Twisting FOR Growth Challenge Part 2

[donewit-it]

Ladies, ladies, ladies. I did the dayum thing. I passed my test. I now have my Series 24. General Securities Principal

I am so happy. I am besides myself. I can't stop smiling.

I chickened out on wearing my floppy fro out. It's just too much hair. I opted for a puff instead.

Here are some pictures of my twists, trying to stretch my hair. I then took them out this morning. Then pushed it back into a puff.erplexed

 

[anherica]

Lookin' good donewit-it! Congrats on the test, I'm sure you are glad it's done and proud with the result!

As for my hair, I'm wearing my hair in pinned up twists at the moment. I'm finding I really hate hair in my face, so the easiest is to just pin them back and keep going. (I'm supposed to be anyway) I'll post pics later on.

 

[rsmith]

Congrats to you donewit-it. You have a lot and i mean a lot of hair

 

[productjunkie814]

Ladies, ladies, ladies. I did the dayum thing. I passed my test. I now have my Series 24. General Securities Principal

I am so happy. I am besides myself. I can't stop smiling.

I chickened out on wearing my floppy fro out. It's just too much hair. I opted for a puff instead.

Here are some pictures of my twists, trying to stretch my hair. I then took them out this morning. Then pushed it back into a puff.erplexed

YAY! Congrats on passing the exam; Woot-Woot!!! I'm sure that is a load off your shoulder!

And by the way, your floppy fro is to die for! You better work it a few times this summer

 

[MrsMe]

I haven't come here in a while... I guess I had too many challenges on my hand
How can I say that... Umm, I twisted my hair today and it took me hours, but I did it to grow locs. Yup, I can't take the weekly 4hrs routine and I'm changing a lot of things in my life lately... So, I guess, I can't be in the challenge anymore? Or maybe until my hair locs out? Dunno, but I'll come back in a few to post pics of what I did.

 

[Kay.Dee]

congrats donewitit!

Perlenoire congrats on your decision to loc. I've been going back and forth with that too.

I'm still in extensions and I'm going to wash my hair, and redo them. I think it will make parting really easy!
I hope that I can just take them out one by one to replace instead parting my whole head all over again. Parting the sections is frustrating and irritating for me. I don't have time to completely redo them right now so I hope this works.

 

[Ms Lala]

Ladies, ladies, ladies. I did the dayum thing. I passed my test. I now have my Series 24. General Securities Principal

I am so happy. I am besides myself. I can't stop smiling.

I chickened out on wearing my floppy fro out. It's just too much hair. I opted for a puff instead.

Here are some pictures of my twists, trying to stretch my hair. I then took them out this morning. Then pushed it back into a puff.erplexed

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

 

[donewit-it]

It took me 3 hours tonight to put some medium sized twists in. I did it on dry hair Untangled no less. I know better. I brushed each twist out with my denman. VO5 Detangling Spray n Shine did save my 4b hair in the crown area. (where I sleep) I did my twist with Cantu Shea Butter leave in and sealed them with JBCO

You can imagine the hair I broke off after doing wash n go's all weekend and no detangling.

They will probably last until the weekend. Then I will wash and put some smaller twist to make them last for at least two more weeks.

I'm getting tired of twists, but WnGs are detrimental to the health of my hair; however, I love wetting my hair and pulling it back into a puff every morning. Especially now that the weather is getting warmer.

Good night

 

[oooop2]

Ladies, ladies, ladies. I did the dayum thing. I passed my test. I now have my Series 24. General Securities Principal

I am so happy. I am besides myself. I can't stop smiling.

I chickened out on wearing my floppy fro out. It's just too much hair. I opted for a puff instead.

Here are some pictures of my twists, trying to stretch my hair. I then took them out this morning. Then pushed it back into a puff.erplexed

Congrats..We knew you could do it!!! And I thought my hair was thick...

It took me 3 hours tonight to put some medium sized twists in. I did it on dry hair Untangled no less. I know better. I brushed each twist out with my denman. VO5 Detangling Spray n Shine did save my 4b hair in the crown area. (where I sleep) I did my twist with Cantu Shea Butter leave in and sealed them with JBCO

You can imagine the hair I broke off after doing wash n go's all weekend and no detangling.

They will probably last until the weekend. Then I will wash and put some smaller twist to make them last for at least two more weeks.

I'm getting tired of twists, but WnGs are detrimental to the health of my hair; however, I love wetting my hair and pulling it back into a puff every morning. Especially now that the weather is getting warmer.

Good night

Yeah..I can relate to getting tired of twist...And WnG is also detrimental to my hair. So when I want to switch things up, I do the Curlynikki TnC style....You should try it..

 

[oooop2]

I haven't come here in a while... I guess I had too many challenges on my hand
How can I say that... Umm, I twisted my hair today and it took me hours, but I did it to grow locs. Yup, I can't take the weekly 4hrs routine and I'm changing a lot of things in my life lately... So, I guess, I can't be in the challenge anymore? Or maybe until my hair locs out? Dunno, but I'll come back in a few to post pics of what I did.

Your twist look nice...Definitely do what works best for you and your hair..GL on your locing journey!!!

congrats donewitit!

Perlenoire congrats on your decision to loc. I've been going back and forth with that too.

I'm still in extensions and I'm going to wash my hair, and redo them. I think it will make parting really easy!
I hope that I can just take them out one by one to replace instead parting my whole head all over again. Parting the sections is frustrating and irritating for me. I don't have time to completely redo them right now so I hope this works.

Your process should work fine..I know what you mean about parting...I never part b/c it takes too long..I just grab and twist..LOL

 

[donewit-it]

Congrats..We knew you could do it!!! And I thought my hair was thick...



Yeah..I can relate to getting tired of twist...And WnG is also detrimental to my hair. So when I want to switch things up, I do the Curlynikki TnC style....You should try it..[/quote]


I was thinking about it last night. I will make another attempt, this time putting smaller twists in my hair.

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[oooop2]

Congrats..We knew you could do it!!! And I thought my hair was thick...



Yeah..I can relate to getting tired of twist...And WnG is also detrimental to my hair. So when I want to switch things up, I do the Curlynikki TnC style....You should try it..[/quote]


I was thinking about it last night. I will make another attempt, this time putting smaller twists in my hair.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Donewit...Here is what I posted on the curlynikki.com website. I can't do my TnC like she does, b/c I have a puffy mess on my hands..So here is what I do:

On day 1, I cowash my hair w/ HE Hello Hydration Moisturizing Conditioner. I rinse out about 50% of the condish and squeeze out the excess water from my hair. I then add a mix of shea butter, castor oil, glycerine, and aloe vera gel to hair and apply my hair into 30 twist. I then sleep w/my damp hair uncovered on a satin pillow.

The next day, I wear my hair in these twist. Then that night, I apply a small amount of my rosemary-sage spritz to dampen each twist and seal ends w/my shea butter mix. I then place each twist in rollers, cover w/ a satin scarf, and go to bed.

In the morning, I remove the rollers, uncoil the twist (but don't separate), and just shake my hair for fullness.

Post results if you decide to do it.

 

[donewit-it]

Donewit...Here is what I posted on the curlynikki.com website. I can't do my TnC like she does, b/c I have a puffy mess on my hands..So here is what I do:

On day 1, I cowash my hair w/ HE Hello Hydration Moisturizing Conditioner. I rinse out about 50% of the condish and squeeze out the excess water from my hair. I then add a mix of shea butter, castor oil, glycerine, and aloe vera gel to hair and apply my hair into 30 twist. I then sleep w/my damp hair uncovered on a satin pillow.

The next day, I wear my hair in these twist. Then that night, I apply a small amount of my rosemary-sage spritz to dampen each twist and seal ends w/my shea butter mix. I then place each twist in rollers, cover w/ a satin scarf, and go to bed.

In the morning, I remove the rollers, uncoil the twist (but don't separate), and just shake my hair for fullness.

Post results if you decide to do it.

Thanks, I will try it probably next week. And ya know I'm posting pictures

 

[Jaxhair]

I was gonna use this treatment but found out I have fine hair strands. This might help with your tight curls. The tutorial is on a 3a-3b hair but it work on all types.

Part 1 Coconut Cream Natural Relaxer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQD5vt5-3AI

Part 2 Coconut Cream Natural Relaxer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFBLGdTOGT4

Tutorial for kinkier hair:
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL7m1owfwC4

Part 2 and 2b
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NQnZGfIKs0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6cALH4U95o

Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpjq5HyRiNo

Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRaB10kVblI

This looks sooo good but I need to focus more on protein. Hope you can get some use out of it.

Thanks girl! Been super busy lately, not checking in as regularly as I'd like to, hence the late reply.

Will check these out as soon as I have a few hours with my 'puter and no rushing around, lol!

Ladies, I finally had my hair trimmed yesterday! I'm happy with it - she took out half an inch maximum, and i liked the confidence she had whilst doing it. I think I still have splits as my hair has those mid shaft splits along the shaft but I'm on a mission - will get her to trim every 3-4 months till I'm confident most splits are gone. And no combing in between - I'm working on a plan so I can wear only protective styles that'll last - I'll try adding some extensions to my twists/braids just so my ends are not curling on themselves. Will do that this weekend.

Currently in my post trim twists, which I asked Sophia to do for me as she trimmed (she happily obliged, lol). Will probably keep these till Friday then I'll get started on my plan with extensions. Will update then!

 

[Jaxhair]

Ladies, ladies, ladies. I did the dayum thing. I passed my test. I now have my Series 24. General Securities Principal

I am so happy. I am besides myself. I can't stop smiling.

I chickened out on wearing my floppy fro out. It's just too much hair. I opted for a puff instead.

Here are some pictures of my twists, trying to stretch my hair. I then took them out this morning. Then pushed it back into a puff.erplexed

Yay! Congratulations Done-wit! Knew you'd do it - to put in so much work! Your hair looks super too - what an afro!!!!!

 

[oooop2]

Jax...Glad you were finally able to get that trim and that you are happy w/it. I can't wait to visit a natural salon so that I can also get a proper trim. After 3.5yrs of doing my own hair, I'm ready for someone else to fool w/it...LOL

Taking a break from my twist for the weekend. Currently rocking a WnG ponytail. Found out that a cut off nylon can work as a really cute headband accessories. And it doesn't pull you hair or squeeze the heck out of your temple area. Gotta love that!!

I just tucked in the ends....

 

[oooop2]

Man..This thread is slowly dying...Guess folks have lost their motivation to twist...Well, I'll be the lone survivor....LOL

 

[MochaEyeCandy]

I'm still twisting under my wigs, hats and headwraps. I was planning to bump this thread tomorrow after my update.

 

[rsmith]

Oooop I am hanging in here with you. just been busy. I will be retwisting Sat.

 

[donewit-it]

I'm being lazy. I experimented with the Cherry Lola treatment. It made my hair so hard. I've been deep conditioning with moisture to bring back some balance.

I will retwist after we come back from the waterpark this weekend.

I am getting tired of twisting but I am gonna stick with it. I know my hair is growing

 

[oooop2]

There you guys are..I was starting to wonder

I'm still twisting under my wigs, hats and headwraps. I was planning to bump this thread tomorrow after my update.

You're fro is on point....LOVE IT!!!

Oooop I am hanging in here with you. just been busy. I will be retwisting Sat.

Yeah..I understand..I've been busy also. We'll be moving from Japan back to the USA this summer, so hair is the last thing I am truly thinking about

I'm being lazy. I experimented with the Cherry Lola treatment. It made my hair so hard. I've been deep conditioning with moisture to bring back some balance.

I will retwist after we come back from the waterpark this weekend.

I am getting tired of twisting but I am gonna stick with it. I know my hair is growing

Yeah...While henna has worked wonders for my hair, since coming back from my caribbean trip, my hair has felt beyond hard/dry. And I've changed NOTHING in my regime to warrant this...So I've decided to henna 1x/6wks...For the past 2wks I've been co-washing every other day. And for the past 3 days I've been wearing box braids and just spraying my hair every few hours. BTW, I HATE the way I look in box braids and just undid them...Even the braidouts aren't very cute on me. Will retwist my hair tomorrow.

Thanks for checking in ladies!!!

 

[anherica]

Man..This thread is slowly dying...Guess folks have lost their motivation to twist...Well, I'll be the lone survivor....LOL

I'm still hanging in there too. I've just been pinning my twists back and calling it a day. I'm due for a shampoo, but we're leaving for vacation tomorrow, and I really don't feel like dragging myself into the shower to do everything right now. I think I'll just do it tomorrow before we leave and I'll be home before I have to do it again. *sigh*

 

[miss Congeniality]

I am still hanging in. I am not really doing much to my hair just keeping it twisted.

 

[Jaxhair]

Man..This thread is slowly dying...Guess folks have lost their motivation to twist...Well, I'll be the lone survivor....LOL

no it isnt.... just life getting in the way!

CHECK-IN.....

i braided last sunday with extensions. ooop2, braids work well for me with extensions at the moment, so i'll keep these going for a while, i think... that's okay, right? i'll twist btw braids anyway - still in this challenge big time! maybe add braiding to the next challenge (hint, hint), as in twisting and braiding for growth? i don't know why, but i feel i'm cheating with braids? hope they are allowed!

 

[productjunkie814]

I'm still in! I've been wearing a twist out for the last week, wash and go today. I will be re-twisting on Monday night. I know that this has been good for my hair because I have gained quite a bit of length. I have been battling single strand knots though and am trying to figure out how to handle them without having to do search and destroys everyday

 

[Jaxhair]

Planning on washing my braids and DC somehow.... I know I'll have to redo them as they are on the large side and will most definitely come apart. Been over a week since last washing and I can't go any longer...

Ladies, hope you're all doing well!

 

[rsmith]

I twisted last night. Will post pics later.

 

[donewit-it]

Me too.. I twisted last night and overslept this morning.

I needed a week break. But I'm back. My sister talked me off the ledge from straightening my hair. She reminded me that I was in a challenge and couldn't do it until August.

I started out small and towards the back got bigger. We will see how long they last.

 

[productjunkie814]

Checking in. Twisted my hair last night. Took about 2.5 hours. My hair was out all Memorial Day weekend, and I paid for it in my detangling session. Had quite a few single strand knots too...back to clipping them out everytime I see themerplexed On a much brighter note, my hair is REALLY growing. I was twisting the bottom part of my hair and realized that I am creeping towards APL! I think I can reach it by August My shortest layer (crown area) still has a ways to go though...definitely the slowest growing part of my hair, it stretches to a little below ear length. For right now though, my August goal will be to pull ALL of my twists into a ponytail, without having to use bobby pins!

 

[snillohsss]

Im still doing braidouts. Today is the first day I put my hair in a wash -n- go pony tail because I am about to go to the gym.

My goal was (..yes y'all I said WAS) APL length. It seemed so far away at the time, but I reached it. I was looking at some old pictures, and in Feb 08, I was necklength, now I am about an inch away from APL. I wear my out 99% of the time.

So now my new goal is BSL length...and then I am done! LOL!