is the slight tangle and the shedding despite sealing the wefts. The pro is the hair does blend with my hair and holds a flexi rod set really well.

Awe I'm sorry you had that experience with the braider. Is there anyone else that can braid it down for you?

 

[ms.blue]

HairPleezeGrow,
I could've braided my own head but I was feeling lazy plus I wanted a particular braid pattern that would be kinda difficult for me to do. I'm was so mad at myself but it is a lesson learned.

 

[Smiley79]

I took out my install. I won't be continuing with the challenge. my hair needs some TLC immediately.

 

[kupenda]

Smiley79 aww I hope everything is ok!

 

[Smiley79]

kupenda Thanks girlie, yea I think I need some consistent hair treatments to give my hair some much needed moisture. I'm hoping to learn to make a wig so I can enjoy weaves but be able to take it off each day to tend to my hair's needs. Other than that I'll just leave my hair alone for a little bit and then resume sew ins at a later time.

 

[MRJ1972]

Going to get my 3rd ( i think) sew in of the year tomorrow!! I wanted a bob but will probably end up with a side or middle part with layers

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Finally got my micro link sew in...and styled and put some Halloween makeup on lol not really but my eye shadow is orange!


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[kupenda]

Removed my bob and had 12 inches of coarse hair installed today. Styled in curls. I like it a lot! Will give it a day or two to be great before I start seperating to m&s

 

[ms.blue]

Very natural looking HairPleezeGrow

 

[JosieLynn]

So it's been a week in my sew in and I love it. The kinky curly hair from Big Chop Hair is really good. My biggest concern going into this was that I would be struggling to make the textures match but it truly matches my hair in all states. I've mainly worn it curly like in a bun or ponytail, or half up etc. Yesterday I straightened it and then braided it up to sleep in. One thing I did notice is that it takes a lot of hair out when you straighten it. I wasn't too upset though because even afterwards the hair still felt very full and nice. So I probably won't straighten it all the time but it's nice to know I have the option. My general maintenance had been leave-in condish and a little shea butter then twisted at night. In the morning just refresh it in the shower and that's it. I've been just twisting my leave out up with the hair and it makes it really easy. The hair doesn't tangle or shed much and has been super easy to keep up so I'm hoping I can stick to it and stay in it for the next two months.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Very natural looking HairPleezeGrow

Thanks ms.blue

 

[mzpurp]

Hey ladies!! I've been meaning to come in here and update!!

I'm still loving the hair I got from Studio4HairATL. I wanted to see how the hair looked straightened but I just left it curly this whole time I've had it in. I will be taking my hair out soon, hopefully this weekend. It will be a month of having it in on Sunday. I usually would leave it in for longer than a month but I miss my hair and want to see how much growth I got. Smh, I know. LOL!

I got this hair to wear on my vacation and it did really well. Most days all I did with it was spray with some water, add some leave in conditioner, brush through it with a paddle brush, and go about my business. I loved that as it dried, it just got bigger and bigger!

The company is currently having a sale (Buy 1 bundle, Get 2nd bundle 1/2 off OR Buy 2 bundles, Get the 3rd bundle free) and I want to try the Peruvian hair but I'm going to be good and not purchase right now. I've got my eyes on some BigChopHair, so I'm on the look out for an upcomming sale from them! My friend got some of the 18" Corkscrew curl and I love it! I may just put some marley twists in my hair for now until I can order the new hair but idk I'm kind of undecided on what I want to do with my hair while I'm letting it "breathe".

 

[kupenda]

Hey guys. I do NOT like this hair I have. The style was great but now its tangling a lot. I've only had it for a week. I was hiping to get a full month out of it. I dont see that happening. So im back on the hunt for some quality hair. I might have to make some tough choices soon. Ugh

 

[kupenda]

Oh. Last night I mixed darcys shea butter moisturizer with water in an apolicator bottle and applied it to my braids, then massaged my scalp with HH Sprout. I really like that darcys. Mmhmm

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Curl wanded my hair...let's see how long this lasts lol.

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[bluediamond0829]

Okay I just decided to get my full sew-in bob done. I really enjoyed having it and plus I want to have something for the holidays and for a Cruise I'm going on in January. The last time I had the bob it lasted for 2 1/2 months. So this will probably come out toward the end of January maybe depending on my growth. Now I'm going to concentrate on taking vitamins so I can get some great growth.

 

[JosieLynn]

It's been two weeks, think i will need to do a shampoo wash sometime this week. I've already done 2 co-washes so far. I really do like this hair, i haven't had any major issues. I just know myself and i'm already starting to get the urge to change my hair again. But i am going to stick it out! lol quarter of the way through this install, thinking might take it out and get it put back in before christmas. Plus whenever i get the urge to take it down I just look at how big it is and remind myself i'm doing this to get MY hair to that point so i think i can stay with it

 

[kupenda]

Gonna try to revive this messy hair at my nape. It tangles horribly. Its irritating. A few threads have said to use oil or vaseline to fix it, so I will try it tomorrow

 

[tapioca_pudding]

Im starting to think that sew ins are not for people who workout every day..... I dunno. Is anyone here very active and still wears a sew in? I sweat in my head and I feel like my hair stinks after a few days (my FH says he never smells anything so maybe its just me). Is it okay to cowash twice a week or is that too much?

I dont know what the hell to do with my hair anymore. Not enough new growth where I feel comfortable big chopping, ends too straight to do wash n go's, ponytails break off my crown, dunno if this sew in thing is gonna work plus its' hella expensive. *sigh* Tired of this hair struggle.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Im starting to think that sew ins are not for people who workout every day..... I dunno. Is anyone here very active and still wears a sew in? I sweat in my head and I feel like my hair stinks after a few days (my FH says he never smells anything so maybe its just me). Is it okay to cowash twice a week or is that too much?

I dont know what the hell to do with my hair anymore. Not enough new growth where I feel comfortable big chopping, ends too straight to do wash n go's, ponytails break off my crown, dunno if this sew in thing is gonna work plus its' hella expensive. *sigh* Tired of this hair struggle.

I think cowashing twice a week should be fine just make sure you dry your hair underneath extremely well. Have you tried crochets? Maybe that will help you more than the sew in. With the crochets you can get to you scalp easily and it's easier to be able to breathe.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

^^I thought about crochets but I think I'm just kinda "over" the hair thing altogether unfortunately. Just thinking about starting from scratch and praying I have fast growth lol.

 

[kandegirl]

I would suggest to shampoo once a week and co-wash once as well. Be sure to rinse really well if you only co-wash, you don't want build up which could be causing what you are smelling. Plus make sure it gets fully dry. Damp hair from water/sweating may cause the smell too.

Frequent cleansing is good for your hair under a weave. Just know, depending on your texture, you foundation may get looser faster.

Im starting to think that sew ins are not for people who workout every day..... I dunno. Is anyone here very active and still wears a sew in? I sweat in my head and I feel like my hair stinks after a few days (my FH says he never smells anything so maybe its just me). Is it okay to cowash twice a week or is that too much?

I dont know what the hell to do with my hair anymore. Not enough new growth where I feel comfortable big chopping, ends too straight to do wash n go's, ponytails break off my crown, dunno if this sew in thing is gonna work plus its' hella expensive. *sigh* Tired of this hair struggle.