Twist/braid/bun For Growth Challenge 2017 (no Extensions)

[beauti]

My hair is in 12 twists for the week. Might wear twist out on Thursday then keep it in a bun until wash day.

 

[MizzBFly]

@MizzBFly, I usually use the time that it takes to twist my hair to catch up on netflix and tv. Also, I have yet to try washing my hair in twist because I feel that they will just look bad afterwards. My hair type is already prone to frizz, so I can't imaging that they would not be a frizzy mess after washing.

I took some up close pics so you could get a better idea of the size.
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Oh sister! Thank you for the pics!! your hair is gorgeous
I have some faux locs in and I can't wait to take it out and feel my hair again
I've done that size before, unintentionally for some reason... I usually braid the root then twist but this time~ I'm going to do larger twists and not braid the roots. I'll post pics when done.

 

[charmtreese]

Oh sister! Thank you for the pics!! your hair is gorgeous
I have some faux locs in and I can't wait to take it out and feel may hair again
I've done that size before, unintentionally for some reason... I usually braid the root then twist but this time~ I'm going to do larger twists and not braid the roots. I'll post pics when done.

Thank you!!

I'm sure that braiding the roots helps the twist last longer. I have yet to try that method. Can't wait to see your pics.

 

[Anaisin]

Made those 6 braids into 18 braids and wearing them in a bun. It's pouring rain all week

 

[Daina]

Finally took my twists down as they were getting too fuzzy. Wore my hair in a twist-out yesterday and today I am back in a curly bun until I can have a hair spa day on Friday. I really liked the simplicity and the ease of the twists, it was nice not having to do much to my hair other than M&S every few days. Going to try and do them once every 2 months or so, I can probably get away with that so my hubby doesn't complain. He's getting a little weary of my journey and constantly complains about missing my hair. This week I will rollerset wear it loose 2 days and back in a bun I go!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Washed in my old set of twists, then air dried. Once they were dry, I took them down one by one...applied some Giovanni Direct leave in, then re twisted with a small amount of Kinky Curly Custard.

Wore them in a high bun yesterday



And a side flat twist today.



Will keep this set in for 2 weeks then repeat the process.

 

[faithVA]

Very cute lulu

 

[Daina]

Washed in my old set of twists, then air dried. Once they were dry, I took them down one by one...applied some Giovanni Direct leave in, then re twisted with a small amount of Kinky Curly Custard.

Wore them in a high bun yesterday

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And a side flat twist today.

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Will keep this set in for 2 weeks then repeat the process.

@lulu97, gorgeous! I definitely loved having my twists in and will do them at least once every 2 months for a minimum of 2 weeks!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@lulu97, gorgeous! I definitely loved having my twists in and will do them at least once every 2 months for a minimum of 2 weeks!

@Daina Thanks Sis! That sounds like a solid plan you have with your twist regimen. I've decided to go ahead and rock them the entire spring. In the summer, I'll switch up and go back to my usual summer style which is 2 big goddess or Dutch braids.

 

[Alta Angel]

I have been wearing a high bun with a twist tendril on each side. Loving it!

 

[MileHighDiva]

Inspo:

Results:
Mind you this was on damp hair though, not previously stretched hair. I'll adjust it tomorrow morning.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I might be back in for my second round. Im on the last leg of my protective style. Today is week 7 and its kicking on its last leg. Im getting help taking my crochet out today, Then its a lengthy detangling session followed by a good deep condition. I'll more than likely air dry in chunky twists after wash day is complete.

 

[faithVA]

Inspo:

Results:
Mind you this was on damp hair though, not previously stretched hair. I'll adjust it tomorrow morning.

Looks like a nice easy style.

 

[charmtreese]

Just another bun pic....plus this thread needs to be bumped!

 

[Anaisin]

Been wearing my hair in a bun

 

[faithVA]

Remoisturized my flat twist one by one and put them back up. Will do 5he same thing on Monday. Will wear these flat twist until next Friday.

 

[beauti]

Been wearing my hair in a bun and will do so for next few weeks.

 

[faithVA]

Looking forward to being able to bun. Maybe by the end of the summer.

 

[Alta Angel]

I used grey and orange flexi-rods for this. Hopefully I can "train" my hair to curl for a different look.

 

[Colocha]

Just checking in briefly to say I'm still doing this. Took two weeks off to be 'cute', but I'm currently back in a twist bun secured by a PuffCuff. I have in about 10 twists. I'm washing weekly (in twists) now and I just take them down after wash day and redo them.

Planning to start baggying the buns and hiding them under twisted clip ins.

Lol, so I broke or will break pretty much all of the challenge rules but more power to you ladies!

 

[faithVA]

I used grey and orange flexi-rods for this. Hopefully I can "train" my hair to curl for a different look.

Nice. Very nice

 

[faithVA]

Just checking in briefly to say I'm still doing this. Took two weeks off to be 'cute', but I'm currently back in a twist bun secured by a PuffCuff. I have in about 10 twists. I'm washing weekly (in twists) now and I just take them down after wash day and redo them.

Planning to start baggying the buns and hiding them under twisted clip ins.

Lol, so I broke or will break pretty much all of the challenge rules but more power to you ladies!

Sounds like a good regimen.

 

[Colocha]

Sounds like a good regimen.

Thanks! I saw it was what nappyheadedjojoba on Youtube does and my hair needs a little extra TLC I think, so going to try hiding it (for the first time).

 

[Alta Angel]

Okay so I just saw in my Facebook feed that shea moisture has a new styling product (gel) for braids/twists. It's supposed to tame the flyaways with no flakes!!!

 

[Alma Petra]

I failed badly at protective styling this past week. I have not worn a bun not on a single day and I have been washing on an almost daily basis to trial my new products. On the good side, I haven't been detangling when I wash. I will only detangle on Monday most probably and I'll assess whether it's practical to refrain from combing for a whole week and whether the sheds are going to be crazy difficult to get out or not.

 

[Anaisin]

Washed my hair with Shea Moisture Low Porosity shampoo and conditioner. Just rinsed and I had it in 2 lopsided braids. Moisturized in the morning with the Mane Choice. Gelled into a bun.

Tomorrow will be a month that I colored my hair. Starting to see a little bit of that brownish red coming through but only in a small spot.

Next time I color my hair I'm blow drying and trimming, or maybe cutting depending on how my ends look.

 

[Alta Angel]

I guess I am in a picture-taking mood. I wore my twists down today. Hopefully the front and sides will grow more so that I can wear them in a "bob" type style at some point.

 

[snoop]

Had my twists in for just under 3 weeks (but it feels like longer). Finger detangling, then putting in large twists for the weekend.

 

[faithVA]

I'm flat ironing this weekend but I will be back up in twist on Sunday.

 

[Anaisin]

I made so much progress last year in retention. Literally nothing this year